Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 244

Episode 244. Near-term runner (2)

A strong mind resides in a strong body.

This is what the blacksmith said in the lecture hall where everyone was present when he visited Bayer Academy.

Urhar, who was in his seat, was looking up at the podium with his silver eyes sparkling.

The tip of the sword.

The destination of the stars that illuminated the empire.

The Sword Master was the person he had dreamed of, and that was why Urhar dreamed of becoming the Sword Master's 'disciple'.

However, the position of disciple went to 'Yurien', who he hated.

Although he trembled at that fact, Urhar ultimately decided to accept it.

Yurian is strong.

He is also skilled in swordsmanship.

Even at Bayer Academy, he was labeled as a collateral and had dark intentions, but he was still not a bad guy.

That guy has changed.

It was strange to judge the fact that 'he had changed' from his own perspective, but he was able to realize that Yurian had 'changed' by being excommunicated by Geomseong.

'And also the Sword Master.'

He went into exile in the Holy Land and returned to the system, where he died while investigating the 'Dawn Society'.

There were rumors that they had made sacrifices to kill their leader, but no one knew the truth.

All that remained was the fact that 'the exiled swordsman returned to the system and died.'

'What you see is different from reality.'

The same was true for the 'Royal Knights' he belonged to.

Although they may not be the strongest knights, they are the ones closest to being 'emperors'.

That is why Urhart thought that it was a position that could support the noble blood, but as the days passed and he saw the emperor becoming blinded by the words of the 'fortune teller', he once again began to chew on the thought that 'an ideal is just an ideal'.

'What is nobility?'

At first I thought it was something that was attached to the sword, but it wasn't.

Then I thought it was something that was in the blood, but it wasn't.

So then, what does the 'strong spirit' that Geomseong spoke of mean?

'……hmm?'

While living his life with such worries, Urhar read an article about a person called the 'Black Knight'.

'Working for the people and punishing the nobles… … .'

Is it okay for a newspaper to publish an article like this? If I were a sponsor, I would have uprooted the newspaper that published this article right away.

'The black knight.'

Pushing aside his harsh thoughts, Urhar continued reading the article.

'A black knight who is active regardless of class, even in the slums.'

There really isn't a single weirdo out there.

At first I thought so, but gradually my curiosity grew and I looked around each place he was seen.

'No one would do something like this without any compensation.'

Surely there must be some reason.

Feeling curious and doubtful, Urhar continued to investigate the movements of the 'Black Knight'.

Why did that happen?

Why did that happen?

Did it have to be that way?

Urhar, who had been continuing to investigate, regained consciousness.

'omg.'

He realized that his room was covered in 'Black Knight Masks'.

'When did you collect all this?'

Looking at the 'Black Knight's Mask' painted on the room, Urhar thought.

A strong mind resides in a strong body.

The fact that the specimen is not a 'black saint', but a 'black knight'.

'… … Ugh.'

The Black Knight is noble. He quietly carries out his work without expecting any reward, and his appearance is very similar to the ideal that Urhar dreamed of.

Chewing on the bitter taste lingering on the tip of his tongue, Urhar turned his gaze to the wall where the mask was hanging.

'Number 1.'

The 'Mask Collection' that started selling when the 'Black Knight' appeared.

He, who had become a fan of 'Black Knight' late in life, clicked his tongue as he looked at the empty space.

'I should have found out a little sooner… … !'

***

I couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

Royal Knight Urhar suddenly thrusts his sword sheath and asks for your autograph.

Even I approached 'Urhar' as an enemy, and was somewhat nervous.

He is a Royal Knight.

The Heavenly Guardians, who protect the Emperor, are the elite of the elite in the Imperial Army. Among these 'elite', there are also top-notch knights selected, namely the 'Royal Knights'.

'In terms of military power, they are one of the strongest people you can count on one hand.'

All the strong will know the importance of weapons.

Handing me that weapon, 'Urhar' in front of me was asking for my autograph.

'You don't look flustered?'

If I take it and give it back to you, Urhar will be defenseless.

If that happens, I'll be the only one holding a weapon and can easily cook the guy.

'… … That's a bit.'

It doesn't look right.

Even though I am a person who values efficiency, I am not a person so inhumane as to beat up an unarmed person.

'hmm.'

no.

Come to think of it, I guess that's okay. Sometimes you just want to take it easy.

“Are you talking about a sign?”

Urhar nodded to the question. He obediently reached for the guy's scabbard.

If he was talking with the intention of selling a trap, he will attack right before he picks up the sword, so you just need to react quickly and counterattack.

'hmm.'

But, no. The guy's scabbard really did fall into my hands.

'Is he crazy?'

No matter how much you believe, it is suicidal to give up the 'sword' so easily.

Even if 'Geomseong' asked for a sword, he would ask if he was crazy.

“Handing over the scabbard, are you in your right mind?”

Because of that, I ended up asking myself a question without even realizing it. After hearing what I said, a feeling of regret crossed Urhar’s face.

“So what, I’m sure the Black Knight wouldn’t target an undefended opponent.”

However, that feeling soon disappeared. The guy simply asked me to sign the scabbard again.

“Unfortunately, I don’t carry a pen.”

I came here half worried and half excited at the thought of fighting the Royal Knights.

In the work, the 'Royal Knights' are described as a group powerful enough to stand against the power of the Sword Saint.

I was worried that Yurian's aggressive instinct to fight the 'strong' might cause various complicated situations.

“Th, really……?”

Looking at the regretful Urhar, I was at a loss for words.

“By the way, do you have any idea why I came here?”

I felt that if we continued like this, we might stray from the main topic, so I quickly asked the guy in a serious voice.

“As someone who follows the royal command, I wonder if there is a reason for the hero of the people to come… hmm.”

After thinking for a moment, the guy opened his mouth.

“There are many things to consider, but I don’t know why you came here in person.”

You don't know?

“You must have been the one who attacked the Flügel.”

“Lord Flügel was attacked…!?”

Urhar looked at me with a very surprised face.

'Why are you surprised?'

The attack on the Flügel was carried out by Urhart under the command of the 'Emperor'.

I came here thinking it was for some kind of silence, but the guy was surprised as if it was the first time he had heard of it.

'The possibility of lying.'

does not exist.

Judging from the guy's shaking pupils and 'negative color', he doesn't seem to be lying.

“Who is Lord Flügel!?”

“I came here knowing you were the culprit.”

“Me!?”

He still looks at me with surprised eyes.

“No! I swear I never attacked Lord Flügel! I didn’t even meet Lord Flügel!”

“Then how are you going to explain the footage of you captured on the rooftop?”

“Video? Ah…….”

Urhar, whose voice trailed off, began to ponder for a moment. It seemed as if he was recalling memories from that time.

“If you’re talking about video, are you talking about the surveillance magic of the magic tower?”

"okay."

“Then it has to stay. I stopped by the Magic Tower to see Lord Flügel.”

I stopped by the rooftop.

The footage was captured at that crucial time.

Still, it's a bit odd to say he's not the culprit.

Is this guy acting?

As I looked at Urhar with that thought, he shook his head from side to side.

“It is true that I went to see Lord Flügel on the orders of His Majesty the Emperor Adratan, but I was not able to see him. He said he had a prior engagement, so I had no choice but to return.”

The Emperor's command.

I was startled by Urhar's words that I had casually let slip. However, because of the mask and his unique 'characteristics', his emotions would not leak out.

“Emperor Adratan’s?”

“……Oops.”

Urhar covered his mouth with one hand, perhaps realizing his slip of the tongue, but soon returned to his usual expression.

“Well, even if you heard about the Black Knight, it wouldn’t be a problem.”

“Why did you come to see Flügel?”

“I can’t say that much. I may be a tight-lipped person, but I’m a member of the Royal Knights.”

He is loose-lipped.

I totally agree with that.

'… … Flügel, by the Emperor's order.'

After hearing Urhar's words, I took a moment to gather my thoughts.

What if the Royal Knights had to go to the Magic Tower by the 'Emperor's Order'?

'This won't be an ordinary thing.'

It is something that must be kept secret. It is something that must be kept secret from him, about 'something' that he did and how it happened.

'Things the Emperor had to know in secret.'

Currently, the mind of the 'Emperor Adratan' is not as clear as before. Even in such a state, if there is an urgent matter that requires the direct movement of the 'Royal Knights',

'Something to do with desire.'

By fire.

Or immortality.

That is all that the Emperor lacks, even though he holds all the wealth and honor in his hands.

'The remains of the demon I saw a while ago.'

Something that just occurred to me.

'Imperial seal.'

That is, the reason why the Royal Knights, Urhar, came to find Flügel.

'The horn of the demon is… … .'

Flugel had it.

If so, this would explain why he was reluctant and why Urhar went to the Magic Tower under the Emperor's orders.

But things got complicated.

'If it wasn't Urhar, then who attacked the Flügel?'

When I reviewed the surveillance footage of the tower with Eileen, I found that when I went to find Flügel, the only person who stopped by the lab was 'Urhar'.

'Did the invisible man come and attack Flügel?'

ah.

When I heard the term invisible man, one thing came to mind.