The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 191



Only Krnovel

Episode 191 60. Irene (3)

5.

A dark night for Irene.

The Capitol, arguably the most important facility in the city, was patrolled by numerous guards.

The Capitol was not simply a place where elders and delegates could observe state affairs.

The symbol of the Eastern Forest Elves.

It was also the place where the seedlings of the World Tree took root.

As expected of a key facility, dozens of layers of magic barriers were placed around it, and the Capitol was guarded by powerful figures who could never be ignored.

In particular, the defenses were very tight because the war with the dark elves was imminent.

It seemed virtually impossible to break into the Capitol,

Srrrrrr!

It was such an easy task for Caron.

Because Pluto had already left his mark here during the day.

“No matter how much I think about it, Pluto’s abilities make no sense.”

“You should sign the contract too, hyung.”

“Are you kidding me? Pluto still yawns when I put my hand on him.”

Leo, who had emerged from the darkness with Charon, grumbled in a small voice.

Wouldn’t this be too much of an ability for a crazy guy like Caron?

Break-ins, robberies, hostage-taking, etc.

It was definitely an ability that would help a lot of crazy things along the way.

Adina did not participate in this operation.

Because Caron left it in the mansion on purpose to have a perfect alibi.

The purpose of this undertaking is one.

Deal with the World Tree saplings as quickly as possible, then return to the mansion as if nothing had happened.

“It’s a perfect crime if you use Pluto’s powers well.”

“… … At least it’s fortunate that there is an awareness that it is a crime.”

“Brother. This is for the greater good. This is the only way to stop the Demon King of Sloth.”

Perhaps the Demon King of Sloth had already been informed that Caron and his party had arrived in Eileen.

So, it is difficult to delay time.

Before the mad demon lord could take action, action had to be taken first.

“But remember what I said earlier?”

“What are you talking about?”

“They say that the World Tree saplings are already imbued with black magic. Is that true? I’m ashamed to say, but I didn’t feel it.”

“It was a very subtle black magic, so it would be difficult to detect.”

“You didn’t lie on purpose to make the delegates doubt you?”

“Brother, has your thinking ability improved a lot? Have you been taking private lessons lately?”

“Don’t change the subject.”

“It’s true that I felt traces of dark magic. It was just the World Tree saplings that defended it.”

This is an issue that was confirmed once again through the guillotine.

Clearly someone was trying to corrupt the World Tree saplings.

That is to say, there is a traitor among the delegates.

“Is it possible that the elder did that?”

“That can’t be ruled out either. All possibilities are open. So for now… … let’s deal with the seedlings first.”

Caron remembered why he had come all the way here.

A spirit of life that resides in the Eastern Great Forest.

Since it was one of the materials needed to save the World Tree, I had to ask around about the Spirit of Life.

I originally planned to ask the elder this afternoon, but the atmosphere wasn’t very good, so I put it off until later.

‘I have to ask, but… … .’

If I were to ask tomorrow morning, the situation itself didn’t seem favorable.

Because if this undertaking succeeds, Eileen will be turned upside down.

It was around this time that Caron was moving carefully down the hallway, thinking about this and that.

Bam.

Someone touched Caron’s back, and Caron said annoyedly.

“Are you kidding me in this situation? Brother. Come to your senses.”

Then Leo answered with his eyes wide open.

“What are you talking about all of a sudden? I wasn’t doing anything.”

“You just tapped me on the back… … .”

Caron turned away in annoyance.

Right then.

-… … What is this?

A mysterious child entered Charon’s field of vision.

A child who appears to be not even seven years old.

A boy with green hair and brown eyes was staring blankly at Charon.

Caron was momentarily confused by the situation that did not make sense.

‘I didn’t even feel any movement.’

I didn’t even sense this mysterious child approaching.

Even though I was sharpening my senses due to the circumstances.

What on earth is this child’s true identity?

But Charon’s confusion did not last long; he made a cool-headed judgment.

A cool-headed judgment is just that.

“Shhh.”

It was about covering the child’s mouth with one’s hand.

It was just like a kidnapper kidnapping a child. Leo let out a small exclamation of admiration at the ruthless sight.

“Now even kidnapping? You really… … No. It hurts my mouth to even talk about it now.”

“If he screams, will you take responsibility?”

“That’s not it. But how did it get to us? I didn’t even feel its presence.”

“So do i.”

I couldn’t figure out what it was at all.

Although he appears to be an elf, children usually shed tears in such situations.

I was captured by masked men.

But this elf child was actually smiling brightly as if he was having fun.

-Doesn’t this seem familiar?

Guillotine said quietly.

Charon also agreed with Guillotine’s opinion. Although he did not know the details, he felt something familiar from the young elf.

Charon whispered quietly, covering the elf’s mouth.

“Sorry. I’d like to let you go right now, but… … . Your hyungs have work to do, right? So, come hang out with them for a bit. I’ll send you home after work. Okay?”

“Caron.”

“why.”

“You are overly kind to children.”

“That’s not it. You made a huge mess of your brother’s face when you were little.”

“Hey, why are you bringing that up now?”

Anyway, it was a variable.

It is impossible to kill an innocent child.

If necessary, he could have temporarily locked it in a subspace pocket, but Charon didn’t bother to do that.

Slurp.

Myaaaahh …

Charon summoned Pluto and silenced the child’s mouth.

But something was a bit strange.

‘hmm?’

Pluto is usually wary of beings he meets for the first time.

But this time.

Myaaaah.

He was rubbing his face against the child’s cheek as if he had known her for a long time.

The child also smiled brightly while hugging Pluto.

-This is the first time this guy has done something like this.

The guillotine muttered as if it was strange.

It’s not that I can feel any movement, and it’s also that Pluto is reacting like that.

The more I looked at him, the more curious he seemed.

I wanted to ask him about this and that, but now was not the time to ask questions.

That’s why Caron postponed satisfying his curiosity.

“Brother Leo. Take care of the kid.”

“Are you making me take care of the child now?”

“I can’t take care of it.”

Leo sighed and looked at the child.

A very cute sight, holding Pluto tightly in her arms.

Leo reached out his hand to the boy. The boy smiled and took Leo’s hand.

I felt like my fatigue was gone in an instant.

“But I think he’ll listen well. We’re not that scary. He’s the only bad guy here. So you don’t have to be scared.”

At those words, the child smiled brightly and nodded.

It was as if he could understand human speech.

“Let’s move quickly.”

Although an unexpected variable arose, we could not afford to waste time here.

The two wolves, who had even taken the child hostage, hurried to the conference room.

6.

Swish.

Entering the conference room wasn’t that difficult.

Unlike the heavily guarded outside of the Capitol, there were few guards inside.

Thanks to that, Caron and Leo were able to arrive at the conference room safely.

Inside the conference room, brightly lit even in the middle of the night.

The World Tree sapling I had seen during the day was still shining elegantly in the center of the round table.

“Phew.”

Charon slowly approached the sapling and drew his guillotine.

Woohoo.

The guillotine, which was filled with the magic of Cheongmyeong, began to resonate.

“Caron. Think again. Are you really going to do it?”

Leo asked, holding the child’s hand tightly.

No matter how much I think about it, it’s ridiculous. If we do something like this without consulting the elves, it will be irreversible.

“It’s not too late even now.”

It is on a scale that is incomparable to the incidents that Caron has committed so far.

It is essentially cutting down the sacred tree of the elves.

Although they said it was okay as long as they didn’t get caught, the risk was just too great.

But Caron answered with a determined expression.

“This is the answer.”

Finish the job before it goes to the Demon King of Sloth.

That was the only answer Charon could think of.

Woooooooooo-!

Magic power was condensed inside the guillotine, and immediately the guillotine glowed with a dark blue light.

A long aura forms at the tip of the sword.

It was a destructive force that could cut through anything.

“Let’s finish this quickly.”

Caron concentrated his mind.

Even though it was just a sapling, it was ultimately a world tree called the divine tree. There was no way it could be cut down easily.

That’s why I had to use all my strength and cut it down in one go.

Kwaaaaaaaah-!

Magic began to spread out like waves around Charon’s body.

‘I have to finish it in one blow.’

That way, you can get away without getting caught.

The moment the sacred tree is attacked, the guards will notice.

Woof woof woof-!

Charon, who had poured all his magical power into the guillotine’s blade, let out a light breath. Then, he swung his sword toward the sapling without hesitation.

It was a sword strike like a flash of lightning.

But just as the guillotine was about to hit the sapling,

Pakaaaaang-!

Suddenly, a thick protective layer formed and wrapped around the sapling. And after a while.

“… … You really are a helpless person.”

The elder of the Eastern Great Forest, Balto, appeared from the air.

“If only he had shown me the future, I would have been completely defeated.”

In his hand he held a staff with a huge magic stone embedded in it.

Charon frowned and looked at Balto.

“Elder, were you a traitor?”

“How could that be?”

“I think this needs some explanation.”

Balto shook his head in disbelief at Caron’s words.

“Isn’t that something a crazy person who came to cut down a sacred tree in the middle of the night should say? You just tried to destroy the symbol of our elves. I think it’s me who should be the one to question you.”

Just now Balto said he saw the future.

It meant that someone had given Balto a prophecy.

“If it weren’t for his words, I would have killed you right here on the spot.”

That wasn’t a joke.

Woof woof woof woof-!

Before we knew it, the conference room was filled with magic spears.

Dozens of windows.

All of those spears were aimed at Charon’s neck.

Elder Balto was a wizard of the 8th Circle. If not, there was no way to explain this overwhelming magical power.

“Please explain it properly.”

“They changed back to formal speech again.”

“The situation is what it is. You’re holding my life in your hands, so this is only natural.”

As he spoke, Caron aimed the guillotine at the elder.

A tense situation has developed.

Balto sighed deeply.

“This is not something I should explain.”

“Who else but the Elder can explain?”

At those words, Balto lowered the staff he had been aiming at Charon. Then he looked behind Charon and said.

“Noble One. How long will you watch over me? This old man is tired now.”

That was when.

The young elf who had been holding Leo’s hand slowly stepped forward and looked at Charon with a smile.

“Don’t bother Balto. He’s getting older and it’s getting harder for him now.”

The clear voice typical of a child.

I felt an infinitely pure magical power from the elf.

Only then did Charon realize where this feeling of discomfort had come from.

By this point, Charon was able to figure out the identity of this elf boy.

“The sapling of the world tree.”

“That’s right. I went out to greet you since it’s been a while since you’ve had a guest. Did I offend you? If so, I apologize. This is my first time meeting a human… .”

The boy smiled awkwardly and spoke in a low voice.

“You came here to save your mother, right? I was waiting for you to come. How should I explain this… … . Ah! That’s right.”

He slowly met Charon’s gaze.

“Spirit of Life. That’s my other name.”

It was an unexpected encounter.

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