Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 289

Episode 289. The Wrong One (1)

Even if the 'Demon King' is created, the world will not be destroyed. After all, the 'Demon King' is nothing more than a being that resurrects the 'Mashin' in 《Jimajuk》.

Of course, if 'Mashin' is resurrected, it's game over. The power of 'Barbatos' is divided into 'horns', but if all those powers are combined, it won't be a problem to shatter the continent.

So, the 'Demon King' has appeared.

'Last chance to prevent game over.'

Thinking like that, I looked at 'Angelica' who was sticking out slightly.

'Well, I have one horn here, so I can control any situation that may arise.'

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⇒ Trait, “New Swordsmanship” gives strength to the user.

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I clenched and unclenched my fists as I looked at the system window that appeared.

'The protagonist's ability.'

To be precise, the characteristics of Haydn Reich.

At the same time, if the 'Demon King' appears on the continent, it is the production team's last conscience to help the 'main character' who is in an absurd situation.

'If the Demon King appears, the area will automatically become polluted and filled with remnants of evil thoughts.'

It's not just about dealing with the 'Demon King' alone, you also have to deal with demons that are coming in like a tidal wave.

'There's no need to worry about that.'

The fact that the 'Demon King' has appeared means that Yulsis has been driven to the edge of a cliff. That means that 'Kaldrak' must have brought his personal guards with him to attack Yulsis.

The gathered wedges. Furthermore, if they are the Thousand Hand Army, they should be able to handle the demons pouring out.

In fact, I knew this would happen, so I pushed Yulsis and pushed Kaldrak's back.

'I am not a blacksmith.'

He does not have a lofty purpose like a swordsman, and he does not handle things alone like a fool.

Comfort is the best. If there are two enemies, it is best for them to fight each other and mutually destroy each other.

“Lord Yurian.”

As I was gathering my thoughts, Pintel approached me. Behind him, the 'land spiders' could be vaguely seen.

“As Lord Yurian said, the rest of the Arch Bishops of the New Dawn Order have finished preparing to clear the outside of the palace, while the Ground Spiders and I have finished preparing to clear the inside of the palace.”

“Hmm…….”

I sighed and looked over Pintel.

'I didn't think the other Arch Bishops would follow me past the Third Gate.'

This guy is determined to follow me inside, no matter what.

'Me, thank you, but.'

Still, I can't understand why you trust me so much.

“But, Sir Yulian.”

When Pintel called me, I turned my head and met his gaze.

“It’s a very irreverent thought, but may I say it?”

Pintel spoke with a cautious tone. I tilted my head.

What on earth are you trying to say?

As I nodded to indicate that it was okay to talk, Pintel came over to me and whispered softly.

“In preparation for any unforeseen circumstances, we have also placed ground spiders around the Second Prince, His Highness Osborn.”

what!?

I was taken aback by Pintel's bombshell statement. Fortunately, no emotion showed on my face, but the shock I felt now would not have been strange if it had been 'eyes wide open'.

why?

When I looked at Pintel with that intention, he immediately opened his mouth.

“If you plan to deal with the Third and Fourth Princes at this opportunity and then put Osborn’s life on the line to seize control of the empire, then it is only natural.”

Are you crazy? I don't think that's even possible.

'… … Ugh.'

However, such words did not come out easily. If the reason Pintel was loyal to me was because of my 'ambition' to devour the empire.

'If you deny this, the guy might back off with the spider.'

But still, you're putting a servant next to the Second Prince? Has this kid lost his mind?

“Ahem.”

I cleared my mind with a cough.

“Sir Pintel, you are indeed a deep thinker.”

First, let's congratulate the guy. Right now, we need Pintel's power and the ground spider.

“However, I think it would be a good idea to retrieve the ground spiders we placed under Osborne.”

And now, let's get to the main point.

“……If that happens, it will be difficult to secure new soldiers for Osborne when the time comes.”

Pintel's face darkened at the words to retrieve the spider.

“Besides, wouldn’t it be better to have at least one good hostage to have a justification for entering the palace?”

Well, Pintel has a point.

No matter how much commotion there was, it was difficult for troops without royal permission to pass through the first gate.

'Are you really thinking of starting a revolution?'

I didn't think that far ahead in the first place.

“The cause is good, after all.”

"yes?"

“Don’t we have imperial subjects?”

“Shinmin… are you talking?”

Pintel looked at me with a puzzled look.

“Yes, I mean the people who can easily open the first gate without clashing with the imperial army.”

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What on earth were you talking about?

As Pintel left the building and headed to the palace with the spiders, a question arose.

'You are going to open the first door… with the power of the people?'

What on earth does that mean? No matter how much Pintel thought about it, he couldn't figure it out.

Clearly, if it was Yurian, there had to be a purpose. Pintel thought so, but it was impossible to suppress the curiosity that was slowly rising.

That's why I wanted to ask what his intention was.

– “Your Majesty Pintel, please head to the palace first. I have something to do so I will be leaving for a moment.”

For some reason, he sent himself first and then disappeared.

'Perhaps, Sir Yurian has an idea.'

A strong belief without an inch of hesitation. That was what Pintel had.

“……The first gate is right ahead, Sir Pintel.”

As Yurian ordered, Rim Hasar whispered to him as he was heading to the palace.

“Surely, there was a huge noise coming from inside the palace.”

“What’s going on inside!?”

“You have to be able to see it with the door closed to know.”

As expected, the first door was closed.

‘… … The magic is vibrating.’

Beyond the door, a creepy magic was stirring. Pintel felt a cold sweat running down his back as he sensed it.

'This is the system.'

It was absurd to feel ‘magic’ in a place like this, the heart of the empire, the imperial palace, not the ‘center’ of the system.

'What about the resonance stones?'

Pintel looked around, scanning the resonance stones that were the energy source that formed the barrier.

It was blocked by a curtain so I couldn't see the outside.

'The strength is vague.'

It was clear that the power of the resonance stone had weakened.

Is it someone else's doing? Or is it something happening in the palace that's causing it?

With that thought in mind, Pintel and the spiders headed toward the first gate.

“What’s going on inside?”

Pintel spoke to the gatekeepers. The gatekeeper looked at Pintel, and as if he sensed that he was a nobleman, he bowed politely and opened his mouth.

“There was a commotion inside, so all the doors were closed.”

“Where is that!”

“If there’s a commotion, shouldn’t you open the door instead!?”

“That’s… because it is the order of His Majesty the Yulsis…”

Yulsis.

When the name was mentioned, Pintel realized that the reason all the doors were closed was the work of 'Yulsis'.

Pintel also knows that he is plotting evil. This closed door must be related to that evil.

'Tsk.'

Perhaps I should have put the second prince's life on the line? That thought crossed Pintel's mind.

“Uh, yeah?”

“Ugh……!”

At that moment, a commotion began to be heard among the crowd gathered in front of Gate 1.

As Pintel turned his head to find the source of the noise, a familiar face came into his sight.

A man wearing a pitch-black, hideous mask that seemed to deny his instincts, and a rag-like coat wrapped around his face.

The black knight, he was approaching the first gate.

“Hey, it’s the black knight!”

“Why is the Black Knight here!?”

The gathered crowd, murmurs of agreement, began to slowly move away to make way for the Black Knight.

So slowly the black knight arrived in front of the first gate.

'hmm?'

At that moment, Pintel felt the gaze of the black knight.

“All, you…….”

“Open it.”

“This gate is now closed by order of His Majesty the King.”

“The first gate is open under any circumstances. Isn’t that why the current emperor, Emperor Adratan, was able to ascend to the throne?”

The gatekeeper looked bewildered at the words of the black knight pouring out like a torrent of water.

“The subjects are the masters of the empire, and the emperor is only their representative. The fact that the first gate is always open is proof of this.”

"that……."

“Or is there something happening inside the palace that the people shouldn’t know about?”

The black knight spoke to the gatekeeper and then turned his gaze to the people.

“That’s right! Even during the war, the first gate was always open!”

“What’s going on inside!”

“My son is inside!”

“Open the door!”

“Open the door quickly!”

As if responding to the Black Knight's words, the voices of the citizens began to grow louder.

"mom?"

“Honey, are you outside the door!?”

As if they had heard the voices of the people, a shout could be heard from beyond the door.

“Is what you serve the history of the empire, or the remnants of it?”

Even amidst the commotion, the quiet voice of the black knight was clearly heard by the gatekeeper. He bit his lips, expressing his embarrassment, and looked at the other soldiers.

“Open the door!”

The soldiers hesitated at the gatekeeper's words, but immediately carried out the order. It was a natural action, since it was obvious that if they spoke uselessly, the hostility of the people would be directed at them.

“Come out here quickly!”

"mom!"

As the door opened, the people trapped inside began to escape. Through the crowd, the black knight began to slowly dig his way inside.

“I'll follow you.”

"yes?"

“Follow the Black Knight!”

Pintel followed him hurriedly.

‘Surely, Lord Yurian is after this… … .’

Even though they were letting in a private soldier called 'Land Spider', the gatekeepers were unaware of it as they were mixed in with the crowd.

As Yurian had said, it would have been better to not have taken the troublesome step of taking 'Prince Osborn' hostage.

“Now, wait a minute, Black Knight!”

Pintel, who had barely caught up with the black knight, called out his name. The black knight, who had been moving forward, stopped walking and turned his gaze toward him.

“Revenge?”

"what?"

“I asked you before if you followed me for revenge.”

Revenge? Ah, I understand what he means. Pintel sighed.

“But now is not the time for that. Can’t you feel the magic stirring within the palace?”

Certainly, even before I passed the first gate, I could sense a creepy magic stirring beyond the palace. It only took a little thought to realize that it was the work of 'Yulsis'.

“Soon the demons will begin to overflow. This place could become even bloodier than the Northern Front.”

“……I see.”

“So, how about we put our ill feelings aside for a moment?”

Pintel listened to the 'Black Knight's' words and looked at him for a moment.