Episode 51.15 (2/2)
It was announced that Peacekeeping Knights had been fed false info, and thus became an unwilling accomplice in the revolt. It was also announced that adventurer Lecan went to fetch Dungeon Knights in Dungeon Yufu, and fought against the Peacekeeping Knights to protect <Maiden of Solace> until Dungeon Knights' arrival.
However, people gradually started to believe that it wasn't the truth and the rumor was true instead. There are several reasons for that.
First of all, a surprising amount of people witnessed an ominous black object falling down from Mt. Yufu. After which the Northern Tower collapsed. The order of things should be reversed in reality, but the more people talked about it, the less that became the truth to them.
Secondly, his abnormal strength at routing the Peacekeeping Knights in a very short order. The <Overlord> rumor from the palace gradually leaked out as well.
Thirdly, the damage Peacekeeping Knights suffered was too extensive. At first, every one of those knights was arrested, but later the lower ranked personnel was released and given duty. Among them, those who were aware of the Peacekeeping Knights' damage by Lecan's hands spoke of how he resorted to violence without even attempting to negotiate.
Lastly, Viscount Dantesta Waido's faction insisted on Lecan's cruelty and terror. As if they were the victims here. But to those unaware of Dantesta being under mind control naturally saw him as a noble individual while Lecan a villain.
Once Marquis of Yufu found about the infamy Lecan garnered among Yufu's populace, he suggested to make Lecan's dedication to Rubianafale and the debts Yufu owed him known. But Lecan declined the suggestion. There is no way he'd allow that when it could harm Rubianafale's reputation.
Marquis Parkugrein decided to keep the existence of <Amulet of Soul Shattering Bug> strictly confidential. Everybody present in the <Celestial Chamber> was imposed with a gag order. Thus so long as the amulet's existence is not disclosed, the people will never accept that what Lecan did was just.
Though to Lecan himself, these bad rumors mean nothing. At worst, it only made it difficult for him to enjoy shopping. The marquis, his heir, the important people, and most of all, Rubianafale know what Lecan did, and they're all grateful for it. That's good enough.
Lecan decided to leave Yufu on his own. He asked to get the armor delivered to Wazrof once it's done.
Lecan asked Nodlein if the checkpoint would still be closed, to which Nodlein replied yes. Thus he asked Nodlein to let a knight named Ezak sent by Zaidmahl townlord pass by the checkpoint when he came by. After knowing the circumstance, Nodlein offered to send someone to find and fetch Ezak at Sopdemoa. This was a welcome offer since Ezak is likely waiting at Sopdemoa until the checkpoint is open again.
Nodlein promised that he would give the utmost hospitality to this Ezak, being someone Lecan owed a debt to. Apparently, he was very grateful as well as guilty to Lecan for the matter this time. So it was a good thing he never complained about the stuff with overlord.
Marquis of Yufu rewarded Lecan handsomely. He even promised that Yufu would lend its power to Lecan should he need it in the future. Eda and Chubby were also rewarded generously.
By the way, Chubby didn't just loiter around during the time Lecan delved in the dungeon. He investigated people who had deep connections with Geitglein, those who were under his influence and those whose behaviors turned radical in the past several years. That despite him not knowing about the <Amulet of Soul Shattering Bug> until Lecan told him, his insight was astounding as ever. The result of his investigation was delivered to Nodlein per Lecan's order. Nodlein was astonished by Chubby's investigative prowess and even offered him a position under Marquis of Yufu House.
”You could have stayed at Yufu. Human resource capable of your investigative expertise must be in short supply there.”
”Oh no no. That place is a bit too peaceful, not anywhere I want to stay for too long.”
”Weird guy. Peaceful is good if you want to settle down.”
”A place too beautiful. A place where justice goes unmentioned. A place where men get along with one another. I just can't live somewhere like that, see. On that note, I can rest easy staying close to Chief Lecan.”
”What do you mean.”
”Everywhere Chief Lecan goes, there will be without fail, an incident. A swirling vortex of hatred and grudge, where people hurt and prey on one another. No matter how peaceful that place was, wherever Chief goes, there be a strife.”
”Don't treat me like a God of Misfortune, you.”
”Yufu had been enjoying peaceful times for so so~ long.”
”Hm?”
”Then suddenly it was chaos, people died, all hell broke loose. There were betrayals, a revolt. What do you think those accustomed to peace would come to believe then?”
”Beats me.”
”'This bad thing wasn't due to us, it was brought from outside', that's what, see. Thus Chief was appointed the villain role. They wanted to make it all your fault, Chief.”
”Hmph.”
(Is this guy.)
(Consoling me?)
”Some of those people even seriously considered asking the Palace when will the summoned overlord go back to the underworld, y'know.”
(Scratch that.)
(He's just poking fun of me.)
”Speaking of which, where do you plan to go now?”
”Rotor for now. To where meat is.”
”Hee?”
This was the moment Lecan's expression shifted. He stared at the thing that suddenly emerged in the depth of darkness, full of overwhelming bloodlust.
Chubby registered that it was some sort of emergency when he saw that expression.
”Chubby, get away from here. I'll run off on my own as well. Do not go after me no matter what. Else, you're dead meat.”
(I'll finish you off this time.)
(I've got Sword of Toron and Magic Mirror of Ryin on me now.)
(Go ahead and rage your flame on.)
Enveloped in bluish white flames, Argent Flame Wolf stood in the darkness of forest.
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