episode_0134

“Damn it! The main unit was a trap!”

Having reached the 2nd Merchant Group, Antonio was overcome with immense self-reproach.

And before him was Vivian’s tattered, disguised carriage, hacked to pieces.

Antonio was shocked after finishing the 1st main merchant group battle.

After cutting down about a third of the onrushing Tyranos troops, the remaining guys suddenly started to flee.

A sense of déjà vu washed over him, and upon stripping the armor of a dead Tyranos infantryman, he discovered they were none other than ordinary civilians from the area.

So he headed straight for the 2nd Merchant Group, only to find it already devastated.

“Oh my~! Well, a Tyranos commando elite unit came rushing in, you see, Antonio-nim~ So even with our merchant group’s soldiers, who pride themselves on being strong, there was nothing we could do~ What should we do about this, oh my~”

The traitor Theo Leopold was beside Antonio.

After confirming Vivian had left, Adan primarily ransacked the entire 2nd Merchant Group.

This was to determine the possibility of her hiding in other baggage carts or carriages.

After checking everything like that, Adan belatedly started chasing after Eugene Schneider and Vivian.

Theo bribed him, making a request.

It was a request to smash a significant number of the 2nd Merchant Group’s belongings as a smokescreen.

The intent was to appeal to Antonio, desperately claiming he had worked hard to block the fierce attack of the Tyranos commando unit.

“If it’s a commando elite unit, even Theo Merchant Group’s guards wouldn’t stand a chance. There’s no need to blame yourself. It’s fortunate that Theo, the head of the merchant group, survived. I just hope Vivian, the head of the merchant group, is safe.”

“That’s what I’m saying~ Oh, Vivian, head of the merchant group~ I should have protected you even if it cost me my head~”

Because Theo Leopold was creating such meticulous smoke and putting on such an amazing act,

Antonio only sent some troops to look for Vivian.

Although Vivian is the primary protected target of the merchant group alliance, the goods and Theo are also included in the important protected targets.

If he had been in good condition, Antonio’s discretion would have been exercised, and he would have been pushed further down the priority list,

but Theo Leopold was in a state where he had been properly attacked by Tyranos, so he was receiving active protection.

‘Damn… I’ve done all sorts of crazy things to get Antonio on my side, so those Tyranos bastards will catch Vivian too. If they can’t catch her, they should take down the anti-imperial group sign!!”

The source of Theo Leopold’s acting now is his survival instinct itself, driven by the fact that his life is at stake.

Realizing that not only Vivian but also Eugene Schneider had disappeared, Theo realized he was screwed.

The fact that Eugene had discovered his betrayal was felt through his opportunistic and amazing intuition.

In other words, the situation could not be salvaged by simply changing sides,

and in the end, Vivian and Eugene had to die.

Therefore, he went so far as to harm himself in order to weaken the pursuit forces of the Iron Cross Knights and the Red Fox Mercenary Group.

However, that acting and operation, done with all his heart,

“Hey, you traitor bastard.”

failed miserably.

“!!!!!???????”

Theo Leopold’s eyes, who had been putting on a method acting, widened.

“No, Eugene Squad Leader! Where did you come from??”

At the same time, Antonio’s eyes widened too.

“I had to catch the traitor bastard for sure, so I went around to the side and returned.”

Snap!

“Ughhhhh!”

Eugene Schneider, who had brought a disguise outfit, had returned before he knew it and grabbed Theo Leopold’s arm, twisting it.

“Traitor? Theo, head of the merchant group???”

Eugene’s sudden appearance was also embarrassing, but the fact that he spat out that Theo was a traitor

Antonio was confused, repeatedly looking back and forth between Eugene and Theo Leopold to confirm.

“That’s right, Knight Commander Antonio. Theo, the head of the merchant group, has been in communication with Tyranos and planned today’s events.”

Another voice rang out, bringing Antonio to his senses.

The owner of the voice was none other than Vivian, the head of the Pieta Merchant Group.

Vivian’s figure slowly emerged from the forest next to the 2nd Merchant Group convoy,

along with the Red Fox Mercenary Group people who had left on the search.

“Vivian, head of the merchant group, you’re safe!!!”

Thump Thump Thump Thump!

Antonio immediately ran towards Vivian.

“Yes, thanks to Squad Leader Eugene Caesar’s quick understanding of the situation and his help in escaping, I was able to survive. The situation is none other than that person who is being subdued over there, Theo Leopold, has been leaking our information to Tyranos until now. Today’s attack by Tyranos was based on that communication.”

Vivian revealed all the truth to such Antonio.

After calming Eugene’s mana with passionate sex, the two headed straight to the place where Thomas had prepared the horse.

Afterwards, in the process of returning safely on the horse, they were able to find the Red Fox Mercenary Group who were searching.

So they joined right away.

However, if Eugene and Vivian appeared in the place where the 2nd Merchant Group was as it was, it was impossible to rule out the possibility that Theo Leopold would run away.

In order to block it in advance, only Eugene returned quickly and caught Theo.

“It’s a lie!! It’s a lie!!”

“Shut up, you idiot.”

Snap!

“Ughhhhh! Son of a bitch!!”

Theo Leopold, whose escape route was blocked as perfectly as possible, struggled,

and Eugene twisted his arm relentlessly, telling him that he was completely screwed.

**********

“It wasn’t a long time, but it was a really meaningful collaboration, Joan of Arc!”

The quest is over.

Adan, the leader of the Tyranos commando unit, who belatedly recognized that Vivian had joined the Red Fox Mercenary Group, returned to the Tyranos territory.

As a result, he did not take over the 1st main merchant group full of the Alexandria Merchant Alliance’s main goods,

nor did he secure Vivian’s safety.

On the other hand, it meant that the Iron Cross Knights and the Red Fox Mercenary Group had achieved their final goal,

and thus the quest was cleared, which was the result of the Red Fox Mercenary Group’s Alexandria expedition quest.

After such a successful quest result, on the last day of cooperation, Antonio is giving a refreshing and sad farewell to Joan of Arc, the leader of the Red Fox Mercenary Group, who has finished preparing to leave.

“It was meaningful to me too. I had the experience that mercenaries and knights can carry out quests in such a friendly way. I think I’ve gained valuable experience.”

The send-off was taking place right in front of the entrance to the Iron Cross Knights’ camp.

With the figures of the Red Fox Mercenary Group colleagues who had finished preparing to leave with more support than when they came as the background, Jeanne expressed how big of a friend they had gained in this expedition.

“Thank you so much for your hard work.”

“Hehet! Thank you for your full support even on the way out, Vivian, head of the merchant group!”

Vivian was saying goodbye to the people of the Red Fox Mercenary Group.

Vivian, holding Marie’s hand, expressed her gratitude with a refined smile worthy of the head of a merchant group,

and Marie couldn’t control the corners of her mouth from going up because she was experiencing such great support until the end.

It was the first time in her life that she had received such treatment from a nobleman.

In that way, Vivian shook hands with each and every member of the Red Fox Mercenary Group and said her goodbyes, and

“Thank you for guarding me throughout the quest, Squad Leader Eugene.”

She also had to say goodbye to Eugene.

“I was just doing my duty. By the way, it’s a relief that the head of the merchant group wasn’t hurt on my first bodyguard duty.”

Eugene answered Vivian’s words with an indifferent expression.

“It’s all thanks to you, Squad Leader.”

Smile…!

However, Vivian, who had gone all the way with the male in front of her, confessed her love, and enjoyed a deep kiss, now feels even such Eugene’s appearance to be sweet.

That’s why she couldn’t control the corners of her mouth that were smiling.

“And, I will engrave those words in my heart.”

At the same time, she continued her words with a tone as if making a promise.

“I will definitely become someone who can live up to Squad Leader’s wishes and see you again.”

It seemed to be an answer to what Eugene had said to her after their second sex.

**********

“Wowaaaaa!!! It’s Eugene Uncle!!!”

As the Alexandria quest came to an end, spring had passed and it was early summer.

And a little kid’s voice that matched that early summer so well echoed in the wide field.

It’s the slum girl Margaret.

Clatter! Clatter! Clatter!

“Hahaha! I told you this uncle would keep his promise, Margaret? I missed our Margaret so I came right on time!”

Eugene Schneider, pulling a large cart and responding to Margaret’s welcome,

the cart was full of supplies to support the slums.

Eugene, who returned from Alexandria, had been running around for about 10 days to visit the slums as he had promised.

Marie was in charge of supplying the goods, having received the payment from Mina in advance, but Eugene also worked hard to help her.

Because they were goods that he had put so much effort into, Eugene chose the performance of bringing them himself.

“Waaaa! Uncle! Eugene Uncle!”

Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump!

Eugene Schneider who kept his promise,

Margaret expressed her uncontrollable joy to such Eugene Schneider and ran out.

Margaret is always bright, but how could that little girl not have emotional scars?

She had a lot of worries about whether Eugene would really keep his promise.

This moment, which completely blows away those worries, has become a happy step as if this small and lively girl is about to fly.

“Hugggghhhh! I’m so happy that Uncle came! Hickkkkk”

Whack!

“Hahaha! Of course I had to come, I made a promise to our Margaret.”

Margaret, who ran out so hard, hugged Eugene’s legs and was sincerely grateful and happy.

Eugene knew why Margaret was showing such an extreme reaction, so he emphasized even more with a playful tone that he would never leave the side of such a precious life as Margaret.

Smile…!

Mina, who was pulling a smaller cart behind Eugene, watched that scene and gave a warm smile.

“Wow, it’s real! Mina Nuna came with a guy, just like Margaret said!”

Soon, Eugene Schneider and Mina entered the slums.

To be precise, they pulled the cart into the block where many children lived.

Then, the children there became very noisy.

It was because of the fact that Mina had come with another outsider.

It is that hard to see outsiders in the slums.

In particular, Margaret had been boasting here and there for about a month that someone she had promised to visit would come.

“Wow~ I feel like I’ve become a total celebrity, Mina-ssi?”

Eugene felt like he was being welcomed in his own way at the sight of the slum children who were rushing in because of his appearance.

After parking the cart in a suitable place, Eugene and Mina stood in front of the children,

“Is that uncle really Mina Nuna’s boyfriend?”

The slum children who had gathered a lot around the two people

suddenly asked about their relationship.

‘Huh? What’s this all about? I clearly told Charlotte and Margaret at that time that Mina and I are just very close friends??’

Eugene naturally had a puzzled expression at the sight of the slum children.

‘Why are the children suddenly talking about this? Eugene-ssi must be embarrassed?’

And Mina next to him was the same.

She was trying to calm the situation, not knowing what to do.

‘Huh?’

At that moment, Eugene looked down.

“Woong… Woooong…”

Margaret, who was still holding on to Eugene’s legs, was hesitating and looking at him.

That’s right.

Margaret, who was receiving attention from the children, wanted to attract more attention.

Then, she ended up lying that the person who would come with Mina this time was Mina’s boyfriend.

“Well, kids, this person is.”

“Just a moment, Mina-ssi.”

Eugene, who noticed it, stopped Mina, who was about to try to calm the situation.

“That’s right. I’m this pretty and kind Mina’s boyfriend. So please take care of me, kids.”

Then, in front of the children in the slums,

he declared that he was Mina’s boyfriend as Margaret had said.