slaughter (1)
“… … .”
Swoop-
The sound of metal rubbing against soft fabric was something I liked too.
Being able to repair the weapon meant that he had survived the battle after all, and it also meant that the next battle was waiting.
repeated battles. and battle. battle again… … .
The last thing left is the scene of the finally brutal murder.
Maybe if you put off that point.
I might have been a war-mad tyrant, as Asus said.
My reflection in the swaying eyes of the aristocrats… … Because it was enough to call him a tyrant.
“… … .”
The nobles lined up in the Great War quietly trembled.
He also bowed his head deeply, trying to avoid their direct gaze.
But the body did not move.
It had to be.
An aristocrat whom he had been friends with until not too long ago.
No, have you ever seen a human who lived and breathed next to you die just a few seconds ago?
… … Have you ever seen a scene where a prince who casually kills a man is wiping his bloody sword with his sleeve?
It was a primal fear.
The fear that the blade could be pointed at you at any moment. And the creepy feeling of the first prince who doesn’t feel any inspiration.
It may be a coincidence once, but it is not a coincidence if it repeats twice.
I was able to be sure when I saw that he was calm even after being covered in blood.
The action of the first prince who brutally cut down Asus was by no means an accidental action.
“Clean it up.”
“That, that… … Oh, I see.”
creepy-
A cold order.
The white-faced knights began to remove the corpses.
I put the rough-cleaned Elbern into the sheath and turned around.
“Your Highness the King, I’m going to leave the small man.”
“… … Let it be.”
Tumble- Tumble-
The footprints of walking along the roads of Daejeon were clearly left.
However, the nobles did not see it because they kept their heads down.
“The traitor will not even be given a chance to make an excuse. And the end is only death.”
“… … .”
“I hope this has been a warning to you too.”
That was my ultimatum.
The true true face of the first prince, whom I thought was just a glaze.
It must be the appearance of a god of death who punishes traitors without hesitation.
* * *
“… … Anyway, if things go on like this, it would mean that the first prince will be disgraced in the future.”
“Khehehehe.”
Took-
Degururu-
A wine bottle lying on the table tumbled to the floor.
However, those who were present were in a state of unconsciousness to the extent that they did not notice the fact.
It is because of the lengthy spare time that followed.
“… … Big! But where did Viscount Vlado go without saying anything?”
“hmm? Where did Viscount Vlado go… … .”
Among them, someone started looking for another one.
Viscount Vlado disappeared at some point.
The last seat he was in was already cold.
Only then did the other one realize his absence.
“You didn’t go to the bathroom, did you?”
“So you didn’t go outside thirty minutes ago already?”
“hmm? Has it already happened… … .”
The nobleman on the other side said that while stroking his chin.
But when I looked back, nothing came to mind. It was because he was unaware of the fact that he was away in the first place.
“You dare to break the fun at a good time… … .”
“Kuhm!”
Eventually, the aristocrat who brought up the story for the first time turned his head away with a confused expression.
Then he looked out the door and shouted.
“hey! Are you there!”
“Yes, Viscount Gorba.”
clap-
“Did you call?”
The one who heard the call and appeared was the knight who had remained to accompany him. The nobleman called Viscount Gorba looked at the situation and asked.
“Where did Vlado go?”
“Are you talking about Viscount Vlado?”
“okay.”
“He went out of the house earlier.”
… … out of the house?
There was no talk of going back first, so what was there to go out in this situation?
Hearing the knight’s words, the two nobles narrowed their eyes.
“Where was there any word of where you were going?”
“Yes that’s right.”
“Tsk, shouldn’t you have asked about that right away?”
“… … sorry. Let’s find out by ordering the lower ones right now.”
“Useless bastard. You don’t need it, so get out of here.”
“All right.”
Viscount Gorba waved his hand in annoyance.
If he left the mansion without saying anything, it must mean that something urgent happened.
He wouldn’t come back anyway, so there was no point in finding out.
“Leave Viscount Vlado and let us enjoy ourselves.”
“Keuhehehe, it’s a pity. It would be hard to find a day full of leisure like today.”
As if to spice up the momentary excitement, the two nobles raised their wine glasses again and clashed.
As the saying goes, it seemed like they were having a very relaxing break.
But soon after
Clap-!
“That’s urgent!”
The knight who had left hurriedly came in and shouted.
The two nobles’ irritated gazes turned to the knight, but unfortunately the knight had no time to care.
“It is said that Baron Ribel and Baron Isaac, who were present at the State Council meeting, were beheaded!”
“… … what?!”
The death sickle that approached without anyone knowing.
Because it was already draped below the nape of the neck.
* * *
“You did this once. Are you trying to do a reign of terror?”
Did I say that a fast horse can travel a thousand miles?
Less than an hour had passed, but rumors of the summary execution taking place during the State Council had already spread throughout the palace.
Thanks to this, I couldn’t even hear the sound of bugs crawling outside the office. The fear of ‘then’ that happened a year ago was revived.
‘Rather, it should be seen as more serious than then.’
This time, it was a disaster that occurred in the middle of a cabinet meeting watched by nobles.
But what other people thought of me was not my concern.
That kind of reputation wasn’t helpful to Esteban’s future.
I asked, passing George’s smirk.
“What about the other guys you asked me to figure out?”
“The last confirmed location was at the house of a nearby manor, and it appears that they were drinking together.”
“Right.”
The rest of the party had no intention of letting go either.
Even for Esteban. And even for my personal revenge.
“The Argon Knights have already moved, so news will arrive soon.”
“Let them know immediately when news arrives.”
“Right, what.”
After I gave that order, I started to check the documents lying on the desk.
Not even right after the thing that cut down the nobles had happened.
… … And it was an unimaginable aloofness from the fearful atmosphere inside the royal family.
How long has it been like that?
smart-
“That’s me.”
“Come in.”
Finally, a report came in from the 3rd Knights.
“Once they heard about what happened at the cabinet meeting, they said they caught the two fleeing guys.”
“Two guys?”
“From what I’ve been told, yes.”
… … Are you saying you didn’t catch all three?
I took my eyes off the papers and looked at him.
“As far as I can tell, the other three should have been the same, so why did I miss one?”
From noble mtl dot com.
“Do I know that?”
The guy also scratched his head as if he was puzzled, then raised his glasses and said.
“However, when the Argon Knights found it, it was said that one of them had already run away.”
“You mean you noticed before the news got out.”
“It seems that he sensed something bad and threw himself out beforehand.”
Not too quick to notice
I shrugged my shoulders leisurely and said.
“Then the one who escaped must be Viscount Vlado.”
“uh… … hmm? How did you know that?”
“It is obvious.”
With that sharp sense and brain, it wouldn’t make sense unless he was the guy who directly helped Asus.
On the contrary, it would be a shame to call the other two small pikes.
Well, thanks to that, it will be a little more troublesome.
‘… … No, should I say that it became fun?’
Kik-!
With the sound of the hinges of the chair creaking, I raised the corners of my mouth and stood up.
“Where are they now?”
“I was transferred to the dungeon of the royal palace. First of all, it is the force that led to the overthrow of the state.”
“Right.”
It is the dungeon of the royal palace.
It was a hellish place from which there was no escape.
At the end of the day, it must be a place that suits them very well.
“Take the evidence of cooperation with Asus that you have secured in advance to the Argon Knights. I’m going to see them.”
“… … yes what All right.”
George nodded his head in such annoyance as he walked to the door.
Then, suddenly, he turned around and asked a question.
“Then shall we order the Argon Knights to pursue Viscount Vlado?”
“There is no need for that.”
“I am.”
firm voice.
George responded with a shrug and left the office first.
I also move leisurely and just follow him.
The road to the dungeon was literally rough.
“Uh, welcome to the 1st Prince, His Highness.”
Was it already ordered by my father to guide me or was he just afraid of me?
This is because the guards guarding the entrance quickly moved out of their seats.
It was quite an interesting situation, considering the security of this place, where even the royal family would not be allowed to enter without permission.
jerk- jerk-
A dark space where you can’t even see an inch ahead.
While I reached the lowest level of the prison, I was not disturbed by anyone.
And finally, I was able to find the missing faces.
“All, you… … .”
“1 Prince!”
“Long time no see.”
Screams similar to astonishment erupted from inside the prison.
Even in the dim light, it seemed that he could tell the difference between the brilliant silver hair and blood-red eyes reflected in it.
Let’s see… … .
“With Count Gorba. Oh excuse me, Viscount Gorba and Viscount Grunt.”
… … okay.
They were faces I missed very much.
To the point where I couldn’t forget even that fleeting moment.
I put the lantern in my hand down on the floor and smiled a little.
“Your face, emaciated with fear, reminds me of old memories. You look older, so it feels like nineteen years are getting closer.”
“Hey, Your Highness, what the hell is this? Sejak we worked with Asus… … .”
“We know nothing! Being caught here is so unfair!”
Chunk!
The guys immediately grabbed onto the iron bars and started begging like weeping.
As expected, it seems that it is a mindset to start by hiding.
… … to flirt.
Well, that look was a bit pitiful.
Of course, it wasn’t a feeling of pity.
“But, isn’t there an excuse that isn’t a bit more banal? Contrary to expectations, you are already starting to get bored.”
“Phi, no excuses! Hello we… … .”
“You don’t know anything?”
“That’s right! In the first place, we did not have any relationship with Count Asus!”
“okay?”
I crossed my arms, resisting the ridicule of trying to squeeze out.
They seemed to be thinking about it, so they were happy about it, but… … .
‘Well, of course there must have been no apparent kite.’
Unfortunately, that never happened.
Because I had the knowledge before the return.
“At the time Asus died, all seven nobles joined him.”
“Uh, what is that… … .”
“Viscount Honoreo and Cromwell, who died earlier. And you and the two nobles who attended the Cabinet meeting. Even the last one will become Viscount Vla.”
“… … !”
Sentences that are spat out without hesitation.
Their eyes, glimmering in the darkness, were filled with astonishment.
‘Dae, how the hell… … !’
You say you don’t know? It was a very accurate statement for that.
Not to mention mentioning Viscount Vlado, who wasn’t captured here… … .
‘It means that I know everything about the relationship that is not really revealed!’
A shock that makes your heart sink.
Either that or not, I continued to speak coldly as I looked down at them who were trembling at a loss for words.
“Wouldn’t you rather do something out of your mind? So won’t you be disappointed with me, who was expecting a lot?”
“Ugh… … .”
“For example, it wouldn’t be bad to ask for your life to be spared by returning the property you’ve been hiding.”
“I-I! I know Viscount Vlado’s location!”
At that time, Viscount Gorba, who was white enough to be felt even through the darkness, shouted.
He shouted that he would sell his colleague right away, even though he only gave a little space.
But I grinned and trampled on that hope.
“I know.”
“… … yes?”
“He must have fled to the secret mansion Asus hid.”
“… … !”
Just something to do with the guys.
Every little detail remained in my memory.
It has to be.
Because the last betrayal hacked me to pieces and was so wicked that it completely changed my personality.
Therefore, there was no way I could forget the information that briefly passed by before returning.
“Is that the end?”
“Oh, it’s over… … .”
“I asked if that was the end of the last desperate effort.”
At that moment, the lanterns entwined in the light wind instantly grew in size and illuminated the surroundings.
Only then did they begin to see my face.
My face looking down at them with a cold sneer.
“Hey, man!”
“You didn’t intend to save us from the beginning!”
The guys screamed at their throats.
I shrugged and replied.
“You speak for granted.”
“Mmm, you idiot! Will you still be able to! If you kill us, you won’t be able to find Vlado for the rest of your life!”
“I must have heard the information about the secret mansion somewhere! Even if it did, it would be impossible to get there!”
“Oh, are you going to come out like that now?”
It means that if compromise is impossible, they will come forward with threats.
Certainly, it is more effective than begging for mercy from the person with the intent to kill.
But if you thought it would work for me too, you were mistaken.
“I would have enjoyed it more than usual, but unfortunately I don’t have time.”
“… … what?”
“I think I’ll be busy with the Holy Empire.”
kiik-
“… … !”
“What, what are you trying to do… … .”
When the door of the iron cage opened with a horrifying noise, they began to back away, dragging their legs tied to the restraints.
Conversely, my lips, which brought my hand to my waist, were crookedly raised.
“Looking at you running away, you must already know what you’re trying to do.”
“After that, you will regret it… … .”
“Unfortunately, I’ve already had enough of regrets.”
So I didn’t want to waste any more time here.
Just like cutting down these little guys.
“Excluding you guys, there are still plenty of things to kill.”
seureung-
The shadow of the pulled sword body danced in the light of the swaying lantern.
No, that’s exactly what it looked like.
The blade that had already cut off their heads was hidden in the sheath.
“… … Well, it’s a secret mansion.”
I got out of prison without looking back.
And after that, hot blood was soaking the floor.
just didn’t care