103 – 103. Infiltrating the Octagon (5)
For some reason, I felt a bitter taste on my tongue even though I was following Cain to the Octagon.
Thanks to the memories he had before returning, he watched how the Lemteert Plague engulfed the duchy, so he was able to see the extent of his symptoms and estimate his progress.
And this time, I recognized it at a glance. Rumia knew that after a while she would reach a level she could not return to.
That’s why she slightly changed her plan and slowed Rumia’s illness. Considering the fact that she was at the stage where she could take care of even the slightest weakness, and considering the circumstances of Cain and Rumia, she did not need to be threatened.
Other than that, since Cain always remained neutral even before returning, she could be approached more easily than her other companions. So it was a decision that came after a lot of consideration.
Of course, it was effective right now, but in fact, the future is not bleak.
If that amount of time passes again, the blue spots created by the gnawing of mana will bloom just like the ones I’ve seen so far, and at that time, even if I use the same method, the effect will begin to diminish.
If no cure is used, Lumia will probably face the same result. That thought keeps coming back to me.
Maybe that’s why, as she was following Cain to the Octagon, she felt a strangely bitter taste on her tongue.
Even though it’s not like they’re biting something else.
‘No. If it is not this time, the damage will not increase.’
I don’t care if I end up being labeled as trash for torturing my hopes.
In the first place, the notice was made in advance, and even if there is no law that a cure will be created in the meantime, the fact that the best move was used right away does not change.
Even if Lumia’s condition worsens in the future, she can’t complain here.
Yes. Right now, the priority is to reduce the damage of the vanguard and support positions caused by the octagon, which is directly related to the sheet subjugation.
If you take care of the guy’s circumstances one by one, you won’t be able to do your job.
“Cain.”
“Yes.”
“Do you remember what I said earlier?”
As for what Junon said earlier, it was the one he asked to take him to the Octagon right after he treated Lumia.
As if Cain was not ignorant, she said “Yes…” And brought out her weak voice.
“…Are we really going to go ahead with it?”
“Yes.”
Cain asked Junon again with her worried face.
Considering the four conditions he put forward, it was rather strange not to ask.
First. Completeness of this fact.
This method can still attract other people’s attention, so I told them to keep quiet. As if I forgot everything about today, even the time when that conversation took place.
Second. Advance notice.
He said that this disease, which cannot be cured until a cure is developed, only slows down the condition for a while and does not improve. I answered that I do not ask for responsibility.
Up to the above two, Cain was also prepared to some extent.
Since Lumia was also a wanted man who couldn’t go outside immediately, she said that she would protect her as Junon as well.
However, the third condition was quite different.
‘As much as the Octagon…’
Third. Aid to the Octagon entry.
Junon asked me to let him enter the Hell-like Octagon with his own feet.
I feel so embarrassed and embarrassed.
Even Cain wanted to prevent Junja from going to the Octagon for Lumia, who had noticeably changed Rumia’s condition, which had not taken any medicine and showed no sign of improvement.
“I hope you don’t go in there, even considering your help. No, I hope you don’t even look at it.”
“Why?”
“It’s… Hell. It’s a hell from which you can never get out.”
Cain knows.
It is a living hell where those without money are trapped.
You never know how much your body will be damaged once you enter it.
Because I know the interior of the Octagon better than anyone else, I hoped that Junon would not go into it.
At the moment I was thinking about how to combine all those countless words. Magical power rose from Junon’s hand.
It was a horsemanship.
That also doesn’t have the shape of a weapon.
“Senior… I can’t believe…”
“So there’s no need to worry about me. I’ve already checked their strength that day.”
“…Yes? Did you confirm that…”
“I infiltrated it. There, it was so meticulous that in case of an emergency, it was wearing all the enchanted things that hindered the recognition of people’s faces. So I took care of one of the patrolling guys and got in easily. Well, it won’t work the second time. .”
It was understandable that he possessed a Mizar type of magic. But, are you infiltrated? How could that be?
Octagon is a space that has not been found even in the principality for thorough entertainment of nobles.
The number of slaves who were caught trying to escape by taking advantage of occasional slave auctions was too many to count on one hand.
The mere fact that one person had succeeded in infiltrating the place was enough to make Cain’s mouth wide open.
“So, take the lead. Don’t forget what I said. Oh, and if you say senior, your student status will be exposed, so just call it hyung.”
“Yes, yes… I see, brother.”
Mizar type magic. With that alone, Cain no longer had to worry about Junon.
I was dubious at the word “Immune constitution”, But I wondered if that would also be true for someone who prepares for this much.
Thanks to this, Cain realized firsthand what it meant to leave the Octagon.
‘The third condition… Means that my position in the Octagon must be completely passed on to my brother.’
After that, I can only remember that I mentioned the last condition.
I wondered if even this was calculated in his hand.
***
Although there were two guards next to them, they were deeply involved with the Octagon, so they were allowed to enter as they followed Cain.
Of course, that didn’t mean things went smoothly.
“Sorry, but that won’t work.”
“What…? What’s wrong!”
“Well, the person you brought is an outsider.”
The organizer of the Octagon said that, pointing at me, an outsider introduced by Cain.
It won’t be easy to enter this gambling house with such a clear purpose. In the end, the result was not much different from what I initially thought.
However, the reason they didn’t let me in was for a different reason.
“Even if you’re an academy student. Customers don’t like it when you suddenly change people because of the skills you’ve shown so far. You don’t want to lose money by replacing someone with no skills.”
Cain was the guy who got the most attention in the Octagon right now.
Aristocrats recognized his skills, and the moderator tried to urge Cain to defeat by organizing a tougher match.
Nevertheless, Cain, who won the victory without giving in, became a celebrity known to everyone inside the gambling house.
Then it’s pretty simple, isn’t it?
Finally, there are people who are perfect for performances.
“hehehehe…!”
“Tongue, brother…?”
“You bastard, what are you doing all of a sudden!!”
“As expected, there was an ulterior motive! This is why outsiders!”
After knocking out one of the guards on the left, the one on the right drew a knife.
Everyone is confused. That’s a pretty good sign.
“This bastard!!”
You can see the trajectory drawn by the blade. It was obvious, but it was a trajectory that slashed from the neck to the waist with a strong intention not to let him live here.
It’s too obvious. To the extent that it is not difficult to deal with only taijutsu.
“Ugh…”
The guard who pulled out the knife right next to him also lay down on the floor.
To the two of them, who were still surprised, I spoke in a triumphant voice.
“I think I’ve proven my skills with this. Isn’t it?”
There was silence for a moment.
Since I didn’t tell Cain beforehand, he must be embarrassed.
The moderator is also staring blankly at me and the two fallen guards.
And not long after that, I heard the sound of a poop.
“Puhuhh, puhahahaha!!”
It wasn’t Cain’s laughter. This laughter was the joy that the host of the Octagon locked up.
“So you wanted to show me this…?”
“I got a little scratched on my pride because I thought there would be a loss. Well, if it’s not enough, I can deal with a few more people.”
“Keukkeukkeuk. That’s right. I apologize. It was my negligence to lower my skills.”
He looked back and forth between the two fallen guards over and over again.
Then he smiled contentedly and then moved his eyes over here.
Just before taking the bait.
You’ll have to wag your tail more to catch this big fish. More naturally.
“Just give me the amount I offer in cash first. If you listen to me, I’ll be a happy fighting dog.”
“Ohhh? How much do you want?”
The bait caught on the fishing rod is tasty enough.
However, he is a seasoned seed who doubts whether he will snatch it the moment he bites it.
If you don’t induce them to say that this is not bait on a fishing rod by giving them a clear business, they will quickly notice and run away.
“Alte 20,000 in advance. I won’t accept anything less than that.”
“20,000 Altera… Makes you pay a pretty high price?”
“You have to pay for an expensive fighting dog, don’t you?”
I am suspicious that I can only receive this skill with half-dozen money.
He emphasizes once again that he has a clear desire for money by directly appealing to pay for expensive pride.
It is a prank to openly give out bait against the big fish called Octagon.
“The advance payment is 25,000. Instead, come here at the set time every day. How is it?”
How are you? Yep…
“Good.”
To let go of the bait to completely dispel suspicion.
It’s such a good condition to catch a big fish.
This bait is for cage farming to catch all the chicks that he gradually grows.
***
Every time summer is ripe and the heat arrives, things that can escape the heat are sold. When winter sets in and the chill settles in, products that help people escape the cold are sold.
Goods circulate according to various factors such as climate, time, and day of the week, not just limited to the season.
However, not all specified goods are circulated.
It is those who read the flow of money who can see through it.
“I said I was very suspicious. It was as expected.”
As soon as Charlotte put down the mask with the cognitive-disrupting effect and looked at her documents, she sighed.
The goods of the principality are of a fixed price, so the total amount does not change, but even if there was a lot of empty money, it was too much.
When an amount that circulates irregularly every year was set, in most cases their capital increased or decreased noticeably.
Even those who have accumulated wealth won’t just hoard that money somewhere, so Charlotte, who was convinced that that amount of money would circulate somewhere, soon found a large gambling house in Mir Park.
“I’m sure. It’s best to tear down this place.”
The unstable market price is actually a problem that can be easily solved if only the money here is solved.
All you have to do is to seize their property, who are in the middle of enjoying the game by pouring money without hesitation, not caring about soaring prices.
The inside of the gambling hall itself is the space for crimes designated by the principality.
It would be best to resolve this issue as quickly as possible in order to resume team activity.
But there is something on my mind.
“…I thought it wouldn’t be discovered because it’s definitely a family from a remote area that lost its noble family name.”
Charlotte lost her noble family name due to the two swindling terrorism incidents, so she was able to easily counterfeit the pass required to enter the casino. Thanks to her, she figured out the very existence of this casino.
The same goes for entering the gambling hall.
I didn’t say that there were people who would recognize me. If you are a noble or a lord in such a remote area, you usually do not even know the name.
Even if they recognize you, you can just tell them what to say and then leave. There is nothing to do or get caught up in by those who are addicted to games, alcohol, or drugs.
However, the man he bumped into in the octagon was stepped on in his eyes.
Perhaps he was caught?
“No. Probably someone patrolling the outside of this casino.”
“It can’t be,” Said Charlotte, shaking her head.
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Even if you are caught, there is no need to worry as the casino is wearing all of the masks used for masquerades and the like to impede recognition.
There is no other way to find out who can tell who is who than to know which family it belongs to by looking at the mask. There’s no way a single patrol would know all about such an internal situation.
“Then… All that remains.”
Re-investigation and securing evidence.
Since we cannot take other people to the place, we need to secure the documents and books for approval this time.
As soon as the evidence is captured, Tembris will raise the noose she has prepared and quickly snatch the fish.
Aiming only for that time, Charlotte waits for tomorrow.
To head back to the Octagon and lift the noose that was spread over them.