Sword of the Philosopher

Shortly after the attack strikes directly, the roar and flash spread, and Exon groans - something like that I do hear. I can't confirm the dragon's appearance forward, but I was pretty sure Abel's sword was working.

Can I - right after I whine in my chest, the light starts to converge. There is no counterattack from the dragon. Eventually, when the vision opens,

"... this is nothing short of brilliant."

Exon appearance. However, there was a large hole in the abdomen.

Wounded everywhere. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is full of creation, and it seems difficult to continue the fight.

"Exactly, looks like it worked"

Abel says without breaking his guard. You're not supposed to be preparing a third attack, but you're still gathering magic to add pursuit.

However, it is obvious from my point of view that the limit is near… If it is a battle again, it may be Abel who will be at a disadvantage.

However,

"...... fu"

At the slightest moment of zero words, a change comes to the dragon. All of a sudden my whole body is wrapped in light - that's getting smaller and smaller.

Eventually the light became a human form… turned into a man around fifty wearing a grey coat.

A man with the corresponding gray hair doesn't rely on where his stored beard makes him feel somewhat dignified but as a physique. The person in front of you is what Exon really looks like.

"You mean it was the limit"

"That's something similar, isn't it?

Exon says with a creepy laugh.

"I have no more strength left. Using only the power to heal wounds, thus returning to man"

Then send a gaze to Abel.

"I'm ready. You wouldn't have to get lost, would you?

A look ready to die. Abel stepped forward to respond.

"Wait."

I called it off.

"I'd like to talk to the Marquis, okay?

"... you?

"Oh. You don't seem to have the means to escape, do you?

Abel thinks narrowly of my words. You don't have to listen to me, an outsider, if you think I've helped you.

"Okay."

"Thanks... and I don't want anyone in the organization to know what the story is about, if possible"

"I don't mind, but I'll have you present."

"Oh, fine."

After I mentioned it, I gave Exxon instructions and moved a little. The Marquis obeys the word clean, either because he lost the battle.

And when Sophia and Richard came next to me, they asked.

"I want to ask you one thing. Crush them like this...... and then you think this continent will be at peace?

"We are considering the possibility of further fighting. In the first place, I can't imagine an emperor scattering atrocities across the continent leaving me, the Marquis."

"... the emperor, isn't he?

Exon's face is slightly distorted by my words.

"What do you mean?

"You don't have to blur. Does the Marquis know who's behind this fight?

"What do you mean?

Abel asks. He doesn't know that the mastermind of a series of battles is Nehmeisa, so the reaction is natural.

But I ask Exon without answering.

"Fair enough. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that even if I do what I want, what I'm waiting for you is death."

"... Hmm"

An expression of interest, but also a feeling. The slightly overwhelming explanation gives me a glimpse of my willingness to listen.

"Looks like you lost to us and prepared to die... but you just don't like it when you die by mastermind ruse?

"... does he have enough power to screw me over easily?

He's also interested in the power of masterminds. Come here, I'm just starting to get a little nervous. This is how I started talking, because I came up with a way to say the Marquis well.

"Well, that's what's gonna happen"

"How do adventurers know that?

... I turn my gaze to Sophia, who's lying next to me. She looked surprised by my gaze... but eventually, she nodded.

Richard nods again, too. I don't know what I'm going to do, but I'm willing to leave it to you.

"I'm the one who's moving at her request."

"What?"

Gaze again at Sophia. Nod that it's okay.

"... she was a relative of the mastermind - a person who knew the details of this incident and asked me to stop this crime again. That's why I know the back of this fight."

- Exon turns his gaze to Sofia. It's not a suspicious look, it's still a pure interest.

"I see... was there such a person among the relatives of such a person"

"Of course I'm acting secretly. Her parents and others would be killed if exposed. So I want you to keep it a secret."

That's all I'm saying, I'm calling Exon.

"This is how we talked, because I wanted you to trust me quite a bit. As I said, I know what this fight will end up like. That's why I can assure you. If you stay like this, you'll die miserably."

"That's all he's ready for?"

Put your hand on your mouth and start thinking about something. Exon.

"Hmm, I thought it would make sense to die if you fought like that earlier, but that's not an interesting ending."

"Can you believe that?

"... I have no proof of what you said. But."

and Exon had a meaningful grin.

"Whether you're telling the truth or not... I can tell that"

The atmosphere seems to hold something, but for the first time, it seems that you can listen. Then...

"If you want to avoid that, could you help me?

"Cooperation... to you? Or..."

Exon throws his gaze at Abel and the others.

"To this organization, or?

"I'd appreciate it if it was both."

"You mean take charge of them and stop their ambitions?

"Well, that's a bad way to put it, but don't let that happen"

Do your gaze on Abel. Naturally this isn't about the story. He's just stunned. Here's one question for him.

"What are you going to do if you eventually defeat the Emperor?

"I don't know what will happen. The only thing I can say for sure is that we cannot leave it as it is."

- The information that you are qualified to be emperor doesn't seem to be in yet.

"Okay. Marquis, that's why you can't help me? If you have difficulty judging because of the low benefits, we will also prepare a reward."

"Can a single adventurer give me enough reward to satisfy me?

"There are many ways to do this. For example, offering the rarest dragon demon stone in the world."

Silent Exon. Apparently you're thinking.

Often, silence comes. The wind ran between me and Exon, and...

"... well, it didn't feel very good to keep riding on his measures either. Looks like you could change your mind a little bit."

"Can we work together for that reason?

"I wonder what kind of hand he might come to kill me. Besides, I can see what happens to the territory if I die, and it's simply not funny."

... Marquis trying to target the town until earlier, but returning to the human race and no longer having an aggressive personality and being calm. Should I say that the power of Dragon Demon Stone has led to a consciousness of destruction?

"The reward... well, it's going to be a little easier to talk to the court than it is now with you guys."

"... yes, I do"

View Abel. He shrugged his shoulders wide,

"Either way, the resentful emperor will definitely be deposed. We don't know who the next emperor will be, and we don't know how accommodating he will be."

"We're gonna make it around here."

Apparently, he was curious about the ride...... and here the Marquis turned to me.

"You know a lot of things, so we'd like to have a discussion first."

"Oh...... I just have one problem"

"The army will push you here, won't it?

Exon to ask first.

"I'll take good care of it."

"... I want to check again. You're going to rebel against the Emperor, okay?

"If an inevitable death awaits you, you have to resist. If this one turns to the enemy, the emperor's army will stop moving."

Exon of things to be sure of. Then he turned his gaze to me.

"There's something I'd like to ask you, and there's a lot of opinions there. Let's talk about it first. The place, right... Exactly. I don't have enough strength to go home to the Mansion either. Let's go into town."