Chapter 86.

The subsequent words of the Crown Prince made my eyes widen.

“The beginning of the …… suppression?”

“Yes. Before magic became commercialized, some magicians founded a country called Baltar and tried to take over the world.”

“After a fierce war, the victorious ancients wiped Baltar off the map and saw the wizards as traitors.”

“I thought it was just one of the ancient myths …… Looks like that’s all true.”

The Crown Prince laughed dryly, waving the scroll in his hand.

“They wanted to create a passage that would take them straight from Baltar to the palace. But because of the distance, the teleportation is limited.”

I glanced at the magician’s relic. The crown prince was right, if that ancient magician hadn’t died while casting magic ……

The palace would have been occupied and the Inca Empire today would have become a vassal state of the Wizard.

Wynter and the rabbit mask he used to hide his identity came to mind.

The traces of history are amazing no matter when you look at them. That’s why I love archaeology. Because it can exhibit the human condition at a glance.

”…… If I knew the activation spell, I could have just left the woods with this scroll.”

While I was dully contemplating.

“All in all, this is only a small part of the old map.” He added sadly.

“But I can find my way just by looking at it, I don’t need this.”

He glanced at the ancient Baltar scroll and casually tossed it on his jacket. Until then, the system window remained suspended. I alternated between looking at the square window and the rewards and the given scroll.

‘Does this really work ……?’

But it’s always nice to pick up a little bit of capital. Better than nothing in this crazy game.

I agonized for a while and chose [Yes]. At the same time, the words within the system window changed.

[System] Acquired two [Ancient Magic Teleportation Maps]. Magic Teleportation can be used three times each.

[System] If you wish to use it, point to the place on the map where you want to move and shout an initiation spell.

(Initiation spell: Yetadu Bash)

”Pronounce it like that why.”

I froze at the odd start spell. But it can’t be helped, I want to get out of this damn forest. Because there was too much to want to do.

“That scroll, I think I can use it.”

I said, pointing to the map of the northern forest he was holding.

“The male female?”

“Yes.”

“Are you saying …… you know ancient magic spells?”

The Crown Prince looked back at me as if he had heard something rare. The meaning was obvious. ‘You actually know such things!’ I was in a bit of an uncomfortable mood.

“Why do you say that?”

“No…… male female doesn’t have magical powers, does she?”

“Just in case, I learned a few ancient magic initiation spells. Fortunately, movement magic is the most common.”

I made up the lie with a steady hand. It doesn’t matter as to whether it’s the most prevalent or not, just get out.

“This level is the basic quality of a noble, isn’t it.”

However, I can’t stand this guy’s eyes. Using the word “basic”, the crown prince’s expression became strange.

“…… When I entered the war, it seems like the basic literacy of the nobles changed.”

He said in a raw voice.

“Try it?”

“Where would be a good place to go?”

“It’s best not to let anyone know about these things. It’s best to stay away from people’s entrances and exits.”

He opened the map and double-checked.

“Go here.”

As he reached out, the scale of the paper suddenly expanded. After a moment, a forest scene outlined in black and white lines appeared. Suddenly, there was a rabbit hopping on top of that. It was an amazing scene any way you looked at it.

“This is a small animal hunting ground.”

The Crown Prince added. This is where it all started.

I quickly put on my shoes and tied the scroll to my jacket. The stone bow wasn’t forgotten.

“I’ll give it a try then, you stay there.”

Callisto looked puzzled and lowered his head.

“You have to realize that it’s because of me that you escaped.”

I looked at the guy I was trying to shake off and moved. Slowly, I spoke.

“Yetadu Bash.”

Ridiculously, after barely shouting the awkward incantation.

[System] Navigate to the area using [Ancient Teleportation Magic Map] once?

[Yes/No]

The white box floated in front of my eyes. I press [Yes] without hesitation. At the same time, a clear picture opened up in front of me.

“…… is real.”

A sudden voice made me open my eyes, and without realizing it, we left the damn cave and appeared in the silent woods.

[System] Use [Ancient Teleportation Magic Map: Northern Forest] to move once (23)

“I didn’t realize the male female had such a useful ability. It’s completely different from the folklore.”

The Crown Prince looked at me with amazement.

At the same time.

[Favorability 35%]

The favorability increased slightly. Is it a praise or an insult? ……

Completely unhappy. I glanced coldly at the blonde hair that shone in the early morning sunlight.

“To formalize the investigation. I’ll take these.”

The Crown Prince reached for the unfolded map of the Northern Forest.

“This way.”

I handed him the map of Ancient Baltar that I was holding along with it. Because, there was no use in holding it.

Looking around, I saw the path that I had traveled through the critter hunting grounds and got lost.

“Then you go back now, your highness.”

Luckily, there were no detours, so I was able to go back right away. I immediately got up from my seat. The crown prince with the scroll in his arms did the same.

However, at that moment.

“Ah……”

The Crown Prince who had just gotten up suddenly covered his head and shook.

“Your Highness!”

I was startled and grabbed his arm to hold him up.

The cave was so dark that it was impossible to see. Under the bright sunlight, the face of the Crown Prince that I saw again was as white as paper.

“Your Highness, are you alright?”

When did he start being in this state. Cold sweat runs down Callisto’s pale cheeks. Without realizing it, I reached out my hand and wiped the wet vapor from his body.

The skin that touched my palm was eerily cold. Waking up in the early hours of the morning overlapped with his inability to stay awake.

“Is it hurt, is it?”

“…… told me not to die earlier, so it seems you don’t like cleaning up corpses?”

“Now you’re telling jokes like that!”

I exclaimed, and the Crown Prince paled and laughed faintly.

“It’s okay, won’t die.”

“No way. Lean on me and get back!”

“Gong Daughter.”

Pulling him to hastily speed up my pace, I was suddenly stopped by the Crown Prince.

“Don’t try to be as ruthless as the wicked girl, go tell the others to take me away.”

“What kind of talk is that ……”

“If you do that, I’ll regret it when I wake up.”

At that time. The Crown Prince who threatened with a feeble voice collapsed like a broken rag doll.

“Ah, Your Highness!”

I screamed and sat paralyzed on the floor.

“Your Highness! Your Highness!”

Callisto’s body shook violently, but no more red pupils were visible.

I panicked and pressed my head against his chest. Unlike the morning, the heartbeat heard was slow and small. Knowing full well that the hero won’t die, I still got scared.

“This isn’t going to work.”

I jolted to my feet.

“Your Highness, I’ll be right back with someone. Please wait a moment! Got it?”

The Crown Prince didn’t answer, so I clenched my teeth and started on my way.

‘Gotta bring someone quickly!’

Luckily, the critter hunting ground was not far from the forest entrance. The teleportation scroll was a gift from God.

Soon after, the cross entrance that I saw when I first entered the hunting ground was reached. That was where the Konoha set up the grounds.

“Ho, ho …… the crown prince is in the forest ……”

I gasped and shouted at the two knights. But at that moment, the knights who looked at me who inexplicably appeared with a surprised expression grabbed me.

“The male daughter has returned!”

The knights shouted towards the tent in charge of the hunting tournament. Then, the other knights swarmed around and instantly surrounded me.

What …… is this a persecution of sinners?

An unsettling premonition crept up.

“Hey. This is not the time for this, Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Forest ……!”

I frowned and shouted to the knights who were clinging to my arm. At that moment, among the knights surrounding me, someone walked quickly.

It was the captain of the close guards who had a previous acquaintance.

“Duchess Penelope Eckhardt, you are under arrest for the attempted murder of a noble.”

My mouth dropped open.

…… Arresting me out of the blue?

Uneasy premonitions always hit.