episode_0045

Ever since I visited the Knights headquarters, I had been looking forward to the day when the Knights would dispatch their troops.

I was thinking about how to get revenge on humanity’s traitors.

One day I was just thinking about killing everyone, and the next day I was thinking about specifically how to kill my enemies.

And on the day the operation began, I stepped into the Knights’ headquarters accompanied by Laura and Iris.

The dispatch time was 5 a.m., so we arrived at the Knights’ headquarters at 3:30 a.m., and were taken straight to Veronica’s office.

The headquarters of the Knights, which would normally be quiet, was busy from early morning today due to the dispatch of troops.

They loaded supplies onto carts, maintained magic guns and magic armor, and looked after the horses.

For reference, it is said that knights wear lightweight magic armor when riding horses.

The reason is simply that the horse’s waist cannot support the weight of heavy magic armor.

It is okay to ride for a short time, but if you even pretend to run, the horse’s back will break and it will die in an instant.

So the day I first woke up in this world, the knight commander who saved me and the knights who followed him were all wearing lightweight magic armor.

At that time, I thought it was just ordinary plate armor, so I never expected the existence of magic armor.

‘I got distracted by something that wasn’t important at all.’

I stopped talking and got into the magic elevator. When we reached the top floor, we walked down the hallway that stretched forward and entered Veronica’s office.

Veronica had just handed over a large amount of documents to her subordinates and was resting on the sofa with a towel covering her face.

I waited for all the other knights in the office to leave the office and then said hello to Veronica, who had not yet noticed my presence.

“Hello? Sister Veronica.”

“Wow! It’s a surprise!”

Veronica was startled and jumped up from the sofa.

As I was looking at Veronica with the towel halfway hanging over her face, I started laughing without even realizing it.

“Hahaha! Sister is so funny.”

“Rebecca, why are you here so early? Without even saying anything to me.”

“It’s much better to come early than late.”

“Well, it’s not wrong. Are you mentally prepared?”

“Up until now, I’ve been thinking about how to cook those traitors to humanity.”

“Good posture. follow me I have prepared magic armor for you.”

Veronica got up and led us toward the locker room.

The dressing room was as large as the living room of our hotel, so it felt like there was another room within the room.

Inside were three sets of lightweight magic armor and three small magic shields, and unlike the ones I had seen so far, they were painted snow-white.

“This is a lightweight magic armor commonly used by our knights. I wanted to lend him heavy magic armor like last time, but I had no choice because of the rule that heavy magic armor cannot be provided to people who joined for a trial.”

“From our perspective, if we lend something, we have to wear it. I don’t think it’s my position to complain.”

“Thank you for thinking that way. As you know, lightweight magic armor is limited in its ability to block magic pistol bullets, so you must always be careful. Okay? Always carry a shield.”

“Yes. Thank you for your concern.”

After hugging Veronica, I put on lightweight magic armor along with Laura and Iris.

When wearing magic armor, the tentacle-like processing device that forcibly penetrates the urethra and anus was still so unpleasant that it made me shudder.

Laura and Iris also showed displeasure on their faces, especially Iris, who was trying it on for the first time, covering her mouth to prevent herself from screaming.

The lightweight magic armor is not as strong as the heavy magic armor I wore last time, but my body feels very light, so I feel like I can fly if I jump like this.

Veronica smiled happily as she saw me looking satisfied.

“Would you like us to store your clothes?”

“Oh, just put it in my bag.”

“Can all of your clothes fit in that small bag?”

“It’s full of magic, so there’s more to it than it seems.”

“Really? It’s an amazing item. I’ve seen a lot of magic tools so far, but this is my first time seeing a bag like that.”

When Veronica took a lot of interest in my bag, I inadvertently hid it behind me.

Veronica then gave me a slightly sad look and I immediately made a hasty excuse.

“Ah, it’s an heirloom passed down in our family from generation to generation. So, I don’t know the principle either.”

“I see. You said your hometown is far outside the empire, so it wouldn’t be surprising if there were things I didn’t know.”

“Do you believe what I say?”

“First of all, your eyes are gold, which cannot exist according to common sense, so the claim that you came from outside the empire is highly credible. And you’re not the kind of person who would lie to me maliciously. So I just believe it.”

Veronica’s trust in me was at a level that made me feel guilty even if I told a trivial lie.

However, there is no point in telling the truth that I am not from this world and you are just like my creations, so I have no choice but to continue telling white lies.

“Even if you lied about your origin, there would have been unavoidable circumstances. Anyway, just know that I always believe in you.”

“Thank you. Sister Veronica.”

I burst into tears for a moment.

I was so grateful because I had never met an older person who believed in me this much.

I can’t help but lie about my ‘hometown’, but I must never tell any other lies to Veronica.

As much as I hate being betrayed, I also hate betraying someone precious to me.

Veronica, after all. No, Veronica has also become an important person to me.

I am so happy to have found evidence that my human relationships are not limited to the master-slave relationship of master and slave.

“It is natural to be grateful. And this is my gift to you, Iris.”

Veronica handed Iris a magic rifle that had a longer barrel and a larger caliber than a normal magic rifle.

When I used my analysis skill, I found out that it had a long name, ‘Imperial Armory Magic Sniper Rifle Prototype’.

The quality is grade C and there are no special functions, but it is well maintained, so I don’t think there will be any problems in using it right away.

“Although it is a prototype, it has been thoroughly maintained and its performance can be guaranteed. Since no one in our knighthood used it, we had no choice but to keep it as a decoration material, so use it with confidence.”

“Thank you!”

Iris greeted politely and accepted the magical sniper rifle.

She was very satisfied as she skillfully checked the condition of the gun.

Seeing Iris happy made me feel good too, so I stroked her head.

“Now that you have your magic armor and weapons ready, I will tell you your mission. Let everyone look at this blueprint.”

Veronica spread a map on the table and called us together.

The blueprint of the fortress, which was very old and tattered, was updated in my map window, so the structure of the fortress was revealed more clearly than the blueprint.

When you arrive at the site, the situation may be different from the blueprint, but you can think about it then.

“First, before the main force engages in battle, you should infiltrate through the secret passage attached to the cliff below the fortress and secure the survivors.”

“Is this really a rescue operation? I thought I would just fight with the knights.”

“I’m sorry. However, according to the regulations, those who have joined the trial can only watch. So, only when an unavoidable skirmish occurs and you have no choice but to fight, can you carry out the revenge war you want.”

Veronica explained the situation to me, who was disappointed.

Actually, those who join the Order are usually children of nobles, but if those precious children die after fighting on the battlefield, it will be difficult for the Knights.

It was hard to understand at first, but after hearing the situation, I understood to some extent.

“Then I will continue. After rescuing the survivors, climb up to the small peak behind the fortress and secure the observation deck there. From here, you can overlook the fortress at a glance and the distance is reasonable, so it would be good to use as a fire support base.”

“I don’t think we’re in a situation where an inevitable battle is taking place yet.”

“Right? Actually, I submitted a report using this observatory as your escape point. I secretly lied and said it was completely empty.”

“Then, on our way to the escape point, we will ‘accidentally’ encounter the enemy and engage in combat.”

“That’s right. During the battle, I felt a sense of duty and fired hard from the observation deck to help the main unit. As a result, I ended up killing a large number of enemies.”

I don’t know if Veronica was considerate of my desire to fight, or if she was just taking advantage of it, but she provided a way for me to fight.

I think it would be fun to one-sidedly toy with the enemies below from the observation deck, but I’m worried that Veronica might get into trouble because of this.

“Sister, I appreciate you thinking of me, but is it okay if I make a false report to superiors?”

“Don’t worry, it’s a matter of coordinating with the leader. The leader likes people who want to fight for the greater good. That’s why He helps you achieve your goal.”

“I think there is some misunderstanding, but I appreciate your consideration.”

Contrary to my thoughts, it is very burdensome that people around me keep thinking of me as a righteous person.

I just move as I please.

If this incident had not been related to Mr. Karlsran, I would have just waited and watched.

I don’t have a sense of justice right now, I’m just looking for someone to vent my anger on, but I didn’t have the courage to be honest about this.

I don’t want to see Veronica and others so disappointed in me.

“Okay, there are some things you should pay attention to instead.”

“What is it?”

“You will always call me leader outside until the end of the experience. And on the battlefield, beware of snipers wearing white masks with gold patterns. These two things.”

“If the masked sniper is the one who hunted the retreating adventurers, right?”

“Okay. Five of the Knights’ informants also died because of that sniper. So you guys should be careful too.”

Sister Veronica said with a serious expression.

It seems like he doesn’t want to force us into death.

But I won’t run away because I definitely want to get back at them.

“No names or other information?”

“According to information, he goes by the name Elkudan or Dominic. Elkudan is a name without any information, but there is only one match for Dominic.”

When Veronica hesitated for a moment, Iris suddenly stepped forward.

Her actions gave me an incredibly ominous feeling that soon became reality.

“Are you Dominic, the former forest keeper of the Paraine family?”

“Okay. It is my husband’s family and the second family I belong to.”

In an instant, the air in the office completely froze.

Even though I was wearing magic armor, I felt cold to the core.

I was afraid that Iris would shoot Veronica to death right now.

But Iris did not make such an extreme choice.

“My father was definitely executed in front of me. How could a person like that live and commit the shameless act of joining hands with demons?”

“I accidentally learned of the tragedy that befell your family through this incident. And during the investigation, I found out that your father wasn’t actually dead, but had been transported somewhere.”

“Where on earth is that? Please tell me!”

“I don’t know that. However, there is a high possibility that your father, Dominic, was brainwashed where he was taken and that he emerged as our enemy.”

“Is there any evidence?”

“According to information, the magic rifle used by the fortress’ sniper Dominic is the same magic rifle used by your father Dominic. There were two names engraved on the butt, one of which was yours. Moreover, he used a method of shooting the left leg first and hitting the falling opponent’s heart precisely. It’s probably familiar to you.”

“So, are you telling me to believe that now?”

“This is valuable information given to me when 4 people could not return home and 1 person died in my arms. The report completed through their sacrifice and the two accurate gunshot wounds left on the body can be said to be evidence that cannot be ignored. It’s okay if you don’t believe it, but please don’t disparage the sacrifices of informants.”

Veronica said with a sad expression, and Iris looked even sadder, perhaps close to despair, as she sat down on the cold floor and sobbed.

I couldn’t give Iris any comfort other than hugging her.

My father, who I thought was dead, was actually alive, but for unknown reasons, he betrayed humanity and stood and fought alongside the demons. I wondered what kind of bullshit this was all about.

I feel sorry for the informants, but I just hope that their information is completely wrong.

‘I don’t want to believe that Dominic of the Fortress is Iris’ father, but the fact that they share the name Elkudan definitely bothers me.’

I know someone who wears a white mask with a strange golden pattern and has the word ‘L’ at the beginning of his name.

This is El Kahim, Laura’s enemy.

If Iris’s father, Dominic, is the Dominic of the Fortress and El Kudan, and he belongs to the same organization as El Kahim, it would not be strange for him to come back alive and well even if his head was cut off in front of Iris’ eyes.

However, if my guess is true, the relationship between Laura and Iris may become very uncomfortable.

If Iris’s father is in league with Laura’s enemy, can Laura really view Iris favorably? I’m already worried.

“Iris, if your father is alive, let’s work together to bring him to his senses. Then he will definitely be able to come back to you again.”

Laura did not know whether she did not think that Dominic had anything to do with Elkahim, or whether her friendship for Iris remained unchanged, but she comforted her sincerely.

Then Iris hugged Laura and cried even louder, repeatedly saying thank you.

After some time had passed, Iris was finally able to calm down, and Veronica approached her and knelt down on one knee.

“Iris, since I am also a member of the Paraine family, I am responsible for the death of your parents. I sincerely apologize.”

“No. Vice-captain, you are not guilty of anything. You are not originally from the Paraine family, and you respect a slave like me. The bad ones are Baron Maxian and his family.”

“Thank you for saying that. I will take responsibility and hold them accountable. So please trust me.”

“Thank you.”

Iris said while holding Veronica’s hand tightly with both hands, and Veronica hugged Iris.

When I saw that, I was so moved that my eyes became moist, and Laura seemed to feel the same way, leaning against me and sobbing.

And for Iris’s sake, I vowed that I would capture Elkudan and hear the truth.