The 31st Piece Turns the Tables

Episode 414:

The story was roughly concluded and Kang Seol spent time with Han So-mi separately.

“What happened?”

“I found out just before that. “My brother was singled out as a helper in this matter.”

“… You didn’t even know about it?”

“Yes… I’m at the bottom. “I can’t hide the ripeness that emanates from my being, but for now.”

– that’s right?

– Won Suk Mi Is that right?

– I don’t know about mature rice, but it’s Han Somi.

– Han So-mi’s hair was tied up lol

– Wow, it’s been a few years. Pandea is narrow~ narrow~

“How are you here?”

“Shirlaine? Or the Investigation Bureau?”

“… both.”

“Um… It’s been a while since I came to Shirlaine. I was a bit frustrated with the situation in the South. No, Nevenia to be exact.”

It is said that Nevenia became a dirtier place after a vicious prince took over the throne. Because of this, everyone except the guilds that were rooted there are leaving.

“So what should I do? I boarded a boat and headed east. But I didn’t fit in with that atmosphere, so I ended up coming all the way to the north.”

“… is it.”

“Being an investigator… adventure work wasn’t a good fit for me, so I bounced around from job to job, and then I found out… surprisingly, it was perfect for me.”

“How’s work going?”

“Every day is new. Sometimes I think I’m going to die like this, but other times I have nothing to do so I just kill time and go back. “When you look at it after some time has passed, you think, even though it’s a mess, it’s still alive.”

Kang Seol looked at her silently and stroked her head. The sight of her living proudly in an era where survival was uncertain gave a strange resonance to his heart.

“What? “What kind of signal is this?”

“signal?”

“Not me! “I don’t have those feelings!”

“… ah! No, that wasn’t it.”

“They say a strong negativity is a strong positivity!”

“… What do you want?”

“Ehehe… I’m just kidding.”

Han So-mi looked at the sunset from the terrace.

“You know, brother. “I thought he was dead.”

“….”

“That’s right, every time. Contact was made or not. Isn’t it a normal situation that it doesn’t work out? anyway! “I’ve worried about Gyeongtaek once or twice, but I’m tired of it now.”

It is a time when you are grateful that someone cares about you.

“The family has increased since then? “I saw that the kid was calling you daddy earlier… Did he get into an accident?”

“accident? Um… so to speak, it’s long.”

“It’s good for you. What a family. It’s nice to be noisy. What do you think of Shirlene?”

“Are you okay? “It’s only been a few days.”

“A long time ago, when I was in Korea, I felt unfair and wondered why I wasn’t born in a country like Switzerland, but I think heaven heard that and brought me here.”

“I’m glad you’re doing well.”

Kang Seol asked about Jamal and Ray, who were working together on this project.

“Them? “I’m a former student, but I’m very individualistic… Plus, Jamal and Ray are best friends, so we go together, so I’m the only one left out.”

“Is that possible?”

“Actually, my partner took a leave of absence some time ago. “For the time being, you are my partner.”

“… What can I do in Star’s End?”

“On that day, we will be responsible for the security there. Of course, that’s just what they say, but in reality, there will be a lot of security guards from the organizer. Maybe he’s much stronger than me? In addition, the investigation bureau will dispatch more personnel.”

Then, is there nothing to worry about?

“There was also talk of contraband.”

“As for the contraband, Jamal and Ray are in charge, so they will take care of it, so we just have to worry about running the auction. “Even though it’s just a pretense.”

“mimic?”

“Didn’t you know? There has never been an accident in Star’s End. Influential nobles of the Federation gathered in one place, and each of them took thorough measures of self-defense. Do you know how strong their escort is?”

There was a limit to the number of people each auction participant could bring. As far as he remembers, only one person was allowed to accompany him.

“No one in their right mind would cause trouble there. Because it turns many people, including all of the federal aristocracy, into enemies. Moreover, there are leaders of each faction mixed together.”

Of course, that would be the case since we are bringing along the most powerful person.

“Why are you so worried… oppa!”

“Oh yeah.”

Han So-mi was pouting and looked at Kang Seol for a long time.

“Strong, right?”

“What do you mean….”

“I can feel it. “You’re much stronger than before, right?”

Kang Seol was unable to choose an answer.

Han So-mi smiles.

“Phew… I’m glad. Then there won’t be any problems this time either.”

“why?”

Han So-mi said as she left the terrace.

“well! “The brother I know is the strongest person in the world, right?”

* * *

Star’s End.

Its exterior was a huge ruin located in the center of the city.

The size alone was as large as several football stadiums combined. This huge ruin is not open to the public.

This is because the secret contained within has not yet been revealed.

Just once every few years.

Precious people wearing masks gathered here.

There was only one place in Schürlaine that accommodated all of them and was just as precious as them.

They hold their own secret event at a secret ruin.

Secrets have the magic power of the word itself, so everyone in power covets them. So it was inevitable that Star’s End would be noisy today.

“You have an impressive smile.”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes, which family…”

“I guess it’s taboo to ask about origin?”

“Oh, excuse me. I forgot where this place is for a moment. “Isn’t it beautiful?”

The masked woman asked the masked man.

“Yes, it’s beautiful.”

A man wearing a mask.

Snowfall did not lie.

He was keenly aware that this Star’s End was special and beautiful.

‘This is what it feels like in real life.’

– The appearance felt like the constellations of a world were intertwined.

Now I’ve come to think that the script, which was full of bullshit, was actually an appropriate expression.

“Then I’ll just leave…”

“Oh, you have company. … See you again.”

Nod…

As soon as Kang Seol left his seat, a woman wrapped her arms around him.

“brother!”

“… Somi, your voice is loud.”

“Is that so? Who are you? “That person?”

“I don’t know.”

“Is it okay to just talk to someone I don’t know? Is that something like that?”

“If you ignore them outright, they’ll feel bad.”

“… That’s right. Don’t forget your brother! We are here now with the help of the people. Please put my safety above all else!”

“… Is it okay to use the people’s cane?”

“what! I have a cane! My brother is a stick pretending to be a cane! “You have to protect the real cane.”

“Okay, wand.”

“… That has a rather unpleasant tone.”

While the stick and cane were laughing and talking, someone approached.

It was Gale and Ur.

The Investigation Bureau said that I could bring one person as an escort, so I came here with Ur.

Instead of playing with Urdo Tancia, he followed her to get some fresh air.

“Let’s talk together for a moment.”

“I understand, Ur.”

“Okay, I’m watching over the noisy woman.”

“Oh, is that by any chance?”

Snowfall traveled with Gale to a deserted place.

“This is already my third visit to Star’s End. “Every time I see it, I’m overwhelmed by its scale.”

“….”

Kang Seol had one thing on her mind when she came here.

No matter how much you think about it, it’s a strange fact.

‘The compensation is too much for security work…’

Even if the Bureau of Investigation received federal funding, there was no way it would be relaxed enough to hand over the Star’s End auction items.

Kangseol suddenly let out a sigh.

“What do I really need to do?”

“… I guess you already noticed.”

“Depending on your answer, I may feel uncomfortable.”

“Haha… It’s true that I lied, but I didn’t hide any serious facts. The promise will be kept and we will pay you. “No matter what bleeding I endure.”

Keep your promises.

Then the mission statement must have been a lie.

“There are people targeting Star’s End.”

“…are you sure?”

“It’s an estimate. “That’s what information is.”

“A little more detail.”

“It seems like they are planning to do something here, where a lot of influential federal nobles are gathered. The target is probably an auction item or the life of a federal noble.”

“There is no way you can say such nonsense as to protect everyone here…”

“Of course not. It’s not worth the price. “One thing I would like to ask the investigator is to follow the traces.”

“trace?”

“Star’s End auction is not an official event in the first place. Therefore, the nobles themselves know best that they cannot invest large-scale federal resources. But even so, if you just sit back and watch things unfold, your anger will pour out on the investigation bureau.”

Kang Seol frowned.

“The investigation bureau assumed it was after the problem occurred.”

“You have a devilish sense of humor, that’s right. No matter what happens in Star’s End, a trace will definitely remain. Once the problem has already occurred, the Investigation Bureau cannot control it. Unless all investigators are deployed. So, after something happens, the nobles find something to vent their anger on.”

“It’s rotten.”

“It’s a kind of management technique. It would be good if something goes smoothly without something happening, but if something does happen…”

Gale’s plan was persuasive, but also very uneasy.

“It is not our fault no matter how many nobles die, we just need to point out a target for our anger.”

“It prevents people from getting angry accidentally… It’s a reasonable plan. “Except you tricked me.”

“Didn’t you need permission to enter Star’s End? “Wouldn’t that have been a good deal?”

Sigh…

It was easier for Kang Seol-do to show up like this. At least I didn’t have to lose my strength to protect people I didn’t really care about.

“Then… enjoy.”

Gail left.

After reuniting with Ur, Kangseol gave him a hint about the progress of the matter.

“… That’s funny. Does this mean you just have to work as much as you get?”

“I think so.”

“What about the pleural effusion? “Is it okay to kill him?”

“It would be better to capture him alive if possible, but if that is not possible, there is nothing we can do.”

Ur smiled cruelly.

“For the first time in a while, a pleasant stimulus has arrived.”

Maybe it would be better for everyone if nothing happened.

There is someone here who just wants problems to arise.

“brother! What are you doing?”

“Oh yeah.”

“The auction is about to start. “Let’s go!”

Kang Seol and Han So-mi headed to the place where the auction was taking place.

There weren’t many people compared to the size.

Only the selected number of people participate.

Of course, it is still small compared to the scale, but in absolute terms, there were a lot of people.

“I guess it’s here.”

“… uh?”

Nod…

The woman who spoke to me earlier was present. Kang Seol bowed lightly and did the same.

Even after taking a seat, Han So-mi continued chatting.

“There is a saying that the north was originally the home of dwarves. “Star’s End is a trace of that.”

“Hmm…”

“Seeing as we still haven’t discovered the secret of this big ruin…”

“Let’s begin.”

“uh? “It’s true!”

The auction host appeared with a short introduction.

The host said a lot of unnecessary things, such as thanking the many distinguished guests who came to this event and the many people who submitted wonderful treasures.

“Now, let me introduce the first treasure to the precious people here. An object of historical value unearthed from ruins in the central alpine region! “It’s Atra’s mask!”

Hwaaaaaaaaaaa!

The curtain that covered the object disappeared and the object inside was revealed.

“ruler! Atra… of?”

“Aaaah!”

“What is that!”

“What…”

Atra’s mask was not there.

Instead, the man’s severed head was lying squarely on top of it.

The host stuttered.

“How did this happen…”

The surprise didn’t end here.

Slurp…

My neck moved on its own and looked at the host.

“Hee… hee….”

Fuuuuuuuu-!

The head spit out liquid.

Cheeeeee…

“Kaaaaaaaa!”

The host screamed in pain as his face burned.

While everyone was shaking in shock, the severed head spoke.

“Nice to meet you, idiots. It makes me feel good to see your stupid faces. Then… to commemorate our meeting like this….”

As the severed head spoke, all the lights began to explode.

Fuuuh-!

Fuuuuuu-!

“Let me give you the gift of cruelty.”

Soon a huge commotion began.

“Aaaah!”

“get out! “Let’s get out of here!”

The woman next to Kang Seol also said as she came close to Kang Seol.

“This… this is a dangerous situation. Come on…”

Fuuuuuk…

“… Huh?”

Snowfall’s hand pierced the woman’s chest.

Changrang…

The poison-covered dagger fell to the floor.

It was an object that the woman was holding tightly in her hand in the dark.

“How… can’t I…”

Ugh…

the chaos itself unfolded everywhere.

grasp-!

Kang Seol grabbed Han So-mi’s hand next to her.

Kugu Palace…

Soon, the floor of the ruins began to crack regularly.

[Blood flows in Star’s End.]

[Star’s End wants more blood.]

A message came to Kang Seol’s mind.

[The unexpected adventure ‘Star’s End’ occurs.]

[This adventure is very dangerous.]

…

Han So-mi stayed by his side, trembling with anxiety.

“Oh brother…this is…”

The chaos that Kangseol had been through so far awakened her senses and nailed down her future.

“Don’t get away from me, you’ll die.”