Chapter 269: Prelude to Total War
Prelude to Total War
Though situated in the heart of the imperial city, it was considered the farthest outskirts the back alley.
Where is this?
How long will you keep addressing me informally, even when youre my maid?
S-shut up!
I had brought Alice into the most secretive area within this back alley.
In the back alleys to such a place?
Alice, who was intently eyeing me from behind, seemed unaware of this place, indicating that security was rigorously maintained.
Indeed, this location was where I had been most meticulously prepared for this role. Naturally, security there was thorough.
Creak Creak
You How much influence did you have in this empire?
As I touched the sturdy and solid iron gate, as robust as the main gate of the Imperial Palace, and it began to open slowly, Alice looked at me with a frightened expression and asked.
Indeed, anyone would be frightened upon seeing the vast space beyond the open door.
Also, the one accompanying her was Frey, the most wicked villain, and rogue in the Empire Well, no need to say it; anyone could imagine that feeling well enough.
In the end, the Moonlight Lords exclusive assassin is an ordinary woman. Just looking at this sight makes you shrivel in fear.
S-shut your trap.
Amid the chaotic atmosphere coming from the prison, she, drenched in cold sweat, straightened up, perhaps wounded in her pride, and confidently stepped forward.
Sav save me please
F-forgive me
..!
However, as anguished screams echoed from all directions, her tense expression revealed a sense of nervousness.
This isnt your first time seeing such a sight, is it?
Kreuk.
Addressing her in a calm voice, I urged her forward with my footsteps while quietly thinking.
Indeed Clana. Shes quite skilled at managing things.
Of course, this place wasnt intended for my amusement. It was simply a Secret Prison where we gathered and detained all the Empires trash.
It was tricky to imprison them in the imperial prison since the emperor and the crown prince managed it. And, sending them to the Churchs prison was like entrusting fish to a cat.
Hence, I had to create a new prison.
P-please just kill me
Spare me
The ones screaming over there were nothing more than trash beneath human worth, not even worthy of a fresh start.
Therefore, someone like Isabel, who once made a deal with the Demon King and initiated the attack on the commoner dormitory, Empress Ramie and Rifael, and my shadow friends, who used to manage the young slaves now owned by Lulu, were imprisoned here.
While it might be tempting to just kill them, to fix this corrupt world, I needed to use them as much as possible.
However, they seemed frail recently.
Lulu often brought Miho here. So, was that the reason behind this change?
So why did you come here sir?
Of course, I have someone to meet here.
Looking around at the wretched individuals unworthy of pity, I glanced at Alice, who had been watching my reaction and adjusting her tone to formal speech. Together, we headed deeper into the prison.
Wait here.
?
Why? Do you want to come with me?
No.
Then stay there quietly. Its an order.
I left Alice outside and quietly entered the room at the far end.
Ebub, eub.
Before me was a miserable-looking woman.
Eub! Ebub!
The one with covered eyes and mouth was none other than Vener.
Could you be a bit quieter?
Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Uuuuuugh!
After silently observing her, I whispered something in her ear, and Vener began to thrash violently.
Whats wrong, Ms. Vener, the eldest daughter of the Hylin family?
!!!
Upon hearing my words, she stopped and took a deep breath.
If you keep thrashing around, I might reveal your secret to the world.
Right, now this is better.
As expected, her weakness was quite useful.
Youll have to keep being good like this.
It seemed like the foundation for completing the Make Friends mission had been securely in place.
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A few hours before, Roswyn went to find Ruby.
You are the most despicable person Ive ever known.
But what are you holding in your arms?
Th-th-this is a reproduction of the potion I gave you last time? I brought it for you
Ah.
Rubys soft expression instantly froze upon this.
Is it the same as you gave me last time? The ingredients are completely identical?
Y-yes, its exactly the same. O-only the bottle and color are different.
Oh I see
Nodding quietly , Rubys stern expression gradually deteriorated.
Here, please take it You need to improve quickly since youve already improved from the previously incurable disease
Hmm, I still have some of the effects of the potion I took last time, so I dont need to
But still, please
Looking down at Ruby with a terrified expression, Roswyn tried to forcefully give her the potion with trembling hands.
Well, I said I really didnt need it, didnt I?
Ouch!
Oh my.
Suddenly, the potion bottle she was holding shattered, and Roswyn looked dazed.
The potion bottle broke all of a sudden
I-is that so
Thats a shame.
There was no way the potion bottle would have suddenly broken.
The potion bottle she bought, which cost the highest price, was so sturdy that it wouldnt break even if an entire cart passed over it, thanks to the powerful magic protection.
Oh, are you hurt somewhere?
Throb
With a worried expression, Ruby held her hand, and Roswyn felt a throb in her heart.
Ah, ah ah
As a result, Roswyn quickly withdrew her hand, turned around with a pale face, and muttered.
Ruby is the Demon King She was the Demon King!
The pupils and facial features that were briefly visible in the last moments of the video matched the current appearance of Ruby.
Because of that, the belated and horrifying shock that hit her was so great.
I-I have to tell someone no matter what, I have to let anyone know
Roswyns legs trembled greatly, and she broke into a cold sweat. Though she knew she had to move them, fear paralyzed her.
Hmm
Ruby observed Roswyn moving slowly like a tortoise, tilting her head inquisitively.
It doesnt seem like youre certain?
Wondering what had happened, Ruby tilted her head, her expression unscathed from not receiving any penalties.
Even so, whats her plan in leaving me alone?
It was because the Penalty Nullification from the Helper System also applied to the Path of Pretender system.
Swish
As the Demon King contemplated Roswyns stance, she quietly reached out her arms.
Well then, goodbye huh? W-why wont the door open?
At the same time, the door was locked.
Well, Im not sure why Why would that be?
Heik eh
Lady Roswyn?
So, with a terrified expression, Roswyn thought about going all-in by pulling out an attack scroll from her pocket, preparing for anything.
I already left the information that shes the Demon King in my room but but
Ding!
Huh?
Then, as she hesitated without being able to decide, the moonlight system window appeared before her.
< Achievement: Prelude to Total War >
Reward: Intelligence +1, Mana +1, Stamina +1
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Seeing that, hope flashed in Roswyns eyes.
M-maybe!
Thud!
..?
Then, the door opened, and someone entered. Thanks to that, just as she entertained the thought of her fate being resurrected, she looked down with a puzzled gaze.
Stay behind me, sister.
Eh?
Go down to the first floor. I have some business here first.
Wearing the robe backward, the person who entered the room pulled Roswyn behind her.
Hurry up.
And it was none other than Glare.
Huh?
Staring at the familiar system window in front of Glare, Roswyns gaze became vacant.
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