Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 99

Episode 99. Facts Only I Know

Fortunately, Yulsis, whom I confirmed with my own eyes, was fine. He didn't seem to have any injuries and he didn't seem to have any mental problems.

He took on a very serious expression as he heard the full story of the incident.

“I thought about it, and I think it would be better not to report this to the royal family.”

Hmm… … I thought he was fine, but I guess he might be.

That's what I thought, but after taking a moment to collect my thoughts, I was able to realize what Yulsis meant by those words.

“If Your Majesty says so, I will also keep quiet.”

“Thank you for saying so, Sir Yurian.”

Yulis closed his eyes for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“Well then, let’s rest for a bit and then head back home. We should have already passed the border by now, haha!”

I thought it would be better to rest a little more, but I didn't say anything because it was the prince's words.

I also wanted to get out of here quickly.

Linnaeus seemed to be suspicious of Yulsis's attitude of trying to ignore this matter.

"why……."

As she left the hospital room and muttered to herself, I asked her a question instead.

“Miss Linne. Do you by any chance know ‘why’ Your Majesty says so?”

Linne's eyes narrow slightly, as if my question sounded sarcastic.

“Yes, so please let me know.”

“The reason we came here is to seek peace with the Holy Nation. But, what would the Imperial Family think if the Prince were attacked in the Holy Nation?”

"ah……."

Linne let out a short sigh at my words.

“So, Your Highness, I want to let what happened today go quietly.”

Even without me having to say that it was part of the Fourth Prince's efforts to save his life, you would know that much.

The falling out between the Empire and the Holy Nation will soon prove that Yulsis is unfit and useless.

“Even if you are royalty, you will be attacked if you show weakness.”

“It gets worse the higher you go.”

As I said that, I turned my head towards the entrance of the arena.

There, a woman accompanied by priests and servants was approaching elegantly.

'I knew you'd come.'

Grand Chancellor Shallana.

A belligerent minister who, unlike Garrot, wants an all-out war with the empire.

I had expected her to come to me because of this. Like it or not, this was a situation she was eager to gnaw at.

“Tsk.”

When she saw Shallana's face, Linne, who was next to her, clicked her tongue.

Frowning, it seems like I've encountered that face before without realizing it.

“Haha, hello, nobles of the empire.”

I showed my respect by 'directly' revealing my name to Shallana, who greeted me politely.

“Nice to meet you, High Priest Shallana.”

“Oh my god, do you know me?”

“How could I not know? The name of the ‘High Priest of Advancement’ Shallana. I have also memorized the names of all the other High Priests.”

At my words, Shallana laughed again and opened her fan to cover her face.

“Hohoho, you’re joking too.”

She smiled faintly, but there was a hint of embarrassment in her voice.

Even in the Holy Nation, the name of the Grand Master and his power are kept top secret.

“How is His Highness Prince Yulsis’s health?”

“Fortunately, there is nothing abnormal.”

“Wow, that’s a relief. Haha.”

At Linne's words, Shallana burst into laughter.

I know it's obvious, but I don't think this lady would consider it fortunate at all.

“This incident could be said to be our fault.”

It must have been my fault! I almost died.

“The mastermind will be arrested and brought to trial.”

That's obvious.

If the story goes like this, he'll be sentenced to death.

“But… I would like you to remain as witnesses until the trial is over.”

“What does that mean?”

The first to react to Shallana's absurd words was Linne.

Of course. If it were the girl I know, she wouldn't have shown up here without any ulterior motive.

“Haha, do you lack understanding? I mean, I want you, the victims of this incident, to remain as witnesses to prove the guilt of the Garrot Grand Master.”

“How long will it take?”

At my words, Shallana continued to smile.

“Well, it’ll probably take at least a month, right? After all, it’s the trial of the ‘High Priest.’ Haha.”

“Is there any reason why we should do that?”

“Even if there is no reason, there is a duty. Besides, aren’t you the only victim?”

At Linne's protesting appearance, Shallana lightly snapped her fingers.

“This is a sacred country, right? Since you’re here, you have to follow the rules.”

The priests and servants who had been following her as if looking at prey slowly stepped forward.

'I knew this would happen.'

When we arrived at the castle, the reason she was silent was simply because the other priests were watching her.

In the midst of all this, an incident occurred, and from her perspective of wanting war, it was something she welcomed with open arms.

'They are keeping us in the city and trying to frame us for something.'

If she wants to start another all-out war with the Empire, she can do anything.

'I wonder if it would be better if they just openly danced with their swords.'

As I said before, the Holy Nation is a country with a dark side that does not live up to its name of 'Holy'.

To put it positively, it's a place with a lot of fighting.

To put it negatively, it means that it is a gloomy country.

“We plan to begin the process of returning home as soon as His Majesty the King recovers.”

“Have you not heard what I have said so far?”

“No, I’m listening to everything.”

I gave her a leisurely smile.

Very confidently.

Since we had already anticipated this situation, we had already prepared a solution.

“In a sacred country, of course, you have to follow the laws of the sacred country. But! There are exceptions to every law.”

Ugh.

While we were talking, I felt a slight pain from the wound on my lower back that Idell had inflicted on me.

Because of that, my whole body hesitated, and I put my right hand on my waist to support it.

Chachajajajak──!

At the same time, Shallana's guards who had been watching all aimed their spears at me.

Why are these kids like this!?

The moment I had that thought, I confirmed that my hand had touched the 'sword sheath' tied to my waist.

“Right now… what are your intentions?”

Shallana is more embarrassed than me.

Linne, who was also looking at me with surprised eyes.

“This is the Holy Land. You were planning to draw your sword in front of me, your High Priest? Is that the exception you spoke of?”

Crazy, it's a misunderstanding!

I just readjusted my posture!

“Haha, that’s right. This is also an exception.”

I know this is going to sound like an excuse, so let's get to the point quickly.

“I would like to talk about an exception other than the sword exception now. High Priest Shallana.”

***

During the story, the high priest Shallana was frightened by Yurian's actions of drawing his sword.

'The disciple of the Black Swordsman… … .'

She, a person from the Holy Land, is also familiar with that rumor.

Now, he was a fearsome swordsman, so much so that he was called the best disciple of the exiled swordsman. It was clear that if he swung his sword, there would be a bloodbath.

But from her point of view, it was better for him to pull out the sword.

'If he, who came as the escort of Prince Yulsis, swung his sword around without permission and caused a ruckus, then the reason for keeping him here becomes even stronger.'

Yeah, that's right.

She couldn't help but be surprised at his bold move to actually draw his sword.

'With so many people from the Holy Nation, including the escorts, gathered together, you're drawing your sword?'

At that sight, Shallana's mind became solidified as to who the man named 'Yurian' was.

'That's crazy.'

He's not just some ordinary crazy guy.

He's a crazy guy who's good at using a sword.

“Hohoho, so what are the other exceptions?”

“First of all, let’s move to another place. There are a lot of eyes watching here.”

She tried to refuse Yulian's offer.

'In this situation, should we talk separately with the crazy guy who threatens us with a sword?'

Don't negotiate with a mad dog.

That's her motto. If you keep company with those subordinates, you'll only end up tiring yourself out.

'huh?'

However, when I saw Yurian unsheathing the sword from his waist and handing it to Linne, my thoughts changed slightly.

'The sword you used to use as a warning is now used to show that you are harmless.'

The reason I had the sword at my waist a little while ago was to create this kind of scene.

Indeed, an old-fashioned but classic way of negotiating.

A person who knows how to use his head like this must have some kind of card to open his mouth.

“Haha, shall we come in and take a look?”

Unlike when Yurian had touched the scabbard earlier, her tone became much softer as she moved with him.

The place we arrived at was the VIP room of the stadium.

“There’s no wiretapping magic, right?”

Shallana smiled at Yurian's suspicion.

“Hahaha, that’s obvious.”

“That’s fortunate.”

“What on earth are you planning to say that makes you speak so cautiously? Are you worried about your own safety?”

Are you thinking of going into exile?

I was about to ask that, but Shallana held back.

It is the worst of the worst to hastily state one's intentions first.

“It’s not for me, but for the sake of Chancellor Shallana.”

I was slightly annoyed by the arrogant tone, but Yurian took the initiative in the conversation.

“It would be better for the Archangel if no one listened to it, but can you just leave those two alone?”

Yurian nodded to the two priests who had followed Shallana into the VIP room.

“Don’t worry about these two. No matter what happens, they are priests you can trust.”

“As an escort. Well, even without a sword, it wouldn’t be a problem for me to break the neck of Chancellor Shallana.”

Yurian's shoulders shrugged as he immediately realized that it was her escort and not the priest.

“Haha, there is a limit to rudeness. Your current situation is…….”

“If I had the ‘engraved lie’ relic that was smuggled out of the Holy See, what would I do with it?”

At his words, Shallana's eyes, which had been covering her lower face with a fan, opened wide.

“Oh, oh, oh. Is that so? That’s good. I heard it wasn’t found underground.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, of course. Of course, it is a sacred relic of the highest order managed by our sacred nation.”

Shallana smiled, trying to hide her true intentions as much as possible.

“Then, can you give it back to me?”

“Of course I should return it.”

“Hahaha, I’m glad we can communicate.”

“We have some things to take care of right now, so we will return it to the Holy See tomorrow.”

"……yes?"

Shallana looked embarrassed.

“Didn’t you tell me to stay in the city as a witness for the trial anyway? So I don’t think it would be a problem if I returned it tomorrow.”

“You don’t have to do that, just give it to me. Hahaha.”

“Your Excellency Shallana.”

Yurian's invisible eyes stared at Shallana.

The corners of his mouth were smiling, as if he knew her 'trick'.

“You know the exact location of the sacred relic that the Grand Master Garrot smuggled out, and you ordered Heukwi to retrieve it.”

As if a snake were coiling around his body.

“It’s amazing. It’s as if they were magically tracking our location in real time.”

“What does it matter now?”

“Do you really not mind?”

Yulian's easygoing tone began to enslave her.

“Haven’t you been neglecting the Archimandrite Garrot until now in order to secure the ‘engraved lie’?”

Even if I lied and said no, I could predict that those emotionless eyes would see right through me.

“When the Archimandrite Garrot caused a commotion, to wipe him out and secretly retrieve the holy relics.”

The fact that he brought up this story in the first place must have been because he had ‘confidence.’

“The sacred object was ‘damaged’ during the purification process. I guess you can just tell the Holy Witness Office that.”

Yulian's words continued there.

widely.

Shallana folded her fan.

Yulian, that man had a clear idea of her plans.

As he said, Shallana knew that the sacred relics were being smuggled out of the Holy See, but she turned a blind eye to it.

Later, when the Grand Master Garrot attempted to use the holy relic, he swept it away and secretly retrieved it for his own use.

As she expected, Gyarrot moved, and the plan seemed to be proceeding successfully.

Until the demon showed up.

'I thought it was destroyed by the demon running wild in the lonely battle that damned Black Sword made.'

It's a good thing Yulian had it.

She smiled inwardly, feeling relieved.

“Is this what you meant by the ‘exception’ you mentioned earlier?”

Yurian nods.

She was a little concerned that the negotiations were going the way he wanted, but now it didn't matter to her.

The relic that was thought to be broken has returned.

That alone was enough for her.

“Haha, I understand. In that case, I guess we can pretend that what we said earlier never happened. Even if you leave the castle right now, I won’t hold you back.”

“I’m glad we got through this story.”

“Me too. Hohohoho!”

Shhhhhh.

Once again, she opened her fan and burst into laughter.

“Oh, where is the holy relic?”

Yulian took the laurel wreath out of his bosom and placed it on the table.

“Okay, very good.”

After confirming that the laurel wreath was the 'engraved lie' she was looking for, Shallana planned to use it to eliminate her enemies and solidify her position.

'Soon… … .'

Unable to hide his emotions, he waved the fan around.

“Only the Archimandrite Garrot has become pitiful. He is now charged with not only smuggling, but also destroying the sacred relics.”

“That’s what happens when an idiot sits in a high position.”

“Haha, that’s right.”

Yulian smoothed down his clothes, perhaps preparing to leave.

“Well then, let’s take our leave now.”

With a brief greeting, Yulian turned around.

“Hohohoho.”

“Your Highness, are you just going to let the author go?”

“If you give me the order, I will subdue that bastard immediately and make it possible for Prince Yulsis to remain in the castle.”

“No, stop it.”

Shallana stopped the other priests.

“It’s not even certain whether the opponent can be completely subdued, and if there’s a commotion in the process and it’s revealed that the ‘engraved lie’ is intact, wouldn’t that be putting the cart before the horse?”

“Your Highness, but……”

“Choice and focus, keep these words in mind. The reason I have neglected Garrot until now is because of this sacred object.”

A pleasant laugh escaped her lips as she touched the laurel wreath on the table with her hand.

***

“Okay, let’s get ready to go back.”

“Is it resolved?”

Linne asked, looking slightly embarrassed at my confident words about going back.

“Yes, he is a person who can communicate well.”

“……Did you threaten me with force like you did earlier?”

“Do I look like that kind of person?”

“I can’t say no.”

Well, it's a little weird, but I can't say no.

“High Priest Shallana gave me what I wanted. What I wanted to get, even if it meant causing this uproar.”

“How could Sir Yulian do something like that…?”

Well, I managed to get it secretly while fighting in the ceremony hall.

“But, if it’s something that can replace the Great Priest… it must have tremendous value.”

“Yes.”

That's a huge value, you're right.

But I also know that being greedy isn't a good thing.

I took a look at Idel's 'soul stone' that I had hidden in my arms.

Because it was rapidly demonized, its color is cloudy and the power it contains is weak, but it is definitely a triangular soul stone.

'It is true that the relic called 'Carved Lie' has tremendous power, but this time, this soul stone is enough.'

I also got the bell of the night.

furthermore.

'There's one thing Shallana doesn't know.'

Why did the terrifying relic that could easily eliminate enemies through 'suggestion' not enter the golden realm similar to the 'Mashinseong'?

'That's disposable.'

It has already been used once underground.