episode_0330

Karsine, who had quickly embraced Harnie, quickly escaped from Rusmeyer.

“Mother.”

“Yeah. Camilla.”

The mother and daughter, who were watching the scene, ran in the opposite direction of Karsine.

At the place where they arrived, soldiers were already rushing to rush into Rusmeyer.

They shouted at Tasha and Camilla as they checked on them.

“Hey! Open this door!”

“There he comes. The temporary resident agent.”

“Even if you are the temporary resident agent, why are you interfering with this?”

“I told you that Carcein was hiding here. Why are you blocking the search!”

The soldiers had already been knocking on that door for quite some time.

They are not able to destroy it because it is the land of the Duke’s territory, but if it were another territory, they might have opened it up and entered immediately by force.

The two now have to buy time.

To prevent the pursuit party from pursuing Karsane.

To prevent those with their eyes on the bounty from pursuing you due to the wanted notice.

So that the forces that might be wanting his neck somewhere cannot reach out.

At this point, the path called Rusmeyer had to be completely blocked. Even if it was the path he had once opened.

“Please be calm. We told you that we are looking internally.”

“Rusmire is quite large. I asked the residents and ordered a search, but it will take time.”

“So when on earth will it end!”

“How many hours has it been since you said there was carcein? How can it be that you waited so long and still have no results!”

“What are you going to do if he runs away like this?”

Those who keep nagging like this can be dealt with.

But two alone is not enough.

The reason is…

“The person who is the temporary resident’s agent is really suspicious. No matter how I look at it, it seems like he is hiding the person who was wanted directly by the Bagrand Dukes.”

“That’s not all. Even though the Duke’s family temporarily gave you the authority to govern this territory, you are just a commoner. Aren’t you a commoner without a name from a fallen family?”

“How dare such a person control and block the path of the nobles?”

That’s right, it was because of my status.

If the mother and daughter of the Deol family had been nobles in the past, they would be able to command and control the residents of the territory as the sovereigns of Rusmeyer, but the two people now are just commoners who were once maids and head maids of the duke’s family.

In other words, controlling Rusmeyer was impossible in the current situation.

“Princess Claire is also conducting an inspection, but does that mean you won’t even listen to that?”

“Isn’t that what it is?”

“If we are protecting a wanted person, this inspection is meaningless. This means that we have something to say to Princess Claire from our perspective.”

A knight from a noble family among the pursuers took up arms.

“We have a higher priority on arresting the Bagrand Duke than controlling your bitch. Demolish the gate. All hands on deck.”

Those around him say, “Yes! That’s right!” and get out of the way, and with this momentum, they all draw their weapons and aim them at Rusmeyer.

“We will be punished separately for doubting Princess Claire’s search. However, we will also separately receive a report from the Bagrand Dukes that they allowed the wanted person to escape.”

Everyone took up arms.

The road called Ruthmeyer is on the verge of being opened.

The pursuing party, which had not yet gone far, was only one step away from chasing Karsane.

However, they cannot chase after Carcein.

“Don’t make me laugh!”

-Chaeng! Chaeng!

“Wow!”

“Captain! Behind you!”

“What the hell are you!”

“Stop the thugs who are trying to enter our land without permission!”

“Huh…! Are you guys from Rusmeyer?”

“Yeah!”

“Who are you guys to come to our land?”

Yeah. This place can’t be controlled by just the two of us.

Both mother and daughter were aware of this fact early on.

Still, there was a reason why Rusmeyer could be controlled and why he bought time for the lord to escape.

“If you’re going to pass by there, why don’t you deal with us first!”

“Before it was the land of the Duke, this was our hometown?”

The soldiers retreated in confusion.

“These, these guys…!”

“We must catch the wanted person. Get out of the way quickly!”

“When we asked for help, those who didn’t even bother to look at us, now that they’re trying to step on our land, it looks really good!”

“What if our territory gets ruined?!”

“We’ve been through enough already! How long have you been trying to take away Rusmeyer, and now you’re just giving us this land?!”

Rusmeyer residents block the street.

The soldiers initially protest with expressions of incomprehension.

“Why are you bringing up that story now?”

“Are you saying we should occupy this place?”

“Huh. Could that be possible?”

“You could steal important information from Ruthmeyer!”

“Huh, these guys are making up ridiculous excuses…!”

Actually, that’s just an excuse.

Since Rusmeyer is under the protection of the Duke, they cannot treat him carelessly.

The reason why those who tried to break down the gate did not touch the residents was because it was the duke’s land, and it was a clear line drawn when comparing it to the isolated times of Rusmeyer in the past.

The opponents are nobles. If they intend to harm us, we will suffer without being able to say anything.

Whether they are suppressed by the power of money, by their status, or even by force without considering the power of money, they are all threatening to them.

So much so that your life could be in danger.

Still, the residents of Rusmeyer do not back down.

That’s why Tasha and Camilla were confident they could stall for time here.

This is an act of repaying a favor.

-Lady Tasha. Is your highness already hiding in Rusmeyer?

-…

-You don’t have to say anything. Everyone knows it. Everyone is keeping quiet about this fact and has no intention of revealing it.

The good deeds accumulated by one person.

-So, please give us permission.

-Permission?

An act of holy loyalty and endless trust.

-If those who seek to pursue Lord Karsain come, then let us step forward.

It was a resolution towards the man who had been a ray of light to Ruthmeyer.

“Let’s go!”

“Ugh?! These, these guys…!”

The townspeople take up arms and push back the pursuers.

Although it seemed clear that they would soon be suppressed by force, they were not afraid of pain and charged forward, burning their bodies.

The mother and daughter watch the spectacle with bated breath.

‘Can you see it, Young Master?’

‘This is the tower that the master has built.’

He was not a loner.

Never.

***

‘…What on earth is going on?’

Velian’s right hand man, Arcius, began to panic.

The situation that Belian had anticipated never unfolded like this.

‘How is it that one whole territory is helping?’

Rumors of Karsane were directly connected to the Kingdom of Wederos, creating deep distrust, and he was left completely isolated and alone.

Harnie was helping him, but he didn’t expect it to last long.

But the error is too large.

If it was just one person, Harnie, it would be like that, but not to this extent.

The residents rush in as if they were crazy.

People constantly come out of the territory to block the soldiers.

Even though they were hurt, beaten, and bruised, they stood up.

Is this madness? Or something else?

There was something immeasurable here.

‘This can’t go on.’

Karsine must have been staying here.

So, we must not waste time here.

-Pfft!

“Ugh…!”

“Okay, wait. You…!”

“These are the residents of the Duke’s House. If we treat them harshly, we…!”

“What are you talking about? This is a rebellion even if it’s not possible!”

It must be subdued by force.

We have to neutralize them and pass through.

The aftermath of touching the people of the Baghdad Duchy?

That’s not the problem.

Judging by the reaction, Carcein hasn’t escaped yet.

I was staying here until recently, but I guess I couldn’t go far because of the sudden influx.

Arcus rather actively appealed to them.

“He is a man who dreamed of treason against the Empire. But he committed treason by protecting the target of justice in the Peselos Empire. If this is not rebellion, then what is it?”

“Yeah. This is just a rebellion against the Empire.”

“It’s a job to chase down anyone who poses a threat to the empire…!”

“How can you treat those who protect criminals as fellow imperialists!”

Anyway, most of those here are knights belonging to noble families.

Even if that’s not the case, there are mercenaries who move under the orders of nobles, and contractors who are also employed without their knowledge.

It was clear that they would agree that it had to be suppressed as quickly as possible.

“Ugh!”

“Eww!”

The residents are being suppressed rapidly.

The residents who were burning their bodies are collapsing one by one.

“Mu, block the door! Don’t let them in!”

“Ugh! Too much power…!”

“Hold on! Hold on!”

But the road is open.

The last wall built by Ruthmeier, the human wall, is collapsing.

The lord’s representative, Tasha, and her daughter, Camilla, collapsed while blocking the door inside the manor, and sat helplessly on the floor.

It’s probably obvious that these are the instigators. Arctus mentioned them directly.

“It looks like these bitches are planning to call the residents.”

“Hmm.”

Hearing Arcius’ words, a knight who appeared to be a commander stepped forward and asked.

“The price for protecting a criminal is not small. If you report it to the dukedom, you will definitely receive a severe sentence. If you want to save your life, tell them where Karsain is.”

“…”

Arcus had previously heard information about the mother and daughter from Theo Ramstairs and Emma Urnen.

Camilla, who tried to save her mother, and Tasha, who drank the herbal medicine while struggling to survive somehow. If they were willing to give up their status to protect the honor of the nobility and even accept the gesture of being a fallen noble, then both sides know that their lives are precious.

That’s why I was sure you would open your mouth here.

“If you’re going to kill me, then kill me.”

“This life, it was meant to be ended anyway.”

“…You guys.”

Still, the mother and daughter did not give in.

Isn’t that ridiculous?

No, not only that, he has a faint smile on his face. He’s smiling in a situation where his neck could fly off… Can this be true?

“Damn it! Search for Rusmeyer immediately! If you see even a single trace of a baby ant, let me know!”

Only then does Arcus realize that he has been wronged.

The mother and daughter had already achieved their goal.

***

-Tiring!

▶The chase event is in progress.◀

▶If you are caught by the soldiers, the chase event will end and you will get the bad ending.◀

▶Displays pursuit information.◀

[ Pursuit speed: 20% ]

[ Pursuit radius: 120% ]

▶Estimated time until the chase event ends◀

[ 1 minute 25 seconds ]

The pursuit speed is low and the radius is wide.

Thanks to this, it looks like it will take some time until he is caught.

…So somehow Tasha and Camilla are stalling for time.

‘Damn it. I finally got out, but what the heck…’

Besides, it wasn’t enough to clear this weird episode.

▶Episode XLIV. Five Treasures in progress.◀

▶Collect the five treasures that exist in the empire and create a dimensional portal.◀

▶If the player clears the episode, they can return to reality.◀

The status window clearly shows what the five treasures are and where they are, but I can’t go there right now.

▶Warning! This field cannot be passed due to Kelvia allergy!◀

[ 5-step field ]

Even if I activated the Eye of Wederos skill and looked around, all I could see was places covered in Kelvia berries.

In the meantime.

Harini held my hand for a moment.

“Carcein. Wait a minute.”

-Eeheehee.

“What’s going on?”

“Hey, how does it look over there?”

“Excuse me?”

The area where the fingers are located is relatively light in color.

It meant that it was possible to pass through a place where the power of the Kelvia fruit was less.

but.

‘This is… the Chatren territory.’

It’s too obvious a place to hide.

Isn’t Chatren a place that is very likely to be targeted, just like Rusmeyer, as it was once ruled by Karsane?

At first glance, this is clearly a trap.

Besides, it’s obvious that there will be a security check this time too.

In Rusmeyer’s time, I was lucky enough to hide in a carriage, but now I can’t confidently enter and exit Chatren.

When I was so worried.

-puck!

A dull thud of a blunt instrument was heard from somewhere.

“Your Majesty!”

“This way!”

What the heck. What the heck is going on here?

The villagers swung blunt weapons at the soldiers who were conducting the search and knocked them unconscious?

A guard jumped out from among them.

“My Lord. It’s Dyke! We’ve pushed away all the people who were trying to check us. Chatren is completely cut off from the outside world, just like when the ban was issued!”

“Carcein!”

Harnie followed suit and gave me a hug.

“Go ahead. Ruthmeyer had someone who hid you, too.”

“…”

There is no law that says you have to die.

…It seemed like great luck was upon him.