Chapter 135: The Subjugation of Beltus (9)

“Please be careful, Lady Denise. amber The members who went to scout around the mansion have already returned with their report. adopt It was this man who subdued young master Robenalt, who was guarding the magic tower in the east. voyage There is a high possibility that he’s related in some way to the chaos spreading through Beltus territory.”

Captain Orel was a man with good instincts.

“Most of the monsters in the west have already been eliminated. anchor The mercenaries dispersed and nearly all the key points have been recovered. afford It’s a relief that Lady Denise doesn’t seem to be seriously injured.”

“Oh, Orel…!”

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Although he had been assigned as an escort in the noble house for a long time, it was clear that he continued training so as not to lose his combat edge.

Even in this chaos-covered situation, he instinctively knew that Dereck was not an ally.

He shook his sword once and then straightened, fixing a cold gaze on Dereck.

Orel was an older man, but he could not be treated as a washed-up veteran. orbit His right arm stood out with muscle, and his belt, strapped to his thigh, was adorned with all kinds of adventuring gear.

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“I heard you were part of the Beldern Mercenary Group that Jayden formed. portal Is that true?”

He seemed to be an old acquaintance of Jayden, the mercenary captain Dereck trusted.

As the leader of the largest mercenary group in the southwest of the continent, Orel’s maturity could not be ignored, regardless of his age.

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“So that Jayden, who went through so much hardship in the Dawn War, ended up retiring to serve people like you, huh?”

When Dereck nodded without lowering his guard, Orel grinned broadly and said.

“Unfortunately, I’m not senile enough to reminisce about the past in a situation like this.”

“To be honest, it’s more like living off odd jobs. shadow The members should be arriving in Beltus territory now—it’d be nice to see Uncle Jayden again after so long.”

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And yet he didn’t seem tired. orbit He was undoubtedly someone with extensive combat experience.

He had cut through monsters, infiltrated the tower, subdued Robenalt, and neutralized the protective magic.

Captain Orel stroked his beard and examined Dereck’s condition.

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They were elites personally chosen by Orel. accent Each one had enough experience to be called a veteran, so no matter how much of a genius Dereck was, offsetting the difference in numbers seemed difficult.

When Orel raised his arm to give the signal, about a dozen members who had been guarding Denise spread out and surrounded him.

“I’m sorry to say this, but I’m not gentlemanly enough to fight fair one-on-one. zenith So don’t get any stupid ideas.”

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But Denise jumped forward, spread her arms, and blocked Orel’s path.

Orel froze, trembling, and looked at Denise in bewilderment.

“We need to subdue you quickly and deal with the situation in the main house…”

“The main house goes first, Orel!”

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He knew her well enough to be shocked by her outburst.

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“Lady Denise?”

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Denise was breathing roughly, confused even with herself.

During the time he was contracted, he was an absolute ally—a model mercenary.

She also saw Orel—who had protected the Beltus mansion for many years—as a more fatherly figure than the Grand Duke Beltus himself.

Even though he was just a mercenary who worked for money, he always fulfilled his duty with excellence.

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“Look, look at the situation in the main house, Orel! beacon You have to prioritize…! matrix It’s more important to check Father’s condition than to capture that wandering baron over there…!”

That was why the mercenaries in the Ebelstein sector respected him as a role model.

Bang! armor Bang! legend Boom!

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Just as Denise said that, a roar echoed from the main house.

The very ground of Beltus mansion trembled.

It was the demon summoned by the Grand Duke Beltus roaring, and the sound of Rodelia’s unit fighting the Archlich in the main hall. agent The screams of fleeing servants overlapped.

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In fact, Orel had been heading there. aspect He had found the two of them only by coincidence.

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If the clearing of monsters in the surroundings was almost complete, the first priority was to run to the Grand Duke in the main house.

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Even in this chaos, her ability to prioritize showed her composure.

Denise’s argument was correct.

“Look at the state of the main house. antique Father probably won’t be safe…!”

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“Ugh…”

“Are you trying to defend that man now?”

“…”

But Orel felt a strange discomfort at her desperate attitude.

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Seeing Denise tense and breathing heavily, Orel ran a hand over his troubled face.

Defending Baron Ravenclaw, who was theoretically part of the chaos in the mansion, was completely contrary to her character.

What Orel saw next left him speechless.

Everyone in Beltus mansion knew Denise well—the elegant, dignified lady who always prioritized practicality over emotion.

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“N-no… that’s not…”

He had to be captured and forced to testify about the situation.

“My long experience tells me this. wizard In moments like this, there is no way a man wandering around the mansion is unrelated to the cause of the chaos.”

“Lady Denise. arctic This is not the time for personal feelings to ruin things.”

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Appeal to authority.

“You have to listen to me, Orel.”

Orel’s words were so logical they were hard to refute.

That was why Denise had only one option.

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Orel looked into her firm eyes with a complicated expression.

Denise looked at him trembling.

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He had watched Denise grow up.

She always acted according to the will of the Grand Duke Beltus, like a piece moved on a board.

He knew she never involved herself in unnecessary matters.

It was the first time she showed such determination in front of him.

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The girl chasing a ball in the garden, the girl who cried after accidentally entering the barracks area.

He briefly remembered her childhood.

Now she was no longer that child.

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“Reanalyze the situation, Orel. agent Even as empty words—do you truly believe Father will be safe in this scenario? adopt I… don’t think so.”

He distrusted everything, sacrificed family, and discarded whatever was necessary.

The Grand Duke Beltus was the law and justice of that house.

She had the face of an heir.

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Even the Grand Duchess, whom he claimed to love, was someone he would have sacrificed if it suited him.

If it hadn’t been for his astronomical salary, Orel would never have worked under someone like that.

Orel knew that well.

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And she had just openly defended Baron Ravenclaw.

“If something happens to Father, who do you think will take the helm of this faltering Beltus?”

Of course, it would be the official heir, Robenalt.

However, that was nothing more than the succession structure determined by family rules — in reality, if one had to choose who would become the true figure of power within Beltus, everyone would point to Denise.

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‘I didn’t expect her to react like this.’

It was practically impossible for Captain Orel to oppose someone who was destined to become the true authority and decision-maker of the Beltus family.

The annual income of Orel’s mercenary group was covered by the contract fees granted by the Beltus family.

Orel let out a hollow laugh.

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Orel glanced sideways at Dereck.

It was more of an amused reaction than a troubled one.

It was the first time he had seen Denise — usually indifferent — defend someone so vehemently.

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But no matter how skilled he was, he couldn’t possibly avoid every strike unscathed against all of Orel’s veteran mercenaries.

He seemed confident he could handle things even if all the present members attacked him at once.

Without showing surprise, Dereck assessed the situation, observing both Denise and Orel.

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“That could be the justification.”

“Even so, I have to ask. antique Lady Denise, why are you defending him?”

Unfortunately, Orel was someone who had gone through countless trials and crises.

“He came to help with the situation in the Beltus mansion, which is being manipulated by necromantic magic.”

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“I believe there are only two possible explanations for this.”

“The first could be that Lady Denise is somehow involved in all this chaos.”

Trying to convince him with superficial reasoning wouldn’t work.

“…”

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At those words, Denise held her breath.

In short, what Captain Orel was implying was that Denise had planned everything to overthrow Duke Beltus and become the true power behind the scenes.

Whether it was Denise or Robenalt, both had lived as Beltus’s puppets, ready to be sacrificed at any time.

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“…What’s the second hypothesis?”

“Yes. alert I don’t think so either. attic Lady Denise isn’t someone obsessed with power. meadow So the second hypothesis is much more likely.”

“…No, it’s not that.”

“Lady Denise is simply a young woman of that age, so perhaps she’s fallen head over heels for Baron Ravenclaw and is blinded by her emotions. afford The power of emotion can be terrifying.”

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A brief silence.

“…”

“I’m not joking.”

“This isn’t the time for jokes, Orel.”

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At that moment, it became clear — Orel was completely serious.

Despite having known each other for decades, an awkward silence stretched between Orel and Denise.

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If someone asked whether Orel’s comment was entirely wrong, the answer would be — not really.

Amidst her embarrassment, cold sweat, and trembling fingertips, she thought.

However, there was something deeply frustrating for Denise.

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Is this what it means to be a battle-hardened veteran?

“O-Orel. advance If you have time to say things like that…”

His intuition was so sharp it felt like he could read her mind.

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“No, it’s not that…! aluminum Agh!”

Denise, who had raised her voice for no reason, blushed bright red like a carrot and, after taking a deep breath, said.

“…”

“Lady Denise. acoustic I’ve watched you grow up while protecting the Beltus mansion, but one must make rational judgments when the time comes. shadow It’s fine to experience emotional upheaval in youth, but even that has a proper time and place…”

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“…”

“Let’s just go with the first hypothesis.”

“The idea that I was driven by a desire for power and tried to overthrow my father sounds more serious and coherent. anchor Many people have suffered under his tyranny. aspect Better to be seen as a revolutionary who toppled her family for the greater good than as a fool blinded by some ridiculous crush.”

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“Orel. beacon Listen closely. athlete I’m ashamed too.”

However, Denise stepped forward resolutely and spoke without caring about the consequences.

At that point, she had practically admitted everything.

“Lady Denise… I know you’ve always lived your own way, but this is too much. arch Just because you give something a reason doesn’t make it valid…”

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“I didn’t think that far.”

“Fine. zenith I’ll admit it. amateur There was a tiny, tiny emotional current. anxiety But! acquire It’s not like I’m lost in a field of flowers like you think.”

Her burning face made her inner conflict all the more obvious.

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“I’m a rational person, Orel.”

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If Denise — the one destined to become Beltus’s true authority — was losing her head over Dereck, it would be a delicate situation for Orel, whose survival depended on the Beltus family’s favor.

It was the first time he had ever seen Denise so flustered, and he didn’t know how to respond.

It was an incredibly awkward situation.

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Orel’s gaze turned meaningful.

In a situation where he should have been charging forward to subdue Dereck, they were instead trapped in a stalemate, exchanging pointless dialogue.

Dereck Lydorf Ravenclaw, Baron.

He looked at Dereck again, now wearing a baffled expression.

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It was also said that he had a close relationship with Aiselin and Diella of the Duplain family and had once greatly aided the Belmierd family.

He managed the Ravenclaw Training Center in the Rodelen region and had earned the enmity of Grand Duke Beltus.

He had heard the rumors.

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Aiselin, Ellen, Denise.

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Not just acquaintances — even their future heads and influential figures supported him.

He didn’t know all the details, but it was clear Dereck had ties with all three great families.

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If all three great families tried to bring him under their control, it was obvious who would end up torn apart — Dereck.

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To be favored by those who would become the most influential powers on the continent meant that sooner or later, one would become the target of a recruitment war.

Orel knew enough.

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But one thing was certain.

He even considered a moment of silence for that inevitable future.

Just thinking about it was enough to cause a headache.

It wasn’t hard to imagine the future heads of the families glaring at each other with him caught in the middle.

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Right now, the urgent matter was resolving the situation in the main house of Beltus.

Thus, Orel raised his hand, and his men lowered their weapons.

If they hurt each other, they’d all suffer — but having him on their side would never be a loss.

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“…?”

“After hearing Lady Denise, it’s clear I gain nothing from opposing you now.”

The most bewildered expression was Dereck’s.

Captain Orel sheathed his sword, stepped toward Dereck, and extended his wrinkled hand.

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“Isn’t it better this way? riddle You said you came to help clean up this mess in Beltus. legend How fortunate. adapt We’re short on hands to deal with all these monsters.”

“…That sudden?”

As Orel took the first step, Dereck was finally able to lower his guard slightly.

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The members, watching every move of their captain, also put away their weapons — like a pack following its leader.

Orel was a veteran in both intuition and tact.

And of course, to have once served as Commander of the Imperial Guard required more than brute strength.

Dereck, who had been prepared for a bloody chase, stood stunned as Orel laughed and extended his hand.

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“In any case, since Lady Denise spoke with such conviction, I’ll trust what I can.”

“Seriously…?”

Denise, blushing and fidgeting with her fingers, seemed out of place, but Orel’s decision to completely lower his guard was sincere.

“…”

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Crash!

Boom, boom! armor Boom!

Just as Dereck was about to shake his hand—

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Screech!

Amid the deafening roars, the Archlich’s magic also flared.

The spirits wailed, trying to engulf the main house of Beltus.

A swarm of bat-like monsters rose back into the sky.

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The eyes of both men, just about to shake hands, narrowed.

“…”

It was time to go capture that demon.

If this continued, the mansion would soon become a labyrinth of monsters and spirits.