Paragranum stared at the Emerald Tablet as Gluttony talked to Theo. It had been a treasure even in the Age of Mythology. It was incalculably precious in this age. Even Theo, who wasn’t interested in alchemy, was briefly attracted to the glitter, but it was literally just for a moment.

“... I have accomplished my first purpose,” she muttered absentmindedly.

However, Theo had a question as he looked at her. Thus far, it seemed like the key to this research facility and the dimension containing the Emerald Tablet was clearly the Azoth Sword. However, she had handed over such an essential item as a down payment? Not even a dumb human would make that mistake. A grimoire had an intellect surpassing humans, so she wouldn’t make such an obvious mistake.

Theo faced Paragranum and spoke carefully, “Paragranum, I have something I want to ask.”

He was already 70% certain, and the remaining 30% wasn’t really him being doubtful. However, he couldn’t leave here without checking. After all,...