Chapter 227 – Brainwashing, the Second Truth
Noon the next day.
This time, I confidently went to the main gate of the Yeongjugwan. Of course, the soldiers blocked it.
“Wait a minute, what business have you come here for?”
I showed my agent badge.
“I am this kind of person. On my way here, I witnessed an incident in which a resident of the territory was brutally murdered, so I had something to talk about.”
“Your lord also knows about that. “It’s something the prisoners did anyway, so you don’t have to worry about it.”
“How do you know what a prisoner did?”
“Well, that’s… Anyway, the lord is currently busy talking with his supporting nobles…”
“One of the soldiers in the territory is very stubborn. Should I say I have a large liver?”
When I asked sharply, the soldiers looked at each other and cleared their throats.
“Whether I care or not is my business, not yours. Are you challenging my authority now?”
“Oh, no. Welcome!”
Soldiers immediately open the door. It wasn’t just here.
It seemed as if the hatred of beastmen had already become deeply rooted throughout the entire Hellif territory.
Whatever happens, it is because of the prisoners, and they are at fault.
This seemingly absurd logic was brainwashing people.
Well, first, I came in moderately. The problem started from now on.
Now the lord will be having a conversation with his patron nobles. How will the territory be managed in the future, what will the policies be like, what will be the compensation for the sponsoring nobles, etc.
‘There will be a lot to discuss. Just give me some time. By force!’
When I entered the Yeongju Hall, I entered the conference room rather than the office.
The conference room was very large. Across a huge round table, seven bald men were having a conversation.
What is it, a dragon?
“Hmm? Who are you?”
“Did the soldiers let you in? This…”
“No, you?!”
When I looked, Rajshara was not there. She said she was having a meeting with the patron nobles, leaving some out and inviting others.
Then the intent is
One
Yes.
I guess the lord only invited people who suited his tastes. It’s obvious.
Rather, it was good. I don’t think I would feel guilty even if I brainwashed them all.
“Baron Rash Leonhardt, you don’t remember inviting me?”
Lord Hellif spoke harshly, as if he knew about me.
Either way, I went straight to the round table and got on it. He stood in the center of the round table and looked around at the people.
“A series of recent and even earlier events occurred near Hellif. You’ll remember it. It’s not too late now. I will give you a chance, so please tell me everything you know.”
Came out politely. I also didn’t want to brainwash people through holy relics as much as possible. Even if you do the brainwashing, you should do it to your sister or mom who has a shitty body.
I didn’t want to deal with these bald old men.
No matter how much information you get, it’s still a little different. But these people were ruthless.
“Huh, what are you talking about?”
“Did I eat something wrong? Get out!”
“Are you a Baron? “Are you developmentally disabled?”
“Anyway, disabled people, ugh…”
These people were blatantly ignoring me. It was a little absurd.
Isn’t now the time for you to stretch out? What kind of confidence is this?
Lord Hellif frowned and glared at me.
“Baron Leonhardt, I don’t know what kind of courtesy this is. “Do you think this is okay in your neighborhood?”
“I am rather grateful. Yes, you should come out like this. Bad guys being hypocritical or creating an image. “I’ve seen that enough in real life.”
Relic
Primal Hatred
Activate.
I subdued the mental world of all humans within my field of vision.
In this state, I entered into brainwashing.
“Now you will answer according to what I ask. Not answering or lying? Commit suicide.”
Hinted. And I leisurely walked around the round table.
“First, I know about Thanatus. Answer.”
“Oh, I know…” .”
“I know, cancer.”
“I don’t know… Ugh, I don’t know… “Wow!”
Phew!
One of Lord Heleph’s entourage took out a dagger and stabbed him in the neck.
He was a man of great mental strength. But the rest quickly gave in.
“Second, if you know where Thanatus is, answer me.”
“Well, I don’t know about that…”
“Only Lord Hellif knows.”
“We can’t even see each other’s faces… Ugh.”
There were no suicides this time. I looked back at Lord Hellif.
He looked up into space with bleary eyes and nodded.
“I know. Uh, uh, he’s in the basement of the Yeongjugwan, in the common area…”
“In the basement? Lord Heliph, as I understand it. They say he is a pseudo-god that your family has served for a long time. “Did you say it’s better to live underground?”
“Ooh, ooh…” I thought this place was appropriate.”
Well, what does it have to do with me where I live?
At best, isn’t it a false god?
It doesn’t matter whether those tastes live underground or are an analphile.
“Third, list all the crimes that occurred when Helip Village was upgraded to a territory.”
“They kidnapped the kids. Limited to children under 9 years of age…”
“Arrange illegal jobs for prisoners, make a profit when they complete the work, and arrest and execute them…”
“Among the prisoners, the women are trafficked, and the men are killed for meat…”
“Producing false rumors and propaganda about prisoners…”
It was disgusting just to hear it. At this point, it seems like these are babies who lost their parents to beastmen.
Hatred and disgust toward prisoners had reached its peak. It’s like watching our country’s politicians.
Do you really want to do this?
“Fourth, was it all because of Thanatus?”
“Yes.”
Lord Helip answered. Even though he was brainwashed, he was sweating like rain.
It’s as if just hearing the name Thanatus fills you with fear. A bastard who knows how to feel emotions like that actually did something like that. It was absolutely disgusting.
“Fifth, among you, who knows the most?”
“I…”
“Lord Hellif…”
“Let’s get help.”
“Chief Hellif.”
I nodded. In that case, there is no need to keep the other cubs alive.
“Okay, except Lord Hellif, the rest commit suicide.”
Phew, Phew! Oh my gosh! Squeak!
Hellif’s associates committed suicide all at once.
I deliberately de-indoctrinated Hellif. Then Hellif’s eyes returned, and he was scared.
“Oh my! Why is this… ?”
“Lord Hellif. “You have done such an amazing thing.”
“Well, no, Thanatus wanted it. There is nothing wrong with me. “I did it because I was told to do it too!”
“Do you know what the most disgusting human being in the world is? A lying person? A person without guilt? Or a guy who commits crimes without even blinking an eye?”
I shook my head. Then he raised his index finger and pointed at Lord Helip.
“A bastard like you who does these three things at once and calmly.”
“I’m a victim too! How can you defy God? Ouch!”
I swung my hand blade. No matter how limited my power was, I was now a warrior with grandmaster skills.
Lord Heleph was crying as he looked down at his severed left hand.
“Where are the prisoners usually sent after being trafficked?”
“Uh, huh… There is a middleman. He knows.”
“Well, you know. Because I have met beastmen in the underworld.”
“Please, you’re human too, right?
Same human
We shouldn’t be like this!”
It was absurd. This bastard, are you seriously doing this?
“Hey, are you saying that because you know what you’re talking about?”
“Of course! If nothing else, we need to stick together! Look, prisoners are committing crimes on random days. What about other similar races? It’s no different from a monster. “We shouldn’t be like this among ourselves!”
“Ha, I don’t know if it’s acting or stupidity. I admit it, Lord Helip.”
I took a step closer to him. The guy got scared and tried to back away, but fell down. I looked down at him.
“You are such a disgusting human being. “It’s because of bastards like you that we become a mess.”
“Well, what… ?”
“The prisoners are not guilty of anything. You just did these things because you wanted to oppress the prisoners and because it would benefit you. What on earth did the beastmen do? Did you aim to overthrow the country? Have you even tried to sell your territory? That’s not true!”
“Oh my
Maejongno
Young! Are you taking the prisoner’s side now? How we were persecuted by the beasts when we were a village! If you don’t know, stay still!”
“That’s the past! If you mess up, you should have grown stronger too! I guess they had the mindset that it was inevitable that they would suffer because it was just a town on the outskirts, right? Do not be ridiculous. Organize a vigilante group and borrow external forces. If you really hated Suin, you should have. “I should have shown it and proven it!”
Show and prove.
Show and Prove.
There is one reason why this is important. Being able to show your own beliefs.
Lord Hellif also showed faith. In a rather simple, disgusting way. This guy just kept making excuses.
“Maejongno… Killer bastard. How can a human side with a beastman…? !”
“Tanatus, is it still underground?”
“Okay. He will soon gain great power. And he will punish you bastards! Hehe!”
Puck!
I kicked the guy in the side. There was a sound of bones breaking, but it didn’t matter.
If this guy dies here anyway, Razshara will take care of the rest.
“Lord Hellif, listen carefully. What you did was worse than the devil. Imagine if our future generations followed your example. “Isn’t it terrible?”
“If you have been harmed, you should know how to give it back! I am a patriot! “You’ve done your best!”
I really like maejongno. I said a word with a heavy tone on purpose.
“What you did is absolutely not justice. But it’s definitely not something The Dark Knight did.”
“Fuck Maejongno bastard… !”
“So, bye. I hope you suffer even after death.”
Kwasik!
I immediately kicked him in the face. His neck was completely separated from his upper body and was rolling around like a soccer ball.
I immediately searched for the entrance to the basement of the residence. It was easy to find.
If this guy is really a false god, he would have already known about Heliph’s death.
‘Let’s see how great it is.’
Hehe!
I opened the plank-like entrance and went down. It was so dark that I went down with the dawn light on.
Trudging, empty.
The footsteps echoed and rang melancholy. After going down the stairs, a cavity was revealed with several torches lit.
In the center of the cavity, a being was seen with a pitch black towel on his head. I don’t know if it’s a man or a woman.
“… “Who is it?”
“You already know, right? The man who killed your right arm. But you don’t act like you’re interested, do you?”
“What is the law of attention?”
“Ah, that’s enough. You are Thanatus. Right? A false god that Heleaf has been loyal to for generations. Wow, it’s so cool.”
The guy nodded. I finally faced the guy.
I approached the guy while holding Dawn tightly. And when he stopped, he looked at me as if it was amusing.
What appeared was a boy with pure white skin and bright red eyes, like an albino.
“You… “It’s small?”
“You too.”
“Thank you, though.”
“Thank you?
Why are you suddenly saying thank you? Doesn’t this mean I won’t kill you?
Thanatus smiled brightly. Like a child who doesn’t know anything.
“Because, you killed Hellif!”
“What are you talking about? He’s your right-hand man. “Hasn’t he done everything you asked him to do so far?”
“Oh, that’s right. But there’s one thing you don’t know.”
“What am I doing?”
“… Actually, I originally
Ordinary human
It was. But, Heleph’s ancestors suddenly tied up my limbs and carved all kinds of curse marks on me?”
“Well, well… ?”
“It started from then. I was called a false god. I just want to live a normal life
Goa
It was. That’s right. They say my parents were actually killed by Hellif’s ancestors. Hehe, isn’t this really ridiculous? “How can people do that?”
“Wait a minute, what do you mean?”
Then, I heard the goddess’s voice.
〈 This guy is not lying. That is,
Fact
It is.〉
“What… ?”
I was taken aback. Then, was that thing in front of me made?!
