Karaka

* *You both have come a long way. I hope the journey was not too uncomfortable.*
* *Official reports will be submitted later, but for now, let me briefly tell you what we've learned from Rodollan. Nebula Clazier. That's the name of their organization.*
* *Yes. They were behind the large-scale inexplicable accidents that occurred all over the continent for nearly a year. The incidents that have been cross-verified as their doing include the devastating fire that swept through the Naranja Singing Grounds and the explosion incident at the magical engineering institute, Etemen.*
* *Seriously, I thought they had spilled everything, but turns out they were still hiding something...*
* *Forgive my lack of manners, but I'll ask. While Navirose may be fine, I'm concerned about you, Ronan, as you're still a young student. I worry that it might be a shock to your young heart. Are you really okay?*
* *Hehehe...You'll have a different perspective from back then.*
* *Have you had sweet dreams?*

Chapter 40: Rodollan (2)

* *Unfortunately, I've heard that there are still secrets left that you didn't reveal.*
* *Thanks to you, my esteemed guests, my dignity is at stake.*
* *Yes. It's a kind of magic that the Empire banned due to its cruel and dreadful nature.*
* *The issue is that this old man also once studied dark magic.*
* *Hehe, I didn't expect that you could change the direction of the tentacle growth.*
* *Then let me ask. What did you mean by 'The Arrival of the Stars'?*
* *Edwon, you're a disappointment. Haven't you heard the old saying that friends should have no secrets among themselves?*
* *Cyril, you are my friend, right?*
* *Pain is quite remarkable, isn't it?*
* *A while ago, I asked about Cyril's age. She's lived for two hundred and twenty-two years. Even an elf who has enjoyed a life four times longer than this old man's can't help but scream like a child in the face of unbearable agony. Even as she screams, begging for the right to give up her long life.*
* *Now, Cyril, there's not much of your ears left. What exactly is the Arrival of the Stars?*
* *Is that secret really so remarkable? Let me share some good news.*
* *You can't leave Rodolan until you've spilled all your secrets. Whether alive or dead.*
* *This...seems like it will take a little more time. It seems that there are still hidden secrets, so would you like to go back for now? I will contact you later.*
* *...This is a blow to my pride, indeed.*
* *I suppose I was shocked by the fact that there are still secrets left. Well, that's an excuse, to be honest. To think I failed to notice something so obvious...Would you mind waiting for a moment?*
* *Yes. We use it to interrogate sinners silenced by various curses. The kind of magic you just mentioned...we categorize that kind of magic as curses.*
* *Relax. It's to ease your mind. It's currently removing the curse that has bound you.*
* *Now, Edwon. I believe this will have broken down the emotional barrier between us.*
* *You're being verbose. Maybe it's because I'm old, but it's hard to understand. So, to summarize, something is coming down from the sky on that day?*
* *If you violate the prohibition, it's not that hard to find cases where people die.*
* *That's certainly the most plausible inference. But...I've been feeling this for a while now, Ronan, you have the talent of an interrogator.*
* *Would you consider working for Rodollan in the future? My name is Karaka.*
* *By the way, it's a shame to lose one. They're harder to catch than most illusions...*
* *If you look closely, it's quite cute. Would you like to touch it?*

Chapter 41: Rodollan (3)

* *Lord Ronan, you are currently under a curse. And a very powerful one, at that.*
* *Yes. I'm not sure what curse it is, but it's certainly a powerful one. I've seen cursed eye rush forward a couple of times, but I've never seen one dissolve under a curse like this.*
* *It's unlikely such a thing will happen...However, I can't provide a definite answer since I don't know the specifics of the curse. Have you ever felt any restrictions in your actions or speech?*
* *Hmm...Is that so? It's quite miraculous that such a powerful curse hasn't caused any issues for you so far. I suggest you consult an expert.*
* *Anyway, it's fortunate that we've captured two of them. Whatever remains to be told, we can learn from our dear Cyril.*
* *Hehe, to extract your secrets without blowing your head up, it will take quite some time.*
* *I overheard you asking Edwon. You were about to answer that question, but then his head exploded. It seemed to be in-depth information about a group called Nebula Clazier. I'm curious how you knew about that.*
* *...So, you knew about it from there. It's understandable, considering the unforgettable memory. You've been through unfortunate events because of those cruel criminals.*
* *I see...I can understand why you're so fixated on this. You've experienced unfortunate events due to those heartless criminals.*
* *I should be the one apologizing. Due to the nature of my profession, I tend to ask questions that resemble interrogations.*
* *Be careful as you leave. As I mentioned, the information we've obtained in Rodollan will be compiled into documents and sent to various sectors soon.*
* *Not at all. It was an honor to meet you of all things. Lord Ronan, please make sure to visit those skilled in dealing with curses.*