Chapter 119 – 119. Chasing the Necromancer (2)
“Nine out of 18 provided information.”
“Um, is that so?”
In a similar way, he left 5 bandits in the sand and spread false information that he would execute all the other bandits, inducing anxiety among the bandits. After that, the bandits revealed information about the necromancer and the alchemist.
Riod, who had been collecting statements from the bandits’ confessions, handed them out to Eun-hyeon.
While all the statements were gathered, Eun-hyeon, who was eating bread as a simple snack at the knights’ cafeteria, received the statement presented by Riod.
“… It’s a really vicious tactic.”
Eun-hyeon’s technique of pinpointing the opponent’s weakness, twisting it to create a gap, and shaking it mercilessly is at a level where even if you try hard to find the good side, you can’t find it.
“Thanks to you, didn’t you get this information?”
When Eunhyeon, who was casually reading the bandit’s statement, replied calmly, Eleanor made a look that bothered her.
“The curse of ‘belonging to the soul’ that is said to be engraved on the body of the bandits… Is it real?”
“I don’t know.”
“That was a lie too. Ha…”
[I am very worried about what he would have been doing if he had not become my apostle…]
‘Why are you like this, Goddess? Seriously, it hurts me when you say that.’
Leaving Belldandy’s worries behind, Eunhyeon slowly read the statement of information about the bandits.
The information about the names ‘Marius’ and ‘Renat’ and their impressions were already known through the memories of the girl who was a survivor of Bram Village.
Other than that, what’s special.
“Leod. Have you read this?”
“Of course.”
“What is written on it?”
“Marius Horton. A former Vesta Temple Intermediate Priest.”
“What, what?”
“Five years ago, he went missing in the sacred country of Erenia, and it’s been the last 3 months since he encountered bandits and started treating them like dogs.”
“The necromancer… The priest of the temple… ?”
“There is a fairly detailed personal history, but are you sure?”
When I asked the knight who seemed to have written this statement, the knight also nodded with a firm expression.
“At least it didn’t seem like he was lying. It wasn’t once or twice that he served the necromancer with alcohol while courting him, and when he started getting drunk, he said that he would tell the story of his former self. It is said that he recalled and talked about his personal history at that time.”
“Ha, I caught an unexpected weakness.”
Eun-hyeon, who was smiling, put the last piece of bread in his mouth and continued reading the statement.
“Can you tell me where your personal hiding place is?”
“The necromancer said that if something happened only to him, the necromancer had good intentions to head to the hiding place he had informed. I can’t confirm if it’s real or not, but at least I don’t think he gave it away without meaning.”
“Well, I guess.”
“It wouldn’t hurt to explore this location at least once. Riod. How did the court noble meeting go?”
“I have reported to the court. A meeting will be held this afternoon to deal with this matter.”
“Duke Armitas heard this news through the princess, so at least it won’t be a big problem in moving the military.”
“The problem is the cooperation of nobles from other provinces.”
“If they don’t investigate properly, it will be their territory that will suffer damage, but no matter how stupid they are, they’ll count the gains and losses.”
“First of all, there is a need to investigate the territories and villages belonging to this country through a meeting. And you come too.”
“Ok? Me too?”
“In this expedition, you were the one who recognized the characteristics of the witches and suggested a prayer of purification to the princess. Not to mention that merit, few people will be able to ignore your opinion in future fights.”
“No, but I was openly sarcastic to those people at the public trial?”
What should Eun-hyeon say in front of such aristocrats?
“Besides, this is for public reasons, and I hope you can help me personally.”
“Hmm?”
“Queen Diane… No, this is my problem, let’s move on.”
“Ah, why don’t you talk to me?”
In spite of Eunhyun’s complaints, which she spat out with a frown, Liode did not open her mouth.
“Anyway, follow me to the meeting. What will the princess do?”
“Of course I plan to attend with my father. Because I participated in this expedition.”
“Right. Then see you later.”
“Yes.”
Eleanor left the Templar’s office just like that, got into the carriage and left this place.
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“Are you insane now?! Marquis of Olivion! How did you think of stepping into that criminal’s foot in the court meeting of the sacred capital!”
Sure enough, the problem popped up.
When Eun-hyeon, who had spat out abusive language against many aristocrats through the previous public trial, appeared at the court meeting, the aristocrats all frowned and began to scold Riod.
In particular, Count Orba, who had suffered an indelible disgrace after hearing Eunhyeon’s remarks about ‘hair loss’, was bursting with the greatest anger.
Eun-hyeon, who was close to an uninvited guest, had to struggle to hold back her laughter inwardly.
“Don’t be careful. Count Orba. He was put on public trial as a criminal, but the matter was withdrawn by order of Queen Diane. Rather, he is the person who made a big contribution in this demon subjugation expedition, so why are you being treated like that?”
“Oh, duke… However, Lee made irreparably insulting remarks to me…”
“Stop. The meeting will start soon. That’s over, so put your personal feelings in.”
At Avros’ dismissal, Count Orba had to accept his words, even as his hands trembled and his face blushed.
In this country, the ranks and hierarchical ranks of the people also represented an unalterable hierarchical relationship of power.
Although the Marquess of Riod did not know what to do, the relationship between Avros and Orba, who were two higher ranks, was clear.
“Hey… Count, how have you been? To meet the Count again in such a high place, I don’t know if I know that it’s really a human affair. Isn’t it?”
“Yes, you bastard… Even if you mock me like this… Do you think you’ll be all right!”
“Yes? Oh, that would be in trouble…”
“What… ?”
“Honestly, if you’re going to fight, I’m willing to accept it, but would you really mind?”
“To whom is this arrogant!”
Now, Eun-hyeon, who had decided not to hide her identity and ability, had nothing to shy away from.
Even the goddess overseeing her own actions had no complaints about this situation, so Eun-hyeon was like a car without her brakes, stepping on the accelerator at full speed.
“Count. Seeing this, I’m also holding back a lot. Actually, I want to cut that thing between your son’s crotch.”
“How dare you take my son… !”
“You must know that your child is precious.”
“… ?!”
“But why do you act that way with other people? I really don’t understand.”
In an instant, her silvery voice changes to coldness, and with her cold expression, she slowly approaches Count Orba.
Putting her face in Count Orba’s ear, Eunhyeon spoke in a small voice that only he could hear.
“Considering what your son tried to do to my child, he just couldn’t get over it.”
“My son… What the hell was Billard trying to do…”
“Haha, that son of a bitch must have left out his story to you about the incident?”
“What are you saying! Explain it properly!”
“How could your son, Villar Orba, witness the ‘incident’ on the spot and report it in the first place? Have you ever thought about it?”
“That…”
Even as Count Orba, that part was questionable.
Why was his son, Billard, there at that time?
Even when asked about his son, Villard kept his mouth shut.
“Of course. How could he have confessed to his father that he had kidnapped, imprisoned, and tried to rape a female student at his school?”
“What, what… ?”
When the shocking son finds out about the secret that he has been hiding by refusing to speak, Count Orba’s expression slowly begins to harden.
“And I, who was imprisoned there with Erin, was the one who safely got your son out of that place. If I say this, will you understand?”
“…”
“I saved your son’s life. The bastard who tried to rape Erin, who only boasted of superiority as a nobleman.”
“Nice… Ugh!”
Unable to escape the shock of his son’s disgrace, Count Orpah blushed and gritted his teeth.
Seeing his face like that, Eunhyeon laughed as if it were ridiculous.
“Can you? Try it, once. By mobilizing all your power, money, and force.”
Gradually releasing his magical energy, he attacks Count Orba and begins to choke him.
“Turn it off!”
Before the Count inherited his successor, he would have learned excellent swordsmanship and mana management as part of his education.
Despite struggling to turn his head around to ask for help, Count Orba’s complexion goes pale at the sight of the three people showing no intention to save him.
At this point, with the start of the meeting still a long way away, all of the people in the meeting room were Riod, Avros, and Eleanor.
The moment when my consciousness gradually faded and the whites of my eyes were about to appear.
Riod’s voice called Eunhyun.
“Eunhyeon. Do it in moderation It is time for the nobles who will be attending the meeting to enter one by one.”
“Uh. That’s right.”
“Huh! Whoop, whoop, whoop!”
As if releasing his hands from a tight rubber band by pulling it all the way, Eunhyeon released his magical powers, and Count Orba’s breath began to clear and he breathed heavily.
“Count, this is a warning. If you’re going to fight, come on foot. I will accept you. And, I don’t want your son to apologize for trying to hurt Erin forever. But at least don’t block my child’s path. At least I hope you don’t even come close to Erin. Do you know?”
“…”
Count Orba did not answer, but the expression of resentment, fear, and humiliation that had given him crushing defeat was evident on his face.
“Now, you know this is all a joke, right? Let’s forget our past and try to maintain a good relationship in the future. Oh, except for Erin and your son’s problems, of course. Except for that part, I want to build a good relationship with the Count.”
Then, Count Orba’s expression distorted greatly at Eunhyeon’s attitude of smiling and extending her hand.
“Take it away!”
Roughly shaking off Eun-hyeon’s hand, Count Orba stood up from the floor alone and took his seat with strident steps.
His eyes glaring at Eun-hyeon were unusual, so Eleanor, who had been watching the scene, said to Eun-hyeon, who came behind Liod, who was seated.
“Isn’t that too harsh? If you stimulate me like that, Count Orba might come out more radically…”
“Yes. I was aiming for that. That’s how I create a justification for dealing with the author and the author’s son.”
“… Please end it amicably.”
“You can ask that one over there.”
Eleanor sighed seeing Eunhyun’s attitude of never backing down.
Soon after, the nobles who were to attend the meeting began to appear in the meeting room one by one, and the nobles all sat down with stunned expressions upon seeing Eunhyeon’s face.
The aristocrats, not knowing why Eunhyeon was in this place, especially behind Riod, were whispering and talking with the aristocrats sitting next to them.
“Queen Diane is entering the room!”
Following the shouts of the attendants, Queen Diane led by many people entered the conference room at the forefront.
Sitting in her chair, Queen Diane glanced at the faces of the nobles in her presence, and she immediately frowned when she saw the face of Eun-hyeon standing behind Rio de.
“Let’s start the court meeting now. Today’s agenda is a countermeasure against the ‘Necromancer’ and ‘Humanoid Chimera Beast’ brought from the return of the Artia Knights Expedition. Marquis of Olivion.”
“Yes. Queen Mama.”
“Please report.”
