The Duke’s Madness

Leon muttered.

“you… . Are you really crazy?”

Instead of replying, Arthur used space leap.

At the same time, Martial, who blocks the front, protects Leon.

Kang-!

Martial and Arthur started cutting with a resounding metal sound.

Leon, watching the scene, burst out laughing.

‘Is he crazy, really?’

It’s not enough to aim a knife at the members of the imperial family, to give a notice of murder?

I’ve seen all kinds of guys, but this was the first time he’d ever experienced it.

visor-!

Meanwhile, Martial backs away.

The narrow-eyed man let out a rough breath and fixed the knife.

After performing several missions, his physical strength dropped significantly.

Leon, who was watching, activated his ability with a sigh.

Shoot-!

With a strange sound, Martial’s body is sucked into Leon’s eyes.

While the hesitant Arthur raised his eyes, Leon jumped up and said.

“you… . Will you take care of this?”

“I told you. If the prince dies, there’s no need to deal with it.”

With these words, the gnome’s ability was activated and he tried to capture Leon, but failed.

At some point, Leon jumped up and muttered while floating in the air.

“… See you soon, Arthur Bayern.”

Arthur widened his eyes and raised his pistol.

However, Leon disappeared first with the flashing light.

Arthur, who stood and watched the scene, sighed.

“I missed this… .”

Then he scratched his head and shrugged his shoulders.

“hmm… . There is nothing you can do about it. It’s not bad to send it.”

Killing was as good as killing, and missing was as good as missing.

‘Anyway, Leon Madrid is an industrial spy who stole the imperial family’s secrets. I won’t be able to pinpoint what happened today.’

Both of them had a side that hugged them, but the one who hugged them more was the prince.

You probably won’t be able to argue over today’s incident right now.

‘The question is, why is Leon Madrid involved with industrial espionage and putting on a show like this… .’

That was still hard to determine.

One thing was certain: the future Leon Madrid he knew and the current Leon Madrid were different in many ways.

“What today… . Should I be satisfied with this?”

It couldn’t have been a pretty empty result compared to the effort I put in, but it was time to click my tongue because of it.

“… ?”

Where Leon Madrid left.

Surprisingly, hundreds of gold coins were shining in that place, revealing their beautiful appearance.

Arthur, who had blinked his eyes, muttered with a belated exclamation.

“oh… . Could it be that it’s not a hallucination?”

* * *

The case is over.

I don’t know how the rumor spread, but the story of Martial Durst’s capture spread throughout Area D-42.

Because of that, not only the thousand mercenaries who had flocked to it, but also the city officials withdrew neatly.

The corpses of mercenaries revealed during the investigation.

The corpses told us how the outcome of this case came out.

That was when the next day came.

Arthur stared at the morning paper with half-closed eyes from unresolved fatigue.

“Is this how it works?”

The front page of the weekly newspaper featured the events of yesterday.

The events that usually took place on the back streets were quite unique considering they were buried under the surface.

‘I think I intentionally spread rumors… Could it be that he was aiming?’

He stroked his chin in thought.

In fact, after realizing that Keras was Martial Durst, Arthur had one question in mind.

Why did Keras leak information to Carpe and others?

If he wanted to go into hiding, it would have been better to hide quietly.

However, looking at the article in the newspaper, I thought that maybe this commotion was intentional.

‘I’d rather make the case bigger and pretend I’m dead instead of sleeping?’

Arthur came to mind with his family.

The bounty was 1,000 gold, but mercenaries from all over Arcane gathered for just one bounty.

In the process, one of the underworld organizations, the Black Cross, also took part.

‘In that situation… . It would be impossible to think that Martial Dust would survive.’

As evidence of this, one line in the article referred to the black cross and subtly hinted at the death of Martial Dust.

A villainous organization from the underworld became the mastermind behind the hijacking of the wanted criminal, in this way.

‘… If this is intentional, is it the best move?’

Death is more effective than any other sleep.

Especially considering that the people pursuing them were the imperial family.

So Arthur had no choice but to think again about the 7th prince who appeared with Martial Dust.

‘If my prediction is correct, it must be said that he created the image of a fool or a fool. the problem is… . Why would you do that?’

Why did I have to hide my abilities when I was in a good position as the prince of the empire?

Arthur, who was worried, raised the corner of his mouth.

“Ah, I should have caught it at least by overdoing it. .”

Arthur, speechless, rose from his seat.

I wanted to think more deeply, but I didn’t have time because I had an appointment.

‘I have to meet and eat with Elin… .’

I wanted to rest because I was tired last night, but I couldn’t break my promise.

‘I ask about Godfather Holland’s news, and I have a lot of other questions to ask.’

With thoughts, Arthur asked Anna to prepare for going out.

“Are you going out again today?”

“huh. You are busy in many ways these days.”

Along with the answer, Arthur puts on the clothes Anna gave him.

Anna, who was watching the scene, burst into low admiration.

It was a white shirt and neat pants, and it might be because he was tall, but it suited Arthur very well.

However, it wasn’t Arthur’s height that Anna paid attention to.

Looking at Arthur’s face, where the dark circles came down a bit, Anna murmured.

“It’s rare… . Confucius, why are you getting more and more handsome every day?”

“… ? What do you mean, Anna?”

“No, you have dark circles today… . Because you have a handsome face.”

“… .”

“Am I being weird?”

Arthur nodded at Anna’s sincere question.

“Does it seem strange? I think you should go to the hospital.”

“Is that so? hmm… . Is it my delusion?”

Anna, speechless, hands over the cloak.

Arthur, with his cloak over his shoulders, glanced at Anna.

‘Why do you keep saying that your face is handsome? I don’t see much of a difference?’

However, I didn’t think deeply about it.

I don’t know if it’s because of last night’s fatigue, but my head hasn’t been working properly since a while ago.

Arthur left the mansion, forcibly overcoming the situation where he would collapse if someone touched him.

“Confucius, have a good trip!”

30 minutes to run to the limousine that was waiting in advance.

We were finally able to reach Elin’s mansion.

Arthur, who got out of the car and looked at the mansion, burst into exclamation.

“oh···.”

Roses and Cosmos.

The mansion surrounded by hundreds of flowers was very beautiful.

* * *

Arthur got out of the car and tapped my cheek first before knocking on the door.

‘I’m still sleepy. This is a big deal… .’

It was Arthur who was feeling a lot of gratitude to Elin.

The person who came to me first when I was left alone.

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Not wanting to disrespect Elin, Arthur rotated the ring and forcibly energized it.

After finishing the preparation, Arthur knocked on the door.

[who are you?]

“This is Arthur Bayern. I came to see Elin.”

The door opened and a lady-in-waiting hurriedly approached and greeted her.

“Are you here, Gongja? I am Hera, Elin-nim’s exclusive maid.”

“hello.”

Arthur also bowed his head.

Seeing that, Hera didn’t know what to do.

“Ah, no, how could I turn my head to that thing… .”

“Oh, never mind. This is my habit.”

“Habit… . What?”

Arthur replied by raising his head.

“yes. It’s a habit, so you don’t have to worry too much.”

Hera, Elin’s maid, blinked at the calm tone, and answered a beat late.

“Yes, yes! Then I’ll take you inside.”

Hye-ra did not immediately lead Arthur to Elin’s room, but led Arthur to the parlor first.

“I don’t think the lady is ready yet, so I will have to wait a bit.

“yes I’m okay.”

“There are many things to drink. Do you have anything you want, Master Confucius?”

Arthur pondered for a moment before answering.

“Do you have any coffee?”

“yes. there is.”

“Then three shots… . No, can I ask you to add five more?”

Hera’s eyes widened.

“All, five words?”

“yes. I had a little sleep yesterday… .”

Seeing Arthur’s speechless expression, Hera thought about it, then softly gave advice.

“If you feel drowsy, how about green tea rather than coffee, Confucius?”

“Green tea?”

“yes. There is a very good quality green tea, which is excellent for stimulating sleepiness. If you don’t mind, I’ll serve you that green tea.”

Arthur stroked his chin and replied.

“Yes, please do with that.”

“Then excuse me.”

Hera bowed moderately and withdrew.

Left alone, Arthur stretched and looked around belatedly.

The house was decorated in pastel colors, but the overall atmosphere was warm and gentle.

In addition, the direction of the house was south, so the warm sunlight maintained the proper temperature.

Arthur murmured in a languid voice at the scenery of the house where the body and mind were at ease.

“Something is comfortable… . It doesn’t feel like you’ve come to someone else’s house.”

Is it because of that?

The drowsiness that I had barely overcome was about to pour out again.

I know it shouldn’t be like this, but the physical fatigue accumulated last night continued to pull Arthur to the surface.

It was a time when he was barely enduring the difficult fight by pinching his thighs.

I heard Elin’s voice.

“Oh, Arthur?”

Arthur, who looked away at the same time, opened his eyes wide.

“L… Rin?”

Arthur, who was speechless, muttered to himself as he felt his sleep drain away.

‘today… . Something pretty?’

Like the coveted hair, and the makeup on or the red cheeks.

Everything suited a woman named Elin.

On top of that, the light pink dress she was wearing was too much attention to detail, so she couldn’t pretend she didn’t know.

Arthur was taken aback by that.

‘Just today… . Isn’t it the day to eat?’

An elaborate outfit that could only be worn at a party.

So when she couldn’t say anything, Elin also opened her mouth.

I don’t know why, but he looked shocked, and the change in emotion was evident in his expression.

That was when an awkward silence fell.

Hera, who was bringing green tea for Arthur, noticed the two standing far away and tilted her head.

“… What are you two doing?”

“… !”

“Why are you blankly looking at each other…?”

At Hera’s question, Elin hurriedly turned her head.

“Uh, when did you come, Hera?”

“I just came here, miss?”

“hahahaha… . okay? What do you have in your hand?”

“Green tea for Prince Arthur of Bavaria… .”

“I’ll give it to you! I!”

With a cry, Elin accepts the green tea.

Hera blinks her eyes and finds Elin’s ears belatedly stained red.

‘… Hmm.’

Hera turned her head with an unfamiliar murmur.

At that moment, I saw a very handsome nobleman with a languid expression on his face.

‘That’s enough… . My young lady deserves to make a fuss.’

Hera smiled thoughtfully and lowered her head.

“Then have a good time.”

With these words, Hera withdrew, and a natural silence fell.

Elin, who had been looking at each other awkwardly in the midst of it, finally couldn’t stand it and opened her mouth.

“Hey, did you come early?”

“… .”

“Ten minutes past the appointed time? no… . I think you came 30 minutes earlier?”

Arthur, who came to his senses at the question, blinked his eyes.

“Hey Elin?”

“Yes!?”

“Do you have epilepsy?”

“what?”

“Why are you holding your hand like that… .”

Elin hesitates.

And belatedly, I find my hand trembling.

“… what? Why is this?”

“… .”

“Is it because I trained too hard on swordsmanship yesterday?”

Arthur blinked at her strange excuse.

‘Something… . Can’t you come to your senses?’

Along with his thoughts, Arthur belatedly drank the green tea.

As Hera said, the quality must have been good, and the taste was pretty good.

In addition, the sleepiness that had come again began to subtly run away, and thanks to that, my head, which had been enveloped in fog, was much better.

At that refreshing sensation, Arthur smiles slightly and proposes.

“Then shall we go out?”

“… uh?”

“Didn’t we promise to eat today?”

Elin raised her eyes.

“ah… . that’s right! I decided to eat! But what do you want to eat?”

“hmm… . well. I don’t really have an appetite right now… .”

Arthur, speechless, suddenly recalls an old memory.

arcane market.

The Natalie restaurant where Angelina and I ate together.

I remembered the taste as well as the atmosphere as being very good.

‘That’s enough… . Do you think it would be just right?’

Even so, he was grateful to Elin in many ways.

If you buy rice with the meaning of reciprocation, there won’t be a place like that.

After thinking this far, Arthur confidently suggested it.

“Then would you like to go somewhere I know? There are some really nice places. Clearly in Elin’s heart… . You will enjoy it.”