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Chapter 453,
Chapter 130. New Year’s Rumors Grand Construction (2)
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“There must have been a problem.”
A soldier said with a dark expression. It was to report to Runcandel 2nd Horseman Joshua Runkandel.
The cigarette burned without a word for a while. Joshua, illuminated by the light, had a face that was even harder than that of the reporter.
Because I never imagined something like this would happen.
It was none other than the Black Knight.
A black helmet that can only be worn by ten people, the strongest guardian knight in the family. The Dark Knights never failed in their mission.
Even if only one.
Even if he failed, he had to come up with something else, and if he faced an incomprehensible variable that he could not handle alone, he had to return safely.
If even that is impossible, if it is a situation where there is no choice but to die in battle. I had to leave a message in my family.
That is, no matter what problem arises. It was impossible for the black knight to disappear without any news.
At least, Joshua thought of the Black Knight as such. Except for him, most everyone else is the same.
However, several days have passed since the articles about the ‘Black King Incident’ started pouring in, and there is still no news from the Black Knight who sent to see Balkas.
‘It is clear that he was involved in the battle at Heukwang Sanchae…’
The gray smoke he exhaled like a deep sigh shook the darkness.
I wanted to slit the reporter’s throat.
Even if you don’t say it, I also know it.
No one will punish or blame himself even if he cuts him down in response to unresolved hatred and questions.
The fingers holding the cigarette trembled slightly. 5 seconds after the intense urge comes. Joshua was able to regain his composure without cutting the reporter.
It was five seconds, like thousands of bugs crawling all over his body, but Joshua didn’t show any emotion or move.
It seemed like a great pride to be able to control even such a terrible impulse.
“You know, go away. Call Howard.”
“Yes, I understand.”
When the reporter left, Joshua was lost in thought again. His eyes were on the newsletters stacked on his desk.
While the Black Dragon Murakan destroyed the Black King Sanchae, neither the 12 Horsemen nor the Black Kings side have revealed a clear reason for the war… What are some of the most likely developments to follow?
Dragons and their contractors who know Murakan continue to refuse to interview or comment on him.
Judging by their fearful appearance, this situation could have been caused by the black dragon Murakan’s displeasure… A dragon called the King
of the Sky a thousand years ago and terrified the world… What was Murakan like? Is it existence?
Newspapers were all covered with information about Jin and Murakan, especially Murakan.
‘If the black knight is dead.’
Unsurprisingly, death by Murakan was most likely.
There was no way that Balkas Cran, who had good manners, would join in killing the black knight saying that the opportunity had come.
Why is Murakan?
Like many newsletters, Joshua was unable to give a clear answer.
‘The youngest couldn’t have told the guardian dragon Murakan to kill the black knight.’
The youngest 12 jockey.
Joshua has always acknowledged Jean. Even when the other siblings treated Jean as just a fearless kid, Joshua saw the bright talent and potential of the youngest.
The youngest was obviously an exceptional person.
It’s not just about talent contracts for swordsmanship or magic. It was the same as a monarch who leads a group.
A monarch’s virtues may be innumerable, but one of the most important, in Joshua’s opinion, was his love for his subjects.
‘In that sense, the youngest doesn’t kill the Black Knight just because he’s mine and not him. never!’
The youngest also loved Runkandel more than anyone else.
‘I heard from my mother and experienced it myself. Black Dragon Murakan is a very fickle and tyrannical being. If Murakan killed the Black Knight, it would have been an accident against Jin’s will.’
That meant that Jin was not properly controlling Murakan.
However, Joshua soon concluded that this would not be the case. There were too many moments where it wouldn’t be strange if Murakan had already had a bigger accident if he had gotten out of Jin’s control.
Awesome!
A straight-backed man with clean white hair entered the room. It was Howard, the first butler.
“Did you call, sir?”
“Howard, what do you think?”
Howard showed no sign of embarrassment at the question without any explanation. He already knows what Joshua is thinking about.
“There are two cases. death and flight. I think that either outcome would have betrayal behind it.”
Joshua’s eyes narrowed when he heard the word betrayal.
“Betrayal. He… The youngest’s nanny. Gilly was his brother, probably. Before becoming the Black Knight.”
It reminded me of the state of the relationship between Gilley and McLorran.
“…and Gilly McLorran seems to have a great hatred for the McLorrans.”
“I feel the same way.”
“There is also a report that the Dark Knight exposed the fact that he was using claws to the youngest in Geomwangseong. If so, the youngest would have easily guessed that the Dark Knight might have something to do with McLauran.”
The youngest betrayed the family and killed the black knight.
Howard was saying that. Unlike Joshua, he did not believe that the Twelve Horsemen truly loved the family.
Since Gilly has an advantage over Jin’s family, he killed the Black Knight to relieve her resentment and also to inflict a blow on Joshua.
‘Considering that the youngest cares for Gilly very much, it’s a plausible situation.’
However, Joshua immediately shook his head.
“It makes sense, but I don’t think the youngest would be that emotional.”
“Yes sir.”
“Gilli’s vengeful spirit will probably be resolved in some other way. So, if it has anything to do with betrayal, it would rather be the case with Barton Bicena.”
“You mean the traitor.”
“okay. If the dark knight who doesn’t return was in the same situation as Barton, it makes sense that the youngest killed him. It’s like you’ve punished the family traitor.”
“My lord, but in that case it means that there is a problem with our solidarity. If it turns out that there is another traitor among the dark knights of the family…”
Howard muttered.
Joshua was hoping it wasn’t all that. If he was a traitor, it means that unlike Barton’s time, he couldn’t even figure it out.
Even when I met Howard, nothing was sorted out. In the midst of feeling stuffy as if wandering in the fog.
Joshua suddenly realized what he had to do.
“Anyway, the fact that the black knight was involved in the black kingdom incident is information that has not yet been released to the public. Not only in general, but also in the enemy faction.”
The fact that there was a black knight was information that only the black king and Jin knew.
‘And you, the youngest child who loves the family, will never pass that information on to Ziffle or other forces. Even if it could cause great damage to me, you would think of Runcandel’s damage first.’
In other words, whether the black knight betrayed or not. At least externally, Runkandel and Joshua had nothing to lose.
“As long as the 12 Horsemen and the Black Royals keep their mouths shut, there will be no future disclosure of information.”
Of course, they said that because they didn’t know about Zephyrin’s existence.
“Losing the black knight is indescribably painful, but the family should make the most of this incident.”
Howard bowed his head.
“Just say the word.”
“Write and distribute articles promoting the 12 Horseman. With the tone that the Black Dynasty was defeated by Jin and went under it. You have to have a strong feeling that it’s a fact, not a rumor. It will be unpleasant, but Balkas Cran will not be able to respond carelessly. The fate of the Dark Kingdom is at stake.”
“yes.”
“And distribute articles praising Murakan’s might. Spread the rumor that the dragon of dragons guards Runcandel and that Ziffle is afraid of him.”
This time, Howard couldn’t help but ask.
“…are you really okay? Lord. It could be like putting wings on the back of the 12 Horsemen. Besides, what stimulates Ziple so much.”
“A chunk belonging to the largest of the neutral forces, which had been paying attention to each other, was swallowed by the youngest out of nowhere.”
Howard bowed his head again.
“It’s been days since that nonsense happened, and Ziffle hasn’t properly released a statement. What do you think this means?”
Zipple has no intention of fighting.
Joshua went on.
“As before, either I am afraid of my father or I am really afraid of Murakan. Either way, Ziffle gave up on the Black Kings. It was taken away just by noticing it, to Runcandel.”
Joshua was able to arrange a response method even in the case where the Black Kings, not Ziffle, rebelled.
“Valkas Kran might react violently. They never surrendered, so why do they keep talking nonsense?
That was the question Howard wanted to ask.
“If Balkas comes out like that, it’s enough to get rid of the Dark Kingdom from the world.”
“ah…!”
Realizing the words a beat later, Howard let out a sigh.
“Zipple has already expressed that he has no intention of engaging in an all-out war with Runcandel to obtain the Dark Kingdom. In such a situation, did the Black Kings entrust themselves to Zipple? If we go out with the attitude that we are ready for an all-out war, Ziffle will never help the Dark Kingdom.”
“We will implement it immediately.”
“Okay, you can direct and execute the detailed orders yourself.”
“Yes sir.”
As Howard left the room, Joshua leaned back into the chair. I lit a new cigarette, and the sound of the ashes burning was especially loud.
It’s like giving wings to the 12th Horseman…
The words Howard said lingered in my head.
He was right. With this incident, Jin’s status will rise again.
‘But anyway.’
Anyway, everything that Jin has and achieves. In the end, it will come back to me…
Joshua had that conviction among the gray smoke that filled the air.
