◈ Episode 78: Sheridan Iron Feet (2)
There were 10 minutes left before Seridan could fix the girdle and the wire launcher.
Of course, we won’t just fix it.
Considering her personality… … Perhaps she had another flashing idea, and she went into an additional stopper.
They said it would take 10 minutes, but considering the process, wouldn’t it take 30 minutes?
‘It’s 30 minutes. I still have room.’
It was time to look down from the window on the third floor, thinking that it would be okay to rest properly and return to Seorn again.
‘what.’
Three black shadows were moving busily between the alleys where people rarely walked.
Aside from the orderly movements, the steps are unusual.
‘Fast and light. My body is not shaking because I am well centered.’
It was just a coincidence that I found them.
Their movements were so stealthy that I would not have noticed them if I hadn’t looked down at the window at the right time.
I couldn’t see them properly because they were wearing dark robes, but I immediately recognized who they were.
‘It’s a knight. A highly trained regular soldier.’
They are also on a different level than the two quasi-knights who assisted Dutree.
Is it the least regular?
There are as many as three such knights passing through this alleyway?
Ordinary knights wouldn’t even be interested in these back alleys.
Besides, isn’t the direction they’re heading to the place where Violetta and I fought against the enemy society just before?
I narrowed my eyes and stared carefully at them.
‘If you’re a knight and don’t hesitate to wander around places like this… … .’
There is one place I can guess.
no way… … .
It was at this moment that I was about to conclude something.
The knight who had been leading the way stopped walking and cast his gaze toward us.
this.
I hid by the window.
‘Did I get caught?’
I said that I would watch carefully, but he has a better sense than I thought.
Even considering the distance, they were more than 100m apart, but they noticed that.
Fortunately, the gaze, which had been staring this way for a while, was quickly withdrawn, as if it had not been completely discovered.
‘… … It’s the Security Agency.’
To be precise, they are the Nightcrawler Knights belonging to the Intelligence Department of the Security Agency.
Uncharacteristic of knights, they move stealthily, and they are peculiar people who do not choose time and place.
Contrary to the knights who do honorable work standing on a shining stage where everyone is watching.
The Nightcrawler Knights eliminate those who pose a threat to the country in a dark place out of sight of people.
He is a human who willingly chose and accepted to walk a path stained with blood and mud for the sake of his country.
That’s why they are a symbol of fear to those who know them and become a target of vigilance.
It is also the most dangerous people to encounter on these dark and narrow streets than to encounter them on the main street in broad daylight.
‘When I looked back a little while ago… … At first glance, it looked like she had silver hair.’
When it comes to silver-haired knights from the Security Bureau of the Exsilion Empire, there is one person that comes to mind.
‘no way… … Is she her.’
The general commander of the Security Bureau and the leader of the Knights of the Nightcrawler.
A guardian lion that protects the empire.
Terrina Lionhowl from Lord Protector.
‘Why is she here? Could it be because of the werewolf incident?’
I vaguely guess.
The reason is probably the death of the cryptid and the rich man Bellbot Rickson who appeared in Ledervelk.
If it was the information network of the Security Agency, they would have obtained the fact that Bellbot Rickson had been working with someone to carry out some kind of experiment.
Because their eyes are spread all over the empire.
‘Even if that’s the case, I never thought the leader of the Knights of Nightcrawler would step forward.’
In fact, they were the ones who conducted human experiments on ordinary citizens.
Even a warlock was involved, so it must be strange not to step out of the Security Bureau.
The important thing is this.
‘I would have investigated Bellbot Rickson’s mansion, and if I did, I’d know that the secret safe was stolen.’
Where is that?
He must have even noticed that the hot flames in the basement of the abandoned factory burned the surrounding area.
Everything that was inside was erased without leaving a trace, but the problem is that no matter how much fire is burned, the traces of ‘there was something’ cannot be erased.
‘I could have started an investigation in response to that. This is a bit of a problem. To think that a security agency knight, and even a knight commander, would come to Ledervelk.’
In particular, Terina Lionhowl was not a very pleasant opponent for me.
That monstrous woman is one of the few things I don’t want to be involved with again in my life.
I’m glad I hid myself.
If our eyes met, if she had come to me because she felt suspicious.
‘It must have been a big deal. Because that woman is strangely good.’
We have no choice but to move cautiously until security determines that the search is no longer possible and we leave Ledervelk.
‘First of all, it’s fortunate that there’s no stepping on my tail.’
Perhaps they won’t completely close the investigation either.
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However, if Terry or Lionhowl were to stay at Ledervelk, that would not be the case.
She held one of the top positions in the Empire.
If she wastes time trying to catch the tail of an unresolved case, that would open a huge hole in the empire’s security.
‘Maybe I’m missing myself. I’ll leave a few knights behind.’
That’s okay.
Without Terrina, the leader, no matter how brilliant the other knights were, they had the confidence to avoid their gaze.
While I was thinking that, I heard a thump and run from below, and the door slammed.
Before long, Seridan appeared holding a belt in his arms.
“lily! I made it!”
“Is it over? It was faster than expected.”
I thought it would take 30 minutes, but it took 20 minutes.
You’ll know if it’s because there’s not much to change, or if her skills have improved.
“huh! Originally, it only took 10 minutes, but when I was repairing it, I remembered this and that. I’ve been fixing it, but I’ve retouched the whole thing once!”
“Hoo.”
I looked at the belt that Seridan had handed over.
The ones I used before were quite large enough to reach from the wrist to the forearm, but this time, the size was reduced to less than half.
“It has gotten smaller. It got thinner.”
“And more comfortable!”
Seridan’s pure white hair, tied in two pigtails, swayed up and down in line with her words.
Even if my gaze is taken away for a moment, it returns to the child in my hand.
“Have you removed all the useless parts?”
Since it also serves to protect the forearm, the armbands that were previously worn were sized to cover the entire forearm.
This time, Sheridan’s fix took up only about 1/3 of the forearm from the wrist.
“huh. After all, Nari isn’t active as a hunter right now, right? So I paid more attention to convenience than performance.”
“You saw it right. Now I am not a hunter, but a magic teacher.”
“oh. Then what should I call it? Van Helsing? Moriarty? Lupine?”
“Call me Rudgar Chelsea.”
“Mum. Lord Ludger. It sounds good. more amazing than that This time, a magic teacher, even that Seorn’s teacher! That’s great!”
“Something happened.”
“I know, I know. Will it be me too? To infiltrate Ceorn, which is the most famous in the great empire Exilion. That’s enough to eat cold porridge, right? hmm. It’s also Nari.”
It seems to her that I am a terrifying figure with some great abilities.
The fact that I became Seorn’s teacher also seems to be regarded as a position given by great ability.
The truth is that it isn’t.
That’s why I said that I accidentally became a magic teacher after being caught up in a train terrorism, so I decided to just pass it on.
“Anyway, just like Mr. Lee said, I boldly took out the cumbersome things and put in only what was necessary. The wire launcher should work, so check it out.”
“hmm.”
I had a brace on my left arm.
Maybe it’s because the material itself has been changed, rather than a thick and hard feel, it feels like gently bending the arm itself.
Even when worn over a dress shirt.
First of all, the fit has definitely been upgraded.
Let’s see, then the next target.
‘I’ll have to try that.’
I shot the wire launcher at one empty wall.
Wedge love! f*ck!
The wire launcher fired at terrifying speed, then pierced the wall.
this is kind of surprising
“The power has become quite strong.”
“huh. I raised the output close to 2 times than before! I increased the strength of the wire and changed the hook to a new one! Now it is possible to carry and move another person!”
“is it. It seems there are other added features.”
After retrieving the wire, I pointed my finger at the small groove on the back of my hand and asked.
Seridan grinned, showing white teeth.
“Oh, that? Also Nari. Do you have a keen eye? This is a new feature I added.”
“what?”
“lily. Think of it as clenching your fists and giving strength to your wrists.”
“You mean like this?”
sereung.
At that moment, a pure white blade protruded from the thin groove of the arm.
“This… … .”
“It is a memorization made in preparation for an unexpected situation. how is it? cool isn’t it It is made of the same material as the blade of the sword stick used by Nari, so it is very light and strong. Didn’t the old Nari tell me? Some assassins use things like this.”
“It did.”
“I just thought of it and applied it. how is it?”
“hmm.”
Sureureung. widely.
When I relaxed my wrist lightly, the protruding blade went back inside.
Indeed, is it a memorized dagger? It seems to be perfect to use in an emergency or when the other person is careless.
It must have been created with PvP in mind, not a monster like the Cryptid.
“Besides that, see the little hole on the left?”
“okay.”
“You can shoot paralyzing needles there! Of course, I have to load the paralysis needle in advance, but!”
“Hoo.”
Previously, only the wire launcher was fired at the lower part of the wrist, and the rest was a protector to block attacks, but this time it is the opposite.
Items that maximized other factors instead of lowering defense.
In particular, for those like me who have to use these things secretly and not outwardly, Seridan’s new braces were very welcome.
“I like it.”
“also! Nari knows it well! That coward downstairs was just talking nonsense about putting such a dangerous thing in there.”
“Don’t say too much to Hans. It’s because I’m worried about everything.”
“You have to worry while looking at the other person. This is far-fetched.”
Saying that, Sheridan finally supported his chin with his index finger and thumb and stared at me with a mysterious gaze.
“Hmm. As expected, Na-ri has felt this since before, but such a calm-looking outfit really suits her. It’s not bad to wear wild things when you were a hunter, but do you think something suits you better?”
“is it.”
“huh. The moment you see him, you immediately feel that he is a noble person. To say simply aristocrats, there seems to be something deeper. hmm. Like royalty?”
I couldn’t help but laugh at Sheridan’s words.
“Thank you for looking at me like that.”
“It’s not. I feel something.”
“Anyway, thank you for changing me to a new one.”
“ah. Are you going now?”
“okay. First of all, since I have to work as a teacher, I have to stay at the academy. Coming out today was also part of the outing.”
“It’s a pity. It’s been a while since we met, but I thought I’d solve it at least!”
“Pass that to the next opportunity. And it’s because we haven’t all gathered yet.”
Besides Seridan, there are a few more people I called.
Sheridan nodded happily, probably knowing that.
“know! Are you members of the newly created organization? People I’ve heard of!”
“okay.”
“Did you say the name of the new organization is? It’s very mysterious, and I like it because it suits Na-ri! Then did I become a member of this secret organization?”
“That’s an executive too.”
“Cadre!”
Did you like the position of executive? Her eyes shone even brighter.
“If I were an executive, I would be able to make anything I want without anyone interfering, right?!”
Was it because of it?
“I’ll allow it for a while, but won’t you refrain from making a bomb that blows up the surrounding area?”
“Of course I know that! Nari too. I know how to differentiate between lines. You mean to make a moderate amount of bombs?”
“It’s better not to make it if possible.”
Well, forbidding that mad inventor would be crueler than forcing a die-hard smoker to quit smoking.
“Do it in moderation.”
“Hehehe. Don’t worry about that! So sir, have you decided on that?”
“What do you mean?”
“A secret organization like this definitely wouldn’t have a code name!”
Is it a code name? Let’s see where you heard it.
I’ve never really paid much attention to it.
However, given that Sheridan’s personality makes her say that, it seems that she desperately wants it.
If you skip over here, you will be very disappointed.
If that happens, Hans will take care of her annoyance. I’m still struggling, can you help me?
‘Code name. Is it a code name?’
Well, there’s nothing you can’t build if you want to.
“Wells would be nice.”
“huh? Wells? It sounds good. good! I, Sheridan, am an executive from today, <Wells>!”
I’m glad you’re happy.
“Ah, more than that. Where did this Wells get its name from?”
“It is the name of the greatest inventor I can remember.”
“Oh oh. If you say that, you must be a really great person.”
“Nothing.”
He was the creator of a machine that travels through time.
The name Wells, which I gave her, was taken from Herbert George Wells, the author of the novel The Time Machine.
In fact, I wanted to name the main character of the time machine novel, but in the original work, it was only mentioned as a time traveler, so the name did not come out.
However, in the officially recognized follow-up, the author’s middle name, George, was added as a respect for the original author.
But isn’t it a bit like the code name George for a girl?
That is why I gave her <Wells> instead of the name George.
Sheridan seems to like it too, so it’s not bad.
“Then what about the assistant down there? Does your assistant have a code name?”
Seridan asked with twinkling eyes.
I wonder if he cared about Hans even though he always seems to be bothering him.
It’s Hans’s code name. If you think about his characteristics, and if you decide on a name that I remember, this is it.
“Kafka.”
