Betrayal Knight’s Joyful Faith - Chapter 425



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The 425th episode of The Merry God of Betrayal

Laius, who had been silent for a moment, said:

“… … It’s a bit early to set out.”

“I guess I have that feeling, but for now, it’s better to gain some practical experience as soon as possible.”

Cantares tilted his head.

“I find it even more surprising that you didn’t know that. Didn’t you often visit the Great Hall while training soldiers?”

“That’s right, but I was busy with other things and didn’t receive the message. I guess it was Arch-Chief Lumiel’s consideration.”

“… … Well, anyway. It seems like they’re prioritizing learning practical skills for now. It’s difficult to deploy them to fight against the Chernion Cult right away, so for the time being, they’ll focus on providing rear support.”

Cantares frowned for a moment and then continued speaking.

“Their first mission is to investigate the recent indiscriminate destruction of uninhabited temples on the outskirts. If they find any evidence of direct involvement with the Cernyon Cult, they will be immediately transferred to the Imperial Knights.”

There have been two more incidents recently, and the culprit has yet to be caught. Cantares let out a short sigh.

“Based on the testimony of the prisoners… … . It doesn’t seem like they’re unrelated. They’re deliberately stirring up people.”

“… … Yes. That seems very likely. I’ll have to ask the main shrine to be more cautious as well. There’s no telling when the enemy might attack again.”

Laius, who had been silent for a moment, nodded.

“If you don’t have any other business, would it be okay if I leave now? I’m sorry, but I have other plans later.”

“Of course. I’ve been holding on too long. I’m already a busy person.”

Cantares grinned mischievously.

“You are indeed the hero of the Holy Sword. Aren’t you?”

“… … It’s just an excessive title to me. Well, I’ll take my leave now.”

Laius bowed deeply in greeting and immediately left the office.

At first, he pretended to be calm as usual and crossed the hallway.

But as the Crown Prince’s office gradually got farther away, Laius’s steps began to get faster and faster.

Lyos returned to his office in a flash, maintaining a pace between a trot and a brisk walk.

“… … .”

Contrary to his words that he had other business, Laius did not go out for a long time. He just paced around the room with an anxious look on his face, lost in thought.

‘Your Majesty.’

Although I had spoken of consideration in front of the crown prince earlier, Laius knew better than anyone.

That the Grand Chancellor Lumiel is by no means an easygoing person.

She was certainly compassionate and gentle, but at the same time, she was also more difficult and stubborn than most people.

There must have been another reason why Laius had not been informed of his plans to go on an expedition until now.

‘This is difficult.’

When his thoughts reached that point, Lyos stood still and stopped moving.

One person who immediately came to mind was someone who shared the same views as me.

‘It must be him.’

The thought didn’t last long. Without hesitation, Leos picked up the communication port on the desk.

After a while.

After several blinks of the communication port, the other party responded.

-This is the Khan Union. What business may we have?

Union Leader, Laius answered Henry’s question immediately.

“This is Leos de Winfrid.”

-Yes? Are you Commander Leo?

Henry asked back, his voice filled with both surprise and puzzlement.

It was surprising.

Because Lyos was a person who rarely got involved with the Khan Alliance.

But instead of explaining the situation further, I got straight to the point.

“I’m sorry for suddenly asking, but is the Vice President here?”

-If it’s Arcus… … Yes, it’s here now.

Henry answered, even though he was still bewildered.

-If you have any urgent business or message, I will pass it on to you. Or would you like to talk in person?

“Please do it yourself. And if possible, I would like the Union Leader to join us.”

-… … Did something happen?

Henry, who had been silent and locked in a deep sleep, asked seriously.

“That’s not true. I think we’ll need the help of the two of you.”

-Not the Union… …. Me and Arcus?

Henry managed to discern the hidden meaning in Laius’ words.

“Yes, that’s right. And this is not an official duty or an official mission, it’s a personal favor.”

“Lios answered simply. He clenched his fists tightly around the communication port in his hands.

“If any problems arise later, I will take responsibility.”

* * *

“What on earth do you think I am?”

midnight.

He blew up at Arendt, who suddenly showed up.

Arendt, who was leisurely leaning on the sofa and reading a document, answered without even raising her head.

“Convenient reptile.”

“You little punk, do you really want to die? I have no complaints about helping that weird count with his research, but what the hell are you trying to do?”

Lexion glared fiercely.

“You were the one who told me to bite my tongue and die, but why am I the one cleaning up after that?”

Only then did Arendt close her papers, look up, and look at Lexion.

“I told him to leave, but I never said a word about leaving him to die.”

“So why should I… … .”

“Isn’t Lexion the one with the most free time? And this is something only Lexion can do.”

The priests of the Cernion Church, awakened from their deep sleep and realizing that they could not escape, began to attempt suicide one by one.

Arendt, anticipating this, placed a Lexion as a guard right in front of the place where the priests were isolated.

As a result, the priests were subdued by Lexion and had to be forcibly healed right before they could escape to their deaths.

The priests gradually became worn out and exhausted as they were brought to the brink of death and then revived several times.

Lexion was also running out of patience.

Watching people commit suicide habitually while cursing wasn’t exactly good for your mental health.

but…….

“I told you to keep an eye on it, so why are you here complaining?”

Arendt was merciless.

“You little brat… … The Count put you back to sleep and did something, so he cast a sleeping spell on you and left.”

“I told you that you are good at what you do. So why do you complain?”

“… … .”

Lexion, who had quietly clenched his fist, considered for a moment whether to strike him.

But for now, I decided to hold back. If I squeeze it while I’m really annoyed, I might not be able to control my strength.

“Not bad. But since they’re starting to open their mouths one by one, maybe something interesting will happen soon.”

Arendt, leaning back leisurely, chattered leisurely. Most of what came out of the prisoners’ mouths proved that Arendt’s usual blasphemous remarks were not entirely wrong.

As he was organizing everything and sending it to the palace without missing anything, the Crown Prince must have been feeling quite confused as well.

‘It looks like they’ve decided to hide it since it’s still quiet… … .’

If the nobles had known about this, there would have been an uproar by now.

However, it seemed that Cantares had decided to keep his mouth shut along with the captains. It was not like him, but on the other hand, it was probably the best choice for the crown prince of the Holy Empire.

But life is not always as you wish.

“What on earth are you waiting for? What do you do every night?”

Lexion frowned disapprovingly.

“It’s still a secret what we’re doing. And we’re waiting for something… … .”

Arendt, who had been trailing off for a moment, tilted her head.

“I’m not sure if it’s time to get started. I think it’s about time.”

“what?”

“Is someone interfering… … or maybe our people are just less competent than I thought?”

Lexion, who still didn’t understand, asked back, but Arendt just kept saying what she wanted to say.

“It certainly doesn’t seem like it’s ineffective.”

In front of Arendt were documents from Neumann’s information office and the Khan Union.

At least within the Kalion Empire, the trend of missing people increasing was decreasing.

At the same time, the popularity of Laius, who was fighting against the villains, was growing day by day.

‘Honestly, it felt like gambling… … .’

The result was as expected.

But it was a bit disappointing that the guys who should have noticed it gradually were quiet.

‘That’s beyond my control.’

But Arendt didn’t think long. At that moment, Lexion, who was still frustrated with the vague answer, tried to ask again.

“You really… … .”

The communications crystal ball on the desk began to blink quietly.

Instead of standing up straight, Arendt stared at Lexion, as if telling him to say something.

“… … Okay. Take that.”

“yes.”

Only then did Arendt sit up and grab the communication device.

As soon as the connection was established, a familiar voice returned.

-grow.

It was Warren.

From the still voice, Arendt and Lexion intuitively sensed that something unusual had happened.

“Has something strange happened?”

– Subdued the men loitering around the prince and princess.

Warren gave me the answer I had expected. Arendt, having seen the Lexion once, asked:

“So, what did you do? Are you human?”

-No. To be exact, it’s a ghoul that used to be human. No matter how much it’s torn, it keeps regenerating…

Warren glanced at the things he had rolled under his feet.

The smell of rotten blood assaulted my nostrils unpleasantly.

“First, I tore it off, leaving only the head.”

The floor was strewn with crimson fragments. The only things that barely held their shape were five heads that had been hastily filled with dirt instead of gags.

The ghoul priests who had lost their bodies seemed to want to continue screaming, but their mouths were blocked by the wind and they could only manage to croak.

-That’s very werewolf-like.

Arendt answered in a voice that was either tired or complaining.

Warren asked, holding the ghoul’s hair, which was dripping black blood.

“I don’t think it’s just five. Should I subdue them while keeping them breathing?”

-If you have the time, just one or two or three. Don’t try to capture them on purpose and end up wasting your time.

As always, the answer was lukewarm.

-Don’t forget. The most important thing is to protect the prince and princess.

“I know that too. I already informed the Duke of the situation before I left, so you should be fine.”

Arendt spoke leisurely from across the communication port.

-Don’t wake people up and make a fuss for no reason, and hunt quietly.

“i get it.”

In contrast to his calm voice, Warren’s eyes, shining like the moon in the darkness, fully revealed the wildness that he had been hiding until now.

It was the moment when the beast that had been pretending to be a docile puppy revealed its true nature.