Chapter 245
My Villains Episode 245
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An undead army targeting a sacred place?.
I never imagined that my bad relationship with Luke would have such an impact. Also, I did not expect that the situation at Seteniora Monastery would become this urgent..
okay. I was complacent..
“••••••Okay.”
As I drooled and washed my face, the people sitting around the table looked at me with confused expressions..
“Why are you doing this, Nari? Is there something wrong??”
“uh.”
To Eson's blunt question, I nodded with a sighing answer..
“As I said before, Seteniora Monastery is one of the places we should stop by. It's a situation where an undead army is flocking to such a place. Of course there is a problem, right?.”
“Are you talking about the way to Prince Ulkar??”
“okay.”
The goal I had set in mind after solving all the problems here was to somehow solve Chapter 5 and then stick close to Prince Ulkar and keep an eye on him..
The reason was simple. The boss of Chapter 6 is ‘Ulkar, the King of Slaughter.’.
If Prince Ulkar shows signs of becoming a murderous king according to the game scenario, you can kill him before he gains strength. If the scenario is not distorted and corrupted, you can just watch the situation later and borrow the power of Prince Ulkar..
It would require quite a bit of detailed planning, but the overall framework was roughly something like this..
“There is no need to visit the Seteniora Monastery. All you have to do is go around to Unfast..”
“Alternatively, you can watch the movements of the undead and pass by when they retreat to the road plateau or Blade Bay (W)..”
Veteran Confire and Archer Cole offered their opinions, but I shook my head..
“The reason I wanted to stop by the Monastery of Seteniora was not because it was the shortest route to the western highlands..”
“then……?”
“We need the help of the saint, we need foresight.”
In a world where all kinds of mysteries, including magic, run rampant, foresight is also a real super ability. The saint with this ability, 'Abel', was an important NPC who served as a guidepost in the game..
Of course, it will be a little different in reality..
Saint Abel was an old man over seventy years old, so it would not be easy for him to travel with him, and he would not be a parrot who kept repeating the same thing..
However, he will definitely have foresight and may be able to provide much more help than in the game..
I steeled myself and glanced back at Ellen..
“Maybe it could help us track down the Dark Knight. There's no way the gospel wouldn't come down to such a dangerous guy..”
“ O ugh”
“So, let's first get the saint from the Monastery of Seteniora..”
“Then?”
“Find a boat at Vitian or Auduenne Port and return to Tirin Mel. In fact, you might be able to save more time on your schedule. how?”
“I'm going to the sea?”
Ellen paused for a moment, her face darkening slightly, then her light pink lips twitched..
“……Fishman, did you hear?” “Fishman? They say the southwestern coast was conquered by a fleet from Eyland..”
“If that's the case, I guess they were so surprised by the big ship that they ran away to the bottom of the sea. If the fishmen decide to run away, even a decent fleet won't be able to chase them..”
“Eyland's fleet,”
Heyla clicked, put down the teacup and opened her mouth..
“It's not quite a fleet. Among them, the 'Iron Fleet' led by Count Akelle has no rival in the seas of Middle World..”
“Ha, really? Then why-”
Ellen, who was about to say something sarcastic and sarcastic, suddenly closed her mouth and looked at me. Well, it won't be easy to criticize our family in front of me..
Out of consideration for Ellen, I pretended not to know..
“It's no use talking about this now, so let's decide then. If you think the coastal conditions are good, get a boat, and if you think it's dangerous, go down to South Harbor..”
“……To South Harbor?”
“huh. After a long time, let's eat oat porridge and duck eggs at an inn in Baetgo-dong, visit the market and docks, and buy grilled fish. I also checked to see if the salt castle was still tilted. how?”
Now that I'm talking, it seems like it's really okay.?
Memories from South Harbor come flooding back. The owner of the inn in Batgo-dong, Ilton with a simple smile, and Grandpa Oreg with an eccentric personality.…….
And, Daria, who had a faint mint scent flowing from her arms..
I don't know how you are doing. Now that I'm thinking about it, should I write a letter?.
“……What I'm saying now is of no use.”
“ huh?”
“Let's go and talk then. go then.”
Ellen mumbled, pulled a chair closer to the fireplace, and adjusted her cloak..
……Is it cold? Well, it's already December in three days, so it might be cold..
Meanwhile, the mercenaries were keeping an eye on each other..
Fortunately, he didn't look anxious or dissatisfied. No matter how many rumors there are about the King of Death, our group has more powerful forces than we can imagine. Since we have fought together with each other's backs, the mercenaries know this well..
“What are you looking at??”
Gidon, the crossbowman sitting in the corner, stood up and opened the Bible he was holding. And he pointed at a certain passage and shouted at it..
“Verse 3 of Chapter 11 of the Book of Rules! In front of the light that illuminates all things, do only what is just and good! It is a matter of seeking the gracious gift given by the Lord! “Why hesitate?” “That sounds like shit.” Fritz, who was sitting with his legs crossed, opened his mouth with a sigh..
“How could that old man be a man given by the Lord? He is the person chosen by Patriarch Neg..”
“This son of a bitch is talking like a pure pagan.!”
“……Ha, pagan? Is this bastard crazy about wanting to lose?.”
Fritz smiled viciously, but he paid no attention and continued to yell..
“Yes, you blasphemous bastard! The Son proved that he received grace through a miracle! But how dare you-”
“What is that prophecy? It's a real miracle to see the Hongui Bishops..”
“A wolf in sheep's clothing, a light reflected in the clouds, a fool deceived by a false prophet.!”
“what? You bastard-”
Fritz, whose face was stained red, stood up and attacked me, and without hesitation, I approached him..
“……It's sick, really..”
Utequai burst out laughing at my muttering, jumped up and approached the two guys who were about to grab him by the collar. Fritz and Gidon got along well and each got hit on the ear and ended up on the floor..
How long did it take for the conversation to end like that? As the mercenaries slowly dispersed, an unexpected visitor appeared..
“……Baron Innomen?”
“Sir Phoenics.”
The Baron smiled as easily as when we first met and offered to shake my hand..
“Has it been three days? Because I'm so busy, it's the same
Even though I was in Eul, I couldn't meet him..”
I didn't know how to react, so I smiled awkwardly, but Inomen didn't care and started talking about his personal affairs..
“I heard it's the herb guild's hall, but it doesn't smell like herbs at all. It only smells like metal and oil..”
“While running away, the warehouse was completely destroyed. So what was left was low quality and small in quantity..”
“I see. How many people stay here??”
I roughly answered the Baron's questions and led him to the guild leader's office. It's because I have an intuition that we need to be alone to get to the point..
As if his intuition was right, Inomen sat down at the table following my guidance and said a few rude words before lowering his voice..
“Aren’t you curious about our plans??”
“……‘It's our plan.?”
“okay. The plan of the three men, the flag bearers and administrators..”
I scratched my eyebrows for a moment and then came up with an answer..
“Aren’t you trying to occupy this place, the Gistol region? Leo, no, on behalf of His Majesty the King..”
“that's right. That's step one.”
“……
“2I guess that means there are steps and 3 as well.?”
What the hell is this guy talking about??
When I kept quiet, the Baron waved his hand..
“Just in case, don’t misunderstand. Everything I say and suggest from now on is exactly in line with His Majesty the King's will..”
“Should I say it again??”
Baron Inomen continued speaking clearly with a smile on his face..
“I am the standard-bearer of His Majesty King Lionel III. The proposal I am making now is no different from His Majesty's proposal..”
“I don't understand why you say this..”
“Okay, okay. Speak bluntly. His Majesty wants a seventeenth rider..”
……seventeenth rider?
As I maintained a puzzled expression, the Baron added as if he was frustrated..
“Don't say you don't know what it means. I have already heard of your cleverness and cunning at Longville..”
“……therefore,”
I completed the question with a feeling of uncertainty..
“Are you asking me to become the king's standard-bearer??”
“That's accurate.”
“……I am just an article.?”
“It will change the moment you accept the offer..”
The Baron chuckled and leaned back..
“Our second phase of the mission is to divide the county of Gis Tol into four baronies..”
“……This means that the number of riders, which is currently 16, will be increased by four..”
“that's right. You will become the lord of Modos, the most important location in the Gistol region. The quarries that produce the finest stones, the mountains full of animals to be skinned, the forests full of fruits, and the large and fertile farmlands will all be yours. By becoming a baron like me.”
“……Are you saying that His Majesty the King made this suggestion to me??”
The man, who had been whispering sweet nothings just now, shouted loudly..
“Uh huh, an offer? Does it make sense for His Majesty the King to make an offer to just one knight??”
“no, that's not it……
I scratched my head and shot back in an annoyed tone..
“Isn't it confusing because I'm trying to explain everything now and then? Please explain so I can understand.”
When I raised my voice, Baron Inomen smiled slightly as if he had never shouted at me before..
“Huh? What is there to explain??”
‘What is the ‘Knight of the Steel Hoofs’, he’s a complete slob..
The Baron shrugged his shoulders and began to explain, contrary to his words..
“You are the best among the knights who have made a name for themselves in the past five years. In addition to reputation and skills, I have also accumulated quite a bit of practical merit..”
“It's a real ball.?”
“Should I tell you? In South Harbor, they quelled chaos and repelled foreign enemies, and in Longville, they cleared blocked trade routes and stabilized the economy of the south-central part of the kingdom. And didn't they punish the impious great lord here? What explanation is needed for giving land to you and making you a vassal??”
Seeing Baron Innomen telling obvious stories, he sighed openly and scratched his eyebrows..
“It's not that kind of problem, is it?.”
“So what's the problem??”
“Baron, don't pretend not to know. I was originally just a wandering mercenary, but I was made a knight by Prince Ulkar..”
The Baron said, ‘What? whatever?' I shrugged my shoulders with a look on my face..
“It is not impossible to give a title to a traitor who has made a meritorious contribution and make him a direct subordinate..”
“But it's rare.”
“Giving a title to a vassal of a feudal lord
Because it can be a source of conflict. But Prince Ulkar is His Majesty's son. What on earth is the problem??”
The Baron stroked his mustache and twirled..
That's very pretentious..
When I closed my mouth and stared, he made a hissing sound and sighed..
“Well, that's good. “Speak more honestly.” Baron Inomen began speaking with a serious expression without a smile..
“His Majesty the King feels great anxiety over the power of His Royal Highness Prince Ulkar..”
“It's natural. The prince, the third heir in line, commands thousands of troops and is envied by the people. Moreover, these days not only lower nobles but also some border lords implicitly support him..”
The middle-aged lord washed his face dry and covered his tired face..
“It has become difficult for His Majesty the King to do anything. Prince Ulkar built up his power with his bare hands, so he has no justification other than to steal something..”
I leaned against the backrest with my arms crossed. And after a brief pause, he opened his mouth..
“Honestly, I think that's a bit of an overreaction..”
“……hypersensitivity?”
“Although the prince's power is quite large, he is at best the level of a high lord. Moreover, the seven great nobles of the kingdom hate him. Prince Ulkar knows very well how foolish it would be to start a rebellion unless he gets hit in the head with a gun, or even an arrow..”
“Phew.”
Baron Inomen sneered, making a deflated sound. The attitude is that I cannot agree at all..
“6Years ago, I was there.”
“……There?”
“Thousand Days War. This is the very temple where the seven great nobles dared to point their swords at His Majesty the King..”
Oh, that's right. Baron Innomen is the king's standard bearer. Then, of course, he would have been one of the protagonists of the Thousand Day War..
“I'm sure you've met him too, right? Viscount Mallory, no, I mean Baron..”
“……yes.”
“He was an outstanding military commander. The army he commanded, our Geunwang faction has never been able to defeat..”
The Baron slumped down in his chair and continued speaking..
“That is, until His Highness Prince Ulkar shows up..”
“At that time, he brought several of his men with him... … . Yes, there were four knights and one commander of the uprising army. Langbolt, Ancir, Lyam, Ariad, Hülter. There were a few more squires and guards, but there were less than ten..”
……Commander of the uprising army? Who are you talking about??
“We sixteen horsemen accepted the prince's command with a feeling of desperation. So I won two spins and the war is over.”
The Baron let out a long sigh..
“I still remember it. The severed heads of the Duke of Wevelter and the Margrave of Prix. “No one could have imagined that they would end up like that.” Eyes sparkled between the long sword marks and the intersecting wrinkles..
“Did you say it was an overreaction? you're welcome.”
“If I were the King, I would have raised all the armies in the kingdom to put an end to that monster. It was already a long time ago.”
It's a monster.
It was the first time anyone had called Prince Ulkar that way. In this world.
As I quietly swallowed dry saliva, Baron Nomen spoke in a cold voice..
“His Majesty the King cannot bear to do so because of his affection for Queen Wesen, but it is different for His Royal Highness Crown Prince Zacharis..”
“……If it's different?”
“It means that as soon as he ascends to the throne, he will raise an army of tens of thousands and erase him from the world..”
The Baron put on his gloves, stood up, and smiled brightly..
“I will give you enough time to think about it, so please make the right decision..”
“For you and your colleagues.”
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