Episode 116. Retribution (3)
Blood splattered everywhere, a body divided into dozens of pieces.
Some knights turned their eyes away from the horrific sight they could not bear to open their eyes to.
Is this really what humans did?
It is a law of nature that the dead do not speak.
However, sometimes, even if we do not hear or experience it directly, we indirectly experience the incredible pain that the deceased must have experienced.
“… … .”
Eshel picked up the long sword lying next to the corpse with helpless eyes.
The high-ranking knight’s sword, which had a blinding brilliance, was soaked in red blood and lost all of its shine.
The name engraved on the hilt of the sword indicated the owner of the corpse.
A capable knight who could take on even those ferocious high-level magicians on his own was found dead in such a miserable state.
“under… … .”
Eshel let out a long sigh, feeling distraught.
I feel like a humiliation that I have never felt before in my life is engulfing my whole body.
What’s even more unpleasant is that you don’t even know who the owner is who brought you this humiliation.
However, I could never forget those ugly eyes.
Because it felt like I was encountering a murderous spirit from the depths of hell,
Those bloody memories still remained in my mind.
“Please dispose of the body yourself. I will report to the Duke… … .”
Eshel, who had passed on the handling, turned around and left the scene.
Before I had time to sort out my clutter, a man came running from the front.
It was his confidant, Kelin.
He wordlessly handed Eshel a letter.
“What is it?”
“This is a letter from Ellis.”
His eyes brightened at the word Ellis.
“It is said that before leaving Belias, he entrusted it to a maid at home. Please tell Eshel… … .”
Eshel tore the letter without a second’s hesitation, and his expression changed subtly as he read the contents.
“… … .”
Eshel looked up at the sky in silence.
Soon, the letter was crumpled and crumpled with a crunching sound.
Kelin asked cautiously.
“What was written… … “Can I ask you something?”
Eshel answered casually, as if it was no big deal.
“I will quit being the Knight of Light.”
“… … !”
Kelin, who was very surprised, immediately asked the reason.
“Ah, suddenly? What is the reason… … ?”
“He said it was still too much for him to handle. Since he wanted to have more time to practice, he asked me to pass it on to my father.”
As if that wasn’t really the important thing, he spoke again with a restrained expression.
“I’m asking you to give up your heart… … .”
I must have been so dumbfounded that I burst out laughing.
“W-what do you mean?”
“I don’t know either. They tell me to just shut up. Regardless of the circumstances, he just wants all of his brothers to live with smiles. “Her brother’s concern for this poor brother is so admirable that I can’t stand it.”
However, contrary to his words, his hands were trembling as he was enraged with emotion.
“Where did Ellis go?”
“Well, it seems like it’s heading to the imperial castle for now… … .”
Kelin was somewhat hesitant to speak.
“It is said that after leaving Belias, his whereabouts suddenly became unknown.”
“… … Is that so?”
Contrary to expectations, there was no significant reaction.
Eshel closed her mouth and did not say anything for a while, and there was quite a long silence.
“At the Academy… … .”
Kelin’s pupils, who were lowering their heads, shook greatly for an instant.
“Have you received any special contact?”
Kelin raised his head and spoke calmly.
“There was none.”
At this, Eshel squinted her eyes and showed a very unpleasant reaction.
“All right. “Please stop.”
Kelin lowered his head and immediately left the place.
Eshel, who was left alone, still had her eyes focused on the sky.
“Giggle… … !”
It feels like my future, which was once full of light, has suddenly become foggy.
I felt so angry and offended that I was going crazy, but strangely enough, laughter came out of my mouth.
“It won’t be our first meeting… … .”
I could still vividly picture the eyes that looked at me insignificantly, which I had never seen before in my life.
However, it never felt unfamiliar.
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It was a familiar feeling of discomfort that I had definitely experienced in my past life.
“Hahaha!”
Soon, the sound of exuberant laughter, not mixed with joy, echoed across the red sky.
The sight was so bizarre that it was like seeing a devil enjoying joy.
“… … .”
Kellyn, who was hiding and watching,
-Growling
He burned the letter he was holding on the spot.
On one side of the paper was the name Boris written along with the Royal Academy’s emblem.
It was a letter that was not shown to Eshel.
“Please be careful. Sian… … .”
Kelin left the spot right away.
* * *
[Did you manage to endure it? I thought you wouldn’t be able to endure it and would just hack it to pieces?]
“Isn’t that what you hoped for?”
[What are you talking about? If anyone hears this, they will think that I am a wicked demon sword crazy about killing?]
If you say something like that out of your own mouth, wouldn’t it hurt you?
“If a person is to remain human, he or she must exercise self-control. Otherwise, if you rush at it, you are no different from an animal that is faithful to its instincts.”
[Oh, you are so amazing! It seems like only yesterday that you were running around like a colt with no reins released, but my owner has grown up a lot, hasn’t he?]
I was so dumbfounded that I couldn’t even think of anything to say in response.
[So, do you plan to let your sister go like this? Without watching any more?]
“I’m done with what I can do. What happens in the future should be left entirely to my sister. “When presented with the right path, the person who will run better than anyone else is my sister.”
It was a kind of beginning to stand on my own.
Well, honestly, no matter what remote area I go to, I think the person who will be better off than me is my sister.
If I just sit back and relax, I’m sure another letter will come.
[…] … .]
Is there even something more left to say?
Kayram, who was staring at my face, eventually turned his gaze elsewhere.
“Is there anything else you want to say?”
Her eyes furtively turned to me again.
[It would be best not to be too relieved.]
The moment I heard those words, my muscles, which had been relaxed for a moment, tightened.
[I mean, life has always been very curved. More than you think… … .]
“Are you giving me advice?”
[Well then, that’s what it is.]
This is advice on life for me, who is living my second life… … .
While I wondered where else such a kind demon sword could be found, I was automatically alert to the thought that she would not have said this for no reason.
[Maybe you don’t know? I wonder if there is another place somewhere on this earth that you should run to… … .]
If one day, another successor appears to inherit the armor of this eccentric god,
I want to say this.
Watch out for when she smiles.
If, within that smile, something unpleasant comes out that seems like it’s advice and that I’m the only one who doesn’t know,
At that time, we will have to be vigilant, not cautious.
It’s probably a warning of sorts that something else will happen to me.
As for me, I know that very well.
I could never smile now.
* * *
The first place where news from the front was delivered was not the Imperial Castle, but the academy president’s office.
The disappearance of Princess Violet.
Ellis returned after defeating a high-level demon beast alone.
Even the mysterious death of Cecilia, a senior knight of the Knights of Light.
Each piece of news was so great that it caused a great uproar in the empire, but President Kundel’s face was very calm as he read the report.
It’s as if something that was supposed to happen just happened.
There was not even a slight tremor in the corners of my mouth.
-smart
Meanwhile, a knocking sound came from beyond the door.
“Please come in.”
Perhaps a pre-arranged guest had arrived, and the president allowed entry.
“I came here because you called me.”
It was Boris Lehelm, a newly appointed academic instructor this semester.
“Sit down.”
The president ordered us to sit down, and a conversation began naturally.
“It’s been about 15 days since you took office. Are there any inconveniences in your life?”
“Thanks to the president’s consideration, I am adapting well. “Other faculty members are also helping me a lot.”
Boris responded that there was no problem.
“Then that’s a relief. To be honest, it would be a lie to say that we are not territorial, as we are a group of nobles who grew up with arrogance since childhood. But looking at your face, I don’t think you’re lying. “I’m so glad I did.”
“I am just grateful that you look favorably on me despite my shortcomings.”
President Kundel continued speaking with a strange smile.
“Although it was only a short time, there is one thing I have felt since I first saw you.”
“What do you mean?”
“Before I answer, let me ask you one question. “Why did you come here?”
Perhaps because he did not understand the question, Boris did not answer right away.
“What do you think is difficult? Of course your master sent you here. I want you to work as an instructor at the Royal Academy where I am. But is that really all?”
“My personal reason… … “I guess you want to know.”
After being embarrassed for a moment, Boris answered with a calm smile again.
“To tell you the truth, President, I came here to look for someone.”
“person?”
The president’s eyes flashed with interest.
“yes. “He is not related to me, but he is someone that the lord who sent me here wants to find.”
“Well, I don’t think you have the right to ask who I am, but I’ll ask anyway. “Have you found him?”
Boris shook his head.
“Unfortunately, I haven’t found it yet. “I haven’t even found a clue yet, let alone found it.”
“haha. That’s a lie. Your eyes don’t say that, do they? “It seems like there is a friend who is suspicious of something.”
Boris, who was momentarily speechless, could not reply.
“Haha! Don’t take it too seriously. “It’s this old man’s poor guess.”
As the president responded with a big smile, Boris also smiled awkwardly.
“Let me tell you one thing. Since ancient times, when you want to get to know someone, you should be careful about the person’s hidden side.”
“You mean the back?”
“Yes, even if he is smiling in front of him, he might have hidden flowers for you behind it, or a knife.”
To Boris, those words somehow felt like a warning rather than advice.
“I will take the President’s words to heart.”
So, after the interview,
Boris came out of the president’s office and came down the stairs and soon encountered a familiar woman at the front door.
“I guess you’re coming from the president’s office?”
It was instructor Silica.
“yes. “I’m on my way after hearing good words from President Kundel.”
She reacted in surprise to the words “good words.”
“Are you saying that’s a good thing? “I’m sure he’s not the kind of person who gives advice easily, but he seems to have a very positive opinion of Instructor Boris.”
“haha. Well, that’s a relief. “In fact, I am very worried about what you think of me.”
“You don’t have to worry. Just show Boris as he is. “He is a very perceptive person, so if he lies, he will be found out very quickly.”
Silica said, giving Boris a pat on the shoulder.
“is that so? “Then Sirika, you are truly amazing.”
“yes? Why all of a sudden?”
She was taken aback by the unexpected compliment.
“Isn’t there something Sirika is hiding right now?”
“… … !”
Silica was embarrassed on the inside, but spoke without showing it.
“It’s not good to mention a woman’s secret. “Instructor Boris, you’re more mischievous than I thought.”
“haha. “I apologize if you were offended.”
Boris smiled slyly and passed it off.
“Then I have some personal research to do… … .”
“yes. See you later. “Instructor Boris.”
After finishing her speech, Sirica turned and went up the stairs.
The moment it was confirmed that he had completely left the main building,
“… … .”
Scilica’s eyes turned into cold eyes full of murder.
“Are you urging me to order?”
A red glow flashed for an instant from the small blade hidden in the textbook she was holding.
(Continued in the next part)
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