The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 32



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Episode 32 10. Digging a ditch and catching crayfish

One.

The moment the hostages were exchanged, a cold silence flowed through the guest room.

Charon gulped as he looked at Mason, the knight who escorted this mad prince.

He was a man I had met several times in my previous life.

I remember him as a young knight of considerable talent.

‘If I’m not careful, my life could end here?’

From 7-star knights onwards, there is a huge gap between them and 6-star knights.

The level that a 6-star knight can reach only after breaking through the wall is 7-star, and even though the difference in achievement is only one level, they possess overwhelming military power compared to 6-star knights.

The one who unilaterally oppresses even the 7-star knights is the 8-star knight.

-Who would think so, you master? Ha! It’s been such a long time since I’ve been freed, but it’s so unfair to be sealed like this. Please, I hope the next master is someone who knows how to use his head.

Guillotine exuded a sinister aura as he spoke those words.

Because he knew that this was the only way to overcome the situation, since the prince’s life had been taken hostage.

“Hello, Caron Reston. Am I a little late in introducing myself? My name is Rebelio. Feel free to call me Rebel or Rio.”

The prince who was taken hostage smiled brightly and greeted me, as if he was very happy about something.

It was a cheerful voice, one that you would never guess came from someone with a sword pointed at their neck.

“Let me ask you one thing, Your Highness.”

“Hey, feel free to call me that. I’m not that closed-minded. Let’s just be friends since we’re outside the palace. I’m eighteen, but… … Honestly, isn’t age just a number?”

“Oh, then buddy. Could you please ask the escort knight if he can save us?”

Now that it’s come to this, let’s just make a mess of it.

But the one who answered that question was Mason, who had been standing silently until now.

“I never thought my brother’s youngest grandson would be such a rascal. He really is a man without a plan.”

“Will you spare my life, Sir Mason?”

“There is no reason to kill you here.”

“I’m threatening the prince’s life… … Oh, you knew my grandfather.”

“If His Majesty is enjoying this situation, why would I have to kill you?”

Sir Mason muttered in a half-resigned voice.

It was clear that he was a habitual offender.

“Put down your sword, for I will not lay a hand on you on the honor of a knight.”

Then, Revelio, who was in his hand, whispered to Charon in an earnest voice.

“Never listen to Lord Mason, Charon. Take me back to Cheonghae Castle. And negotiate with my father on the basis of my life… .”

“Your Highness.”

“huh?”

“Usually, things that are taken as collateral are things of value.”

“… … You speak harshly. This is too much.”

6th Prince.

The imperial pet, known as the Emperor’s abandoned son.

Unlike other princes whose maternal relatives were powerful nobles, he was born to a maid who did odd jobs in the palace.

I’ve heard about this crazy guy a few times in Cheonghae-seong.

A guy who brings shame to the royal family?

Seeing it with my own eyes, I thought that most of the rumors were true.

But there was one thing that could not be known through rumors.

A different magical power from that of the knight was felt in the 6th prince’s body.

There is only one type of person who uses this kind of magic.

-This guy is a wizard.

One who performs miracles through magic.

Wizard.

I had never heard a rumor that the royal pet was a wizard.

“Where on earth did you learn magic?”

“I learned it from my older sister.”

“sister?”

You’ve been calling the chairman of Caligo ‘older sister’ for a while now. What kind of connection does the prince have with the head of a violent organization?

“You’re here at the right time, Sister!”

Revelio looked down the side hallway, and Caron followed him.

There was a woman with red hair leaning against the wall with her arms crossed.

“Can someone explain the situation and what’s going on?”

It was the owner of the voice I heard earlier.

She sighed deeply as she watched Caron holding Revelio hostage.

“While you were getting out of the car, the hostages changed?”

“I just got a new one. How is it? Do you like it?”

“It doesn’t look that expensive. But why are you suddenly using formal language when it doesn’t seem appropriate?”

“I suddenly felt like speaking formally.”

Caron spoke slyly and let out a small breath.

This place is crazy.

I used to think that the story of digging up an entire underground ruin and building a building was unrealistic, but the moment I saw that woman, that absurd story became plausible.

‘Guillotine. What circle is that girl in?’

-Wizards aren’t my specialty. All I remember is ancient magic.

‘It’s completely useless.’

I can feel the magic of this space circulating around her.

At least 7 circles.

And above all.

“If you’re an elf, you should definitely use polite language since you’re older than them. Right?”

Her ears were pointed.

Forest race elves.

Beings blessed with magical power.

The president of Caligo was an elf.

“Because you are the youngest grandson of a duke, you know what manners are.”

“I was quite well-educated at home.”

“First, put that sword away and sit down. Even though he’s crazy, he’s still my close friend.”

Caron quickly looked at the chairman and Mason.

Even if the hostage situation is stopped, will your life be guaranteed?

The worry didn’t last long.

“Oh, why are you letting me go, Charon! A man must go all the way! Don’t you want to become an emperor?”

“If you want to be branded a traitor and die, then please do it alone, Your Highness.”

“That’s a wise choice, Caron Reston.”

It wasn’t really difficult to make a decision.

That woman, the chairman, alone is capable of killing the entire group.

But the fact that we’re having a conversation means that the risk isn’t high.

There is the presence of Lord Mason.

I had heard stories about Mason from Halo and Xerath before.

At least he was friendly to the Duke.

“My brother is a bit mischievous, isn’t he? Please understand. He’s a bit of a jerk, but he’s actually a good person.”

“This is the first time I’ve seen an elf with a prince as his younger brother.”

“Isn’t that what fate is all about? Oh, I’m a little late in introducing myself. My name is Poina, the president of Caligo.”

Elves have long lifespans.

If they had known each other in a past life, they would have known each other’s names, but the name Poina was not in Charon’s memory.

Why is she in a human city?

Whether he runs an organization called Caligo and what kind of relationship he has with the prince.

There are more than one or two things I’m curious about.

“Okay, everyone else, please sit down.”

Poina smiled and offered chairs to Caron’s group.

“It is an honor to meet the two young wolves of the Duke of Reston. Julio, it has been a long time, you know? I missed you anyway.”

“Poina. When I get involved with you, there’s never a single thing that gets resolved easily.”

“Huh. Should I just do it for you?”

“You two know each other?”

Poina nodded to Charon’s question.

“I made several offers to recruit him. I was attracted to him because he was a capable broker, but I didn’t know he had a separate owner.”

“aha.”

It was when Caron and his party were sitting side by side.

“Caron, move to the side.”

Prince Revelio pushed Caron’s body slightly, aiming for the seat next to him.

But Charon never allowed space.

“Your Highness.”

“huh?”

“Get out. Do you like men by any chance?”

“I really like women. But we’re friends, right? But aren’t you being too rude to the prince?”

“You said you were friends. I usually don’t talk like that to my friends, right, Leo?”

“Yes. That’s Caron.”

I don’t know why, but there’s something unpleasant about this prince.

“Anyway, please get out, Your Highness.”

“That’s too bad.”

Poina looked at the two and smiled faintly.

“I don’t think Lord Karon likes my little brother.”

“There aren’t many people who make you feel this bad from the first time you meet them.”

“I think I know why.”

“What is it?”

Poina answered Caron’s direct question with an even deeper smile.

“Same-sex hate. It’s natural for people to hate people who are similar to themselves.”

Hearing that, Caron remembered an old proverb.

The words of our ancestors were correct.

As expected, the elf was wise.

2.

As soon as the situation was sorted out, Poina got straight to the point.

“Let me say this in advance, our company Caligo has absolutely nothing to do with this train attack. It’s true that we handle explosives, but we only procured them for Revelio’s personal experiments here. We haven’t even brought in any explosives recently.”

She maintained her innocence.

“If you want, I can show you the ledger. Even though we are in the shadows, we are meticulous in our accounting. And above all.”

Hururuk.

Blue flames flickered from Poina’s body.

“If I had done something, would I have left a trace?”

“That’s a pretty credible claim.”

“Yes?”

A wizard with 7 circles is a walking weapon of war.

I didn’t know there was such a being here.

Judging from the fact that Jeras didn’t say anything, it must have been something that even Cheonghae Castle wasn’t aware of.

“I have no intention of putting my people at risk by making a stupid choice. Who would attack the Duke of Reston just because they are crazy? The moment they do, the greatest hero of the continent will chase them to the ends of hell.”

After saying that, she took a sip of the tea poured into her cup.

The scent of fragrant herbal tea spread throughout the guest room.

“The fame of the Halo Duke has spread even among our elves. I would rather die than have the Leicester Duke as my enemy.”

“I’ll just believe it for now.”

“It seems like you are still left with some doubts.”

“If there’s even the slightest possibility, you have to be suspicious. Otherwise, you’re at risk of getting stabbed in the back of the head.”

Poina nodded as if she had expected that answer from Caron.

“Don’t trust anyone, that’s the rule of this world. As I said before, don’t you want to join us? I’ll treat you well.”

“You’re persistent.”

“You can be as sloppy as you want to be in order to acquire talent. In my opinion, it seems like Caron would be better suited to be in the shadows rather than in the nobility.”

Poina winked slightly at Charon.

“Let’s put aside the recruitment talk for a moment, and as the chairman of Caligo, I would like to propose a deal to the Duke of Reston.”

“Good deal. What are you selling?”

“We know who supplied the explosives used in this attack. Oh, and we have evidence of that, too.”

“That’s a very expensive item.”

It was also the most necessary information for the Duke of Reston at the moment.

Caron looked at Poina and his eyes lit up.

“Is this the top of Ker?”

Another top player dealing in explosives on the black market.

Poina shook her head at Charon’s question.

“Would I have proposed a deal like this if it were the work of those cowards?”

“Okay. If you have a price in mind, please offer it first.”

“You just have to grant me one favor later.”

“Postpaid? Personally, I don’t like postpaid.”

“It’s not a big favor. Just take care of my little brother, that’s what it is.”

As she said that, she looked at Revelio, who was sitting next to her.

What on earth is their relationship?

The 6th Prince’s past is not particularly known. Except for the fact that he spent his childhood outside the palace, everything about him is shrouded in mystery.

There was no political background and no supporting force.

Do you want to help someone like that?

Charon shook his head slowly.

“That is beyond my authority. I have no desire to get involved with the royal family.”

“Oh, I don’t intend to be a burden to the Duke of Reston. I just want you to be Rio’s friend.”

Poina naturally called the 6th Prince by his nickname.

They seemed to be very close.

“Our Rio didn’t have any friends since he was little.”

“Would other people simply view the Duke and the Prince hanging out as friendship?”

“You’re smart too.”

If not careful, it could have given the impression that the Duke of Reston was standing behind the 6th Prince.

From here on out, it was beyond what Charon could handle.

As Caron was expressing his discomfort, this time it was Revelio who opened his mouth.

“What does it matter what other people think? Children can be friends. And if it’s beneficial to the Duke of Reston, it’s not detrimental, right?”

“In some aspects?”

“The Duke of Reston will probably be making his move now.”

I always thought he was crazy, but he seems to be quick-witted.

Caron listened to Revelio’s story quietly.

“Wouldn’t it be perfect for instilling a sense of alarm in the royal family and the central nobility? Plus, we can warn our father, and it’ll be fun in many ways.”

Revelio’s golden eyes sparkled.

Caron asked him softly.

“Why are you doing this, Prince Rebellio?”

Rebelio answered the question while sweeping back his dark black hair.

“I want to do anything that can give my father a hard time. My dream is to be a bastard. In that sense, I think we two could be very good friends… … . Don’t you think so?”

The palace’s bastard was smiling brightly.

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