Chapter 183 – 183. Prince Kanin’s Pervert, but Is It a Problem? (6)
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“Did you verify it?!”
“Yes. As he dripped blood on his signature weapon, the iridescent mercenary mark appeared. It matched the Marunarae mercenary emblem exactly.”
“Oh my god…!”
Viscount Uweboll exclaims in excitement.
Hearing that Jose was the vice-captain of the Maru Narae Mercenary Corps, he put so much effort into recruiting him.
Because of his resolute attitude, the viscount at the time had to give up his recruitment while shedding bloody tears.
However, even after a considerable amount of time had passed since returning to the system, there was no way I could contain my regret whenever I thought about the lack of talented people in the imperial faction.
There is a possibility of recruiting such a great talent through such an unexpected situation.
So how could he not be excited?
“Of course, as he was the leader two generations ago, just before becoming an elite, he doesn’t seem to have the level of incompetence of the current leader.”
“Her…”
Viscount Uwevol laments loudly.
Jose was obviously a member of the Marunarae Mercenary Corps after it became elite, and he must have risen to the position of vice-captain.
But you have to let go of greed.
It was because the emperor faction did not have the ability to present more attractive conditions than he could recruit those who lived and wrote legends while shaking the entire continent.
Even Regal wouldn’t have that ability.
“However, it is presumed that he possesses the level of a leader or vice-captain of a mercenary corps that ranks within the top 10, and his knowledge, combat organization management skills, and knowledge of training combat personnel are judged to be at the highest level of his time.”
Even after listening to Kininbie’s explanation, Huchi didn’t seem to be such a talented person.
No, they were great talents to the point of overflowing.
If possible, he must be recruited, even by pulling out the pillar roots of the imperial faction.
“Baron Godick, even with such a precious jewel-like talent, why did he die without being able to use it properly?
Kininbi also shakes her head at Viscount Uwebol’s harsh criticism.
“Yes. I was curious about that too, so I asked Slammer for cross-validation, and he testified that the principle of Baron Gothick’s talent recruitment itself was blood ties and personal connections, or graciousness. Hooch knew that too. However, the ranks within the mercenary corps After being pushed out of the competition and retiring, he decided to go there because he thought that Baron Goathdick was a suitable person to settle down in a secluded place and serve as a way to spend his old age.”
“It’s an amazing day…”
Viscount Uwevol shook his head.
He looked at Kininbie with eyes full of anticipation.
“Have you discussed the appointment with Huchi?”
She smiled confidently and nodded her head to Viscount Uwe Boll.
“In conclusion, both of them actively wanted to be employed.”
“Good. Is Slammer just a side leg?”
“No. He was born with a hunchback, and he has scars left from permanent disabilities all over his body, so his appearance is a bit grim. No see.”
The Marquis of Caymus interrupts their conversation, stroking his chin.
“But it’s strange. I don’t understand why a person who had no choice but to retire and prepare for his old age, changes his mind and wants to be actively employed by our side.”
“I also questioned it and verified it from two aspects.”
“Tell me.”
“One is whether there is a meaningful contact with the legal or aristocratic figures. When I compared it with my testimony and past activity records, it was confirmed that there was no contact.”
“Okay. How about the other one?”
“It is a decisive driver for wanting to be hired.”
The Marquis of Caymus nodded.
There is no event in the world that happens without a reason.
If the reason can be clearly identified, it is possible to analyze the cause of any event, no matter how complicated it is.
The Marquis had always had such a theory, so when an unexpected situation occurred, he always asked his lieutenants to find out the reason.
This time, too, she seemed to be heading in the right direction.
“Yes. What was the reason?”
“In my own words, if I became an aide-de-camp to a key noble in the empire, it was said that it would be worth overturning her retirement and returning to the field, but…”
“You see that’s not the main reason?”
“That’s right.”
Kininbier was good at seeing through the intention hidden behind someone’s remarks.
That is why the Marquis of Caymus loves her very much.
“When she first contacted him, she said that once she had testified against Mono Horn, she would immediately return to seclusion. However, at some point, she became aggressive with the Hooch’s sudden appointment of herself. Suggested.”
“Is there any possibility that the character Slammer may have influenced his change of heart?”
“Even if there is, I don’t think it’s big. Slammer begged to hire him from the beginning, and at the same time persuaded Hooch. However, at that time, Hooch was very reluctant.”
“I see. Then, do you think that Huchi’s change of heart has more to do with the specific point in time you mentioned?”
“Yes. For a moment…”
Sarak, Sarak.
She flips her journal to the front.
Her work journal was packed minute by minute.
If so, it seemed that others would have to spend a lot of time to find meaningful information in it.
But whether she has her own secret, she easily found the location where the information she was looking for was written.
“Ah, I found it. It was right after we secured the testimony that a person named Jose Cuelvo was accompanying Monohorn with his wife. At the time it was assumed that he was accompanying Monohorn, through a mercenary guild near the northern unexplored lands, Right after we found out that he had a history of commissioning information collection in the vicinity of the islands.”
“That’s… Ah!”
Viscount Uwevol’s face changes strangely.
Kininbier looked back at Viscount Uwevol and was sure he knew something.
She waited patiently for Viscount Uweboll’s next words.
“If the cause of Huchi’s change of heart is Jose… I think it could be. He has already retired, but Jose was the vice-captain of the Marunarae mercenary corps. “
“Ah…!”
“How old is Huchi?”
“Considering the fact that he mostly works in the sun, he’s likely to look older than his actual age, so he looked like he was in his late 40s.”
“I see. If so, it is highly likely that the two of them were active in the Marunarae Mercenary Corps around the same time. There must be a point of contact between them.”
Viscount Uweboll lowers his head and crosses his arms as he ponders his thoughts.
He raises his head and looks at the ceiling.
“Whoa…”
And let out a sigh.
He opened his mouth in a heavy voice.
“What is the possibility that the two of you have a grudge against each other?”
“… Listening to what you just said, I think it’s more likely to be a bad relationship than a good relationship.”
“As you think, right? If it was Seon-yeon, there’s a high possibility that he would have ended up just asking for his regards or whereabouts, but unless it’s a bad relationship, there’s no need to overturn his retirement and devote himself to our side… “
“Even hiding intentions fuels that suspicion.”
They started to get into trouble.
This is because it is a difficult issue to draw conclusions easily.
“Hmm… Do I need to think hard?”
The Marquis of Caymus breaks the silence.
“Do you have any ideas to effectively overcome the current situation?”
“It’s hard to say that Huchi has reached the pinnacle, but he’s definitely a very useful talent for us. At the same time, there’s a high possibility that he’s having bad ties with our alliance.”
“That’s right.”
“Then, wouldn’t it be better to hire him, but not put him into work related to the alliance? Just in case, we should block information related to the alliance from being transmitted to him in advance.”
“…”
If it were not for the chronic shortage of talent, they would have refused to hire Huchi without thinking.
Because they know very well that people like Huchi are likely to become enemies within.
“For now, let’s appoint Huchi and then put it into training for combat and escort personnel.”
“I think it’s better to do that for now.”
Viscount Uweboll agrees with him.
“Okay. I’ll convince him not to rebel as much as possible and induce him to commit to the task.”
“Yes. True. Did the person called Slammer check what his relationship was with the person of interest called Monohorn?”
Kininbie struggles a little.
This is because the two testimonies diverged.
“To be honest, I’m a little uncertain.”
“Why?”
“According to Hooch’s testimony, Monohorn treated him quite harshly during the Battle of the Territory, and he was often stabbed by slammers. Based on that fact, José replied that the relationship between the two could never be good. “
Viscount Uwevol was frightened in his heart.
For it was clear that he could not expect to die in peace if he had incurred a grudge against such a savage and cunning man.
Even he is presumed to possess overwhelming force.
If he had realized he was facing a slammer-like situation, Viscount Uwe Boll would have taken a clean and quick suicide.
“On the other hand, Slammer testified that he had gone to pursue him who had deserted without permission under the command of Baron Gotthick, and had formed a close relationship with him through a certain incident. They did not specifically disclose the incident that occurred, and from that point on, they just went their separate ways, and they replied that they had not formed any contact with each other until now.”
“It’s literally uncertain…”
When the testimonies of the two diverged, everyone began to struggle.
McKellen, who was quietly listening to their conversation, opens his mouth.
“I think there’s a good chance Slammer’s words are true.”
“Why?”
“Didn’t he say that he was a hunchback and had a physical disability? Even in Kininbi, he only emphasized the fact that he was quick-witted and quick-witted, but did not overestimate his fighting ability. Didn’t he?”
Kininbiee nods his head.
Because they also realized something, the expressions of Viscount Uweboll and Marquis Caymus, who were very hardened, were relieved.
“It seems that he decided to commit himself to us because he decided it was more advantageous for survival.”
“Hmm… Do you think he’s being chased by someone?”
“Yes. Unless he harmed himself, wouldn’t he have been handicapped by an accident, battle, or torture? And that would have been after he betrayed Baron Goathdick and disappeared somewhere, rather than trying to hunt down Monohorn. No see.”
“Well, it would be ridiculous to order a physically handicapped person to hunt down a deserter.”
“Yes. From that point of view, Slammer may have been targeted by another powerful person for some reason and are constantly being pursued. I think that powerful person is Regal.”
Everyone looks at McKellen in surprise because he pointed out something completely unexpected.
“What is the basis for such an inference?”
“The biggest reason is the fact that Baron Gotthick is an aristocrat.”
“Well, we weren’t very interested in his downfall, but if it were the same aristocratic faction, it would be because of their prestige that they would dig up the cause of the downfall and try to retaliate.”
“Yes. Even for retaliation, the aristocrats would have pursued the survivors of the barony. And the main axis would have been the hounds of the Regal.”
“I bet they did. And they must have seen the marks of destruction left in the Barondom.”
Around that time, Viscount Uwe Boll nodded his head as if he had realized something.
“Do you believe that the identity of the high-ranking mage or high-ranking shaman who destroyed the baronial territory was Monohorn?”
“Isn’t that inevitable? It’s not easy for an insignificant figure like Baron Goathdick to incur resentment against great people like high-ranking magicians and shamans.”
“Haha. There’s no reason why people who have reached the pole in one field should meet with a keut like that.”
Everyone seemed to agree with his words, and at the same time nodded their heads.
“This is my opinion. Monohorn was forcibly drafted into the territory war and then deserted. He happened to become a participant and got this ability. Baron Gotthick sent Slammer to capture the deserter, and the two met somewhere After hearing Slammer’s testimony, Monohorn decides to kill the baron himself, thinking that if left alone, the pursuit will continue forever.”
“Huh…”
“Having seen his might and heard of his determination, Slammer decided to apostatize, convinced that Baron Gotthick would be in ruins and had no future there.”
“That makes sense. From his testimony to the circumstances, everything agrees.”
Everyone nods.
McKellen continues his reasoning.
“And after Monohorn destroyed the Barony, the Regal Hounds visited it. And, having discovered the traces of the destruction, they must have traced back the traces left by the culprit.”
“Then you must have found Slammer?”
“Yes. He somehow manages to escape from the hounds, so he must have been found by Kininvie. However, even after he escaped, he will continue to be pursued by the hounds of the Regal.”
“Well. If Regal had discovered the traces of Monohorn and was certain that he was a person with special abilities, Regal would never have stopped pursuing Slammer, who was believed to have the only clue. I mean, it’s coming out.”
“Yes. So if you want to evade this relentless pursuit and entrust your safety to someone, wouldn’t he decide that it’s safest for him to choose us?”
“I see. If an astute but physically handicapped person has made up his mind to entrust himself to someone for safety, he will never commit himself to a group allied with those with whom he has animosity.”
“Yes. I judged that too.”
Their reasoning, while not completely consistent with the facts, was largely in the direction of the context.
Even with some holes in their reasoning, they judged that if they could be sure of Monohorn’s connection to Slammer, they would have no problem making a decision about his appointment.
“Good. Then, let’s hire a slammer as well.”
“Okay, Viscount. What kind of mission can he be sent to?”
“We’re planning to deliver supplies to the northern unexplored lands soon. Then, let’s send them along with the delegation heading there.”
“Then, for now, we’ll give both of you the essentials, and we’ll get some basic training done as quickly as possible.”
The Marquis and the Viscount nodded their heads at the same time, approving it.
“Ah. Before that, hand them over to the intelligence team and instruct them to cooperate in collecting statements about the Monohorn. After that is over, the two of you will have a pleasant vacation for three days starting tomorrow. The rest will continue after you return. .Get it?”
“Yes!”
Kininbie and McKellen answer at the same time.
Then,
Da da da dot
Rumble, rattle.
He quickly exits the meeting room.
“Uh, uh…?”
There was no time to restrain the Marquis of Caymus.
He looks blankly at Viscount Uweboll.
“Hey, are you?”
“Your Excellency, Marquis.”
Every inch.
Viscount Uwebol had taken out a bottle of whiskey and was pouring it into his own teacup.
“Doesn’t it look nice?”
“… What do you mean?”
The Marquis of Caymus looked very upset.
It seemed that her heart was broken more by the fact that she had completely excluded herself from the decision-making process than by the fact that her own lieutenants had gone on vacation.
“That’s what youth means.”
“…”
“I miss you.”
“…”
“Would you like a drink?”
Swoop.
The Marquis of Caymus silently offers a teacup.
Cobbled cobbled cobbled.
Viscount Uwevol fills that gap.
Crack!
Teacups, no, drinking glasses collide.
“You never know when you’ll die.”
“Well… The times are so suspicious, we don’t know when death will come. They and we too…”
“Even if it’s not so, wouldn’t it be life to be able to die even if you’re struck by lightning right now?”
“That’s right.”
Gulp.
Gulp, gulp.
“So, when I can afford luxury, I want to protect the young people’s time a little bit more. If I reduce my luxury a little, isn’t it a gap that I can fill?”
“Well… I’ve been pushing myself too hard.”
“It’s only for a moment.”
“That’s right. Just a moment…”
The two exchanged a glass in silence.
Was it because he gave up luxury to the young?
Their extravagance was neither flashy nor very long.
