Chapter 485,
Chapter 135. Brotherly Unity (2)
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On February 27, 1800, a sandstorm was in full swing outside the field barracks.
The sandstorm that blew all day with the momentum to cover everything was so boring that even just watching it made me vomit, but I couldn’t deny the fact that that very sandstorm was the veil that had sheltered the members of Runcandel for the past few weeks.
Although it was also a veil that covered the fact that there was a gigantic flying ship builder here until Ziffle intentionally leaked the information.
“Umm…”
Difus made a low moan as he touched his forehead.
When I read the newsletter brought by the executioners who went out to the nearby village in the morning, I felt like I had a throbbing headache.
A gale unfolding off the coast of Tican and the Black Prince’s battle on board… Every time the two riders of the sword family swing their swords, the sea splits and the sky opens.
Due to Mary Runkandel’s provocation, a war of ranks started out of nowhere! The winner is known as the 12th Horseman….
Como, a pirate pirate who is the confidant of the 7th Horseman Mary Runcandel, revealed that ‘the captain wanted to continue fighting as soon as he heard the news that the 12th Horseman had conquered the Black King Sanchae alone’. was it
Rumor has it that the 12 Horsemen were also involved in the recent unknown battle near the Gaifa Islands… Was it Gene Runcandel who killed (or made her disappearance) Amela?
Mr. Zemo, the confidant of the 12th Horseman, revealed that ‘It is true that Amelado was sent to Hankal by our master.’
It’s only been one year since I became a Jin Runkandel rider. Climb to the top 5 in an instant. Will the Runkandel successor really change!?
Overwhelming victory against the 7 horsemen! How long will the myth of the 12 riders continue to soar?
‘I expected that Mary would have a big accident… but I didn’t expect to have a duel with the maknae like this openly.’
Since I couldn’t go to the village every day, the news had already been over a week.
While the infiltration team was hiding in the Sota Desert, the world was buzzing with the fight between Jin and Mary.
– Do whatever you want to do for the time being. Think as you like, practice as you like. I’ll take responsibility for the aftermath and take care of it.
He remembered what he had said to Mary not long ago. Difus really planned to help Merry run wild.
However, as Ziple suddenly leaked information about the flying ship construction team, Mary’s help was desperately needed.
It was because Luna and Runtia were away on other missions, and there was a high possibility that they would become burdensome if the riders below them were called.
So I hurriedly sent a letter indicating the infiltration path in order to help and leave one last time.
I never thought I would hear the news that I had a fight with the maknae first.
‘Couldn’t you have received the letter? no it can’t be If it was Mary’s style… I would have asked the youngest to fight and the winner would have said to come here to support.’
Whoa.
Difus sighs.
Asking for support from Jin wasn’t something he hadn’t considered at all.
Although he has just become 5th in the official rankings, it has already been proven at the time of the Gazoo Declaration that Jin’s power and ability are comparable to those of the top riders.
However, the reason he wanted Mary to come rather than Jin was no different.
combination with breathing.
Needless to say, the brother Difus trusted the most was Mary. If I had to entrust my back in such a dangerous mission, of course it would be Mary.
Also, in terms of composition, it was much better to have Mary enter than Jin. Anyone who thinks of the relationship between Joshua and Jin would think that way.
‘Of course, both Jin and Joshua are classified as construction workers.
Charreuk!
The moment I thought about that, the front and back doors of the barracks suddenly opened at the same time.
Joshua and the Black Knight, who had gone out on patrol through the front door, and Jin, who had just arrived, entered through the back door.
“…the youngest? Why are you?”
When Joshua glanced at him, Dipus shrugged, and Jin immediately asked.
“There are quite a few strange passages along the penetration path, but they are. Was it made by the Second Horseman?”
weird passage.
That was a question that Difus was also curious about.
The infiltration route into the Sota Desert was entirely made by Joshua. Dipus also tried to form an infiltration route from another direction, but failed and joined Joshua’s route.
In the process, Dipus also confirmed that Joshua’s infiltration route was in a form that could never be created with unmanned power or ordinary level magic.
With Joshua’s infiltration route, the ground was dug deep enough to make the ground collapse, but for some reason, it did not collapse and maintained its shape.
“Yes, I made it.”
“It seemed to be an infiltration route that could not be made by humans.”
“Do you think the standard of your limits will apply equally to all? Then I saw you too intelligent.”
“You don’t even hide that you have an assistant who is a prophet or something?”
From the time I met Joshua at the mausoleum right after the family state declaration. Jin was judging that Joshua would soon reveal the Prophet’s existence to the fore.
Even at that time, Jin openly talked about the Prophet in front of other riders and elders, but it was because Joshua did not show much agitation.
“You seem to be misunderstanding something.”
Joshua shook his head and continued talking behind his back.
“I have never hidden the existence of a prophet. The reason you and the other riders didn’t know about its existence was because you lacked access to information.”
Jin smiled.
“It’s not a story I brought up to see how you react so sensitively. It feels rather reassuring to think that someone who has been top-secret for a long time is helping with the work. There are also two Dark Knights.”
The Dark Knights did not react differently to Jin’s provocative words and actions.
Joshua’s gaze landed on Jin’s shoulder. Murakan, who had transformed into a cat, was snoring on top of it.
“I feel much relieved to think that my family’s guardian deity is watching over this mission. As the purpose is to infiltrate and assassinate, you are a more suitable person than Mary.”
While the two were talking, Difus was still conscious of the word ‘prophet’.
‘How far did you find out about the youngest kid, Joshua?’
And how did you find out?
Along with curiosity, I felt confused and my heart was stuffy.
Even Dipus had noticed that Joshua had some special powers or helpers, but that was all.
After tracking for a long time, they couldn’t find even the slightest clue what Joshua had. I thought there was no way to find out because Rosa was hiding Joshua’s information herself.
On the other hand, Jin was talking as if he knew everything about the prophet since the declaration of family rule, so it was a part where Diphus had no choice but to feel a bit inferior.
‘If you lose, you lose, and I’ll have to think of a way to share information with the maknae. I have to get as much information as possible and move faster than Joshua, even if I’m slower than the youngest.’
Difus concluded that, and Jean and Joshua continued to stare at each other.
‘I deliberately mentioned the black knight, but there was no response. Haven’t Dox visited Riccarton yet?’
Jin thought.
Jin hadn’t heard from Dox yet, so he didn’t know how his orders were being carried out.
Also, whether or not Dox went to Riccarton, it wasn’t too difficult for someone the size of Joshua to hide his feelings about him.
Joshua smiled and pulled a stack of documents from his chest.
“This is information about the secret construction team and the details of the operation that we had figured out until you came.”
The document detailed the internal structure of the secret drying room, dangers to monitoring personnel, and unusual matters.
‘All facilities of this scale are built only underground?’
When I looked at the internal structure, I was shocked inside. It was because the scale of the Secret Drying Field was much larger than expected.
Joshua smiled as if he knew Jin would react that way.
“There are a total of 24 districts the size of a castle. More than 50% of the desert underground is a secret drying zone. It makes me wonder how they managed to keep it a secret after building a facility of this size.”
A few areas highlighted in red stood out.
“The marked parts are the distribution points of the ship’s blueprint or what is expected to be the most important factor in ship construction. District 4 and District 11 District 17 and District 19. These four places are particularly secure, and we have not been able to access them yet.”
Until now, the infiltration team was conducting internal reconnaissance using the power of the Prophet. The fact that they couldn’t infiltrate even with their special powers and the abilities of the top riders and the two black knights meant that there was only one way to enter by force.
And the moment you enter those four zones by force, the full-fledged time limit for this mission will begin.
“You have to choose a good place to poke first. You will probably only get one chance.”
“yes. The infiltration operation begins at two o’clock in the morning tomorrow. From then on, you get one more direct intel from the inside and choose one of the four areas to begin your sabotage and takeover mission. The first priority is to secure ship blueprints and destroy the most important resource. Would that be sufficient explanation?”
Jin nodded.
“Okay then I’ll have to get some rest.”
Joshua turned around, grabbing the newsletter lying on the table.
“And congratulations on being in fifth place. When I go back, I’ll give you a bottle of good wine as a gift.”
“Let me thank you. Oh and. I am also grateful for the fact that you rolled the pen holders during the Dark Kingdom incident.”
It was about Dox again.
Joshua saw that Dox hadn’t returned during the Black Kingdom crisis, and ordered his newsletters to write articles in favor of Jin and Murakan, thereby increasing the family’s prestige.
“Looking at those articles, it occurred to me that there are times when second jockeys and I also get along well.”
“I hope this mission goes like that, Black Prince of Hufester. Hahaha….”
Jin suddenly wanted to kill Cosmos as soon as he heard the nickname Black Prince.
As Joshua and the Dark Knights left the barracks, Jin and Deepus’ eyes naturally met.
“Your second brother.”
“uh.”
Jin paused for a while and then said.
“…Let’s kill that human. on this mission.”
At the sudden remark, Difus couldn’t help but widen his eyes.
