45 – Episode 5. You were just pretending to be a fool? (Complete)
“I’m here. “Have you been quiet?”
Even though it was broad daylight, it was still extremely cold here. If you sleep in a place like this, won’t your mouth spin?
“… Abel.”
Even though it had only been a few days since they entered the prison, the assassination squad looked disheveled and dirty. However, it is truly absurd that his appearance is not dead. Does this mean they are elves?
“Are you okay, everyone?”
“It’s okay. “I’m used to starving and shivering from the cold.”
“No, no. “You can’t get used to it.”
Seeing them clearly looking exhausted, I waved my hands left and right. Will you ever get used to that? The pain is the same.
“There is no need to get used to that. “From now on, I will always sleep in a warm place.”
“!”
Yan’s eyes widened at my words. He understood the meaning of the words at once.
“Abel, you mean… ….”
“I received it. Indulgence.”
I took out a rolled up piece of paper from my inner pocket and grinned. At the word indulgence, their expressions instantly filled with joy.
“With this, I can give you freedom.” hahahaha!”
He spoke humorously to lighten the extremely gloomy atmosphere. They also smiled softly at my triumphant words.
“Did His Majesty the Emperor really give permission? What if dark elves run wild in the empire…….”
Honestly, I was also surprised by this. I had no idea that even though Emperor Frey was suspicious of me, he would grant me an indulgence without much questioning.
Because I hadn’t resolved all my questions, I didn’t think Frey would take my side, and I didn’t think he would listen to my demands.
So, if Frey said that the dark elves should die, and he did not write an indulgence until the end, I was planning to use the information I had to steer the conversation toward trade.
The situation in which I, who had no choice but to be an absolute subordinate, could have a conversation on equal terms with the emperor was when I had something that the emperor could not help but want.
And I had that number.
It was the ‘information power’ gained through novels and quests.
Because I knew how the future would unfold, I was able to do as much as I could to induce him to have no choice but to grant my request.
For example, there may be an incident where Payton, feeling anxious while watching Mine’s activities, kills Frey and hastens the succession to the throne.
No matter how much he is the emperor who controls this world, he would not want his life taken away.
Of course, this was just an example and I had no intention of mentioning Peyton directly. Aside from questions about the source of this information, it could easily be seen as a discord.
I was just thinking of giving a hint of the previous process.
Even if you suddenly say, ‘If you don’t believe me, you will die, so you must believe me,’ no one will believe you.
Anyway, as a result, I was able to save the assassination team while protecting the information. For me, I could say that there were only benefits left.
And one day, using this information as material, you will be able to request an important deal from the emperor.
Yes, for example, it’s similar to asking permission for Mine to kill Peyton.
“It is an indulgence. Given directly by His Majesty the Emperor.”
When I showed him the paper, he read it with a puzzled look on his face.
“I see….”
“The right to dispose of the Dark Elves has been transferred to me by His Majesty the Emperor. If you have any objections, please go directly to His Majesty the Emperor and speak to him.”
I said, putting the indulgence in his hand.
I can understand the driver’s concerns, but the assassination squad has already crossed a river that should not be crossed.
They were no longer in a situation where they could return to the elves.
If the assassination squad was alive, the elves would consider him a traitor for siding with humans. On the other hand, if he chose to die, they would just think that he was dead.
In the end, they were in a position where they had no choice but to choose between relying on me or dying.
Of course, this choice was already decided.
If it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t have gone to jail so easily.
“If you understand, please stop opening now.”
When I nod my head, it starts to move belatedly.
When the knight opens the door, the dark elves behind the bars cautiously come out. Their bodies seemed stiff and a bit creaky, but they seemed to be in good health.
If it were an ordinary person, he might have been sick somewhere, but since the elf knows how to use the mana in his body, his condition did not seem to be bad.
“You look okay.”
“I told you. “I’m used to it.”
“Okay. Great job.”
“…… Huh.”
Growl.
As they looked at Yan smiling helplessly, the sound of empty stomachs rang in their stomachs. They covered their stomachs and watched me.
I wanted to give him some food right now, but the smell was so bad that I felt like I was going to throw up what I was eating.
“Shall we go back? To where we will be in the future.”
I extended my hand towards her. Jan looked at my hand and licked her lips.
“Where we are… ….”
Yan muttered that and carefully held my hand.
· * * *
“Master, what is this…?” ….”
The knights and servants waiting in the dormitory looked at the assassination squad in fascination.
Their reaction is understandable. I must be embarrassed because I went to the imperial palace and came back with the dark elves who threatened my life.
“Please help the dark elves take a bath.”
I spoke calmly while taking off my tie.
“Yes, yes? But… ….”
“Don’t worry, just follow what I say.”
“But…… These people are elves, dark elves at that…… !”
“It’s okay. Now. His Majesty even granted them an indulgence, and these people……. Anyway, it’s okay.”
I was about to tell you that you have no choice but to trust me now. I thought it would be seen as a mother who forced them for no reason, so I vaguely explained it.
In the end, the workers, who could not refuse my instructions, reluctantly took the elves into the large bathroom.
While the squad was washing up, Clara came up to me and naturally took my jacket.
“Huh? “I can do it?”
“You always say that. “I want to do it.”
It feels like the wife is helping her husband after he gets home from work. What would Lina say if she saw this?
Still, considering Clara’s favor, I decided to accept it.
Clara folded her clothes well so they were not wrinkled and put them in her closet. He seems to be quite skilled, perhaps because he has done housework with the employees.
“Whoa.”
“How was the imperial palace? “It looked really big even when seen from afar.”
After finishing cleaning up, Clara sat down on the sofa with me and asked. I thought of the imperial palace, where I could not see the end even when I tilted my head back.
“Um…. It was incomparably larger and more luxurious than the duke’s mansion. “To the point where it’s not practical.”
When I saw the gold lacquering on that huge imperial palace, I thought that the people’s backs would inevitably bend. That’s because it was all paid for by the people’s tax money.
“Oh…. I really want to see it too. “I could see it from the moment I came in, but how amazing will it be when I see it up close?”
“Then shall we go see it this weekend? “It may be difficult to get in, but I think it would be okay to look around from the side.”
“Okay! “I must go!”
Clara clapped her hands and smiled brightly.
I also need to talk about Bemoni Village, so I’ll walk around and get into the mood. It might be embarrassing to hear about Vemoni Village, but it’s something that can’t be hidden forever.
“Anyway, is it okay to trust those elves?”
“Huh?”
“They are the ones who tried to kill Abel.”
As soon as she changed the topic, Clara’s round eyes became somewhat sharper. The smile that appeared on her face also disappeared.
“Honestly, if I only had the strength, then… “I would have killed them all for Abel.”
Ugh, be brutal.
The sound of killing someone came out of the mouth of the woman who had become a saint, and it sent shivers down her spine. I think the saying, “It’s scary when a good person gets angry” Is exactly what is used in this situation.
“But I don’t have the power to kill someone, I only have the power to save someone… …. “That’s such a shame.”
It would not be an illusion that her dainty fist looks heavy today. I realized anew that even Clara, who has a gentle appearance, can be quite scary when she shows up with a straight face.
“It’s okay. “If they were here to watch over me, they are now there to protect me.”
Even if you don’t have the will to do that, you can make it feel like that. Considering the underdeveloped human rights of this world, it is easy to take advantage of them.
I’ll show you the taste of capitalism, where the Congo drops when you take action for me.
“And these are the kids who believed in me and went to prison. “You should definitely pay for risking your life.”
“I made a mistake, so it’s natural to go to jail.”
“That’s also true.”
“…… Please don’t trust me too much. “He who thrust his sword once can strike it twice.”
No matter how generous I act, I am not that generous.
If I did this and still point a sword at me, then I was thinking of abandoning the assassination squad. If the cards you have cannot be controlled in preparation for future events, it would be better to get rid of them.
“I understand. Thank you for your concern.”
I smiled as brightly as I could to calm Clara down.
“If you have any problems, please speak up at any time. “I’ll come running anytime.”
“Okay, okay. “I feel good that Clara cares about me like this.”
As she expressed her feelings honestly, Clara cleared her throat in embarrassment and twisted her white hair.
“It’s all natural. Because I received grace from Abel. “If I were in that slum, I would be dead by now.”
“I’m not dead. “I would have saved it somehow.”
“!”
Clara’s eyes widened. Her sharp expression disappears in an instant and she bursts into laughter.
“Yes. I see. “If it were Abel, she would definitely have done that.”
· * * *
Wagu wagu. Crunch crunch.
That evening, in my room, the dark elves were stuffing food into my stomach. For some reason, the food that had been placed on the table was disappearing.
I prepared a lot more food than seven people could eat. Were these guys gluttons?
“Eat slowly. “Because I won’t take it from you.”
One of the crew members who was enjoying the meal suddenly asked.
“What happens to us now…” … Yo. This?”
“… “What was your name?”
“Oh, it’s Miles…” Yo. This.”
If you’re going to be polite, be respectful, and if you’re going to speak informally, speak informally. What is that?
“I’m Miya!”
The child next to Miles raised his hand and said.
“I—”
I smiled and listened as the self-introduction session suddenly started.
Yan. Mile. Miya. Nia. Yur. Rain. Lynn.
These were the names of the assassination squad. The name of the elf who is not here right now was Jonah.
They all had black hair and yellow eyes, and they looked so much alike that it was safe to say they were sisters.
“…… “What do you think will happen?”
No one was quick to respond to my meaningful words. It was a bit funny to see people trying to stuff food into their mouths but then stopping.
“There’s nothing to be so nervous about. I’m not your mother. “I won’t kill you if you make a mistake.”
“I see… yo. This?”
If you look at their tone of voice becoming more polite, they seem to have a good understanding of who has the upper hand. Much better than those arrogant guards.
“First of all, let me tell you one thing, the elves came to visit today.”
They were shocked at the story of the elves.
“Yuz Persera was the captain of the elf guard.”
In terms of rank alone, it was safe to say that she was the second strongest person after Marie Tersi.
“They acknowledged transferring your disposal rights to me.”
“That means…….”
“Yes. “You have been abandoned.”
States the current situation firmly and clearly. So that they can think and choose for themselves.
“But I have no intention of killing you. If you want to leave me, I have no intention of stopping you. “If I were to force you, I would be no different from your elven mother.”
I spoke while making eye contact with the elves who were looking at me.
“The choice is yours. Instead, you must clearly take responsibility for that choice.”
I intentionally do not tell them that the only way for them to survive is to be by my side.
“What would you like to do?”
At first glance, you might think that you are given a choice, but this is a kind of test.
Basically, elves have a strong tendency to ignore humans. If you have unnecessary pride while you are next to me, there is a high possibility that you will act differently from your intentions.
You can say that you have become your own person only when you decide to come under me as a human being. You must realize for yourself that you cannot show off your lofty pride forever.
In response to my question, Jan looked around at his crew. The crew members were also looking at Yan and asking for a doctor. As if it were natural.
It was implicitly proving that she, the leader of her assassination, has the power to make decisions.
Yan exhaled silently.
“The Cheoksaldae…… He’s dead. The fact that the Royal Guard gave up…… “It means they won’t take responsibility for us.”
Thank goodness. I clearly understand my position.
“But…… “You can’t choose.”
“… “Why?”
“I…” … No. We are the sword. Something that can be replaced at any time…… It’s just a tool. Therefore, we only know how to receive orders and do them. “I never learned to think for myself.”
“…… “Wasn’t the reason you didn’t kill me something you thought about yourself?”
Yan hesitated at my words, but eventually shook his head.
“But if humans hadn’t stopped me, I would have been Abel… I would have killed you. “I believe that will be natural.”
“Is that so?”
“So, I will also make up my mind and tell you who saved my life.”
Jan got up from the sofa and looked down at me. Then he very slowly got down on one knee and bowed his head towards me.
“…… Even though this sword was once pointed at you, won’t you hold it?”
“That’s… “Is this the wish of the entire assassination squad?”
Yan just bowed his head without answering. The other members also looked at Yan and seemed to have made up their minds, knelt down on one knee and bowed his head.
The elves, who consider themselves noble, bow their heads. There was no need to say how much this meant.
“…… “Since you say so, I will also say so.”
After taking a deep breath and organizing how he would speak, he spoke with strength in his voice.
“You have bowed your heads to me, but your nobility has not disappeared. I will respect you. And.”
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I smiled. You can’t see them because they have their heads down.
“As of this time, I, Abel Sirius, acknowledge that you are members of the Sirius family.”
They didn’t answer. I just bowed my head deeper. As if he was going to be loyal.
They bowed their heads for a long time as if going through a ritual, and I looked at them with a happy smile.
“But what do you want me to call you from now on?”
Yan asked, sitting on the sofa again.
“Please call me whatever you feel comfortable with.”
“Then…” … “I will call you master.”
“…… Yes?”
I felt embarrassed by the unexpected title.
“Please take care of me in the future, my lord.”
Master. I didn’t ask for such a grand title, did you?
I was perplexed by the unexpected title, but the result of the assassination team clearly becoming my team wasn’t bad, so I decided to ignore it.