Isekai Online's
Chapter 37 - Continuous Analysis

Hans looked at the CODIS analysis report. As far as Hans could understand, the set of skulls that were successfully analyzed were human corpses. The mystery regarding the giant skull was slowly revealed with this information.

“Is there a human settlement or a public cemetery around here?” ask Hans.

“Settlement? It looks like there are some small villages around here. Usually Upper Class Maid make small transactions with them” reply Siera.

“Master Hans, if around where we have a funeral. I can only hope that someone in my mind does not steal a corpse there” Arvis and Lilith reply simultaneously.

Hearing the final answer from the Underground Class Maid, Hans was a little confused and looked for a liaison between the residents of the Underground Class Maid and the theft of corpses.

“Don't tell me it's him?” ask Siera.

“Y-Yes, to arrange the boy required iron chains and spikes to hold his body. Because of his unique hobby that I would be troubled if he came out of the Underground Class Maid” region hearing the answer from Lilith, Siera's body suddenly shook violently.

Hans who did not know the direction of their conversation asked about the figure the three of them were referring to.

“Uhm, what does that mean?” ask Hans.

“M-Master Hans, the figure we are talking about is an old Demon figure who was very unsettling in his heyday. She is a Dragon-Ghoul who during her life was a girl from the Dragonoid race who was revived into a Ghoul. However, the arrogant nature and great strength of the Dragonoid race make him look for the remains of the corpse of people who are considered strong only to revive him as a Ghoul and then fight against him. If not wrong he once stole the bodies of seven royal heroes in three different kingdoms and fought with a former hero who had been resurrected into a Ghoul. Because the actions beyond common sense made him a dangerous figure for the Temple. Until now, the price of his head is still very expensive” said Lilith.

“Dan.. what is the name of this Maid?” hans continued while opening the red book containing information of Underground Class Maid.

“Underground Class Maid No.88, Code Name: Corps Party Maniac, Helliana Scarlet” reply Lilith.

Hans opened the page of the red book and searched for the information Lilith had provided. The information regarding the Underground Class Maid Contract was very helpful to him. Deep in his heart, Hans was greatly distressed by the information Lilith had given him. Hans's eyes tried to understand every line and word contained within.

“Note of good performance” praise Hans while closing the red book containing Underground Class Maid information.

“Note of performance??” Lilith and Siera responded simultaneously.

“Generating the corpse of the hero and turning him into a Ghoul and then successfully defeating him. Isn't that great enough? Moreover, the temple must not stay silent after knowing the body of the hero was stolen. But, I became curious about the fate of the hero's body.”

“Ehm, Master.they have now become Ghouls and work as Ghoul slaves belonging to Helliana Scarlet.”

“This makes me curious, can my Master status rule his Ghoul slave?” ask me.

Siera and Lilith looked at each other and shook their heads.

“Uhm, Master Hans. I think it's better to do an official order to Helliana Scarlet than to rule her Ghoul slaves. The Ghoul slave is very obedient to his Master than anyone above his Master” Lilith replied.

Hans was silent for a while.

“So, there is a possibility that Helliana Scarlet was able to attack me with her Ghoul slave?” hans' statement made Siera and Lilith shocked.

“Arvis! Time to work!” Lilith rushed to Arvis, who was still on the floor.

“Master Hans, should Upper Class Maid change some rules? Hearing the words of Master Hans earlier made me uncomfortable with the possibility of such a”, Siera said.

“Well, as long as there has been no such incident. Why change the rules? Between Upper Class Maid and Underground Class Maid. I will be more considerate with the Underground Class Maid because of their extremely dangerous existence. So, the Upper Class Maid would get a bit of a looseness of the rules. Please help me keep an eye on the Upper Class Maid, Siera” heard Hans reply, Siera who was standing next to him smiled.

“Of course, Master Hans. For this one job, I will try not to disappoint Master Hans.”

“Oh! One more thing, Siera. If it's not wrong there's a small village around here right? And Upper Class Maid had once made a small transaction with them. Can you explain about the village?”

“The village is? Maybe the information from me is a little different from Maid who has been to that village.”

“It's okay, I just want to make sure of one thing. After Lilith said those skulls had the Demon Ancient Rune on their heads. Is a small village close to our territory still safe?”

“Ah!” hearing Hans question made Siera remember one thing.

“Truely too, why do I not remember that village before.”

“Maybe this will sound terrible but those skulls are still new human skulls. Their bone density structure and physical appearance do not indicate any decay underground. Moreover, some of their blood vessels are still attached around bone joints. It looks like someone turned them into living skulls by force after being killed.”

“Delicious right? And what intrigued me was the Demon Ancient Rune on their heads. If Lilith's words are true, then, hence the culprit behind this giant skull attack was someone who understood the Demon Ancient Rune and their latest victim was these skulls who were most likely the residents of the surrounding village. Maybe this is just a temporary hunch but can you help confirm it, Siera?”

“Is that a command?”

“Of course, although I am not interested in this giant skull but someone is having trouble facing this one giant skull. It was a pity that this unique case was not a Quest for the Detective Class. But, it's quite entertaining.”

“...” Siera pensively heard Hans words and clasped his hands tightly.

“Anoo.. Master Hans's. Did Master Hans want to try to kill him? Previous battle reports said if this giant skull could regenerate quickly.”

“It was very difficult to defeat a giant skull with the Demon Ancient Rune active” Lilith returned to our conversation while carrying Arvis.

“What does it mean?” ask Hans.

“Demon Ancient Rune listed on their skulls is an ancient rune belonging to the Demon that uses the main material of living beings as the main source of its power.”

“Wait a minute! Living things as the main source of its power?” after hearing Lilith's words and new information regarding the Demon Ancient Rune. Hans smiled calmly.

“I think I'm a little interested in studying this Demon Ancient Rune. Speaking of the Demon Ancient Rune, do you understand this language, Lilith?” Hans took some small books from his inventory and handed them to Lilith.

Lilith who received Hans's book was surprised to see the writing inside.

“I-This!!” before Lilith continued her sentence.

“Demon Ancient Rune?” ask Hans.

“B-That's right, Master Hans. This book was once in the library of the Demon castle before it mysteriously disappeared.”

“Lilith, I give you a special task to turn the language of this book into human language. Are you willing to accept this assignment?”

“Of course, Master Hans.”

“Then I leave all these books to you.”

“Eh?”

After Hans said his last sentence. Hans smiled and took out all the spoiled books he had found while searching for the missing child.

“M-Master Hans's.. I-This??”

“Um, I found these books in my previous case. Is this too much?”

“T-No, it's just.. Can I add something in it? Regarding the advantages and disadvantages about the Demon Ancient Rune. During these several hundred years, the advantages and disadvantages of the Demon Ancient Rune continued to be discovered.”

“Well, that sounds pretty good to me. That information will definitely come in handy.”

“Then let us work at this time, Master Hans.”

“O-Oh, looks like you're excited about this. Please.” upon hearing Hans' approval, Lilith gave a small salute to Hans before going to drag Arvis.

“Ah! also true. I also want to go see someone. Siera, you can take care of that giant skull right? I leave that problem to you.”

“Thank you for handing over that important task to me, Master Hans.”

“Um, I go first!” right after Hans said that sentence. Avatar Hans slowly disappeared.

“Goodbye, Master Hans” reply Siera while giving respect.

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