‘I can cover most of the budget with taxes alone.’
But the family’s income did not end with taxes.
Income from housing rental business, etc. The Ardennes family was able to secure funds in various ways, and from that, a great burden was relieved in running the manor.
“Whoa… … . I should take a little rest today.”
Keynes sat in a chair for three hours and received reports.
He couldn’t even go to the bathroom once, so he closed his eyes and let out a deep sigh.
“And starting tomorrow, I plan to leave for a while. If you get in touch, just look around.”
“All right. however… … .”
As Albert hesitated and slurred his words, Kayneth tilted his head.
“what?”
“… … Are you okay?”
Keynes understood at once what his intention was in asking the question.
No, if I didn’t, I’d be an idiot. Because his heart was still beating.
but… … .
“Okay.”
Keynes responded with the most indifferent expression on her face. Then he turned around and left the office.
Albert, looking at the scene, couldn’t hide his pity. No matter how calm you try to look, the anger and sadness in your eyes… … It’s a law that can’t be easily hidden.
‘Patriarch is still 14 years old. It must be unbearably difficult.’
Even so, Albert was really surprised by the way he walked steadfastly.
Actions and attitudes that don’t look like a 14-year-old boy.
His spirit seemed firmer and firmer than anyone else’s.
* * *
rattle.
“… … .”
After leaving the office, I walked down the hallway and entered the bedroom on the third floor.
The master’s bedroom was bigger than expected.
Is it about 50-60 pyeong? I never thought a king-size bed would feel so small.
In addition, the interior was also nicely decorated with the finest furniture and artwork.
And on the left side of the bedroom was the entrance to the bathroom, and next to it was the door to the bathroom.
‘I thought it was a simple bathtub… … 4-5 people can fit in.’
The bathroom also boasted a large size estimated to be about 15 pyeong. And the size of the bathroom is about 5 pyeong? The bathroom and toilet alone reached 20 pyeong.
“More than that, this medieval bedroom is going to be hard to get used to. Let’s just change it to a modern style.”
There was a rocking chair on the 10-pyeong terrace attached to the bedroom.
I sat in my chair and looked over the railing at the city of Ardaros.
“… … It sure is beautiful.”
I wish I could have shown this sight to Elizabeth… … .
Whether I married into the Rose family or Elizabeth into the Ardennes, I wanted to show her the beauty of this city.
The regret that lingers in the corner of my chest.
I let out a small laugh and closed my eyes.
No matter how much I miss it, the dead will never come back to life.
“As long as the Death Parade doesn’t collapse, she won’t be able to sleep well either.”
I opened my eyes and stared blankly at the view of Ardaros.
After spending the day at the Arden family’s mansion, I left the mansion early in the morning to visit Darkness’s 2nd Headquarters.
Numerous buildings built in a vast underground space. Even while I was away, perhaps thanks to the hard work of the members of Darkness, the strength had increased significantly.
Remembrance!
Syriana returned from a cooperative operation with the 1st Headquarters a week ago. As she saluted the moment I entered Headquarters 2, she made it clear to the other members of the hierarchy.
and… … .
“depart. Hurry up and assemble the crew on the ground.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Together with the members of Team 1 of Darkness 2nd Headquarters, I started the operation to wipe out the Church of Death Parade.
Chapter 102
102. Activities (3)
Parbat!
“Element Magic – Explosion!”
Tuquaaang-!
The 47th base of the Death Parade Church.
Ordered by the Church Headquarters to raise the level of alert, the members of the Church were constantly alert and prepared for Darkness’s attack.
However, despite all preparations, they disappeared with a huge explosion.
“Keugh… … !”
Explosion magic of the 6th circle, Explosion. Its power was terrifying beyond imagination.
Even Darkness’s crew turned their heads and survived the massive thermal storm.
“… … I can’t even pick that bone properly.”
The members of Team 1 let out a small laugh while showing surprise at Kayneth’s magic.
and… … .
“… … good.”
Hearing the insipid voice of Keynes, he immediately stepped on the advance and ran forward.
Awesome!
“Ah!”
The captain of the 47th base of the Death Parade, Baguette, looked puzzled at Darkness’s attack.
No, I expected them to attack to some extent. But to destroy the traps prepared so far in an instant!
“Me, everyone, prepare for the enemy’s attack!”
Baguette gathers his subordinates and prepares for a clash with Darkness.
“attack!”
At his command, the church members began to recite casting words, aiming at the staff.
“Dark Magic – Ice Spear!”
“Dark Magic – Wind Fist!”
“Dark Magic – Chain Lightning!”
A spear of black ice, as if it were made from sludge. Then black wind and lightning, etc.
All of the cult members’ attacks are polluted mana. In other words, it was composed of demonic energy.
Chow ah-!
“No, nonsense!”
“What?! You cut the magic?!”
The members of Darkness unleashed the Sword Master’s sword spirit. Their swordsmanship also has a turbid aura.
The crew immediately kicked the ground after cutting off the magic fired at them in an instant.
The fact that members of the Darkness deal with magic is a fact that has already been confirmed even within the Church.
but… … .
Chew-!
I can’t believe there were so many Sword Master swordsmen!
Baguette raised his voice while biting his lip at the frightened expressions of his subordinates.
“Come on! Baguette, the captain of Base 47, will personally deal with you guys!”
“… … .”
Baguette admits that he is the captain and provokes him. He wanted to slash even one enemy to boost the morale of his allies.
Syriana took one look at him, then stepped on the advance and increased her speed.
Parbat!
“This, this… … !”
It was impossible to capture Syriana with Baguette’s naked eye. Still, elves have bodies superior to humans, but through the church’s experiments, they have a body and strength beyond that… … .
Chunwaaagh!
“Ah!”
Syriana cut off Baguette’s thigh. She quickly twisted her body and made huge cuts on his back, waist, and shoulders.
Along with Baguette’s scream, blood splattered in all directions, making the ground wet.
“Big… … .”
Baguette trembled and looked around with despairing eyes.
Awesome!
“Cheak!”
Ankle cut.
next… … .
Chow-!
“Aagh!”
Blood poured out from his waist.
Syriana hacked him thoroughly as if she wouldn’t kill him in peace.
so as not to die.
and… … .
f*ck!
“Hey… … !”
Syriana’s small fist pierced Baguette’s abdomen.
Quaang!
A baguette that flew several meters backwards. He was slammed against the wall with his body bent in a giyeok-a-shape.
It is hard to believe that it came from the small fist of a woman.
Baguette vomited blood as she sat on the floor. Then I giggled like a crazy person.
“Keukkeukuk, sa, you can’t even compete with me. If you’re going to die anyway… … .”
He pulled out what appeared to be a syringe from his bosom and lifted it.
and.
Fu-wook!
I put a needle in the back of my neck.
When the liquid filled in the syringe is injected into his body… … .
“Kuaaa of it!”
The body began to double in size.
That’s all. Syriana made a puzzled expression at the creepy aura she felt from him.
‘this… … !’
She hurriedly pointed her sword at the baguette.
but.
Woowoowoowook-! Quaang!
Her sword strike is right next to Baguette.
nailed to the concrete wall.
“Kuhhhhh… … . It feels pretty good.”
By moving her head slightly, she evaded Syriana’s sword attack.
Sensing ability that is on a different level than just a moment ago.
“Tsk.”
Parbat!
Syriana drew her sword from the wall and quickly stepped back.
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Baguette slowly got up from her seat and grabbed the sword that had fallen on the floor.
It seemed so defenseless. Does it feel like you have to run right now? However, Syriana could not easily take her steps away from the eerie aura she felt from him.
“at las… … It seems that the lab produced proper results. Ha ha ha ha!”
Are you drunk with my power?
When Baguette started to explode, a huge demon covered Syriana as if it were exploding.
“Stop, please… … .”
Baguette’s energy has changed to a different level from a while ago. To the point of inadvertently stepping back.
‘Did you inject the drug?!’
A biological experiment that has been conducted at the Death Parade Laboratory. A drug created by sacrificing countless subspecies and innocent people.
The church called it R-87.
Treated as a kind of stimulant, R-87 significantly strengthened the abilities of the subspecies, and the result was Darkness members such as Syriana, Wesley, and Clara.
but… … .
‘I’m sure the human body won’t be able to endure it… … ?!’
Humanoid test subjects given a stimulant called R-87 exploded in just a few minutes.
Of course, subspecies were no exception. But is it because they are stronger than humans? Elves and beastmen died after receiving several doses of R-87.
“… … Isn’t that R-87?”
“Hoo? You knew about R-87. Well, since I destroyed the lab like that… … It wouldn’t be strange if you knew. What I administered is an upgraded potion from R-87. It is the result of the experiment so far.”
A new drug created by eliminating the side effects of R-87.
Baguette smiled and looked at Syriana.
“Then, how strong I am now… … Let’s test it on you.”