454. Kaya’s Breath (3)
“Usually the one who hits first wins. At this point, I’m afraid I’ll just nip it in the bud so that it won’t do anything stupid again. “I think I need to look for Dasha as well.”
Issue 21 was very embarrassing.
Originally, I should have gone back to Seonghwang’s side right away and made a report. Assassins will soon arrive, so I have to urge them to leave the village quickly… … .
“No, sir. “Wait a moment-”
“I don’t have time for that. Then I go. “It’s up to you whether you follow me or go back.”
As Prince Mores began to prepare to run by tightly tying the small lamp, No. 21 had no more room to worry. He couldn’t bear to send the prince, who fearlessly chased after the assassins, alone.
‘I want to be willing to commit lese majeste and drag you away even if it means beating me down… … .’
With that thought in mind, I glanced at the prince, and as soon as I knew how, the evil glare returned.
-You wanna die?
It is not usually a sensitive sense. Who on earth do you resemble, Won?
‘I guess it would be impossible to stop the prince with my own strength.’
Number 21 did as his survival instinct as an assassin told him to do, and quietly lowered his eyes and lowered his head.
“… “I will accompany you, Your Majesty.”
At the same time, I started rationalizing myself hard in my head.
okay. It would be right to follow the prince here. Isn’t it impossible to report that I was foolishly watching someone follow the assassin alone?
‘Fortunately, there are people with excellent military skills left by His Majesty’s side, including Sir Martha. Even if you leave for a while, there won’t be any major problems right away.’
This judgment also played a role in making that decision.
‘It’s too late to chase after the signs of those who have already run away. But how can the prince track them down? ‘I’ll pretend to follow him for a while, and then take the opportunity to persuade him to give up.’
However, not long after that, No. 21 realized how optimistic he had been about the situation.
“… … ?!”
First of all, the speed at which the prince ran was unusual. A speed that is impossible without accurately specifying the destination.
Where is that? Unlike No. 21, who is so busy chasing after him that he can’t even hide his traces, the boy is lightly kicking the ground as if his feet are wrapped around the air.
Huh!
Every time he takes a step, the wind spreads wide to the side, creating a faint buffer zone. The slightly increased density of air soon returns to its original state, and the prince’s body is lightly thrown forward again. Without leaving any traces on the floor.
Even though No. 21 opened his eyes, he could not easily believe what he was seeing.
‘What on earth is that technology?’
If you had asked the prince, he would have explained that it was an original auror operation that combined Schneeshuhe with the assassin’s unique stealth skills learned from Dasha. Of course, there was no time to even ask questions to the current number 21.
“Hey, can’t you go a little faster?”
“Ugh!”
No. 21 gritted his teeth at the prince’s carefree urging.
-A dirty world where geniuses eat everything.
Recently, I heard senior No. 13 lamenting in an uncharacteristic way. but… … .
‘No matter what, I, an elite agent, am being pushed aside by a kid who has been properly trained for less than a year?’
Of course, there was no time to peacefully wallow in self-destruction. If you don’t want to fall behind even a little, you have no choice but to use your energy and run after the prince.
But what was even more infuriating was that the prince looked back at him with a disapproving expression and muttered:
“Dasha was much faster.”
… Dasha?
Number 21, who was confused for a moment, remembered that it was only Number 13’s name.
It was truly unexpected. Number 13, whom Number 21 knows, was always clear about public and private matters, and was a person who did not easily give up his side even to the members of the Monkey Watchtower.
‘Senior No. 13. ‘What are you thinking?’
In any case, he couldn’t always be criticized for his skills by a prince who wasn’t even an assassin. Number 21 squeezed out all the aura from his body and spurred his legs.
“Lowering. “If you were going to be in such a hurry, why did you stop me when I first tried to chase them?”
“Isn’t it obvious? “We can’t let them know that we’re pursuing them, right?”
“But isn’t there any point in chasing after the presence has completely disappeared?”
Then the prince looks back at No. 21 with somewhat sad eyes. But for some reason, that face did not resemble the facial expression that Seonghwang showed whenever No. 21 gave the wrong answer as a child, so it bothered me for no reason.
The prince’s subsequent interrogation was even more shocking.
“Don’t you know where it is?”
“… … !”
know? Do you really think you know?!
This time, No. 21 suffered a fatal wound to his pride.
“It’s a bit weird to say this again, but if it were Dasha… … .”
“Ah yes! You truly have no shame, sir! “It’s all because of my shortcomings and immorality!”
* * *
Contrary to No. 21’s concerns, it seemed to be true that the prince was properly sensing their location.
They ran in a straight line without hesitation and finally reached the entrance to a small, ruined village.
“… … .”
Number 21 followed the prince and hid behind a large rock, then carefully looked down at the view of the village.
Looking at the collapsed buildings and completely rotted tree trunks, the village appears to have been abandoned for over 10 years.
However, even in the darkness without a single light, No. 21 could feel the tense atmosphere of the village somewhere.
“… “What you said was correct.”
That place is probably one of the hidden bases of the Freedom Underpass.
Number 21, who sensed a faint sign of Auror concealment on the outskirts of the village, made a worried suggestion to the prince.
“First of all, let me go. that… Wouldn’t it be better to turn off the lamp?”
“hmm?”
But after hearing those words, the prince suddenly behaved strangely. He untied the lamp from his belt and naturally spoke his words to the flame.
“hey. “Would you like to go inside the soul stone for a moment?”
“… … ?”
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Are you crazy?
But before No. 21 could say anything, mysteriously, small sparks flew out. It was as if he was really answering the prince’s words.
Number 21’s eyes widened.
“Uh, uh. okay. Instead, you should turn off the light and hide well so as not to be detected.”
And amazing things happened one after another. No sooner had he finished speaking than the prince opened the lamp cover and grabbed the small flame with his bare hands!
“I… … !”
Then, without any sign of heat, he carefully pushes the fireball into the hem of the hood. He had a calm and gentle attitude, as if he were handling a small pet.
gulp.
Number 21 swallowed his saliva without realizing it and asked.
“Well, what is that?”
When I nervously asked if my clothes were going to catch fire at any moment, I was met with a polite, pityful look.
“It’s a fire fairy. “Don’t you know?”
“fiery… … ?”
“The ancient fairy who gave me the trials of the Lord.”
Oh, now that I think about it, it seems like there was a rumor like that floating around the imperial capital?
As No. 21’s eyes shook wildly, Prince Mores clicked his tongue slightly as if he was pitiful.
“Tsk! “You mean, if you’re an exclusive informant for the imperial palace, you should at least read the scriptures and fairy tales published quarterly on time.”
“Fairytale… … .”
Number 21 was very unfair. No, he is too busy assisting the Holy Emperor, so who on earth reads fairy tales full of Orthodox propaganda?
“Looks like you need to read more books in the future. Don’t be lazy and study whenever you have time.”
“… … ?”
The prince, who uttered those incomprehensible words, looked closely at the village for a moment, his silver-gray eyes shining. Then he spat out words like a thunderbolt again.
“There aren’t that many people yet. “It’s probably not all of them, so it would be better to sort things out here first and then go.”
“four-?”
Number 21, who screamed loudly without realizing it, soon lowered his voice and whispered.
“Wait! Are you out of your mind? You can’t do anything dangerous anymore! “Let’s go back now, sir.”
“Wow. “He’s a guy who naturally talks profanity.”
The prince glared at No. 21 with a sullen expression.
“What the hell is the problem? “It would make things a lot easier if we dealt with them while they were off guard.”
“What on earth were you thinking to come to that conclusion? “If they aren’t ready yet, isn’t this our chance to escape?”
Number 21 was also able to clearly detect the presence of assassins moving around the village. At first glance, there are already dozens of people.
At least that’s the number of people who didn’t use Auror concealment. When you enter the village, you never know how many assassins will come out.
“No matter how perfectly you conceal your Auror, unless you are a ghost, there is bound to be some sense of discomfort. Besides, aren’t those over there assassins with extremely sensitive senses? “As long as we move within a limited space, someone is bound to find us first!”
“Ghost?”
“Or bring Dekaron Knight. “Anyway, it’s impossible for us to move on our own.”
However, in response to No. 21’s firm dissuasion, the prince’s eyes sparkled as if he had come up with an ingenious idea.
“Ghost! Wait a minute, is that really a good idea? “I happen to have some useful things.”
“… yes?”
“Before that, let me ask you one question. Are you by any chance a devout believer in the Lord?”
I couldn’t understand why he was suddenly asking this question, but No. 21 answered hesitantly.
“no. “Most people who do what I do don’t believe in God.”
“okay? good. Then there is no need to appear before the Heresy Tribunal and talk nonsense.”
The prince nodded in understanding, searched through his collar and pulled out a gorgeous amulet.
At first glance, it was not a workmanship commonly seen in Delcross. A strange design with many round beads studded with it.
‘What are you going to do with that?’
But at that moment, something strange happened around them. Suddenly, the air became cold, and an ominous black fog began to creep up from the floor.
“… … !”
Shoooooo… … .
The black fog covered the bodies of the two people, and soon even completely covered the rock where they were hiding.
“Lowering… … !”
Number 21 was embarrassed and tried to jump out through the fog. Then, when she saw the prince’s still calm face, she was startled and froze in place.
‘This is Prince Mores’s doing!’
Now that I think about it, I didn’t have any guesses at all. A sinister rumor that was constantly heard among high-ranking priests surrounding the 3rd prince.
However, so far, No. 21 has been ignored, thinking that it is a political slander spread by those who want to promote Prince Logan as the next emperor.
That’s right-
‘It doesn’t make sense, does it? He is the son of His Majesty with such great divine power that he is called the representative of God. But how can you associate him with the devil?’
However, at this very moment, No. 21 had no choice but to regret his complacent judgment.
In the dreary, cold air, black fog gathers together and eventually begins to create strange shapes.
If that ominous thing is not evidence of an evil existence, then what is?
“hmm?”
But perhaps something didn’t go as planned, and the prince tilted his head with a puzzled expression. When it finally broke through the fog and appeared before their eyes, it was not a demon or a monster, but simply looked like a crumpled black carpet.
No. 21 was only able to realize that it was the shape of a person wearing a long priest’s robe, leaning forward, when the prince started touching him.
“Hayes. Hey, Hey!”
The prince grabbed the ghost’s collar and shook it vigorously, but the black carpet remained steadfast.
[…] … .]
“Why is this guy like this all of a sudden? “Why can’t I come to my senses at all?”
The prince looked down at him for a moment with a disapproving expression, then played with the amulet again.
“what a waste. The wizard’s AoE was perfect for those gathered like that. Well, it can’t be helped. If it’s urgent, I’ll call Belinda… … .”
Sooooo… … .
A dark ultramarine blue fog rises again.
What appeared this time was the shape of a warrior with a sturdy physique. To be more precise, a warrior who looks strong but not strong, wearing sturdy armor and stretching out towards the sky.
“what? What happened to you two? “Why are they all like this?”
The prince, who seemed embarrassed and kicked the warrior, eventually sighed softly and grumbled.
“Ugh… . I knew it would be like this. “When you say you don’t need it, it sticks together, but when you actually try to use it, it’s so useless.”
It was a remark that, if Hayes or Belinda had heard it, would have made them shed bloody tears out of resentment and resentment.
At that time, the flame hidden under the prince’s cloak quickly burst out. And then it began to hover rapidly above his head as if it was trying to say something.
“No, no. “Don’t set fire.”
Grumble!
I don’t know what was said, but the spirit seemed to be angry and burned even more fiercely.
“Oh, I said no! “We need to dig in quietly without getting caught, but are you going to go in and make them come out all at once?”
Then, patter!
This time, as if it was dissatisfied with something, sparks scattered randomly by the spirit bounced in all directions.
“But if it can’t be done, it can’t be done. “Don’t talk nonsense and just hide inside.”
After forcing the flame into the hood, the prince looked down at the village and smiled bitterly.
“I tried to take it easy, but I had no choice. “We have no choice but to sort it out as quickly as possible.”
“… … !”
Ah, yes. In the end, are you going to jump into their lair with your bare body?
‘It’s absolutely impossible!’
However, No. 21 was also clearly aware of the fact that he could not stop the prince with his own strength alone.
‘Er, I don’t know!’
As he bit his lip as he pulled out the dagger, the prince twirled the stiletto he had taken from the assassin and winked at No. 21.
“Come on, let’s go.”
fantasy,
