Magicraft Meister Part 3

On February 15, Deus ex Machina III and his knight Rey, merchants and , are once again visiting the cathedral.

When they enter the cathedral, they are immediately approached by a priest-like figure.

Apparently, word had spread that they had made a large donation yesterday.

One of them is Arianne, the one from yesterday.

Her smile does not seem to indicate that she is a pseudo-saint with a black agenda. .......

"Welcome, <>, <>."

"I have come to ask you to perform another ."

"Well, well, well. Let's get started with ......."

We are taken to the same room as last time, but this time, in addition to the <, there is a girl named <>.

A chair had been prepared for from the beginning.

"How is your back pain?

"Yes, it seems to be getting better, but it still hurts.

Yes, it seems to be getting better, but it still hurts. Well, let's treat it first. ......<>"

This time, he used healing magic without examining the patient. This one point shows that you have not been trained as a healer.

If you are a healer, you should have done first.

"...... Oh, I feel better. Thank you."

"Hmm, I'm glad I could help."

And again donated 10 gold coins.

"Thank you very much for your kindness.

Arianne bowed to and .

Then a girl who looked like an apprentice came in with three cups, placed them in front of them, bowed silently and walked away.

Sensing that they were drugged again, took out a large piece of magi crystal from her luggage and rolled it toward Arianne, pretending to put it on the table.

The rolled Magi Crystal passes by Arianne and falls to the floor.

"Oh my."

I'm sorry."

Arianne bends down and picks up the Magi Crystal.

At the moment her gaze is interrupted, <> switches Arianne's cup with his own at a speed that is impossible for a human.

"I beg your pardon. I brought this Magi Crystal to have it exorcised.

"I see.

This one is two times larger than the one I donated last time.

It is also more than ten times more valuable.

I understand. I will do the same for you today.

Saying this smilingly, <> Arianne placed the Magi Crystal in the center of the table.

And then,

"Please take a drink.

Arianne sipped from the cup.

and then took a sip of their drinks as well.

As yesterday, the drink contained a small amount of narcotic ingredients.

(......) Surprisingly, <>'s too.

(Does this mean that <> has also ingested a small amount of >?)

This was a surprising discovery.

<>...... and his boss, the old man, have changed their minds about the role of <> in the <>.

* * * * * *

After taking a drink, <> Arianne opened her mouth.

"How is your time today?

"I have more time than yesterday.

"I see. May I have a few words with you before the exorcism?

Yes.

Thank you very much. Thank you. ......."

After a pause, Arianne began to speak.

"There is such a thing as bad thoughts," she said.

...... yes.

"One cannot be only good. Everyone has desires, but they are not evil in themselves.

"Yes."

"The desire to satisfy one's own desires at the detriment of others is evil.

"......You are right, that may be so."

"Then, why does the desire to do harm to others arise? ......Therein lies our philosophy.

Yes.

"To compare oneself with others and to be dissatisfied. So, why does dissatisfaction arise? It is because we feel we are inferior to others.

"...... I see."

I have some things to say, but now is the time to listen to the <, and the <> who pilots the < is quiet.

"That's why we have to change the world. That is, <>."

Here I ask a question that I think they will enjoy <.

"Is it different from equality?"

"No, it is not. ......<> means <> for <>, so, for example, you give the same thing to rich and poor people. 10,000 Tol. is a lot of money for a poor person, but not for a rich person.

"...... that hurts my ears."

"Oh, no, <> has made two offerings to try to correct those disparities. This is important.

"Thank you."

"...... back to you. It is not easy to be < fair. But it is wrong to say that is enough.

"That may be true. ......"

"We continue to seek the philosophy to seek such ."

"I see."

Do you have any questions or comments?

Well, I have one.

Yes, what is it?

"Last time you performed an exorcism, what does that have to do with fairness?"

Arianne smiled at this question.

"That is a good question. One way to achieve <> is to serve the <> to the <>. In other words, it is a service from the healthy to the sick.

"Ah, so that's what you mean. I understand it well."

"Hmm, are you interested in our association, <>?"

"......Yes,......I am interested in your activities after having been treated for my back pain. I'm honestly very interested in what you are doing."

"I'm glad to hear you say that."

Then said again, "I will perform the .

"Now, please relax and let your body relax. ......"

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The pendant begins to emit a pale light: .......

（Hmmm, it is still a weak . The pendant seems to be a magical tool.)

You analyze the sequence of events with more detail than before<.

And then the light of the pendant goes out,

"This is the end of the <>.

Arianne announces, "This is the end of the exorcism.