Chapter 127: Lightning Never Strikes TwiceNow there were two choices left. One: Figure out how to fix Fina''s mana problem by capturing Medwin. Two: Beat the crap out of Fina''s dad because I am now enraged at getting cut off at a critical point.

    ("...I should probably deal with this with a rational mindset.") [Solace]

    I took deep breaths before turning to Medwin.

    "E-Eek!" [Medwin]

    Flinching in fear, he ran towards the exit.

    "You''re not going anywhere." [Solace]

    I grabbed a piece of rubble and threw it at Medwin''s leg.

    "Argh!" [Medwin]

    He let out a painful cry as his leg bent into an unsettling direction.

    "...Weren''t nobles supposed to be strong? How can a rock do that to you?" [Solace]

    I approached Medwin as he tried to crawl away. Honestly, it made me feel kind of bad.

    "N-No! I can''t let it end like this!" [Medwin]

    The fat bastard had tears streaming down his face as he fought through the pain. Too bad he didn''t go far since I just stepped over and grabbed him.

    "Listen here. You''re going to tell me what I want to hear. Either that, or you''re going to end up like your son." [Solace]

    I know that was a low blow, but it was kind of effective since he was clearly frightened upon seeing the paste of his child.

    "I-I don''t know! It was an ancient artifact!" [Medwin]

    I rolled my eyes.

    "Not this again... Hey Leyhna, are there any truth magic thingies I can use for this?" [Solace]

    Leyhna shrugged.

    "Don''t ask me. Maybe Fina knows." [Leyhna]

    We both looked to Fina for answers.

    "...There is." [Fina]

    "Nice!" [Solace]

    "I don''t have it though." [Fina]

    "Not nice!" [Solace]

    You know, I somewhat expected Fina to be the spell dictionary. Turns out I was wrong.

    "I do have a lie detection skill." [Fina]

    "Oh." [Solace]

    That was pretty good news. Funny thing about it though... I don''t know how I feel about her having a lie detection skill.

    "Is... Is it a passive skill?" [Solace]

    "It is." [Fina]

    I cleared my throat.

    "Anyway, just let me know if Medwin is lying." [Solace]

    "Understood." [Fina]

    Well, now I know that she knows my real name isn''t Alt.

    "Medwin. Do you know of a method to return Fina''s mana?" [Solace]

    Medwin went silent.

    "Smart bastard..." [Solace]

    There ain''t no way this guy is using the right to remain silent in another world. Well, not like I know the laws here.

    "Talk or I''m gonna beat the shit out of you." [Solace]

    "...You have a foul mouth. As expected of a peasant such as yourself." [Medwin]

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    "Agh!" [Medwin]

    I was not about to take that disrespect.

    "I-I yield! Spare me!" [Medwin]

    "Talk." [Solace]

    "The method of returning someone''s mana is not easy." [Medwin]

    Finally we were getting somewhere.

    "You must concoct a special potion." [Medwin]

    "He lies." [Fina]

    I raised a fist, causing him to flinch.

    "W-Wait! I meant pill! You must concoct a special pill!" [Medwin]

    I glanced at Fina for confirmation.

    "It''s the truth." [Fina]

    "You must gather a few rare ingredients and seek the help of an alchemist." [Medwin]

    "And those ingredients are?" [Solace]

    Just as he opened his mouth, I felt the force of a large object hitting me. I was flung away with a torn cloth from Medwin''s shirt before tumbling away.

    "What?!" [Solace]

    I was left a bit dizzy, but I managed to gather myself.

    ("The hell was that?!") [Solace]

    I focused on where I once was. It was then that I realized Relton was standing there with his defeated Father unconscious.

    "It is my victory, Father." [Relton]

    He stood there in tattered clothing and ragged breathing. It was a good thing he won. There was just one problem.

    "NOOO!!!" [Solace]

    Medwin had been crushed into a paste like his son underneath the aftermath of Relton''s battle. How coincidental that the father-son pair went out the same way.

    "NOT AGAIN!!" [Solace]