The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 25



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Episode 25 7. Heading to the Capital (3)

5.

The city hall located in the central part of the Theban Autonomy.

As the tax audit period approaches, meetings are being held at the city hall every day.

“The IRS is really pointing the knife at us.”

“Isn’t that all because it was discovered that you guys were laundering money?”

“We were the only ones who did it? You guys!”

The loud voices going back and forth in the conference room represented the atmosphere of the place.

Representatives of the upper class who can be said to be the mainstream power of the Theban Autonomy.

They were raising their voices and swearing at each other, without any regard for dignity.

“ha.”

Grein, the seventh mayor of the Theban Autonomy, sighed heavily as he watched their bickering.

It’s been a year since he was elected mayor.

I’ve seen this sight countless times, but I can’t get used to it.

When you think about the fact that such people are the key figures leading this huge autonomous territory, it’s just pathetic.

“Everyone, be quiet… … .”

“Mayor, you must represent this city and punish those criminals!”

“What? A criminal? You think I don’t have any hidden cards? Your company has weapons in the Southern Kingdom… .”

“Oh, well, that’s complicated!”

“Tsk. They are really undignified, considering only their own interests in a place where they should be discussing city administration. Isn’t that right, Mayor? I suggest that those thugs be kicked out immediately.”

The atmosphere is not controlled at all.

The noble MPs are expressing their discontent, while the commoner MPs continue to fight, ignoring their complaints.

The authority of the market disappeared long ago.

The mayor of the Theban dominion.

This place is actually just a bright apricot.

The mayor is in charge of city management, including public safety and disaster prevention, but important issues related to vested interests are decided through lawmakers nominated by each power in the city.

In a word, she is the face of this place.

‘… … A trashy position with heavy responsibility compared to the authority. I’m crazy for taking this position!’

It was only a few years ago that Grein served as Minister of Finance in the Empire.

When he had safely completed his two-year term as minister and had stepped down from his post, the people of the Theban council came to see him.

-Minister Grain? I have come to offer you the position of mayor of Thebes.

Grein accepted the offer.

Although they were eager to take a break, the offer was too high for them to refuse.

‘Until then, I didn’t know it would be this bad… … .’

Thebes.

The most developed city in the empire after the capital, and the city that pays the most taxes.

A city where everyone has an opportunity, regardless of status.

So, on the surface it was a really attractive city.

But the true face of this city that I learned after taking office as mayor.

“Tsk. So that’s why they’re from commoner backgrounds.”

“Did you just say that? Oh, I guess you’ve developed a sense of entitlement because you always lose the right to bid for the magic stone to our superiors?”

“… … How dare you, a commoner!”

It was literally like a city of bean powder.

Grein shook his head, fiddling with the cigarettes in his pocket.

‘… … Let whatever happens be.’

Anyway, the remaining term is two years.

When I first came here, I had the idea of ​​developing the city properly, but not anymore.

I will just serve out my term and use the money to build a villa in a resort in the southern part of the continent and enjoy a comfortable retirement.

Just as Grein was imagining happy things and trying to ignore the chaos.

Kwaaaaang.

Someone opened the conference room door roughly and came inside. The members paused for a moment in their fighting and looked toward the entrance.

There stood a man whose face had turned very pale.

He was Grein’s aide.

“Oh, my lord.”

Grein sighed deeply again and waved his hand.

“… …What’s going on, Deon?”

“Urgent news… … Urgent news.”

The aide, who quickly approached Grein, relayed the urgent news in a small voice.

And after hearing the contents of the ‘urgent report’, Grein kept his mouth shut for a long time with a stiff expression. Then, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and naturally put one in his mouth.

“Haha, shit.”

“I… … Mayor. I’m in a meeting, so smoking… … .”

“Deon Gun.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Shut up and light a fire.”

Grein took a deep drag on his cigarette as his aide lit it for him.

The lawmakers’ eyes widened at the sight of the market that had never been seen before.

He is a person who always sticks to his principles.

For someone who has never smoked indoors, especially during meetings, this is a sudden departure.

‘What the heck is this?’

‘What kind of news is it… … .’

One council member, unable to contain his curiosity, asked the mayor in a casual manner.

“Sir, what happened? Could it be something related to the tax investigation… …”

Grein smiled brightly in response to the congressman’s question.

“Tax audits? Go to hell. Come on, Senator Johnson. This isn’t about tax audits.”

“… … It’s embarrassing if you come out like this all of a sudden.”

“It’s none of my business if you’re in trouble.”

“… … I hear you, Mayor, aren’t you being too rude? We are here to represent the citizens of the city… … .”

“Yeah, the city… … . This damn city. I shouldn’t have come here. Ugh.”

Finally, Grein finished smoking one cigarette and threw it on the floor. He then put the cigarette out with his shoe and took out another one and put it in his mouth.

He looked at the lawmakers who were about to vent their displeasure and smiled faintly. Then he spoke in a low voice.

“Five minutes ago, a train departing from the Duke of Reston and heading to the capital exploded. The list of passengers included two direct relatives of the Duke of Reston, Leo Reston and Charon Reston, grandsons of the Grand Duke of Reston. The exact extent of the damage is not yet known.”

“Hey, what are you talking about now?”

“What are you talking about?”

The aide lit Grein’s cigarette again, and Grein took a deep drag. Then he answered in a low voice.

“We’re all screwed.”

6.

Beep beep beep!

My ears are ringing and my vision is dizzy.

Caron opened his eyes with a frown on his face.

The interior of the cabin was a mess. The seats and ceiling were in reversed positions, making it look like the train had flipped over.

‘The body is fine.’

The train overturned.

However, there were no serious injuries. This was thanks to the defensive magic circle installed inside the cabin being activated at the moment the train overturned.

“Your Highnesses. Are you alright?”

“I’m fine. Brother Leo… … .”

“… … Me too, it’s okay.”

Until just a moment ago, Hans had been joking around, but there was no trace of playfulness on his face.

Hans drew his sword from its scabbard and immediately communicated with the adjoining room through the crystal ball.

“Situation report.”

Then, a reply came through the crystal ball right away.

-… … Total 11. Seriously injured 1. Lightly injured 2. Seriously injured is Dale. Everyone except Dale is ready for battle.

-Uh, Urhan. There were two deaths in our cell. Most of them lost consciousness… … .

Although defensive magic circles were installed in all rooms, the servants still suffered great damage.

Judging from the fact that Urhan, who could be said to be at the bottom of the servant compartment, responded, one could realize that the situation was serious.

“Hans, have you confirmed the location of this place?”

“It is about 10km west of the city center of the Theban Autonomy. I contacted the Theban Autonomy before the young masters woke up. By now… … their forces should be on the move.”

“What time is their expected arrival?”

“It’s 20 minutes.”

It is impossible to move when there are injured people.

Especially if you’re dealing with crazy guys who’ve planted explosives on the tracks, moving is suicidal.

The railways are treated as the Emperor’s property.

in other words.

‘treason.’

The worst crime.

It was definitely the work of those who had no backing.

Jieeeeing.

The guillotine was still vibrating, signaling that the crisis was not over.

“Lord Charon, the raiders are approaching. They number twenty. Their strength includes knights.”

Hans spoke to Charon, holding his breath.

“Do you remember what I told you before I left? You two young masters must survive no matter what happens. We will buy you time.”

“That’s impossible.”

Charon flatly rejected Hans’ offer.

Although Leo said he was okay, when Charon saw him, Leo’s condition wasn’t very good.

It was clear that the impact of the explosion had caused damage to his right leg.

You can’t walk for long in that condition, especially when you’re being pursued.

Ultimately, there is only one choice left.

“It’s a one-sided argument.”

These are the guys who attack the Duke of Reston, even committing treason.

These guys charge at you from the start without any hesitation, so running away is practically meaningless.

Ss …

Charon pulled the guillotine from its scabbard.

“… …Caron. Wouldn’t it be better for you to run away?”

“Brother, can you fight?”

“uh.”

“Okay, Hans. Tell the squad to wait inside the cabin.”

A situation where the level of the enemies cannot be clearly identified.

In times like this, waiting is the best policy.

Hans’ judgment was also the same as Charon’s.

They held their breath and grabbed their swords.

After a while.

Rustle.

I began to feel a presence around me, and soon a shadow appeared through the broken window.

At that moment, without hesitation, Charon drove the guillotine into the wall next to the window.

Phew!

“Grrrrr.”

The sensation of the guillotine cutting through flesh was transmitted. As Charon pulled out the guillotine, a masked man fell down in front of the window.

“Let’s go out.”

“Yes, Lord Caron. All 2nd platoon, get off!”

At Charon’s words, Hans immediately swung his sword and cut down the entire wall of the guest room.

Then, the scenery outside was soon revealed.

A vast field.

Railroad tracks damaged by an explosion.

and.

“There’s more than I thought?”

The men, who looked to be in their thirties at most, were wearing black masks.

Charon smiled faintly at their appearance.

As soon as Sabina leaves, things start to get really interesting.

“Charon, please stand behind me.”

The knights of the second platoon, including Hans, formed an escort formation centered around Caron and Leo.

It was the most basic formation for protecting the elements.

The opponents were not a bunch of idiots.

As expected of a group of lunatics who directly attacked a train, each of them seemed to have at least the skill of a 3-star knight.

A three-star knight was a level that was ignored in Cheonghae Castle, but it was also the level at which one could be called a full-fledged knight.

“The one at the very back, he’s a 6 star.”

“Where on earth do these guys come from? Our dukedom has so many enemies that it’s hard to even guess.”

“Is now the time to wonder about that? You should just stay quietly behind.”

“Well, I don’t think that’s a very good idea.”

As Caron was quickly exchanging opinions with Hans, the one Hans had designated as a six-star knight slowly walked forward.

After a while, the guy spoke in a magically altered voice.

“Caron Reston. If you cooperate obediently, the lives of your knights and servants will not be harmed.”

“Cooperation? Hans, did you hear that? They asked for your cooperation.”

“Put down your weapons and surrender. Our purpose is not to kill you.”

I had a rough idea of ​​what they were trying to do. If their goal was to kill them, there would have been no need to send someone to check the situation inside the room. They would have just prepared to finish them off from a distance.

‘Idiot.’

I can tell you for sure that guy is a idiot.

A monster who speaks his own purpose?

You wouldn’t make that mistake unless you’re a beginner, which means you’re not a professional at this stuff.

“Hans, listen carefully to what I say from now on.”

“What is it, Caron?”

“I just realized something very important.”

It’s obvious that he’s going to say something crazy.

Why? Because the youngest master’s mind is not normal.

Hans kept his gaze fixed on his enemy and listened quietly to Charon’s words.

“They want to capture me alive. And within 20 minutes.”

“… … Isn’t that so obvious?”

“I’ve committed treason, so what if there’s no real reward? So, you’re saying that they can’t kill me. On the other hand, what about me?”

Woooooooooo-!

The guillotine, which was filled with Charon’s magical power, began to resonate violently, and Charon spoke with a big smile.

“You can kill them as much as you want.”

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