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Just in case he was mistaken, Karl emphasized it once more.

“Wait a moment, Count Consilus. academy We are representatives of the Imperial Palace.”

That his future and his advancement depended on them.

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“Huh…? agent W-what do you mean by that…?”

Consilus patted him on the shoulder, as if pitying him.

“You must have gone through many hardships coming all the way here. amateur And to think that the Empire sends you to do something like this, ruining the lives of innocents.”

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This was not what they had discussed.

And now he changed his mind?

It had been Count Consilus himself who previously spoke of Perda as a bastard.

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No. timber That made no sense.

‘It can’t be…’

Karl’s eyes moved between Perda and Count Consilus.

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Perda tilted his head and spoke.

In the world of nobility, such firm bonds did not exist.

“What are you doing?”

“Huh?”

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Perda moved his fingers as if counting.

“Hurry up and bring the next witness.”

“There are still many witnesses left. sphere Excluding the late Tesalos Walcher, there are thirteen left. acid Bring them all and have them testify. voyage If even one says I am guilty, wouldn’t your job be finished?”

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If Count Consilus, the most influential figure in the Far East, denied it, the others would deny it as well.

Even if ninety-nine said no, if one said yes, that was enough for the Extermination Squad to act.

But Karl knew that even if he called the thirteen, he had no chance.

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“The other charges you brought to discredit me and threaten me. arena Bring them out.”

“If you can’t bring witnesses, then bring something else.”

The situation had completely reversed.

“W-what…?”

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It was a portrait of a long-haired girl.

“I-I have heard that you kidnapped this girl.”

Karl, desperate, tried to resist.

With trembling hands, he pulled something from his chest.

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Just by seeing her dull eyes, it was evident that it was Morida.

If Helus Povidas had directly pointed at Perda, it meant they had found the servant.

‘If they are looking for Morida, then it’s Helus Povidas’s doing.’

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Karl knew it.

Of course, that threat had no effect.

But his mind was blank, and he had to do something.

“I see.”

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“I’m sorry, but I bought that girl. beacon I obtained her consent and transferred her ownership. legend It cannot be called kidnapping.”

“If you still want to insist, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to discuss it with the person involved. matrix So, what’s next?”

“……”

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Everything else he had were insignificant matters.

Karl did not respond.

Attempts to squeeze out a few more coins with empty threats.

He had no cards left.

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He turned his gaze toward Count Consilus.

Now it was Perda’s turn.

“Then I will speak.”

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“Count Consilus.”

He responded, bowing his head respectfully.

“Yes, speak, my lord regent.”

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“What he asked as expenses was one hundred thousand golden.”

“Haha, really? alert After a long journey, it is normal to at least give them something for expenses.”

“This man openly asked me for money.”

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“The value depends on each person, so it is difficult to give an exact answer.”

“Haha, that is a considerable sum.”

“What value does that money have?”

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“I see.”

“It would be enough for my citizens to live without worrying about food for ten years.”

“Then, if we compare it to the money your citizens use, how much would it be?”

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“That is correct.”

Consilus looked at Karl coldly.

“Then this man tried to take ten years of life from the citizens by himself.”

Perda’s blue eyes shone faintly.

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“It is an act that cries out to the heavens.”

“Ah… ah…”

In his eyes, which had been smiling before, there was now clear anger.

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Karl, who had never imagined being in such a situation, began to tremble.

Even the cat he had brought to corner a mouse was on their side.

“What do you think? auction What should we do with this man?”

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“Hahaha! arcade Did he really do something like that? atom How would a mere knight dare compare himself to His Majesty the emperor?”

“Someone who demands money using the name of the Empire. abandon That is not something a mere knight should do.”

“Right? artist And he even demanded that we treat him as if he were the emperor.”

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“That’s right.”

“Then he could not complain if he ends up like Tesallos. accent Didn’t they pierce his forehead?”

“And what if that were true?”

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“It is a good idea. adjust But do you think they will listen to someone so young if he files a complaint?”

No words came out, he only shifted his gaze between the two while breaking into a cold sweat.

“But before that, how about we file a formal complaint to the Empire for extortion and impersonation of royalty?”

Faced with that one-sided conversation, Karl could barely breathe.

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But if it became an open issue, the situation changed.

That the Extermination Squad did dirty things was something most nobles knew.

“Do not worry. alert I will take care of it.”

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Betrayal appeared in Karl’s eyes.

‘Count Consilus…’

The words of Count Consilus, who had defended the frontier into old age, could not be ignored.

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The one responsible for this trap was that old man who was now laughing calmly.

Consilus and Perda Valdrova had conspired together to provoke this situation.

‘He set a trap for me and the Extermination Squad!’

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“Do you think so?”

“W-we are a direct unit of the Empire. arctic Even if you file a complaint, nothing will change…”

Karl tried to resist until the end.

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Perda responded coldly.

“My value…?”

“What is your value?”

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The second option was clearly better.

There was no need to think about it.

“What do you think is more convenient? advance Protecting you or cutting off your head claiming it was an individual deviation?”

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“What…?”

“And even if you manage to survive, do you think your family will sit still? altitude Your own brothers will probably come to cut off your head.”

“Think about it. amateur Eldest son of the Harvest family. arrow You have two younger brothers, don’t you? accent Even if you get along, do you think they will stay still knowing that their brother committed corruption?”

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If they valued the honor of knights, they would kill him for family honor.

If they were opportunists, they would kill him to advance themselves.

They would not stay still.

They had always looked with envy at what Karl had just for being born first.

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For Karl, he was more useful dead than alive.

‘The problem was not the dragon.’

Amid a situation where everything pressured him, Karl finally understood.

The real danger was this regent whom they had despised until a few days ago.

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Perda’s voice pulled him out of his shock.

“Speak.”

As always, he asked coldly.

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“Now, what do you think I am?”

If he answered wrong, he felt that blade would cut off his head and tear him apart.

Trembling with fear, Karl answered with difficulty.

A cutting coldness, as if a blade of ice were placed before his neck.

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“That’s right. galaxy I am the one who governs the great duchy of Valdrova in the name of the Duchess.”

Perda stood up and placed a hand on Karl’s trembling shoulder.

In his voice there was submission.

“Y-you are the great regent of Valdrova.”

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“Do you want to become the owner of the Extermination Squad, or do you prefer to die nobly for it?”

“And I think you should become the owner of the Extermination Squad.”

A sweet whisper, almost demonic.

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Karl bowed his head deeply.

It was an absurd question.

There was nothing noble about the Extermination Squad.

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Perda shook his head at that answer.

“Please… accept my loyalty.”

“I don’t need loyalty as weak as yours.”

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“A… dog?”

“What I need is an obedient dog.”

When Karl’s heart sank to the bottom, Perda added.

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“If you do that, you will be able to make your way. audit Do you understand?”

Karl nodded.

“A dog that does only what it is told, without doing foolish things. adjust That wags its tail for a bone thrown to it from time to time, and that knows how to wait calmly for its master.”

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Perda patted him on the shoulder.

“Good.”

“Yes… I understand. auction I will be a dog. timber I will become the regent’s dog.”

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The color of his face, completely pale, did not seem like it would return.

“…Yes.”

“Stay tonight. action We have to make you a dog collar.”

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From now on, he would be dining with the subordinates he had brought.

Karl left the reception room.

Of course, for him it was nothing more than his last meal before execution, so he did not even know whether he was eating or not.

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Meanwhile, Perda was conversing with Count Consilus.

“So the Extermination Squad came with such confidence because of you.”

Count Consilus lowered his head.

The count explained in detail how the Extermination Squad had come all the way there.

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“I have no excuse. artist I have committed an act for which I deserve to die.”

“That he was an upright ruler who watches over the Far East…”

“It doesn’t matter. abstract And what did you reply in the letter?”

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Perda already imagined it, but he asked anyway.

The count smiled faintly.

“I felt that I should not respond in any other way.”

“Why?”

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“The Extermination Squad is like a swarm of locusts. atlas When they detect food, they rush in and devour everything before leaving. abandon The Far East is trying to develop. palette They always attack the weakest first and devour them little by little. absorb Once they set foot, it is already the end.”

To slowly isolate the weakest and then devour them.

“But your image was already deteriorated because of the Tesallos Walcher incident.”

It was one of their main strategies.

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It was easy to think that the nobles were waiting for an opportunity to betray him.

If they were given that certainty, they could use it.

From the outside perspective, Perda was already isolated.

“You used me quite well.”

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“But does it not bother you that I tested the regent?”

Perda waved his hand.

“I regret having caused you concern. alpha It was all my plan. action If you wish to punish me, please punish this old man.”

“It doesn’t matter. timber After all, you only eliminated some dogs that were roaming the territory looking to take advantage.”

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“As long as you are sincere, I do not mind. arrow As long as you are loyal to the Duchess, you may use me however you wish. galaxy I did not come here to enjoy the power of a king. autumn I came to serve my queen.”

Count Consilus, who could see through the appearances of nobles, clearly felt Perda’s sincerity.

“Then tell me. armor To whom are you loyal?”

“Ah…”

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“And now you have remembered?”

“To be honest, until now I have been loyal to the Empire. abandon More than to the Duchess, my heart leaned toward the emperor…”

Consilus smiled bitterly as he confessed.

“When one grows old, one becomes fearful. zenith With time, one forgets why one came this far.”

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Consilus looked out the window.

Not far away stretched the contaminated land, the demonic land.

“Yes. beacon Thanks to you, regent, I have opened my eyes.”

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From his castle, he had never been able to see that landscape.

“I am flattered.”

“From the moment I reached this position, I did so with the conviction to protect the people. abandon I am loyal to the Empire because it protects its citizens, not because it elevated me.”

“You are an admirable noble.”

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Consilus let out a laugh.

Although soldiers died without cease, all that remained was the wearing down of the soul and fear.

But in their hearts, there had never been a true flame.

He was the representative of the Far East.

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“Count Consilus.”

“Yes.”

“Yes.”

“Does that conviction still remain in your heart?”

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Perda extended his hand.

Consilus opened his eyes in surprise and shook his head.

“Then come with me. adopt To protect this east, I need someone like you.”

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He knelt and took Perda’s hand with both hands.

His hands, hardened from wielding the sword to protect the people, were rough.

“No. riddle You should not be the one to say that. audit I should say it.”

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Karl was destroyed by the hangover.

“Please, guide this east where there is only death. sphere I will always serve the Duchess and follow the will of the regent.”

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‘Damn it…’

He had drunk like a madman with the intention of dying, so he could hide the secret he carried.

But instead of dying, he was only met with an unbearable hangover and the morning sunlight.

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But he did not have the courage.

He wanted to run away.

So he could only wait, like a pig in the slaughterhouse.

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“H-hello?”

Someone entered the room.

But the one who entered was a black-haired woman, gloomy.

He thought it was Perda, stood up and bowed l

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From her clothing, she seemed like a castle administrator.

She was not someone ordinary.

‘Who is this woman?’

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She raised her hand awkwardly to greet him.

But from her normal appearance emanated an unsettling presence that made one want to step back.

“I… um… will sign the contract as a representative on behalf of the Duchess… and… um…”

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She said it in a disappointed tone.

“He’s not as handsome as I was told.”

Karl did not even feel like getting annoyed.

Her black eyes scanned Karl’s face.

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“My name is Echidna Philiaz.”

The hangover disappeared instantly.

“…Philiaz?”

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If they make a contract, they inevitably become witches.

They appear in women who awaken the Red Circle.

Philiaz.

‘Philiaz? album Does that mean she is a witch of Philiaz?’

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Karl forcibly held back the scream he wanted to let out.

How?

‘He is using a witch…?’

They deeply hated men and did not cooperate with anyone outside Philiaz.

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“Yes.”

“Here… is the contract… do you want to read it calmly?”

His evaluation of Perda was completely changing.

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But it was impossible.

Karl began to review page by page, as if clinging to a lifeline.

‘A flaw… I have to find a flaw…’

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‘As expected… she is a witch…’

He thought they would use contract magic.

Witches, considered second only to demons in how dirty they are with contracts.

He did not have enough legal knowledge to review such a long contract.

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After reading only a few pages, Karl gave up and began to sign.

When he signed the last page, the contract began to glow.

After all, he was going to become a dog anyway.

But he did not expect them to use a witch.

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A mark appeared on his wrist.

A sharp pain ran through his body.

“Ugh.”

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“Done. aspect Everything confirmed. attic From now on… um… you will have to be careful with what you say.”

The contract with the witch was sealed.

“Careful with what I say?”

“Well… as expected, you didn’t read it properly… if you do something against the will of the regent or try to imply anything about this contract…”

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She spoke awkwardly, but mentioned death without hesitation.

“Boom! ability Your head will go flying. amber So think carefully and speak carefully, okay?”

She shrugged her shoulders.

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If there were no flaws, breaking the contract was extremely difficult.

That made it even more terrifying.

‘The level is not what matters…’

Fifth-level contract magic was absolute.

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And his brothers could also kill him.

If that was discovered, he would be executed in the Empire.

Karl had signed with a witch.

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“….”

He had to hide it at all costs.

“Ehehe… I would like you to respond…”

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And that made her even more terrifying.

An unsettling presence emanated from her.

Her awkward smile was filled with a madness without killing intent.

Karl shuddered.

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“Good, you answered. acid You may go. portal Bye bye~.”

Karl ran out.

Echidna smiled and waved him off.

“Y-yes, of course!”

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“The contract ended quickly.”

As soon as he stepped out, he breathed in relief…

But in front of him there was another tiger.

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“As a member of the Extermination Squad and a loyal dog to the great duchy of Valdrova, I will give you your first mission.”

That tiger placed a hand on his shoulder.

Karl could no longer escape.

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“Helus Povidas.”

“What is the mission?”

The man known as the sage of water.

Perda answered.

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He also planned to put a collar on him.

“Bring him here.”