Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 136

Episode 136. North Watch (1)

Moonlight Sword.

It's very encouraging to get this.

Although 'Ilpilhwiji' had reached a certain level of perfection, thinking back on it, it wasn't all that great.

This is because I stepped into the vacant position of the 'Black Knight', which was created when Black Knight Hayden neglected his duties and did not do what he was supposed to do.

If this is the case, I can't even predict how the subsequent story related to it will change. Damn it!

'Probably a lot will change.'

The purpose of training the strength I lacked has been achieved… … .

'Should I go again?'

On the way back to the system.

After passing the 'Village of Defeated Soldiers', we had no choice but to choose camping.

Even as I thought, “Well, this is also romantic,” my instinct as “Yurian” continued to complain to me.

It's gross, dirty, uncomfortable, and unclean!

What should I do? There are no villages nearby.

After dinner, I leave the campsite and go out to the plains where moonlight pours down, and take a look around.

The fireflies dance splendidly.

A myriad of stars that I had never seen before in the sky seemed to pour down, stealing my gaze.

'Things you don't see often in the city.'

I never thought I'd hear words like that in this world.

I started walking.

To a place so dark that even the flames of a campfire cannot illuminate it.

Although he was only walking by a sliver of moonlight, the scenery he could see through Yurian's eyes was as clear as a bright morning.

The place we arrived at was a nearby stone mountain.

Although not high, this place, where the flames of the bonfire could not reach, gave the impression of being eerie, almost like a tomb.

'Moonlight Sword.'

As I muttered to myself and took out my sword, the moonlight-filled sword began to glow softly.

When I blew aura into it, the soft light turned into a full light and became the 'Moonlight Sword'.

“It’s definitely different from ‘Yurien’s’.”

But… … , why is it so awkward?

Please refer to me as 'Yurian' in a polite manner.

Now I think I've somewhat? No, I think I've pretty much gotten used to being Yulian.

I'm comfortable using formal language now, and it doesn't feel awkward.

And… …my appearance in the video.

“When I killed the triangle demon, it felt a bit more like a storm.”

A strong flow of aura that seems to sweep everything away.

At the same time, it seemed as if Yurian's moonlight sword, which had a soft, diffused glow, was representing his ego, as if he was pursuing an 'aesthetic sense'.

In contrast, the 'Moonlight Sword' that I wield is less noticeable compared to the 'ego' that the guy wants to show off.

Even so, the fact that mana converted into aura causes reflection is the same.

'It's possible to fire this like a sword.'

It's 'Moonlight Sword'.

After hearing Zahat's advice, I stood on the rock mountain to test my completed sword skills once more.

'Erect a pillar.'

Taking his advice to heart, I swing my drawn Moon Sword with a mighty swing, and the sword energy of the 'Moonlight Sword' explodes on the stone mountain in the distance.

Kwajijijijik──!

There was a terrible sound like stones being crushed, and debris began to fly everywhere.

Although it failed to leave a strong mark, this power is still a great improvement over the first time it was used.

'One more time.'

Prepare to use the Moonlight Sword.

I got the hint of 'pillar', but I'm not familiar enough with this technique to use it unconsciously.

So it needs a little more polishing.

So that you can use it naturally, even if you are not 'conscious' of it, even if it is not complete.

Because you never know when or which enemy you might face.

Kwajijijik──!

Fortunately, the more I used it, the more I felt like my mana flow was becoming more natural.

It keeps repeating over and over again.

As I felt my mana slowly disappearing and soon depleting, my back was covered in sweat.

At that moment, I, the epitome of cleanliness, was about to frown slightly in discomfort.

'Huh? Firefly… … .'

They were gathering in the soft light of the Moonlight Sword.

“Hmm.”

When I saw it, I felt a little clearer.

'Place the mana like this… … and place the pillars like this… … .'

But I was instinctively perfecting the 'Moonlight Sword'.

'ah…….'

The sudden realization disappeared in the midst of the distracting thoughts that followed.

It's a shame, but it had to be that way.

'One-armed demon… … .'

Can Zahat handle it quickly?

In the previous work, what is paternal love?

There were situations where things were resolved quickly, but there were also many instances where things failed and resulted in event 'disasters'.

The 'red ear phenomenon' in which the horns turn red is in progress, and if left untreated, it could turn into a 'four-horned demon'.

In addition, the demon becomes a stimulant that further activates the aggression of other demons.

If Zahat fails to defeat the one-armed demon, a 'square demon' will appear, which will immediately lead to an increase in difficulty and a 'disaster' will occur.

'This won't work after all.'

When I thought about it that way, I realized that I shouldn't just ignore it.

Zahat is strong.

Although strong, the 'one-armed demon' may be stronger than him now because he met his past 'me'.

If, as the story goes, we leave it alone with the complacent thought that 'Zahart will take care of it' and the 'One-Armed Demon' wins and we safely become 'Square', there would be nothing more troublesome than that.

If it's a game, you can just delete it and start over.

“Haha. Life is something you have to face the more you try to avoid it.”

Although I tried so hard not to go to the Northern Front, I had no choice but to go.

fortunately.

It's not like it's a short stop, so it's not like it's going to be 'eighteen' months of service.

***

“……Father, are you talking about the northern front?”

The next day after organizing my thoughts.

When I revealed that my destination was not the 'regime' but the 'Northern Front', Pelkor showed obvious signs of bewilderment.

“Why, why?”

“I have to go there.”

To be exact, it is a 'snowstorm forest'.

“Ha, but wasn’t our destination the Florence Gorge?”

“Plans have changed.”

“It changed…….”

Pelkor's face, with its world-shattering expression, showed embarrassment, confusion, and even the look of a citizen who had lost his country.

After all, the place called the 'Northern Front' was not comparable to any ordinary place.

I understand. I have no choice.

I know exactly what it's like there.

In fact, the northern part of the continent of Rosenda was polluted by the remnants left behind by the demon.

Not only the Northern Front, but most of the 'North' is considered by the Imperial subjects to be a 'devastated' place where humans cannot live. That is what they were taught.

“Pelcor, you may return. Tell Pintel that you have returned under my orders.”

“You, Sir Yurian. Please spare me. You know! If you tell Sir Pintel that, what will he do!”

What actions are you taking?

Surely, I won't beat you up.

… … while thinking that way.

Looking at Pintel's recent moves… … , is that possible? It's quite possible.

'The job you were asked to do was 'escort', so why didn't you finish it?'

He said, swinging his staff and using dagger magic… … It’s a pretty believable story.

“When I return to the system, I will speak to you myself. So, if you want to go back, go back.”

Actually, I don't really care whether there's an escort or not.

Now, protecting myself wasn't a problem, and I wanted to avoid any awkward things.

“Ah……, no, uh, I’ll head to the northern front too.”

I guess that's what I'm going to do in the end.

I felt a little bit of pity for Pelkor, who had his head bowed.

I didn't force you!

He said he would come!

Honestly! Really! I don't mind just going back.

“Joshua, you don’t have to come with me. I think you can just go back.”

Sneak.

I looked at Joshua and said something to him as if throwing it at him.

'Just go back. There's nothing to see even if you follow me anyway.'

That's the intention.

I got the horns I was aiming for, and I couldn't say that our relationship was good even with a lie, so why don't I go before I blush?

But I conveyed it indirectly.

“Father, the northern front…….”

Unexpectedly, Joshua seemed troubled.

“I, I will follow you too, Brother Yurian.”

Hmm? No, why are you following me?

There's nothing to eat… … Ahh!

Looking closely, Joshua seemed to be weighing things in his mind.

He was discouraged by his recent bad experience, so he came to the 'Northern Front' with me rather than 'going back alone', and he seemed to think it would be a little safer to come.

Going further.

“Are you planning to include my trip to the Northern Front as part of the ‘Advanced Test’?”

“……Ugh.”

Srrrr.

Joshua turns his head and avoids my gaze.

You seem like a mean guy.

If he heads to the Northern Front this time, he'll have a chance to hype up the 'horns' he's gotten this time.

If it was obtained by hunting a normal demon, it might not seem to have much meaning, but if you say that it was a horn obtained from the 'Northern Front', it would stand out even more.

“Well, it doesn’t matter.”

Although it's annoying, it's a guy who can save my life.

Besides, it's even more troublesome if the porter disappears.

“Then, I understand that there is no objection to heading to the northern front.”

"yes."

As I said that, I got up from my seat and prepared to leave, and Joshua stared blankly at me.

Like someone who doesn't know what to do.

Then you should tell me kindly.

“What are you doing? You’re not folding up the tent.”

***

To enter the northern front of the Adratan Empire, a sort of 'pass' is required.

To obtain this, you must pass an examination at the institution of 'North Watch', a city located right before the route to the Northern Front.

The problem is.

– '… … Phew, that's a relief. 'Closed Eyes' should be neutral, no matter what. If it's a mission, then maybe, but meeting the princes privately… … .'

Odwin's words just before leaving the island.

She is extremely reluctant to allow 'Closed Eyes' to deviate from its neutral position unless there is a direct order from the royal family.

It's a given.

The Imperial Family Agency refers to those who carry out the work of the 'Imperial Family'.

If you raise the hand of just one of the royal family members representing the 'Imperial Family', it means you are no longer under their control, but under an 'exclusive organization'.

“Next, please come into the examination room.”

That is why no one should be caught today by the fact that I have purchased a pass to the 'Northern Front'.

“I’ll go alone. The rest of you can wait.”

After telling Pelkor and Joshua not to come in, I headed to the examination room alone.

As I entered, there was an interviewer inside, who was in charge of managing the passage of 'North Watch'.

Although he did not appear to be a nobleman, he seemed to be a person who was receiving some of the country's allowance.

He greets me with a solemn face, his head gradually turning to the side.

“Nice to meet you. You said you were headed to the Northern Front, but there were three of you… Hmm? Why did only one of you come in?”

The interviewer began to look at my face, showing a look of confusion.

"for a moment……."

Then he frowns and begins to look closely at my face.

“Hee, heeeeek……!”

The interviewer's face crumpled with the sound, and at the same time, the color of 'fear' began to appear clearly above his head.

The smiling executioner.

There is no one in the empire who does not know the fame of that name. However, those who know that face completely are those who lived in the 'system'.

In other words, this interviewer is someone who has lived in the system.

“You, Sir Yulian!”

“This, this. You recognize my face… I guess you are from the system.”

“Oh, how could I not know! That, that…… such a, such a precious face!”

Didn't you just mean to say that Joe… … had a face like X?

Is it because of my mood?

“Hey, what brings you here, Sir Yurian…?”

Unable to hide his embarrassment, the interviewer stood up from his seat, smiled cowardly, and rubbed his hands.

“Why would I come here…?”

Probably to head to the northern front.

That's why I applied for the examination.

With that thought in mind, I began to move my hands to my waist.

To show the seal of 'Closed Eyes' and say that you have come here on royal orders.

'In order to secretly obtain a pass, it would be best to say that it is by royal command.'

It's a secret mission that must not be revealed.

Unless they are crazy, they won't be able to speak out so easily.

Just as I was thinking that.

Tsk tsk─

“I’m, I’m sorry……!”

The interviewer got up from his seat, came forward, put his head on the floor, and began to apologize to me.

Wait, what's wrong?