Listening to Papier’s words, Prodia was quite surprised.

‘No, not even 100th place, but within the top 10?’

Of course, Papier had excellent qualifications as a competition participant.

He was goodlooking, had a charming personality, and even possessed the skill of charisma.

Other abilities could be created by Prodia through training.

But there was one most important thing missing from Papier.

That was, ambition.

So, for Papier to make it into the final 10, it was a bit unrealistic.

‘Why did the Deputy Lord give such an order to Papier?’

Then, Irtis, who had been listening to him all the time, opened her mouth.

“Don’t come back until you make it into the final 10. It’s like saying never come back at all.”

Suddenly, Papier raised his voice again.

“That’s not what it is!”

This was quite different from his anxious appearance so far.

He spoke to Irtis without a hint of hesitation in his voice.

“The Deputy Lord only said that because he knew my weakness.”

“Weakness?”

“Yes. Unlike Luca, I find it hard to mingle with people. If it weren’t for his words, I would surely have given up and returned on the first day of the competition.”

“…….”

“So this is a trial given to me by him… I must overcome this ordeal and return.”

Listening to him, Prodia was lost in thought.

Yes. The Deputy Lord was no fool, he must have known that Papier would struggle in the competition.

So, he probably guessed that Luca would mostly participate in the competition.

‘If that’s the case, could it be…?’

Prodia spoke to Papier.

“Papier? I think the Deputy Lord had a different intention when he said that.”

“Wwhat is it?”

“Maybe the Deputy Lord doesn’t want Luca to disappear?”

“What?”

At Prodia’s words, Papier was quite surprised.

But at the same time, his heart was throbbing with excitement.

‘Does that mean… Luca can disappear?’

Prodia also noticed his feelings.

“Of course, this is just my speculation. But, there’s one thing I’m curious about.”

“Please speak.”

“Among you and Luca, who is the real personality?”

“……!”

Papier’s face was filled with bewilderment.

After hesitating for a moment, he spoke.

“I think… I am myself.”

“You don’t seem confident. Luca proudly says that he is the main personality.”

“Tthat is…….”

Papier hesitated and continued.

“In fact, I’m confused now too. But I have memories of my childhood. So I must be the main personality. And…….”

He swallowed and then spoke with a determined expression.

“Even if I’m not the real one, I have absolutely no intention of giving my life to Luca.”

Then Prodia nodded her head.

“I understand. Actually, I don’t care who the real personality is, between the two of you.”

“….Yes?”

At Prodia’s cold words, Papier looked a little confused.

Irtis, who was watching from behind, shook her head.

‘Prodia, she’s like that even to the divine attendant.’

It wouldn’t hurt to be a bit kinder.

Then Prodia spat out something more shocking.

“But since the Deputy Lord, my client, wants it, and Papier also wants it. Let’s try to eliminate Luca for now.”

Eliminate Luca.

At those words, both Papier and Irtis were taken aback.

Her suggestion was surprising, but what was even scarier was her businesslike tone.

But Papier didn’t have the luxury to care about that.

Luca is disappearing. That meant that he could cure his incurable disease.

Prodia asked Papier.

“Papier, do you know why your personality is fragmented?”

“Are you saying there’s a reason for this symptom?”

“Yes. Usually, personality fragmentation occurs when a strong psychological shock is received. So the way to solve this is…….”

Prodia pointed at Papier with her hand.

“To cure the mental illness you have.”

“My… mental illness?”
“Yes, the Chancellor said so. Luca loves to play with people and goes out every day. But Papiere, you are the exact opposite. Is that correct?”

Papiere nodded his head.

“That’s right. I prefer to be alone… I don’t usually go outside.”

“Yes, that’s exactly it. Perhaps Luca was born out of that disparity. So, let’s make him have fun to his heart’s content at this Bouma tournament.”

“Yes, yes?”

“Once the deficiency is filled, the separated personality might naturally disappear.”

Papiere was a little confused.

So, to sum up Prodia’s words,

‘My subconscious longs for freedom… so Luca was born?’

Moreover, the Chancellor had said something similar.

Is that really the reason why Luca was created?

Then, in this tournament, do I just have to let Luca participate and do whatever he wants?

A worried look on his face, Prodia added,

“Of course, Luca can’t win. Don’t worry about that part. By the time the tournament is over, you’ll be able to return to the chancellorship.”

It was a statement that Luca would never become Bouma.

After all, Prodia will strive for Irtis to win anyway.

But Papiere was still uneasy.

‘What if I lose my body to Luca forever?’

But still, I must rank within the top 10 in this tournament.

And among the two, the one who seemed better suited for the role was,

‘…Luca.’

Papiere himself was impossible.