The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed - Chapter 370



371 – Killing two birds with one stone

As Roque said, the compass that came out of the jewelry box was an old compass with a common design that can be found anywhere. It seemed to be working though, as I could see the needle moving towards me every time Luna moved the hand holding her compass.

“Would you compensate me separately for opening the jewelry box and taking out the compass? “It took 3,000 years to open with luck.”

In response to my question, Roku nodded as if it was obvious and then said.

“How about this? “I would rather give you this compass as a reward.”

“… “A compass?”

“Somehow, the reason why the jewelry box was opened seems more like fate than coincidence.”

I thought about RoQ’s suggestion for a moment. It’s a compass that doesn’t seem special at all, other than the characteristic that the cult is aiming for. Although it was a valuable item just for keeping the church in check, there were many ways to receive a better reward from Ludwig’s successor than the compass. We also have Estelle, the money demon.

“Of course, I plan to give you the reward you get from winning the bet as an agent as promised. The compass is just a favor for releasing the jewel box. “I gave up trying to get the compass back a long time ago.”

I was looking at the compass that Luna was holding, then turned my head to Roku and raised one corner of my mouth. It’s a favor… Is it really simply a favor that gives us the compass? Confsion Cormo, the cult leader’s direct subordinate, is aiming for the compass.

When he lost the bet with Luna, he gave up his pride and showed his intention to buy a compass even if it meant paying money. When Roque rejected the offer, Cormo left without saying a word. The reason Roku rejected his offer was because he was not in a position to give a compass.

But the moment Luna opened the jewelry box and took out the compass, the situation changed. It hasn’t been long since Cormo left. Roque simply calls Cormo back here and sells him the compass, and the problem is over. This is the ideal situation where you can win bets, make money by selling compasses, and maintain a decent relationship with Cormo.

But Rocyu is trying to hand over the compass to me. If so, it is clear that it is not a favor, but there is another intention. What is the reason? After thinking for a moment, I soon realized. This is because we thought about what direction would be most beneficial from LoQ’s perspective.

I said.

“You knew that Cormo was Confsion, the cult leader’s direct subordinate.”

When Cormo proposed a card matching bet, Roqueu responded: ‘It doesn’t matter what. ‘Anyway, it’s an advantageous bet for you as a transcendental person.’ If you know that Kormo is a transcendent, you also know where he belongs. There was a high possibility that Cormo revealed it or that LoQ investigated it.

Rocyu scratched his chin with a shy expression, shrugging his shoulders as if someone had been stabbed by something sharp at my words.

“… “You need to at least research who the opponent is in the bet.”

As expected, the prediction was correct. In that case, the reason RoQ wants to hand over the compass to me would not be much different from my guess.

“The goal of the church is a compass. If you have a compass, Kormo will definitely come looking for it. So you’re giving us a compass? “Are you the one who will take Cormo’s spear instead?”

“… .”

Without realizing it, I couldn’t hold back my anger and in the end, I almost scolded him. The key to strategy is to achieve multiple results with one plan. Just by handing over the compass to me, Rocyu will be able to receive the reward for opening the jewel box and overcome Kormo’s threat. It’s a dirty plan.

The bomb you are carrying is packaged and handed over in the name of favor to the hands of an unknown person with a friendly smile. If I hadn’t noticed, it wouldn’t have been long before Cormo would have barged into the lodgings where we were staying and demanded that we hand over the compass.

Luna could be in danger due to RoQ’s selfish and mean plan. I might have been away for a while, I might have been attacked while walking down the street without knowing anything, or the food in the restaurant might have been poisoned. The cult is a place where people will do anything to get what they want. RoQ pushed us off that dangerous cliff in the name of favor.

When he manifested the Spear of Shadow and held the blade to Roku’s neck, the staff member waiting nearby was startled and called a security guard. He didn’t intend to make a fuss, but he also had no intention of being treated stupidly. Unlike before, I had the strength and wisdom to act like this.

I’m not trying to destroy the plan simply out of anger. Rather, he decided that it would not be a bad idea to use this opportunity to reveal Roku’s mistakes and confront the immortal in a proper manner. Since the immortal does not know that we have come to Ludwig to kill the immortal Roman, an opportunity for assassination has arisen.

As the armed guards came running, Roku raised his hand to stop them from approaching. And he said with a faint sigh and an apologetic face.

“… I completely understand your anger. “Do you mind if I make an excuse to save my life before you stab me in the neck?”

When I was preparing to raise my magic power by recognizing the spatial coordinates of my surroundings without listening to Roku’s words, Luna grabbed my arm.

“Ross… Wouldn’t it be better to hear an explanation first?”

Hearing Luna’s voice full of worry, I nodded and released the window. Roku played with the nape of his neck where the spear blade had touched, bit the guard with a wave of his hand, and gulped down the glass filled with alcohol.

“Ugh… I’m sorry. It is true that I intended to gift a compass with that intention. But I didn’t mean to leave you in danger. The plan was to keep an eye on Kormo and mobilize guards and knights to stop him if he moves. “It’s an opportunity to eradicate the power of the church in Ludwig for the right reasons.”

There is no way to confirm whether that statement is true. But it was true that the plan Roque had outlined was the greatest benefit that could be gained by giving me the compass.

“Even if that is true, it is wrong to use us as bait to lure Kormo without any explanation.”

At my point, Roku lowered his head with a look on his face that said he had nothing to say.

“That is correct. It’s my fault so I have no excuse. I thought it would be okay if I ended the situation without you guys noticing. It was a mean and arrogant act that put those of you who helped us in danger… “I’m really sorry.”

Rocyu slipped off the chair and knelt on the floor. Seeing her completely admitting her mistake, I wondered what I should do and asked Luna.

“What should Luna do?”

“… I am.”

Luna said, looking down at the compass while thinking for a moment.

“I made a mistake, but I am admitting my mistake… I hope you forgive me. “Everyone makes mistakes.”

Hearing Luna’s words, Rokyu lifted his lowered gaze and looked at Luna with an moved face.

“also… If you have a pretty face, your heart is also pretty. “From the first time I saw him, I felt he was not an ordinary person!”

“I still can’t forgive you.”

Rokyu turned his head to make eye contact with me, scratched his eyebrows and said.

“We have a saying in our city: The reason you can’t be forgiven by someone is because you don’t have enough money. If you want something, I will take care of it as much as I can. “It’s not about money, it’s about connections, small favors, anything!”

I stroked my chin and thought about it. Although she was enraged by the dastardly plan, it did not go to the extent of killing Rokyu, who admitted her mistake. Like Luna said, people make mistakes. You can’t kill someone just because you’re angry.

So, how about making the most of LoQ? If you are Ludwig’s successor, there will be many places for our secretaries to use. Again, we have Estelle. If you hand over your memories, Rocyu will pluck and eat everything until it dries up.

When I reluctantly pretended to nod, Rocyu got up from the floor with a big smile on his face.

“I’ll just sell the compass to Kormo. Of course, I will keep the money from the sale to you.”

That’s right. There was no need for him to touch Kormo now. It would be a pain in the ass if the church got involved in the plan to kill the immortals. She thought so and tried to get her compass from Luna… Luna held her compass in front of her chest. Like a child who doesn’t want his precious toy taken away.

“… why? “Do you want a compass?”

Luna nodded slightly, blushing slightly. It looks like you really want a compass. cute. This is the first time I’ve seen him be so greedy about something. In that case, we have no choice but to revise the plan.

“Let’s stick with the original plan and not sell.”

“ok… ? really? Well, it’s good for me… Are you okay? The opponent is a religious denomination. Well, it seems like you already know Kormo’s identity.”

I shrugged my shoulders as I saw Rokyue slightly smiling with joy. Everything is difficult the first time, but easy the second time. Now that I have experienced Cormo, I would be able to win more easily.

“it’s okay. Instead, let’s keep the compass ourselves.”

“When I opened the jewelry box, I thought it was already yours.”

Ignoring Roku, who was smiling slyly, I turned my head and looked at Luna. Seeing Luna looking at her compass with her eyes shining with wonder, I asked, resting her chin.

“It looks like an ordinary compass… “Is there a reason you wanted this?”

“huh. Because… ”

Luna turned over the compass she was holding in her hand, showed me the bottom of the compass, and spoke.

“There are acorns here.”

Just as Luna said, there was indeed an acorn shape carved on the bottom of the compass.