Chapter 125 – Oz Independent Association
After bringing Count Wiesbaden to the Government-General’s Office and interrogating him for two days, he found out that he was one of the secret supporters of the Oz Independent Group.
Literally, it could be said that it was like catching a mouse while stepping backwards.
Currently in Oz, numerous independent organizations were operating in the dark.
The center of the independence movement was mainly the former ruling class of Ozu, but it seems that the general public could not sympathize with the idea of regaining the sovereignty of the country, perhaps because they liked living better now that it had become a colony.
Anyway, based on information gleaned from Count Wiesbaden, we were able to raid a secret independent organization and punish the nobles connected to it by stringing them together like candy.
To be honest, I didn’t expect that the things I did because I was disrespected would become this big, but isn’t something good good?
Because of that, I got a lot of bonuses.
“Master! I’m here!”
Saturday evening.
On my way home from work from the Government General, I bought two whole chickens and stopped by the magic tower for a while.
At the Mage Tower, only Master and his secretary, Olivia, knew that I was still alive and that I was the same person as Patrasche, the second-in-command of the Ozma Government-General.
In other words, most people think I’m dead.
When I arrived at the top floor of the Mage Tower on a floating stone, Mr. Olivia, who was doing her work, changed my face to Poly Morph, knowing my face.
“Hello, Mr. Kaldrash.”
“Why haven’t you left work yet?
“Hehe… First of all, it’s self-development. There’s a thesis presentation soon, so I’m saving my sleeping time while making it.”
I peeked beside her at her thesis she was writing.
“It’s related to the artificial element, ether. If you’re doing something and don’t know something, ask me. I know a little bit about ether.”
“Really?! Then I’m grateful!”
“Ah, this is a gift. Eat while you eat.”
I said that and handed her one of her whole chickens from both hands.
‘As expected, late night snack is chicken.’
Before entering Master’s room, I asked just in case.
“Where haven’t you been, Master?”
“Yes! He’s inside!”
If so, it’s safe.
I said as I opened the door.
“I’m here, Master.”
Then, as if leaning back on the chair, Master, who was reading the Ma book, waved his hand as if it were annoying and said,
“Oh, are you here?”
I was slightly offended by that insincere appearance, but I tried to keep a smile on my lips as I spoke.
“Since I bought whole chicken, let’s eat this together.”
Then, what Master said was a spectacle.
“No. If you eat at night, you will gain weight.”
Yes? What?
***
Whole chicken was a dish filled with memories of Master and I.
Master, who was not good at teaching because it was the first time he had disciples, said that he would show them through actions rather than words, and he beat the only 15-year-old child like a dog on a dog’s day.
Then, when I couldn’t stand it anymore and ran away, I forcibly dragged it and sat it down and ate this whole chicken as an apology.
Chew-wap! Chew-wap!
“You really don’t eat?”
When I asked with a chubby chicken leg in my mouth, Master covered her face with a white towel and said,
“It’s good to eat, but why don’t we go somewhere else to eat?”
“Master has a strong will, so wouldn’t it be okay for me to eat in front of you? Surely this level of temptation won’t break your will to lose weight?”
“…You, see you later.”
“Heheeng, I heard that I’m not afraid of anyone who says let’s see it.”
As I gently shook the chicken leg, as if to make it even more violent, Master tried to look away and bring up another story.
“I have something more to tell you.”
“Suddenly what?”
“Recently, a place called the Oz Independent Association sent something called a chain market. I, well, since I’m in a neutral position, I refused amicably, but I was very persistent.”
I hardened my expression at the unexpected Master’s story.
“Could you listen more closely?”
Master then crossed his legs and said.
“It’s detailed and nabal, and that’s all I know. The names written on the stencil were complexly encrypted, so I couldn’t recognize them at a glance. If there was a rubbing, I don’t know, but I couldn’t do that.”
I thought carefully as I boned the chicken wings.
“As expected, it seemed that Master’s help was needed to regain the sovereignty of Oz.”
“Well, it’s probably because I’m the only human who has the talent to deal with Patrasche, the great mage known as the elder lich of the demon lord’s army.”
In fact, it was a proposal I would never have made if I had known that Patlash was Kaldrash.
“Are you having a hard time with the Government General’s work these days? You seem much leaner than the last time I saw you.”
“No. It’s not to that extent. Now the Government General is also quite stable.”
“Eat well and go out. It’s sad when you get old and get sick.”
“…I’ll keep that in mind.”
Seeing how he secretly cares while pretending not to, even our master is not a nobleman.
“Rather than that, are you really not going to eat this? It’s so delicious.”
As I said that and gently shook my last remaining leg, Master swallowed and stood up from the chair.
“…Then let’s just taste it.”
As expected, the delicious smell was wafting right in front of my eyes, so I couldn’t stand it any longer.
I held out the chicken leg to Master and said,
“You just need to lose weight tomorrow. So enjoy today.”
“Keuheum! I’ll eat it myself, so be quiet!”
Master gave him a bruise while saying that, but soon after taking a bite of a chicken leg, he suddenly transformed into an animal and began to devour the large chicken in a hurry.
I looked at him happily and nodded my head.
Whoops, it’s a successful diet interruption.
***
That time-
A mansion in the capital city.
“Alfredo, today, please prepare the 11th officer, Mystic Sword, and the 17th officer, Silver Fang.”
“Yes. Head of household.”
Currently, an independence fighter who has become a rising star by doing a special feature every day in Oz’s state-run newspaper, ‘Beautiful Girl Mask’… No, Papillon Noir prepared to go out to the streets at night as usual today.
The vast wealth and mansion inherited from Prince Tippetarius, the rightful heir to Oz.
Elected by the Goddess of Courage as the next-generation hero, after Oz fell to the Demon King’s army, she retreated to the mansion’s underground training center for about two years, only training repeatedly.
As a result, the country girl who knew nothing was reborn as an Aura Master in a short period of time.
That’s also in a complete blank state without learning any martial arts.
A human weapon completed with truly overwhelming talent!
Because she was not bound by formality, she used various weapons made specially for the dwarves of Nidavellir like limbs.
The vast wealth of the Glorious family helped her in all directions to increase her military power.
Not only elixirs that are said to be good for the body, but also various types of martial arts on the market and sorcery books from the Mage Tower.
Because money could solve most problems.
Sofia, perfectly wearing a black hat, a black cape, and a butterfly-shaped mask, received the sword and claw handed to her by the butler, Alfredo, and equipped them.
“I’ll be back late today. Don’t wait and go to bed first.”
“I understand. Head of household. Unlucky.”
Alfredo, the gray-haired butler, gently bowed his head, and the warrior Sophia, who received his greeting, flew up into the night sky like a butterfly.
In the name of justice, to condemn the villains and rogues who pollute the capital city of Oz today.
***
While chatting with Master, I drank a glass of wine with a whole chicken as a snack, and it quickly became late at night.
In order to return home before it’s too late, I laid Master down on the sofa and drove out his drunkenness with Mana through Ilchucheon.
When I came out to go home with such a clear mind, the streets at night were dark.
‘It’s spooky.’
All in all, it was a night with a crescent moon, so there was almost no light source, so it looked like a ghost would come out.
I adjusted my coat collar and hastened my steps back home.
I was walking down a dark alleyway.
At some point, the dark clouds in the sky lifted, and I saw a thin shadow running busily between the roofs.
I realized that the identity of the shadow was a pretty girl mask that is gaining popularity these days.
That’s right, because it’s so conspicuous.
Her blonde hair, which glowed brilliantly in the moonlight, was recognizable even in the dark.
The moment she passed over my head while casually running between buildings, our eyes met.
It was only an instant, but I felt a subtle sense of incongruity.
It felt like I had seen it somewhere.
It was most likely because of my mood, but I hurried on my way home, remembering the beautiful girl phantom thief who left a very strong impression on me.
It was because it seemed that there would be a 100% chance of getting ripped off by the people living together if it was later.
