RAE
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“I don’t quite understand what you mean.” Noah straightened up from where he had been leaning against the window frame. “When humans die, their souls either reincarnate or return to the embrace of the Celestials. Being reborn and living life over again is both a postponement of judgment and an ultimate chance for redemption, while returning to the Celestials completes the cycle of evil deeds.” Noah tilted his head at this abstract explanation, especially puzzled by what exactly ‘the…-
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Demon worshippers sacrifice humans to summon demons and gain power in return. However, even if they open a summoning circle, whether a demon responds or not is entirely up to the demon itself. For this reason, most worshippers prepare human sacrifices preferred by the demons, especially when summoning an Archdemon of the Seven Deadly Sins, which requires a significantly larger amount of sacrifices compared to others. After I became a demon, there were several attempts to summon me which I…
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Noah had managed to perfectly read and write Imperial language in just two weeks. According to Phoras, Roman Imperial language was difficult compared to other languages, and even if one had been taught from a young age by their mother, mastering it in just two weeks would be unheard of. It must mean that Noah is incredibly intelligent. Somehow, I felt prouder of this than when I realized I could solve most things with magic. Is this what parental pride feels like? “Sir, I am simply proud of your…
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He was no longer the affable, easygoing figure I had first met, instead slowly kneeling and bowing his head deeply in a gesture of reverence. “How did you know?” “How could I not sense the aura of someone so exalted?” So, he was a demon worshipper after all. My brows furrowed involuntarily. I had felt a familiar aura as soon as I arrived, but it wasn’t prominent enough to stand out. I had initially thought he was just a petty sinner, but seeing the mirror he brought out confirmed my…
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“……” Their silence was enough. Instead of saying anything more, I headed with Noah to the coordinates Phoras had given us. It wasn’t too far away, so even walking slowly, it took less than 20 minutes to reach the gardener’s house. Hanging around the entrance, I soon gathered my courage and knocked on the door. Not long after, a man came out. Despite his friendly face, his body was several times more muscular than a physique contest winner. A gardener… Is gardening really a job that…
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“Your nephew will surely love this. I made it especially beautiful today.” “What’s the name of this flower?” I wasn’t particularly interested in flowers, but in case Noah asked, I wanted to be prepared with the name. “Ah, how silly of me not to mention it. This is a forget-me-not. It’s associated with the meaning, ‘Do not forget me,’ and people often give this flower to soldiers before they leave for deployment.” As a symbol of love and prayer from those who remain, it…
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“Oh, this one looks really good on you too!” Neither Noah nor I knew much about clothes nor had much interest, so we mostly went with what the store owner recommended. It turned out the clothes were mainly functional since they were designed for commoners, and there wasn’t much in terms of style. Yet, the owner kept insisting we try everything on, probably having noticed that once we tried something, we tended to buy it. It wasn’t even a high-end shop for nobles, but it was funny trying…
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Late at night. Once we confirmed Noah was asleep, we gathered in his study. Perhaps because the night felt a little more familiar than the day, Phoras and Kimaris seemed noticeably more comfortable than earlier. “I’ve gathered you here for a reason—it’s time for a meeting.” “A meeting, you say?” “You remember when I said, ‘It takes a whole village to raise a child,’ right? We need to study to raise Noah properly. Phoras, Kimaris, I want you both to look for any books on…
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I had managed to calm Phoras and sit across from him in the parlor, but he still seemed frightened and wary of me. However, perhaps because I behaved so tamely, Phoras initiated conversation for the first time. “May I ask you something…?” “What is it?” “How did you enter here…?” “You mean this house?” “Yes.” “Well, obviously through the door.” “I mean… I had protections on the door…” Ah, was that loud crash when I forced the door open caused by…
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“Did you hear? The Holy Empire has dispatched knights.” “Must be some demon worshippers stirring trouble somewhere, huh? This isn’t just a one-day affair.” “No, man, even the Grandmasters and the Vice Commanders are involved.” These past few days, I’ve spent most of my time exploring every nook and cranny of the domain or eavesdropping on conversations to gather information. It’s paid off quite well. Like finding out that this place we’re staying at is part of the Roman…
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