#195. You’re in trouble.
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The castle of the Earl of Sea Serpent towering high on Hampstead Heath.
As the location was, Limon’s eyes were narrowed from the top of the castle wall, where he could see the city of London at a glance.
London in the fog.
No, to examine the fog itself.
‘It’s a really crude fake.’
The thick, damp fog was almost the same as the one that spreads in the hour of twilight to the naked eye.
But the only thing similar is the appearance.
Even an ordinary person could tell the difference from the twilight time if they looked closely.
Aside from the aura of magic, this fog didn’t have the sense of mystery that magical phenomena should have.
In particular, Limon, whose eyes were stained black, could see the true nature of this fog more clearly than anyone else.
A long nose, large hands, or dim eyes.
The shadows of dozens or hundreds of constellations that can be glimpsed through thick fog.
‘The magic lord, that nerd. How come you came here proudly alone… Did you mobilize all the high-level players in the guild for this job?’
Limon clicked his tongue.
It is difficult even for a monarch to create a fog that will cover London alone.
However, Carol made it come true in quantity, not quality.
It was only possible because it was the Magus Guild, where 90% of the magic players in the world gathered, among the teenage guilds.
Of course, anyway, this is just fog.
In other cities where there was no effect, it was just a prank that would go beyond the extreme weather.
But the effects of this fog in London were catastrophic indeed.
“Open the door please!”
“Kyaaaagh!”
“It’s a ghost! The ghosts of London are here to get us!”
knocking on a closed door.
The one who locks the door and holds on.
This running around screaming.
This back muttered out of my mind.
Limon, who could hear all the countless sounds coming from the fog thanks to the Sword Master’s keen senses, frowned.
If it had been normal, it would have ended in a bit of chaos.
The problem was that today was Walpurgis night.
As most citizens were out on the streets to enjoy the festival, the panic also exploded.
Pazing Pazing Pazing!
Originally, it would not be strange even if there were already thousands of casualties.
Even in the middle of this, the reason why the situation did not go to the worst was because of the blue remnant that blinked in the fog and repeatedly appeared and disappeared.
The Knights of the Count Sea Serpent.
In addition, hundreds of high-ranking high-ranking knights combined with ordinary knights, more than thousands of blue dragon clans were conducting rescue activities across the space.
The blue dragon clan, which only freely handles space, was a feat that was only possible because it was their hometown, London.
But there is a limit to everything.
The population of London was too large and the chaos was too great for the blue dragon clan alone to manage the situation.
Gee ying.
It was then.
It is the fact that a loud noise reverberates throughout London and the fog disappears as if a hole has suddenly been opened in some areas.
“Everyone be at peace.”
“With this Misty breaker developed by our Magus Guild, you don’t have to fear the fog.”
“Come over here. It’s safe this way.”
A part of the area where the fog has disappeared, centering around the Magus guild members holding staffs that look like they have made a large flute.
Seeing London slowly recovering as people gathered there, Limon twisted his lips involuntarily.
“…under.”
He let out a short laugh and turned his head slightly.
Then, looking inside the castle, he muttered in a cold voice.
“Indeed, it is as the old woman said. It’s like an offspring that has buds, but doesn’t have any fluff.”
As Noh Kang-ho, he knew.
The impact this event will have, the ending that will eventually be reached, and the purpose of this skit.
That’s why Limon took advantage of the time when all the blue dragons were running around and picked up the iron sword he had picked up from the training ground.
At the same time, I thought for a moment.
risk of revealing one’s identity. Possibility of putting the liberation brigade on alert. other solutions etc.
And just a second later, he murmured.
“You know what?”
『Yam Dragon Killing Sword
斬魔龍殺劍 要訣
Lightning is born from slow
clouds
.
And so, the moment the sword, which had been moving slowly like a cloud floating in the sky, finally completed its trajectory.
Wow!
A single flash cut through the air.
The fog that covered London parted obliquely.
The violent storm that followed the sword’s swing tore the remnants of the divided fog to shreds.
“omg…?”
“What is it?”
Was it because the fog dissipated too suddenly or because of the strong wind that came after it? Rather, the citizens who are confused and confused again.
Looking at that figure, frown for a while.
Limon turned around.
Then, he muttered in a low voice as he headed back to the training ground to return the iron sword.
“It must have been a big deal for our count.”
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“…The fog has now dissipated and the situation is under control. So rest assured everyone.”
“Relief!”
“How are you supposed to be at ease in the midst of this?”
“The occurrence of a gloomy hour other than noon is the first incident since the Demon God War!”
Those who forget their face and scream out loud.
Rose responded with the same calm and sincere attitude as usual.
“As I already said, the fog earlier was an ordinary natural phenomenon and had nothing to do with the time of twilight.”
“Stop talking nonsense! How could such a fog be a natural phenomenon?”
“I’ve lived in London all my life, but I’ve never seen or heard of such a fog other than twilight!”
But the confusion did not subside easily.
It was because the horror of the gloomy hour in London was so great.
Still, if it was only them, Rose might have managed to calm the situation somehow.
The problem was none other than Carol.
“Hmm, isn’t it too soon to conclude that this fog has nothing to do with the hour of twilight?”
“Does Prince Carol think so too?”
“I mean personally.”
Carol slightly shook her head and continued with a worried expression.
“Anyway, this is a big deal. They say it ended safely this time, but if something like this happens next time, will we be able to deal with it properly…” “
Wait a minute. Does that mean something like this will happen again?”
“What happened once can happen twice.”
“that…!”
Moans and laments erupted from all directions.
“Please refrain from saying words that stir up people’s anxiety, Prince Carol.”
“Hehe, what are you being so sensitive about? I was just expressing my personal opinion.”
Rose clenched her fists as she saw Carol laughing out loud.
It wasn’t just because of Carol’s brazenness in treating it as her personal opinion, even though she was well aware of the impact of her words.
It was because she also guessed that this fog was Carol’s duke.
However, the suspicion could not be revealed.
The Magic Lord and the Magus Guild are giants that are hard to touch even if there is clear evidence.
Even more so, condemning Carol with a simple heart attack was an unreasonable move that even she, as the blue dragon princess, would be caught in a strong headwind.
“Actually, I’ve been worried about the twilight hour before.”
As if laughing at Rose for not being able to speak out so openly, Carol naturally continued.
“Until now, it has been a phenomenon that only appears and disappears at noon, but isn’t the rule absolute? Just looking at today’s work, it’s the same.”
In the first place, magic itself is an ambiguous and unclear power.
Not to mention, it was too reckless to expect stability from a curse that was created as a side effect of such magic.
Carol, who hinted at it, added another word as if she had suddenly remembered.
“Besides, after my research, I heard that the number of people who went missing during the twilight has increased many times in recent years.”
“Is that true?”
“That’s not all. There have been eyewitnesses who said they were attacked by ghosts during the twilight hour or saw strange monsters.”
“Why is such an important fact not known?!”
“Do you know me? I’m not the one responsible for London’s security in the first place.”
Carol spoke as if she was perplexed.
However, the blade contained in those words was clearly turning people’s resentment and anger in one direction.
“Did Count Rose know about this?!”
“Ask for water. There’s no way the Sea Serpent Countess didn’t know what happened in London, right?”
“Then why did you hide that it happened in the hour of darkness!”
“Isn’t it too irresponsible for someone in charge of London’s security to hide such a serious matter for any reason?”
“…”
I haven’t said a word yet.
Rose was silent as she saw the people who condemned and drove her as if she were the culprit behind all the incidents of the day.
because I just realized it.
Among them, the wind catcher is also mixed in.
It was also the fact that no matter what he said now, the windswept would use that as an excuse to push himself further.
At least, the Carol Rose knew wasn’t a weak person enough to push her against it without that level of preparation.
And the situation that followed went as she expected.
“now. calm down all Did Rose Countess know that things would turn out this way? It’s not going to be solved by condemning the Countess Sea Serpent now.”
Pretend to mediate, establish responsibility.
“In that sense, I have one suggestion for you.”
Attract people’s attention.
“Did you see the item used to dispel the fog today? In fact, it is the result of my long research.”
Today, we present the achievements of the Magus Guild.
“It’s none other than research to eliminate the time of darkness.”
In the end, when he brought out his purpose, few people thought it strange or doubted it.
It was because Carol controlled the atmosphere with her skillful speech skills and led the topic.
Of course, what was here were the factors of the British Empire.
Even in the midst of confusion, there were some who were suspicious of Carol’s overly skillful response, as if she had been prepared.
But they were all silent.
Apart from something suspicious, no one wanted to be hostile to the absolute magic lord of this era.
“haha. Apparently, the ladies and gentlemen here want to see the results of my research, but what do you, Countess Rose, think?”
when that time has passed.
Rose had to be prompted to answer by Carol, who had been asking for cooperation with the support of many people on her back.
The common people who originally followed Carol.
Royalists, including Duke Robert with an arrogant expression and Prince Edward shaking his head weakly.
In addition to Alfred and others, the nobles of the aristocratic faction, who had been working hard to talk to her and make friends with her until a while ago.
A space where you can’t find anything to take sides with.
There was only one answer she could give in this situation where she was suddenly isolated.
“I am against it.”
