130. Just hope you get caught.
Descartes is more noisy than ever.
France sat in her office and read the war letter sent by Seldas.
The content was ‘Jean Barenberg Tracking Operation Progress Report’.
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Progress report.
Mobilized manpower – 1,263 people.
List of countries currently reached by Assassins.
Mutia Empire
Hilonde Empire
Porn Kingdom
Kingdom of Zadar
Kingdom of Iron
Sahara Kingdom
The Free City of Pantheon and the Holy Kingdom of Dandelion are places where it is difficult to smuggle people into the country and there are strict security measures, so it will likely take some time.
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“Exceed has already spread throughout the continent.”
“It’s been less than a month, but the work is done quickly.”
I think we can just leave the continent survey to Exceed. France asked Kazar.
“How far has the Magic Tower progressed?”
The most important magic tower. It’s a pity that we can’t send them overseas, but it’s a blessing to be able to use such high-quality human resources.
“Wizards who specialize in exploration have already begun to spread throughout the empire. “If you’re in Fedelian, even if you’re Mr. Jin, you won’t be able to hide from those wizards.”
Search and search magic cannot be avoided even by a good assassin. Everyone has magical energy and aura flowing in them, even if only slightly. This can be said to be vitality.
“Yes, progress is progressing steadily.”
Now all that’s left is to experiment with soul binding and meet the transcendent wizard…….
‘Meeting a transcendent wizard requires all preparations.’
He is a collaborator of the saint who is targeting him. The risk is very high, and you never know what kind of misfortune may occur, so you must prepare everything you can before going.
‘Let’s think about it when kale comes.’
Currently, Cale and the knights who have just been appointed to the Duke’s house have gone to the Panopticon to pick up the condemned prisoners.
We departed as soon as we received permission from the imperial family, so we will be back soon.
“How is the soul binding magic progressing?”
“As you know, the rune interpretation has been completed.”
Kazar continued, “But there is something a little tricky.”
“I solved the magic formula and succeeded in reproducing the magic with a magic beast, but the work is so complicated that it will take quite some time to use it on humans.”
She experimented on 10 demon beasts, of which only two pairs were successful. It may take a while to apply it to humans.
“Really? How much time do you expect?”
“At least 6 months.”
“… ….”
It takes more time than you think. France slowly tilted her head and stroked her chin.
‘The wizards of the Magic Tower mobilized all of their power, but at least half a year is too long.’
If Jin is found and imprisoned, it will be difficult if the soul binding magic is not completed. Because we need to unite as quickly as possible.
“I understand for now. Make time pass as quickly as possible. “We will provide full support.”
Kazar nodded at her and replied, “Yes, I understand.”
“By the way, when do you plan to go meet the Transcendent Wizard? “I need to clear my schedule at the right time.”
France tapped her fingers on the desk. If she wants to have a chance to meet with a transcendent wizard, she must first ask the imperial court. The current Cartesian authority would be sufficient.
“I will first send the letter and think about it. “Transcendent magicians can be selfish, but there are also risk factors, so we have to be fully prepared.”
Kazar asked, “Any other risks?” He asked.
“Oh, now that I think about it, you guys didn’t know.”
France continues his explanation as Radea and Kazar, who were listening behind him, tilt their heads.
“Actually, there is someone trying to take my life.”
“The Duke’s life? “Who?”
“Saint of the Empire.”
At the mention of a saint, Kazar and Redea’s eyes widened at the same time, as if they had made a promise.
“Seo, are you a saint?”
“Why is that person targeting the Duke?”
France sighed and shook his head.
“Unfortunately, I don’t know that. “This is information I heard from Exceed and Jin, and she said that not only is the saintess trying to take my life, but she is collaborating with a transcendent wizard.”
Kazar’s face suddenly became serious. If that is true, meeting a transcendent wizard is too dangerous.
“I’m giving up on meeting the transcendent wizard. Otherwise, I will meet you alone.”
In order to keep France safe, I somehow persuaded him and returned on my way. I can’t send you from here to a place full of danger.
“Actually, that is the biggest reason why you can meet a transcendent wizard. “I’m risking my life to sit at the table.”
There is no way that a self-willed transcendent wizard who ignores the commands of the empire and the royal family will grant the request. Even if Descartes’ authority is sky-high.
“The risk is too great. “If the Transcendent Wizard makes up his mind and shows murderous intent, we cannot guarantee the Duke’s safety even if we try to stop him.”
Even though Kazar has now reached the level of a transcendent wizard, the difference in skill and experience is overwhelming, just as not all sword masters are the same.
“There is nothing I can do for Jin’s sake. And if I were the person I am now, I wouldn’t be able to easily touch you.”
France’s opinion was not without basis.
“No matter how much of a transcendent wizard you are, if you kill me outright, you won’t be able to set foot in the empire. Because now I am the owner of Descartes.”
France continued by saying, “And.”
“If you become an enemy of the empire, you cannot have a place on this continent. Of course, that wizard could live well anywhere. “But you won’t kill me outright, despite the inconvenience.”
Transcendent wizards are transcendent beings who have lived for hundreds of years. He is never one to act without thinking.
“… That’s what I heard after hearing the story. “I think we’ll be okay as long as we come to our senses.”
Kazar shook his head in understanding. France grinned.
“You don’t have to worry too much about the Transcendent Wizard. At best, the assassins will be looking for an opportunity until I leave the duchy.”
The most standard and risk-free assassination is to attack while the target is moving. Destroying evidence is convenient and does not require complicated procedures.
“Is it possible that the Sahara guild that we attacked before is also related to the saint?”
France nodded his head, “That’s right.”
“I heard from Jin, the transcendent wizard is the one who entrusted the request to them.”
“No, then isn’t it dangerous for the Duke to go in person?!”
Kazar asks with wide, startled eyes. France shook his head.
“I think a little differently.”
“Which one?”
“The movements of a transcendent wizard.”
There were a lot of strange things before. From raids using sloppy assassins to assassinations using pills.
‘There was the most convenient method, but I didn’t use it.’
Even if Jin was by his side, if his intention was to kill France, he would have appeared in person along with Mo-ok. France did not miss this point.
“I am cooperating with the saint who is trying to take my life, but I don’t think she has any intention of killing me.”
Kazar asked, “In what way?”
“The point of leaving the easy path and going back to the difficult path. And the fact that he only pretends to cooperate with the saint.”
It is true that at the time of Chilseong’s attack, France’s life was in desperate danger. But that was just the variable of witchcraft.
If she had been able to use her magic, she would have been able to deal with Kazarna.
When I explained this to Kazar, she nodded her head.
“It certainly seems like they are making the decision that this can be easily resolved.”
France answered, “That’s right.”
‘I don’t know what that wizard is after.’
Judging from his actions so far, he seems to have a purpose for Jin rather than himself.
“Anyway, can we stop talking about this?”
“Yes. “I fully understand it.”
“Okay, then, since work is over, let’s go to the tower.”
France and Kazar left the Duke’s residence and headed to the Magic Tower.
To continue the experiment of That is being studied.
* * *
The Magic Tower consists of 50 floors. It is safe to say that it is the tallest building on the continent. I said all this because when viewed from below, it feels like you are touching the clouds.
Here, there is a floor created to conduct dangerous magic or special experiments, and it is the basement.
France and Kazar plan to experiment with soul binding magic here.
“The Panopticon’s death row prisoners were locked up in the Cartesian prison. “I killed some who tried to escape and resisted, but the number was easily over 100.”
Kale came to the Magic Tower to report. France nodded his head.
“Well done. Now divide the prisoners into 10 each and lead them to the magic tower. “You can let the knights do it and you can rest.”
Kale answered, “I understand,” And left without asking any questions. Looking at his sunken eyes and tired-looking neck, he seems to be exhausted.
“I guess you’re tired from all the way to the Panopticon.”
“I guess so. “The streets are streets, and even the weather there is noisy.”
Still, preparations are complete.
“Now let’s experiment with soul binding until Kayle regains his health. Time is running out. “Get ready right away.”
Ka-Zar nodded her head and moved upstairs to take care of the magic stones and magic tools.
Radea suddenly asked.
“Hey, duke.”
“Huh?”
“Is it okay to do this kind of experiment with people?” ?”
A voice full of hesitation. It seems that they are reluctant to conduct magical experiments on people.
“Ladea, listen carefully. “We are not experimenting on people.”
France said that and handed an envelope containing documents to Lathea.
“Read that. “Because you will change your mind.”
“Yes… ….”
Ladea took out the documents from the envelope with a puzzled look on her face. The content was none other than the personal information of the death row inmates.
“Uh… ….”
Ladea was left speechless after seeing the contents of the document.
A mercenary who raped a nobleman’s wife, a thief who forcibly took a young child, a madman who only selected young ladies and raped them before killing them, and many others.
They are all extremely vicious criminals that I don’t want to talk about.
“It’s full of people who deserve to die… ….”
France smiled and answered.
“Wrong. They should never die comfortably. That’s why we suffer and live in that panopticon.”
Not long ago, Radea thought the death penalty was the best punishment, but seeing them changed her mind.
“I definitely don’t want to let you go comfortably.”
Even if religious saints who ascended to heaven or angels from mythology come here, they will shake their heads.
“Anyway, do you understand now?”
“Yes.”
Unlike before, Radea’s discomfort has disappeared. Rather, I felt uncomfortable when I saw the list of these criminals.
Then.
“Duke, I brought 10 prisoners.”
Kazar came down to the basement with the knights and the prisoners. Each of them had a thick cloth over his face.
“Okay, let’s get started now.”
Wow… ! France’s shadow wriggled and turned into a chain. Clap! He bound the prisoners’ limbs in one go.
“Eup! Town!”
“Wooow! Whoop!”
“Eup! “Ugh!”
Prisoners who can’t speak properly because they have gags in their mouths. The thick cloth was soaked with saliva.
“It’s dirty. “Put them on the test bench.”
“Yes.”
Kazar used telekinesis to move prisoners with their limbs bound onto the test table.
“Ugh!”
“Oof! Woowoowoo!”
I tried my best to twist my body, but I couldn’t resist France’s chains.
“Now, your soul itself will be damaged. Blame your past self.”
Wow! Black, ominous magical power wavered above the hands of Kazar and France.
“An earnest song of eternity.”
The soul bonding experiment has begun.
