The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 176
A wish that never came true (4)
“Please sit comfortably.”
The Prince of Magia furrowed his eyebrows at the quiet voice that followed the silence.
Is there not even an explanation for why they were called out?
But he doesn’t say anything and just follows the advice.
Swish-
“… … .”
Left of the Crown Prince.
When I sat down, I saw that one of the four seats on the sofa was empty.
The prince glanced at the empty sofa across from him and opened his mouth.
“Is there anyone left who was supposed to come?”
“It’s still just a plan.”
“okay.”
In that case, at least he is a person who is okay with knowing about the relationship with Arendelle.
Or, it means a country that is bound by some kind of relationship like themselves.
‘Considering Esteban’s short diplomatic relations, it would probably be with the Holy Empire or Azran, with whom he is conducting trade.’
But why were they all gathered here?
The prince’s sharp analysis continued, but Crown Prince Allen Esteban, sitting in the center, paid no attention and just opened his lips.
“Since Magia’s guests have arrived, I think I should start telling them a related story.”
“Related story?”
“Would you like to see this?”
The crown prince took out a small pill from his bosom.
“… … Huh.”
And as soon as he realized it, an indescribable discomfort welled up inside the prince.
I was surprised at myself because I felt a physiological rejection that was not intentional and reacted unconsciously.
“What is it?”
“It is an invention of the Federal Empire that I discovered by chance.”
“invention?”
The prince also knew that he could feel the mana of the negative dimension within him.
If so, then at least it is something related to black magic.
But… … I instinctively felt that it wasn’t that simple. It was something that aroused a fundamental aversion, separate from the negative perception of warlocks.
As if I was seeing something that shouldn’t exist in the world.
“That’s an interesting thing. It’s a pill made from human flesh.”
“… … !”
“As expected, you are amazing.”
The one who figured out his identity was the archmage Heimdall, who was standing behind him with his eyes quietly closed.
“I may be presumptuous, but may I check it myself?”
“of course.”
While the prince narrowed his eyes in shock at the true nature of the pill, Heimdall made a gesture and levitated it into the air, taking it into his own hands.
The eyes that were examining it soon became surprisingly interested.
And even that sight was quite shocking to the prince.
‘That Lord Heimdall was interested in… … .’
“To maximize negative emotions by painfully killing a living human being… … Certainly, humans would have been the most suitable test subjects for inducing emotions such as fear or dread.”
“… … .”
“And if we were to limit its use… … I see.”
Swish-
A black crack appears in the air and spits out an old tome into his hands.
As I touched the bookshelf with a familiar hand, a section on actions that had been forbidden by magic caught my eye.
“Use it as a treasure to strengthen your own power.”
“… … .”
widely-
Heimdall’s eyes, which had lightly closed the book, grew cold.
“It seems like there is no other way.”
“That’s correct.”
“Please wait a moment.”
The Prince of Magia, with a confused face, looked carefully at Allen Esteban, who was sitting in the center.
“What the Crown Prince is saying is… … a pill made of living humans, is that what the Federal Empire made?”
“I definitely said that.”
I was confused because so much information came in at an unexpected moment.
Still, the most important thing must not be forgotten.
“Does your Highness have any proof of that?”
“It’s evidence.”
He laughed as if he had heard a funny story.
“No matter how unofficial this may be, this is an agenda that could tarnish the honor of another country. The inhumane means and results, and even the fact that there is a dark magician behind it all.”
“Yes, that is correct.”
“What on earth was the reason you invited us here in the first place… .”
“So, we need to start looking for evidence now.”
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“……yes?”
At that moment, the Prince of Magia, who did not understand, asked back.
“What do you mean by looking for evidence? Are you saying there is no evidence?”
“It’s true. We’ve barely managed to acquire these items. And only a few… … It’s unlikely that we’ll be able to find out their base with these items, right?”
There are many different ways to track someone down, but the basic principle is to follow the traces left by that person.
But this was different.
A pill created based on the theory of black magic.
Unless there was even a trace of magic power left, there was no chance of discovering the source of something that had been created by someone else’s hands.
Moreover, the magic power that exists in this is also created from the pill itself, so even searching for it against the magic power would be a long way off.
“But wouldn’t it be possible on your side?”
The crown prince’s gaze fell on the prince’s back.
The prince also unconsciously turned his head and looked behind him.
Lord Heimdall!
“The great magic that is permitted to him would even be able to read the memories contained in objects.”
“… … .”
The reason why the great wizard Heimdall could be called ‘the Sage’.
And true power.
The other side knew it.
Shock and bewilderment came over me.
‘Mind poisoning? No, even if that were the case, there’s no way it could penetrate Heimdall’s mental power.’
How on earth did he know something that was one of the most secrets in the country?
In an instant, several assumptions came to mind and then disappeared. But I could not come up with any results.
No matter how I thought about it, there was no way for the other person to figure it out.
The answer given by the prince who was torn between two emotions was.
“… … How did you know that?”
It was a suspicion about the man who saw through the hidden truth.
But the man shrugged his shoulders and did not reveal his true feelings.
“What’s important now isn’t how you found out.”
“It’s important. At least, for Magia and me.”
“no.”
The crown prince spoke firmly and stared at him.
“At least it’s not important to uncover the identity of this pill that could pose a danger to the continent.”
“… … .”
The prince bit his lip so slightly that it was almost invisible. And only then did he realize why they had been called here.
A pill made in the Federal Empire.
If he had Lord Heimdall’s powers as he said, he would be able to see through the identity of this pill.
And that wasn’t all.
“Were you hoping to have Magia reveal the truth about this and become a witness?”
“I didn’t exactly want it to be that way. I just thought it was the way it should be.”
It was a clear affirmation.
Magia.
As a kingdom of wizards, they had a duty to strictly observe and manage magical taboos.
That is why it is the kingdom of wizards, and why they can be called the lords of mana.
So, if they raise their hands, it would be like getting the most perfect evidence and witnesses possible.
‘Trying to exploit the special nature of Magia.’
But that doesn’t mean they have to raise their hands for one country.
Finally, the prince could no longer bear it any longer and stood up, glaring at Crown Prince Esteban.
“It is also our duty to minimize conflicts caused by magic. On the contrary, it is possible that the Crown Prince, who learned of Lord Heimdall’s abilities in some way, planned this. In order to tarnish the honor of the Federation Empire.”
“Are you going to go?”
“The relevant matter will be investigated separately by Magia. It would be best to leave the facts regarding the ability unanswered. The same goes for the Crown Prince of Arendelle.”
I don’t know how Esteban found out about Heimdall’s abilities, but I couldn’t just let him be used like this without even knowing what was going on.
Especially when it comes to someone as suspicious as that guy.
But that was the moment.
“But is that okay? There can’t be a better opportunity than this, right?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Didn’t you come here to see how Esteban has changed?”
“… … .”
The prince’s eyes, which had stopped in their tracks, opened wide for a moment, then quickly narrowed.
A delegation from Magia suddenly arrived.
The intention would have been quite predictable, but it would have been different if the other person had mentioned it first.
‘… … It’s a situation that cannot be refused.’
A country where my younger sister’s blood continues.
The King, who hated this place, was, on the contrary, interested in the country where his dearly missed younger sister was sleeping.
So, you must have wanted to be sure of it by sending yourself here.
About the child born to his younger sister.
But in this situation, you refuse the request and leave?
And now that the other person has noticed your true intentions?
Only then did he realize.
In this situation… … there was no option to go back without doing anything.
‘……okay.’
Esteban, there was no need to reveal the identity of that drug.
To him, this was just another pattern, so he could just pretend not to know and go back and do something else.
But this is different.
The lords of Mana abandon their duties, even though they are the king’s representatives.
What are the ramifications of this?
No, before that, right behind him, Heimdall’s eyes are wide open. Can he really tolerate that? With his eyes looking so interested?
When I got here, I thought I had the initiative.
But before I knew it, I felt like I had fallen into a swamp. A bottomless pit where I couldn’t move an inch.
A situation that seems set in stone.
‘Is this what you wanted from the beginning… …!’
That’s how the other person expressed the fact.
Allen Esteban continued speaking behind the prince, who had stopped walking and was hesitating.
“But since I am in a position to ask for your favor, I will have to give you a corresponding reward.”
“… … .”
“Give and take. Isn’t that the beginning of all diplomacy?”
“… … .”
I let my guard down.
The opponent was someone who had even lured the Holy Empire… … .
The prince finally looked at the archmage and bit his lips.
“Lord Heimdall, can you read the pill’s memories?”
“It’s not impossible, although the negative emotions contained in the pill will come rushing in as well.”
Probably, not even the slightest flaw will be found in his wise mentality.
“Please try.”
“All right.”
The Archmage turned his gaze towards the pill.
And then a small breeze began to blow inside the conference room.
Woohoo!
The Archmage’s robes fluttered slightly in the wind, then swept away in the increasingly powerful magic.
That was when.
“… … .”
Heimdall stopped the spell he was about to cast. The wind that had been blowing through the room had suddenly stopped.
While others looked puzzled, two people reacted differently.
Especially Heimdall, who stopped using magic.
He opened his mouth with a very stiff expression. At first glance, his expression seemed urgent.
“I sense a strong aura of dark magic. It’s outside.”
“What if it’s outside?”
“… … It’s a square.”
“square.”
A street with a splendid night view to celebrate the birthday.
The square at the end of his gaze clearly meant the square in the capital where a festival was taking place even at this time.
Moreover, the wise man was convinced that the cause of the abnormality was ‘black magic’.
If that’s the case, then so be it.
‘… … something is happening.’
The prince’s urgent eyes fell on the eerie pill.
Black magic, the Federation Empire, and the commotion that unfolds just before a new king is crowned.
The series of events was too obvious to be considered remote.
“……no way!”
If an incident were to occur on the day of the coronation, it would likely make the people anxious.
There’s nothing better for the Federal Empire to do than buy time!
The Crown Prince of Arendelle, who had been quietly listening to the story, also sensed that something had happened and his expression hardened.
But on the contrary.
“Hmm.”
The expression on Allen Esteban’s face, who should have been the first to worry about this incident, was no different from before.
So much so that I felt uncomfortable.
at that time.
“7:13 p.m.”
“……what?”
Click-
George, the crown prince’s attendant who opened and closed the pocket watch in his pocket, continued speaking calmly despite someone’s question.
“The attack is faster than I expected. I thought that if something were to happen, it would be at the moment when the coronation ceremony was in full swing.”
“I would have said that the timing doesn’t matter. They just need to achieve their goal of causing trouble and causing chaos.”
“Whew, so you’re saying we need to consider that variable too?”
“So, have you taken care of everything you said?”
“Of course.”
For a while, an incomprehensible conversation ensued.
Squeak-
Soon, Allen Esteban put away the sword that was lying next to him and slowly stood up from his seat.
Then he looked at Lord Heimdall and the Crown Prince of Arendelle and smiled softly.
“The invited guests haven’t arrived yet, but it seems like it’s almost time. Would you like to go and take a look?”
“Th, what is that… … .”
“I guess it seems like an uninvited guest has finally arrived.”
At that moment.
Kugugugugugugugugu!
“… … !”
A thunderous noise that shook the heavens and the earth struck the prince.
No, it was a mistake.
However, the rapid flow of mana only stimulated and trembled the excellent wizard.
“The Great Wizard… … .”
The place I occupied felt the aura of black magic.
In that square, as if waiting, a powerful magical movement was swirling.
“Finally, the long-awaited festival has begun.”
The crown prince smiled with satisfaction at the feeling.
