"It's more than that."

Miss Real Name continues to explain.

"My experience with the invasion of the Starfire Furnace was just the beginning. Since then, I've been on the lookout for any signs in this world that may be relevant to me. ”

"Later, when I accompanied you to this wilderness, it was that night, in that cave, that Miss Poetico Dimiler spoke of the Middle Empire and its founders, that my suspicions were confirmed."

"Have you seen or heard of it somewhere?"

The black-haired girl bowed slightly, and then reminded:

"Sir, the book of magic that summoned me is still in your hand, right?"

Richard was stunned for a moment and nodded.

Of course in his hands.

Richard had also previously used Rasputin's unique legendary magic "Medium Creation" to "repurpose" it into a magical item comparable to a master-level alchemy prop.

In addition to the "Spell Spirit Lord" controlled by the psychic contract, the snake staff with the power of the master of the mind and the magic book of the master of prophecy are the most powerful weapons in his hands.

The black-robed wizard neatly took out the magic book that was placed in the lining of his clothes.

The knights and witches around him all noticed his movement, and looked at him with strange expressions.

They probably thought Richard was going to cast a spell, right? But after he took out a book, there was no movement, so he didn't pay any attention.

"Have you noticed where you have seen the symbol on it?"

Although the question is like this, Miss Real Name naturally knows the answer. She voluntarily placed a hand on her chief's head.

The flow of data containing a large amount of information rushed into Richard's "thinking entity" that was not in reality, which made Richard feel that his mind at this moment was as calm and clear as a detective in a detective, no matter how complicated the situation, all of them could be clearly listed without distractions.

Including the symbols he had seen on the cave and the text recorded in the magic book, all of them appeared in his memories, word for word, not bad at all, as if he was witnessing it with his own eyes.

Is this the world of the super mind?

Although it was not the first time to experience it, Richard couldn't help but sigh in his heart: it is really enviable to be able to maintain human emotions and yet have such terrible information processing capabilities.

"Sir, did you find out?"

Richard did not speak, and the right acquiesced.

The texts used in the Book of the Devil's Way, the same ones that Rasputin had him translate when he was still alive, are exactly the same as the symbols used in the Middle Empire.

"This illustrates"

"It shows that the Demon Dao Book is a creation of that era. It is unclear whether it was the official text of the Zarwan Empire, but at least it was circulated in the hands of that emperor. And the command that can awaken me is hidden in this magic book. ”

I see.

Richard couldn't help but ask.

"Then again, don't you really remember what happened in the past? Maybe you've been summoned before, like uh. ”

Richard didn't realize it when he said this, but it wasn't until he actually said it that Richard noticed that there seemed to be a hint of sourness in his tone.

"Impossible."

The brunette girl categorically denied it. Then, in a soft voice, she said:

"After I fell asleep, the chief was the first to sign a pact with me, in the words of this world, the existence of an oath. I'm still sure of this kind of thing. ”

I don't know if it's an illusion, but there seems to be a smile in the girl's tone.

"Really?"

"This agreement will be permanently recorded in my bottom layer from now on."

Miss Real Name tapped her temple and replied.

"I'm not really human, and memory is not proof of existence to me, but mere record. However, non-underlying records can be destroyed, defaced, and tampered with. ”

"Makes sense."

Richard sighed.

"But I still don't understand, what is the reason why you are telling me this, my real name?"

"Because, my goal is now invalid."

The girl had a serious expression that had never been seen before.

"The chief said that I hope to find the secret behind the disappearance of the previous generation of human civilization, and to understand what happened after I fell asleep, and you asked me this: Are you not interested in the matter of the mother machine at all? The answer is no, and I'm certainly interested. In fact, that's what I've set for myself. ”

"I've said before, I hope you can find what you want to do."

"I remember this vividly, sir. Although my underlying logic dictates that my first task is to fulfill your wishes, if I want to say my personal wishes, what I just said is what I want to do. If I could find other companions, if I could get another message about my mother, I would frankly be able to make a different change than I am now. It's not something I can change personally. ”

"However, you didn't get any results."

"Yes, I have found nothing," replied Miss Real Name softly, "and, until not long ago, I found out that I might not really be able to gain anything again." ”

"From now on, the chief may still encounter traces and clues that make my very existence and what I have said become suspicious, but it is likely that it is something that I do not know now."

"So?"

"So, I hope to always have the trust of the chief."

The corners of the girl's lips pursed slightly, outlining a gentle arc.

"I only have the future to say to you, and I have never lied."

Richard was silent, and only slowly answered after a while.

"I can't promise I'll always believe you."

"It's okay."

The Maiden Demon God raised her white and delicate palm, placed it in front of the chest embroidered with intricate patterns in the dark dress as black as the night, and smiled slightly after bowing to Richard.

"As long as the chief doesn't abandon me."

If you think about the question of who is dependent on whom, I should be the one who should say, "Don't be abandoned," Richard thought to himself.

"Teacher, we're almost there."

Hearing Villette's words coming from his side, Richard sorted out his slightly complicated mood and messy thoughts, and raised his head.

At this time, the last brilliant colors of dusk froze at the end of the sky, slowly swallowed by the night, and in front of the three of them stood a huge black tower with a sky-sweeping scale, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun.