Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 269

Episode 269. The Remaining Whereabouts (1)

Emotions began to well up.

I want to see the end before time runs out.

Just a moment ago, the 'Black Knight's' answer was like admitting that he was 'dead on time'.

Because of that, a storm of emotions began to come rushing in.

“……Black Knight.”

Barely overcoming the whirlwind of emotions and pain, Urhar opened his mouth.

“Can you tell me just one thing?”

I forgot to wipe away the tears flowing from my complicated mind. That's how much I was amazed by the firmness of the conviction of the man in front of me.

“If it’s something I can answer, I will answer.”

“Could you tell me how old you are?”

Until now, I have never once wondered about the age of the 'Black Knight'.

Whether he was young or older than he thought, it was certain that he was the one who had moved his heart.

He believed that lofty ideals need no background.

Because I considered it an act of weighing values.

However, the fact that the suddenly appeared hero of the system had a 'limited lifespan' changed his mind.

So I asked his age. Even if the value of 'Ideal' has changed.

The black knight spoke in a displeased voice.

“Why are you curious about that? Are you trying to find out my identity?”

Urhar was startled by his question. He really didn't mean to do that, but after hearing what the 'Black Knight' had to say, it didn't seem strange to think that way.

“No, ah…… ugh!”

The moment I was about to wave my hand, the wound I had received from Kikubaad started to sting.

The black knight spoke in a cold voice while I held my wound and groaned softly.

“If it’s something I can answer, I will answer. If it’s something I can’t answer, I won’t answer.”

The Black Knight's attitude was clear. He took a step back to avoid any statement that could be dangerous to him.

'Who is it?'

I had no intention of knowing.

Rather than asking that, I simply asked her age with the thought that she had a 'limited time'.

However, Urhar was impressed by the fact that it did not provide any answers.

It seemed to be saying that even if time sweeps you away like a fierce storm, you don't have to remember yourself.

“I think this will suffice.”

The black knight began to prepare to leave. He glanced at the collapsed mansion of Fullgorn behind him and then started walking.

“Urhar von Einer.”

Looking at the black knight, Urhart barely managed to stand up, supporting his body against the tree. Looking at Urhart, the black knight tilted his head.

“It’s my name and my family name.”

The black knight just looked on without answering.

“I just said it because I felt like I hadn’t made a full statement until now. Don’t think too deeply about it.”

“You may think it’s rude, but I have no intention of telling you my name.”

“No, you don’t have to tell me.”

Urhar wiped the blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

“I just wanted to say something. That’s all I really wanted to say.”

What a strange guy.

The black knight seemed to be saying that, but Urhar paid no attention.

“Next time, I won’t be treated like this. I couldn’t use my aura because the opponent was the opponent.”

“Rather, it’s a shame. Are you trying to explain why you lost?”

“No, if you had used Aura, it wouldn’t have been this bad. So, please use me one more time. That’s what I’m saying.”

“It’s not even funny.”

The black knight's tone was filled with doubt. It was as if he couldn't understand the 'Urhar' that was before his eyes, but he just shrugged his shoulders as if it didn't matter.

“If you want to help, go to Yurian. He will tell you what to do.”

With those cold words, the black knight disappeared.

Yurian.

Hearing the name of his classmate whom he hated so much from the 'Black Knight' still didn't appeal to him, but Urhar decided to accept it for now.

***

Although he could not gather all the information that was happening in the Empire, Lazrot, who was able to obtain fragmentary information about the 'Dawning Society' and the 'Imperial House', reacted sensitively to the ominous atmosphere that was enveloping the system.

‘… … Is it war?’

As issues such as the right of succession to the throne have surfaced, it is known that the activities of many nobles have shrunk.

This was a natural course of action, as it could have been a good 'example' to present to others if one had resorted to foolish tricks.

Because of this, the nobles were cowering. They were trying to avoid external actions as much as possible, and it seemed that they would remain as quiet as a mouse until one of the princes gained a clear upper hand.

'If only the Yulsis had not gone berserk.'

Clearly, starting with 'Cheonsu-gun', most of the royal family members started to side with Yulsis, and the situation began to favor the '4th Prince'.

In addition, Lazrot learned of the existence of 'Fortune Teller Abigail' through the 'Secretary's Office' and that she, who was under the protection of Emperor Adratan, was also on Yulsis' side.

The moment public opinion shifted to the idea that Yulsis could take the throne of the emperor despite his ambiguous status as the 'Fourth Prince' if he used Abigail, who had the 'protection of the emperor'.

'An unexpected rampage occurred.'

I prayed for the storm to pass quickly, but Yulsis ended up doing something useless.

Of course, it's not like he did it without thinking. There must have been some purpose behind his actions.

'Is that more important than succeeding to the throne?'

Lazrot was puzzled.

The throne of Emperor Adratan was a tower of power that everyone looked up to. It was to the point where one wondered what kind of strong emotion could possibly resist such a desire for power.

'Phew.'

Anyway, the good news is that 'Yurien' is not swept away by the 'storm' that is currently raging.

Administrator of the 'Dawn Society', which controls the dark side of the Adratan Empire.

At the same time, he is the actual owner of the 'Imperial Exclusive Agency', which can be said to be a bright spot.

If he, who is a key figure in the 'right to the throne', is disliked by one of the royal family members, then everything related to the 'Dawn Society', starting with him, is in danger of being uprooted.

'I'm in it too.'

This morning, Lazrot woke up trembling with fear, as if he was dancing on a sword and in a situation where it wouldn't be strange if he died at any moment.

Even though they train in swordsmanship to protect themselves, how can an ant go against Mt. Tai?

"uh?"

Lazrot, who was waiting in the 'Closed Eyes' building to fulfill his schedule, was surprised by a familiar face that suddenly entered.

“Sir Pintel.”

Pintel Obradin, Arch Bishop of the Dawn Order. Why did he come to the barracks of the 'Closed Eyes'?

At first I was confused, but when I saw his face, I quickly understood why.

“Is Lord Yurian here?”

As expected. Lazrot thought to himself and opened his mouth.

“He is currently away from his seat. I think he will return if you wait a little while…….”

“Really? Then let’s wait.”

As he said this, Pintel folded his arms and sat down on a nearby chair with a solemn expression.

There was also the option of waiting in Yurian's private office, but he seemed to think that was rude and had no intention of going in.

‘… … It’s awkward.’

Looking at Pintel like that, Lazrot felt extremely embarrassed.

In fact, Lazrot had no connection with Pintel because he had been acting as a spy between Eleanor and Aiden.

Since he was a bishop, I just thought of him as a 'bishop' with a bad temper.

In fact, that was a perfectly fitting assessment. Before he became involved with 'Yurien', Pintel was a nobleman with a foul temper.

“Lazrot.”

“Yes, old!”

When Pintel called his name, Lazrot was startled.

I thought he had caught me gossiping about him.

“Among these people, is there a monk with decent skills?”

Pintel took the list out of his pocket and showed it to Lazrot.

They were all 'Monsignors', and during the time when 'Tenelon' was leading the Dawn Society, they were influential enough that it wouldn't have been strange if they had been included in the 'Bishops'.

“As you know, I am forming a private guard for Sir Yurian. So, I want to form it with capable people, but I lack the vision.”

ah.

His question made me begin to guess why Pintel had come to this place.

The 'private guard of Sir Yurian' he mentioned would probably mean 'land spiders'. The reason he wants to meet 'Yurien' is probably to ask him to choose a good person among the people he has marked as 'land spiders'.

Lazrot scanned the list for a moment, carefully choosing what to say, then made up his mind.

“……Sir Pintel, I know it may be presumptuous of you to ask, but I think that special groups like the Land Spiders should focus more on loyalty than skill.”

"hmm."

Lazrot began to tell Pintel what he had been thinking.

“The strength of the people you just showed me is unmatched by any other strong people, but it is clear that there are people who will use the Yurian Mirror to satisfy their own selfish desires.”

“That means?”

“How about trying to recruit the lower-level members? Couldn’t there be some gems among them?”

"hmm."

Once again, Pintel sighed.

“That’s true.”

Lazrot, who felt annoyed by those sigh-like words, hurriedly waved his hand.

“I, I think that was too much advice for me to give. If you wish, Sir Pintel, please proceed as you wish…….”

“No, it helped a lot.”

Pintel put the list he had brought into his bosom.

“We need to change direction.”

Like that, Pintel muttered once and turned his head towards Lazrot again.

“By the way, what are the royal family’s recent movements?”

Pintel quickly changed the subject, as if he had come to his own conclusion.

I know where his question comes from. It must be because of the 'Imperial Succession' and the actions of the 'Fourth Prince'.

“I don’t know the details either. Not all of the actions of the royal family members are recorded in the secretariat.”

That's fortunate, Pintel added quietly.

“Well, there is a saying that no news is good news. Since His Majesty the King has not taken any action, it is possible that he would not care much even if Sir Yurian had escaped from his imprisonment.”

Pintel nodded and said. Sure enough, Yurian, who had been imprisoned, had escaped with Kaldrak's help.

'Insulting the royal family and damaging his face.'

It was at that moment that Yulian felt puzzled by the fact that Yulsis was not taking any action, as he had seen in the report that this was the atrocity committed by Lazrot.

"excuse me."

Another guest has arrived at the sparsely populated 'Close Eyes'.

Was he a member of the 'Closed Eyes', or was he a member of the 'Dawn Society' this time? Without thinking much, he raised his head and looked at the guest's face. The seal of the 'Royal Knights' caught Lazrot's eye.

I even know his face.

Urhar von Einer.

They are the leaders of the 'Cheonsugun', the personal guard of the emperor and the imperial family, and are currently the servants of 'Yulsis'.

'It's finally here.'

Lazrot gulped at the sight of Urhar.