56. This tower is mine now
“Nothing is going right, nothing!”
Allud, nervously biting his nails in his own room, soon exploded in rage. When the Viscount and his eldest brother went missing due to the alienation, he reopened his abandoned dream.
Three sons, the most distant place in the succession structure. However, Yeongji is confused when the viscount disappears, and his older brother, who was his strongest rival, is also gone.
Grieving the loss of a family member? It wasn’t missing, but the joy of being able to get my hands on power was greater. It was good to increase the number of supporters through fervent political activities.
“Damn it b*tch!”
The second, always hidden in the shadow of the first, grabbed his ankle. No, going beyond that level and breaking his wings would be an appropriate expression for this burning anger.
Lelan, who trained in martial arts and possessed the dignity of a noblewoman, took control of both the military officers and civil servants of the territory. Now that her firstborn was gone, there was also the legitimacy that she was the legitimate heir.
Al Ruud also ran and ran to attract her followers, but compared to her, her age was inevitably lacking. Although Lelan won the position of acting lord, he still had a chance.
“If you only get the support of the hero…!”
If that’s the case, the self-proclaimed neutral bats who have been paying attention to them will have no choice but to stick to them. Even more so, now that most of the symbols of the family are gone, if you get a sword from the hero…
The succession is certain. However, the hero had not taken any stance until now on the subject of taking the leaves of the precious world tree.
“It’s okay, it’s okay. I can wait…”
Even at this moment, Lelan was holding his breath little by little, but he muttered obsessively. Even though he had the appearance of a pretty girl, he was unaware of the warrior’s inaction.
Listening to the words of the knight planted in the expedition, Alud also became agitated. That’s the power that a human body can achieve. He did not dare to think of intimidating the hero.
“Alud-sama!”
“What happened?”
Just as he was waiting in vain, one of his servants burst into his room in a hurry.
“Hey, hey. That’s it, Mage-nim…”
“Keep calm and speak slowly.”
Although he is of little importance among the elders, the reason Alud was able to continue fighting on an equal footing with Relan was because he enlisted the younger generation below him.
Young knights, servants, servants. Each of them had little strength, but there were things that were possible because they received less attention from the people around them. Especially in the field of information gathering.
“The wizard was caught trying to attack the hero! Also, Lady Lelan just left the castle to punish that wizard…”
“What?”
The Bishop of the Moon who maintains neutrality thanks to the strong background of the Great Temple. And if the Knight Commander supported Relan, the torture mage originally supported Alud.
So, aside from the hero, the news that his strongest supporter had suffered an accident was fatal for Alud. Allud hurriedly rose from his seat.
“Prepare your horse now!”
It was just a pity that there were no leaves on the World Tree. It wasn’t too far, but he hurriedly spurred on his horse and headed for the Wizard’s Tower.
He ran so quickly that the servants who followed him fell from exhaustion. The moment Alud arrived at the tower and opened the door, Lelan’s voice flowed through the small gap.
“・・・・・・Are you sure you want to kill me?”
“Yes.”
Compared to the frustration, the speed at which the door opened was too slow. The moment he whimpered and completely opened the door, the scenery inside the tower was clearly revealed.
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A hole in the floor, as if there had been a battle. Lelan and the leader are watching from a distance. A wizard who has lost his mind and collapsed. And, on top of that, a warrior holding a black sword.
“I coveted mine, but there is no way I can keep it alive.”
“No!”
Contrary to his screams, Alud couldn’t take a single step. The warrior who glanced at him soon turned his emotionless gaze, and a black trail was drawn.
The head of the wizard with his eyes closed fell off and rolled in front of Alud, leaving a path of soggy blood. Feeling the touch on his toes, he just wished it was all a terrible nightmare.
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[What is that again?]
Otherwise, I was perplexed by what had happened to me, and as soon as I finished arranging the tower, I felt a sharp pain in my head from the new character that appeared again.
That face that was beaten as soon as I opened the door and entered… Ah, the one who offered us the leaves of the World Tree. Perhaps because we are related by blood, Lelan, who was next to us, pretended to know.
“Allud, what are you doing here?”
“That’s what I want to ask, sister.”
After getting out of panic, Allud’s expression was extremely aggressive. He spit it out at his sister, but even if he didn’t notice, he could tell who his eyes were staring at.
“What did you do? Killing the strong defending the city!”
“Don’t talk.”
As Alud approached as if he would grab her by the collar at any moment, the leader who was guarding her stepped forward. Alud flinched at that exclusive momentum and stepped back.
“Of course, losing the city’s guardian is a painful loss, but it was inevitable. Rather, I want to ask you.”
“What kind of small thing is that! Why the hell is the hero like me…”
“The torture wizard turned out to be the Demon King’s pawn. He must have been your closest friend. Allud, did you really not notice?”
Lelan was not enough to gently deflect Al Ruud’s wrath, skillfully blaming him for the sin of swelling her holy sword. Truly an aristocratic way of life.
This is why witch hunts are scary. If he protects the wizard here, he will also be accused of being the devil’s pawn, and if he doesn’t protect the wizard, he can’t argue with the death of his closest aide.
“Ugh…”
Alud, who was consumed with anger, gnashed his teeth as if he had come back to his senses at her cold words. When he didn’t say anything, Lelan pressed his brother even harder.
“Even the bishop said that the reason Jajacseong’s defenses were so easily breached was because there was a traitor inside. Some have been found, but maybe there are still others left.”
“What are you talking about!”
It wasn’t enough to be the Demon King’s pawn, and he was even trying to frame the Dark Church. The skill is admirable. Of course, Alud will not be investigated or punished for real.
Who benefited the most from the disappearance of the Viscount and his eldest son? Isn’t that Alud? If even such a rumor starts to spread, he will suffer a fatal blow to his reputation.
“You seem suspicious of me, but it is absurd. I am neither a follower of the Dark Church nor a pawn of the Demon King.”
“Hmm, are you sure?”
“Yes.”
After saying that, Alud quickly turned his gaze to look at us as spectators on the stage.
“Nobody else, the hero who destroyed the Dark Church and found the Demon King’s pawn protects me. I cannot be the seed of evil.”
Oops, you want to drag us into this sloppy brawl? However, as long as there was something to eat, it was impossible to deny the cream.
“Yes.”
As Cream nodded lightly in agreement, questions and bewilderment appeared in Relan’s eyes. But soon she skillfully hid her feelings.
“I see. If it’s the hero’s guarantee, I’m sure I can trust it. Still, younger brother, you almost got caught up in something unpleasant, so you’d better be careful from now on.”
After warning her brother, Lelan fled the tower with her grace. Is it because the business is over, or is it urgent to think about a countermeasure against the hero’s support? Maybe it’s both
As soon as the words stopped, the fishy smell of blood seemed to waft through me. Alud didn’t listen to Relan’s warning and just stared blankly at the wizard’s corpse.
“Thank you for hunting down the Demon King’s minions.”
His eyes were stained with all sorts of complex emotions, but Allud apologized with a low profile. Now that his strongest supporter is a headless corpse, Alud’s only place to lean is on us.
[We haven’t finished the calculations yet, have we?]
That’s why, even if you take a violent action, the opponent has no choice but to accept it. At my smirk, Allud shouted in a fit of panic.
“That’s the leaves of the World Tree…!”
[Hey, shameless friend. Did you really try to wash your mouth with just one?]
Of course, if you sold all the leaves of the World Tree you received from Alud, you could buy a decently luxurious mansion, but they are expendable after all. I focused on that point and reduced the value of the leaves to the fullest.
[It’s not enough to write several times. Well, if this is the end, let’s pretend we didn’t have a deal.]
“Didn’t you promise to put your name on it?”
[Yes, and you made a promise too. So pay a fair price.]
When I sent her mental wave to her cream, she read my thoughts and searched her own pocket. Soon, a jewel-encrusted greatsword protruded from within.
The family’s treasured sword, Heilhender. Originally, there were many items that symbolized the family and proved legitimacy, but now that all of them have disappeared due to alienation, the value of Heilhender has become much heavier.
Alud, who was handed it to him right away, put on a mysterious expression, both delighted and worried. For he also knew that this was by no means free or a favor.
[Now, that won’t be a problem for a while, right?]
I deliberately did not specify a clear fee when dealing with him. Originally, this ambiguous thing is easy to eat later, and above all, it is because there is no way for the warrior to lose money.
[Then, shall we get paid? Give me this tower.]
“Yes? However, even if the owner of the tower is dead, the rights belong to the disciples…”
[Ah, noisy. Whether it is bought with money or seized on charges of guilt. You know that.]
It’s time for us to leave the inn. Of course, the gold-grade special room was comfortable, but it was different from actually preparing our own living space.
“Why, as you please, decide.”
[Aww. So you don’t like it?]
“No, good.”
Of course, my own decision without consulting the other party. But apart from the fact that Cream fed me honey chestnuts, everyone seemed to have no complaints.
In the first place, it’s the tendency to follow Cream’s words unconditionally, whether it’s chocolate or holy sword. And I am in a position to be loved by the powerful of such a party.
[Of course, you know this isn’t the end, right? The warrior’s ransom is more expensive than you thought.]
“Such……!”
[It’s your choice. Quit if you don’t like it?]
“Okay.”
The miracle calculation method of killing the closest person and receiving the building. However, the irrationality of being a hero justifies everything.
An individual’s military power is comparable to that of a nation. In addition, it possesses the blessings of the three gods, the support of the Great War, and the extraterritorial authority unaffected by earthly power.
There was also a warrior who was a commoner who declared the king of a country as the demon king, then killed the demon king and usurped the throne to open a new dynasty.
If the hero is not good-natured, to be honest, if he is not a hukou, even if he is just an ordinary petit bourgeois chasing profit, the whole continent will be stirred up by his steps.
[Actually, Cream’s coercion is cute enough.]
[No, it’s not the hero who is forcing it, it’s you…]
[Isn’t it all about wishing well, warrior? Let’s go over the trivial things.]
And at the point of acquiescing to my actions, Cream is already an accomplice.
Listening to our conversation, Allud put on an expression that roughly said, “But you know that it’s forced.” Of course, that didn’t change anything.
[Since this place is ours now, make sure you don’t fool others.]
Receiving my kind advice, Alud trudged out with weak steps. When he left, Cream incinerated the wizard’s corpse, not paying attention.
Still, we couldn’t use it right away because we had overturned it or the traces of the previous owner. Even though we have taken ownership of the tower, it will take a few days to properly use this space.
Of course, since I don’t have hands, it’s the other guys who work, not me. Come to think of it, I didn’t organize the magician’s collection properly, did I? I exclaimed cheerfully.
[Let’s start cleaning!]