Eaten by the Tyrant I Raised – Chapter 34 – Gathering – Hades House

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The sorcerers lowered their heads in apology.

“The light is a simple process for verifying whether you are a deity.
Deities who live in shadows naturally do not cast shadows even when exposed to light…”

The sorcerer Lucel rambled on.

It was because he had seen the appearance of the terrace across from him so clearly.
Nisha, who was surprised, was rushing out onto the terrace.

That meant he had noticed this situation.
Lucel’s face turned pale.

Knight Nisha, who guards His Majesty, couldn’t possibly keep this matter from him.

“Are you alright?”

“…I’m fine.”

Lorna said, looking at her flushed hand.
Lucel let out a deep sigh.

“I will postpone the other checks for a while.
I apologize for startling you.”

He bowed deeply.

He was practically a wounded dignitary in the royal court.
His face still bore the pallor of distress.
It was the first time in his decades-long life that he had suffered such a heavy heart.

As Knight Nisha approached to assess the situation, it felt as if he were being pursued by a divine messenger.

I wanted to leave this room as quickly as possible.

But I had unfinished business.
Otherwise, I would become an even greater sinner.

He opened his mouth quickly.

“……You must regain your health before the next examination.
Although you may appear small now, as you cultivate your strength, you will grow much larger and more powerful, capable of using formidable magic.
The condition of a deity depends on the state of their master.”

You must keep that in mind.
Lucel bowed deeply.

“And the trial of the tower is not something difficult.
Of course, it may be frightening, but the deity will protect you.”

[Kyaang!]

Belle hopped up and settled on Lorna’s shoulder as if responding to her question.
Looking at Belle, who puffed out its cheeks as if reassuring her, Lorna asked,

“Is there a chance of being attacked during the trial?”

She recalled Nabel’s story from last night.

It might be dangerous.

But Lucel shook his head.

“There’s nothing like that.
You will enter the tower alone.
And the content of the trial is to jump from the ninth floor of the tower, where intricate whirlpools are entwined.”

Lorna’s eyes widened.

What came to mind at that moment was the day she almost slipped from the railing before parting ways with Nabel, back when they were young.

Just like that day, Belle would protect her.
She felt certain.

That was when it happened.

“Lorna, Lady Nisha is here to see you.”

It was the voice of Chamberlain, Diya.

Behind her, Nisha stood with a troubled expression.

Her hair was dishevelled, as if she had been tormented by anguish.

And Lucel’s face turned pale.

***

The cluttered room was swiftly tidied up, thanks to the skillful guidance of Lady Diya.

The maids, who moved noiselessly as befitting their duties in the palace, restored her chamber to its pristine state, just as they did before the tea cups were spilled.

Of course, they didn’t forget to cover her hands and legs with soft cloth and apply a soothing ointment to her skin.

In case she would be bothered by the pungent smell of the medicine, they also lit scented candles by her side to put her mind at ease.

“I am Knight Nisha,” she introduced herself.

After the arrangements were completed, Nisha deeply bowed to Lady Lorna.

It was a gesture of utmost courtesy offered to the owner of the divine beasts.

“I have heard that you have been informed of the Tower’s examination procedure,” Nisha addressed Lorna.

He glanced at the anxious magicians huddled in the corners.

The magicians, on the verge of losing their freedom, trembled with fear.

It was evident what the outcome would be since they had harmed His Majesty’s honoured guest.
Moreover, there were even rumours that this honoured guest had spent the previous night with His Majesty.

In the places where Lorna couldn’t see, the magicians, whose future had become uncertain, were tearing their hair out.

“Yes, I have heard,” she replied.

“Please lower your voice.
I am not someone worthy of being elevated,” Nisha said with a bow.

Nisha, too, bowed deeply.

He didn’t want to be in a precarious situation like the magicians, with his neck on the line.

Being so close to Nabel, he couldn’t be unaware of his master’s intentions.
Furthermore, those who served Nabel had already begun to predict the future based on the fact that he had spent the night in the guest room.

He would become the Empress of the Western Empire.

Nabel had never been interested in women before.
The fact that someone like him had crossed the continent to bring her back, and even called her “milady,” was extraordinary.

Since then, the rumours had been abundant, but spending the night was unexpected.
It was even said that she didn’t leave the room until late morning.

It was natural that the rumours would spread.

“I have something to say about your recent injury,” Nisha spoke, his gaze turning to the magicians.

The wrath of his lord would be directed at them.
Despite receiving a perfect order to serve her without any discomfort, they had committed such a mistake.

“His Majesty wanted to speak to you in person about it, but the council meeting is imminent,” Nisha explained.

Nisha bowed his head in embarrassment.

By this time, his lord would be tirelessly listening to stories about Lorna in the second council meeting of the day.

For a few hours, the nobles who had gathered in the palace had gathered all the rumours swirling around and were tearing her apart.

“Foolish idiots.”

After completing his thoughts, Nisha opened his mouth.

“The procedure of the Tower’s examination itself should not be difficult for you.
Since you are the master of the divine beasts, using flight magic should be easy for you.
The problem lies in the period before the Tower’s examination takes place.”

Nisha once again directed his gaze towards the magicians.

“The Tower’s examination is nothing less than a national event of the Western Empire.
So far, only two people from the Pure White Ibers have received the protection of the master of the divine beasts.
On that day, not only the commoners of the palace but also the people from the temples across the nation will gather.”

People from the temples… Lorna paused.

“Of course, they would never dare to be impolite to the master of the divine beasts.”

Nisha slightly raised his head and spoke with a concerned voice.

“The problem is that there will also be those who have their sights set on the master of the divine beasts.”