Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 190

Episode 190. Let's get to know each other (2)

“I have called you here to destroy the Dawn Society.”

As I spoke, silence fell around me.

It would be natural.

By revealing that I belong to the 'Dawn Society', I am simultaneously saying that I will destroy the 'Dawn Society'.

A situation where something doesn't make sense.

‘… … But, it’s gotten this quiet.’

It's embarrassing to continue talking.

“Breaking it? Are you talking about the Dawn Society?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Fortunately, it was Zahat's words that soothed my embarrassment.

He who spoke first did not seem to have any great doubts about my belonging to the Yeomyeonghoe.

It must be because I explained it in advance.

“By any chance… is that why you joined the Dawn Society?”

As I nodded, Zahat tapped the ground with his cane, found a place to sit, and sat down.

“Is that true?”

Likewise, Fern, who had been listening, looked embarrassed and asked me back.

If you ask me if it was true, I can't say for sure, but it's clear that there was that intention.

When I nodded slightly, Fern's face lit up.

However, it didn't last long.

“Then why did you tell me… ugh!”

Fern, who was about to say something with anxious eyes, suddenly grabbed his stomach.

The wound I stabbed.

It seems that the pain in that area is prominent due to the extreme emotional changes.

'……hmm.'

I feel a little sorry.

Still, don't think too badly of it. You avoided the second hit.

“Why didn’t you warn me?”

"hmm."

I let out a short sigh.

The reason I didn't tell you first was because I thought it would only harm me if I did.

Naturally, I planned to move quietly and alone to bring about the 'collapse of the Dawn Society'.

If you involve others, you'll only end up causing unnecessary headaches.

'It would be the same even if Fern died.'

The secretary's office secretly entrusted this guy with the investigation of the 'Yeongmyeonghoe', so it was clear that if he went missing, something big would happen.

After that, he must have sent other people to investigate.

In addition to Fern's death, there is further investigation into the Dawn Society.

That's why I couldn't answer any better than this.

“Because it is the most confidential of confidential information.”

When I nodded, Fern put his hand to his mouth for a moment and began to think.

In fact, this incident has nothing to do with the 'royal family'.

It was just entangled in my personal affairs and tangled in my personal affairs.

So, it doesn't matter what you say.

'Yurien is conducting a top-secret investigation.'

Because everyone knows that fact.

“So… are you saying that it is an order higher than that of the Imperial Secretariat?”

Somehow, Fern's tone of voice began to feel awe-inspiring.

I wasn't sure what the guy was thinking, but I nodded anyway.

No matter what I say, I just need to get out of this situation.

“Yes.”

“……higher than the work of the secretary’s office.”

Fern opens his mouth with an admiring expression.

“So you’re saying that’s a secret order directly from the royal family?”

At the sight of Fern, who seemed to have realized something.

“…….”

I nodded for no reason.

The prestige that the 'royal family' holds in the empire is indescribable.

If you steal that name or misuse it, you'll get a bunch of 'closed-eyed', idiots running around saying 'you bastard~'

“Huh huh…….”

That's why I couldn't easily answer Fern's words.

I answered wrong. If this guy keeps talking, his throat will definitely get sore.

"also!"

But there is one thing that has been overlooked.

The fact that when you briefly smile at the sight of 'Yurien', it feels like you're plotting something evil.

Fern, who accepted my empty laughter with utmost affirmation, clenched his fists.

“Ugh, ugh.”

But he frowned because of the pain in his stomach.

“I knew that Lord Yurian would not betray the Empire!”

“I wonder which royal family name it is. Is it His Highness Osborne who recently gave me the medal? Or maybe…….”

While Zahat was speaking, he trailed off and looked at Fern's face.

He probably meant to talk about 'Kaldrak', but he kept his mouth shut because it was a secret that I had contacted him.

'What should I do?'

I was at a loss as to what to say in response to the sight of the two of them unquestionably believing what I said.

You infiltrated the 'Dawn Society' by order of the royal family?

'I wish that were the case!'

Then, I have a huge support system called the royal family behind me.

In reality, our protagonist, 'Geumseong', became a member of the Yeomyeonghoe because of his repeated outrageous actions.

No, Yurian joined the 'Dawn Society' in the first place, so is this also fate?

“Anyway, I wonder who it is.”

“I agree with Lord Zahat.”

As Zahat and Fern continued to ask questions, I felt a cold sweat running down my back.

Is this the Osborne you've been in contact with recently?

Is it Kaldrak who has deep connections thanks to his ties to the military?

Is it the soft Yulsis?

If you reveal someone's name or if this situation is discovered later, it will be considered defamation of the royal family.

You'll be hung on the gallows with a smiling face.

But I had already anticipated this situation. I knew how to get past it without saying names.

I said, putting my finger to my lips.

“It's a secret.”

That's why it's confidential!

You clueless bastards!

***

After briefly explaining the details of the 'Dawn Society', Fern suddenly stood up from his seat just before they parted ways.

“Lord Yurian! Is there anything I can help you with… Ugh!”

“Just focus on treatment first.”

What is a sick person going to do by getting up?

Fern told him to rely on the 'Nameless Guest Group' for the time being and focus on treatment.

'I guess I should talk to the chief secretary.'

The reason Fern was kept alive was to prevent the 'Secretary's Office' from paying attention to 'Fern's disappearance'.

As he thought about that, as he left the cabin where Fern was staying, he saw Lazrot and Mayer.

“Stop whining and be quiet.”

“What? You said you were going to whine again?!”

At that moment, two loud voices began to mix and sound like noise.

The two who had been fighting looked at my face, turned their heads, and became quiet.

“I will accompany you, Sir Yurian.”

“Hey, aren’t you going to cancel?”

Bbaeng bbaeng.

He didn't stop Lazrot from following him, thinking that the nickname was well chosen.

The fact that he followed me means he had something to say.

“Is your neck okay?”

"yes?"

Fern's handprint was still clearly visible on Lazrot's neck, who was tilting his head.

“Yes, it’s okay.”

As my gaze turned to his neck, Lazrot nodded awkwardly.

“As expected, the power of a knight is truly amazing. I felt it once again.”

If you borrow the power of 'Aura', then there are knights who can kill ordinary people with their own hands.

“Bishop Eleanor Arc would like to speak to you regarding the selection of the next bishop.”

Eleanor?

I became very curious as to why she, who usually came to me in person, had called me in person.

Is it because after becoming Arch Bishop, it became difficult to move externally?

“Please tell him that I will see him at the top of the tower today.”

I also happened to have something to say.

***

As it was considered a premier location for imperial magic research, the Magic Tower's grounds were quite large.

Among them, there were quite a few places where we could meet without being bothered by other people's gaze.

An example would be 'laboratory'.

[Sound Element Research Institute]

In fact, since there weren't many magicians who focused on studying the 'negative element', the size of the research lab wasn't that large.

After taking a quick glance at the sign at the entrance to the building, I turned my gaze toward the manager.

[Diana Demichel]

After checking it, opening the door and going inside, I saw Eleanor wearing a doctor's gown and a pair of t-shirts.

“You’re not using camouflage magic?”

Originally, Eleanor used 'sound magic' to slightly change her face in order to play the dual identity of 'Diana'.

But now I couldn't feel that change.

“Because it’s a place where no one comes anyway.”

“Well, elemental magic isn’t popular. Isn’t it an unpopular magic?”

At the mention of avoidance magic, Eleanor glanced over.

There was a somewhat discontented air in the air, but after taking a look at my face, it seemed like he held back what he wanted to say.

“Because it uses ‘yin,’ an element similar to the demon’s magic. It’s something to be avoided.”

“How about actively expressing that although the roots are the same, the branches are different?”

“Why?”

Eleanor shrugged her shoulders.

“Even if all these people come here, nothing will be gained.”

Eleanor's strong confidence in her own abilities could be felt in her speech.

“Lord Yurian.”

She, who was speaking as 'Diana', took a breather for a moment.

It is now a decision that he has something to say as the 'Arch Bishop'.

“As Sir Yurian knows, the Patriarch is planning to elect new bishops.”

"yes."

There's no way I wouldn't know.

That's what I heard when I stabbed Fern in the stomach.

Thinking about it now, I started to feel annoyed at that person called 'Tenellon' again.

'Because of my obsessive-compulsive disorder, I can't even wash my body, and I'm being asked to do useless things.'

Well, anyway, I know what it is.

“Perhaps, the newly elected bishops are bishops who have experienced a ‘water change’ this time, so they will be loyal to the Patriarch.”

“Isn’t it the same for the other bishops?”

The nobles joined the 'Dawn Society' for some reason.

experience.

Further relationships.

If we go further from there, strength.

Those who blindly worship the figure of 'Tenellon' are extremely rare.

“Yes. However, this time, only fanatics who truly worship the demon were selected.”

Perhaps Tenelon is also slowly feeling it.

That a bad wind is blowing through the 'Yeomyeonghoe'.

Normally, it would have been possible to get some answers through Masin's 'voice', but now that would be impossible.

'Are you getting impatient?'

That's for sure. He's getting impatient.

“After the selection of the Bishops is over, it may be more difficult to overthrow the Patriarch. Sir Yurian, you must have noticed that too, right?”

Eleanor just laughs at his question.

“I guess I should finish it before then.”

“The appointment of the Bishop is in four days. Thanks to Pintel and Colparan’s help, everything is ready.”

Eleanor sighed.

“It was still uncomfortable to negotiate with Lord Colparan because he seemed to covet the position of Patriarch.”

“For a veteran of the caliber of Colparan, it wouldn’t be strange for him to become the new Patriarch.”

“……Are you really saying that?”

Eleanor's face showed confusion at my words.

Is Colparan dissatisfied with being the 'Patriarch'?

“Of course, I think that Miss Eleanor is also suitable for the position of Patriarch.”

Well then, what do you do?

When I opened my mouth like that, Eleanor had an unpleasant expression on her face again.

'… … You don't like it either?'

So, who will take Tenelon's place after he is taken down?

If possible, it would be better to have someone who knows how to take charge. After all, the 'Dawn Society' will be destroyed, and once the new 'Dawn Society' is established, it would be good to have someone who can control it so that it doesn't do useless things.

'what.'

Anyone, it doesn't matter.

That's what I thought at that time.