402 - - Episode 14 Disgusting

In a corner of the Viscount's mansion, the heir to the title of Viscount Fite and the heir to the title of Viscount Godot meet for a discussion.

The conversation is about the "rescue of the First Prince of Claw.

They have received a letter from Claw, who is locked up in the "Isolation Tower" via Sesta, one of the "Masters" on the Dragon Empire side.

The content of the letter is - permission for the operation plan they submitted earlier.

Godot lets out a sigh of relief as he moistens his mouth with sake.

As expected of the next king, His Royal Highness Prince Claw," Godot said. Prince Claud is a gentle man at heart, and I was concerned that he might not approve of one of the mission objectives, the assassination of Lilith, but I was surprised that he would ...... "take good care of it" and leave everything to us. We must repay this trust at all costs!"

Godot speaks passionately, but he is not really loyal to the racial kingdoms or the claw.

He is just highly ambitious and motivated because he calculates that if this operation is successful and he rescues the claw safely and assassinates Lilith, 'Godot, who has made a great contribution, will become the next prime minister.

If there is a problem, ...... it would be if Claw second-guessed this assassination of Lilith and did not accept it, but that concern was also dispelled from the reply to the letter.

If the operation succeeds without incident, it is almost certain that he will become the next vizier of the racial kingdom, as Godot himself had calculated.

If the plan succeeds, that is. ......

Fite sat on the sofa in front of Godot, who was in a good mood, imagining his own rosy future, and moistening his throat with alcohol as well.

He, unlike Godot, reads the letter, melancholy.

'I can't believe I let His Highness Prince Claw make the decision to assassinate his own sister. ...... If only we had been more powerful and had recognized and helped the witch-inspired Lady Lilith earlier, we could have prevented such bloodshed between siblings. ......

Fight gritted his teeth in heartfelt frustration, downed the rest of his drink from his cup, and set it down with table shattering force.

He criticizes the witch - the "Witch of the Giant Tower" - with saliva flying from his mouth.

'That witch really is a prat!　The declaration of 'absolute independence of the human race' is fine, but what are you thinking, putting Lilith-sama in the queen's seat in place of her legitimate son, His Highness Claw!　The witch's whim has resulted in a conflict between His Highness Claw and Lilith, instead of bringing the races together!　That witch, she may be pretending to be 'for the future of our race,' but in the end, she just wants to see blood spilled!"

On the contrary, unlike Godot, Fite was loyal to the racial kingdom, the Claw.

A former Claw aide, he is also loyal to his sister princess, Lilith.

However, he was convinced of her assassination plot.

From Fite's point of view, the first thing he thinks is that 'Claw, the eldest son, should be crowned king.

Therefore, although he is loyal to Lilith as well, he thinks that assassination is unavoidable if she tries to disrupt the order of the kingdom.

He had no doubt that the reason he had to carry out the assassination of Lilith was because the "Witch of the Gigantic Tower" had appointed her as queen.

In terms of fight, he even believes that the siblings' quarrel with each other is all a conspiracy of the "Witch of the Gigantic Tower.

Godot pours a glass of sake.

I know how you feel, but calm down, Fight. I am always impressed by your loyalty, but we cannot allow you to fail in this project. I would be doing His Highness Prince Claw a disservice if I were to fail because I was overzealous.

I'm sorry, Godot. I couldn't help but think of how His Highness Claw feels, and I couldn't control my own emotions. ......

Fite sipped at his poured drink, his shoulders slumped.

Godot sighs lightly and proceeds with his story.

The magic items purchased by Sesta, the child of the mysterious race, have already been distributed to the merchants. The merchants, who knew nothing about it, took advantage of the festive atmosphere of the "Inauguration Ceremony of the Queen of the Racial Kingdom" to sell their wares in the capital. And after a certain amount of time, the goods explode.

Godot scatters his palms from side to side to represent an explosion with both hands.

We will assassinate Lilith and rescue Prince Claw while the explosion disrupts the capital. ...... Fight will be in charge of rescuing Prince Claw, is that clear?"

Of course. I'm rather sorry that I've had to force Godot to do the dirty work. ......

Don't worry about it. It is indeed a knight's honor to save his lord in his time of need. There can be no greater honor. That is why it is appropriate for Fight, the former bodyguard of His Highness Prince Claud. You can use this operation to avert the stigma of having failed to protect His Highness Prince Claw and having him locked up in the "quarantine tower."

Godot ...... I'm in good company ......"

Fight, who is soaked in alcohol and moved by Godot's stinky dialogue, curls up his big, muscular body and tries not to show tears.

Ostensibly, Godot had entrusted Fight, his former bodyguard, with rescuing Claw from the "quarantine tower.

The reason for this was as he had just stated, but in reality--.

(If there is an explosion in the capital, Lilith will dispatch soldiers from the royal palace. In that case, Lilith's surroundings would be stretched thin. It would be less damaging to go back through the hidden passageway and hunt for Lilith's head. It would be more dangerous to attack the "quarantine tower," which is heavily guarded. (It is in times like these that muscle fools are best used.)

Godot himself did not seriously concede the claw rescue in order to "clear his friend's name.

Godot himself did not seriously give up the rescue of Claw from the "quarantine tower" and the assassination of Lilith.

It was only the result of considering which would cause the least damage to himself.

Fite wipes his face with the sleeve of his silk garment and looks up.

Godot!　My friend's concern, as the sword of my lord, His Highness Claw, I will certainly live up to your expectations!　And let us continue to lead our racial kingdoms against each other under His Highness Claw, nay, the King!"

Of course, my friend. Let's make the operation a success and return the throne to the rightful and just bloodline this time. But let us not be hasty. Lilith is no fool. We are probably on his radar. We must not get ahead of ourselves. If we move ahead of him and act alone, we will not be able to save what we can save."

Of course!　I know you do!"

Fite drains the contents of his cup and sets it on the table.

He picks up the liquor bottle and refills Godot's and his own cup.

He takes the bottle and fills his own glass with Godot's. "Let us drink to the success of the mission and the prosperity of the royal family, Your Highness Claud!

"Well, then, let's have a toast."

Oh!　Cheers!"

Fight picked up a glass and smashed it vigorously against Godot's.

Fite downs the drink in one gulp.

Godot shrugged his shoulders and sipped his own drink.

They had no doubt that the operation would be a success and that they would surely obtain the rosy future they envisioned for each other.

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The lowest level office of "The Abyss.

I sat down and frowned uncomfortably as I heard May's report.

"Some of the nobles are trying to cause a commotion during the 'inauguration ceremony of the queen of the racial kingdom'?"

How can I help you, Mr. Wright?

May's question made the crease in my brow deepen even more.

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