Episode 319 Meeting with Jace
Ray finally let go of the soldier’s wrist.
“The upper column of the top has changed. What happened?”
“You haven’t heard the story yet.”
He said while rubbing his numb wrist.
“The former upper state has been evicted.”
“Are you kicked out?”
Why are you suddenly kicked out?
It’s not even the lowest level, but being kicked out of one’s ranks as the owner of the ranks.
It was a bit odd.
The soldier let out a deep sigh.
“There must have been one or two cases where the previous merchants were tyrannical. Eventually, the thing we feared happened. Because of that, most of the branch manager lines have been sorted out.”
When the upper column changes, the line changes.
Many of those who had previously lined up with Jace lost their jobs because of it.
“The deputy manager, who was in charge of all sorts of chores under the upper bar, woke up. The current head of the upper division is in charge of that sub-head.”
“Ugh. Do you happen to know where the former upper stock is?”
“How would a guy like me who stands guard in front of the upper ranks know? It’s like hearing rumors that he was imprisoned in prison. I went around disturbing the village so much that it deserves to be heard by the guards.”
The lord, who was in charge of the management of the region, had to maintain public order, even formally.
Perhaps it was because rumors spread everywhere, so I had no choice but to use my hands.
‘If you’re imprisoned, that means you’re not dead yet.’
Things went the way he had intended.
The power behind the mystery successfully fell out with Jace, and as a result, Jace lost his title as top lord.
What’s more, the icing on the cake is that he was even imprisoned.
All he had to do now was find Jace and dig up information on what was behind him.
Rey couldn’t contain her smile as the matter came together more easily than he had expected.
Even when I’m still, the corners of my mouth twitch.
The soldier cast a fearful gaze at him.
At first, he dragged him through the alley like an angry bull, but now he laughs as if he has lost his mind.
To put it well, his emotional changes were varied, and to put it badly, he was a madman.
“Can I just go and see?”
When the soldier asked cautiously, he nodded happily.
“thank you. I’ll take care of it from now on.”
“I’m glad it helped. It is not good to hold on to a person who is busy with construction for a long time, so I will withdraw from this point.”
He ran away from Ray.
Although it was a simple armor, it would not have been easy to run, but it ran well.
Ray summarized the soldier’s story.
“To think that the Sangdanju came down and the Vicedanju immediately took its place… It must have been the influence of the forces behind it. By the way, it’s a prison cell… Speaking of this area, is it Viscount Gade?”
Even if it rots, it’s called Junchi.
Since he was the owner of a large merchant guild, he would not have been imprisoned in the prison of the village.
After being handed over to the guards, he will probably be imprisoned in a prison under the jurisdiction of Viscount Gade.
Somehow, it seems that there are a lot of things that are especially related to Viscount Gade.
Certainly troublesome things will happen if you meet the viscount, but a war may break out.
In this situation, he could not stand on his own.
Ray thought with a serious expression.
‘If what they’re after is truly war, time is running out.’
It was the same in Proxia, but the process of war is difficult, and it explodes in an instant.
During this time of abundance, the atmosphere between the kingdoms was even worse.
Kings are not stupid, so I don’t think they will start a war recklessly, but I don’t know what the forces behind them will do.
Even the top of Jace was already acting like my limbs, so I was just anxious about how much effort he would have put into things between the kingdoms.
Since there is little information, it is better to move quickly.
Ray turned his steps toward Viscount Gade again.
* * *
The day Ray left the Viscount’s mansion behind, Viscount Gade had been restless ever since.
He assisted Princess Celestia and provided many conveniences.
As a result, a fairly good atmosphere lasted for half a year.
However, from one day, the princess’s expression began to harden.
Even if musicians are invited and a banquet is held, they do not enjoy it, and even if I try to attach Ilissia, they do not laugh.
Then, when he said he would return to the palace, Viscount Gade’s heart sank.
Viscount Gade, who was in a state of panic and couldn’t do anything about it, had no choice but to send the princess away.
It’s been more than a year since I’ve been in the middle of a long time, wondering if I’ve done something wrong.
As usual, one of his subordinates hurriedly ran towards Viscount Gade, who was in the office.
“Come on, Viscount! It’s a big deal!”
Viscount Gade was very nervous as he spoke out of breath.
Could it be that a disgruntled order fell from the king because Princess Celestia went back in anger?
In my heart, I pretend that nothing is wrong.
“What’s going on?”
The soldier answered right away.
“Seongjae Seo has visited.”
Viscount Gade, who thought it was an uncomfortable letter from the king, tilted his head.
“A saint? What’s going on? Bring them inside.”
“All right.”
The soldier bowed his head and retreated.
Soon after, Ray entered Viscount Gade’s office.
The viscount says, recommending a cup of steaming tea.
“Meet the saint. Long time no see.”
“Take it easy. I’m no longer a saint, so I don’t need to be polite.”
“Heh heh heh, if the world knew about it, they would point fingers at me. I’m comfortable with this, so it’s fine as it is. Rather… what are you doing this time?”
Viscount Gade asked cautiously, and Ray took a sip of tea and said,
“Is there a prison cell outside the Viscount’s mansion?”
“Yes, but…”
“Hasn’t someone come in recently?”
“…Are you referring to the upper ranks of Jace’s troupe?”
“you’re right.”
I never thought you would suddenly come and bring up the story of Jace’s upper house.
Ray bowed his head to the viscount.
“I want to meet him briefly. Please allow me.”
It is as polite as asking for a daughter.
Viscount Gade was taken aback by his sudden request, but readily nodded.
“In the past, he was a top lord, but he is just a sinner anyway. Do whatever the Son wants.”
“thank you.”
After receiving the viscount’s permission, Ray rose from his seat.
It seems somehow urgent.
Viscount Gade, intrigued, asked.
“I think this is the first time I have seen the Holy Son impatient. If you don’t mind me, can you tell me what’s going on?”
“That’s…”
Ray, who was about to say the words out of his mouth, pursed his lips.
There is nothing good about telling things prematurely.
Moreover, it is not yet certain.
he said, looking at the viscount.
“Because I still don’t know what to do. I’ll tell you when it’s clear.”
Viscount Gade’s eyes brightened.
‘Something smells.’
Even though he has quit being a saint, he came all the way to his own territory to meet only one person.
I don’t know what it is, but if it’s enough to move around using the status of a saint, it doesn’t seem like a small thing.
The man who hid the serpentine inside of him laughed haha and agreed.
“ha ha ha. All right. We will wait until then.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
* * *
The prison of the Viscount was quite huge.
It makes me wonder if it was necessary to build it this big in a place where there are no prisoners.
As they descended to the basement under the guidance of the guards, they heard the voices of everyone dying. “Give me some radish water…
Please
let me wet my lips with just one drop…”
I put my hand out of the iron window.
Most of the sinners were middle-aged.
As Ray took one look at them, a nearby guard slammed their hands that were sticking out of the cage.
“Don’t listen. They are the ones who casually kill my relatives for money.”
“Incredible.”
“They are monsters.”
With that one word, even the sympathy that was as small as ant poop flew away.
Did you walk halfway through the three divided prisons?
The guard stops and points to one of the bars.
“That is the place you were looking for.”
“thank you. The guidance is now complete.”
However, he hesitated for a long time and did not leave despite an obvious order to celebrate guests.
Looking at him strangely, the guard opened his mouth with difficulty.
“…The Viscount ordered me to help him until the end…”
At that, Ray smiled.
Apparently, they had the guards escorting them overhear the conversation.
I guess I was curious about what he was doing.
“It can’t be helped if it’s the Viscount’s order. Let me stay by your side.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
Anyway, when I interrogated Jace, I planned to cover it with magic.
It didn’t matter if someone was by your side.
The guard opened the iron window with a large key.
Awesome!
Heavy iron bars open with the sound of rusty metal.
Perhaps because he had already heard the conversation outside, Jace was turning away.
“What’s going on?”
There is no strength in the voice.
I didn’t have a body that could dry out just because I didn’t eat for a day or two, so I’m still in good shape (?).
But the face was haggard.
It was a contrast to the greasy face of before.
Ray approached him.
“Are you an idiot for giving the upper rank to the vice-dan master? I asked what kind of face it was, but there is nothing special.”
“Your words are quite short.”
“You should speak respectfully to someone who deserves it.”
“Keukkeuk. Now mere children are ignoring me. Talking about things you don’t know anything about.”
Looking at the self-deprecating laugh, Ray smiled at him.
“Silent.”
Uhhh—
the guard flinched as the will’s mana created a barrier around it.
After preventing the conversation from leaking out, Ray turned his back on the guards.
This is to avoid showing the shape of the mouth when speaking.
After tidying up the surroundings, he started talking in earnest.
“…Did the person behind Jace’s company change the company?”
At those words, Jace, who had been laughing maniacally until now, stopped laughing.
I shivered and looked at Ray.
Then, after looking at the guard, he turned his head.
“What are you talking about?”
“Pretending not to know. The sound won’t leak out, so don’t worry.”
“You bastard… what are you doing?”
“There is no way that you, who have been a member of the guild since the early days of the guild, will lose your position so easily to the vice lord. Perhaps, if the sub-owner tried to overthrow it, he could have been cut off at any time with the authority of the upper manager. But you didn’t.”
He spoke slowly, but the words that came out of his mouth were unusual.
“Why didn’t you do anything? It looks like the mercenary he worked for will be taken away with his eyes open.”
“…”
Ray grinned when he heard no reply.
“The reason is simple when you think about it. Because you know there are unmatchable ones behind you.”
