197 Contracts and Execution
The power that had been trying to move the scythe, which was still stuck in it, disappeared. When you release the shield commandment, it will fall from your palm.
Whether to destroy it or not. It is questionable whether the scythe can be used to determine whether Orgius is alive or dead, but if he is alive, there is no doubt that he will be able to control the scythe.
Considering the possibility that it has a will of its own, we use earth magic and light bind to harden it tightly and pack it up, and then place it within sight and at a distance where we can deal with it even if it moves.
Jump over the large hole and head towards Rosemary. He seemed stunned and speechless.
Rosemary was unharmed. I fired the Meteor Hammer with my back turned so that I was out of the range of the magic, and I had double insurance with the defensive field and chimera coat.
"That hand...and your shoulder too. Show me the scar."
With a tense look on her face, Rosemary cut off the hem of her dress and made a simple bandage. He had borrowed a dagger from an alchemist's shop.
"...Hmm. That's helpful."
...Let's accept the kindness graciously. Have your palm and shoulder bandaged.
"There's not much bleeding considering it's a wound."
"The shield is stopping the bleeding."
Rosemary nods as if she is satisfied with my words.
“I wonder what happens to wounds in this world?”
"I'm told that as long as the injury isn't life-threatening, you'll be fine if you go outside."
However, excessive bleeding can lead to death in this world, and it seems that if that happens, you will die outside of the book as well. So, it's not like it's okay to get injured.
As for the issue of pain, well, I don't really worry about it during a fight. After the battle is over, it's pretty tough though.
"Do you always fight like that?"
Rosemary asked while wrapping the bandage.
"I guess that depends on the other person. If you can pretend to create an opening and catch the fish, then I think it's a necessary expense."
If they were to compete, it would be a matter of luck or a long battle, so it's not something I'd really like to welcome. In that case, it would be a good idea to lure it out by guiding it in a direction where you can read its behavior...but it is difficult because you may drop a fishing hook and just take the bait.
"It's the first time I've seen him fight seriously, but when I was there, he was quite careless. ---That's fine."
Rosemary finishes wrapping the bandage and leaves. I feel like my pain and ease of movement have improved somewhat. After that, if you solidify it with a shield, there will be no problem.
"So. I wonder how we can get out of here."
“They said that if you defeat the guard, you can no longer maintain it and you will be released.”
When I looked around, I noticed that the noise that sometimes ran through the space was quite severe. There is no doubt that it is on the verge of collapse.
"Oh, oh, oh, oh."
At that time, a painful voice was heard from a large hole in the floor of the throne room. Something like an owl-shaped aura crawls up from below.
"So... you mean you didn't die?"
Rosemary frowns. Well, what do you think?
Orgius doesn't jump at us, but instead keeps his distance and confronts us.
"Y-you win. I'll get you out of here..."
Orgius says this with pain. Those words...I snort in laughter.
"Can you let me out? If you perish, you can come out, right?"
The noise running through the scenery becomes even worse. It was obvious to everyone that it was on the verge of collapse, and Orsius himself looked like he had injuries all over his body.
"If I admit defeat, I will be freed. Don't you want this world? I...make a new contract with me..."
"...That's not right. It's not good to lie, Orgeus."
I laugh. When I pointed this out, Orzius was clearly upset.
"W-what?"
"Normally, there's no way you'd survive a direct hit from the Meteor Hammer. However, you survived that way, and you're offering to negotiate in your spectral form. But even though you're a spectral body, it must be quite painful, isn't it?"
I chose the Meteor Hammer, which is all about physics, because I kept in mind the rule of this world that the fairer it is, the stronger it becomes. The Meteor Hammer doesn't work on ghostly bodies, but even so, Orzius is breathless. Because the body is constructed according to rules, the damage received in the living body may be reflected in the ghostly body as well. But that's not all.
"No, stop it. No more..."
Orgius's voice sounded pleading. Along with my words, not only was there noise, but there was also a creaking sound as it ran to the cracks in the space. and. I say the decisive words.
"In short... you were in the middle of a battle. And just before it was over, you threw away the body you should have in this world and ran away. If you didn't have a physical body, you would be able to destroy the power of the Meteor Hammer. But... Isn't that a violation of the contract? I have to take the meteor hammer seriously."
I pause and say.
“Even if it means committing suicide with the contract.”
"G-hi-"
Flames erupt from Orgius' eyes, mouth, and inside. Or, if this guy wasn't a spiritual life form, there would be no point in pointing it out like this.
However, this guy is a devil. If strict compliance with the contract is required, liquidation will be carried out even retroactively.
In this case, you will be forced to pay exactly the damage caused by the tricked Meteor Hammer.
"I-please...it's not too late...to renew the contract. Either is fine."
While spewing out flames, Orgius reaches out his hand towards me.
There is probably a hole in the contract that will save you, such as renewing the contract if you lose...it's probably due to insurance. However, I don't have the choice to let this guy live.
There's no way the insect's good story of trying to save itself after using so many victims as toys will pass.
"No need."
"I don't need it either. This book smells like mold."
Clear words of rejection from me and Rosemary. The next moment, Orgius scattered as if exploding from within. At the same time, the world shatters and there is no foothold left.
I felt myself falling, so I took Rosemary's hand and applied Levitation.
“Contracts are scary, aren’t they?”
“Not at all.”
He returned the joke to Rosemary, who smiled bitterly. The feeling of floating. Our bodies float toward the light of the distant sky.
There were countless spheres of light around us. It's the soul of the victim. It was probably released when Orgius died. They also leave behind phosphorescent lights as they climb towards the top. It was a fantastic sight.
"...When I get back, there's just one thing I'd like to ask you."
"What?"
"I want you to remove the slave magic just once. Of course, you can apply it again after that."
“It’s fine, but…it’s just my opinion.”
Rosemary nods. What are you planning to do?
"It saved my life twice."
“Twice?”
"This time, and the last time we fought. I don't think I could have complained even if I was killed last time, and even if no rescue came this time, it would have been enough to get rid of the trouble."
"Last time we fought, you survived on your own."
I had no intention of killing him for various reasons. The subsequent negotiations with King Melvin would be under Rosemary's control, and some of it would depend on King Melvin's moral character.
"That was after we entered into negotiations. In the field of battle, it was up to you how well you were doing. ... The royal family should not bow down lightly to punishment. I believe so, but this is not the case. .Not only did you save my life, but I also caused you injury due to my mistake.''
Once Rosemary confirmed that she wouldn't fall even if she let go of me, she bowed deeply.
"I have behaved rudely since the first time we met. I sincerely apologize for involving the ambassador and the earl's family in my scheme, for trying to drug them, and for pointing my sword at them. I bow my head and forgive. I understand that this is not something you can do, but I appreciate your understanding.”
Was it when we met for the first time? As for Rosemary, she probably couldn't pretend to be pandering to someone below her in front of people, even if it gave her a bad impression from me, since she had a clique like Greg.
He acts like the character he has impressed those around him and acts behind the scenes. Because that was Rosemary's strategy.
Well... if this had caused damage to my father, the story would have been different, but that's just the result. There was a part of me that couldn't say it lightly about receiving an apology.
“Please demonstrate those words with your future actions.”
"yes"
Rosemary nods. Maybe I was expecting you to say that.
"But, I guess it's okay to use the same language as before. Somehow, it just doesn't feel right."
When I say that, Rosemary rolls her eyes for a moment, then laughs.
“That would be easier for me, though.”
With those words――we were engulfed in light.
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