Chapter 39. The Expression of Having Seen Something Unbearable
The Nineburg Alliance is a Black Society organization operating from the minor city of Nineburg in the southeast.
Nineburg, a city with weak influence from the Agtas family, also lacks good public order.
The Nineburg Union, comprised of ruffians gathered from all corners, committed various atrocities, extorting tribute from merchants, engaging in human trafficking, and more.
“What did you just say?”
Galluis, the leader of the Nineburg Union, frowned.
While strolling through the market for collections, an urgent subordinate brought unsettling news.
“Uberto was found dead in the field?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
Uberto was one of their men who, along with his subordinates, would ambush peddlers and travelers for robbery. He was quite skilled, making it hard for anyone to catch him off guard…
“Surely they didn’t provoke the Agtas family?”
“That’s highly unlikely.”
“Be cautious. The atmosphere surrounding the Agtas family has been ominous lately.”
According to information relayed from the higher-ups of the Nineburg Union, the Agtas family was expected to enter a full-fledged war soon. It would be wise to keep a low profile to avoid getting entangled.
After the conflict subsides, there will be opportunities to expand business.
“Let’s stay put. The next place for collections will be…”
“That restaurant over there.”
There was a fairly large restaurant at the corner.
Heading towards it to extort tribute, Galluis halted his steps immediately.
Unfamiliar faces came into view.
“These guys…”
Being informed of what happened to Uberto, Galluis observed them closely.
It seemed like a group of three; two of them had swords at their waists, while the third…
“…?”
Unlike the companions seated at the table, this one was standing, brandishing a sword vigorously.
Slashing horizontally, vertically, thrusting repeatedly.
Watching this, Galluis’s subordinates exchanged puzzled glances.
“Is he insane?”
“No, wait a moment.”
Galluis scrutinized the young man wielding the sword.
“Look at his attire. It’s expensive clothing not common around here.”
“Really? Then… could he be from a wealthy noble family?”
“He doesn’t seem to be from the Agtas family… perhaps he’s from the Sirius Canisroot.”
“…!”
The name Sirius was renowned even among the dark guilds in the southeast.
The Calstein Blade, Valkain Guild, Oblaea Mercenaries, among the prominent dark guilds in the northeast, all crumbled under Sirius’s hand, and recently, even the Entroville Six Council surrendered to Sirius.
Hence, if that man was indeed Sirius, it would be a state of emergency.
“Six hundred thirty… Six hundred thirty-one…”
“Belied, the dish you ordered is taking a bit longer.”
“Got it. Six hundred thirty… Ah, darn it, I’m getting confused!”
The man swinging his sword frowned in annoyance, looking foolish.
Watching him, Galluis smirked.
“Isn’t that Sirius…?”
“Sir, Sirius wouldn’t be in a place like this, would he?”
His subordinate cautiously voiced his opinion.
“They say the Agtus family might start a war, but just three of them loitering around here seems unlikely.”
“That makes sense…”
It was a reasonable argument.
Still, considering the possibility that those guys might have killed Uberto, it couldn’t be overlooked.
“You handle the others. I’ll talk to these guys.”
“Yes, understood.”
Galluis approached them slowly.
The man wielding the sword stopped as he saw someone approaching.
He then stepped aside, clearing the way.
Seeing this, Galluis doubted once again if it was Sirius after all.
The notorious Sirius wouldn’t show such consideration.
“Hmm…”
Galluis sat opposite the men who were seated.
At that moment, a sharp-looking young man spoke up.
“There are plenty of seats, why sit there?”
“I wanted to have a chat.”
“That’s Belid’s seat.”
“Tell him to swing his sword.”
“This kid…”
As the young man raised an eyebrow, the long-haired handsome man next to him spoke.
“Alleon, leave it.”
“Yes, understood.”
The sharp-looking young man nodded.
Galluis smiled at the long-haired man.
“Are you the leader here?”
While good-looking, he seemed the weakest of the three.
Galluis, with his sturdy build, thought that a single strike could end him.
“Let’s chat over a meal. Haven’t seen your face around here, what brings you…”
Casually speaking, as he reached for a potato fry in front of the handsome man.
Suddenly, a terrible pain shot through Galluis’ hand.
“Ouch!?”
In an instant, Galluis’ hand was pinned to the table in the restaurant.
A ‘knife’ as long as a palm was piercing through Galluis’ hand.
“Sir, sir!”
“This guy…!”
“Stop right there!”
Though the subordinates rushed urgently towards him, he raised his voice to stop them.
A man who had pierced his hand at an unseen speed… He realized he was no ordinary person.
“W-Where…?”
Galluis asked, trying to endure the pain in his hand.
“Where do you think I came from…?”
“Did you come from the Ulten Schwabian Assembly?”
The Ulten Schwabian Assembly was a top organization within the Nineburgh Union.
Galluis had been paying tribute to the Ulten Schwabian Assembly every month.
“Aleion, what exactly is the Ulten Schwabian Assembly?”
“It’s a well-known organization in the southeast. A 7th Circle mage named Ulten Schwabian leads it.”
“Ah, I see.”
“Next, they are our target to eradicate, my lord.”
My lord.
There was no one in this area with such a title.
But if you go northeast…
“S-Surely… Sirius Canisroot?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“…!”
Galluis felt his body trembling.
If it really was Sirius, Galluis wouldn’t stand a chance against him.
“P-Please spare me.”
Sweat dripped from his back as he begged for his life.
“W-We will also serve under Lord Sirius. All the wealth we have accumulated so far…”
“Belied.”
At that moment.
Swish! The sound of wind being split was heard.
“Six hundred forty.”
“Whack!?”
The impact hitting the top of his head…!
Galluis, struck by the sword on his neck, collapsed onto the table.
“These bastards…!”
“What have you done to Brother Galluis…!”
The subordinates who were watching rushed towards him urgently.
But no one could approach him.
As Aleion rose from his seat and swung his sword, they fell in an instant, spurting blood.
“Six hundred forty-three… Six hundred forty-four…”
Swish swish swish, swish swish swish.
And even amidst all this, there was a madman wielding a sword… Galluis’s mind grew hazy.
“Listen.”
Sirius’s cold voice rang out.
“I heard from a guy named Uberto that your group not only steals money but also engages in a lot of murder and human trafficking.”
“Ugh….”
“They even trade young kids… They’ve crossed too many lines.”
Without a trace of mercy, Sirius spoke.
“I don’t spare those beyond redemption… Alayon.”
“Yes, Master.”
Swish!
Instead of a wooden sword, the sound of a real sword cutting through the wind was heard, and Galuis shut his eyes tightly.
***
The Nineburg Alliance was annihilated overnight.
The news soon reached the Ultenstein Assembly.
“This is no ordinary matter.”
“Galuis has been loyal and even paid tribute to us.”
“It could be seen as a challenge to the Ultenstein Assembly.”
Leaders of subordinate organizations gathered from all quarters.
They were all dressed plainly, indicating their status as officials of the Ultenstein Assembly.
“Do not take this lightly.”
The one speaking was Baldwine, the second-in-command of the Ultenstein Assembly.
With a sharp eye, he held the actual role of strategist for the Ultenstein Assembly.
“This incident is likely the doing of Sirius Canisroot, the youngest son of the Rigel family.”
“….!”
Sirius Canisroot.
At the mention of that name, the officials stirred.
“To suddenly appear and destroy the organization, it’s just like Sirius’s methods up north. He’s come down from Entroville.”
“Ridiculous! Could he have come here without losing his mind?”
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“The Agtas family is in turmoil because of him! But to come down south without any forces?”
As the officials raised doubts, Baldwine responded in a calm tone.
“It’s a subtle operation. If Sirius had come down with troops, the Agtas family would have surely noticed. But if he’s moving discreetly with just a few people, it’s hard for the Agtas family to detect.”
“Ah….!”
“And the same goes for us. After they destroyed the Nineburg Alliance, there is no information on where they disappeared to.”
After performing a bloody dance in Nineburg, they vanished without a trace.
Their whereabouts were completely unknown.
“He’s elusive. And… we have no idea what his goal is.”
“….”
“Up north, Sirius disbanded large and small criminal organizations and recruited useful individuals for his service. But doing the same down south is impossible now.”
Even within the eastern region, the northeast and southeast have different circumstances.
If Sirius tries to subdue criminal organizations in the southeast to build his power, the Agtas family will immediately deploy forces to thwart him.
“Is this for a fight with the Agtas family? Reconnaissance? Assassination? Sabotage? But if that’s the goal, there’s no reason to destroy criminal organizations.”
In Balduin’s voice, there was a sense of frustration.
Despite being in a role that required thinking, I couldn’t understand Sirius’s intentions at all.
“My lord.”
Balduin turned his head.
And he looked at the man sitting at the highest seat.
“We may not understand his intentions… but we must not just leave him be.”
“…”
“Let’s cooperate with the Agtas family. They too will surely join forces with us to deal with Sirius.”
Gasps erupted from all around at Balduin’s proposal.
Normally, organizations like the Ultenshwabein Assembly and noble families like the Agtas were not meant to associate with each other.
But in a situation where there is mutual understanding, they could join hands behind the scenes.
“It’s futile.”
However, a cold voice came from Gohan.
“The Agtas family is currently in dire straits due to various scandals spreading. In such a situation, there is no way we, the Assembly, can join hands with them.”
“Ah…”
“The current head of the Agtas, Cayenne Agtas, is someone who cares deeply about the family’s honor. He must be contemplating how to restore that honor, so don’t harbor any useless hopes.”
“T-then…”
Balduin hurriedly spoke.
“Wouldn’t it be acceptable for us to unilaterally share information? We don’t have to cooperate, but each of us can move independently to capture Sirius. Through that, we might achieve something…”
Right at that moment.
A commotion could be heard from outside.
“It seems it’s already too late, Balduin.”
“Yes…?”
“Get the officers ready for combat.”
The leader of the Ultenshwabein Assembly, Ultenshwabein.
He smiled on his scarred face.
“He’s here.”
—
Clang!
The iron gate broke, opening the way.
Confirming the presence of a large number of troops inside, Sirius nodded.
“It seems this is the right place after all.”
“Yes, it appears today is an emergency meeting day for the Ultenshwabein Assembly.”
Aleion also nodded beside him.
According to the information obtained this time, an emergency meeting of the Ultenshwabein Assembly is scheduled to take place here today.
It was to discuss how to deal with Sirius, the mysterious figure who had suddenly appeared and been attacking organizations like the Nuremberg and others.
Since it was heard that even the leaders of the lower organizations were gathering, it was a good opportunity to take them all down at once.
“Let’s charge in and wipe them out.”
“Yes, leave the lackeys to me.”
“Alright, and…”
Sirius turned his head.
And there, he saw a young man wielding a wooden sword, beating a black and gray organization member.
“Four thousand two hundred and fifteen… Four thousand two hundred and sixteen…”
“Argh…!”
Sirius and Alayon fell silent for a moment.
Then, with expressions of disbelief, they leaped into the iron gate.