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Episode 156. Return
After a lukewarm conversation, I released the witch's restraints.
She glared at me with a sour expression, then went to Kaldrak and had some kind of conversation.
'As for how you knew my name…?'
Again, to a witch, a 'name' is important.
Because sorcery can strengthen one's abilities through some 'restriction', but if it loses it, it can also impose sanctions on the caster.
Some other witches chose the five senses or body parts, but this witch's limitation was her 'name'.
It must be so sharp.
That is, you are probably asking how I found out your trade secrets.
'hmm?'
After finishing the conversation, the witch, Abisha, glares at me and approaches me.
'Your eyes are so fierce?'
I thought you were going to swear and cry.
“What…, I’m sorry.”
Abisha apologized with a truly disgusted expression.
Although the twisted lips and the raised eyebrows say the opposite.
'I, the generous one, must endure it.'
But… …what are you sorry about?
Because so much has happened, I can't quite get a feel for it.
“You said something bad about Milena.”
Ah! That part… … .
Honestly, I didn't feel bad.
However, I felt uncomfortable because it had some of the spirit of 'Yurien' in it.
“Still, I don’t intend to apologize for everything. Milena is a ‘dog’ not only to me, but also to other witches.”
“Haha.”
Abisha's tone, even as she apologized, was so venomous that I couldn't help but chuckle.
Of course, it wasn't a laugh that came out because it was funny.
Personally, I didn't think it was anything special, but it was a ridicule that came out because the level of discomfort felt by 'Yurien' grew.
“Abisha.”
When I call the witch's name subtly, she flinches.
I must be scared because I called out his 'name', which is his own leash.
“That’s not how you apologize. After living for so long, don’t you know that?”
“Are you trying to teach me manners now?”
“Abisha.”
Once more, let's call her. She flinches.
“If there had been no Kaldrak Decline, that cumbersome thing on his neck would have disappeared.”
Yulian, if this guy is emitting a strong murderous intent, you need to 'relieve' it to some extent.
Otherwise, I really don't know what I might do without knowing it.
“Ugh, ugh…….”
As the strong murderous intent was exposed all over her body, Abisha bit her lips.
I couldn't figure out what happened between Milena and the witch clan.
Even if she had killed the witch's kin.
It would be best to keep your mouth shut for now.
Because 'Yurien' wants it so badly.
“By the way, I have something to ask you.”
When I opened my mouth to speak to Kaldrak, he turned his head away and responded.
“Ask me?”
“Yes, Your Majesty Kaldrak.”
A slightly hazy look.
“You seem to know more than me, you know……. Well, if it’s something I can answer, then I will.”
An arrogant tone of voice that says he'll tell you if you really want him to.
That's so damned grateful, I could cry. Damn it!
But I still feel regretful.
“That ring.”
I pointed to the ring Kaldrak was wearing.
“Did you buy that from North Watch?”
Holy Relic, 'Snow Rabbit Ring'
A simple relic that increases your resistance to cold.
Actually, I asked about the 'ring' just to spice up the story.
In order to know exactly where the 'Ring of the Snow Rabbit' is located, you definitely need knowledge of <Ji·Ma·Juk>.
If Kaldrak had repeated it through 'Save Road', he wouldn't have had that kind of knowledge.
'Where and how did you know?'
I was wondering about that.
“Oh, is this what you mean?”
Kaldrak ran his fingers through it and tilted his head.
“This is a replica. I found out about this magical tool during the ‘repeat’ process, and asked Abisha to make it for me.”
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what?
Kaldrak took out the ring from his finger and showed it to me.
After receiving it, I examined the contents of the ring closely.
'The mana that flows delicately.'
But it's not that intense.
Although it looked exactly like the 'Snow Rabbit Ring', I could tell for sure.
'This is… … .'
It is not a sacred object.
If so, it becomes even more problematic.
'Then who took the snow rabbit's ring?'
***
After finishing the story and leaving the cabin, Zahat, who had been waiting outside, approached us.
“Did it work out well?”
I nodded to his question and briefly explained the conversation we had inside.
Of course, this was only a story about things being settled, leaving out things like 'Save Road' and <Ji-Ma-Juk>.
“Well, then I guess we can go back to the system now.”
When Felcor spoke, shivering from the cold, I nodded in agreement.
“But, because of recent events, I don’t know what to say in the secretary’s office.”
“……What, what does that mean?”
“It’s not my story. It’s Yurian’s story.”
As he said, he will inevitably face criticism from the secretary's office since he has finally revealed himself at the 'North Pool Barrier'.
Yurian, who has a 'closed eye' that must remain neutral, plays a pivotal role.
It would seem that he approached the Third Prince, one of the heirs to the throne, under the pretext of going on vacation.
And it also created his achievements.
'It would be nice if Chief Secretary Se-den would cover for me.'
There may be limitations.
To some extent, if there is any kind of cover he can provide… … .
ah!
“……It’s right in front of you.”
“Well, what do you mean?”
Zahat expressed his doubts.
By the way, even the monologues I blurt out unconsciously end up being formal.
Leaving behind the strange feeling that had become familiar, I looked at Zahat.
“Lord Zahat, would you please extend your hand?”
“Are you talking about hands?”
"yes."
As I nodded, Zahat naturally extended his hand.
I also tied Zahat's hands with the rope that I had naturally tied to Abisha.
“……What are you doing now?”
“I came to the North to capture ‘Criminal Zahat.’ Now is the time to fulfill that role.”
This should be enough reason to avoid reprimand from the secretary's office.
Yulian is a man obsessed with performance, so if he says he came all the way to the North for 'performance', no one will doubt it.
Of course, of course.
Because arresting criminals who violate imperial law is the main job of 'Closed Eyes'.
“……I said with my own mouth that I would cooperate if the work was done.”
Zahat habitually lowers his head and looks at his bound hands with unseen eyes.
Naturally, his expression was filled with discontent.
“It wasn’t like this.”
“So what was the method Lord Zahat wanted?”
“Isn’t there a way to do that, like capturing them near the system?”
You yourself will know.
I've already checked it through Aura Sonar, and I feel almost no pressure on my wrist.
'You can always run away, right?'
That is my hidden meaning.
“…….”
Let's create that kind of atmosphere with silence, Zahat laughed in vain.
“At least I don’t smear the face of my benefactor.”
Zahat had a very serious attitude.
I didn't know how loyal he was, but what he was saying now didn't feel like a lie.
“Don’t believe me. Those who say things like that are always going to get stabbed in the back of the head. Sir Yurian.”
Seeing Zahat like that, Pelkor becomes rather upset.
The sight of him shivering in the cold while saying what he wanted to say was the very image of a bald man with a strong head.
***
As we returned to the North Pool barrier, conflicting views turned towards us.
One is a gaze that feels like respect, admiration, and even strong trust.
These were the things felt by ordinary soldiers.
The other one is dissatisfaction.
Although Kaldrak had said something, the gaze of 'Wedge' was still unfriendly.
'So what are you going to do?'
Of course, not a single one of the disgruntled guys came out and spoke.
Not only did you subdue the members of the 'Wedge' while only wearing handcuffs, but when you received the order to 'suppress' them, didn't you clearly defeat three of the Wedges?
'What can you do?'
The rumor would have spread far and wide.
Thanks to that, my plan to infiltrate here and finish it quietly went down the drain.
'hmm?'
From that distance, you can see crowds of ordinary soldiers and 'wedges' that are not mixed in.
Looking at the aura I feel and the clothes I am wearing.
'Those aspiring knights from Bayer Academy.'
A familiar face stood out among them.
Joshua?
“Hey, Brother Yurian!”
Joshua appeared through the crowd with an awkward smile on his face.
“I thought you would have a smooth conversation with Kaldrak. It seems there was a misunderstanding!”
There was a moment when I tried not to pay much attention to Joshua's carefree attitude, which was absurd.
Likewise, Linne emerged from the crowd.
“You were just badmouthing Sir Yurian a little while ago, but now you’re so different from before?”
At her words, Joshua looked at Linne with a stinging look.
Were you acquainted? Well, it could be possible since we belong to the same academy.
‘… … Academy.’
Bayer Academy is an educational institution in the system.
Although the aspiring knights have come to the 'North Pool Barrier' for a tour, isn't it time to go back?
“You all.”
Looking at the students at the academy, I opened my mouth in a soft voice.
Even if he's 'Yurien', he won't lay a hand on the students.
I tried to act friendly and start the conversation.
“Yes, yes!”
“Please speak, Sir Yurian!”
“What’s going on?”
The students answered my questions like soldiers.
The color of 'fear' is clearly visible above the head.
‘… … Well, I knew this would happen.’
Familiar, familiar.
“How long is the tour of the Northern Wall?”
In response to my question, a bright-looking male student opened his mouth.
“Well, it seems we are slowly going to return to the system.”
“Hmm… is that so?”
“Yes, yes!”
That's just the right thing to do.
The more reasons Yulian has for coming to the North, the better.
It may be possible to just lead the criminal 'Zahart' into the system, but if you care about what other people think, it would be better to create at least one more reason.
“I will go with you. I was thinking of returning to the system too.”
Yurian came all the way to the North to catch criminals.
He personally escorts the students from Bayer Academy and returns to the system.
The picture is nice.
Anyway, I was confident that I wouldn't be subject to unnecessary suspicion.
“……Your Majesty Yurian?”
Linne asked with a suspicious look in her eyes.
"yes."
“Do you really have to? Other students might feel uncomfortable.”
What's so inconvenient about going back together under the pretext of 'escort'?
I thought so, but when I saw the color of 'fear' fluctuating over the students' heads, I understood why Linnaeus asked such a question.
‘… … I don’t want to go with the smiling executioner even if I die.’
'On days when I make a mistake… … .'
You never know what might happen.
Still, I am in a position where I have to be stubborn.
“Do you by any chance not want to accompany me?”
Ask the students if they don't want to go back with me.
Of course, the answer was already set.
“That, that can’t be, Sir Yulian!”
“Oh, please do that!”
When I heard the students' desperate voices, I felt a little sorry, but it was only for a moment.