Chapter 26. Clearing the past. (5)
“No, what if you kill them all?”
Elise stamped her feet.
Before leaving the capital for the last time, I had stopped by the top of Vittoria for a final inspection.
“why? Do you feel sorry for them?”
I asked leisurely, putting my clasped hands behind my head.
“No way. “Do you think I am such a generous person?”
Elise sneered with a cold face.
“When I think of what happened last time, it’s not enough. Moreover, they try to keep our superiors in check whenever they get the chance.”
“okay?”
“I was thoroughly prepared, so nothing major happened.”
Elice’s face became even colder.
“Recently, he even offered to scout Melina.”
“To Melina?”
“They said they would give you ten times the amount you are receiving now, or whatever you ask for.”
I chuckled and sank into the chair.
“So, is Melina interested?”
“You didn’t even blink? “It was a mind-boggling amount, and even I was a bit surprised.”
Elise’s eyes twinkled as if she was surprised.
“Miss Melina likes the master a lot… … No, I think I trust it.”
“Maybe it’s not trust.”
Alessia holds the secret of having the Guardian’s Hand.
So it would not be trust, but a struggle to protect my family.
“… … Did you know?”
Elise widened her eyes. He looked very surprised.
“Is it really that surprising that I know?”
When I asked back in an indifferent tone, Elice sighed with an expression that said, “That’s right.”
“The owner is quick-witted, and when you see him sometimes… … “No, no.”
“… … .”
“I feel sorry for Miss Melina… … .”
“What do you know?”
Elise changed the topic as she maintained a blank expression.
“Anyway, killing them all had a good effect. “He eradicated criminal organizations inside and outside the capital.”
This method was originally used by the Mare Guild in the original work.
They have the band of thieves and delinquents they used hand and foot executed by Cain’s hands.
In that way, it had the effect of cutting off the tail and exalting Cain’s name.
But now,
“Thanks to this, voices praising the Black Knight are growing louder every day.”
This is how I used it frugally.
“The rumor spread suspiciously quickly even before the subjugation team returned.”
He snapped his fingers at Elice.
“You did it, right?”
A mischievous smile spread across Elice’s lips.
“This is the groundwork for the grand appearance of the Master of Requiem.”
After revealing my identity, I became lost in thought.
Eliche pointed out exactly what I also had in mind and even hit the player.
“I did something cute.”
It was indeed the partner I chose.
“thank you.”
Elice read the satisfaction in my expression and continued speaking.
“Besides, if rumors are spread like this, the Mare Guild will not be able to easily harm the Black Knight.”
“Is it just harm? “They were trying to put a strain on me.”
“That’s right. “I guess I really wanted the Black Knight’s fame.”
Elise slid the corner of her mouth at an angle.
“The dream is big too. “In this way, the master came here after destroying everything without any hesitation.”
“… … .”
“Thanks to you, I can now find the headquarters of the Mare Guild across the water.”
Elise sighed heavily.
“If only one or two were left behind, we would have been able to track down the headquarters. Now, the Mare guild leader is starting to make a fuss, so tracking him will become even more difficult.”
I just smiled silently despite Elice’s non-complaints. Then he stretched out his hand and pointed at a place on the map on the desk.
“Here, there is a wall made of special bricks that can be pushed out. “Just push it into a round shape.”
As Elice’s eyes turned to that place, she added.
“The old man’s name is Lowell.”
“… … “Now, what?”
Elice’s eyes bulged like a balloon bursting.
“I told you everything. So take a good look.”
“Master, what?!”
Elice clung to the map and moaned.
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“Is what I just heard the real name of the Mare guild leader? yes?”
“okay. Stanley, Owen… … . “I use all kinds of aliases, but that’s my real name.”
“Oh, my God.”
Elise clutched her fluttering chest.
“Why are you revealing this key secret now?”
“If you start by knowing the answer, you get caught up too quickly.”
He grinned and got up from the chair.
“There’s no way he’ll let Lowell track him down. “Approach carefully.”
“As expected, master… … .”
Elise clasped her hands tightly, as was her habit.
“You were worried about me.”
“I don’t know.”
“You’re being dishonest.”
I ignored Elice’s eye smile and approached the door.
“I’m going to visit the Obest territory. Even if I can’t do it, it will take 3 weeks. So in the meantime… … .”
“Yes, master. “Just leave it to me.”
Elise grabbed the locket from the necklace she was wearing.
“Everything will go as the Master wants.”
Her bright blue eyes shone vividly and cruelly.
“At that time, I will be able to confidently stand in front of ‘them.’ From a position overlooking them.”
Elise bowed deeply.
“Please come back, master.”
* * *
thud.
The door to the magic tower closed behind me.
“this… … .”
Leah pulled her hair and looked at the hair tie tied at the end.
“… … “It’s a magic stone.”
The wizards initially tried to ignore Leah, but they changed their attitude after learning that she was Arya’s master.
And after bringing Leah into the magic tower, he became annoying by asking her to show Aria and asking if he could freeze this solution.
Then I found it.
‘No, this is?!’
The existence of countless magic stones sparkling at the tip of Leah’s head.
The wizards immediately rushed at Leah with the intention of biting off her hair tie.
‘It is a very pure cold magic stone. Exquisitely crafted to bring out its original power.’
What was even more surprising than that was the metal hairband that was studded with magic stones.
‘This power… … What is it? When combined with this metal, it transformed into the power to block cold!’
The wizards wrinkled their noses and acted as if they were out of breath. So Leah thought they would ask to borrow the hair tie for a few days.
but.
‘This hair tie is protecting you from Arya’s cold.’
The wizard who repeatedly emphasized this with a surprised face came to mind.
‘You must never take it off your body. The longer it takes for the herd to be exposed to Aria’s power, the more dangerous it will become.’
After that, Leah’s doubts about the Black Knight grew even greater.
“How did you find out about Aria’s problem and bring it to her?”
And at such an exquisite time.
This was impossible without knowing and preparing in advance. Moreover, there are so many magic stones.
It would be difficult for even a person of considerable wealth to obtain this. No, in the first place, magic stones were not something you could get just because you had a lot of money.
“The Black Knight… … .”
Leah dug through her memories and recalled the last time she saw him.
Flowing black hair and eyes that were as black as flames. The figure riding a huge horse and swinging a sword.
“… … what?”
Somehow, I felt like I had seen his face somewhere. He felt like it was a face he knew.
“No way… … “I don’t have any?”
Leah even furrowed her eyebrows and tried hard to remember his face.
However, with no income, I eventually took out the note I had kept in my arms.
[Make sure to wear it.]
Although it was a short sentence, the ending somehow exuded elegance.
Leah, who had been concentrating for a while while looking at the paper,
“Are you done with your business?”
I came to my senses when I heard Mikel’s voice.
“Ah, father.”
“What are you looking at so intently? Did the wizards give it to you?”
“Oh, no. “It’s something else.”
Leah put the paper back into her arms. And he walked towards Mikel, who was waiting for him in front of the entrance.
“Have you waited long?”
“It wasn’t that boring.”
Mikel turned to show Abel standing next to him.
“I was with Prince Abel.”
“Are you here?”
Abel, who was waiting together, waved his hand.
At that moment, an unknown intuition penetrated Leah’s heart. Maybe the answer she was looking for might be very close.
“… … .”
Leah stopped in place for a moment and stared at Abel.
“What are you doing?”
Abel tilted his innocent face slightly.
“… … “No, it’s nothing.”
Leah shook her head and walked past the two.
“Let’s go now.”
So the three people got on their respective horses. Mikel, who finally got on the horse, spoke to Abel.
“Let’s go first. “Follow me.”
“Then let’s go.”
Abel grinned and took the reins.
“To the Obest territory.”
* * *
A beautiful castle in the center of Sud territory that can be seen from anywhere in the territory.
Even there, it is a restaurant where only relatives of the Ardante family can enter. Three people were sitting in the middle of the wide hall.
“… … .”
Cain moves his hands with a stiff face,
Rattling.
Hector puts a spoon in his mouth with an uncomfortable hand.
“Hmm.”
Even Carlo leisurely slicing lamb ribs.
“Okay, how about a meal? Does it fit your mouth?”
Carlo asked Hector in a kind voice. Hector threw the stew in his mouth down his throat.
“Yes, my lord.”
His pronunciation was quite unclear, unlike before, when it was clear.
“Thank you for your consideration. “Thanks to you, it’s easy to eat.”
“Thank goodness. “There is something I can do for you.”
In Carlo’s soft voice,
“… … “My lord.”
Hector bit his lip and lowered his head.
There was no burning pain anymore, but another pain was waiting for Hector. It is difficult to chew and swallow food properly.
His appearance changed dramatically in just a few weeks.
His shoulders, which were unusually strong for his age, had become unsightly. Her strong muscles also lost elasticity and her physique was no longer what it used to be.
‘Heh, Captain Hector… … ?’
‘Wow, are you the leader?’
The change was so great that the knights remaining in the Sud territory could not recognize it at first glance.
In the end, Hector had to put only finely ground or finely chopped food into his mouth. Likewise, most of the dishes on this table were made up of those dishes.
“Why in the temple… … .”
Hector clenched his fists with an angry look on his face. Carlo also frowned.
“That’s right. “No matter how many people visit the temple after the victory ceremony, how long will we have to wait indefinitely?”
Carlo’s displeased expression on his face was somewhat artificial. But Hector, who had his head down, did not notice it.
“… … .”
Cain put a piece of meat into his mouth, trying not to show any emotion.
Every time he saw Hector, Cain’s heart was pricked, his conscience ached, and he couldn’t bear it. That was why he was placed behind him during the victory ceremony.
‘It will be difficult to walk quickly, so come slowly from behind.’
Although he said it kindly.
Actually, I thought I would get on a lot of nerves if I saw him.
And as soon as I returned, I asked for treatment at the temple. She wanted to erase the heavy guilt that was eating away at her heart as soon as possible.
however,
‘Why aren’t you treating me quickly?’
Because of that, I was having an uncomfortable time even after coming to the Sud territory.
Whenever I see Hector, whenever that ugly, melted face moves.
Cain suffered from the feeling of being attacked by something intangible. He was so careful with his cadenza that he even hid the pattern on the back of his hand.
“… … .”
The three finished eating without knowing that Carlo was watching them closely.
“Hector, you really suffered a lot because of the ‘unfortunate’ accident. “It’s just my sad heart.”
Carlo personally poured wine into Hector’s glass.
“I know all about the hard work you have done for the Ardante family. “I heard you assisted Cain well during the northern subjugation war.”
“… … “I am very sorry.”
“This is a banquet given in honor of me. “Hurry up and pick it up.”
Hector held the glass, not knowing what to do.
Rather than scolding him for tarnishing Cain’s achievements, he never expected to receive such a warm welcome.
After all, it was Lord Carlo whom he trusted and served. The loyalty in Hector’s heart became stronger.
Soon, each person brought the glass in their hand to their mouth.
Gulp.
The moment the red-colored wine went down each person’s throat,
“Wow!”
Hector suddenly grabbed my neck.
fantasy,
