Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 173

Episode 173. Tail Catching (1)

“Hmm…….”

Lazrot could clearly feel that Yurian's sighing appearance was different from usual.

It's none other than the time when that murderous glass-eyed girl waters the flower pot.

He usually covered up his 'emotions' with a 'smiling face', but during this time, he could feel the emotion of 'happiness' on his skin.

That's how much Yurian is serious about tending to the 'flower pots'.

I never really understood how anyone could find joy in the act of 'growing plants.'

Still, this was a time when we could catch a glimpse of Yurian's humanity.

“Phew…….”

Looking at Yurian sighing at such a time, Lazrot could feel it instinctively.

Something is happening.

Something is wrong.

“What’s going on…?”

That's why Lazrot ended up asking.

Out of fear, I was the type of person who would not ask personal questions except for public 'reports', but intellectual curiosity overcame that.

"……hmm."

But the return was uncomfortable. Lazrot noticed this and felt it intuitively.

I asked for nothing. I should have just pretended not to know, like I usually do.

But even though it's scary, I've drawn my sword, so shouldn't I see it through to the end?

“Is it perhaps because of Sir Dantes?”

“Hmm…….”

When Dantes' name is mentioned, he reacts slightly, but does not show much emotion.

It's one of the things he cares about, but it doesn't seem to have much influence.

'Well, if Sir Yurian wanted to, it wouldn't be a problem to kill Dantes.'

Colparando, Pinteldo.

Everyone is on Sir Yulian's side.

The characteristic of the two is that while they have solidified their positions within the 'Yeongmyeonghoe', they also exert great influence in places such as the 'Exchange Association'.

“If not, is it because Annarui, who was imprisoned, escaped? ‘Closed Eyes’ is currently conducting a large-scale investigation. We will be able to catch up with her soon.”

“Big.”

It's a stronger reaction than 'Dante's', but it still doesn't seem right.

'But… …Why do I have to be so careful?'

This time, thanks to Yurian helping me with the 'Bayer Academy Scholarship', I found myself paying attention to his every move.

Going further.

– 'Aren't we colleagues, working together?'

How dare he call me a 'comrade', a mere slacker of the Dawn Society, not even a noble, and with no title as a 'closed eye'.

'He is a man I cannot understand at all.'

It's amazing that someone who seems to have the most class-centered attitude would say something like that.

“Where is Fern?”

“I’m still in charge of the investigation of the Dawn Society. I’m still out in the field, so I don’t know where they are…….”

“Tell him to stop investigating for the time being.”

Asking him to stop the investigation is something he cannot do.

He himself is only an apprentice. Fern is from the 'Blue Lion Knights' and has become an official member of the 'Closed Eyes'.

“Tell them I told you to. I think it would be best for you to stay away from the Dawn Society’s work for the time being.”

If you say that, the story is wrong.

Since Yurian was someone who was more suitable to be called the 'person with closed eyes' than 'Chief Odwin', it would make sense.

“But there’s no good reason, Sir Yurian. It’ll just be a waste of time and cause trouble… ahem.”

Lazrot broke out in a cold sweat at the sight of Yurian's indifferent gaze looking at him.

"……All right."

Lazrot seemed to know the intention behind such an order. No, he was certain of it.

If something goes wrong with Fern, who is investigating the 'Dawn Society', the 'Imperial Family's' attention will be drawn even more to the 'Dawn Society'.

Then, there is a high probability that Sir Yulian's dual identity will be revealed.

It must be to prevent them.

'But… … , no matter how you look at it, it would be easier for the Dawn Society to just deal with Fern.'

Even though he is a member of 'Closed Eyes'.

In any case, Lazrot decided not to think that far.

Do as much as you receive.

Because that was his motto.

***

'One of the executives of the Six Fingers, 'Index Finger' Anna Rui, has escaped from prison.'

This seems to be what Claude meant by 'real goal'.

Thanks to this, the imperial palace was in quite a commotion.

Although it is one of the forces of the underworld, it is still just a group.

Several voices began to simultaneously emerge about the fact that the security of a prison deep within the system had been breached.

'It's crazy.'

When I heard the news, I thought that 'Six Fingers' was really desperate to die.

'Will the royal family make a move?'

That remains to be seen.

I don't know what's in their heads or what they're thinking.

But one thing is known.

'Whatever happens will happen soon.'

***

After stopping by Myeongwol Gwan, I noticed that my servant horse was following me, so I called it over and started talking to 'Tuale'.

Dreaming, dreaming.

It was morning, and even to my human eyes, the nocturnal servant horse of the T'are, the 'Owl', was clearly tired.

“Why didn’t you report Fern’s case to me?”

I think it's a natural question.

No, if you know where 'Yurian' is in 'Closed Eyes', wouldn't it be right to report every move to me?

I'm a little annoyed.

If it were 'Yurien', he would have cut off Tsuare's head right away, but that wouldn't have been a good idea.

You'll have to listen to what they have to say.

– “I thought it was Lord Yurian’s job since I was working with my eyes closed…….”

This is so stupid!

There's no way I, a member of the Dawn Society, would ask you to investigate 'Bishop'!

I thought so, but Tsuare doesn't know that I belong to the 'Dawn Society'.

“Well, that’s fine. What’s done is done. From now on, if there’s anything related to ‘Closed Eyes,’ please report it to me first.”

– “Oh, I understand!”

“By the way, is it impossible to know exactly where Dantes is right now?”

The owl nodded to my question.

'I can't help it.'

Leaving my regrets behind, I let 'Angelica' drift to the ground and started communicating with the guy.

'Angelica' is a demon, but it is no exaggeration to say that she has become a part of my body. In other words, if I don't use her, she will stagnate.

You have to handle it like this several times to prevent it from rusting.

“Oh, by the way… how did you find out about Dantes?”

Should I have asked this first?

No matter how well informed the information is, I don't think it's information that can be easily found out.

– “That was one of the guests who came to Myeongwol Gwan and got drunk…….”

“……While drunk?”

– “Yes, thanks to my kids eavesdropping, I was able to get a rough idea of it.”

“Who is that?”

Curiosity arose.

Does anyone know that Dantes is the 'Society of Dawn'? Who is that?

Unless they belong to the same Dawn Society, their identities would be kept a complete secret.

Maybe he's the most dangerous one.

'Fern' is still digging for information, and the guy that Tsuare was talking about is the one in the middle of the commotion.

– “He’s a young man named Aitel, the headmaster of Bayer Academy.”

'Either?'

Another unfamiliar name that wasn't in the story appeared.

Maybe… … The name of the young principal I saw at Bayer Academy a while ago was ‘Eitel’?

'If he's the president of pants, he should just stay still like the president of pants.'

The director of the Bayer Academy is merely a conduit for the grievances and petitions of its patrons.

Although he is a noble, he is a lowly person with no power.

It means that he is a haphazard person with no professional qualifications, like Vice Principal Alomm.

'So that's why you reached out to the Dawn Society?'

Because you want to get promoted?

If so, then that is something you cannot criticize.

Although the circumstances are a little different, 'Yurien' also joined hands with the Yeomyeonghoe for promotion.

But still, it seems like some unknown person keeps tackling my goal.

'I don't like it at all.'

What should I do?

After gathering my thoughts for a moment, I opened my mouth.

“……It seems like it’ll take quite some time to find Dantes?”

– “……I think so.”

“Then I guess I’ll have to go look for it myself.”

– “So, you’re going to go look for it yourself?”

At my words, the owl scratched its head with its wing, seeming embarrassed.

Perhaps it seems to represent T'Ale's feelings.

– “I’m sorry, Sir Yurian, but I also want to make sure this time. I’ll help you, so I think it would be best to deal with Dantes for sure.”

A strong will was evident in the owl.

It's funny that a small creature is expressing Tsuare's feelings on his behalf, but I couldn't ignore those words.

After all, it seems like he wants to handle this quickly, as it is a matter of his life and the life of 'Myeongwol Gwan'.

“I am sure. Six Fingers and Dantes, the two of them will die shortly.”

This part can be confirmed.

– “Why do you think so… Aaaah!”

Suddenly, 'Angelica' wrapped around 'Owl's' leg and started looking around.

Emma! What are you doing!

What will Tsuare do if he finds out that you are a demon!?

When I made a gesture to tell her to stay still, 'Angelica' quickly let go of the owl and returned to me.

Judging from the way it changed from a shadowy black to a dark gray, it seems like it is heartbroken.

Ha, he's really timid when it comes to demons.

“It looks like my leg got caught in a tree branch. It’s nothing serious.”

– “Oh, really?”

"yes."

In fact, I had seen the estimate to see if Angelica could eat it, but I decided to pretend not to know.

***

As I heard from Trale, Aitel should have information about Dantes.

Before going to intimidate him, I headed to the dungeon to make some preparations.

The cell Annarui was in was, of course, empty.

After taking a quick look around, I head towards the cell where Zahat is.

“Yurian, it’s you again. You seem to have nothing to do?”

“Yes, but I think I’ll be busy soon. Something annoying has come up.”

“Well, I guess that’s what you’re probably expecting. Is it something to do with ‘Six Fingers’?”

It seems that Zahat, who served in the North for a long time, also knows about 'Six Fingers'.

“The woman who was imprisoned in the cell next to mine seemed to have six fingers.”

“Come to think of it, wasn’t there a commotion when Annarui escaped from prison?”

“Um… there was no fuss.”

There was no commotion?

“The doctors came to show us the documents and said they would transfer the patient, and the guards watched the situation and then handed the woman over to us.”

You guys are really using your brain.

“Thanks to that, the guards who were previously on duty didn’t disappear?”

It seems like he didn't disappear just for disciplinary reasons. Maybe.

'I might have become the dew on the execution ground… … .'

There is no nuisance like this nuisance.

“They’re big guys. Once they do something like this, it’ll be hard to get out of the system.”

“I guess I was confident that I could shake off the imperial pursuit.”

“Kk, kk, myself… How do you think you’ll be able to shake off monsters like you who will chase you?”

“……Claude Febrans, he is the leader of the Six Fingers.”

When the name Claude was mentioned, Zahat's face became serious.

“That annoying guy got his head eaten. With his skills, I can understand why he acts like a brat.”

But that expression soon disappeared, and Zahat looked at me with the face of a bystander.

“As soon as you returned to the system, you were assigned to a troublesome task. That’s why civil servants are a problem.”

“That’s what I meant. Lord Zahat, could you help me?”

Zahat's 'Aura Sonar' is helpful in many ways. Not to mention its skill.

“Well… I’d like to help, but I’m in this situation right now. And with the recent escape of a criminal, it’d be nearly impossible for me to get out, right?”

Oh, really?

You look around without even seeing me, and you shrug your shoulders while looking straight at me.

Sometimes I forget that guy is blind.

That's how great 'Aurora Sonar' is.

Zahat showed an expression that said, 'I would rather recuperate here than do annoying things for the time being.'

however.

Where can I rest comfortably alone? That's not possible.

Swish.

I showed an official document to Zahat.

“Um…. Paper? A document? What’s in it?”

“Please read it once.”

Zahat, who received the documents from me, began to scan the ink on the official document with his hand.

Then, gradually, his face becomes distorted.

“Cooperation letter… I see. Come to think of it, didn’t you say that incarcerated criminals can cooperate with the investigation of ‘Closed Eyes’?”

“Haha.”

As I let out a short laugh, Zahat clicks his tongue as if giving up.

“Once this is over, I’ll make sure you get out of here right away.”

“I can’t help it… I’m in a position where I have to be picky.”

Now that we have Zahat's cooperation, all that remains is to go catch Aitel.

'If only I could catch Aitel.'

After that, catching Dantes' tail won't be difficult.

'You've crossed the line, Dantes.'

You've been bothering me so much.