Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 27

Episode 27. Unintentionally (2)

The sacred relics that exist in <Let's Kill the Demon King Now> are the relics of saints who left their names, both past and present. Or, they are a general term for things that contain their desires or thoughts while alive.

The Holy Grail, the Demon God's Holy Grail, which you see before your eyes now, is also one of those holy relics.

'The ability of this Holy Grail is to be able to shape the remaining thoughts of the Demon God, the source of the power of demons, into material.'

There is no need to explain the power of this relic in detail; for example, we can use the demon seen in the slums.

The humanoid demon seen there was a creation of this 'Mashinseong'.

A product of the demon god that grants powers comparable to those of a demon to even an ordinary human.

But the price is not small.

… … The point of becoming a demon.

Receiving horn transplants means giving up being human.

“It takes a lot of demon blood and soul stones to make just one horn. A lot of money and time was invested into just this one horn.”

“Is that so?”

“How much power would you gain if you used this horn?”

Why are you curious about that?

The words almost came out of my mouth for a moment, but I barely held them back.

“It wouldn’t be impossible to destroy that stronghold.”

Tenelon continued, extending his horned hand towards me.

Looking at that sight, I thought to myself.

'X is done.'

I never thought it would be this easy.

The reason Yulian joined the Dawn Society was solely for power. So, I thought that if he saw the 'horn', which was the basis of that purpose, he would express his desire to have it.

I was just saying it out of courtesy while pretending to be Yurian… … .

'You're giving it to me so easily!?'

Without showing it on the outside, he started to internally figure out a way to overcome this situation.

Just a moment ago, Tenelon had told me how much investment it would take to make a single horn. Naturally, he would be offended if I declined his offer.

If you don't refuse, you will end up getting horns transplanted.

'……crazy.'

I glanced at Tenelon's face.

It was difficult to read his facial expressions because he was wearing a mask, but I could still see his eyes and the corners of his mouth were raised.

You're saying that you'll give me horns just for a little bit of a look? How welcoming of you.

“That… Arch Bishop, I think that’s a bit too hasty a judgment.”

When I couldn't help but lament such excessive kindness, Eleanor, who was nearby, opened her mouth.

I let out a sigh of relief inside.

“Sir Yurian has not yet revealed his true intentions. It is premature to grant him the title of Bishop, let alone such a privilege. If the other bishops find out, they will surely express their discontent.”

“Hmm… is that so?”

Well done, Eleanor!

I clenched my fist.

“What do you think, Yurian?”

“There’s nothing I can do. I didn’t come here hoping for the organization to collapse either.”

“I see? That’s unexpected consideration.”

I could feel the inside of the mask Tenelon was wearing squirming. It seemed he liked it better.

“Well then, Yurian. I won’t bother with the awkward Bishop appointment ceremony. You wanted a cooperative relationship.”

I nodded at his words.

“Then, as the Arch Bishop of the Dawn Society, I have a favor to ask of you…….”

***

After finishing her conversation with Tenelon, Eleanor came out and turned her head slightly to look at Yurian's face.

A face that always smiles.

Because of that, Eleanor was completely unable to predict what he was thinking, but she knew the primal desire this man harbored.

'Obsession with power.'

When I first encountered him in the palace, I could feel the intense thirst for power in this man.

'Wouldn't you think someone like that would refuse the Arch Bishop's favor?'

Before leaving the room, Eleanor thought about the shocking offer Tenelon had made to Yurian.

Not only was he given the position of bishop, but he was also given a horn made from a sacred object. Eleanor was inwardly astonished at such an outrageous action.

The horn made from the Demon God's Sacred Spirit cannot be said to be perfect, but it is an undisputed fact that it grants great power to the user.

Because of this, it took a lot of time and money to create just one horn.

'No matter how great Yurian's reputation is, I didn't expect to be welcomed this way.'

Tenelon's attitude towards Yurian was quite different from his attitude towards other members of the sect.

I felt a little uneasy.

There will certainly be some members of the church who are dissatisfied with the Arch Bishop's excessive treatment.

“Miss Eleanor.”

While she was gathering her thoughts, Eleanor suddenly heard Yurian's voice and smiled, hiding her true feelings.

“Yes, what’s going on?”

“Your expression doesn’t look good. Are you feeling uneasy or something?”

Eleanor flinched for a moment.

A certain anxiety was rising as Yulian was being dragged in. I could tell that as if I was looking into her inner thoughts.

“That’s not possible. Now that the ‘devil’ of the Northern Front is with us, is there anything to be anxious about?”

“Is that so?”

As he said that, Yurian turned his head towards the inside of the monastery.

A look of looking at something.

Eleanor also looked at where he was looking, and there were familiar figures walking towards her.

“It’s been a while, Yurian. Do you remember who I am?”

The name of the man who opened his mouth with a bitter laugh was Alphas Mayend.

Behind him, the monsignor Pelcor, a man of enormous size, appeared.

Eleanor could guess roughly why Alphas had come looking for her.

Like Felcor, he is a member of the Knights of the Blue Lion.

At the same time, he is a capable knight who rose to the position of vice-captain.

‘… … As expected, I had a feeling something like this would happen.’

Eleanor clicked her tongue inwardly as she looked at Alphas' face.

The reason he was stripped of his vice-captain status was because of the corruption he committed. The one who reported and dealt with that corruption was none other than Yurian in front of us.

One of the concerns that will arise from bringing Yurian into the Dawn Society has already begun to surface.

Perhaps the reason Alphas gathered all the knights together was to relieve his petty desire for revenge.

'He may be a brazen man, but he must remember Alphas' face.'

Because there were frequent conflicts within the royal family.

“I’m sorry, but is this our first meeting?”

Huh? You don't know?

Eleanor was quite embarrassed by Yurian's mocking appearance.

It's something you can't help but know.

That would be the case, because Eleanor clearly saw the two arguing in the palace.

Without realizing it, Eleanor looked at Yurian's face. However, it was impossible to read his inner thoughts because of the smile that was like wearing a mask.

“That damned tone is still the same, you son of a bitch.”

Alphas' curse had a subtle tremor to it.

I guess he must be just as confused as you.

I knew that he was an arrogant man beyond comparison to ordinary people, but I never imagined it would be to this extent.

'The basis of this arrogance is the belief in one's own power.'

In this tense situation, his expression was as still as a calm lake, a moment that clearly demonstrated the boldness of the man named Yurian.

“Ahem.”

Clearly, it was obvious that if we just stood by and watched this situation unfold, something big would happen.

Eleanor, whose thoughts had reached that point, coughed in vain.

Only when everyone's eyes were on her did she finally open her mouth.

“If you’re going to cause a commotion, why don’t you just stop?”

“Bishop Eleanor, this is a training session. Training session for those who have just joined the Order of the Dawn.”

“Really? Well then, I guess I’ll have to talk to you more.

Eleanor smiled faintly as she watched Alphas answer, “Is that so?”

“Now that Sir Yurian’s rank is higher than yours.”

Alphas opened his eyes slightly at Eleanor's words.

“What does that mean?”

Ahem, Eleanor coughed again and continued speaking.

“The Arch Bishop acknowledged Sir Yurian as a member of the Order and gave him the title of Bishop.”

“……T, what do you mean? Bishop Eleanor!”

Leaving the surprised and muttering members of the church behind, Eleanor stared at Alphas' face for a long time.

Alphas, with a clearly displeased expression, opened his mouth cautiously.

“Is it true?”

“I have nothing to gain from it, so why should I lie to you?”

Crack──!

The sound of Alphas' teeth grinding could be clearly heard.

“That’s what happened.”

Yulian giggles.

That smile seemed to contain a mockery towards the former Knights of the Blue Lion who were right before his eyes.

“Well then, if there’s nothing to see, I guess I’ll be going now.”

With those words, he began to walk again.

Alphas looked at me with wide eyes.

His body was overflowing with murderous intent that would not have been strange if it had exploded at any moment.

Even though he was receiving the stinging breath all over his body, Yulian passed him by without a care.

'There's a reason they call him the 'Devil of the Northern Front.'

Eleanor thought so and followed Yurian.

***

As I walked down the hallway, I clicked my tongue inwardly as I saw the color of anger rising above Alphas' head.

'This son of a bitch really has a lot of bad blood behind him.'

I was already having a headache because of the fact that I had to join the Yeomyeonghoe.

In the midst of all this, people I didn't even know were showing hostility towards me, so now I didn't even have to worry about the headaches.

First of all, the emotion that Alphas harbored was clear. It was a clear anger that would one day point the tip of a sword at me.

‘How can a person hate another person this much… … Or is that guy just petty?’

Is it really that great of a glass case to make like that?

“Then let’s continue the conversation we were having earlier.”

While I was muttering to myself, Eleanor, who was following me, opened her mouth.

“What the Arch Bishop asked Sir Yurian was to secure the soul stone.”

Soul stone.

The demon heart that only appears in demons larger than a triangle. It is also a vessel that collects the remaining thoughts of the demon god.

“In the end, it’s a story about killing a demon.”

“Well, if you think about it, that’s true.”

“But if it’s something absurd, I will refuse. After all, I am a member of ‘Closed Eyes’.”

Although it is a closed eye that guarantees independent action, if it goes too far, the tail will be caught.

I am in a position where I have to hide the fact that I am a member of the Yeomyeonghoe.

“Don’t worry about that. It won’t be that hard to connect with the closed eyes.”

A somewhat satisfying tone of voice.

At first I couldn't figure out where her confidence came from.

But after a while.

As I entered the office to do some work with my eyes closed, I was greeted by bad news, and I could guess where his confidence came from.

“You, Sir Yurian! The mission to subdue the Triangle Demon has arrived from the Secretary’s Office!”

I ignored Lazrot's urgent tone and glanced over the orders he had brought.

As soon as I joined the Dawn Society, I was given the mission to subdue the Triangle Demon.

It was the moment when the guesses I had been holding in my heart became reality.

'It seems there are some sects of the Yeomyeonghoe in the Imperial Secretariat as well.'