Chapter 159: Memory altering spell-

Clara stated to Claude as she presented the report, "Sir, the manufacturing workers have already completed their preparations and completed all assigned tasks."

"As expected of Division F members, this means we can now enter the labyrinth and save Zenith, correct?"

"Yes, sir, all preliminary planning and investigation has been completed. There shouldn't be any grave danger in this condition, as there are only a few monsters of grade B, and the likelihood of summoning a monster of grade S or higher in the boss room is less than 2%."

"Since there shouldn't be a problem, we can leave Paul to handle the follow-up and save his own wife," Claude said.

"Rudeus will also join them once spring arrives and assist Paul's crew in rescuing Zenith,"

"Although I would like to deal with that ape-like sycophant apostle of Human deity, I believe it is not yet the appropriate time. Since it would be risky to leave the main continent alone with the Devil hiding in our midst, it would be prudent to protect the main continent and avoid the labyrinth in begaritt. Nevertheless, I can't help but sense that something strange has occurred here."

"Geese should not provide a problem for us, as he is weaker than even our weakest soldier. However, there shouldn't be a concern that causes you to believe that something is wrong with the circumstance, sir."

"No, it's not about that ape-man; I believe that something is genuinely concealed and that we missed some information from within... I simply cannot fathom it..."

Claude contemplated the enigmatic sensation he struggled to comprehend.

A curious sense that he was unable to comprehend, he felt he had forgotten something crucial.

"Am I affected by a memory-altering spell?"

This simple concept creates a wave in his mind that he cannot fully fathom.

He attempted numerous known dispel spells, but nothing changed. Even if he gave them to Clara, nothing has altered within them.

Using this as a foundation, he attempted to construct a network of people from Arbalest with whom he should be acquainted.

As he investigates the thing he forgot, draw out all the incidents that have occurred in his or his other incarnation's life up until this point.

With the assistance of Gregory, the leader of Division I. In the end, he discovered something peculiar within the memories of his previous incarnation.

"That's right! This location, this nation, should have a compassionate leader, and is currently in upheaval due to the King's generosity and the interference of other kingdoms. But how can history be altered?"

Claude stated as he pointed to an unidentified nation on the conflict zone's border.

"Ah, the small kingdom... I heard they are being dictated by a dictator ruler though? Although the Queen's iron fist causes a great deal of anger among her vassals, she is generally a good leader."

Gregory replied as he recalled the report conveyed to him by Division E, Espionage, from Division C.

"This is wrong... Please provide me with the report and a photo of the current ruler..."

As Claude read the report and realized the situation's complexities, he wrinkled his forehead and recognized the familiar visage.

This is the correct answer, but why was there a variation in how she rules the kingdom?

"Now that you mention it, they refer to their own inherited magic as a blessing, and each individual can inherit a certain magic, similar to Miko's gift. Even though their power and spells need mana, they are not particularly useful in the long run. Thus, the Queen of the realm truly employs precognition magic to view the future however, very much a limited vision. They are typically smart rulers who inherit the throne based on who gained precognition magic..."

"A seer, huh? That's intriguing, but I believe there is something else within them. Since there shouldn't be any differences between the alternative future and the present before the existence of Arbalest is revealed..."

"In fact, this transformation occurred before to master Claude's awakening. Therefore, there should be something that only the reigning monarch understands."

"Send order to the people there, we must determine what is wrong... The Devil may already be hiding among the citizens of that country"

"Yes, sir."

The number E97, Richard.

The spy of Division E, one of the individuals responsible for spying on the people of the target kingdom.

Rexia Kingdom is also known as a Queendom because it was ruled by a queen instead of a king.

Not only is it a country where people possess innate magical abilities, but they also pass these abilities on to their offspring. Some may fail to receive them, but at least one person will receive them.

Richard, as another person in Arbalest who hails from the country, understands this concept better than the other residents.

Unfortunately, he is one of the failures who cannot comprehend the innate magic of one of the noble families, making him the first to be sold as a slave as soon as the house requires funds.

Sad as it may, it's the greatest choice to sell someone that can't inherit the house rather than the inheritor. Since they still wish to advance in rank and regain national recognition, they continue to seek advancement. They will make every effort to survive.

Even commoners in the Kingdom of Rexia were occasionally affected by such occurrences.

Then, what distinguishes Rexia Kingdom?

It was already being recounted, their inherent magic.

As time passes, this spell cast upon their descendant will become increasingly potent as the lineage continues.

However, the descendent may not know the spell, and several generations may be unable of receiving the inherited spell.

Which makes it feasible for a commoner to awaken their inherited spell without being aware of their ancestry.

However, the royal family is distinct.

They already comprehend the simple way and requirement for their inherited spell to manifest in their descendants.

To have a female child.

Future sight, the spell for a seer, is a simple yet potent spell that many individuals desired, and they already possess it.

As the bloodline continues, the spell's potency will grow. Therefore, the following generation will undoubtedly be superior than the previous one; consequently, the populace eagerly awaits the arrival of the queen of Rexia, but the neighboring country is terrified of them.

"Damn, this is tragic..."

Richard commented as he reviewed the material he had compiled and written down.

"a child who was already known for her wickedness at the age of 5 continued to receive her hereditary spells at the age of 8 and activated them, informing the prince consort, who was overjoyed, and informing the Queen. Sadly, the prince consort died in a carriage accident shortly thereafter, and not long after the queen introduced her second princess, appointing the current queen as the crown princess, she succumbed to her grief in losing her husband..."

"After the death of the last queen, the crown princess began acting maniacally and was even more nasty than before... How could this type of Queen have been benevolent in master Claude's prior incarnation? Is there a problem with it?"

"However, this Queen is not horrible, as she does not refuse to work with Arbalest. Did her future sight spell indicate that if she refused to work with Arbalest, the kingdom would suffer a catastrophe?"

Richard murmured as he edited his writing to send to Division C members.

"There is unquestionably something wrong with this country. Before acting, I should transmit the current facts to the Central personnel and wait for the next instruction to be issued. After all, it's quite risky to deal with a person with precognition."

Richard heaved a sigh of relief and hid the magic circle as he exited the hidden area of his modest house, where he hid the card using a magic circle.

[ - - - ]

Thank you for reading! Like it? Support me Here

P-treon/eternalfortune

Thank you for being my patron!

20 chapter ahead on my Ptreon

Pay-pal dot me / FortuneEternal