Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 265

Episode 265. Underwater work (3)

Arriving at Fullgorn's house, Urhar took a look around.

Even though I hadn't seen with my own eyes that the 'Horn of the Demon God' was being kept, an eerie atmosphere was flowing around the mansion of Fullgorn.

Seeing that sight, Urhar turned his hood over.

'……hmm.'

Working for the 'Black Knight'.

I was determined to get things moving to make his reputation known, but I couldn't help feeling nervous.

The last time we raided a carriage, we weren't related to the 'Imperial Family', but this time we're exploring the mansion of a noble. And a noble with a close relationship to the 'Fourth Prince Yulsis'.

'If my face is sold, or if this becomes known.'

It is self-evident that something big will happen.

If the 'Royal Knights' went against the prince, and especially if they disobeyed the orders of Yulsis, who could be said to be the closest person to the 'Emperor', the disadvantages that would arise would be indescribable.

In the worst case scenario, you may not be able to save your life.

'And yet it moves.'

All in honor of the 'Black Knight'.

Before he died, to leave behind at least some traces of his life.

Urhar, who had gathered his courage, climbed over the mansion's wall.

He pulled his hood up over his head, and although his face was not visible in the dark of the night, Urhar climbed over the fence carefully so as not to let his clothes fly around.

As you know, what you are doing now is against the 'rules'.

'Surely, if it's according to the blueprint of Fullgorn's mansion, there must be a vacancy around here.'

To be exact, it is not a 'vacant space', but a place that is not properly indicated on the 'blueprint'.

Perhaps, he hired two architects to keep the mansion a secret when building it, but it wasn't Urhar who couldn't figure it out.

'Phew.'

I took a deep breath, my breath starting to become slightly steamy.

'Once you've made up your mind.'

It's over in an instant.

Find out the secret of the Full-Gorn Mansion and where the 'Horn of the Demon God' is, and bring the results to the Black Knight.

'That's it.'

With that thought, Urhar entered the mansion.

***

As I was wandering around the mansion of Fullgorn and watching Urhar, who was in deep thought, I thought to myself.

'I don't think it will go in.'

It was a thought that was almost certain. After all, it was even stranger that a 'Royal Knight' would have the thought of trespassing into the mansion of a 'noble' person.

'I won't move unless I receive an order from the royal family.'

That's the Royal Knights. There are some free-spirited lunatics like 'Kikubad', but most 'Royal Knights' are strict about discipline.

Watching Urhar from this spot right now was just an action taken out of a 'maybe' feeling.

'If we make a fuss for no reason, the sparks could fly here.'

There aren't many people in the entire system who can aim for the 'Horn of the Demon God'.

Especially, if they are people who are thinking of stealing the horn of the demon that 'Yulsis' is keeping.

'My position is to move as cautiously as possible. Fighting back and forth is only a last resort.'

Thinking like that, I looked at Urhar, who was hesitating.

Looking at him acting like this, it seems like he has no intention of crossing the line.

That was the moment.

'That crazy guy.'

Urhar pulled his hood up, as if to cover his 'face'.

‘… … Are you trying to impersonate the Black Knight again?’

Still, seeing him do something like that, it seems Urhart has made up his mind.

'The Horn of the Demon God.'

I intend to identify its location and secure it at the same time to bring the horn to the 'Black Knight'.

'I encouraged you to do it, but I never imagined you would actually do it.'

Fortunately, my heart, which I thought would panic, didn't pound that hard.

I knew something like this would happen, so I thought it was right to show up here.

'As a result.'

As long as you don't get caught, that's fine.

***

A vacant space not listed on the blueprints. Finding that secret location wasn't that difficult.

Urhar glanced outside the mansion, then carefully opened the window and headed inside.

There is no sign of life. Now that Fullgorn has been captured by Yurian, it seems that the servants have no particular reason to remain in the mansion.

'Otherwise.'

It seemed like the mansion was just a smokescreen, and in reality it was just a place to hide the 'horn of the demon god'.

In fact, the furniture placed in the mansion was sparse. It felt like it was decorated like a 'place where people live' rather than a place where 'people' live.

'It's ominous.'

That made him feel a bit bad, but Urhar turned further inward.

The location of the empty space written on the blueprint is below. Urhar continued to look around.

'How many times have I experienced a structure with such vacancies?'

Most of the Royal Knights' secret work is related to the 'dark' side. Urhar was skilled at investigating hidden rooms like this, and it didn't take long for him to find them.

Knock knock──.

As I turned the picture frame hanging on the wall to the side, I heard the sound of a mechanical device moving.

The wall moved, and Urhar saw a staircase leading down.

Naturally, he stepped onto the stairs and went down.

"hmm?"

What caught his eye was a dreary room that resembled a prison.

What was unique was that the 'resonance stones' were piled up in all directions to directly form a 'barrier'.

'… … As expected.'

And, in the center, there was a large horn that appeared to belong to the 'Mashin'.

There are four horns of the Demon God. One of them.

Unlike what Flügel had been researching on the Magic Tower, the surrounding area was dripping with purple mucus, indicating that the 'magic' had been activated.

It was the resonance stone that neutralized it.

'So that's why we need so many resonance stones.'

What Abigail brought wasn't enough, it was a terrifying magic that could only be blocked by directly drawing it from the magic tower.

'What on earth are you going to do with these horns?'

No matter how I think about it, the 'Horn of the Demon God' that has started to activate doesn't seem like it will be used for normal purposes.

As the 'Black Knight' said, it will either be used for the resurrection of the 'Mashin', or else it will be used for something sinister.

“fu*king bastards.”

Urhar spat out a curse. He thought that even thinking of venomous words was a mentally debilitating act, so he frowned as he spat out the curse.

'What on earth am I for?'

Did you work for the royal family?

Looking back now, there were no people in the imperial family who worked for the people.

They are trash who cover up their own selfish desires with patriotism and serve them with various words. The same goes for 'Pulgorn' who currently owns this mansion.

Me too, it's no different.

'But then I realized.'

The imperial family.

The imperial court, now that the emperor had fallen and Yules had seized power, was no place for him to serve.

Where I should be heading now──.

“Kekeke, I saw something bad.”

Urhar was startled by the sudden words.

Even though he had taken his eyes off of it for a moment, the voice he heard from behind was already approaching before Urhar could even 'recognize' it.

Urhar quickly drew his sword and swung it in the direction where the voice came from.

Phew──!

“Ugh……!”

However, before that, a sword was stuck in Urhar's right shoulder.

Pain like an active volcano seethed through his body. At the same time, the owner of the voice thrust the sword he had buried in his shoulder more forcefully. To prevent himself from turning his body and swinging the sword.

'This kid.'

This is not an ordinary skill.

Enduring the pain, Urhar threw his drawn sword into the air and caught it with a counterattack.

After that, he pulled the sword stuck in his shoulder inward and swung the sword he was holding in his hand, but the blow cut through the air.

The voice that sensed something had already distanced itself.

“I know you’ll counterattack by drawing the sword from your shoulder. That’s a pretty tough move considering you’ve covered your face.”

Urhar confirmed the identity of the voice. It was a familiar face. Of course, Urhar could not forget the face of another 'Royal Knight'.

“……Kikubad.”

The most senior member of the Royal Knights.

At the same time, he was the one who held the title of 'Black Star' of the previous generation.

He, whose hair was covered in white, ran his hand through his hair and said:

“Oh, you recognize me? How unexpected. In this day and age, not many people recognize my face.”

At Kikuba's words, Urhart pulled his hood down even further.

Kikubad of the Royal Knights. Seeing him guarding this place, it is certain that the 'Horn of the Demon God' is kept by Yulsis.

I have sworn that I will no longer be loyal to the current 'royal family'.

'Is this it?'

The wound on his shoulder hurt. No, even if he hadn't had the wound on his shoulder, Urhar wasn't sure he could win against Kikubad.

Now that the blacksmith is dead.

No, maybe even before Geomseong died, he was truly the best swordsman the empire had ever produced.

'I guess I have to surrender…'

Now that the only escape route is taken by Kikubad, there seems to be no way to survive here.

I don't want to do anything like surrendering to the current 'royal family', but survival comes first.

It was at that moment that I was about to turn over the hood with that thought in my mind.

“Kekeke, so you are the rumored Black Knight?”

As the words 'Black Knight' came out of Kikubad's mouth, Urhar paused.

At this very moment, if I were to take off my hood and reveal my identity, the identity of the 'Black Knight' would be me, Urhar, one of the 'Royal Knights'.

'And not only that.'

Although he had acted like a righteous man against the imperial tyranny until now, when he felt his own life was at stake, the 'Black Knight' surrendered obediently.

Rumors like that will spread.

'Even if you deny it.'

Urhart also knows that there is no one he can trust.

'… …fu*k.'

Urhar cursed inwardly once again.

It's simple respect.

Inspired by his lofty ideals, he was simply blinded.

Just because I follow the ideal doesn't mean I will become like it.

Of that 'black knight'.

Are you willing to risk your life for fear of tarnishing the reputation of your idol?

Urhar asked himself.

'More than enough.'

I began to feel strangely elated. I also felt indescribably happy.

Urhar fixed his grip on his sword and stared at Kikubad. Strength entered his hand holding the sword.

What have I lived for?

That fact seemed to be proven here.