I, Kenneth, am going to get to the root of the problem today.

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Seeing Kenneth suddenly become excited, the Jewel King, who considered himself a 'young man,' felt the generation gap for the first time. Glancing at Arcueid, who was pretending to understand, the Jewel King first nodded and then shook his head.

"It seems it's not as simple as I thought. Does that mean the changes aren't limited to this area?"

The magic of the Third Law surged, and Arcueid immediately displayed the refined sleep characteristic of youth.

"Without reaching the distant future, no Moon King can truly influence this planet. What I care about is that because of your appearance, the future of this world has evolved into countless possibilities, so many that I cannot choose a more correct one."

Zhu Yue is very strong, but without reaching the end of the world, Zhu Yue cannot truly descend. Moreover, compared to Zhu Yue, who is destined to be defeated, what the Jewel Elder cares about is the uncertain future of the world. The anomalies accumulated by Kenneth are constantly affecting the future of the world. The speed at which possibilities are being created has exceeded the speed at which the Jewel Elder can process them. In response, the Jewel Elder, sitting between the worlds, wants to curse.

"I see. It's the uncertainty of the future that's making you uneasy. It seems that working long hours has also made you forget many things."

Seeing that the jeweler didn't understand what he meant, Kenneth continued to explain:

"Knowing the future and judging the world, that's what you've been doing all along. So let me ask you a question, Zelrich. In the distant past, before you achieved enlightenment and knew nothing of the future, were you uneasy about the uncertainty of the future?"

Zelrich was taken aback by Kenneth's question. Indeed, as Kenneth said, when he was still a magic apprentice, he had never been uneasy about the uncertainty of the future. When did he become a puppet of the known future because he could not see the future and could not maintain the existence of the association?

Seeing the jeweler deep in thought, Kenneth took out a coin and fiddled with it in his palm.

"The future is just a possibility that has not yet arrived. Perhaps everything is unknown, or perhaps everything is destined, but what does it matter? When you know the future and change it, haven't you already admitted that the probabilistic future that has not yet arrived is you? You become your own puppet, isn't that pathetic?"

With a snap, he slammed the coin down on the table, looked at Kenneth's confident face, and, having figured it out, shook his head and stood up.

"I'm getting old. I can't keep up with you young people in terms of fighting spirit. I've learned something, second method."

Centuries later, the Jewel Elder regained his former fighting spirit. To hell with this bullshit future! When did he, the Jewel Elder, become a puppet of the Second Law? If he were to look at the future of this world again, he would be a dog.

Seeing that the jeweler was about to leave, Kenneth dragged the hand holding the coin to the center of the table.

"Since we've already let it go, it would be a shame not to try and guess what's going on."

"front."

Looking at the 'young and impetuous' Kenneth, the Gemstone Elder gave a curt reply and disappeared from the apartment before Kenneth could let go.

"Did you guess right?"

It's unclear whether the Gemstone Elder spied on Kenneth, but the fact that the Gemstone Elder didn't continue talking about the future already showed his attitude. No longer feeling constrained, Kenneth inexplicably felt much more comfortable.

"If that's the case, then it really is you I'm about to face, Moon King?"

"Just call me Brunstad, human. It's only been a thousand years, yet the mage who dared to face me has become so corrupt. It seems that Zelrich, who once repelled me, is no more."

Shortly after Arcueid lost consciousness, Crimson Moon descended to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two magicians. However, noticing that the Moon King had no intention of speaking, Kenneth and the Jewel King simply ignored this uninvited guest.

"A thousand years is but a moment to you, but for humankind it is a journey spanning dozens of lifetimes. He did not decay, but the things weighing him down wore down his fighting spirit."

"What's weighing him down is what you call the Mage's Association. The mage who defeated me is now being harassed by those weak ants. Is that the meaning of his existence?"

"The meaning of existence, who knows? And more than that guy who's about to be buried, I'd like to know what you're thinking. Using this unfinished body to manifest in the world so frequently, do you even feel bored?"

Kenneth knew very well that Arcueid's body was still in an incomplete state for Zhu Yue. Although it was not impossible to forcibly take over, realistically, Zhu Yue, who had waited for a thousand years, would not do so.

"Boring? Perhaps. The time I arrived in is still in the distant future. Although time has no meaning for me, seeing different colors during the long wait is not without its own pleasure."

[Wait, is it magic? Turns out I lured the Japanese here.]

Just as Kenneth was thinking this, Zhu Yue's next words directly confirmed Kenneth's guess.

"A thousand years ago I was defeated by magic. Today, a thousand years later, I want to know if magic is still as mysterious as it was back then."

Kenneth finally understood why Zhu Yue had appeared. He had suffered from magic a thousand years ago, and now another magician was appearing before him. If this happened to Kenneth, he would also be unable to resist coming out to see what was going on. Moreover, judging from Zhu Yue's words, she clearly wanted to fight Kenneth.

"I see. So, are you prepared to be shot down, Brunsstad?"

"Then I'll wait and see, human."

In response to Kenneth's reply, Zhu Yue's will confronted Kenneth's in the not-so-large apartment.

Chapter 261 Arcueid's Studies

The will of the celestial bodies concentrated in the small room, and the force that drew the planets pressed down directly on Kenneth. The pendulum stopped swinging under the unknown force field, and the furnishings in the room suddenly emitted a terrible cracking sound.

"Since there's no intention to take any action, these things can be taken back. It's a nice room, and rearranging it would be too much trouble."

The magic erected a barrier to block the falling pressure, preventing the drawn-out power from advancing an inch. Having glimpsed a corner of the Third Law, Zhu Yue, having achieved her goal, also withdrew the protection from the moon.

"The magic of perpetual soul movement is different from Zelrich's interference; magic is truly an incomprehensible thing."

Savoring the aura of magic, Zhu Yue, who had an inexplicable obsession with magic, began to analyze the magical power displayed by Kenneth. After discovering that she could not see through its principles in a short time, her vermilion eyes blinked a few times and then lost their sternness.

"Hmm... I fell asleep again. Where's Master Zell? Has he already left?"

"Yes, they've already left."

Having received Kenneth's approval, Arcueid immediately performed a lightning-fast face-changing act for him, puffing out his cheeks and turning up his nose, before leaping across the sofa to Kenneth.

"Partner, why did you ignore me before? I'm angry."

With his hands on his chest and head turned to the side, coupled with the occasional glances out the window, Kenneth, who had raised Arcueid for over ten days, could guess what the idiot was up to even with his eyes closed. In a fatherly tone, Kenneth began...

"There's a pretty good ice cream shop on the shopping street. Shall we go check it out as compensation?"

With a gurgling sound, Kenneth heard a swallowing sound from his throat. After stealing a few glances at Kenneth, Arcueid got up and walked towards the door.

"You said it yourself, you have to stay with me today until I forgive you."

"Yes, yes, I will definitely spend a lot of time with you today."

Seeing that Kenneth had already put on his coat, Arcueid immediately imitated the action in the comics, grabbed Kenneth's arm, and walked out of the apartment. Feeling much better, Arcueid skipped and hopped with Kenneth towards the shopping street.

Meanwhile, on the outer edge of the world, a white nightmare was straining to squeeze into this world. With half its body stuck at the boundary, and its limbs flailing wildly, Mary finally managed to pull herself out with great effort.

"Seriously, what's wrong with this world? It's not just hidden so deep, but it's also so well-preserved!"

After getting up and dusting off her sleeves, Merry, who had dug a hole around her neck, finally entered this world. Sensing the aura of this world, the scoundrel with decent magical skills noticed the anomaly of this world. With a smug smile, Merry activated her clairvoyance and immediately locked onto Kenneth in Misaki City. Upon discovering Arcueid, the top dream weaver felt that a job had come up.

......

"Satisfied, I've decided, I'm going again tomorrow... Hmm, partner, what are you looking at?"

After a happy day of shopping and eating, Arcueid, still a child at heart, put all her pent-up frustrations behind her. Noticing Kenneth staring at a photo, Arcueid, unaware of the situation, leaned closer.

"Hmm, so that's what it is. Vampires can't be seen in mirrors, you know."

Only now did Kenneth remember Arcueid's passive skill and understand why the cameraman had such a horrified expression. Seeing that Kenneth hadn't returned to the workshop but remained in the living room, Arcueid, in a good mood, picked up the comic book she had bought that day and moved closer to Kenneth.

"Hey, partner, aren't we going to investigate tonight?"

"I'm not going. Those guys will show up on their own. Besides, didn't I promise to spend today with you? Breaking promises isn't my style."

Even though Chaos and Roya did it very discreetly, the clues they left behind were still transmitted to Kenneth through the eyes of the familiar. Roya had taken the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, and the ritual was drawn in the corner of the city. Since Roya had prepared everything, Kenneth only needed to keep his appointment on time.

After saying "Oh," Arcueid continued flipping through the comic book in her hands. The television broadcast meaningless news, and the sound of turning pages gradually slowed down. As Kenneth lowered his head, Arcueid had already pressed her head onto Kenneth's lap.

"Um, partner, does today count as a date?"

Meeting Arcueid's inquisitive eyes, Kenneth glanced at the pile of comics on the table and guessed why Arcueid had such thoughts. Well, it's a rather complicated feeling that raising a daughter can sometimes lead to a change in her personality.

"Ugh! Partner, what are you looking at? Tell me quickly, is this a date?"

Arcueid, putting down the comic book and raising her arms, puffed out her cheeks and shook Kenneth's arm somewhat unhappily. Kenneth tapped Arcueid on the head, and seeing Arcueid's pained expression, he spoke:

"What do you think?"

Returning the question to herself, Arcueid thought for a moment and replied somewhat bewilderedly:

"Hmm... I don't really understand, but I think it's about dating... Ugh! Partner, why are you laughing! Do you think I'm stupid? I'm angry!"

Shaking Kenneth's collar, Arcueid glared angrily at the ever-smiling Kenneth. Looking at the idiot in front of him, Kenneth reached out and pushed Arcueid back down as he tried to get up.

"You're such an idiot. If you think it was a date, why did you ask me? Did someone else go out with you today?"

Having received Kenneth's approval, Arcueid immediately stopped flailing his hands, thought for a moment, and handed the comic book beside him to Kenneth, his eyes sparkling as he pointed to one of the pages.

"Um, the dates in comics all have movies. Let's go see a movie together, and also amusement parks and fireworks shows. I want to see all of those."

Seeing Arcueid's eyes practically sparkling with stars, Kenneth took the comic from Arcueid's hand and started flipping through it. After glancing at the ending, Kenneth, with a complicated feeling, immediately closed the comic.

"Dating doesn't require following someone else's schedule; what matters is what you want to do, understand?"

Kenneth swore that the crisis wasn't caused by the subsequent split-up; he simply wanted Arcueid to decide the itinerary herself. Sure enough, after hearing Kenneth's explanation, Arcueid, finding it quite reasonable, tilted her head and began to ponder.

"Hmm, that seems to be the case. But I'd also like to try those activities. I've decided, let's finish these first. And whatever other activities I think of, you absolutely have to come with me..."

As Arcueid grew more and more energetic, he excitedly began planning tomorrow's activities. Meanwhile, not far from the apartment, Merry, who had sneaked into Misaki City, rubbed her hands together.

Chapter 262 The Arrival of the Ancestor

The city of Misaki fell silent in the dead of night. Under the flickering streetlights, a dark sash adorned with thorns swayed in the wind. Red roses bloomed out of season. As birdsong filled the air, Rita Rogan, dressed in white, looked up at the crows perched on the branches.

Just as Rita Rogan was wondering if she would run into any acquaintances, a dog barked from the alley at the end of the street, and Nero Chaos appeared at the intersection. Looking at the guests who had come from afar, Nero Chaos threw out two base plates.

"Hey, I thought I'd run into some other acquaintances, but it seems like it's just the same few of us? It looks like we're missing one."

The person before him was exactly the same as he had been years ago, except that the twenty-two ancestors who had been annihilated by Chiel were missing. Without answering Rita Rogean's question, Nero Chaos, having completed his mission, turned and disappeared into the darkness.

“You are all familiar with the ceremony’s procedures. I will notify you when the time comes. During this period, I hope you can keep a low profile, especially you, Rose.”

Having worked together before, Chaos wasn't worried about the Blackwing Guild causing trouble, but Rogean was different. This woman would only disrupt plans for what she thought was fun. To avoid attracting Kenneth's attention, Nero Chaos gave Rogean special attention.

"Low-key? Looks like there are a lot of interesting guys in this city. I'm starting to get a little interested!"

Rita Rogean didn't take Chaos's threat to heart at all. The Dead Apostles were a disorganized mess, let alone Rita Rogean, who was a staunch advocate of hedonism. It would be harder for her not to cause trouble than to kill her.

"That princess is here too, along with two knights and the White Beast. If you want to die, go ahead."

Leaving behind a word of advice, Nero Chaos vanished completely. The cawing of crows rang out, and Blackwing, who had no intention of communicating with Rogean, flapped his wings and disappeared into the night. Watching Nero Chaos disappear, Rogean, sensing that things were not so simple, weighed the base plate in her hand.

"The princess and her knights—their words are not enough. What are you afraid of, Chaos..."

Nero Chaos's vigilance caught Rogean's attention. Tossing the base in her hand, Rogean, finding things amusing, disappeared down the street with the falling roses.

Inside the apartment, feeling the weight on his body, Kenneth, who hadn't lain in bed for a long time, opened his eyes. In the pitch-black room, Kenneth met a pair of eyes that sparkled like rubies.

"Hey, partner, we're on a date today, right?"

When Arcueid asked him a question, Kenneth nodded and turned on the bedside lamp as he answered. The light shone through his loose pajamas, and Kenneth saw something very attractive. Through the thin blankets, Kenneth could clearly feel the pressure in people's hearts.

"Since this is a date, I realize there's still something we haven't finished."

As they spoke, Arcueid, who was pressing down on Kenneth, pulled out a comic book from somewhere and placed it in front of Kenneth. By the light, Kenneth could see the contents of the black and white paper. Seeing that it was clearly R-rated, Kenneth didn't know how to respond to Arcueid for a moment.

Kenneth was honest; he craved Arcueid's body. But given the current situation, Kenneth felt a guilty guilt about having done *that* to a fool. However, the next second, Arcueid, who had been leaning down, landed on him. Meeting those aggressive eyes, Kenneth, yielding to his desire, willingly gave up the struggle.

He was simply craving it. Now that things had come to this point, Kenneth wouldn't dwell on it anymore. As his breathing became heavier, the atmosphere in the room gradually became more alluring with the addition of some indescribable sounds.

"Huff...huff huff huff...is this what a kiss feels like? It feels even better than in the manga..."

Following her body's instincts, Arcueid's cheeks grew even redder. Propping herself up, Arcueid wiped her mouth with a hint of lingering pleasure. Recalling the contents of the manga, Arcueid eagerly lifted a corner of the blanket.

"Um, the kiss is over, now it's time for that..."

With a click, the bedside lamp went out, and rustling sounds filled the dark room. With rhythmic movements, the comic book on the bedside table flipped rapidly, stopping at a page brimming with hormones...

"Hehehe... I finally caught you! I'll burn this disc, I'll make you pay for offending Miss Meryl!"

Dreams can lower one's guard, and they can also subtly amplify inner desires. Through Meryl's meticulous planning, Kenneth, transported to a different world, unknowingly falls into the trap of a scoundrel. Holding the camera, a triumphant Meryl records the scene, but then her hands leave the keyboard...

The next day, when Kenneth opened his eyes, he looked around the room in surprise. After filtering through the magic around him, Kenneth had to admit that he seemed to have had a dream that young people often have.

"Is this really a dream? This feeling is a little too real... Could it be that guy? No, she shouldn't be able to get here..."

Just as Kenneth was pondering whether to use the record left on Meryl's soul to confirm, with a bang, the door to Kenneth's bedroom flew open, and Arcueid pounced on Kenneth in a flying leap.

The same script, the same pose, the only difference was that the sky outside the window had already brightened. Looking at Arcueid in front of him, who was not much different from the one in his dream, Kenneth had a vague guess.

"Hey, partner, something seems to be missing from our date yesterday. I dreamt about something else last night. Wake up, I'm going to make up for what was missing on today's date..."

With Arcueid's self-disclosure, Kenneth was now certain of what had happened last night. Looking at the impatient Arcueid in front of him, Kenneth turned his gaze to a corner of the room.

"Ugh... I'm doomed!"

The moment Kenneth looked up, Mary, who had been spying on him with her all-seeing eyes, shuddered. Realizing she had been discovered, Mary, whose escape skills were maxed out, snapped her wand and instantly arrived at the world's barrier.

"Hurry, hurry! Why is it so solid?! What's wrong with this damn world?!"

What made her successful was also what ruined her. Kenneth lowered his guard because of the different worlds, and Mary was well-fed in this world. But now, Mary, who had been discovered, just wanted to escape at the speed of light. Just as the magic wand, which had turned into a drill, was clanging and banging as it drilled holes in the barrier of the world, a hole opened up from behind Mary, and an arm grabbed the scoundrel's collar.

In a dizzying moment, Mary, who was breaking through the wall just a second ago, suddenly found herself in the apartment that had given her a wonderful night. Looking at Kenneth's kind face, Mary, who was being lifted into the air, tilted her head and stuck out her tongue, trying to fool him.

"Hehehe, what a coincidence, so you're in this world too."

“It is quite a coincidence. Since we have met, let me treat you well, Miss Meryl.”

The smile on his face vanished instantly. Today, Kenneth was determined to teach this scoundrel a lesson about the wickedness of the world!

Chapter 263 Erquette: Hush