I Reincarnated into a Game Filled with Mods – Chapter 109

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: FusionX
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“So you’re the child Cecilia was so fond of?”

The woman called Minerva stood up.

The first thing that caught my eye was her height, which was as impressive as Claudia’s.

Claudia was taller than most men, and Minerva was about the same height as her.

Maybe a finger’s width difference, or maybe they were exactly the same.

And that was all I could perceive.

Her long white hair that reached her ankles, her female gender, and a vague impression of her face.

Everything else, despite being right in front of me, was impossible to perceive.

“Would you mind staying still for a moment?”

Minerva approached me, so close that I didn’t even register how she had moved, and started examining me while humming,

“Hmm.”

“…This is truly peculiar. Mana and faith are harmonizing within you. It was thought to be impossible for them to coexist within a human body…”

Minerva circled me, muttering to herself.

From what I could overhear, she seemed fascinated by the fact that mana and faith coexisted within me.

For me, it was as simple as allocating stat points to increase my abilities.

But for the people of this world, who had to go through systematic training to improve their abilities, it must have been quite a spectacle.

It would be quite a problematic system if you couldn’t increase your faith after allocating points to mana, or vice versa.

At least in the BD series, it would be.

‘Oh, right. I need to allocate my stat points.’

I must have gained an enormous amount of experience points after putting Lucia to rest in the Abyss Dungeon and defeating the final boss of the DLC, the Creature Abandoned by God.

At the very least, 20 points, or maybe even more.

With that many stat points, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to invest them all in Strength and then ditch the Bloodstained Sword for a different weapon.

Weapon enhancement would become available in this city soon, so it was about time to retire the Bloodstained Sword.

“There we go. I can see why Cecilia was so smitten with you.”

While I was lost in thought about stat point allocation, Minerva seemed to have finished her examination and took a few steps back.

I couldn’t see her expression, but her voice was definitely filled with excitement.

Minerva, who seemed to be deep in thought, suddenly looked at Iris.

“Iris, would you mind if I asked you a favor?”

“Yes, Lady Minerva. What is it?”

Iris answered in a tense voice.

Unfazed by Iris’ reaction, Minerva casually walked over to me and linked her arm with mine.

“I’d like to borrow this child for a moment.”

“…Delta, you mean?”

The Knight Commanders’ first reaction was shock.

Their eyes widened in various colors.

As the shock subsided, their gazes gradually turned to “What did you do this time?” It seemed they thought I had done something amazing again without them knowing.

But this time, I was truly innocent.

I hadn’t done anything to attract Minerva’s attention in the first place.

I hadn’t given her any magic books, nor had I pursued the mage path, so I was the one who should be wondering why she was acting this way.

“We have no objections, but shouldn’t you ask Delta directly?”

“Ask the child directly? That’s amusing. As a Knight Commander, can’t you even order your subordinate to follow me?”

The Knight Commanders’ faces turned into “Huh?” expressions.

It was a look that made me wonder what exactly they thought I was to them.

“Well, yes, but…”

Iris stammered, which was rare for her.

The other three had similar reactions.

They were used to requesting or suggesting things to me, or me taking the initiative, so this kind of situation must have felt unfamiliar to them.

Minerva chuckled at our reactions and then turned her head towards me.

“Iris said that, so I’ll ask you directly. What are your thoughts, my child?”

“I don’t mind. But may I ask why?”

It was just a matter of the inevitable happening a little sooner.

It wasn’t like I had gone looking for Minerva, she had come to me.

There was no harm in listening to what she had to say.

“Of course you can. Do you want me to explain every single reason in detail? Or, would you prefer me to just tell you the three most important reasons? Choose whichever you like.”

“…I’ll choose the latter, please.”

I timidly chose the latter option.

I didn’t have the confidence to handle the aftermath of choosing the former.

With her personality, there was a high chance she would explain every little reason in excruciating detail, draining the listener’s soul.

My intuition told me so.

“Firstly, because I’ve figured out why Cecilia is so interested in you. Secondly, because you must have done something significant in the Holy Kingdom for the Pope to personally bring you here. And thirdly, because of the first two reasons, I’ve developed a personal interest in you. Does that answer your question?”

“Wait a moment, Lady Minerva. Did you say the Pope personally brought the Knight Commanders here? Really?”

Aurora, who had been quietly sipping her tea, suddenly interjected with a surprised voice.

“Why would I lie about something like that? It’s true. The Popes, who haven’t even shown their faces for years, personally brought them here using Divine magic, as if something had come over them.”

Aurora’s golden eyes turned towards me.

It was the same “What did you do?” look as the Knight Commanders’.

They seemed to think I was the cause, without even needing to hear the details.

And they were right, so I had nothing to say.

I averted my gaze.

Seeing my guilty reaction, Aurora’s stare sharpened.

“Can I take this child now, Aurora? Don’t worry, it won’t take long.”

“…Why are you asking me? You’ve already finished talking to Delta.”

“We haven’t had a chance to properly catch up after all this time. Wouldn’t our dear Aurora be heartbroken if we left just like this?”

“…”

Aurora’s face flushed bright red.

The hand holding her teacup trembled.

“We’ll be back soon, but don’t just wait for us. Why don’t you children have some fun together?”

A blue magic circle appeared beneath Minerva and me.

The moment I registered it, the pattern glowed blue, and my vision was instantly filled with blue light.

I felt the familiar floating sensation of teleportation.

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“…”

The Knight Commanders stood frozen in place, speechless, as they stared at the spot where Delta and Minerva had vanished, leaving only a blue afterglow.

Their minds couldn’t keep up with what had just happened.

Minerva, the Mage Tower Master, or Minerva, the Eternal Mage, was known throughout the Empire as a mage of immense power and prestige, second only to the Empress, or perhaps even his equal.

And that person had suddenly appeared at Aurora’s mansion and whisked Delta away, saying she had developed a personal interest in him.

It was no wonder they were stunned.

While the Knight Commanders were still in shock, several maids rushed in, busying themselves with cleaning the table, bringing out new teacups, and arranging them with practiced efficiency.

Finally, they stopped moving after pouring steaming green tea into each cup.

“What are you doing? Sit down. Are you just going to keep standing there?”

The Knight Commanders snapped out of their reverie at Aurora’s words.

After confirming that all four of them had taken their seats on the sofas, Aurora gracefully crossed her legs.

“How was the Holy Kingdom? Why did the Popes summon you?”

“…A lot happened.”

“Because of Delta?”

Iris nodded.

Aurora continued in a knowing tone.

“It’s alright, tell me everything. You’ve already finished the mission. I have plenty of time.”

She emphasized the words “everything.”

The Knight Commanders exchanged glances.

Aurora had told them to tell her everything, but there was one incident that was a bit awkward to share with others.

Naturally, it was about Lize and Delta.

—The Lady wants to know everything. Can I tell her about you and Delta banging?

—Do you think you should?

—Too bad. I’m sure she would find it very interesting.

Lize and Claudia were acting as if they were sharing a huge secret.

It almost seemed like they were trying to flaunt it rather than hide it.

There was no way Aurora would miss out on such an intriguing conversation.

Erica and Iris sighed as they saw the curiosity burning in her golden eyes.

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The scenery changed in the blink of an eye.

I looked around.

“Where are we…?”

“The top floor of the Mage Tower. It’s where I sleep.”

I didn’t recognize this place.

The Minerva Mage Tower in my memory was a place of convoluted structure, malicious enemy placement, and relentless Confusion spells, making it a place where curses flew freely.

I had never imagined a space as simple and peaceful as this one, with a soft-looking bed, softly lit candles, a wooden desk with a few parchments on it, a wooden table, and moderately thick curtains.

Minerva returned to the table after taking a few snacks from a cupboard.

Screech.

A chair pulled itself back, as if inviting me to sit.

I obediently sat down.

Minerva sat down in the chair opposite me and placed the snacks on the table.

“Just tell me if you want something else. Or would you prefer something a little sweeter, child?”

“I’m fine with these. So, what do I do now?”

“Before that, I have something to tell you. If there’s something to gain, there’s also something to give, isn’t there?”

Minerva raised her right index finger.

“…Well, yes?”

“It’s only natural, so don’t hesitate. In exchange for satisfying my curiosity, I have two pieces of information to share with you.”

Minerva, who had her index and middle fingers extended, unhooked her chin from her hand and tapped her right index finger.

“One, why Cecilia spared Aurora’s father and why she turned a blind eye to his atrocities.”

She paused, then touched her middle finger without moving her index finger.

“And the other, the truth behind the restoration magic cast on the castle.”

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