Solo Swordmaster

Episode #181. I’d like to hear more details.

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When Limon learned about the witch murders, what struck him most was not the fact that as many as five witches had died.

It’s just that very few people know that.

The Witches of the 27 Lines of Magic are those who emerged as heroes of the British Empire after the Demon God War.

No matter how much witches live a mystical life, the death of not one or two, but five witches, should have made headlines long ago.

Nevertheless, if this fact is not known, there are two factors that can be guessed.

Have you committed the perfect crime?

Did someone deliberately cover it up?

Regardless of the answer, considering that this was the British Empire and London, the most likely suspect was bound to be the Blue Dragon clan.

“Because there are only a limited number of forces capable of committing or covering up the perfect crime in London.”

[Well, anyway, wouldn’t it be a bit excessive to suspect the Blue Dragon Clan

just for that reason?]

Although compared to psionics and skills, it is almost an old mystery that is treated as a traditional skill, but magic was also a power that once dominated the era.

I wonder if it’s an ordinary wizard.

Each of the witches who inherited the 27 genealogies of magic surpassed most high-level players.

Killing them is not an easy task.

Even more so, the difficulty increased several times in order to cover up or cover up the murder several times.

“The most important thing is that even Grandma Syrg could not find a way to solve this case on her own, so she sought my cooperation.”

[Is that such a big deal?]

“If you’re an old woman who only watched while sipping tea when the demon invaded London, would you understand?”

[…Looks like a big deal.]

Yuna-kyung put on a tired expression.

I knew Syr wasn’t an ordinary witch, but I didn’t know it would be like that.

“Considering that, there are at most two or three forces that can be suspects in the witch murder case.”

[Who… no. I get it roughly.]

Yuna-kyung cut off the question herself and shook her head.

Putting aside the purpose or intention and counting only the forces with that level of power, the answer came naturally.

[So you’re saying that the blue dragon clan is suspicious? The one who can be the most perfect criminal is the police officer in charge of the investigation.]

“Yes. Even if it’s not the culprit, the Blue Dragon Clan probably knows about the disappearance of the witches.”

[…If you really know about the witch murder case, it’s doubtful that you didn’t publicize it.]

“Although there’s a possibility that it’s part of the investigation.”

Limon said coldly.

As he is also a former PAB agent, he knew very well that there were cases in which investigations were carried out in secret to catch criminals.

[That means you have to dig out the Blue Dragon Clan first.]

“Whether the Blue Dragon Clan is the culprit or not, they probably have the most clues about this situation.”

[…but how are you going to dig it?]

“You’re thinking about that right now, aren’t you?”

Limon, who had been answering Yuna-kyung’s questions without hesitation, only shrugged his shoulders this time.

From the beginning, to avoid the eyes of the Blue Dragon clan, he hid his original identity and smuggled himself into the British Empire, so now he cannot openly contact them.

Not only is it not clear that he is the culprit yet, but even taking into account future relationships, coercive methods are excluded.

Then all that’s left is to somehow infiltrate and gather information…

‘I’d rather rob Buckingham Palace.’

Limon shook his head.

The Sea Serpent Countess is a fortress comparable to Leviathan.

It was difficult even for Limon to sneak into the place guarded by the armed forces of the Blue Dragon clan, including the Blue Dragon Princess.

I don’t know if he attacks with the intention of killing them all.

‘It would be easier to find a way if there were some insiders.’

It was regrettable that the Black Dragon Clan had fallen.

The Black Dragon Clan of the old days would have been able to create even a spy that didn’t exist and dig up all the secrets.

But right now, I can’t even hope for that much from the hectic Black Dragon Clan just with internal settlements.

What should I do to dig up information about the blue dragon clan?

When you are sipping coffee in a cafe where you can see the Countess Sea Serpent, located on a hill far away from Limon, and thinking about it.

A familiar voice came.

“…lee? Is Lee right?”

“hmm?”

[Huh?]

Limon and Yuna-kyung looked back with puzzled expressions.

It was because it was so unexpected to hear the pseudonym ‘Lee’ in a place like this, which only a few people know except for the Black Dragon and White Dragon clans.

“Lee, why are you here?”

“…that’s what I want to ask.”

After confirming who had called him, Limon felt his doubts unravel.

She was a woman who not only knew his name, Lee, but also had a personal relationship with him.

However, Limon shyly asked the new question.

“Julia, what are you doing here?”

A top-notch player who was even nicknamed the witch of the violin by reigning as a world-class violinist without using skill.

At the same time, the woman who taught him how to play the violin.

Looking at Julia Franke, Limon couldn’t help but put on a puzzled expression.

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Knock on the table for a moment.

After Limon calmly summarized the story he had heard, he suddenly opened his mouth.

“You were fired from your professorship at the Frankfurt Conservatory?”

“Because I quit.”

“No, so why?”

Limon, who did not know much about the music school, knew at least that the professorship was not something to be easily abandoned.

The fact that there was a performer like Julia in the first place was proof of that.

Even so, why did he abandon the professorship himself?

When Limon asked as if he didn’t understand, Julia replied with a wry smile.

“To be honest, it’s because of you, Lee.”

“…So why didn’t you just take the tuition fee? Don’t overdo it and pay the hotel bill.”

“It doesn’t mean that.”

It’s true that he had to sell his house to pay for the Leviathan’s exorbitant hotel bills, but that had nothing to do with quitting his teaching job.

After answering calmly, Julia raised the teacup and continued talking quietly.

“After teaching you, it has become difficult for me to teach other students.”

“Should I be sorry for that?”

“I don’t need an apology. Even if it’s your fault that my level of standards has risen, the reason why I can’t treat students fairly is because of my shortcomings.”

Julia shook her head.

Then, with a slight smile, he looked at Limon.

“Above all, you proved that my education was not in vain. That alone is enough.”

“proof?”

“A performance with the singing Soonbaek.”

“Did you see that too?”

“of course. You can’t not watch the broadcast where ‘Pure White’ appeared, can you? I never thought I would see Lee there.”

that’s really embarrassing

Julia thought to herself.

Ainsha is a singer who wants many first-class performers to perform together because of her songs that do not rely on skill, but it is the most difficult singer to do.

As the priestess of the Holy League and the White Dragon Princess, it was rare for her to sing for money or conditions.

But since Ainsha was my first performance partner.

If it weren’t for Limon’s amazing playing skills, even a student would have felt jealous.

That’s why Julia opened her mouth a little playfully.

“Oh. Come to think of it, did you know that you also got a funny nickname because of it?”

“What nickname?”

“A player who is a mystery to everything, a ‘violinist of deep darkness’.”

“…what’s that childish nickname?”

“That should have been more public. If you go out with a mystical concept for no reason, you might end up with a strange nickname.”

“It’s not a concept… no. done.”

Watching Limon click his tongue as if he didn’t want to say more, Julia chuckled.

In fact, it was proof that the impact of the performance was so great.

If he hadn’t been acknowledged for his playing skills comparable to ‘Pure Baek’, he wouldn’t have been given the grandiose nickname ‘Deep Heuk’.

For Julia, who taught Limon how to play the violin, that alone was satisfying.

“Anyway, even if you beat the professor, why are you in London?”

“Ah, it’s because of personal greed. I also wanted to study the violin more.”

“okay?”

“…Are you not surprised by Lee? People are usually surprised when I say things like this.”

“Because there is no end to learning.”

“That is a great word.”

Julia smiled lightly.

When she, already a top-notch violinist, said she would give up her professorship and study more.

Considering the other people who looked like they were crazy, Limon’s calm reaction was really comforting.

Limon nodded calmly, not knowing if he knew Julia’s feelings.

Because now I know why she came to London.

The British Empire is the center of European culture.

In particular, as London became the most developed city in Europe after the Demon War, there were many things to see and experience.

“Looks like you really don’t need any consolation. It seems to be getting along just fine.”

“She’s doing well…”

Seeing Julia’s neat appearance, Limon calmly said that he wouldn’t need to forcefully pay for the lessons.

However, upon hearing that, Julia smiled bitterly.

“That’s right, I meet a generous employer and get along well. Although there are some difficulties.”

“Troublesome?”

“My employer asked me to give an important gig, but I haven’t found the musicians I need yet.”

“In London, there must be plenty of first-class musicians, right?”

“It’s because we need first-class performers, not just first-class performers. But even if this place is London, urgently seeking a musician of that level is…”

That moment.

Julia suddenly shut her mouth.

And while he was a newcomer in blue, he had a strange expression on his face when he saw a monster with world-class… or even more skills.

“…Lee, don’t you want to try playing at the place where I work?”

“I respectfully decline.”

“I can guarantee you that at least you will be generously paid.”

“Because I’m not particularly short of money.”

“Is that so too?”

Julia sighed.

Knowing Limon, who used the Leviathan as his home, he hadn’t expected to be able to hire him with money in the first place.

Even so, she muttered to herself with a regret that could not be erased.

“I’m sorry. Aside from the money, the opportunity to perform at Count Sea Serpent is precious.”

“…Wait a minute, where?”

“Oh, didn’t I tell you? Right now I’m staying at the Countess Sea Serpent.”

To be honest, I was in a situation where I had sold my house, so I was tight on money, but I was lucky to meet a generous employer who provided lodging and lodging for a generous salary.

Limon, who looked at Julia with a strange look, asked with a serious face after a moment of silence.

“Can I hear more about that just now?”