Solo Swordmaster

#193. We have to block it.

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Since that ‘tour’ was there.

The behavior of the two people who returned to the county was bound to be a little different from before.

Rose didn’t put any special surveillance on Limon, but instead, she didn’t have any more contact and kept a thorough distance.

On the other hand, Limon continued to practice playing with Julia, while conducting investigations by being openly active.

Meeting Wei Ling and hearing some reports was part of that.

“You haven’t heard from Ainsha yet?”

“I heard from the White Dragon Clan that the Muse was so picky at the temple that the White Dragon Princess went to negotiate with her.”

“…Was the Muse Church really that influential in the Holy League?”

“Since there is Tiamat’s headquarters, religions related to culture and art are relatively popular.”

“Isn’t that the fact that the White Dragon clan is the best supporter of the Muse Church? But what do you believe in and stretch out like that?”

“There’s no way for me to know something that even the White Dragon Clan doesn’t know.”

“If you compare it to them, it will be written.”

Limon clicked his tongue.

It was obvious that they were members of the White Dragon clan anyway.

‘Hmm, I think there’s something there.’

After thinking for a while, Limon shook his head.

No matter how much the Muse’s temple held up, if Ainsha had stepped forward herself, she would have no choice but to vomit everything out.

So Limon soon turned his attention.

“How about the tail?”

“It remains the same.”

“Are you still not moving? No suspicious contact whatsoever?”

“yes. Still, all I do is go sightseeing in London or go to the rehearsal room from time to time to sing or practice.”

“…Have you ever been caught watching?”

“According to the intelligence team leader’s report, there has been no reaction at least as if they were aware of the surveillance.”

“okay?”

‘If I had noticed the tail was revealed, I would have disposed of it already. Are you just avoiding contact just in case? He’s a very prudent guy.’

At best, I let it go as bait.

Limon clicked his tongue at Claire’s quiet movement.

If it had been Kang-Cheol Ryu or Eugene Bellus, Claire would have contacted her as soon as she arrived in London or within a few days.

It was a thorough action to the extent that if it were not for the series of events happening in London, I would have doubted that there really was a specter of the Liberation Brigade here.

“It must take some time to catch the body with this tail.”

“We can catch and torture you right away.”

“No, leave that as a last resort. After all, that kind of method doesn’t work well against the officers of the Liberation Brigade.”

Liberation Brigade officers never open their mouths.

From judicial transactions to torture and even death threats, it doesn’t work.

Because of this, government agencies in each country already considered it an established fact that some kind of ban or restriction was imposed on the officers of the Liberation Brigade.

That’s why Limon also put off capturing Claire as much as possible.

If you couldn’t dig up the information anyway, catching it would only alert the specter.

“Let’s say the tail is okay, what about the other investigation results? Did anything come out?”

“Fortunately, there are a few of them.”

Maybe it’s because I’ve been told nothing.

Wei Ling continued with a slightly confident voice this time.

“First of all, as a result of investigating the current situation in London, it was confirmed that the number of disappearances has increased significantly in the past few months.”

“I thought London was too quiet for that?”

“The information control of the blue dragon clan may have an impact, but the biggest reason seems to be that the disappearance occurred before and after the Hour of Darkness.”

“Hmm, indeed.”

Limon frowned.

London in the dark hour becomes a ghost town with no witnesses and no cameras.

Even Londoners take it for granted that people go missing in the hour of twilight.

It was the perfect environment for a secret murder.

“Still, if it’s been a few months, it might be a little strange, right?”

“Yes, in fact, it seems that suspicious rumors have been spreading lately.”

Wei Ling took out several magazines and newspapers with the answer.

[Shocking sighting of a ghost in London!] [A 7-minute voice record left by a missing person.] [Mr. R in the Magic Hall saw it.] And so on.

Mostly cheap gossip and third-rate newspapers.

However, Limon narrowed his eyes when he saw the shadows of some of the knights, especially the vague monsters cast through the fog.

“It looks like the blue dragon clan’s information control is reaching its limits.”

“It’s like that, but it seems that the influence of the Magus Guild to find out the information that the Blue Dragon clan is hiding is large.”

“Is it the Magus Guild again?”

“yes. In addition to that, they say that there are conflicts with the work of the Blue Dragon clan in various areas.”

“… are you pressuring me to cooperate in ending the Hour of Darkness?”

“If the blue dragon clan opposes it, as the CEO said, that is probably the purpose.”

“Anyway, that part takes a while. Is there a reason why the magic lord is so tenaciously trying to get rid of the gloomy time like this?”

Limon made a suspicious expression.

No matter how much the teenage guild is the loser of this era, the power of the British Empire is the Blue Dragon.

If they wage an all-out war against each other, no matter who emerges victorious, there is no choice but to suffer devastating damage.

I couldn’t even guess why Carol, who had nothing more to gain as an absolute being, moved like this even while taking such a risk.

Is there something wrong?

Or is there a hidden purpose?

Maybe that reason was in touch with the heart of this case.

“I have a guess about that part.”

“Can you guess why he is doing this?”

“It is not certain yet. But according to my research, the magic lord is…”

* * *

“It’s a good picture.”

“Say those kind words to your nephew. If he is praised for his lack of talent, he might even gain some confidence.”

“Isn’t the assessment of the crown prince’s deterioration too harsh?”

“Heh, it’s not that my evaluation is harsh, it’s that my nephew is the problem.”

As he looked at the picture hanging on one side of the wall and saw Carol laughing out loud, Duke Robert, a tall man, snorted.

And said it with a cold face.

“I have to pass at least level 60. A picture drawn by a player in his 40s is pretty obvious, isn’t it?”

“Hehe, in the world, even if you have that level, you are recognized as a good enough mid-level player.”

“That’s the story of criminals anyway. It is disgraceful for someone born into royalty to be compared to a mere commoner.”

Truly an arrogant word.

However, Carol did not bother to point out Robert’s arrogance.

In fact, as a member of the royal family, he became a major supply player and supported the royal faction until now, so he had the right to say that.

Of course, the most important reason was that there was no reason to point it out.

“Rather than that, how was the preparation for Prince Carol?”

“It is already over.”

“Are you sure?”

“Of course.”

Carol nodded without the slightest hesitation.

Then, looking straight at him with intense eyes that were not befitting his age, he continued.

“No matter what anyone says, this is my lifelong dream.”

“It’s a life long wish… just getting rid of the gloomy fog?”

Carol smiled as she watched Robert ponder over his words with a strange expression on his face as if he had heard something really unexpected.

“Why does the image of an old man who has not abandoned his long-cherished wish until this age look strange?”

“It’s not particularly funny. I just wonder why you made it your long-cherished wish.”

“It wasn’t that there wasn’t much of a reason. I just accidentally realized the truth.”

“What truth?”

“The truth about the London fight scene.”

Carol said quietly.

Then, he spoke in a voice that was as hot as the heat flowing from a furnace to Robert, who was making a puzzled expression at the sudden remark.

“The citizens of London fear the Hour of Darkness, but they are proud of the London showdown that actually caused it.”

“It is natural. Anyway, it’s a barrier that blocks the demon.”

“Yes, I acknowledge that achievement.”

I even nodded my head willingly.

As if talking about some secret conspiracy, Carol asked in a whisper, lowering her voice this time.

“But don’t you think it’s strange?”

“What do you mean?”

“No matter how ancient magic passed down from the Silver Age, it was possible to block the Demon God who destroyed Europe with just one barrier.”

“…do you really think that was made up?”

“No, no matter how much I do, I don’t have such delusions.”

So, get rid of the gaze that seems to be looking at that old man with dementia.

Carol, who corrected Robert’s gaze with pressure on her smiling face, continued with a more subdued voice.

“But there are three things that are certain.”

“What do you mean?”

“The first is that magic always comes with a price.”

“That’s not common sense.”

“yes. Then, what was the price the witches of the 27 lineages of magic paid for the London showdown?”

“…”

“That’s the second one. That the price that should have been known is not known.”

Magic always comes with a price.

In fact, that was the biggest reason why the magic that dominated the Silver Age was treated as a traditional technique.

It’s because the efficiency was too bad compared to psionics and skills that can be used regardless of training or level.

What if, with such magic, a barrier was built to protect all of London from the Demon God?

Obviously, he would have to pay a huge price.

It’s usually more difficult to hide.

“So I learned the third truth.”

Even so, what is the reason why only the master of the London confrontation system is hidden and not known?

After examining all the possibilities, Carol said the conclusion she had come to with a bleak smile.

“The witch of the 27th line of magic called the hero of London was actually a wicked and shameless swindler.”

* * *

“Are you saying that Prince Carol contacted Duke Robert again?”

“yes.”

“…As expected, Duke Robert seems to have joined hands with Prince Carol.”

“There is no clear evidence yet, but looking at Duke Robert’s movements, it is almost certain.”

Think for a while with a serious face.

Rose asked Lucas as if thinking about it.

“Did you hear Edward’s answer?”

“You hesitated a lot, but in the end you decided to support us.”

“Is that so.”

Rose sighed.

Although he has a low level of support due to his weak personality, Edward is a crown prince with a reputation.

If he sided with the Blue Dragon clan, at least the Royalists wouldn’t be completely taken over by Carol.

“Don’t worry too much. Even if Prince Charles completely enlists the Royalists, it is impossible for him to interfere with the confrontation without the consent of the princess.”

In the British Empire, the aristocratic faction led by the Blue Dragon clan, the common people of the Magus Guild, and the Royalist faction led by Duke Robert, had a power ratio of 5:4:1.

At worst, even if Carol and the Royalists joined hands, a tense confrontation could be achieved.

Especially considering that there are many people who secretly support the Countess Sea Serpent as they have done many good deeds, even among the common people.

“You can’t be careless. The opponent is Prince Carol.”

But Rose couldn’t be relieved.

The magic lord she knew wasn’t a great man who would just smile and resign just because his power was a little weak.

“So, please do your best to prepare for the event. I am sure this Walpurgis Night will be the place to negotiate with Prince Carol.”

Maybe it’s because I haven’t slept in days.

Despite maintaining her physical condition as much as possible with psionics, Rose struggled to suppress the rising fatigue and continued with a serious face.

“We must prevent the truth about the London fight scene from being revealed.”

someone has doubts.

someone aspires to.

someone worried

In the midst of such a busy time with different emotions, Walpurgis Night, the biggest festival of the British Empire, was announcing its beginning.