Bad Born Blood Chapter 343

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From now on, the situations that come to my mind are just inferences anyway.

But if this inference is not correct, then the current situation is not explained. Even if there is a missing piece, it is just a gap because I did not ‘observe’ it.

We predict the future through the past. Knowing history allows us to gain insight into the present and increases the likelihood of making better choices.

I have looked into the dark history hidden by the empire.

‘The current situation is… … a repetition of history.’

The Empire fanned discontent and incited uprisings before they became uncontrollable rebellions.

There were two masterminds of the false uprising that I knew of.

‘Noel Mulizka, the founder of Archies Victory. And Captain Heilas of the Royal Guard.’

Noel and Heilas ended up squeezing the pus out of the empire in order to stabilize it, no matter what the circumstances.

‘It’s the same today.’

Ilay Kartika had been preparing a plan for ten years, and it wasn’t just for the Republic.

‘By borrowing the body of Francis, he will destroy all forces opposing Ivan’s reign.’

Soon the forces gathered on Francis’ side will be purged, and Ivan’s empire will become more solid.

To pull off something like this, you need the authority of Archie Domini. That’s where Ilay’s depth of background and capabilities come from.

If Ilay had played the role of Archie Domini, everything would have been smooth.

‘There is only one empty piece.’

Why is Ilay acting as Archie Domini? Where has the boy who dreamed of individual freedom and a republic gone?

As I said before, we learn from the past.

‘I know the despair and frustration of Noel Mulizka. I also know why Haylas tried to pay tribute to the Emperor with a false uprising.’

The empire of the Noel Mulizka era was forced to migrate due to external threats. As a result, the national power was squeezed to the limit through oppressive rule, and Noel took on the role of the leader of the rebels, properly venting discontent. Noel prioritized the survival of the empire over his own ideals.

Heilas acted for the survival of the Custorian family and the Royal Guard. He tried to reduce the power of the military and military families that had become warlords through false uprisings, thereby escaping the Emperor’s checks and balances. This was also for the survival of the family and the Royal Guard, which were more important than his own life.

‘I know Ilay. He’s selfish. He’s not the type to let his family or the people around him break his will.’

Rather, he is a man who would sacrifice his own family and subordinates to achieve his goals.

Then, only one premise remains in my consciousness.

‘Ilay, what have you learned, like Noel Mulizka?’

For whatever reason, Ilay had a reason to abandon the Republic and join hands with Ivan.

Crunch, woooooo!

I had Ivan subdued and was pressing Ruina’s gun against his temple.

Knock, knock.

My nose wouldn’t stop bleeding. Blood vessels in my eyes had burst, so my vision was red, and the ringing in my ears made it difficult to process auditory information.

“Luka, you’re going crazy. You need to get treatment before it’s too late.”

Ivan spoke to me, still subdued.

“Then show me the outside situation. Also the inside of Akbaran through the surveillance cameras.”

I spoke with difficulty.

“I gave up my safety, even my escort, to try to convince you. Are you going to threaten me with my sincerity? Do you really think this is the best option?”

Don’t be shaken, Luca.

I took a deep breath. The shadows were not moving at all.

“Correct me if I’m wrong. Again, I’ll say that Ilay is probably playing the role of Archie Domini right now. But Ilay is a second-best option, not the Archie Domini you’re looking for. He’s not the Archie Victima master. Ivan, you don’t want a defective toy. That’s why you tried to convince me.”

“Didn’t you cut off Ilay’s head and bring it? I don’t know what you’re talking about. You’re so good that you should know better. When the Royal Guard’s nerve system enhancement treatment and Archie’s Bigtima’s way of thinking are combined, the side effects are just as great as the effects. The seizure you’ve been suppressing is happening now. Your guess is a delusion.”

“No, I know my fears. If I were crazy right now, Kinuan would be standing before my eyes as a hallucination. He is the person I fear the most.”

For me, Kinuan is the borderline symptom. When I start having seizures, I can’t stop suspecting Kinuan.

There is no such phenomenon now. Anyone who has ever suffered from mental illness knows this well.

‘My current situation is a runaway accident.’

The events and interests are so intricately intertwined that it is difficult to understand without racking your brain.

What I am trying to understand now is a grand plan that will determine the fate of the nation. It is also the result of over ten years of bittersweet confrontation and cooperation between people like Ivan and Ilay.

My brain would have to be hot enough to melt to see the whole from a limited piece.

“Luka, stop doubting. I don’t want you to die here.”

“Don’t you know that my thoughts are not under my control? Anyway, if I look into your brain through mental teleportation, it will be resolved. If all of this is my paranoid delusion and illusion… … then the spirit of Yuri Kratzia is still in your head.”

I put down the bag I was carrying with one hand. As the bag opened, a teleportation device appeared.

“You were the one I always wanted, my Archie Domini Luca. I wanted to save you before you got ruined like this.”

Ivan said lonely.

“If my guess is wrong, I will be the Archie Domini just for you. The perfect Archie Domini you have been longing for. It may be late, but I will make sure you receive proper rehabilitation treatment.”

The shock pistol Ruina aimed at Ivan’s head was shining brightly. Even if my head were to blow off right now, I would still pull the trigger because of the combat reflexes engraved on my body.

Ivan grabbed the psychic helmet. He turned around and stared straight at my gun.

Ssuk.

Ivan lifted his helmet up to his crown as if he was going to use it.

I waited calmly. Ivan closed his eyes, then opened them and smiled.

“Lukaus Custoria, I will destroy all of you. I will make you beg for me to take you. The Empire does not need what I cannot have.”

Sure enough, I knew it. Ivan threw his teleportation helmet aside.

“Ivan, you are still a brat, as always. You have to get what you want to feel satisfied. Do you think that’s normal?”

Ivan answered without a shred of doubt.

“Because that is my natural right. I was born with a destiny to rule. There is nothing in this empire that I cannot have.”

It’s an absurd sense of privilege.

“No one gets everything they want. You’re just a brat who doesn’t know that yet. For the Empire, go for it.”

I jumped back while pulling Ruina’s trigger.

Woof.

At that moment, Ivan’s body glowed. A blue energy shield quickly covered his skin. It must be some new technology from the Empire that I don’t know about, damn it.

Chaaaaaaaah!

There was no explosion. The concussion grenade hit Ivan’s body, but the energy dissipated like water in all directions.

Among personal firearms, the shock grenade is a weapon that is second only to the most powerful.

Ivan easily deflected the concussion grenade at close range.

Chewing!

Then I pulled out my Crucis and swung it. It was aimed at Ivan’s head.

Although it was a massive crucian car, it was unable to crush Ivan’s head.

Kiiiiiiiiit!

A blue energy shield wrapped around Ivan’s body, gathering at the point of impact of the Crucis and creating physical resistance.

Kaaaaat!

Because of the recoil, I was thrown out along with Crucis.

‘fu*k, this is ridiculous.’

Was Ivan wearing an Arcane battle relic? Despair surged for a moment.

But, fortunately enough, that didn’t seem to be the case.

Kiing!

A cartridge that appeared to be filled with refrigerant protruded like a bullet from between Ivan’s shoulder blades. This was purely the Empire’s technology.

Cheeeeeee!

Heat flowed from Ivan’s body. This was because he had released a considerable amount of energy in a short period of time.

“Are you seeing this for the first time? Adaptive Energy Room… … .”

I pulled the trigger repeatedly before Ivan could finish his explanation. The refrigerant cartridges from the shock pistol flew wildly.

Choaaaah!

As before, the impact bullets were canceled out and their power was dissipated.

T-ing!

Two refrigerant cartridges shot out from Ivan’s back, one after the other. A long haze followed the red-hot refrigerant cartridges.

‘How much advanced protective equipment can they cram into a humanoid body of that size?’

The specifications were ridiculous. Looking at the defense, it seemed like it could survive a direct bombing.

Cheeeeeee!

Ivan’s body was in a state of high temperature. If it had been another full-body body, the brain would have already been cooked. It was impossible to even guess how well the heat dissipation design was done.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Ivan’s clothes were burning as if melting because of the high temperature. Ivan, now naked, sighed.

“If you were just a little more foolish or vulgar, everyone would be happy. Are you one of those who think that unhappy freedom is better than happy unfreedom?”

Ivan’s transformable body transformed. The skin and skeleton changed, revealing the curves of his chest and pelvis. As he transformed, heat surged as internal parts were revealed. It was also a transformation for heat dissipation.

Crunch.

I sharpened Ruina’s magazine.

“Let it go. No matter how hard you try, your weapons won’t be able to kill me. Thanks to my father’s assassination, I have a reason to invest in the Emperor’s personal body. If the reason is clear, the other royals and collateral branches won’t be able to object. By the way, this body alone costs more than a space battleship.”

Ivan laughed at me. He hadn’t even summoned his shadow yet.

“You may be the emperor, but you are not a combat expert.”

I used to whine out of habit. Damn, it’s such a damn habit. It makes me feel even more pathetic when I think of it as swearing.

“Hmm, wouldn’t it be better to speak politely? Then, with the same mercy as Hahae, he might save Giselle. He might even let her live under me.”

“Wow, that’s a sweet offer.”

“Anyway, I promised Ilay that I wouldn’t kill you. Ilay will be of great help in the future.”

“Ivan, do you trust Ilay?”

I shot the ceiling and walls with the loaded Ruina.

Boom! Bang!

The impact point shook and shrapnel flew. As expected of an imperial palace, it was very sturdy and the walls and ceiling did not collapse. However, the vibration and loud noise must have spread.

“You want to send some kind of signal to the outside world? It’s pointless. Ilei Kartika made a deal with me. Especially with your survival. And we agreed that a unified iron rule was needed for now, rather than a republic. While we were doing this, Ilei was committing ‘genocide’ with Francek’s body. Everything was going according to plan.”

Well, that’s an effective method.

If Francis, who relies on popular support, massacres citizens without reason, the imperial subjects will unite under Ivan.

Ilay was carrying out the matter agreed upon with Ivan, so Ivan was at ease.

“I trust Ilay.”

“That traitor?”

“I trust you even more now that you betrayed me.”

Ivan tilted his head in question. Then he quickly turned his head and looked at the wall. It seemed as if he had sensed something unusual.

Kwa- Ang!

Debris flew inward as the wall that had been holding up against the impact bomb collapsed.

“……haha.”

I laughed as I looked at the thick dust and smoke.

I trust my friend Ilay.

‘That Ilay always betrays.’

Kartika Fox’s lies and deception never end with one time.