090. Interlude (2)

inside a dark cave.

Set aside the sedan that opens its mouth at Serena with a shocked face.

Zeke exchanged information with the Duke in earnest.

Actually, it was more about telling Zeke about the Lost Hope guys he knew than about exchanging information.

“Hmm? So. You mean there’s a way to uncover their bizarre defenses!?”

“Yes. Earlier, you must have seen me slashing them with a knife.”

“That’s right. That’s why I thought you were using a good sword.”

“That’s not it.”

As for why Zeke dared to wield a sword that was cut in half,

The knight commander, who asserted that it was because the sword was a fragment of a famous sword sharp enough to cut them, bowed his head in shame.

“Raise your head, Commander of the Knights. There is a reason why the sword was special. You are not wrong in what you said.”

At Zeke’s words, the knight commander raised his head again and cleared his throat shyly.

He also gradually liked the look of Zeke.

“So, how is that?”

“It’s a magic stone.”

“hearthstone!”

“Yes, if you make magic stone powder, mix it with oil, and apply it to your sword, you should be able to cut them.”

“Ah, so…! Instructor-nim looked for the magic stone before!”

‘Nice Serena.’

Serena chimes in at the right timing.

In fact, the sword he was using was a cheap bandit sword that hadn’t been coated with magic stone oil at all, but Zeke spoke softly with a calm face.

In fact, there was nothing like a sword coated with magic stones to deal with them.

The Lost Hope guys change into a constitution that sucks mana and life force from the surroundings using suspicious magic.

When defending through such mana, the sword or something bounced off and did not work.

Of course, at the level of Zeke, it was just a lump of fat that would split open when cut, but applying magic stones to the sword was an innovative way to protect civilians even in dark fantasy.

The magic stones that condensed the monsters’ mana and their mana were so similar that there was almost no difference.

So even if you try to defend, you can’t defend, and the blade goes in.

After this method became widespread, the lost hopes were reduced to pesky cockroaches.

‘Because it’s not a place where strong guys who are particularly good at swords gather. Of course, it’s a different story when you reach the level of a bishop.’

“And one more thing. You must never listen to them. If you plant a spy just to get information, that spy will steal information from the empire.”

“… I didn’t listen to it anyway because it was crazy. I don’t think a spy who has been trained for a long time will fall for their words.”

“Sometimes those with brainwashing powers lurk among them.”

“My God, brainwashing…”

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Mmm. The duke swallowed his saliva.

It sounds like they are very terrible, the worst beings.

Zeke Clayman, if it had not been for interest, it would have been a matter of seconds for the empire to fall into their hands.

“So, provoking like me from the beginning is also a method, but… I don’t really want to recommend it. That’s a method that only someone like me who knows them well can do. With enough brutality to overwhelm them, If you don’t show it, you’ll just get eaten.”

“Yeah, yeah, that’s definitely not enough for us.”

Remembering Zeke’s appearance, the duke hurriedly nodded.

Even after that, the exchange of information continued, a habit of Lost Hope.

About the existence of the demon king they serve, Sieg gave a long speech and informed them.

Whoa-

“To you, not only the Duke of Joheiden, but the entire empire owes a debt. We will definitely pay you back later.”

Duke Joheiden let out a long sigh and said.

“Knight leader. Then go straight to the imperial palace.”

“First of all, look at the wound and go. You’ve shed a lot of blood.”

“No. It’s not a life-threatening wound. First of all, it’s most urgent to see Your Majesty and tell you about the Lost Hope guys.”

“Yes. These guys are like cockroaches, so you have to keep it strictly confidential.”

“……I’ve already heard it many times.

The Duke of Joheiden climbed up with the support of the knight commander on the horse riding the sedan.

Umm, the duke frowned and looked at the scene that had become a sea of blood.

“Would you like to go with me too?”

Taking Sieg to the Emperor alone was something that required a great deal of determination for him as well.

However, Zeke shook his head with a determined expression.

“No. I need to be here to prevent the system from being attacked.”

“Even if I have information from you, wouldn’t it be better if you told me yourself?”

‘No, this man is trying to make me take care of it? Eh, I’m going there and something bothersome happens again.’

Never. Zeke eventually took out the Gabulgi.

It is a forbidden technology that was used on sedans a while ago. Serena Shield.

It was a skill that worked very well only in Yoheiden.

“I will stay and protect Serena.”

“…”

Again, it worked well.

When Serena’s name was brought out, the Duke of Joheiden became dumb and licked his lips.

‘Choose Serena over power… … . Hmm, not having ambition is a minus, but rather this one… … . Hmm.’

Seeing the duke’s troubles, Sieg said,

Immediately, among the corpses, he grabbed a believer by the back of the neck and lifted him up.

“Take this person with you instead.”

He was the one who most actively cursed the Demon King in front of Zeke earlier.

His limbs were severed and his blood flowing all over his body, he already looked like a corpse, but his brow twitched in pain.

“Oh, one is still alive. Thank goodness.”

“Yes. You may die from blood loss on the way, so we will take some measures.”

Zeke took a torch hanging from the wall of the cave and supported his limbs.

Cheeik!

It gave off the smell of grilling meat and the cut section was charred.

Then, the believer who woke up from fainting screamed.

“Oh ahhhhh!”

The Duke of Yoheiden, who was watching this, opened his mouth.

“……Hey, what do you think of Serena?”

“Ah, Father!”

Serena was startled when her name suddenly came up.

However, the words had already been spoken, and her gaze cautiously turned to Zeke.

“This is my student.”

“Student? Is that all?”

“That’s not it.”

Zeke stroked his chin and thought for a moment.

“He is a precious person. The most in ‘this world’.”

“……Huh. Then what can I do for Serena?”

“Well, since all I have is poor swordsmanship…. If Serena wishes, I will kill even the demon king.”

At those words, the breath of the sedan from behind became wheezing and rough.

The Duke of Joheiden burst into laughter.

“Keukkeuk, hahahaha!!!”

‘yes. What if this person is dangerous and possesses powers beyond the standard? There is no one better suited to protect Sere when a black magician roams in close proximity. And… … .’

Glance.

He glanced behind him and saw his daughter, who was restless with a blushing face.

For a moment, I felt a sense of sadness at the sight of him already immersed in himself, but I soon made up my mind.

‘Yes, no matter who I bring, Serena is infinitely lacking.’

It was Joheiden, which already had the high status of a duke.

The only thing that precedes Joheiden is the imperial family.

However, Purna Joheiden knew how hard the life of the empress was.

Among the former empresses, there was no one who did not have a tired face, and the average life expectancy did not exceed fifty years.

It was also the most accessible passage for insects in the center, and the emperor should also pay attention.

In many ways, the position of the empress was a mess.

Also, if the prince he supported did not become emperor, the possibility of being purged could not be denied.

‘As expected, the imperial family is not a particularly attractive option.’

If Purna Joheiden was a cold-blooded person who only thought of his family, he would have chosen the imperial family, but he is a daughter-in-law who is recognized among high-ranking nobles. No, she was a daughter who put Serena’s happiness above her family.

‘This guy would be a much better choice than those decent chaffs.’

Ssik

The Duke of Joheiden raised the corners of his mouth.

“Yes. Then, take good care of Serena from now on.”

“Yes, I understand.”

nod Zeke lowered his head.

soon-

soon-

I heard the sound of horses hooves receding.

‘Have you gone?’

I opened my eyes slightly and saw the distant Joheiden family.

‘It’s gone!’

Burr. Clenched fists trembled.

Even though I showed you such a crazy side

Serena’s dad seems to have succeeded in making a pretty good impression, somehow a convenient misunderstanding.

The last answer that was great even in my opinion.

I couldn’t help but be proud of the peacock laughing cheerfully.

‘Right, how much do I care for our Serena! Well! I’m so thankful that even the demon king was able to catch me. Loyalty Loyalty!’

I feel like I’m going to fly away at the thought of not having to say goodbye to Joheiden’s luxurious bed.

I raised my head and looked back.

Serena was breathing heavily, her face flushing.

“Hmm? Serena. Where’s the bad?”

“…… Instructor…… Bar, that’s what you just said.”

“Well, fortunately the duke seems to have taken good care of me.”

“……that that…….”

The appearance of removing and attaching the mouth. Apparently, Serena’s condition was not good.

Then I realized that what Serena did today was not an easy task.

‘Crazy, how much did he lose his progress today?’

He raised his mana, added attributes, and even connected with others.

Of course, it was a connection with a civilian whose mana road wasn’t open, but it wouldn’t have put a strain on her body. There was nothing strange about fainting right now.

Zeke trudged toward Serena.

Serena rolled her eyes in bewilderment, then slowly closed them with a hard expression on her face.

It seems that the crowd was so severe that he even fainted while standing.

As before, Zeke wrapped his arms around Serena’s legs and lifted her up as if holding a child.

“Kyaaak! School, Instructor!?”

Serena opened her eyes wide in surprise.

“It looks like you overreacted today, so it’s better for me to go back with you in my arms.”

“That’s not it!”

“No need to be ashamed. There are no eyes to see.”

“That’s not…”

Serena bit her lip and glared at her with resentful eyes.

‘Why, what? I couldn’t help it either. At that time, if you hadn’t done that, I would have rolled my eyes and not know what would have happened?’

Kwak.

Serena wraps around Zeke’s neck and strangles him.

“Hmm. Now that I’m stronger, it hurts.”

But Serena didn’t let go.

‘It hurts.’