The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 213



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Episode 213 68. Doppelganger’s Dungeon

One.

There wasn’t even time to share a touching reunion with Amy.

They started heading straight to where the problem was.

“Give me a status report, Amy.”

From why the Imperial Guards are here to that sword called Ligor.

Amy nodded and continued her explanation.

“Did you know that the Imperial Guard regularly patrols the North?”

“Oh. I understand that much.”

“Three days ago, while I was patrolling the north, I received an order from my superiors. We were to secure Ligor, who appeared near Riad.”

The Imperial Guard is the knightly order of the imperial family.

If we are talking about the upper class, it would naturally be the imperial family.

So how did the royal family obtain this information?

The answer to that was simple.

“We passed on the information to the royal family.”

The Count of Candle, a nobleman in a neat suit, answered on Amy’s behalf.

“But what we requested from the royal side was not the Imperial Guard, but the investigation team of the Magic Tower. This is because we could not be sure whether the sword was the one from the legend.”

“But the royal family sent the Imperial Guard?”

Count Candle nodded at those words.

Charon frowned as he advanced through the underground passage.

‘Did the imperial family already know about the sword called Ligor?’

It is a very old sword that even the Duke of Reston did not properly understand.

A sword that seems to appear only in legends.

It was no easy task to dispatch the Imperial Guard without even being able to confirm its authenticity.

Of course, what’s important now isn’t that sword called Ligor.

What was more important was what had happened to the city because of that sword.

“The number of Imperial Guards dispatched to Riad was two squads, totaling 24 men.”

“I met some doppelgangers in the form of Imperial Guards at the inn earlier.”

“… … Yes. They are the ones who were sacrificed to doppelgangers while exploring the dungeon.”

“The exploration failed. That dungeon was the doppelganger’s dungeon. Right?”

“That’s correct.”

As mentioned before, doppelgangers are those who follow the Demon King of Evil.

Their presence meant that the Demon King of Evil was exerting his influence here.

“The doppelgangers that crawled out of the dungeon have already infiltrated the city. That’s why we had no choice but to seal off the castle.”

“Do the citizens know about this situation?”

“Even if they knew this secret, it would only add to the confusion.”

“How irresponsible.”

Caron glared sharply at Count Candle, then slowly sorted out the situation.

This task did not seem to be simply a matter of conquering a dungeon.

The fact that the royal family was involved in this matter itself contained many possibilities.

“What about the Imperial Guard casualties?”

“Only seven people, including me, escaped the dungeon. The other six, excluding me, are seriously injured and lying in the castle.”

“Then the dropouts are in the dungeon?”

“Yes. Sir Luke is there too.”

This is an operation that mobilized two squads.

The fact that even the vice-captain level was mobilized means that the imperial family was definitely trying to secure Ligor.

‘I’m also concerned that I didn’t bring the investigation team from the Magic Tower with me.’

In other words, it means that the imperial family tried to hide this fact even from Matap.

Caron looked at Amy with a cold expression.

“Amy, you really don’t know anything?”

Caron is someone who usually takes great care of Amy.

Leo sensed an eerie murderous aura from Charon. That’s why Leo stopped Charon for a moment and said.

“Caron, Amy was just following orders as a knight. You know that, don’t you?”

“I said that because I was annoyed.”

All circumstances point to a connection between the royal family and this incident.

However, the variable is.

‘They’re doppelgangers.’

The purpose of the doppelgangers.

If that sword called Ligor was their goal, didn’t they already have it?

Still, the fact that I was wasting time centered around that dungeon kept bothering me.

But Caron shook off his worries with a small exhale.

‘Let’s not overthink it.’

The more difficult the situation, the more simply you should think.

Just go into that dungeon and slaughter all the doppelgangers.

While Caron was listening to various information from Amy, the end of the long underground passage came into view.

“Count Candle, the city’s underground passages are in great shape. What is the reason? If someone saw them, they would think you were preparing for a rebellion.”

Count Candle sighed and answered Caron’s question.

“Riad is a city that always has to be prepared for monster waves. It was only prepared to evacuate the citizens from the city in case they were isolated by monsters. There is no other purpose.”

“Hmm. Anyway, Count. You’d better be prepared when this is over.”

“What does it mean?”

“The fact that you relayed the information to the royal family first means that you were trying to get them to join the line. The Count may stand wherever he wants, but our lord will definitely be disappointed.”

Caron didn’t forget to long for the Count.

“Count! I will open the door.”

“Please.”

Squeak!

As soon as the huge iron door at the end of the passage opened, a sharp wind began to blow in.

The snow-covered mountain scenery unfolding alongside him.

The city’s passageway was connected to a small snow-covered mountain located behind the riad.

Charon stepped forward, tapping lightly on the cabana.

Because the elevation was slightly higher than that of the city, the surrounding scenery was visible at a glance.

“under.”

Only then was Charon able to accurately determine Riad’s condition.

A black circle clustered not too far from the city.

The moment I zoomed in on the circle through Pluto, I realized that the circle was made up of monsters.

“Should I have just passed by this neighborhood?”

“You came to buy me some alcohol.”

“So. This mouth was the problem.”

From doppelgangers to monster waves.

Caron looked at Count Candle and asked.

“Was the Monster Wave coming too?”

“The dungeon where Ligor is sealed is the problem. I don’t know if it’s the doppelgangers who are gathering them, or if it’s Ligor who is gathering them.”

“Is there also a function to summon monsters to Ligor?”

Count Candle nodded slowly to that question.

“Legend says that the master of Ligor can even command monsters.”

“Then isn’t it a demon sword?”

Charon muttered softly, pounding his fist on the guillotine’s handle.

“You lost?”

Then Guillotine protested as if he was being treated unfairly.

-You have to try it to know whether it’s long or short.

First of all, it was clear what had to be done right away.

Caron spoke quietly to Count Candle.

“Please guide me to that dungeon.”

I felt like I had to hurry.

2.

Count Candle guided Caron and his party to the entrance of the dungeon.

A purple stone gate nestled among the white snow.

Behind the stone gate, an undeniable dark magic was felt.

Caron shrugged as he examined the stone inscription.

“There are three people entering: me, Leo, and Amy.”

Count Candle frowned at Caron’s words.

“Even the Imperial Guards failed to conquer it. If you fail too… … . the dungeon will break. Wouldn’t it be better for my troops to enter as well?”

Dungeon Break.

It refers to the phenomenon where the dungeon goes berserk and monsters inside the dungeon jump out.

Given that the doppelgangers inside have already made their way into the city, the dungeon break must have progressed considerably.

“No. I don’t know about other dungeons, but this is a doppelganger dungeon, right? You absolutely have to clear it with a small group of elites. Bringing in a bunch of idiots will only increase the damage.”

The Count’s soldiers expressed their displeasure at Charon’s explicit expression.

But Caron continued talking without paying any attention.

“If even six-star knights were defeated, what about the common soldiers? Instead of unnecessarily increasing the damage, your Majesty, go back and guard the castle.”

A tone of speech that is utterly arrogant.

But no one there could refute Charon’s words.

Because a genuine killing intent was flowing out of Charon’s body.

“Let’s talk about the details after we destroy this dungeon, Count Candle. Oh, and there’s one thing you need to know.”

“Tell me.”

“I don’t do free service anywhere. And since you chose the Imperial Family over our Duke of Reston, this will result in a higher fee. Do you understand?”

“We just want you to know that we don’t have much to give.”

“Don’t worry. Even if you squeeze a dry rag, water will come out.”

Caron was someone who would get paid for anything.

At Caron’s warning, Count Candle could only nod with a bitter expression.

Because there was no choice. And Charon knew that very well.

“Then let’s see after work. Amy? How do you get into the dungeon?”

Then Amy answered with a nervous expression.

“Just put your hand on the stone gate.”

“Okay. Then let’s go in.”

Caron placed his hand on the stone gate without hesitation.

Then at that moment.

Saaaaaaaaaaah-!

The black magic flowing out of the stone gate enveloped Caron’s entire body.

My vision was briefly filled with purple smoke, and with a blink of an eye, the scenery before my eyes changed in an instant.

The scenery of snow-covered mountains was already gone.

What replaced the snowy mountain was a huge castle covered in black magic.

Paaaaat-!

As Caron was inspecting the castle, Amy and Leo appeared next to Caron.

Amy wasn’t too flustered since she had been there before, but Leo looked around with his eyes wide open.

“It’s so different from the dungeon I imagined.”

“Transferable dungeon. It’s an uncommon type of dungeon.”

It was a type of dungeon that I had never experienced before, even in my previous life.

Back when I was Cain Rathor, I often went to suppress rebellions, but I only explored dungeons a few times.

But that didn’t mean there was any need to be nervous.

The method to complete the dungeon is very simple.

After defeating the dungeon boss, destroy the dungeon core to complete the dungeon.

“Pluto.”

Myaaaahh …

Charon summoned Pluto and then gently patted Pluto’s head.

“Please give me directions.”

Myaaaah-!

You won’t get lost in that huge castle, with Pluto to be your guide.

“Amy and Leo are in the lead.”

“you?”

“I just wanted to take a look from behind.”

Slurp.

Charon, with Pluto’s darkness wrapped around his body, seeped into Leo’s shadow.

And he muttered in a low voice.

“Okay, baits? Let’s go.”

Doppelgangers are very clever creatures.

Charon, since he is standing in front of you, you won’t rush in easily.

That’s why Caron thought of using Leo and Amy as bait.

Destroying the dungeon was one thing, but I also intended to tear apart and kill all the doppelgangers in this place.

So the two baits entered the castle while keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings.

How much time has passed since then?

“Sir Amy! Sir Amy!”

A group of Imperial Guards appeared in the distance.

Knights with damaged armor and bleeding from their heads.

Amy’s expression wavered at their appearance.

But that was only for a moment.

“I will take care of it.”

Amy drew her sword without hesitation.

But just then, Caron’s voice rang in Amy’s ears.

“Avoid attacking the face as much as possible.”

“……why?”

“The doppelganger’s face skin will fetch you a very high price at the Magic Tower. So, Amy, keep this in mind.”

Charon smiled, his face poking out of the shadows, and whispered softly.

“It’s only effective if you skin their faces while they’re still alive. We came here to hunt those guys. Do you understand?”

Charon had no intention of giving the monsters a peaceful end.

“Oh, of course, Amy. Let’s split the profits evenly. You know that the one who takes care of you gets more, right? Of course, it’s me. I have to pay you back for feeding me the World Tree dew last time. Right?”

The natural enemy of all monsters.

The youngest of the Dukes of Reston set foot in his doppelganger’s castle.

And soon, someone’s screams began to echo throughout the castle.

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