110 – Eve (2)
It was decided to go to the Ross territory with Eve.
Of course, I don’t go alone.
Yanderes tell people to go with Ran or Rin, even if no one else knows.
“I feel like I’m becoming a transfer shuttle these days.”
I cannot refute Ran’s complaint.
Honestly, I was thinking that too just now.
Anyway, we headed to the gate in the royal capital.
In a moment, Ran next to me asked.
“Anyway, why doesn’t she go with you?”
“Are you talking about Eve?”
“Yes.”
Actually, I thought I would join her too.
However, she says to go and check first.
She doesn’t know what it is, but since she says it so desperately, it must be something important.
“Hmm~ I think something is fishy?”
“Well, even if I win, how many awards will I win? Anyway, that’s it, let’s get into it now.”
With those words, I entered the gate.
The next moment, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed.
‘It certainly looks like the Demon King’s army is going to invade.’
Unlike the royal capital, refugees are waiting in line at the gate.
The atmosphere in the royal capital felt a bit shabby, but wasn’t it extremely peaceful there?
But, what is it like here?
Now everyone is looking anxious and looking scared.
Wonderfully, some people will ask to be let inside the gate quickly.
‘That kind of reaction is normal.’
When war breaks out, the weak are none other than the commoners.
From their perspective, isn’t war no different from a lightning strike in a dry sky?
So, it’s not that I don’t understand such a reaction.
“Something seems so extreme.”
“That’s right. The royal capital is still somewhat safe. The devil’s army is invading here now. Anyway, let’s hurry and join Eve.”
“Yes.”
We passed by the fleeing citizens and headed to the Ross family mansion.
I looked around as I walked.
Not only the citizens but even the drivers have hardened expressions.
I guess I’m nervous because of the war.
After a while, we finally arrived at our destination.
The moment when we were about to enter the mansion in front of us.
-Chuck!
The two guards in front of the iron gate stop us.
Soon, he speaks in a cold voice.
“Reveal your identity.”
“Hmm. Didn’t Eve tell you? “I am Eve’s guest.”
The next moment, they narrow their eyes.
Judging by the reaction, it seems like he didn’t believe it.
“Proof that you are Eve’s guest…”
“That’s right.”
The moment the guard is about to go through the verification process, Eve comes out to meet him.
Hearing her words, the guards immediately sheathed their swords.
“I’m sorry. “It’s a time, so everyone is sensitive right now.”
“I understand. In the first place, that action deserves praise. “The reason we go through that much verification process is that the security is working properly.”
What’s even weirder is swearing on FM right before the war.
“Thank you for your understanding.”
“Thank you. Anyway, can you explain what happened?”
“Ah. Regarding that part, the head of the family said he would speak about it in a place where everyone is gathered together.”
“I see… Then let’s go right away.”
We walked straight toward Gajusil.
***
Is it because of Eve’s guidance?
It didn’t take long to get to the house.
Eve knocks on the door.
“This is Eve von Roth. “Can I come in?”
-Yes. Come in.
A deep voice is heard from beyond the door.
Eve opens the door.
A man with golden hair and a middle-aged face appeared in my field of vision.
No. It’s not just the matriarch that is visible.
A woman with black hair was seen next to him, and finally.
‘Is that him?’
I saw a man with golden hair, just like Eve.
It is clear to anyone that he is Eve’s older brother.
Other than that, there is no reason to be in the house.
“I brought two people with me.”
“Okay. Good job.”
After hearing her words, Shinji shook his head.
He opens his mouth slowly.
“Hmm. This is my first time seeing you. Well, since he was brought in by Eve, he must be a trustworthy person.”
Shinji comes to his senses as he looks at us who have transformed.
I looked around at him for a moment.
Soon, I started to have doubts.
‘What is it? ‘Why are you hurt?’
Shinji, the head of the Ross family.
In terms of swordsmanship alone, he is one of the strongest in the empire.
I guarantee you that you will be strong enough not to be defeated by Margaret.
But, he is injured now.
‘Has the Demon King’s alter ego appeared?’
As I was having that question, he opened his mouth.
“It looks like everyone is here, so let me explain. “Everyone is probably curious about my scars now.”
Everyone nodded at those words.
He continues to explain.
“You must have heard that the devil’s army is on the other side of the castle wall.”
“Yes. “From what I heard from my brother, the devil’s army is preparing to invade here.”
“That’s right. And of course, seeing that, we were also dealing with it. But yesterday, someone suddenly secretly attacked us.”
“····Yes?”
At that moment, Eve widened her eyes.
Actually, it’s not unreasonable for her to be so surprised.
Wherever Shinji is likely to be, security will be extremely tight.
However, it is said that the place was secretly raided.
How can I not be surprised?
“Well, to tell the story further, I don’t know who his identity was due to the surprise attack, but one thing I know for sure is that he looks like an official of the Demon King’s army.”
“I see.”
“So, let’s assume that there are executives on the side of the invading Demon King Army.”
“Father.”
At that time, Harin calls Shinji.
Shinji tilts his head.
Harin continues.
“As I listen to the story now, I feel like there is a traitor in our family.”
“”······.””
At those words, there was silence in the room for a moment.
I was dumbfounded when I saw his attitude.
‘That bastard says he’s a traitor and he’s so damned.’
Just looking at it, it looks like they are trying to use a smokescreen, but it sounds like there is no return.
We can’t say that that guy is the culprit right now.
However, there is no reason to play as he thinks.
“I think it’s better not to be convinced that there is a traitor.”
“Yes?”
“First of all, I can’t tell you in detail because I haven’t seen the abilities of the executives in the Demon King’s Army, but I heard that among the executives in the Demon King’s Army, there is someone with a unique power. “Maybe something like that broke through the tight security and made a surprise attack.”
Harin glares at me with burning eyes at my words.
It looks like she was quite upset about the direction being different from her own plans.
“So. Are you saying that our family has poor security?”
“No. Rather than saying that the Ross family’s security is poor, I’m talking about how dangerous the executives of the Demon Lord’s army are. Of course, I can’t be sure because I haven’t seen the power of the executive the head of the Ross family dealt with.”
I shrugged my shoulders and answered, and Harin gritted her teeth.
Soon, Shinji shows an expression of understanding.
“Hmm. Now that I think about it, the guy who surprised me didn’t seem to be very strong. Of course, I’m not saying it’s weak, but I didn’t think it was overpowering.”
“Then did you have any special powers or anything like that?”
“At the end, it suddenly disappeared before my eyes. “I think it’s probably a transference-related ability.”
“I see.”
Of course, the executive who attacked him probably did not have the ability to transfer.
Among the executives of the Demon King’s Army, the only ones with the ability to transfer are Lin and Ran.
If there is anything similar, it is a baran that can move the shadow.
Just these three people.
No one except these guys.
But, that’s not important.
My purpose in the first place was to hinder Harin.
“Anyway, I don’t think I’ll be able to go out for a while due to my injury. So Eve, let you lead the people of the family instead.”
“Yes? “Me?”
“Okay. “Haven’t you surpassed me now?”
“Oh, no.”
“You don’t have to be humble. You can tell without having to fight. “Even if I were at my best, I wouldn’t be able to win.”
Shinji smiles at those words.
Soon, he continues speaking.
“Even if it wasn’t like that in the first place, the people in your family will understand what you are doing. “There are many people who believe that much.”
“Yes…”
“Okay. Anyway, your guest is here, so please show him around. “There’s nothing wrong with knowing geography.”
“Yes. All right. Then, I will guide you right away.”
With those words, Ran and I left the room together with Eve.
Of course, I felt Harin’s stinging gaze on the back of my head, but that didn’t matter.
***
With Eve’s guidance, I looked at the Demon King’s army that was in a brief standoff.
If you look at the power alone, it is at the level led by one executive.
However, you must not let down your guard.
Isn’t there one traitor here now?
‘Hmm. How to chat.’
-What are you worried about, owner? Shouldn’t we just kill that traitor or something?
It is definitely possible.
However, if you kill him out of ignorance, you don’t know what will happen next.
Everyone must be sensitive at a time like this, but you can’t do that without thinking.
‘In the end, there is no justification…’
If there is no justification, you need to create one.
I took a moment to look closely at the medical history.
‘How are you? Jukchang, it seems like there is no devil, right?’
-Eng. Even if you just look at it, it doesn’t look like it’s there.
I guess I need to act like the devil.