CH 31 (1/2)

31. Requiem of the Nocturne

〈Duty dictated that we gather intelligence of enemy’s war potential. We have to inspect the plans and equipment of Furutera Iss.h.i.+ and the homunculi. But, we as spies also carry another duty. You remember right?〉

To the whispers from the hooked-nosed man, the bucktoothed man nodded while holding his breath.

〈Of course. In the occupation of a spy returning alive is the first priority. It’s not permitted for the enemy to catch us, if by any chance we got caught, we shall end our lives before we could surrender any information.〉

After saying that, he continues to speak.

〈However, if no trouble arises, if the chance presents itself to give a decisive blow, we’re permitted to use exceptional judgment and act as we may see fit. In other words . . .〉

Satisfied, the hooked nosed man responded.

〈Regarding this infiltration, we can already see that the current enemy is nothing more than a foolish opponent. Nevertheless, if we bring back this intelligence, I think that the wise Duke-sama would still ama.s.s many troops and ascertain victory through battle. However, this battle is only to recover our lost territory and nothing else. The battle expenditure would only lead to making the taxes higher and causing the innocent people suffer.〉

Heavy taxation and poverty were what cause of the hooked-nosed and bucktoothed men to become members of the underworld.

For this reason, the hooked-nosed man can’t see any justice in the rebellion of Iss.h.i.+ and his girls.

In addition, it meant that hundreds or even thousands of people would starve, due to the conduct of one that they were completely unaware of.

That sort of indignation was born because the hooked nose concerned about the future policy.

〈This time, it rather unlikely that we would get caught in this situation. In the beginning, after taking the military intelligence and scouting out the enemy force’s equipment, I intend to withdraw. But, in the current situation our withdrawal would only cause people to cry unnecessarily.〉

While he pa.s.sionately spoke those words he glanced towards the bucktooth man.

“It is as you say.” The bucktooth man sincerely agreed.

〈Tonight, will be a ma.s.sacre. Even though we’ve snuck into the enemy base we have seen no sign of a patrol squad. It seems that they truly are idiots.Though I sympathize with those disturbed in the head, the world doesn’t allow this kind of indulgence to be permitted. Let us educate this sonuva b.i.t.c.h.〉

〈Hmm, then let’s go. I think that Furutera Iss.h.i.+ would most likely use Deanne-sama’s private room. We’ll get there first.

The two intruders were like the wind as they quickly and silently advanced through the corridor towards Iss.h.i.+, the enemy ringleader’s location, and before long they arrived at Deanne’s former private room.

The hooked-nosed man easily unlocked the door, while smoothly creeping into the room.

There in the middle of the s.p.a.cious room was a large bed furnished with a canopy, that had one figure sleeping beneath the blanket.

(I’ll deliver this foolish boy his eternal sleep without him even being aware of it.)

As a professional he didn’t lick his lips before his prey like a mere beast.

As the hooked-nosed man glided across the floor towards the bed, he soundlessly took out a dagger covered with poison from his breast pocket.

The poison one the dagger was so toxic that it could kill an orc with a single dose; a weapon befitting truly wicked individuals.

However, the hooked-nosed man believed himself to be a hammer of justice, that would save many people from hunger with this single blow.

(Farewell, fool. When you’re reborn became like me and offer your service to the chosen people such as Duke Roberto-sama and his eldest son’s Salyut-sama.)

Just then moonlight began to flow into the room.

When the hooked-nosed man raised his knife overhead it glittered in the moonlight.