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Episode 253. I hope we become friends (2)
Dawn Society.
Although it now has the prefix 'new' and is taking a different path from the original Yeomyeonghoe, it is still certain that the group called 'Yeomyeonghoe' was hostile to the royal family.
In order to bear the name of 'Yeongmyeonghoe', there was a past that could not be shaken off. That was why Eleanor was clearly wary of the name 'Imperial Family', and more specifically, the name 'Imperial Family'.
To them, the 'Dawn Society' was a stain that had to be removed. Nothing more, nothing less.
'Did I hear that wrong?'
To her, who was harboring such thoughts, Yurian's words were like a bolt from the blue.
There is someone I would like to introduce to you. That person is the 'Third Prince' Kaldrak de Adratan.
'… … Does that make sense?'
If we were simply meeting as nobles, I could have dismissed Yurian's words as a joke and pretended to be calm.
One, she now stands before Yurian as the 'Arch Bishop'.
In that situation, what does it mean to introduce 'Kaldrak'?
“……You sold it?”
It was natural for Yulian to think that he had sold them out.
“What do you mean, Miss Eleanor?”
Yulian opens her mouth, still smiling innocently.
Although it was not proven to be true, Eleanor glared at Yurian with eyes as cold as ice.
“You said you sold our information to Kaldrak.”
“How could that be?”
“Then why did Lord Kaldrak take out the glass eye?”
“Why do you think that would be?”
A question that keeps coming back.
“I am asking Sir Yurian.”
“I think there is a misunderstanding.”
Yulian spread his fingers and continued his story.
“One, I did not sell the information of the Dawn Society.”
He spread his index finger, then his middle finger, and said:
“Two, Your Majesty Kaldrak is not an enemy of the Dawn Order.”
“Not the enemy?”
Eleanor naturally had doubts about Yurian's words.
The 'Yeongmyeonghoe' is a thorn in the side of the royal family. And yet, they say they are not the enemy.
“Rather, they are colleagues.”
That's an unbelievable statement.
“Considering our relationship with the royal family, you know that what you’re saying is nonsense, right?”
Eleanor urged Yurian with a sharp tone that seemed to sting if touched.
“Of course, I understand what Miss Eleanor is saying. However.”
He still just shrugs his shoulders.
“What if Kaldrak also joins the Dawn Society?”
"yes?"
Eleanor was quite taken aback by Yurian's words.
***
This is the promise I asked of Kaldrak.
'It's good to borrow the power of the Dawn Society, but for that, Kaldrak must also sacrifice something.'
That's right, becoming an accomplice.
Due to the nature of the group called Yeomyeonghoe, if information is leaked, the members may be put in danger.
Because of that, they designed it so that no one could recognize the members except the Arch Bishop who was in charge, and they kept their identities hidden from each other.
'Still, it's dangerous because the royal family is watching.'
First, if 'Kaldrak' joins the Dawn Society, such danger will almost disappear.
Since he was someone who possessed great power within the royal family… no, even among the royal family, he could probably hide the corruption of the ‘Dawn Society’ if he wanted to.
'The problem is.'
Ahem.
Eleanor cleared her throat once.
She had a look of discomfort on her face. Normally, it would be impossible to even face someone like this, so it was natural for her to feel anxious.
“Your Majesty Kaldrak.”
Carefully, Eleanor said Kaldrak's name.
Eleanor's voice, echoing in the damp room with only a small light bulb as a source of light, was unusually full of emotion.
"hmm."
Kaldrak responded to Eleanor's call with a sigh.
“Please forgive me for the rudeness I will show to Kaldrak from now on.”
As if determined, she clenched her fists and opened her mouth again.
“If you didn’t hear the information about the Dawn Society from Sir Yurian, where did you hear it from?”
“If I answer, will you let me join the Dawn Society?”
“Depending on the answer.”
Oh, that's coming out pretty strong.
If it had simply been the words and actions of a nobleman meeting with the royal family, it would not have been strange for Kaldrak to draw his sword right now.
Nevertheless, Eleanor continued to speak stubbornly.
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“I have nothing to say.”
Kaldrak looked embarrassed.
Actually, it was not found out through a separate informant or by planting a spy in the 'Yeongmyeonghoe', but through 'regression'.
I know it's hard to explain.
“I think it’s natural for people to question me in that way.”
In fact, I have already told Kaldrak. If a nobleman of the 'royal' class were to say that he was joining the Dawn Society, he would only be met with suspicion.
If so, just state your purpose.
“However, for my purpose, I have no choice but to borrow the power of the Dawn Society.”
A secret purpose that requires relying on undisciplined organizations such as the 'Dawn Society'.
“What do you want?”
Kaldrock answered Eleanor's question without hesitation.
“The throne.”
Eleanor took a deep breath at Kaldrak's words.
To say that you are aiming for the 'throne' now is an act of blasphemy that goes beyond the limit.
That would be the case, since Emperor Adratan is alive, though not of sound mind. Aiming for the 'throne' means either killing the current emperor or forcibly dethroning him.
“With this level of reason, can’t you understand why I’m reaching out to the Yeomyeonghoe?”
"……yes."
Eleanor nodded reluctantly.
“It looks like you’re still not happy.”
When the story didn't progress easily, Kaldrak pulled out another card.
“If I successfully ascend to the throne, would it be possible to recognize the Dawn Society as the state religion?”
Literally, an act that only the Emperor can do. When he heard Kaldrak's words, Eleanor's eyes fluttered.
***
“That’s unexpected.”
After Eleanor left, Kaldrock, who was left in the room, muttered to me while rubbing his chin.
“It’s different from what I’ve heard, that you didn’t bite even though I threw you such a tempting bait.”
“Anyway, it seems like they don’t bite food that looks too delicious.”
“Hmm, that makes sense.”
Kaldrak wanted to cooperate with the 'Dawn Society'. As the 3rd Prince wanted, I connected him with the 'Dawn Society'.
To be exact, it would be more accurate to say that the 'Yeomyeonghoe' was thrown at him.
'If it were normal, I wouldn't have done this.'
There are still strong people in the Dawn Society. If those beings were to turn against me, it would be obvious that something troublesome would happen.
However, if it is connected to the ‘royal family’, the story is different.
'If the Dawn Society deals with me, Kaldrak will move.'
If you ask me now whether that will happen, honestly, it is slim, but there is always that 'if'.
Of course, there are cases where 'Kaldrak' takes care of me.
'Caldrak needs the help of the Dawn Order to defeat Yulsis now.'
Even if Kaldrak tries to throw me into the dirt after completing his objective, he won't be able to move easily if he holds onto the fact that he is a member of the 'Dawn Society'.
“Still, this seems to have established a solid middle ground.”
While I was gathering my thoughts, Kaldrak said.
“Yes, it is His Highness the Crown Prince’s order, so how could I refuse?”
“You speak well.”
Kaldrak's gaze turned to me.
“I'm getting ready to step out.”
As expected.
The prince's talent never goes away, Kaldrak seems to have figured out why I introduced him to the 'Dawn Society'.
“No, I really did build a bridge with the Dawning Order as a gift to show my loyalty to the Kaldrak.”
“It’s a gift.”
Snickered, Kaldrak laughed.
“There are no gifts in this world. There are only bribes for the future.”
As Kaldrak's gaze turned to me, I lowered my head and answered.
“Is that so? Let me hear it.”
“Well then, now that the matter regarding the Dawn Society has been settled, I should tell you where the ‘Horn of the Demon God’ is, as promised.”
As Kaldrak gestured with his hand and spoke, Abisha approached.
“When I arrived in the system, the first thing I did was to go to the imperial court and ask the wedges to bring me ‘things’.”
Abisha was holding the box. There was a sense of some kind of energy flowing inside.
'This is… … .'
Gradually, as Abisha approached, I felt that there was something unusual there.
When I asked for the location, Kaldrak said that he had secured the last 'Mashin's Horn' that Yulsis was unable to secure.
“I think it would be better to bring it and show it to you rather than just telling you where it is.”
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⇒ Reacts to the powerful power of 〈Jun Maseong〉.
⇒ Angelica can't control her seething magic.
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Just stay still.
While muttering to himself and trying to silence the guy, he opened the box that Abisha had brought.
Inside was a single horn. A horn reminiscent of a deer's. It was a dark purple in color and had an ominous aura.
“Have I ever told you? The reason I got burns all over my body from Flügel was because I tried to take the ‘Mashin’s Horn’ from him by force.”
“You never said anything this time.”
“……Episode?”
Oops.
Kaldrak expressed his doubts at the words he blurted out without realizing it.
“I was going to say I had never heard of it.”
“I see.”
Wiggle.
Despite being told to stay quiet, Angelica still began to show a desire for the horns.
“So, you went to see His Majesty the Emperor as soon as you arrived.”
“If I go to find the ‘Horn of the Demon God’ myself, there is a risk that Yulsis will intercept me. After I get his attention, I secretly give orders to the wedges.”
“That’s a wise idea.”
Even as I answered Kaldrak's words, my gaze did not leave the 'Horn of the Demon God'.
'sick.'
As the 'Horn of the Demon God' drew closer, Angelica's wild instincts began to become more agitated.
'Ugh.'
I'm trying so hard to suppress that instinct that my eyes feel like they're going to turn bloodshot from the pain.
'fu*k.'
It's all because of the power of the 'Mashinseong'.
The power of 'quasi-demon' that Angelica obtained is a part of the power of 'Mashinseong'. Since 'Mashinseong' reacts to the power of 'Mashin', I, who obtained a part of that power, also react to 'Mashin's Horn'.
“Looking at this, it seems that the dead have more influence over the empire than the living.”
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⇒ Emotions began to run high.
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Trait, a sign before the manifestation of the "Open Eyes". If the eyes were to open, it was obvious that he would not be able to control his instincts and would reach for the "Horn of the Demon God".
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⇒ The characteristic, “Open Eyes” has been manifested… … .
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