The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 95
The Unsolved Mystery (4)
“Ah… … Ahaha… … .”
The saintess, who had her existence discovered, laughed, shaking the tips of her hair as if embarrassed.
It was only natural. The current situation where a saintess who should be under the strictest protection of anyone in the royal palace came to a place like this… … was not something that could be simply laughed off.
Then the saintess said, scratching her cheek secretly.
“Oh, by some chance… … .”
“I clearly remember that you didn’t tell the priests where to go. So, did you follow them without knowing where this place was?”
“That’s… … yes… … .”
“Then. Does the High Priest of Garden, who remained in the palace, know about this fact?”
“… … .”
The saint was silent. She too knew that this situation was wrong. Why, even the high priest had not told her about the priests’ destination?
But that couldn’t stop the saint’s curiosity.
No, it actually provoked me even more. That’s why this situation has occurred.
As the high priest, he would probably notice the saintess disappearing by now and be jumping up and down.
Of course, even this absurd situation wasn’t all bad for me.
“If you feel suffocated inside, please come out now.”
“……yes?”
“But it would be best for you to keep your identity a secret here. I will bring you a robe, so please put it on.”
‘Uh… … Huh? I don’t know what it is, but did it get over it?’
The saintess soon nodded her head with wide eyes in surprise.
At the same time, her silver hair swayed and a fresh peach scent spread faintly.
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George was ordered to go with the knights of the castle to investigate the suspicious matter. So the only ones left were me, the saintess who had been summoned for some reason, and the knights who had stayed far away to escort her.
And the one guiding us was the old, white-haired village chief who had received my request for cooperation.
“Are you saying that this is a sign of an epidemic?”
The village chief couldn’t hide his surprise after hearing the explanation.
It was a village of ordinary farmers, and even though they were fugitives, they certainly did not do anything that could cause an epidemic.
In this continent where magic was developed, the causes of infectious diseases were already largely known.
And the saint knew this very well too.
“Aren’t most infectious diseases spread through poor hygiene or contaminated water?”
The saint tilted her head and said.
And there was no problem there. In fact, the first place the priests attempted to ‘purify’ was the well.
If that were the case, it would be difficult to uncover another cause before it even occurred.
But I already knew the reason.
‘……but.’
My eyes suddenly glared sharply.
We only knew what caused the epidemic, but we did not know where or how it originated.
‘I had a rough idea, but it was too late.’
This was a fact that could not be discovered even in the future, when we had already experienced one epidemic.
“First, go to where I told you.”
“……All right.”
Following the village chief, who was full of doubts, we arrived at a wooden structure.
The village chief noticed me looking at the place carefully and then began to explain.
“Hwa… … Ah, no, it’s a shared warehouse for the villagers to use together. Originally, we used to store dried meat here, but in the winter, we mainly store firewood there.”
“I see.”
I nodded and put my hand on the warehouse door.
At that moment, the startled voice of the saint was heard from behind.
“Your Majesty, just a moment!”
“… … .”
A sudden dissuasion.
I stopped my outstretched hand and looked at the saintess. Then, as if waiting for her next words, I slowly opened my mouth.
“What’s going on?”
“Be careful. I can sense a bad vibe in there.”
Bad mood?
The lips, slightly interested, were slowly turning up.
And those lips of mine… … .
“Bad vibes, what are you talking about?”
“… … It’s a very secretly created black magic.”
“Hoo.”
When I finally heard the answer, I was bubbling with satisfaction.
That was… … at least as far as I know, the truth without any error.
Black magic.
It was the first time I had encountered its presence since I had discovered the remnants of the warlocks’ hideout months ago.
A magic that has disappeared from the world. And, ironically, a discipline that has been trampled underfoot under the name of the Holy Empire that exists here.
But the saintess told me that she could feel the aura of black magic right inside this warehouse right now.
“Huh, black magic?! You’re talking nonsense!”
The village chief, unaware of the identity of the robed saint, immediately waved his hands in terror.
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Operation to exterminate the black magicians. If the priests who came to this village heard about it, they would suffer at least more than if the punitive force from the territory came.
Even though they lived in a village in the mountains, the village chief knew that the wrath of the Holy Empire would be directed at them.
But I raised my hand to silence his mouth and asked the saintess.
“You said earlier that the aura of black magic is very secretive. So, can you guess when that will be?”
“I’m sorry. I’m fine with that… … .”
“it’s okay.”
My head nodded slightly.
In fact, I had intended to use the saint who had followed me here, but I never thought that she would be able to see through the existence of black magic so quickly.
That would be the case. It was impossible for anyone, even a priest, to detect the hidden aura of black magic, unless they were a great magician or a sword master.
‘Even though she’s young, she’s still a saint.’
What an amazing talent.
My eyes, which were slightly curved, smiled. It seemed like it would be a little more useful.
“What we now know is that the cause of the epidemic may be black magic.”
“Maybe so. I didn’t know if there was actually an epidemic.”
“So if we find the ‘medium’ that transmits that black magic, will we be able to trace the time and creator of the magic?”
“I’m not sure, but… … vaguely… … .”
The saintess spoke in a timid tone, tousling her hair hidden under her robes.
But it wouldn’t be impossible. At least, if you can sense this energy.
I gave it some reassurance.
“Don’t worry. I have an idea. Even if it’s just a rough idea, that’s fine.”
“Oh, I guess that might be possible.”
“That’s enough.”
Yes. That’s why I came here to clarify that.
My hand reached out again and grabbed the door of the warehouse that felt like it was filled with dark magic.
And then the saint’s careful blessing spells began to be heard.
It seems like it’s intended to grant the loyal servants of conflict protection from black magic.
“I’m fine, just focus on protecting yourself.”
“ah…….”
The saint nodded and completed the blessing. However, it seemed that it was bestowed on me as well, and I felt an alien sensation digging into my body.
I shrugged my shoulders slightly and spoke to the village chief.
“Wait here.”
“Oh, I understand.”
The village chief, who was left behind and unable to join the conversation, still looked bewildered.
A person who is a member of the royal family from the royal family, who speaks politely. And the reason why black magic was mentioned right away.
Of course, there is no reason to explain such a thing.
Squeak-
The warehouse door opened, revealing the interior of the warehouse, which was filled with a distinctive musty smell.
I stepped inside the warehouse and looked around.
As if the story of bringing firewood was not a lie, the interior was filled with splintered wood.
‘I can feel the aura of black magic.’
But unlike the explosive negative dimension mana he had absorbed in his hiding place, this one was secretly hidden.
Rather, it could be said that it was a special case that it was so obvious.
In an instant, the silent aura began to boil and spread thinly into the surrounding area.
It was a feeling.
Pot-
The spreading atmosphere filled the interior of the warehouse, which was about twenty pyeong in size.
After thoroughly searching the interior, they left me with some information and then gradually took it back.
… … I see.
“Hey, how are you feeling?”
The saintess looked up at me and expressed her anxiety, perhaps thinking that I was just standing there dazed under the influence of black magic.
Certainly, the negative dimension mana they used had a tendency to dig into people’s minds and confuse them.
Of course, there was no way that would work for me.
I watched the scene quietly and then opened my mouth.
“I can sense the aura of black magic.”
“I know that too… … .”
“But now it’s moving.”
“yes?”
“Well, it seems like he sensed something strange and tried to run away. Maybe it was designed that way from the beginning.”
“What is that… … .”
A word that doesn’t make sense.
But the moment I said that, my gaze stretched between the firewood, and then soon turned cold.
and.
“Found it.”
Paat-
“……ah!”
Kugugugugugugu-!
The saint suddenly felt a strong sense of oppression and flinched.
It feels like a huge rock is weighing you down.
It was a powerful presence that made me think that the scenes before my eyes were distorted for a moment.
It was a surprisingly great force, even though the pressure wasn’t directed at her.
The saint asked, feeling the hair on her head stand on end.
“Your Majesty? That just now… … .”
“Rather than that, could you please check the medium that we have just secured?”
“If it’s a medium… … .”
The saintess’s gaze moved in the direction I pointed. Eventually, she discovered something hidden between the firewood and her eyes widened.
“mouse?”
The guy was squirming still as if he was being held by something.
It was the same even when I got closer.
It goes without saying that my instincts were paralyzed by the murderous intent I exuded.
My lips turned up crookedly.
“A familiar created with black magic.”
“Familiar… … .”
“Perhaps his goal is to complete the magic circle here and spread the plague.”
… … Yes, by the command of the master who rules over him.
I nodded coldly as if confirming my answer.
Up to this point, that’s all that has been revealed through the investigation before the return. But then again, there are still puzzles that have yet to be solved.
“The priests and knights will retrieve additional mediators shortly. However, they will not be of much help in tracking the warlock. Can you use this familiar to infer the timing and background?”
“Ha, I’ll give it a try.”
As she spoke, the saint lightly touched the golden hair ornament hidden between her robes.
Then the headdress began to flash and shine, and began to transform into something like a long staff.
It was a familiar type of object.
‘… …Hall of Glory.’
