Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 252

Episode 252. I hope we become friends (1)

How would you feel if you were told that the future of your beloved country was in your hands?

Some people may feel a surge of patriotism.

Some people might stick out their tongues out of burden.

Most people think it's one of these two possibilities.

When I heard from Kaldrak that the 'fate of the empire' was in my hands, this is what I thought.

‘… … This is not my country, you crazy bastard.’

Now my mind is starting to sympathize with 'Yurien' to an amazing degree.

I was able to look at and critique weird art pieces, and every morning when I woke up, I would see a pink-tinted coat and smile with satisfaction.

Still, I don't feel like the 'Adratan Empire' is my homeland.

The reason is probably.

'I guess that's because Yurian doesn't really have any patriotism.'

In that situation, what would I think if I brought up the awkward topic of ‘the fate of the empire’?

'Ahem.'

Anyway, I know that even if I don't have such blasphemous thoughts, it's stupid to say them out loud.

I cleared my throat and gathered my thoughts, then met Kaldrak's gaze.

“Your Majesty Kaldrak, I am not worthy of such a mission. You clearly overestimate me.”

"haha."

Kaldrak laughed.

“Well, it would be natural to say that if you were told that the fate of the empire rests on your body.”

As if he had read my mind, Kaldrak continued to speak at length.

“Anyone who says that the future of the country is in my hands is either a madman or a dictator.”

Come to think of it, my father belonged to both.

I heard such monologue from Kaldrak, but I pretended not to notice.

'Yes, that's right.'

What if I say something like that and Kaldrak gets upset and puts my head on the guillotine?

Even he who has become detached through 'regression' can still get angry.

“One, now that you say it like that, I feel more confident.”

Why on earth?

I wanted to say something like that, but I barely held back.

“As you know, the Dawn Society is originally a group that worships the devil.”

Kaldrak, who continued speaking, seemed to know the true nature of the 'Dawn Society' very well.

That's why I felt new emotions.

A person who talks about the essence of the 'Yeongmyeonghoe' without being a member of the 'Yeongmyeonghoe'.

How could it not be amazing?

“Tenelon, who was the Arch Bishop, held a position that was not befitting his position due to the special nature of being chosen by the Demonic Spirit.”

Even Kaldrak seems unaware of the fact that Tenelon has succeeded to the position of 'Patriarch'.

That was the story of the latter half of the work, and Kaldrak did not make it to the part that could be called the 'second half' of the 'regression' process.

“The Dawn Society has always been unstable. It has always attracted the attention of the imperial family, and as a result, countless people have been purged.”

The purpose of the Dawn Society is to gather 'spiritual stones' and create them into a demonic spirit. It is the same as creating the physical body of a 'demon'.

In order to go through that process, there had to be a clash with the imperial family, and that was why the Dawn Society planted numerous spies in the 'imperial family'.

“However, in this world, the only member of the ‘Dawning’ that has officially died is the leader, Tenelon. The rest are alive and well.”

When Abisha said from afar, "It's done," Kaldrak replied with an acknowledgment. Then, he opened his mouth, swiping his chin with one hand.

“Are you the current leader of the Dawn Society, Yurian?”

Kaldrak spoke with a smile on his lips, but his eyes were not smiling.

Although it has become aloof now, the spirit that the Third Prince possessed. With that spirit in him, Kaldrak asked me a question.

“Please, I would like you to answer my questions honestly.”

A somewhat complicated expression.

This guy looks upset too.

Up until now, the 'Dawn Society' has not sided with Kaldrak, but rather with 'Mashin', or more precisely, with 'Yulsis'.

Kaldrak also had similar experiences, so he seems to be questioning the group called the 'Dawning Society' even after the death of 'Tenelon'.

“Unfortunately, I am not in charge of the Dawning Order, Your Majesty Kaldrak.”

I told him honestly that the 'Yeongmyeonghoe' was not in my hands.

Actually, somehow, I was able to move the limbs of the Dawn Society, but that's the truth anyway.

First of all, it's not me.

"okay?"

Naturally, Kaldrak was suspicious.

In fact, Kaldrak said he wanted to 'cooperate' with me, but he wanted the 'Dawning Society's' unilateral submission.

After the death of 'Tenelon', the Dawn Society did not deviate.

Thanks to the 'imperial' officials who belonged there, Yulsis could not make the imperial family his own.

'If you have such a group of people under your command.'

Kaldrak seems to think he can easily defeat Yules.

'……good.'

I saw potential in that.

“If you wish, I can arrange for the Dawning Council’s administrators to meet with Lowly Kaldrak.”

"……hmm?"

Dealing with Yulsis is good. But I have to think about what comes next.

If I deal with the people related to the 'Horn of the Demon God' and the 'vessel' Yulsis, there is no longer any threat to me.

If that happens, then what I have to do is decided.

'Knock them all down.'

I want to step down from my position, sell my mansion, and go on a wandering trip with the money I've saved. I don't want to stay in this shitty system for even a single day.

“But can you make me one promise?”

“……Are you talking about a promise?”

"yes."

Everything needs insurance, especially those who pretend not to be the 'monopoly' that is right in front of them.

“Tell me. If we join forces, I can grant you any request you want.”

That's just what he says. I know he's actually a guy who can turn his back on others.

In the end, what matters is your own safety. That's why it has come to this.

'Let's die together.'

***

“Are you saying that Lord Yurian has been released from prison?”

The Arch Bishop, the highest ranking members of the Dawning Society. When Lazrot delivered the news of Yurian's release to the round table where they were gathered, Pintel suddenly stood up and raised his voice.

He held the cane with both hands with a truly happy expression on his face.

“Thank goodness, I’m so glad!”

Eleanor felt fortunate, although she didn't show it, as she watched Pintel speak in a voice that sounded like crying.

There was no relief about Yurian's release. It was clear that he would escape from prison by any means necessary.

‘… … If I had been just a little bit later, I could have been in big trouble.’

Pintel, the bodyguard of Yurian that he organized, had secretly obtained information that the 'Ground Spider' was being called up.

If time had continued like this, it was clear that Pintel, whose eyes had rolled back, would have led the 'land spiders' and launched a large-scale prison break operation.

The emotion Eleanor felt was relief that Yurian had been released just before the incident.

“Keulkeul, I heard that the Third Prince Kaldrak personally took action and took Yurian out. Is that true?”

Sweeping his beard, Lazrot bowed his head politely as Arch Bishop Colparan asked.

"yes."

“This is really tricky.”

Kaldrak de Adratan.

As the third prince of the empire, his nickname is so cruel that it can be compared to that of the conquering monarch, Emperor Adratan.

Although he is staying at North Pool, a northern outpost, he has a belligerent personality and does not hesitate to draw his sword and stand at the forefront even there.

The Iron-Blooded Prince not only has his own unit, forming a personal guard called the 'Wedge', but also has close ties to the military.

“There must have been some intention behind it.”

Eleanor added, as if reading Colparan's thoughts.

"perhaps……."

Colparan paused for a moment. It seemed as if he instinctively knew that this was not a place where he could easily say such things.

“Yurien might have sold the information to the Dawn Society.”

The old man finally spoke.

“What……?”

The first to react was Pintel. He looked at Colparan with a look of bewilderment.

“Say it again, Sir Colparan.”

For a moment, his eyes flashed with blazing anger.

“Think about it. Do you think that the Iron-Blooded Prince would have taken out Yurian without any reward?”

Despite Pintel's murderous gaze, Colparan continued speaking.

“No matter how much affection there is from our time together at North Pool, Kaldrak is not a man who would give special favors just for that kind of kindness.”

Kkeulkeul, Colparan smiled.

“There was some kind of deal. Isn’t it easier to think that way?”

“Sir Colparan!”

“I was just being honest.”

“Then, I have no choice but to act honestly, Sir Colparan.”

The staff held by Pintel trembled. Because of this, a mysterious current began to flow through the round table.

“Up to here.”

Because of that, Eleanor quickly mediated between the two Arch Bishops.

“I don’t mind if we hurt each other’s feelings, but I think it’s better to avoid excessive behavior.”

She was the first to get up from her seat.

“That’s all for today’s round table. Let’s talk again after we’ve regained some peace.”

***

After the Dawn Council's roundtable discussion ended, Eleanor, walking through the dark hallway, thought about what Colparan had just said.

'That's not wrong.'

Anyone who knows Prince Kaldrak's reputation knows that he is not easily influenced by emotions.

So, it's certain that there was some kind of story behind taking Yulian out.

'… … If it is true that I sold the information of the Dawn Society as Colparan said.'

It's a story about a one in a million chance. I know that Yurian is not the kind of person who would do that, but as long as he holds the position of 'Arch Bishop', he must always prepare a means to respond to danger.

“Phew.”

Eleanor let out a sigh without realizing it.

My head is complicated. I can't think of a solution.

If someone as big as Kaldrak wanted to eradicate the 'Dawn Society', uprooting them would be a no-brainer. That's why Eleanor was starting to feel anxious about the current situation where no solution was forthcoming.

“Miss Eleanor.”

A voice was heard from behind Eleanor.

Sure enough, there was no sign of life as I passed the end of the hallway. As if by magic, he was standing there.

“Lord Yurian.”

As usual, he came out of the darkness with a sly grin on his face as if it were a given.

“Looking at your appearance, I guess you really were released.”

“Yes, the noble one helped me.”

Noble One.

Eleanor could not help but know who those words meant.

“Are you talking about the decline of Kaldrak?”

“Yes, it seems the rumor has spread.”

Sighing, Yurian laughed.

“The laughter now…….”

His smile was so normal that Eleanor almost got angry without realizing it.

It was as if he was mocking himself for being so upset over being involved with 'Kaldrak'.

However, if I reveal my emotions here, the man will surely laugh at me even more.

'no.'

She was troubled.

Certainly, as Colparan's impertinent remark from the round table goes.

If Yulian had been selling information about the 'Dawn Society', he would not have come to me in person like this.

'It would be more realistic for Kaldrak's wedges to rush in instead.'

So she cleared her throat and tried to control her emotions.

“I’m glad you got out safely. But why did you come all the way here?”

“There is someone I would like to introduce you to.”

Anyone you'd like to introduce?

Whoever it was, it was better than the reality that Yurian sold the information on the 'Dawn Society' to Kaldrak──.

“This is Kaldrak.”

At Yurian's words, Eleanor tightly closed her eyes.