Episode 34. Raven Henderson (2)
Emilia brewed tea after a simple dinner.
I always used to ride for others, but it seemed like it had been a long time since I had brewed it for myself so leisurely.
‘Shulus is now….’
You must be enjoying your dinner.
The giant in the magical world, Liechtenburg, was invited to his hometown.
I’m sure you’ll be treated to a feast that breaks your upper leg, and you’ll enjoy a small party after dinner.
Schlusus, who was only a despised commoner at the beginning of school, is slowly changing his status.
‘ Emilia thought, shrugging her chin.
‘Are you okay?’
Still, there was nothing to worry about.
Schluss knows Julia von Eisburg.
And it is said that Liechtenburg’s second daughter, Julia, resembles her so much that there are rumors that it may be her reincarnation.
So, what would happen if Julia and Schlus came into contact was self-evident.
Since it’s not Liechtenburg, where we can’t expect that, of course, we will isolate Julia from Schlust, and there will be no unexpected situations.
I thought
quiver-
“Ah, you’re back…”
“············”.
Until Schlus comes back soaked in the rain.
***
‘Imperial University Investigation Department’
The most remote building from the Imperial University site.
Sergei read the nameplate hanging from the building.
Then he swallowed his saliva and went inside.
-I have something to tell you. Would you like to come to the investigation department?
It was because of a message I had received a while ago.
The only thing the investigation department will talk about is the progress of the investigation.
But Sergei is just a professor. There was no obligation for the investigative department to report to him individually.
Even so, even calling Sergei to find him…
‘Isn’t it normal?’
He was needed because he was the only 5-star general in the history of the Imperial Army.
Other than that, it was difficult to imagine.
“Oh, are you here?”
The staff who recognized him from the entrance jumped up.
Overwhelmed by his double size and tall stature, the staff slumped slightly and guided Sergei inside.
Which office did you arrive at?
Opening the door reveals a messy room with papers scattered all over the place.
“Professor Sergei von Freud is here.”
“Ah, did you come? For security reasons, I had to force you to come in person. Please understand.”
“I understand. So, please explain what’s going on first.”
“············”.
While the investigators’ attention was focused, the chief investigator took out the data and handed it to Sergei.
At a glance, it looked like it was a survey data about the state of the barrier surrounding the Imperial University, but it was difficult for Sergei to interpret.
“After the attack on the well in the dormitory, we investigated all the cracks in the barrier. As a result, there was no damage to the procedure at all. But if you look here…”
The officer in charge pointed to the photo of the material.
The back gate of Imperial University. In other words, it was a barrier on the side a little further from the dormitory single room.
“There were very subtle signs of magical interference here.”
“What is magical interference?”
“It’s a sign of opening and re-opening and then forcibly closing it again.”
“············”.
Sergei crossed his arms and fell asleep.
The chief investigator said casually, but that was not the case.
Without even sounding the barrier’s alarm, they opened it up at will and then closed the road… It doesn’t even touch the drink.
There were few who could be thought of as wizards who could do this.
“So. Who did the investigation department identify as the culprit?”
“It’s hard to say because it’s specific, but… a crow. I’m guessing it might be Henderson.”
When the same name he was thinking of came up, Sergei gasped and clicked his tongue.
The crow, called Henderson, is different from the other crows.
In order to be accepted as a member of the crows and to enter the network of the underworld, rather strict conditions are required.
It is difficult to become a crow unless you are more capable and stronger than most advanced knights.
However, a guy named Henderson boasts unrivaled power among those crows.
The reason he made his name was the case of the assassination of the Crown Prince.
At that time, the Crown Prince, who was scheduled to succeed the throne, was brutally murdered by Henderson, who broke through the double and triple borders while resting comfortably in the Imperial Palace, not on the move.
Hundreds of guards surrounded the room, but Henderson flew at ease through a pre-drilled hole in the air barrier and escaped.
Since then, Henderson has caused several incidents, and what I learned from that is that Henderson’s strength is comparable to that of the Imperial First Sword. And his understanding of magic was on a level comparable to that of Chief Professor Ludwig.
“The barrier must be strengthened.”
“Yes. We will tell Alexia Chairman about that separately.”
If it is true that Henderson broke into the Imperial University, then a stronger barrier was needed if it was true that he was aiming for the head of the commoners.
If the barrier was created by human hands, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be penetrated by Henderson.
But Alexia’s is different. The barrier created by her, a demon, is poured with magical energy that the human body cannot handle, so it is in principle impossible to break through unless the magic is destroyed.
It was a rather ignorant way to push with the amount of mana, but it was the safest and surest way to ask Alexia.
“But there are other cases that need to be assumed.”
“What do you mean?”
“If Henderson invades again before the barrier is strengthened, or is still infiltrating.”
“············”.
“To be honest, I don’t think there is any chance of winning even if all the guards at the Imperial University attack. Even the Imperial Palace has been destroyed. So I want to ask Professor Sergei something.”
It was easy to predict what would come out of the officer’s mouth.
“If Henderson appears, deal with him. No matter how much you think, you and the president are the only ones who can face him head-on at Imperial University. wouldn’t you?”
“I understand what you mean. I guess I didn’t think I would run away in such a crisis situation.”
“Oh no! It can’t be!”
“Ugh hahahaha! I’m joking. Do as you ask. If Henderson shows up, I’ll do anything I can to stop him.”
When Sergei was in the Imperial Army, it was not only because of his outstanding mercenary skills that he rose to the rank of foe.
When many countries were incorporated into the empire and many races flowed in, and when the concentration of the imperial army was in a state of disrepair, even if any unit revolted, it was possible to suppress it alone.
Because there was only one man, Sergei, who was such a formidable man.
Therefore, there was no one who could face Henderson except Sergei at the Imperial University.
At least that’s how it seemed for now.
“So don’t worry. I’ll make sure no one gets hurt.”
Sergei said with a smirk.
Henderson crossed the line long ago.
It violated the crows’ implicit rule that they should only work quietly in the shade.
The disposition given to the crow exposed in the sun was obvious.
“I’m going to turn that crow into porridge.”
***
little girl…
midnight.
A man wearing a fedora hat and a hood over his face entered the cafe.
“A glass of milk.”
“Hey man….”
“A glass of milk.”
his voice.
And Eric, who immediately recognized the identity from the password, expressed his displeasure.
Hurt Locker.
He was being pursued as the culprit of the attempted terrorist attack on the Day of Magic.
No montage was ever drawn saying that Schlus had forgotten his face, but if he saw The Hurt Locker again, it was highly likely that he would remember it.
“Get out, Yo-seok. What if Schlus Heinkel comes in and recognizes you?”
“I checked that Schlus came and went this morning. It won’t come twice.”
“············”.
Erik, slightly displeased, took the milk from the shelf and poured it into a cup.
A Hurt Locker who takes security so seriously has come to this risk.
It must have been an important story.
“Simply say the business and go.”
“Even if you don’t, I think so. It seems that Raven Henderson is carrying out a quest.”
“That bastard is always busy. That’s why.”
After the assassination of the Crown Prince, the crow Henderson was thoroughly excluded from the crow society.
Of course, that was only superficially.
The imperial family even asked the crows to cooperate in the investigation, and they had no choice but to accept it because they did not know what kind of aftermath would come if they refused.
However, Henderson continues to be active to this day.
Receiving requests from several clients who are not afraid to betray, who are immersed in the underworld.
“The problem is that the gnome target is an Imperial University student.”
“Imperial University student…? No wonder-“
“Yes, I’m pretty sure it’s Schlus Heinkel.”
“ha······.”
Eric closed his eyes and moaned.
That Henderson was supposed to be aiming for Schlus Heinkel.
Schlus Heinkel is still in the spy agency, so he is monitoring the situation whether it will be good or bad.
It wasn’t usually a disaster if Henderson broke in and killed Schlust.
When he dies, Emilia will also be automatically dismissed and will have to leave the Imperial University.
“Henderson. Let me track you down.”
“Arthur, younseok.”
Eric waved his hand.
In the early days of the war, when the spy agency was established in the empire.
He recalled the memory of having all the spies killed by being caught by Henderson, unfortunately.
Even at that time, only a few of the members of the Kingdom Army were gathered and sent separately, so if they were stronger than they are now, they would have been stronger, but never weak.
Except for the Hurt Locker outside the standard.
“You can catch it. No matter how long and long he flies, if he pours out his firepower, he will eventually die.”
Hurt Locker’s main specialty was the rapid deployment and simultaneous deployment of magic.
For example, when dealing with him, you have to face a situation where dozens of fireballs are coming from all directions.
Henderson is said to have an overwhelming amount of magical power and ability to develop spells, but will he be able to withstand even Hurt Locker?
Eric was a little curious, but never thought of wanting to find out.
“You can catch it. So how are you going to find it?”
“I didn’t even think about that.”
“Yumma. Are you gagging?”
“Find them at the intelligence service.”
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Looking at the proud Hurt Locker, Eric smiled a disappointing smile.
There was no plan, so there was no need to worry.
“Drink this and leave, Yo-seok.”
“Let me warm you up.”
“What?”
“Because it’s cold outside. Please heat it up.”
“Just drink what you give, dude!”
For some reason, this child seemed to be disappearing with each passing day.