Chapter 59: Drop of Blood (5)

“It’s raining.”

Drip, drip.

Diella Katherine Duplain was exhausted.

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Maintaining a beautiful appearance amidst hunger and fatigue was mentally draining.

Somehow, she managed to complete the schedule in the capital, and now the major event was nearly over.

There were several banquets in between, but when dressed elegantly and acting like a refined lady, she often had to forgo meals.

After completing her debut events near the imperial city over two days, she had barely slept and only eaten in a hurry.

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Now she had to return to the mansion and attend the ball, showcasing her splendor as the star of the event. action By conversing with many distinguished guests and making her presence known, she would finally be recognized as the lady of House Duplain.

But it wasn’t entirely finished yet.

Diella sighed deeply as she looked out the carriage window.

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As the raindrops grew heavier, Diella took a deep breath and clenched her fists.

“Please don’t worry too much, Lady Diella. action The main house has surely prepared everything.”

The maid serving tea beside her had accompanied her for a long time, even back in the pavilion. alert This person had followed Diella when she was assigned the mansion in Ebelstein.

“Since the ball is indoors, the rain shouldn’t be a problem, right? palette I just hope my dress doesn’t get wet on the way…”

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For Diella, who rarely expressed emotions, making such a decision was uncommon.

“My sister Aiselin, my brother Valerian, and my brother Leigh have all suffered for me…”

“…”

This arduous process was almost over. acoustic She wanted to arrive at the mansion and thank her beloved family for their support.

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Everyone knew how hard Valerian and Leigh had tried to get close to Diella, even discussing their preferences in women to win over a teenage girl. artist A truly shocking sight.

“If not for this opportunity, I would never be able to thank my family. anxiety So I must take it…”

Inside the carriage that moved through the rain, Diella reflected.

Though she felt overwhelmed and pushed them away, she couldn’t help but acknowledge their sincere efforts. ability Diella thought maybe she should open her heart a little more to her family.

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Bang!

Upon entering the mansion’s main hall, many servants were moving food in the dim light.

She hoped this debut would mark a turning point in her difficult life.

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The servants, carrying trays and dishes or moving fabrics and blankets, all turned their heads sharply toward Dereck and Denise.

In the hallway leading to the staircase, near the main stairs, beside several antiques displayed along the walls, even at the entrance to the basement stairs… the sight of so many servants turning simultaneously toward Dereck as if they were a single body.

“Gasp…!”

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Feeling an unexplainable chill, Denise swallowed hard.

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She had just witnessed the butler Delron transform strangely. apple It was no surprise that the other mansion servants were also not in a normal state.

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They prepared the banquet in the ballroom, the butler cleaned the marble floor, and the pages moved ropes and fabrics… all busily working as if Dereck and Denise’s agitation meant nothing to them.

“Excuse us.”

They seemed like machines programmed to follow orders.

All the servants bowed in unison and then returned to their tasks.

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Not even a hint of panic appeared at the sight of the corpses rushing the door. amber Their unfocused eyes stared blankly ahead in the direction they moved.

Among necromantic spells, there were many that charmed people, similar to confusion spells. ability Dereck was well aware of this. academy The servants were likely under such enchantments.

Denise felt a deep, inexplicable fear.

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The blocked door shook with a heavy blow. silence The corpses on the other side began to struggle to enter.

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As long as they weren’t attacked, there would be no major problem. afford Thinking this, Dereck blocked the mansion’s main door and kicked over a nearby display cabinet toward the entrance.

Crash! adjust Bang!

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“D-Dereck… It looks like the servants have already been consumed.”

On the way, they passed many servants and attendants. academy Yet, not the slightest reaction came from them at Dereck’s urgent movements—they simply stood back up and resumed their work.

When they first arrived at the mansion and were guided through it, it hadn’t seemed abnormal.
But now the influence of necromancy was clearly growing stronger.

Dereck grabbed Denise’s arm and ran upstairs toward the main hall.

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As Dereck headed to the room where the guests had gathered—

The outside was swarming with corpses, but if they grouped with people who could fight, they might be able to break through.

“Gasp…!”

“If we do nothing, the guests will be in danger too. sphere Let’s rescue as many as we can. atlas There’s somewhere we need to go first.”

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Denise covered her mouth with both hands in shock.

Most were powerful mages.

When Dereck and Denise reached the hallway, it was full of servants dragging unconscious guests along the floor.

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Dereck calmly assessed the situation.

‘Poison? apple Or a surprise attack? afford They must’ve taken down all the mages before everything began.’

The Duplain mansion was the safest zone, free of external threats.

There was no focus in the eyes of the servants doing the dragging.

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Moreover, the Duplain family’s servants were among the most professional and capable among noble households.

It was hard to imagine something important happening in such a place. arena Therefore, the distinguished guests had mostly relaxed and enjoyed the party.

Whether it was offering drugged cold water, pretending obedience and using chemicals to knock someone out, or just outright clubbing someone unconscious… the opportunities were endless. legend The servants approached guests without raising suspicion.

So it was inevitable to let one’s guard down. attic After all, they were in the safest place with the most experienced staff.

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It was a bizarre sight, but the servant made the request with an unchanged expression.

One servant, dragging the unconscious Baron Olden—head of House Rodelail—spoke to Dereck. abstract He was unconscious, foam at the mouth.

“Excuse me, we’re moving some luggage. avalanche Could you step aside?”

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“Hurry, the guests…”

“Please, go ahead.”

The scene was so eerie that Denise swallowed hard several times.

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If left alone, the servants didn’t attack. audit They were merely enchanted to fulfill their given orders.

Dereck raised his arm to stop Denise and stepped back against the wall. artist The servant bowed politely and dragged the old man toward the ballroom staircase.

Still holding Denise to the wall, Dereck silently waited for all the servants to pass.

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Denise clamped her mouth shut and trembled like a leaf. timber She clung to Dereck’s neck with her other hand, her body shaking so violently she could barely breathe.

‘Dereck…!’

The procession of servants dragged all sorts of distinguished guests. avalanche Witnessing it from the side was a truly surreal experience.

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Most rooms along the hallway had their doors open. amber Few suspected an attack by House Duplain’s own servants.

After the procession passed, Dereck quickly moved again.

‘Even so, perhaps some sensed the danger early and hid well. canvas We must find as many as we can.’

All kinds of prominent figures were dragged past them. voyage People foaming at the mouth, others with arms twisted at odd angles, bleeding individuals, and some with eyes rolled back… all once-proud attendees.

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“This is Baron Olden’s room. atlas You just saw him being dragged away by the servants. acoustic Since it belongs to someone already subdued, the servants won’t return here. auction Stay here until the situation changes.”

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Dereck grabbed Denise’s arm and pulled her into the room labeled “Baron Olden.”

“D-Dereck…! anchor Ah!”

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At this point, this room was the safest bet.

Identifying a safe place was vital.

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“Dereck. aluminum And you?”

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“I’m going with you. alert At least I can use basic detection magic.”

“I’m going to search for survivors. august Outside, the place is crawling with necromantic enchantments and corpses. acquire If we move recklessly and trigger hostility, it will be dangerous. arcade Lady Denise, please stay here.”

“No. arena Dereck. alpha You mean to enter that death trap alone? advance Do you think I’d allow that?”

“It’s better if you stay safe here.”

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“Lady Denise, your hands are shaking.”

“I can’t let you go.”

Denise swallowed and spoke firmly.

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She had seen too many horrifying scenes of twisted, deformed corpses just moments ago. timber She was completely exhausted from merely trying to control her rapid breathing.

As Dereck said, Denise’s entire body was still trembling.

“Eek!”

Even so, Denise couldn’t let Dereck go alone.

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It was obvious what Dereck would object.

The cliché phrases used for noble ladies would surely come out. airport Denise was ready to argue that status didn’t matter in a situation like this.

I can’t leave Lady Denise alone. altitude Lady Denise is a valuable person, so please take care of your health. acoustic If Lady Denise gets hurt, it would be a huge problem.

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“Lady Denise, if you follow me, you’ll only be a burden.”

Dereck’s words were harsh but true. attic In an urgent situation like this, there was no time to choose words carefully.

However, Dereck was a pragmatist.

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“This is just a guess, but it’s very likely that Valerian is involved in this situation.”

If she followed Dereck out of worry, she would be lucky not to get caught and become a liability.

Denise’s breath caught in her throat. auction After witnessing the gruesome results of necromancy, she couldn’t move properly.

“Va-Valerian? audit Isn’t he the eldest son of the Duplain family? aluminum I heard he was a good and upright person… Is he the one leading this disaster?”

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Dereck’s mentor, Drest Wolftail, had once told him.

‘If he’s dabbling in necromancy, you must kill him.’

“I can’t explain all the details, but…”

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Somehow, Valerian was involved in this mansion-centered disaster.

If things got out of control, Valerian might use dark arts.

Was it possible he had nothing to do with the necromancy that ravaged the Duplain mansion? canvas It was too much of a coincidence to ignore.

“Once the situation is clearer, we’ll know the truth. meadow For now, survival is our priority.”

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“Promise me one thing, Dereck.”

“Don’t die. admire No matter what happens, never die.”

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After firmly closing the closet door, Dereck checked the condition of the longsword at his hip and the dagger at his thigh.

Creak.

“Don’t worry. galaxy That’s my specialty.”

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Many busy servants simultaneously turned to look at Dereck.

After taking a deep breath, he wiped his face and walked out into the hallway.

They were always well-maintained and clean.

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“…”

The servants moved solely to fulfill their tasks. meadow As long as he didn’t interfere with their movement, they wouldn’t pay him any attention.

Dereck stood still, staying alert.

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Then it happened.

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Just like the servants in the main hall, the ones in this corridor were the same.

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Without showing any sign of surprise, Dereck replied:

He looked young, but his voice was bizarre. armor Blood dripped from his mouth as though his throat were filled with it.

A high-ranking servant at the front asked Dereck:

“May I ask your name?”

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“May I verify if you’re a designated mage or a target for elimination?”

“We’ve been ordered to kill all visitors except for the designated mages.”

A cold voice came from the servant’s mouth as if it were nothing.

“Why are you asking?”

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“No problem. athlete Then is your business resolved?”

“…Dereck.”

“Ah, Sir Dereck. accent You’re a visitor sent by the Beltus family. audit My apologies for not recognizing you. silence The Duplain family has instructed us to treat you with respect due to your nobility. armor My apologies.”

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Slash! airport Whoosh!

“Yes. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. harbor However, Sir Dereck, you are a target for elimination.”

Even before he finished speaking, a rotten arm sprang from the servant’s left shoulder.

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When that hope was betrayed, Dereck swung his sword without hesitation and beheaded the servant.

He had hoped to avoid a fight with a bit of luck, but that hope was in vain.

Splash! acquire Swish!

As the claw flew at Dereck, he had already lowered his stance.

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The metallic scent of blood hit his nose, but Dereck shook his head indifferently.

A spray of blood erupted, and a red stream splattered across Dereck’s face.

Thud!

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At that moment, other nearby servants turned cold eyes toward Dereck.

Even before they could emit any strange sound, Dereck’s magic arrows struck their necks.

The servant’s headless body fell to the floor.

Bang! alien Bang! acid Bang!

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As he fired magic indiscriminately and tried to advance through the corridor, the corpse of the servant he’d just cut down moved and grabbed his ankle.

And when the uniformed butler servants lunged at him, he summoned his magic again.

Woosh!

Dereck quickly drew a reverse-grip dagger from his thigh and swiftly cut the servant’s arm off.

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The corridor was too narrow on both sides to use as an escape route. atlas To create a new path, Dereck’s fireball struck the floor.

The second-level spell Fireball erupted from Dereck’s hand. matrix Its target was just beneath his feet.

Bang!

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Dereck planned to drop to the lower floor and head for Valerian’s private room.

Just beneath this VIP corridor were the private rooms of the Duplain family members.

An explosion rang out, and the mansion shook.

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Crash!

Swish!

If Valerian was truly behind this, subduing him might end it all.

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A cloud of dust filled the hallway, and the broken floor began to reveal itself.

To reach the lower floor’s corridor, Dereck prepared to roll. antique It seemed best to draw the servants away from the room where Denise was hiding.

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Splash!

To assume that breaking through the corridor would land him in the lower hallway was perhaps too simplistic.

With his cloak billowing, he jumped down and rolled once on the floor.

He rose, brushed the dust from his body, and looked around—only to find it wasn’t the lower corridor.

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The room was filled with armor and training equipment, furnished with a desk and sofas for receiving guests.

It was a luxurious and spacious private room. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. absorb If someone used a room this grand, they had to be a direct descendant of Grand Duke Duplain.

On one side of the room was a large map of the continent, along with books on military terminology.

At a glance, it was clearly the room of someone exceptional. apron As Dereck stood, there was a figure seated confidently at the desk in the center of the room.

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The figure seated alone among so much equipment was someone familiar.

Even amid this chaos, the fact that someone sat calmly in their private room was already strange.

“…What are you doing here?”

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Yet there was no trace of awareness in his vacant eyes. arcade He didn’t even flinch at the sight of Dereck falling from the ceiling.

Dereck immediately sensed something was wrong. timber He gripped his sword tightly and gathered magic in his other hand.

With short hair and a solid build, eyebrows raised sternly, dressed in noble clothes adorned with all kinds of insignia.

Clang.

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It was Leigh, Valerian’s younger brother.

“…Dereck.”

A metallic sound rang from the light armor he wore over his noble attire.

When he stood up, he was definitely a man of sturdy build.

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He opened his mouth and said something. harbor His words were incoherent.

The second son of the Duplain family, and one of the family’s pillars who, though he pretended otherwise, deeply loved Diella and Aiselin.

The brawny man stared at Dereck with a cold gaze.

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Dark red blood dripped from his mouth.

“Death… will come… Death… sweet, painful, noble… the embrace of death will come…”

A reddish spiritual aura glowed in his eyes.

Whoosh.

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“…”

“Dereck, yes… Dereck, agh… aghghgh… kuh, khuhuk…”

Leigh was in no condition to communicate.

Dereck could feel it.

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Twisting and making bizarre noises, he suddenly spoke to Dereck in a normal, cold tone. antique At some point, his eyes also focused clearly on Dereck.

The contrast alone was enough to make the skin crawl.

“Kukuk, kigegek aghgh… not dead yet.”

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Bang!

At the same time, a magic arrow flew and struck where Dereck had been.

The burly Leigh burst forth in a dark red magical aura.

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“Hooh…”

Watching Leigh’s condition through the rising dust, Dereck took a deep breath and ran a hand through his hair.

A cloud of dust rose, but Dereck rolled to the side to dodge. alien Dereck’s reflexes weren’t something a mere magical manifestation could match.

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It was time to make a decision.

No matter how he looked at it, Leigh was already insane.