Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 172

Episode 172. Crumbs (3)

The moment Yurian's sword, bathed in moonlight, was about to cut off Locust's neck, another sword flying in like a flash blocked it.

A clean, rustic, dark-colored sword contrasting with the beautiful jewel sword.

The Locust knows the owner of this sword, which has a shadowy color due to being made of dark star iron, a mineral that suppresses the flow of 'aura' as much as possible.

"boss……."

Claude Febrans, the boss of Six Fingers and the only 'monster' he acknowledges, 'Outside Finger'.

He is a formidable powerhouse who appeared like a comet, killed the existing boss of 'Six Fingers', and took his place.

“The military police were more noisy than I expected, so I expected something to happen, but it was the military as expected.”

A tone of speech that is indifferent, free of lies and emotions.

He didn't show much emotion, as if he had known something like this would happen.

It sounded like he knew that the Locust would end up like this, that 'Yurien' would show up here.

“I knew you’d cause an accident someday….”

Glance.

Claude's eyes, looking at Yurian, shine for a moment and then disappear.

“I didn’t expect there to be such an unexpected person here.”

Kkwaddeuk──!

Sparks flew between the swords of Yulian and Claude as they clashed against each other.

Despite having the unique property of 'Amseongcheol' and being resistant to 'Aura', the sword held by Claude was gradually being sharpened by the 'Moonlight Sword'.

“I never thought I’d see our ‘junior’ here. Should I say it’s strange?”

Kkwudduk.

Once more, sparks flew and Claude took a step forward, gripping his hilt with both hands.

Yurian took advantage of that momentary gap and took a step back.

As Claude's body, which had been giving him strength, was thrown forward, Yurian turned his sword diagonally.

The moment he was about to hit Claude in the face with his hilt, Claude, as if he was used to using the 'handle' for defense, kicked Yurian's shin with his foot and stepped back.

“How scary! Even though ‘Closed Eyes’ is retired these days, does he teach the ‘Chief’ to respond in this way?”

When Claude, who looks like he found a fun toy instead of an indifferent look in his eyes, starts to act cute, Yurian also smiles and responds.

“Unfortunately, the former director is not a member of ‘Closed Eyes’. And……”

Swish.

Yulian took a stance, not hiding his fighting spirit, as if he intended to continue the fight.

“The criminal who killed the ‘Closed Eyes’ agent and his fellow knights and escaped, how can he so detestably use the word ‘Commander’?”

“Hmm.”

Claude touched his chin once at the poisonous tone of voice.

“Do you consider them your colleagues? Those who only suck the sweet waters of the ‘royalty of Febrans’ and stand by while its roots dry up?”

“If that is the royal intention, then ‘Closed Eyes’ must follow.”

“Haha! You’re crazy! I really like that side of you!”

Claude laughed heartily.

“……Are you the leader of the Six Fingers?”

“Hmm? Not now.”

“I knew how the Febrans family would end, but I didn’t know it would end like this.”

Kwak.

Yurian gave the hilt a boost of strength.

“If I eliminate you, won’t the end of the history of the Febrans family be mine?”

“Are you happy?”

Yulian didn't answer. He just smiled.

“But now is not the time.”

“Are you thinking of running away?”

“Running away? If someone heard that, they might misunderstand. After all, my goal had already been achieved.”

Pakang──!

Once again, Claude and Yurian's swords cross.

"hmm……?"

Claude looked at the sword he was holding, feeling something strange. Yurian felt the same.

“……I see, you too…….”

After finishing the match, Claude stepped back and turned his gaze to the Locust.

'Release one gold bug.'

He muttered quietly.

'Geumchung' is the experience of bug magic that he has accumulated and the essence of mana that he has accumulated over many years.

If you let it go, it would be like losing all your hard work so far.

'Don't you want to live?'

The locust bit his lip at the whispering voice.

It was unacceptable.

Claude clearly said, 'The goal has been achieved', which meant that he was doing something else without telling himself.

Of course, Yulian, I know that I have to make these sacrifices to escape from that monster.

but.

“Ugh…….”

Chewing on the bitter taste lingering in his mouth, Locust let the 'root' of the 'golden bug' planted on his arm fall into the ground.

Liberation of the Golden Bug.

This means that the knowledge and 'mana blood' that one has accumulated will soon be damaged.

Looking at his own right arm, which was black and rotting, Locust bit his lip.

Pavabavabavabat──!

The 'gold bugs' that had given up on 'breeding' began to run wild here and there.

First, one of the 'Golden Bugs' rushed in to eat the fallen Eren, but Yurian supported Eren and took a step back.

Light began to flicker far away from the entrance of 'Myeongwol Gwan'.

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'Are you a military policeman?'

The lights that came rushing in seemed to be torches carried by the military police. As they gradually approached, Claude and Locust tried to leave the place to escape.

Pavabavabat─!

'Where!'

At the moment when he ran towards Claude to escape from the military police, 'Golden Bug' ran towards 'Eren' once again.

'Tsk.'

Anyway, they say that if a person is good, he or she will suffer in a place like this.

In order to differentiate myself from the human race called 'Yurien', I raised the output of the 'Moonlight Sword' and took the sword's blade to the head of the golden bug that was rushing at Eren.

Kagagagang──!

Just like before, sparks flew and a jarring sound rang in my ears.

'Now that they've been 'liberated', are they starting to run wild?'

Thanks to this, the size of the 'Geumchung', which is about 2m long, has grown a bit, and its strength feels more solid.

As if burning the last spark.

'I can't help it.'

I turned my gaze to the joints of the shell that held the handle.

“Let’s see if it’s hard here too.”

I slightly twisted my hand to change the position of the sword and inserted the 'Moonlight Sword' into the joint of the 'Geumchung'.

Phew──!

It wasn't the sound of metal clashing with metal that I'd heard before, but the familiar sound of flesh being stabbed.

At the same time, dark blood spurted before my eyes, but I barely managed to avoid it.

Oh man, it's dirty.

If I ask, how much more trouble will this ego cause?

Ugh, I don't even want to imagine it.

“Phew…….”

'Geumchung' wiggled a few times and then stopped moving.

Silence has descended around Myeongwol Gwan.

The 'military police' were approaching from afar, but there was still time.

“Tualeh.”

I called out to Tway quietly, and she, who had been hanging around at the entrance, approached me cautiously.

“……Ahem.”

She lets out a timid cough.

I was going to ask why 'Six Fingers' came here, and also where 'Dantes' was. It seems like he was looking around.

Because such a huge fight had broken out, not only the people of the slums but also the guests of Myeongwol Gwan were watching this place.

“Arthur, take Eren inside the Moonlight Hall.”

“But, mistress……”

"hurry."

Arthur nodded at the sharp voice full of charisma.

When I think about how he would look at me later, that charismatic appearance is just so funny.

Tsuare quickly noticed me and moved to a quiet place.

“Ah, my goodness… Thank you for your help. Sir Yurian…!”

With no eyes to see or ears to hear, she continued to bow.

'… …Artur, that guy seems to know that Tsuare's personality is like this.'

Well, that's that and this is this.

“Why did Six Fingers come here?”

"……that……."

“Please answer. I don’t think this situation can just pass.”

Could it be that I'm on edge because of the 'notification' I received from 'Claude' a little while ago?

Let's look at Traele. She swallowed hard and opened her mouth with difficulty.

“Perhaps……, I came here because of a nobleman named ‘Dantes Christo’.”

“Dants?”

The torches are starting to get closer. If the 'military police' get close enough, I won't be able to hear the whole story, so I urge them a little more.

“Yes, that is…….”

“You'd better speak quickly.”

Gulp.

“I relayed the information that he may have been associated with the Dawn Society to a man named Fern from the ‘Closed Eyes’.”

Since Myeongwol Gwan is a place where many nobles gather, I know that there is a certain amount of information about it.

Furthermore, since 'Tuale' also has the ability to handle 'Saema', gathering information should be easy.

'… … Dawn Society, Fern.'

It turns out that Fern was at the exchange meeting to really chase after 'Dantes'.

And, the reason why ‘Six Fingers’ appeared at the exchange meeting and why they are here now is.

'Dants, you hired me.'

It was confirmed by Truale's words.

That means the guy has a close relationship with 'Six Fingers'.

“For the time being, do not reveal to anyone the fact that the Dawn Society and Dantes are connected.”

Since I am also a member of the 'Dawn Society', it is only natural that I should keep my related matters hidden as much as possible.

"All right."

It seems that through this incident, she also realized that the 'Yeongmyeonghoe' is an organization that should not be touched.

To be exact, I'm talking about 'Dantses'.

“Thank you. Sir Yurian, for saving that Eren….”

"fizzle."

When I saw the torch approaching, I gestured to Tsuare to be quiet.

The military police have arrived.

“I’ve received a report. Who are you… Huh, Sir Yurian!”

If it's something related to the 'slums', the military police, who don't even go out, come this quickly.

There appears to be a connection between the Bloodthirsty Group and the 'Military Police'.

“The case has been closed.”

“Is that so?”

“Why is Lord Yurian here…….”

“I’ve been gathering information lately because of the commotion caused by a group called ‘Six Fingers.’”

“Oh, I see!”

He glanced at the military policeman who had come all the way here and then put his sword away.

“Should I also cooperate with the investigation?”

“Oh, no! We’ll take care of it!”

I guess so.

I thought it was fortunate that it was called closely by 'Myeongwol Gwan'.

You don't want a troublemaker like me interfering.

Besides, I was desperate to get out of the scene as quickly as possible.

“Then, I will go back.”

The military police nodded with a happy expression at my words that they would disappear on their own.

Move your feet and head towards the entrance of Myeongwol Gwan.

The torches that had been illuminating the surroundings disappeared, and only moonlight filled the surroundings, and silence came.

'Claude Fevrans.'

A once loyal family that drew their swords and overturned the opposition of the nobles for the sake of loyalty to the imperial family.

That was a long time ago.

The family walked a path close to ruin, leaving behind only the symbol of the past called 'Royalty of Febrans'.

The one who completely cut off the life of the family that was like a candle in the wind was 'Claude Febrans', whom we saw earlier.

Because of that 'incident'.

But why is he in 'Six Fingers'?

Of the hundreds or thousands of stories I can remember, there is no situation where he is in 'six fingers'.

Not even once.

Obviously, this guy should take a different route because of the 'incident' he caused.

‘… … Hmm. Where did it go wrong?’

While I was struggling like that, I saw an owl watching me from above a dark tree.

Tsuare's servant horse.

“Please find Dantes. If you find him, tell me immediately.”

I couldn't tell you a little while ago because the military police were gathered, but I guess I can tell you through him.

As if it understood what was being said, the owl spread its wings and flew towards the place where the ‘Myeongwol Gwan’ was located.

'ha…….'

As soon as the work was over, my eyes started to become bloodshot and my mind started to feel dizzy.

it's bothering.

Clearly, something annoying is going on.

'I defeated the Red Ghost, and I thought that if I just held onto Pintel's reins for the time being, nothing would happen… …!'

I know things in this world don't always go as planned, but nothing really goes my way!

It's annoying.

Even though 'Yurien's' body likes to use a sword, 'I' don't like fighting that much.

'but…….'

I guess I'll have to take up the sword more.

I check again the notification that rang when I met Claude earlier.

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⇒ Trait, 〈Demon King’s Vessel〉 detects abnormalities.

⇒ The character, "Claude Febrans", is the owner of the "Demon King's Vessel" trait.

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Before I knew it, annoying things were piling up.