Water Magician

Chapter 404: Intermission – Akumas

Chapter 404: Intermission – Akumas

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Somewhere on Phi.

For convenience, it is called the Hall.

Wait, Jean-Jacques!

The Akuma Jean-Jacques Ramon Douce was stopped by a cutting voice.

He could tell who was calling just by the voice, and he wanted to pretend he hadnt heard it if possible but if he did that, he might suddenly have his head cut off, so he had no choice but to turn around.

Hey Leonor, its been a while.

As expected, Leonor Uraca Alburquerque was there.

And the elf Elizabeth was also following behind her.

Jean-Jacques, let me ask you this, you havent messed with Ryo in the Western Countries, have you?

Leonor placed her hands on her hips and looked like she was rebuking him.

However, that couldnt be helped.

Because she knew Jean-Jacques personality very well.

When he sees an interesting person like Ryo, he cant help but mess with him

Of course this time, Leonor had told him in advance, Do not touch him under any circumstances, so he did his best to stay away from him.

Even when approaching Those who know the Fallen, he only did so when Ryo was not nearby.

Yes, it was a tremendous effort coming from Jean-Jacques.

And yet

Of course. I havent touched a finger of his.

Jean-Jacques answered confidently.

Leonor looked at him suspiciously.

Then she turned around and asked.

Elizabeth, isnt Jean-Jacques lying?

Yes, he is lying.

Hey!

Elizabeth immediately answered Leonors question, and Jean-Jacques couldnt help but raise his voice.

I knew it! Jean-Jacques, after I warned you that much!

No, wait, Leonor, its a misunderstanding! Elizabeth too. You should prioritize peace and answer, Hes not lying!

Im sorry, Jean-Jacques-sama. Its not my nature to lie.

After saying that, Elizabeth bowed deeply.

Wait, Leonor. Let me explain first.

What, an excuse? If you have one, Ill listen.

Excuse that word is a bit misleading, but sure, its fine. Ill give my excuse. I indeed had a bit of a fight with Ryo Hey, wait, Leonor, pull back that right hand thats about to strike. We indeed fought, but it just progressed that way.

You probably tried to eat humans again, right? Ive already told you we need humans to multiply, so dont eat too much.

Leonor sighed.

No, no, its that, you know, that guy from the upper dimension whos messing with the Western Countries. I was trying to eliminate that guy and I just ate a little to interfere

Lies! Im sure thats not the full story.

Jean-Jacques explained, and Leonor concluded.

Then, she turned around.

Yes, he is lying.

Just as I thought!

Elizabeth affirmed, and Leonor barked.

Hey now, look here Elizabeth Well, its not entirely true, but it was not really a lie either. In fact, ever since I started messing with him, the development of things in the Western Countries has become quite stagnant Im sure you want things to go back to how they used to be too.

Hmm, I dont doubt that either. However, he exists in a higher dimension we cant easily touch him either.

Well, youre right. But Ryo and his party are very interesting. I dont think their chance of turning things around is zero In fact, Ive been keeping an eye on that area even now.

Wow~, isnt that unusual for Jean-Jacques?

Didnt I tell you? I want the Western Countries to return to the way they were before.

Leonor commented as if she was genuinely surprised, and Jean-Jacques, as if he had been told something unexpected, replied with a small sigh.

It was a lot of fun when New was around. Even after he died, good times continued for several hundred years. During that time, just watching the fights between humans and vampires made my blood boil with excitement it was a lot of fun If only some of the people who worshiped him hadnt messed around like this

It cant be helped. Humans are special creatures after all. Thats true even for those in higher dimensions. Those who are separated from their energy supply source dont want to disappear. If thats the case, then they have no choice but to obtain a new kind of energy

Jean-Jacques thought about the past, and Leonor thought about the future.

Is it a survival instinct? Even if thats the case, I want them to do it somewhere that has nothing to do with me

It cant be helped that the Western Countries were the place they had the easiest access to. Theyre far from omnipotent just by existing in a higher dimension. Furthermore, they cant understand the situation here, which is in a different dimension. Its just like we cant understand their situation. There are many things we cant help.

Jean-Jacques shook his head slightly, and Leonor shook her head in the same way.

The world seemed to be more complicated than people think.

Well, thats why I didnt actively put my hands on Ryo!

I see. Next time I see Ryo, Ill ask him. Depending on his answer, Ill sock you!

Eh

You heard me, Jean-Jacques. Ive said it many times before, but Ryo is my prey! Im the one whos going to kill Ryo, so dont touch him!

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