Chapter 142
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Episode 32 - Party [2]
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Once inside the hall where the party would be held, I used my senses, sharpening my hearing, to find Clana.
It didn’t take long; I imdiately managed to locate her after hearing the beat of her heart, along with other characteristics that allow to distinguish people.
And it seed she had chosen a table very far away, all the way on the other side of the enormous hall.
I didn’t hesitate and started walking in her direction, but...
"Wow, this place is very beautiful, don’t you think, dear?"
But the problem was that this damn Witch was following .
’You have to be kidding, right?’
A clear irritation began to rise within .
"Won’t you sit sowhere closer to where the Sorcerer King will be?"
At my question, the damn Witch tilted her head while maintaining an innocent smile.
"Ah, that. It doesn’t matter anyway. I have very good eyesight, so I’ll sit with you."
"Ah, ha, ha, that would be a great honor."
"Heh, heh, you’re welco, dear. We can spend the whole party together."
’Ugh, damn it, I swear I’ll beat her up when I have the ti.’
With that firm promise, I resud walking.
Behind , the damn Witch wouldn’t stop talking, and my frustration certainly began to grow.
But in the end, I couldn’t shake her off.
She looked around even while speaking to , despite knowing I was ignoring her.
I didn’t know whether she was aware of my obvious irritation at her presence, but in any case...
’What does it matter whether she knows or not?’
I walked while weaving around people and finally reached the long table where Clana was sitting.
She was looking around, still unaware of my presence and the damn Witch’s.
I took a seat directly across from Clana, and the damn Witch sat beside .
"Wow, dear, look at these dishes. Don’t they look appetizing?"
"Ha, ha, they certainly do."
"..."
I responded to the damn Witch’s words while focusing on Clana.
Her emotion shifted to confusion; it seed she had noticed my obvious annoyance with the damn Witch.
’Learn how to read people, Clana, you damn bitch.’
Unaware of my thoughts, the damn Witch picked up her utensils and began devouring a large steak.
I didn’t know what kind of at it was; it was quite large and radiated Power of Chaos.
Then I noticed the sa at in front of .
’If I eat this, it’ll damage my body.’
Since I didn’t have a trait related to detoxifying the body or one related to regeneration.
Eating the at of so Demonic Beast would only destroy everything inside .
Fortunately, there were more dishes and several trays holding normal food that didn’t co from monsters.
It seed Clana was also checking the food at each table.
"Mhm, you don’t want to eat that at, dear."
The damn Witch looked at in confusion, then looked at the at in front of and started drooling.
"..."
"I-I’m not very fond of Demonic Beast at."
"Then you don’t mind if I eat it, right?"
I shook my head; actually, this was better.
"I don’t mind."
"Thank you, dear."
The damn Witch pulled the plate toward herself and began devouring the at, cutting off small pieces and bringing them to her mouth.
A wide smile appeared on her face every ti she ate the at.
’You’re so lucky.’
I’m aware of how delicious Demonic Beast at can be once it has been detoxified and cleaned.
It was like swimming in a paradise of flavors that, no matter who you are or how demanding your tastes may be.
Would eventually make you addicted to eating it every day.
I picked up a few things and placed them on my plate; most were seafood and a few small pieces of at.
Aside from sandwiches, according to my mories, it seed I liked seafood and different kinds of at that ca from the sea.
And this world mostly has monsters; among them, so are very delicious.
The Academy doesn’t serve this kind of food, so this was an opportunity to try so new things.
Shortly afterward, I began savoring each of the dishes I had taken.
I also noticed there was champagne. I picked up a glass and poured myself so, then took a sip.
’Thanks to my senses, the flavors are much stronger; huh, I can even distinguish every single one of them.’
Naturally, my senses are not limited to common senses such as the five senses or the sixth sense.
Anything that can be considered a sense is covered by my trait at a level beyond what any other Trait could enhance.
"It seems you like seafood, dear."
The damn Witch said as she watched eat.
By the way, I had changed my mask. According to the description the seller gave .
The mask only had eye openings, was black in color, and had a small white sword symbol beneath the left eye.
Every now and then, I lifted my mask just enough and brought the food to my mouth.
I looked at the shitty Witch and said:
"This is one of the few tis I get to eat this. The Imperial Capital is located in the center of the Continent, so it’s difficult to find food that cos from the sea."
"Indeed, the sea is very far away. It must take several months for it to reach the Imperial Capital, correct?"
"That’s right, which is why I’m making the most of this opportunity."
anwhile, I noticed that Clana was watching us—or, more specifically, probing us while openly pretending not to.
I turned my attention to her and asked:
"Do you need sothing, miss?"
Since she was wearing an ordinary mask without any magical effects, her golden hair and eyes, along with her feminine figure, were very noticeable.
’She attracts a lot of attention.’
In a sense, that was a good thing because it made her easier to recognize, but at the sa ti, it was very bad for the exact sa reason.
Clana flinched slightly, refocused on her food, and said:
"It’s nothing. Since you were talking about the Imperial Capital, I beca curious about your conversation."
I nodded as if I understood sothing.
The shitty Witch looked at Clana and said:
"Mhm, it seems you don’t live in the Imperial Capital, dear. You’re curious."
Clana nodded, and I noticed a feeling of satisfaction appear.
It seems she achieved her goal, whatever it was.
"No, I don’t live in the Imperial Capital. I’m currently staying in the border city of Margrave Clanston."
"My, that’s very far away."
I think I know what Clana is trying to do, and as if to confirm it, she asked:
"By any chance, are you the Witch of Depravity?"
"Oh, yes, dear. You recognized imdiately."
The shitty Witch looked at as if saying, "Learn from her." A vein bulged on my forehead as I ignored her.
Clana nodded, and her emotions shifted in various ways.
"Could you tell about yourself? I understand that you’re very famous in the Central Region of the continent."
The Central Region encompassed all the areas surrounding the Imperial Capital: cities, kingdoms, and towns.
The Holy Continent was divided into five regions: north, south, east, and west, in addition to the Central Region.
The entire Central Region was surrounded by a mountain range known as the Inner Frontier Region.
And the border city Clana ntioned was located in the Outer Frontier Region.
They were also known as the two lines of defense.
"Ha, ha, it seems soone is curious about . Well, that’s fine."
The Shitty Witch took a sip from her glass and continued.
"I currently operate in the lower district of the Imperial Capital. It’s more discreet, and the imperial guards, being a bunch of incompetents, don’t even inspect those areas."
"Mhm, yes, they do seem incompetent."
"Don’t they?"
However, the emotion Clana felt was frustration, annoyance, and disappointnt.
I understood her emotions. It was the Imperial Family that was truly incompetent and failed to do its job for the welfare and security of the empire.
"Since you operate in that area, perhaps when I visit the Imperial City, you could help as a guide. I’ll pay you or give you sothing that interests you, of course."
The Shitty Witch waved her hand dismissively.
"There’s no need for that, dear, although now that I look at you, you’re not a villain."
Clana was surprised for a second before regaining her composure and replying.
"Well, I have so talent as an Awakened, but eventually I’ll beco a villain. I have enough Cube of Chaos to advance to Class 7."
The Shitty Witch’s eyes sharpened, and greed appeared in her emotions.
"Ah, I see. Then I look forward to welcoming you soon, dear."
She seed eager to snatch away the supposed Cube of Chaos that Clana possessed.
But then, after listening to their conversation without saying anything, I rembered sothing and asked:
"If you’re an Awakened, then I assu you’re soone important or famous. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here as an Awakened."
At my words, the Damn Witch realized it as well.
"Oh, right. Now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of you. You should already know this, but I’m an important mber of the Abraham Clan’s intelligence departnt, so I have access to a vast amount of information."
My question was ant to find out whether she had truly been invited to Black City or had stolen a Special Card.
Clana didn’t answer imdiately, as if she were thinking about what to say. Shortly afterward, Clana said:
"Well, I’m not famous or anything like that, but I swear I was genuinely invited."
"...!"
’Impossible...’
From Clana’s emotions, I knew she wasn’t lying.
Everything Clana said was the absolute truth.
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