The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 78
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Episode 78 23. Hunting (3)
4.
The hunt was over, but there was still work to be done.
Disposing of the body right away.
Even if left alone, the beasts would eat it on their own, but there was no guarantee that it wouldn’t be discovered.
Therefore, the evidence had to be destroyed without fail.
Caron was worried about what to do with the body, but surprisingly, the solution was nearby.
“Gnome, please.”
As Neria gestured, the ground moved of its own accord, immediately swallowing up the corpses of the knights.
Caron let out a small exclamation of admiration as he looked at the spirit magic he was encountering for the first time in a long time.
“The spirits are comfortable.”
If you ask, it will be done automatically without you having to use any magic.
How convenient is this existence?
Neria, who had disposed of the corpse with the help of the spirit, bowed her head to Charon and expressed her gratitude.
“I don’t know how to repay this favor. It’s because of me that you’ve come to this… … .”
Guillotine said as if he found that funny.
-I think the elf is seriously misunderstanding. The master just wanted to kill him, so he killed him. But why is he thanking him? I really don’t understand.
Charon waved his hand toward Neria, lightly ignoring Guillotine’s words.
“I told you in the carriage, it wasn’t because of you. I just hate slave hunters.”
Memories of my past life still remained mostly nightmares.
Horrific memories of living as a slave.
Those hellish days of being treated less than human sometimes appeared in his dreams to torment Charon.
Charon looked at Neria and smiled faintly.
“I was originally thinking of killing that cobbler too. I mean, all the slave traders have to die.”
“Is it because of justice…?”
“I don’t believe in justice.”
He put the guillotine back into its scabbard.
And then he continued speaking in a low voice.
“Justice doesn’t feed you, does it? Even chivalry does. Neria. Those guys you just buried were knights too. Do you think they really have chivalry?”
A noble attitude of caring for the weak and not backing down before the enemy.
All of these things are called chivalry.
Chivalry is closely related to justice.
But how many people actually keep that code of chivalry?
Therefore, Charon does not believe in justice. Therefore, justice cannot be a reason for action.
“Neria, just as you met those guys on the street, they met me on the street too. The only difference is that you were robbed of your freedom, and they were robbed of their lives. This isn’t justice… … . Should I call it revenge? Well, something like that.”
It’s just that the anger that has been suppressed for a very long time has finally burst out.
After receiving the gift of a second life called reincarnation from someone, the first promise I made was one.
Let’s live this life doing everything we want to do.
This incident is an extension of that pledge.
I just wanted to overthrow that city where slaves were being traded openly, and I’m just acting according to that feeling.
Charon stretched slightly and spoke to Neria.
“Now that everything is neatly buried, let’s go back to the carriage and rest. The guests will be arriving soon. Oh, Neria. What did you do with the body of the chief that was on the carriage side?”
“Since you didn’t say anything in particular, I just buried it as I did just now.”
“You’re doing a good job. I’m sure Poina will like it.”
I don’t know if it was because of her mood, but Neria’s expression seemed much brighter than before.
The hatred that had briefly crossed her face was no longer visible.
Is it because revenge has been achieved?
It was definitely a much better looking face than before.
‘We have to move quickly.’
It might be hard to notice right away since all the articles have been buried.
But as time went on, I couldn’t help but notice that something was wrong.
From now on, it’s a race against time.
‘It seems like Caligo’s side also noticed what I was trying to do… … .’
It would probably be difficult to move the Kingdom of Zion with only Caligo’s power, so what’s important is Pale’s will.
I wonder if Pale actually granted the request?
Even if you are the Duke of Reston, moving another kingdom is close to treason.
It was an event that had such a huge impact that it could have easily given the opposition a justification.
Of course, if Pale doesn’t allow it, you can change to another plan.
‘Still, it would be a little easier if my father helped me.’
As Caron was walking around, thinking about various situations.
Woohoo.
The crystal ball in his pocket rang.
It was Poina.
“yes.”
“I have cleared all escort troops from the forest.”
At those words, Poina was silent for a moment, then sighed and said.
To Poina, Count Leandro and his men are devils who trade with their own kind.
It was not surprising that she hated them.
“Are you thinking of stopping it?”
When Poina says something like that, I feel uneasy.
Who is most needed in this situation?
Was there such a person in Caligo?
But before Charon could ask anything, Poina quickly continued to speak.
That’s the end of it.
The communication port connection was terminated, and Charon looked down at the port, frowning.
“… … Are you anxious?”
I felt even more anxious because he said it was a gift.
First, let’s quickly go back to the carriage.
If you go and wait, you will know.
Did Poina really send a gift, or did she send a bomb?
So Caron put the communication device in his pocket and hurried on.
5.
When Charon and Neria arrived at the place where the carriage had stopped, the ‘gift’ that Poina had mentioned had already been delivered.
In front of a bonfire that was still burning brightly.
A man with black hair was crouching and warming himself by the fire.
And behind the man, a knight wearing armor was looking down at the man with a pitiful expression.
“… … That gift… … .”
“My name is Revelio, a man like a gift.”
“shut up.”
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, but you still talk so harshly, little brother.”
Caron sighed deeply and looked at the man sitting around the campfire, Revelio.
“Why is a noble person who should be in the palace here?”
“Oh, I ran away from home the day before yesterday!”
“You are my pride, prince.”
“Hey, I feel wronged too. Do you know how crazy I’ve been in the palace lately? I ran away to Thebes to get some rest, and my sister told me to go help you! I’m a victim too.”
6th Prince Rebellio sighed deeply as he stirred the bonfire with the wand he was holding.
Charon shook his head as he looked down at Revelio, who was using his wand as a poker. Then he turned his gaze and bowed to Sir Mason, who was standing behind Revelio.
“You are still having a hard time, Sir Mason.”
Then Sir Mason nodded slightly and answered.
“You’re used to it now. You’ll get used to it after spending more than ten years with the 6th Prince.”
“Wow, I think I’ll bite my tongue and die before that.”
“… … You have a good heart. You have a good heart. By the way, it seems like you have achieved a lot?”
Mason let out a small exclamation as he looked Caron up and down.
Caron, who was just a boy four years ago, has now grown into a healthy young man.
Originally he was shorter than Revelio, but now he was much taller than Revelio.
Moreover, Caron’s growth did not seem to be limited to the physical aspect.
“You’ve already reached the end of the 6-star. That’s truly an incredible achievement.”
“It’s nothing.”
“Humility can be poisonous if it’s excessive… … . So, it seems you never intended to be humble from the beginning?”
After exchanging a quick greeting with Mason, Caron gestured to Neria, who was watching the meeting from afar.
Then Neria approached cautiously.
“There’s no need to be alarmed. They’re here to help us.”
“Oh! This is my first time seeing that elf.”
“Then what about Poina?”
“There’s no way a being like that called older sister could be an elf.”
Being able to say crazy things shamelessly is also a talent.
Caron sighed deeply again and introduced Revelio to Neria.
“This is Revelio.”
“Greetings, wise people of the forest. My name is Revelio. As for me… … .”
“The 6th Prince of the Empire.”
“Hey, it’s only meaningful if I introduce it!”
The moment the word prince left Charon’s mouth, Neria took a step back.
“… … The royal family? Why is the royal family here?”
Then Rebellio bowed politely and said:
“When I heard the shocking news that the forest people were being taken as slaves in the lands ruled by His Majesty the Father, I immediately… … .”
“I came here because my older sister told me to. This guy is Poina’s younger sister.”
“Ah, Poina-nim and… … . Nice to meet you, my name is Neria.”
Revelio shook his head in defeat at Caron’s continued interference.
Then he bowed his head towards Neria again.
“I apologize on behalf of the Empire. It was the fault of the Imperial Family that we failed to stop the slave trade in the Imperial Cities.”
A sincere apology.
However, Caron, who was watching from the side, said something.
“Your Majesty the Emperor is a puppet, you say.”
“Yes, sir! How dare you insult His Majesty, Father? Sir Mason!”
But Sir Mason did not answer, but walked towards the carriage, picked up some firewood that was lying there, and threw it into the fire.
One-sided ignorance.
Revelio, who had been looking at Sir Mason in vain without answering, nodded and said.
“That’s right. His Majesty the Father is a puppet. But, Charon? As a member of the royal family representing the Empire, it is right that I should apologize for this.”
“… … I see.”
Caron nodded.
During the four years that passed in Qinghai Castle, the internal situation of the empire also changed a lot.
The thing that changed the most was the position of the 6th Prince, Revelio, right in front of us.
The prince who was born into the royal family and was naturally insulted by his brothers was none other than Revelio from four years ago.
But after the Duke of Reston became the official patron, Revelio’s status changed overnight.
Now, no one in the palace could ignore Revelio any longer.
Although Revelio broke the treaty with the Duke of Reston, which stipulated that members of the royal family should not learn magic after the evil emperor, the Duke of Reston, who were party to the treaty, are supporting Revelio.
Thanks to that, Revelio is freely wandering around the Imperial Tower and learning magic?
‘But now I feel a bit like royalty.’
Caron let out a soft breath as he watched Revelio sincerely apologize to Neria.
“I will do my best to help you safely return to the Southern Great Forest, Lady Neria. This is my promise to you as the 6th Prince of the Empire. And above all.”
Revelio paused for a moment and looked at Charon.
And then he opened his mouth with a slightly stiff expression.
“We will definitely hold everyone involved in this incident accountable.”
A serious statement without any hint of playfulness.
At those words, Neria nodded quietly.
“I will believe you.”
She said so and looked at Charon.
A man who took revenge on her without asking for anything in return.
I didn’t want to trust all humans.
Because it was humans who created such humiliating memories for her.
But I can trust this guy, Caron Reston.
The pure magical power felt from his body, and the energy of the Mother World Tree felt shallow.
It naturally brought peace to her mind.
“My older sister gave me a teleportation scroll for Neria to use.”
Revelio took out a piece of high-quality parchment from his bosom and handed it to Neria.
Parchment with complex diagrams written on it.
It was a teleportation scroll that only a great wizard could make.
“This scroll will allow you to travel directly to my sister. Please stay in Thebes until we can fully sort out the situation.”
Neria slowly turned around, still holding the scroll in her hand, and spoke to Charon.
“Then, I’ll go first and wait.”
Then Charon smiled and nodded.
“See you later if you get the chance.”
“… … You must come. You must.”
She spoke in a small voice, then gently tore the scroll apart.
Paaaaat-!
The teleportation magic embedded in the scroll was activated, and soon Neria disappeared without a trace.
After confirming that the magic was successfully activated, Revelio sat down on a chair by the campfire and said.
“But what about the knights who escorted you? I heard there were knights who set out from Leven with you.”
“The chair my brother is sitting in is the one the guy leading those knights sat in.”
“So where did you go?”
“Where would they have gone? They all went to hell.”
“… …Did you kill them all?”
“Neria said earlier that the body was buried around here, but it might be right under your brother’s feet.”
Revelio looked around the ground with a trembling expression. Then he lightly swung the wand he was holding in his hand.
Swish.
The light streaming from the tip of the wand seeped into the ground, and only then did Revelio let out a sigh of relief.
“Phew, it’s not here.”
“coward.”
“I am completely normal. You are abnormal. Do you understand?”
Revelio said, glancing at Caron.
It’s been four years since I last saw him, but something still seems off.
That could be said to be Caron’s charm.
“I’d like to talk about the past four years, but let’s put that off for later… … Actually, I came running here after you started the rebellion. Why are you doing all that fun stuff by yourself? Let’s have some fun together. I’ve even thought of a name for this operation.”
Rebelio took a sip of water from his water bottle and said with a big smile.
“The delightful rebellion of the Duke and the Sixth Prince.”
“… … Ugh.”
“But the real rebellion is the twist.”
“Should I start a rebellion by punching you in the mouth?”
Revelio coughed a few times in response to Caron’s threats.
“So my plan is… … .”
After a while.
Caron, who heard the ‘plan’ coming out of Revelio’s mouth, stroked his chin and said.
“… … Are you okay?”
Maybe Poina just sent the right reinforcements.
There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house
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