I Became a Villain who Receives Obsession

79 – Belgrove (6)

It flowed from the goblin, more precisely from the goblin’s skull.

The red jewel with the color of deep fresh blood radiated brighter and more brilliant light than ruby, shining solidly among the corpses piled up like a mountain.

“… jewel?”

Hans dribbled the jewel with the blade like playing golf and brought it to the party.

The first to approach the jewel was Hilda.

She let out a mischievous laugh and fearlessly grabbed the jewel and lifted it up.

“Whoops… red… .”

“What is that?”

“It came from the hobgoblin’s skull. I was completely stuck.”

“The Hobgoblin?”

After Hans said, I looked around again and saw a few particularly muscular bodies.

“Well, there’s no way that only goblins were walking around in dozens like this.”

Because there were so many of them, I didn’t even notice the existence of the hobgoblins as I slashed blindly.

Even if it was a hobgoblin, I didn’t have time to notice that it was someone else because it was cut down in one go just like a normal goblin.

‘But did the hobgoblin have a jewel like that?’

Outwardly, nothing was wrong, but it was the first time I knew that a jewel was embedded in the skull.

―It looks like a blood fossil.

‘Blood fossil?’

―What is it, don’t you know about blood fossils? It’s really lame.

This bitch speaks only when she wants to talk.

‘So what is a blood fossil?’

―It’s a mana relay stone that I’ve been using since long ago. It can hold mana, so it is used to extend the distance of magic such as communication.

‘Communication? So, are the goblins communicating?’

―Take a look at the jewel. You’ll know what magic lies in it.

As soon as the jewel was handed over from Hilda, who was wearing a sinister smile, the jewel shimmered faintly for a moment.

Is Ishtar checking?

‘So, did the results come out?’

-yes.

‘What?’

-mind control.

mind control?

Are you talking about that mind control?

―You may know this much, but it is magic that can literally intervene in the mind of the target. It’s a magic that can’t be done without a tolerable skill. It seems that it was also called black magic in the past.

‘Then that Hobgoblin was under someone’s control?’

-That’s how it is. I still have it, so I deleted it all.

‘Then who the hell planted that in the goblin’s head? And without scars?’

―At least not normal people. Because the magic of mind control disappeared a long time ago. If so, they must be demons.

Asmodian.

In terms of timing, the current point coincides with the time when demons started appearing all over the empire after the first demon attack.

It was after the first external training session that the monster issue came to the fore in earnest, but if you look at the timing, it wouldn’t be strange if it started appearing from now on.

Even if I understand that a few monsters remain on the continent, I will believe that they are gathering in dozens like today, even if it is a precursor symptom.

―Simply holding a jewel can affect it, but it’s not as good as planting it in a bone like that.

‘You’re being controlled even by holding it? Well then-‘

-right. The host died, but the mana remained. If it wasn’t for me, you would be affected too.

If there was a substance, I think I would have straightened my shoulders and be proud of myself.

Well, if that statement is true, it’s because I got help. no wait.

‘Then shouldn’t Hilda have been influenced as well? He’s fine.’

Hilda was the first to hold the jewel.

Ishtar said that there was still mana left in the jewel, but Hilda’s condition seemed no different from usual.

When I held the jewel, I smiled as usual and just stared at it.

―Unless you’re a clumsy person, you can destroy magic like this. At first glance, he seems to have some skill.

‘… Not really.’

Reina was so overwhelming that Hilda didn’t even have a chance to step out, but she is also a talented person with top-tier skills in class A.

For example, when the goblins attacked, it was Hilda who gave everyone a protective shield.

That raises more questions.

Why didn’t you tell anyone?

If there were any remnants of mind control magic left in the jewel, it could have at least warned everyone.

Hilda, who could handle mana, wouldn’t have noticed the existence of other magic.

“Whoops… .”

From the moment I was handed the jewel, Hilda had been staring at me.

The eyes that had sunk but did not lose interest were directed at me, not at the red-glowing jewel or blood fossil.

As if waiting for a response.

‘Or maybe I just have a weird personality.’

I rolled the blood fossil in the palm of my hand and handed it to Reina next to me, then pretended not to know and asked Hilda.

“Why would you do that, Hilda? Do you know what kind of jewel it is?”

“… Red gems are rare.”

“is it? Are there rubies and other gems?”

“It’s brighter and purer than those things.”

“Is it pure?”

“Whoa, it’s a clean gem without a speck… .”

“I doubt that this was stuck in the goblin’s head in the first place. Aistin, do you know anything?”

Reina shook her head at Hans’ question.

I have no idea.

Because the mana in the blood fossil has already been recovered.

‘But you know. Hilda.’

Mind control, the magic that controls the mind of a goblin.

In modern times, people who use lost black magic have appeared.

According to Ishtar, the opponent is most likely a demon.

And perhaps Hilda knows that the magic in bloodstone is mind control.

It was because he was looking at my reaction when I heard the blood fossil. that was certain

‘why?’

Then why didn’t Hilda talk about mind control?

Why are you still not talking?

Or really don’t know-

– Ha, of course you’re pretending not to know. No matter how weak you are, you must have noticed that magic resides there.

Are you really pretending not to know what Ishtar said?

Then why are you pretending not to know?

Hilda’s existence was like a sudden appearance.

Due to the nature of the game, which focuses on the main character, there is no opportunity to see the students of Class A except for Siegfried’s party.

That’s why I don’t know much about the character Hilda.

Where was she born and how did she grow up?

It was Hilda who appeared suddenly.

‘I can’t make a decision yet. After this practice is over, I’ll dig something up.’

Although it was early, it seemed necessary to stop by the black market held on the outskirts of the capital.

There are many useful magic items there, so you might be able to find something helpful.

You know how to get the location and admission ticket, so let’s try to talk to Hilda as much as possible in this practice.

“We’ll ask the instructor about this later. Let’s go out now.”

“What about this cave? I am anxious to just leave it alone.”

“uh… that just! Why don’t we just block the entrance with rocks… ? Because you can’t destroy the cave… .”

“Like Elaine said, only the entrance is sealed. Anyway, this is near Belgrove, so let the villagers decide what to do next.”

“I’d love to do that.”

Seeing as if Reina was satisfied with my proposal, she nodded and agreed.

“Whoops… . great.”

Hilda still let out an incomprehensible laugh.

*

“Aigoo, thank you so much… .”

Organize a messy warehouse.

“Meow-”

Rescue the cat under the cart.

“Take my sword! Yaap!”

Even playing with the kids in town.

After sealing off the entrance to the cave where the goblins lived, we scattered and carried out the remaining tasks.

Except for the goblin oyster, everything else was at the level of errands, so we decided to take on a couple of requests one by one.

“Puh… .”

I finished all the requests and was drinking beer at the tavern where we were supposed to meet.

“Whoops, this is a service.”

After all, there’s nothing like drinking beer after work.

widely-

The tavern’s daughter and waitress brought out another glass of beer as a reward for helping with the request.

“Thank you.”

“This is a thank you for solving the request. Demons living in the mountain behind our village… I can’t believe it. I used to go up there often to pick fruit.”

“Have monsters ever appeared in this town?”

“Not yet. There used to be, but recently it has been quiet.”

Maybe it’s because of the demons’ influence, that demons appear even in such a secluded countryside.

Towns related to the story will receive our help like this, but those that do not will be attacked without a word.

“Why are you like that? You don’t look good… .”

“It is nothing. Anyway, I’ll be staying here for a few days, so if there are any other threats, tell me right away. Because there is no law that says there must be only goblins.”

“Huh, you are kind. Okay, I will.”

The waitress, who smiled softly, filled the beer for the last time and left.

As evening approached, the tavern was gradually starting to come alive.