123. Encounters (1)

Hela was on her way to the Laios Mountains with Duke Justia.

The huge body, short red hair, and blood-red eyes added brutality to the cool impression.

“In the end, calling me to a place like this… … . Are you really responsible? Hella.”

“Duke, let go of your anger. It was unavoidable. Wouldn’t it be even more difficult if those dubious groups interfered in the middle of the work?”

Umm… … .

Duke Justia thought while stroking his short beard.

“Yes, I have heard about the strange powers of the Lost Hope. Enough to destroy the Assassins. But even so, this number is excessive. hella. It’s still breathtaking It’s only a matter of time before the cunning emperor notices this.”

“Rather, I put in this person because I can’t get caught in a place like this.”

Those who are now with them are 1,000 elite soldiers under Justia’s direct command.

In addition, if you add up all the troops that were divided and secretly moved in advance, nearly 10,000 troops were gathering in the Laios Mountains.

Originally, large-scale troop movements had to be approved by the imperial family.

In order to avoid the eyes of the Empire, they had no choice but to go through such a complicated process.

“Whoa… … . Also, I don’t like it. What kind of motherfuckers… … .”

Duke Justia muttered in a reluctant voice.

It was a clear loss to employ this much force in a situation where a grand plan to swallow the empire was ahead.

Hella sensed his displeasure and changed the subject.

“Come to think of it, I heard there was a sparring match at Ramieli Academy yesterday. It seems to have gathered people from Joheiden. First of all, we sent Hades to assess the situation.”

“Heh, let’s see those bastards get together. Anyway, after Joheiden collapses, they will all scatter and crawl under us.”

“By the way, I heard that the sparring match was Zeke Kleiman’s class.”

Then Duke Justia twitched his eyebrows.

“You hear that name often these days. I heard that Iriel is also taking that class.”

“you’re right. Peacock.”

“And that Zeke Kleiman was attached to Joheiden.”

“Yes, as a result of figuring out the facts. It has been confirmed that he made such a choice to protect Iriel. They say that the forces trying to hinder us are targeting Iriel as well as Justia, so they are using Joheiden as a barrier.”

“Hmm, not a bad choice for him. And is it your choice to hand over Iriel to Joheiden?”

“Yes. Peacock. I thought it was good to completely divert their attention.”

When I saw a series of streams that Joheiden’s informants were busy with recently, it seemed that the Lost Hope guys had contacted Joheiden as well.

“It was not a bad response.”

Duke Justia nodded.

‘Even if he’s Joheiden, Zeke Kleiman, there’s no way he’ll put Iriel in danger.’

“thank you. When this sweep is over, I will bring Zeke Kleiman, who is serving as an academy instructor along with Iriel, back to Justia.”

Duke Eustaia burst out laughing.

“I knew his obsession with Iriel, but he’s so varied. An academy instructor.”

“Yes, it’s unfortunate that he dared to betray orders and act on his own, but his tip allowed us to identify suspicious forces in advance, so it’s okay to bring him back and use him.”

“Stupid bastard. Anyway, Yiriel will become the crown prince’s empress, but she’s still dreaming.”

Duke Justia raised her daughter to become an empress.

So stupidly that I can’t dream another dream

You made it possible for me to have anything I wanted.

Fear and vanity were instilled in them so that they would not dare to betray orders.

As a result, there were side effects of being angular and rough, but none of those things mattered.

When the grand succession is over, the Joheiden duchy will eventually fall,

Because the emperor would never be able to refuse the proposal to make Iriel the empress in that tilted power table.

“Hmm… … . Then there is no need to call Zeke Kleiman in a hurry. Let the dagger stab Joheiden’s last breath. He can’t escape my grasp anyway.”

“… … Yes, Your Excellency the Duke.”

Duke Justia twisted his lips and rolled the red ring on his finger.

* * *

Serena’s mansion.

Another outside guest increased by one

Now three of Zeke’s students live together in one place.

Serena sat down on the bed, crossed her arms and furrowed her eyebrows.

‘What the hell… … . why why why… … . Why do you keep increasing… … !’

Zeke Kleiman brings women to my house one by one whenever something happens, as if a woman sprayed some kind of magical perfume. And with a very impudent face!

Yeah, I really don’t like the case of Iriel Justia, but I couldn’t let people die, so let’s just say that.

On top of that, the [Announcement of a benefactor in the middle of enemy lines] operation he first proposed.

Because of that, Iriel seems to have been hated by the Justia family, so there is also a moral responsibility for him.

And her existence also serves as a breakwater to prevent those like Justia’s assassins from recklessly attacking.

Even if a serious conflict arises, he will try to contact Iriel first before fighting Joheiden.

‘Anyway, the cliff was entangled in the past with Instructor Zeke, and they share the secret of amnesia.’

So it would be good to say that they rode the same boat even though they were enemies.

However, Yuri Gilbert is different.

‘no… … . Dad decided to become a supporter. That doesn’t mean you can live on your butt in our house! I know that living in the mansion you used to live in is no problem at all, but why the hell did you leave your house in good condition and come here!?’

It’s a place where the people of the Count Gilbert family had been before after giving in a hundred times.

‘Ora Bunny… … .’

Serena bit her lip.

Even though they weren’t blood related in the first place, did they intend to cling to the shell of black hair and black eyes?

No matter how you look at it, Yuri’s gaze was different from the gaze she was looking at her brother.

Serena knew instinctively.

Those were the eyes of a woman he was clearly in love with.

‘I need a countermeasure.’

Serena narrowed her eyes.

However, there was no option to visit the instructor.

It was the instructor who brought Yuri Gilbert in the first place.

You might think that she is a narrow-minded woman if she persecutes Yuri or speaks badly of her.

‘I don’t know how black it is like her hair!’

Resentment for the ignorant Zeke Kleiman suddenly welled up.

Jump up.

Serena got up and found a room she had never visited before.

Knock tok-

“come in.”

A languid voice came from the room.

kiik-

As soon as the door opened, Serena frowned at the scenery that came into her eyes.

The original neat and tidy room was decorated with crazy red and green colors.

“Hmm? flower garden?”

Iriel was lying on the bed and eating bread with a surprised expression.

Of course, she thought that it would be the maid in charge of visiting him, so her visit was unexpected.

“… … Arbitrarily, someone else’s house… … .”

Serena said in a bleak, chilling voice.

“Huh… … . Wasn’t the previous room too old-fashioned? Shouldn’t I say thank you for using my money to decorate your house so beautifully?”

“… … I think you’d better go back to your house and do that. Cliff.”

“Are you here to get into trouble?”

There were many things she wanted to say, but Serena gulped them down.

“Ha, no. I’m not here to talk about that.”

“… … I think I know why you came, but… … .”

“As expected, right?”

Iriel nodded.

“I’m sorry. As soon as I arrived, I was in the room next to the instructor. To take the place right next to you.”

“Not disrespectful. It’s nasty to have the heart to sit down here out of sympathy.”

Serena suddenly looked at Iriel with a face of ‘You do that?’ and then shook her head.

Do not confuse the enemy now.

Yuri Gilbert.

As soon as she arrived, the woman shamelessly took the room right next to Zeke.

It was originally used as a storage room.

The light does not come in well, there is a problem with cleanliness, and even a room with a very thin wall with the instructor!

Serena refused to use the place for the above two reasons, but Yuri made a disgusting noise in the gathering of the butler and the maid as if she was going to get it somehow.

‘Although I don’t usually talk too long!’

─ For me… … . Now, I have no family. But, the only person I can lean on is Zeke… … Brother… … . Oh no, Instructor. ugh sorry. I don’t have a family… … . I keep wanting to see you as my older brother. That’s why I thought it would be nice to have someone close to me who can feel at least a little reassured… … .

─And, the place where I originally lived in the Gilbert family was a storage room. I feel anxious because the environment suddenly changes, but I think I would feel a little more comfortable in a familiar place like a warehouse room.

His trembling and talking appearance combined with his characteristic expressionless expression created even greater destructive power.

Serena’s question, ‘So, did you stay in the storage room in the mansion near Ramieli Academy?’

Even the butler and the maids heard her circumstances and wiped away tears.

I couldn’t even get the word out.

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My teeth gnashed again when I remembered what happened yesterday.

“So, what are we going to do?”

Iriel asked.

“Yuri Gilbert. did you see the eyes? He must have had other intentions.”

“Yeah, you know. It seems that Zeke is stupid and doesn’t know. Even though they call me brother, they don’t mix blood… … . You touched a very forbidden area. I ate well.”

Iriel and Serena sighed at the same time.

“First of all, exposing his messy insides is the priority.”

Ho?

Iriel put on a look of bewilderment.

“Is there a way?”

“The Justia banquet strategy was also written by me. Of course there is a way.”

“What?”

“Swordsmanship talent.”

Serena’s eyes sparkled.