Episode 188
Choi Hyun-seok and his group stopped to look at the city in the distance.
It was Scolborn, the capital of the Mariott Kingdom.
“I’ve arrived, but how do I get in?”
Since there was a huge mess at Scolborne, it would be difficult to go in like this.
As we were wondering how to sneak into the city, Sarah Dunphy stepped forward.
“Do not resist, but accept the magic.” “What are you trying to do?” “It’s just a light disguise.”
A genuine magical energy flows from her.
As soon as Magi reached Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson, their faces began to change.
Choi Hyun-seok became a middle-aged man who looked older, and Abelson transformed into a young-looking girl.
Sarah Dunphy also transformed into a normal-looking middle-aged woman.
“Wow, this is amazing.” “Don’t worry, you won’t get caught easily.”
The group, disguised as a couple and their daughter who could be found anywhere, headed straight to Scolborne.
There’s nothing more to prepare since you already have the camouflage ID badge that was made at the Ultimoon Festival.
“passing.”
Getting into Scolborne was much simpler than expected.
The guard glanced at Abelson for a moment and then let him pass without any further inspection.
They only checked the identity badge as a courtesy and did not look at it in detail.
“It’s a lot different than last time. Do you usually let people in this easily?” “Yes. To let outsiders in like this…”
The group, who had made various preparations in advance, entered Scolbourne with a sense of emptiness.
It hadn’t even been 5 minutes since I started walking down the street.
Choi Hyun-seok stopped, groaning.
“Well, are we in the right place?”
When I returned to Scolborne after a long time, it was a completely different city.
He looked around with a trembling expression.
“How can something change this much in just a few months?”
It had only been a few months since the party had visited Scolbourne.
Until then, Scolborne was a vibrant city.
There were a lot of people walking down the street, and every store was packed with people.
“Sir, I can feel your gloom on your skin.”
But the sight I see now is so different that it’s hard to believe it’s the same city.
The atmosphere on the street was gloomy, and people walked hurriedly with their heads down.
The expressions on the faces of the people drinking at the tavern were all distorted.
“It’s really strange…” “That’s right. The atmosphere is so gloomy, but there are strangely many beauties. What’s the reason?” “Hero! Be careful!”
Rachel pinched Choi Hyun-seok’s chest hard.
Choi Hyun-seok, who had been frowning, shut his mouth tightly when he saw Abelson’s expression.
‘It really looks like it’s going to eat someone…’
Abelson was glaring into the distance with a menacing look in his eyes.
If I say the wrong thing, it feels like a mace will fly straight to my head.
“Is this really the capital of the kingdom?”
Sarah Dunphy asked.
Abelson bit his lip and lowered his head.
“If this is the level of the capital city that is supposed to be the richest and most affluent, then there is no need to look anywhere else.”
“…”
“Judging from your reactions, it doesn’t seem like this was the original. Is this the work of that group called Gatren?” “It seems so.”
Instead of Abelson, who bowed his head, Choi Hyun-seok answered.
Sarah Dunphy looked around with a puzzled expression.
“Hmm…”
Although she didn’t say anything directly, it seemed like she wasn’t happy about the situation either.
‘Because he was originally called the king…’
Sarah Dunphy was the first queen of the Kingdom of Balington.
During her reign, Balrington was more prosperous than any other country on the continent.
Because she had not only magic but also the qualities of a king.
I felt a complex and subtle emotion as I watched the miserable sight of Scolbourne.
“Listen, guys! The execution ceremony is about to begin!”
Suddenly, the streets started to become noisy.
When they heard the word execution, the group perked up their ears.
“Another execution? This is the fourth time this month.” “This time it’s different! The Duke is being sentenced!”
“A peacock!?”
An unusual story is being told.
At that moment, Abelson strode towards the men talking without giving them a chance to stop him.
“I would like to hear more about what you just said.”
The men who saw Abelson come to them out of the blue laughed bitterly.
“Are you also a woman from the countryside?” “Tsk tsk. I know your situation is pitiful, but. Hey…”
Abelson asked them again, who were making noises incomprehensible to him.
“The execution I mentioned earlier. Could you elaborate a bit more?” “There’s an execution in the central square in an hour.” “Duke Maxwin Gordon is scheduled to be executed.” “Duke Maxwin Gordon…?”
Abelson’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“Are you surprised too? Well, that’s understandable. The duke who seemed so upright and innocent was actually the main culprit in ruining the country.” “Not only did he embezzle the national treasury, but he was also the one who called women every day to have a drinking party, right?” “Tsk tsk. Who would have thought that he would be doing such a thing behind the scenes, despite all the good deeds he’d been putting on?” “That’s true. That’s why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.”
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When men were clicking their tongues and cursing the wickedness of Maxwyn Gordon.
A man smiled sinisterly.
“By the way, miss. If you have time, would you like to have a drink with us?”
The capital is currently overflowing with beauties who have come to be chosen by the king.
It wasn’t difficult to spend a night with them, who were tired of their life of poverty.
Sordid relationships were common, as women also used such men to make ends meet in the capital.
“Huh? Where did you go?”
But the girl who had asked about the execution ceremony had long since disappeared.
The men looked around for her, but all they could see was a gloomy street.
***
“I absolutely must save it.”
A look of determination appeared on Abelson’s face.
Choi Hyun-seok followed behind and asked cautiously.
“Do you know him?”
“Lord Gordon was my father’s most trusted minister. He was involved in all the affairs of the state, big and small.”
“aha…”
“I’ve known Lord Gordon since I was a boy. He’s the kind of person who would never do anything bad.”
Maxwin Gordon embezzled the national treasury and drank with women.
This is something that would never happen in Abelson’s common sense.
It was clear that someone had framed him.
“Please wait a moment.”
At that time, Choi Hyun-seok grabbed Abelson’s arm.
“Calm down for now. What are you planning on doing by coming here like this?” “There’s no time. The execution ceremony will begin soon.”
Choi Hyun-seok nodded.
“Then leave this to me. I will rescue him.” “I will go with you.” “That won’t work. Even if several people move, it will only make the tail longer.”
“but….”
Sarah Dunphy, who had been watching from the side, intervened.
“He’s right. I think it would be better for us to move and wait.”
“…”
Abelson bowed his head.
Her shoulders tremble slightly.
‘I understand how you feel, but…’
Choi Hyun-seok sighed.
This situation is too divisive right now.
The country was trampled by Gatren, and precious people were killed.
If you don’t get angry, that’s even stranger.
‘At times like these, you have to stay calm.’
That’s why Abelson must stay out of this operation.
There’s no telling what she might do if she loses her mind.
“Mr. Abelson.”
Choi Hyun-seok put his hand on Abelson’s shoulder.
“I am the warrior Choi Hyun-seok. Do you not trust me?”
Abelson shook his head.
“I believe…”
“Then leave it to me.”
Choi Hyun-seok smiled faintly.
“After a long time, I will show you what a regular warrior is.”
***
Maxwin Gordon stood bound before the guillotine.
“Die! You piece of trash!”
“Kill that shameless bastard right now!”
“Wahahahaha!”
People throw all kinds of trash and waste.
Gordon took it in silence.
puck-!
A stone flying from somewhere hit his forehead.
His skin was torn and blood flowed out, but his eyes showed no emotion.
‘I can’t believe it…’
In fact, Maxwin couldn’t quite tell if this situation was real or not.
The head of a ducal family that has been devoted to the Kingdom of Mariott for hundreds of years.
The most trusted subject of the previous king.
That’s Maxwin Gordon.
It is impossible to execute him in this way.
“All are equal before God. Execute him.”
One, Cardinal Vincenzo was merciless.
He proceeded with things as he pleased, crushing everything with overwhelming force.
I know he’s been dissatisfied with me for a while now.
I knew I would be kicked out someday, but I just didn’t expect it to be like this.
‘Labrunn… He’s quite something.’
King Labrun Mariott.
He sold himself to survive.
“You! You are using the King’s name to carry out something that was not ordered! You deserve to be put to death for that crime!” “Your Majesty! This is something that Your Majesty has authorized to be carried out… .”
The problem was the Palain Estate.
He submitted a proposal to lower taxes and release funds from the national treasury as famine was severe in the territory.
It was such an important matter that I had to pester Lavrun Marriott, who was reluctant to do state affairs, to finally get official permission.
“Shut up! What are you doing! You’re not arresting the criminal!”
Lavrun Marriott was just desperate to survive.
Maxwin Gordon sighed as he recalled the sight of him throwing away all the honor and pride that a king should have.
‘I’d rather die than watch this hell…’
In the end, Maxwin Gordon gave it all up.
He walked to the scaffold and knelt down.
“I will now execute the sentence of the criminal Maxwin Gordon.”
The bailiff’s voice echoes.
The noisy square suddenly becomes quiet.
Everyone was counting the days until the guillotine fell.
It looked no different from a bloodthirsty demon.
‘What crime have they committed?’
I don’t blame people.
Tired of life, they just need someone to vent their anger on.
This is a prison full of starving people.
Gatren threw a well-cooked piece of meat into it…
‘I guess it can’t be helped.’
It’s not their fault they’re hungry in the first place.
That’s why Maxwin Gordon looked at people with pity.
“Sinner. Do you have any last words?” “Please save this country…”
After finishing his short speech, Maxwin Gordon closed his eyes.
“Execute.”
Finally, the sentence is carried out.
Now the guillotine’s blade has fallen.
People will cheer as they see the severed head.
“…”
But, no matter how long I waited, it never happened.
‘Is he dead already?’
At that time, I was wondering if I had ended my life without even realizing death.
A commotion began to be heard.
“What are you!?”
“You are a warrior.”
A middle-aged man of sturdy build was brought up to the execution ground.
He had a fierce look in his eyes, as if he was angry.
“What are the knights doing! Bring that bad guy out!”
At the bailiff’s command, soldiers and knights surrounded the man.
“Haat!”
A sword swung with a shout.
A knight’s sword strike is not something that can be stopped by an ordinary person.
If things continue like this, it’s obvious that the man will die with his chest pierced.
This prediction by Maxwyn Gordon turned out to be spectacularly wrong.
Pfft!
The sword is broken.
With a loud noise, fragments of the sword flew in all directions.
Even though he was watching it right before his eyes, Maxwin couldn’t tell what was happening.
“Tsk. This is annoying.”
The man who broke the sword by swinging his fist, Choi Hyun-seok clicked his tongue.
“Are you Maxwin Gordon?”
Maxwin Gordon was so flustered that he couldn’t answer.
Choi Hyun-seok asked again.
“Are you Maxwin Gordon?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
“There is someone waiting. Let’s go together.” “But, there are soldiers here…”
Maxwin looked around with a puzzled expression.
“When did that happen…?”
Not only the soldiers on the execution ground, but even the knights all fell.
I felt like I was possessed by a ghost.
“Excuse me for a moment.”
“Huh, huh!?”
Choi Hyun-seok surrounded Maxwin Gordon.
And then he disappears across the square in one breath.
“Cho, chase after me…!”
The executioner’s empty cries pursued the two, but eventually disappeared without reaching them.
***
Choi Hyun-seok left the leisurely city.
No matter how many soldiers and knights he brought with him, he could not stop Choi Hyeon-seok, who had already become so strong that he was on par with legends.
‘What’s going on…?’
Maxwin remained dumbfounded.
Where did such a strong man come from?
Why did you save yourself?
Many questions came to mind, but I held back, thinking that I would soon find out.
“We have arrived.”
Finally, Choi Hyun-seok arrived at his destination and put Maxwin down on the floor.
A familiar woman was waiting there.
“Oh, Princess…?”
It’s been a long time since we last met, but it’s certain.
Silver eyes and silver hair, symbolizing the Mariott royal family.
The woman in front of him was Abelson Marriott.
“It’s been a long time, Sir Gordon.” “You really are a princess…!”
A few months ago.
A story spread that Abelson Marriott had joined hands with the Demons and attacked the palace.
Of course, Maxwin Gordon didn’t believe it.
Not only did Abelson join hands with the demons, he also killed his entire family.
He thought it was clear that the Holy Empire was plotting something, but there was nothing he could do about it.
There was even a lot of testimony from soldiers who said they witnessed Abelson kill Prince Race Marriott.
I had no choice but to designate her as a traitor and place her on the wanted list, and that’s why she showed up in person.
“As expected… you are not a princess…”
The moment he faced Abelson, McSween instinctively realized.
Abelson has not changed.
All the rumors that follow her are just false accusations.
“I’m sorry. I’m so late.” “No… I’m just grateful that you came now…”
Maxwin Gordon bowed his head.
“Sir Gordon. I know you’re in a hurry, but I want to know what’s going on.”
Abelson grabbed his shoulder.
“Tell me. What on earth is happening in the capital… no, in the kingdom?”
