TL: Zimmings

Strictly speaking, my mom didnt give it to me herself.

It was at the incident where my mom passed away.

At the time of the incident, my mother was giving birth to me. So Lea kept her things, and there was that magic tool in it.

But how did my mom have Grimoires family heirloom?

He said when I frowned as I couldnt understand,

Why did the Duchess of Dubblede leave you that?

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Answer me!

I looked at him with a firm expression.

The question you just asked, isnt it strange?

What?

I said my mother, I never said the Duchess of Dubblede. Why did you think it was her?

Is there anyone who doesnt know that you are an orphan?

Maybe my mother abandoned me and left things behind. You dont know that?

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Before meeting my father, my mother lived in a temple almost all her life. There was no contact with Grimoire at all.

But how does Duke Grimoire think my mother must have the life contract?

He tried to get his hands off me, but I quickly grabbed him.

What does it mean? Why do you think the Duchess of Dubblede might have Grimoires heirloom?

It was Duke Grimoire who closed his mouth this time. He take my hand off and say,

Like you said, the power of the tool can prove that you did not kidnap my father. Bring that to the day after tomorrow at midnight, lets meet in front of the beautiful tree on Seton Street.

After saying that, he left, and I was staring at his back.

A small room was connected to Serias office, and the chairman appeared from that.

Lady.

The tool. Are you sure it belongs to my mom?

Thats what I heard.

Tell me in detail.

The duke told me the other day that it was the first and last gift from the duchess grandmother to her.

My grandmother to my mom?

The chairman nodded.

Just before she was sold to the temple, it was silently put in the duchess luggage.

Whats the possibility that my maternal grandmother is related to Grimoire?

None at all. Your maternal grandparents are people who have lived in a village all their lives. How could they have anything to do with Grimoire?

I frowned while holding my chin.

No, I think its weird. We need to find out more accurately.

What?

They are people who sold their children because they couldnt stand hunger. If they had such a precious tool, why would they sell their children? It would have been much more profitable to sell that.

Maybe they didnt know that?

If they didnt know the value, they would have sold it easier.

I see. Yes, thats for sure.

How did my maternal grandmother have that?

Why did a cold-hearted person who even sold her child give my mother that without selling it?

Look for any survivors of my moms hometown. I need to know about my maternal grandparents.

Yes.

The chairman immediately called Amjo (Dubbledes intelligence agency).

***

Life contract.

It was a super advanced magic tool crafted by the first Grimoire using the relics of the gods.

The first Grimoire secretly shared it with three organizations.

1. Grimoire, the owner of the magic tower.

2. Neliard Temple, the representative of divinity.

3. The imperial family, which is the neutral one.

However, the tool owned by Grimoire disappears in Karims reign.

The predecessor Duke of Grimoire, that is, Karim, gave it to Lisettes mother.

At the time of Karims reign, Lisettes mother was extremely anxious.

She ran away from the village desperately and came outside, but outside was far from her imagination.

People outside looked down on Lisettes mother, who grew up only in a village, and didnt know much about society.

In order to melt into society, it was necessary to follow them, but to Lisettes mother, their behaviour was like clothes that did not fit her body.

She was shunned by society and feared that she would be abandoned even by Karim, the only one who accepted her.

Her condition was getting worse and worse, but it peaked after learning that Karim was forced to marry others.

She made a fuss several times a day by putting a blade around her neck.

Youre going to abandon me, right? Right?

Linford!

You were the one who caught me on my way back to the village! Why are you trying to throw me away? Why is there no place for me in this world?

Please let go of that sword.

Sometimes she shouted, cried, and begged, and sometimes she whispered affectionately while hugging the man, slapped him, or criticized him as a traitor.

I dont believe in love with words. I need proof that you wont abandon me.

Karim buried his face in both hands and gave up that tool to Lisettes mother, who cried loudly.

Linford, listen carefully. This is the heirloom that has been handed down to Grimoires eldest son from generation to generation. Therefore, it is the honor of the family, and it is evidence that I will love you as long as Im alive. You can keep it and give it to your baby when theyre born.

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I just proposed to you, Linford.

Karim Grimoire still vividly remembered the moment he gave up the tool.

Shaky eyes, dimples deeply dug on wet cheek. Her hand hugging his waist trembled, and her voice whispering love.

But a few days later, Lisettes mother left and returned to the village.

[I promise that Ill pass on the evidence of our love to your child.]

She left with the note.

Nicolai Grimoire, who recalled the story he heard from his father, gently closed his eyes.

Stupid old bastard.

Then the lieutenant, who was reporting the investigation, stared at him.

Yes?

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Are you an old man?

As the lieutenant stopped speaking, Grimoires expression turned cold.

How could he give the heirloom to his lover, and make an illegitimate child? His father had all kinds of accidents throughout his life, and he was even kidnapped now.

Grimoire, who nervously swept his hair, said.

The investigation.

The first child of fate was transferred to a private nursery. I searched both state-run and private records and sent people to the private nursery to find out, but there is no story that she had the tool.

As expected, it is clear that Lisette had it.

She must have received it from her mother and kept it in Dubblede after her death.

But how could the child of fate use it?

Seria! Bring the life contract! If this is a lie, I should at least swear that I will explode!

She said as if she could use the tool, but it was impossible.

The temple and the imperial family know that special techniques are needed to activate the tools, but that was a lie.

It was a magic tool that could only be used by those who had Grimoires blood.

It is possible if the three Dubbledes brothers use the tools. They are the children of Lisette.

But how can she use the tool? Bluffing?

While Nicolai Grimoard was agonizing, the lieutenant said carefully.

Your Excellency, as for the investigation of Dubblede that you ordered

Yes.

Its the only production site for long-distance teleportation in the world. Theres no way we can catch them.

Take the skilled ones from the tower. Make them reside in the vicinity of Dubbledes mansion and create a barrier. If there is a wave in the barrier, they must be using the scroll.

Wont they notice that were chasing after them? All-out war will be inevitable.

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If the elderly knew, they would be very against it.

There were many opportunities for Grimoire and Dubblede to face off.

Grimoire knew that Lisettes death was what Dubbledes predecessor did to pressure Theodore.

Therefore, Karim had a deep grudge against Dubbledes predecessor, who killed his daughter, and Theodore, who failed to protect his daughter.

However, Grimoire could not touch Dubblede.

It was only because of the three Dubblede brothers left by Lisette.

The three brothers were the blood of the Dubblede predecessor who killed his daughter, but at the same time, they were also the blood of Grimoire.

The Duke of Grimoire, who lightly rubbed the tip of his chin, spoke in a cold voice.

The old man, the symbol of Grimoire, has disappeared. Are we in a position to cover up?

I apologize.

Find someone with divine power within the family. Whether its a family member or a distant relative who hasnt even been listed, if they have even the slightest amount of divine power, find them and bring them here.

What? Why

Duke Grimoire rolled the blue spinel from the hope mercenary guild and held it.

It bothers me. Its as if Im being played by someone.

The Duke of Grimoire, with his eyes closed, rubbed his neck. A spot could be seen through the crack in his hand. It was a subtle pattern that was very similar to someone.

***

In the afternoon after two days, I sat in the greenhouse and waited for the guest.

Last night, it was reported that Amjo visited a man from the Shayman tribe village.

I made an appointment with him immediately, and soon he arrived.

Its annoying, so annoying.

As I muttered with my arms folded, Trigon, who was in the mansion to meet me, blinked.

Yes?

I mean the tool. Something keeps bothering me. I feel like Im being teased.

In the next 30 minutes, a man from the Shayman tribe village will arrive, right? Knowing the inside story will solve it, so wait patiently.

Ugh, Im frustrated

I rubbed my cheek on the table.

By the way, lady.

Yes.

Aside from that, what are you going to do with Grimoire? What if they hold hands with the temple?

I wont let them.

How?

Thats the problem

Just then,

Lady!

Viscount Dubos, the head of Amjo went into the greenhouse.

Whats the matter?

I think I know where the Grimoire predecessor is at.

What? Where is he?

Calosio. It is said that a man of a similar description to the Grimoire predecessor has boarded the ship.

Calosio is Dubbledes trade ship, right?

No way

I got to my feet.

This is a trap.

Yes?

Trigon asked me what it meant, so I shouted.

The temple kidnapped Karim Grimoire to separate Grimoire and Dubblede! If Grimoire predecessor dies in it, everyone will suspect Dubblede!

Grimoires arrow will face us, and the temple will collude with Grimoires magic tower.

If so, there is no chance of winning the war between Dubblede and the temple.

Call them and tell them to stop sailing.

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Viscount Dubos, what are you doing no way.

Yes, lady. Weve already set sail to avoid the news of the evening rain.

I hurriedly grabbed my coat and long-distance teleportation scroll.

Check the coordinates of the Calosio right now. Im coming!

Viscount Dubos rushed out, and I grabbed my etwal.

Are you ready?

[Yes, child]

[Of course.]

[Yes, master.]

[Wow, awesome.]

Grandfather Grimoire, Ill save you, so lets be on the same side.

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