Chapter 107
Translation: Nisarah Editor:Fleeting
My work was finally finished in the evening. After I confirmed I didnt have any additional work, I left the palace with Neurath and Schunzel. Both of them have been with me since morning helping me carry the prototype.
By the way, Father, a minister, left the palace riding a carriage with the Zeavert family crest on it, but I felt more comfortable walking, so I decided just to walk. The carriage that Father was riding in was like this worlds version of a bulletproof car used by important people in my previous life. The carriage was a necessity for Father, who was a minister.
Such carriages were made using the demons body parts, making them very sturdy. Some of them had a glass window as a status symbol, but as long as the window shutter was let down, even an arrow wouldnt be able to break it. Keep in mind that this world didnt have guns.
While I was thinking about this, a familiar face approached us. Ah, he was one of the scouts that I hired back at the refugees escort mission. I motioned to Neurath and Schunzel that they didnt need to be alarmed.
Viscount. It has been a long time.
Yeah. Im glad to see you here.
He gave me a normal greeting, but since he took his time to greet me, there must have been something else he wanted to tell me. Just as I was about to ask, he whispered into my ears, I have a message from old man Bert.
Ah, so youre also a person from that side.
It seemed like that old man Bert had quite a wide range of connections. I wondered if he also had a connection to some strange places. Well, I could investigate that later. The fact that he sent a person to directly give me the information rather than doing it through the guild must mean that the information was quite important.
Lets talk over a drink. My treat.
I will gladly accept that offer.
I motioned to Neurath and Schunzel to follow us, then we entered a bar. I gave the bar employee a small tip in exchange for a table in a more secluded place. We then ordered some drinks and snacks.
It seems like youre used to doing this.
Back when I was a student, I often skipped classes to drink in a bar like this.
I responded reflexively, but come to think about it, I was actually still a student, so saying back when I was a student was a bit strange. Well, lets not dwell on this.
When the alcohol and snacks were finally served, we toasted just for appearances sake. I then put the snack into my mouth. I heard this snack was actually a plant-type demons body part. Its appearance was like a peanut but it tasted like corn, so I always felt strange when I ate it. Well, only a person with a memory of my past life like me would feel like that.
So, what kind of message did old man Bert give you?
The man you are looking for we found his body.
You mean you found Pucklers corpse?
That was quite unexpected.
When I mentioned Pucklers name in a rather loud voice, Neurath and Schunzel exchanged glazes at each other with startled expressions. Although I did say if you find him dead, its fine, I never expected him to actually be dead.
Tell me the details.
Of course.
According to him, Pucklers corpse was found wearing tattered clothes and his body was full of wounds.
There were a lot of strange wounds on his body. Some of those wounds were almost healed.
Hmm then?
It was common for Lycanthropes to have a high vitality in a fantasy setting, but I didnt know if the Lycanthropes of this world were also like that. At least from what I know, the Werewolf and Weretiger in the game didnt have a high vitality. I really had too little information about Gezarius since he didnt appear in the game. Honestly, why was a hidden character like him on the enemys side? Why couldnt he be on my side?
As I complained in my mind, the scout continued his explanation. It seemed like Puckler didnt have anything but his ragtag clothes when he was found and the only wound that was close to the fatal wound was a hole found on his chest.
A hole?
Yes. And that hole wound was also strange.
Apparently, Puckler was found with his hand covered in blood as if that hole in his chest was something he created himself because he wanted to gouge something out of his chest. Dont tell me
Was he holding something in his hand?
No. But from the state of his corpse, it seems like some time has passed since his death, so even if he was holding something when he died, someone else might have taken it with them.
Did he actually gouge out that black gem from his own body? Then, someone else found that gem, became fascinated with it, and Gezarius took over that persons body. I never expected that he could actually change his body like that. I let my guard down.
But if that was actually what had happened, it would be almost impossible for me to find him. He might be in the capital, or he might have already escaped using his new body. There were just too many possibilities.
Welner-sama, this is
Yeah. Schunzel, sorry, but can you go and give this information to Father?
Please wait a moment, Viscount. I have one more thing to tell you.
When Schunzel was about to leave, the scout interrupted, so I motioned Schunzel to stop.
Alright, lets hear it.
When I said this without any hesitation, he gave me a strange look. Why? Werent you the one that called us to stop?
Do you not doubt me?
Nah, who would give fake information in this kind of timing?
I answered his doubt with a casual tone on purpose. I thought, for now, its better for me to speak with this kind of tone, rather than in a nobles way of speaking. The man replied to my question with a bitter smile.
Well, you are right about that. Alright then, actually
Woah. So things became like that, what a surprise. I needed to discuss this with many people later but for now
Schunzel. Go and tell Father about everything you heard here.
Yes, sir.
Neurath. You go back to the mansion and tell the butler, Norbert, about what you heard here. Tell Frenssen if Norbert wasnt in the mansion.
Understood. Welner-sama, what will you do then?
I will return to the mansion after going to the Adventurer Guild and Mercenary Guild first. Once I return, I will have a meeting with Father and others. Ill tell you two about the content of the meeting tomorrow.
I understand.
Those bastards gave me additional work even though I was already busy, so I didnt have any obligation to hold back here, right?
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