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334.Quartz Family Legacy (7)
“Wake up. Grandson.”
…Is it almost time for dinner? I opened my eyes and made eye contact with Maria who was looking at me in front of me. My biological grandmother frowned and said, probably because she was staring at me.
“You definitely look like your daughter. It’s annoying to see that guy, but… “
“…I guess your father was your son-in-law.”
“That guy was trash.”
After saying those words, she closed her eyes and stroked the head of Teddy in her arms. It seemed like she was trying to quell the anger boiling inside her, so I didn’t say anything and just waited for her to say her next words.
“…Grandson, let’s go.”
“Oh, yes.”
I got up from my seat and followed her as she walked ahead. We didn’t talk at all the whole way to the restaurant.
It seemed like my grandmother did not really want to talk to me, and every time she looked at my face, she frowned as if a bad memory came to mind.
That’s how we arrived at the dinner party.
“Ah, we’ve arrived. Did you get a good rest?”
“Thanks to you, I had a good rest.”
“Thank goodness. “Your place is here.”
I sat down on the chair that Edmund pointed to. There were numerous dishes laid out on a very long table that nobles would use. I knew some of the dishes, but not many.
“Grandson. “Don’t eat that.”
“Green pepper… You mean?”
“It’s not tasty.”
…Hmm. Isn’t it a bit of a picky eater at that age?
I was thinking of pointing that out, but I kept my mouth shut because I didn’t think there was any need to make him feel bad. Perhaps she interpreted that as a positive meaning, or perhaps she was just getting on her nerves, she picked up a fork and knife and started eating.
What should I eat first? If possible, let’s try familiar things first.
I put some of the familiar food on my plate, then tore the chicken into small pieces and put it in my mouth.
Is it normal?
To be honest, I thought the food would taste strange since the people sitting at this table were so excited that it was almost Halloween-like, but unexpectedly, the taste was ordinary.
Anyway, since they are the same person, their meals don’t seem to be that different from what humans eat.
“Grandson, you eat bugs without any worries?”
“Isn’t it good for your health?”
How good are caterpillars for your health? I picked up the plump caterpillar with a fork and put it in my mouth.
Mmm, savory taste.
“It looks like your grandson has had a hard time… Eat a lot.”
Did he feel pity for me eating bugs so casually? My grandmother put a lot of meat on my plate.
“…Thank you.”
I ate all the food her grandmother put on her. Since I didn’t eat very fast, the dinner was almost over when I finished eating and put down the dishes.
“Attention everyone! Today’s protagonist has also finished eating, so I will deliver important news!”
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Edmund’s voice echoed through the restaurant and everyone turned their heads to look at him. I also joined the ranks and waited for him to open his mouth.
The main character he is talking about is probably me.
“Tonight! A person who will be tested to inherit the inheritance has appeared here! Johan Quartz! “Get up from your seat!”
At his words, I pushed back my chair and stood up. At the same time, I felt all eyes focused on me.
I wasn’t nervous, but the atmosphere felt like I was in the middle of a cosmic horror, as there were people showing off various grotesquenesses.
In particular, was the woman in the straitjacket named Rega? Because she was looking at me with her neck stretched out.
“He will be tested tonight!” His inductees are Maria Quartz and Vulcan Quartz! And it’s Lumi Quartz!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of a chair being dragged was heard.
It seemed that the inductees also stood up.
“I would like to ask for an applause of encouragement from the descendants of the Quartz family and the inductees who will be participating in the exam!”
Clap clap clap clap…
The restaurant was filled with applause. Rega was unable to clap her hands because her arms were restrained, so she was clapping with her mouth. After the applause, Edmund opened his mouth again.
“Then we will leave immediately. If you plan on going to the bathroom, do so right away. “After leaving the restaurant, it’s across the street.”
“It’s okay.”
“Well, in that case… Follow me. Of course, inductees too.”
We all left the restaurant together. Edmund said with a smile as we came out into the hallway.
“Follow me.”
What kind of test will I take?
I quietly followed behind him, curious. The initiates behind me followed very quietly, like mutes who had been fed honey.
Thanks to this, the hallway was filled with only the sound of footsteps.
“It’s here.”
Unlike other places, the place where Edmund stopped was where the door was visible from the beginning. Unlike other doors, this one can’t be hidden? The moment I had that question, the door opened by itself.
Strangely, the interior structure of the room was not visible. Feeling like it’s so dark you can’t see anything?
“Let’s go in.”
I was a little uneasy because it looked like the entrance to an abyss, but I didn’t think anything would happen as soon as I entered. I Edmund followed into the room.
“Temple?”
“This is the altar of Quartz, the ancestor of our Quartz family and one of the pillars that protects this world. “Go to the altar with a reverent heart.”
Following Edmund’s guidance, I slowly walked to the front of the altar. The temple was quite large, so it took me about 3 minutes to reach the altar.
Is this an altar?
An altar that looks like an offering should be placed there, and behind it is a huge stone statue believed to be made of foreign quartz. I don’t know if it was my mood or if it was real, but the statue seemed to be looking down at me.
“What should I do now?””
I stand in front of the altar and look at Edmund standing next to me.
“Listen carefully. From now on… “
He told me step by step what I had to do from now on. What I need to do starting from the order of the ceremony. And even the posture you should take.
After a brief coaching session, he pointed to the bowl placed in front of the altar and spoke.
“Spill your blood here.” “It is a process to prove that you are of Quartz lineage.”
Is foreign news foreign news? The ritual is a bit pseudo-like.
Without hesitation, I bit my finger with my teeth and spilled the blood into the bowl.
It probably filled half of a plate with a diameter of roughly a span. Edmund took my hand and got off. It seemed like he meant to stop. He lifted the plate containing my blood and shouted in a solemn voice.
“You are our beginning and our end! Your descendants have arrived here! Give him the trial he deserves!”
“Descendant of Quartz! I ask Johan Quartz to become your successor!”
“Descendant of Quartz! Maria Quartz asks to become an inductee for Johan Quartz.”
“Descendant of Quartz! Vulcan Quartz asks to become an inductee of Johan Quartz!”
“Descendant of Quartz! Lumi Quartz asks to become an inductee of Johan Quartz.”
I heard him kneeling, and I also knelt down like Edmund had told me to do, bowed my head, and closed my eyes.
How many minutes passed like that?
[Raise your head. Stranger.]
I opened my eyes and looked up at him, hearing a strange voice that was solemn yet gentle, gentle yet cold.
“…Are you my progenitor?”
He was clearly sitting on a throne in front of me, looking down at me, but I couldn’t ‘understand’ him.
It was close to the feeling of not being able to accurately recognize the other person, as if they had become a mosaic. I know it’s a humanoid creature, but…How can it have a child with a human?
Just looking at its size, it seems to be about half the size of a demon dragon.
[Right. I am your cause.]
Because it was the cause… Perhaps because it was a foreign news story, a strange word came out.
He rested his chin and observed me slowly. At least that’s how I felt.
How much time has passed? He slowly opened his mouth.
[Descendants. You came here to take a test?]
“You’re right. Progenitor.”
[This is an interesting person. A stranger’s soul in Quartz’s body. It’s something that shouldn’t have happened in the first place, but… Anyway, I’ve met all the conditions to take the exam, so I’m qualified to take the exam. Good night. I allow you to take the test.]
“Thank you.”
[Before that, I will give you a chance to bite. Once you take the test, you cannot redeem it again, so choose carefully.]
Opportunity to buy…
He spoke as if he was making a choice with a very generous heart, so I couldn’t give a straight answer. Because Edmund didn’t tell me anything about what the test was about.
But do I have a choice?
In order to defeat other foreign media, you will ultimately need the protection of the Quartz family.
It would be very difficult to deal with foreign media without the help of the same foreign media.
It didn’t take long for me to make a decision.
“…I will take a test.”
[The test is simple.]
The foreign media snapped their fingers.
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“This is…”
Strange. No, I should say I’m used to it.
I blinked at the place I had lived in for 10 years, buried in my memory.
Desert island?
[Fighting against foreign forces means having to deal with beings that do not exist in this world and are different from the beings that live in this world. Are you confident of victory against them?]
“So far, we have defeated numerous enemies. “I think you can do it well.”
[The time is one day. Survive or defeat the initiate.]
What?
Feeling a shiver run down my spine, I immediately turned around.
The inductee…Is the enemy?
[Do you think Edmund recommended picking those three for no reason?]
“I’m sorry, Grandson, but I can’t help it because it’s the progenitor’s order.”
“You’re a great craftsman, so you should be able to get over this easily!”
“Fighting isn’t my thing, but I can’t help it.”
The three of us came out and slowly increased the distance between us. Are you getting ready to fight?
Anyway, it’s been a while since I’ve been fighting without Rue or my other comrades.
“…I’m sorry, but I will go with all my might.”
It will work out somehow.
I took a deep breath and, for the first time in a long time, used my name.
“Production.”