The Possessor Mistook the Genre for 20 Years

91 – Isn’t this leash a bit better?

“Did you say there was a sealed weapon when you went to catch the cultist?”

Eustia expressed doubt after hearing Franz’s explanation.

Franz nodded and continued his explanation.

“Yes, according to him, the demon god personally bestowed power and told him to guard it.”

“Then where is he? I thought you would have captured him alive.”

“Well, you see….”

Franz trailed off, scratching his head.

He felt uneasy about admitting that he had killed the cultist.

No matter how evil someone is, taking a life always brings a sense of reluctance.

But he couldn’t avoid answering, so he sighed and replied.

“I killed him.”

“Killed… what happened?”

Eustia asked in a rather cautious tone.

Franz was a bit surprised by this.

In the past, she would have scolded him for taking a life so lightly.

He realized anew how much their relationship had changed.

Feeling a bit lighter, he spoke.

“He asked me to kill him.”

“The cultist did?”

“Yes. He had received power from the demon god and had been there for hundreds of years.”

“Even though he was a cultist, I feel a bit sorry for him.”

“Indeed….”

In the face of the profound themes of immortality and death, the atmosphere grew heavy.

Eustia, who didn’t like the mood, quickly changed the subject.

“So, you couldn’t get any information about the other Seven Evils?”

“I asked him, but he didn’t know.”

“I see…. Just when things seemed to be going well, it ends here.”

Eustia sighed as she said that.

Out of the seven, they had only dealt with two of the Seven Evils so far.

The remaining five had to be found on their own, so the road ahead seemed truly bleak.

However, contrary to her thoughts, it wasn’t a situation bad enough to be called the worst.

“Though it’s a bit of a stretch to call it a substitute, I found out where the sealed weapon is.”

Since the demon god himself had given power and ordered it to be guarded, there was no need to mention the importance of the weapon.

And if it were the cultists following the demon god, they wouldn’t have left such a weapon alone.

Just like this time, there was a possibility that other sealed weapons were also being guarded by the cultists.

Of course, it was only a possibility, but it was a much better situation than heading into the unknown with no information.

Franz was about to explain this to Justia.

Click-, click-.

There were footsteps approaching in the silence.

Franz and Justia’s gazes turned towards the source of the sound.

At the end of their gaze were two people.

It was Arian and Yuna.

Yuna, as always, had a smile on her face, but Arian had an unusual expression, as if she was displeased.

“Let’s continue this conversation later.”

“Yes, let’s do that.”

They hurriedly wrapped up their conversation.

There was no particular reason to hide it, but it wasn’t something to broadcast either.

Soon, the four of them, excluding Hera, gathered in one place.

The first to speak was Arian.

“What were you two doing in such a secluded place?”

Fortunately, her expression had returned to normal, but her words were still full of thorns.

Franz was simply puzzled by her reaction.

If he had done something suspicious, it would be understandable, but that wasn’t the case.

And there was no reason to be wary of talking to Justia in the first place.

Just as Franz was about to say something.

“We were just having a conversation. Is there a problem?”

Justia stepped in first.

At her nonchalant words, Arian shrugged her shoulders and replied.

“Not really? I was just curious about what you were doing in such a secluded place.”

Arian emphasized that it was an obviously secluded place.

Even Franz, who was usually oblivious, couldn’t help but notice this time.

Arian was clearly displeased with the fact that she and Justia were having a conversation in such a place.

Indeed, being alone in such a place could easily arouse suspicion.

There were already rumors circulating in the cathedral, so there was no need to say more.

But Franz was innocent.

He wasn’t doing anything inappropriate in a secluded place; he was simply talking about work.

‘It must be work… right?’

Although the topic briefly strayed to the child, it was merely a misunderstanding, so it should be fine.

As Franz continued his thoughts, he suddenly realized he was being cautious of Arian’s reaction and let out a hollow laugh.

It was all because of that promise.

The promise to get married in a year.

If you had to be specific, it was more like a conditional engagement.

But then, does that make Arian a conditional fiancée?

That seemed a bit off, didn’t it?

While Franz was confused, Justia and Arian were engaged in an endless battle of nerves.

In the midst of what could only be called chaos, there was one person who remained sane, and that was Yuna.

“Why don’t we all go out instead of staying like this? We’ve come all the way to the north, it would be a shame to just stay in the mansion and go back.”

“Yes, let’s do that.”

Thanks to Yuna, Franz snapped out of his thoughts and immediately agreed.

As she said, they had come all the way from the tower to the north, and it would be meaningless to spend time idly.

He had wanted to look around the village ever since they arrived at the mansion.

After preparing to go out, the four of them gathered again at the mansion’s entrance.

It didn’t take long.

Because everyone was ready to go out since morning, being mindful of each other.

As they all got into the carriage that had been prepared in advance, a faint vibration signaled their departure.

Staring blankly out the window, Franz thought.

‘What on earth is Hera doing?’

He wanted to go out together if possible, but she hadn’t returned yet, so he couldn’t even suggest it.

He felt uneasy, wondering if she might feel left out.

It’s absolutely not like that, but it’s a situation that’s easy to misunderstand.

Well, that’s something to think about when the time comes.

But fortunately, Franz’s worries were unfounded.

After arriving at the village below the castle and getting off the carriage, the four of them soon encountered someone with a hood pulled down tightly.

There was no need to ask who it was, as green hair peeked out from under the hood.

“What brings you all here?”

Hera blinked her green eyes in confusion.

She seemed quite flustered.

Franz spoke up.

“Actually, it’s good timing. We were looking for you.”

“Looking for me?”

“Yes, we were thinking of inviting you to hang out in the village. But it seems you got here first.”

“I had some errands to run. But if that offer still stands, I’d like to spend some time together….”

At Hera’s cautious words, Franz chuckled.

“Sure, let’s go.”

With Hera joining them, the group of five began their tour of the village.

The first place they headed to was a shop nearby that sold various items.

‘Wow, it’s really different here.’

As Franz looked around the shop, he was reminded that this was the north.

Unlike the city of Esther, where the magic tower was located, the shop was full of winter gear.

Among them were items he had never even thought of, and he thought it would be good to bring the researchers from the magic tool development department here someday.

New experiences are always a source of ideas.

It was while he was looking around the shop with interest.

Suddenly, Hera was holding something in her hand and looking at it with a curious expression.

Franz, wondering what it could be, approached her.

“Hera, what’s that?”

“Oh, it’s a collar.”

Hera, who wished to be a slave, and the collar.

As the two keywords combined, a strange sense of unease arose in Franz’s heart.

“…Why that?”

“Sometimes you see slaves with chains around their necks, don’t you? It seems uncomfortable to go that far. I wonder how this would feel instead. It’s luxurious and soft, not bad, right? Ah, don’t worry too much. If you tell me to, I’ll use chains or whatever.”

Hera said this with a shy smile.

As if the collar were a wedding ring.

“I see… Yes, it’s nice.”

Franz said this with an awkward smile.

If he seriously worried about such things, his head might explode.

After all, it’s important for humans to empty their minds.

He hoped the others were normal.

Just as Franz was thinking this, the women, each holding an item, approached.

Please, let nothing happen.