Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 159

Episode 159. Uncomfortable Cooperation (1)

“What is that!”

In the tense atmosphere, Zahat began to tremble and point somewhere with his finger.

“……Sir Zahat?”

Schwartz, who had just confirmed that Zahat was being loaded onto the iron-barred carriage, was in a state of panic and was about to draw his sword.

A master who trained with 'Geomseong', his own bible and milestone.

For such a 'blind warrior' to make such an expression.

What the heck is that?

Zahat's urgent words made his expression tense.

Thanks to that, Schwartz, including the Knights of the Blue Lion, looked at the place Zahat pointed to urgently as if preparing for battle.

There.

“Ugh, ugh…….”

There was nothing.

“Blind man, what do you see? I’ve thrown out some jokes, so how about you all calm down?”

Zahat tries to cover up the imminent situation with a strange smile.

Actually, I knew it.

This is this gentleman's setting.

It means that, contrary to his appearance, he is surprisingly playful.

Even in the dialogue in the game, the tone of speech was quite light, and it was difficult to guess the choices of action.

If he didn't have that kind of personality to begin with, he wouldn't have neglected Pelkor.

Even if Felcor is young and strong and in his prime.

'It won't work on Zahat.'

It was only because of circumstances that he was struggling against the one-armed demon. How could he be weak when he was a fellow student of the great and noble 'Sword Saint'?

Moreover, according to the setting, he is considered one of the strongest in the Adratan Empire.

That Pelkor guy, he really doesn't know how scary a one-night stand is, so he's just lying there.

“Ugh, ugh.”

Perhaps embarrassed by Zahat's bluff, Schwartz began to cough in vain.

Fortunately, the color of 'anger' disappeared from the guy's head.

'It must be embarrassing.'

Even though I was watching from the side, I couldn't believe it.

“Are you done with the prank? Well then, we’re busy so we’ll take our leave now.”

“……Wait a minute.”

I tried to sneak past him while he was feeling awkward, but Schwarz stopped me.

“From now on, I will be in charge of guiding the students.”

But he can't even look me straight in the eye with his face turned red.

Well, there's no reason to refuse.

The only reason I took on the role of guiding the Academy students was to cover up the fact that I had visited the 'North Pool Barrier' as a 'private' activity.

Because you have shown an exemplary example of a just cause to the students and the Knights of the Blue Lion.

'I guess we can stop now.'

I decided to smile and send it off coolly.

“It doesn’t matter.”

"okay."

“But, Sir Schwartz. Don’t you think that’s not ‘duty’ for a knight?”

But now that it's come to this, it seems human nature to want to scratch the guy's insides one more time.

Stop.

“What are you talking about?”

“I led the students here without going all the way to the North Pool Barrier. So, wouldn’t it be appropriate to hear some words of thanks?”

I know that such absurd provocations have little meaning.

If it were normal.

– 'Good work.'

or.

– 'But since I have contributed, I will report this separately to the royal family.'

Well, it was a situation that could have passed like this.

'This guy wants to do that.'

It seems that 'Yurien' does not think well of 'Schwarz'.

My body was so stiff that I wanted to punch Schwarz in the face right now.

Even when I was selecting the captain of the guard for the 4th Prince Yulshi, he was an author I really didn't like.

'It's been a while since we've seen eye to eye.'

I wish you would attack me right now, no, you don't have to attack me, I just want to see you ruined.

“Well, it’s okay if you don’t do it.”

I muttered and thought about what to say next.

“You’ve gone this far as the ‘captain’ of the Knights of the Blue Lion, and you’re only going to leave a bad impression on the students without any benefit. Haha.”

When he smiled so briefly, Schwarz's embarrassed expression instantly turned grim.

I don't mind not hearing even a word of thanks.

I just want to turn that guy's stomach inside out… … .

"thanks."

Surprisingly, Schwarz expressed his gratitude coolly.

Is this really true?

Of course, it was natural for his face to be distorted, as if he had been bitten by a bug.

“No problem.”

Really… … , really, you shouldn’t be thinking like that.

I think I now vaguely understand why 'Yurien' has such a dirty personality.

It's kind of funny to see that shit-chewing expression.

'Ahem.'

Oh my, crazy.

What am I thinking?

***

The reason why Schwarz William, the captain of the Knights of the Blue Lion, took on the role of 'leading Bayer Academy students' even though he didn't have to do it himself, was because he had an ulterior motive.

The end of the northern front.

In order to avoid outside attention and make contact with the Imperial Mountain, 'Kaldrak de Adratan', which is staying at the 'North Pool Wall', without anyone knowing.

That's why this student leadership was the right choice. It was a way to accomplish the mission and achieve the goal.

'Your Highness Prince Kaldrak.'

It is an open secret that quite a few knights revere Prince Kaldrak, who is always at the forefront of fighting the enemy, as their emperor.

Not only does he have close ties to the military, but he is also the one who prioritizes the benefits for the 'knights' in many ways, and that is the Third Prince, Kaldrak de Adratan.

Schwarz is also one of those who support 'Prince Kaldrak'.

'Tsk.'

That's why Schwarz clicked his tongue inwardly.

Although they have never explicitly declared their support for him outwardly, the Knights of the Blue Lion implicitly support the 'Third Prince'.

However, the recent behavior of Kaldrak was so strange that it was suspicious.

'His Majesty the King Kaldrak is strangely quiet.'

The reason was unknown.

One of the rumors that I have heard is that Lord Kaldrak is living quietly, as if he has achieved 'liberation', unlike before.

Despite having created his own armed group called 'Wedge'.

'I thought I had to ask.'

If he had not heard that Yurian was leading them, he and the Knights of the Blue Lion would have already arrived at North Pool.

There is also a great excuse called 'Guide'.

Then you would have already met Kaldrak and talked to him.

'I guess you can see why His Majesty has changed like this.'

The atmosphere surrounding the empire was not good at all.

The recent peace with the Holy See meant the decline of the military.

That is why His Majesty Kaldrak had to somehow stop the actions of the fourth prince, Yulsis.

'Your Majesty, except to kill individuals…'

It seemed like he wasn't very interested.

Just like people who have almost died many times and turned their backs on the world.

“What would you like to do, Captain Schwarz?”

Knock, knock.

While Schwarz was looking at the campfire he had lit for camping and lost in thought, a member of the Blue Lion troop next to him opened his mouth.

“If you would like to meet with Kaldrak personally, going back alone could be a way.”

“Are you thinking about it?”

In response to the unit's question, Schwarz opened his mouth as if to retort.

As the flames of a campfire began to die down, a cold aura began to swirl around him.

“Although Lord Kaldrak maintains close relations with the military, not all knights support him.”

“Yes, yes…….”

“In such a situation, if I, the Commander of the Knights of the Blue Lion, were to contact His Highness the Prince alone, how would the other knights view us?”

Even though the Knights are a group that fights with swords, they must be able to distinguish between right and wrong.

Princes fighting over the right to succeed to the throne.

Even though he is weak, even the 4th prince, who is like a saint, has now found his own reason for succession.

If they rashly support someone, they could easily become a huge target.

'That's why I made up an excuse.'

Schwarz turned his gaze away from his irritated heart and toward the tent spread out a little further away.

This is where Yurian stays.

'Surely you didn't notice that far and did this… right?'

Perhaps, he was trying to trick people into taking on the role of ‘guarding the sacred nation.’

'Was it to isolate our Knights of the Blue Lion?'

No, that won't be the case.

– 'The 'captain' of the Knights of the Blue Lion has been working hard to get here, but he will only leave a bad impression on the students without any benefit.'

No… … it won’t be.

'It has to be that way.'

As if I was being hypnotized, I thought no, but the laughter of 'Yurien' that I had been feeling since a while ago…

Schwarz shook his head repeatedly, denying the thought.

'If, by any chance, you catch wind of our plan,'

Schwarz chews the bitter taste lingering on the tip of his tongue.

Just one in a million.

If he did this to prevent contact with 'Kaldrak', then it would be only right that he also get one of his leashes.

***

“It’s a good thing the bailiff is here. I was worried that I’d have to spend the night behind those iron bars. Thump thump.”

Zahat, who had escaped from the iron bars, muttered while warming himself by the campfire.

Looking at him like that, I opened my mouth as if I was muttering.

“I’m giving it to you because you’re someone who deserves to be flexible. If you were an ordinary person, I wouldn’t have even cared.”

“It’s new, it’s new. But it’s not so bad to be treated by that ‘laughing executioner’.”

There was no longer any worry on Zahat's face as he smiled and laughed.

“……You seem to have calmed down.”

That's why I ended up adding a word for no reason.

“I was at a loss when I sent it off and when I asked, but as time passed, things got better.”

“……It will be difficult to fill the vacancy.”

“I never thought I’d hear such sentimental words from you. It’s something I’ll only see in my lifetime. Tsk tsk.”

Zahat once again showed the same old man's smile.

“Is there really a need to fill the empty space? I think it’s right to leave it.”

That's a mature way of dealing with things.

No, it's natural since you're older than me.

There was something absurd about Zahat's words.

“Well, that’s the job of the living.”

Although I said this, it also applies to 'Yurien'.

I told him not to get hung up on the name 'Milena' too much.

“Yes, it is the share of the living. It is also the share of those who have to struggle to survive.”

Zahat added suddenly.

At the same time, I noticed that his head was turning towards the 'Staff Sword' that he had confiscated.

It doesn't seem like a judgment for rebellion, as he doesn't like being transported by the system.

'hmm.'

At that moment, I started to feel it too.

Although it was a little late, my senses were caught up in 'them' as if his 'Auror Sonar' had detected 'it'.

Let's give his beloved weapon, the 'Staff Sword', to Zahat.

“Haaahhh! What’s going on?”

Pelkor, who was watching the scene, yawned and rubbed his eyes sleepily as he asked.

This kid still has a lot of knowledge.

What should I do?

I guess I'll have to go to the system later and 'educate' them, and let them know.

“It’s a demon.”