Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? - Chapter 157

Chapter 157: It won’t go away (7)

I was prepared to be suspected, so I saved Dev and brought him back. If someone tried to kill me in the temple, I would stop it and prepare an excuse to defend myself.

But there was no need.

I guess they built up a lot of hate and decided to just look at me this time. It’s thanks to him not even raising any questions, let alone doubts.

The opinion that he should be killed was also handled by Kimchi Mandu and the others, so there was no room for me to step forward. It was a fortunate thing.

Of course, just in case, I put up a smoke screen by looking at Dev with complicated eyes, clenching my right arm and gritting my teeth, and pretending to be in agony.

“To chase away the devil, the recovery of the petty person must come first. However, that time should not be wasted. So we invited Lord Soseong.”

In the meantime, the Inquisitor, who had escaped from the surveillance room, opened the conversation. I did well to hide on the roof of the dorm without people noticing. I almost missed all of these conversations.

Of course, the happiest part I was eavesdropping on was what happened with the two dumplings just moments ago.

After all, the Inquisitor is the best dumpling and the best warrior. Meat Dumplings My worries about how to restore my self-esteem have been alleviated a lot.

“We are also planning to give you advice on subduing demons, but before that, there is something you need to hear. Lord Soseong, what happened?”

Anyway, this is what we need to focus on now. From the angle where I could catch a glimpse of their faces, I waited to see what they would say.

“…It’s already been discovered, so there’s no point in hiding it any longer.”

Even with that appearance, the person who felt more than sad but miserable opened his mouth for the first time in a while.

“First, the one who confronted the hero’s companion was Biryuho.”

“Wait… if it’s Biryuho…!”

“The Archmage understands right away. Yes, it is exactly what you thought. “He is the former ruler of the western lands and disappeared several hundred years ago.”

“Why such a being…”

At the Archmage’s question, So Seongju’s expression became strange for a moment. It seemed like something was lost, or to put it vulgarly, it seemed like a wise blow had come.

“I once rescued a cat without even knowing it.”

“cat?”

“I felt sorry for the animal shivering and getting wet from the rain, so I just threw it some food… but it turned out to be Biryu Lake.”

“…What a strange relationship.”

“yes. But it seems that Biryuho really liked that small relationship. So after that, he became a little too obsessed with me. “I said it was his…”

So Seong-ju took a rather long breath there. Other people were similar.

It is nothing else but the obsession of an ancient beast. Even my fiancé is there.

Lord Soseong’s arms were really twisted as well.

“Then why didn’t you have a proper conversation last time…?”

“yes? “Are you referring to the day you brought the letter?”

“That’s right.”

So Seong-ju looked troubled at that question.

“That’s not me. “He was a biryuho who pretended to be me.”

It was worth the trouble.

“…that’s amazing. “I didn’t notice anything strange.”

“Haha…”

Separately, I finally understand why Soseongju did what he did that day.

Even when I received a letter from my lover, I couldn’t help but notice that he liked it, but it was because it wasn’t me.

I can understand why people disliked it because it was so confusing.

A letter came from the official lover of the human he was obsessed with. How could he like it?

The reason I didn’t talk about the cat properly is probably because the cat is me.

“The letter…”

“Unfortunately, I didn’t see it. Biryuho burned it.”

Oh, then that must have been the reason why it smelled fishy. I don’t know why Biryuho smells something fishy about me—or is it because of the sea dragon’s bead?—because he spoke twice both in his guise and in his true form.

Considering that a passerby was saying something fishy to me, maybe that person was Biryuho in disguise?

“Hmm. It may be a bit presumptuous to ask, but what about the wild beast incident in Camburgh…” “

…That was also something Biryuho did. “I’ve only known him for a short time, but… who else would do something like this if not him?”

The cause of the wild animal incident was also revealed. Of course I thought it was the devil’s work, but it turned out to be an unexpected culprit. A spirit creature that goes crazy with love and attacks a city.

I knew it was a possibility, but it seems like the devil who was playing tricks on Dev and this incident were really separate events.

Does that mean the weight and seriousness of this situation disappears? That’s not the case again.

I don’t know anything about cancer, but there have already been victims, right? Is that also a death toll? Then, you are a devil, an ancient beast, and you must be struck by the iron fist of justice. No matter what race they are, there is no reason to forgive them when they arbitrarily kill someone.

However, as to whether Lake Biryu is of any help to the city, it does not seem to be so, as it is said that it ‘left a long time ago’.

Then isn’t it okay to make them pay the price they deserve?

“But… you don’t have to worry about that anymore. “I will no longer ignore my duties.”

“You said it was a duty.”

“The reason for this is my engagement to Lord Camburgh. Biryuho is not happy with this engagement and is trying to disrupt it. “Wouldn’t it be okay for me to break up with the owner of Camburgh?”

“yes?!”

However, opinions seem to be a bit different here. We’re not talking about punishment, we’re just talking about measures.

“But…”

“I am the minor castle lord of Ednium and the person who will become the next great castle lord. And the rights granted to me come at the cost of the responsibility to ensure the safety of the people of the city and to bring about a better future.”

“….”

“I have no intention of neglecting my duties for the sake of my rights. That’s the weight of this place. In fact, since I wasted a week just because I didn’t want to break up with Mia, I think it’s impossible to go any further. Camburra has suffered tremendous damage so far…”

So Seong-ju made eye contact with the person who jumped the most, the Inquisitor. “I’m fine.” That smile seemed rather reassuring.

“…I don’t think this is the right choice. “What is the crime of the lord of Camburgh and his residents?”

“you’re right. They have no sin. There is certainly no reason to be struck by such disaster. However, natural disasters do not strike for a reason.”

“Lake Biryu is not a natural disaster.”

“No, it’s no different from a natural disaster at the point where you can’t be held accountable.”

“Why can’t I be held accountable!”

“Because humans have no power against Him!”

“…!”

“…In the first place, Biryuho has no reason to follow the laws among humans. Just as humans don’t apologize to a group of ants for stepping on them and killing them. In that respect… Mia will understand Camburgh’s Little Lord. Of course, I’ll be very angry… but I can’t help it. I have to protect the people of my city, and… I also want to protect Mia and Mia’s city. I hope they don’t get hurt or die anymore. “Because of my choice, not anyone else’s.”

I was saddened by his attitude, which was comparable to that of my second son whom I had seen in Camburgh.

People who have already been harmed may criticize me for not making the choice sooner, but isn’t it a conclusion I came to after putting in the effort on my part?

That person didn’t make him die because he wanted to, and Soseongju now looks to be around 20. To the extent that such a young man is willing to sacrifice himself to save others, his dedication should be recognized.

Well, it’s dedication and laziness, and I really don’t like that bastard called Biryuho.

Anyway, to put it nicely, this is noblesse oblige; in reality, it’s just a living sacrifice.

In addition, apart from the couple’s problem, there are still people who lost their families due to the beast incident.

The fact that Lord Edniam keeps quiet means that they also cannot speak. What crime are they guilty of that they have to keep quiet about?

“…No, this is a problem that should not be understood. “This one-sided sacrifice should not be understood!”

But while I was thinking about that, the Inquisitor spoke.

Of course, it was our kimchi dumplings. Do not disappoint expectations.

“Even if it’s difficult, you shouldn’t just ignore it! “You must be punished!”

Yes, we are good at kimchi dumplings! Let’s fight that nasty Biryuho! The sea dragon is also in trouble, so why can’t I catch the Biryu?

Let’s catch that tiger cub who is acting like a gangster without doing anything! While you’re catching the devil, catch that one too!

“Didn’t I just tell you? There is no way that Biryuho can be punished….”

“Even though they are ancient beasts, they are not invincible!”

“There is no way Biryuho will just admit his guilt! “But you can’t kill him!”

The Inquisitor’s eyes deepened at the words of Ednium Minor.

“Why can’t I kill him?”

These were the eyes of the Heretic Questioner who only knew one thing. Or maybe it is the eyes of an honest person who does not compromise even though he has learned something.

“The depth of punishment should not vary depending on power, wealth, or power. And in the case of murder, if there are no extenuating circumstances, the death penalty is guaranteed. It is such a sin to harm someone. If so, wouldn’t Biryuho, who killed dozens of people simply because he didn’t like them, also be subject to the death penalty? “Am I mistaken?”

“Hey interrogator. Anyway, Lake Biryu is an object of faith…”

“I saw a fallen sea dragon in the western sea. He was also an object of faith, but when people died because of him, people took up swords. “Is this different from that?”

“…I briefly heard the story of the Western Sea. But wasn’t the entire West Sea in danger of being destroyed?”

“Dozens of people died just for their own desires. “That means Biryuho puts his own desires ahead of other people’s lives. Is there any guarantee that that won’t happen again?”

“That’s…”

“There are people who do evil even if they do not harbor injustice. I was taught to be most wary of such people, and even now, having experienced many things, that judgment remains the same. A person who has done evil once can do it twice or even a third time as long as there is no intervention. “But I learned that no one can stop me.”

“….”

“I’ll ask again. “Do you still think we shouldn’t kill him?”

“…There is no way I can kill him.”

“No, that is not for the Lord of Soseong to judge.”

The Inquisitor looked directly at the Little Lord with a strong gaze.

“It is up to us to resolve the strength of the evil that needs to be dealt with.”

Ah, a carrot can kill you. When I met him earlier, he said it was nothing special.

“…It’s not possible.”

However, the words spoken after a long time were denial.

“Why?”

“Even if you can really kill it… there’s a problem.”

“problem?”

“Ever since Biryuho left, the land has begun to dry out. I don’t know if it’s really related, but if it’s true… when Biryuho was harmed, the land might have been dry all year long.”

“…that.”

“I don’t want to take that gamble. Not only is my life at stake, but the lives of the residents are also at stake. “If we consider that the entire eastern part of the country is dry, the number of lives lost may not be thousands, but tens of millions.”

Neither the Inquisitor nor I have anything more to say about this. Neither of us had the courage to risk the lives of millions of people in exchange for the compensation for killing dozens of people.

“…okay. “I was convinced.”

The Inquisitor eventually declared defeat.

“…I’m sorry I couldn’t be of help.”

“No, this is… simply a problem that humans cannot solve.”

“…I can give you a little help even though I’m your replacement.”

It was the Archmage who took his place.

“A little help…”

“Isn’t what’s important now is to stop the wild beast situation as quickly as possible? “For that to happen, the engagement needs to be broken off quickly.”

“Right…?”

“So let me tell you the story through magic.”

“Is that possible…? There must be no wizards in Camburgh….”

“There is an investigation team from the Magic Tower that decided to stay in Camburgh for a while to investigate. Fortunately, I have a way to contact them. “I think we can deliver it much faster than sending a messenger.”

As I listened to their conversation, I thought of random thoughts to soothe my bitter heart.

Anyway, the other ancient beasts were fine – the sea dragon was slightly tasty, but that was because the child who would inherit it was corrupted, and it didn’t seem to have a dirty personality – why is this place like this?

If it’s Biryu Lake, it’s a white tiger. If it’s a white tiger, it’s a tiger. Why is tiger’s personality like this? Could it be that you don’t have character because you don’t have garlic and mugwort?

“…thank you. thank you.”

“I’m just sorry that I can’t help you other than this.”

“No, this is the best help.”

Really, why are there so many unreasonable things in the world?

* * *

Mia, the minor lord of Camburgh, was silent for a long time in response to the hastily delivered telegram.

And after all the reports were finished and the wizard left, he collapsed into his office. Johanna, her old friend and aide, glanced at her.

“are you okay?”

“It’s not enough to find out the reason why the wild beasts attack, and they say it will stop soon. I should answer that it’s okay… but I can’t bear to do that.”

“missing child.”

“Ha, you think it will be resolved if you and I break up? So it’s going to end now? Are you kidding me? Someone died! “Twenty-five people died!”

Mia sat down and put her hands on the sofa. I held the pen for over eight hours a day, scratching my deformed fingernails as if they were going to tear the fabric of the sofa.

“Not only was it not enough for my lover to be taken away from me, but even the residents of my castle died, so how can I get over it without even being able to punish the person responsible?!”

Wrong. It wasn’t like it was going to tear. My fingernails pierced through the thick piece of cloth.

“My hand is hurt.”

“How can you do this?”

“Mia, you were like this last time and couldn’t use your hands for a while. “Let’s leave this aside for now.”

“how…!!”

The sofa was barely able to be released thanks to Johanna’s urging. The body that had collapsed on the floor was forcibly lifted up and carried to a chair in the office.

“How can the world be like this?”

Even so, he did not come to his senses. Mia placed the back of her hand over her eyes.

To be honest, I was disillusioned. I thought I was holding on well for a long time, but all of a sudden, I felt like everything was pointless.

“After my mother passed away, I endured a woman who I didn’t know where I was eating from, being arrogant and taking control of the house. I was threatened by my baby’s baby because of my favorite reasons. But is the result of living like that an unexpected disaster and having your loved ones taken away? Is this right?”

“Mia….”

“Huh, okay. The term illegitimate child is incorrect. Because only that X is my stepmother’s child. Even though the father secretly had an affair with his mother before her death, he still claims that he is a child who only inherited his stepmother’s blood.”

As she spoke, she slammed the desk again in anger. bang! The fist made a tremendous sound.

“But not like this. How have I lived and how have I survived? I’ve finally established myself and tried to live happily with the person I love, but I can’t because of this beast that has its eyes on my man? That’s not enough, even though there are dead residents from that bastard, we should just shut up and move on? Does this make sense?”

“It’s not a cub of a beast, it’s a biryuho…”

“A beast is a beast no matter if it’s worshiped or not! “If you really wanted to be treated like a god, you should have never left or never come back!”

Meanwhile, Johanna, who knew well the temperament of her lord and friend, trembled at Mia’s cries.

“How dare you not show your face when I am in agony and want to die. How dare you…”

But more than that, she felt sorry for her lord.

This is because I have seen how much hardship he had to endure between his stepmother, who treated him as if there was nothing to worry about after his mother passed away, and his younger brother, who was more arrogant than anyone else and only hid the fact that he was an illegitimate child.

Moreover, the only reason Mia was able to endure despite the pain was because her mother left a will asking for the city.

Because of that one will, he endured his father’s favoritism, his stepmother’s control, and his arrogant stepbrother, and became the owner of Soseong, praised by everyone in the city. Without even thinking about his own happiness, he just said he would keep that one will.

Edniam Sosungju, who made Mia happy, was more willing…

“Johanna.”

“huh.”

“What makes me more angry is that there is absolutely no way to resist. In my heart, I want to kill that cub, but I’m too strong for this animal….”

“…Mia.”

“Oh, it’s not just about being strong. There will be more people who will make a fuss and ask if they know what will happen to the animal after killing it, or people who will say that it is more profitable to keep the animal alive and receive its blessings over and over again than to kill it. Nothing like cancer. “Honestly, it’s more beneficial if your family isn’t dead.”

“….”

“…But you know what’s funny? For all of those reasons, the moment I realized that there was no way to punish him, I thought it would be better to just kill him and run away with Leon. “That’s what I thought.”

“…! you…!”

“It’s really ugly, isn’t it? How can a person think like that? Regardless of the possibility of a successful escape, if I leave, someone will take care of the victims. If I leave, this city will be taken over by that XXX. What about the side effects? What is the probability that the people of the city will see blood in the journey of the Biryu Lake?”

“…Mia, you are so kind to Soseongju….”

“You are so irresponsible. know. I know… but at the same time, yeah. Damn it. Why did my mother leave me such a will? I’ve never been dissatisfied before, but right now I’m so sad. I know that we are in a position where we have to sacrifice as much as the rights we enjoy, but I know that we must not back down from any responsibility. But still, I am…”

Johanna just hugged her tightly as she watched her friend burst into tears.

Why is it that someone like you, who has filled the position so well, doesn’t get anything in return? We, who were able to enjoy a better life because you, not anyone else, were the owners of Soseong, truly have no way to repay you. She also has doubts herself.

* * *

“Is this this place?”

Over the course of a day, Dev recovered. It wasn’t a complete recovery, but I felt like I was above the risk of dying while walking around on someone’s back.

Moreover, a party to catch the devil—at this scale, it would be more appropriate to call it an engineering team—was also organized to take advantage of that opportunity.

With only about 40 talented priests and 30 soldiers given by the castle lord—the wizards took too long to get here, so they decided to leave—it was a situation where only I could join and leave.

As a result, taking any more time than this would result in character breakdown. I finally gave up the thought of showing up later and showed myself to them.

It was natural that the party started as soon as I returned.

“yes.”

“…I can feel the magic energy. “I think I can chase it now.”

And the moment we reached a place deep in the forest after running for half a day.

“Wait a minute, the magic is getting closer—!”

“What about the upcoming Deb show?”

[How dare you find me, a human being?]

The devil has appeared. It was a demon that looked exactly the same as the one that Jana Dev, who had given me the gun, had testified about before.

After all, Dev was not a traitor.

[I don’t know what they did, but—]

“Kill the devil.”

Also, unless we are sure that that bastard has been harassing our meat dumplings, we won’t let him go.

‘Kill me.’

Just tell me, you bastard. You’re a loser now.