Count Scribe's Tutor

Chapter. 84

Fast Binding

It's late at night.

After exiting the underground passage, Ferda pulls out a note from her heart. There are numerous names written on it. It was a list of nobles Bernia herself had to deal with.

‘Forty-nine. ’

Not as many as I thought.

We should be able to take care of everything in roughly half a day. But there was no reason for Ferda to stand up and deal with these crutches. Ferda, with her head held high, mutters to the air.

“Kalman.”

Not long after the call.

I felt a familiar posture behind my back.

“You called, boss. ”

Shortly after he left the city, he was always next to Ferda.

When Kalman bows his head politely, Ferda hands him the note she was holding.

“Identify the people listed here. ”

As soon as the instructions are finished, Kalman's eyes search the list quickly.

Then, thinking of Ferda's voice and face, he asked with a frozen face.

“Should we get rid of them? ”

This is why I like a man who can see fast. I pretend to be on my own even if I don't bother explaining it. Ferda nods quietly.

“Take care of everything before sunrise. ”

“Yes, I take orders. ”

Kalman covers his face with a resourceful answer.

Ferda, who was left alone, moved on without a word. I left the dark alley and looked at the city surrounded by bright light.

‘The crumbs were handed over to Kalman. ’

Now there's only one task left for him.

Dealing with the biggest bugs.

‘Nercio ro Jerome. ’

Born to the throne of Jerome and now the most powerful man in the land.

A thief who put a watch on the princess and wants to take her throne.

But none of this mattered.

The most important thing for Ferda is that he has something to do with the Holy Land and he's after his disciple, Reality. That's why Ferda's face froze cold as I was afraid to think of his face.

‘· · · · · · · · · · All ends inside today. ’

I didn't mean to drag it too long. I also promised the princess that I would show her power, and I will fulfill my purpose by sunrise.

Ferda clears her throat.

After a while, his appearance fades like a ghost.

* * *

The atmosphere of the castle was much more cluttered than when it came out.

The terrace collapsed and the princess crashed.

Ferda, who came through the wall and into the castle, suddenly turned to the south in search of Nersio. It was because I felt the presence of those who suddenly had the mark of an assassin in a mansion beyond Central Plaza.

‘The three of them gathered together again. ’

A young man with orange hair and a red robe commander. And the last time I saw Ser Jaime, the High Priest. All three of the flags were gathered in one place.

This led Ferda straight to the mansion.

It was because I had the same intuition that Nersio would be with him.

And right after I got to the mansion.

Ferda's intuition was right.

In a big room with lights on. Nercio and the High Priestess were there to chat. And the other two found themselves waiting in the hallway.

‘You took the trouble to visit. ’

You raise your mouth slightly, then sneak off to the ceiling.

Then I heard more clearly the conversation between Nersio and the High Priest.

‘Let's hear what you're saying. ’

You might be able to get some important information.

Ferda listens quietly because she can take her life at any time.

After a moment, Nersio's voice is heard first.

“How is the investigation going? ”

“It's going well. At this rate, I should be able to complete the mission by the beginning of next month. ”

I don't know what the investigation was, but it didn't seem like a good idea. I saw a nasty smile on the High Priestess's mouth.

“It's all thanks to your full support. Thank you again. ”

“Haha, no. As a congregation of Ser Hame, of course. ”

I heard Ferda's eyebrows twitch.

I thought I was just borrowing the power of the Holy Kingdom to usurp the throne, but I didn't know Ser Ham was a follower.

‘Then again · · · · · · · ·'

Suddenly, you see a silver necklace worn by Nercio.

A necklace engraved with the moon's emblem. It was a token that symbolizes Serrahim's loyalty. As soon as I checked, I thought maybe his goal wasn't just to usurp the throne.

‘Let's hear some more. ’

Gather as much information as you can from the conversation. If he didn't get the information he wanted, he was going to torture him. Then suddenly the High Priest brought up a different topic.

“Oh, and I heard you slammed your sword against him in the ballroom. ”

The words continue to narrow Ferda's eyes.

It was because all of a sudden, he was on the news. Nercio nods quietly, listening to the High Priest.

“Yes, to assess the target's strength. ”

“I see. If you don't mind me asking, how are you feeling?" ”

“First of all, the sword itself appeared to be similar to or slightly below me. But it was definitely catastrophic enough for a commander. ”

The word "disaster" flashed in the eyes of the high priest.

After a while, he asked as if it were interesting.

“Oh, what part of that did you feel that way? ”

“A few times during the duel, I conjured the sword. Each time he pulled up his magic, and the moment the sword hit him, I could indirectly feel his unclean magic. ”

Nercio, who joined the horses, grinds his eyebrows.

If I recall at the time, my face had an unpleasant look.

“· · · · · · · · It was truly a terrible magical power. It was horrible to wonder why there was such a thing. So again, I was convinced. ”

He clenches his fist.

Nercio then pronounces:

“Silvan de Sernerk must be eliminated. ”

I'm afraid that's over.

Grrr!

Ferda bites her teeth tightly.

Who's getting rid of who now? His eyes were filled with a dreadful life.

Meanwhile, the two who did not know this continued to talk.

“Yes, I agree with your opinion. ”

The high priest, who was listening to the story, nodded.

He then spoke with a worried face.

“Silvan de Sernerk is considered a significant danger within the Church. It's also officially confirmed that they have a false identity, so it's not unusual to have a subjugation order issued right away. ”

The word "subjugation order" stiffened Nersio's expression as well.

“But the subjugation does not come down because. ”

“Because of the myriad of the dead under his command. ”

After answering, the High Priest sighed.

Then he said with a frustrated voice.

“It's a shame, but the country has not fully recovered the damage from the war five years ago. If you go head-to-head in a situation like this, you're going to get hit pretty hard. ”

The anticipation of the High Priestess was correct.

If a subjugation order is issued in this situation, it is not one thing for the Holy Nation to fight. We had to deal with a great number of dead men under his command, as well as the Kingdom of Laderon.

However, the face of the high priest who was always dark suddenly brightened.

Like someone who found hope in the dark.

Immediately, the High Priest said with determined eyes.

“So now that Silvan de Serek has crossed the border alone, it's only time to deal with him. Whatever happens, don't miss out on this opportunity. ”

Hearing the High Priest's words, I've finally solved the question a little.

I wondered why Nersio was after the truth, but if he's a Sererheim follower, I'd understand. At the end of the High Priest's words, Nersio smiled softly.

“Don't worry. In case this happened, I asked the Empire to cooperate from the moment I heard that the mission was being dispatched. ”

“You mean the Norse Empire? ”

“Yes. If we hold them off for a full day, we should be able to take him out in league with reinforcements from the Empire." ”

The High Priest asked with a smile, but his expectations soon cooled.

It was because of the period called the full moon.

“Phew, but how can you hold out for a full day? ”

In fact, I did not come to play in Jerome's kingdom.

If we only accomplish the objectives we received as ambassadors, we will immediately return to the Kingdom of Laderon. That's why I didn't have a reason to hold him for a full night.

But Nersio's smile does not go away.

“Simple. Silvan de Sernerk stands for Laderon. If the mission given to the Mission is not completed, you will not be able to return to the kingdom. ”

“The answer is · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“From tomorrow, for about a full day, your brother will be a little sick. I couldn't write back to King Laderon. ”

Nercio's smile grows darker.

Is he aware of his intentions? The High Priest opened his eyes wide and soon smiled satisfactorily.

“Excellent. Good. I trust you on this one. ”

“Yes, I will do my best not to exceed my expectations. ”

Nercio smiled, too.

The conversation ended with him. The High Priest leans over his shoulder and bows his head to Nercio.

“I'll get back to the mine, then. ”

Ferda's eyebrows twitched in the word "mining."

It was because I thought of Princess Bernia's second request for a moment.

I thought you said the Ethiopian mines. ’

A mine that's been abandoned for decades.

Priest who wanted to get there in exchange for cooperation, even though he had no value.

After remembering this, Ferda watched the High Priest with fierce eyes.

“Are you already dead? It's late at night, but you often go to sleep. ”

“I appreciate the gesture, but I've got work to do. ”

The High Priest smiles at Nercio's words.

Nercio sighs and bows.

“I can't help it. Then go home safely. ”

“Hehe, I'll bring you a new gift next time I see you. ”

Nercio's face turns pale with the words "gift."

“Well, is that true? ”

“Yes, you can count on it. ”

The high priest leaves the room after a laughable farewell. Then, along with the red robe commander outside the door, he makes his way through the hallway and out.

Perda, who was watching this quietly, opened her eyes.

He originally wanted to deal with the High Priestess here. He had no reason to live, as soon as he found out he was trying to get rid of reality.

But I changed my mind a little.

‘I need to find out what they're doing in the mines. ’

I don't know why, but I felt uncomfortable.

With the mark of the assassin carved into his body anyway, it won't be too late if he pursues after killing Nersio.

How long has it been?

The High Priestess and the commander have completely left the mansion.

Nercio turns away as he watches it from the window. He was incredibly expressionless that he had just made a colorful face.

After a while, he looks over the tightly closed door and opens his mouth.

“You can come in now. ”

Scary to talk to someone.

The door that was closed opened slightly. Then someone carefully entered the room. A young man with orange hair. On the road to Jerome's capital, he was the one who wanted the mission from the monsters.

“Come closer. ”

At Nercio's words, he leans forward and falls flat on the ground. Nercio looks down at him and speaks directly.

“Are you done with what you told me? ”

“Yes, old! Here you go."

The young man took out a piece of paper from his arms.

What's it say? Ferda narrowed her eyes and focused on the letters in the document. Then Nercio continued.

“Exclude those who are not swordsmen or wizards. If you put a hole in the heads of the nobles, you're a skilled magician with free materials. ”

I felt vague about what the list was.

I once killed a Watcher with a Magic Shot in the process of stealing the princess, but it appears to have been discovered. As you nod your head, Nercio frowns.

“Then why is this guy a candidate? ”

Does anyone have a name on it?

When I looked at the list with my eyes narrowed, Ferda almost burst into flames. Because where Nercio's eyes were now, his name was written on it.

Meanwhile, the young man hurriedly replied to Nercio's question.

“Well, I put it up because it wasn't there at the end of the banquet. ”

“I wasn't there." ”

Nersi is still frowning and blurring.

Soon, the young man who was looking into his eyes said cautiously.

“If you'd like, I can investigate further. ”

“No, you don't have to. ”

Nercio shakes his head.

A moment later, an unexpected word pops out of his mouth.

“Perfect timing. Let's find out who did this. ”

He had a nasty smile on his mouth.

It gives me a sense of purpose. Identify yourself as the perpetrator, and you'll be in trouble. When Ferda's eyes were cold, the young man bowed his head.

“Very well. I will proceed as you wish. Report back when the work is done. ”

But the day of the young man's report did not come.

As he was about to leave the room, a magic bullet pierced his eyebrows.

Phew!

With the sound of the watermelon bursting, there was a hole in his head.

Could it have been a surprise attack?

Nercio's face hardens in an instant. At that moment, a black shadow shifts from the window. After a while, Nersio glares brightly at the reflection of the moonlight.

“You · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“I don't think it's right to blame the poor man. ”

Of course I did it right.

Ferda smiles, a black shadow facing Nercio.

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