Surprising Even Breathing

11 – People become honest and humble when they see scary things

I didn’t like having a face-to-face conversation.

Avoiding me like a monster, answering me outside the door, and using any means other than voice to communicate with me are all trembling and I hate it.

It’s because I’ve been living in Drake and the royal family all my life.

I had no idea what the other person who didn’t show his face was thinking, or why he took it for granted while avoiding me because he was afraid of me while others were fine.

If you are disregarded in this way, the evaluation will be distorted.

“In the information guild, how do you deal with people like this? Just leave out the magic board?”

[yes?]

“You wouldn’t just exchange messages like this when dealing with an ordinary customer. Do I look that dangerous? To the point where it’s hard to have a normal face-to-face conversation?”

[…] … .]

There were no letters engraved on the magic board for a while.

“I am sorry. I’ve been very rude. I had already heard rumors that Demesis was scary, so I decided not to approach him hastily. The girl has done wrong a hundred times, so please forgive her anger.”

A politely apologetic voice came from within the blackout room.

“The door is open, so you can come in.”

Kindly invite me into the office.

“Then I will go in.”

I grabbed the doorknob of the blackout room.

Even though we don’t even know each other, she is a woman who has been doing things to me from the doorstep.

What kind of face is it?

rattle.

I lowered the doorknob and pushed forward slowly.

Wearing a gray hood and cape.

I took one step forward and arrived in the room.

And he looked at the woman in the room.

“Kyaaak!”

Suddenly, she screamed and collapsed.

Did the directing I came in look too dangerous?

If a frightening man wearing a gray cloak enters the closed room and slowly stares at him, even the head of the information guild might fall off his chair like that.

Coudantang.

I’m sorry for asking you to let me in because you collapsed so violently.

I guess she’s a timid woman.

Or are you too wary?

I glanced at his face, and he had shoulder-length navy blue hair and was wearing a black mask.

It’s not just me, it’s the shape of meeting people wearing original masks.

She was an unusual woman in many ways.

“Are you okay?”

I asked the invisible woman who had collapsed behind the desk.

“Oh, uh, sin, sorry! I don’t usually make mistakes like this often…”

The branch manager poked his head out from behind the desk, looked at me calmly sitting in the guest chair, and stood up.

Shake off your clothes and put your butt back on the chair.

He seemed to be looking at me calmly, but he averted his gaze and pushed the chair further back into the corner.

No matter how far away I am without any threat, it would be burdensome to be alone in a room like this.

I didn’t care if she was dented in a corner or not.

“Is the mask originally used when dealing with other guests besides me?”

“yes yes! It’s not because I have severe scars on my face… I’m actually wearing it because I have to hide my identity.”

She lied like flowing water, then looked at me and just said honestly.

I guess I instinctively realized that I shouldn’t provoke or go against me.

When I actually see my face, everyone says that.

I can’t even think of lying, and my arrogant attitude is gone.

People become honest and humble when they see scary things.

*

“I won’t even ask you to take off the mask. It looks like you have a problem, so let’s go over that.”

“Yes, go, thank you.”

She nods her head.

Sitting in front of me makes me very docile, as if I were a hostage with my hands and feet tied.

“But why are these blackout curtains drawn? Didn’t this make it quite dark?”

I asked, pointing to the curtains that completely covered the window.

Because of this curtain, you can’t see outside from the inside, and you can’t see inside at all from the outside.

“That’s because I only deal with confidential and important information. Originally, only VIP guests were served here, but Demesis-nim was judged to be sufficiently qualified to be a VIP, so we invited her here.”

“Um, VIP.”

Did you see me as an important person?

Well, if you knew the information about me, it wouldn’t have been hard to treat you badly.

It was because he was the prince of the Drake Kingdom and was feared by everyone because of his overly scary face and abilities.

“Would you like a cup of tea, tea, tea, tea? There is a high-quality tea that only nobles drink.”

She wants to treat her to a cup of tea belatedly.

But he couldn’t come even 1cm closer to me and whimpered.

It looks like she wants to pretend to be Taeyeon as much as possible, but her body doesn’t.

He said he would serve the tea with his mouth, but his feet kept pulling back.

“Okay. Let me get to the point before you cry. I came to consult about magic control items.”

“Am I crying? Poetry, harsh words. Ugh, by the way, is it a magic control item?”

How scary would it be to be alone with me in such a dark room?

In my heart, I judged that she was mentally strong just because she wasn’t crying.

She raised her pride and tried to refute me, but I couldn’t speak for long and asked about my business.

“My magic power is so strong that even if I don’t do anything, the magic power flows out of my body and overwhelms the opponent. As you see now. So I need an item to control the outflow of magic. Do you know anything about it?”

“A magic control item? It is used to control the mana flowing out of the body.”

She repeated what I said and slowly understood my purpose.

“The cloak and hood I’m wearing, and this bracelet are also magic control items.”

I also took off the bracelet I was wearing on my left arm for reference and gave it to her through telekinesis.

“Now, wait a minute. Do you think the magic that flows out like that is strong even if you are wearing a magic control item?”

“Yes.”

She opened her mouth in embarrassment.

“This also seems to be a fairly high-end item.”

“It was made by the court mage. If possible, I would also like to know how to fix the item that is about to break.”

My explanation of the item continued.

*

“The court wizard of Drakena Kingdom belonged to the ‘root’ school of the Mage Tower. I think you can ask them to fix the bracelet. I will ask the wizards of the Mage Tower.”

She looked at the bracelet and found a way to fix it.

I already knew where the court mages of our kingdom belonged to the Mage Tower.

“What grade do you want for magic control items? If you came directly to the Information Guild, you wouldn’t be looking for a general item.”

“A better item than that bracelet or this cape. If you know of a legendary or mythical magic control item, please let me know.”

At least, he wanted it to be a good item rather than a specially made item by a court wizard.

Now entering the academy, stronger magic control is required.

“I think we should inquire at the Mage Tower as well. There are items that pop into my head, but most of them are not practical or available.”

“Things you can’t get? For example?”

“Gauntlet of the Giant King. It is said to be an ancient item crafted to counteract the mighty power of giants. I remember reading in a book that it was buried somewhere in the dungeon of the Northern Demonic World, but since it is a dungeon in the Demonic World, of course it must be hard to find… … .”

The Devil’s Land was a land infested with monsters, and the dungeon was a space overflowing with various traps and monsters.

Therefore, it is generally considered that it is difficult to enter either the Devil’s Land or the Dungeon.

but i don’t care

“Then no problem. If you know the exact location, let me know.”

“yes?”

“Gauntlet of the Giant King. It doesn’t matter to me whether it’s buried in a dungeon in a demonic realm or in the belly of a monster. Just give me the exact information and location and I can find it.”

“ah…”

Is there any reason to fear that I, who subjugated the Western Demon Lord, am the Demon Lord?

If you see a monster, you can explode it with telekinetic power, and you just have to enter the dungeon and dig it yourself.

Understanding my meaning, she blinked for a moment.

“Well, if Demesis-nim directly steps forward, then anywhere will be fine, right? If so, I will tell you the best magic control items I know in order. We can contact the Mage Tower and find more accurate and reliable information through guild research.”

She gave me a rough idea of what she knew, and gave me additional information to check later.

“The investigation will take about one to two weeks. I need to contact the guild and the Mage Tower.”

“Then can I come back here in two weeks?”

“Well, when we finish the information investigation, we will contact Demesis-nim. That, and…”

“and?”

“Oh, no. Is there anything else you would like to know?”

“Not now.”

When the business was over, the woman let out a long breath.

I was continuing the conversation with a lot of tension, but now I think I’m a little nervous.

“How much should I pay for information? Prepaid or postpaid?”

“Every time I give you information, you just have to pay the amount appropriate for it. Since I haven’t informed you much today, may I ask you a question instead of the amount?”

“Oh, do you have any questions for me?”

Interest and questions towards me were always welcome.

As long as they don’t run away after seeing me, I always treat them with good feelings.

“Why did you apply for the Imperial Academy?”

“… … .”

This is the same question I heard from the dean.

I guess people are really curious about why Yongin like me applied to the academy.

I never thought I’d hear a question like this at the Information Guild.

“Why are you asking that?”

“Ah, me, sir, if it was rude, you don’t have to answer.”

When I asked, she kept her mouth shut.

Stiff Eyes. He placed his hands on his knees carefully.

“It was necessary to interact with other races. It’s because all the dragonians’ reactions to me are the same. Did you get an answer then?”

I looked at her mask and said.

This should be enough for the information fee.

Because she hasn’t told me much yet.

“Exchanges with other races, the response of the Dragonians? Yes, I get it anyway. Thank you for finding our whispers of the night, Demesis.”

She got up from her seat and bowed to me.

As I lowered my head, my blue bobbed hair fell in front of me.

I looked at her, was greeted, and walked out of the office.

That girl is somehow like my age.

I cover my face with a mask, but I can tell people apart with my magic.

Even though she was dressed like a middle-aged woman, she actually felt much younger.

Was he wearing a mask when he was young?

Thinking about her identity, I turned my steps towards the mansion.

After the information investigation is over, we will meet again anyway.