My Demons - Chapter 98



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My Villains Episode 098

25. Rainy season (3)

Unlike the knights staying in cozy mansions, Prince Ulkar was still providing lodging and food in the square.

It is said that the prince insisted on staying in an old military hut even when rain was leaking due to the unseasonable rainy season.

Right in the tent, I am King Ulkar

I was sitting alone with him.

… … A guy like me is talking alone with a kid like me? Without an escort? Is this guy really out of his mind?

No matter what I was thinking, the prince leaned back comfortably and opened his mouth.

“What do you think the reason is?”

“… … yes? “What reason are you talking about?”

“That’s why I insist on staying in this military camp.”

How do I know that? Do you like camping?

“… … “I don’t know, Your Highness.”

“Because I have to leave someday. “Once you get used to the warm fireplace and the strong roof, your will to leave is likely to wane.”

South Harbor has long since fallen into the hands of the prince. But, you have to leave here? why?

When I made a puzzled expression, the prince naturally changed the subject.

“okay. “Awaiting a covenant?”

“Ah yes. “A colleague has suffered a serious injury and is disabled, and a covenant is needed to get better.”

“is it. “The schedule must have been delayed quite a bit because of me.”

The prince lost his left arm to the Underlord, so he wore a wooden prosthetic arm. The wound below his elbow was completely torn apart, and no amount of healing potions or priestly prayers could heal him.

Of course I thought I would receive treatment from the bishop, but it seemed like I had no intention of doing so.

No matter how famous Prince Ulkar is, he is not a king, so he cannot command the bishop to do this or that. Then he would just have to pay for treatment… … .

As if reading my thoughts, the prince continued speaking with a wry smile.

“If I had enough gold coins, I would have received treatment from the Bishop.”

“Uh, were you short of money? That can’t be… …

You’ve taken control of the city, but you only have a thousand gold coins? Does that make sense?

Prince Ulkar shook his head with an uncharacteristically cold smile.

“They say your arm can’t be regenerated through a single recovery prayer. “You have to take it at least three times.”

“Surely, you asked me to pay three thousand gold coins? “At church?”

“Why not?”

Wow, you pure thieves.

The ultimate reason why we, Ellen and Utequai, have been in South Harbor for the past three weeks was because of Ellen’s legs.

I wanted to finish treatment somehow. Looking at the efficacy so far, I thought I would be cured with just two or three more bottles. So, after the uproar was over, the church was asked to manufacture covenants.

But the problem was that Prince Ulkar was also seriously injured.

There was no way we could be the first to make a fuss to ask for a covenant when as many as a prince was waiting there, one-armed.

At that time, a rich man secretly cursed me for saving gold coins… … .

“Three thousand gold coins, you must be greedy.”

The prince chuckled at my muttering.

“Your words are disrespectful to His Majesty the Bishop, Poynix.”

“Uh, that is.”

“It’s a joke.”

Hey, I’m surprised. You thought you were going to get away with insulting a priest.

“As you said, there are degrees of greed. I can’t spend thousands of gold coins to regrow my arm. “That is greed that goes beyond the limits.”

Umm. What would it be like if I were in the prince’s shoes?

Wouldn’t he have regenerated his arm thinking, ‘It’s my money anyway, so why not just close my eyes and spend it?’

“The reason I asked the church to make a covenant was because of regret. I heard that if you drink the covenant regularly, you can one day regenerate. At the same time, let’s solve this damn fantasy problem.”

As the prince said so, he took out a box from under his feet and placed it on the table.

There were four glass bottles neatly placed in the box.

A holy radiance flowing through the wine-colored contents and edges. It was a covenant.

Why are you showing me this?

“But it seems like this covenant should be used for someone other than me.”

“••••••yes?”

“Take it.”

Take it? This? Covenant?

“Well, what did you suddenly say?”

“If I drink it, I will only become immersed in misery, but if Miss Ellen drinks it, I might encounter a miracle.”

… … Can I take this?

When I showed signs of hesitation, the prince sighed and took out a piece of vellum from his arms.

“Miss Ellen, there is no time.”

“yes? “What does that mean?”

“Erenard la Dacaline of the Palace of La-Palaise. “This is Miss Ellen’s real name.”

What is this development?

“What are you suddenly saying?”

“I looked into it briefly. They say that even in the Radhakaline family, the blood of the great mage is the bloodiest. “Didn’t you know?”

“… … “I knew it, I knew it.”

“Thank goodness. “So, she murdered her teacher and ran away?” Facing the prince’s cold gaze, I gritted my teeth and protested.

“That was a false accusation, Your Majesty. “Ellen had neither the reason nor the strength to do such a thing.”

“is it.”

The prince glanced at the piece of parchment he was holding and nodded.

“It seems that there are quite a few people within La-Palais Palace who have the same thoughts as you.”

“yes’?”

Prince Ulkar continued, handing over a piece of parchment.

“The pursuer is coming from the wizard’s palace. They say the least is two, the most is four.”

“The Chaser… …

“There is nothing to despair about. “If Miss Ellen was an obvious murderer, dozens of wizards would have come out as pursuers.”

“You’re saying that the fact that there are so few pursuers is proof that the palace’s intentions are not united.”

“Accurate.”

The prince knocked on the table and smiled.

“But it would be better to avoid the pursuer. Even if you get caught by them or harm them, it will be a problem.”

“you’re right.”

“He said he would be taking a boat from Eyland soon. I’ll probably arrive here in about five days. “Leave as quickly as possible.”

While examining the note containing the pursuers’ movements, I suddenly raised my head.

“… … By the way, Your Highness.”

” hmm?”

“Why, why are you showing us this favor?”

The prince stared at my face and then smiled strangely.

“I am the type of person who cannot tolerate seeing someone in danger.”

“Well, wasn’t the answer enough?”

“… … “I want to know the prince’s true feelings.”

“I’m serious.”

The prince knocked on the table for a moment and then stood up. Then he opened the curtain and looked up at the sky.

“Phoenix. “You are a hero.”

“… … “Me?”

When I unconsciously answered in a stupid voice, Prince Ulkar burst into laughter.

“okay. you are a hero There are countless strange rumors going around, but they cannot fool my eyes. “You are a hero.”

“Uh, the prince, um. “I’m sorry, but I think you’re mistaken.” “Is it an illusion?”

“yes. “I’m not a hero or anything.”

The sun, which revealed its face through the dark clouds, was already heading towards the west. Prince Ulkar said, with his eyes fixed on the orange-colored horizon in the distance.

“Then why didn’t you run away?”

“yes?”

“When I sent you to the beach. Why didn’t you ruin it? “Have you noticed that I am suspicious of you?”

Send it to the beach? Oh, you mean when I returned to South Harbor after delivering the letter?

“Uh, did you doubt me?”

The prince laughed for a moment and asked another question instead of answering.

“The day I caught the fishman witch. “Why did you go into the salt city alone?”

“… … “There were comrades inside.”

“The day the crawling dragon appeared. “Why did you fight to the end instead of running away?”

He ran away and slept, and the one he was chasing was me… … .

Perhaps misunderstanding my hesitation, the prince turned his head and looked at me. The navy blue eyes were dazzlingly shining.

“Despite your efforts, why didn’t you ask for any compensation first?”

It was because of me that there was an earthquake in the city, but how shameless do I get in return for extra compensation… … .

“Now, answer me. “Does this mean you’re not a hero?”

“… … “It’s not like that.”

What was so funny? Prince Ulkar held his stomach and laughed for a long time.

People gathered to hear that loud laughter.

Knights and soldiers, commanders and sergeants, city officials waiting for the prince, and even workers grinding flagstones. They gathered together, drawn by the prince’s laughter.

The laughter that continued for a long time suddenly stopped. The prince looked at me with burning eyes.

“You fuel my greed to no end.”

“Greed, what?”

“Do you think my favor is excessive?”

“Well, that doesn’t mean I feel bad… … . “I just don’t know how to repay this undeserved favor.”

“I will tell you the way. Get on her knees.”

A firm voice.

“yes?”

“Mercenary Phoenix, kneel. hurry!”

A low roar. Overwhelmed by the prince’s eyes, I unconsciously got down on one knee.

visor!

When Prince Ulkar drew his sword, the evening glow scattered along the rippling blade.

The back of the sword the prince extended slowly came down and touched his right shoulder.

“I command you in the name of the Lord. “Defend the church and destroy heresy.”

The back of the knife, which drew a soft arc, touched my left shoulder.

“I command you in the name of the Lion. Be loyal to the king and respect the nobles.”

The back of the sword, stained by the sunset, touched the top of my head. And then, a clear whisper follows.

“I command you in my name. “Forget everything that came before, protect the weak, and do good.”

… … wait for a sec. This, really?

“Phoenix, who was a mercenary, now rise as a knight.”

yes? Knight?

Hearing the prince’s polite voice, I stood up with a trembling expression.

As soon as the words were finished, cheers erupted from all directions. The prince’s knights approached him with smiles on their faces, wrapped their arms around his shoulders, and patted his back.

Lord Langbolt’s voice was heard at that time.

“Congratulations on becoming a knight, Sir Phoenix.”

Lord Phoenics?

Shouts rose up in the square at dusk. A shout of blessing for the city’s saviors to lead the way to the Lord and Servant.

okay. Through a ceremony that was almost like a snatch ceremony, I became Prince Silver’s seventh knight.

… … X arm, oh my god.

“what? Are you crazy?”

When Ellen opened her mouth and screamed, I let out a deep sigh.

“I thought I was going crazy too. “Oh, by the looks of it, the investiture ceremony was over.”

“… … “This is the most stupid thing I’ve ever heard in my life.”

… … I have nothing to say. I didn’t even know I was saying such stupid things.

“No, not any other noble. Have you been appointed by Prince Ulcar of the Zeore royal family?”

“Well, you don’t have to worry too much. “It’s not like I have to serve in the military, I just became a knight because of my status.”

“You idiot, you think it’s that simple? “How many enemies does Prince Ulkar have?”

“Hey, voice.”

As the car was just entering the square from Ruge Street, Ellen quickly closed her mouth and took a quick look around.

I took advantage of that opportunity and quickly made up an excuse.

“Hey, still, the prince was very considerate. There is no need to always reveal that you are the prince’s knight, and if you feel like joining the army, come see me later. “You’re saying there’s no such thing as an obligation?”

“Ha, no obligation? “Please, if you’re stupid, just shut up.”

“Hey, won’t you speak nicely?”

“You have to do pretty things to say pretty things! “You’re covered in spit right now, you idiot.”

“saliva?”

“okay. “The prince put spit on you so other nobles wouldn’t be able to get it.”

“… … Why is that a problem? “I don’t plan on being a knight anyway, do I?”

“But you… … “Then are you going to waste your life working as a mercenary?”

“What’s wrong with mercenaries? “You make good money.”

At my words, Ellen looked at me as if speechless and sighed heavily.

“And, I got this too.”

“What is this?”

When I handed her the parchment scroll, Ellen frowned and opened it. Then, she immediately opened her eyes wide.

“… … ‘Lavalton Manor Title Certificate’? “Did you get the land too?”

“It’s a manor with two villages and a lake. “It’s quite spacious, and close to 300 people live here.”

“Fool, if you blindly accept something like this… … ha.”

When Ellen lowered her shoulders as if she wasn’t annoyed anymore, I smiled and said,

“If you have that, they won’t check the wizard’s hand. “Because it has been proven that he is a nobleman.”

“… … what?”

“There is no need to worry even if you go to a new territory or city. “You take it.”

The guy looked up at me blankly for a moment and pursed his lips.