Chapter 146 – 33. East Again. (3)
It was their first return in years, but the reunion was not that long. The Allen-Mercenary Corps and the Holy Knights relieved the fatigue accumulated from the arduous forced march as much as possible with a three-day break and prepared to leave.
Count Herrera seemed to have a little bit of regret, but he still didn’t hold on to his daughter who had to leave. It’s not even a permanent farewell anyway.
“Pray for everlasting glory on your future path.”
“Father is well, too.”
The count couple and his siblings came out of the county castle to see off Elena as she left. She waved her hand resolutely, but the moment she turned and climbed into her carriage, her eyes blushed slightly.
The two wagons carrying the mercenaries and knights left the beautiful city of Mahvana in the pouring morning sunlight.
The next destination is the Duchy of Belver, the large city of Kartli.
After leaving Mahvana, the group drove another 15 days to reach Kartli, which is called the heart of the East. One of the best scenery, like the east, the big city Kartli was also a pleasure to see anywhere.
Like the nickname of the heart of the East, logistics from the North, South, and Central are staggering. Of course, there were people from all backgrounds, and entertainment and culture were quite developed. Hundreds of years ago, when there was no empire, this place was once the capital of the old kingdom, so you can roughly estimate the level of status Kartli has in the East.
The dukedom, which advocated peace, was also heavily inspected. Thanks to this, the group was not captured for a long time and easily passed through the outer gate and entered the city.
The elegant and antique city was artistic. Looking at this elegant building after looking at the flimsy wooden buildings of Vermandois, I feel a bit overwhelmed…. Allen seemed to know the source of Elizabethanism’s great confidence.
Allen first found a place to stay for a few days and unpacked his things. Prior to the duke’s visit, he first sent a letter to Elizabeth Vice-Admiral. It’s because the opponent is the opponent, so you can’t push it recklessly.
Even if it was the same 10 strong, whether or not there was an influential duke behind it made a difference that could not be ignored. So, didn’t the Dagon-Mercenary Corps, which was not doing anything, collapse without a sound!
And on the evening of the very same day that the letter was sent, a reply came from Elizabeth Viceroy. It was said that you could visit anytime tomorrow.
It’s okay… !
The worries about what to do if I don’t meet you with a grudge melted away like snow on a spring day. The information in the east was tightly held by the duke, so whether or not they helped had no choice but to have a significant impact on this matter. … Of course, there’s no guarantee that they will help you unconditionally, but they won’t be holding back when they say they’ll catch heretics like parasites instead.
So Allen, who spent the night in Kartli, the heart of the East, headed for the duchy with Vice-captain Quintus early in the morning.
Allen showed the letter from Princess Belver to the gatekeeper at the inner gate and passed inside. As if there had already been a word, soon the guide came and took them somewhere. Maybe she’s where the princess is.
Princess Belver’s mansion, which had a strong influence even in the duke’s family, was remarkably large and splendid even in the palace. This very spacious and splendid mansion is only for her princess. Of course, the stocky Allen, I’d be lying if I said she wasn’t envious of this at all.
… I just applied the money, but I applied it….
The wealth of the duchy, which owns not only cities but also several mines, is beyond imagination. The Marquis of Agnentia, who had a silver mine, was also a person of wealth, but it could not compare to the Duke of Bellver. Living in the eastern part was not so generous, but that was the content of a medium-sized city, with the exception of large cities.
Stepping on the polished marble floor, Allen entered the mansion and soon entered the backyard. Right there, Elizabeth Budanzou, clad in an elegant sweatshirt that clung to her body, clutching her T-shaped stick, was hitting a colorful ball. The ball she hit rolled back and she went right through her gate. Then the maids and servants, who were standing there like spectators, smiled brightly and clapped their hands loudly.
Elizabeth passed the pole she was carrying to her servant, approached her screened table, and sat down in her chair. And after she drank her tea, she finally turned her gaze to Allen Danzoo.
“Oh, you’re here.”
… She smirked and pretended not to know.
But her laughter faded when she saw the middle-aged man sitting next to Allen.
“By the way, I didn’t invite this person.”
“Ah, that side….”
She was about to be introduced by Allen, but her princess interrupted her in the middle. With the tone that it doesn’t matter who the opponent is.
“Would you like me to leave?”
Allen and Quintus exchanged glances. The vice-captain looked at her in such a way as to say, “I want Danju to tell her well,” And then she withdrew from there. After all, he didn’t come to say hello to the princess anyway.
“The author is a member of the Holy Knights. Until I have to send….”
“What does that have to do with me?”
“Ah… , Yes, what…. It doesn’t matter.”
“Then sit down.”
As Allen sat down, the maid set the teacup down in front of him. Elizabeth Budanju drank tea gracefully, befitting an elegant wizard. …… Certainly, as befits the representative beauty of the [Guild Master], Her face was stunningly beautiful. Besides killing her performance, people are so freaked out.
“Anyway. Long time no see. Allen Danju.”
“Yes, long time no see, lady.”
“I’ll meet you as a princess, or as a deputy lord. Choose a name well.”
“… I understand, sub-lord.”
“Okay… , What’s going on here? … I bet you didn’t come this far to see my face.”
Of course that’s not-.
Allen smiled lightly.
“I’m here for work.”
“What happened?”
As the elegant wizard asked, he pointed towards the place where the middle-aged paladin left earlier.
“I guess it has something to do with Seongguk?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Then the princess tilted her stance behind her and crossed her legs.
“Seongguk is a bit…. They just didn’t fit me.”
“There is nothing to worry about. I just want to ask you a favor….”
“Tell me.”
“Because I need some information from the duchy.”
“What information?”
“Information about heresy, is.”
Heresy. At that word, the princess’ expression slightly changed.
She’s the kind of person who doesn’t care much about what demon worshipers do as long as it doesn’t harm them, but she can’t help the visceral awkwardness that comes from her.
“Heresy? Why in the East?”
“It is because of the sacrifice. Wasn’t there a war in the East not too long ago? That means there are many corpses to sacrifice.”
“Is that so.”
“So I need a lot of information.”
“Hmm….”
Elizabeth Budanju twirled her fingers to tidy up.
“So, right now there is a cult targeting corpses in the East, and you want to get that information, right?”
“You’re right. Of course, please help me catch heresy, it’s not like this. Just give us the information and we’ll do the rest.”
She shook her head lightly and looked at him with a meaningful gaze.
“With your bare mouth?”
Allen, of course, once said this.
“Do you want anything?”
Of course, there was no mention of money. What would be the meaning of giving a few extra pennies to the daughter of a duke overflowing with money?
“There is, but since Viola warned me so terribly in her letter, how could she be afraid to talk?”
Of course, it was never a scary face. Just trying to avoid being a nuisance.
“Tell me at once.”
“If you ask me to come, you won’t come.”
“I’m sorry about that.”
“You are too. It’s awful, really.”
Maybe that’s why I’m more obsessed with it.
“I’ll hold off on paying for a while. It’s not urgent right now.”
“However, too much is….”
“Don’t worry. Why would I do such a thing because I regret it? …… Heh, don’t get me wrong. Even if I said sorry to you, it was purely because of my greed. I see? So is the viola solitary. You must know that I’m the kind of person who, uh, couldn’t eat you!”
“Then, I understand.”
Allen only took a businesslike attitude. It would be a big deal if she got caught up in the gongnyeo’s trick and got her nose pierced.
“I’m a bit busy with work, so I’ll just go back.”
Then, the gongnyeo’s expression turned a little pouty. To think I was going to leave after just talking about this without having a cup of tea.
However, the proud sorceress couldn’t even complain.
“… Yes, let’s go.”
“Oh, shall we share a cup of tea?”
“Done. I’m busy too?!”
The elegant sorcerer replied bluntly.
“Come right away when I call. I see?”
“All right.”
“Let’s go.”
Allen nodded lightly and turned around.
…… I don’t know what the princess will pay, but it’s been successful so far.
And, from the next day, information about heresy began to reach Allen one by one. Certainly, like the top 10, the work was done accurately and quickly.
Allen’s group also began hunting heresy in earnest.
