Episode 116
“What are you talking about!?”
Pope Orban IV shouted.
Considering that he usually never raises his voice no matter how angry he gets, this is a very rare sight.
That also meant that the current situation was serious.
“Lord Elrond has disappeared!”
Cardinal Elrond.
A man who carried out and succeeded in numerous great undertakings as the Pope’s top confidant.
In his youth, he was clearly intelligent.
But as he got older, at some point he started to look like he had lost his gun.
Elrond has been making a series of big mistakes recently.
Finally, the Pope gave a secret order.
“Lord Elrond’s property will be confiscated and all those belonging to his house will be executed.”
Remove Cardinal Elrond.
He will be thoroughly destroyed along with the family he belongs to.
Of course, things are not handled haphazardly.
On the surface, the scenario was that Cardinal Elrond would be caught and executed for treason.
The evidence has been completely tampered with, so all that remains is execution.
But then suddenly Elrond disappeared.
“How on earth could that be? He must have been under surveillance 24 hours a day?” “I’m sorry… All I can say is that he just suddenly disappeared.”
The man reporting, Kiaran, was also going crazy.
He is a member of the hunting dogs that handle dirty work for the Gatren Empire.
His military prowess was almost heroic, and his subordinates were all equally skilled.
‘If it was a small territory, there would be a strong man who could immediately become the commander of the knights, and he would be under tight surveillance 24 hours a day. It would be impossible to escape through the surveillance…’
Cardinal Elrond literally disappeared.
Those who were watching felt as if they were possessed by a ghost.
“Sigh… This is giving me a headache.”
“sorry.”
All Kiaran could do was bow his head.
Only then will the punishment called repentance be reduced even a little.
The Pope opened his eyes sharply, resting his hand on his forehead.
“What of Lord Elrond’s house? What of his family?” “All are intact. Elrond alone is missing.” “First, blow the whistle as planned, excommunicate him, and then execute him. Lord Elrond fled when his treason was discovered. Do you understand?”
“yes.”
The Pope suddenly asked as if something had occurred to him.
“Oh, what happened to the informant that Cardinal Elrond planted in the Demon King’s army? Did he definitely connect the line?” “That… I can’t figure out what kind of contact network he had. It seems like he was in contact with Elrond himself, but how did he do it…” “So that also failed in the end.”
Kiaran’s head bows deeply once again.
Pope Orban IV looked at the sight with a displeased expression.
After looking down at Kiaran for a long time, he opened his mouth.
“Let me ask you one last time. I believe this will be resolved very well.”
For a moment, Orban IV’s eyes lit up with a gloomy light.
“How’s the deal with the gourmets going?”
Gourmet.
A ghost of the past that suddenly emerged as a concern and worry for all mankind.
Even when told that he would deal with her, Kiaran responded calmly without being surprised.
“It’s going smoothly. All the instructions you gave are being carried out without a hitch.” “This is a much more serious matter than before. We absolutely cannot fail.” “I will keep that in mind.”
It wasn’t just an answer in words.
Kiaran truly thought so.
This operation will absolutely not fail.
***
Guardlock Castle.
Inside the office with the words “3rd Corps Commander’s Office” written on the wall, Hemis was communicating with someone.
“So, to summarize, it’s like this.”
Hemis continued, tapping his fingers on the table.
“Turn your attention to a full-scale attack. Use that gap to let me deal with that bearded man, right?” – Yes. I will make sure to track down and inform you of the location of Basel Scott of the Dracaen Empire in real time.
Basel Scott.
He, whom Hemis called the Bearded, was one of the legends of the Dracaen Empire.
“You managed to find the location. Those so-called legends are always making a fuss but never actually coming out.” – Thanks to you, I had a hard time tracking them down.
“Anyway, I understand. It’s nice to hear a command that I like after a long time.”
Hemis chuckled.
The one who gave the order to her, the commander of the legion, the Demon King Tegrad, spoke in an indifferent voice.
-I’m glad you liked it.
“But that’s strange. Why are you suddenly acting so aggressively?” – You’re the one who did it. Since it’s come to this, I plan on pushing it through properly. I can’t just keep pushing and pulling forever.
“That’s a good idea. I’m glad that you’ve returned to the Demon King I knew. Hohohoho!”
Hemis laughed in his characteristically high tone.
As if he was really happy that the Demon King returned.
-Then let’s end the communication here.
“wait a minute.”
For a moment, Hemis’s voice, which had been laughing, suddenly changed and became low.
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“Do you have anything else to say to me?” – What do you mean?
The Demon King asked in a puzzled voice.
Then the corner of Hemis’ mouth slightly twists.
“I was just hoping you’d give me some encouragement. It’s been a while since I’ve received a formal order, right?” – I see. Have a nice trip.
“Yes. Next time, I will come to see you with Basel Scott’s neck.” – Don’t expect it.
With that, the communication ended.
A communications port with no lights.
Hemis stared blankly at the communication port for a while.
“Mr. Hemis.”
A middle-aged man’s voice was heard from next to her.
Hemis turned her head and looked at the man who had spoken.
To his surprise, he looked like Cardinal Elrond, whom the Pope was so looking for.
“What are you going to do?”
Cardinal Elrond asked.
Hemis did not answer and kept his mouth shut.
She tilts her head back and looks at the ceiling.
Long, shiny black hair hung down behind her slender, white neck.
“…”
Hemis remained motionless for a long time.
A somewhat gloomy atmosphere.
It was different from his usual self, always joking around in a raspy voice.
“well…”
Finally, Hemis opened his mouth.
“I guess it’s time for me to leave now.”
“…”
“Frisch. Thank you for your hard work.” “No. It was an honor to be able to carry out your orders, Hemis.”
At that moment, the appearance of the man called Prish, Cardinal Elrond, changed.
Ss …
Cardinal Elrond’s skin peeled off, revealing a tall, sharp-faced demon.
“Can I ask you one last favor?” “Please tell me anything.”
Hemis took two sheets of paper out of the drawer.
“Tell Raidrun and Mortem this. I could tell them myself, but… I think it’ll be easier this way.”
“All right.”
“And as for Choi Hyun-seok…”
Hemis paused for a moment, as if pondering something.
“Please keep a close eye on Choi Hyun-seok. I’m not asking you to do anything in particular. I just want you to check how he grows in the future. If he dies, how he dies. I want you to check that.” “… Can I ask why?”
Frisch couldn’t help but ask.
Because his master, Hemis, was not a being who was interested in humans.
Up until now, Frisch has been acting as Cardinal Elrond and causing incidents centered around Choi Hyun-seok, but he thought that everything was just for his lord’s entertainment.
“Why? Well… why would that be?”
Hemis tapped his lips with his snow-white finger.
“Just curious? Who knows. Maybe I’ve grown older and developed feelings for him.”
“You say that…”
“Just kidding. Hohohoho!”
Hemis laughed for a long time, wondering what was so funny.
After a while.
Only then did the real Hemis continue speaking.
“Anyway, you’ll do it, right?”
“All right.”
“Okay! Then let’s start moving slowly.”
Hemis stood up from his seat.
There was a bright smile on her face as always.
***
A night when everyone is asleep.
Rachel woke up and frowned.
“Drrrrr… Phew… Drrrrr…!”
Bobo is sleeping and snoring.
The snoring was so loud it seemed like the barracks were shaking.
“Eww! It’s so noisy I can’t sleep!”
Rachel walked toward Bobo, stamping her feet.
“Quiet…! Let’s get some sleep!”
Rachel kicks Bobo’s nose without hesitation!
It was a turning point, but the results were disappointing.
width.
Bobo did not wake up, but continued to snore and doze off.
“Ouch! I think my feet hurt more.”
“Drrrrr, phew!”
“This shit dog is really…!”
Rachel, who had been glaring at Bobo, shifted her gaze to look at Choi Hyun-seok.
“How can the warrior sleep in this situation?”
When I got closer, I saw Choi Hyun-seok wearing earplugs.
“Ugh… Not there…!”
Judging from the way you snore, you must be dreaming about something.
“It’s good to be proactive, but this is too fast…!”
The content of the sleep talk is a bit strange.
No matter how I looked at it, it didn’t seem like he was having a dream befitting the title of warrior.
Rachel looked down at Choi Hyun-seok with the most pitiful expression possible.
“Oh my~ The future of the world is dark. The only one I can trust is Rachel.”
Rachel shook her head.
“Drrrrr… Phew…!”
“Ugh! I’m stressed!”
Then, I screamed at the sound of snoring again.
Someone knocked on the barracks door.
dripping.
“Who is it at this hour?”
Rachel flapped her wings and flew to the door.
“who are you.”
When I ask at the door, I hear an answer.
“It’s Abelson.”
“Go back.”
Abelson ignored him and threw open the door.
Rachel was startled and opened the door again.
“Profit…! I told you to go back! Why are you opening the door!?” “Let me talk for a moment…” “Are you planning to attack the hero at night? Do you think I wouldn’t know!”
Rachel pushes the door with all her might, her face turning red.
The force was so strong that it also strengthened Abelson’s arm.
“Now is not the time to joke around.” “No! I can’t sell the hero out to a witch…!” “No! This is important!”
At that time, we were pushing and pulling each other with the door between us.
“Get out of the way.”
A deep male voice was heard from behind.
At the same time, there was a loud bang and the door flew open.
Thanks to that, Rachel, who was behind the door, was blown all the way to the wall and crashed into it.
“Ahhh… What kind of guy is that…!”
When I raise my head, I see a muscular, red-skinned giant.
Rachel smiled urgently as she saw Raidrun.
“Ahaha… Hello. Platoon, no. Lord Raidrun. Haha…!”
She was a dedicated fairy who resembled a warrior and knew how to properly practice the strong and weak.
“Choi Hyun-seok is sleeping.” “Yes! Should I wake him up?”
Raidrun nodded.
Rachel quickly flew to Choi Hyun-seok.
“Ah, that place is sensitive…”
Even in the midst of the commotion, Choi Hyun-seok was still lost in his delusions and continued talking nonsense.
Exactly!
As Rachel snapped her fingers briskly, cold water poured down from the air.
“Eww! Shit! What the heck!?”
The first thing that Choi Hyun-seok saw as he woke up in surprise was Rachel smiling brightly right in front of him.
He snatched Rachel away at the speed of light.
“You want to lose? Huh!? This was such an important moment!”
He was glaring and shouting as if he was about to use Flomote Stage 3 to blow off my head.
Rachel calmly nodded to the side.
“Sir. Over there.”
“What’s going on over there… Hello! Mr. Raidrun!”
Choi Hyun-seok suddenly stood up and bowed.
“Mr. Abelson is here too. Haha!”
It didn’t look so good to laugh heartily while completely soaking wet.
This was especially true for Raydon and Abelson, who had already heard Choi Hyun-seok’s sleep talk.
Choi Hyun-seok coughed for no reason and continued speaking.
“Ahem, ah. It seems to be late. What is it?” “Choi Hyeon-seok. I must leave Gadrak Castle with the saint immediately.” “Huh? You mean Gadrak Castle?”
Why are you suddenly asking me to leave the castle in the middle of the night?
At that moment, Choi Hyun-seok had a puzzled expression on his face.
Raidrun shook his head.
“I misspoke. It’s not the Gardrak Castle.”
Raidrun’s voice became even lower.
“Leave the Demon King’s Army immediately. Choi Hyun-seok.”
