Chapter 23 Archbishop Klaus'S Execution And Transformation
"Well then..."
"What would you do?"
"Oh, I'll just make use of this guy's job ability a bit."
I lightly responded to Teti's question and walked towards Klaus.
Then, I displayed a pale blue string of text.
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[Poison Manipulator] Job Ability
- There are two types of poisons: "pain-inducing poison" and "paralysis-inducing poison."
- You can adjust or cancel the effects of the poison you use at will.
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So, I can adjust or cancel the effects of the poison I use at will.
Knowing this fact brings relief. It means that the poison Klaus used on the beastmen can be canceled with this.
Now, onto the next step.
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Total Execution Coefficient: 82,846 points
Do you want to execute [Queen of Painful Poison] by consuming 10,000 points of Execution Coefficient?
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――Agreed.
"Activating [Queen of Painful Poison]"
I unleash a maximum output poison mist towards Klaus.
"Isn't this the poison you've been spreading around? Enjoy it yourself"
"AAAAH! IT HURTS, IT HURTS SO MUCH!"
His eyes bloodshot, and Klaus staggers around drooling.
"Now, a question. Why did you try to obtain Teti's blood?"
"T-That's because! I-I-I was making Droplet of Soma, a potion that controls people's minds!"
"Whose orders were you following?"
"Ugh..."
"Answer me."
"AAAAH! It was... It was Marc, Marc Richard-sama!"
――Marc Richard? A name I've never heard before.
"I'm..., trying to build a new world, seeking recognition from Mark-sama..."
"Where is this Mark person?"
"That person is currently with the royal family... Ahh...!"
"..."
So, with the royal family.
At least I don't know this person.
In that case, is this person who appeared after I was expelled from the royal family?
Is this person involved in the recent movements of the royal family?
I asked several times afterwards, but Klaus only repeated words about being devoted to Mark, who is trying to build a new world, and I couldn't obtain any significant information.
I don't know what this suspicious cult-like term "new world" refers to. But it seems that Mark is working towards that goal.
I should share this with the informant Fran later to confirm.
"P-Please... I've answered your questions, so can you lift the poison now?"
"Did I say I would lift the poison if you answered the questions?"
"...Huh?"
Klaus's face was dyed with despair.
"You said it earlier. That there's no need to care about the deaths of those who are not related to you. But the moment it affects you, are you asking for help?"
"W-Well..."
"Tell me, what did you do to Teti? Don't tell me you've forgotten about the scars on her arm and trying to kill the beastmen along with her."
"...Ah, I..."
"Well, don't be so despondent. I'll make sure it's not enough to kill you. In return, you'll have to carry that pain with you forever."
"AAAAHHH!!!"
Realizing that there was no forgiveness to be had, Klaus eventually began banging his head on the ground like a madman.
Whether it was from the pain or fear, Klaus's hair started turning white.
I muttered towards Klaus.
"Execution completed――"
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Confirmation of Klaus Elgenheim's execution completion.
Adding execution Coefficient of 237,111 points.
Total Execution Coefficient: 309,957 points
※ Acquired new [(Poison Manipulator)] job ability.
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I check the contents of the displayed pale blue text and then turn on my heel.
――And, at that moment.
"Ah, over there..."
Teti points behind me, and I follow hers gaze.
There, something like black miasma swirls around Klaus.
"Ah, ah... Marc-sama..."
"――Honestly, you're such a chatty puppet."
As the miasma takes on a human form, the voice that comes from it is that of an innocent boy.
――A collective entity of magic? No, perhaps it's creating a clone and controlling it remotely.
"Marc-sama... I've been poisoned... Please, help me――"
"Okay, got it. I'll make you feel better."
"Ah――"
――Squish.
In an instant, Klaus was enveloped in a strange aura, followed by a sound like something being crushed.
I quickly covered Teti's eyes with my hand to shield her from the sight.
"Well then, Black-Robed Executor. Maybe, once again――"
"..."
With those words, the black aura dispersed.
――So that's Marc Richard...
"Adel-sama!"
"Adel-san! You're safe... for sure!"
My thoughts were interrupted by Maia and Fran who had rushed over.
For now, let's prioritize protecting Teti and removing the poison from the beastmen race. I can think about the rest later.
In the place where the miasma had vanished, only traces of where Klaus had been remained.
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