“The palace has three locations with tight security. Among them, only the emperor knows where Calspelliver is kept. It means it has become difficult for us to find the real location.”

Continuing to listen to Bill’s explanation, I could fully understand it.

Currently, there were three processions transporting Calspelliver in the banquet hall. One of them contained the real one, and the other two were empty boxes.

Rupelmo, who was supervising all three processions, didn’t know where the real Calspelliver was or where it was stored.

Askan and the guards currently had no way of finding the real location of Calspelliver unless they thoroughly searched all three processions without Rupelmo’s interference.

If there had been no interference from Rupelmo, we might have found the real one. However, with surveillance in place, success became difficult due to lack of time.

I nodded emphatically.

“I understand what you’re saying.”

In short, we just needed to find out the location of the real Calspelliver.

Fortunately, today, I had pulled out Calspelliver directly from the banquet hall and memorized more than half of the magical formulas engraved on it.

It was just a precaution, but I didn’t know it would be helpful in this situation.

“I have a good idea.”

Askan, Bill, and Carlton focused their attention on me.

“Do you see the bracelet I’m wearing? With this, I can summon a magic engineering weapon, which, to put it simply, attracts each other like magnets…”

Carlton, seemingly impatient, urged me with a look that seemed about to burst.

“Brellof Engae, even if you explain like that, I won’t understand, so just tell me the conclusion. Is there a way?”

“I memorized the magical formulas written on Calspelliver at the banquet hall. I can modify this bracelet to apply the formulas I memorized at that time, so we can move Calspelliver a bit. It will make a sound, so we should be able to determine the location of the box with the real Calspelliver.”

Bill, who had been listening quietly, asked with an expression of disbelief.

“You memorized the countless magical formulas inscribed on Calspelliver in that short time?”

“Not all of them, but about half. That should be enough.”

“Is that even possible?”

“I’m a genius, even if I say so myself.”

I chuckled and mentally organized what I needed right now.

“To modify my bracelet, I need a magic engineering device. Any type of device that can use magical formulas will do.”

Bill nodded. When he first appeared, he seemed a bit cheeky, but now he was more passionate than anyone.
“I’ll get it. Wait here.”

“Just a moment. I hope you have paper and a pen so I can check it again before modifying the bracelet.”

This time, Carlton stepped forward as if waiting.

“I’ll get paper and a pen.”

“Yes. Please hurry.”

Without even waiting for an answer, Carlton and Bill disappeared in an instant. I could tell they had gone to get the items I requested.

Fortunately, it seemed possible to steal Calspelliver according to Askan’s plan.

I looked at Askan with a relieved expression. However, for some reason, his face looked dark rather than happy.

Out of curiosity, I followed Askan’s gaze and saw him looking at my palm where I intentionally embedded thorns to avoid hypnosis.

If the pain wasn’t felt from the wound, it would be a lie, but right now, stealing Calspelliver was more urgent than that.

“I’m fine.”

Askan seemed concerned, so I spoke first, but for some reason, he seemed even more dissatisfied.

“Why aren’t you listening to me like this?”

“Calspelliver is more important than these small wounds.”

“Why are you so sure about that?”

I was rather perplexed by Askan’s question. To anyone, Calspelliver, the legendary magic sword, was more important than such wounds.

Askan, with darkened pupils, looked at me and said, “It’s quite challenging to endure wanting to take you to a doctor even forcibly, I…”

“I don’t want that. Calspelliver is more important to me than treating wounds.”

“Why are you doing this?”

“You want it, don’t you?”

As I spoke, Askan’s rigid expression softened. He grimaced as if he couldn’t stand it any longer and said, “Tanasia.”

Not Brellof Engae or any other address, but my name.

My heart pounded as if it had fallen.

Askan looked at me with a longing gaze. It couldn’t be expressed in words, but it was a facial expression that felt the limits of patience.

“When I look at you, I feel like I’m going crazy.”

Bill and Carlton quickly returned with the items I needed.

I quickly took the pen and organized the magical formulas on paper. When the formula was complete, I modified the bracelet into a magical engineering device.

Sizzle, sizzle.

Light flashed as if welding.

I changed the purpose of the bracelet from summoning the magic engineering weapon I created to pulling Calspelliver like welding.

Upon successfully modifying the bracelet, I stood up and shouted, “It’s done!”

At my words, Askan quickly approached and took the bracelet. Then, he directly ordered Carlton in a low voice.

“Take Brellof Engae to the doctor right now.”

“Yes, Captain.”
It was an unexpected remark. I hadn’t even thought about witnessing the theft of Calspelliver.

“Just a moment…!”

As if Askan noticed that I was about to object, he looked at me with a terrifying gaze and spoke again.

“It’s not going to work anymore.”

Although he didn’t say much, I felt that if I refused, he would drag me forcibly.

Askan looked at my injured palm with sunken eyes. Then, in a lower voice, he said, “This should be enough. Leave the rest to me.”

Come to think of it, it was about stealing Calspelliver.

Since my identity couldn’t be exposed, magical engineering weapons couldn’t be used. So, even if I went, it wouldn’t be of much help.

I nodded reluctantly. As I did, Askan lightly stroked my hair as if saying he had thought well.

“Wait for me. I’ll be back soon.”

“Be careful not to get hurt.”

At my request, Askan grinned with a raised eyebrow.

“Who’s telling whom what to do right now?”

I was the only one who got injured here.

Feeling awkward saying such things, I awkwardly smiled, and Askan, with a somehow softened gaze, left the room with Bill.

Without saying a word, I could tell they were going to the location where Calspelliver was being transported.

As I quietly watched the direction Askan disappeared, Carlton approached and cautiously spoke.

“I’ll take you to the doctor.”

“Oh, okay.”

As I thought I had finished everything, the tension seemed to loosen, and the pain I had been holding back surged.

I wrapped my injured palm with the other hand and followed Carlton.

Now, all I could do was pray for Askan’s success in bringing Calspelliver.