126. Encounters (4)

As soon as the Duke of Joheiden returned to the duke’s house in Ramieli, he hurriedly culled and set off.

Those who took off their armor and put on dirty cloth clothes.

He risked it for camouflage, but he was too ugly to be considered a soldier of Joheiden.

In a deserted forest.

“… … The rendezvous point Zeke Kleiman spoke of must have been here… … .”

The Duke of Yoheiden, who got off his horse, looked at the map while lifting his robe.

According to Zeke, the spy planted in Lost Hope and the head of the Adventurer’s Guild would be waiting here.

However, in the forest with dense greenery, only the occasional cry of grass bugs tickled my ears in the silence, and there were no human beings.

“My lord, can you really trust him? See it even now. Isn’t it too suspicious that the person who decided to come earlier and wait is nowhere to be seen?”

Sedan Joheiden, the second son who came with the duke, frowned.

Although he had a scruffy appearance with soot on his face, his elegance flowed out as if he could not ignore his lineage.

Since Serena’s mansion, Sedan had a conflict with Zeke, so he didn’t have a good impression on Zeke.

Of course, I know that he saved his father who was in danger at that time and saved the Knights.

In addition, when I heard the result that Serena, whom he taught in this Dalian, won against the instructor of Ramieli Academy, I was shocked to the point of being breathless.

However, the memories stuck in my head like a painter.

Those black eyes that glistened in the deep madness were never forgotten.

So, when they heard that this was his proposal, everyone nodded, but he was the only one who voted against it.

“As expected, I had to move a little more carefully.”

“Are you still doubting Joheiden’s benefactor?”

Tough wrinkles formed on the duke’s forehead.

“but… … . Isn’t this too inconvenient? When we’re in trouble with them, you’ve been waiting for this kind of information that no one knows. A chance to even deal with Justia… … . Like, an offer Joheiden could never refuse… … .”

“stop! It’s like you want Zeke Kleiman to be a traitor.”

The Duke scolded in a solemn voice. However, Sedan did not lose and added his words.

“… … It was none other than the head of the household who always told us not to throw away doubts in front of any food that looked too appetizing.”

A deep sigh rose from within the duke.

“… … Sedan, I don’t know what makes you so anxious, but without him, Serena’s life and mine wouldn’t have existed. So, if that Zeke tried to trap us, the opportunity was already overflowing.”

“but… … .”

“Sedan, what is the motto of our family?”

“… … Joheiden, once considered a benefactor, will not betray him until the end. The moment you forget your kindness, you are not Joheiden.”

“yes. The silver of life (救命) must be repaid more deeply than anything else. Even you won’t forgive him if you say anything suspicious of him once again.”

“… … Yes.”

The second son, still wheezing and answering.

He didn’t like the look, but the Duke of Yoheiden finished it that way.

‘Hmm… … . Certainly, the adventurer’s guild leader is a bit late. did something happen… … . I said I would have come beforehand… … .’

It was then.

“Hey, Lord!”

When I turned around at Sedan’s cry, I saw someone riding a horse from afar.

“Hmm, the author… … .”

The duke narrowed his eyes and examined the appearance of the one who was running.

His dying face, his skin and bones, was a strange feeling to be the head of the adventurer’s guild working among rough people.

The depth of disbelief in Sedan’s eyes deepened.

Of course, suffering between Lost Hope and Zeke, the stress caused her to lose weight and lose her hair, but there was no way she knew that.

“Isn’t that still suspicious…? … .”

“Kuhm… … . say something you don’t know Isn’t it easy to be a spy in Lost Hope… … . It must look like that to blend in with them… … .”

The Duke of Joheiden tried so hard to defend Sieg, but it was a little like that.

Huh Eok-

Huh Eok-

Ugh-

He was sweating profusely, and he was breathing heavily, as if he was going to run out of breath.

“Go, duke—heck, Your Excellency—heuk—doe, are you okay?”

“… … That’s right.”

“I’m sorry—heck, I do—. hehehehe-. Wait, one person in a hurry, Heck—, Boone’s burden——Heo-Eok. To take care—Heo Eok.”

“Um… … ? One person’s load? What do you mean?”

“Yes, that is… … .”

Just when the head of the Adventurer Guild opened his mouth, a soft voice flowed from behind.

“Hey… … . union president… … . I came to give you an order, and I was wondering where you were going in a hurry… This is a really interesting sight, isn’t it?”

“Hee!!!!!!”

The adventurer’s guild leader crawling on the ground screaming.

The face of the Duke of Joheiden hardened.

Judging from their appearance and atmosphere, it seemed that they did not come with good intentions.

Five people in black clothes.

Among them, the one who seemed to be the captain pulled back the robe that covered his face.

Dark gray hair, jet-black skin, and jade snake-like eyes slanted upward.

“My lord!!!! This is a Ham, a Trap!!! Also Zeke Kleiman! That damn bastard! everyone!!! Raise your sword!!!!!”

Sedan shouted out loud.

Then, the Joheiden Knights also hurriedly drew their swords in line with those words.

visor!!!

visor!!!

visor!!!

The sword was pulled from its scabbard and the sound of scraping metal echoed through the forest.

However, a woman who lifts her lips long as if there is no sense of danger.

“Huh huh? who are you… … ? Mmm, that silver hair… … . Aha, next to you is a sedan Yoheiden? I remembered his handsome face… … . Then you guys are the Knights of Joheiden? Is this something unexpected?”

“You guys… … . Lost Hope Is… … .”

The Duke of Yoheiden swallowed his silence and pulled out the sword at his waist.

Then the woman opened her eyes wide at those words.

“You know our names… … ? Uh, uh, is it you? The one who killed our children last time… … .”

Then a commotion arose among the knights.

Seeing the reaction, the woman raised the corners of her mouth even more.

“hahahaha! I wondered who killed them then, but it was you… … ? Well, even if it wasn’t a combatant, it wouldn’t have been easy to deal with, but it seems to be quite capable than it looks? So, would you like to entertain me?”

As she drew the bladed whip from her back, the woman’s momentum changed completely.

The sticky flesh she sprinkled made the skin of the Joheiden Knights tingle.

‘Zeke Kleiman… … . Hi, did you deceive us… … .’

Duke Joheiden’s sword trembled with a sense of betrayal.

The falling sunlight reflected the finely shattered mana stones applied to the sword.

* * *

Zeke ordered Serena and Yuri to engage in sparring, and when he thought about leaving for the meeting place, he realized that he hadn’t packed his weapon.

Of course, Soyi delivered the bread in the morning, but it seemed like it couldn’t last for a week.

So, when I came out of the academy, I carried the incendiary like a bag and packed it up.

“to… … !? Instructor, it’s class time now… … ? I can’t be absent! Come on, scholarship!”

I was caught by Zeke without a second thought, but every soy spoon that came and went was precious.

she squealed.

“There is no attendance score for this week, so it’s okay.”

“… … Oh, I see… … . That’s good. But where are we going now?”

Soi regained his composure at those words and asked.

“It’s Hilllace Bakery.”

“Well? Is this our bakery? why there… … .”

“Let’s make some bread. These are the baguettes I made earlier. Something that can be eaten without spoiling for a long time. It looks like it’ll be around for quite a while this time, so I’d like to have another one to last for about two weeks, oh, and as a spare.”

At Zeke’s words, Soyi opened his mouth with a shocked expression.

“Instructor.”

“Well?”

“If bread doesn’t rot after two weeks, wouldn’t it be something people would eat?”

“do not worry. I can eat pretty much anything.”

“but… … .”

Soi raised his eyebrows.

No matter how much you ask me to make bread that doesn’t rot for two weeks

This reprehensible master always finds himself only when necessary, and with difficult tasks.

Anyway, since the request to make bread came in, I couldn’t help but think as a baker.

Soi ran several simulations in his head.

I have no choice but to shake my head.

In order to make bread that lasts that long, it took a lot of time to observe and study.

But, Zeke wanted me to make such bread right now, so

His pride as a baker did not allow him to say that he could make it shamelessly.

“Two weeks is too much.”

“is it. Hmmm, but it’s annoying if you don’t have a weapon… … .”

Zeke, pondering whether there was something to take instead of bread, saw what he was holding in his hand.

It’s a bread maker. soy spoon.

‘Ah, come to think of it, soy spoons need to be practiced to improve their swordsmanship… … ?’

Because the ability she uses has a wild nature,

In order to control this, it was necessary to fight like a real fight after all.

However, the difference between him and Zeke is so great that Soyi is afraid of him and cannot train his abilities properly. However, it was difficult to train in earnest because anyone could get seriously injured if they had a life-and-death battle with their classmates.

‘Anyway, all the Lost Hope guys that stand out this time are going to be crushed… If there are no witnesses, it’s an assassination. That’s why it’s okay if Soi stands out… … . Because I’m going with you… … . Maybe I could give you a ride… … ?’

And Soi, the heroine of this worldview, her antagonist, both in terms of story and ability, is none other than Lost Hope.

‘As expected, if it’s a female lead, shouldn’t she also show that she destroys enemies with her own hands?’

Zeke raised his eyebrows.

“Why, why are you like that, Instructor… … ?”

Soyi trembled and said as Zeke suddenly smiled ominously.