Chapter 111
Chapter 111
Revenge Ballistic 4
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(Aragon) 「S-such rumor with no root nor leaves…」
(Mathrius) 「Rumor? But, your residence is in fact surrounded by crows and dogs who will attack anyone who comes or leaves, though?」
(Aragon) 「T-that’s, perhaps someone is harassing me by feeding them…」
Aragon desperately trying to escape but, Earl Mathrius doesn’t want to stop questioning him .
(Mathrius) 「Crows and dogs have a well-lead behavior and clear categorization of targets when attacking . Would it be even possible to control them with only human power? Aragon, you, do you really believe what you had just said?」
(Aragon) 「……」
Aragon can’t make up his words and unable to refute .
Yes, even he did not think that a mere human could do such impossible thing .
However, although he was worried about it at one time, he still did not think that this is a divine punishment for him .
(Aragon) 「B-but, Goddess Celestine has never done such a sluggish way in her past punishments! It was always in an instant with intense lightning, vortex of fire, floods, fissures, or other catastrophes, that is to say, it can even destroyed the city and kingdom .
In addition, it has been several hundred years since the last punishment was given .
Also, no matter what criminal act it is, there has never been a case in the past where the Goddess makes the judgment whether it is good or evil for every human action or interferes with every single of them! The Goddess is not angry because she doesn’t care about the laws that the humans have decided upon their own . Though, she would be angry only when her name is being tainted, abused, or when a large-scale natural disaster has occurred… . 」
(Mathrius) 「What……?」
Earl Mathrius had a seemingly doubting look for a moment, but it instantly changed into an astonished look .
(Mathrius) 「The last punishment was a few hundred years ago, you said… . ? It has not been officially announced by the kingdom, but it has already spread not only among the nobles but also the commoners through priests and merchants, you know? Don’t tell me you don’t know about this?」
(Aragon) 「Eh? About what?」
It was Aragon’s turn to make a doubting look, that is, to the Earl’s words .
And the Earl told Aragon in a loud voice .
(Mathrius) 「The last Goddess’ divine punishment was four years ago and you also should have probably known about it . About 『Arigo Empire’s invading forces defeat』 and 『Rueda Holy Kingdom’s downfall』… . . 」
(Aragon) 「Huh……?」
Aragon was stunned for a moment, but he immediately began to fiercely oppose what the Earl just said .
(Aragon) 「Arigo Empire’s invading forces was repulsed by Balmore Kingdom’s guardians, 『Fierce God Fran』 and her 『Grim reapers』! And then, the Goddess descended at the peace conference and preached everyone about the importance of peace……」
Earl Mathrius shook his head as if wanting to say 『good grief!』 .
(Mathrius) 「That’s just an inaccurate information that was transmitted via the civilians . The information that was directly reported by the delegations who attended the peace conference was: 『The empire has to give its western area as a supplementary payment to the Fierce God’s side while the northern area has to be given to the Goddess’ apostle . The Balmore Kingdom’s side that had taken only a little damage, will capture all of its soldiers . 』 and 『The Goddess descended upon the peace conference and declaring the destruction of Rueda Holy Kingdom, but thanks to her apostle who was pleading for the civilians life, it was decided that she would only destroy the corrupt priests . 』
In short, it has only been four years since the last 『Goddess Wrath』 and there’s a possibility that the Goddess has changed her punishment from giving a direct method into 『giving punishment by using intermediaries』 . Hence, we won’t know if bullying-…, no, no, entertainment…, no, no, no, no, something that can change her heart will be…… . 」
Aragon was petrified .
However, Aragon quickly resolved himself and began to argue again .
(Aragon) 「B-but I’m innocent! And no one has accused me because of my sins!」
Yes, the ones who were entrusted of Aragon’s work were the 『Dark Side』 .
『Dark Side』 is often referred as the particularly illegal and shady side of an organization even for the kingdom’s intelligence bureau as well, which could also be considered as a department in charge of assassination, abduction, tactics, and such . However, in this case, it’s related to a private illegal organization instead of the official ones .
They are considered as 『Reliable Scoundrels』 which consists of former high-ranked hunters who were exiled, those who dropped out of the national intelligence service because they have a very much broken personality, or those who fled from their organizations in other kingdoms, and such . They had swear to the so-called organization in order to protect their 『Comfortable Place』 and absolutely keep their contracts and confidentiality . That is a civilian criminal organization which is called as 『Dark Side』 .
In short, he had asked for that 『Dark Side』 for his work, hence he’s not worried about his secret . It’s not the same like requesting something to the hoodlums or thugs .
While thinking so, he already knew that there are suspicions about this 『Current Case』 . Even if his parent figure who is the head of another noble family, is suspicious about him, the Earl could not make a move if there are no complaints nor evidence . Aragon could not help but felt a bit optimistic about that .
However…… .
(Mariel) 「If you’re talking about complaint, there’s someone who wants to, though?」
(Aragon) 「Eh……?」
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Mariel who had silently heard the conversation up until now, suddenly made a bombshell announcement .
(Mariel) 「So, Uncle… No, the criminal who has been plotting on taking over the household and had killed the master of the main family, Aragon! I have someone who has filed a punishment petition for someone like you!!」
Suddenly, Mariel’s expression changed from her brightly smiling face into a furiously blaming look which made not only Aragon, but also Earl Mathrius show their surprised look . The only ones who were calm are the people from Reifell Viscounty and the mysterious girl .
(Aragon) 「D-don’t be foolish! Who on Vernie would do that! Where’s the evidence…?」
(Mariel) 「Evidence? There is no need for such things . After all, they had witnessed the incident by themselves .
After attacking my father, mother and also my elder brother, you were happily chatting with the culprits!!」
Aragon was frozen in place while Earl Mathrius was in shock .
The Earl, of course, intended to denounce Aragon, but if Mariel, who had accepted the marriage with Aragon, would do a fierce denunciation up to this point……, no, in the first place, he did not think that Mariel had already made some preparations, tracked down witnesses, and arranged the other things as well .
(Aragon) 「If that’s the case, let me meet that person! If it turns out to be a fabricated story, you better be prepared!」
Then, Mariel refuted in a cold voice towards the barking Aragon .
(Mariel) 「Of course . … . and Aragon! Is that how you talk towards the head of the main family even though you don’t have any social standing whatsoever!?Are you not ashamed of yourself acting like that in the presence of Earl Mathrius who is our parent figure!?」
(Aragon) 「Kh… . !」
Aragon’s face turned red but, he cannot afford to expose himself in front of Earl Mathrius .
If he let it be like this, Mariel would likely not want to marry him, even if he puts a good word towards her . Then, if he drives Mariel into a corner by saying 『She went to pieces and had lost her sanity because all of her family have passed away . 』 in front of Earl Mathrius, the seat of the current head will fall into his place instead .
Aragon thought so and quickly regained his composure .
After all, there cannot be any witnesses .
That place was at a corner of the main road and he had already kept a lookout and confirmed that no one was in sight that time . He thought that the related person should not be someone from the Dark Side as he can see and read Mariel’s expression where she proclaimed 『Someone witnessed the incident!』 .
That means, it’s a fake witness who was hired by money . If that’s the case then I will just let it play out .
It was natural for Aragon to think so .
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(Mariel) 「Well then, everyone, please follow me . 」
(Aragon & Mathrius) 「「Huh?」」
Aragon and Earl Mathrius showed a suspicious look as Mariel had stood up suddenly .
(Mariel) 「You want to see the witness, yes? Well, let’s go . 」
That being said, there is no choice but to follow her .
The escorts who were standing by in the next room, came out of the room and followed after the eight people who also left together with Mariel . Of course, Francette could also be spotted among the escorts as well .
Francette could not send Kaoru alone to the enemy ground . She kept listening alongside Reifell Viscounty’s and Mathrius Earldom’s escorts in the next room and standing by so that she could rush in quickly when she detects a change of atmosphere .
Emile and Bell went out to the city at night after being separated from Kaoru and the others since evening .
……Of course, it’s for conducting a propaganda .
Spreading a rumor which says 『A miracle could be seen in front of Viscount Reifell’s residence tomorrow at the second morning chime』 at the Hunter Guild branch, the pubs and other places .
Today, they got up at first morning chime (around 6 am) and spreading the rumor again at several places, such as the public water well area and morning market .
The people didn’t doubt the rumor as another rumor about the 『Divine Punishment』 for the branch family, that is related to the Reifell Viscounty, had already spread .
After all, there’s no one in this world who doubts the 『Goddess’ existence』 and 『Divine Punishment’s existence』, or recklessly trying to abuse her name .
After that, Emile and Bell went to the ranch where they have entrusted Ed and the others at and said, 『We will take care of everyone’s work』 and took out the horses for a while . Of course, including Carlos, who has become Kaoru’s new horse .
The horses will still act as what they had been ordered to even if they are not accompanied by Emile and Bell but, if a horse walks in the city without a human attending it, there’s a possibility that a scoundrel will try to make it as his own or a kind person will try to capture it and deliver them to the guard station or the guild . Hence, it was decided that they should be accompanied by Emile and Bell .
However, the both of them literally only accompanied and walked together instead of riding on top of them .
Yes, this was done so as to show that it’s not because a human rides the horses, but instead the 『horses act with their own will』 .
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They stopped temporarily after leaving and went ahead a little bit from the ranch .
Then, Emile and Bell put the masks which they have brought from the beginning, onto the six horses .
After that, they and the six horses started to walk again .
After traveling for a while, several dogs from the right and left side of the intersection came and joined in .
At the next intersection, several more heads joined in .
Even at the next intersection and the one after that .
The horses changed their pace from slow march to a quick march while Emile, Bell and dogs sped up accordingly .
From the side street . From the alley . From the eaves of private houses .
Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogs… .
The dogs rushed over .
And the dogs gathered .
And when the second morning chime rang in the city .
The crows were spotted flying around, as if they had been signaled by it .
Crows, crows, crows, crows…… .
A pack of armored hunting dog corps and a flock of fighter bomber crow squadrons in the sky are advancing together…
…Together with the six horses…
……searching for a prey .