Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 130

Episode 130. The First Guest (1)

We now know that the inhuman nobility shown by 'Geumseong' in the work is an illusion created by the 'player's' choice.

But now, in the world of <Let's Kill the Demon King Now>, Geomseong is just one of those living in this world.

He is human too.

Be honest about your desires.

Pursuing power.

At the same time, humans like me are afraid of 'death'.

'I know… … , it really was like this?'

I turn my attention again to the book written by 'Geumseong'.

A book created purely to mock its opponents.

Just looking at this gives me new feelings.

“Then where should I learn the teachings of the sword?”

The disciple of the Sword Master is 'Yurien', not me.

My body just moved instinctively, not on purpose, so sometimes I felt frustrated.

So, I tried to learn on my own, at least through books.

There is only one reason why I thought this.

Because I feel inadequate.

Especially the battle with Colparan's private soldiers.

I felt something was wrong, an unnatural movement, and I was caught off guard, but it was mostly because I let my guard down.

Seriously, it was a situation where I could have died from magic.

After much deliberation, I finally realized that I needed the teachings of the Black Sword Master, so I stopped by the library to look for his books and study them.

What the hell!

I had overlooked the fact that there was a time when even the swordsman was young.

'It would be nice to see at least some traces of the fight Yurian had.'

They are 'imitating', but how much of a difference is there in skill?

Again, how different it is.

At that moment, such a question arose in my heart.

“Oh, there it is.”

I remembered. That place.

'The very place where Yurian fought the superior demon before I came here.'

At that time, 'Yurien' had a hard time acting as 'amnesia' because of a head injury.

'There it was.'

After closing the book, I got up from my seat.

There's a lot of things to take care of before you get there.

Oh, and he didn't forget to add a venomous remark as he put the book written by '검성' back on the bookshelf.

'You crazy kid.'

***

I know the timing isn't good.

If we empty the system now, there's no telling what might happen.

But my seething passion prevented me from making rational decisions.

Because the desire to quickly check for 'traces' there was so great that I couldn't control it.

“Therefore, I will take a leave of absence, Sir Odwin.”

You must do what you want to do.

I knew that was the 'Yurien's' way of doing things, but since he was away on personal matters and not on a mission, I should at least report it, right?

“……Do you need a vacation?”

Odwin, who was sitting in his office, looked up at me with a cold expression.

No! Is that what you mean?

When I'm tired and worn out, I want to rest.

“You were the one who rested when you wanted to rest and worked when you wanted to work. Why are you suddenly talking about a vacation?”

I felt once again the nuance of 'do it yourself' as if it were a given.

Yurian, this dog -like cub.

Odwin, who had been shaking his head and making a face that seemed to have given up, suddenly placed both arms on the desk and rested his chin on them.

“Still, I’d like to hear the reason. If the secretary’s office asks, I’ll need an excuse.”

To Odwin's question, I pretended to think for a moment and then gave a prepared answer.

“If I had to say, it would be a journey to find my ‘self.’”

“……Is this self-reflection? Yurian, you?”

“Who doesn’t study how to grow tall at that age?”

Odwin, who had been making a bewildered expression, soon glared at me fiercely.

“Are you, by any chance, leaving the system?”

"yes."

“Where is your destination?”

“I think you’re asking too much. Don’t I have privacy too?”

“……Who was it that enforced imperial discipline without caring about such privacy?”

After being a bit cheeky a few times, I finally answered.

“This is the northern part of the empire.”

“……North?”

As I nod, Odwin's eyes change to something unusual.

“Are you by any chance going to see His Highness the Third Prince?”

It's understandable why she would react this way.

The northern part of the empire.

In other words, the Northern Front is the most dangerous place within the Empire.

As each day passes, more and more monsters and demons invade.

Bitter cold, always lacking supplies and resources.

It is also a place where 'Yurian' and 'Geomseong' were active in the early days.

It is also where the Third Prince, who is currently blinded by his right to the throne, is staying in order to gain control of the military.

“Surely not? I’m not that stupid.”

“……Phew, that’s a relief. ‘Closed Eyes’ should be neutral, no matter what. If it’s a mission, then that’s fine, but meeting princes privately… no!”

Odwin collected his thoughts and shook his head from side to side.

“The trouble is, I guess it’s only me who’s having trouble? After all, I have this empty hat called the captain.”

An empty hat, that statement was truly self-deprecating, but Odwin seemed indifferent.

“Indeed, Sir Odwin’s pretense of being ‘Captain’ is ineffective.”

When she was talking about herself, she didn't seem to mind, but when I agreed with her, she seemed a little offended.

“No, that doesn’t mean…….”

“I’m going to go now. Enjoy your vacation.”

I hurried out of the office to get away from her venomous gaze.

***

Since I was leaving the system, I thought it would be a good idea to talk to Pintel about it.

Just in case something happens while I'm away.

“Are you talking about the North!? Why are you suddenly here……?”

“I have something to find.”

To be exact, it was meant to remind us of the teachings of 'Black Sword', but it was difficult to explain, so I just talked around it.

“Then I will follow you!”

Haa, I knew it.

The guy started getting angry and said he would follow me.

They say things like they can't send their children alone to dangerous places.

I put my head back and decide to gently soothe him.

“It’s okay. Don’t you have work to do here?”

“……Is there anything you want to say?”

“For the sake of our cause, we need you to stay.”

'For the sake of a cause.'

Those words must have struck a chord in Pintel's heart, for he looked moved.

“……If Lord Yurian says so, then I understand.”

“Thank you for understanding.”

“Then, how about at least providing an escort!?”

Why did you attach an escort, you punk!

Is there any reason for the neighborhood to gossip about me not being in the system?

Originally, I shouldn't have said that, but for some reason I got angry.

“Do you not trust me?”

“……That’s absolutely not true. I’m sorry if I offended you.”

Pintel immediately bowed his head and apologized at my cold reaction.

“However, if something happens to Sir Yurian, all plans will be ruined. Right now… everyone who has gathered for the treason, including Sir Eleanor, the Archbishop, is counting on Sir Yurian.”

Pintel has an expression on his face that says he can't back down this time.

“Monsignor, you must take at least one with you. I don’t think I can… turn down this one.”

Pintel's words are full of determination.

When I heard his strong tone, I was so dumbfounded that I stuck out my tongue.

'If anyone saw me, they would think I was the patriarch.'

Not yet, but it seems to have become that way in Pintel's mind.

I don't have any desire to be like that, nor do I want to do that.

***

“Is that why I am here now?”

I turned my head at the harsh voice coming from behind me.

There was a large man with a scar on his eye.

Once upon a time, a man known as 'Gangwan's Pelkor' was riding a horse and looking at me with a sharp expression.

“Yes, that’s right. Isn’t it the natural duty of a Monsignor to protect the Bishop?”

“That’s true, but why would I…….”

Why, why, I got tricked.

The one who Pintel had forced to take was Pelkor.

It is difficult to say that the other 'monsignors' of the Dawn Society are still under my thumb or under Pintel's command.

However, this guy is somewhat easy to manipulate, and it seems that Pintel made things happen this way because of his connection to me.

“So, where in the North are you going? It’s not going to the Northern Front, right…….”

“That’s right, it’s not the Northern Front. It’s the Florence Gorge before that.”

“If it’s the Firenze Canyon… isn’t that where Sir Yurian defeated the demon a while ago? He lost his memory due to a head injury….”

I know you pretty well, don't I?

When I mentioned the name of the place, I was a little surprised at the information that came out so naturally.

Oh! By the way, this guy.

Was he the guy who once had a desire for revenge on me?

So, you know so much about me in detail.

“Then I guess I can arrive tomorrow. So I’ll have to sleep out on the way? There aren’t any villages on the way from the islands to the Florence Gorge, right?”

The thought of having to sleep out made Pelkor sick.

Of course, I don't like it either.

But fortunately.

“No. There is a village before you go to the canyon.”

“……A village? As far as I know, all the villages near the valley are closer to the northern front.”

That's exactly what he said.

It is no exaggeration to say that in this world, a village cannot be formed without a 'resonance stone'.

However, if it is a very small village, it is possible to do so without a 'resonance stone'.

The remnant thoughts of the demon are drawn to places where 'humans' gather, but if their numbers are small, they are often ignored.

'As for the silent demons, experienced soldiers should be able to handle them to some extent.'

Because of this, there exist villages that are unknown to the Empire and have not gone through any formal procedures.

Me too… … , which round?

It was only discovered after clearing it hundreds of times, so it's possible that the people living here don't know about it.

“There is a village that is not marked on the map.”

“Does that mean… that there might be some dirty guys living there?”

Of course.

It would be unusual for there to be soldiers who are not accepted by the royal family, but who are also powerful enough to subdue 'demons' to some extent.

“No way. It’s a nice place.”

***

In the past, I never imagined that I would come to this place while going to find the place where Yurian fought the 'Demon'.

No, I did to some extent. I didn't like being homeless.

'The village of defeated soldiers.'

This village was created by soldiers who fled from the northern front because they could not enter the city.

It was a place formed by 'losers' who were regular soldiers, but when you think about the things they did when their path to survival was blocked.

It is no exaggeration to say that they are already 'criminals'.

“Hahahaha, I never imagined that a ‘guest’ would come to a place like this on his own!”

As we entered the village of the defeated soldiers, a man with a hearty laugh and a rather grotesque appearance greeted us.

When I turn my head, I see Pelkor looking very alert.

The guy who had been looking around suddenly quickly walked towards me and whispered quietly.

“……Is this a good place?”

The people who came out to greet him were acting unusually, so he seemed a little nervous.

“It’s okay. These people just have slightly ‘special’ jobs, but they are people who have their own livelihoods.”

"……exception?"

“Yes, these are bandits.”