Chapter 308 – 72. Lecture 10. (4)
The culprit is, as expected, the neat Nikolai.
He said that for some reason, he lured the top 10 Danju, the Soil Mage Mandra, out of the capital and slaughtered them.
The reason why he bothered to use such a cumbersome method must be because of the imperial law. Murder without just cause within the capital is punished with a terrible punishment. That’s why he must have evaded the law by killing the earth mage outside the capital.
The 10 river died, but the mercenaries didn’t talk about it. Originally, the world of mercenaries was ruled by the logic of power, so it was the fault of those who couldn’t keep their place if they couldn’t defend themselves. Why did he have a position he couldn’t even keep in the first place?
However, even the neat guy could not have a very good reputation. No matter how much you rationalize the mercenary world as a wild and savage place, trust is another matter.
Anyway, since the top 10 seats that were filled at best have become empty again, the other top 10 have become a bit difficult. But again, in the selection of candidates… , I don’t want to repeat such troublesome things again.
So, in the early afternoon, the representative of the Eastern Rhine, the Duke of Belver’s representative, came to Allen.
“There’s no need to drag the imperial palace into this for no reason, right? It ends on our line. It’s up to us to decide the top 10 anyway.”
“Then do you have any good ideas?”
“How about raising Nikolai Danju to the top 10?”
An agent who proposes in a calm tone.
“… Let’s make an agreement, you mean?”
“Aren’t you one of the three remaining to the end anyway? Although it fell close, I don’t think it’s judged to be lacking in qualifications for the top 10.”
Make your face thick too.
“What are the opinions of the other sophomores?”
“Everyone responded. Allen Danju is the last one left.”
“Good then. Don’t do that … But, why did you kill him? We know why.”
A smile appeared on the agent’s face.
“Did you kill him? It seems that there was a misunderstanding in the process of propagation. It was a simple accident.”
Hearing this, Allen laughed out loud.
I’ll just cover it up as an accident.
It seems that there was already an agreement between them.
… After killing him, make an agreement. Dongbu is also Dongbu, but it seems that Nikolai is definitely not an ordinary guy.
“Exactly? … Buy it.”
“It’s very unlucky. On the day I reached the top 10… Still, I think it’s fortunate that there is a person who can be replaced immediately.”
“Okay. Inform so Look at it and tell it to come up.”
“Then, I will go.”
At that time, Allen called the deputy back to stand up.
The money ghost stared at the agent staring blankly at him for a long time without speaking.
And the atmosphere soon becomes bleak.
“I still have a business… ?”
“I want to say something.”
“Listen.”
Allen laughed grimly.
“Since Danzu Magnus and Danzu Raiga are gone, do you feel that this is your world now?”
“… Yes?”
“I felt Dongbu’s behavior was particularly blatant this time…”
“Ah… Haha, you seem to be misunderstanding something. It’s not like that.”
Then, Allen’s laughter slowly dries up.
“The misunderstanding is what you do.”
ㅡ!
“A place in the round of 10, and I… , Does it look funny?”
The agent’s expression went cold.
“It seems that there is nothing to see… , Listen carefully.”
Allen’s voice grew cold as frost.
“I didn’t become the top 10 just to fit into politics like this. Is this your playground? I don’t know why I’m playing with this, but have you forgotten the purpose of lecture 10? Of course, human life is all there, but… , At least not to make you feel unpleasant, it means to do it in moderation.”
Big hmm The agent swallowed her dry saliva with chills running down her spine.
“I always try to maintain good relations with Dongbu. I’m serious. After all, we have a very strong and terrible common enemy, the devil. But what if we are fighting among ourselves like this?”
“… His Highness, the Duke, also wants you to maintain a close relationship with Danju Allen.”
“I really want that too. I’m sure His Highness is well aware that I’m not particularly interested in politics or power. If I had coveted power, I would not have left the capital.”
Allen held out only two of her index and middle fingers.
“Two are enough for me. Money and peace… I don’t care what the Duke does in the East or who he roasts. However, it means don’t play a buntang all the way to the capital. … Did you understand?”
“… Yes.”
“Good. My story ends here. I’m sorry if I expressed it a little too radically. I’m an uneducated mercenary, so when I get a little excited, my words come out wildly… Please understand.”
Then he showed a leather pouch and a large box from his bosom.
“And this is a token of my respect for the Duke.”
“… This… !”
“World Check Masterpiece.”
ㅡㅡ!!
It is a golden cloak that makes you feel ecstatic just by looking at it.
The agent was genuinely surprised. I never imagined that I would receive such a gift from Allen Danzoo.
“And this is a token of my apology to you for silently listening to my harsh words. … Will you accept it?”
The money ghost slightly pushed the pocket on the table toward the other person. Then he glanced sideways and then secretly took a thick leather pouch.
“Haha! Lord Allen has nothing to be sorry about. Who can doubt that it is all for the peace of the continent!”
“I’m so glad you understand.”
Allen had no intention of arguing with Dongbu. What should he do if he causes trouble inside the yard, even in a hurry to prevent external threats! Internal turmoil is enough because the imperial palace once turned upside down.
… However, he did not intend to continue watching Dongbu’s excessive promiscuity. If he crosses the line again after warning… , Hinting that he won’t be alone this time.
Anyway, the stick and carrot tactic worked great.
Allen’s stern warning was heard, but the agent returned with a happy face with a gift.
As you can see, the agent is a great man with a bit of a mouthful, so he will tell the duke himself.
After the agent left, Grenzo Danju visited Allen’s mansion.
“Did you come and go?”
“Yes. He even gave me a prickly word.”
“Then the Duke must be good? He’s not your average little guy.”
“So he gave me a present. World Check Luxury.”
“… One luxury item at a time. Isn’t the balance sheet too bad?”
“What can I do? I am the one who regrets it now. Even though Dongbu is a bit like a dog, you can’t just rule it with a hawk. … The empire is still a mess. External threats still exist.”
The fire-ghost Granzo took a cigarette, lit it, and let out a whiff of smoke.
“If Magnus had been there, I wouldn’t have even made a sound. Since there is none, I can definitely feel the vacancy…”
“You are saying something not like the Lord.”
“Seeing that I often think of the old days, I must be old too.”
Grenzo, who quietly let out a few puffs of smoke, asked Allen.
“By the way, did you ask why you killed him?”
“It’s an accident.”
“Accident death?”
“It looks like it will be covered like this.”
“Right…”
But Allen didn’t really think it was bad.
“I rather think it’s better to be Nikolai. Apart from being on the side of the East or not, the top 10 need such a person. Strong and ambitious. Of course, the method was a bit rough, but it’s better than dragging it out like a girl because I didn’t make it to the top 10.”
“I feel the same way.”
For them, who have gone through a lot of things worse than this, it was not a big deal that they dipped into the top 10 in order to become a top 10.
As long as the tidy guy can play his role as a top 10 sophomore, that’s enough. If you risk every step of the process and fall down, what’s not bothering you on this fucking continent!
A mercenary is, after all, something like that.
“By the way, when are you leaving?”
“Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, how about it?”
“Then let’s leave tomorrow. There’s nothing particularly glorious about having one more day.”
“All right.”
If I said I was leaving tomorrow, the murloc emperor would ask if I was leaving already, but Allen didn’t want to sit here without work. She’d better go to Vermand-Dois, where there’s a lot of work, as soon as possible.
Granjo Danju soon left as the business was over, and Allen sat near the window overlooking the garden and swallowed the tea while smelling the faint smell of cigarettes left behind.
The day was overcast. As soon as I thought it would rain, the sky poured out thick raindrops as if it had waited.
As he watched the pouring rain, the money ghost, feeling strange, went to the room of the parrot master.
“Oh my, sweet lord.”
He pressed his face against her voluptuous chest and hugged her.
“Let’s just stay like this for a while…”
“… Yes.”
Mage Elena carefully covered the magic book she was reading and gently stroked the head of her beloved Lord Allen Dan with her benevolent smile.
Like the world tree that generously gives itself…
