CH 43.2

That Evening.

A grand party was held in the castle.

Conrad had arranged a formal introduction for Otto.

“As the king of the kingdom and the head of the esteemed Koutachi family, I formally recognize this child here as a member of our Koutachi family. Is there anyone who objects to my decision?”

Conrad asked.

“We approve!”

“We approve!”

“We approve!”

And there was not a single person who opposed it.

Regardless of their status or rank within the Koutachi family, everyone recognized Otto as a member of the Koutachi family.

Although Otto did not change his surname to Koutachi, the fact that he had acquired the invincible emperor’s swordsmanship and power within the ‘Sanctuary’ was enough for him to be recognized as a member of the family.

Meanwhile, Javier, who attended the party, was boiling with anger and seemed like he would go crazy.

“These treachimous b**tards!”

Javier clenched his fists as he watched those who had sided with Otto approach him to greet him and bow respectfully.

“Nice to meet you, Young Master.”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Young Master.”

“What a handsome young man you are! How did you become so good-looking? Hahaha!”

Clearly, the situation had changed.

Except for a few loyalists who still supported Javier and the Kujo, almost everyone seemed to have high expectations for Otto, who had newly emerged as a candidate for succession.

And rightly so, because the Koutachi family’s power had greatly weakened due to various past events.

“These filthy rats… You will soon realize that what you have caught is a rotten rope… Remember you b**tards carefully… The price for betraying me will not be small… Kukukukuku!”

Javier vowed to punish all the betrayers once Otto was dead tonight.

On the other hand, Otto was struggling with a hangover due to Kairos’ persuasion.

[Young man! How can you refuse these exquisite drinks and food in front of you?]

“What! Can’t you see that I’m busy right now?”

[Just give me 30 minutes!]

“Are you crazy? Do you know how much I’ve suffered from a hangover since this morning until now? I can still smell alcohol from my nostrils!”

Ignoring Kairos’ request, Otto continued to exchange greetings with the vessels and members of the Koutachi family, trying to leave a good impression on them.

So that it will be easier for Conrad to entrust this Kutachi kingdom later to me.

Therefore, I need to behave sociably now

***

On that night.

After a successful debut(?) in the Koutachi family, Otto didn’t fall asleep.

“Are you going to a war or something?”

Camille asked Otto, who was wearing gear.

“What war? Just consider it as preparation.”

“What kind of preparation?”

“Assassination.”

“I see.”

“Javier and Kujo won’t just let it slide. They might send an assassin tonight.”

“Then I’ll prepare as well.”

“That’s the spirit.”

Otto and Camille stayed awake late into the night, armed and ready.

‘What’s coming?’

Otto didn’t know exactly what kind of assassin Javier would send.

Javier had five patterns for assassinating Otto.

‘I hope it’s not Kruger.’

Right at that moment.

-Snap!

One candle that was illuminating the room went out.

“…!”

But that wasn’t the end of it.

The lamps made of magic stones also went out one by one, making a snapping sound, plunging the entire room into darkness.

“F*ck! This is bad.”

Otto couldn’t help but curse as he watched the objects that were supposed to provide light go out.

“What is it?”

“The toughest opponent.”

“Who…?”

“Be careful. One wrong move and you’ll be dead.”

As soon as Otto finished speaking, pitch-black darkness descended like a black hole, shrouding the world in complete darkness.

A perfect darkness with not a single speck of light.

And within that darkness, screams started echoing and spreading.

“Arggghh!”

“H-helpppppp!”

It was the screams of the guards protecting Otto and Camille’s residence.

“Emergency, emergency!”

“Enemy attack!”

“Turn on the lights!”

The guards tried to use magic to illuminate the darkness, but it was of no use.

They couldn’t see anything.

“Camille, stay close to me.”

“Yes.”

As soon as Camille stood next to him, Otto immediately used the “Clairvoyance” skill of the “Eye of Calypso” system.

Then, Otto’s eyes turned dark green.

– Woooo!

The dark surroundings began to appear as a black and white screen.

The “Clairvoyance” skill not only allowed him to see through objects, but also allowed him to distinguish objects and terrain clearly, even in darkness, like a real night vision device.

‘Where is it?’

While using the “Clairvoyance” skill, Otto was on guard against his surroundings.

Then, he noticed something faint figure approaching him through the door and pushed Camille aside.

-Swoosh!

The faint figure swung a sharp sword made of shadows.

-Clang!

Otto’s sword clashed with the shadow’s sword.

– …??

The faint figure stopped in its tracks and ceased its movement.

– Could it be… can they see me?