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Chapter 224. The news that has come, the new that needs to be found (5)
"Of course, that's only when you've completely become my man. Until then, you're just a prisoner. I'll treat you humanely in my own way, so I hope you don't disappoint me."
Jin laid down his conditions.
As he had said, Yurien was essentially a prisoner brought back after defeating the enemy. Even though he had already provided substantial information, he was by no means Jin's man yet.
Yurien knew that he should be grateful just for having his life spared. His plea to save his guardian dragon was closer to expressing his desire to stand on Jin's side, than a mere request.
Yurien had never even imagined seeing Joshua crumble.
His entire family had been killed, and the village where he lived had vanished without a trace. But in Hyufester, no one talked about it, and no organization sought to uncover the truth.
It was because it was something that Runkandel had done.
Moreover, as far as Yurien knew, Joshua was the next head of Runkandel, he was a person who was completely crushing his competitors.
Not only that.
Through the prophet, he could clone his body, hunt contractors, and easily suppress and imprison their dragons.
Yurien had been forcibly subordinated to Joshua since he was twelve years old. To him, Joshua was an insurmountable divine presence, and someone indescribably terrifying.
But he saw hope for the first time in Jin.
Another Runkandel who defeated not only the avatar that manifested in him but also killed Joshua's clone.
Somehow, he felt like Jin could help him end this terrible and miserable situation.
"...Understood."
"Let's slowly build trust with each other. Unlike Kuzan, you lack the motivation or basis to stick with me. Alisa?"
"Yes, Master."
"I'll leave this guy to you. Keep him in the basement until we're sure it's safe to let him out."
"Understood."
They couldn't carelessly let loose an ability user who could commit mass murder at will. Jin intended to keep Yurien in the basement and watch over him for the time being.
"Oh, and, if you ever feel like having a sandwich again, feel free to say so."
As he left the basement with Kuzan.
His mind became complicated in a blink.
'So the clone theory was real. And a prophet...'
Kuzan also looked troubled.
"It seems like you didn't know about the existence of the prophet."
"I'm sorry."
"There's nothing to be sorry about. From today, go to the basement every evening and have dinner with Yurien. Get to know Joshua's forces that Yurien knows. Also, compare them with the information you have and make a chart."
Joshua would currently know that Yurien is alive. His guardian dragon, which Yurien has, wouldn't have shown any changes.
Hence, temporarily, the names from Yurien had to be omitted while dealing with the task of eliminating or restraining Joshua's forces. This was crucial to prevent Joshua from discovering Yurien's act of betrayal, as it would render keeping the guardian dragon alive pointless.
Kuzan, who understood the meaning, nodded his head.
"I will organize it clearly so that it appears Yurien hasn't leaked any information."
"Yes, rest for now until dinner. You can visit Beris. We'll listen to the story about you two properly once Beris fully recovers."
"Thank you."
"And in a while, I'll discuss with Sir Kashimir and choose your affiliation. You'll probably belong to Seven Colors Group, but there won't be any privileges, so make sure to receive basic training."
"Lord."
"Yeah?"
"Even if Beris can't continue to use magic... I'll do whatever it takes, I will faithfully perform Beris' share as well."
Kuzan and Beris, who have lived their lives as tools named hunting dogs, had a deep-rooted perception that they couldn't prolong their lives if they 'lost their utility value'. So they couldn't help but worry that Jin might abandon Beris.
Now Kuzan had decided to become Jin's tool. Of course, Jin wasn't the type of person to think of humans simply as tools.
"So you're asking me not to abandon Beris or consider her worthless?"
"......I'm sorry, but yes."
"If negotiations with the saints of Vankella go well, I'll provide additional treatment, and even if it doesn't go well. There are many places where I can use Beris, so don't worry. Anyway, come to Sir Kashimir's office around noon tomorrow. Gilly will choose the room you'll use."
As Jin turned around and moved to meet his other comrades.
Kuzan sincerely bowed towards his back.
And then Quinkantel, who was passing by the corridor, grabbed the back of Kuzan's neck and lifted him up.
"What are you doing in the hallway? It seems like you're going to sacrifice yourself at an altar soon"
Thanks to that, Jin, who was pretending not to see Kuzan's bow, gave an awkward smile. Kuzan went to the treatment room where Beris was with an embarrassed face.
"Ma’am Quinkantel."
"Did something come up?"
"Yes, I'll tell you when we get there."
When they went to Kashimir's office, the comrades were gathered.
As soon as Jin explained the information he received from Yurien, not only Kashimir, but also Quinkantel and Lathry couldn't hide their astonishment.
"A spell that clones humans using humans as material... That's a horrifying story. Humans aren't cookie dough."
Lathry shrugged his shoulders, and Quinkantel shook his head.
"What the hell is your brother doing? This Runkandel guy is trying to curse you using a wizard, now what. Cloning? And that prophet, she even has the ability to fulfill contracts?"
"Ugh, it gives me the creeps. I've always thought that he's too sinister to be considered a descendant of Temar."
Given her near experience as a victim of the 'Magic Stone', Enya shuddered at the mere mention of 'contract fulfillment'.
"Do you dragons have any idea?"
"Demon tribe."
"I think it's the demon tribe."
Quinkcantel and Lathry answered simultaneously.
"If it's a demon king-level demon tribe, it's not impossible. Except for the contract fulfillment. But looking at how Zipfel and Kinzelo tried to transfer the contract with the magic stone, the demon tribes might also have some method."
"Demon tribe......"
The Holy Kingdom Defense War.
The only war in which Runkandel and Zipfel joined forces, the demon tribe suffered devastating damage and was defeated. As a result, they were in a situation where they couldn't intervene much in human affairs.
"Or the witch Heluram. It wouldn't be strange what that woman does. Whether she clones humans or transfers contracts. It seems entirely possible."
"Whether it's a demon tribe or Heluram. We need to figure out how Joshua established a relationship and what his purpose is. However......"
Jin suddenly stopped his sentence
"Realistically, that seems difficult. It's too dangerous to deploy Seven Colors Group. I also think that its not just Joshua, but also a person who has connections at the family level."
"There's a good possibility, Young Master. If such a person is by Joshua's side, it doesn't seem like the core force of Runkandel would be completely unaware."
Everyone nodded their heads.
If Runkandel was such an incompetent clan, there wouldn't have been a dispute over the domination of the world with Zipfel.
"Whether Runckandel is pretending not to know that Joshua is with the prophet, or is giving full support. That's the most important thing."
Kashimir said in a heavy voice.
"If it's the latter, I don't know what Temar would think when he learns of his descendants."
"I think, I shouldn't approach this issue recklessly before I become a Rider(Flag-Bearer)."
There was a risk of receiving a backlash that could not be handled.
It was impossible to ask Chiron. There was a witness, but it wasn't enough. And Jin didn't know what treatment he would receive if he asked for help in the 'Sibling War'.
'Considering the considerable power that Kinzelo and Zipfel have hidden beneath the surface, our family can do the same. Is it because Joshua is good at such tricks that he receives the full support of my mother?'
As a preliminary rider, having exposed several secrets of various major powers.
Zipfel was doing all sorts of dirty tricks to become the only god, and Kinzelo was doing similar things.
Bement had not yet directly clashed with Jin, but it looked like he had his feet in both Zipfel and Kinzelo.
In the meantime, there was no way Runkandel was not preparing anything.
-Absolutely not! If you wanted, you could have caught up with your big sister no matter what. But listen, youngest one, do you know? The world you haven't experienced, what kinds of things are lurking up there?
-Why does Runkandel seem unable to surpass Zipfel even though our father is there? Why, why do you think he is disappointed with me and yet, does not cast me out? Because, even if you are not satisfied, the one who is most wary of our enemies in the Garden of Swords is me.
Suddenly, the words Joshua spat out on the Blue Bird island came to Jin’s mind.
Zipfel and Kinzelo actually want the same thing.
To become the sole master of the world.
'There's no way our family doesn't know what I know. Did Joshua mean that he was the one who was most wary of Kinzelo and Zipfel?'
If Runkandel does not deny the existence of the 'prophet', it is because the ‘prophet’ is a part of the clan.
'Or is there something I don't know.'
Jin, who had been pondering for a moment, seemed to have made up his mind and looked at his colleagues.
"I think I’ll have to return before I've filled the five years my father gave me. I think I'll have to plan my return to the family soon."
It had been 3 years since he became a preliminary rider. There were limits to the information that could be found out by him. Especially, information related to Runkandel was not even accessible.
"When are you thinking of returning?"
"I think it would be good around the beginning of 99."
"Now it's October 97... so it's about a year left."
"I need to organize the things I need to get and build a reputation that won't cause arguments from my family. Whether she’s a prophet or whatever, I'll find out openly as a Rider then."
His power had already surpassed the level sufficient to become a Rider of Runkandel. He could perform under any name, all he needed was to build a reputation in this one year.
However, his power was still insufficient to return immediately. He needed to prepare for the fight against Joshua's ‘camp'.
Ten active Black Knights.
And the elders, his knights, and the warriors of Hyufester who are subordinate to him. Even without the prophet, the power revealed on the surface was that much.
Jin will have to fight with them as soon as he becomes a Rider.
"I wish Murakhan could regain about half of his old power before he returns. Then I can send you off with confidence."
"He left with great determination to meet my sister, so he will probably come back changed in some way."
The time Murakhan said he needed to find his sister was about two months.
However, Jin and his comrades were able to hear some news 'presumed' to be related to Murakhan a month later.
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