Chapter 148 (2/2)
“Hudson is…”
Hans explained the history of Hudson to Luke, who was still looking at him.
“He is very competent that he was once put to work in the Information Guild of the Capital. He was driven to betrayal by his subordinates and was saved from death at an appropriate time. He is the right person to do it, which was why I appointed him as the head of ‘Argos’.” Said Hans.
“Argos? The name of an estate?” Asked Luke.
“Like the monster with hundreds of eyes, I heard about it which lives in another continent. If you have another name in mind, I will change it right away.”
“No, it is fine. Let it be like that.”
Luke stared back at Hudson and asked him,
The Information Guild didn’t just work by sitting behind a luxury desk. One had to go around and have the professional knowledge and connections to know about something.
In that sense, it seemed appropriate for the man to work as a member of the Information Guild.
The only concern Luke had was, whether or not he could place his trust in him. In addition, Luke could see a magical wave moving in Hudson’s head.
“It looks like this friend has a mental magic at work?”
“Oh, did you recognize it? As you can see, I placed that in his head as a means of forbidding him from betraying us. And it was with his consent.”
At the words from Hans, Luke stared at Hudson with shock, and Hudson nodded his head.
The Brainwashing done by the Mental Magic or Dark Magic had the same effect of preventing a betrayal.
However, unlike the brainwashing, which makes the person simply obey the orders, mental magic causes extreme pain when the words of a task that is banned were done.
In reality, dark magic was forbidden, but the mental magic was always used by the nobles to prevent their workers from betraying them.
And it could be used in a general setting, but it was heard that not many were ready to volunteer for it.
In that sense, this Hudson man was surely a unique one.
“But, who did the forbidden magic to you?”
“Since Sir Mute knew, he didn’t mind to do it.”
Luke listened to what Hans had to say and asked Hudson,
“Don’t you regret it?”
“These men have saved my life, and I am being given a chance to use my chance at life. If I can, I will give my soul and loyalty to you.”
Seeing Hudson bow down, Philip couldn’t think to himself.
‘How would he react if he knows that the Lord really can take his soul?’
Not just souls, but he was the Master of the evil demons.
Philip was surprised when he found out recently that there were a few subordinates to Luke.
“I will give you a great reward for your work, so please do not disappoint me or my people.”
“I will do my best.”
After Hudson stated his loyalty, Luke called in Anna and Alex and introduced them to the retainers.
In the future, the two of them might join Luke’s group as the retainers, so he wanted them to turn familiar with the others.
“There are lots. There are many, but you will have to meet them later.” Luke said.
“Oh! At first glance, they look like very strong friends.”
“I look forward to the future.”
Alex smiled lightly at the generous compliments of the retainers, but Anna was eager to listen to Reina.
He always wondered if there was anyone better than her.
However, right in front of her was an elegant beauty with perfect proportions, a natural dignified grace that would make any woman feel frustrated.
If there was something that Anna was better than Reina, then it would be the sturdy body she formed after joining the knights.
It was a wall that Anna would never be able to exceed…
‘Kuk! I won’t lose to her!’
Anna, who was burning with the flames of rejection, shot a look at Reina.
However, Reina met her eyes with a gentle smile.
“But, Lord, isn’t the atmosphere at the capital rather unusual? Is there anything that you know?”
When asked by a retainer, Luke explained only the things which were fine to be told.
When he told of the story, everyone in the room was shocked.
“Hmm, hopefully, there might be a civil war.”
“Would it be to our advantage if the two forces bite and tear of each other?”
“Hopefully we have a chance to resolve the debt they pushed us into 500 years back…”
“Yah! Did you forget where we are? Here the birds listen to our words in the day and the rats during the night. Be cautious and careful with your choice of words.”
The retainers immediately shut up with the words of Hans.
It could be that both the nobles might know of their words.
“Okay then, since it has been a long day, take a good rest and we’ll meet tomorrow for any further discussions.”
Luke decided to get to bed as he was tired from all the interactions he had with the retainers during the day.