"Oh, Ao is so generous!"

Meredith smiled happily, and Oscar also smiled.

Colleen, suspended from the ceiling in a cable car, waved nervously at them. The two men turned their gazes to Colleen and said, "At least we'll beat it," high-fiving each other.

It was the morning two days after the incident.

At this time of the day, before the sun rose, even though it was the capital of Beruniga, there were almost no pedestrians on the streets. But on this quiet road, Oscar's figure was seen.

He was wearing a black coat and carrying a large bag of luggage. Even though it wasn't raining, he had an umbrella hanging from his belt. No matter how you looked at it, he looked like he was wearing travel clothes.

Today, Oscar is about to leave Beruniga, the capital of the Beruka Kingdom.

There are two reasons.

The first reason was obvious. Oscar couldn't remain in the same place anymore, having become an enemy of Bishop Fornes and the Holy Light Church. While all the evidence was at the bottom of the abyss, there was no guarantee there wouldn't be some loopholes.

Oscar has many friends in the royal capital. If he is targeted, there is a high possibility that victims like Dilan and others will appear.

The second reason is to find a cure.

Though it was a last resort, they still lost the "Eye of God." Perhaps because the person who gave the order was dead, Dylan and Katie, while not attacking others, still felt powerless. Oscar, with the assistance of Miledy, tried various potions and healing spells, but his symptoms showed no improvement.

Since the known methods cannot cure the two, they embark on a journey to find an unknown method.

Before Oscar set off, Maureen and other family members from the orphanage had also left the capital.

They will go to the secret base of the Meredi organization.

This was essentially a request for protection. After all, even without considering their relationship with Oscar, Dilraba and Katie were living witnesses, and Colleen and Ruth also knew what the church was doing.

Of course, the fault lies with the church, but if the church judges that their presence is detrimental to the church, they may kill them to silence them. In this case, the antisocial organization is now the orphanage's backer.

Although the children cried at being separated from Oscar, Ruth comforted them instead of Dilra. Ruth had volunteered to take care of the family while Oscar was away. Compared to a while ago, Ruth's expression was more manly.

In addition, after walking out of the big tunnel, Miledi introduced his companions to Oscar. It was obvious at a glance that those people were all masters, capable of protecting the families in the orphanage and moving them to a secret base located a little further away.

Oscar also trusted them because of Miledy's guarantee.

In order to deal with the aftermath, Miredi left first after introducing his companions.

Oscar also spent the whole day replenishing his equipment and taking care of personal matters in order to embark on his journey immediately. By this morning, he was preparing to leave quietly.

Oscar walked quickly on a non-main road that was usually sparsely populated.

“…I really want to say hello to Dad before I leave.”

Oscar murmured.

Since Ruth and the others had temporarily asked Kagu for protection when they escaped from the big tunnel, Oscar had already told him what happened.

However, despite saying that she couldn't stay here any longer, she didn't actually say goodbye to him.

The reason was certainly that he was busy, but he also felt sorry for Kagu, so he didn't speak for a long time.

However, it would be really unfair to him if I left without saying goodbye.

Oscar walked towards the Orcus workshop.

If it were a normal time of day, Kagu probably wouldn't have arrived at the workshop yet.

Because I had to leave the city as soon as possible, I waited for a while. If I still didn't see anyone, I would leave another letter to say goodbye.

Oscar thought about this and walked for a while.

"what……"

He saw a man leaning against the familiar workshop door with his hands folded across his chest.

As soon as Oscar saw the man, he knew who he was.

"You're here, Oscar."

As if he had known Oscar would come, Kagu snorted in displeasure.

"Why……"

"Because you can't just leave without saying goodbye."

And Kagu is like Oscar's father, he can tell what his son is thinking at a glance.

Oscar looked embarrassed.

"Are you leaving?"

"Yes, I must find a way to cure Dilan and the others."

"Will you come back?"

"I don't know, but it will be a long journey at least."

"Is that so..."

There was a brief silence.

Kagu stared at Oscar for a moment, taking in his black coat, black boots, and black umbrella. At first glance, those items looked like ordinary clothes and belongings, but they were actually divine artifacts.

Then Kagu chuckled.

"That's impressive."

Although it was just a few words and ordinary words, there was no doubt that Kagu was praising Oscar.

Oscar smiled sheepishly.

"It's fine."

Even though it was just a few simple words, they couldn't hide the joy in his heart.

Kagu closed his eyes slightly and walked in front of Oscar.

His expression was very serious and his eyes were very determined.

"Oscar, although this isn't really a farewell, could you please accept one thing?"

"Farewell?"

Oscar tilted his head in confusion.

Kagu nodded and said:

"Please accept the name 'Orcus'."

"Um... Dad, I'm the one who's leaving the workshop—"

"I understand. Even so, I still hope you'll accept it. I've said it before, in this era, no one but you can inherit the title of 'Orcus'. You are the best alchemist I know, and I don't intend to give this name to anyone else."

"But, if that happens..."

Who would be the next boss of this workshop? He might become a wanted criminal or a heretic. If he used this name, this workshop would not be safe.

Oscar was about to convince Kagu in this way, but when he saw the other's eyes, he couldn't help but shut up.

Because Oscar understood that Kagu was aware of all this.

Kagu continued:

"Every craftsman is stubborn and obstinate, so they'll probably be jealous. But even top-notch craftsmen know shame. If you don't inherit, no one in this workshop will use the name 'Orcus'. This isn't just my opinion; it's the will of all the craftsmen in the Orcus workshop."

Oscar opened his eyes wide in surprise.

He originally thought that all the craftsmen in the workshop regarded him as a "loser".

But in fact, although the real craftsmen in this workshop are unwilling, they all acknowledge Oscar's strength.

They are experts in forging. Even if Oscar doesn't make weapons, his strength can be easily seen from daily necessities.

(I'm so immature...)

Not only in terms of technology, but also as a person he is not mature enough.

Although we are both craftsmen, I cannot understand the craftsmen’s mood, spirit, dignity and soul.

Oscar closed his eyes.

Inheriting the name would definitely cause trouble for the studio, but they still chose themselves.

Then I must bear this heavy and precious name.

Oscar suddenly opened his eyes, his expression showing realization.

"I will inherit the name. From today on, I am Orcus—Oscar Orcus."

Hearing his son's declaration, Kagu, who was like a father, showed an unprecedented joyful smile.

After inheriting the name of Orcus, Oscar walked briskly out of the capital and finally came to the road outside the city.

When he walked out of the gate of the royal capital, he met a soldier guarding the gate. His heart was in turmoil, but the soldier was only slightly surprised and let him pass.

The guards have been informed of Bishop Fornes's whereabouts, and a search is currently underway. Considering this incident, the inspections at the gates should be a little stricter.

That being said, it had only been a day since Bishop Fornes disappeared. Furthermore, given the Bishop's authority, he didn't need permission to go anywhere, and the Templar Knights escorting him were absent, so the possibility of the Bishop traveling incognito with the Templars couldn't be ruled out.

They were heading to the bottom of the abyss - only Oscar and the others knew the truth, so it was natural for the guards to have such thoughts.

All of the above factors allowed craftsmen carrying large backpacks to go to the nearby town to work without being obstructed and to pass through the gate safely.

Oscar walked silently on the road.

As they were getting further and further away from the royal capital, Beruniga, when Oscar thought he could almost use the power of his black boots to speed up, he saw a petite figure sitting on a large rock by the roadside.

Her blonde ponytail swayed in the cool morning breeze, and her slender legs swayed continuously as if bored.

Oscar pushed his glasses up.

I unconsciously quickened my pace and walked over.

"Good morning, Ao, it's such a refreshing morning."

"But you seem bored."

She, Meredith, spotted Oscar and when she was close enough to talk to him, she jumped down from the rock.

"Waiting doesn't suit my personality. I'm more of an on-the-runner."

"If that's the case, then just go for it. Why be so polite now? It was me who was trying to figure out that you might show up at any moment, and I had to worry about you while I was preparing for my trip. It was all for nothing."

"You actually said I just showed up out of nowhere! That's too much!"

Meredy said angrily, and Oscar smiled.

In a harmonious atmosphere, the two briefly exchanged some thoughts about their separation.

The orphanage's families were heading to the secret base safely and smoothly, Oscar blocked the entrance to the stairs, Meredith's companions released false information to disrupt the church's search, and just now Oscar inherited the name of Orcus, etc.

Mireidi congratulated Oscar on inheriting the title.

Oscar pushed his glasses and returned the greeting. Seeing his expression, Meredith smiled mischievously, and it seemed Oscar had failed to hide his embarrassment.

He coughed.

Then, with a serious expression, he spoke quietly:

"My family has been taken care of by you, and you've also taken in Dylan and Katie... I'm very grateful to you. You've been a great favor to me. If you wish, I'd also like you to let me join the organization—"

"The important thing is, does Ao want to join?"

Meredith interrupted Oscar and said with a smile:

"Don't worry about favors. You decide the path you want to take. If you choose a different path from mine, that's fine. Even so, I won't leave your family to die. Don't think you're obeying me because of your family."

"Miledi..."

Oscar did not doubt her words. He was sure that the girl in front of him would never stand by and watch someone die as long as she was once close to him.

The sky in the east began to turn pale.

The morning light shone from behind Meredith, making her golden hair sparkle.

"But if it's possible..."

Meredith looked directly at Oscar and said.

In her beautiful blue eyes, which were a similar color to her magic, only Oscar's figure was reflected.

“This is the final appeal.”

Meredith took a deep breath, held out her hand, and said:

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