Chapter 58: The Knight Who Doesn't Remove His Helmet (1)

Chapter 58: The Knight Who Doesn't Remove His Helmet (1)

Well say that were a special unit from Sumuk. Well conduct entrance checks properly.

Sumuk was the kingdom to which this village belonged.

They had come here upon hearing the news that a suspicious group had dispelled the plague in the kingdom.

The prestige of a special unit with a royal decree was formidable.

With a warning not to let a word leak out and an order to scatter to other villages, it would be enough.

Given that communication with the mission team had been lost, it was certain that devil worshipers would come here.

Naturally, these people would all die, and in the process, our information would likely be sold.

It was supposed to be a disguise, but its too risky.

The best way to seal someones lips was death, but I didnt want to create innocent victims.

Of course, the expiration date of fear was short. As time passed, more people would start speaking, but

This should be enough.

In addition to the time that had passed, the words of scattered individuals, rather than a group, would lose credibility.

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This incident wouldnt become a topic of conversation, as the continent would be in enough chaos by then.

The future might change.

Since there was a problem with the plague experiment, the future I knew might change.

Actually, that was an irreversible matter the moment I entered Bendochi.

Still, it was not a bad thing.

Instead of risking a change in the future, I met Ines, who could see fragments of the future.

And well leave the village before morning.

That sounds alright. Its not perfect, but

After a brief explanation, Toun agreed without further discussion. Toun probably asked because of the villagers.

Actually, even if they were all killed, it wouldnt matter. It wasnt a bad strategy.

What about the locals? You said they heard about this incident too.

Ah, those people are fine. I let them know that Toun is a Sword Master.

What?

Touns eyes widened. It was a look that said he didnt understand my words. I shrugged my shoulders.

I realized they think Im a doctor. I changed the approach a bit. They also thought that I hear about the plague from Toun.

Toun burst into a wry laugh.

Well, well. I guess Im better off not going in.

Yes. It would be a headache to provoke a nun candidate. Ill go in and finish things up.

Then Ill just hang out with this guy. Should I take him to Haisen?

Toun asked, tightening his gloves. It was obvious how they were going to have fun.

I shrugged my shoulders.

Ill leave that to Touns judgment. He probably doesnt know much, but you never know.

Toun replied with a deep smile.

Yeah. This is my specialty, after all. Toby, Vasco!

Toun summoned the two agents, seemingly wanting to share the secret. I turned and took care of the supplies.

After all, since meeting the eagle, we had turned a bad situation into an advantageous one.

Suddenly, the night sky came into view.

The eagle couldnt be seen, but amidst countless stars, the crescent moon was emitting its presence.

Beneath the bright moonlight, I felt a sense of regret within me. The combat had ended too easily after a long time.

It was a feeling of boiling blood without a match to expend it on.

Tch.

Unlike when I first arrived here, I had now somewhat adapted to this body.

It seemed I was more suited to running around on the field like Toun rather than sitting at a desk.

I performed the Moonlight Technique and changed the moon in my inner world.

* * *

-Even if hes a doctor, at this hour

The village chief, who had risen early in the morning, showed signs of discomfort.

Despite the immediate change in attitude upon mentioning the Sumuk Special Forces, who had thrown the devil worshipers into custody, there was still a lingering sense of suspicion. It was only natural, given that we had brought them in for interrogation.

To address this, I used my Winds to move a sword close to the chiefs neck and suspended the captive in mid-air.

It might be thought of more as magic than my Winds.

They need to see it to believe it.

After that, our eyes never met again. I answered the questions well, even though my voice was trembling.

He quickly realized that it was about a significant mission taking place within the empire.

In the office, which he had found after a few days, the Duke was seated, looking somewhat fatigued.

It was an unusual sight. Despite saying he had gone to the kingdom yesterday, he seemed to have overindulged, unlike his usual self.

Im here.

Duke gestured to the seat in front of him as Carlyn greeted him.

Sit comfortably, as it seems the conversation will be lengthy.

As Carlyn sat down, the Duke took out a cigarette and lit it.

As I mentioned before, you will be going to the empire soon. However, it wont be to work in imperial intelligence.

Then?

Carlyn couldnt respond. He was considerably surprised.

You will become a knight in service to the imperial princess.

It was a moment when his surprise increased several-fold. Approaching the princess had been one of Carlyns objectives.

However, bewilderment inevitably followed.

Is the empress recommending me?

Narrowing his eyes, Carlyn tried to grasp the hidden meaning behind this sudden mission.

The empires empress was formerly a princess of Haisen. In other words, she was the sister of the current King of Haisen.

She had entered as the second wife but eventually became the empress after the death of the previous empress.

However, her position was not ideal.

Below her is only the princess.

The Emperor had four children, but the first, second, and third princes were born to the deceased first empress.

Naturally, they couldnt harbor any affection for the current empress. There were even suspicions of foul play in the first empresss death.

Considering the lack of power within the palace, it didnt matter much. In the first place, the Emperor wasnt one to favor women, and he didnt treat the empress well either.

Wait a moment.

Instantly, Carlyns mind became complex. It seemed like he had found the origin of Haisens downfall.

The war of the princes was about to begin. Haisen must be aware of this.

Carlyn speculated whether Haisen intended to place the princess on the imperial throne, independent of the princesss will.

While it aligned somewhat with his plan, it ultimately meant a perilous task. Carlyn kept his silence and asked,

Do you intend to make the princess the empress?

The Duke looked at Carlyn with a contemplative expression. From his eyes, Carlyn couldnt discern any emotion.

Did he expect him to realize this? Just as Carlyn was thinking this, the Duke began to speak.

Thats correct.

It was a moment when the Dukes description of the task as an important mission became clear.

It took a while because we needed to establish that lineage.

With these words, the Duke flicked his cigarette onto the desk and extinguished it.

It will be tough. Youll have to make all the judgments on-site. If you decline, thats okay. We can replace you with someone else.

There was no reason for Carlyn to decline or hesitate. It was exactly what he intended.

In fact, it wasnt a bad idea.

Although it was undeniably risky

If he, with his Death Avoidance, took on this task, he might be able to prevent things from going awry like in the game.

Nevertheless, personally, I hope youll take on the role. In my opinion, this is something only you can do.

Carlyn agreed with this aspect as well.

Having the Mystic known as Winds set him apart in the palace.

But there was another question.

The Duke had always emphasized the importance of preserving his life, yet he was assigning him such a dangerous mission.

This task was taking him right into the heart of the empire. He couldnt disguise himself as usual.

This was a place where he might casually encounter a Sword Master. Disguising himself was practically asking to be suspected.

A face was always remembered. Failing meant preparing for death.

No. He must have judged this to be a mission significant enough to risk my life.

It was about solidifying the emperor, who had experienced Haisens favor.

Carlyn believed that if the Duke had been able to stake his own life, he would have done it himself, not entrust it to him.

And when you said you wanted to go to the empire, didnt you also say you wanted to see the princess?

The Duke asked with a smile. It was a conversation from a long time ago.

In his own way, the Duke intended to ease Carlyns tension. Carlyn gave a faint smile.

Yes. I will do it.

And in that very moment, Carlyns vision shifted to black and white. It was a warning from his Death Avoidance trait.