Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 219

Episode 219. Distortion (1)

There are several characters or families that originally possessed a 'holy relic'.

The Hynix family, the bloodline of the dragon.

The Godrich family, who dominate the social world.

One, they are all existing 'families' or things held by individuals.

'In contrast, the snow rabbit's ring.'

This item is only available at the North Watch accessory shop.

It is no exaggeration to say that even sellers are unaware that it is a 'holy relic', and that only those who know the content of the game can purchase it.

'how?'

No, I should have asked Kaldrak in the first place.

The fake 'Snow Rabbit Ring'. In order to copy its appearance, there had to be a 'genuine' one, but how did they know that?

'They said it was made by Abisha, the witch of the Snowstorm Forest.'

She had a chance to see the 'real thing'. Perhaps it was made by seeing the back of what 'Melina' was wearing.

'Then how did Melina manage to get the ring?'

Because we had the information, we could secure it.

'What the hell are you doing!?'

It may be a bit presumptuous to say this to a mother, but the character of 'Milena' is still a mysterious person.

“Yeah, this is… you take it, Yurian.”

As I was gathering my thoughts, Oben quickly approached me and tried to grab my hand.

I was about to hand her the box containing the 'Snow Rabbit Ring', but I ended up taking a step back without realizing it.

It was 'Yurien's' instinct that rejected Oben.

'Oh my, this is good!'

Separately, I moved my hand and took the box Oben had given me.

'The Snow Rabbit's Ring.'

Finally, this relic came into my hands.

When it came to heading to the 'Northern Front', there was no way to save them.

'What's meant to happen, happens?'

The same goes for the death of the blacksmith.

It's also the case that the 'player' gets a 'ring'.

“You deserve this ring more than I do.”

That is also true.

"hmm?"

Jiiing──.

As I absentmindedly touched the 'ring' in the box, I felt a strange energy flowing through me.

Even if you can't use 'Mana', it's possible to notice some kind of 'change'.

'There's another spell cast on it.'

Currently, a strange 'spell' was placed on the 'Snow Rabbit Ring'.

Reading the 'spell' engraved on the ring with my limited knowledge, I started to get a feel for it.

'This relic is a key.'

Perhaps, a place where Milena studies 'magic'. This is the key to entering there.

I think I know the general location. I was able to follow with my eyes where the link connected to the 'ring' was pointing.

'Can't Oven feel this?'

Sneak.

Look at Oben's face.

Aside from the fact that he is getting angry, he seems unaware of the magic involved in the 'ring'.

'Technology, or mana management. Leaving those aside, it seems to depend on whether or not you know magic.'

Well, that's a good thing.

I didn't have to ask Oben about 'Milena' anymore.

“Hey, where are you going, Yulian!”

As I turned around, Oben asked in a bewildered tone.

“I decided not to ask Lord Oben, as it would be rude.”

“Well, then let’s eat something…….”

"hmm."

I was going to refuse, but since I have obtained the 'holy relic', I think it would be okay to give something in return.

“I’ll put it off until later.”

Of course, not now, but later.

That day will come someday.

***

“Yeah, if you had treated me well before I became an adult, this wouldn’t have happened.”

As he watched Yurian's back moving away, Ehark added a word, and Oben smiled bitterly.

“At that time, I couldn’t look at Yurian’s face at all. Milena’s face came to mind.”

Oben had a hazy expression on his face, but Ehark clicked his tongue inwardly as he watched him.

The old knight Ehark.

He was known as a man of wisdom and knowledge, and although he was still a good family man, he did not look upon Oben's loving nature very favorably.

“If Lady Siliona hears this, she will be heartbroken.”

“As I said before, Siliona’s marriage was nothing more than a political one.”

That damn political marriage.

“It’s true that you have a family, right?”

Although he did not meet his wife with the intention of sacrificing his love, Ehark realized the importance of 'family' the moment he had a child.

Unlike Ehark, Oben was not particularly loyal to his 'family', so it was natural that he would be displeased with this aspect of him.

“You seem to be feeling a bit bitter today.”

“I always say that, so I just said it again today.”

"ha."

Oben sighed.

He looked at Ehark once, then opened his mouth.

“Ehark, what do you think?”

“What are you talking about?”

“About Yurian.”

“He is an excellent prosecutor.”

"and?"

“That's it.”

Whether he was a disciple of the sword master or the son of his master, those things had nothing to do with Ehark.

“I would like to appoint Yurian as my successor.”

Ehark pretended to dig his ears at the sound of Oben's soft yet powerful voice.

“I think I misheard you, Master Oven.”

“No, you heard right.”

“You’re younger than me, but you’re getting old?”

“No, listen to me.”

Although it was something he didn't need to hear, Ehark met Oben's gaze with an uncomfortable expression.

“The Cryphat family is a prestigious family that has been admired by knights for generations. However, aside from Yurian, who has achieved great things through ‘swordsmanship’?”

“Isn’t Joshua here?”

“Joshua is too young.”

"ha."

Ehark sighed at the sturdy tone of Oben. At this point, Ehark also knew that he couldn't be defeated.

“It’s unlikely that Yurian will accept the offer, but Lady Orn Kyungdo and Lady Siliona won’t stay still either.”

“That too, me…….”

"but!"

Ehark spoke strongly, pushing aside Oben who was about to open his mouth to say something.

“It’s true that it wouldn’t be strange for someone with Yurian’s level of skill to become the head of a household.”

"hmm?"

Oven was confused. What could have happened to the old knight who usually didn't like Yurian that much?

“Didn’t you hate Yulian?”

When Oben asked with a smirk, revealing a look of disbelief, Ehark began to walk forward instead of answering.

Why he changed his mind.

It's simple.

'I couldn't feel any mana from Yurian's body.'

As a prosecutor myself, I have walked this path for more time than 'Geumseong', so there are a few things I can know.

'There are two cases where mana is not felt.'

Or those who do not have 'Mana' itself.

Or, you have reached a very distant level of mastery of mana.

In the latter case, because the state of oneness between nature and self has been reached, nature and the physical body become one, making it impossible to read the 'mana' of the object.

'After the death of Geomseong, did your skills improve by one level?'

Because of that, Ehark looked at Yurian, sweating profusely and making a noticeable restraint.

A state where you can't feel 'mana'. If such an object were to make a 'surprise attack', it was obvious that you would be hit without even feeling it.

“You’ve become a monster…….”

Ehark muttered to himself, amazed at the realm of 'Yurien'.

***

Phew.

Fortunately, 'Ehark' only breathed life into me and had no intention of attacking me.

'It was really scary.'

It was different from any fear I'd ever felt before. If I had to say, it was like a 'horror game'.

If there was a means of resistance like a gun, it would be a little better, but it was a terrifying feeling to be walking around with a torch like a dagger and not even having a way to resist.

“Phew.”

Fortunately, the horror game was over. With a sigh of relief, I began to chase after the 'witchcraft' tied to the 'Ring of the Snow Rabbit' relic.

'If you go to a certain area with this ring, will the door open?'

The location is not far. It is outside the system, but close to the west.

'Near Lake Tarnan.'

One of the most famous scenic spots in the empire.

Although it is close to the island.

'I guess Milena was locked up in the villa.'

Well, if she had a personality that could be called the 'Queen of Thorns', being stuck there wouldn't have suited her personality.

“Anyway, it seems like a situation where I have to hear it at least once.”

I'm not really interested in what they studied there.

Whoever Milena is, what matters now is this.

– Gulp.

As if reading my thoughts, Angelica, who had placed the sword in its sheath, shook her body.

“Are you starting to feel stuffy inside too?”

Gulp.

As if in affirmation, the scabbard shook.

An unprecedented situation. This has come to be because of the relationship between the 'vessel' and the 'demon's spirit, so we must find a solution.

“Then let’s go. It’ll only take a few hours to get there anyway.”

It's a distance that you don't need to rent a carriage or prepare for camping. It seems like you can just rent a good horse and set off.

***

“Yurien took the horse and left the system.”

Hemmel, one of the three-colored wizards. Unlike the other 'colors', he tends to train many disciples.

At the report of one of his disciples, Hemmel rested his chin on his hand and sighed.

“I escaped the system…….”

In the end, Hemmel accepted Orne's offer. If he could just defeat 'Flugel', then it was natural that he would rise to the position of the next 'Sage'. However, he couldn't help but feel an ominous feeling.

'Even if the right path is like that, that fortune teller bitch. That bitch is starting to move in earnest.'

The voice heard through the magical tool worn by Orni was clearly that of the Emperor's fortuneteller, 'Abigail'.

If you think about it a little, it's not hard to figure out why she, who usually hides and plots evil, started to act so directly.

'With the conspicuous measure of the Black Fortress crumbling, the monsters contained within the empire begin to run wild.'

It's become incredibly annoying.

Hemmel thought so and turned his gaze to his disciple who had reported.

“Which direction are you going now?”

“It’s the west.”

“West? Is there any reason to go west?”

“I don’t know about that……”

Hemmel became lost in thought as he watched his disciple trailing off.

'That's strange.'

Actually, the direction is not that important. Nor is the reason he leaves the system.

'Why didn't I notice?'

A skilled person like Yurian would be able to 'detect' surveillance using 'mana' even from a distance.

I had heard from the rumors floating around the Magic Tower that he was good at 'management of mana'.

Even knowing that fact, the reason he brought his disciple under Yurian's surveillance was simple.

'I tried to pull you this way.'

Simply going out hunting is common.

A wise man is one who attracts his prey.

That method was chosen because it was slightly safer, but Yurian didn't even react.

'Could it be that you didn't notice that I was watching you?'

If not.

'Is Yurian trying to draw us in?'

One of the two.

If it's the latter, Hemmel could actually be in danger.

For a capable wizard, it would be wise to avoid any path that was even slightly dangerous.

'That's interesting.'

Hemmel was an eccentric.

“What should I do, Master?”

“No matter what, I have to chase after it.”

An eccentric person with a strong competitive spirit who can't be called a wizard.