Chapter 123 – Proof
I’ve gotten used to regressing to the past to some extent now.
As soon as I was certain that I had returned to the day before, the first thing I did was apologize to Eun-seo and the others.
“Sorry.”
“Brother, what are you talking about all of a sudden?”
“I’m dead.”
“?!”
“…Princess, what? Does that mean that your regression magic has been activated?”
“Yes. And if we go on like this, Jia will die tomorrow morning too.”
Upon hearing my words, the faces of the companions hardened.
After I fought Ventri, I explained everything about my magic to Eunseo and Wolf Dancer.
From now on, you will be fighting the Empire in earnest.
I was wondering if something like this would happen now, and it fit perfectly.
Thanks for the quick explanation.
Because I don’t have much time right now.
“I’ve confirmed that there is no eavesdropping here, so I’ll say it like this.”
I explained everything that happened before the return to them.
After hearing the whole story, Eunseo’s face turned pale.
“To the point where my brother can’t react at all and gets beaten… Then, isn’t there a way to defeat the King of Fair Wheels?”
“There’s no answer from the front. I didn’t even know there was such a guy.”
“But princess, you wouldn’t give up on the game, right?”
“Of course.
After answering firmly, the wolf dance nodded.
In most cases, pressing with force is the easiest way, but if that is not possible, they do not mind using complicated methods.
“Then tell me. What’s the plan, brother?”
Eunseo said.
Even though his expression shows the colors of fear and tension, he doesn’t seem to have any intention of stepping down.
Great
I told you what I was thinking.
“There are a few strange things. First of all, it’s strange that Jia died. Clearly Jia changed owners, but she wasn’t hostile to the King of Fair Wheels. Is it just for that reason to kill a high-class manpower like Jia?”
“I also felt that was strange. Such a decision was too hasty. Besides, as a princess, in your judgment, you said that the King of Parryun, who killed Kang Ji-ah, had mixed feelings, didn’t you?”
“Yes, so the conclusion I came to is simple. The lie-detecting sorceress, that elven woman’s ability is limited. If there were no limits to that ability, Jia would change her allegiance, but she would not betray the King of Shades. Jia died because the information obtained by the elf woman was incomplete.”
“What about the restrictions?”
“Didn’t you say that you can only ask one short question at a time, or that there is a cooldown of several hours?”
Eunseo said. Her guess was reasonable.
I think so too.
The elf girl once failed her magic and then she didn’t even try to cast her spell on me again.
There is definitely a cooldown period.
‘Even if that’s the case, I’m sure there must be another reason for killing Jia so quickly… But this kind of reaction is too nerve-wracking. Have you ever been burned by a guy named Carl who betrayed you before?’
“Knight.”
“Rudy, why?”
“I have a question. Then, if we clear up the misunderstanding of the King of Fair Wheels, won’t there be no need to fight?”
Rudy asked a penetrating question.
Obviously she is right.
But…
Eunseo and Wolfchum sighed.
“Rudy, the princess is not that kind of person.”
“Yes, my brother must be thinking this now.”
Two voices overlapped into one.
“‘Killing my woman. I mean like this.”
“…I know that.”
I readily acknowledged it.
How can you read it so clearly?
I can feel that she has been with them for quite some time.
Whatever the circumstances of that woman, whatever she thinks of Jia, do I know?
I can’t just get over it because you made me look bad.
“So what’s the operation?”
“The fact that the magic of the elf-gwi woman is incomplete means that if you react well, you can fool her. So, after tricking the elf-gwi and approaching the King of Kings, start with the people around you first. It will be later.”
“Brother. If you use the newly acquired magic in New York, won’t it end in one shot? They say there’s no way to stop it if it’s one-on-one.”
“I can’t do that! I’m sure it’ll be faster that way, but that doesn’t make me feel better…”
Directly attacking the King of Fair Wheels is at least after controlling and eating the elven woman and the lute.
I decided so.
As soon as they showed their strong will, Eunseo and Wolfchum shook their heads.
He didn’t even try to convince me in the first place.
You know it’s useless.
“Okay then…”
– Snuggle Geek!
Now that information has been shared and policies have been set, all we can do is take action.
Even now, I don’t know what Jia is going through.
I bent open the barbed wire and came out.
“Hey! What are you doing… Uh!”
I drew my knife and struck the sentry in the jaw who was about to ring the alarm bell, knocking him out.
Leave the fallen sentries alone and carefully go out, knocking down all those who get in the way.
It’s well trained in its own way, but it’s not enough to be my opponent.
I felt a bit sorry as I looked at the janitors who fell like fallen leaves in the autumn wind.
Because this was just a joke.
The temporary prison was located outside the camp of the Ratel Kingdom.
It’s also a moment when it’s about to get dark, so it’s a good thing for us.
“Rudy, can you fly?”
“Yes! It’s okay to fly quietly without being noticed by anyone, right?”
As she hid herself in the corner of the barracks and spoke, Rudy smiled and nodded her head.
“[We all become transparent and quiet.]”
With Rudy’s strength, he could carry about three people without difficulty.
It should be possible to escape without anyone noticing.
Of course I don’t mean to.
Rudy hugged us and flew towards the center of the camp.
‘I don’t know where Jia was taken just by looking at it. But…’
“Rudy.”
“Yes~ [Jia unnie’s footprints are shining brightly!]”
As Rudy said, flashing and glowing marks came to mind on the ground below.
Flickering footsteps drawing a certain path guided us like Hansel and Gretel’s bread crumbs.
It can’t be a very convenient magic.
The wolf dance seemed to think the same, and let out a sigh mixed with exclamation.
“It’s amazing… I’ve become a much more powerful wizard than in the south of Daejeon. If this kind of magic goes wild…”
“It’s okay. I have complete control over it.”
Since the leash is filled with suggestions, there will be no runaway.
Even if it runs out of control, I can stop it.
Jia’s footprints led to a large barracks, a barracks like Elroy’s bedroom in terms of a hunting unit.
It’s also the center of the camp, and it’s not supposed to be the residence of the King of Fair Wheels, right?
I slipped down to the ground and listened closely to hear two familiar voices conversing.
That’s correct.
One is Jiago, and the other is, surprisingly, the King of Fair Wheels.
I raised my index finger at the women and overheard the conversation inside.
“…Kang Ji-ah, Kang Ji-ah! Tell me. You… Say you are still my subject! Is that man so precious to you?”
“…Sorry, Your Majesty.”
“Then, information about him is fine. His identity, magic. Anything is fine, so prove that you are still my subject. Speak the truth and save your own life!”
Apparently, there are only two of them inside.
Maybe that’s why I could feel the impatience mixed in the voice of the King of Fair Wheels.
It seems he cared for Jia as well. Did your true heart come out when you were alone?
However, despite the urging of the King of Fair Wheels, Jia’s answer was the same.
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I can’t tell you anything.”
“Jia Kang! Tia’s magic will soon be recharged. If your answer is the same this time, tomorrow morning…”
“Even so, Your Majesty. I cannot betray my master.”
“Isn’t the lord you serve forever the only one? Didn’t you swear like that?”
“…”
Jia didn’t say anything.
The image of her obstinately looking at the King of Fair Wheels is good for my eyes.
After a while, the King of Parryun opened his mouth.
“…I see. Is this your answer?”
The King of Parryun, who spoke briefly but with all kinds of emotions, continued.
In the meantime, her voice, as if she had let go of her emotions, was cold as she spoke again.
“I gave you a chance, Kang Ji-ah. There is only one thing you have revealed so far. That man is now your master, and that he is also an enemy of the emperor. He is not my enemy.”
“I mean it’s true, Your Majesty.”
“It may be so. Jim wants to believe in you. But that is not enough. At this rate, tomorrow morning, you will be hanged.”
“What happened? It’s not like Your Majesty to be in such a hurry to make a decision. Where are my old comrades? Let me meet the Twelve Knights. I can’t believe Carl betrayed me!”
Gia exclaimed.
It’s the first time I’ve heard Jia speak in such a formal tone.
Will the King of Wheels answer?
The answer was yes.
After a moment of silence, the King of Parryun opened his mouth.
“Kal… I don’t know what happened in the ecliptic, but he returned as a traitor. The day after returning from his mission, Carl caused a great explosion with his own life in the meeting hall where the twelve knights and Jim gathered. Self-destructed.”
“…I can’t.”
“Most of the Twelve Knights were killed and injured in that explosion, and only Lute can stand on the battlefield now. It’s a huge loss… But even that loss may not be a big deal compared to the shock Jim received. To be honest, Jim is the one who can’t stand the sword. I never thought I would do such a thing. Jiah Kang, I trusted him as I trusted you.”
“…”
“It was the same with the others who infiltrated the Empire. Traitors who knew us well were much more lethal than the people of the empire who were suspected in the first place. Burned, or leaked information.”
It was.
Perhaps the operatives were caught in the emperor’s clutches. Well, if you catch one high-ranking guy, you’ll be able to catch several like ripping off sweet potato stems.
That sword must have been the first to be manipulated by the emperor and spit out information.
‘That’s why you killed Jia so hastily. Well, in this situation, if there was even one suspicious thing about the person who returned from the empire, he couldn’t be saved. Aren’t you glad you weren’t summarily executed?’
I got all the information I could get.
The moment the King of Fair Wheels stopped talking, I opened the barracks door and strode inside.
“Master! How…?!”
“You are…”
Be noble
I have never done anything worthy of being called a nobleman by the King of Fair Wheels.
Is that bizarre title an expression of acknowledgment and wary of me for stealing the loyalty of my beloved subordinate?
“It’s spacious, but it’s not like a king’s bed.”
“Did you think you would use luxury on the battlefield? You escaped better than that. Even so, the bars are quite sturdy.”
“Oh, looking closely, I remember seeing your face somewhere. Where…”
-Thud!
“Hey…”
“I want you to know that the reason why you are still holding your head is at my mercy. Jim is in a very unpleasant mood right now.
When the king of chaos lifted one of his feet and released it, the ground shook with a roar.
It was fortunate that the barracks had not collapsed.
It was no wonder that Rudy groaned as he shrank.
“I won’t warn you three times.”
‘Oops, the death flag is already…’
At the same time as I smiled bitterly, the barracks door opened and the blue-haired knight Lute rushed in.
Behind her, Tia, an elf girl, was also visible.
It seemed that he had heard the sound of the ground shaking and had run away in a hurry.
“Your Majesty! Are you all right! …How are you doing here!”
Lute shouted at us and drew her sword.
I gave her her snort back.
“I’m here to get the doggy back. They say it’ll be over soon. How long has it been?”
“This guy!”
“Lute, step back.”
When the King of Fair Wheels spoke briefly, Lute trembled.
However, like a well-trained knight, Lute backed down without hesitation and knelt down on one knee.
It was the same with Tia, an elf girl.
But she couldn’t stand what I said next.
“Your Majesty, Your Majesty the King of Fair Wheels. Give me back my puppy.”
“Go, how dare you call His Majesty by that title! You filthy Imperial pig! How safe do you think this is!”
I smiled at Tia, whose nape was red.
“I don’t think I need to be polite. I’m a citizen of the empire.”
“Now that kind of…!”
“Stop! Tia, step back! You too, stop making useless provocations.”
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty!”
Having calmed down his entourage, King Parryun squinted his eyes and looked at me.
A face as beautiful as a goddess.
More beautiful than any woman I’ve ever seen.
It’s a fact that I missed yesterday because the situation was the situation, but it’s a face I’ve seen somewhere.
Also recently…
‘I remembered!’
If it wasn’t for the bloody situation, I would have slapped my palms.
I remembered where I had seen the face of the King of Fair Wheels.
The fantasy I saw after accepting the sealed miasma in New York.
The King of Wheels looked exactly like the mad scientist in the lab, the blonde researcher.
‘Wasn’t that fantasy time period an ancient civilization? What kind of offspring?’
I’m starting to get confused, but it’s not an important issue right now anyway.
The important thing now is that Jia, handcuffed to her arms, is looking at me with trembling eyes.
If we don’t overcome this situation, we will all die here.
Of course it doesn’t.
But right before I opened my mouth, the King of Fair Wheels spoke.
“Kang Ji-ah is not your dog. She is human, and she is still my servant.”
What else do I say There was still a lingering attachment to Jia.
When I firmly shook my head, the King of Fair Wheels’ expression seemed to distort just a little bit.
“No, I’m sorry, but Jia is my dog. Has Jia ever said a word about me?”
“There is still Tia’s magic, the magic to find out Kang Ji-ah’s true feelings. If she admits that she is my subject this time…”
“You don’t have to. I’ll prove who Jia is.”
I said that and met her eyes with Jia.
Absolute pride in her own strength?
The King of Paryun set Jia free except for her handcuffs.
Within this barracks, she should be able to move around as much as she wants.
“Jiaya. Doggie!”
I called Jia and spoke in a soft voice.
“Come and suck mine.”
