Past Life 2nd Class 9 Warlock - Chapter 248



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Chapter 248

Episode 248: The Beginning of Condemnation

A stormy night passed.

As the morning sun rose and the tiring state was preparing to begin, King Henry Belcarte received an unexpected report.

“Hundreds of knights and wizards moved around last night. and… … . “They were all found as pieces of meat.”

“W-what? A piece of meat… … ?”

“yes. It is said to be an extremely cruel sight. and… … .”

“What else was there?”

“Most of the corpses are unrecognizable, but all the identifiable corpses are said to be knights who entered the Expert.”

The aristocratic faction must have moved.

If it is made up of knights of that level, it is easy to characterize the background.

‘It must have already been done.’

If things had been done this boldly, they would have already taken care of the aftermath.

They must have already cut off the tail and prepared a scapegoat.

However, even so, the noble faction cannot be free from this incident.

If we look at it from a simple political calculation, it would be a disaster.

“Baron Agnes!? “Is he alive?”

“Baron Agnes entered the palace and reported on the subjugation of the plains, and demanded compensation for the subjugation.”

“… … !”

Is it finally coming?

His previous remarks came to mind.

He said that when he returns to the capital, he will wipe out the noble faction.

As if in response, the aristocratic faction worked splendidly.

‘Should I be prepared…? … .’

You can’t predict what he will do.

From the King faction’s perspective, there is no reason or power to stop him.

Excited, Excited-

My heart was pounding.

Will he really put his previous words into action?

It involves dealing with all members of the noble faction.

It’s so absurd that I still can’t believe it.

I can understand if you withdraw now.

No, honestly, I wish he would take a step back.

As long as he remains behind the king’s faction, he will be able to gradually weaken the power of the noble faction politically and enhance the power of the king.

“There’s going to be a storm.”

* * *

Inside the shaking carriage.

The Marquis of Arha adjusted his clothes and headed to the royal palace.

The entry into the palace was due to the safe return of Baron Agnes, who had gone on a subjugation under the king’s orders, and the delayed report on the subjugation of Ers Plain.

“Delric, what happened last night?”

“We killed most of the people involved in this incident, and we also killed Berto to silence him.”

“I guess you finished it cleanly, right?”

“There are a few people we missed, but it won’t be easy to find evidence linking them to the marquis. but… … .”

“but?”

“It seems that several factions of the noble faction, including the Marquis Demelon, have missed the target. “I think it will be difficult to avoid this rain shower.”

The Marquis of Arha, who was adjusting his clothes, tightly squeezed his collar.

Even though we cleaned up as quickly as possible, the enemy was faster.

As expected, his internal injuries were probably an act of last night’s trap.

“Damn it! “You were completely defeated.”

If you are a scapegoat, you have made it.

They will press me with a lot of evidence, but I expected that.

This will end with Viscount Gagon’s arbitrary and impulsive deviation, and Viscount Gagon has already committed suicide, leaving behind a will.

‘That’s not the end.’

If it doesn’t end here, the next victim is ready.

It turns out that Count Belto was behind the story, and that he planned this out of anger over losing his entire family.

It would be painful to abandon Belto, but not everyone in the noble faction would suffer.

They say to avoid showers for a while, but when the odds are against you, you should lie down flat.

If we give up Count Belto, wouldn’t the royalists take a step back?

“The only one left is Baron Agnes… … .”

For now, it seemed better to just ignore the extraterritoriality issue.

There is no need to provoke him further here.

If I can give one away and end this matter on a good note, that alone is a benefit.

You may ask for something else, but it doesn’t matter if you listen to that as well.

If only I could let go of the past and maintain a good relationship with him.

If that doesn’t work, we have no choice but to fight him with all our might in order to break the will of the King’s faction.

And that would be the worst of all cases.

“I guess I’ll have to try to coax him a bit.”

The carriage stopped.

Several carriages were lined up in front of the entrance to the palace.

The Marquis of Arha got off the carriage with determined eyes.

And then, the door of another carriage opened and the King’s Marquis Carlin appeared.

The two walked away with a small cough as if they were aware of each other.

“It looks like something big happened last night.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Marquis Carlin burst into laughter at Marquis Arha’s ignorance.

“Well, after all this work, you must have cleaned up after it.”

“… … .”

“It seems like this was done under the assumption that it wouldn’t fail.”

Marquis Carlin smiled slightly.

It is unknown why he did such a reckless thing, but it bought time for the King faction.

The noble faction planned something reckless and failed.

Just by investigating this in depth, the aristocratic faction will not be able to make a fuss for a while.

‘Things are going interestingly.’

A condition that was just thrown out.

This was a condition presented on the assumption that the aristocratic faction would definitely reject it.

However, if things had come to this point, even the noble faction would not be able to easily refuse.

Now, the person who is in trouble is the king who promised extraterritorial jurisdiction.

You can’t take back what you said once, and if you listen to it like that, it’s certain that the royal authority will be weakened and there will be unrest within the king’s faction.

At that time, the Marquis of Arha looked at the Marquis of Carlin with a grin on his face.

“I heard what happened last night. “Someone did something reckless.”

“Well, wasn’t that the Marquis’s doing?”

“Hmph, can that be possible? But isn’t it the King’s faction that has become urgent now?”

“… … .”

“Extraterritoriality. You can’t be bitten anymore, can you? “I’m quite curious how it will be received within the royal faction.”

The Marquis of Arha looked at the Marquis of Carlin with the corners of his mouth raised.

The Marquis Carlin blinked at that and smiled.

“Well, wouldn’t it be beneficial if we could balance the power that way?”

“You don’t know that. “Couldn’t he join the noble faction?”

“Even after doing something like this?”

“Where can there be permanent allies and enemies? “If there is mutual benefit, we do it together.”

Marquis Carlin showed an uncomfortable look as Marquis Arha snorted and walked ahead.

As he said, he is currently hostile to the aristocratic faction, but yesterday’s enemy can become today’s ally through ‘politics’.

* * *

Daejeon is noisy.

The ministers of the King faction and the centrist faction mulled over the events of the night before.

In contrast, the aristocratic faction kept completely silent.

The gates of Daejeon opened in a very conflicting atmosphere.

Kiyiig-

Intense light shot through the crack in the door.

Everyone in Daejeon fell silent at the sound of the door opening.

In the cold silence, someone slowly took steps.

Jeopuk, Jeopuk-

Yukiel appeared with a strong presence.

Yukiel was followed by Stoll, Tribon, and Helford, scattering pure white frost flowers.

Every time Yukiel and his group took a step, the floor of Daejeon froze to pure white.

Everyone could not keep their mouths shut at that overwhelming presence.

“God, Yukiel Agnes. Following the king’s orders, I returned after conquering the Plain of Ers and eliminating the cause of its transformation into a land of death.”

Yukiel slowly lowered his head.

Even the king was left speechless by the absurd presence.

My whole body was shaking without realizing it because of the extreme cold.

When there was a moment of silence and Yukiel cautiously looked up at the king, Henry Belcart, who came to his senses, cleared his throat and quickly spoke.

“Big, big! You are truly a loyal subject and a hero of national salvation! He cut out the rotten parts of the kingdom without any sacrifice. “I cannot hide my joy at your ability and courage!”

“I am devastated.”

“Having a talent like you is Belcarte’s blessing. also! You are someone who has reached a high level of magic and are not worthy of the rank of baron. Therefore, in recognition of your knowledge and merits, I give you the title of count.”

Henry Belcarte’s shocking proclamation.

However, no minister could open his mouth.

It was a given that he would become a count, and it was not unexpected considering his status and achievements.

Henry Belcarte, who saw that all the ministers could not keep their mouths clean, added a little greed.

“haha! If the Count wants, he can give Jim’s daughter to you. How is it? “Is there a princess you like?”

Yukiel frowned at the king’s words.

When he leaves for a subjugation, he indirectly shows his greed, but when he returns, he openly shows his greed.

“Your Majesty, I will accept your wishes. Rather, fulfill your promise.”

“Big, big! Are you talking about extraterritorial jurisdiction?”

“I’m talking about ownership of the Estel Mountains and all the fiefdoms nearby, including that.”

Hearing Yukiel’s words, Henry Belcarte glanced at the ministers.

We looked at the mood of the centrists and the aristocrats.

However, no one raised any objection.

Seeing that, the king looked down at one minister.

“Prime Minister, please bring the school newsletter.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The Prime Minister came carrying a fancy pedestal.

It contained a school magazine, a letter of appointment, and a golden name plate.

The King, who opened the teaching paper, spoke in a solemn voice.

“We highly commend Yukiel Agnes for risking her life and sacrificing herself for Belcarte, and award her with unprecedented merit.”

“… … .”

“All the fiefdoms he effectively controls, including the Estel Mountains, are recognized as his fiefdom, and all of those areas are designated as the ‘County of Agnes.’ In addition, his fiefdom is granted extraterritorial authority and is not influenced by the central political world, much less even Jim can tamper with the county territory.”

“… … .”

“We guarantee freedom from everything except the basic laws of the kingdom and plotting treason.”

The King folded the unfolded school paper and presented Yukiel with a letter of appointment, a name plate, and a school paper.

Yukiel, who bowed his head to receive him, raised his head with a maniacal smile.

“… … !?”

When the king saw that smile, he was instantly startled and got goosebumps all over his body.

Because I sensed that he was finally about to reveal his true colors.

Yukiel, who was granted extraterritorial authority, slowly turned around and looked down at the ministers who remained silent.

“The Countess of Agnes has extraterritorial authority and has the authority to reject royal orders, including the central political world.”

“… … .”

“So, let’s get started. “You aristocratic bastards.”

All the ministers in Daejeon raised their heads with embarrassed expressions at the foul language.

No matter what, you’re swearing in a foul language in front of a royal family?

At that moment, Count Belto gritted his teeth and shouted.

“Observe courtesy! How dare you use foul language in the presence of His Majesty the King! “Don’t you have the basics of being a nobleman?”

At his words, Yukiel covered his face with one hand and burst into laughter.

“Tsk, tsk tsk…” . Puhahahaha! “Yes, I thought you would come forward first.”

Along with that, Yukiel created an ornate chair made of bone under the throne where the king was sitting.

Yukiel quietly sat there with his legs crossed and looked down at all the ministers.

Yukiel raised the corner of his mouth and quietly stared at Helford.

Helford took a long stride and grabbed Count Belto’s hair.

“Queu, qurr! Well, what are you doing… … .”

Without a second thought, he grabbed his hair and dragged himself out.

Helford, who forcibly dragged him to the center of the palace, struck him hard on the thigh.

Pap-deuk-

The bone broke and broke through the flesh of my thigh.

With a high-pitched scream, Count Belto fell to the ground.

“Kwaaaaaaak!”

Yukiel, looking at the crazy sight, slowly put his hands together and held his face.

“Try saying it again.”

“Keuuuuuu! Oh, are you crazy!? How dare you… … .”

His words did not continue.

This is because Helford, who was watching from the side, stepped on his shin so hard that his bones and flesh turned into a rat.

“Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

“That’s an interesting answer.”

Yukiel seemed to like his answer and looked at Halford again.

Helford stomped hard on the shin of the other leg.

Crumbling, crackling-

The bones were broken and the flesh was crushed and flattened.

Count Belto let out a roar and flailed his arms.

“Kwaaaaaa!!”

“Ah, is that the end of the will? “It’s no fun just repeating the same thing over and over again.”

Yukiel, who picked his ear in annoyance, exploded Count Belto’s arm.

Blood and flesh splattered everywhere, making the royal palace a mess.

Count Belto’s eyes rolled back in shock as he ‘crunched’ in extreme pain.

Yukiel let out a chuckle and raised his hand and gave a brief nod.

And at that moment, Count Belto’s head fell off and fell to the floor.

“… … .”

“… … .”

There was silence.

Everyone froze in shock and fear.

Regardless of the royalist faction, the aristocratic faction, or the centrist faction, everyone was speechless.

To commit such a heinous act in Daejeon, where national affairs are being discussed, and not anywhere else?

And it was the same for King Henry Belcarte.

I expected him to do something outrageous, but why would he do it in Daejeon, where national affairs are being discussed?

“What is this… … .”

Henry Belcarte was speechless at his outrageous actions.

Extraterritorial jurisdiction is limited to one’s territory and is not a power given to oneself.

What on earth was he thinking of doing something so outrageous?

At that time when everyone froze, Yukiel looked down at the ministers with a cold expression.

“Now, bark. Do you know anything? “Your three-inch tongue will change my heart.”