crossfire (6)

Maybe the friendly impression worked, so we were able to sit on the sofa right away. There were no refreshments, of course.

Instead, behind Rudas, instead of the blonde I had blown away along with the door and passed out, other people were standing with a fighting spirit. All of them were seniors making a little bit of a name in the academy.

On the other hand, on this side, me, Elin, and Libya three.

The opponents facing us were twice as many as us.

However, the shoulders of Ludas Keanel, who was sitting across the table from each other, were stiff with tension.

The lowered lips, which looked slightly intimidated, caught my eye.

Anyone can see that there are more pages on this side.

Well, I won’t lose just because there are more of them.

‘But he’s not such a timid character.’

Rudas Keanel was a shrewd man. The word shrewd here meant sly.

There was no way he would show that kind of attitude unless he really had nowhere to back down.

So that attitude wasn’t because I was afraid.

It’s just that you’re already mentally pushed to the limit.

That means, as I expected, that someone dear to Ludas is being held hostage.

‘The question is, is it the family or the woman… .’

The woman.

If there was one thing I was wary of when approaching this guy, it was that that person might appear.

It’s still early to appear in the story, but there was no character that could be used as a threat material for Ludas.

[Many constellations are curious about your next move.]

[Many constellations want to know what the current situation is like.]

At that moment, the chat contents and tendencies of the constellations were organized and began to ring in my head.

It was something no one else could hear.

It was possible because I could use Nebula Net and my constellation, Gaunis, was broadcasting.

As usual, the only thing the Constellation can deliver to the candidate for the hero through broadcasting is a message that is used by paying a holy stone.

“…You must know it’s dangerous, but I didn’t know you would come here.”

Rudas forced a smile and said.

“In addition, to think that he was accompanied by that famous saintess.”

As her story came out, Elin, who was sitting next to me, glared at Ludas with sullen eyes.

“I heard that you are doing something strange.”

You don’t have to be so hostile just yet.

Still, it would be more fun for the Constellations to look like they’re confronting each other, so it’s actually better from a directing point of view.

“Because it was a situation where I had to come even though I knew it was dangerous. I’m sorry about the door.”

I crossed my legs with an impudent smile.

Rudas said, “Huh,” and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

“…What are you really thinking? Even if you run away, it won’t be enough. It must be dangerous.”

There was a hint of concern in his voice.

In reality, he probably had no intention of hurting him. The other side is also being held hostage, and the weak heart is being used.

So, I’m a little sorry that I used it too.

Please help me to make things work out.

[The constellation, nickname “Courage and Flower” asks why it is dangerous.]

[Constellation, nickname “You don’t know my heart” is curious about the specific situation.]

Courage and Flower, the constellation Neftam, and other constellations began to ask about the reason for the danger.

Suddenly watching the broadcast, they were almost ignorant of what was happening on the ground.

“Did you mean that the Constellation told you to kill Her Highness Yuria?”

Surprisingly, there was a Constellation that responded to those words.

[Constellation nickname “You don’t know my heart” asks in amazement what the hell that means!]

Seeing how you reacted, it was clear that You Don’t Know My Heart is Taksha, Yuria’s constellation.

[Constellation, nickname “You don’t know my heart”, is running amok about what kind of damn constellation tried to kill my hero candidate!]

Taksha’s attitude of caring more about Yuria than I thought was a bit unexpected.

It was because he was secretly thinking that he would hate YuRia because he was a Constellation that couldn’t properly give a blessing to Yuria due to low sympathy.

In this way, it seemed that the atmosphere of the constellations could be induced, starting with You Don’t Know My Heart.

Taksha was a constellation that was not explained in detail either in the original work or in the background settings.

I guessed that the relationship with YuRia would be bad, so I excluded it from the plan, but it was unexpected luck.

“You didn’t exactly say kill. exactly… .”

“Did you tell me to hold it?”

I laughed lightly.

“But he pulled out a knife over there. Even the professor came and punched me. Would you die?”

A word I lightly threw started to cause waves in the Constellations watching the broadcast.

[Constellation, nickname “You don’t know my heart”, says you have to find that damn constellation!]

[Constellation, nickname “xzzxzz” asks what kind of constellation would do such a thing!]

[Constellation nickname “Courage and Flower” gets angry as he remembers what his sister did in the past!]

Of course, there were also people who enjoyed this situation.

[The constellation, nicknamed “Darkness of Darkness”, is very interested in this situation.]

[Constellation nickname “Byungomi” is expected to bleed.]

Constellations were also human beings after all, so their personalities were very different.

But not too many to care about.

Livia trembled slightly, as if she had heard the words of Bygomi, her Constellation, Ianta.

“eww… . I hate it for some reason.”

It’s hard to believe, but Libya doesn’t like to shed blood. Murder, of course.

Ironically, as an assassin, Livia considered herself a pacifist.

As long as you don’t touch it, Libya is actually kind to everyone.

The range of that touch… It’s just that other people don’t understand.

Anyway, the reaction was clear.

The Constellations began to wonder what ‘what’ Constellation did that.

And the meaning of this moment being captured on the air… .

[The constellation “You don’t know my heart” asks what kind of damn constellation did that!]

It means that he can send a message to Ludas as well.

Hearing the voice in his head, Ludas raised his hand to his head with a surprised expression.

“This, this is a message from the Constellation… ? nickname?”

“Ah, the people behind you don’t use nicknames, do they? that’s weird If it’s normal, you should usually have a nickname instead of the name of the constellation, right?”

A question mark appeared on Ludas’ face at the sound of my laughing voice.

“What’s behind that… ? It’s a bit strange to say that.”

Rudas made an effort to put on a natural look.

However, it was already evident from the shrunken shoulders.

As expected, this guy knows that the constellation that came to my head is an impersonator in the first place.

“Why are you pretending not to know this? While you know all about it.”

I glared at Ludas and smiled brightly.

From the outside, his expression was close to that of a poker face.

However, when I looked at it with my sensory expansion, I could see that Rudas’ eyes were clearly shaking with agitation.

I could have exploded the bomb right away, but I looked at the escorts behind Ludas for now.

“It’s just the two of us talking. I’m going to use soundproofing magic, is that okay?”

At my words, Rudas brushed his chin with one hand as if pondering for a moment, then nodded lightly.

Without a word, I used soundproofing magic to surround Ludas and me.

It was after confirming that the voices could be heard by the Constellations even with the use of soundproofing magic.

I caught my breath and opened my mouth to Ludas.

“That Constellation is not a Constellation, but an impersonator.”

Ludas blankly blinked his eyes.

In the next moment, Rudas’ face went white.

“that is… . I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

[I am shocked to hear that many constellations are impersonators!]

[Many Constellations are confused about whether a constellation impersonator can exist!]

[Many Constellations are offended by the word impersonator.]

Things were going better than expected.

Constellations are mostly proud and lofty beings.

They can no longer interfere with the human world except in very limited ways, but they still have pride in having swept the world once.

It is unacceptable for someone to impersonate them.

Except for extremely rare cases like Gaunis.

“I wouldn’t know. Isn’t the impersonator giving orders to Ludas-sama?”

“It’s not an impersonator, it’s a real constellation… .”

“The real Constellation has no choice but to speak the way it just heard in Rudas-sama’s ears. There aren’t many Constellations that can use Messages right now.”

I said coldly.

As if the constellations realized that this wasn’t a joke, reactions erupted one after another.

[Some constellations find your words very interesting.]

[Many constellations are outraged by the existence of the impersonator!]

The response was clear.

It would have been nice if it exploded more dramatically, but the purpose anyway was to make the Constellations angry.

That’s why the Constellations had to fight against the impersonator.

[Some Constellations say we should stop impersonators from impersonating Constellations!]

[Many constellations are still watching the situation.]

[Constellation, nickname “You don’t know my heart” protests that there is nothing to watch!]

Is it still not enough?

Then I was thinking of getting another piece of firewood here.

“Then let me tell you one thing. Who is being held hostage?”

The next moment, the face of Rudas, who had been pretending to be calm, subtly distorted.

He was so obviously agitated, he covered his face with both hands and dried his face before opening his mouth.

“Now, who is caught?”

“You can’t talk, can you? Or is it because the impersonator is watching?”

I tapped the table lightly with my finger.

It was to bring back the spirit of Ludas, which seemed to be getting farther away, back to reality.

“That impersonator isn’t volunteering, and there’s no way he’ll just make you the student council president. But I’m not the kind of person who is blinded by power and would just sign a contract with a suspicious guy. Impersonator would have wanted something too… . Beans you can get by becoming the student council president. Isn’t that what he’s interested in?”

For example, Yuria took out something from the student council president’s storage room and gave it to him with a loudspeaker.

Other than that, there was no benefit to the impersonator by appointing the student council president at will. I might be able to gain some power for a while at the academy, but what’s the big deal?

But if he really knows about the student council president’s storage… I was more concerned about how I got to know the place. Because this was only in the background.

“Then he would have taken something with him on the condition that he would exchange it for it. The most important person for you will be the most certain. Am I wrong?”

The reactions of the Constellations came back faster than Ludas, who held his head in agony.

[Many Constellations are outraged at the word hostage!]

[The constellation, nicknamed “Darkness of Darkness,” tells you that you have to punish those who are not fair.]

[Constellation, nickname “Courage and Flower” asks you to rescue hostages!]

[Constellation, nickname “Courage and Flower” will sponsor you with 200 Holy Spirit Stones.]

It was an unexpected reaction that Darkness of darkness was enraged at taking hostages. I thought he would like it like before.

Also, it was a bit surprising that Courage and Flower and Neftam were the first to use the personal sponsorship feature.

Adaptation is quicker than expected.

If you can get a personal sponsorship, it’s a pretty salty benefit.

There were many places where Seiryuseok could be used and utilized in many ways. If you can earn, you should earn a lot.

I opened my mouth softly with the thought of attracting more support.

“I can rescue that hostage. Please tell me.”

In addition, Ludas was pitiful.

Look at that haggard face. Even shivering thinly was not a condition.

He is a good character, but how did he end up playing such a villain?

[The constellation, nickname “Courage and Flower” admires your courage!]

[The constellation, nickname “Darkness of Darkness,” admires you and sponsors you with 200 Seiryu Stones.]

Rudas looked up at the sky with a nervous face.

It was probably waiting for a voice to be heard by my impersonator.

But the impersonator wouldn’t be able to see this place right now.

As if that prediction was correct, Ludas’s eyes were trembling as if he was anxious when the impersonator’s voice, which should have already intervened, was not heard.

Yes, it was because he had already taken action by using the remaining counts of the Kyift pen.

I won’t be able to use the Kyift pen for a while, but I can’t help it in the current situation.

“The impersonator won’t see it here. My Constellation briefly covered the impersonator’s eyes.”

[Constellation, Gaunis is confused by your words!]

[Many constellations admire Gaunis!]

[Constellation, Gaunis is very shy and his face turns pink!]

There will be a way to recharge the Kiev pen someday.

I couldn’t get caught now, so I sold some of Gaunis’s name.

As a result, Gaunis’s reputation seems to have risen a little, so let’s say it went well.

“…How are you? If he can’t see, how are you going to save the hostage? And why are you asking?”

Rudys said it as if he was suspicious, but it was like he wanted to grab a rope if there was one.

“I know you don’t believe it, but we’ll have to decide quickly.”

I said, lifting the tip of my chin slightly.

Anyway, Rudis had only one choice.

“If the hostage is being held anyway, you should know what that Constellation impersonator is doing by now. My vision is blocked, and if I don’t shut up my own voice… .”

I grinned.

“Maybe he’s killing that hostage, thinking you betrayed him by now.”

[Some constellations are very fond of your evil deeds!]

[Constellation, nickname “Byungomi” will sponsor you with 500 Holy Spirit Stones.]

[The constellation, nicknamed “Courage and Flower”, hates your remark!]

I’m not sure if I can take this as an evil deed.

It seemed that Courage and Flowers did not fully trust my intentions yet.

[Hey, what are you going to do? What if he really died?]

Gaunis seemed flustered and sent a message that removed the Constellation.

– Not dead. The person who would have been taken hostage, as I expected, could not have died.

If the person being held hostage was that person, there was no way he would have died.

Realizing what I had done, Rudas took a deep breath.

The next moment, Rudas opened his mouth with a desperate expression.

“In the sea of great floods… .”

Hearing that, I took a long breath.

“My sister is being held.”

Come to think of it, I forgot to tell you, there was a small red horn on Rudas’s head that you couldn’t spot unless you looked closely.

That little horn was proof that he was carrying half of the dragon blood.

Ludas Keanel was an opportunity for the protagonist to meet the daughter of the Dragon King.

It was also a proof of how crazy this novel was in hiding the setting from readers.

There was a background setting that the Marquis Keanel family was a camouflage family created by the dragon king of the great flood to communicate with humans.

For some reason, the current dragon king was slowly losing his energy and was dying.

It was highly likely that he could not respond to the sudden abduction.

‘I don’t want to meet you… .’

I let out a long breath when I realized that this time the meeting was scheduled to happen sooner than planned.

nonetheless unavoidable.

I couldn’t let the heroine die.

“I’ll come and fix it.”

“Ha, but even my father doesn’t know where his brother is, so how can you… ?”

“There is a way.”

When I tried to get up slowly.

I couldn’t take my feet off for a moment and stopped.

Suddenly, the amount of mana felt in Ludas’ body changed drastically.

“…Sit down?”

As if dominating the space, a low word resounded with heavy pressure like a mountain.

The air around him became heavy with magic, and his skin tingled and prickled.

Even I, who had absorbed the magic of the seal and had more magic than before, felt that way.

My mouth started to dry with tension.

Livia and Elin, who were nearby, also looked at Ludas like a small animal wary of its prey, probably feeling something strange.

Rudas’ comrades who were standing behind Rudas stepped back in a state of even greater tension than Libya or Ellin. They, too, seemed puzzled by their actions.

A presence to the extent that you unconsciously count your instinctive fears.

Inside the red eyes of Rudas, black flames were burning.

“…you’re here.”

I murmured, stiffening my neck.

“Do you think you know me?”

One corner of Rudas’s mouth went up at an angle.

“That means you’re the one who killed Sbrach.”

One of the seven plagues possessed Rudas’ body.

Unlike Sbraq, one of the corps commanders who specializes in combat.

And that black flame was clearly pointing to a disaster.

Ruler of all black blood. Black Blood King Quaid.

“found.”

He smiled a bloody smile.

So I smiled too.

“I also found it. f*ck you.”

I couldn’t beat it because I didn’t know who it was, but it turned out well.

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