volume 2 - Chapter 126 (1/2)

TL: Thanks for the continued support and this chapter is sponsored. This is the first TL draft without any error checks or edits. Sentencing might not be smooth. I’ll fix it soon (20-21 hours later).

TL: I think I’m actually not going to purchase ME:Andromeda. The score for the game is seriously bad, 3.9 metacritic user ratings for the PC version? Must be a huge disappointment for the serious fans. Probably get persona 5 instead.

Chapter 126 – With great power comes great responsibilities (1)

“Mister Brendel, do you need some help with your injuries?” As expected of the experienced cunning fox, Makarov smiled and asked in a well meaning way after overcoming his shock: “We did not expect to meet you again after we got separated from the ambush.”

[You f.u.c.king b.a.s.t.a.r.d. You led the enemies right to us and you dare to take zero responsibility for your s.h.i.+t. Are you really treating me like some naive kid?]

However, Brendel did not display his fury and even smiled, patting the lifeless head of the Acolyte of Earth: “Nope. This enemy is not strong enough to cause me trouble. It’s a pity that you fled so quickly that night, I couldn’t even react fast enough to lend you aid as allies. I sincerely apologize for that.”

Both of them exchanged barbs with each other. Their skills at spouting bulls.h.i.+t seemed like a stalemate, but Makarov was on his guard because he was not certain whether Brendel knew the whole truth or because he was angry at his actions at the night of the ambush. Brendel appeared like he had many facets to him in contrast to his youthful appearance, and Makarov felt it was difficult to deal with him in such a short notice.

Even to the point where he had to ignore Brendel’s sarcastic remarks.

Ultimately he did not appear there to argue with the youth. He frowned and looked at the area behind Brendel’s back. He hesitated for a while before he asked:

“Mister Brendel, did you see anyone else pa.s.sing by here?”

“Perhaps you mean to find a young man?” Brendel asked innocently while suppressing his laughter.

“Yes, we are indeed looking for a young man!” Makarov answered as the people behind him also appeared anxious.

“Well, if my guess isn’t wrong, that would be mister Eke you’re looking for??” Brendel asked.

Their expressions immediately turned serious.

“You know him?” Makarov took a step forward and his words left him before he could stopped himself. He realized he had overreacted and coughed once, before he returned to where he was. He looked at the Buga and the old man beside him. Buga was holding on his greatsword’s hilt with one hand and looked warily at the youth with a darkened expression, while the old man looked at him with a thoughtful face.

Makarov was certain that Brendel had guessed something by now, although he did not think that he knew of their ident.i.ties. Even the entire Grey Wolves Mercenaries and Eke were deceived by him.

“Mister Brendel, Eke is the son of my close friend. I promised him that I would take care of Eke, but I accidentally got separated from him. Please tell me where you saw him” Makarov coughed again and asked.

[You got separated with not only Eke but the entire Grey Wolves Mercenaries right? You don’t even looked concerned with their well being, you piece of s.h.i.+t.]

“Close friend? The subordinate of Duke Rhun, Makarov, calling his lord with that t.i.tle? Would your duke agree to that?”

The moment Brendel mentioned Duke Rhun, the followers behind Makarov immediately drew out their weapons, while he looked at them in amus.e.m.e.nt.

“Young man, who exactly are you.” Makarov finally cast off his friendly tone and questioned him in a demanding tone. He immediately wondered if Brendel was on Conrad’s side, but when he looked at the Acolyte of Earth, that did not seem likely.

[A third faction? Even though the possibility is there, who would be interested in this affair? It does feel more likely that it’s not a faction within the kingdom. Then from the outside? Madara or Kirrlutz?]

Brendel did not know what Makarov was thinking, but he was waiting for the old man to make a move. If he was standing beside Buga and Makarov, then his status would be high enough for him to do so. But that was not Duke Rhun, and he would not make a mistake with that famous person. Even if Duke Rhun was to disguise himself, he would not be fooled.

The old finally spoke, but the question he asked surprised everyone.

“Young man, is that the Fairy’s Apple beside your feet?” The old man had spend all the time identifying it and asked.

[c.r.a.p!]

Brendel yelled in his mind and realized he did not keep the fruit in his bag. That mistake was partially caused by Rauze’s remark and also because he did not expect anyone else coming other than his allies.

At the same time, he finally recognized who the old man was when he spoke.

That was the head of the court wizards, the old minister who aided King Ansen the seventh, Fleetwood Deverra Gemmer.