Episode 124 – The words of an unreliable person are poison
#One
On the way back from a mission in Viltite Forest.
Upon arriving in the Earldom of Acre, they had to decide what to do.
Earl of Acre.
What was he thinking when he joined hands with the Church of Dire?
What was he thinking when he decided to touch the great family?
I thought about it all the way back, but nothing came of it.
‘Threatening the Earl of Acre with a petty trick… … Or he must have twisted it.’
Villains follow clichés.
The typical villains, Church of Dire and Eresis, also act according to clichés.
Because it’s a game, it’s a story that should bring victory to users, so the villains were created that way.
It was rather troublesome because they were easy to predict.
I know, but there was nothing more frustrating than not being able to do anything.
he asked Tyrannis.
I’d have to ask for their opinions.
“What are you going to do?”
“I must go back at once. If we stick together now, we won’t see any benefit.”
Manus nodded.
That was right.
The soldiers of the Earl of Acre were many, and the land was wide.
there will be pressure
The Marquis would not be able to survive the pressure.
The power of the Principality of Caesar was strong enough to threaten even the emperor.
It was unknown how far the church’s power stretched and how great it was.
However, they touched an enemy they shouldn’t have touched.
“I will be busy for a while.”
“By the way, can you tell me now?”
Suddenly, curiosity came to me.
Tyrannis sighed lightly, recalling what ‘tell me’ meant.
Yeah, it’s not trauma anymore.
It was a wound that had to be healed immediately.
“Speak simply.”
“I will listen.”
“You and I went on a mission. All missions were won, but you ruined them all. I was foolish enough to come out and get caught by the enemy chief.”
It was serious.
The direct lineage of the duchy boasts an enormous ransom just for what they have.
It was a fact that even Manus, who was ignorant of such things, could easily know.
I didn’t even have to listen further.
On a very important occasion, I was taken hostage and even lost my troops.
Even if I killed half of them because I hated them, it was nothing to say.
Manus burst out laughing.
“I don’t think you need to hear any more.”
“I hate to say it either. In my life, you are the only stain.”
“It reminds me of a passage I read a lot in a book.”
“… … .”
“There is no one perfect in this world.”
It was a simple statement.
A common phrase for those living in modern times.
It must have been because people make mistakes and make wrong choices in their lives, and yet they have to live their lives steadfastly.
However, this world is a little different.
Nobles, especially those born into great families, always had to pursue perfection.
live as you please
let it flow
everything just passes
To them, these words were nothing short of sinful.
“If I had thought it was perfect, I wouldn’t have come this far.”
“-You gave me all the advice. I don’t know how the world is going to change.”
It was a soft talk.
At the same time, as if he was feeling something, he could see blue eyes immersed in deep contemplation.
That was enough.
The relationship would have been sufficiently restored.
I don’t know how long it will be here, and what will happen if the DLC ends.
It’s better to keep some distance.
Perhaps, if this body is maintained, it will serve as a human even if its original personality returns.
From what I’ve heard, it seems that violence stemmed from an inferiority complex was strong.
[Interference confirmed.]
[Pay the reward.]
[Mana +10%]
[The following effects are added to Caesar’s attitude.]
[All magical class ratings increase by +1.]
‘This is good as it is.’
With this, once again, fate twisted.
No, it would be correct to say that it was corrected.
Manus did not hide his proud feelings.
Meanwhile, Tyrannis turned to tell the story in order.
“Listen, everyone.”
Before they knew it, they were approaching the Earldom of Acre.
Will it be like that after fighting a battle?
Or is it because of being betrayed?
Either way, the expressions of Caesar’s men were not good.
The atmosphere of wanting to play the game right away was clear.
If left alone, it would be an instant to get rid of a few people.
“Today, we return without incident. Got it?”
“Gongja. Acre guys… … .”
“know. But there is nothing we can do. Why, are you trying to slit the head of the Count?”
“… … .”
I knew it was impossible.
Earl of Acre is one of the strongest swordsmen on the continent.
The ten strongest swordsmen were called the Continental Ten Swords.
It’s a childish name, but there was no such intuitive name.
Although it was the lowest among them, it was absolutely impossible with this power.
Even Tyrannis would be decapitated in an instant if they made a mistake.
This was not an adventure, it was a time to press them for sure.
“Safely killing enemies by drying them is what Sangsoo does. For that reason, the power of a family exists. I hope everyone understands.”
“-yes. Confucius.”
It would have been if it had been at a level that a Tirannis individual could have stepped on.
But the opponent was an unknown enemy.
There was absolutely no way of grasping how strong it was or how much power it was accumulating.
So step back and set up a trap to trap the enemy.
Tyrannis’s eyes glowed blue.
Caesar entered after completing his mission.
#2
“You returned safely. You suffered. Both of you.”
“It was nothing. It was serious anyway.”
“Did you find it?”
The two went straight into the office to report to the count.
They reported calmly, as if nothing had happened.
Manus nodded and briefly explained.
“Someone made a corpse golem. Perhaps they found something important, or they needed a soul.”
“dead body… … If it’s a golem. Is what I think correct?”
“I will.”
Something was strange.
Earl of Acre’s hardened expression looked like he was really surprised.
If that’s acting, he’s probably someone to watch out for in the future.
The two of them stood up from their seats after talking a little more about this and that.
I had no intention of staying in the middle of the enemy territory for a long time, so I had to leave quickly.
Manus and Tyrannis took their example lightly.
Among them, Manus got up from his seat, looked somewhere for a moment, then looked at the Count again.
“Then, let’s go.”
“… … yes, you worked hard I will send a trivial reward to my principality.”
“Perhaps, you should prepare a little more. See you again soon.”
Before Tyrannis left, he looked at Earl Acre and said.
At the meaningful words, the count’s eyebrows twitched.
They disappeared and the count let out a small sigh.
If they returned safely, it would mean that the operation went completely awry.
He opened his mouth with a stiff expression.
It was evident in the Count’s voice that he could barely contain his anger.
“By doing this, I won’t be able to get what I want.”
“-No, the plan is already being finalized.”
“My dear men are dead. How are you going to take care of that?”
“… … Prepare enough rewards.”
The presence has disappeared.
Quaang-!
The Count hit the armrest of the chair he was sitting on violently.
I’ve never heard of a corpse golem.
Church of Dire.
A group that came to him to make his dream come true.
They said that they would let them get their hands on ‘the best armed group’, which was the long-held dream of the Earl of Acre.
The Earl of Acre had no intention of stopping at the Earl of Acre.
＜If you’ve worked under the Empire, you’re only a count.＞
He knew his talent and joined hands with a dangerous foe.
Caesar.
I heard the story, but they were truly ruthless.
He was someone who knew Tyrannis’ past.
What mistakes did the eldest and second sons of the duchy make?
It was intended to stimulate their trauma and lead to negotiations.
But-.
‘Did you say Manus? He knows the location of the shadow.’
Dangerous-.
Earl of Acre let out a sigh.
Serious pressure will come from the Duke’s family.
How to solve-.
While I was thinking about it.
Suddenly, he found a letter written on golden parchment.
Correspondence from the noblest person on the continent.
The ruler of the empire, it was a parchment with his seal clearly embedded.
＜Don’t worry about anything and trouble Caesar.＞
＜Accept the test of burden.＞
Kwok-.
The parchment he was holding was terribly crumpled.
It was disrespectful enough to be called an insult to the emperor if anyone saw it, but who would say what?
All I could believe was this.
If the emperor had any thoughts, he would take responsibility for what he said.
But, did you expect it?
The words of an untrustworthy person are like a poisoned chalice.
In this harsh world, no one should be trusted.
‘Emperor.’
It was ironic.
The person he tried to throw away is the only rope he’s ever had.
What should I do in the future?
His wrinkles deepened.
#3
Manus in the teleport magic circle.
Fortunately, no one was hurt and made it back.
Although it was a pretty risky mission, they did it perfectly.
I was proud of myself, but looking forward to the future.
They also grow.
Humans have the potential to become gods if they have the ability in this world.
They were the ones who, if they had the potential, would put Caesar on a higher plane.
‘I guess I’ll have to pay attention to this from now on.’
making a relationship.
and to use.
I thought it was one of the most necessary abilities for human beings to survive.
He received a lot of criticism for not being able to do that in his previous life.
Neither personality nor ability was special, so it was all the more so.
What I suddenly realized is that the world is hard to listen to the voice of active people.
That no one pays attention unless you shine yourself.
‘Now, even if I don’t shine, I’ll have to find things of value.’
It has become such a position.
Rather good.
“I will move.”
After those words, a bright light came over me.
When he opened his eyes, the reward he had been waiting for greeted Manus.
The reward was ‘???’.
His eyes filled with excitement as he read the message.
A translucent message gave him new strength.
[S5 clear]
[Calculate the score.]
[Stay in the way of the House of Acre / Discover the Emperor’s intentions / Defeat the Corpse Golem / Defeat the Pathfinder / Unharmed from the Earldom of Acre / No deaths / Earn Tyrannis’s trust]
[Comprehensive: SS]
[Reward: 10 Magic Stone XXL]
[1 coupon for selecting black magic skills within 50 years / 1 coupon for selecting divine magic skills within 50 years / 1 skill slot enhancement coupon]
[The direction of the world line changes.]
[There will be more trials to come. Dedicate yourself to your own conclusion.]
These were pleasant messages.
Anyway, what is a skill slot enhancement ticket?
I never thought I’d wait so long to go home.
Is this the feeling of a child carrying a bunch of presents?
Would an office worker who had just received a paycheck feel like this?
Someone who saw the subtle smile blushed, but that didn’t come to Manus.
Seeing this, Tyrannis looked at Manus for a moment with a hard face.
‘Soon… … .’
You will be more tired in the future.
The time to eat hard was approaching.
they came back like that.
With a full victory tidings.