The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed - Chapter 450



451 – Coordination

I explained to Amber the usefulness of sisters Ginny and Wiz. Amber, who was capable of doing just that, figured out what I wanted and signed a contract with the two sisters.

It was bound as a contract for Genie, who is still a student at Arcadia Academy. Since her parents were still alive and well, she concluded her contract by working at Modist upon graduation.

It seems like Ginny was also worried about her future after graduation, and judging by the way her eyes sparkled when she saw the contract, it was a win-win for both parties. Even Wiz, who had been worried, received a full contract, so Genie had no reason to refuse.

As I waited for the contract to be completed, I placed what I had taken out of the space storage room onto the table.

“This is… ?”

Unlike Genie, who had the courtesy to ask the other person what they wanted, Wiz, full of innocence, immediately stretched out his hand. It wouldn’t matter if it was an ordinary artifact, but what I took out was a magic stone bomb made by Kane.

Before Wiz’s curiosity blew up Modest’s basement, I raised the magic stone bomb high enough that Wiz couldn’t reach it. The sight of Wiz puffing out his cheeks and looking at me with resentful eyes was very cute.

“It’s a magic stone bomb.”

“… Magic stone bomb?”

Since it was an invention that had not yet been revealed to the public, it was natural that people would not know its name. I kindly explained to Genie and Wiz the structure of the magic stone bomb, how it works, and what its power is.

“… So, I’m thinking of ordering you guys an attachment for the golem that can use this magic stone bomb.”

What I was thinking was a machine gun using magic stone bombs… No, the word autocannon would be more appropriate. Anyway, I was thinking of attaching an autocannon to my golem that could continuously fire magic stone bombs like grenades.

Since my knowledge is sufficient to make it if I invest time, I thought it would be a good idea to give it to these two as a test. On the portable blackboard, the appearance and operation of the autocannon and the principle of operation of the magic stone bomb were written in detail.

“I think this level of information will be enough.”

Ginny nodded and glanced at Ember. It seems like they already know that the person who signed the contract is the real money-paying boss.

“I’m looking forward to it too. “It seems like a good invention.”

When Amber gave permission, Ginny nodded with a serious expression.

“I will definitely live up to your expectations!”

***

Ellie, who said she would stay in the library and read more books, left the library as soon as Ross left. The place Ellie headed to was the academy’s principal’s office. It was to meet Konrad, the world coordinator there.

dripping-!

-It’s open, so come in.

After knocking and waiting for permission to come, Ellie immediately opened the door. Konrad, who was looking at her book, smiled softly at her friend’s student whom she had met for the first time in a while.

“It’s been a while. “I heard from Ember in advance that she came out of the labyrinth, but I didn’t know she would come looking for me?”

Ellie bowed her head and looked around the changed principal’s office. Nelson’s traces were still there. Conrad doesn’t really have any interest in becoming a principal, so she couldn’t find a reason to change the principal’s office. That made Ellie happy.

Nelson was someone who knew what kind of child he was from the beginning, but accepted him as a disciple. Ellie understood and loved her mentor Nelson. Because Ellie now understands the decision he made.

“I came here because I had a favor to ask.”

Conrad reflexively stroked his chin at Ellie’s words.

“If it were a request from a student who is fighting hard to save the world, of course I would grant it… .”

Conrad had a very bad habit. It was his habit of ‘observing’ his opponents without even realizing it. In order to ‘control’ something, you have to completely know its state, so Conrad had a bad habit of spreading his magic to completely understand his surroundings.

So Conrad, who unknowingly observed Ellie’s physical condition as she entered his domain, the principal’s office, realized that her condition was incredibly dire.

Dare I say it, ‘a walking corpse.’

“… “What on earth happened in the labyrinth?”

He is his friend’s only disciple. Conrad stood up from his chair without realizing it and was unable to hide his embarrassment. Ellie smiled bitterly at that reaction and just shook her head.

“This is… “It’s just a punishment given to me.”

“punishment?”

The obsidian-like eyes were half closed. Conrad could see the fatigue and pain masked by the heavy makeup. Ellie’s expression, as she pursed her lips, seemed to have no intention of explaining, had a stubborn edge to it. Conrad asked, sighing and placing his hand on Ellie’s shoulder.

“Ellie, let’s go to the ward first. “I need to check your condition right away-”

“Please tune into my soul.”

There was silence for a moment. Conrad, whose brain was shaken for a moment as if he had kicked her in the head, finally came to her senses and asked back in a daze.

“… what?”

Ellie spoke with her obsidian eyes shining as if telling her to understand clearly.

“Please. Please tune into my soul.”

Conrad hastily removed the hand that had been touching Ellie’s shoulder without realizing it, as if he had touched something hot.

“… “Do you know what that means?”

“i know. So, I am asking you to do so.”

Konrad ran his hand down his face and bit his lip.

“… I don’t know what explanation you received from Nelson, but it seems you didn’t heed the warning about coordination. Or the explanation was simply insufficient.”

Ellie, who made eye contact with Conrad, simply looked straight ahead and said.

“I’ve heard enough. How dangerous it is and what permanent marks it leaves on the soul.”

“It should be called a scar, not a mark! “A scar that can never be erased by anything and can never be healed!”

Conrad, who made a sound without realizing it, thought to himself, “Oops,” but… Still, part of her wished that Ellie hadn’t made her stupid choices, so she chose to keep quiet.

“… “Do you think there could be something worse than this for me right now?”

Conrad opened his mouth to answer Ellie’s question, but was momentarily robbed of the words that were floating in his mouth by the straight gaze looking at him.

“It’s the only way to save the world.”

Conrad groaned at the persuasive words and then spoke.

“… Even death cannot escape. Your soul will be torn, torn, and eaten on the spot. Even if you repeat it endlessly, the pain will not end. “You will be trapped in a hell of your own choosing, in a void where no one exists.”

Conrad thought Ellie was blind. She thought that just as her fanaticism in blindly believing in anything burns her own body, so too was Ellie blinded by her blindness to the fact that she would feel the pain of her burning forever.

But that was a misunderstanding… Conrad could tell that observing someone was an advantage. Ellie felt scared and scared. Her hands and legs were shaking, her palms were damp with sweat, and her back was soaked in cold sweat, knowing that she could not escape what was worse by her own choice.

But Ellie didn’t run away. Even though she knew she would regret her choice, even though her eyes wavered in fear… Because in the end, she believes that this choice is the right one.

“I need some time with Ross.”

Ellie said with a smile filled with pain, fear, and a hint of playfulness.

“… So it’s okay.”

***

“I don’t think I should dive anymore today.”

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement with Rakar’s words. Because of the dark clouds, there was no light in the sea even though it was afternoon, so farming was difficult.

“Okay, then I’ll prepare dinner.”

Navier quickly raised his hand at Kane’s words.

“I will help!”

“You don’t just want to eat it if you taste it next to me, right?”

“… But my advice was correct, right? I heard they should have added more sugar! I’m not tasting it for nothing. I’m just giving you some help with perfect cooking. Why do alchemists combine seasonings so sloppily in the first place?”

Kane snorted and shouted at Navier’s words.

“what? Do you even know how great alchemy is? “I can even turn stones into gold!!!”

“Yes, you have a knack for making bland dishes using good ingredients.”

“It was my first time and it was a mistake!”

“… “It’s like a cooking virgin.”

“what? “I apologize!”

While Kane and Navier headed to the kitchen to prepare a meal while bickering, Rakar sat next to Aria, who was quietly looking at the bonfire as always, drying her wet body and putting out a pocket of the clothes she had taken off, reading [A Guide for Challengers Traveling the Labyrinth] ] and took out a guide titled.

The guide advised against using magic to create light, as it could attract the attention of dangerous monsters living in the sea. That’s why Racard didn’t overdo it today. Resting would be much better than moving hastily and creating variables that eat up time.

This guide was created based on the valuable experiences and records gained by the advance team of the labyrinth, and was a gift given free of charge by the imperial family to the later teams attempting the labyrinth. Thanks to this, the Messiah Club followed the advice written in her guide and quickly reached the third floor and grew the island.

‘So the manager left the third floor without a guidebook? It’s amazing too.’

Rakar, who had been admiring Ross in his mind while checking the advice about the third floor written in the guide, raised his head when he suddenly felt eyes on him. Arya, who was looking at her campfire, was looking at Rakar.

“Are there lilies yet?”

To Aria, who asked the same question every day, Rakar smiled bitterly and gave the answer he always gave.

“Yeah, not yet. “If I don’t work harder and climb up the floor, I won’t be able to catch up, right?”

Aria quietly turned her head back to the campfire and muttered softly.

“If I meet you, I will definitely kill you.”