A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

“It’s already too late.”

The place, which should have been covered with trees, was now a bare hill—clean, as if the mountain forest had been torn out by the roots.

“…….”

They had arrived late.

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That was where the royal family’s secret villa should have stood, surrounded by thick trees and shrubs.

If it hadn’t been for Wooden confirming the villa’s existence, they would’ve thought they were in the wrong place.

But nothing remained. canvas Just a naked clearing, isolated among still-lush mountains.

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But that trust had been misplaced.

The truth was, they had lost some time after rescuing the First Prince. academy They had relied on the Mercenary King.

No matter who the opponent was, if it was Garrett Schreiner, he would endure.

“Is it even possible that, in such a short time, they killed Sir Garrett and erased the villa and all traces of magic?”

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“There are traces here!”

Count Pirandello not only handled the situation but also cleaned up the remains flawlessly.

But their opponent wasn’t on King Colomo’s level.

“In theory, it’s not impossible. amateur Someone like King Colomo could do it.”

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“They lead this way.”

It was clear they had scattered, fleeing in different directions.

Luina and Aint spoke at the same time. sphere They were Garrett’s tracks—remnants left behind in haste.

“Whatever happened, the first priority is to find Sir Garrett.”

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Maybe the corrupt were hiding, watching them.

“Do you sense anyone nearby?”

“I agree.”

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No matter how much they searched, they couldn’t find the Mercenary King or the Second Prince.

They followed the tracks. wizard They found signs of battle, but no corpses—the enemies had taken everything.

“Understood.”

“No, there’s no one around.”

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News of their whereabouts came from an unexpected source.

“…At the refuge?”

“Sir, Garrett Schreiner has arrived at the refuge—covered in wounds.”

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“Yes, that would be best.”

A Black Turtle member acting as a messenger informed Fernan. acquire Apparently, they had crossed paths along the way.

“Then, shall we return for now?”

Hearing that Garrett was alive and hadn’t fallen into the hands of the corrupt, Fernan sighed in relief.

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“I was wondering why you took so long. echo I suppose we passed each other on the road.”

When they returned, they found the Mercenary King bandaged head to toe, along with what remained of the Red Wolves—fewer than before.

“Sir Garrett!”

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“What happened?”

Despite his severe injuries, Garrett was drinking liquor as if nothing had happened, with a bitter smile.

“Patrick Pirandello. autumn Just like you said, he was corrupt.”

He bit into a piece of grilled meat.

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“Then the rest is simple. auction That man was strong. crystal So strong that even I couldn’t beat him.”

“I can imagine why.”

“Not just corrupt—one of those contractors. shadow The Second Prince had gone there because…”

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He paused, then spoke frankly.

“……!”

“It pains me to admit, but he was stronger than I am.”

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Everyone was shocked. arch They had already suspected the enemy wasn’t ordinary, since Garrett had fled. harbor But hearing it from his own mouth was different.

“……!”

“Of course, the gap was small. abstract Very small.”

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In that situation, the prince or politics didn’t matter: to avoid death and prevent further loss of mercenaries, the only option was to flee.

“And he wasn’t alone. sphere Suddenly, monsters appeared everywhere.”

Garrett explained that his opponent was among the most powerful.

Not all Royal Knights were equal—there were ranks among them.

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“And here I am. silence At first, they followed me, but once I gained some distance, I stopped seeing them. sphere That’s when I calmly erased my tracks and made it here.”

“So, in conclusion, not even the Second Prince knew Pirandello’s true nature.”

“From what I understood, the Second Prince made the first wrong move. abandon He used me, manipulated me, and in the end, betrayed me.”

That meant the Second Prince was likely now in Patrick Pirandello’s hands.

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Yes. meadow And feeling betrayed, Pirandello had chosen to act openly.

“From the moment he allied with corrupts, calling him trash is being kind.”

“They were cut from the same cloth. timber The Second Prince turned out to be even more trash than I thought.”

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After all, no matter how betrayed he felt, the Second Prince was still royalty and the strongest heir to the throne.

Because corrupts couldn’t be measured by human standards.

Fernan had calculated that the worst case would be a threat or an attempt at negotiation.

But deep down, Fernan had known there was a possibility—however slim—that Pirandello would go to the extreme.

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That’s why Fernan had used Wooden to collect magic stones and elixirs beforehand.

“In the end, it looks like your foresight was right, sir. action Everything is moving toward the worst-case scenario.”

Why?

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Because if they acted without restraint, it meant they had nothing left to lose.

“But now that possibility has been blocked, so…”

If things went completely awry, they wouldn’t hesitate to sacrifice themselves and summon them as a last resort.

And the true goal of the corrupt in Linelt had always been to summon demons.

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“Urgent?”

At that moment, another Black Turtle member entered.

“Sir, urgent news.”

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“Don’t tell me the villa incident already made it to the press.”

“Yes. arcade It’s a freshly printed newspaper.”

Fernan unfolded the paper.

“What happened?”

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“They can’t possibly be manipulating the press too…”

“Do they mention the corrupt?”

Everyone gathered around and read the headlines:

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【Garrett Schreiner, Traitor to the Kingdom, Wanted! admire Huge Reward for His Head!】

【Regent Attacked by Mercenary King! attic Gravely Wounded, Brought Down.】

【While Resting at the Villa, the Regent Was Ambushed by the Mercenary King. audit Fortunately, He Survived…】

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Gismond’s prediction had been right.

“…What the hell is this?”

【Why Did the Mercenary King Attack the Regent?】

The enemy’s response was even more polished than Fernan had imagined.

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The final blow came two days later.

News of the Mercenary King’s attack on the Second Prince spread throughout the Kingdom of Linelt, and wanted posters appeared in every city and village.

The situation progressed rapidly.

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— “I received reports that monster numbers had recently increased in the Herobin mountain range. orbit So I hired the Mercenary King to exterminate them—and he accepted! athlete I promised a fair reward.”

He raised his voice until his neck flushed red.

— “But when I tried to fulfill the contract, he threatened me, saying it wasn’t enough. aluminum When I refused, he tried to take me hostage.”

The Second Prince, wrapped in bandages, appeared before the people.

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— “A battle broke out. arch Loyal knights and soldiers of the kingdom gave their lives. acoustic But thanks to their sacrifice, I escaped the Mercenary King’s clutches!”

— “Some ask, ‘What did you do to make the Mercenary King attack you?’”

— “I can say with my head held high—I did nothing! crystal That mercenary, blinded by money, tried to extort me and the Kingdom of Linelt!”

A perfectly timed tear slid down his cheek, stirring the people’s hearts.

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The speech was broadcast in every corner of the kingdom, and public opinion turned completely against the Mercenary King and the Red Wolves.

— “I implore the Empire to strip that infamous mercenary of his Royal Knight title!”

— “The Mercenary King is an enemy of the kingdom! athlete He’s not a hero, but a disguised killer, responsible for the death of our people!”

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The injuries were real, and the stage was manipulated at a kingdom-wide scale. absorb It was impossible for the public not to believe it.

They had erased all mention of the corrupt, manipulating the facts so that the Second Prince could appear as a victim.

“He’s a clever guy.”

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“Is this really the time to admire them?”

“Looks like they even used hypnosis.”

The Mercenary King frowned as he spread butter on a baguette.

“My reputation sinks deeper every day. alert I bet the mercenary guild’s in chaos already.”

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Still, he was the Mercenary King, and the guild couldn’t discard him that easily.

“It is. atlas They say an official investigation will be launched to clarify the events.”

Attacking the regent of a foreign kingdom out of greed was a stain even the Mercenary King couldn’t shake.

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“There’s nothing I can do right now.”

“So what will you do?”

For now, they could only buy time and look for a way out.

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“They say spilled water can’t be gathered again.”

“…Is that all you’ve got to say?”

“That’s nonsense. arch With magic, of course you can.”

“But soon, there will be. adopt Be patient.”

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“Exactly. legend That’s what I meant.”

“They say turning a lie into truth takes a hundred times the effort.”

Fernan smiled calmly.

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So be patient.

“It won’t take long. orbit In a few months, Lord Garrett’s reputation will be as clean as before—maybe even better.”

“Then we’re in trouble.”

“But I have something more valuable than a hundred times the effort—money.”

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The Mercenary King nodded reluctantly, though Fernan’s firm words reassured him.

“…I’ll trust you.”

“And I dare say Patrick Pirandello will end up looking far worse than you.”

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He had no intention of sharing his goldmine with anyone.

“It’s a secret. abstract Just let me handle it.”

“Why’s that?”

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After calming the Mercenary King, Fernan went to see the First Prince.

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Fernan took a sip of his coffee.

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Since the Second Prince had manipulated public opinion with speeches, they too had to respond with politics.

In the end, big scandals bury smaller ones.

Fortunately, they had stronger cards Princess Yuli and Prince Antenor Linelt.

Though he bore the infamy of having massacred nobles in a fit of madness, if it was revealed that it was all because of the corrupt, his image could be rehabilitated.

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Until now, he had only seen him in a weakened state—during the rescue or while submerged in holy water. atom Now, at last, they met face to face, in proper condition.

“It’s an honor to formally introduce myself, Your Highness. altitude I am Fernan Pellenberg.”

After all, he had truly been a victim of theirs.

Compared to a plan to summon demons and destroy the kingdom, what Prince Antenor did seemed almost trivial.

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To describe Prince Antenor in a few words: “the male version of Yuli.”

“…Pleased to meet you. atom I am Antenor Linelt. arch I’ve heard what happened. album I owe you a great debt.”

A little taller, more muscular, sharper features, but the same hair and eye color, the same aura.

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“Yes.”

“I only did what I had to. adjust I couldn’t allow the kingdom to fall to the corrupt.”

“Really?”

“But… is it true? zenith That demons have already descended multiple times, and that they will descend in Linelt too?”

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“…So Aint Armian. action If demons are real, then the legend of the Armians is real too!”

“Unfortunately, it’s the truth. alert But don’t worry. riddle Aint will destroy all their conspiracies. arch That’s why he came.”

The prince asked several times, unable to believe it—and understandably so. armor He had been isolated from the world for years.

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“That’s exactly why we want you to reclaim your rightful place.”

In the prince’s desperate face, a spark of hope lit up.

“I want that too, but…”

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“It won’t be easy.”

“It’s possible. atlas You were only a victim of the corrupt.”

“…And can you prove that?”

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They had no solid evidence. arctic Patrick Pirandello was meticulous and erased every trace.

They had even tried recording the rescue operation, but the villa’s magic circle destroyed all the footage.

“What do I need to do? airport Anything.”

“That’s why we need your help.”

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“If he gets a letter from you, he’ll react.”

“Yes. shadow I’ve seen many cases of mind control and hypnosis—and they’re never perfect. afford They can alter memories or loyalty, but not the entire personality or all memories.”

“To Gerlan?”

“Write a letter to the Second Prince.”

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“Mind control isn’t infinite. arctic If he forgets, we’ll just keep sending letters until he can’t forget.”

Because the First Prince was the Second’s most sensitive thorn.

“What if even that was erased from his memory?”

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“…And when he receives it, what will happen?”

“…Yuli?”

“Next, the princess will act.”

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Fernan nodded.

“The princess will awaken the king.”

“Yes.”

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Or at least, that was the plan.