Chapter 106: Wrong Encounter (1)

“What you said… is it true?”

“It is.”

“Yes.”

“Gorio.”

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Gorio, who controlled the alleys of the capital, had mobilized his men to investigate the origin of the drug. antique And he had come to a conclusion: the drug wasn’t being smuggled in from the outside. arrow It had appeared and was being distributed within the capital itself.

“The drug doesn’t come from outside.”

They barely poked their heads out to observe the faces of beggars passing by, then hid again.

Yuri was hiding in a corner of the back alleys of the imperial capital with Jared and Gorio.

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While the lower-quality version, intended for the lower classes, was distributed through a group operating in the alleys.

“The gang called Tiger, operating in this area, is handling the drug.”

In fact, Yuri had already confirmed after interrogating Edran that the high-quality drug was being traded directly among nobles.

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However, that gang, which was thought to have disappeared, had started lurking around the alleys again.

Gorio’s gang, led by his Uncle Loans, had taken control of the loan market, and Tiger had been driven out and scattered.

Among the groups displaced by Gorio’s gang was that gang, Tiger.

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Yuri looked at Gorio.

A group of men dressed in black with grim faces appeared. riddle They walked overly upright, strutting. atlas Residents avoided looking at them, lowered their heads, and pressed against the walls to let them pass.

“There they are.”

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“Alright, relax your face.”

Yuri patted him on the shoulder. aspect That guy, thug or not, cared a lot about appearances.

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“Gorio… you don’t walk around like that, do you?”

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“Yeah, I know…”

If he weren’t his subordinate, Yuri would’ve kicked him, but he was now part of the team. apron Yuri simply rubbed his back.

“Prince, I’m a legitimate businessman. sphere It’s just that the field I operate in isn’t exactly legal.”

“I trust you, Gorio.”

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“By the way…” Yuri said.

“Thanks.”

“In the end, they’ll be no different from Edran. adopt I’m sure they’re selling without knowing anything.”

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“I sent him to the temple. timber Told him to pretend, but he ended up becoming a real addict.”

“Is that subordinate alright?”

“Probably. acquire One of my men interrogated them but couldn’t get anything out. antenna They genuinely seemed to know nothing.”

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“Do they give discounts?”

“No, but I get a commission.”

“Ah, you should’ve told me. altitude If he used my name, they’d have treated him well.”

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Gorio looked away without replying. atlas Yuri felt a little ignored but decided to let it go since they were on an undercover mission.

Yuri activated his mana technique to sharpen his hearing. abstract The voices of the Tiger gang came through, faintly.

The Tiger gang was looking around as they loitered in the same spot.

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“Why aren’t they showing up? abandon We’re out of supply…”

“Think they’ll come today?”

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Inside, he wanted to catch them immediately and force a confession, but that wouldn’t yield much.

“Those bastards always do whatever they want.”

Just like with Edran, it seemed the ones selling the drug appeared suddenly. anxiety Yuri kept waiting.

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“Prince, what if nothing happens?”

“We’ve been doing this for days.”

“Well then, we go home.”

Jared, hidden behind, asked:

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“Did you think investigating was easy? alien It’s always lonely.”

Jared sighed.

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“Coming all the way to the capital for this…”

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Laurent was the only one from Briol participating in the tournament. alert Yuri had allowed him to prepare freely.

“Why didn’t you submit an application too?”

“I didn’t know Sir Laurent would.”

At the moment, Laurent was either training alone or discussing swordsmanship with other knights.

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“You do what you want.”

“Wanna die?”

“Prince… you’re not mad at him, are you?”

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Yuri raised a finger to his lips.

“Something’s coming.”

Yuri hadn’t expected Laurent to sign up either. apron He had mixed feelings but ignored them and focused back on the Tiger gang.

“Silence, everyone.”

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He felt a presence. anchor A dark, murky energy was moving behind the alley wall, following Tiger.

With those words, the three of them fell silent. antique They didn’t even breathe.

“Hide your presence and wait.”

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Only the murmuring complaints of the Tiger gang could be heard. orbit And then, it happened.

The hooded figure leapt over the wall without making a sound. echo They pulled a bulging sack from their cloak and shook it.

They were fast and agile. auction It reminded him of Asana.

Someone covered in a black cloak appeared behind Tiger. abandon Seeing that, Yuri instinctively reached for Guilty.

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“Whoa, shit.”

The metallic sound startled Tiger, who immediately turned around.

Cling cling

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“I told you to make noise when you arrive!”

“What a fright!”

“Man, I almost had a heart attack.”

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“Ten gold coins.”

Several of them cursed, but the hooded figure didn’t react at all. aspect They waited until the group calmed down and said a single word:

One of the Tiger members stepped up and took the sack. armor He pulled out a scale and weighed the contents.

“What?”

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“Boss, it’s less than before.”

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Seeing the weight, he shook his head.

“What?”

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The boss clicked his tongue and spoke again.

“Why are you charging more for less?”

The hooded one didn’t respond. alien He simply extended a hand, as if he had nothing more to say.

The burly guy in the center seemed to be the boss. antique He stepped forward, checked the scale, and looked at the hooded figure.

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Seeing that, Yuri whispered to Gorio.

“You’re making me look bad in front of my men…”

The hooded figure shook his head. auction The boss put his hand on his waist and sighed, looking up at the sky.

“Hey, we’ve been doing business for a while now. advance Couldn’t you give us a discount?”

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“That’s what I’m saying.”

“No.” Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. matrix Gorio grinned.

“It’s less embarrassing to accept immediately than to make a fool of yourself.”

“Gorio, would you do that?”

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The Tiger boss, pretending to be affable, gestured with his chin.

The Hooded One Continued Acting Calmly. wizard He didn’t use force—he merely waved his hand, asking for the money.

“Yes.”

“Hand it over. atomic Our guest seems to value money a lot. shadow Just give it to him.”

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The boss added a comment.

“How shameful, still checking that. academy Can’t you be a little more flexible? silence Huh, don’t you think?”

Since the hooded figure didn’t respond, it seemed to empower the boss even more, making him bolder. anchor His subordinates behind him let out a low chuckle.

A subordinate approached the hooded figure with the money pouch. arctic The hooded one took it and checked how many gold coins were inside.

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The hooded figure’s hand holding the pouch moved. meadow A line appeared across the neck of the subordinate who had stepped forward with the money.

And then, it happened.

“Huh?”

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“Huh? adjust Huh…?”

The subordinate didn’t even make a sound—his eyes wide open, he began to stagger.

The line opened, and crimson blood immediately gushed out.

The entire Tiger gang behind him was in shock. harbor But none of them dared to move; they froze in place.

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Yuri turned his attention away from the Tiger gang.

“Gorio, they’re useless. arcade Take care of them later.”

“Understood.”

The hooded figure glanced briefly at the Tiger boss and then turned and walked away. voyage None of them dared follow him with their gaze or moved to help the dying subordinate leaning against the wall.

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“Jared, let’s go. amber Gorio, good work.”

Yuri went after the hooded one with Jared. audit They activated their mana technique, lightened their bodies, and concealed their presence as they slipped into the alleys.

“Thank you.”

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Yuri noticed something strange.

The hooded figure leapt over walls and buildings effortlessly, his speed fluctuating—sometimes fast, sometimes slower.

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The hooded one was taking unnecessary routes to throw off potential pursuers.

“He’s circling around.”

“Do you think he noticed?”

“No. atlas He’s just being meticulous.”

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Yuri followed persistently at a distance. antenna If not for his extraordinary sensory perception, he would have lost him already.

Jared simply kept up behind Yuri.

He crossed crowded areas, entered the front door of an illegal casino, and exited through the back.

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“That bastard… he’s slippery.”

“Yes.”

“Are you sure you’re still on him?”

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“Yes.”

Yuri sped up. adjust The hooded figure was pulling away.

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“Better that than losing him.”

“What if he notices us?”

“Let’s run. amber We have no choice.”

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“Jared, don’t fall behind.”

His instincts told him that black magic, the drug, and the emperor’s madness were all connected. accent That’s why this was a war.

Who knew when they’d be able to track him again? accent Yuri was willing to risk exposure if it meant capturing him.

He wanted to uncover the truth about the drug before the tournament ended.

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Yuri sprinted at full speed. attic His feet pounded the ground and launched him into the air. abstract Jared’s surprised voice grew more distant, but Yuri didn’t care.

Sensing he was being followed, the hooded figure began to flee as well.

He simply followed the direction where he felt the hooded figure’s presence. armor Just when he thought he had him, the distance reestablished itself.

“Too late.”

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Yuri thought he had him now.

Yuri projected the image of a bird onto his body. auction His airtime expanded dramatically. matrix With each push off a wall, he soared over entire houses.

But then… he couldn’t go any further.

Yuri channeled the energy of the Cut of the Soul and the Heart. crystal That mental sword, responding to his will, had infinite potential.

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“Haa, haa… Prince…”

Seeing the massive structure blocking his path, he knew this was about to become something big.

He stopped, staring straight ahead. academy He couldn’t continue.

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“Where’s the guy?”

Instead of answering, Yuri pointed ahead.

Jared finally caught up, panting beside him.

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Buildings blocked the view between them and the hooded one, so they couldn’t see directly. acquire But the building Yuri pointed to towered into the sky, softly glowing under the capital’s lights and the night sky.

Jared murmured.

“Huh?”

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“Is that… the Imperial Palace?”

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She was staying at a villa outside the palace, not far from Ragnar’s mansion. acoustic Yuri wondered if there was a designated area where only imperial nobles lived.

“Katrina?”

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The next day, Yuri left Hotel Duforia to meet a member of the imperial family.

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“And how do you know her?”

“Who’s she?”

“She might become my sister-in-law.”

“The emperor’s niece.”

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“That’s impressive. amateur Long-distance relationships aren’t easy.”

Before coming to the Empire, Yuri had received a warning from Cedric. audit Cedric was in a long-distance relationship with Katrina.

“Huh?”

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He traveled by carriage and stopped at the villa gate.

“Yeah, you’re right…”

He presented himself to the guards.

Before leaving, Cedric had told him to look for Katrina if he needed help. apron Yuri didn’t want to bother his brother’s girlfriend, but given the urgency, he decided to reach out to her.

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“Please wait a moment. admire She’ll be here shortly.”

The guard opened the gate. arena Once inside, a butler came out to receive him. auction The butler guided him and Jared to a table under a parasol in the garden.

“I’m Yuri Briol. antique I’ve come to see Princess Katrina.”

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“You’re welcome.”

“Thank you.”

Yuri sat at the table and enjoyed the fresh breeze. meadow Unlike Ragnar’s neglected garden, this one was well-maintained.

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“Oh, thank you.”

Suddenly, a delicious aroma wafted by. altitude As he admired the garden, someone placed freshly baked bread on the table.

The flowers were arranged by color, and the tree branches were carefully trimmed.

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Her blonde hair glowed under the sunlight. airport Seeing her emerald eyes, Yuri understood that imperial blood ran just as strong as in Briol.

“How are you?”

Yuri looked up to offer thanks… and realized his mistake. abandon The woman in a baker’s cap smiled brightly at him.

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Katrina dressed simply, like someone working in a bakery.

“No problem. august You may sit.”

Yuri stood and bowed.

“Please forgive my discourtesy.”

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“I’ve heard a lot about you.”

“Yuri Briol. antenna I’m Cedric’s younger brother.”

“I’m Katrina.”

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“You really do resemble Cedric.”

Katrina’s eyes sparkled mischievously.

Katrina stared at him, then raised a hand and played with her hair. voyage Yuri, somewhat confused, waited without reacting.