127. I will catch you no matter what.
France headed straight to Exceed.
Although there were many times when I came without Jin, it felt a bit awkward because it had been a long time.
“… ….”
I looked around and saw that the people in the bar remembered France’s face and only glanced at him, but did not give him any more attention.
Jeobbuk. Jeez. France stepped forward with unstoppable steps. At the reception desk she called the receptionist.
“Receptionist?”
“Yes?”
“I came to meet the master of Exceed.”
“I’m sorry, Master… ….”
France quietly glared at the receptionist. A murderous gaze that seemed to send a shadow and a chill down her spine.
“… “I will tell you what she said.”
The receptionist reluctantly nodded his head and entered the inner room. She wondered if she should wait a bit.
“Please come in…” ….”
Permission was granted in less than a minute. France nodded her head and entered the inner room.
“You’re finally here.”
Seldas looked relaxed, as if she had known France would come.
‘That cocky attitude is still the same.’
Not only did she put her legs on the desk, she even crossed them. Her manners were frowned upon as they were not noble, but she could not say anything.
‘I came here not as a collaborator, but as a customer.’
Moreover, no matter how cooperative the relationship was, she received unexpected and great help during Mo-ok’s attack. This was something France had not forgotten either.
“Are you here to find Jean Barenberg?”
Seldas said. She adjusted her posture and hung her arms on her desk, as if she was ready to talk in detail.
“I know very well.”
“Sit down first.”
France sat on the sofa with her arms crossed and her legs crossed.
“I said to the princess… No, there is one thing I can tell the duke. “It would be best not to expect cooperation.”
What does this mean? France frowned.
“Could it be that Jin blocked the information?”
There is no answer. My meeting with Seldas so far was not in vain. This means positive.
“I’m going crazy.”
France pressed his throbbing temples. She didn’t just leave a letter and left, she blocked the information and left. Doesn’t it seem like he had it planned a long time ago?
‘And I don’t know how he did it, but he also released the slave imprint of transcendence.’
There is a lot to find out, but finding Jin is the most important task right now. It doesn’t matter if you do the rest after that.
“You have absolutely no intention of helping me, right?”
“I have received the favor of a lifetime.”
As far as France knows, Seldas is not the type to grant such requests or fulfill promises. There must be a way.
“Do you want money? “If I were the person I am today, I could afford an astronomical amount of money.”
France’s business was so successful that it was no exaggeration to say that he was taking over the empire.
Not only is he monopolizing the luxury goods business, but Viscount Elvan is also getting into various businesses.
“When it comes to money, there’s already a lot of it. “We are not a guild that is particularly capital-poor.”
It was unexpected. When Jin was telling her about her business, she mentioned as an aside that the operation ‘It was too much money to refuse’ also failed.
“Then what do you want?”
Seldas shook his head when he saw France, who seemed to have no intention of giving up.
“I’m sorry, but this is the most important request of a lifetime. “I can’t listen to you, so go back.”
Suddenly. France clenched her teeth so hard that her molars broke. She didn’t want to be forced, but she had no choice.
“Then I will change the conditions. “It’s not a deal we’re making, it’s a unilateral threat from me.”
Seldas, who did not show much interest or reaction, opened his eyes shallowly and stared at Franze.
“If Exceed does not cooperate in finding Jin, I will find Jin even if it means taking over the empire through rebellion.”
Seldas’ wide eyes seen through a pure white mask.
“… “Are you sane?”
“You’re surprisingly sane.”
“It sounds like nonsense.”
The empire is the most powerful country on the continent. No matter how many ghosts there are, they are overwhelmingly outnumbered. Besides, didn’t all the knights get fired recently?
“I never thought you would threaten me with such groundless nonsense. “I don’t think Gene Barenberg would have taught that.”
Of course, France did not say these words without thinking. There is a basis for everything.
“You know what? “I can use necromancy.”
Necromancy. A magic that raises the dead and uses them as familiars. The duration is low so I don’t think it will be helpful in the rebellion…….
“But my necromancy is a bit special.”
France spread her palms and created her pitch-black sphere. Her dark magic swirls and shadows spread out.
“… “What is this?”
What caught Seldas’ eyes was a demonic beast covered in darkness. The type is a one-eyed goblin.
“I can save the demonic beasts I have collected. “Once you die, it’s over, but you can keep replenishing it during battle.”
France smiled and continued speaking.
“You know that I went to stop the waves of disaster not long ago, right? “How many demons do you think were recovered back then?”
Celdas is speechless due to embarrassment. I have never heard of necromancy that saves demonic beasts. The number that has even survived the waves of disaster is unknown.
‘If we use that army of demonic beasts with the White Ghosts at the forefront, a rebellion would be quite possible.’
If there is chaos in the empire, Exceed is also in trouble. Even if it is the best dark guild in existence, it is only a part of the empire.
“You’re threatening Exceed’s survival.”
“That’s right. So cooperate with me.”
Tuk. Tuk. Seldas tapped the table with his index finger and let out a light sigh. He soon shook his head and made a decision.
“We will cooperate. Gene Barenberg will also understand if I tell him the situation. However, I can’t say for sure that I can find it.”
Jin Barenberg is a sword master, but he has reached the level of a transcendent. He is able to hide his presence better than a first-class assassin, and his force is so strong that it is impossible to touch him carelessly.
Fortunately, France knew this too, so he conceded.
“I understand that. Because Jin is not an ordinary person. Instead, he vows that he will stop at nothing.”
This is not enough to threaten Seldas. France retrieved the shadow demon and continued speaking.
“If you just talk loudly and use tricks, not only Exceed but also Count Freya will not be safe. “Use good judgment.”
Seldas, whose face was contorted in displeasure, made eye contact with France. Eyes that don’t waver one bit. That’s not a lie.
“… “I didn’t know that they would even hold my family hostage and threaten me.”
“I think it’s karma for your actions. “You’ve been ignoring me all this time.”
Tsk, Seldas clicked his tongue and nodded his head.
“I understand. I’ll try to find some information about Jean Barenberg. “If I find something, I’ll send you a report.”
France grinned and said, “I’m glad we spoke well.” She got up and left the bar.
Even though she gave a blow to Seldas, whom she wanted to f*ck so much, France was not happy at all.
Because there is no Jin next to her who laughs with her and praises her for doing a good job.
‘Let’s come to our senses.’
Now is a more important moment than ever. This is a time when you need to focus on even the smallest things. France whipped her head and went back to Duke Gon’s house.
Now it’s time to make the remaining plans.
* * *
With hope that he would be able to see Jin again, France regained his will. To be precise, he is holding on forcibly so as not to collapse.
France skillfully handled the duchy’s affairs and selected supervisors who would assist him.
“Flügel? “You’ve worked hard so far.”
When France smiled brightly, Flügel bowed in deference.
“No, Duke. “I just did what I had to do.”
At first glance, it seemed like he had regained his smile and regained his senses, but it was just an act. For France, all of this was just preparation to find Jin.
“What happened to the workers?”
“We selected based on letters of recommendation.”
“Then everyone will be steady.”
“Yes.”
With this, the user is over. Cale would have chosen the knights on his own, so we can skip this.
“Now that only the simple tasks remain for the duchy, it would be fine to leave it to the supervisor. Flügel? “Please manage the duchy just a little longer.”
Flügel said, “Just leave it to me,” And bowed again.
‘The supervisors interrogated him with the curse of confession, so there is no need to worry.’
Now all you have to do is focus on finding Jin.
“The work is over, so go out.”
“Yes. “I hope you have a peaceful day.”
After Flügel left his office, France immediately rang the bell. Helena came in quickly.
“Helena. “Please call Ka-Jar, Kale, and Radea.”
“Yes, I understand.”
After giving Helena her orders and waiting for a while, three people came to the office. France got straight to the point.
“I will find Jin.”
Kale and Radea shake their heads as if they knew that would happen. Kazar asked.
“Duke, did the negotiations with Exceed go well? “I don’t think they’ll help you.”
“I spoke well, and he said he would cooperate in finding Jin.”
“It looks like you broke your promise to Mr. Jin. “I said it was the favor of a lifetime.”
“Because it was not a simple transaction, but a threat. “He was also a man with no loyalty.”
Kazar swallowed his saliva. If it were France, whom I couldn’t see right now, he would have made an absurd threat. He didn’t bother to ask about the details.
“Khazar? “Please explain the plan to everyone.”
Kazar stood up and started explaining to everyone, “Yes, I understand.”
“Previously, when I examined Mr. Jin, there were two magic circles I found. “It was a magic that greatly violated the law of causality.”
Although they don’t know much about magic, Kale and Radea keep their heads down and listen to Kazar’s words.
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“At the time, it was impossible for me to dig deeper due to my lack of accomplishments, but now that I have reached the level of a transcendent wizard, I may be able to cure it.”
“It’s just a possibility,” Kazar added.
“The person who engraved that magic circle on Mr. Jin was a transcendent wizard. “The process of engraving magic on a human is so complicated that it can easily lead to harm, but he is the only one capable of such detailed magic control.”
Mr. Jin also said so, and Kazar said the long-awaited goal.
“The first method may not work, so just in case, we need to search for Mr. Jin and meet the transcendent wizard at the same time.”
Kale’s eyebrows furrowed.
“Are you serious? “Isn’t it easy for the imperial family to meet that wayward transcendent wizard?”
France continued, “There is a way.”
“I will somehow arrange a meeting with the transcendent wizard.”
If France himself steps forward, there is a high possibility that the transcendent wizard will also appear at the table. He is related to Jin and is a collaborator of the saint who is trying to kill him.
“So everyone, don’t worry too much about this part and just focus on the search.”
Radea asked, raising her hand.
“What should we do when we encounter a transcendent wizard?”
France answered with a solemn expression.
“If the transcendent wizard does not cooperate, a battle may occur. “You have to use your strength to open that wizard’s mouth.”
Ka-Zar knew this would end up happening, so she wasn’t that surprised…….
Kale and Ladea’s expressions changed to contemplative ones.
This Duke is out of his mind because he is so obsessed with finding Jin that he is going to use his power against the Transcendent Wizard.
