Isn’t it surprising every time she realizes that Duke Erlington, who looks like her peer, is actually older than her father?

Duke Erlington’s expression seemed to understand all of Belia’s feelings. He continued the conversation as if joking.

“And studying and researching magic in the North is more enjoyable than ruling the country as an emperor. I will probably live much longer than others without any problems, as long as nothing happens. People will think of me as a monster when they see me like that.”

Trying to say that there was no such thing, Belia closed her mouth. She couldn’t be sure.

In the conversation with Duke Erlington, there were mentions of contracts several times.

Belia had never made any contracts, initially thinking that he was talking to her about the contract she made with Khalid in her previous life. However, Duke Erlington spoke as if there were contracts between him and Belia.

Belia stopped walking and asked, “What is this contract you’re talking about?”

“Don’t ask. It’s too early to tell Princess about it.”

The Duke stared at Belia with a face that exuded experience.

“…Did I make a deal with the Duke in my previous life?”

“It could be seen that way, or not.”

“It’s like a riddle.”

Duke Erlington stopped walking and said slowly.

“Hahaha. It could be. Hm. Should I give you a hint?”

Why can’t he just tell her?

As if there was a restriction on what he could say now, he hid the truth. However, it didn’t seem like there was malice or hiding it as a joke.

“Well, becoming the emperor and ruling the country is more fun than being stuck in the North studying and researching magic. It seems like I’ve awakened many truths of the world all this time.”

“Then…”

“I have no intention of becoming the emperor. Helping the Second Prince is just a pure favor and paying the price of the contract. Princess, don’t worry too much about the Crown Prince.”

His previous declaration, where he handed over the Blue Sapphire, came to Belia’s mind.

And the conversation she had with Duke Erlington.

In them, the word “contract” was mentioned several times.

Belia, who had never made any contracts, initially thought that he was talking to her about the contract she made with Khalid in her previous life. However, Duke Erlington spoke as if there were contracts between him and Belia.
“However… There was a moment when I faced the One who gave me a look as if mocking my thoughts. In the scriptures, it seems to be called enlightenment.”

Duke Erlington appeared as a sage.

Above his youthful appearance, there seemed to be the figure of an old man who had experienced everything in the world.

“I also became an immortal body around that time. The day I felt the One’s gaze…”

Duke Erlington paused for a moment, closed his mouth, and stood still, gazing up at the sky.

An incomprehensible energy seemed to emanate from him.

Belia silently observed him. After a while, Duke Erlington slowly lowered his head, met Belia’s eyes, and spoke clearly.

“Princess. Divine power and magical power are not the same.”

Having finished the inexplicable story, Duke Erlington walked briskly towards the tower.

Belia stared at his back, contemplating the story left by the Duke.

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“Habisah.”

Belia affectionately called Habisah, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time.

Habisah, who had been engrossed in her research, immediately got up and rushed towards Belia when she heard her name.

“Visionary! It’s been a while. Have you been well?”

“We’ve exchanged greetings during this time, but meeting like this is really after a long time. I’ve always received a lot of help.”

“Oh, come on. You’re buying everything anyway.”

Habisah playfully replied with a lively voice. Belia took out a list of magical items she needed from her pocket and said.

“Today, I came to purchase additional items from the last time. There are also separate items I want to order.”

“I heard that the weather is not good, causing many issues. This time, our tower decided to actively support the Visionary, so just tell me! We’ll sell anything at cost price, very cheap!”

“Thank you, Habisah.”

Not only the items made by Habisah but also the magical items produced by other wizards were scheduled for bulk delivery. They needed to quickly create paths to connect isolated areas.

Emergency supplies had to be delivered quickly to rescue them.

Belia’s expression darkened slightly.

At that moment, while Habisah was looking at the list of magical items that Belia handed over, she seemed to recall something and said to Belia.

“Oh, by the way. A while ago, the First Prince came to visit.”

Raul?

“But regarding the Guardian’s Bracelet, the First Prince also knew about it… Did the Visionary mention it?”

What?

“Since the Visionary said that the Second Prince gave him the bracelet…”

At Habisah’s words, Belia could finally be sure.

The existence of the Guardian’s Bracelet became known when Belia, who had been revived with a magical item purchased at the tower a long time ago, became a topic when she came back to life at the accident site.

She thought Raul, who had not fully regained his memories, would not know about the Guardian’s Bracelet. But if he knew about Habisah’s existence and even the Guardian’s Bracelet…

“Raul has regained all his memories before the regression. It’s certain.”

Doubts lingered. Perhaps we were deceived by him.

I even thought that our relationship with the Yacoom Kingdom was because he had regained all his memories.

However, looking at Raul’s actions towards her, she couldn’t be sure that he had truly regained all his memories.

He was the one who said he wanted to die as soon as possible, forcing poison into his mouth against his will.

‘Why…’

Belia thought she knew everything about Raul.

From trivial habits to even his quirks.

However, Raul was gradually deviating from Belia’s predictions.

Belia bit her lip tightly.

‘What are you expecting from me, Raul.’