The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 36



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Episode 36 11. Back to the Capital (2)

3.

After the mayor’s speech, preparations to head to the capital began immediately.

This is the yard of the mansion where Caron and his party stay.

“Haha, Mayor. You’re such a great speaker, aren’t you? I almost got incited without even realizing it.”

“Haha, Caron-kun. You’re overpraising me. It’s all thanks to you who gave me the excuse. Oh, and Grand Duke Halo, by any chance… … .”

“Do you think so? Don’t worry. Additional troops have already been dispatched from Cheonghae Province.”

“As expected, it’s the Duke of Reston. What great execution!”

“ha ha ha!”

“Heh heh heh heh!”

Caron and Grein looked at each other and burst into loud laughter.

Leo was watching the scene from a distance.

On the surface, it looked like a thirteen-year-old boy and an old man were laughing and talking happily, but in reality, that wasn’t the case.

“Oh, and Mr. Mayor. Now, you have to start moving in earnest, and to do that, you’re going to need a lot of money, right?”

“Keuh-hem. Right. That’s right.”

“Come on, come on, don’t be shy… … .”

Caron looked around, then took out a pouch containing something from his bosom. He then handed it straight to the mayor.

Grein slightly opened the pouch Caron had handed him and looked through it.

goldfinch.

That’s a lot of gold too.

“Have you heard the news? A magic stone mine has been discovered in the Baronial Territory of Belus!”

“Oh, I know. I heard you formed a joint venture with the Duke of Reston.”

“Hehe, I have a small stake in that joint venture. Do you know what I mean?”

I know. Of course I know.

If you don’t know, you can’t help but know.

Doesn’t that mean you’ll keep giving me bribes?

In order to properly manage a city, it must also have ample funds.

It is also used to appease and pacify the opposition, and can be used to gain public support by using private funds.

Money doesn’t solve everything, but it solves most things.

Grein, a former finance minister, was one of those who believed blindly in the power of money.

Why was the council that had ruled Thebes so powerful?

It was all power that came from money.

Grein quickly put the bag in his pocket as if he was looking at someone.

Since we’ve already decided to get on the same boat, we should take everything we can.

“It seems like our Caron Army is the only one who thinks of me.”

“He’s my grandfather’s close friend, so of course I have to take care of him. Oh, this is a secret that only the two of us know!”

“Well, Leo is watching.”

“Brother Leo also has a share in the joint venture. I’ve included his share as well.”

If you can’t hide it, then become an accomplice.

Leo, who had been quietly watching the situation, opened his eyes wide and said.

“Hey, when did I?”

“Wow. Brother. Good things are good things. You have to have back and forth to become close. Why don’t you be grateful to me and get angry? Brother, you really are far away.”

Caron smiled in satisfaction after dealing with Leo so easily. Then he reached out to Grein.

“I hope we can continue to have a good relationship in the future.”

“I have a favor to ask. Um, Mr. Caron. Is there any way to contact Caligo?”

“Why would a just mayor be involved with such a back-alley organization… … .”

“The shadows of this city are not something to be ignored. And I’m not stupid enough to ignore the shadows.”

There are some people who, once they start doing something, do it right.

Grein, this guy was exactly like that.

“They are the ones who found out what a huge company like Oh Yoon is doing behind the scenes. At the same time, they must have earned someone’s resentment through this incident. If they have a common enemy, wouldn’t they be able to become friends?”

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend?”

“A truth that will exist until humanity becomes extinct.”

Caligo is an organization that even Charon has not yet properly understood.

But, as Grein said, it was true that, whether I liked it or not, I was involved with Caligo.

After thinking for a moment, Caron nodded.

“I’ll tell him to stop by the city hall later.”

“Please also add that it would be difficult if you come openly.”

“You don’t have to worry about that.”

Because the head of that organization is a high-ranking magician.

Caron swallowed the words.

A worn-out politician from central politics and a veiled elf wizard… … .

‘It suits you pretty well.’

I thought it wasn’t a bad combination.

While the two were talking about this and that, Jeras approached from afar.

It meant that preparations for departure were complete.

“The luggage lost in this accident will be sent to the capital later.”

Grein looked regretful after hearing that.

“It’s only been a day since the accident happened. Wouldn’t it be better if you stayed here a little longer? I’ll take good care of you.”

Caron waved his hand lightly.

“His Majesty the Emperor has ordered me to come up immediately. What can I do?”

“If it’s the emperor’s order, there’s nothing I can do.”

“I’ll stop by again on my way back, Lord Jeras. Is that okay?”

“I will speak to the Lord. I think he will grant me permission.”

Jeras nodded obediently.

“Mayor, you must have a lot of work to do. Why don’t you go first? You should go and have a chat with the council.”

“The IRS employees are probably all out of their minds, so what difference would it make if I went there?”

“You should see the wrinkled faces of your former employers. Isn’t that the real fun of life?”

“I should take a bottle of alcohol with me when I go. Good cigarettes and alcohol, and the crumpled expressions of the congressmen… … . It’ll be the best drinking snack. Hehehe! Okay, I’ll go first! See you next time, Caron! Leo!”

Grin burst out laughing and walked out of the mansion with a confident gait.

Charon watched his retreating back and muttered quietly.

“… … You will do well, right?”

Then Jeras nodded.

“He has risen to the position of Minister of Finance. That position is not one that you can get into just by being good at riding the line. His ability is clear.”

“You do realize that from now on, the entire family will have to support you, Lord Xerath?”

“Yes. Don’t worry. If you don’t eat the food that Karon has prepared for you, the lord will be angry.”

“Are you going to the capital right now?”

“Yes. The injured, including Hans, will be excluded, and the knights and servants who arrived yesterday are ready. Oh, and there’s one more person.”

“You are my lord!”

A large man came running from afar.

Caron looked at the man’s face and sighed deeply.

“… … I forgot.”

“Master! I, Urhan, am now completely fine. But didn’t I protect the clothes you were going to wear during the chaos yesterday?”

However, Urhan deserves credit for saving the lives of others through his quick emergency measures in this incident.

For a deserter and former bandit, he certainly performed exceptionally well.

“Urhan.”

When Charon called Urhan’s name softly.

“Yes, my lord!”

“Why are you calling, Caron… … Mr. Ha. Are you after this?”

Urhan and Leo answered at the same time.

Leo looked annoyed, and Urhan looked at Leo with wide eyes. He looked like he didn’t understand English.

“Phew. It’s fun to tease.”

“Yes? What do you mean, Young Master?”

“You don’t have to know that, you bandit. Stop fooling around here and go help other people.”

“Yes! Okay! See you later!”

Urhan returned diligently again.

Jeras said, looking at the back of Urhan as he walked away.

“I would like to follow you to the capital, but I cannot join you because I have to transport the criminals to Cheonghae Castle.”

“Huh? Then who will escort us? We could go by ourselves, but… … .”

“Don’t worry, the Lord has prepared it. Oh, and Hugo has decided to join you in the capital. Hugo will be the person in charge while you are in the capital. Please be aware of this.”

“Brother Hugo?”

Hugo Reston.

He is Halo’s eldest grandson and the son of Tails, the eldest uncle.

A character who was called the most talented in the Duke’s household before Caron appeared.

I heard he reached the 6th level at the age of 28, so he is a genius.

‘This is a bit of a change.’

I had planned to cause a few major accidents in the capital, but it didn’t seem like it would be easy.

‘He’s my cousin whom I’ve never seen since I was born… ‘

If I take after my father, Tails, wouldn’t I be unlucky?

“Understood, Lord Jeras.”

Still, it seems like the case has been sorted out.

Now all that remains is to head back to the capital.

Charon stood for a moment and looked up at the sky.

A clear sky without a single cloud.

It was a perfect day to get moving again.

4.

As soon as they were ready to leave the mansion, the people who would escort Caron and his party to the mansion arrived.

“Lord Jeras.”

“Yes, Caron.”

“Can you really trust those guys?”

Charon looked at the escort troops that arrived at the mansion with a displeased expression.

That is their true identity.

“Nice to meet you. My name is Luke Heimer, an imperial knight who has been assigned to accompany the Duke and Duchess of Reston to the capital. Please call me Sir Luke.”

Because they were Imperial Guard.

The arch-enemy of the Knights of Haerang.

At the same time, there are those who are suspected of trying to cover up this incident.

Naturally, it was bound to be uncomfortable for Caron.

Caron answered in a calm voice to Luke, who was greeting him.

“I heard you arrived yesterday, but you didn’t come. I almost thought you forgot that we were attacked.”

An obviously sarcastic tone.

Although the hostility was evident in Charon’s tone, Luke lowered his head with a blank expression.

“I apologize. Destroying the tracks is treason against His Majesty the Emperor, and we are imperial knights. It was only natural that we should investigate treason first.”

“Aha, I see.”

There was no evidence that the Imperial Guard was directly involved.

There is only a suspicion.

Therefore, if we question them here, we will be the ones to take the counterattack.

Charon glanced at the Imperial Guards standing behind Luke and gritted his teeth.

I felt bad. No, to be exact, I felt dirty.

The Imperial Guard is the knighthood he served in in his past life.

‘These bastards who represent the royal family are acting like lackeys of the nobles? At least in my time, even though my soul was forcibly sold to the devil, I never lost my pride as a knight.’

At that moment, Guillotine’s voice echoed in my head.

-… … Isn’t that worse, you crazy guy?

‘How can you tell when you haven’t even taken it out of its sheath?’

-The moment you met those guys, you put your hand on my handle.

‘Ah mistake.’

Charon released the guillotine’s grip and glared at the Imperial Guards.

Anyway, these are guys I don’t like from start to finish.

If I get the chance later.

‘You guys really don’t leave things alone.’

I will change those rotten guys from the root. Of course, before that, I have to regain the strength of my prime.

He took his hands off the guillotine and turned to Geras to vent his displeasure.

“But, Lord Jeras. Don’t you think it’s strange that we’re being escorted by the Imperial Guard?”

Then, as if he had been waiting, Jeras answered.

“This is a matter that has been approved by the Lord.”

“Grandpa? Why?”

“You’ll know when you see it. Oh, it’s coming from that direction.”

Jeras pointed his finger towards the entrance of the mansion.

A huge carriage adorned with gold entered the mansion.

A luxurious carriage powered by a horsepower engine.

A familiar-looking knight was standing on the carriage.

“Sir Mason?”

It was Mason, the 6th Prince’s escort knight whom I met at Caligo’s black market.

The carriage stopped in front of Charon, and Mason got out.

“We meet again, Caron.”

“Yes, Lord Mason. Lord Mason is here… …. Could it be that he is in that carriage?”

“That is correct.”

Bam.

The carriage door opened and another familiar face appeared.

“Oh, little brother Caron! Little brother Leo! Did you sleep well? Did you eat breakfast?”

The royal bastard, the 6th prince, Revelio.

As soon as he got out of the carriage, he shook Charon’s arms with both hands to show his joy.

“I didn’t know we’d meet again so quickly. Huh, I guess our fate is fate?”

“You have a talent for annoying people, Your Highness?”

“Hey, I told you to call me hyung comfortably. Why, do you feel burdened by so many eyes watching you?”

My head is already starting to hurt.

Charon let out a sigh as if the ground was falling apart.

“Haa… … . Why are you going with us… … .”

The moment Caron was about to speak informally, Jeras, who was standing next to him, looked at Caron with a fierce gaze.

“… … Hey, 6th Prince.”

“If we’re going to the capital, wouldn’t it be nice to go together! We can build friendships, right?”

Revelio, who had been shouting cheerfully, slowly brought his mouth to Caron’s ear and whispered in a small voice.

“I wonder if you told the adults that I was taken hostage? Ahem.”

“… … Are you threatening me now?”

“No threats. I just want to show off to people how our friendship started.”

Revelio smiled faintly.

“Actually, I ran away from home and came to Thebes to play, but my father caught me. So instead of going back, I got caught. Haha! To be honest, it’s a little embarrassing.”

You want me to go to the capital with a guy like this?

It was obvious that I would get sick and die before I reached the capital.

“Lord Jeras.”

“Yes, Caron.”

“Please tell them that I’m going in a different carriage from the 6th Prince.”

“The Lord has given the order to move with Sir Mason.”

“… … Ah, please.”

As Charon looked at Jeras with longing eyes, Revelio put his arm around Charon’s shoulder.

“Come on, little brother. Shall we talk about our exciting future? It’ll take quite some time to get to the capital. Ha! It’s good to have someone to talk to. Sir Mason is no fun.”

“I… really… hate… it.”

Leo, who was watching the scene from a step behind, thought.

‘Everyone has a natural enemy. That’s nice of you, Charon.’

But then, Revelio smiled at Leo.

“Brother Leo, Brother Leo, you should come too.”

“Yes? I’m just with the other knights… … .”

“Oh, my. Two companions are better than one, and three are better than two! The more companions, the better. Don’t hesitate and get on.”

Leo, too, couldn’t escape from that son of a bitch’s hands.

“It’s all your fault, Caron… … .”

“Huh? Little brother Leo. What happened to Caron?”

“… … No, Your Highness.”

“Prince, brother? Come to think of it, if you’re my brother, does that mean you’re our father’s adopted son? Hey, Charon. How does it feel to be the Emperor’s adopted son?”

“Please shut up-.”

… … The journey to the capital began again.

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