Episode 88. Master Piece.
“I had a dream that the entire royal capital was on fire. “I don’t think this matter will simply end with Strange.”
Saint Maria Theresa did not view this incident simply as a rebellion within Strange.
“I think so too.”
If you look at this incident from a distance, it is complicated. Of course, if you know who planned what, you can easily get to the point like I did.
‘Not yet.’
I cannot disclose information I know to others.
If we found out that Judas, who was moving with Cynthia, was the apostle Baphomet and was manipulating all of this behind the scenes, the impact would be significant.
This is because Beopwangcheong, the actual biggest victim of this incident, cannot remain silent.
“Lord Verdin, even if things with Duke Catherine end on a good note. “Can you continue to chase after those called Omangseong?”
They aimed their swords at Strayji. Of course he should be punished for that.
“Of course.”
However, if I answer like this, Theresia will feel grateful, as if she owes me something.
Because I am doing what she could never do.
“Thank you, Sir Verdin.”
“No matter what happens, find them all. “We will find out what they want and why they did this.”
“… If there is anything I can help with, please let me know. “I will do whatever Lord Verdin wants.”
Siegfried stood next to me with his arms crossed and whispered with a serious expression.
“Ask me why I’m wearing red panties today.”
I answered Theresia without answering.
“There is only one thing I want from Theresia. All you have to do is stay by my side so I can finish climbing the tower safely.”
“You want me to protect your side?”
“Yes, I don’t know how long it will take. “I want to reach the top together.”
Conquering the tower that no one has succeeded in from past to present, a way to prove that I am the strongest throughout all times.
You need Theresa to get to the end. No matter what, stay by my side until then, Saint Maria Theresa.
She lowered her gaze to the floor and answered with a light blush on her face.
“… “Well, I’m somewhat embarrassed that someone as strong as Lord Verdin asks a weak person like me to protect him.”
I smiled slightly and lightly massaged her shoulders.
“You must be tired, so go and get some sleep.”
She let out a faint moan with a bitter expression, as if her shoulders were strained from the forced march.
ha-
If the trip is long, your muscles will tense up even if you don’t fight. She also kept her nerves the entire time she came back to her tower, so she couldn’t help it.
“that… “Then I will go to my room first.”
“Yes, if anything happens, hit that caterpillar’s head.”
Theresia lightly stroked the caterpillar bracelet she received from Rox.
“All right.”
With these words, she headed to her bedroom. I stayed with Rox and had a conversation in the training hall.
“Dean.”
“say.”
“But why is she called by her last name, ‘Theresa’, rather than her given name, ‘Maria’?”
The answer to this was simple.
“Those who belong to the Pope’s office cannot use the saint’s name in vain. “You just find out who she is by where she was born.”
“Aren’t we part of the Papal Office?”
“It’s about showing respect by following the rules they created. “That is nobility.”
“… Nobility is really complicated. “Then do all the others call themselves Theresia?”
“No, only those who want to follow. Culture is different in each region, so don’t worry too much. “You can sing whatever you feel comfortable with.”
Rox rested his chin and thought for a while, then answered with his eyes focused as if he had decided on something.
“I’ll call you Theresa, just like you.”
“Why?”
“Because you will become a nobleman. No, am I also a noble now? “I heard from Alfredo that after this incident, he can receive the title of baron.”
Rox told a story that had never been heard before. If such an important matter is concluded, a title will be given from above.
Of course, it wasn’t wrong.
However, that means knights who have accumulated achievements on the battlefield must be recognized by the lord or castle lord.
‘Do you really want to be called Strange?’
If you want, I can give you a seat, but you want that kind of compensation without even telling me.
“Rox, do you want to become a noble?”
“huh! Alfredo said that if I become a nobleman, people won’t look down on me.”
“What does that mean?”
“Now everyone is laughing at my actions. “When eating, washing, sleeping, and even when eating!”
Rox glanced and said.
He has a strong sense of pride and is not the type of person to worry about what anyone thinks.
“That’s because I’m a commoner. “They say you won’t smile when you become a noble.”
“Did it bother you?”
“huh? what.”
“That’s what other people think of your actions.”
“no… . Well, it’s not really like that. “Because it seems like I’m the only weird one in the party.”
I answered by lightly stroking the Strange family armor on Rox’s back.
“You who follow me now are Strange. “No matter what anyone says, this doesn’t change.”
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“… … .”
“And it doesn’t matter to me what anyone thinks of you or whether you are noble or not.”
“… … .”
“So don’t worry about what others think. “If anyone makes fun of you, my colleague, I will not forgive them all.”
Rox scratched the back of his head sheepishly. The corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
“okay.”
“If you understand, go and rest. “I will call you when the enemy comes.”
“huh.”
* * *
‘I can’t believe my plan went so wrong just because of an eight-year-old child.’
The plan to kill Royce, which was thought to be a complete success, turned out to be a failure.
Matteo Ricci, who leads Omangseong, had to take responsibility for this incident and close it.
Obviously, this request had been contracted to sacrifice his life in case of failure, so Matteo Ricci had no choice but to make an additional proposal to his client, Duke Catherine, in order to protect Saint Joan of Arc.
“If you spare my life, we will do everything as planned and handle it neatly.”
Duke Katarina, whose face was covered with a mask, showed a cold look in her eyes.
“They already know that I am the one behind it. What are you talking about and how to cleanly handle this situation?”
“Just kill them all.”
“Kill them all?”
“Yes, because if there were no witnesses in the first place, this matter could end quietly.”
Duke Catherine rested her chin with an interesting expression.
“Keep talking.”
“The incident at the tower is not yet known to the public. Those who know are very few people related to Marquis Royce and knights belonging to Strange. And only a very small number of them have any information about us.”
“Perhaps if we kill everyone in Castle Strange within today, we can finish the matter quietly.”
Matteo Ricci’s proposal was enough to pique her interest.
In fact, there are still only a handful of people who understand this incident accurately. This is a problem that can be ended quietly if everyone involved is killed before the night is over.
Only the location changed from a tower to a castle, but there was no problem with the plan.
‘but.’
In order for this condition to be met, Matteo Ricci had to subdue all the knights in the castle and end the lives of Lois, Verdin, and everyone involved with Strange.
“Is that possible?”
“it’s possible. Please trust me and leave it to me. If we’re going to leave it like this anyway, won’t you make the first move on the other side? “They are taking advantage of our weaknesses.”
“What if I fail, or rather lose?”
“That won’t happen. Since Marquis Royce had already dealt with him at the tower, he knew how to attack him. The problem is the youngest son named Verdin who is with him… .”
Matteo Ricci shook his head and said, as if he felt uncomfortable every time he thought of him.
“If you take care of him well, the job will be easily completed. Of course, we have already recruited talented people who can compete with him.”
“Can I trust you?”
“Give me one last chance. “If you fail this time, you can take all of our heads.”
“… Okay, then let’s do it. “The only time I can wait is until the sun rises tomorrow morning.”
Duke Katharina continued speaking as she slowly looked around at the adventurers filling the tavern.
“If you’re even a little late, that woman over there’s head will fall to the ground.”
“All right. However, if we succeed, will we be able to receive additional compensation?”
“This wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t failed in the first place. Are you asking for additional compensation?”
“We were successful in our operation. “It’s just that something unexpected happened.”
“… Yes, wouldn’t it be a waste to pay a few more pennies for your life?”
The conversation between the two ended here.
Duke Katarina puts on her hood and quietly leaves. Matteo Ricci sat in her chair until she disappeared and then said to her Bonnie:
“Go after Freddy and kill him right now, and I’ll give you as many soldiers as you need.”
* * *
The rain, which had been falling drop by drop, suddenly poured down and made the entire region noisy.
This came with the darkness and dulled the sense of sight and hearing, making it difficult for the nervous guards to carry out their duties properly.
Clap!
The iron door that firmly protected the Alchemy Guild was opened.
It was obviously locked from the inside, but who could open it from the outside?
Two guards shouted as they took a stabbing stance with the spears they were holding.
“Who are you?”
“Reveal yourself!”
All guilds within the Legion are controlled and protected by the Imperial Army.
“Get out of the way.”
A heavy voice spread like fog.
The two guards unconsciously moved out of the way and lowered their heads.
In my head, I thought I had to prevent the enemy from invading, but in reality, my body did not follow my will and moved as it pleased.
Turf, plod, trudge.
The person who opened the door to the alchemy guild appeared from the rain.
Wearing a white robe, he slowly entered and took off his hood, revealing the Glazer family emblem, a crescent moon, engraved on his forehead.
He is slightly taller than average and has a solid-looking body. A middle-aged man with white hair combed back and white skin with no beard.
He looked back and forth between the two guards with soft eyes and then snapped his fingers.
Just right.
“How dare you try to stop me?”
At the same time, the guard’s head exploded.
Pa-ang!
This was similar to the explosion sound made when a gun fires a bullet, so the alchemists in the guild were startled and came running at once.
And one of them recognized the middle child of the Glazer family.
“It’s been a while, Archmage.”
Catherine de Strange.
As she moved closer, a smile appeared on her face.
Glaser von Hagen bent down, one hand outstretched toward her and the other behind his back.
“I came at the call of Apostle Baphomet.”
fantasy,
