Episode 87
Episode 37. Natalie’s question (3)
Natalie’s hand bag from ‘Morning Star’ contained a water bottle the size of a fist. It seemed to be an item to confirm taking
the ‘rose’ prepared by Chen .
Brilliant sunlight poured down on the two people walking along the capital’s main street.
When Yuma raised his hand slightly, a carriage stopped.
“Go to Sir Varys’s mansion.”
“You are Yuma-sama! It is an honour.”
The coachman recognized Yuma and glanced at Natalie.
“Your lover is very beautiful.”
“Hoho thank you.”
The scenery of the capital from inside the carriage was very beautiful. Every street was full of leeway.
Boys and girls selling newsletters.
This peaceful daily life was brutally trampled by the Dragon Horse War. In the current empire, there were few people who had experienced demons properly. That’s why he managed to bring in Amanzo.
‘We also need to figure out the existence of the black magician who performed the ritual. There’s a high probability that he’s from the Povian family.’
Yuma thought about that and clenched his fists tightly.
Magic required far more talent than martial arts did.
Even Muji Lingyi, who had no talent in martial arts, could become a useful swordsman after three years of proper training.
But magic was impossible. Without an innate affinity for mana, initiation itself was difficult. Plus the astronomical academy tuition.
That’s why the families that produced wizards had more bastards.
It was because if he brought commoners talented in magic and bound them to his family, his power would increase that much.
And most of the bastards had twisted personalities like Cahel. Even though he was an Arch Mage, it was only natural that Cahel’s treatment in the family was inferior to that of a real Povian lineage prospect.
When sadness accumulates, humans can commit anything.
If a black magician was skilled enough to perform a ritual of that level, there was a high probability that he would be the sad bastard of the Povian family, the most prestigious magic family.
‘I’ll have to find out about this through Sir Cahel.’
It was necessary to gradually contact not only Cahel, but also Adolfovian.
Adolphovian was unknown to Yuma, who had been a eunuch in the imperial castle for decades.
As the head of the Povian family, he was a person who, like a magician, was confined to the lab and devoted to magic development and experiments.
That’s why, even though he is the head of the imperial mages, there are not many days when his face is reflected in the imperial castle.
Politically, the Povians always remained neutral between the Jacques and the Rollmandies. It was the choice of Adolfovian, the head of the household.
Even when he was a eunuch, the number of times he saw Adol Povian in person could be counted on the fingers and toes.
After the outbreak of the Dragon Horse War, Adolphobian came to inform the then Empress Hella Rose of the expedition.
And he was active on the front line with Adeline Woods, the disciple of the dragon, and slaughtered countless demons.
The battles of wizards were completely different from those of warriors using swords, spears, and fists.
In war, knights of the sword master level or higher were in the forefront of breaking through enemy lines, while wizards were the role of preparing magic from the back and shooting them.
It could be seen as a kind of human siege tank.
There were as many disadvantages as advantages.
High-level magic with high destructive power or range took a considerable amount of time to prepare. Wizards prepare magic while knights and soldiers stir the battlefield.
In the process, he also had to defend against the enemy mage’s magic disarming maneuver. Similarly, allied wizards had to prepare magic and cancel the magic formulas of enemies at the same time.
So, in a large-scale battle, a detached team was organized to assassinate the enemy wizard.
In the case of wizards’ representative war-related magic law, Meteor Strike, at least three Archmages or more than 10 advanced wizards were required.
The destructive power of Meteor Strike, which summons and drops meteorites, is enormous.
The meteor that was fully summoned without any interference was enough to destroy the castle in one blow.
Adol Povian was a man who could do it all by himself.
Nevertheless, the reason why he is less popular than grandmasters like Hugo or Duran is no different.
This is because the two grandmasters’ decisive battles and blows with all their strength are as strong as Meteor Strikes.
On the battlefield, the grandmaster was no different from the descent of the god of slaughter.
That is why wizards are usually not deployed in battles in which Duran directly participates. It was the same with Hugo.
‘Come to think of it, there are eight years left in the contract with Hugo. It would be nice if I could get it before the dragon horse war.’
I suddenly thought of Hugo.
“To live with that person, you have to have at least a pulpit like you…
“What are you talking about? Could it be that the bride of Hugo, whom I talked about in the cave last time?”
For a moment, Natalie’s eyes flashed with life.
“No, I don’t joke like that anymore, so why don’t you cheer up a bit.”
“joy. Do you know that jokes like that are only made by bastards in the world?”
“I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”
“haha! Yuma-sama, fighting and reconciling in your prime is the beauty of dating in those days. Uncles like me get ripped off, but they don’t scratch, they really hit with something like a spatula.”
The coachman trembled because he liked seeing Yuma and Natalie.
Before I knew it, the carriage had arrived at Barris’ mansion.
“The change is gone. Go carefully.”
“I can’t take money from Yuma-sama. This time, my cousin also received damage compensation from the Puang Sangdan.”
“I’ll take it anyway.”
“Then take change at least.”
The coachman hesitated for a moment, then took the silver coin and returned the coin.
“Very famous, my dear.
Even a coachman passing by recognizes him and flatters him.”
“What the hell is that nasty way anyway? That suspicious water bottle…
“You have to feed this to the princess. That way you can find out.”
“How do you feed the princess that?
The princess will gladly drink that suspicious yellow liquid.”
“What will happen?”
When the gatekeepers checked Yuma’s face, they opened the door without questioning.
Entering Barris’ mansion, Yuma became nervous after a long time.
The princess openly brought Natalie, who purposely avoided mentioning it, to use it as a bargaining chip.
Due to Zishka’s personality, he could have caught Natalie right here.
“I’ve been waiting for you, Yuma.”
Varys was sitting in the drawing room of the mansion. Next to him was the first princess, Zishka.
Zishka sat cross-legged and smiled incomprehensibly at Yuma.
“Meet the degradation. This is Natalie, and I…
“Looks like you saved the person by terrorizing the gateway. Natalie?”
“Yes lower.”
“What are you bitch doing?”
I knew it. Yuma suppressed her irritation and waited for Natalie’s answer. It seemed that he brought it without even trying to match the words.
“My name is Natal Lee, who does business in Haseo.”
“Did you know that the capital of this country was turned upside down because of you?”
“I know. So I came to see you with a sorry heart.”
“Basically, it’s been a year. But why are you staring me in the eye while talking?
Are you crazy?”
Zishka, who instantly became apathetic, asked.
“You’re the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen in my life, so that’s enough.”
Natalie didn’t avert her eyes as she said that. Yuma felt like his intestines were sinking.
‘What are we going to do?’
A moment of silence followed.
It was not only Yuma who was embarrassed, but also Varys. A sudden appearance praise? It was a behavior that didn’t fit the place at all.
“Ha ha ha ha ha!”
Zishka laughed out loud.
“As expected, she is an interesting girl. get up and take a seat
Yuma and Natalie, the rose owner.”
Yuma almost cleared his throat for a moment.
Barris’ eyes widened at the word rose wine. He, too, did not know that Natalie was a rose owner.
Within the Empire, the family that helped the Rose Society in their spying activities was the Spaser family. The family of Milina Spaser, the ‘Storm Flower’, a member of the Royal Guard.
Natalie had also sent a letter from the Zachs’ hospital room to the Spazer Street.
Milina Spaser was a woman who was so outstanding that she was mentioned as the next Imperial Guard Captain, and her main job was to escort Zishka.
Through that Milina Spaser, Natalie has possessed her identity to Zishka’s side in advance.
“Sir Varys. How would you like to avoid your seat? I let out all my ears.”
Varys was taken aback by Zishka’s words.
“Hey, the story I’m going to share with Yuma today is…
“Am I in a position where I have to report every single thing like that to Sir Varys?”
“Sorry, I’m leaving.”
‘This is Barris’ house, but it’s too much.’
Yuma laughed inwardly. It was because he was convinced after seeing Zishka’s behavior just now.
Zishka did not fully trust Varis.
“Even though I’m a princess, I can’t use the royal castle like my own and have to rent someone else’s house to talk about. You look ridiculous.”
When Varys and the servants disappeared, Zishka said.
“Thank you for saving me during the last trial, low.”
“At least spit in your mouth and tell a lie, you arrogant bastard. You put Zecca in prison, so you really want to kill me.”
At this point, Yuma didn’t want to be polite anymore.
“Then I will ask straight forward, low. What are you planning to do?”
“Haha, what’s the situation? Or Joachim’s business?”
I didn’t know that the name ‘Yoheim’ would come out of Zishka’s mouth first.
“Your Majesty Yochaim…!”
“You are going to kill me right now. Right now, there is no pro-crisis agent to protect me.”
Zishka leaned on her chin and looked at Yuma.
“Yes, I brought in the demons.
What will you do? will you kill me
Then now is your last chance.
Of course, if you kill me, you will die too.”
It looked really defenseless.
Yuma could have killed Zishka within 3 seconds.
Of course, Yuma wouldn’t really kill Zishka, but this situation itself didn’t suit the name of the princess.
“Why did you do that?”
Yuma intuitively realized that the princess was now at the edge of a precipice.
“The reason is not important. It doesn’t matter that Joachim’s work failed. Do you know how much I regret saving you from the mountain behind the imperial castle?”
Zishka never lost his smile.
Looking at it now, it was a smile mixed with self-deprecation.
“Originally, I was going to use Jekka Dean, not Yoheim. But you bastard made it in vain.
As a result, you are also responsible for what happened to Joachim.”
As if he had nothing to hide now, Zishka did not cover his words.
Anyway, even if I told the inside story here, it would be difficult to prove it.
Above all, Zeka’s life-and-death rights were held by Zishka. Until now, the fact that Zishka was involved in Joheim had not been clarified, so the initiative rested with Zishka.
“It is sophistry.”
Zishka tilted her head and giggled.
“I didn’t even think of the variable that Heize was you. It’s my fault for trusting that old snake.”
“Lowering. Did you really believe in that old snake with your will?”
Natalie opened her mouth.
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