CH 78

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 78

18. The Duke and the Arena (6)

Eugene took a deep breath to control his mind, and wiped the tears from his eyes with his fingers.

There's something to point out about that black magic reagent. A note will arrive tomorrow indicating its location, and make sure you don't miss out on all fever. I've heard of such conversations. But...

Looking into the bag on the table, she blurted out her words.

It looked a little more spacious than before, when it was completely filled with no gaps, but it was still full of test tube-shaped vials.

When the bag was lightly touched, the bottles clashed and rattled.

The only thing I've found in 'one place' is fever.

This is a fact I already knew. Serpence didn't say it himself, but that's the situation.

'He showed me the inside of the bag and said that he found it all over the estate... .'

Before returning to the inn, when I told him that it was better to hide that I had administered it to his body.

He contained two empty bottles. I even watched him take out a total of ten bottles, purify them with divine power, and then throw them away.

That leads to one conclusion.

"You mean you're talking about spreading black magic reagents here and there in the estate in advance, and announcing one place every three days?"

Euges seems to have noticed that too.

am. Still, just in case, I asked Serpence a question to get an answer.

Yes, I can only see that.

Serpens affirmed.

This meant that there was no direct link from the arena to the demon worshipers.

I can't say it's not related at all, but it can be cut off at any time on the part of the demon worshipers.

It's a very one-sided relationship.

"Did you find the whereabouts of the person sending the memo?"

I searched through the documents and found information about him, but I think it's just an intermediate contact''

It seems that the arena side has already dug behind it.

Due to the limited number of reagents, the number of matches was also limited.

From a demon worshiper's point of view, it's overpaid, so it's impossible to destroy the Black Knight, so it's probably a moderate adjustment.

The arena side, unaware of their plans, is dissatisfied and pays more.

You would have wanted to open more matches to win.

'But let's play an ordinary game... .'

It reminds me of how the host said that his arena was of high quality.

For those who are already accustomed to the big stimulus, the general game just feels boring.

So, the Arena side probably wanted to find an anonymous fan and put it in their hands.

He must have been trying to figure out how to make reagents, or make as many as needed.

But the sender was just an intermediate contact. It would be like cutting the belly of the goose that lays golden eggs, or just watching.

'Did you understand that they are already hidden all over the estate?'

But if you're just watching it, you're probably aiming for after the pre-prepared amount runs out.

The black fighter's fan, an anonymous entity, must be aiming to make contact again.

It's past midnight, so the location where the reagent was hidden will be delivered today.

All of them are currently being recovered by Serpens. If there is nothing in the designated location, I will immediately suspect it.

But I couldn't even bring it back.

In the first place, what could be the reason for Serpens to retrieve them while meticulously sprinting through the counties.

If left as it is, while cleaning up the arena, someone might take a moment of confusion and run away with them.

Until now, I left it alone for fear that the supply of reagents would be cut off, but since the business itself is on the verge of closing, I don't care about that.

If even part of it was stolen, the victim would have no choice but to come out.

'Of course, we have to make an effort to prevent that from happening, but... .'

Since there are only two people in the actual operation, it is difficult to pay attention to the pyramids.

Besides, according to Serpens... .

'From the moment the first drug is administered, the body of an ordinary person without any ability will begin to break down?'

I said life force, but to be more precise, it should be called the innate keeper. Such things seep, damage

will become

It was impossible for an ordinary person's body to withstand it. Even if they stopped taking the second drug, it was already too late to survive.

Even if the arena was not reopened, it was just right to sell it at a high price in many ways, as the first drug alone was nothing short of a great poison that could cause people to die in pain.

'This guy was so good at that... .'

In the future, before picking up something and eating it, I will have to ask myself to check it and eat it.

And, of course, I'd say, 'Don't eat it because you lose!'

it will

I'm going to have to go see him right now.

Yes? Now?

"Will Lydia-sama stay here and watch over them?"

Serpens said, pointing to the three crumpled in the corner.

He still looked like he had fainted, but had been awake for a few minutes. It was clear from the fact that he began to procrastinate little by little because his posture was uncomfortable.

Eugese, who looked at the three of them alternately with me, nodded saying he understood.

What does that gaze just mean?'

No matter how weak I am, can't I even watch over those who are locked up and not equipped to come?

"Anyway, what are you going to do?"

If you find a connection between the sender and the demon worshipers, are you planning to pursue it alone? I asked Serpence.

If you notice that his information has leaked to the arena, you will try to use someone else as a medium after all the supplies you have prepared are exhausted.

It's just a matter of passing notes. Many people are willing to do it without asking for anything if given a huge sum of money.

If there was suspense, not serpence, to intimidate him, there would be no evidence without it. You will get no income in relation to the devil worshipers.

"Then you missed that one?!"

I'll have to check it, but it seems like it should be. I wondered if there was anyone monitoring the hidden reagent, but I looked carefully...

No one presumed to be a catcher was found.

The Serpence scouting process of the demon cult was too coincidental, so I thought Corrupted Pence would carry a group that was deprived of luck and stats... .

It must have been a group with some intelligence.

That's why you can't just sit back and watch the arena.

Saying that, Serpens took out five bottles of each of the first and second drugs from the bag.

Divine energy emanated from his hand, purifying the contents of the bottle.

all.

The kidnappings don't come back, so there might be some suspicion. If there's nothing in the delivered location, that's for sure. In the worst case, many innocent people may lose their lives, including the Black Fighter. .

Meet the sender, check where they are, and tell them that they will bring the reagent that has lost its efficacy to that place.

You can attack right now, but you should rest and be fully prepared.

To do that, you'll need to put the time down, and you'll have to ask the sender who made it, even for the sake of it.

Are you contemplative?

Then I'll go...

If that's the case, then Ser, ...Sen doesn't need to go, right?

Yes?

You haven't been able to eat since dawn, and you've been traveling all over the Countess.

And then we cried for two hours in a row.

Serpence is only for objects in designated locations.

He's never a guy who hides and comes back right away. It is clear that he will come to check whether the memo has been properly sent or not.

Maybe the arena will even check if it is well retrieved.

You should get some sleep and eat breakfast in the morning. Where else are you going?

It's enough for me to go and sleep for an hour or two. Moreover, Lidy or not can ask the spirits to warn you while sleeping, so in terms of efficiency...

"Isn't that the same for Se s too?

If you work hard, you can notice it and get up right away, right?''

Haha... You're the only person in the world who cares about me. It's only for a day or two...

At least, how much do you eat and sleep...

Wait! You two, stop!

As Serpense and I were having a conversation, Eugene suddenly intervened and cut it off.

Okay. Now that I know what to do, I'll go.

You just came back, so you're not tired.

are you? You don't have to rush.

Still, I don't think I'll be as tired as Mr. Percent. Besides, there are people who worry like that, so just rest.

...Ummm...

I'm doing this because I'm afraid that I'll hear any resentment after staying here, so please leave this task to me, thinking you're making a concession for me.

thank you.

Serpence hesitantly expressed his gratitude with an expression of apology, and Eugess smiled and took the bottles from his hand as if they were stolen.

Then I'll go.

Bye!

Go with caution.

Eugenes threw himself out the window.

Now the window just feels like a doorway made in a high position due to an architectural mistake.

Uh... Then shall we just sleep?

When he took his eyes off the window and turned around, Serpence was standing in front of the kidnappers with their eyes closed, pretending to have fainted.

And three hits followed.

Why are they...

Isn't this side safe?

I couldn't find anything to object to.

Only after making sure they are completely stunned does Serpens prepare well.

I think he had something to say to him... .

Oh, oh! I should have told you this. I forgot to tell you because Serpens cried so long earlier.

He flirted with luck with a little teasing, but Serpens stopped moving and stared at him with disgusted eyes.

Come to think of it, crying is now complete

Looks like you've gone

Black knight, no. Please take care of conciliating the black fighter. When I came to see it in person, it is a much more serious condition than I thought... Please take care of it.

Conciliation... What does that mean?

Literally speaking. You said I'd definitely scout, didn't you?

He looked like he didn't know he was going to take on that role.

"Why do I have to do that?"

Are you a professional?

Isn't that your specialty?

We looked at each other with expressions of not knowing what the other was talking about.

"What is your intention to leave me with what you want to do?"

Talking like a very rude one.

'Do I look like a person who only does what I do and leaves it to others?'

Huh, that's right! I'm not funny... That's right. got it right

I don't have any abilities, and I have an all-purpose fence right next to me. Even if it's not intentional, it happens naturally from time to time

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