Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 83

Episode 83. Dissonance (1)

In the rapidly cooling atmosphere, Fern swallowed without realizing it.

Prosecutor Yurian is notorious for being called the 'full body of closed eyes' and is known as the smiling executioner.

Schwartz, the leader of the Blue Lion Knights who is spreading the spirit of life to him, is nicknamed Blue Flame.

It was not a common sight to see two of the imperial stars facing each other like this.

'Lord Schwarz… … .'

Most of the knights do not like the 'Closed Eyes', which is an exclusive agency of the imperial family.

It is extremely uncomfortable that those who perform the same work but are of lower rank dare to call themselves ‘Imperial Exclusives.’

The same goes for the Knights of the Blue Lion.

“I have no particular intention of being attached to Prince Yulsis’s escort.”

But what Schwartz said was quite different from what I had expected.

If it's not for the escort, then why did you come?

I tilted my head… … no, everywhere, their heads were raised and they showed an attitude of ‘Say what you want to say.’

“One, I can’t understand how you could lose to someone like you in the judging. What on earth did you do?”

“Isn’t it all my ability? Why do you come to me and criticize me for your own lack of ability…….”

“Don’t make me laugh! You, even a single knight knows that ‘Closed Eyes’ has a deep connection with the Secretariat.”

“Huh, is that so?”

Fern turned his gaze to Schwarz, looking at Yurian, who was mocking him lowly.

Although his face was blunt, his venomous eyes were like daggers.

‘… … Actually, there are some parts that I don’t understand.’

Although he didn't express it so openly, Fern also had some suspicious aspects.

That is understandable, as this evaluation was decided quickly, as if it had been ‘decided’.

“There must have been some trickery going on under the surface. Otherwise, this important examination would not have been concluded so quickly.”

Schwarz also found that point odd and passed it over.

Schwartz, the commander of the Knights of the Blue Lion, has built a reputation that is unrivaled even by Yurian.

Although it mostly involves demon subjugation and border defense.

As the commander of a knight order, I have never personally crossed swords with him, but I have always thought that I am no less than Yurian.

Skills, origins, and fame.

That's why I think it's shameful to be compared to 'Yurien'.

Anyway, it seems he can't accept the revealed results.

It was inevitable that I had doubts.

“You are so biased. Do you have any evidence that I am like that?”

"does not exist."

“Then, how about we just let it go quietly?”

“That can’t be! How dare you, you lowly collateral…….”

“Haha, the former vice-captain of the Knights of the Blue Lion also said something like that.”

Jeolgeudeok―

At the sight of Yurian naturally touching the scabbard.

Shudder.

Schwarz took a step backwards without realizing it.

Schwartz couldn't help but know what had happened to 'Alphas', the former vice-captain of the Knights of the Blue Lion.

The commotion at Bayer Academy caused a huge uproar in the imperial palace.

“Are you warning me now? If you don’t want to end up like Alphas, then keep your mouth shut.”

“How could that be? You dare to stand before the Commander of the Imperial Lion Knights.”

Schwarz's eyes sharpened at Yulian's attitude of joking with a smile on her lips.

At the same time, a fiery aura emanated from his body.

As if I was atonement for having stepped back without realizing it.

Blue flame.

As its nickname suggests, its aura is like a blue flame.

Even in the midst of all this, the smile on Yurian’s lips did not disappear, and his slightly squinted eyes, with no visible pupils, remained as they were.

'Is this what you're after?'

Looking at that smile, I began to wonder if this situation was something Yurian had planned.

No matter how crazy a dog he is, Yurian is not stupid enough to fight within the imperial palace.

However, if you have a clear 'justification', the secretary's office won't hold you accountable for wielding a knife here.

‘What should I do with this… … .’

Because of that, Fern's face became embarrassed.

Even though he was a former member of the Knights of the Blue Lion, he did not want Schwartz and Yurian to fight.

They should be held 'responsible' for what happened here, not just for their 'sins'.

For a battle in the imperial palace would be tantamount to a challenge to the imperial name.

'It seems that Lord Yurian has no intention of stopping either… … .'

The reason Fern came to the Knights of the Blue Lion with 'Closed Eyes' was to somehow make the 'strength' that Yurian possesses his own.

First of all, I think I found one.

One of the secrets of that 'strength' is that belligerence that does not avoid battle.

***

… … Is this guy crazy?

I clicked my tongue inwardly as I watched Schwarz, who was radiating life-affirming energy and aura.

The reason I specifically mentioned Alphas was because it was the greatest consideration I could give.

Although he was expelled from the Knights Templar for committing injustice, Alphas was able to rise to the position of vice-captain.

Given their connection to the Order, his blasphemous actions would have tarnished the reputation of the Knights of the Blue Lion.

'I was just saying that it would be better to just go with that in mind.'

To show hostility like this… … .

Although the personality is unpredictable and not good, it wasn't like this when I played as 'Geomseong'.

“In the first place, I can’t understand how someone like you could be Master Geomseong’s disciple.”

That makes sense, since this guy is one of the followers of 'Black Sword'.

That sharp reaction may be due to that.

Among those who clicked their tongues, asking how a guy like me could become a disciple of the Black Swordsman, the most representative one was me, Schwartz.

“It’s a question that has been piling up. His skills are certain, but his personality isn’t that of a noble, but more like that of an animal.”

So what do you want me to do?

I snorted and let his words go in one ear and out the other.

“In that sense, I must do what Haydn Reich could not do.”

Pakang──!

With a sharp metallic sound, Schwartz reached out to his waist and drew his sword.

The sword he pulled out created a spherical reflection, illuminating the building with 'closed eyes' brightly. Fern, who was watching, was startled.

“Shu, Sir Schwartz! What are you trying to do now!?”

“Yurien, this is a duel. Draw your sword.”

Duel, I know what it means among knights.

Those who prove themselves through the sword determine their superiority through the sword.

'I am stronger, so I am right!'

This is something only knights with a brain full of muscles would do.

A barbaric act of trying to suppress an opponent with simple 'force'.

It would be spitting in my face if it applied to me, or rather, to 'Yurien' as well.

However, when I saw Schwartz with his sword drawn, I couldn't help but laugh.

“Huh. For what?”

"……what?"

If it was a duel between a knight, and not an ordinary knight, but the commander of a knight order representing the imperial family, it could not be done for normal reasons.

There will definitely be sanctions from the royal family.

Not only the one who requested the duel, but also the one who accepted the duel.

He looked a little flustered by my sudden words.

I was just stating the obvious.

“What do I gain by dueling you?”

“……It is an honor.”

At that moment, the words 'give that to a dog' rose to my chin, but I barely held it back.

If it's 'Yurien', then it's a crazy guy who's obsessed with the two letters 'honor'.

But if you think about it the other way around, if it weren't for 'honor', there would be no reason for Yurian to accept this duel.

“Honor? The honor I can gain by defeating you…, hmph. How insignificant.”

After a moment, I pulled myself together and scratched Schwarz once.

Honestly, because it was annoying.

It wasn't that I was swinging my sword, I just didn't want to hear the royal investigators' cries later.

“What did you just say?”

“I said it was trivial. That ‘honor’ you mentioned. Do you really have ‘honor’? You asked me to ‘fight’ just because I failed the examination.”

… … If I looked in the mirror, I would probably want to punch Yurian too.

Because even without looking, you can tell what my expression is like right now.

I know that this kind of provocation is not a good idea if you want to avoid a fuss and a fight.

However, just as boiling water cools quickly, you need to turn it inside out once.

“I never would have guessed that such words would come out of your mouth.”

Contrary to my expectations, Schwarz continued speaking in a calm tone.

… … Did it fail? No, looking at those trembling hands, it doesn’t seem like it.

“For the sake of honor, how dare you say that you would kill a child……”

This was a passage that allowed him to immediately understand Yurian's usual behavior.

With no intention of stopping, Schwarz approaches, emitting an aura much sharper than that of his deputy, 'Alphas'.

Thud. Thud.

But I was confident that it wouldn't escalate into a fight.

<Amazing Intuition>

Because he was so angry, Schwarz failed to notice a single footstep that would mediate this place.

“Seden, it’s quite noisy. Is this the normal place?”

“How could that be? Today… is nothing special.”

Seden and a man enter the building.

When they saw his face, which was famous for being the chief secretary of the imperial family, everyone, including Schwartz, looked at the man next to them.

“Meet the little sun of the empire.”

Meanwhile, I quickly followed the imperial protocol.

Kneel down on one knee and point the hand closest to your heart toward the sky.

Here, 'heaven' obviously refers to the royal family of the Adratan Empire.

That means, the person next to Se-den right now is a member of the royal family and a prince.

As I took up my position, Schwarz also belatedly knelt down.

“Here I am, the little sun of the empire!”

Starting with him, the others, including Fern, also came to their senses and knelt down to pay their respects.

“Haha, you guys are so embarrassing. Everyone, stand up.”

At his awkward words, I raised my head and looked at the face of the 'royal family'.

The 4th Prince, Yulsis Renault Adratan.

Black hair with a subtle purple tint, which can be said to be a symbol of royalty.

It wasn't difficult to see because it was so clearly revealed.

“Lord Yurian.”

My name came out of Yulsis' mouth like that.

“Did you know I was coming in? I was surprised when you knelt down without even making eye contact.”

Of course I knew.

This is my first time seeing Yulsis in person, but I have met his chief secretary, Se-den, before.

As I felt his presence heading towards this place, I could also tell that someone was following me right next to him.

There, that presence was always felt in front of Se-den.

A person with enough power to be able to bring along the chief secretary.

At the same time, those who have a purpose in their 'closed eyes'.

When I thought about it that way, it was easy to guess the identity.

“I just knelt down without realizing it because of Prince Yulsis’s brilliance.”

I smiled sheepishly and said I had no idea.

He added the flattery that is commonly used by those in high positions.

If you hear it, it wouldn't be strange to hear someone reprimanding him for being a power-hungry slave.

“Haha, your loyalty is always new. My brothers will never doubt your loyalty.”

The flattery offered by the human slaughterer 'Yurien' was mysteriously unrejected.

Well… … , it might be natural.

The teeth of the royal hounds were at least safe for the royal family.

“Oh, Schwarz!”

While talking to me, Yulsis looked around inside and found Schwartz, who was sitting there awkwardly.

“Why are you here?”

"that……."

“Seden, I heard that the relationship between the Knights Templar and the Closed Eyes isn’t very good.”

“I’m not sure, but I’ve heard that some people think so.”

"hmm."

Yulsis nodded once at Secretary Se-den's words.

“Is it because you are dissatisfied with the results of the escort captain’s suggestion this time?”

When Yules asked with a curious voice, Schwartz shook his head politely.

“That’s not true. One of our knights recently transferred to another place with his eyes closed, so I came to ask about his well-being.”

Even Schwarz, who used to act like a crazy person, opened his mouth cautiously as if trying to be polite in front of the royal family.

Even adding a lie to it.

The moment Yulsis, who was looking at Fern, tried to understand.

“Lord Schwarz, didn’t you say that you came here because you clearly could not accept that decision?”

Of course, there's no way I would just stand by and do that. Haha.

You're screwed, you punk.