I'm A Villainess, Can I Die? - Chapter 107
Translator and Editor: Effe and Tea
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Chapter 107
“It is more accurate to say that magic tools are ‘laden with the wizard’s magic’ rather than ‘contains the magic of the wizard.’”
Alogen immediately pulled a small pouch from his chest pocket.
He showed a marble sent from the Duke’s residence for research.
“And this marble…….”
After rolling the mysteriously colored marble with his fingers several times, he slowly spoke.
“The magical power of the wizard itself was extracted and condensed in it. It can be said that it is a mass of magic. There is a great price to pay for making things like this.”
“Price…….”
With Aiden’s murmur, Alogen clenched the hand holding the red marble into a fist.
The beads crumbled in his hand.
He used magic to crush the marbles.
As he slowly opened his palm, a small piece of marble fell.
“For a wizard, magical power is life itself.”
Alogen lightly patted his palms and reached for the paper and book again.
“In this way, magic itself is condensed to create objects. An object that does not exist for a while and then disappears, but can keep its shape forever. It’s no different than gnawing away at that person’s vitality. That’s why this red marble is black magic. Giving one’s life as a penalty belongs to black magic.”
Continuing his lecture, Alogen moved his hand. How many pages did he turn over from the ‘Red Marble’ page again?
“Perhaps, the mastermind used this magic to extract the wizards’ power. After that, he condensed the magical power and made a marble. If he uses this magic to create a red marble, he would use other people’s magical power as a material. His own magic only needs to serve as a link. As a result, the magic power in his body exists within the margin of error between plus and minus……. There is no threat to the life of the real mastermind. There are several magical powers found in one marble, but the conclusive proof is that there is only one magical power connecting them.”
“One? So you’re saying that just one person is using black magic?”
Alogen held a neutral expression in response to Aiden’s question.
In fact, it was very likely. It was because only one person’s magic power was consistently being used as a link in all the marbles that the Magic Tower had investigated.
To affirm that, they still didn’t know the clear identity? There may be something hidden.
Aiden asked again.
“Then what did you mean when you said it may not be like that?”
“That meant we couldn’t be sure of the numbers yet. However, for now, the Magic Tower predicts that there will be only a handful of people behind it. Yes, not those who provide power, but only those who control them.”
Then he stretched out his hand and began to flick through the lengthy text on how to use the ‘sacrifice’ magic with his fingers.
“First, black magic has a slim chance of success. Historically, most who tried to use black magic died instantly on the spot. However, if they break through that slim probability and succeed in black magic at once, there will be no difficulty in using black magic from then on. As long as the conditions are met.”
As he continued his speaking, his fingers stopped midway through a series of explanations on how to cast magic.
Showing he had found what he wanted, the act of tapping his fingers drew everyone’s attention to the page.
“And the condition of sacrifice magic is to kill the other person.”
After his conclusion, a chilly silence fell in the space. The condition is murder. Are there any conditions more suitable for black magic?
Soon, people were lost in their own thoughts. It was because they needed time to clear their head of the series of shocking facts.
They organized the facts in their own fashion, but the thoughts were all the same.
First, the forces behind it were probably small, as the Magic Tower had guessed.
Then, if only one person can use magic, there will inevitably be a power gap. Would the person at the top want to have many people in the same position as himself? Of course not.
Especially when it comes to crazy people who do things like this. I hope that only one name will be left in the history books.
Second. People were used as sacrifices. There’s nothing to say if they switch sides and volunteer their lives and contribute to evil deeds, but most people would probably…… be kidnapped.
To say that wizards started disappearing at the same time, this assumption would be no different.
“Then, in reality, the background at the top can be roughly divided into two. Black wizards and their helpers.
It’s possible to use black magic to cause this incident alone, but gathering that much power would be difficult on their own. A helper would have been needed to seduce, twist, or kidnap someone. And again…… An assistant will also be needed to dispose of the bodies or provide a place to collect the kidnapped.”
Alogen nodded in admiration at Aiden’s calm voice. The intelligence of a man who was less than half his age was indescribable.
“Given that, the helper is probably…… I’m guessing a rich merchant or noble.”
Allogen added to Aiden’s conjecture.
The eyes of the two met. A wise Lord who will lead the high ranking wizards of the Magic Tower and the Duchy. Today’s meeting made a good impression on each other.
As soon as the story behind the scenes took shape, everyone put their heads together and continued the next talk.
The final check on how to lead the subjugation, including finding out the whereabouts of the missing wizards, and coping with the people hidden behind the scenes.
In the midst of the busy conversation, only one person kept their mouth shut. Unlike those who faced each other while having a conversation, the sky blue eyes remained fixed on the black book.
Behind the scenes, black magic… … and life.
I was trying to focus on the other people’s conversations, but I turned to the book with my eyes wide open. The contents of the book were clearly visible from my seat.
‘As a condition, only those who have passed adulthood are subject. After chanting the magical spell, suffocate the victim and draw a magic circle with blood to increase the power…… Death is a side effect.’
Life is a condition, the side effect is death.
Huh, black magic really lives up to its name.
It could take more than one life somehow, so it was very frugal.
After reading the terms for the ‘sacrifice’ many times, my surroundings had become quiet before I knew it.
Apparently, the meeting was over.
Wow, did this mean that I got distracted?
Looking at the darkness outside the window, it was clear that not a short amount of time had passed. Even so, I didn’t realize that time was passing.
After the conversation, the book was taken back to Aiden’s teacher. I looked at it regretfully, then followed the Duke’s family and greeted the wizards.
And while we were greeting each other like that, I kept thinking.
When and how should I bring up the story so that I can ask what I want as it flows without any doubt?
Is there any magic that can bring back memories? I can’t ask that.
I flicked my fingers and watched as the door opened and people left one by one.
I deliberately walked slowly.
To go out the door one last time, to speak discreetly and secretly to the wizard closest to me.
But even that wasn’t easy. It was because Father and Brother’s eyes were fixed on me after the meeting ended, and we exchanged greetings.
Like looking at a toddler, how worried and persistent those gazes were……. It seemed that I had to fall down once to live up to that expectation.
“Lady.”
In the end, I couldn’t say a word to the wizards and thought I should let them go……. Just before, the wizard who was Aiden’s teacher, who had continued to explain, called me.
“Yes.”
I answered briefly, not knowing what to call him.
Lord Wizard…… ? That’s kinda……. if so what name? Wouldn’t that be too bland?
Oh, Sir Alogen? Can I call him Sir?
No, now is not the time to think about such things. I have to ask about memory magic……. Only useless thoughts came up here and there.
“Would you like to take a short walk with me? Oh, me and…… Aiden, too.”
I shut my mouth for a while at the unexpected offer.
I glanced around, still looking at my family, Lucas, and Aiden.
After taking a quick look around, I turned my head back to Father.
When our eyes met, Father nodded and smiled as if telling me to do whatever I wanted.
I said thank you with my eyes…… Will this really get through? Anyway, after the message, I turned my head and looked at the wizard.
“Yes, that’s good.”
The three of us went out into the garden.
The short autumn sun had already set, so the garden was dark.
Well, lately I’ve been taking walks at night a lot.
Ah, it’s still night, yet what’s the point?
“The Duke residence’s garden is really beautiful. Oh, can I turn on the light, please? I want to see it in a slightly brighter place.”
“Yes, do as you like.”
“Hoho, thank you.”
Soon Lord Alogen will use magic…… or not, since he tapped Aiden. After all, a boss is a boss. He leaves the chores to his subordinates……. Aiden shook his head once and raised his hand as if he couldn’t help himself.
Ttaak-
That day with a small explosive, yes. On the day of the festival when we danced with him, a group of lights appeared that lit up our surroundings.
“He is a very talented kid. Usually, it’s not easy for a novice wizard to use this kind of magic right away.”
“…… Ah yes.”
In the way he praised Aiden, the Doctor who praised Ian overlapped.
I think the two of them would get along well.
We strolled through the garden, having a long, useless conversation.
It was mainly a conversation in which the wizard talked, and Aiden and I answered or added exclamations.
Since he was an old man, I was worried that it would be difficult for him to continue walking in the large garden, but to my surprise, his steps seemed very light.
Okay, just worry about me instead. Why would I dare worry about anyone else?
“Shall we sit down for a bit?”
The wizard glanced at me and spoke. It was clear he was being considerate of me. And I won’t refuse consideration.
“Good.”
We sat side by side on the chairs in the garden. It was not chairs facing each other, but a long bench, so I couldn’t help it. If a passer-by saw it, they would look at us strangely and walk away.
“Lady.”
The voice calling me was sincere. Just like the voice when conducting a meeting earlier.
“Please take good care of our Aiden. He is a very smart and wise kid. He’s also handsome just like me! Hohoho.”
“Master.”
Aiden was sitting next to him and urgently called out to Sir Alogen.
How embarrassing.
The credibility of the words dropped after the added phrases, but I nodded my head sincerely since I agreed with all of the above.
“Yes. I know Aiden is a good person. He’s a nice and warm person. I will take good care of him until I die.”
“Ho…… hoho…… thank you.”
The wizard laughed awkwardly and continued talking while looking at me and Aiden alternately.
And then how insidious it was the way he raised his mouth……. I blinked my eyes while facing the sinister smile, and soon remembered my main point.
Oh, I had almost forgotten.
“Excuse me, Lord Wizard.”
At my call, Sir Alogen erased his sinister smile and turned to me.
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