--- After almost 4 hours of climbing the stairs---

"The calm madman came out of the stairs and headed for the throne room."

Calm madman: Fedfrosl, greetings to you. I will return it safely... Well, there's no one. * Either he's asleep or he's gone. Right! I don't know what time of day it is. In hell, after all, there is no night and no one sleeps.* Kradr, while I'm going to look for someone, where are you going? Do you know anyone?

Kradr: No, there are no acquaintances. I was thinking of going with you.

Calm madman: Then... Do you see the passage to the right of the entrance to the throne room?

Kradr: Yes, I see it.

The calm madman: Here. We'll split up. I'll go left, and you go right. We need to find a lich, best of all, or find one of the servants or the lord himself. Can you explain the situation?

Kradr: Okay, I get it, and yes, I think I can explain everything.

Calm madman: In that case, we need to somehow have a connection so that no one gets lost and gets lost. Do you have something in mind?

Kradr: Well, there's nothing from the artifacts. Therefore, there are 2 options. The 1st is unpleasant, and the 2nd is optimal, but a little dangerous.

The calm madman: I understand you. Then describe it to me so that I can choose.

Kradr: the 2nd way. You will create a portal on my ear or hand, whichever is more convenient for you. The method is effective, but there is a danger that you will fall into madness. The 1st method. I can tear off my horn and pour it with mana so that it works both ways.

Calm madman: Well, for a better understanding, what does it mean in the 1st method, 'worked both ways'?

Kradr: If you just tear off my horn, then only 1-n can use it, because when you speak into a larger horn diameter, you will be able to transmit information to me and I will hear you in my head. If you feed it with mana, then I will be able to speak without a horn and you will hear me in your head. The effect lasts about 10 minutes.

Calm madman: Will the horn grow out?

Kradr: No, it won't grow back. I don't have regeneration, but I have recovery. Therefore, if the horn is put in place during the day, it will heal.

Calm madman: Then I suggest the 2nd option.

"Kradr nodded and broke off his right horn. Holding it in his hand, he gathered mana in his right hand, where the horn was, and a red essence flashed in it, similar to hellfire, but with denser particles. The calm madman saw how all the essence was absorbed by the horn and it turned scarlet instead of black."

Calm madman: Interesting. Is this the essence?

Kradr: Yes. It's an essence. I compress the mana and get the essence. Sir, I anticipate your question. It is red, because everyone who lives in hell has red mana. As people would say, infernal mana.

Calm madman: Clearly, clearly.

"Kradr finished nurturing his horn with mana and gave it to a Calm Madman."

The calm madman: * Only now noticed the shape of his horn. It's pretty interesting done. It resembles a ram's horn, but its long base resembles a goat's horn. I think, though...* Listen, do you represent some kind of race or maybe you represent a constellation?

Kradr: I am, to be honest... I do not know, but I know that the power grows depending on which demonoid you worship.

Calm madman: Is this a demonoid?

Kradr: Former lords of hell and demons who represented constellations.

Calm madman: And which one do you worship?

Kradr: I don't worship anyone. My father told me to do this, that if I started, I would lose most of my strength.

Calm madman: What was your father's name?

Kradr: naS Llech maR.

Calm madman: Us, yeah. Lleh, yeah. Mar, yeah. I got it, thanks.

Kradr: May I ask what you have understood?

Calm madman: Well, I think so. US, from the divine language noS, which means 'son'. lleH, from the divine language lleH, which means 'hell'. maR, from the divine language maR, which means 'aries'. And moreover, the Son of Hell is Aries.

Kradr: And who is aries?

Calm madman: You don't have to know that. If you want to know, you can ask the lich, for example, or the stargazers in the city.

Kradr: Good.

Calm madman: So, I think we can go. I think you remember everything. That's why I went and hoped for you. Aren't you worried? This is your first assignment with us after all.

Kradr: Yes, I remember everything and I'm a little, just a little, worried. Therefore, I agree that we can go.

"The calm madman and Kradr entered the throne room, where they separated. Kradr headed for the right aisle, and the Calm Madman headed for the left. Both of them did not know that Kradr was heading to the common life of the entire territory, and the Calm madman was heading to the sleeping room from which there is a passage to the compartment with scientific works."

--- Some time later---

Calm madman: * I walked 100 meters from the entrance-oh, I guess there should be something soon.*

"A calm madman was walking along the right wall. When he reached the turn, he saw a small passage, similar to a doorway, from which a dim light shone. That's where he went."

Calm madman: Hello! May I ask?

???: Did you want to know what's on the menu today?

Calm madman: Well, to begin with, I would advise you to say hello. And so I'm on another issue.

???: M?

"??? She turned her head."

???: And who are you?

Calm madman: Once again, and for the last time, I will ask you to say hello.

???: What are you doing here, I'm going to call security!

The calm madman: I understood you.

"A calm madman created a portal under ??? and above her. She began to fall and the Calm madman removed the portal from above. So she was split in half."

Calm madman: Will you say hello now?

???: ...

"??? was bleeding. The lower half of the body was lying around, sparing the upper half. Blood was flowing from her mouth, which made it difficult for her to speak, so she was silent."

Calm madman: Well, if that's the case, then this will be a lesson to you. I'll heal you somehow later.

"The calm madman opened the portal and the whole torso fell inside."

Calm madman: Is there anyone else in the room?

???: Y-yes. There is also a y-ya... Are you killing me..?

Calm madman: Virgo, I greet you.

???: S-hello...

Calm madman: I see that we will be able to have a conversation. To begin with, who was it?

???: Uh, it was the cook.

Calm madman: Okay, then who are you?

???: Y-I..?

Calm madman: Is there anyone else here besides you?

???: N-n-no...

Calm madman: So you are.

???: I'm... Y-I'm an assistant.

Calm madman: Well, how much do you know, and not. More precisely, how long have you been working here?

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???: About d-two years...

Calm madman: Good. What's your name?

???: I'm Marie.

Calm madman: Marie, don't be afraid. I am a good friend of Fedfros. I'm just looking for him. Do you know where he is?

Marie: He's away.

Calm madman: And where did you go?

Marie: He must return from the desert lands today.

Calm madman: Understood, thank you. So, is this the kitchen?

Marie: Yes.

Calm madman: Do you know how to prepare sleeping pills or sedatives?

Marie: No, but maybe they do in the scientific research department.

Calm madman: Okay, thanks for the help. Oh, wait. How important is the cook and how long can she not be present at the workplace, well, now

Marie: The cook is very important to the whole kingdom. I think that it will not be needed for 2 hours.

Calm madman: Okay, thanks for the help.

"The calm madman took the horn out of the inside pocket of his jacket. And he brought the larger diameter of the horn to his mouth."

Calm madman: Kradr, the situation is like this. Fedfrosl is away, he will arrive today. I'm going to the science section. You can walk around the castle. But, after an hour and 30 minutes, to bring the lich to the throne room.

Kradr: Good. I'm just looking for his room.

Calm madman: I'll give you a hint, there are many liches here, but he is alone. Now think, and I'll go.

Kradr: Thu...

Calm madman: It's so quiet now.

Marie: What does Kradr mean?

The calm madman: What do you mean?

Marie: I do not know who you were talking to, but Kradr is a class S supreme demon. He is called the future ruler of the infernal expanse.

Calm madman: Ah, so he's S class after all. And I'm wondering why I'm so interested in him.

Marie: So it's him?

The calm madman: Yes, that's him.

Marie: Who are you?

Calm madman: Ask Kradra or Fedfros. I'm tired of talking more.

Marie: Yeah. Are you leaving?

Calm madman: Yes, I went. Don't worry about the cook. If anything, I'll fix it.

Marie: Yeah.

"The calm madman came out of the kitchen and walked down the hall."

--- At this time---

Kradr: * There are many liches, but he is alone. Either there are many liches, but they have the same consciousness, or they are clones of the same lich. Then I just need to find at least one.*

"There was a door with a runic tongue in front of Kradra."

Kradr: * I do not know what is written there. It's sad, but it's worth checking out what's in there.*

"Kradr knocked on the door."

???: Q-are you coming in?

"Kradr opened the door."

Kradr: Hello, do you know where the lich is?

???: Welcome. I am the Supreme Lich. If you need an even lich, then in fact there is none.

Kradr: How is it not?

Supreme Lich: I create ordinary liches. They are nothing in strength. That's why I use them as helpers in the castle.

Kradr: So I was wrong.

Supreme Lich: What did you want?

Kradr: I am Kradr, the current faithful subject of the Calm Madman, namely his brother Faceless.

The Supreme Lich: Oh, you are not any kind of creature, but quite significant. Then, the question remains the same. What did you want?

Kradr: My lord told me to be in the throne room with the Lich.

Supreme Lich: I take it you don't know why, right?

Kradr: That's right. May I ask if you have a name?

The Supreme Lich: Well, you can say that there is.

Kradr: And what is your name?

The Supreme Lich: Ha, this may sound silly, but my name is Court.

Kradr: I get it, but there's nothing stupid.

Court: You may not have understood the meaning of the name. A court is a place where the fate of a creature is decided. To be dead to him, or to give him punishment, or to be free to him. There are other solutions, but these are the main ones.

Kradr: Aaga.. Now I understand the meaning.

Court: How long do I have to be in the throne room?

Kradr: Well, now, in about an hour and 25 minutes.

The court: Then I'll have time to tinker with the paperwork. Will you wait?

Kradr: Yes, of course.

"The court took out a huge stack of paper from under the table and began to read, fill out, sign, think."

--- At this time, the science center---

Calm madman: Hello! Thank you! Hello!

???: Hi, man. What do you need?

The calm madman: Is it possible for you to create a sedative or a sleeping pill?

???: No, brother. We do not produce such a theme. If you want, we can give you the materials. Only if you mix it, you get a horse dose.

Calm madman: And how to get a double horse dose?

???: Um. Well, the thing is. See, the skeleton is working. He can't work because he's tired, but we've implanted a bone in him where you can inject a horse dose of adrenaline. The result is on the eyes. It digs 3 times faster than its fellows. And you want to take a double. You can't stand it.

The calm madman: I understand what you mean, but I need a double one.

???: Good. Do you see the warehouse there? There's a half-elf sitting there. Ask him, but I still have to write down the results.

"A calm madman walked up to the warehouse and opened the door. There was a half-elf inside. He had one elf ear and the other didn't, which showed his difference between elves and humans."

Calm madman: Hello, sorry to bother you.

Half-elf: Good afternoon. What did you want?

Calm Madman: Can I ask for a double horse dose of sedatives or sleeping pills?

Half-Elf: For what purpose?

The calm madman: For himself.

Half-elf: Are you a dragon?

Calm madman: No, I am the son of the progenitor.

Half-Elf: OK, payment now or upon receipt of the goods?

Calm madman: What is the payment? I am not here as a merchant or a visitor.

Half-elf: There must be a payment anyway.

Calm madman: Ahem. And if Arfolia makes an order?

Half-Elf: I don't care. Payment is payment.

Calm madman: Good. I'll be right there.

"The calm madman opened a portal beneath him and ended up in hell."

Calm madman: Arfolia!

"The sound of 'Running!' came from the far corridor on the right. It was Arfolia running."

Arfolia: Sir, greetings, what happened?

Calm madman: Could you pay for the goods for me, and I'll do it later, or will your brother bring it in?

Arfolia: I will pay and it is not worth returning.

Calm madman: Thank you very much. Come through the portal, I'll give you my hand.

"The calm madman stuck his head in and pulled himself up with his hands, out of the portal, on the floor and got out. Immediately lowering his hand into the portal, he pulled Arfolius out."

Calm madman: Here, this half-elf, he sells me medicine.

Arfolia: Smer, as I see it, you're back to the old ways. How much did you want to offer this time?

Smer: What, Mrs. Arfolia? So you weren't lying?

Calm madman: Not a single word of mine was not a lie.

Smer: In that case, I can give you a sedative for free. How many doses do you need?

Calm madman: Two, perhaps.

Smer: Here, this glass one and this one. They're both with a double horsepower sedative.

Arfolia: Am I free?

Calm madman: I suppose so. Now, please wait. I need to rearrange the portal.

"The calm madman removed the portal from the floor and placed it on a stone wall."

Calm madman: That's it. Now, you will not fall, but enter on the other side.

"Arfolia entered the portal and the Calm Madman removed the portal."

Smer: Once again, I'm sorry.

"Smer prostrated himself, showing his sincere apology."

Calm madman: It's not worth it. Stand up!

"Smer stood up, awaiting punishment."

Calm madman: So, give me the bottles of sedative. And I have a question, what is the race of the man who watches the skeletons?

Smer: It's a dragonborn. The most impolite in the science center.

The calm madman: I noticed. Okay, thank you, but I'm off. While.

"The calm madman turned around and headed for the throne room, taking his time."

--- At this time---

The court: So, I have finished important and urgent matters. We can go now.

Kradr: Yes, let's go.

"The court and Kradr left the room. The court closed the door behind them and they went to the throne room."

Kradr: And what are the runes and what do they mean on your door?

Court: The runic language of the ancient dragonborn. It means judging.

Kradr: Ancient dragonborn, is this the type before the current dragonborn, namely the firstborn?

The court: Yes, you understood correctly. The calm madman is the progenitor's son, right?

Kradr: Yes, he is not from our universe, but came to protect it from his brother's mana.

Court: So the son of the progenitor from our universe is a danger to the universe.

Kradr: Exactly. As I understand it, he is now locked in an enclosed space. This was done for the sake of protecting all living things. He possesses divine mana, which has no limits on regeneration and volume. Besides, he doesn't know how to control her.

The court: I understood the whole problem of the situation.And why did he need me?

Kradr: I wish I knew...

The court: Okay, we will come soon, and we will ask him there if the situation is not clear.

"The Court and Kradr have arrived at the throne room. The calm madman, at this time, almost reached the exit from the kitchen."

---After 7 minutes of waiting---

Calm madman: Well, Kradr, have you solved the clue?

Kradr: No, but I understood the meaning of finding the supreme Lich of the Court.

Calm madman: Well, at least that's it. You're the Court, right?

Court: That's right.

Kradr: And how did you know that the Lich was alone in his castle?

Calm madman: Well, I stayed less than an hour in the castle and how did I find out. Firstly, the lich I met the first time had less concentrated mana than the second. Secondly, the manner of speech was different. Thirdly, the actions of the liches were the same. In total, the conclusion is that the actions are the same, the manner of speech is different, the amount of mana is different. Therefore, either someone controls them, or it is one person, or they are created and thrown into self-education. 1-option disappears, since controlling such a number of liches, also changing the character and manner of speech for each one, is too difficult and not worth the time and effort. The 2nd option is out of the question, since if it is one person, then the manner of speech should not be the same. Therefore, the 3rd option remains. That's how I understood it.

Court: Impressive. It's worth praising.

Kradr: Are you by any chance a detective madman, not?

Calm madman: I count the comparison successfully. But no, I just stand out with my mind.

The court: And on what occasion did you call me?

Calm madman: Oh, right, I'm sorry. I lost my temper a little bit here. Can you restore the creature to its original state or resurrect it?

Judgment: Resurrection is possible only if the creature has not been sealed. Recovery is real, I think.

Calm madman: Then, here.

"A calm madman opened a portal on the ceiling and a frozen body fell out of the portal."

The court: May I ask what actually happened?

The Calm madman: Disrespect and threat. For this, I cut it with a spatial closure.

The court: I understand, but why is it frozen?

Calm madman: Almost immediately, I sent her to the planet of eternal cold. The highest temperature there is -201 degrees. And the lowest is -1508 degrees.

Court: Did you understand that they did instant freezing so that the body did not have time to die from cold or blood loss?

Calm madman: Yes, that's right.

Court: Can you defrost it?

Calm madman: No.

Judgment: Then, resurrection. Break off a piece of flesh from the icy body and give it to me.

"Kradr bent down to the icy body and broke off the entire palm from the brush. Later he gave it to the Court."

The court: So, please move 2 meters away from me.

"Kradr and the Calm Madman moved away from the Court by more than 3 meters. The court began the resurrection. As he spoke the spell, concentrated white mana gathered around him, which settled to the floor, creating the outline of the Lucifer pentagram."

Judgment: Oh, Lucifer the immense. I ask you, a non-mortal skeleton, to give your soul a new body. Lend us your immortal life, our resurrection of a mortal, and create a contract of slavery with it, for the sake of the prosperity of your indomitable soul. Perish, death!

"All the mana gathered around the Court turned red, resembling blood. The court put his palm under him. All the bloody mana was absorbed into her and the cook appeared."

???: Oh, what? What am I doing here?

"??? She started turning her head."

???: Ahhh! This is the same criminal. Supreme Lich, kill him!

Court: First of all, I won't. Secondly, I can't. Thirdly, I will die myself if I do this. Therefore, I ask you to calm down and be more polite, as well as to follow the dialogue and what you say.

???: So you're in league with this criminal? Well, all right. I'll tell Fedfrosl everything.

Calm madman: Can I kill her again?

The court: No, it's not worth it. Leave this half-zombie. She's a zombie, but only by instinct and not a developing brain. She can only cook and teach Marie.

Calm madman: Good. Dachshund, according to the time, it is worth taking her to the kitchen and waiting for the Fed.

Court: I'll take her away. Meanwhile, prepare for His Majesty's arrival.

"The court picked up the cook and carried her to the kitchen. Kradr and the Calm Madman sat down by the throne and waited for Fedfros to arrive.