149. Attempted Assassination
Late in the morning. Rezef is busy conducting, putting aside his fatigue.
“Investigation focusing on outbuildings. “The knights who guard the imperial palace must report everything they saw while on duty.”
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The attempted assassination of Duke Descartes.
The imperial palace was literally in a state of great emergency. Regardless of whether the monks, court magicians, or knights were busy, they had been moving around since late in the morning.
“Your Majesty, this incident seems to be related to the death of Your Majesty the previous generation.”
“… ….”
“Strangely, there is no trace of magical power. The same goes for Aurors.”
Rezef is uncomfortable in the same situation as before.
“… For now, just keep investigating.”
“Yes.”
The head of the investigation team salutes politely and returns to work. Rezef shook his head.
“Whoa…” ….”
Kazar Euplane, the words of the transcendent wizard of the Descartes Magic Tower continue to haunt me.
‘The answer is close, d.’
Unless you are a fool, you have no choice but to know who she is referring to.
Somireda.
In order to completely subdue Duke Descartes, a dark wizard who has reached the level of a great wizard, you must be a powerful holy wizard or have greater skills.
And it is impossible to avoid Descartes’ guard and face the duke alone.
This is possible only if you have a special power that can literally erase aura or magical power.
‘Such power… ….’
Isn’t there only Somire, a saint who is more special than any other being in this world?
If this was the first time it had happened, I could have just moved on and thought no. However, it is also inextricably linked to the sudden death of the previous emperor and empress.
Rezef spoke to the commander of the Imperial Knights next to him with his brow furrowed.
“I will leave command of this place to the knight commander.”
“Yes, just leave it to me.”
“Please.”
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Rezef moves in his seat while holding the back of his neck, feeling oppressed. Maybe it’s because I’m tired or because I have a lot to think about. I don’t think the migraine will go away today.
The place we entered like that was the ‘Feast Hall’ of the imperial palace. This is a lounge that only the royal family can enter.
“… ….”
Soak. Rezef rests his back on the soft sofa and looks at the ceiling. What did the wizard want to talk about?
No, actually, I know. It was said that Somire was the culprit who killed the previous emperor and empress and attempted to assassinate Duke Descartes.
Rezef put his arms on the table and held his head. What should I do with this?
‘Should I ask?’
What a foolish idea.
Even if she is the culprit, of course she will not answer, and even if she is not the culprit, she will only hurt Somire’s feelings.
At that time, my concerns were becoming deeper and deeper. Suddenly, someone opened the door to the ‘Feast Hall’ and came in.
“Your Majesty.”
It was Empress Somire.
“… Somire.”
Rezef’s face as he looked at Somire was full of hesitation and anxiety. Although she doesn’t want to believe it, she is suspicious of Somire because he is also a person.
She seemed to know this as well and walked towards Rezef with a grin.
“I know very well what your Majesty is thinking. “You’re doubting me, right?”
She met Rezef’s eyes and licked her lips. I looked away.
“No. I never… “
“You can be honest.”
“… ….”
After looking at the floor and thinking for a while, Rezef spoke quietly.
“… That’s right. After hearing what the wizard said, I’m suspicious of Somire…….”
Rezef then squeezed his eyes shut and pulled out his hair.
“There is no shame. I have to doubt the one I love more than anyone else…….”
It was painful. It feels like a thorny vine is strangling my heart. Rezef wanted proof that the culprit was quickly identified and that it was not Somire.
“I understand that I am being singled out as a suspect. “I am a saint who uses powerful divine magic, and because I am the most special being in this world, I have many abilities that are outside the scope of magic.”
Somire smiled kindly and held Rezef’s hand.
“But, Your Majesty. I’m not a criminal. There’s no way I would do something ridiculous like that, right?”
“Somire… ….”
“If it’s not me, it’s not. “Do you believe that Your Majesty loves me more than anyone else?”
Her eyes glaring at Rezef. He could only reluctantly nod his head.
“… Okay. “I will trust you, Somire.”
“You thought well. To me, there is only Your Majesty.”
Rezef complains of a migraine with his head down. Somire, looking at him with a shadowy face, bit her lower lip.
‘I don’t know when she will wake up.’
You must continue your work as quickly as possible before you are discovered to be the culprit.
‘I have to go visit her grandmother one more time.’
I don’t know if it will help more than this, but there is no other way for now. I have no choice but to earnestly ask for something.
‘Damn it… ….’
Tonight, when the plan has failed, a longer and more painful nightmare than usual and a much hotter fire may be waiting for you.
* * *
Descartes’ carriage, which ran without stopping, arrived at the duchy.
On the way, Ka-Zar poured all his magical energy into France with holy magic and healing techniques, while La Dea and Ka-Zar opened their aurors with all their might and escorted her.
Everyone got off the carriage like that. Kazar said.
“Radea, take the Duke to the bedroom.”
“Yes.”
“Mr. Kale, please go to the office and wait.”
“I understand.”
Ladea headed to the bedroom holding France on a horizontal lift, and Kale walked to the office.
“What’s going on!”
Deacon Flügel rushed over in a huff when he saw Descartes’ carriage arrive earlier than scheduled. His expression is confused.
“Someone attempted to assassinate the duke in the imperial palace.”
Flügel’s eyes widened.
“Well, what is that…” !”
Attempt to assassinate the duke who is the foundation of the empire? Even in the imperial palace? This is something you wouldn’t do unless you were quite crazy.
“We first administered first aid and treated him, but he did not wake up. “I plan to monitor the situation further.”
Ha, Kazar let out a deep sigh and shook his head.
“First, we need to take a closer look at the duke’s condition and prepare for what happens next. And… ….”
Kazar momentarily got emotional as he spoke. I remembered France, who couldn’t hide her smile when she heard that Jin was coming soon. That was just yesterday. But something unpleasant like this is happening.
That too, in the imperial palace where Cale, Radea, and I are.
I was in a situation where I couldn’t raise my head at all.
“First of all, I understand. “I will tell everyone who uses it.”
Kazar said, “Please,” And walked towards France’s bedroom.
France was lying on the bed, fast asleep. There is no problem with his life due to the healing spell being applied with the magical power of a transcendental wizard, but as the wound is a wound, he has not regained consciousness.
“Duke… ….”
The vena cava was deeply stabbed with a sharp dagger. 5 Minutes. No, if it had been even one minute late, there would have been unimaginable results.
“But your complexion is better than before.”
Ladea said.
“Yes, that’s a good thing.”
At that time, France’s face had lost its color to the point where it went from pale to pure white, as if looking at his corpse.
Ka-Jar sat next to France’s bed, brushing his bangs.
“I’m going to check the situation properly from now on. Even if it is a duchy, Lathea should be on maximum alert just in case.”
Radea said, “Yes,” And stepped behind her.
“… ….”
Ka-Zar closed her eyes and unleashed divine magic. She needs to check on France’s condition. If he still hasn’t opened his eyes, there’s something wrong with him.
“Hmm?”
But strangely enough, the divine magic moving through France’s body tells her that there is no problem with her body. All of her wounds have healed, and all she needs to do is rest.
But… ….
‘Something’s wrong with the flow.’
Kazar stripped her of her clothes. She undid the knot of her dress and took off her upper body completely, revealing her red-stained underwear.
And below, a purple stem spread like tree roots based on the area where her dagger had pierced.
It is a curse.
“… This.”
She knew for sure why France’s consciousness was vague. The dagger that stabbed her in the chest was no ordinary dagger.
This is a dagger with a very nasty curse attached to it.
“How is the Duke?”
“The saint is very evil.”
“What’s going on?”
“I stabbed him with a dagger filled with a curse.”
Radea was startled and covered her mouth, saying, “That major?”
“Okay. That’s why she’s still unconscious.”
Kazar said and placed her hand on France’s chest. Close her eyes and concentrate on using her magic. Any curse can be lifted.
“… Fortunately, it can be solved.”
As long as she has reached the Transcendence Mage level, it is enough for Ka-Zar to do it.
“You will wake up tomorrow or when you turn into sand. So you don’t have to worry too much.”
Ladea’s expression finally softened at those words.
“I’m so glad… ….”
“So. “My heart is still pounding.”
Kazar stood up from her seat and continued her words.
“First of all, since Mr. Kale is waiting, I will go to the office. Radea, please take care of the Duke.”
Ladea answers, “Yes.” Ka-Zar headed to her office.
* * *
An office with a cool atmosphere.
“So, what is the duke’s condition?”
Kale asked. His face was still full of anger.
“Luckily, you are okay. “You will wake up soon.”
Kale is massaging his frowning brow.
“Thank goodness. “Jean Barenberg will come soon, and the empire will be destroyed.”
If France’s life had been in danger, it would not have ended in the fall of the empire. At that time, the destruction of the continent that the transcendent wizard grandmother showed me must have come.
No one can stop the enraged Jean Barenberg.
“Two weeks at the earliest until Mr. Jin arrives. The longest is 3 weeks. “I don’t know what the saintess will do after this, so she must protect the duke until then.”
If she is a saint, she certainly won’t end here. When France wakes up, she will be worried because it will be revealed that she is the culprit.
So, I will definitely take something as soon as possible.
“Unlike this morning, since we are inside the duchy, I guess I can draw my sword.”
A heavy voice full of life. It wasn’t a joke.
“Be careful in the future.”
“What do you mean?”
“The aurors were activated in the imperial palace.”
“I thought it was a fair act.”
Kale shrugs his shoulders as if asking what’s the problem. Kazar looked at him and sighed.
“Given the circumstances, I’m glad that stupid emperor got away with it. Otherwise, we could all have been in trouble.”
The words of the person who activated the auror against the royal family are already famous. He also made a fuss in the newspapers. Didn’t he even come visit France?
“Anyway, please be careful next time.”
“… I get it.”
Fortunately, Cale lowered her head as if she understood what he said. Ka-Zar breathed a sigh of relief and got to the point.
“The Duke will wake up tomorrow or in the sand. Mr. Jin will also come back. “In preparation for that time, let’s think of a proper way to get revenge on that damn saint.”
