Chapter 55
“Gyaaaah!!!”
“Put out the fire! Quickly, put out the fire!”
“Damn it! It’s too late! We have to get out of here somehow… Ugh… Aaahhh!!!”
The monastery was engulfed in flames.
And inside, the priests and magicians were dying.
Some of them barely managed to escape outside and desperately tried to put out the flames on their bodies.
At that moment…
“Guh-huhhhh!!!”
“Gyaaah!!!”
A blade pierced their necks.
In the end, no one survived the blazing monastery.
After reaping the lives of everyone inside,
The ones responsible for this act,
Those wearing black masks, sighed in relief.
“This is the last one.”
“Well done, Samuel.”
A man, putting away a blood-stained dagger typical of thieves, and a female knight, wiping off the sword aura from her weapon, spoke to each other.
As they casually threw the final enemy’s corpse to the ground, a huge warrior grumbled slightly.
“Seriously. I feel it every time, but isn’t our client overworking us lately? How many times has it been already…”
“For someone saying that, you sure enjoyed the fight, didn’t you? My sword is completely worn out, Samson.”
“Hmm… Well. Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s not fun. But really, Ishaya, you were smiling the whole time while setting fire to the place. Even though you’re a priest serving the gods, is this okay for you?”
The man, holding a large bone greatsword, spoke.
In response, the female priest, whose eyes were covered with cloth, smiled gently and replied.
“It’s fine. I am someone who knows that the only true and rightful path to salvation in this world is the word of the Seraphim, our one and only true god. In following His command to love thy neighbour, it’s only natural to completely exterminate the evil beings that are not even worthy of being called neighbours. Purging these beings, who are less than insects, is a perfectly righteous act.”
“Geez… Your constant talk of Seraphim. What’s so good about that eyeball monstros—”
“What did you say?”
“Uhm… N-Nothing at all.”
Despite the smile on her lips, there was a chilling tone in her voice.
Sensing it, the huge warrior fell silent for a moment.s
A comrade deeply devoted to the faith of Seraphim.
Though they could let most things slide, she was highly sensitive to any words that insulted Seraphim, so they had to be cautious around her.
At that moment.
The female knight spoke to them in a calm tone.
“Alright, that’s enough chatting. Although we’ve completed the mission successfully, this is still the heart of enemy territory. We need to leave before others notice us.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Hmmm… Got it, leader Yusha.”
The four of them swiftly left the place.
Already proficient in this kind of work, they finished everything without leaving any trace behind, and by the time others arrived, there were no clues left about the attackers.
***
The Imperial Palace of the Blackset Empire.
Being the palace of the most powerful human nation, its splendour and magnificence were unmatched by any other country on the continent.
Inside the grand hall of this palace, numerous officials were gathered.
They were reacting strongly to the recent series of events taking place within the Empire.
“There have been over ten monastery attacks already.”
“The Church has been continuously protesting. On top of that, the Empire has suffered significant financial losses due to these incidents.”
“We must come up with a countermeasure. If we continue to sit back like this, our relationship with the Church will further deteriorate, and we might even reach a point where we can no longer handle the damage being inflicted on our magicians.”
The recent string of monastery attacks.
Although they were called monasteries, these were actually places where various magical experiments were conducted in collaboration with the Ba’al Church, and they were disappearing one by one.
This situation was causing a major loss of national power for the Empire.
Although various biological experiments were being conducted without hesitation in those places, they were undeniably contributing to the advancement of magical research in the Blackset Empire.
The fact that these places were under attack was effectively equivalent to the Empire itself being under attack, and so, the officials were unanimously urging for a response.
At that moment…
“So, what exactly do you suggest we do about it?”
A calm voice opened the discussion.
It belonged to the ruler who governed them all.
The current Emperor of the Blackset Empire, a middle-aged man.
Jezebel VIII.
With his unique, cold gaze, he spoke just one sentence, causing the previously loud officials to suddenly fall silent.
Unlike before, now that the Emperor had spoken, they knew that saying the wrong thing could cost them their lives.
After carefully choosing their words in their minds,
The officials began to speak in serious voices.
“We should start by strengthening the security of each monastery.”
“Additionally, since there is a possibility of an external force being involved, we should intensify our vigilance. It would be wise to reinforce border inspections and ensure more stringent management of the Great Barrier, just in case.”
“Not a bad opinion. Does anyone else have a different thought? What are your thoughts, Crown Princess?”
Listening to the officials’ discussions, Emperor Jezebel VIII turned to his proud daughter, the Crown Princess, who would one day lead this country.
To this, the young woman who exuded an extraordinary sense of intelligence despite her young age,
The Crown Princess, seated right next to the Emperor, responded in a calm voice.
“I share the same thoughts as well, Your Majesty. And if I may add my personal opinion, I believe it would be beneficial to set traps in areas where we expect attacks to occur.”
“Traps?”
“No matter how nimble a rat is, it cannot resist the temptation of delicious meat placed in a trap. If we deploy our troops in suitable locations, we could achieve effective results.”
“Hooh…”
“That is indeed a brilliant strategy. I also support Her Highness’s idea.”
The Crown Princess, who is the Emperor’s cherished daughter and the future leader of this country,
Spoke in a way that made everyone present nod in agreement.
As she watched the matter being resolved according to her wishes, a deep smile began to form on the Crown Princess’s lips.
***
After the council meeting concluded, the Crown Princess leisurely entered her chambers and sipped her tea.
Sitting before her, adorned in the splendid attire of a noble lady, was a black-haired woman.
A noble of imperial lineage,
And at the same time, a female knight of the Empire with considerable martial prowess.
Yusha.
The Crown Princess, looking at her longtime friend, smiled gently and spoke.
“So, how was the hunt this time?”
“It went well, of course. The deer we caught this time was particularly large. Once the meat is prepared, I’ll send a portion over to you, Your Highness.”
“Oh my… That sounds wonderful. By the way… I trust you properly disposed of the traps after the hunt?”
“Of course. Cleaning up thoroughly is a cardinal rule in our line of work.”
“Fufu… That’s right. I’m glad to see you know it well.”
With that, the Crown Princess placed a lump of sugar into her teacup and stirred it slowly.
As a light, sweet scent filled the room,
She continued speaking in a much calmer tone.
“However… I think it’s time we put an end to this hunting. Given that the breeding season is approaching, many are suggesting we place restrictions on hunting activities.”
“Really?… That’s unfortunate, as there are still many deer that are damaging the mountains…”
“It can’t be helped, as it is His Majesty’s will. Besides, hunting deer alone will not provide a fundamental solution. No matter how many we catch, as long as they continue to breed and multiply, the situation will inevitably revert to its original state. In such cases, we must employ other measures.”
With those words, the Crown Princess took a sip of her tea.
Upon hearing this, Yusha asked with a hint of curiosity.
“Do you have any good methods?”
“There are two methods that can be implemented immediately. One is to introduce wolves that will prey on the deer. While this is the most reliable approach, it will still require more time to prepare. After all, bringing in wolves necessitates thorough preparation.”
“And… what is the other method?”
Yusha’s inquiry was filled with curiosity.
To this, the Crown Princess responded with a chilly smile on her lips.
“It’s simple, really. We poison the water that the deer drink from. A drug that heightens their aggression and excitement, like an aphrodisiac. Once that happens, these creatures, already prone to frequent clashes with their own kind, will start fighting each other until they bleed out and die. Do you understand what I mean?”
“Hmm… I understand. If we use that method, we won’t have to make a big move ourselves…”
Yusha murmured softly in admiration.
Meanwhile, as the two of them discussed this ‘hunting’ matter,
The servant standing beside them quietly recorded the situation in his mind.
He had been ordered by his master to observe this place.
‘Crown Princess Elisha and Knight Yusha are discussing the hunt.’ That much, at least.
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