Sprite Messenger Charlotte

"The form and structure looks similar to one of Ilya's factions.
However, the conversion rate is clearly..."

Charlotte mutters to herself while looking at the unfamiliar book.


"Hey! You came! Did you manage to
get on friendly terms with the people here?"

"Thank you! Now let me fill you in on the situation here.
This place is similar to the other situations we've encountered, whether that be the fluffy monsters,
or the sighting of the little girl."

"But once I verified the information, I discovered that
the rumors started around the same time as the other places, so I suspect that
someone is deliberately spreading rumors of the strange appearances..."

"Huh? Now that we've gathered the intelligence,
why do I want you to go to the trouble of eliminating the monsters?"

"Don't talk nonsense! Let's get on with the
next step of the investigation."

I have come across many books on goblin witchcraft here.
The locals must have been preparing to defend against the neighboring tribes."

"There are some rare spells. One uses caterpillar legs
to summon monsters that can be controlled! Judging by the illustrations,
they could be related to our investigation.

"Gather some materials for me! Doesn't matter whether it's their broken wings
or their stingers."

"Hmm. there are some interesting ideas here.
They go completely against the current theories of mainstream academia..."

"Ah! You're back! Did you get the materials I asked for?"

"Great! Now you can watch me do what I do best!"

Charlotte, her movements exaggerated, arranges the materials into a strange shape
before starting to chant an unknown incantation.
Following an explosion of light, a caterpillar crawls past your foot.

"That isn't quite what I had in mind..."

You ignore her attempt to play dumb and watch the caterpillar crawl on.

"I didn't expect that! I need to do some more research!"

Charlotte looks at you expectantly.

"If I could read the voodoo notes from a goblin conjuror,
perhaps I could find the correct spell. Well, don't just stand there!
Go get some books for me!"

"I hear there's also a sorceress here...
Juliet, I think her name is. Go and see her when
you get back to see if she can provide any clues."

"Sometimes testing theories
is far more effective than simple observation and recording of data."

Charlotte suddenly seems more intelligent.

"Well, that's what my teacher told me anyway.
Did you bring back the goblin's voodoo notes?"

"The goblins are being attacked by some strange wild animals, you say?
That's troubling..."

"Other tribes that have been attacked don't seem to be able to exercise any self-restraint.
The Hill Giants also have their own system of witchcraft...
perhaps casting a voodoo spell is the key."

"Staying in the village now it pointless.
I need to think about what to do next..."

"If we need magic conspicuous enough to lure the monsters in,
then we're in luck. I just happened to read about a type of goblin ritual."

"But it will need more materials... I hear that after the werewolves died in the Gas Vents,
the goblins would often take away their remains to use as magic mediums."


"It just so happens that these werewolves are the sworn enemy of the local inhabitants...
Go kill them and bring me back their fur."

"Are you worried about the side effects? Actually this ritual is far more about style
than it is about substance..."

"How should I put it? It's like concentrating enough magical power to destroy a fortress,
and then setting it off in a firework."

"I don't really approve of squandering that kind of magic.
But don't worry, I won't use the ritual for anything else, I promise!"

"Oh... that's enough! Put the fur in this large pot,
then put in the leftover caterpillars..."

"What did you say? I look like a goblin wizard when I'm making potions?
How rude!"

Charlotte sighs and pouts.

"When the potion is complete, head for the origin of the plague!
It just so happens that someone in the village saw a huge Sprite!"

"Good! Now take this concentrated ritual potion...
I've added all of the necessary ingredients."

"Go to the origin of the plague. This particular kind of strange magic is not really suited to that kind of environment.
Even if nobody had seen the giant Sprite, I would still have wanted to test it out."


"This time I'll come with you... huh? Why am I palming the potion off to you
now that I'm coming along too?"

"I... let's just get going!"

Charlotte heads off without looking back.

"Let's get this done quickly! I've a feeling things will get more difficult later on."


Charlotte shakes the letter in her hand. Perhaps it contains some news from afar.

"Those mutant monsters didn't cause us too much trouble,
but we're still none the wiser about those strange visions."

"I've seen the remains of the giant Sprite, but I haven't carried out any investigation,
let alone find out the cause."

"Thanks for you help, but we're going to have to change our tactics
if we have any hope of identifying the new danger threatening us."

Jarrow sent me a letter, and it seems that they are having a few issues in Kaslow.
If you have time, come back and see me."

Charlotte looks at you with a dignified expression.

"I don't have time to go into the details right now,
but it seems that there are some very strange rumors circulating in the city
saying that the miracle child will bring about the destruction of Saphael."

Those that have been to the parallel universe refuse to believe these preposterous rumors,
but that is not necessarily true for others."

"There are a few matters that I need to attend to here, so please go ask around.
If you find out anything, go find
Sprite Messenger Setmund who'll be able to help."

"Soul Curse? Do you understand the essence of curses? This isn't a joke. I won't reveal this information lightly," Charlotte says sternly.

"A Recommendation Letter? You look so harmless, I can't believe you're a Soulblade." Charlotte examines you closely.

"Even though the Class Master approved your path, I'm not so easy to convince. Even if you're a recognized Soulblade, you can't just become a Soul Curse on a whim."

"If you've truly decided, I'll tell you the reason. Otherwise, please leave! Make sure you're certain before coming back." Charlotte says even more sternly.

"Have you decided? Then let me tell you, regardless of intent or purpose, the essence of a Soul Curse is to take a malicious abstract idea and manifest it in reality in an unexpected way," Charlotte said.

"It doesn't have to be a Soulblade; anyone can curse another person, thing, or even themselves. The strength of the curse changes with the user's WIL, and the most dangerous thing is backlash!"

"As a Soulblade, you naturally carry many souls. Under their influence, your curses are abnormally powerful, but that doesn't mean your WIL can withstand this STR. This could easily lead to backlash." Hearing this, cold sweat runs down your back. At the same time, Charlotte points to the group of treants outside the city, and you immediately understand her meaning.

"Go! End their suffering, and come back alive."

"Hmm... you look human and can even speak like one." Charlotte pinched your cheek and said with satisfaction.

"Congratulations, %n%. I acknowledge your strength. You are qualified to become a Soul Curse!"

"Take this! Then go back to the Class Master, he will officially grant you the Soul Curse qualification."