The Returned Sword King Decided To Become a Tyrant chapter 95

unsolved riddles (4)

“ah… … Ahahahaha… … .”

The saintess, who was discovered of her existence, smiled as if she was embarrassed, twisting her hair.

It was natural. The current situation in which the saintess, who should have been protected more than anyone else in the royal castle, came to such a place… … Because it wasn’t something you could just laugh at.

In response, the saintess scratched her cheek softly and said.

“Uh, how come… … .”

“I remember that I did not tell the priests where to go. Then, did you follow me without knowing where this place was?”

“that is… … yes… … .”

“then. Did the High Priest Garden, who remained in the royal castle, know about this?”

“… … .”

The saintess was silent. She, too, knew the situation was wrong. Didn’t even the high priest tell her about the destination of the priests?

However, that could not stop the saintess’s curiosity.

No, on the contrary, it stimulated it even more. So now this situation has happened.

Perhaps even as the high priest, he would have noticed the saintess who had disappeared by now and jumped on the rampage.

Of course, even this absurd situation wasn’t bad for me.

“If you feel stuffy inside, come out now.”

“… … yes?”

“But here it is better to hide your identity. I will bring you a robe, so put it on.”

‘uh… … uh? I don’t know what it is, but did it pass anyway?’

Soon after, the saintess nodded her head with her surprised eyes wide open.

At the same time, her silver hair swayed, and a fresh, peach-colored scent spread gently.

* * *

George left after being ordered to search for something suspicious with the knights of the Royal Castle. So, what remains is me and the saintess who has been summoned for some reason. And there were only paladins from a distance to escort her.

And the one guiding us was the old gray-haired village chief who had received my request for cooperation.

“Are you saying it’s a harbinger of an epidemic?”

After hearing the explanation, the village chief couldn’t hide his surprise.

It was a village of ordinary slash-and-burn farmers, and although they claimed to be fugitives, they certainly did not do anything that would cause an epidemic.

In this continent where magic has developed, most of the reasons for the spread of infectious diseases have already been revealed.

And the saintess was well aware of it as well.

“Aren’t most infectious diseases transmitted by cleanliness or contaminated water?”

The saintess tilted her head and said.

And there was nothing wrong with it. In fact, the first place the priests tried to ‘purify’ was the well.

Then it was said that there was another cause, but it was natural that it would not be easy to find out in a state where it had not yet occurred.

But I already knew the cause.

‘… … but.’

My eyes were torn sharply in an instant.

We only know what causes the epidemic to spread. I don’t know where or how it came about.

‘I can’t roughly predict it, but it’s too late.’

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It was a fact that could not be revealed even in the future, which had already experienced an epidemic.

“First, go where you said.”

“… … All right.”

There was a building made of wood in the place where I moved along the village head full of doubts.

The village chief looked at me closely and started to explain.

“fury… … Oh no, it’s a common warehouse shared by villagers. Originally, I used to bring dried beef jerky, but in the winter, I mainly put firewood in it.”

“Right.”

I nodded and put my hand to the warehouse door.

At that moment, the voice of a startled saintess came from behind.

“Your Highness, wait!”

“… … .”

sudden dissuade.

I stopped my outstretched hand and cast my gaze at the saintess. Then, as if hoping for the next word, he slowly opened his mouth.

“What are you doing?”

“be careful. I can feel the bad energy in it.”

bad vibes?

The lips, which were slightly interested, slowly curled up.

And my lips… … .

“Unfavorable energy, what are you talking about?”

“… … It’s a very secretive black magic.”

“Hoo.”

When I finally heard the answer, I was blooming in satisfaction.

that… … It was the truth without a single error, at least as far as I know.

black magic.

It was the first time I had encountered that existence again since the hideout of the remnants of the warlocks that I had confirmed several months ago.

Magic disappeared from the world. And paradoxically, a study that was mercilessly trampled under the name of the Holy Empire.

However, the saintess told me that she could feel the energy of the black magic right now inside this warehouse.

“Huh, black magic?! He is talking about trouble!”

The village headman, who did not know the identity of the saintess hidden by the robe, waved her hands in fright.

Operation Black Mage Extermination. If the priests who came to this village heard it, at least they would face more pain than if the territorial subjugation party came.

No matter how much they lived in a village in the mountains, they were village chiefs who did not know that the Holy Empire’s wrath would be directed at them.

But I raised my hand to silence him and asked the saintess.

“You just said that the energy of black magic is very secretive. If so, can you guess the time?”

“sorry. Well up to that… … .”

“it’s okay.”

My head nodded lightly.

Actually, I had the intention of using the saintess who had followed me to this place just in time, but I did not expect that she would see through the existence of black magic so quickly.

That would be too. It was because it was impossible for even a priest to notice such a hidden energy of black magic unless you were a great wizard or sword master.

‘Even if she’s young, a saint is still a saint.’

What an amazing talent.

The corners of my eyes slowly curled into a smile. It seemed like it would be a little more useful.

“What has been revealed immediately is the possibility that the cause of the epidemic could be black magic.”

“Perhaps. I didn’t know there would really be an epidemic.”

“Then, if we find the ‘media’ that carries the dark magic, can we trace when the magic was created and who made it?”

“I am not totally sure… … vaguely… … .”

The saintess twisted her hair hidden under her robe and spoke with a lack of confidence.

But it won’t be impossible. At least if it was at the level of detecting this energy.

I put some confidence into it.

“Do not worry. Because you’re guessing. Even if it’s just a rough sketch, that’s fine.”

“Ah, I think it might be possible at that level.”

“Enough.”

okay. To clarify that, that’s why I came here.

My hand reached out again and grabbed the door of the warehouse, feeling the energy of black magic.

And after that, the saintess’ careful blessing spell began to be heard.

It seems that he is trying to bestow the Servant of Conflict that protects him from black magic.

“I’m fine, so just do your best to protect yourself.”

“ah… … .”

The saintess nodded and completed her blessing. However, it seems that it was also granted to me at the same time, and I felt an alien sensation penetrate my body.

After a small shrug, I spoke to the village chief.

“Please wait here.”

“Ah, I see.”

The village chief, who had been left behind and unable to join the conversation, still had a puzzled look on his face.

A person called the royal family from the royal castle speaks with respect. And even the reason why black magic was mentioned in the first place.

Of course, there is no reason to explain such a thing.

kiik-

The door of the warehouse opened, revealing the inside of the warehouse, where you can feel the distinctive musty smell.

I stepped inside the warehouse and looked around.

Indeed, as if it were not a lie to bring firewood, the inside was full of split trees.

‘I can feel the aura of black magic.’

However, unlike the exploding sound-dimensional mana he had absorbed in his hiding place, this was secretly hidden.

Rather, it could be said that it was a peculiar case that it was so revealed.

In an instant, the aura that had been silent began to spread thinly around the area.

It was a feeling.

pat-

The feeling that spread out filled the inside of the warehouse about 20 pyeong.

Eventually, after thoroughly searching the inside, they left me information and were gradually retrieved.

… … Right.

“Hey, how are you feeling?”

Perhaps thinking that I was standing in a daze under the influence of black magic, the saintess looked up at me and expressed anxiety.

Certainly, the negative dimension mana they use tends to burrow into people’s minds and confuse them.

Of course, that wouldn’t work for me, though.

I watched it quietly and opened my mouth.

“I can feel the aura of black magic.”

“I know that too… … .”

“But now they are moving.”

“yes?”

“Well, it seems that he senses something strange and wants to run away. It was probably designed that way from the beginning.”

“What is that… … .”

an unknown sound.

But that was the moment when he said it. My gaze stretched through the firewood, and then it was coldly laid down.

and.

“I found it.”

dig-

“… … ah!”

Ku-goo-goo-!

The saintess suddenly felt a powerful sense of intimidation and flinched.

The feeling of being crushed by a huge rock.

A powerful presence was manifested to the point that it made me think that the scenes in front of my eyes were distorted in an instant.

Even more so, even though the sense of intimidation was not directed at her, it was a surprisingly great power.

The saintess questioned while feeling the sensation of her hair standing on end.

“Me, Your Highness? That just before… … .”

“Rather than that, would you mind checking the medium you just secured?”

“If it is a medium… … .”

The saintess’ gaze moved in the direction I pointed. Then she noticed something hidden among the logs and her eyes widened.

“mouse?”

The boy was wriggling quietly as if he was being held by something.

It was the same when I got closer.

Needless to say, it was the fact that my instincts were paralyzed by my murderous intent.

My lips curled up.

“It’s a familiar made with black magic.”

“Familiar… … .”

“Perhaps his purpose is to complete the magic circle here and spread the plague.”

… … Yes, by order of the master who governs it.

I coldly brainwashed it as if I was sure.

This was all of the facts revealed by the investigation before the return. But after that, there will still be unsolved puzzles.

“Priests and knights will be recovering additional vectors in a little while. But that won’t help you track down the Warlock. Can you infer the timing and backing from this familiar?”

“Ha, I’ll try.”

Saying that, the saintess lightly caressed the golden hair ornament hidden between her robes.

Then the headdress flashed and shone, and began to change into something like a long staff.

It was a familiar type of thing.

‘… … Hall of Glory.’