Everyone has a story – 1
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Xenia put down the teacup and continued.
“The lord has the authority to investigate and judge large and small events within the territory. We just look into ‘unusual’ things.”
“……”
“For example, the Witch of Cruelty.”
Frank’s back stiffened.
“Are you saying that the witch is in our estate?”
“When the Witch of Grief uses magic, a strong reverberation is left behind. It’s so unique and authentic that it stands out.”
“……”
“Our knights have dispatched their wizards to all territories on the continent, and Quark Territory is no exception.”
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Viscount Frank’s face contorted.It’s a story about a spy from the capital who was in his own estate.
But Xenia didn’t care.
“I recently received a report that the Witch’s Mana was detected. He was such a big guy, so I had no choice but to come.”
“……”
“Before looking for the Viscount, I found traces of the battle in the vacant lot north of the estate. It must have been the witch’s work. You were fighting someone.”
“Are you fighting that witch? I don’t know who it is, but I’m going to ask for your peace.”
“I do not know.”
Xenia frowned.
“It might be quite the opposite.”
“yes?”
“On the way, I heard a rumor about Youngji. Maid Mohan. A great mercenary arrested a rare criminal who tormented Young Ji-min? And there was a woman next to Maid.”
Frank remembered the woman standing behind Maid like a doll.
You said that woman was a wretched witch?
Cold sweat runs down my back.
“You have a face that can guess who you are.”
“There was definitely a woman with Maid.”
“Tell me more.”
“That’s… I never talked to her. Maid led the conversation and the woman was just listening.”
“Who is that witch? There would be no way to be so submissive.”
“I am telling you what I saw. It felt like I delegated all the power to Maid.”
A glare was cast in Xenia’s eyes.
After conversing with the Viscount a little more, she realized that she had nothing more to listen to, and left.
Then he found a quiet bench in the garden, sat down, and pulled something out of his arms.
It was a communication marble.
It is a marble developed by Archmage Iori Otix, one of the heroes that appeared when the second demon king descended.
Xenia put the marble to her lips and said.
“father. No, I’m sorry.”
-Well?
“Captain. I will report you.”
-Are you going to be so stiff? It is true that you are my daughter.
“It’s a mistake to put that in your mouth while on duty.”
– Anyway, did you have any results?
“yes. As expected, it is said to be the work of the Witch of Cruelty.”
-I thought so. Oh man, it has been quiet lately, what is this all of a sudden?
Xenia shook her head.
Then, in a slightly lower voice, he opened his mouth as if in a whisper.
“I think it’s a little different. The wretched witch was not alone.”
-what?
“In my opinion… I don’t know if this would be appropriate for that witch, but I think I’ve got a friend.”
-No way.
“It didn’t seem like an ordinary colleague either. A gangster from this estate started making a fuss with me, and it seemed like he had delegated everything to do with his new mate. But that colleague.”
– Continue.
“Made Mohan. The leader may not know you well, but in the world of mercenaries, he is already at the top. He is quite talented.”
There was no response from the other side of the marble as if he was trying to organize his thoughts for a moment.
Xenia waited a little longer and opened her mouth.
“What should I do?”
– What happened to that bastard? Have you ever been a victim of cruelty?
“no. That’s weird. It is said that Maid handed over the identity of the common criminal to the lord, and accuses him of every crime. The gangster is said to have been imprisoned after a formal trial. Well… it was like a court with a lot of respect.”
– You mean it was a normal procedure, right?
“yes.”
Even as she said it, Xenia couldn’t believe it.
Who is the Wicked Witch?
He is a criminal who will remain in the history of mankind, committing all kinds of atrocities across the continent even after he was properly upset by his father and the person he called ‘Dame Said’ 30 years ago.
Did such a person kindly accuse him of a misdemeanor and was welcomed by the locals?
– I don’t understand.
“Have you come to repent now? What happened to her father may have changed her mind. You must be humble.”
Dame noticed that Xenia had inadvertently called her ‘Father’, but decided not to point it out.
Instead, he brought up another story.
– It can’t be. That was 30 years ago, and as you know, in 30 years, Neryl has been devastating like hell.
“…it was.”
Of course, that is false.
A two-sided contract between the Empire and Neryl.
The Empire guarantees Neril safety and rewards, and Neryl bears a stigma on his name.
Almost all the atrocities piled up in front of Neril’s name since 30 years ago were caused by the Empire.
And it was Dame, the father of Zenia, the leader of the Light Paladins who led it.
The sad thing is that Xenia doesn’t even know that.
Dame thought as he listened to his daughter’s report.
‘Why? The Empire takes advantage of the witch’s notoriety, and the witch is rewarded and secure. I thought it was a good enough deal, so why did you change your mind?’
I hope you come now and get rid of your stigma.
Did something happen that shook your heart?
That’s difficult.
The doll that will cover the imperial filth must not rebel.
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Meanwhile, Xenia asked.“What shall I do now?”
– Hmm. to return at once.
That was then.
For the first time, Xenia’s tone of voice, which had been full of respect and reverence, changed for the first time.
she said in a cold voice.
“I don’t like it.”
-What?
“oh. no. Words went out of tune. It’s not that I don’t like it… but I want to know the reason.”
Dame moaned softly.
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Just before, Xenia’s tone of voice didn’t just come from a professional mindset to carry out her mission to the end.And Dame could see exactly what she was going through.
But he pretended not to know and opened his mouth.
-It’s too dangerous.
“I am strong.”
-……
“Please don’t write these words down. To be clear, I am stronger than my father.”
Xenia realized that she was a little excited, and calmed her mind as much as possible.
And desperately shook his head.
To find a logical ‘justice’ as to why you shouldn’t come back now.
After a while, a good idea comes to mind.
“Captain. We need to check. As I said, she has a colleague.”
-……
“We need to see if this Maidra will benefit Neryl or us. Looking at this work alone, it seems to be beneficial to us, but people don’t know about it. I will check it myself.”
– Hmm.
“I will contact you after I find the witch, so please support me then.”
Dame was acknowledging his daughter’s skills.
I’m sure if it’s Xenia, I’ll be able to make a whistle with Neryl too.
So that’s the problem.
‘If I found out about the secret contract between the Empire and the witch with that upright personality, I’d be in trouble.’
Especially when you find out that ‘that thing’ has nothing to do with neryl.
Dame was silent for a moment, then said.
– Still, what if I told you to come back?
“Perhaps I will come out of the Knights of Light. Then you won’t have to follow your father’s orders.”
-what?
“I have been given a heavy duty as the Knights of the Light, and it just doesn’t make sense to just step back despite finding Neril, who has been missing for years.”
Dame was intuition at the daughter’s answer.
It was impossible to convince her any more.
‘I can’t. I have no choice but to put my words on the side of Neril first.’
he sighed and said
-Then make an oath here. Even if I find Neril, I won’t attack alone. He said he would contact me right away.
“Of course. I swear, Commander.”
-great. don’t allow Let me know if you ever need anything.
“yes. thank you.”
The call was about to end.
After hesitating, Xenia said in a hurry.
“Hey, and… Oh, please don’t record this either. You should never do it.”
-Well?
“I’m sorry for saying a lot of cheeky things a while ago. father.”
-……
“Because I respect you now and forever! Then excuse me first!”
As if running away, Xenia cut off communication.
I realized that my face was going to be red.
She wiped her face lightly and put in the communication beads.
When he got up again, the expression on the daughter’s expression of respect for her father was gone.
All that was left was the face of the deputy commander of the Knights Templar of Light performing the mission.
Neryl seemed to talk a little more than before the return.
That’s not to say I became a gossip.
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Moon crack. moon crack.Neril asked in the wagon headed for Rio’s estate.
“Who is the real hero?”
“uh?”
“You said it before. A true hero will receive an oracle and appear properly later. And if I’m right… I think you’ve already guessed who it was?”
Please forgive me.
I shrugged.
“I don’t know what to say, but it’s a guy named Kayle. Caled Wake.”
“Hmm.”
“The rumors haven’t spread to this area yet. But in the southwest of the Empire, he’s quite a celebrity. They must hold on to five estates very tightly.”
Neryl didn’t ask where and how he knew about it.
He seems to know that even if he asks, he won’t answer.
I continued.
“So I’m a little nervous. The real hero I have to catch up with is already way ahead. We have to hit the jackpot in Rio.”
“……no.”
“ok?”
“You are the real hero.”
“……”
“For the sake of convenience, let’s call a guy named Kayle a fake warrior. Understand?”
For a moment, strangely, my heart tickles.
I turned my head slightly, and so was Neryl.
We looked out of the wagon without saying a word for a while.
[Ah, real adolescent boys and girls.]
That was then.
Suddenly, a bluish light rose from inside Neril’s burden.
She made an expression that she had something to come and looked through her luggage.
And what he took out was a communication bead.
“Dame Side. I am the leader of the Knights of Light. Can you feel it?”
“ok. Let’s listen together. For now, just pretend you’re alone.”
“Whew. It’s been a while since I’ve heard this bastard’s voice.”
As Neril lightly fiddled with the marbles, he heard the low voice of a middle-aged man.
-Neryl.
“Dame. Long time no see. I’m not happy.”
– I’m the same way, so I’m asking straight-forward. What kind of wind is blowing in Quink’s estate?
“Is the investigation over already?”
A nobleman named Dame answered cautiously.
-okay. By the way, the person who went out for the investigation is my biological daughter.
“Did I say Xenia? Well, it seems like you’re slowly retreating from behind.
– One more note. Xenia is completely unaware of the contents of my contract with you.
Neryl burst into laughter.
“why? Do you think you wanted to be a gentleman to your daughter?”
– Don’t bite your teeth.
“I recite the truth in a quiet way.”
-…Anyway, since I found your traces in the Quark Territory, the Knights of Light had no choice but to investigate. Xenia will find you soon. that, in moderation.
“You mean to obey the interrogation without mentioning the contract?
-no. I wouldn’t even run into Xenia in the first place. I told him to call me as soon as I find you.
Dame lowered his voice.
-I’ll send a subordinate who knows our contract soon. However, if Xenia tries to contact you alone, please respond appropriately until my subordinates arrive.
“Do I have to adjust the rhythm that far? If you’re going to suffer like that in the first place, what are you sending your daughter to do? We will send another subordinate from the beginning.”
-If my daughter hadn’t heard of your news, I wouldn’t know, once I found out, there was nothing I could do to stop it. How can the deputy commander of the Light Paladins reject the cause of pursuing the Witch of Grief?
I almost snorted.
‘That’s not it.’
[what are you talking about.]
‘I heard a story before the return. Xenia’s pursuit this time was clearly a feeling of empathy. Even the commander’s orders didn’t work.’
Trail seemed to ask more, but Neril’s reply was heard before that.
I think she had the same thoughts as me.
“Is that really all? They say it’s not my feelings.”
-…you know nothing more.
“under. The little boy has grown a lot.”
– Please don’t listen carefully. I’ll reward you when everything goes well.
“I don’t really need it.”
– Are you finally making me say this?
Suddenly, Dame changed his tone violently.
– I can’t. let me tell you for sure
“……”
-If you inform Xenia of the contract between you and me, I will burn the ‘thing’ I am keeping.
Neryl’s face hardened.
– It’s something you cherish, isn’t it? Would it be difficult to burn it?
“you……”
– So let’s keep a friendly relationship going forward.
Dame said that far and hung up the call without hearing an answer.
Neryl’s lips twitch.
“개새끼가.”
“That thing? Did you catch any weakness?”
“……”
“It was strange from the beginning. I don’t think a free soul like you would really negotiate with the Empire for safety or reward.”
I waited for an answer, but Neryl’s mouth never opened.
Suddenly, Trail says.
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