Chapter 13: Tinnitus (2)

Chapter 13: Tinnitus (2)

A few seconds after realizing something was terribly wrong due to the hateful gaze of the girl revered by the Swords of Calan, Lord Roadmalis broke the silence.

Swoosh!

Ah?

It was the first time Lord Roadmalis, feeling a burning pain from his right, turned his head sideways involuntarily and let out a dumbfounded noise.

Aaaaah!!

That was the beginning of the screams filling the previously silent office, starting with the scream after he realized his right arm had fallen off.

Lord Roadmalis screamed, pressing on his severed right arm with his left hand.

However, the girl who had done it approached Lord Roadmalis with a face still full of annoyance and hatred.

Crack!

She then slammed his head onto the ground.

Kwaaack!

Despite breaking the wooden floor of the Lords office, Lord Roadmalis, formerly a hero, did not die but screamed instead.

The girl, staring intently at him, then moved her hand to grab Lord Roadmalis by the hair and pulled him up.

His face was covered in blood due to scratches from the wooden splinters.

Answer me, did you send my poison to the Lord of Lartania who returned this time?

He felt fear at hearing the girls voice once again, yet he struggled to grasp the situation.

Why has this suddenly-!

Clearly, Lord Roadmalis had requested the support of the Swords of Calan in anticipation of Red Eyes arrival.

Therefore, the Swords of Calan present here should undoubtedly have been his ally.

It was supposed to be an ally!

Bleeding, Lord Roadmalis looked at Loriel, one of the Swords of Calan standing by the door, but she did nothing and just watched him suffer.

As if she had no wish to intervene.

Then, Lord Roadmalis turned his gaze to the girl holding his hair.

Huh?

He, unwittingly, let out a sound of incredulity.

That was because the girls appearance was definitely one that Lord Roadmalis had seen somewhere.

Her long dark hair, as well as pupils as dark as if drawing one into an abyss.

Similarly, her wearing a dark cheongsam and the distinct darkness floating above her shoulders reminded Lord Roadmalis of a certain being in his memory.

The moment he fully recalled that being,

What?

Lord Roadmalis looked at the being in front of him with an incredulous expression.

If what he understood and deduced was correct, then he understood the entire situation now.

Of course, there was still much he did not understand.

It was a question why she, who had disappeared starting eight years ago, appeared here now.

It was also a question why the Swords of Calan showed reverence to a being who was once part of Lartanias Round Table.

However, such questions were not that important.

What was clearly visible on his face was fear.

Uh, aah-

Emotions drenched in fear.

His eyes began to tremble at his clearly visible end, and his left hand holding the stump started to shake.

It was only natural.

Did you find it?

Because she was the Master of the Five Swords, considered the greatest force of the Calan Kingdom.

If you mean Yuliarrs Pendant, I found it.

Give it to me.

At the girls gesture, Loriel took the pendant out from her bosom and respectfully bowed her head slightly to hand it over to her Master.

It was on the delivery list, so it was easy to find in the warehouse.

Upon hearing Loriels words, after receiving the item, she seemed to float the pendant in the darkness and examine it.

It is done.

Then, putting the pendant away, she asked,

Loriel, which noble is connected to this scoundrel?

Duke Raipellaoshin.

Loriel named the Duke, who was among the top three nobles of the Calan Kingdom, including the King.

Yet, even upon hearing the name of the Duke, who held power that even the King couldnt recklessly oppose, she remained unemotional.

Tell him,

she said.

If he fails to heed my warning just one more time, I will personally rip his throat out and hang it in the center of his territory.

Loriel, who heard this as well, replied,

Everything as you wish, Master.

She bowed respectfully and said,

If the Duke makes another mistake, we, the Five Swords, will dismember him and present him before you, Master.

She showed her unwavering loyalty.

And then,

the Absolute Ruler of Darkness, without hesitation, turned around.

Now, just two more just two more.

She murmured quietly and left the office.

And then, there was no one left there.

And at that moment.

My Lord.

Why?

Kim Hyunwoo, deeply contemplating whether to build the blacksmith or the tavern first after the palisade was fully completed, responded to the voice.

There has been a change in the territorys influx rate.

Of course, it would rise, with the palisade built, we have some foundations, so it would have gone up by about 10%, right?

He spoke as if it was not a big deal, but then,

Its not just that.

What?

I recommend checking the territorys influx rate.

Loria suggested that.

Soon, Kim Hyunwoo had a puzzled look.

???

Territory influx rate: 333%

An event triggered by the incident will start.