Chapter 98: Leapfrogging

In short, what is unfolding in front of me at this moment is just a seemingly ordinary diary.

I didn't need to be so surprised. Because from the outside, it really looks like it's just a diary that can be found everywhere......

And now its cover is even a little worn, and it looks like it's wrinkled everywhere—

It's not surprising that this kind of diary is thrown in a corner. No one cares about it at all.

Rather, Levi is more curious than he is interested in this kind of thing.

"It's just a diary, right? In addition, stationery stores in shopping streets usually sell them. Is it worth your solemnity? ”

As soon as Riveria's words fell, Levi sighed.

I wonder if he was disappointed in himself or in the reply......

"To be honest, that's what I thought at first—"

"What's wrong? Is there something strange about it? ”

As soon as the words fell, Riveria suddenly understood-

"If this diary really is as ordinary as it seems, I wouldn't have contacted you at this time, would I?"

In an instant, the mouth of Riveria opened......

She quickly realized what Levi was trying to convey.

"You mean there's something wrong with what's in it?"

"It's you, you can notice it so quickly and save me time to explain-"

At this moment, the fatigue that had been hovering over my head until just now disappeared in the blink of an eye!

Riveria's expression grew serious.

Even she doesn't want to do this kind of snooping on other people's privacy, but this is a special time. So that's another story—

However, when Levi showed her the pages of the diary......

She suddenly realized that she couldn't keep her calm no matter what!

"What is this? Is that guy crazy!? ”

In fact, everything in it seems "worthless". That's why Riveria is so angry......

If I had to say it, the dense handwriting that spread almost every page undoubtedly revealed that guy......

Ozman's fanatical belief and admiration for the "beast".

He even worshipped this being, which was almost detached from the concept of "living beings" itself, as "gods" without hesitation!

There's even something like the end of-

"If I can, I hope to go to your world!"

This kind of words that make anyone stunned......

"Unbelievable ......"

And it was precisely because of these words that Riveria was both shocked and angry. At this moment, her unhappiness was clearly written on her face......

Anyone knows what she's thinking at the moment. You don't even have to ask—

"What do you think?"

But someone wanted to pull her thoughts out at this time!

No matter how reluctant I am......

"You know all my thoughts, right? Why bother? ”

In the face of her retort, which seemed to be angry, Levi did not deny it.

I have to say that she will have such an answer, she has expected it in advance.

"Really?"

So he wasn't surprised.

"Honestly, that guy...... Ozman is hopeless—"

However, maybe it's not reassuring, right? Levi then added.

"What the hell do you mean?"

Riveria asked as if she was angry. Even if she understood that Levi's words amounted to advice to herself......

"Nothing, I'm just reminding you...... At this point, don't think about saving him or anything. ”

"How is that possible!"

Unexpectedly, before he could finish speaking, he was stunned by Riveria's inexplicable eyes-

"Are you underestimating me? How could I be so stupid now? ”

"Well, it's best if you don't-"

But apparently the conversation doesn't end there. Although each other wants it to end well as soon as possible......

"By the way, is there something missing in this diary? Even if it's old, it's not so crippled, right? ”

"Sure enough, do you think so too?"

Immediately afterward, Levi told her about his guesses and thoughts.

At the same time, it also emphasizes that these speculations can only be unfounded at this stage. In other words, there is no convincing evidence to back it up.

"These mutilated parts look like they've been torn off on purpose, right?"

Levi shrugged his shoulders noncommittally.

"Can it be recovered?"

However, the question he asked next clearly made Riveria stunned for a while......

For a moment, she even thought this guy was too whimsical.

"I said, what do you think of me? You can't say anything about it, can you? ”

After saying that, even Riveria herself was a little depressed.

"Won't it work anyway?"

"No way!"

Then, under Levi's repeated questioning, she emphasized it again without hesitation.

This couldn't help but make him follow with an extremely depressed expression - holding his head and whispering to pieces.

Even if he knew that even if he did, it wouldn't help. The status quo is still unchanging......

But if you don't vent it, it will undoubtedly only get worse.

“......”

Both of them were in such a state at this moment that the last few pages of the journal seemed to mention an experiment......

However, the detailed part of the description was torn out by someone without hesitation.

So even if the two of them are very concerned about what kind of experiment this is at this moment, there is no way to know what kind of experiment it is.

And I don't know the guy who deliberately tore off the "experimental" part......

Is he trying to hide the truth? Or is it the opposite outcome?

But no matter which side of the truth is, the clues that can point to this fact are broken at this moment.

But apparently, Riveria didn't want to give up-

In other words, her curiosity and competitiveness have been hooked!

"Now, where did you find this diary?"

"It's in Ozman's old house?"

"What about the address? Can you give me ......? ”

"That's the address I just gave you. Hey, hey...... I don't think it's possible, but are you-"

Before Levi could finish speaking, he already understood what she meant-

Because, Riveria's satisfied expression can only be seen "at such a time".

"That's it, don't you stop me?"

“......”

That is, Will knew better than anyone that once she had made a decision, it was impossible for her to change her mind......

Even so, he said what he had to say.

"Sneaking into that guy's mansion or something, are you serious?! It's too dangerous! ”

"But, even if you say so......"

Immediately afterwards, Riveria deliberately made a dilemma in an attempt to get through the trick-

Unfortunately, such tactics didn't work for Levi at all.

So soon she gave up too. But that's not to say she'll follow along with her previous decision.

The so-called "if you don't enter the tiger's den, you can get the tiger" is just that.

"This is not a joke! Have you ever wondered about the possibility of a trap? ”

How could it not have been thought of?

In fact, before making this decision, I had already taken this seemingly natural possibility into account.

But, as expected, I still felt that I had to do it.

"If I'm not worried about you alone, then just go with everyone, right?"

"Riveria!"

At this moment, Levi suddenly raised his voice.

Of course, what he wanted to say at this moment, Riveria knew better than anyone. So such a decision -

In a way, it's her assertiveness, but it's also a desperate adventure!

"Well, do you really want to do that anyway?"

"Don't ask knowingly, honestly, you're going to be annoyed like this, right?"

The moment her words fell, Levi's expression seemed to freeze for a moment—

But that's about it. After fully understanding Riveria's enlightenment, he did not oppose her again.

Honestly, however, he still doesn't support that.

"If you're unfortunate enough to say it, I hope you'll be able to help then?"

"I see—"

Then, the moment I closed my laptop, dawn was just around the corner......

"Really, did you unknowingly stay up all night again?"

Immediately afterward, I heard someone muttering something as if he couldn't laugh or cry.

However, at this moment, even if you want to catch up on sleep, there is no time to make up for it-

So as soon as breakfast was finished and cleaned up, she told everyone the results of her discussion with Levi last night.

Of course, this also includes the ordinary-looking diary, and its contents.

"What?!"

"Is there such a thing?"

Obviously, their reaction was expected.

"It's disgusting!"

Stella didn't hesitate to say what she thought, as if she took it for granted.

But it wasn't just Ozman's fanatical adoration that cared about her. This is also obvious -

"Then again, that experiment made me feel even more uneasy......

So when Riveria asked to go to the Ozman Mansion to find out, it was almost immediately unanimously approved by everyone!

And everyone thinks it's "necessary".

"That, Sister Riveria?"

"Huh? Vane, what's wrong? ”

"I'm just wondering if I should tell my brother about this?"

Unexpectedly, the moment her words fell, Riveria's side also showed an expression as if she had suddenly realized-

In other words, you don't have to ask...... She's completely forgotten about that guy lately, too!

And forget about it cleanly!

"It's, it's too much!"

It's no wonder that Vane has that kind of expression at this moment. It's all over my face that I am unhappy.

"Sorry......"

At the same time, however, Lemuel was sweating in the simulator!

Even because he was so focused on training, he forgot about the regular contact he had made an appointment.

I don't know how many times I failed during this period; I don't know how many times I did it all over again.

But even so, the synchronization rate is still not as good as it could be. It felt like—

The body has been resisting the thing itself without hesitation.

The trembling of the body never stopped......

The moment the gun is raised, it is even accompanied by a strong feeling of vomiting from time to time!

It is clear better than anyone that what appears in front of you is the reproduction of "data......

However, even if it is, it is impossible to pull the trigger!

It frustrated him like never before!

"Why is this happening?!"

He couldn't understand why, up to now, he couldn't even do such a simple thing.

"Damn! Sure enough, I ......"

At this time, it was as if an appointment had been made...... A very familiar voice appeared in my ears -

"Don't give up! You can do it! ”

That's, a very nostalgic voice.

"Ah...... I know. ”

Because, I don't want to lose anyone in that form anymore! So—

With this in mind, Lemuel's aptitude test scores skyrocketed over the next month!

The huge contrast between the front and back immediately surprised the staff who were monitoring the simulation equipment!

"It's, it's amazing!?"

Immediately after, such news naturally reached Riveria-

Unexpectedly, she complained about the result......

"Really, it's so slow!!"

Because he didn't turn on the hands-free, Lemuel's ears were almost deaf -

"You, what did you say...... I'm sorry! ”

But even so, he can only apologize honestly. After all, this is more than a month......

For nearly two months, I really caused her a lot of trouble. Of course, this also includes regular contact......

"Hurry back than that, right? Something to tell you. ”

"By the way, I would like to hear your opinion, too."

On the phone, someone said exactly that. However, it turned out to be nothing like that!

"That's it, hurry up and prepare!"

"Huh?!"

In an instant, Lemuel fell into a state of chaos!

It was from the fact that he was just staring at Riveria with the same chaotic gaze...... He didn't get it at all!

"Why?"

"Didn't I already tell you why?"

“......”

Immediately afterward, under the persuasion of his sister, Lemuel finally gave up his similar opinion to Levi.

In fact, at the end of the day, he knew it from the beginning...... No matter how much you oppose it, it won't help.

"Got it, got it, anyway, I'll just go, right?"

So in the end, Lemuel had no choice but to give up......

And he knew better than anyone how insistent Velia was on the matter. This can be seen from what she just explained-

After that, after several days of preparation, according to the address provided by Levi......

They finally arrived at their destination-

A villa surrounded by weeds and vines in the south forest!

“......”

In an instant, the eerie feeling that came to my face couldn't help but make people feel creepy!

But now I don't care about savoring this kind of ...... It couldn't be more familiar......

"Millie, please—"

And this time, for the sake of prudence...... Riveria brought Millie with her this time.

However, on the surface, she is just an ordinary maid.

"Yes, Miss. Stand back, then—"