Chapter 160: The Two Men Will Go All the Way Through (3)

Lee Han’s [lie detection talent] was an ability that even Isis acknowledged.

His hearing could pick the sound of the target’s heartbeat while his sense of touch picked their subtle movements.

Not only that, there was also his sense of smell and taste, which together could detect the smell of sweat and the subtle smell of lies. In simple terms, it could even detect the subtle changes in his opponent’s hormones.

Then, his vision, which could detect even the slightest hint of muscle relaxation, pupil constriction, and slight tremors of the body.

Lastly, his sixth sense helped him make overall judgments and decisions.

In that way, Lee Han’s lie detection ability could be called a ‘Skill’ that mobilized all of his senses.

However, though it was such a simple thing to explain, it was still extremely difficult to use it in daily life.

After all, the ability was essentially him using all his senses to read various information. It was taxing to say the least, and if he were to overuse it, even his head would spin.

It was an ability that proved the classic saying, with great power comes great responsibility, true.

However…

“First question. I’m guessing that as long as you guys know of the state of the mages who were kicked out of the Magic Tower, it’s possible for you guys to track their location?”

“…”

At his question, the blondie shook his head as if it was something impossible to do.

Tingle-!

For a moment there, Lee Han could smell a bit of sweat and a fishy smell coming from him.

“I see. So it’s possible.”

“!??!”

“Second question. Can you track that guy’s location?”

“…”

“Hmm…”

At that moment, the blondie exercised his right to remain silent. Throwing a lie to the first question was probably his ploy to confirm Lee Han’s detection ability.

As expected of a magic freak, he did something clever.

Lee Han could even sense his determination not to react to his questions anymore.

If he was a normal interrogator, this would probably be a difficult situation, but to Lee Han…

“Really? So it’s possible, huh?”

“!!!”

It didn’t matter whether the guy remained silent or not. His body’s reaction wasn’t something that could be hidden simply by not reacting at all. Even if he stayed silent, the subtle change in his body odor, heartbeat, the gentle tremors of his muscles, the dilation of his pupils, and his breathing sounds, all gave the information Lee han needed.

Combining that information into a fact was the work for his instinct. If he had to come up with a name to this instinct, then it would be ‘judgment’.

For three years, or rather, for more than half of his life, he was involved with magic freaks, spending that long fighting them.

There was a saying that a hater would know a lot about someone they hated.

Haters who criticized the celebrities in his previous life were like that; they knew many things about the celebrities they hated to the point they became experts. Compared to them, Lee Han was THE hater, someone who hated and detested mages the most in this world.

He could even be called a judge and expert who could determine the character of mages.

—I wasn’t wrong.

Lee Han firmly believed in the information and judgment he had obtained, as if he were brainwashing himself.

He didn’t waver at all.

I am the best mage appraiser in the world.

With that kind of conviction, he…

Continued.

“Is the Magic Tower still in contact with that illegal mage?”

“Is there a device in the Magic Tower that monitors, tracks, or can contact illegal mages?”

“The reason you came to the kingdom is not only to meet Irene Windler, but also to meet the illegal mage. Is that true, or not?”

“Do you have any impure intentions toward Irene Windler?”

“Are you trying to commit terrorism against the kingdom?”

“Are the empire and the Magic Tower trying to attack Pendragon?”

A barrage of questions came hurling towards the mage.

Gulp…

Before Lee Han knew it, his body was covered in cold sweat, and he felt a little lightheaded. But he didn’t stop asking. It was as if he was obsessed to the point that it had turned into madness. Obsession to find, no, to know ‘everything’ about the illegal mage.

“Uuuu… Uuummm!”

Facing this unhinged obsession, Hyui de Beiron trembled in fear. The knight’s thick madness and murderous intent toward mages made him feel like a leaf facing a violent storm.

It was as if he was determined to destroy even the foundation of the mages.

Eventually, Hyui de Beiron…

“Keuuuuu…”

Thud-!

Fainted.

“…This dramatic fucker. I’m in more pain than him.”

He even foamed from the mouth, which seemed like a somewhat methodical way to faint.

Looking at him, Lee Han frowned, holding his pounding head.

I’m the one who feels like dying here, why is he the one who fainted?

As expected of a magic freak, I guess. Both their body and mind are weak.

Feeling that his throat was burning, Lee Han drank the iced coffee and milk tea.

Unlike earlier, the cafe had turned quiet. Everyone who looked like ordinary housewives, laborers, or part-time workers had stopped laughing and talking.

At that moment…

“If it’s me, I will probably faint as well. No, if anything, it’s amazing that he only fainted after all that…”

A man approached him.

His face looked tired, but his eyes were calm and bright. Not only that, he also carried an atmosphere that made him feel like a big shot.

Seeing him, Lee Han calmly thanked him.

“Thank you.”

“No, I’m glad I can help you, Sir Lee Han.”

This man was none other than Simon, the Pendragon branch’s Guild Union’s leader.

He was the one who replaced all the customers and staff of the cafe today with his own men.

“I’ll pay you later.”

“Hahaha, please you don’t need to. But, if possible, can you move somewhere else? So far, our people have been preventing the soldiers from entering the cafe, but they can’t stop them forever, you see…”

“…I see.”

As soon as Lee Han finished those words, he left the cafe while carrying the fainted mage on his back. His leisurely steps showed that he was in no rush.

On the other hand, Simon who watched him walk until he disappeared from his sight…

“What a terrifying guy.”

He had seen how the guy cornered the mage from the beginning to the end.

Terrible?

No, what he did was beyond terrible.

He felt like he was watching the mage struggling in the middle of raging flames.

If it was him who got interrogated like that, he was sure that he’d have fainted or wet himself in less than a second.

The sight was that scary.

Even ghosts or evil spirits were cuter compared to that guy.

“Phew… I really need to get on his good side…”

Having stood on the opposite side of the guy once, he knew how terrifying the guy was. Now that he got to know him more, the more terrifying he became in his eyes.

Simon shook his head, thinking that if he were asked who the scariest guy he had ever met was, he would definitely choose that guy.

Nom-! Nom-!

As Lee Han left the cafe, he took out a lunch box from his bag and ate its content. It was the lunch box that the maid had given him.

“…It’s tasty.”

As expected of her. She isn’t good at housework, but her cooking is so damn good.

Sigh-!

Perhaps it was because he had eaten a meal that was made with pure intentions.

Lee Han’s body relaxed as his body and mind, exhausted from excessive sensory detection, recovered a little.

From the feeling alone…

I’ll be good again after resting for half a day, or maybe 3 hours.

He decided to find a place where he could rest while keeping the recovery time in mind.

Where should I go, though? Blackie’s place? Or Timid’s hideout?

Since he had good disciples, there were quite a few places where he could take a short break.

Or both.

Even though he had to hide the mage’s body, he also had something to ask the two of them.

He was curious if this matter was related to Blackie’s previous life or the game’s story.

Of course, it wasn’t a simple curiosity, he felt that he had to find the answer no matter what. After all, if this wasn’t something that was supposed to happen, then he had to look for the reason why it had happened in the first place.

When he was about to decide where to stop by, his feet came to a halt.

“…”

Because a new ‘option’ suddenly appeared.

Even though he had wrapped the mage’s body in a blanket, he was still using a road with the fewest people possible because he’d still attract attention in the crowds.

But there was a man looking at him from exactly across from him.

He was none other than…

“I’m seeing you way too often than I need to, I’m sick of it.”

“I feel the same way.”

Lake de Duran.

The knight of Galahad, whose name Lee Han—who had a rather poor memory funnily enough—remembered perfectly after hearing it once, was blocking his path.

It was as if he had known that Lee Han would come here and was waiting for him.

“…I don’t have time to deal with you. I’m busy.”

However, Lee Han, who didn’t care whether the guy was there or not, walked without hesitation. When he tried to ignore him and pass by,

“There’s a Galahad establishment is nearby.”

“…”

“You look like you need some rest, so our establishment would be a good place for you. It’s a place with medicinal water hot springs.”

“Ahem…”

The guy was acting strangely, but Lee Han could only cough awkwardly. He was already in desperate need of rest, so he was greatly shaken by the mention of hot springs.

He didn’t know if the guy knew about it before suggesting it, but hot springs were one of his favorite pastimes.

But the guy wasn’t done yet.

“There’s also high-quality milk and ice cream there.”

“Ridiculous! How old do you think I am to fall for something like that?!”

Lee Han found his remark that came out as if he was bragging about that last benefit amusing.

He knew that the price of high-quality milk and ice cream in this world was astronomical, due to its incredibly rich and healthy taste. But still, there was no way he could fall for such a suggestion. After all, he wasn’t a child.

Thinking how bad the guy was at persuading someone, he…

“What are you doing, do you want me to take the lead?”

“…”

“What’s with that look? You wanna go?”

He definitely wasn’t falling for the hot spring or the high-quality ice cream.

It was just that he felt it’d be easier on his conscience to rob a rich man than to ask for help from his young disciples.

In other words, doing this wouldn’t—

“Wipe your drool first, you lout.”

“…”

Well, as a martial artist, it was just right to pretend not to hear those words.