episode_0073

Before Beatrice was among the corpses.

The incident begins at the entrance of a class A dungeon.

“Oh, isn’t it Beatrice?”

“What is the great first warrior party doing here?”

The first party of warriors raised by Ian is clearly the hope of humanity.

However, that doesn’t mean everyone respects and envies them.

In particular, S-class and higher heroes even perceive them as competitors.

A mountain that must be overcome someday.

A wall that needs to be broken down.

The SS-class warrior party that entered the same dungeon as Beatrice was one of those people.

“There are a lot of scary rumors going around these days. Are you okay? Is it okay to just stay in a place like this?”

“As expected, it is different. Does this mean you can come alone to a place like this?”

Beatrice knew the four faces, but she did not know their names.

I wasn’t curious and I didn’t really want to know.

However, they were guys that Ian had warned me not to get close to several times.

They say they are very dirty and dishonest.

Although we had only met a few times, Ian spoke as if he knew them well.

“It’s noisy.”

Beatrice continued to show mild disdain.

In the dungeon, one member of the 1st hero party and four members of the SS-class hero party.

In this way, only two forces entered.

The dungeon was a jungle terrain with a high ceiling, with tall trees and vines growing thickly.

Since there was only one straight road, Beatrice and they had no choice but to be close.

Putting aside the nervous battle that had taken place at the entrance, they silently carried out their duties.

The first to notice the change were the four members of the SS-class warrior party.

I confirmed that Beatrice was weaker than when I saw her before.

The four gazes secretly crossed in the jungle.

All four were convinced and plotted betrayal with a glance.

Without knowing the inside story, Beatrice went ahead.

A strange sense of balance, a harsh sense of heterogeneity from the mana that was collected and released from the bow.

I tried to ignore those things.

Also, I was concerned that no reply had yet come from Henry Somerset.

Although Aria was barely able to keep the party going, Beatrice knew that the first party was now over.

Therefore, we had to find a group or force to stay within two weeks, and one of the targets was the mercenary business that Henry Somerset and his colleagues were planning.

When I was first offered, it was just a simple guest instructor or a member of the founding management team.

I wasn’t really interested at that time.

But now that she had to leave the first party, she decided to invest in the group and teach them what she had learned.

He decided to become a full-fledged member, not just a name using fame.

‘I think Ian once told me something about business investment… . No, let’s not think about him.’

Beatrice shook off the forgettable name that came to mind.

While I was moving along with random thoughts.

-Crooked.

Beatrice slipped on the wrong tree branch.

‘damn… .’

To Beatrice, it was just an embarrassing and annoying thing.

It was not for the other four, SS-class hero party.

-thud!

Cue the sound of her crashing to the floor.

“Wood binder.”

The wizard chanted, and the wooden beam split, each branch binding Beatrice.

Immediately after, all the other warriors who were waiting rushed forward.

To kill Beatrice, the weakened archer of the first party.

-Slap!

Beatrice twisted her body and cut the stem with her flying sword.

Immediately after being released, she walked away and looked around at them.

“… I knew it was crazy. Are you confident that you can take care of it?”

“Is there a need to cover it?”

“No matter if you run away across the sea, if you go far to the east, we won’t be able to chase you.”

“That’s right. As long as I can kill you, that’s all I can do.”

Beatrice suddenly realized something.

Among skilled and famous high-ranking warriors, it is rather rare to find someone with a sane mindset.

“… Yes, I felt dirty, but I decided to give it a try.”

*

“The two heads… .”

Beatrice was worried as she looked at the four dead SS-class warriors.

It was dangerous at first, but when I felt the danger that I might die, my old skills temporarily recovered.

Thanks to this, I was able to kill them all safely.

However, I couldn’t like it just like that.

Beatrice scratched her head as she looked at the completely devastated surroundings.

“Mr. .”

No clues were left.

It was a natural result since four SS-class warriors and one of the first warrior party fought.

All that remains is that they died from something.

There was not a shred of evidence to confirm what happened before the argument.

In fact, only they and I entered this dungeon, and the manager did not accompany us.

There are no witnesses.

“What should I do… ?”

Even if it is lower than you, it is still SS level.

When it comes to SS-level warriors, they are recognized by the entire continent.

If they disappear, there will be quite a few people to look for.

‘Ian… . Oh, no.’

When she encountered a problem, she reflexively thought of Ian first.

Thinking it was an annoying habit, Beatrice decided to think about it alone.

‘… I don’t know. What should I do?’

Faced with unanswered concerns, Beatrice changed her way of thinking.

After going through a near-death crisis, my skills returned to what they were before.

‘It worked out better. ‘Because I knew I didn’t need anything like Ian.’

I decided to tackle the dungeon first, leaving the rest to be handled later.

As I solved the dungeon alone, the illusion I had just had was shattered.

As soon as he escaped from the danger of death, his rusty skills returned to their original state.

“… … .”

Beatrice came out with the magic stone, but stopped in front of the four corpses.

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t think of a way to handle it.

The only ones who came to this dungeon were those four and myself.

He is the only one who can kill those four people like that in this dungeon.

There wasn’t a single clue left to know what happened in this dungeon.

Beatrice eventually gave up thinking.

‘… They attacked first, so it’ll be okay.’

Although she is on the verge of disbandment, she is still the number one warrior party.

No matter how precious an SS-level hero is, he is not as good as himself.

It was self-defense and accidental, so it was an ‘accident’.

‘I didn’t do anything else wrong… . It will be fine. are you okay… . If I don’t tell you, no one may know.’

Beatrice brainwashed herself and left the dungeon.

For now, I decided not to tell anyone and just keep it to myself.

*

Prince, prosperous.

General of the military police, leader Lazri.

Former manager of the first party.

I glanced at the door, feeling as if I was being suffocated by the gazes of those five people.

“Henry. Wouldn’t you like to tell His Majesty the King the same thing you just told me?”

“What kind of important story is this?”

“It is said that four members of the first warrior party support the cause of the Henry Somerset family.”

Naturally, no one believed that.

Because it makes no sense.

What on earth is disappointing about the first hero party?

If they want to do that, they are the type of people who find it easier and faster to do it themselves.

Therefore, what Henry said is false.

But how far is it a lie?

Considering that he dared to sell the name of the first warrior party in front of the prince, it was probably not a complete lie.

This means that there is at least some basis for making that claim.

‘So, I guess you want to check just in case. How close is the basis? Or, if it’s not false, is there any evidence to prove it?’

Ian knew his role right away.

‘To psychologically pressure Henry with his position as former manager of the first party. And at the same time, since I am a former manager, it would be easy to provoke Henry even more. My job is to bring out Henry’s evidence.’

After organizing his thoughts, Ian opened his mouth.

“Hmm. I have some questions. Contrary to what they say, those friends are not that sincere. But how did you get into something so big?”

“Hmph, what does a manager who got kicked out know? .”

Lorenzo snorted next to him.

He didn’t like Ian that much from a long time ago.

Ian didn’t bother to react.

There was someone who could answer for me.

“Lorenzo.”

The prince spoke quietly.

Lorenzo realized his rudeness and kept his mouth shut.

“Watch your mouth.”

“… Yes.”

“Yes. Should I use that on the benefactor who saved Kylie’s life when she almost died?”

Ian sarcastically sarcastically took advantage of the crown prince’s protection.

Lorenzo’s face, who had nothing to refute and was not qualified to do, only turned red.

The gaze returned to Henry again.

He was hunching his shoulders and looking at the door, but when he felt eyes on him, he turned his head again.

“Why on earth are you hesitating so much? What a feat it was to persuade the first warrior party. Isn’t it enough to wander around and boast about it?”

Ian asked repeatedly.

“If you didn’t do it yourself, it would be good to tell me who did it for you. Well, I don’t know what that family’s plan is. If the prince is so curious about this, isn’t it important enough to be told? Or perhaps… .”

Ian said, looking back and forth between Henry and Lorenzo.

“You lied in front of the prince? Ah, since the Holy Emperor is also there, it means that I lied in front of the Emperor and His Majesty.”

“I can’t listen to it anymore!”

Lorenzo got up rudely.

“What are we going to do now! If you insult my close friend, I can’t stand it anymore!”

The leaders of Wolfgang and Lazuri also stood up and observed the situation.

While the prince and emperor watched calmly.

Ian shrugged his shoulders.

“What are you saying that I did? It’s unfair to be treated like a bad person.”

“Didn’t they treat my close friend as if he were a criminal? If you want to ask something, ask it the right way! And Henry!”

Lorenzo looked at Henry this time.

“Why are you keeping your mouth shut? That’s something that’s hard to say… !”

Henry shrugged his shoulders and remained silent.

Through Henry and Lorenzo’s reactions, Ian, the prince, and the king gained a lot of information.

one. Lorenzo really didn’t know about the Anti-Imperial Coalition.

two. Henry’s evidence is not so direct.

three. Henry now has something that could be called ‘evidence’ in his arms.

And four.

Henry is waiting for someone.

The clear evidence was that he kept his mouth shut and glanced at the door.

Ian had no intention of letting Henry’s plan go as planned.

“Did you hide a love letter in your arms?”

“… ?”

“It’s not that cold, so why are you shivering so much? Why do my hands keep groping my arms? Or is there a treasure map or something?”

“Well, that’s… .”

Henry looked at his surroundings.

Seeing him agitated, Lorenzo also felt increasingly uncomfortable.

“Hmm. And I wonder if there are any guests coming here. How important is this customer to wait so anxiously? I keep glancing at the door.”

“No… .”

“It wouldn’t be polite to stay still. I guess I’ll have to go pick you up.”

Even when Ian got up from his seat rudely, the prince and the emperor did not point out.

But Lorenzo, the castle owner, was different.

“What are you doing now? This is my land and my castle. Someone like you… .”

“Hmm. Should I have let Kylie die then?”

Lorenzo’s face turned red.

It was the prince who broke the conflict.

“Stop.”

After emptying his teacup, he stood up.

He had a determined face, as if he had made up his mind.

“I tried to treat him moderately, but it didn’t work. There is no need to waste any more time. Henry Somerset. Lorenzo di Fiorene.”

Everyone focused on the prince’s remarks.

“You two are under arrest on charges of treason and attempting to overthrow the empire.”

“… Yes?”

“… … .”

“Imprisoned.”

No matter how much he didn’t know, Lorenzo wasn’t without responsibility.

“And inspect both of their belongings.”

“Yes.”

“Hwa, the crown prince… ! What are you talking about?”

Lorenzo complained of injustice.

“Henry! What on earth is going on? Whatever you say… !”

However, Henry, who had already turned blue, could not say anything.

Looking at that expression, Lorenzo finally realized the meaning of this place.

Everything, including the reason why the prince and the emperor brought the military police and Razuri with them.

“Oh, no… . Oh my, this is happening… . Now, just a moment… !”

Lorenzo drew his sword and aimed it at the surroundings.

It was a reflex action.

Mr. “, fuck… ! Everyone get back! Henry! You are… ! Ugh… !”

Lorenzo, who felt overloaded while organizing his thoughts, kept his mouth shut.

No matter how much he is an SS-level hero, there are too many strong people in this position.

Wolfgang, the commander of the military police, and the leader of Lazuri.

The military police who were waiting outside also heard the commotion and rushed in.

“What the fuck!”

Lorenzo was quickly subdued, and the helpless Henry had been detained earlier.

Wolfgang found a letter in his arms and handed it to the prince.

The prince read it quickly and handed it to Ian with a sigh.

“… Hmm.”

From Beatrice.

It was an expression of investment and support for the establishment of Henry’s mercenary group.

The two realized that this was not just a mercenary business.

‘Is it to gather forces for the Anti-Imperial Coalition…? .’

Whether Beatrice knew it or not.

A problem of this magnitude could not be easily overcome.

“The first hero party will stand in court.”

The prince who received the letter back said:

“Are you okay?”

“There is no reason why I shouldn’t be okay.”

“… I understand.”

While the prince was talking to the emperor, Ian burst into ridicule.

‘You do all kinds of things.’

*

After arriving in Fiorene City, Kylie headed straight to Fiorene Castle, where the duel competition was taking place.

Meanwhile.

She sensed a familiar energy in the crowd in the distance.

The first thing I saw was the Wolf Gang dragging the unconscious Lorenzo.

Behind him, Henry Somerset, a young nobleman who looked like he had seen him before, followed with a dead look on his face.

Gustav, who was accompanying Kylie, gasped in horror when he saw this, but Kylie had no time to care about that.

Her eyes were fixed on one place.

Ian, walking alone at the back of the procession.

‘… ‘There you are.’

My heart is beating violently.

Today I finally carry out the duty I have been hesitating and hesitant about.

Thinking of Ian, who would soon die, Kylie raised her entire body’s mana.

‘You must die. I need you to die… .’

Of course, what came to mind at this moment was the technique that Ian taught me.

Without even thinking, Kylie decided to use the same technique she had taught her about not dying on Ian.

Everyone turned to look at her because of the mana energy gushing out harshly.

The energy was so rough and huge that even Ian, who was far away, saw it.

The moment Kylie swung her sword, her eyes met his.

‘… ah.’

Only then did Kylie realize.

That he would never be able to kill Ian.

‘What am I doing now… .’

People realize something only after they have lost it.

Until now, Kylie has never felt like she lost Ian.

I just put it away so that it wouldn’t reach my eyes, and I thought I could deal with it whenever I wanted to.

Ian dies soon after.

His strength could never handle this power and skill.

So Ian is as good as dead already.

In other words, it means that Kylie has now lost Ian.

As her thoughts reached that point, Kylie realized her feelings for Ian.

‘I am for you…’ .’

When she realized that, Kylie’s mana had already been released as sword energy.

‘no… !’

*

Sylvia, who had been rushing to see Ian, ended up not seeing him.

“Kylie… ?”

The moment when Kylie shoots sword energy at Ian.