Chapter 898 – Ep.896 the Collapsed Empire
She came down to the second floor, calming her heart that was shaking for no reason because of Mariel.
The first thing that caught my eye when I came downstairs was Rita and Melbourne standing side by side on either side as if guarding the break room door.
‘Of course a painting is a painting.’
If it were on Earth, two women with such dizzying beauty that I wouldn’t dare even talk to them are wearing slightly different clothes, but I’m sure I’ll be tired of seeing that scene where they politely fold their hands under their stomachs like maids and close their eyes.
‘There’s no way you can get tired of a beauty.’
No matter how many times you see it, it will always be something new and pleasing to the eye.
After briefly contemplating the picturesque appearance of the two, I moved from where I had stopped and approached the two.
Dal-kak.
As they got closer to the door, the two pulled the handles on both doors without any hesitation.
‘Something feels a bit unfamiliar…’ …’
Even Ardel used the spirit to open and close the door on his own.
Of course, as soon as the door opened, I couldn’t show those emotions to the ten pairs of eyes that were poking at my face, so I kept my face as usual and walked inside.
And then I sat down on a needlessly large, shiny chair that looked like it had been prepared just for me.
‘As expected, the cushions are the best.’
Fortunately, despite its appearance, this shiny chair was actually practical as a chair.
“You two, don’t just stand there, come this way.”
Rita and Melbourne, who came in after closing the door and were standing in front of the door as they had done outside, approached me with a beckoning gesture and walked silently to stand behind me.
The atmosphere was much heavier than I expected, but since what I was about to say was not something that could be heard lightly, I decided to continue without trying to lighten the mood.
“Rita will explain it to you, so let’s get straight to the point.”
I thought about speaking informally, but since Mariel and Marvius were together, I decided to speak up. More than anything, I also felt more comfortable this way.
“According to the news from my lieutenant, there are gold-plated adventurers and demons of the same level or stronger than them living in the islands, hiding their identities.”
Sigh.
“Questions later.”
Genoa, who proudly occupied the seat next to Marie Elle, scratched her head with her raised hand and nodded.
“The information was obtained by my lieutenants and subordinates through their innocence, but honestly, it is true that it is unreliable…”
I smiled and spoke to Adrian, who was concentrating on me with his ears pricked up.
“Actually, I don’t think it’s a big deal whether it’s real or fake.”
Gold plaque? Chief level?
At the point when Adrian, who was in perfect condition, joined them, it was safe to say that their existence was no longer an obstacle or anything, but was reduced to just a rock that could be picked up and thrown aside.
“The rescue of the remaining knights who are not here will begin tomorrow evening. Of course there will be blood, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that anyone has to die. “If you hit your face or anything, you’re going to bleed anyway.”
“”…””
I expected one or two people to be bored, but unfortunately, it seems their humor code was different from mine.
“Hmm. “Most people here know this.”
By infusing power into the sign, it activated its hiding ability.
“Her… ?”
“W-what?!”
At the same time, Irina, who had no idea about my abilities, and Marvius, who had not received the secret or sign, opened their eyes in surprise and reacted in surprise.
‘It looks like they’re surprised too.’
Although she did not make a sound or show a visible reaction like the other two, her eyes were clearly trembling, albeit slightly, in this direction.
“… Like this.”
When her power was withdrawn and her presence revealed again, Irana reacted with even more surprise, dropping her jaw and opening her mouth.
“I saw a presence, a sound, a smell… It has the ability to create magic tools that can hide its very existence. And I plan to hand out the magic tools to all the people who will be rescued by tomorrow.”
Of course, I have no intention of paying the knight or anyone who decided to become a servant through coercion, not coercion, by Melbourne.
Only a small portion is given away.
In fact, I plan to follow the rest of the people except the twins and Marvius and hand them out to only a few who can identify their faces.
“So, there will be no unnecessary sacrifices in tomorrow’s operation, so you don’t have to worry.”
Irina and Marvius, whose eyes were still shocked, swallowed a beat late and exhaled softly as if relieved.
“Finally, when the operation begins tomorrow, a protective barrier surrounding the entire system will be activated. So, if a translucent film suddenly appears, don’t panic and just keep doing what you were doing. Princess.”
“Barrier… “I understand.”
Have you already decided to leave everything to me?
She clearly seemed curious, and although she said she would ask questions later, Marvius’ quick acceptance just gave me a strong feeling that she would not ask about the barrier again.
“The top priority is rescuing our soldiers who are being held as slaves, and we plan to punish former soldiers and traitors only as long as the barrier is maintained.”
I am Marvius and Irina. Then he exchanged glances with Melbourne, who was standing behind him, and spoke.
“I’m asking because I’m curious about your true opinion, so please answer honestly with your feelings. “Is there anyone who doesn’t want the traitorous soldiers punished?”
“”…””
To be honest, I thought Marvius would raise his hand.
The death of the Crown Princess and the disappearance of the Emperor.
And to the point where defeat was already certain.
Here, not betraying is the same as accepting death.
It was not to enjoy any kind of wealth and fame, but they simply chose to live, so they are ultimately citizens of the empire… Well, I thought he would say something like that and say that he understands and will forgive.
“Great.”
I guess I viewed Marvius too softly.
“We plan to have one more meeting after the rescue is over, but once the barrier surrounding the island is lifted, we will leave for Molingta immediately. “I hope you know that we will move non-stop using the shortest route and with minimal supply unless it is a situation that really needs to be avoided.”
Match!
At the same time as announcing the end of the story, we clapped our hands loudly to lighten the heavy atmosphere, and fortunately, this time, we got the intended response.
“Are you done?”
“Master!!”
“Go, go together…” …”
As Genoa spoke first and stretched, the twins who were sitting between Mariel’s legs, almost being held by Mariel, ran towards her as if running away.
‘Um, what is it… ?’
Looking at Genoa’s reaction and the other’s reaction, it seemed like they remained voluntarily, but the twins seemed not to have done so.
But right now, there was something I had to urgently check, so I patted the heads of the two people in my arms and said,
“Okay, okay. “Irina and Melbourne are kids who are okay with moving a little too vigorously, so please select only 8 people.”
“Eight people? “Don’t you need any more?”
“At best, wouldn’t everyone have similar physical strength? So, just checking the face from the side according to this number is enough.”
“… Okay.”
Irina nodded her head with a slightly bitter smile.
“And…”
There was no need to check on Melbourne, so I immediately called Mariel, who was fiddling with her hand as she sat down with her descendant, Marvius, next to her.
“Master.”
“Hmm? “Why are you doing that?”
She lifted her head slightly, looked at me, and closed her eyes.
I said, looking at the slightly raised corner of her mouth.
“I have something else to tell you. “Would you please come upstairs with me for a moment?”
“The one and only disciple has something to say to his teacher. Of course, he has to make time when he doesn’t have it. “Baby, please come back for a moment.”
Oh my god…
I was momentarily speechless at the sight of her waking up and gently stroking Marvius’s head, like a grandmother stroking her granddaughter’s head.
‘… ‘I think I’m screwed.’
But regardless of my thoughts, my intuition, which had helped me several times before, was sending me a very subtle signal.
“Liri, Lulu?”
“Yes…”
“Joe, be careful… Go, come…”
‘… Also.’
It seemed like he wasn’t trying to show off, but he was clearly sending an abnormal signal towards Mariel.
I stroked their falling heads again and winked at Mariel.
“Don’t follow me, stay here.”
[ … Yes. ]
Even in my intact state, I was no match for him, but since I only had enough magic power to move, there was nothing to say, so I left the break room first, leaving Rita and Melbourne behind.
“Hmm~ Hmm~”
Shit…
Do you have no intention of hiding it anymore?
I swallowed dryly as she hummed behind me and slowly closed the distance between me and her.
‘Please tell me it was a joke…’
I swear this time I won’t show any anger and was willing to smile cheerfully and even give him a double thumbs up.
… Sweet.
When I came to my senses after a suffocating silence, I was already in the process of opening the door to my office.
‘Maybe I should have hidden it at least in the Mimic case…’
But it’s already too late to regret it.
I walked into the office, and Mariel followed me inside, making footsteps, as if she was intentionally telling you to do so.
I’m sorry.
A creepy sound came from the door, which was obviously well oiled, and it closed.
“Su──”
I turned around with the intention of throwing a fastball like I had originally planned, but ended up stupidly opening my mouth, forgetting what I was going to say.
Her faded gray hair was slowly becoming colored in golden waves from the ends, as if it had been blessed by God.
And finally, having regained her original brilliance, she softly opened her languid eyes and spoke.
“Now you wear clothes.”
