Eaten by the Tyrant I Raised – Chapter 33 – Meeting – Hades House

5-7 minutes 20.06.2023

Nabel’s duties had become even busier.
The task he had postponed for a month to rescue Lorna now overlapped with his preparations for the tower’s examination.

Magicians who wanted to meet the owner of the Divine Beast were scattered throughout the country.

Moreover, according to the protocol, one priest from each region had to come to the temples across the continent to authenticate the owner of the Divine Beast.

Of course, those priests were high-ranking magicians, as they served the gods.

With all those individuals appearing as distinguished guests, there was no shortage of matters to attend to.

“….”

Nevertheless, Nabel did not cease his work.

He wanted to fulfill whatever Lorna desired, at the very least.
Like in her childhood, he didn’t want her to give up on what she wanted.

While he was busy with his work, Lorna received visits from new individuals.

“Lady Lorna, the magicians from the Tower of the Magicians have arrived.”

Lorna received the visit of new individuals that day.

“…From the Tower of the Magicians?”

Lorna hesitated.

She couldn’t help but have a negative impression of magicians.
For a moment, Lady Rida, the Countess, came to mind before she dismissed the thought.

“Yes.
They have something to convey regarding the tower’s examination and the owner of the Divine Beast.
Shall I let them in?”

In reality, the tower’s examination was merely a procedural issue.
Since the Divine Beast had already revealed herself in the shadows, there was no doubt that Lorna was the owner.

Most of those who insisted on the examination were either tiresome individuals who focused on her lineage or had ulterior motives.

Lorna gazed out the window.

She was watching Nabel, who was working in the distance.

From the terrace in the rooms on either wing of the U-shaped Lorna’s Palace, they could face each other.
Just as she could see Nabel from her room.

“….”

Nabel willingly came out to the terrace to work on a sunny day.
Each time he turned a page of his papers, he glanced at Lorna.

Her sparkling golden hair stood out particularly.

“I’ll be back shortly.”

With a smile forming on her lips, she rose from her seat.

“…?”

As Lorna moved, Nabel looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Then, upon hearing the news that a request for an audience had arrived, he stepped inside the room.

“Nisha, find out what’s happening in the guest quarters.”

Many people in the Western Empire took an interest in her.
However, there were few who could be considered trustworthy.
Caution was necessary.

“Yes, Your Highness.”

At his command, Nisha scrutinized the direction where Lorna was.

And she was astonished.

Why had those damn magicians barged into the guest quarters!?

***

“I apologize for appearing before you without making proper arrangements.”

The sorcerers surreptitiously stole glimpses of Lorna’s shadow.

Their scholarly curiosity, which consumed half their lives, was evident.

As if sensing their discovery, a Belle suddenly sprang forth from the shadow.

“Oh!”

Startled, the sorcerers recoiled.

Their gazes shifted back and forth with the movement of the Belle.

Belle, who leisurely circled around Lorna, hopped up and settled in Lorna’s arms.

“What brings you here?”

In response to Lorna’s inquiry, the sorcerers bowed deeply.

“We came with the desire to meet the master of the divine beings, even if only once.”

A seemingly young sorcerer blurted out.

At that moment, the elderly sorcerer smacked him on the back.

Eight bracelets jingled in unison on the wrist of the elderly sorcerer.

“We heard that you are going to undertake the tower’s trial.
It is our duty to inform you of the precautions.”

Lorna nodded slowly.

Nabel had mentioned that the tower’s trial could be dangerous.

She adjusted her posture and sat up straight.

“May I briefly examine the divine being?”

Introduced as Lucel, the elderly sorcerer cautiously received Belle in his arms.

[Creak]

Belle glared at him disapprovingly in his embrace.
Startled, Lucel gingerly placed Belle on the floor.

“Excuse me for a moment.”

[Flash!]

A strong light erupted from Lucel’s hand.

It was then.
In that instant, a startled Lorna flinched.

The teacup that housekeeper Diya had placed for her moved significantly.

It was an instinctive reaction.

Unaware that tea was spilling, Lorna shielded her eyes with the hand holding the cup.
Only belatedly did she realize her hand was scalded.

“!”

The scalding tea water soaked not only her hands but also her legs.
Her skin began to smart and sting.

“Lady Lorna!”

The one most surprised by the grand reaction was the sorcerer Lucel.

It was only after he shouted that Lorna belatedly put down her teacup, understanding the situation.

It was the cup she had been gripping so tightly that her hand turned pale.

“Are you alright?”

It was the scalding hot water she had just put down in haste.

Lady Diya urgently exclaimed, “Bring cold water!”

That’s when it happened.

Belle hopped up and perched on top of her head.

Then, she radiated light from her entire body.

A faint, gentle stream of water flowed onto her hands and legs, as if being careful not to harm her skin.

Passing through the fox’s body as if to say, “Do not be hurt,” the cold water poured down.
Her legs were faintly visible through the thin dress.

Surprised, Lady Diya brought a towel and covered the front of her legs.

“Thank you, Belle.”

Lorna caressed Belle’s head.

[Swish] Her tail wagged.

After all the water had poured down, Lady Diya covered her legs with a towel.

“…Were you greatly startled?”