Is this really Perdes?
No way.
There was no way he could be here, having crossed the Empire's borders disguised as a mercenary from the Cosmos only two days ago.
Even if he gets from the border to the capital as quickly as possible, it takes five days.
So that can't be happening.
"Are you okay?"
No matter how I looked at it, the man in front of me was definitely Perdes.
Rubbing my eyes, blinking several times, and checking again did not change the fact.
What on earth is going on?
Am I seeing things because of the paralyzing poison?
Or a dream?
I thought I held out well, but in the end, I got knocked out by the enemy and I wonder if I was dreaming?
“It looks like you’re badly hurt...!”
Wanting to check which one it was, I pinched Perdes' cheek hard as he came closer.
Then Perdes stepped back in surprise.
"What are you doing?"
“Are you sick?”
“Of course, it hurts!”
That means it's not a dream.
“Am I seeing things after all?”
“Yes? Are you seeing things? Did you hurt your head?”
Perdes spoke with concern and gently placed his hand on my cheek.
A warm sensation felt throughout the palm of his hand.
“Your head looks okay, but just in case, let’s go to the hospital and get examined.”
“Really... it’s Lord Perdes.”
This was something that could never be a delusion or an illusion.
“How come Mr. Perdes is here? I thought you crossed the border two days ago.”
“How did you... Ah, that’s what the guy said.”
I was about to ask Perdes again, who was scratching his head as if he was a little annoyed, but I hurriedly pushed him away when I felt a murderous intent.
And he blocked the sword that fell towards Perdes with his dagger.
Kang, the sound of metal clashing made my ears ring for a moment.
With my body paralyzed, it was difficult to even endure, let alone push away the enemy.
“Quickly...”
As I was about to tell them to run away, a man came in through the hole that Perdes had come in through, and easily dealt with the enemy facing him.
What is this...?
Unlike me who was flustered, Perdes spoke refreshingly.
“You said you would help me in the end, but you’re rejecting me.”
The man glared at Perdes with a frown.
“Be quiet. Do you think I’m your nanny?”
“Of course. I was just saying that you must be safe so that you can ask me for favors.”
Wait a minute. That guy is a great sage?
That means it's a dragon.
I looked at the man in surprise, encountering a being I had never seen before and only heard about.
He had a boyish feel to him, but he didn't look young either.
It feels like he's somewhere between a boy and a young man.
As I was staring intently at the great sage, a palm suddenly appeared before my eyes.
It was Perdes.
He pulled me towards him gently and spoke in a loud voice.
“I’m jealous, so don’t stare so intently.”
“This is fucking crazy.”
At the same time, harsh insults were flying at me, so I had no time to panic.
Immediately afterward, a series of violent blows were heard.
I hurriedly pushed away Perdes' hand that was covering my eyes.
Then the great sage appeared, holding the enemy by the collar, preventing him from moving.
In front of him lay the other enemies I had fought, lying face down.
Although they were exhausted and injured while fighting me, they were not weak enough to be easily defeated.
But it was surprising that he was subdued in the blink of an eye.
They say it's a dragon, it really is strong.
“How dare you jump in without even knowing the topic.”
The great sage twisted the enemy's collar and pushed him against the wall.
“It seems like you don’t care about your life. I will accept that attitude.”
“No!”
When the Great Sage tried to kill his enemies, I urgently stopped him.
“You can’t kill him!”
"Ha?"
Then the great sage tilted his head as if he found it ridiculous and looked at me.
“Don’t kill him. Surely you haven’t forgotten that these guys attacked you. Why? Surely it’s out of a little pity?”
“No way.”
I didn't pity those guys, nor did I intend to pity them.
“Then why is it?”
“We have to find out who is behind this.”
Some have guessed while fighting them, but since it is only a feeling, solid evidence is needed.
“If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be okay to just leave one alive?”
“That’s right. To do that, the Great Sage is currently holding onto the one who must be saved.”
At my words, the great sage tilted his head and looked at the person who had grabbed him by the collar.
“Is that so? They all look the same to me.”
As he said, the enemies were wearing masks that covered their entire faces, and they were wearing the same clothes and even had the same build, so at first glance, they looked like the same people.
But the reason I singled that guy out is because I knew who he was the moment I crossed swords with him.
“Usher Andrea.”
The moment I called his name, his shoulders shook slightly.
As expected, it's Usher Andrea.
Well, there's no way I wouldn't recognize that guy.
As I was about to approach to take off the mask, the Great Sage reached out his hand towards me.
"Wait for a sec."
At the same time, Perdes grabbed my shoulder from behind.
“I think it would be better not to go.”
"Why..."
“Ugh.”
As I was about to ask why, Usher Andrea suddenly groaned and lowered her head.
The Great Sage's expression hardened, and he took off his mask.
The Great Sage's face became even more rigid after seeing Usher Andrea's bare face.
"As expected."
What do you mean, "as expected"?
I also became uneasy at his unusual reaction.
I tried to get closer to ask, but Perdes grabbed my shoulder and wouldn't let go.
I looked back at Perdes and demanded.
“Let go.”
“No. I think it would be better for you not to approach.”
“That means, Mr. Perdes, you know why that person is acting that way.”
“Diabolos.”
I asked Perdes, and the great sage answered.
He was already looking at the guards who had fallen to the floor.
“These guys had Diabolos carved into their bodies.”
“Dia... Bolos?”
“Yeah. You wouldn’t say you didn’t know that, would you?”
When I nodded silently, the great sage pouted his lips.
“Fortunately, you’re not stupid.”
A sarcastic tone and a disapproving look.
Even though it was just our first meeting today, for some reason, the Great Sage didn't seem to like me.
Perdes approached the great sage and asked.
“Do they all have Diabolos?”
The Great Sage nodded and showed me and Perdes the back of the enemy's hand.
On the back of his hand was engraved the same magic circle I had seen before.
“It’s the same guy’s doing.”
“Are they all dead?”
The former was asked by Perdes, the latter by me.
The great sage glanced at me once, then answered while looking only at Perdes.
“Probably so. That’s no ordinary bet either.”
It was a clear disregard.
I don't know why, but he seems to really dislike me.
“To carve Diabolos into the bodies of so many people would require a lot of life force, so to do something like this requires one to be insane...”
If you don't answer, I'll have to check it out myself.
"Ah."
I wanted to go to Usher Andrea, but my body was completely paralyzed and I couldn't move as I wanted.
The moment I tried to move, my legs, which were barely holding on, gave way and my body's center of gravity completely collapsed.
"Be careful!"
Fortunately, thanks to Perdes' support, I didn't fall badly.
"Are you okay?"
“Yes, I’m fine, but please hold on a little longer. I’m paralyzed and can’t move my body as I want.”
“Paralysis poison?”
For a moment, Perdes' eyes widened.
“Why are you talking about that now?”
“Uh, that’s...”
“No. I was crazy because I was distracted by Diabolos and left you injured. Yes. I was crazy.”
Perdes muttered to himself and then lifted me up into his arms.
Also known as the Princess hug, this position was a little embarrassing, but I didn't even have the strength to refuse, so I just held her obediently.
“Let’s go to the doctor right now. I’ll take you there.”
The great sage asked.
“Then what are we going to do here?”
“Just put them away until we get back. They’re all dead anyway, so they probably won’t be of any use as witnesses.”
If everyone is dead, that means Usher Andrea is dead too.
It was a bit of a shame that I couldn't use him to bring out the Emperor who was hiding in the shadows, but it didn't matter.
Because I can just kill them.
“Then, can I take him and study him? I happen to be curious about Diabolos, so that’s good.”
“Do as you wish. I have to take her to the doctor, so I’ll go first.”
“Oh, yes.”
The great sage waved his hand as if he didn't care whether we went or not.
Perdes carried me out of the secret passageway.
After being in a bloody hallway, I came out and breathed some fresh air, and my stiff body seemed to relax a little.
“I think I need to rent a carriage. Is there a carriage rental place nearby?”
“There’s no way there’s a carriage rental shop on the tramway.”
“Oh, I see. Then what should I do?”
“And I’m not going to the hospital.”
His gaze, which had been looking around as if thinking about what to do, was fixed on me.
“What do you mean? You’re not going to the hospital?”
“I have somewhere to go.”
“No matter where, go to the hospital first. You’re seriously hurt.”
“This much is okay.”
“Adele.”
“I absolutely have to go.”
I looked straight at Perdes and pleaded.
“Please take me there.”
The worried golden eyes shook helplessly.
“Please, Perdes.”
"...Ha."
Perdes sighed deeply, closed his eyes tightly, and then opened them again.
“They say the person you like loses... I really feel weak towards you.”
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No way.
There was no way he could be here, having crossed the Empire's borders disguised as a mercenary from the Cosmos only two days ago.
Even if he gets from the border to the capital as quickly as possible, it takes five days.
So that can't be happening.
"Are you okay?"
No matter how I looked at it, the man in front of me was definitely Perdes.
Rubbing my eyes, blinking several times, and checking again did not change the fact.
What on earth is going on?
Am I seeing things because of the paralyzing poison?
Or a dream?
I thought I held out well, but in the end, I got knocked out by the enemy and I wonder if I was dreaming?
“It looks like you’re badly hurt...!”
Wanting to check which one it was, I pinched Perdes' cheek hard as he came closer.
Then Perdes stepped back in surprise.
"What are you doing?"
“Are you sick?”
“Of course, it hurts!”
That means it's not a dream.
“Am I seeing things after all?”
“Yes? Are you seeing things? Did you hurt your head?”
Perdes spoke with concern and gently placed his hand on my cheek.
A warm sensation felt throughout the palm of his hand.
“Your head looks okay, but just in case, let’s go to the hospital and get examined.”
“Really... it’s Lord Perdes.”
This was something that could never be a delusion or an illusion.
“How come Mr. Perdes is here? I thought you crossed the border two days ago.”
“How did you... Ah, that’s what the guy said.”
I was about to ask Perdes again, who was scratching his head as if he was a little annoyed, but I hurriedly pushed him away when I felt a murderous intent.
And he blocked the sword that fell towards Perdes with his dagger.
Kang, the sound of metal clashing made my ears ring for a moment.
With my body paralyzed, it was difficult to even endure, let alone push away the enemy.
“Quickly...”
As I was about to tell them to run away, a man came in through the hole that Perdes had come in through, and easily dealt with the enemy facing him.
What is this...?
Unlike me who was flustered, Perdes spoke refreshingly.
“You said you would help me in the end, but you’re rejecting me.”
The man glared at Perdes with a frown.
“Be quiet. Do you think I’m your nanny?”
“Of course. I was just saying that you must be safe so that you can ask me for favors.”
Wait a minute. That guy is a great sage?
That means it's a dragon.
I looked at the man in surprise, encountering a being I had never seen before and only heard about.
He had a boyish feel to him, but he didn't look young either.
It feels like he's somewhere between a boy and a young man.
As I was staring intently at the great sage, a palm suddenly appeared before my eyes.
It was Perdes.
He pulled me towards him gently and spoke in a loud voice.
“I’m jealous, so don’t stare so intently.”
“This is fucking crazy.”
At the same time, harsh insults were flying at me, so I had no time to panic.
Immediately afterward, a series of violent blows were heard.
I hurriedly pushed away Perdes' hand that was covering my eyes.
Then the great sage appeared, holding the enemy by the collar, preventing him from moving.
In front of him lay the other enemies I had fought, lying face down.
Although they were exhausted and injured while fighting me, they were not weak enough to be easily defeated.
But it was surprising that he was subdued in the blink of an eye.
They say it's a dragon, it really is strong.
“How dare you jump in without even knowing the topic.”
The great sage twisted the enemy's collar and pushed him against the wall.
“It seems like you don’t care about your life. I will accept that attitude.”
“No!”
When the Great Sage tried to kill his enemies, I urgently stopped him.
“You can’t kill him!”
"Ha?"
Then the great sage tilted his head as if he found it ridiculous and looked at me.
“Don’t kill him. Surely you haven’t forgotten that these guys attacked you. Why? Surely it’s out of a little pity?”
“No way.”
I didn't pity those guys, nor did I intend to pity them.
“Then why is it?”
“We have to find out who is behind this.”
Some have guessed while fighting them, but since it is only a feeling, solid evidence is needed.
“If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be okay to just leave one alive?”
“That’s right. To do that, the Great Sage is currently holding onto the one who must be saved.”
At my words, the great sage tilted his head and looked at the person who had grabbed him by the collar.
“Is that so? They all look the same to me.”
As he said, the enemies were wearing masks that covered their entire faces, and they were wearing the same clothes and even had the same build, so at first glance, they looked like the same people.
But the reason I singled that guy out is because I knew who he was the moment I crossed swords with him.
“Usher Andrea.”
The moment I called his name, his shoulders shook slightly.
As expected, it's Usher Andrea.
Well, there's no way I wouldn't recognize that guy.
As I was about to approach to take off the mask, the Great Sage reached out his hand towards me.
"Wait for a sec."
At the same time, Perdes grabbed my shoulder from behind.
“I think it would be better not to go.”
"Why..."
“Ugh.”
As I was about to ask why, Usher Andrea suddenly groaned and lowered her head.
The Great Sage's expression hardened, and he took off his mask.
The Great Sage's face became even more rigid after seeing Usher Andrea's bare face.
"As expected."
What do you mean, "as expected"?
I also became uneasy at his unusual reaction.
I tried to get closer to ask, but Perdes grabbed my shoulder and wouldn't let go.
I looked back at Perdes and demanded.
“Let go.”
“No. I think it would be better for you not to approach.”
“That means, Mr. Perdes, you know why that person is acting that way.”
“Diabolos.”
I asked Perdes, and the great sage answered.
He was already looking at the guards who had fallen to the floor.
“These guys had Diabolos carved into their bodies.”
“Dia... Bolos?”
“Yeah. You wouldn’t say you didn’t know that, would you?”
When I nodded silently, the great sage pouted his lips.
“Fortunately, you’re not stupid.”
A sarcastic tone and a disapproving look.
Even though it was just our first meeting today, for some reason, the Great Sage didn't seem to like me.
Perdes approached the great sage and asked.
“Do they all have Diabolos?”
The Great Sage nodded and showed me and Perdes the back of the enemy's hand.
On the back of his hand was engraved the same magic circle I had seen before.
“It’s the same guy’s doing.”
“Are they all dead?”
The former was asked by Perdes, the latter by me.
The great sage glanced at me once, then answered while looking only at Perdes.
“Probably so. That’s no ordinary bet either.”
It was a clear disregard.
I don't know why, but he seems to really dislike me.
“To carve Diabolos into the bodies of so many people would require a lot of life force, so to do something like this requires one to be insane...”
If you don't answer, I'll have to check it out myself.
"Ah."
I wanted to go to Usher Andrea, but my body was completely paralyzed and I couldn't move as I wanted.
The moment I tried to move, my legs, which were barely holding on, gave way and my body's center of gravity completely collapsed.
"Be careful!"
Fortunately, thanks to Perdes' support, I didn't fall badly.
"Are you okay?"
“Yes, I’m fine, but please hold on a little longer. I’m paralyzed and can’t move my body as I want.”
“Paralysis poison?”
For a moment, Perdes' eyes widened.
“Why are you talking about that now?”
“Uh, that’s...”
“No. I was crazy because I was distracted by Diabolos and left you injured. Yes. I was crazy.”
Perdes muttered to himself and then lifted me up into his arms.
Also known as the Princess hug, this position was a little embarrassing, but I didn't even have the strength to refuse, so I just held her obediently.
“Let’s go to the doctor right now. I’ll take you there.”
The great sage asked.
“Then what are we going to do here?”
“Just put them away until we get back. They’re all dead anyway, so they probably won’t be of any use as witnesses.”
If everyone is dead, that means Usher Andrea is dead too.
It was a bit of a shame that I couldn't use him to bring out the Emperor who was hiding in the shadows, but it didn't matter.
Because I can just kill them.
“Then, can I take him and study him? I happen to be curious about Diabolos, so that’s good.”
“Do as you wish. I have to take her to the doctor, so I’ll go first.”
“Oh, yes.”
The great sage waved his hand as if he didn't care whether we went or not.
Perdes carried me out of the secret passageway.
After being in a bloody hallway, I came out and breathed some fresh air, and my stiff body seemed to relax a little.
“I think I need to rent a carriage. Is there a carriage rental place nearby?”
“There’s no way there’s a carriage rental shop on the tramway.”
“Oh, I see. Then what should I do?”
“And I’m not going to the hospital.”
His gaze, which had been looking around as if thinking about what to do, was fixed on me.
“What do you mean? You’re not going to the hospital?”
“I have somewhere to go.”
“No matter where, go to the hospital first. You’re seriously hurt.”
“This much is okay.”
“Adele.”
“I absolutely have to go.”
I looked straight at Perdes and pleaded.
“Please take me there.”
The worried golden eyes shook helplessly.
“Please, Perdes.”
"...Ha."
Perdes sighed deeply, closed his eyes tightly, and then opened them again.
“They say the person you like loses... I really feel weak towards you.”
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