Chapter 281: Frequency (1)

Chapter 281: Frequency (1)

Sheron's question was abrupt, but I feigned calmness and asked back.

Frequencies overlap pi ng?

Sheron peered into my face quietly.

Her gaze was full of suspicion, as if trying to dig into my thoughts, but compared to Johanna, she was nothing more than a docile cat.

Sheron, youre holding onto my wrist.

Soliette glared at her with dissatisfaction. Sheron fiddled with her lips and then took a step back.

Hmph.

I pretended to be clueless and asked.

What does it mean to have two frequencies?

Sheron clicked her tongue and sat down on a chair.

Didnt I just tell you, you goldfish?

Huh?

I can feel the frequency of souls. Once Ive sensed a frequency, my flesh remembers it. So no matter where someone is, dead or alive, I can always find them. But you.

Sheron pointed at me with her slender finger stretched out.

Your frequency doesnt match up properly.

lf it doesnt match, what does that mean?

lts strange, thats what!

She frowned in annoyance and crossed her legs.

Your frequency is entwined in a spiral.

So what?

I just told you it's strange. Its bothering me because its the first time Ive ever seen something like this, you know?

Sheron set her jaw in a commanding manner. At that, Eric let out a snicker.

Take it into account. This is the lunatic who lines up drinks in the fridge in a row. Its an obsession bordering on psychopathy.

Do you want to die?

Sheron's eyes, filled with murderous intent, pierced Eric. He shook his head nonchalantly as if it was nothing.

Sheron quickly turned back to me.

Anyway. Ive been bothered by it since I first saw you. Two strands of frequency felt at the same time, and even the degree of separation becomes clearer each time we meet. It doesnt seem like you have two souls inside you Do you have R-elix by any chance?

Yes.

But to say its because of that

Sheron pondered to herself.

I was sweating bullets on the inside.

If its because of the regression, could the frequency from before the regression remain? Im just one soul. Or does it mean that time is entangled?

Um Sheron. What about soliette?

I asked about soliette.

If regression is the cause, then there might be something different about soliette as well.

She seems to have some, very little, memory from before the regression.

Hmm?

Suddenly, Sheron scrutinized soliette closely. Her eyes narrowed sharply.

Chiiing

Under the laser-like gaze, Soliette turned her head away as if avoiding the sun.

What, what is it all of a sudden?

Youre strange too?

Yes?

At that moment, my heart sank with a heavy thud.

Theres a slight confusion. Its not as blatant as with you but when I look closely, I can see it.

What does that mean?

Soliette echoed my earlier question. Sherons face twisted with irritation.

lts not about meaning, its just strange! What the hell is it with you two? Are you dating?

Theyre not.

Erick answered for us. He looked at soliette intently, as if hoping she would deny it.

No, were not dating.

Soliette shook her head shyly.

Ha, of course.

I silently watched soliette.

The confusion of frequencies

Not like mine, but a definite oddity.

What are you looking at me like that for, Shion?

Could there be something with her?

Is something coming?

Are you planning to go straight to the lab?

Erick asked soliette. It was a smooth change of subject.

lf youre thinking of going, I can take you, Soli.

Sheron scratched Erick as he used a nickname that sounded too casual.

You cant go, dumbass. Go do some work, you ox.

What, ox? I told you not to call me that. This lunatic keeps saying weird stuff

lf youve eaten a hidden class, then go do some work.

Whoa. Hidden class?!

Soliette's eyes widened. Still a common thief, she still harbored attachment and longing for a hidden profession.

Yeah. This guys construction

Hahaha. Construction, yes. The art that most grandly expresses the human psyche.

Erick covered Sherons mouth with his hand and smiled broadly.

Carving nature to sculpt the world, a truly majestic hidden class. Noble Architecture- Ow!

Sheron bit Ericks palm. She spat out and sneered at him.

Lunatic bastard. His class is a construction worker. Just a plain construction worker. The class name is 'Advanced Construction Worker. Thanks to that, he works like a beastlike a hundred oxen strong

How many times do I have to say its architecture, you crazy bitch!

While being a construction worker is indeed a noble profession, Erick seems to desire a name that sounds a bit more prestigious.

Whos calling who crazy, you mad fuckwit!

Crazy bitch, crazy bitch, crazy bitch

Finally, Ericks facade slipped, and as the two continued to bicker fiercely behind me,

Lets go. Soliette.

Yes. Lets go.

We logged off from Bethune.

Hows your body feeling?

A foggy, cloud-like memory.

Before my eyes, a wistful olden day faintly emerges.

Quiet, Jelly.

There was a possibility of surveillance and even eavesdropping. Thats why soliette was Jelly, and I was Candy Bar.

We hadn't found any magical devices, but you never know, right?

The alias Jelly to begin with

Shh.

I knelt down. I placed my hand on the ground. I closed my eyes and drew up my magic.

I was trying to download the 'Memories left in the place with rNotepadJ

Aaaaaah!

Case 53 Failure. Dispose of the test subject.

Save me!

Case 73. Failure. Dispose of the test subject.

Kyaaaah!

Case 103. Failure. Dispose of the test subject.

Aside from these fragmented deaths of people, there was nothing left. Perhaps because the research itself was from too long ago.

lt seems like quite a few people died here.

Did you see something?

Yeah. When people die, they release magic. I just caught a glimpse of that, but thats all there was.

Theres this urban legend that when people are weighed just before death and then again after, theyre a few grams lighterits all because of this release of magic.

Was there any hint about the family?

No. The major families wouldnt leave their names in a place like this.

According to Sheron, not only Arkne, Libra, Aventagher but also Glofeld, Pencia, and Kruansix of the famous Round Table families were involved.

Still, lets collect evidence. If we show it to Sheron, she might find something.

Sheron's frequency can be applied to objects, or evidence as well.

Yes.

Soliette put various things into an evidence bag.

But, lets say we collect the evidence like this.

Crouching down and collecting various things, Soliette asked.

How do we approach the major families?

Approach Ah!

Suddenly, my eyes widened.

lve got an idea.

What is it?

Soliette asked.

Do you know this? Strangely, the more successful people are, the more they cling to superstitions.

What is this?

The next day, near Edsilla.

Soliette chuckled at the sight of the rundown building I had purchased under a pseudonym.

[Castro logy]

Castrology?

Its a combination of Card and Astrology.

There was no particular reason for it, just to make it look somewhat credible.

lts similar to Tarot cards. Im going to be a card reader. Im a gambler, right?

With the skill [DeceptionJ from [Bethune], I can change the form of cards. I can also perform an actual effective [Card Draw] .

Along with this, I plan to fully utilize my knowledge of the future to make the 'Round Table families come to me directly.

ls that possible? It seems like no one would believe it.

No, they will. Trust me. Especially the Glofeld family. They rely on astrology whenever they make important decisions.

Libra is less so, but most of the Round Table families rely on astrology to some extent, not out of blind faith in quackery, but as a means to alleviate their own selfdoubt.

lt might take some time, but the effect will be certain.

Of course, since were starting now, we need word of mouth.

It might take years, but just once.

Just one meeting, and I can make them obsessed with me.

Shion. Do you know how to do card readings?

Sheron told me I had two frequencies, right? Maybe Ive got some psychic powers.

Ah, that could be.

Could be, my ass.

I held back my laughter and continued.

Besides, with this astrology, presentation is more important than skill. If you package it right, you can quickly become number one in this business.

Are you saying were going to commit fraud?

lts not fraud, its technique and marketing.

Its definitely not a scam.

I only plan to tell the 'celebrities who visit me about their future.

In that sense

Who are you going to call?

lve got connections. Im thinking of starting by bringing in some celebrities.

I called Grawl.

It wasn't for nothing; this guy had quite a few celebrities he followed back on SNS

[Castro logy]

On an autumn day, the third-album singer Benjamin looked up at the shabby sign of a building that was nearly falling apart.

Thud!

He closed the door of the luxury van and asked his manager.

IS this the place?

lt seems so.

The manager replied.

I feel like weve come here for nothing. Whats Castro logy?

Celebrities, overwhelmed with worry, sorrow, and anxiety about the future, often find themselves wanting to lean on such seemingly fraudulent superstitions.

Benjamin. Who recommended this place to you?

Grawl, that guy. You know, the one I follow on SNS. You know him, right?

Ah, the cat influencer?

Yeah. The guy with the cute cat.

Celebrities, always under the guillotine of public opinion, find great healing in cute creatures like cats.

Benjamin asked his manager.

Youve prepared the tracks for the album, right?

Yes. But is it okay to play them? If theres a leak

No, its fine. We just have to choose the title track anyway. And people with cats dont lie.

The album release is just a week away. The current concern is only which song to choose as the title track.

Lets go.

Since its a friend's recommendation and theyre not charging much, theres no harm in trying out astrology or card reading