Hero without Blood or Tear - Chapter 70

[52] A warrior without blood or tears. (2)

 

Translator: Pearl1213

Editor:JokerMasterThief

 

I shuddered with excitement.

 

I took down the third-ranked demon king at this time!

 

The Great War has not yet begun. When the day of chaos comes, the Demon King Odgarsh is one of the most formidable opponents. But I nipped the bud beforehand.

 

“Khahahahat- !”

 

This will put me in a more advantageous position in future fights.

 

“Skeleton!”

 

“Hahahaha! What?”

 

He was smiling, pointing to Odgarsh’s corpse.

 

“Why don’t you turn him undead?”

 

“It’s a good idea, but sadly I can’t.”

 

I shook my head. The task of making Immortals undead is far beyond my abilities at the moment. I could keep the corpse for a later date, but there was a different problem with that. When the corpse of a Phoenix dies, it turns into dust after a certain amount of time and disappears. I explained this patiently to Schwarzertoyel.

 

“Even if I can summon undead from Immortals in the future, I don’t think we can preserve him until then.”

 

Surprisingly, Schwarzertoyel shook his head.

 

“No, there’s a way.”

 

“Are you sure?”

 

As I am amazed and his eyes swirl, he smiles confidently.

 

“What do you see this dragon as?”

 

If it were outside of my experience, there would be a way.

 

“Why are you telling me this for free? What’s your intention?”

 

“What! Even if you are a scammer, you don’t have to doubt the good will of others!”

 

“Well… If it’s a dragon speaking, you have to doubt it. Think about your reputation.”

 

Schwarzetoyel’s reputation plummeted through the floor and went down to the basement. Every time it seems he’s hit rock bottom, something happens that makes it worse.

 

“I don’t think anyone has a worse reputation than you.”

 

I have nothing else to say, but I think of the sins I have committed over so many years. Likewise, for a moment Schwazertoyel was speechless, but he quickly recovered, stroking his coveted beard.

 

“Ha ha ha. Think of it as a whim. Or maybe it’s a reward for catching this troublesome devil. Think about it, if you can make this guy an undead, you’ll have the perfect tool to defend your dream undead city in the future.”

 

Schwarzertoyel seemed to want to look good to me. I think there’s too many benefits to pass down in this deal, so I’m going to follow my gut. I happily accepted his favor.

 

“It would be great if we could make this one undead.”

 

“I’ll have a lot of trouble later if I do this.”

 

“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it if you can just preserve it.”

 

I was going to make Odgarsh into the highest class undead I could possibly summon.

 

“It’s good!”

 

Schwarzetoifel’s magic worked. It was an extremely difficult spell to stop the target’s time.

 

“Huh! Is this possible?”

 

When asked because of how outrageous the spell’s effects were, he shivered with a proud face.

 

“I didn’t grow this old without learning a thing or two.”

 

“Thank you. It was a great help.”

 

I rejoiced and stored the body of the Demon King Odgash, frozen in gray. Then there was a clear, fine voice coming from the side.

 

“There was something else.”

 

As the three of us turned in amazement, Roelin was standing next to us. Her rich hair blended with the flames around her.

 

I didn’t even know she was there. Her ability was absolutely horrifying.

 

“Today’s situation was very interesting, especially at such a very important place. Nevertheless, Lord Valler continued to pay attention to the former Demon King. It was a rather messy atmosphere, if i do say so myself. I almost couldn’t keep up with your scheme”

 

After all, she is a quick woman.

 

“Oh, I didn’t expect Roelin to come. Shall we move to a more comfortable place to discuss?”

 

I point to the sea of fire around me.

 

Urlung! Kwaang!

 

The burning wood was falling and given a few more minutes, the former banquet hall would be no mor. Roelin nodded and we returned to Schwarzetoifel’s nest using magic.

 

“Is Caroline really the daughter of Kaimars?”

 

As soon as we came, Roelin asked in a fairly trembling voice. So I showed him a video I had recorded the other day. The video contained the confession of King Odgash.

 

“Alas!”

 

Roelin trembles and grabs Caroline’s hand.

 

“Princess!”

 

“Yes?!

 

Caroline was surprised by the response. I understood why she reacted that way to Roelin’s story.

 

She was one of the loyalists of the dead Kaimars. Aside from that, Kaimars was Roelin’s first love. It goes without saying how shocked Roelin was when she fell into a scream.

 

It was Kaimars who refused to marry Roelin himself as a “girl.” The other half was to protect his property.

 

But because she is the daughter of a man she loved. Roelin will feel strange.

 

“The Princess is alive, but I was blind to the truth. I don’t know how to express my emotions.”

 

“My Lord, don’t do this. I’m not the princess right now, just Caroline.”

 

As the mighty Devil Roelin bowed her head, Caroline had no idea what to do. But for Roelin, Carlione is the daughter of her lord. She swore her loyalty right away.

 

“Princess. I’m going to put everything at stake and do my best to regain the rights that the Princess had stolen from her!”

 

“My Lord!”

 

“She is not a woman of war. Just call her Roelin. Princess.”

 

Things happened unexpectedly, but I asked because I wanted to confirm.

 

“Did you see it?”

 

This is a serious secret that cannot be revealed at present. If it was announced that Callione was Kaimars’s daughter, the imperial devils would have a field day.

 

“I saw it.”

 

Roelin nodded. I think this doubtful woman believes that Caroline is Kaimars’s daughter. I saw the statement and the video, and the evidence would not hold up under scepticism.

 

“We should come to a decision. Lord Roelin.”

 

“I’m willing to do it.”

 

Callione looks at me with a positive expression. I nodded because I was familiar with Roelin’s character and past. Carlione also agreed.

 

“I understand. I accept your help.”

 

I look at two women who are facing each other. Things turned out well. More and more heroes were coming together, creating a formidable army.

 

Of course, that army would be in my hands.

 

 

 

Now that I’ve finished this ugly mud battle, it’s time to take advantage. I contacted King Kuwald in the ring.

 

-It’s been a while. I tried not to contact you though! What the hell happened! What did you do? I almost couldn’t believe you were in cahoots with the dragon!

 

Kuwald was completely excited. It is understandable that he would be in a frenzy now. One king held a banquet with another king and a human being, and when the true purpose was revealed, they all tried to kill him. It was a full-time event.

 

-I contacted you to explain that.

 

There was a lot of criticism from all sides. The only thing that was loud was the central issue. People were buzzing because there was no clear information. That’s why it was my job to provide this credible information.

 

-Oh! Thank you.

 

-20,000 florin.

 

Of course, it’s not free. Kuwald, king of information, was immediately scared of the giant sum.

 

-Scammer! Isn’t it too expensive?

 

-Is it expensive? Is it a chance to obtain exclusive information?

 

He had no choice. I have to follow what I suggest.

 

-… I know. Fine. I’ll transfer the florin

 

It was a complete benefit. I just get to tell a story and earn 20,000 florins.

 

-Let me explain how everything happened.

 

I explained everything in detail. Of course the parts of the story that would be a problem for me were processed and replaced. In fact, it was my orders that ignited the banquet hall, but it was replaced by the command of King Odgash.

 

-What a bunch of idiots.

 

-Yes. When the truth was revealed, he lost his mind.

 

I also explained Caroline.I kept it deliberately brief, and naturally excluded the naming ceremony. However, Kuwald became nervous about the lack of information in this area.

 

-Tell me a little more about her. I’m just an information broker, nobody important.

 

-An additional fee is 30,000 florins.

 

-What! Fuck you! I just spent 20,000 florin, and you’re asking for money again!

 

I expected such a reaction. However, I might as well dangle a carrot to encourage him.

 

-Indeed, The Devil Odgash is dead.

 

-No! What the heck! If this is true …

 

Kuwald seemed to be amazed. I can’t see him right now, but I wonder if he’s jumping up and down in joy?

 

-If you give an additional 30,000 florins, I’ll tell you about the death of King Odgash, in addition to the hidden part of the story.

 

In fact, this information was very important, but I also wanted it to spread.

 

So I contacted King Kuwald. He hoped that the rumors would spread at the same time as he passed on the high price. Kuwald, who would take a gamble and buy the information, would sell it to the influential people.

 

-How to… Holy. You win. 30,000 more florins! This had better be worth it.

 

It was a total of 50,000 florins. To put it in perspective, the imperial court’s one-year court budget is 500,000 florins. So it was one-tenth of the imperial court budget.

 

-One, Kaimars was killed by the top three devils.

 

Starting there, I explained the death of King Odgash. However, the naming ceremony had to be concealed, so the devil dramatized me and Schwarzetoifel’s brother-in-law.

 

-That’s great! You killed him! I’m amazed at your skill.

 

-No. Caroline did almost everything. I just dealt the final blow.

 

-It must have been a great fight. I would’ve paid any amount of money to see it.

 

So I sold 50,000 florins of information that were fabricated in my favor. King Kuwald passed it onto the emperors and the devils on all sides.

 

The information he sold was highly reliable, and buyers readily accepted it. Then rumors began to swell in the empire.

 

[The Story of the Poor and Beautiful Princess Caroline]

 

People wept over her tragedy. They rejoiced that the Devil Odgarsh, who did so many wicked deeds in the dark, was no more.

 

I remember ballads to Schwarzertoyel and Valler, who had defeated The Devil’s Odgash.

 

Thanks to him, my reputation was soaring. In fact, I was merely a co-ordinator who spread false information, but I was named as a hero of justice.

 

Then there was an uproar. The agitator was Tero, the son of King Odgarsh and Altpenberg’s successor.

 

The furious Tero, unconcerned with the accusations from the Empire, declared war on us.

 

[Altero of Altpenberg declares war on Grosgrochner’s Schwarzertoyel!]

 

The local weekly magazine swelled again. Indeed, the last two weeks have never been quiet for the empire.

 

-Sir Valler, Tero declared war. Would you be ok?

 

I was discussing this issue with Roelin. She was anxious, but I was relaxed.

 

-Please tell the Count of Lower Bavaria about my regards. I’m going to tell you that she said she’s going to solve the napo cotton job, but she’s putting it off. She also said to say sorry and tell you that there will be tangible results soon.

 

-I’m in frequent contact with Walpurgis. She asked Sir Valler to speak.

 

-Yes?

 

I was displeased with the words of Walpurgis.

 

-This is okay to worry about this. Nowadays, your reputation has soared to the empire, and you’ll often hear your name here in Lanzhut. She seems to be doing a great job, so she’s happy. But as soon as the work is done, you’ll have to come. You are going to want to see this.

 

At the end of the Walpurgis, I was thrilled.

 

-Tell the Count of Lower Bavaria that I would like to see you!

 

-Ho ho ho!

 

Roelin laughed.

 

-In front of me, she’s just called Walpurgis.

 

-Yes. But it’s a bit embarrassing.

 

-Hoho Ho. It’s fun to talk to you. But even if you want to talk about something like this, you can’t turn your eyes away from the issue.

 

But I was at ease.

 

-You won’t be able to get out of Altpenberg right away.

 

-Of course yes. But you can’t ignore it. Everyone in the Empire is watching to see how you and The Dragon deal with this problem. Do you have a countermeasure, Sir Valler?

 

Of course there is. You can eat pheasant and eggs.

 

-Yes, Emperor Franz the Fourth will be moving.

 

-Franz the Fourth?

 

-Yes, I’m going to ask him after he’s bribed. The emperor will certainly want to get involved in this.

 

I intended to transfer the emperor’s economic blockade from Roseland to Altpenberg. This can deal with two problems.

 

First, it is possible to economically press the son of King Odgarsh, who declared war. If money begins to slump, preparations for war will be disrupted.

 

An economic blockade does not impose legal responsibility on the devil, not the emperor’s servants. However, imperial knighthoods are insane for the chance of legal looting.

 

The knights are like mad thieves. Altfenberg’s life will be ruined in an instant.

 

Tero has declared war here to overcome the chaotic situation of the estate and establish a successor structure, but he will be subjected to a re-run that cannot be released by playing in my work.

 

In the end, he’ll try to negotiate with this on a humiliating term. I’m going to tell the little boy how big the price of the bluff is.

 

Second, it is a breakthrough in the case of The Walpurgis. If the emperor, the most important figure in the scandal, is removed, then the problem-causing Knight’s Gate becomes a duck egg in the nakdong river. (ED: similar to our idiom of up a creek without a paddle)

 

-If the emperor doesn’t look behind him, it’s nothing like the Reiter Knights case. I’m going to go out at the right time and reap all the benifits.

 

Roelin marveled as I calmly explained the plan.

 

-Oh! Sir Valler! It’s amazing.

 

-I’m glad you liked my method.

 

-Do you enjoy this?

 

Roelin added in a meaningful tone.

 

-I think I know a little bit about why Walpurgis chose Sir.