ebookland #444 - Is looks more important or magic more important? That is the question
#444 - Is looks more important or magic more important? That is the question
"Listen to me, Kusanagi."
"What?"
"I was wrong to say that Erica would give you the time of day if you had a special skill, because I clearly have a special skill, but I'm still being treated like this..."
"Well... haha..."
Kusanagi Godou looked at Erica, who seemed to be sulking in the seat behind him, and didn't know what to say, so he could only respond with an awkward smile.
Last night's commotion naturally caught everyone's attention.
Especially Kusanagi Godou, who thought that a god or divine beast had appeared again, and ran to the two of them's room in a hurry, and then he learned Zunzun's true identity.
His heart was filled with mixed feelings.
But compared to Erica, who had verified her identity, the impact he received was much smaller, and besides, she was a girl...
"I don't think the problem lies with me. Ultimately, that guy got drunk and started touching me. I should be the victim, don't you think so, Kusanagi?"
"Uh..."
Indeed, if you really want to find the reason, it should be Erica's problem. After all, when they opened the room, Zunzun clearly stated that he wanted a room to himself, but Erica insisted on bringing him back to her room on the grounds that his identity was unknown and he had no money.
At the same time, Kusanagi Godou was also slightly relieved.
At that time, Zunzun said that he wanted to share a room with him, because the shock was a bit too much and he fell into a daze. If that were the case, he might...
"It's okay... It's just that thing... No, that's right... I'm a knight, I won't be because of this little thing... !"
*Pfft!*
Erica forcefully inserted the fork in her hand into the sausage in front of her.
Eh!?
Kusanagi Godou couldn't help but shudder, and glanced at Zunzun, who was enjoying his breakfast with a face full of relish, and sighed at the other party's big heart.
The three of them ate breakfast with different expressions.
And with this as the beginning, the trio's unpredictable journey began.
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"Since it's such a small town, then Miss Lucullia's house shouldn't be too hard to find... It's just that I'm a little worried that I didn't tell her in advance..."
"It's okay, it's okay. The grandson of an old friend is coming to visit. As an elder, she will definitely forgive you generously."
"...I hope so."
Kusanagi Godou spread out the town map and began to look for the witch's house.
On the way, Zunzun skillfully asked in English how to get there, and those people kindly told him the direction to go, and then after about an hour, they reached their destination.
By the way, Erica had no intention of helping at all along the way, she was just following behind, sulking.
Lucullia Zora's house was near the forest next to the town. The stone house in the small courtyard had a very old atmosphere. There were no other houses nearby, giving people a very lonely atmosphere.
The Witch's Mansion.
Although it was a small house, its appearance was very similar to this name.
Looking at the courtyard, I found that the interior was overgrown with weeds. I don't know if it was because she had no interest in gardening, or if she was too lazy to tidy it up.
Kusanagi Godou stepped forward and pressed the doorbell.
After waiting for a while, there was no response.
"Isn't she here? Waiting for her to come back here..."
Suddenly, there was a rattling, heavy sound, and the door opened automatically.
Kusanagi Godou looked incredulously at the ancient wooden door, which was definitely not an automatic door, and obviously didn't know why it would open automatically when there was no one in front of or behind the door.
"It's just ordinary magic."
"Ah, yes."
His thinking hadn't changed yet.
At this time, Zunzun had already taken the lead and stepped into the courtyard, seeing a black cat waiting for them to enter at the entrance of the gate. And the moment he saw Zunzun, it rushed over quickly.
"Oh?"
Subconsciously catching the black kitten that pounced on him, with its slender, graceful body and soft fur. If Mame-no-suke and Kuro were cute, then this black kitten was mature.
"Oh, is it a cat?"
Kusanagi Godou stretched out his hand to stroke the black cat's head, but it dodged very nimbly, looking like it didn't want to be touched.
"Not cute at all!"
"You people..."
"Meow ~"
The black cat gently scratched Zunzun's arm, and then stretched out its arm and pointed to the depths of the house, with extremely human-like movements, as if telling them to go in.
"Is it telling us to go in?"
"Of course, this is a cat's familiar—even you, you can still understand such classic things, right? In a game way."
Kusanagi Godou, who was stabbed by Erica, twitched the corner of his mouth.
Of course, he had already seen this, but he just didn't want to admit it.
"You two, hurry up and follow."
At this time, Zunzun was already waiting for them at the door, and then took the lead and stepped into it.
Even Kusanagi Godou had to admire him.
This is obviously the Witch's House. Witches, whether in anime, novels, or games, should be scary beings, but he still doesn't look scared at all...
Soon, he knew he was wrong.
Witches are very charming women, and they are also beautiful young women.
Appearing in front of him was a beautiful woman wearing lingerie, and welcoming guests with a posture of lying on the bed. Her dazed eyes exuded an incredible charm, and her flaxen hair was also very beautiful.
It's just that the interior is very messy and full of the smell of herbs. This is very similar to the witch in the impression who puts a dry pot for boiling herbs in the room.
"Oh, young man, are you mesmerized by seeing me?"
The beautiful young woman struggled to prop herself up and covered herself with the quilt.
"Is there anything I can do for you? Hehehe, this kind of appearance seems too stimulating for young people. Recently, some troubles have happened, so my body can't get out of bed... And you're actually very happy in your heart, right? Most men are like this."
A hint of teasing appeared in her dazed eyes, like an evil older sister teasing a pure young man.
Kusanagi Godou was more concerned about another matter.
"Excuse me, are you Lucullia Zora?"
"Ah, that's right. You are Kusanagi Godou, right? Ichiro has already told me the reason for the matter and the matter of letting his grandson come here in the email he sent, so I have been waiting for you."
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"Eeya— — — —! ?"
Kusanagi Godou suddenly let out a scream similar to Erica's last night, holding his head in his hands with an expression of disbelief.
"That... what's wrong with him?"
"He's suffered a blow in life, right? That is, is it okay to be pretty, or is there a rotten taste in magic power, which is more important, appearance or magic power."
"...What are you talking about?"
"Philosophy of life."
Zunzun said nonsense in a serious manner, the witch showed an awkward smile, and Erica had already gotten used to it.
"Speaking of which, that child really wants to stick to you."
"That's right, this is my characteristic."
"Meow ~"
Zunzun scratched the chin of the kitten in his arms, and it made a comfortable purring sound.
"That child is clearly not close to anyone except me, but you are actually being so... Eh?"
Lucullia showed a somewhat puzzled expression.
"Who are you...?"
"Zunzun. I am a person from another world. Your eyes probably can't see my origin, so don't explore it any further. This feeling of being stripped naked will make me a little irritable."
"Sorry, but as compensation, I can let you see my body—the way you strip my clothes off with your own hands."
*Bang—*
After she said this, Erica slammed the table, making a deafening sound, and also awakening Kusanagi Godou, who was in shock.
"I am Erica Blandelli, a Grand Knight of the Bronze Black Cross, traveling with them for various reasons."
"Paul's niece? I've heard of you a few times. I didn't expect you to be so quick."
The witch's lips curled into a demonic smile.
On the other side, Kusanagi Godou, who had finally regained his composure, took out the stone tablet from his bag and handed it over.
"In short, put this... Originally, my grandfather planned to send it over. Miss Lucullia's belongings left in Japan, please accept it."
A man bound by chains was engraved on the stone tablet.
"Prometheus's Secret... As expected, I found this thing a long time ago in the depths of the Caucasus Mountains. How nostalgic."
"Madam, can I ask a few questions?"
"It's okay to call me by my name. Rather, I hope you call me, such a young and beautiful woman, by my name. So, Erica, why did you come along?"
The witch stared at Erica with burning eyes.
Erica also stared at the witch with burning eyes.
"Actually, among the people related to the Heretic God who appeared this time, someone has been in contact with this guy, and he is also holding a grimoire from the Age of Gods, so it may be related to the incident. I suspect he has bad intentions in seeing you..."
Afterwards, Erica sighed deeply.
"But through what happened just now—the fact that this guy is your friend's grandson is true, which means he really came to Sardinia by chance, and also got this grimoire by chance?"
"That's probably the case. His grandfather is a scholar, a normal person who has nothing to do with magic, gods, or knights."
"How could this be."
Hearing Lucullia's explanation, the girl's shoulders slumped in disappointment, seemingly helpless about her misjudgment.
"It's really too disgraceful to waste such a precious incident on such a meaningless ordinary person."
"Let me state in advance, I have never lied to you."
At this moment, Kusanagi Godou finally proved his innocence.
"Don't be so discouraged, Miss Erica." Lucullia said with a smile, "If you are looking for information about the Heretic God, coming to me is the right choice. As compensation for your special trip, I'll tell you."
"Do you know who the god this time is!?"
"Sort of. But before that..."
The witch looked at the red-eyed, black-haired boy stroking the black cat, and asked, "You... Zunzun seems to be an unrelated person, right? You also seem to be interested in the Heretic God, so what do you want from me?"
"Yes, I want to ask, what should I do to go home?"
Zunzun, with slightly red eyes, said this.