It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 102

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

 

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

 

Episode 102

 

“I have a favor to ask.”

 

“That’s even more welcome news. Please feel free to say anything.”

 

You’ll regret speaking so carelessly. Ailesia set down her teacup and pulled out a box and a pouch from her subspace.

 

“Have you heard about dark magic?”

 

“…Dark magic?”

 

“I happened to acquire some items related to dark magic.”

 

She had no intention of explaining the entire situation in detail from the beginning. She hadn’t yet confirmed the relationship between Melbarik and the Imperial House.

 

She could only trust in his pride as a mage. Besides, he had consistently shown her favor.

 

“This is a necklace that enhances physical strength, and this is women’s pajamas that maintain the wearer’s beauty and health.”

 

“The necklace is one thing, but just hearing the description of the pajamas sounds suspicious. May I examine them?”

 

“Go ahead.”

 

Melbarik opened the box with a serious expression. However, as soon as he saw the negligee inside, he immediately recoiled in shock and his face turned red.

 

“Y-you said pajamas?”

 

“Is this your first time seeing a negligee?”

 

“…What kind of pajamas look like this?”

 

Contrary to how it appeared at first glance, when actually worn, it completely covered the skin and the silhouette was barely visible. It was truly a modest style, so to speak.

 

“Don’t let your imagination run wild, just take a closer look at the gems embedded as decorations.”

 

“Letting my imagination run wild…”

 

Melbarik barely managed to unfold the negligee with trembling hands, then soon furrowed his brow and began carefully examining the decorative trim.

 

“This is…?”

 

“Do you recognize something?”

 

“Just a moment.”

 

Melbarik’s expression became even more serious.

 

He pulled out pure white gloves from his subspace, put them on his right hand, and grasped one of the gems on the trim with his fingertips.

 

Then he fiddled with his monocle with his left hand and observed for several seconds. Soon a stern voice flowed from his lips.

 

“Where did you get this outfit?”

 

“Is that important?”

 

“I wasn’t trying to pry into its origins. I’m just curious about who made it.”

 

“I don’t know. It’s something I happened to acquire.”

 

“You haven’t tried wearing it, have you?”

 

“I slept in it last night. For about four hours though.”

 

“What did you say?”

 

Melbarik threw down the negligee and shot up, approaching Ailesia.

 

Without giving her a chance to stop him, he placed his hands on Ailesia’s shoulders and examined her body with urgent eyes.

 

Ailesia, who had stiffened momentarily at the unexpected situation, swatted his hands away and asked in a sharp voice.

 

“Why are you suddenly acting like this?”

 

“…I apologize. I was worried and acted rudely.”

 

Melbarik let out a sigh and bowed his head deeply, so Ailesia also relaxed her expression and waved her hand as if to say it was fine.

 

“Calm down and tell me step by step. Did you find out something?”

 

“Every single small gem attached to this garment has a magic formula engraved on it. It’s structured to forcibly absorb the magical power of whoever wears it.”

 

“Only magical power?”

 

“If it’s a knight, their aura would be drained, and if it’s an ordinary person with neither magical power nor aura, their very life force would be sucked out. I still don’t know what purpose this serves though.”

 

“I heard it maintains the wearer’s beauty and health?”

 

“Beauty and health? Indeed…”

 

Melbarik examined the negligee once more and let out a hollow laugh.

 

“They say dark magic is miraculous sorcery, and the contents of the old texts weren’t entirely wrong.”

 

“Old texts?”

 

“There are research journals passed down only to Magic Tower Masters. I read it there.”

 

“What did it say?”

 

“Dark magic has no process or principles. Only wishes and manifestation exist. The more sacrifices offered as payment, the greater the miracle that can be manifested. That’s the core content I remember.”

 

“…It’s completely different from general magic theory.”

 

With only slight differences in expression, Melbarik’s explanation wasn’t much different from what Rubia had told her before.

 

“Then the sacrifice used for this garment’s dark magic would be the wearer’s life force?”

 

“That’s very likely… but you said you slept wearing it last night? Did you feel anything strange when you woke up in the morning?”

 

“My head was slightly foggy and my neck was a bit stiff compared to usual.”

 

“You never experienced that before?”

 

“I’ve never caught a cold even once in my entire life.”

 

“It seems Lady Milenov has such abundant magical power that there were no major side effects. It’s actually fortunate that your sleep time was short. You said you slept about four hours?”

 

“I had quite a bit to do yesterday.”

 

In reality, it was thanks to the Dragon Heart Power blocking the penetration of demonic energy, but the fact that she was affected even slightly couldn’t be ignored.

 

‘That means the dark magic on this garment is that vicious.’

 

Melbarik also took out the necklace from the pouch to examine it.

 

Unlike before, he held the gem with gloved hands and examined it against the light, then let out a hollow laugh.

 

“This necklace is the complete opposite of the pajamas. Instead of draining life force to create demonic energy, it forcibly injects demonic energy.”

 

“I obtained it from adventurers.”

 

“For physical enhancement, is it strength or agility?”

 

“I heard it allows ordinary people to use aura?”

 

“…Continued use would destroy the body.”

 

Seeing how he accurately grasped the nature of the magic tools with just a few words, Melbarik certainly wasn’t the Magic Tower Master for nothing.

 

‘It was worth coming here.’

 

In theory alone, Melbarik might be slightly above her. The magic she learned from Rubia was a completely different system from general magic, and the mana control methods were unique, so it couldn’t be helped.

 

“So what are you planning to do with these items?”

 

“I want to entrust you with researching them.”

 

“Research? Me?”

 

“I brought them thinking you might know something about dark magic, and my prediction was right, wasn’t it? Please investigate them as thoroughly as possible.”

 

“…These are dangerous items. I think it would be better to dispose of them immediately.”

 

“If we dispose of them, we won’t be able to find out who made them or what they’re plotting.”

 

Melbarik, who had heard Ailesia’s words, removed his monocle and fell into thought.

 

He only stared intently at the objects placed on the table. Even while Ailesia finished drinking an entire cup of tea, he maintained complete silence.

 

“Lady Milenov.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Are the people who made these objects perhaps threatening you? Or…”

 

“Are you asking if I want to analyze these and use them in reverse?”

 

“…I feel foolish for hesitating about how to bring this up.”

 

His worries must have been quite deep, as Melbarik undid two of the buttons that had been fastened up to his neck and let out a sigh.

 

“To get straight to the point, it’s neither. I don’t know who made them, and even if I did, they wouldn’t dare threaten me carelessly. And naturally, I have no intention of using them.”

 

Threatening me? Do you know how many times I’ve held back from just wiping them all out? Even including the Magic Tower.

 

‘And why would I use such things? Unless I were insane like the First Imperial Consort.’

 

While there are no magic tools that can turn ordinary people into aura users, there are plenty of items that can amplify an aura user’s power.

 

Just raiding Master’s lair alone would at least double the Tigel Knight Order’s combat strength. I’m just staying quiet for now because there’s no particular need for that.

 

“There’s some unidentified organization that keeps pulling ridiculous schemes around me, so this is for establishing countermeasures.”

 

“Then in the end, you’re saying you’re also in danger.”

 

“Who’s in danger? Do I look like someone who would be harmed by anyone?”

 

“Dark magic is an unknown power. You shouldn’t make such bold assumptions.”

 

Well, that’s not something you need to worry about. I understand the sentiment, but I don’t particularly want to accept it.

 

“Melbarik, you know what? If you had appeared even a few seconds later, this Magic Tower would have been closed for at least a week.”

 

“Your joke is excessive.”

 

Why is he dragging this out and wasting time like this? The irritation I had suppressed is starting to surge up again.

 

“Just give me a clear answer about whether you’ll help or not.”

 

When Ailesia snapped with a sharp voice, Melbarik drained nearly half of the tea that had been poured for him in one gulp, as if frustrated.

 

“What exactly is the reason? I thought you weren’t the type of person to show interest in such matters.”

 

“Because it interferes with the comfortable life I pursue. I want to be happy together with the people around me.”

 

Moreover, I’m also planning to dig up all the hidden stories of this damned original work.

 

At first, it was merely curiosity, but after experiencing various incidents, I’ve gradually become convinced.

 

Unless I reach the truth of this world, the flower path ending I dream of for Elenora might be impossible.

 

‘So hurry up and answer. Are you just a supporting character who’s nothing more than a backdrop, or are you holding secrets I don’t know about?’

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