The light hits the top of the cylinder, and one shot later.

The light suddenly dissipated, and a figure kneeling on one knee appeared on the Baiya cylinder.

He held Donal and Hulak in his hands, and looked around with a sinister look.

Incredibly, even without using night vision, the view was surprisingly clear.

A white material passage extends from the cylinder, leading to an upward staircase.

I couldn't sense any breath, heat, or magic.

The Baiya Passage itself does not seem to have any traps or traps.

Hajime slowly stood up and walked forward.

This darkness, which seemed to reject any light, made Shi feel a little nostalgic.

My first encounter with her was also in the darkness at the bottom of the abyss. When the sealed door was opened, the light that shone into the room was like a passage, illuminating the golden figure of the vampire princess in the darkness.

The darkness before him and the inexplicably bright Baiya Passage made Shi recall the scene at that time.

Then, memories kept coming back like a dam breaking.

Ruby-like eyes stared at him intently.

A lovely voice, although the tone is plain, it is full of infinite affection.

Eyes half-closed, as if drowsy. Lips strangely alluring. Cheeks that flushed a faint red at the mere sound of her name.

He seems calm, but he is unexpectedly playful and humorous.

In battle, her graceful, heroic form radiated golden light. Her adorable expression, her chest puffed out with pride. Her alluring demeanor, impossible to look away from. The endearment she conveyed in her voice when she called out the word "Hajime" made him feel itchy no matter how many times he heard it.

In this overly silent space, Hajime didn't dare to be careless and continued to move forward. At the same time, his eyes were filled with an almost frantic impulse.

It is a deep longing for the loved ones, and at the same time a clear intention to kill the enemy.

After passing through the passage, Shi finally set foot on the stairs. With each step he took, the urge in his heart grew stronger.

The end of the stairs was bathed in a faint light.

Without hesitation, Hajime entered the light.

On the other side of the light is a completely white world, which makes people feel as if their vision is dyed white.

Including above and below, and even in all directions, all visible places are pure white space, and it is almost impossible to grasp the sense of distance.

Although I could feel the ground under my feet, it was difficult to discern its existence when I looked down, as if I could fall at any moment.

In this pure white space, there is only one black spot.

"Welcome to the deepest part of my domain."

Joy and anger filled Hajime's heart at the same time.

It was the voice of his beloved, the voice he had long sought. Yet, it sounded like someone else entirely.

It was like beautiful music mixed with unpleasant noises, and this feeling made Hajime frown suddenly.

Before him stood a stepped platform, approximately ten meters high. At the top was a throne, where the person who had spoken sat.

The person crossed her legs, one hand resting on the throne, her chin in her hand, a faint smile on her face. Her appearance was the very definition of the word "seductive."

"Welcome."

Clad in a black evening gown, her lustrous, silky blonde hair cascaded down her shoulders, revealing her fair shoulders. A plunging neckline revealed her ample breasts. Her long, slender legs peeked out from the slit of her skirt. Her overall figure appeared slender, yet strangely voluptuous, a woman full of allure.

What appeared before my eyes was Yue who had grown into an adult.

Volume 12 Extra Chapter: To the Vampire Princess, Full of Love Provocation

In the workshop within the secret quarters of the Great Labyrinth of Orcus, time flows slowly here due to the Time Crystal.

“… Still no use.”

Hajime's sigh echoed through the workshop. The bright crimson light vanished.

“Ugh, Hajime-kun, I’m sorry!”

I felt incredibly guilty for not being able to help him, and I couldn't help but slump my shoulders in frustration. Before me was the workbench with the holes drilled in it, where, just moments ago, Hajime-san had meticulously crafted the alloy material.

But now, it has turned to dust along with my workbench.

"This isn't your fault, Kaori. Decomposition magic is just like that. This is the expected result."

Hajime said with a wry smile, gently patting my shoulder.

In order to fight against the apostles, one of the countermeasures is to transform the "decomposition" ability into a divine weapon, thereby completely blocking the apostles' strongest weapon. However, the experiment did not go smoothly at all.

I tried adjusting the power, trying to slow down the decomposition, but it still seemed like no material could withstand the "decomposition magic."

The Sealing Stone and the Divine Crystal should be able to withstand it, but the Sealing Stone itself will repel magic power, so even if it can be successfully imbued with properties, it will be difficult to use in actual combat. Divine Crystals are too rare to be used casually.

"By the way, why are there so many magical protections? What's the reason for this?"

"Are there really that many?"

"Exactly. To use an analogy, it's like a treasure chest wrapped in dozens of chains, so many that you can't see the chest itself, and each link in the chain is secured with a padlock. That's pretty much it."

"That's too much."

According to Hajime, it seems that whenever someone tries to interfere with the decomposition of magic, a large number of obstruction spells hidden in the magic's construction formula will emerge simultaneously.

Through experience replication, I was able to use decomposition magic without much thought, so I never cared about it. However, decomposition magic itself seemed to have many protections to prevent others from interfering, even to the point of being pathological.

However, if it was an Alchemist of Hajime's level, it seemed that they could still solve it if they spent enough time.

"It's as if they'd anticipated this situation... No, could it be that something similar has happened before, which is why they're taking such extreme precautions? If so, perhaps the decomposition magic itself has been improved compared to before."

Hajime fell into his own thoughts again.

Then, he looked up at the ceiling. There was nothing there, but an indescribable expression crossed his face. It was as if he were smiling and saying, "Are we thinking the same thing?" Or perhaps he was complaining, "You're just doing all this unnecessary work for me." In short, it was a very subtle expression.

Hajime-san probably has an idea in mind. At times like these, I always find it hard to follow his thoughts, and honestly, I feel a bit frustrated.

"Hajime-kun, what should we do next?"

"This method has a terrible value for money. If there are other methods, then let's just give up on this one."

Hajime answered without hesitation, abandoning his current plan and immediately embarking on the next phase of investigation and experimentation.

I honestly find such a decisive personality quite charming!

In addition, the side profile of him writing on the paper, drawing lines, erasing them, and concentrating on thinking about problems is also very attractive! I always can't help but stare at him...

"...Kaori, what's wrong? Are you tired?"

"Eh!? Uh, sorry, I wasn't listening. What's going on?"

Oh, that was close. I almost got close to it accidentally.

It would be terrible if Yue saw me doing that.

Even though she's not here now...

...If she saw me, she'd probably say something unpleasant like, "You're like a moth drawn to a flame," with a malicious smile on her face. That's just how she is, teasing me whenever she gets the chance!

"Are you really alright?"

"Ah, yeah! I'm fine, really! So what? What's going on?"

Before I knew it, Hajime's face was right in front of me, making me panic.

"I mean, since you can replicate experiences, could you explore the memories of the apostles? But... I think you should rest first. How about that?"

Hajime looked at me with a slightly probing look. I could tell he was still worried about me. So, with a wry smile, I reiterated that I was fine.

"...Is that so? That's good. So, what do you think? Can we do it?"

"Linking to the apostle's memories, huh...?"

This approach makes perfect sense. The Apostles themselves are also a repository of historical records, with different individuals sharing memories. By exploring their memories, perhaps we can find an effective way to combat them.

However, there is currently a problem.

The apostles' "records" seem to be different from the memories stored in humans' brains. At least I have never seen them once so far.

It didn't seem to pose a problem for my thinking ability, so I tried exploring it for fun, but I couldn't recall any memories of being an apostle.

As for how to use the dual swordsmanship, decomposition magic, wings and feathers, my body already remembers them. I just need to get used to the feeling of using them, and there is no problem at all in using them.

Just like someone who has lost their memory never forgets how to dress or eat—that's the most apt description I could come up with. My body's inherent abilities far surpass those of a human, making me feel like this body is truly a puppet.

Regardless, Shi's suggestion is certainly worth a try.

To concentrate, I sat on the old leather sofa in the corner of the room. Hajime knelt down in front of me. What? Kneel down...?

He knelt down! And he even took my hand! He put a ring on my finger! Is he proposing to me!? No, no! This is cheating! You're already pregnant, what else do you want to do with me!? Are you still going to keep pushing me down on the sofa and do this or that!? No, no, that's too lewd! If we really want to do this, at least wait until Yue is back, and then officially—

"We currently don't know what the apostle's memory field is like. It might trigger a counterattack mechanism upon contact. Be patient and let me take some precautions."

Hajime said this while setting the starting point of the barrier at his feet with a serious look on his face.

I calmed down immediately and put away my expression. I'm so sorry for letting my imagination run wild...

"Don't take it to heart. I already knew you were a sultry pervert."

"You actually saw through my heart!?"

"Don't forget to use the sublimation magic 'Information Insight' at the same time. This ring will assist you in casting the magic, so it shouldn't be impossible to cast it."

Hajime ignored what I said seriously and put the ring on my little finger.

Even at this point, I couldn't help but think, "Why not just wear it on my left ring finger?" "I'll show it to her when Yue comes back." I'm so bad, I'd rather you blame me!

Woohoo, maybe I'm really a little tired. Not physically, but mentally.

This delay space also has a disadvantage, which is that it becomes difficult to grasp the sense of time.

What seemed like a few dozen minutes to Xiao Miao and the others outside felt like hours to us inside. If we stayed in this space for too long, we'd feel like we'd been left behind by the world, like we couldn't keep up.

...Therefore, I can't help but think of the absent person. Even a mind filled with determination and tension can have gaps, allowing unnecessary thoughts and emotions to sneak in.

However, from this point of view, Shi must be feeling worse than me.

Because until now, he's never left the workshop unless absolutely necessary. He's the one who's endured this torment the longest, unable to see the person he wants most. Therefore, I really shouldn't show my emotions now.

I thought, patting my cheeks to cheer myself up. Then, someone unceremoniously opened the workshop door. It was Shia, back. She'd been out collecting materials and handling various chores in my place.

“I’ve brought back additional materials… Eh!? Is this a proposal?! Hajime-san already has Yue-san, and what else do you want with Kaori-san?! Are you going to just push her down on the sofa—”

"Stop talking nonsense. Porn Bunny, come here too."

"Erotic Rabbit!? It's been ages since a new word has been added to the XXX Rabbit series!"

This is so embarrassing! I had the same thoughts as Xia! And I don't like her erotic outfits!

"You look like you have a problem with my outfit."

"Is my mind really that easy to guess?! How much does my expression reveal?!"

“Basically, everything.”

Why can't the apostles' experience replication make me as expressionless as them...

While I was slightly stunned by the shock, Hajime explained the memory exploration to Shia.

This was also to verify whether I would be controlled by the apostle's memory and lose control, so Shi asked Xia to stay so that she could suppress me if anything happened.

After all, my functions were forcibly suspended last time in the Demon King's Castle. Perhaps there are other fatal obstacles besides this. Hajime wants to take this opportunity to investigate. This is also the reason why he requested the activation of "Intelligence Insight".

During the decisive battle, I must stay on the ground to protect everyone. If something unexpected happens to me, Hajime-kun won't be able to handle it. Therefore, he decided to make every possible preparation now.

He does things perfectly.

More importantly, I know this is all out of concern for me...

"Got it! Okay, Kaori-san, stop looking so smug and get started!"

"I, I'm not feeling smug!"

Even though I said that, I pinched my cheeks, which were unable to resist a smirk, and put away my expression...

Next, I activated "Intelligence Insight" and began to infiltrate, going deeper and deeper. Just like when copying experiences, I felt the supporting force pushing my body forward, focusing on feeling and exploring.

I'll try to find some useful information...

I have things I need to do, so I can't just go and save Yue. But, because of this, I have to try to find out as much information as possible that can help Hajime and the others...

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