Chapter 630
My Villains Episode 630
72. punitive force(13)
When Baron Acraden and his entourage returned to the garrison after looking at the traces of a strange battle, four men and women and four or five pieces of remains were also with them..
The four men and women were a mercenary wizard named ‘Touin’, his companions, and a wizard from the Council of Dawn who was dispatched to the student punitive force..
“I was already aware that I was under surveillance. I also sensed that my student's behavior was suspicious..”
Alvin Hawks had a face as pale as a corpse, with scratches everywhere, and was covered in ashes, dirt, and vomit. In the meantime, he seemed quite calm, perhaps demonstrating the composure of a master-level wizard..
“……surveillance? Who dares put surveillance on the Master of the Order of Dawn??”
“Of course, it's the Dawning Association. To be precise, traitors to Congress..”
“betrayal, guys?”
The Baron and his entourage opened their mouths as if they could not understand, but the surviving wizard continued his explanation regardless..
“Four delegates went missing or died suddenly under strange circumstances. Perhaps the Commander-in-Chief knows this too..”
“Could it be that it was the work of traitors??”
“3It is a conspiracy that started with the delegates meeting convened a year ago. Traitors are colluding with unknown external forces to undermine the Congress from within..”
The wizard had a tense, stiff face, but his eyes were shining brightly..
Was it an expression of determined courage and a burning desire for revenge, or was it because the cobblestone in his stomach - or rather, the rune stone with the 'accumulated fireball' spell engraved on it - stimulated his will to survive? It was difficult for even Alvin himself to tell the difference, so it was only natural that others would not be suspicious..
“They are plotting and executing numerous conspiracies to take control of the National Assembly... … . In fact, it's almost as if the takeover has already been completed. Except for a few people including me..”
Besides, it wasn't a hastily made nonsense. These were the details he uncovered after secretly investigating for nearly half a year as a master of the Council of Dawn and a court wizard..
In fact, despite his calm expression, Alvin Hawks had very complex feelings. While trying to escape a nest immersed by an unknown force, he was bitten on the back of his neck by a notorious snake..
However, in the meantime, the resentment he had toward his enemies and his desire for life were real, so he gritted his teeth and gathered himself..
“Many of those traitors would have been included in this subjugation..”
“Oh my god, light... … . Master Alvin, what the hell - I know what you're talking about.?”
“On the contrary, I would like to ask. Did the Commander-in-Chief really have no inkling??”
“What a whiff.?”
“You have personally seen how the detection wizards, the pride of the Order of Dawn, have a hard time missing greenskins and the like..”
“…….”
“Did you really believe that the reason the regular punitive force was in such trouble was because of the command of Commander Acraden and Captain Daeon??”
betrayer. Enemies within the punitive force. It was a story that was believable and wanted to be believed by Baron Acraden..
“Otherwise, the uproar.”
“The first attack was made against a watcher who was disguising himself as a disciple. We were unable to subdue him on the first move, so we had to fight. but…….”
Alvin, who was trying hard to maintain the calmness of a wizard, was unable to hide the turbulence in his heart at that point. His thin lips trembled slightly..
“I never dreamed that the watcher attached to me was him, Orr. Before becoming a master, I served as an assistant for over 7 years, but I can't believe they suspected and monitored me..”
“Orr? Are you sure you mean Or Inswick? Representative?”
“yes.”
“So, the remains we found - Master Alvin, did you kill him? how.”
“It was a fluke. Not only did they gain the upper hand through a surprise attack, but they also received help from a group of mercenary wizards they happened to encounter. It was a narrow difference.”
The Baron pursed his lips as if he was quite shocked. However, the immediate priority was to verify the truth of what I had just heard, so I looked again at the recovered remains..
The remains that had been swept away by the explosion were retrieved while it was pouring rain, so all that was left intact was a few chunks of flesh that appeared to be parts of the shins or thighs, and a torn wrist. But it wasn't difficult to identify him. The exquisitely wrinkled hand and the signet ring on it were fine, only slightly scorched..
Acraden, the king's standard-bearer, recognized the seal without difficulty, and confirmed that it was genuine through the head wizard of the Teryx family..
“So, the red dragon in the example was Orr?…….”
The Baron sighed heartily..
“No, before that - it's hard to believe that Orr is a traitor. It's hard to understand why they hid your identity and monitored you, but you were part of the same group as those who plotted within the punitive force? That's no different from treason..”
“These are the people who took control of the council by purging numerous representatives and masters. What are you afraid of??”
“But why on earth did someone like a representative participate in such a conspiracy??”
“What is the ultimate goal of Orr and the other traitors, we have no way of knowing at this time. But one thing is certain: they are plotting an extremely dangerous plot. Right now, at this very moment.”
It was a story that not only shocked Acraden and his associates, but also the leadership of the student punitive force who heard about it belatedly..
However, neither Baron Acraden nor Count Orth believed Alvin's shocking testimony at all. However, it was clear that something unusual was going on within the Dawn Council, so we decided to act quickly..
* * *
To be honest, the astuteness shown by Baron Acraden was beyond my expectations. It took less than 15 minutes to return to the station, call the leaders of the student punitive force, explain the situation, and gather trustworthy action members through them..
I think it was a very appropriate decision to ask Os for help. Not only did the young knights in the student punitive force each possess considerable military power, but many of them were from local areas, so it was unlikely that they would be connected to the Dawn of Justice..
On the other hand, it was difficult to completely trust the hunting officers, who were high-ranking executives of the Game and Fishing Office, and the troops below them. What if the conspiracy within the Dawn Council really started three years ago? It is not surprising that there are insiders that Acraden, who has only been in the position of governor for only a year, is unaware of..
In the end, Baron Acraden decided to subdue all the magicians and hunters of the Order of Dawn within the garrison..
There were six wizards from the Council of Dawn, six under Baron Acraden and three in the Student Punishment Unit..
Among the six court wizards dispatched to assist the student punitive force, four were from the Dawn of the Elders. Among them, Alvin and Orr were naturally excluded, and a magic teacher in the occult science class who came along as an advisor was added. She was also from the Women's Association..
In addition to the four hunting officers, there were a total of thirteen targets..
Fewer than thirty people took action. The knights and wizards of Teryx and Colmaros - that is, half were vassals accompanied by Acraden and Shaenna - and the rest were young knights..
It turns out that the reason I got caught in the middle of this was not the will of the leaders of the student punitive force, including Os and Arthur. Euphria, who had received a message to 'bring a trusted colleague to the command barracks secretly,' just dragged me along on her own..
“I was fooled again. Dear lady, every time you open your mouth you lie. Is it okay for you to do that??”
“yes? When did I lie?.”
When Euphria, who was walking alongside me, opened her eyes and made a shameless expression, I sighed deeply..
“Ugh. That's it, that's it. What can I say? I have to do it for my own money..”
This time, she didn't know what she didn't like, so she glanced at me as I lightly scolded her..
“Mr. Ludo, the pepper is small.?”
“……Euphria, what kind of life have you been living? Where did it go wrong??”
“It is said that small pepper men have a narrow speed. Like someone who gets offended by trivial things.”
“It's a lie, and it has nothing to do with me in the first place. I have a big heart.”
“Then why is our teacher grumbling so dissatisfied? It's not enough to be grateful that you were chosen by me..”
“Indeed, I am even thankful because I have something to gain from it..”
“Why is there nothing to gain? When a man and a woman are closely intertwined, unexpected events tend to happen..”
“That's a benefit?”
“Why, I don’t think so.?”
As Euphria asked that question, she gently brushed her rain-soaked hair. It revealed its small white face and looked up at me with moist eyes..
I glanced up and down at her, who was showing off her beauty, and then gave her a sour expression..
“Yeah, whatever. not really.”
“……Wow, what is it? I feel like I was harassed.”
“If you're offended, please stop playing such weird jokes..”
“I never said it was unpleasant.”
“…….”
She seemed to be amused by my speechless appearance and burst into laughter. Then, he moves forward with a light step and enters the target tent without hesitation..
“Mr. Aun? Is there a teacher??”
Seeing Euphria appear out of nowhere and me following her, those who were resting in the tent got up from their seats..
“What happened all of a sudden.”
“Didn't you hear? I came to see Mr. Aun..”
Among the four or five occult science students sitting in a circle, a wizard who appeared to be in his early to mid-30s stepped forward with a puzzled expression..
“I'm here... … . How could a precious person do something to me?.”
“It's not that I have anything to do, but there are people who want to see you. Shall we go together??”
As if she had no intention of hearing an answer in the first place, Euphria immediately pulled her wrist. Aun instinctively took a step back, but there was no way an ordinary wizard could withstand the hands of a trained warrior..
“No, Euphria, what is this?-”
I took out the rope from my arms and approached the embarrassed magic teacher. And he spoke with a bitter expression..
“Please excuse me for a moment. I don't want to do this with fellow teachers, but I'm under orders..”
“yes? What are you talking about?-”
Before she could react, she was gagged. 'Chanting without sound', which allows spells to be completed without sound, was a feat equivalent to a supernatural power regardless of the level of magical level, so covering one's mouth was the most effective method of suppression for most magicians..
Aun, the magic teacher, resisted with his free hands and feet, but that was only for a moment, and I gradually restrained his struggling hands and feet..
“What the hell is this! stop!”
One student bravely stepped forward and grabbed Euphria's arm..
Sigh!
“Hehehehe!”
And almost at the same time, he was rolling around on the floor, blood splattering..
“Where did this thing look like a pig's prick?.”
“Ugh, ugh.”
Euphria got irritated and shook off her bloody hands. The nose of the fallen student was half crushed. Although she simply swung the back of her hand, the iron gloves containing the strength of a superhuman gave off the same power as if an ordinary person swung a hammer..
As I was capturing the magic teacher, I belatedly opened my mouth in surprise..
“Euphria, aren’t you using too much hands?.”
Whether to scold her with a straight face or not, Euphria turned around as if she was not interested and left the tent. After catching a glimpse of the students' fearful gaze, I followed behind her with Ah-un in tow..
“Do they punish you for touching your body? Are you mentally ill??”
“Mr. Ludo, you better be careful what you say..”
“Why are you trying to beat me too? I'm so dumbfounded. I never imagined that there were gangsters among my students. Where on earth is broken?-”
My nagging didn't last until the end..
Gwareung!
It was due to heavy drinking that suddenly broke out in the middle of the garrison..
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