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Somire conducts an investigation into France.
Somire’s suspiciously strange behavior and even the assassins who came to France at that time.
‘It was that b*tch as expected.’
As I frowned, Seldas read the mood and raised his head.
“Is there something wrong?”
“Okay. “There are a lot of things at stake.”
I think I know why Somire is trying to get involved with the imperial family. It must be to keep France in check.
I don’t know why they keep it in check.
“Have there been any traces of the saintess using the dark guild?”
Seldas nodded quietly to my question.
“That was an assassination request?”
“Okay. “I left that to the little things.”
It has become clear. The Somire of today is not the Somire I knew.
“Is it okay for a saint to entrust such a request?”
“Of course not.”
“Then how did you do it?”
“There is a guy who moves instead of a saint.”
There is a helper. Well, since she has to fulfill her duties as a saint, it is difficult for her to move easily.
“What is that guy’s identity?”
“Unfortunately, we were unable to find out.”
“… What?”
I was a little embarrassed. Exceed’s surveillance network is thick. No matter how great a noble or imperial family they are, they cannot escape that surveillance network.
But that Exceed couldn’t find out?
“You left a trace, but you can’t identify it? “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“It is a trace left intentionally. “I don’t know how they did it, but they were definitely hiding their identity.”
Even in Exceed, where professional and experienced assassins are gathered, an unknown person is moving with Somire.
‘It’s not very good news.’
Seldas tapped the table with his index finger.
“Anyway. Just know that there is a possibility that this matter has something to do with Princess Descartes. “If you have to, you have to move.”
All my questions were answered, and I also heard unexpected news. This concludes the matter. “Okay,” I said and got up from the sofa.
As I opened the door and went out, Seldas spoke from behind me.
“Oh, and Mo-ok’s movements and information will continue to be relayed. “You can make your own decision.”
I just turned around, nodded, and left Exceed.
‘I guess I should prepare just in case.’
* * *
The first workshop can be said to be the beginning and core of France Corporation.
I immediately opened the door and entered.
Inside, the employees of France Corporation were burning firewood with passion.
“Ah, escort driver!”
When one of the employees called me, all eyes turned to this direction.
“What’s going on?”
“Is the princess working on something new?”
“Is this made to order?”
Numerous barrage of questions. I waved my hands and laughed.
“No. “I just have business with the gray hair who lives upstairs.”
Employees immediately noticed when I told them I had gray hair.
“Ah, him!”
“Hundred ghosts!”
“Are you talking about Kale?”
The female employees in particular were thrilled.
“You look so cool.”
“You’re handsome.”
“Just like the cool name, the original version is also great!”
“He is a tough person, but he has a warm heart.”
A barrage of praise pours in. Even if I praise her in front of me, nothing will come of it.
For some reason, I feel a bit bitter. I’ve never heard a compliment like that…….
‘But it looks like you’re adapting well.’
I passed the employees’ praise for kale with a wry smile and put my feet up on the stairs.
“Then, I have some business to attend to, so I’ll stop.”
“Ah, yes!”
“I’m sorry for holding you back for so long!”
After climbing the stairs for a while, we arrived at the top where Cale was staying.
‘Climbing the stairs is also work.’
I think I know why Kale hated it so much. It’s not hard, but it’s incredibly annoying. Even people with an extroverted personality can become homebodies if they live here.
Anyway, enough of the discussion. I knocked on the door.
“I’m going in.”
Rattle. When I opened the door and entered, the large room I saw was surprisingly neat and clean. It is well organized and there is no unnecessary luggage.
‘Unexpected.’
As a mercenary who lived a raw life, I thought the house would be dirty. That’s right, didn’t Kazhar turn his house into a pigsty like that?
‘As expected, you shouldn’t be prejudiced.’
But there is no kale in sight. Did you go out at all?
“Kale?”
I called but there was no answer so I went inside. When I opened the door, Cale was sprawled out on the bed.
“Kale, it’s time to work.”
“… ….”
I moved my gaze to the table next to me and saw that it was full of liquor bottles. You’re intoxicated.
“Kale!”
I lightly kicked Cale’s back, which was lying down. Then, Crash! There was a sound and Cale fell to the floor.
“Oh… ….”
Cale wakes up holding his head.
“What, why did you suddenly come here?”
“It’s time to work.”
“Work?”
“Okay. “You’ve been playing so far.”
Cale scratched the back of her head and shook her head.
“You drank too much yesterday.”
“Are you always like this?”
“Okay. “Because there’s nothing to do.”
It seems like I’ve neglected it too much.
“Anyway. “Now is the time to get to work.”
“What happened?”
“There is a dark guild targeting us.”
At the mention of the dark guild, Kale frowned and asked.
“A dark guild is targeting us?”
“Okay. “They said they were unusual people.”
“Is it the dark guild of the empire?”
I shook my head.
“It’s a guild called ‘Mook’ in the Sahara.”
Kale, who had just frowned and expressed laziness, asked with wide eyes.
“What? “Morok?”
“Do you know?”
“I have no choice but to know.”
Cale continued his explanation, closing his eyes tightly and pressing his temples as if he was suffering from a hangover.
“Morok is called a disaster. “I told you all that it’s a guild from a foreign country, but it’s famous even in the eastern part of the empire.”
Hmm. It’s on a different level from Zenbukoros.
“Are you afraid of being targeted by those guys?”
Kale chuckled at my provocative words.
“That can’t be possible. “I wanted to hang out with those guys that were famous.”
The fighting spirit was visible on Kale’s curious face, which became as vivid as raw meat.
“So, who came from Mook?”
“They are called Chilseong.”
“How many people?”
“Everything.”
I flinch. Cale momentarily pulled her body back.
“All of Chilseong came?”
“Yes.”
“You’re crazy.”
Huh, Cale sighed and continued her words.
“It won’t be easy if all the Seven Stars have come.”
“Is Chilseong that strong?”
“Don’t be strong. “It is Mook’s core strength.”
Why is there so much pill-raising? I think they’re some unsophisticated bastards.
“How does it compare to Zenbukoros?”
“It’s rude to compare.”
Is that that much?
“Then how does it compare to you?”
Cale narrowed his eyebrows and caressed her chin.
“Well. “I think I will win unless I face off against all of the Seven Stars.”
Well, even though Kayle is not a transcendentalist, he is one of the highest rank among sword masters. Most people will win.
“But the master there is the problem. “If we hear news that Chilseong has been harmed, the Master will definitely intervene.”
I tilted my head.
“Master?”
“Okay. “The Master of Mo Jade is a transcendent person.”
Oh, you’re a transcendental person like me?
“Is he a sword master too?”
“No, he is a guy who uses strange fighting techniques.”
“Exactly?”
“I don’t know any more than this. “I only heard rumors.”
Hmm. Are you asking for too much information? I guess I should have asked everything from Seldas.
Kale asked.
“Is it your job to protect the princess from the seven stars of Mook?”
I nodded, “Okay,” And continued.
“The France Corporation’s intelligence officer said that those Chilseong guys might be targeting the princess.”
Kale frowned.
“I’m sorry for suddenly talking about something else, but can you please change the name France Corporation? “I know the princess’s name is in it, but it’s so out of place.”
No, what about France Corporation?
“… That’s none of your business. “Get to the point.”
Cale had a disapproving look on his face, but he looked away and continued speaking.
“I am speaking based on my judgment, but it could be dangerous if Chilseong attacks us all at once. “Do you have a detailed plan?”
I shook my head.
“No, I’m not sure yet.”
“I see… ….”
Leaving Cale in agony, I picked up the sword next to the bed and threw it away.
Tap! Cale accepted the sword that was floating in the air.
“For more details, go to the information section. Follow me. Because work starts today.”
Seldas may be annoying, but it can’t be helped. Because I need more information now.
* * *
France sighed deeply.
“Why isn’t he coming?”
She said she would definitely be back soon. Wasn’t she just asking for information? She was so nervous that she unconsciously tapped her fingers on the table.
“… ….”
France looked out her window with a frown on her face. She was just waiting for Jin to come.
How much time has passed? When he didn’t come after a while, France jumped up from her seat.
“Ugh!”
I shouted softly in frustration. It had been a long time since we had had a good time together, but that damn Exceed book was all ruined.
“Whoa.”
France shook her head and tried to cool off her anger.
“… “I should read a book.”
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A rattle. She rang the bell on the table. Then the door opened and Helena came in.
“Did you call me…?” ?”
“Okay. “I’m going to the west wing, so follow me.”
“Yes, yes!”
Helena lowered her head and walked closely behind France. She took her steps like that and entered the west wing.
“Hmm… ….”
France placed his hand on his chin with numerous books in front of him. What should I read today… ….
The West Library of the Duke Descartes houses a large number of books comparable to the imperial library. Most of the books in the duchy’s library were copied here.
“I only read all the magic books.”
France walked around the west wing with a sad look in his eyes. They are said to be a storehouse of knowledge, but for France right now, they are only useless books.
“I guess there’s no need to come to the west building anymore.”
“Is that so… ?”
“Okay. “I got everything I needed here.”
That was when I turned my back and was about to leave the west building. A book caught France’s eye.
“… Hmm?”
It was a dictionary so thick it was almost like a weapon. Was there originally a book like that? France could not contain her interest and used black magic to pull out a book.
“Rune language… ?”
Helena tilted her head after hearing France’s muttering next to her.
“What is the rune word?”
“Oh, you don’t know.”
France smiled and kindly explained to Helena.
“There are many different languages on the continent, but you know that most people use the imperial language, right?”
Helena nodded her head, “Yes.”
“But now there are two languages that no one uses.”
Helena listened to France’s words in an unexpected history education.
“The ‘ancient language’ commonly used throughout the world and the ‘rune language’ used as a magical object by the first wizards. “These two.”
Helena asked, blinking her eyes.
“It’s fascinating. “I can’t believe they used those languages in the past.”
“Okay. “I also learned something recently while stopping by the West Building.”
France smiled and looked at the dictionary.
“Anyway, I never thought there would be a book with runes. “This might be kind of fun.”
France sat down holding a book. He immediately opened the dictionary.
“Ho…….”
The rune language was a series of interests. Infuse magic into words and amplify the effect through chanting.
Using magic much differently than now.
“It would be a good idea to learn runes at this point. “Helena, I think I’ll be staying for quite some time, so please prepare some tea.”
Helena answered “Yes!” And then went straight to get her tea set.
Palak. France forgot to wait for Jin and was absorbed in learning the runes, turning the pages.
