Chapter 28. Awakening the sleeping spring. (7)
“Have you figured out their identities?”
“I’m trying.”
Joshua continued with a stern expression.
“There was something unusual about the bodies left at the scene.”
“which?”
“It looked like it had been caught in an explosion. But that explosion was unusual.”
Joshua added in an uncertain tone.
“It feels like the space has been cut out cleanly. “It looks like magic was used, not gunpowder.”
“Magic?”
Emperor Theodore’s brows gathered as he pondered Joshua’s words.
“The Wizard’s Tower has something to do with this?”
“It is possible.”
“Midnell, I trusted him!”
Emperor Theodore furrowed his eyebrows.
“However, it is difficult to say that it was the wizard’s sole act. “Maybe it helped a little.”
Joshua continued in a businesslike tone.
“At the scene, most of the bodies were killed with blades. The weapon used and the results of following the traces… … .”
Joshua’s voice became slow.
“We caught the tail of the top of the Ardante family.”
Lowell thoroughly erased all traces in case of failure. Don’t let this cause any harm to the Ardante family.
However, Elice had already prepared for this and had appropriately sprinkled traces of the Mare Guild throughout the streets of the capital.
As if I was trying to erase it in a hurry and couldn’t process it, or as if I left it out without even thinking about it.
And Director Joshua was a cool-headed knight who could chase the trail like a hunting dog.
Thanks to this, he succeeded in getting the general clues to the case in one night.
Of course, it was only ‘approximate’. Because he couldn’t find any trace of the black knight hidden there.
“what? “The Ardante family?”
The fire on Emperor Theodore’s face grew even bigger. To him now, the word Ardante family was like firewood.
“So does this mean that the attack on the temple was at the instigation of the Ardante family?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. “This is very clear and obvious evidence.”
Joshua nodded heavily.
“The Ardante family rebelled against the imperial family.”
“Ha, eventually!”
thud!
Emperor Theodore could not hold back his anger and struck the desk again.
“I thought it would always be like this. Carlo, I knew that cat would be like this!”
His fist trembled as he hit the desk.
“The guy who couldn’t hide the greed in his eyes! “You’ve become so proud just because you got the sword of the four seasons!”
Emperor Theodore, who was second to none due to his greed, belittled his peers.
“In the end, you are crossing a line that should not be crossed! “Get this guy from me right now!”
“Fix it, Your Majesty.”
Joshua calmed him down.
“First of all, the urgent priority is to find the saint. “We know where you are, so the investigation will go faster.”
“right now… … ! “We have to find it right now!”
Emperor Theodore jumped up from his seat.
If Cain really took Rachel, things get out of hand. Rachel, who has found her freedom, reveals her identity and does not know what she will do.
“As soon as possible!”
Emperor Theodore’s eyes flickered wildly with anxiety and anger.
* * *
“… … Did I fail?”
Cain muttered softly as he looked at the dawning sky. According to plan, her saintess should have been in her hands by this time.
But now, he stood alone in an encampment on the outskirts of the capital.
“There will be no failure in what my father has arranged.”
Carlo boasted, but what happened?
If he wanted to, he could sneak in and bring back the saint, but Cain didn’t bother to do that.
Because hiding like a rat doesn’t suit you.
This wasn’t kidnapping a saint. All she does is take the saint to where she belongs.
“It’s difficult… … .”
After obtaining the saint, they planned to march majestically toward the capital with her at the head. Letting people know that God’s will is on the Ardante family.
“How do I… … .”
Cain tapped his chin and was lost in thought. For a long time,
“young master.”
Vice-captain Hugo approached him. In his hand, he held a piece of paper delivered by a messenger.
“News from the capital.”
“thank you.”
Cain, who was still curious about the situation, quickly opened the paper.
[Failure to secure a saint. His whereabouts are unknown.]
I understand up to this point. however,
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[The Ardante family is pointed out as the culprit. The true nature of the Mare Guild, which the Ardante family has been at the mercy of, is being uncovered one by one.]
“… … What is this sound?”
It was a story I had never heard of before.
“Mare Guild? “There was something like that in our family?”
Cain continued reading with his handsome eyebrows furrowed. Evidence of all the crimes committed by the Mare Guild.
The truth he didn’t know. Insidious traces hidden behind the brilliant life of a nobleman.
“… … No way.”
Cain’s face was cruelly distorted.
“It can’t be…” … .”
He had to be completely just and flawless.
‘I can’t believe these ugly rumors are following me.’
It was ridiculous.
“I absolutely cannot tolerate this.”
It was clear that this was a behind-the-scenes operation by forces trying to slander him. Wanting to break his brilliant wings and extinguish his burning flame.
“… … “Is it Benifer?”
He may have been holding a grudge due to his defeat in the Territory Battle. He showed mercy and spared the man’s life, but he stabbed a man in the back like this.
No, maybe… … .
“Abel Kindreal?”
He may be the one who hangs around Cain at every turn.
Abel, who had been nothing more than a thorn under his fingernails, had suddenly become a huge awl, piercing his palm.
Even when we met in the capital, during the subjugation battle, and at the victory ceremony in the capital.
“That’s annoying… … .”
Cain crumpled the paper and said,
Fasth!
I burned everything that was left of it with the cadenza.
“Now that it’s like this… … .”
He must become emperor. Destroying everything that stands in the way and is intrusive.
There was nothing to be afraid of as he held the cadenza. All they did was cut, split, and burn.
Even if it means turning this land into a barren wasteland.
“You just have to erase everything and start anew.”
Cain’s eyes shone brightly.
Grumbling-
The cadenza’s flame became more wild in response to its owner.
Pot-
The gauntlet wrapped around Cain’s hand also gave off a dazzling golden light.
* * *
After the temple attack occurred.
“Oh my, this is gross. “I’m sorry.”
“How long are you going to mess around like this?”
The commoners of the capital suffered hardships every day.
The huge and splendid temple was reduced to ashes in one night. Moreover, even the saint who lived there was missing.
That alone makes me anxious and nervous.
“Anyone who sees the saint must report it.”
“Whoever hides him will be severely punished.”
The imperial army arrived at random times and roamed throughout the capital.
“Where on earth has the saint gone?”
“I wonder if he has been captured somewhere and is suffering… … .”
The commoners groaned and prayed for the saint to return safely.
“By the way, have you heard about the culprit of this attack?”
“Shh, watch your mouth.”
Another rumor was secretly circulating throughout the capital.
There are rumors that the real owners of the Mare Guild, the culprit of this incident, are the Ardante family. Such a noble and just family was doing all kinds of dirty things behind the scenes.
“Why did Prince Cain do such a thing…” … ?”
“You don’t know. How do we know the true intentions of those in high esteem?”
“If it’s true, it’s truly terrifying.”
“I heard that His Majesty the Emperor did not allow entry into the capital because of that incident.”
The capital was ablaze with various rumors. It was also thanks to Elice continuing to light firewood to keep the embers from going out.
“Oh, it’s fun!”
Now that the Mare Guild has disappeared, there is no one to stop Elice at the top of Vitoria.
She succeeded in retrieving the Mare Guild’s hidden assets and even obtaining the Archbishop’s hidden mansion.
“It’s thrilling. It’s always new. “Money is everything!”
The sound of gold coins counting did not stop in the office at the top of Vitoria. Added to that, Elice’s humming song.
And three days later.
“Give me a penny…” … .”
On the streets of the capital, there were children begging to avoid the eyes of the guards.
A shabby appearance and an unpleasant odor from a body that has not been washed for a long time.
The carriages of the nobles did not pass along the road where they were, and the commoners also avoided them.
“Just one penny…” … Ugh.”
Lily, a street girl, was hungry and started begging.
Lily had trouble with one leg since she was born. So she couldn’t pickpocket, and she couldn’t sell her body because of her disability.
In the end, all she could do was open her hands to people passing by.
Limping, limping.
“Give me a penny…” … .”
Lily begged people passing by on her awkward legs. But her people just passed her by with her cold face.
“iced coffee… … .”
It felt like my stomach was sticking to the skin of my back. Her eyes were spinning.
dump.
Lily couldn’t bear it anymore and knelt down on the floor. Her flowing tears did not stop even if she wiped them away.
Right then.
Trudging.
Two small feet appeared in front of her.
“… … ?”
Lily slowly raised her head.
“Oh my.”
A girl who seemed to be about the same age as her was standing there.
Her green hair shone blue in the sunlight, and her small, dense face was as beautiful as that of an angel.
“Who are you?”
Lily was overwhelmed by the girl without even realizing it.
It was because of the soft voice that somehow sounded like an adult’s, and the white light that softly emanated from the girl.
“I’m afraid, don’t stop me.”
The girl reached for Lily’s leg. She lifted up her skirt, stained with dirt and grime, and placed her hands on her thin ankles.
“What are you doing now… … .”
The moment Lily stuttered in shock,
Paaaat!
White light emanated from the girl’s fingertips.
“W-what what what what?”
“What is that?”
People passing by stopped and stared at the scene.
“Ahhh… … !”
The moment Lily felt warmth in her numb legs, she realized that this was a miracle.
“Try to wake up.”
The girl grabbed Lily’s arm and lifted her up.
“ah… … !”
For the first time in her life, Lily was able to stand on her own two legs.
“You couldn’t possibly…” … .”
A voice filled with emotion trembled gently.
“Standing, no way…” … .”
“Who is he?”
The people watching were also astonished. They stared blankly at the girl radiating divine white light.
“She is a saint!”
“The saint has appeared!”
It was the moment when the face of the saint, which had been hidden behind a veil, was revealed for the first time.
“everyone.”
Saint Rachel looked around and smiled kindly.
“I am back.”
The capital square literally became a crucible of enthusiasm.
“Oooh! “The saint has returned!”
“Saint, saint!”
“Dio Benedica!”
In an instant, people gathered like a cloud.
“Saint, please put the ball on my arm too!”
“Well, me first!”
“No, me first! “I’m more urgent!”
The news of the saint’s appearance quickly reached the ears of the nobles. It was the same in the imperial palace, which was listening all day long.
“A saint appeared?!”
Emperor Theodore jumped up from his seat. His eyes were dark as he had not been able to sleep for the past three days.
“Bring him to the imperial palace right away!”
The imperial palace knights had a lot of trouble bringing the saint. This was because the crowds gathered around the saint and did not move.
“Saint, me too!”
“Okay, this way.”
Among them, the saint was giving blessings to people with a gentle face. Emotion wavered on the faces of those who saw it.
“Oh, as expected of a saint… … .”
“A person who conveys God’s will… … .”
The status of a saint rose rapidly. It was the moment when a huge wall of faith that even the emperor could not dare to imitate was built.
Only after taking care of the commoners all day was she able to follow the imperial knights.
“Your acting skills are killer.”
Abel, who was watching this from afar, grinned.
“I’ll hear some interesting news soon.”
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