"Good."

In this way, the goals and abilities of "True Name Capture" can be expanded outward on a larger scale.

His previous method of using his real name authority was to replace the identity of the deceased. But not everyone has the right choice as Raspuchin: after all, a mystic who wears a mask every day is not everywhere. Of course, if you can lower the moral bottom line a little more and target your abilities at ordinary people or low-level people, you can still replace the living: as long as you destroy all the interpersonal relationships of the target.

But even regardless of the moral burden, it would be foolish to do so. Even with the most optimistic assumptions, Richard's magic could eventually be raised to the rank of Legendary, and he might not be able to perform his True Name Capture more than ten times. Therefore, each use must be carefully considered, and the appropriate target of great value must be chosen: for example, the legendary wizards on the magic tower.

As long as you can win over a genuine wizard leader, even if you can't fight yourself, wouldn't you be able to sit back and relax?

In the face of them, Richard today is not completely powerless. As long as he could collect DNA, he would be able to control all of their rights for a short period of time. The problem is that Richard can't use Rasputchin's abilities at the same time after seizing his new identity. With his physical ability as a knight's squire, even if the other party loses the ability to cast spells and has no one else around to protect him, the wizard leader may still have various alchemy weapons hidden in his body that can be automatically triggered, and he may not be able to kill the other party in just a few minutes.

And, again, it's the same thing, it's too wasteful to use it purely for killing and destroying. Rather than killing a Legend, getting their allegiance and support is the ideal outcome.

- The oath is a necessity for this purpose.

……

"Lion...... Vow? ”

Cummins Morningstar opened his mouth wide. He had no idea that it would be this condition.

Yes, in terms of the historical status and value of the Lion Oath, it can indeed be called the "treasure" of the Rhine Kingdom, but the question is, why does the other party need this? "Legendary Sorcerer" and "Knight's Oath", the distance between the two sounds as far as the ends of the earth.

"That's my condition. Now, you can get out of here. ”

Before he could think clearly, Rasputin spoke again.

"Please, please wait a minute, Lord Rasputin, I can't make the decision on this matter, the oath has always been kept in the hands of the royal family, and outsiders have no chance to ...... it"

"That's your business, Elf. If you can't take the oath, you don't need to contact me again. ”

Richard tossed him a magic key.

Although still puzzled, the elven knight quickly responded. He took the key, lowered his head, and replied in a slightly hoarse voice.

“…… I already know your wishes. When I return to the Kingdom, I will report your intentions to your lords, and I swear by the name 'Cummins Morning Star' that I will do my best to bring you good news. ”

The words were all uttered through a secret communication established by the wizarding leader, and Cummins naturally knew the hidden meaning: Lord Rasputin was not going to let the other person present hear it, so he would not reveal it even if he was shocked, and promised that his words would not involve what had just appeared in the conversation.

"Aren't you going to go to someone else?"

"I prefer to believe in your power."

Raspuchin nodded, then turned to leave.

The silver-haired witch didn't say anything. She stood aside with a smile on her face, not looking at the Elven Knight again. It wasn't until Master Rasputin was about to leave that the girl quietly followed.

Miss Scotti didn't seem to care at all about what had just happened.

...... What exactly is the relationship between these two people? Cummins stared at the backs of the two, a little confused. According to his understanding of the system on the magic tower during this period of time, he thought that the one who could accompany the wizard leader over must be the other party's students. But this pair doesn't look like a ......

It's complicated.

Cummins shook his head.

It has nothing to do with yourself. He had more headaches to consider. At the thought that after he left the Tower, he would have to convey this request to Count Matz and the others in a serious manner, and that he might need to go to the royal capital to meet the king in the future, Cummins felt that the future of the matter was bleak.

But he had to do it, all for the sake of his symbol of purity and beauty, for the sake of Queen Mary. He is a knight, and once he has a goal, he will achieve it even if he sacrifices his life.

No one in the royal capital could dispel the queen's curse, and Cummins believed that he would have to rely on him to solve the matter in the end. Asking for help from the legendary wizards on the Tower is the only way to do it right now.

"If I can't convince the Earl and the Grand Duke, I will make this request, even if I go alone to the city of Saint-Michel to meet the king......"

That's what I decided. Cummins thought to himself that the knight's oath could not be violated.

*

On the way back to the Rasputin Academy, Richard once again saw an obelisk suspended in the air. Along the way, Sykodi simply walked silently beside him.

However, just as they were about to return to the second floor, a black-robed figure appeared at the end of the hallway. The black-robed woman noticed the masked wizard leader, and she approached the two with a light step.

The woman's head was covered with black gauze, which was hazy and obscured half of her face. Gold chains are worn on the hands, neck, and ankles. The thin pale cheeks are painted with contrasting dark reds and dark blues.

The woman looked like a real "witch" – Richard meant the witches who would appear in folklore – and her gestures and demeanor were imbued with an air of mystery and primitive religion.

Richard felt a little familiar with this man, but he couldn't remember who it was for a while.

After seeing the two of them, the other party did not choose to avoid them, but took the initiative to catch up. From this move, Richard judged that her status would not be too low in the school, and it was likely that she was one of the other two directors at the same level as Peter Campbell, and at the same time had something to do with herself.

"Lady Alice."

Miss Scotty saluted him.

"Hello, Miss Miller."

Alice Leslie gestured, and then her eyes were fixed on Richard.

"Good morning, Lord Rasputin, my leader."

Richard glanced at the silver-haired witch beside him, and noticed with some confusion that her fists were clenching subconsciously. He couldn't figure out what was going on with the woman in front of him, so he didn't respond.

"I have important matters to discuss with Lord Rasputin. If you don't mind, could you please leave for a moment, Miss Miller? ”

The silver-haired witch couldn't help but frown.

According to Richard's observations, Miss Sycody has always been friendly to any Magic Tower wizard, regardless of rank or status; In the face of those in high positions, they are very respectful, no matter what school they come from. This attitude of rejection was a rather rare reaction for her.

…… Poeti has a certain natural sense of wariness of the witch named "Alice" in front of her.

Richard immediately thought of the girl's status as a wizard in the realm of prophecy and a member of the Shipton family who inherited the "Eye of Destiny". Is there something reflected in her eyes?

Sycody did not say anything against it.

She was just a high witch, and she had been temporarily transferred from another school, and she didn't interfere with the position of the head of the school and the leader of the school. The silver-haired witch nodded slightly with a smile on her face, bowed to the two of them, and took her leave.

But at the last moment, Poety cast a deep gaze at the mask on Richard's face.

It was only for a short moment, but Richard could clearly see that a hint of silver luster was shining in her pupils, like waves blown by the wind on the surface of a lake.

This was done by the witch on purpose, and Richard believed that even ordinary wizards would have time to catch the signs of "ominous" and "dangerous" in the girl's eyes.

Then, Miss Sycodi's back quickly disappeared at the end of the hallway.

That's kind of ...... Reminders?

As far as a student is concerned, this is already an act of transgression.

Richard sighed. However, since the other party was kind enough to remind him, and he was not really "Raspuchin", he naturally would not have any dissatisfaction.

Ms. Alice was unaware of this, and her smile remained the same as before.

"Lord Rasputin, I've let everyone else go. There are only the two of us left on this level, and no one will notice what is happening here...... So, is it time to get started? ”

The witch whispered in a hoarse, mature voice.

Richard was stunned.

Ms. Alice's tone suddenly changed, becoming ambiguous and intimate.

...... "started"? What's going to start?

Richard gripped the palm of the snake staff and began to secrete a cold sweat of nastyness.

He suddenly had a bad premonition. He had grown accustomed to being the leader of wizards, but it was clear that a new crisis was approaching him.

Could it be—

Lady Alice stretched out her tongue like a snake letter, and the tip of the tongue was slightly split in half, and there was a silver chain hanging from it! A sickly flush appeared on the witch's pale cheeks, and her dark green pupils glistened with water.

No...... No way?!

Richard felt as if he had been struck by a bolt from the blue.

Raspuchin, I didn't expect you to have big eyebrows and big eyes—