chapter 34
34 – Truth Lies
“Exactly… Your identity… “That’s why I called you.”
…… Identity?
What a stagnation.
What are you talking about?
The president spoke in a meaningful tone.
“Arwen, the progenitor.”
!!!!
What she said next shocked me.
If it’s my ancestor Arwen, it’s me in the past.
A name referring to a warrior.
You know my past life?
It was such a shocking story, but I barely managed to show that emotion on my face.
If it was revealed in the expression on her face, it would be the same as admitting to her that I am that Arwen.
My face now is the same as mine in my past life, so anyone who knew me in my past life would immediately think of me as my ancestor Arwen just by looking at my appearance.
But Camiel, no matter how long-lived an elf she is, there is no way she could have lived for as long as 2000 years.
The lifespan of a typical elf does not exceed 1000 years.
Then, there is no way you could have seen me in person.
“The progenitor Arwen. “I’m not sure what you’re talking about.”
I controlled my facial expression as best as I could and made a face that said I didn’t know what was going on.
“I also received the same name as him from his parents….”
Even if she knows me, I don’t want her to know that she is the reincarnation of the warrior Arwen.
Even if we make it known, it is a fact that we do not want anyone but our children to know.
I don’t like what this woman knows, as she is not affiliated with any denomination and has no contact with our children.
“Hmm… ….”
She appears to be lost in thought as she strokes her chin.
A person from 2000 years ago has returned.
She probably didn’t say it with certainty either.
She probably just tried it.
“I mean no.”
“No, there is no way I, an ordinary human being, could be that great warrior.”
“No. “I think that might be the case.”
“…… Yes?”
Perfect
Camiel stood up from her seat and snapped her fingers.
Then a small barrier was created surrounding the two of us.
“Oh, don’t be surprised. I just took steps to prevent others from hearing our conversation. “Well, I don’t think there would be someone who would dare to steal the sound coming from my room, but you never know.”
A soundproof barrier that prevents sound from escaping?
“It is a fact that is not known to the outside world. It is said that the founder Arwen had black hair. Yes, just like you.”
She said, pointing to my hair.
Black hair.
Certainly, that was a characteristic of my past life.
Black hair is not common on this continent.
Even during the war in my previous life, I have never seen black hair.
At present, rare hair that only northern immigrants have.
…… If this was going to be the case, I should have made detailed settings before coming here.
I came with the complacent thought that I could just call myself a commoner.
No, rather…… A characteristic of my past life that did not appear in any history book.
How does this woman know that?
“Plus, it looks exactly the same as what I heard. So. “I think you may be the reincarnation of our ancestor Arwen.”
Did you hear that?
Has anyone told me about my appearance?
Are you saying that someone who knew me from 2000 years ago told the president about my appearance?
At the moment when she was imagining herself, leaving all kinds of possibilities open, she got up from her seat and slowly approached me.
“Um…… “Given that she can’t even handle her magic, she may not have regained the memories of her past life yet.”
This is difficult.
I am suspected of being the reincarnation of Arwen.
It can’t be good to receive that kind of attention at the academy where I infiltrated to catch demons.
It is even more difficult for the president to have such interest.
“I still don’t know what you’re talking about.”
I tried my best to answer in a calm manner.
“It’s okay. If you don’t remember, you’ll have to wait and see. I missed it before……. “I just have a question.”
“Why and for what purpose did you come to Unitas Academy?”
What purpose did you come to the academy?
To catch the demons and save our children… You can’t say that.
This part has the setting of Arwen, a commoner, who was put together with Ecclesia.
“I came to this academy to become an apostle of God and return to my family.”
“Hmm…… “It’s a golden return.”
The president was lost in thought for a moment after hearing my answer.
“But I saw your skills. The ability to overpower the Archon of the Dark Union with one move. “It wasn’t a skill that seemed like it would be difficult to get ahead.”
Oh my.
Have you seen that?
It was done so quickly that even Sonia couldn’t recognize it, so the instructors didn’t even notice….
I never thought the president would see it.
Of course, at her level, it wouldn’t be strange if she recognized the scene accurately…… !
I never would have guessed that the president was looking at one of the many exam centers in person.
The testing room there was so large.
Were they watching me from the beginning of the exam?
“So. “What is the real reason you came to this academy?”
…… Wait for a sec.
It is true that I have to hide my skills.
Is there a need to hide it from the president?
Anyway, my goal is to catch demons, so isn’t this a good thing for the president who has to protect the academy from them?
It would be okay for her to ask for her cooperation.
It would be better than raising strange suspicions for no reason.
Yes.
Let’s just say it.
“…… “I’m here to catch the devil.”
“The devil… “You came to catch me?”
“I personally have a grudge against the devils.”
“It’s the devil… …. But why are you coming to the academy to catch the devil?”
The reason I came here is to catch difficult demons and their minions that the forces of Ecclesia cannot touch… There is no need to delve into the relationship with Ecclesia.
“I have business to attend to the devil infiltrating the academy.”
“Is there a devil in the academy?”
She looks slightly surprised.
The devil has infiltrated the academy. Didn’t she know that Ecclesia found out too?
No, does this mean that Ecclesia’s skills are that outstanding?
“Devil… The devil of the academy. Anyway, I understand. “I’m done with this, so let’s go back.”
“Go back?”
“Yes. “I’ll see you later.”
I left her and came out of the president’s office.
…… For some reason, I was questioned about my past life.
It went well.
Surprisingly, she does not doubt that she has come to catch the devil.
It’s a bit uncomfortable, but if you trust me, it’s a good thing.
* * *
“How do you feel? Do you really look like your father?”
-Yes! I think it’s Huffness’s father!
“You said that before, but it wasn’t true, right?”
-No, that’s right! Huffness I’m confident this time. That person is my real father!
“…… For now, we will keep an eye on him after he is accepted into the academy. Even if it is true that she is the progenitor Arwen, she seems to have no memories of her past life, so it would be better to wait a little longer.”
“Yes!”
Those who have awakened the blood of the High Elves who lead the Elves have the ability to discern lies.
For some reason, the answer to the progenitor Arwen was vague… This is possible if he lost his memory.
It could be said that there is a slight possibility that he is the reincarnation of Arwen, the progenitor.
Rather… The devil.
What test taker Arwen said about the devil infiltrating the academy is definitely true.
Have those bastards crept back into this academy?
I guess this Kamiel looked funny.
* * *
A room in a corner of the Academy
Unidentified beings wrapped in robes gathered together.
“From the prince of the empire to the archon of the Dark Union.”
“A lot of targets have come in that seem like this would be fun.”
“This year is going to be quite fun.”
“Do not act rashly. In any case, our goal is to inflict judgment on the incompetent Samsin. “It’s not just about having fun.”
While everyone was excitedly talking to each other, someone’s comment made the surroundings freeze.
“Yay leader. Of course, our goals always come first. It’s just an additional thing. Even the evil spirits like this kind of thing.”
A being spoke to the leader with a playful tone and expression, but the leader only maintained a serious expression.
The silence that follows.
“It’s time. The academy semester begins and we will begin a meeting about the first operation to be carried out. “Let’s all focus.”
The room where everyone left after the meeting was over.
The leader sat alone, lost in thought.
“Arwen. If you were alive, you would have entered the academy this year. …… “If only that incompetent god’s priest hadn’t taken you away that day.”
Squeak
The leader of the group, Planme Hresvelg, stood up from his seat.
She muttered, fiddling with the small pendant on her chest.
“The incompetent gods who took your innocent life. Because I will make you pay for all your sins. …… So please wait a moment, my…… “My dear Arwen.”