Chapter 341: Ancient Times
Serie felt that Kurtz's approach was necessary and efficient. The only thing to say was that it lacked a bit of coercive measures.
However, I can make up for this myself.
After killing the old mage of the Southern Unified Empire, she and Kurtz found many spellbooks in the enemy's palace, including the mental contract magic that the mage was good at.
Therefore, she could impose a restriction on Solis, such as self-destruction if Solis attacks someone else.
But seeing the demon, who looked just like a human child, display such a vulnerable state, even though she knew Solis was not human, Serie couldn't help but feel a very faint sense of unease.
Forget it!
Considering the other party's special nature and the fact that Kurtz might use her for research, let's not let her self-destruct. Let's just make her unable to move.
Moreover, looking at this adorable demon, Serie suddenly thought of her future daughter with Kurtz for some reason.
'I wish she could be this cute.'
Just as Serie was lost in thought, a voice suddenly came. "Kurtz, what should we do next?"
The speaker was Olivia.
Serie was just imagining her happy future with Kurtz when Olivia suddenly interrupted her. She couldn't help but glare at her.
Olivia blinked in confusion. She didn't understand why Lady Serie would suddenly glare at her. She had only asked because Kurtz hadn't shown any particular way of dealing with the demon, so why had it offended Lady Serie?
In response, Olivia decided that she would no longer speak unless asked.
"We can't keep her in the lab forever, can we?" Serie said, arms crossed.
Although she initially felt a little strange about this demon's appearance, Serie didn't want to see her every day. If one day she were unhappy and accidentally killed the demon, that would be a real headache.
Kurtz glanced at the still somewhat stiff Solis and replied, "I will set up a separate isolation and observation area in the basement of the association. It will be her residence until she is confirmed to be harmless."
"Isn't there a sealing crystal there? Is it appropriate to put her there?" Serie offered her opinion.
The origin and true identity of the demon before them were unknown, and the sealing crystal that had sealed Annalise was buried underground in the association. If the two resonate with each other, it will be troublesome.
It's not that they couldn't defeat the opponent if released, but this is the capital of the Kingdom of El, and the sealed entity has a lot of corrupt divine power inside it. Even a little leak can cause considerable casualties in this city.
"No problem. They're not in the same place, and I've set up quite a few magic circles, so even if it does resonate, it won't break the seal."
Just kidding, he threw all the holy swords he had into this seal to set it up, and even sacrificed the holy sword of the Southern Unified Empire as a base. It can be said that unless a god appears, no one in this world can break this seal.
"Flamme, the task of settling her is entrusted to you. Execute it according to the highest security standards. Also, you handle the initial research on this matter. I have many things to do; I need to focus my energy on other things."
He was busy figuring out how to have children with Serie, so he didn't have much time to care about this mysterious demon in front of him. However, because the other party was so special, and it might involve his idea of changing the life structure of the demon race, Kurtz had to devote some of his energy to the matter.
"Okay, teacher. But about Evan and the others' mission..." Flamme hesitated. She didn't know how well Evan and the others were doing with their mission.
"Don't worry about that. They successfully dealt with the people following them after that and have returned to the Magic Association. I also had Frieren go with them. With their strength, plus Frieren, they should be able to barely complete the mission."
During this time, under Flamme's tutelage, Frieren has made considerable progress. Coupled with her own considerable strength, she can easily deal with most mages. Even if something unexpected happens, it's okay. Kurtz left them magical items that could save their lives if needed.
However, by then, it might be necessary for him and Serie to take matters into their own hands.
"Okay, I understand." Flamme nodded and said nothing more.
At this moment, Kurtz turned his gaze to Olivia, who had been standing quietly to the side for a long time. "Olivia, is there anything else you need to add about this demon?"
"Kurtz, my knowledge is limited, and I have told Flamme everything. Carlo left no further clues. As for this demon..." She looked at Solifra. "Her very existence challenges our current understanding. I cannot fathom the source of her divine aura, but I am certain it is far more ancient, possibly even involving beings from before the mythological era."
Before the mythological era was the ancient era, which is incredibly ancient. Even among the elves, whose lifespans are limitless, very few have survived to this day. After all, elves only have almost unlimited lifespans compared to other races, which doesn't mean they won't die.
In fact, elves who have lived for over a thousand years are already considered in the ranks of experts of the elven race, and those who have lived for tens of thousands of years are extremely rare.
After listening to Olivia's report, Serie, though reluctant to admit it, acknowledged that Olivia's perception of divine aura was indeed unique.
She couldn't help but interject. "Could it be a mutation of the residual power after the fall of some god? I've heard that many gods perished in ancient times."
Kurtz nodded thoughtfully. "You're right. We shall consider this possibility after Flamme's preliminary research is completed."
Hearing Kurtz's affirmation, Serie raised her chin slightly, her mood improving somewhat.
Olivia continued. "Furthermore, the reason I was able to sense Carlo's presence was because he used the highest level of holy magic."
"Really? It seems his strength has improved quite a bit." Kurtz pondered for a moment, then said to Olivia, "Olivia, if you don't have anything else to do, stay at the association for a while. You might be able to help me with my research. Besides, a thousand years have passed, and many things are different now. Dont you wanna look around?"
Olivia remained silent for a moment.
Kurtz's invitation, coupled with Flamme's earlier persuasion, finally led her to decide. She nodded gently. "As you wish, Kurtz."
Serie listened from the side, secretly grimacing in her heart, but outwardly refraining from saying anything in opposition. After all, Olivia's abilities are indeed useful, and Kurtz has already extended an invitation.
"Very good." Kurtz smiled. "Flamme, take Solifra to the underground first."
After Flamme responded, she and Solifra, who still looked fearful, headed towards the underground area of the association, while Olivia followed Flamme away.
Serie watched Olivia's departing figure, gritting her teeth and finally could only snort before turning and walking towards the training ground.
She decided to vent her frustration with Olivia on Evan's unfortunate apprentices.
[End of Chapter]