The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 169



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Episode 169 53. Ugo (3)

5.

To summarize Ugo’s story, it was as follows.

“I was asked by the messenger of the World Tree to protect the water source, and immediately left the Knights of Haerang and went into hiding in the Sultanate of Pajar… … Is that all?”

“That’s right.”

Until then, Ugo had lived a life similar to Kerua.

After passing on the Imperial Sword to the new members of the Imperial Guard, Ugo left the Empire without any regrets.

He said he lived as a woodcutter on a secluded rural estate in the northeastern part of the empire.

The problem started after that.

The Demon King of Sloth turned Ugo, who came to protect Suwon, into a Death Knight while still alive.

This is something that an ordinary warlock would never even think of doing.

Who would dare to mess with a knight who has reached the end of the 8 stars?

“The unidentified man clearly used shackles.”

“… …Halo should have taken care of it for sure.”

“It also means that I haven’t escaped the evil yet.”

Immortal Shackles.

It is an ancient black magic that the Emperor used to perfectly manipulate the Imperial Guard.

A black magic that is like a curse, inducing complete obedience.

I thought that the black magic would naturally be lifted when the evil emperor died, but it seems that wasn’t the case.

Caron nodded slowly.

“Then it’s one of two things. Either he’s the evil emperor, or he’s one of the emperor’s minions who borrowed his power.”

Both cases are worst.

The only good thing is that all traces of black magic were cleanly removed thanks to the ‘Dagger of Repentance’ used by Seria.

Ugo will no longer suffer from chains.

You just need to contact Kerua quickly and ask her to find a solution.

If he was the regent of the elves, there was a good chance that he would know how to dispel the ancient dark magic.

the problem is.

“Beatrice.”

The last remaining former subordinate, Beatrice.

The point is that her whereabouts are unknown.

In the worst case scenario, you could end up in chains like Ugo.

Ugo was lucky to be saved, but if he was not careful, he could end up facing Beatrice as his enemy.

“You don’t have to worry too much.”

But Ugo spoke in a surprisingly calm voice.

It seemed like he knew something.

“Beatrice is probably in hiding in the Holy Kingdom by now.”

“Beatrice?”

“You were a devout follower of the Light, weren’t you? You’re probably operating under an assumed name, but don’t worry too much. The Holy Kingdom is a place free from dark magic.”

At those words, Charon looked at Ceria, who was talking to Nadia from afar.

The energy called the magic power that the heretic inquisitors used.

Considering the fact that the power of the wave was eerily similar to that of black magic, the Holy Kingdom did not seem to be a very safe place.

Still, even Charon had to admit that the situation was better than in other parts of the continent.

“Why the Holy Kingdom of all places?”

“Did something happen with the Holy Kingdom?”

“The bad relationship is a bit long.”

“At the age of only seventeen, you have a bad relationship with the Holy Kingdom… … It seems like you have been very active since your reincarnation.”

“It’s a pain in the butt to talk about it. I’ll tell you my story later while we’re having a drink. But it’s still more fun than when I was the captain.”

“Of course it should be more enjoyable than the life you had as a slave. But I am a little dissatisfied.”

“what?”

“The one who died irresponsibly was the captain, but doesn’t he look the happiest?”

Ugo said that and smiled contentedly.

Even though he said that, his expression was secretly proud.

“Have you traveled a lot?”

“Don’t be ridiculous. I’ve been to the Southern Great Forest, and then I have to go to the Eastern Great Forest. I also have to stop by the North Sea.”

“It seems like you have fulfilled a wish that you could not fulfill in your previous life.”

“It’s full of annoying things.”

“It’s good to be busy.”

Since it’s been a long time since I’ve seen Ugo, we’ve been talking a lot.

I felt like I was going to spend the night in this damp tomb.

There was plenty of time anyway. It would have been enough to return to the palace, sneak a few bottles of liquor from the wine cellar, and then talk.

He saved the crown prince and further purified the royal tomb.

Wouldn’t it be okay to drink the whole bottle instead of just a few?

So, Caron slowly got to the main point.

“You said you were guarding the water source of the oasis, and I need that.”

“Do you happen to know a lot about Suwon?”

“It supplies pure water to Ali Oasis… … . I see. I haven’t heard the exact concept.”

“Suwon can also be seen as a crystal of magical power. You can think of it as a natural form of magical power that has gathered to create a crystal. I will help you collect it later. Suwon is located deep inside the oasis.”

“Isn’t that possible right now?”

“We need to check the condition of the water source. The contamination may not have been completely purified.”

Anyway, I have a lot of time.

This is where Ugo’s characteristically meticulous personality comes into play. That meticulous personality ultimately leads to honesty.

Caron nodded with a leisurely smile.

“Can I just take some?”

“Yes. Only a part of what is needed to save the World Tree.”

“How can you be sure?”

“I heard it directly from the messenger of the World Tree.”

“That damn World Tree is real. How did someone who can see the future so well not know that he was dying?”

“… … That’s right. Did you say that to the elves too?”

“Similarly.”

“You’re still crazy.”

It was around the time when Caron and Ugo were reunited.

“Caron Reston.”

Nadia approached Caron with a serious expression.

Caron nodded as he slowly got up from his seat.

“Yes, go ahead.”

“There has been an incident at the palace. I must go first. Come back after you have finished your business with the saint and Sir Ugo.”

Nadia’s voice was stiff.

It seemed like something was not normal.

Nadia is a powerful figure who protects the Sultanate’s palace. While she was away, did something big happen to the palace?

“What’s going on?”

“It’s the Sultan’s business. You have no obligation to help.”

“Sir Nadia, you helped me even though you had no reason to. Since you owe me a debt, it is only natural that you repay it.”

The logic was simple and clear.

At those words, Nadia let out a deep sigh. Then she spoke in a low voice.

“There has been a rebellion in the palace. The crown prince has been taken hostage. Things are not looking good.”

“I will help you too, Sir Nadia.”

Ugo also stood up from his seat.

“I also owe you the same amount of money.”

“Your Majesty, you must not be feeling well. Wouldn’t it be better for you to rest?”

“Thanks to the saint’s careful care, I can move around. I’m going to check if my limbs are properly attached and stretch my body.”

Nadia sighed, looking back and forth between Charon and Ugo.

And he shook his head.

“Everyone is living their own lives. Okay. I understand. Let’s talk about the details… as we go.”

It seemed like something very interesting was happening at the palace.

6.

Crown Prince Clark looked at his brother with a complicated expression.

“Amin. Nothing will change just because you say this.”

“Do you really think so? Even a mouse will bite a cat when cornered.”

“… … Amin!”

“You should have just stayed asleep. If you really cared about me, you should have just died!”

The third prince, Amin, shouted as if he was being treated unfairly.

Assassin.

Those who were raised solely for assassination were aiming daggers coated with poison at Clark’s neck, and Amin smiled bitterly as he looked at Clark.

“You always looked down on us, brother. That’s why you’re being treated like this.”

“I swear to Ohad that I have never ignored you.”

“This situation right now is proof of that. Did you really think we would be so helpless?”

Amin taunted the crown prince while holding a black crystal in his right hand.

“By now, the soldiers of the other nobles will have surrounded my father’s palace. Even if Sir Nadia returns, it will be too late.”

“You are possessed by something terrible, you stupid brother.”

Clark looked at the endless greed gleaming in his brother’s eyes.

Where did it go wrong?

Although he was a little lacking, Amin was definitely not the type of person to do something like this.

Someone has possessed the guy.

Otherwise, there would be no way I would have done such a reckless thing.

“If my brother hadn’t woken up again… … I would have had so much more.”

“What on earth.”

“All the riches, women, power. Everything my second eldest brother promised me.”

At those words, Clark remembered what Caron had said earlier.

『Mongma brings out greed. The moment you show greed in front of Mongma, you will be eaten in an instant. So you should not trust those who are possessed by Mongma.』

It was too complacent.

Even though Caron had already warned him, he suffered like this.

‘I never thought the nobles of the capital would fall for this already.’

The nobles are political creatures.

Clarke, they were well aware that the Sultan had ceded considerable power to him before he fell.

Several important power institutions, starting with the military.

The Sultan had already appointed the Crown Prince as head of those institutions.

This could be seen as a de facto regency. What if the crown prince had collapsed in such a situation?

‘gap.’

Naturally, a gap was bound to occur.

Seeing them move so boldly, it was certain that even the military had fallen into their hands.

Clark’s eyes saw a picture of a dream horse.

There is no way Mongma would have charmed each and every noble. He simply pushed them away because he understood human greed better than anyone else.

“Are you aiming for the throne?”

Amin’s eyes sparkled at Clark’s question.

“The rumor is already spreading that your second brother was bitten by that mad dog, Caron Reston. The nobles will eventually need a prince to ascend to the throne. Samir, the concubine? Do you think he is qualified?”

“… … If Samir had said he would inherit the throne, I would have gladly handed it over to him.”

“My brother always cherished that lowly birth.”

“It is because I care about this country as much as I care about you.”

Clark slowly approached Amin.

The assassins, startled by the sudden movement, stab the crown prince’s shoulder with their sharp daggers.

Blood flows.

The crown prince’s pure white clothes were dyed crimson, but Clark didn’t even groan.

He stood proudly before Amin.

And he said in an unwavering voice.

“Even if you do this, you will have nothing left in your hands.”

It was a pity.

This idiot doesn’t even know what choice he’s making.

“Even if you sit on the throne, all that will remain of you is an empty shell.”

If you think about it a little more, why don’t you know what you already know?

The greed in my brother’s eyes had already crossed the river of no return.

Clark reached out and patted Amin’s head.

“Little brother, my poor little brother. You have killed yourself in the end.”

A voice filled only with sympathy.

At that voice, Amin shivered and shouted.

“Cut off the Crown Prince’s leg tendons! As long as he stays alive, that’s fine. Take the Crown Prince to his father and take the throne… … .”

That was when.

Chorus.

The curtains on the window fluttered and a wind blew through the bedroom.

Crunch-!

The heads of the assassins who were threatening the crown prince fell to the ground with shocking ease.

They couldn’t even realize that they were dead.

Bam.

The heads of the two assassins fell to the floor without even closing their eyes, and a familiar voice rang in Clark’s ears.

“It’s a little late, Your Highness.”

Moonlight poured in through the cracks in the window.

The moonlight was shining brightly on the uninvited guest.

The intruder, Caron, smiled faintly in the moonlight. Then he spoke to the crown prince.

“I’m going to offer you my rebellion suppression service now. My family is also an expert in rebellions. You know? About 50 years ago. My grandfather was a former rebel. He stormed the palace and overthrew the evil emperor… … . Huh? If he failed, it was a rebellion. If he succeeded, it was a revolution. Isn’t that what history is all about?”

A playful voice echoed through the room.

“As someone who has rebelled, I know better. Even if you search the continent, you won’t find an expert like me. Even in the border city of Leven, I… … . Ahem, anyway. I will provide you with a special service. How, do you think?”

It was an incredibly shameless proposal. It was clearly dangerous, with no price even specified.

But Clark had no choice.

“… … I owe you a favor.”

“Okay. Then I guess the deal is done.”

“My father comes before me. Right now, the soldiers… … .”

“Oh, don’t worry about that. Sir Nadia is headed straight to the main palace. She’s also accompanied by a very angry bear. He’s an expert, so he’ll be sorted out in no time.”

There are two 8-star knights.

No matter how elite the soldiers are, they will be swept away in an instant.

Caron let out a small exclamation towards the third prince, Amin.

“I thought you were just a worthless rascal, but when I saw you again? I didn’t know you would even start a rebellion.”

“The Holy… … You, who should be in the Holy Land, why are you here… … .”

Amin felt an indescribable fear from Charon.

devil.

Interest is the devil.

The moment I saw this man, I knew I couldn’t get out of here.

“I already had a lot of desires. I just let the guy I wanted to tear apart and kill go. So… … .”

He smiled brightly as he extended his hand toward Amin.

“Should we start properly now? If it hurts, tell me. Oh, of course.”

Caron stopped talking and punched Amin in the face.

Kwajik-!

Caron, who had instantly destroyed Amin’s mouth, finished speaking with a big smile.

“If you could talk.”

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house