One-way traffic

The soul system has reacted.

The hint unfolds here, meaning—

Is it the word "beluga whale"?

"Hmm? What's wrong? Qing's expression looks a little strange."

"It's nothing, continue with your story."

Accelerator looked at Crusch in front of him again and gestured for her to continue.

"Although I guessed you wanted me to kill some guy there, I didn't expect you to actually want me to kill that kind of thing."

"I had already anticipated this outcome."

Crusch took a sip of the red wine on the table, just a small sip.

"What I want is the fame I can gain after killing the beluga whale."

"For Lugnica, no, for people all over the world, the three great magical beasts created by the legendary witch have always been a huge threat."

"But for people's lives, the beluga whale is actually the biggest threat."

As for the reasons, Accelerator has already understood them to some extent.

"I remember that thing would release piles of white mist along the way, and people swallowed by the mist would disappear, not just physically, but their very existence would be erased—that's what the book said."

"That's right. All three of the great magical beasts have existed in this world for hundreds of years, but the white whale is the greatest threat to people."

At this point, Crusch's expression changed.

"The fog of the beluga whale would severely affect the transportation and movement of merchants' goods. Even without mentioning that, the threat it poses to various countries is unimaginable. The very existence of the beluga whale is already a major concern for people."

"Although most knights and mages have tried to defeat the White Whale, its power is too peculiar. The mist that can even devour existence itself has made it impossible for anyone to escape from the White Whale alive."

"Moreover... even disregarding that point, the white whale is a very important target for the Karlsten family."

Accelerator didn't understand what Crusch meant by those words.

However, he seemed to see a strange expression on Crusch's face.

It was a complex expression.

"So you're planning to send me to take down that beluga whale? Do you think that's feasible?"

"Why not?"

"I'm just some guy who popped up out of nowhere, and at most I've caused some really bad trouble today. And you're willing to negotiate with someone like me at the cost of an alliance?"

"I think there's no need for you to keep playing these empty games."

Crusch smiled and continued to look at Accelerator in front of her.

Her tone was full of confidence.

"I think everyone in this kingdom knows the exact strength difference between you and that Reinhard, right?"

"Even if there are people who don't know, they are just commoners and servants. For us important members of the royal family, your existence is enough to be engraved in our hearts."

"Assist me, Accelerator. In return, the Karlsten family will do everything in its power to grant your wish."

This is what Crusch wanted to express.

She wanted to eliminate the White Whale no matter what, and that required a powerful force to match it.

So which power is currently the most capable of climbing up?

Reinhard is undoubtedly the strongest in the kingdom, but he was already a knight under Felt's command. Felt herself was not familiar with Crusch, and their personalities made it impossible for them to have a normal conversation.

However, the other chosen ones also seemed quite peculiar, making successful communication extremely difficult.

But Crusch's judgment of people is never wrong.

She could tell that Emilia was kind-hearted, and she herself was the kind of person who was upright and honest. Among the five chosen ones, Emilia was one of the most compatible.

However, she never expected that Accelerator would come to find her first, before she could even look for Emilia.

Now that things have come to this, there's no need to beat around the bush.

"You and I are both straightforward, so there's no need for us to act like others, beating around the bush and doing things behind their backs every day."

Crusch looked at the first person in front of her and said this.

"I just want to figure out one thing."

"please say."

"How much information do you know about the Witch Cult?"

"The Witch Cult..."

Crusch narrowed his eyes.

"Although I am puzzled as to why you would want information about such a cult, in fact, the White Whale itself has a very close relationship with the Witch Cult."

"Once the white whale is found, it means the whereabouts of the Witch Cult are not far off."

It turned out to be the case.

It seems that Reinhard actually knew about this, which is why he said that to me?

It seems that if we want to find information about the Witch Cult, we will have to align ourselves with Crusch's camp no matter what.

In order to find the beluga whale.

Accelerator chuckled and stood up.

"Alright, let me tell you my requirements."

"Once you gather any information about the Witch Cult's future, immediately disclose it to me."

"Then, form an alliance with Emilia's faction to ensure her safety as much as possible."

"Huh…?"

This left Crusch stunned.

Because she really didn't expect it to turn out this way.

“I remember Reinhard said that you seem to be a distinguished guest temporarily residing at the Roswaal Mansion, and not actually a knight under Emilia’s command…”

"Ah—I see, it seems you've completely misunderstood?"

The white-haired, red-eyed figure standing in front of her immediately changed his tone.

Crusch frowned in confusion.

"Isn't that right? If it weren't for Emilia, why would you ask me to ensure her safety?"

"the reason is simple."

That's it.

The number one esper in Academy City revealed the principles that belong to another of his iconic identities.

"Because I am a member of the evil party."

"Evil...party?"

"Even among villains, there are different categories... A first-rate villain would never arbitrarily involve people who have nothing to do with him in his affairs."

That's what Accelerator wanted to say.

"Although I hate to admit it, once I find those bastards from the Witch Cult, a whole bunch of them will definitely come to attack Emilia."

"I don't want to drag that kind-hearted girl into this mess because of such trivial reasons. I don't care what happens to her, but this is my own principle."

"I won't let those naive and laughable guys get involved in my fight. It's no laughing matter if innocent kids around me die because I didn't have time to protect them."

"So, you're saying you're thinking of Emilia's safety..."

"You still don't understand."

Accelerator grinned coldly.

"I simply don't want ordinary people who have absolutely nothing to do with my affairs to get involved."

"Although I am a bastard of evil and heretics, an absolute villain and a scoundrel, it wouldn't be a pleasant scene if innocent brats were dragged into it because of something I wanted to settle, would it?"

"That naive young lady named Emilia has nothing to do with me, but—wouldn't that be against the rules?"

"My principle is to avoid involving unimportant people and to do my best to avoid them."

"People like you probably wouldn't understand, but this is what you call an evil party."

This is what Accelerator wanted to express.

Although he was a villain of the evil sects, he still made sure to keep unimportant people out of his sight.

Those who indiscriminately kill innocent people for their own purposes, even dragging others into it, are nothing more than the most despicable villains.

A truly wicked party wouldn't allow innocent people to be implicated in its affairs.

This is what they call the aesthetics of evil parties.

Crusch just sat there, saying nothing.

Accelerator turned around indifferently and left the hall.

This was the outcome of the negotiations.

Accelerator will definitely help Crusch kill the White Whale. In return, Crusch must fulfill her promise to him and contact him as soon as she discovers any information related to the Witch Cult.

Then, form an alliance with Emilia's faction.

"Lord Kurushi."

From behind the girl, another figure walked over.

It's Felix.

Wearing his usual blue dress, he walked up to Crusch with a light laugh.

"You've already had some contact with that person, haven't you? What kind of person do you think he is?"

Crusch closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she had a thoughtful expression on her face.

"He is very similar to me, with his own principles and integrity. He is an extraordinary person."

"So! If that's the case—"

"But it's completely different from me."

Crusch immediately refuted her own statement.

"Although we are all the same, possessing our own principles and our own integrity, we carry completely different burdens."

“I can feel that very clearly.”

As the current duke of the Karlsten family, Crusch has naturally met countless people and engaged in all sorts of negotiations with them.

Therefore, she was able to see it at a glance.

“Accelerator, he is a person who carries a heavier burden than I do.”

"It was like a shackle, tightly locking away a certain part of my inner self..."

Despite Crusch's assessment of the number one ranking, he could no longer hear it now.

After the negotiations concluded, One-Way Street left Karlsten's residence immediately.

Chapter Seventy-Two: The Message from the Mansion?

And so, this is the result.

"Really, really?!"

Still in the hotel in Lugnica, Emilia stared in astonishment at the person in front of her and exclaimed.

She has now changed into casual clothes, and the aura she had during the day when she participated in the royal selection seems to have been completely hidden.

However, the girl's expression was not good; she looked quite panicked.

"Lady Crusch wants to form an alliance with us? Is it really possible...?"

"What's the big deal? Or do you think you're not qualified?"

"Of course!"