Published: January 24, 2026
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Downing Trading Company, one of the continent’s leading trading companies, has its main office in the capital of the Principality of Hitia.
In a certain room of that building, Shion was asleep.
Her attendant, Telshe, was unusually wearing glasses as she tended to her.
“How is Shion doing?”
As Telshe sat on a chair beside the bed, gazing at Shion’s sleeping face, a voice echoed in her mind.
Through the glasses crafted from the Spirit's Eye, she caught sight of Titania, the source of the voice.
“No, she remains asleep as usual. Rather, shouldn’t you know better? The Fairy Queen can see the future, after all.”
In response to Titania’s question, Telshe shook her head and countered with a question.
“Indeed, we can see a certain extent of the future. But this girl has become a transcendent. She has already gone beyond what we can perceive. She used magic that affected the entire world right after touching beyond the principles of techniques. It must have been an enormous strain. Even we have no idea when she’ll wake up.”
Earlier this year, Amuntzarse launched a large-scale operation.
Based on information provided by Titania, they simultaneously attacked the Cyclamen Cult’s strongholds scattered across the continent.
In the west of the continent, the cult’s leadership consisted only of the Guide and the Doctor, and with the Nohitant Kingdom and Sobel Empire focused on their war, the operation went according to plan.
On the other hand, in the east, interference from the cult’s war demon, one of the leaders, caused considerable casualties to Amuntzarse’s side.
During this operation, Shion undertook a solo raid on a farm considered an important cult stronghold and confronted a mana eater demon humanoid, her natural enemy.
In the course of that battle, Shion touched beyond the principles of techniques and became a transcendent.
However, due to being thrown into a vast sea of information and having affected the entire world, she hit her limit and lost consciousness.
Telshe, who was nearby executing a different mission, finished her task quickly and went to Shion. She found her collapsed on the ground and had her transported to the Principality of Hitia.
Since then, Shion has not yet awakened.
“Is this also the development you foresaw...?”
Telshe asked, fixing a sharp gaze on Titania.
“That’s a misunderstanding. It’s true that Shion’s supernatural ability is the biggest uncertain factor in his plan. But he and I both assumed Shion’s intervention. I want you to believe that.”
“I see. Then, that’s fine.”
“...Surprising. I thought you’d be angrier.”
Although Titania didn’t know much about Telshe, she assumed she was someone who put Shion first and expected her to press harder.
“If this is the choice Shion-sama made herself, then I will respect that decision. In this case, I won’t tolerate anyone who opposes Shion-sama’s choice.”
“...I see. I once had a master myself, so I somewhat understand how you feel. — That’s why I will never forgive those who deny this world chosen by my master. Even if it means exchanging my own existence, I will cast them into hell.”
Normally, Titania shows surface emotions but rarely reveals her true feelings.
However, her words now were filled with genuine emotion.
Thank you for reading until the end.
I hope you will read the next chapter as well.