episode_0223
by fnovelpia“Kuh… .”
I raised my upper body.
Cozy bed.
Stylish room.
Where are we?
What happened… .
◎︎ Artrot requests a summons.
Faaah~!
[Stupid. Didn’t I tell you so loudly?]
When I absent-mindedly summon Atrot, he immediately scolds me.
At that moment, I realized the situation.
He collapsed while fighting against Seongju.
“Seongju… It’s strong after all.”
[Is that all you say as soon as you wake up? You could have died!!]
“I wouldn’t have intended to kill him. If I tried, I would end up just searching through my head… But it’s strange. I didn’t feel that he was inside me, but is he really good enough to erase my memories?”
[no. Hey!!]
“Hmm?”
[Be thankful for your child. For some reason, your child moved you to block Seongju.]
“… … … What, what?… .”
I’m confused. What happened while I was unconscious?
chuck.
I got up from the bed and looked around the room.
This is the hotel room I booked.
Who moved me here?
‘I moved it.’
‘Ronika?’
‘that is… I didn’t know the way, but fortunately the Spirit King showed me.’
It’s also perplexing.
Even though I have moved my disciple, isn’t it different for my disciple to move me?
That too from this far away?
really?
‘… ‘Did you move my body?’
‘Yes… ‘I’m sorry if you feel bad.’
This reaction.
It seems real.
While I was unconscious, Ronica woke up and seemed to have taken on Seongju instead.
I don’t know how it was possible.
But if this is true… .
Given his personality, he must have confronted the castle lord to protect me.
Like a foolish disciple.
‘I am OK. Rather than that, are you okay? Seongju would have a hard time even making eye contact.’
‘still… Because niggers were dangerous.’
‘… There was no need to put yourself in danger. Next time, be more careful.“
‘huh.’
‘Then can you tell me in detail what happened while I was down?’
‘of course!’
I listened to Ronika’s story for a while.
After I fell, Ronica inhabited my body through an abnormal phenomenon called body resonance, and in that state, she blocked Seongju, but Seongju only made eye contact a few times and turned around without doing anything.
“… That’s hard to believe.”
Seongju has no emotions. However, he postpones his work due to Ronica’s shouting.
What does this mean?
Does Ronika have feelings too?
No, I definitely didn’t feel anything the last time we met. In that case, it would have been a rational judgment rather than an emotion… .
What is that?
… Is there anything you can know only if you think about it?
It’s just confusing.
[What should we do now? Do you plan on staying here?]
“… Of course I will leave. Negotiations with Labieta are broken, but fortunately my body is fine, so I’ll have to go to war with the Uk tribe.”
[Tsk. Invading a world alone might not be what you think. Unlike when I fought some, I will try to kill you with all my might.]
“… … … .”
I know.
It would be difficult to defeat the enemies alone.
But like I said, my goal isn’t to win, it’s how much damage I can inflict. If they don’t die, they will invade again and again and leave a deep regret in their hearts.
[I can clearly see what you’re thinking. Ugh… What should I do with this poor guy?]
But if Artrot says something like that, it probably won’t go as easily as I think.
There has to be more measures… .
smart.
“Open the door.”
A guest came to the hotel room.
It’s not Celesta’s voice. This is… It’s Labieta’s voice.
Why did that guy come to me?
No, whatever happens is fine.
If he came to me alone, maybe we can start a deal that we couldn’t complete.
Sreuk~
When I opened the door, a guy with his entire body covered in spiky black armor came in. Because he was so tall, I had to look up when I saw him face to face.
“Did you come to visit me?”
“Yes.”
“… Let’s sit down and talk.”
The hotel room is spacious. I sat at the table in front of the window with the view outside.
Like a stubborn guy, he got straight to the point.
“It is the name of Seongju. Be a lion.”
“… … … … Ha?”
“You must become a lion.”
“What… .”
It was out of the blue.
He came to me at random times and became a lion.
It’s even the name of the castle lord? And to become the messenger of Necropolis?
In this life too?
I’m so shocked that I can’t speak.
How can you behave so arbitrarily and become a subordinate?
“It may be an attractive offer to others, but I don’t want to be stranded in a place like this. I politely decline that offer.”
Of course it’s a rejection.
I had no intention of doing it in the first place.
However, Ravietta just looked at me.
I couldn’t tell what he was thinking because I couldn’t see his expression because of the helmet.
The guy continued speaking calmly.
“You are an unofficial messenger.”
“Unofficial messenger?… .”
Unofficial lion.
It’s a position I don’t know much about.
All I know is that Rauf said he was an unofficial messenger.
This is too little information.
I should have asked Rauf in more detail.
Did you feel my frustration?
Ravietta still explained calmly.
“Informal messengers are not restricted in their actions. There is no work given. Just wander around freely. They are merely protected and only have the seal of the castle lord stamped on them.”
“… … That’s all?”
“Yes.”
I was speechless.
A messenger is supposed to help the lord of the castle with his work, but an unofficial messenger has nothing like that.
In other words, it is similar to an honorary position.
Treated like a lion without compensation.
You get a huge backing called Necropolis.
The Seongju seal is also part of this.
The mark of Necropolis is simply stamped somewhere on the body, and if you have that mark in the tower, no one can touch you.
Because it means that he is the person of the castle lord.
what… The exact efficacy of the mark is unknown beyond its invocation. Maybe we could be monitored.
But the benefits are too great.
Moreover, this life has been monitored from beginning to end. I am already used to this. Is there really anything to feel bad about adding one more person?
This means that it is on a different level from Artrot, who shows off himself on a fake day.
Free informal messenger.
Honestly, I want it.
It is definitely not a losing proposition.
‘however… ‘Why?’
I thought for a moment.
What does Seongju want from me?
There’s no way I could just give it to you for free.
Without having to think too much, I asked directly.
“Are you saying you want to make me your unofficial emissary without anything in return? Or, what do you want?”
“I don’t know.”
“… You don’t know?”
“How can I understand the will of the Lord of the castle?”
“I see… .”
“If you have any thoughts, please come back to the library. That’s all I have to say. Then.”
Sreuk-
After saying those words, the guy stood up.
I had no intention of catching it. The story was so absurd that I even forgot what I was talking about.
No, if that damned loyal guy was the one, he would have already heard what Seongju said. Don’t respond to anything I say.
That must be why it happens so quickly.
He left the room.
I was left alone again.
I was stunned for a moment.
“… It is truly an unknown being.”
Suddenly I get curious.
What is the true identity of Seongju?
How did I meet Rauf?
Is Ronika really his biological daughter?
Why did he just back away from Ronika’s words, and why is he making such a sweet offer now?
I can’t help but think similarly to Seongju.
Suspicious and suspicious.
I know he’s not that type of person, but I’m still anxious and don’t want to accept it. Seongju must have felt this way too, trying to check on me.
Wow~
[You are a very personable person. I never thought Seongju would try to hire you like this. So, will you accept it?]
The main body, Artrot, sat across from me.
I accepted the conversation for a while.
“I will run away.”
[…] what?]
“Seongju doesn’t help others without a reason. I’m sure I’ll do something. I won’t accept it unless you tell me that. Of course, this time is a little different… As expected, I’m anxious.”
[…] Phew… … I don’t know, but it must be fun to see. Go as far as you can. It was quite fun to see you getting beaten up.]
“For all that, he was good at lending his strength.”
[…] … Forget about that!!]
Even though Artrot spoke poorly, he lent his strength without hesitation in times of crisis.
It was like that this time too. When I confronted Seongju and Labieta, the ice mountain’s protection was placed on my body and my ice abilities were greatly strengthened.
this guy… That’s just what they say.
He is a very helpful guy.
His evaluation has been raised to one level.
Even if he ran away, it would be correct to see him as a helpful guy.
Anyway, the decision was made.
Let’s run away.
right now.
*
Unofficial lion.
To be honest, it was hard, but I still don’t want to be tied down with Seongju. Given my personality, I’m sure he’ll use me for something.
Because he is rational to the extent that he has no emotions, and is someone who designs efficient situations.
Someone who is sure to wield it somehow.
So, I headed to the city entrance.
Let’s get out of here quickly.
But the necropolis is large. It takes quite a while just to get to the city entrance.
If so, summon Lexia.
Faaah!!
The ring changed and became Wonbang’s vehicle.
fault.
Shooo!!!
Moving into the sky, creating an afterimage.
I’m sure my actions are being reported to the castle lord under Celesta’s watch. In that case, all I have to do is escape before anything happens.
Sigh!!~
We crossed the city in one minute.
Arrived at the entrance.
I feel like I want to fly all the way to the sky, but there is a strong barrier on the outskirts of the city that I cannot physically pass through.
Unfortunately, I landed on the ground.
Light~
I converted Lexia into a ring and headed to the castle gate guarded by the ghost knight.
“Open the door. I’ll pass by.”
At my words, a ghost knight appeared through the door.
“… … you… Have you become a lion?”
“… It’s not like that, so open the door. Because I don’t want to be in this city anymore. Or was there something that told you not to let me go?”
“That’s not true… Do whatever you want. If you can escape.”
“What?… .”
“No. Go.”
Drurly~
A small entrance opened next to the giant castle gate.
The ghost knight passed through the wall and moved outside first, as if there was nothing more to see.
I feel uneasy about something… .
Swish.
I stepped outside the entrance.
And what was revealed… .
“This is crazy… .”
It was completely unexpected.
I immediately understood why the ghost knight said he wouldn’t be able to escape.
A little distance away.
castellan.
She was already waiting for me outside. And that was with over hundreds of Death Knights and Lich legions.
Did you know in advance that I would run away?
But mobilizing the military?
What on earth are you going to do this time? .
“Kkkkk. That’s funny. Come on, let’s go. Isn’t the Lord of the castle waiting for you? Only you.”
The ghost knight protruding from the wall urges.
Hurry up and go.
“Artrot.”
[…] … … .]
Faaah!!
When I called his name, he ran away.
His pride, which was always high, seemed like nothing in front of Seongju.
Because the Holy Lord is different from the general deity.
There are levels of deity.
Seongju is almost the strongest rank.
Like guys like Olympus.
So what should I do now?
Take out Lexia and run away?
No, it’s probably impossible to run over those guys prepared like that. If the lord of the castle has his way, even this expensive Lexia can be destroyed. Then you will fall and get caught.
It’s like just wasting money.
One way or another, it cannot be avoided.
Whatever that guy’s intentions are, for now, the only thing I can do is face him head on.
‘Negro… Shall I summon the nigger?’
‘… done. ‘You’re probably not planning on killing me.’
In the disciple’s worries.
I walked alone to the front of Seongju.
It won’t kill me. If I wanted to kill him, I would have killed him a long time ago in the library.
Then wouldn’t it be okay?
Trudging.
Move forward.
What on earth is this plan?
I have no choice but to find out from now on.
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