Chapter 327: Movement (5)

The circumstances on the Bellaros Detention Middle the place Theia was imprisoned are harsh. The solitary cells routinely attain below adverse 4 levels Fahrenheit, and the atmosphere is so barren that even describing it as ‘dry’ appears Like an understatement. One can actually really feel the pores and skin cracking.

There’s completely no interplay allowed between the prisoners, and never even a minute of train time is assured.

Merely put, it is worse than being homeless—a state she’s all too accustomed to, having skilled it firsthand.

Since being incarcerated, there hasn’t been a single evening the place she hasn’t misplaced sleep…

Nonetheless, just lately, there was a small change.

“…lt’s heat.”

Wanting on the small range, she felt grateful for the little issues.

The slight heat it supplied was immensely comforting. The mini humidifier positioned beside her mattress was equally useful.

Given her previous respiratory points, these environmental components had been doubtlessly Lifesaving.

“…”

A small range. A palm-sized humidifier. Together with eight volumes of educational humanities books.

These had been the comforts she had obtained from the guards in change for a Lunchbox ready by Shion Ascal. These small objects had been preserving her.

Crunch, crunch.

The sound of snow accumulating exterior the window.

Day-after-day, she immersed herself in studying, deeply reflecting on herself. In the end, it was a contemplation about her mentor.

Theia had killed the mentor who had saved her Life together with her personal fingers.

She could not tolerate his corruption.

…As a result of that was her taboo.

Knock-knock-

“You’ve a customer.”

The guard stated. Theia Lifted her gaze barely.

“You do not have to go this time.”

The guards1 phrases are often the alternative. Visits that one should attend are those they dread, and people they’re advised they’ll skip are those they need to attend.

“l’ll go.”

She left her solitary cell, guided by the guards to the visiting room. Clanking in her shackles, she arrived to seek out—

Her mentor’s daughter.

Emilia was there.

A middle-aged lady Taking a look at her, painted with complicated shades of anger, sorrow, and bewilderment.

Solely then did Theia notice her sin.

It wasn’t a sin in opposition to her mentor. Excluding a monster who had forsaken his humanity was a creed she had upheld all her life.

Nonetheless, she owed an apology to his daughter.

The previous her had run away, unable to take action.

As a result of she was scared.

“…”

After a very long time, she had returned to that place.

Belatedly, she confronted the daughter of the person she had killed.

The elders of Libra are like immortals Leisurely residing within the Aerial Backyard. They’re each rulers and retirees, collaborators and individuals.

Their esteemed therapy is not merely as a result of they’re descendants of Libra’s Lineage.

Most Balancers consider them as previous people squandering the sources of the Aerial Backyard and the belongings of Libra, however thats not the truth.

They too had been as soon as the spine of Libra.

They had been troopers on the forefront of Libra, as crafty strategists, and knights with limitless loyalty.

Their title of ‘elder’ is not only a nominal place reserved for the backroom.

Nonetheless, the overwhelming majority of ‘Libra staff* working throughout the continent deal with the elders like troublesome previous males.

They disregard the achievements of the elders’ youth and trivialize the networks they’ve constructed.

Outwardly, they present respect, however subtly, they deal with them like parasites.

Thats why the emergence of Shion Ascal, a staunch supporter of the elders…No.

The arrival of this earnest younger man was a subject of dialogue even among the many elders.

“Juror-?”

Elder Anakta requested.

“Sure, that is proper.”

BeLanta replied whereas consuming ice cream.

“…No. You imply to inform me you got here all this manner with that valuable invitation simply to listen to such a solution?”

“lts not simply any reply. It was a vital astrological studying.”

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“Furthermore…”

BeLanta coated her mouth together with her palm. Anakta additionally leaned in barely.

“…I heard that Holy Knight Athan may really be a monster.”

“…”

Anakta blinked however quickly furrowed his forehead.

“What nonsense are you spouting, you idiot? Have you ever misplaced your thoughts?”

“lf you do not perceive, by no means thoughts. The jury trial is precisely what might shatter Theia’s souL”

“… H mm.”

Anakta swallowed a sigh and ate a macaron.

By the best way, this place is a newly opened dessert store in Libra Part 1, a sort of welfare mission just lately launched by Shion Ascal.

After all, the elders can use it with out spending a dime.

“Did you hear about Elder Raymond?”

At Belanta’s query, Anakta chuckled.

“Yeah. Heard he went to Bellario. Foolish previous man. Balancer Ascal needed to rescue him.”

Among the many elders, Shion Ascal had rapidly grow to be referred to as a fixer.

“Talking of Ascal, I heard a rumor. Theia requested Ascal why he serves Libra.”

“…wha?”

The truth that she did not know was clear sufficient. Shion wasn’t honest together with her. Loyalty and love are vastly totally different.

Shion is fulfilling his obligation in direction of Zia, however that isn’t love. It is a pristine obligation, devoid of any hint of affection.

“The right distinction between private and non-private issues.”

“…Sister?”

Zia known as out to Johanna.

“lts superb.”

Johanna smirked and waved her hand dismissively.

“The remaining is much less necessary.”

By some means, she felt Like a victor. She tossed apart the paperwork and positioned her hand on Zia’s shoulder.

“Good luck.”

Zia might by no means have Shion, even when she had been to die and are available again to life.

Johanna felt happy, however a sudden thought made her coronary heart sink once more.

…Even when she had been to die and are available again to life, she could not have him both.

Except she bears the ache.

Zia known as me over. She requested me in regards to the unusual phrases Johanna had simply stated to her, however I selected to stay silent on that exact matter.

“lt appears Like Girl Johanna has grow to be… overly keen on you—a form of facet impact.”

“…”

Zia appeared interested in what precisely had transpired between the 2 of us, however she did not press additional.

For me, it was a hit.

It was proof that she at Least harbored ‘curiosity’ in direction of me.

“Okay… Now, about an important problem…”

Zia introduced up Derek’s balancers.

“Sure, I’ve already considered a way.”

Cut back the numbers, or make offers below the desk.

Derek’s balancers aren’t extremely loyal, however they don’t seem to be utterly devoid of loyalty both. Some, like Balancer Smith, will certainly should be eradicated, whereas others could possibly be persuaded to hitch our facet.

“Okay… I belief you.”

Zia did not ask in regards to the specifics of the plan. It meant ‘don’t spare any means needed?

It was the proper angle for slicing ties—implying that irrespective of who you use or the way you kill, it has nothing to do with me.

However hey, I am not offended.

There isn’t any one tougher to get near than Zia.

Proper now, I am her second in command, but when I fail to exhibit my price, particularly if balancers like Belingham Kantar present extra distinctive expertise, she’ll change me very quickly.

Whether or not earlier than or after the regression, thats simply who Zia is.

“However what is that this doc about?”

“Ah…”

I pointed to the doc she was scribbling on.

“lts about using the intense mana stone… however there’s an issue thats not resolving…”

“Hmm. Could I have a look?”

“Positive… nevertheless it’s fairly scholarly…”

I picked up the doc.

It was about enhancing the weapon effectivity of the intense mana stone.

“… H m m?”

My eyes widened in shock.

That is, it was even featured within the information earlier than the regression as one of many ’13 Easy But Wonderful Innovations?

And the inventor was Zia Libra even then.

So, this was the precise time she was researching it.

“Troublesome, is not it…?”

Zia gave a wry smile.

“Give right here…”

She reached out her hand to me. As I handed again the doc, I added,

“However ,”

The Zia I’ve come to know at all times tends to overcomplicate issues, assuming the worst-case situations. Thats why she typically struggles with easy options.

“Why not simply set up a double circuit?”

I provided a too-simple trace to her, who was deep in thought.

“…Huh? Double?”

“Sure. The acute mana stone has an excessive amount of energy, making it troublesome to make the most of, proper?”

“Thats true…”

“So, in case you set up a double circuit, it might totally transmit the ability, enhance effectivity, and enhance security, could not it?”

ln different phrases, not a single [—] circuit, however a double [=] circuit.

“lt cannot be that straightforward…”

She was about to say it could not be that straightforward.

However Zia’s phrases halted as one thing appeared to strike her.

She stared blankly on the paper for what felt like two hours to me.

“Let’s examine.”

She rapidly picked up her pencil and started scribbling.

Scribble-scribble – scribble-scribble –

Her writing was a whirlwind of focus. Her hair appeared to buzz with static electrical energy as if struck by it, puffing up like an owl fluffing its feathers.

“…Please Let me know while you’re achieved.”

I quietly sat beside her, ready for her discovery.