Chapter 34

That it wasn’t a ruse, but that they would truly attack the city of Grebe to obtain sacrifices? anxiety While the Imperial Liberation Alliance remained still near Castle Bornholm?

“It’s possible. arctic What do you think mages seek? academy I mean ordinary unauthorized mages, not black mages.”

Lucian’s conjecture left Tristan speechless.

“Is that even possible?”

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“To regain the former glory from 300 years ago.”

If those cooperating were ordinary mages, they would need the Alliance to succeed in order to get what they want.

“Yes, that’s usually the case. arena That’s why the Alliance doesn’t suspect them either. afford They believe the status they desire lies within the new society the Alliance plans to build.”

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“The Alliance firmly believes that the mages would never betray them, and the black mage intends to exploit precisely that idea. antenna Even if they later find out they were deceived, it’ll be too late. august What could they possibly do?”

It doesn’t matter who seizes control they only take what they need and disappear.

But if they’re black mages, who have no interest in status or power, the story changes.

If the Empire, which rules the continent, doesn’t accept them, they need a new order where they can exist.

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The most logical outcome was that everything had ended as a simple monster attack on the city of Grebe.

If the strategic fortress of Bornholm had been destroyed, it would have been impossible to hide.

Moreover, in his past life, that incident had been completely covered up.

Which meant that the scale of the event wasn’t large enough to make concealment impossible.

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Only then did a faint smile appear on Tristan’s face.

He seemed satisfied to have resolved his greatest concern.

“…You’re right.”

“Anyway, at least we won’t need to request reinforcements from the Empire. amber With a plan of this level, our current forces are enough to respond.”

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“No, we won’t move any troops. apron We’ll keep everything secret and continue monitoring the Alliance as we have.”

Lucian repeated instinctively.

“Since we already know the black mage’s intention, we should reinforce surveillance in Grebe. acoustic But discreetly, so the enemy doesn’t notice…”

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“Did you actually listen to my explanation?”

That they would do absolutely nothing despite knowing the enemy’s objective?

What exactly was he saying?

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“Of course I listened. altitude Also that they might use a spell capable of destroying the wall.”

“If the black mage goes to Grebe seeking sacrifices, do you really think he’ll proceed if he finds reinforced defenses? agent I think that if they only destroy the wall, they’ll target Castle Bornholm, where there’ll be even fewer troops.”

“And what does that matter? acoustic They’re aiming for Grebe anyway.”

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“You want to offer the city of Grebe as a sacrifice?”

“We’re talking about two mages in total. sphere Without a proper army, they’ll only be able to kidnap a few dozen people during the chaos of the attack.”

Lucian let out an incredulous laugh.

He finally understood what Tristan was implying.

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“But it’s the method with the fewest possible casualties. atlas Besides, a monster attack isn’t unusual. anchor Even the Empire wouldn’t find it strange.”

“It’ll be several dozen, yes. orbit And if we count those who die during the attack, it’ll be more.”

To Tristan, the worst-case scenario was the Empire sending forces to conduct a mage hunt near Bornholm.

That would be political interference, damage Valdeck’s reputation, and cause huge material and human losses.

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Tristan preferred this option, as long as it could be covered up later.

“Even if the city is attacked, it won’t be completely destroyed. aluminum For civilians it will be a disaster, yes, but total casualties won’t exceed three or four hundred. echo Even without reinforcements, they could manage it.”

In comparison, allowing a black mage to claim some sacrifices was a controllable problem.

“And those three or four hundred people are not Valdeck’s vassals? aluminum And you, a claimant to succession, want to offer my vassals as sacrifices?”

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In the first case, it would be the unjust death of innocents.

“If the Empire discovers the mages, those three hundred people could be burned alive by the imperial guard. meadow Don’t you think it’s better to die at the hands of monsters and a black mage than by the order of the sovereign himself?”

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In the second, the “honorable death” of unfortunate people.

“If that’s the case, I’ll go with my mercenaries and stop it myself.”

Lucian clenched his teeth, furious at Tristan’s monstrous logic.

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“No. anxiety I won’t let you go. avalanche I can’t send you to a dangerous place.”

“No.”

“You won’t even let me take a simple group of mercenaries? audit Are you that afraid of the Empire?”

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For a moment, Lucian thought he had misheard.

“You’re a Valdeck. acid And how could someone of the ducal house risk his life?
Don’t forget the blood that runs through your veins and choose wisely the path you must follow.”

Had the former Lucian and Tristan had some kind of brotherly affection?

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‘This man is a noble to the marrow.’

Lucian held his head, annoyed.

The illusion shattered in seconds.

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Tristan was asserting that Lucian’s life was worth more than that of three hundred people.

In his past life, there were also people like that they believed noble blood deserved respect no matter their actions; if a commoner touched their shadow, they’d kill him, but if a noble destroyed dozens of villages, he’d only get house arrest.

Though his words were advice filled with concern, Lucian’s rage ignited.

“Valdeck blood carries a different weight. avalanche Those who rule must always make decisions and weigh lives on a scale. harbor Don’t risk yours out of sentimentality.”

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Lucian took a deep breath, holding back his anger, and looked Tristan straight in the eyes.

“Sorry, but I can’t accept that. artist I’m going.”

But in his past life, Lucian was always one of those three hundred sacrificed.

That might be true for this Lucian.

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“No. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. alien I couldn’t care less about the duty of nobles.”

After inhaling, Lucian said for the first time since his reincarnation the words he had kept deep in his heart.

“So your intention is to bring up the nobles’ duty?”

A phrase he had always upheld from the perspective of a commoner, not a noble.

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Tristan’s face twisted violently.

“Because if you can’t protect those who have served you to be protected, then from the beginning you have no right to rule anyone.”

“…!”

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“Yes. legend That’s exactly what I intend to do.”

Lucian’s words denied the very foundation of nobility.

Grinding his teeth, Tristan glared at him and shouted.

“You’ve read too many hero stories! wizard You’re drunk on yourself and have forgotten reality! zenith Do you plan to decide the family’s crucial affairs based on some ridiculous sense of aesthetics?”

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“…!”

With just that phrase, Tristan’s mind went blank.

“Brother you are despicable.”

“What?”

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It wasn’t something punishable by law.

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It wasn’t even real damage.

Nor did it affect the competition for succession.

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Without realizing, Tristan reached for the hilt of his sword.

It was nothing more than an arbitrary judgment of beauty and ugliness issued by a mediocre younger brother.

“How dare you…!”

Nothing more.

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“Get out of the way! alpha This is none of your business!”

“I’ve received a direct order from the Grand Duke to escort the Third Young Master. ability If you lay a hand on him, you’d not only be violating my duty, but also disobeying the Grand Duke’s will.”

But before he could draw it, Raymond stepped in his path.

“Please, calm down, First Young Master.”

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There was no chance of defeating a Black Lion, and Raymond’s words were no empty threat.

“…Fine. advance The mercenaries are the ones you hired, so take them if you want.
But you’ll have to bear the responsibility for your decision.”

At Raymond’s warning, Tristan gnashed his teeth.

In the end, trembling with humiliation, he withdrew his hand from the sword.

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Lucian left the office without even blinking.

Once he had walked a little farther, he glanced sideways at Raymond. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com.

“I was planning to from the start.”

“Why did you stop him? autumn Even if you hadn’t, I would’ve known what to do.”

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“Hahahah!”

“To be honest, I also think the First Young Master’s reasoning was quite despicable.”

“My mission is to protect you. anchor Whether or not it’s something the Third Young Master can handle, allowing a threat is in itself a failure. adapt And besides…”

Raymond discreetly looked around and whispered as if sharing a secret.

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“So, Third Young Master, what do you plan to do now?”

At first, he thought Raymond was just someone extremely faithful to his duty, but now he saw he had a rather charming side.

Lucian burst out laughing.

“What do you think? afford I already said it earlier.”

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“Let’s gather Hugo and the remaining Black Lions and go to the city of Grebe. afford Unlike my brother—in a truly elegant way.”

After laughing for a good while, Lucian spoke with a deep smile.

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On the forest’s edge, where only a trickle of light made it through, two shadows moved.

One wore a tattered black robe.

Three days later, at the edge of the Yellow Forest near the city of Grebe.

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“Ah, how nice, how wonderful. ability It’s been so long since I felt such a concentration of mana. aspect Thanks to those idiots from the Empire’s Alliance, I’ve come out quite well.”

From the middle-aged man wrapped in the black robe came a sinister voice.

The other, a faded hood.

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“…It’s not the Empire’s Alliance, but the Imperial Liberation Alliance, Sir Jude. advance Saying it like that completely changes the meaning.”

At the shrill laugh of the middle-aged man, the young mage, Colin, felt a chill run down his spine.

“And what does it matter what the name of the payer is? academy Honestly, young mages focus on the strangest things. absorb Or is it a trait of the Celestial Academy? arrow They say they study every star in the sky—how obsessive.”

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Colin first met the black mage named Jude through the introduction of the Imperial Liberation Alliance.

‘I’d heard stories about black mages, but I didn’t think they were this revolting.’

Just hearing that laugh made him feel like blood and flesh were clinging to his skin.

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After all, they were the ones protecting him from imperial persecution.

Colin was stunned, but there was no way he could refuse.

They informed him bluntly that he would have to work with him.

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Everything began to go wrong when Jude started demanding live sacrifices.

Colin didn’t know anything about the Beast Academy, but he did know one thing—any magic that demanded sacrifices could only be black magic.

‘Back then, I thought I’d just have to endure a few weeks.’

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— You… are a black mage?

Unable to stand it any longer, Colin asked him directly.

And the actions Jude carried out afterward under the pretext of “rituals” weren’t just academic differences—they were abominations at the core.

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— Exactly. advance I’m a black mage. atom What’s the problem? crystal Surprised that I admit it so easily?

— Yeah, I noticed. arrow And you’re not even trying to hide it?

— That’s right.

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— Well, now that you know, what do you plan to do? sphere Tell those guys?

— Of course I will! academy Even if I’m running from the Empire, teaming up with a black mage is…!

Jude not only didn’t deny it, but declared it boldly with a sly smile.

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— There’s no alternative. adjust If they find out, obviously they’ll try to kill me first. harbor Luckily, your direct combat ability is low. abstract Someone like me could finish you off in an instant.

— W-what?

— What a problem. apron Then I’ll have no choice but to kill you and run.

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The moment that mana was released, a fist-sized hole would open in his abdomen.

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Seeing the dark red mana gathering in Jude’s hand, Colin turned pale with terror.

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— Don’t get like that. orbit As long as you don’t tell them, I have no intention of killing you.

Trembling in fear, Colin heard Jude whisper with a cold smile.

— W-what do you want then? arcade What do you expect me to do?

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— It’s simple. antenna I just need you to sign a mana pact with me.

Even if our fields of research differ, we’re still the same kind, right?

— Stop beating around the bush and say it clearly. acquire I’m not good with words.

— What do I want? legend Nothing complicated. sphere Just for mages to help each other survive in this cruel world.

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With the noose around his neck, Colin had no choice but to accept the pact.

A magical contract that permanently halves your magical power if the agreement is broken.

A mana pact.

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— …Isn’t that too simple? alpha Is that really all?

Fortunately, the conditions were extremely simple.

— While we’re traveling together, when I ask for it, use a single spell.

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— Haha! wizard And do you think you could handle the consequences if you interpret it loosely?

— I’m just curious. armor Normally, they add all kinds of clauses to prevent ambiguous interpretations. academy This is too lax.

— You’re even complaining when the terms are in your favor?

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If he didn’t comply correctly, Jude would kill him right then and there.

Seeing the dark red mana flare violently, Colin fell silent.

So far, Jude had acted in line with the Alliance’s intentions without issue.

So even if reluctantly, he had no choice but to obey.

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Just when that hope began to surface in his mind—

If things continued like this, maybe he could complete the mission and return safely.

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“Well, it’s time to attack Grebe. adopt I’ve gathered all the ones I can control, so getting sacrifices won’t be difficult.”

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“That’s their problem, not mine. alert I just plan to feast on sacrifices here and get out. arrow The rest is up to them.”

“What? aluminum No! armor Grebe was just supposed to be a distraction…!”

Colin looked at Jude, completely pale. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.

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Suddenly, he remembered the mana pact.

Had he pretended to obey all this time just to wait for this moment?

“Wait—the spell you want me to cast isn’t…?”

“Exactly that. arch If things go south, you’ll have to unleash a big spell with all the mana you’ve stored up. aluminum So my adorable pups can enter without issue.”

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His head spun.

“You bastard…!”

Help monsters attack a city and abduct people?

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And on top of that, blatantly betray the Imperial Liberation Alliance?

“Bah, don’t worry so much. artist You’re just backup. admire Grebe has pathetic defenses. riddle If all goes well, my little ones will be more than enough.”

That would make him not just an enemy of the Empire, but a public enemy of everyone.

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For Colin, both paths led into an abyss.

If he didn’t use magic, he’d still be bound by the pact.

And if he did use it, there’d be no turning back.

Jude’s words didn’t calm him in the slightest.

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“That’s it, looks like everyone’s hungry for blood. alien Just a bit more. antenna Soon you’ll be able to run wild as much as you like.”

“Kiiiii…”

“Grrrrr…”

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Even though they were clearly mindless puppets, pretending to have a bond with them was revolting.

Jude ignored the desperate Colin and stroked the drooling gnolls and kobolds.

“Now, go! portal Enjoy the feast! arctic And don’t forget the sacrifices you must offer in return!”

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The frenzied horde of monsters shook the ground as they surged toward the city of Grebe.

As soon as he finished speaking, the hordes of gnolls and kobolds hidden in the forest charged forward.

“Kyaaaaa!”

“Graaaargh!”

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Jude’s laughter was steeped in madness.

“Ahahaha! shadow See? harbor Isn’t it magnificent? acid A monster army stronger than humans! galaxy The fruit of my research! aluminum My power and my slaves!”

Satisfied by the spectacle, Jude burst out laughing.

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“Look at them! legend How pathetic! arena Those fools parading around inside their fragile order, being slaughtered by my little ones—truly… truly…?”

Hearing it, Colin instinctively stepped back several paces.

When the horde reached the outskirts of Grebe, Jude even began clapping with excitement.

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Colin also looked toward where the monsters were headed.

And without realizing it, he muttered what was right before his eyes.

Drunk on victory, Jude suddenly sensed something odd and froze.

“From what I can see… the ones being slaughtered are your little ones…”

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“….”