250 – On Sight (4)
Jeopuk, Jeopuk──
Theo headed to the rue de Chalon treasure house with Maximin.
‘It looks like the rue de Chalon treasure house is underground as expected.’
It was the same as the original work.
While going down the stairs with magic lights dotting the walls, Maximin asked.
“Theo, I didn’t know she had such a thirst for knowledge.”
“Isn’t the constant desire for knowledge what makes humans grow in the true sense, Sir Demon Hunter? “These are also the words of Odius.”
“Since you brought other people with you, I thought we were going to see the treasure trove together.”
“There is something I want to focus on and look at alone.”
” That’s a good thing to hear. “What kind of object is it?”
“If I tell you in advance, it’s not fun. “I think trying to guess what the item is is also a fun element.”
“hahahaha. I understand. “Let me guess.”
As Theo and Maximin chatted, they arrived in front of the treasure trove.
“Welcome, matriarch!”
The treasurer who was sitting in his seat suddenly stood up and bowed his head to Mak Si-min.
Mak Si-min nodded to him.
“Okay, is everything okay?”
“Yes, none! “Is Young master among the people here who are touring the treasure trove with him?”
“That’s right. “I’m going to see it right now.”
“Yes, I understand!”
The treasurer took his key out of his pocket, opened the treasure chest door, and pushed it open.
Kkii Iik──
The door to the treasure trove opened with a dull sound.
Mak Si-min said.
“Go in.”
“I understand.”
Theo followed Maximin and entered the treasure trove.
* * *
I looked around the inside of the treasure trove with calm eyes. A variety of artifacts of the highest hero level were stored safely.
Main weapons were sorted into main weapons, armor was sorted by armor, and accessories were sorted by accessories… It was easy to see by category, so it wasn’t long before I was able to look through everything inside.
‘Hmm. ‘It’s not much different from the original work.’
The interior of the Chalon family’s treasure trove was not much different from what we saw in this work. Artifacts that are not where they should be are probably being rented out by someone.
Maximin, who was standing next to me, said.
“Theo, you are so amazing in a way. “You look calm even in front of so many treasures.”
“Hot heart, cold head. “This is a maxim that I always practice.”
“As expected, it’s a warrior school. So, how do you feel about seeing the treasure trove of the House of Chalon?”
Mak Si-min asked expectantly.
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······Well, it’s not much better than the Balderk family’s treasure trove.
‘This treasure trove’ is where I am currently.
I blurted out.
“To be honest, there’s nothing special.”
“······I see──”
I interrupted Mak Si-min and continued.
“I’m sure what’s kept here isn’t the end, Sir Demon Hunter.”
“······What does that mean?”
Mak Si-min’s expression changed drastically. The kind and kind face was everywhere.
‘It’s bloody.’
Still, I have to say what I have to say. I didn’t come all the way to Chalon Street to see such common artifacts.
“There are two places in Balderk Street that are called treasure troves. And even if they are members of the family, most of them are not aware of the existence of the warehouse where the ‘true’ treasure is stored.”
“······.”
“The Balderck family is like that, and I was wondering if the Chalon family would be like that too, Sir Demon Hunter.”
While saying that, I calmly looked at Mak Simin.
Finally, Mak Simin opened his mouth.
“Yes, that’s right. Families that are considered influential on the continent usually manage their treasure troves by dividing them into two types. One place is a commonly known treasure trove. Collateral personnel are also not permitted to enter. And the other one is, as you said, a ‘true’ treasure trove. “You can only enter with permission from the head of the house.”
“It just so happens that the head of the great Chalon family is in front of me.”
“······hahahaha. Just telling a funny joke. “I don’t know the details of the ‘true’ treasures that lie dormant in the Balderk family.”
Mak Si-min paused for a moment and then continued.
“But the ‘true’ treasures lying dormant on the Rue des Chalons must never be let out. Theo, it’s not because you’re an outsider. “Regardless of whether they can be used, these are items that can be dangerous just by looking at them.”
“Please let me at least take a look. “Looking at such objects may lead to unexpected enlightenment.”
“······It doesn’t work.”
I looked at Mak Simin in silence, who shook his head.
‘Is it worth it?’
Some mythical artifacts that are said to be more valuable than an entire country appear in this work. The performance of each mythical artifact is overwhelming, enough to change the landscape of a large-scale war.
Among them, one is stored in the ‘true’ treasure trove of the Rue des Chalons.
However, the place located in the deepest part of Châlon Castle, a treasure trove, is closer to a place where dangerous artifacts are isolated and stored.
However, we have come this far and cannot back down. I really need that item.
‘I can’t help it.’
I have no choice but to persuade you, even if it means revealing some of my secrets.
After organizing my thoughts, I opened my mouth.
“······Sir Maximin.”
“It’s not okay to call someone friendly.”
“The continent is currently under great threat. Personally, I think this is the most dangerous situation since the [Large-Scale Demon Construction] Incident that occurred over 200 years ago.”
“······Keep trying.”
Successfully stimulated Mak Si-min’s curiosity.
“You are probably aware of the recent invasion of Ellinia Academy. “This is the story of the guys behind it.”
······If so, push on.
“I am continuing to investigate those behind the scenes with the help of my sponsors.”
And so I started talking to Mak Simin.
While hiding the fact that I am a possessor, I mix truth and lies appropriately.
Plausibly.
* * *
Theo’s story has ended.
Mak Simin was lost in thought for a moment.
‘The group that Theo is investigating is also highly likely to be [Turning White].’
[Turning White].
This is a place where security captain Smith and many other high-level personnel are still investigating.
A mysterious group that tricked their son, Markburn, into signing a contract with the devil.
The more I investigated, the more I was amazed at the enormous scale of their power that was revealed.
“······.”
Mak Si-min looked at the boy in front of him who said, ‘I want to wipe out all the guys.’
‘I thought it was a safety-first policy, but wasn’t it? ‘I’m confused.’
It seemed sincere.
The boy also revealed his own big secret, saying, ‘It seems like the head of the Balderk family was also bribed by them.’
Mak Si-min said.
“So, Theo. To sum up what you said, are you willing to pay any price to deal with them? “Even if I go crazy looking at the items in the real treasure trove of the Rue des Chalons?”
The boy answered immediately.
“Yes, Sir Maximin.”
The boy’s eyes were straight.
The boy continued speaking in a voice that did not show even the slightest tremor.
“Besides, going crazy isn’t a sure thing, is it? I just overcome and move on. “I think we should do it if there is even a small chance.”
“······I see.”
After mumbling that, Maximin hastily turned his back on Theo.
Even though his father has been bribed by forces that are evil itself, he has an enterprising attitude that he will steadfastly do his job.
When I looked at his calm appearance, for some reason, a part of his heart sank.
Maximin, who regained control of his emotions, looked at Theo and said.
“I understand. “I will show you the true treasure trove of the House of Chalon.”
“Thank you, Sir Maximin.”
“Just make me a promise. You can’t tell anyone what’s in there. “You’ve never been there in the first place.”
“Of course.”
“First of all, before you go, put on all the mental protection artifacts over there. “It will provide some slight protection to your mind from the things that lie dormant there.”
“I understand.”
Theo immediately put on all the mental protection artifacts that Maximin pointed to.
“I wore them all.”
“······Then let’s leave right away.”
Theo followed Maximin down the stairs.
Jeopuk, Jeopuk──
Unlike before, where there were magic lights hanging all over the walls, the surroundings were completely dark. The entire space was filled with a gloomy energy.
After going down the stairs continuously for more than 10 minutes,
“We have arrived.”
The two arrived in front of the true treasure trove of the House of Chalon.
Mak Si-min said.
“······Go in.”
Maximin pushed the door to a treasure trove filled with all kinds of magical techniques.
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Unlike a regular treasure trove, the number of artifacts in a true treasure trove was small.
5 Were the last, and all artifacts were sealed with magic chains.
However, the presence of each one was superior to that of all the artifacts in an ordinary treasure trove combined.
Theo’s gaze was especially focused on the one standing tall in the middle.
It was fixed to a sword that was securely tied to a sturdy chain.
“······Ah.”
A voice came out without my knowledge.
A divine object that burns all evil beings. A mythical artifact that is not called by its true name, but rather referred to as ‘it’.
It was [Demon Sword].