Chapter 18 – Isn’t Desire Piled Up?
It was a job that counterintelligence agents casually tossed and left as if mentioning the dinner menu.
It gave me a profound psychological shock.
‘An investigation within the guild revealed that Pietro de’ Medici, the mastermind behind this raid, had been in constant contact with the northern puppet government over the past several years.’
On top of that, even the Heretic Questioners who immediately stormed into my lodgings as if they had made a promise to each other, as if they were dealing a final blow to me who had stumbled.
‘His fragmented soul was tainted with whispers of evil. It seems that he grabbed hold of the hand of temptation that penetrated at the moment of greatest weakness. What a great tragedy!’
After returning to headquarters in Viscount Bartok’s territory.
Even while I was back to my daily routine and doing my work, the homework they left behind was terribly bothering me.
The Imperial Counterespionage Department and the Heretic Inquisition Office of the Celestial Church.
Regardless of status and status, if I were to choose one of the organizations that should not be involved as deeply as possible, two groups that were competing with each other to be ranked first were asking me for active cooperation.
In my own way, I thought I had solved the raid on Viscount Bartok’s case very neatly and nicely.
Rather, on my back, two more heavy burdens were placed on my back that I couldn’t handle even one.
“That bastard is a pain in the neck and neck..”
Even, all of the counterintelligence agents and the Heretic Questioner seemed to be secretly rebuking me for killing Pietro, who was straddling both legs in a heinous evil act.
‘Why don’t you handle things a little more carefully?’
It’s just that they didn’t open their mouths, but the people from the two different departments gave me expressions with surprisingly similar meanings.
Unspoken complaints about why he did such an ignorant thing.
If he had kept them alive and dug up information, he would have been able to obtain clues that would eradicate the two great evils that threaten the order of the empire.
He expressed deep regret that he couldn’t do that because of me.
The reason why he didn’t openly rebuke me was probably because the credit I had built while dealing with this situation was barely enough to cover up the mistakes I had made.
What excuse could I make in front of them when things turned out like this?
No matter where you look at it, it was my fault for cutting off his breath as it was, leaving my body to my temper instead of reason.
It must be because I still haven’t abandoned the habit of confronting everything head-on.
Victory was the top priority in wartime. There was nothing wrong with just destroying enemies as you please, but I shouldn’t have done that this time.
‘Oh, you stupid bastard. Are you a human Or is it a bear?’
If Master knew about this, he probably would have held me and nagged me for an hour.
No, since the matter is so serious, it may have already reached his ears.
If so…
‘It’s been a while since I’ve had to be punished, my beloved disciple.’
Just thinking about it is terrifying. How did you escape from the clutches of a thousand-year-old monster? Can never be held back
Even though my head suffered from all sorts of troubles, my body was busy moving according to the given routine, so it was time to get off work before I knew it.
-Smart!
“Captain Wolfgang? Vice-captain Agnes. May I go in?”
“Come in.”
When I greeted the vice-captain who came to the office for the regular evening report, a sweet scent passed through his nose.
The smell of the vice-captain’s hair soap that I had grown accustomed to. The scent is stronger than usual. Seeing that her hair was wet, she must have rinsed her body immediately after finishing her physical training.
For some reason, I was intoxicated by the scent that made my mind drowsy, and I fell into my thoughts again.
“Captain?”
How nice it would be if everything could be solved with the help of force.
If I were given an order to deal with ten deformed ogres at the same time, I would gladly carry it out.
Was I this useless in a situation where humans couldn’t break through by force?
On the battlefield, I feel a terrible sense of helplessness that I have never felt before.
It’s a big deal when you’re stressed out…
If such a painful situation had occurred on the battlefield, he would have relieved his anger by breaking the enemy’s pain in the time to think about it.
It’s ironic that it can’t even be in this peaceful era.
No, it turned out that the son of a prestigious marquess who was my predecessor had been reborn as something more than a traitor.
Can I really describe this moment as peaceful?
They say the stupid bastard let go of his mind and was possessed by the devil’s whispers.
Maybe it’s because I’ve been bullied too much?
I couldn’t tell. In the end, all I can do is remove this stuffy feeling alone.
Let’s calm down, let’s calm down.
If my emotions were disturbed more than this, my subordinates could have noticed that my condition was strange from tomorrow.
“Captain, are you okay?”
Even so, the vice-captain came to visit, what kind of insolence in front of a precious subordinate.
I looked at her as I slowly lifted her head, which had been leaning on her, while holding her pods.
Of course, her vice-captain wouldn’t be able to solve these problems for me, but she could expect some advice from her unique wisdom.
By the way.
“You’re welcome. There’s something I want to talk to you about, so sit down for a while…”
Damn it, I had to face the unbelievable sight of the vice-captain, who was usually a comforting presence, transformed into a new nuisance.
“What is that embarrassing outfit?”
“Oh, this is the new uniform I was talking about last time! According to the enclosed tailor’s letter, it uses a recently invented locking device. Indeed, it is far more convenient than buttons.”
It’s still hard, but why is the vice-captain doing this to me?
“Since it’s a gift from the captain, I wanted to show it to him first. How is it?”
“How are you sleeping, your bare skin and underwear are all showing through the exposed shirt. Cover up the front right now.”
What should I call that outfit?
The uniform of the Knights of the Black Lion I knew was definitely correct. A plain uniform consisting of a black jacket with plain patterns, a white girdle, and plain-designed pants and boots.
But the button on the front of the jacket had gone somewhere, and long pieces of metal that looked like blunt saw blades were stuck on both sides.
Since the jacket is wide open on both sides, of course the inside of it is bound to be exposed. The bright red underwear under the thin shirt is clearly visible in my eyes.
Do women originally prefer such flashy underwear? Or is it just the vice-captain’s secret preference? No, more than that…
Like the princess, and vice-captain Agnes.
Why do the women around me make me fall into serious troubles when I’m bored?
Even though both of them were dazzlingly beautiful, my patience was slowly reaching its limit.
However, I had to be patient. I’m not a beast hungry for desire.
If you act according to your instincts, then there is no turning back.
I end up becoming a person who is no different from that idiot Pietro and the man called my goddamn father. It shouldn’t be.
By the way… It was really unbearable.
Maybe because my mental state is unstable, the piled up desires are shaking me even more violently.
“Are you going to keep doing that?”
Suppressing the rising shady desire and muttering a calm expression, the vice-captain, who looked needlessly bright, began to show off his new clothes to me like a child.
“Of course not. This new lock is really amazing. Take a look.”
As she gathered her two long pieces of metal in a row, grabbed something that resembled a small golden knob and pulled it up over her, to her surprise, the front of her front was locked in an instant.
“Haha…”
“It’s much more convenient than button-down clothes, and I don’t feel stuffy anymore. It’s all thanks to you, Captain. Thank you very much.”
At first, I thought I was trying to make fun of my boss, so I tried to get angry.
When I saw that innocent, wide-smiling face, my mind was blown away.
He’s overjoyed over the insignificant gift I gave him. How could I be annoyed in front of him? How can I have a bad desire in that innocent look?
“It’s certainly interesting. I’m glad you seem satisfied.”
“Thank you! By the way, didn’t you say you had something to discuss?”
Done. What is counseling I just have to get off work soon.
I felt like I was going to do something if I kept getting intoxicated by her sweet scent in the same space as her.
I replied with the kindest smile I could at the vice-captain.
“It’s nothing. More than that, maybe something happened to the unit, didn’t it?”
“Yes. Nothing happened. Rather, the Black Lion Knights are training harder than usual, perhaps inspired by the captain’s bravery.”
“That’s a relief. If nothing special happens, you can skip the trivial report. You too, get off work.”
“Yes, Captain! See you tomorrow!”
After all, it was like the magic word for work.
Watching the back of the vice-captain as he left the office with light steps, I too decided to go home.
Because I was tired mind, not body.
Come to think of it, I also need to get new armor, but I don’t know when I’ll be able to find the time.
It really wasn’t just one or two things I had to worry about these days.
* * *
When I returned to the mansion as soon as possible to find peace of mind, I was greeted by an old butler with a benevolent smile on his face.
He’s obviously someone who doesn’t show his emotions. Is there anything good going on?
With that happy smile, maybe a grandchild was born.
Although he was blunt, he was obviously an old man with a family. If that’s the case, I’ll have to take a vacation. It has worked satisfactorily so far.
“You look good today. Is there any slant?”
I was preparing to congratulate you in advance, and when I asked, a completely unexpected answer came back.
“Of course, if it’s a sergeant, you can call it a sergeant. A true lady who is the master’s lover is waiting in the drawing room. Let’s go.”
“What?”
“As expected, the owner was also a man in his prime. This old man is deeply moved.”
Half-shoved toward the parlor, I felt more tension than ever in my own home.
‘There must be something suspicious going on.’
Are you a lover? I hadn’t yet met a woman with whom I had a deep connection to that extent.
Also, seeing that blunt butler acting as if he had changed people, the woman who came to my house might have done something sinister to the poor old man.
—A jump!
When I opened the door in combat readiness, there was a suspicious-looking woman sitting in the parlor, sipping her tea.
She has a moderately pretty face with common blonde hair. A flat body with no curves. Plain, uncharacteristic attire.
I don’t know such an insignificant woman.
As for claiming to be my lover, she was the complete opposite of my tastes. How dare you break into my house and touch my person?
Could not forgive
I was filled with anger, but I couldn’t bear to show my momentum.
Acting according to your feelings and messing things up once is enough, so I had to listen to the story first.
Besides, I still have an unstable mental state. I didn’t know that if I got angry, something irreversible might happen.
That’s why I controlled my emotions as much as possible and questioned the woman in a calm tone as much as possible.
“What’s your bitch? What did you do to the butler?”
“Oh, Lord Wolfgang. You’re back now? I’ve been waiting ‘a long time’.”
However, for some reason, the beautiful voice resounding from the woman sounded very familiar to me.
—Fuck!
As the woman smiled coquettishly and snapped her fingers, her features shook and in an instant she transformed into the most beautiful woman I have ever known.
“I told you to expect it right?”
A woman in a jet-black evening dress, showing off her dazzling silver hair and her most attractive curves.
Princess of the Empire, Alicia von Diana Solaris.
Why is she coming to my house?
“Huh! But why the hell are you coming in so late? Well, the night is still long, so it doesn’t matter anyway.”
Today, the princess’s piercingly blue eyes were emitting a more meaningful light.
