Episode 29
Judging from the position of the sun, the time is early in the morning.
It was when the city began to come alive little by little with people who would normally wake up and start their day.
But that was not the case with the royal road now.
"Move quickly!"
Soldiers running around screaming, and knights leading such soldiers.
"What, what's going on?"
"I'm not sure. Is it related to last night's commotion? That warlock..."
"Don't let me enter the gate, it's a mess."
Citizens sticking their heads out with faces that have already woken up.
I could feel it. All this fuss was because of yesterday's incident.
It was clear that the soldiers were searching the entire royal capital to deal with the warlock who had killed the members of the Order.
I pressed down on the robe I was wearing reflexively. I felt that people's eyes were focused on the suspicious appearance.
Originally, he would have used deception to avoid the position, but now that his magic core was damaged, it was difficult to use even simple magic, so he couldn't help it.
"Hurry up!"
Gradually, the soldiers got closer.
Will I be able to get out of here safely without magic, ice spirits, or demon kings? As a result, my body began to gain strength. and.
"It's time for morning worship soon. We need to suppress them before they notice!"
“…?”
The soldiers passed me.
I hate to admit it myself, but I looked suspicious to anyone. If you were to search for a warlock who was hiding his identity, there was no way you could just pass by.
I couldn't understand the situation. There was a lack of information.
While I was unconscious, I had to find out what had happened.
"Simone."
Simone, the Demon King's loyal subordinate, must have an idea of the current situation.
Even though he has a gritty personality, it's not the time to hide that. He opened his robe and moved towards the top of the black moon.
"Oh...."
There was one thing I hadn't thought of.
Simone's black moon top was clinging to the top of the golden star building.
There was no way that the people of the church who were looking for me would have left the top of the black moon alone.
The top of the black moon has completely collapsed, and its original shape cannot be found. All that was left was a sign with a picture of the moon on a black background.
Of course, the same was true for the top of the golden star.
“….”
The top was so wide that it reminded me of Yeongju Castle.
It was now completely burned down, and only blackened bricks were visible. If Dahan, the deputy head of the upper house, hadn't let people leave work early, dozens of employees would have died.
What happened to Dahan and Miri?
"Hey, this place is under control now. Go back!"
I heard a sharp cry from a soldier from somewhere. I didn't dare to resist and turned around.
No matter how bad Simone showed her, she was still a devil. There was no way she would have been burned to death in vain.
Maybe he's hiding somewhere and preparing to complete the mission given by the Demon King.
Once I got out of here, I thought about how to find him...
“… Mr. Jude?"
When I looked up at the familiar voice, I saw a face in front of me that I had thought of a while ago.
A man who seems to be badly injured and has bandages all over his body. It was Dahan, the deputy head of the Golden Star.
* * *
"Let's eat. It's pretty good."
It was then that I realized that I hadn't eaten anything since yesterday morning.
The bowl in front of him contained food that looked quite delicious, which stimulated his appetite.
'Did you put poison in it...?'
Even though I knew it wasn't, I couldn't help but have such a question.
I didn't burn the top, but if it weren't for me, the top wouldn't have been ruined.
From his point of view, he can't help but resent me.
But to bring them to such an expensive restaurant and serve them food.
"I'm glad you seem to be safe. I was very worried."
“… Me?"
"Yes, the person the cult was looking for was Mr. Jude."
How can someone who knows this do this?
Without giving up his doubts, he gently picked up the spoon and ate the food.
Then I asked Dahan, who started picking up the spoon.
"How's the situation at the top?"
"It's not good. Father.... That's why the upper lord went missing, and the buildings and materials were burned. Considering the financial losses suffered by this incident..."
Dahan shook his head as if he was in trouble.
"Fortunately, the casualties are not significant. It's all thanks to the early end of work yesterday. Should I say this is also thanks to Mr. Jude?"
Then he even laughed a little.
It is said that when a person is greatly shocked, he goes crazy, and perhaps Dahan is in such a state now.
"Are you okay?"
"Not the worst. You just have to get the building again. It's a problem with the books, but the royal family contacted me in the morning to help me."
“… In the royal family?"
The royal family is helping the top where the warlock was infiltrating. I couldn't understand the situation at all.
"Yes, they said they plan to publicize the evil deeds committed by the church and actively provide relief to those who have been harmed. Our top is one of them. Thanks to that, I was able to hear the news a little early."
"What is that...?"
"Do you know it's a Beliv estate? It is a small city in the south of the kingdom, and it is said that the lord and the cult there joined hands to drive innocent people into the devil's minions and execute them."
Veliver Estate. The place where I went through my first ordeal before coming to the royal capital. It was a story that I never expected to come out of Dahan's mouth.
"Fortunately, a brave man stopped them and rescued those who were imprisoned... People called him a warrior."
“… I heard it."
It was certainly not wrong because it was true that he went through the ordeal of a hero in Beliv Youngshi, but why was he introduced as a warlock like this?
I quietly ate my food in an absurd situation. Thanks to this, I felt a little stronger in my body.
"No matter how strong the power of the denomination is, it can no longer stand by and harm its own people."
"I see."
"It is said that the first prince who passed away this time strongly insisted on it, but it is probably not only pure intentions. Just looking at the fact that we chose the top first, I think they are trying to provoke other top players to prepare for war."
"War...?"
I replied in surprise.
How long has it been since the great war with the demon world ended, and is it a war again?
"Because the archbishop of the Zagmachi Church and the Holy Knights have carried out terrorism in the royal capital and disappeared. In fact, the denomination has declared war, isn't it?"
“….”
I don't know how the Demon King dealt with them, but it seems that this is how it is known to the outside world.
If the royal family announces it, the talk about warlocks circulating in the market will quickly subside.
I don't know how many people will agree, but it will be treated as a rumor spread by the church to hide their evil deeds.
But for what reason in the royal family? Since he couldn't evade responsibility anyway, did he try to take care of the cause?
If there was a demon king, he would have given a clear answer, but he hasn't answered all the time. It would be reasonable to see it as a side effect of necromancy.
"So, what are you going to do now, Mr. Jude?"
"Me?"
"Yes, war is a tragic thing, but for merchants like us, it's an opportunity that can't be missed. I want you to work with me as before..."
With an expectant look in his eyes, he realized why he was treated to delicious food.
Now that the top is ruined, we will need someone to work again. It was obvious that the calculation skills shown by the demon king and me would be desperate for him.
However, I couldn't just help the top workers. If I stayed around, it wouldn't be a good thing for them.
When an ordeal that you haven't experienced yet comes, you don't know how you will get involved.
"I thought so. Here, get this."
"Is this?"
When I shook my head, Dahan said regretfully and handed me a pocket.
"This is the allowance I have worked so far. I hope you understand that the top shape is not a word, but that I didn't take care of it more."
"No..."
Although I worked quite a lot, I never thought that I would be paid in this situation.
Still, I couldn't refuse to give it, so I quickly snatched my pocket.
Heavy weight. A faint golden light shone through it.
"I've taken a lot of bonuses, so I guess it's not small."
It's not that it's not small, but I think it's excessive.
If all of these were gold coins, it would be several times more than the living expenses that Master left behind when he responded to the Demon King's summons.
'Would it have been better to just stay and continue working at the top? Why did a person with such a generous heart slap Simone in the back of the head? Actually, Simone may have misunderstood something?'
My hands were about to tremble at the sudden large sum of money.
"I held on to a busy person too much. When you're done, get up quickly."
Dahan said, wiping his mouth with a napkin. His bowl was empty as to when he had finished eating while he was talking a lot.
As I was leaving after saying hello to him, a question crossed my mind.
'Why did you carry the money bag for me?'
Like a person searching for me.
No way.
He shook his head, brushed off his doubts, and quickened his steps.
I gave up on looking for Simone. For him, everything he saw was solved through Dahan.
The next destination is the border city of Andril.
It was the place where the second material of the Holy Sword was located, and the city where Master's dungeon was located.
* * *
In the midst of great pain, Mirill opened his eyes.
The familiar ceiling greeted her. It was a small, old house where the top lived before moving.
The moment when I feel an indescribably complex emotion and try to get up.
"Don't get up yet, because you're not feeling well."
The woman sitting next to her said bluntly.
Even as she speaks, she can't tell where the woman's gaze is headed, and her impression is very frowned.
"Hey..."
To put it simply, she seemed quite reluctant to talk to her, but Miril had no choice but to call her.
"Who are you?"
"Just call me the wizard. Even if you tell me your name, you won't know."
“….”
A tone that feels like a wall. Miril shut up at once.
"I came here after hearing that there were survivors at the scene. I have something to ask, and I'll also join the crackdown."
“… Yes?"
"I'll ask you directly. How are you alive?"
The scene. Miril was fumbling with her memory at the wizard woman's words, and she wrapped her head in a terrible headache that she felt at the moment.
"You can't move."
Memories rushing in the air. The paladin's neck, the basement caught, the upper pillar thrown into the flames. Her father. And...
"If you're not sure, tell me whatever comes to mind. Do you remember what happened there? What kind of magic, in what way..."
"Stop."
The one who stopped the wizard was Dahan, who opened the door and entered.
"It's still time to settle down."
“… Do you know how much the potion I wrote to him cost?"
"Please tell me the price. I will pay you back."
The wizard glared at Dahan for a moment and sighed.
"Whoa... I'll stop today. If you think of anything, please contact me. I think I'll be staying in the palace for the time being."
"Yes, I understand."
"This matter is confidential..."
"I know. I'll tell my brother enough, so don't worry."
After the wizard left, the room became quiet.
Dahan let out a small sigh, smiled, and sat down next to Miril.
"Oh, pa?"
"I was lucky. Thanks to the quick action, there will be no major aftereffects."
"I remember. Mr. Jude..."
In an instant, Dahan's eyes sharpened.
"Mr. Jude tried to save my father. What should I do? Is Mr. Jude okay?"
Miril recalled the last scene she saw before she lost consciousness.
Her father throwing herself into the flames, and Jude rushing to save him.
I don't know why Jude was there, but I remember for sure that he jumped into the flames.
"Oh, that's right. There's nothing to worry about. Mr. Jude is safe."
"yes...? I'm glad I did."
"But Miri."
Dahan said with a creepy smile.
"Let us live our lives in repaying His favor. Okay?"
Miril didn't see that smile.
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