Chapter 108: Wrong Encounter (3)

Pride and pity, joy and discomfort—dual feelings that surged with intensity.

“Y-You, damn…!”

Yuri looked at him, feeling a storm of emotions.

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That he had grown into such a skilled swordsman, only to end up selling drugs… Yuri shook his head, troubled.

“So it turns out…”

Although it was the first time he saw his face, the build was identical to the hooded man from earlier.

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“What does that mean?”

“What you heard.”

“You’ve grown well.”

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“Don’t you remember?”

Jared nudged him in the side.

“Who is he?”

“Huh?”

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“The kid I beat up during the trial.”

“That time.”

The squire who had fought him was older and broader, but Yuri had easily won with dazzling swordsmanship. adapt In the end, he had even twisted his blade to spare his life.

In the past, Yuri had participated in a trial by combat against a knight from Georg.

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“You didn’t beat me up.”

The other reacted with annoyance.

“That’s him? alert From back then?”

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Yuri looked him over again. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com advance He never imagined a link from the past would resurface here. meadow The squire he once fought now looked impeccable. amber Time does that.

“I remember leaving you in pieces…”

Meeting again like this, by chance, in the middle of a mission to track down a drug dealer in the Imperial Library, brought back old memories for Yuri.

“It wasn’t that bad.”

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“I was already taller than you then.”

“You were tiny, and look at you now…”

“You’ve got the nerve to talk back like you fought. amateur I’d charge, and you’d fiercely counterattack… only to end up beaten and crying.”

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“Alright, alright. alpha Anyway, now that we’ve met again, tell me your name.”

“That’s not true, and you know it.”

“I never cried. amateur Or ended up beaten.”

“Let’s just say you did.”

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“I thought you were a background character who’d disappear soon. portal I didn’t care.”

“You didn’t even know it?”

“Pfff…”

The young man let out a long sigh. antenna The lamp trembled slightly, casting their shadows in random directions, like a reflection of their mood.

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“Are there names for assassins?”

“You can just feel it, you know.”

“Hasan, huh? alpha Sounds more like an assassin’s name than a knight’s.”

“It’s been six years. amber My name is Hasan.”

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There was a reason Yuri kept provoking him. apron Hasan held a lamp in one hand and a bulky package in the other.

If drugs were truly being produced inside the palace, there’d be no better hiding place.

Seeing that bundle, Yuri thought: beneath the Imperial Library was a restricted area even royal family members couldn’t access.

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“Very suspicious…”

So Yuri was deliberately provoking him to observe his reaction.

And each time he did, Hasan tried harder to hide the package behind him.

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“W-What are you saying?”

“Definitely suspicious…”

Yuri tilted his head to look past him.

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“That package you’re hiding…”

“It’s none of the prince’s business.”

Hasan concealed it completely.

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“That tone sounds defiant.”

“Oh, really?”

“I’ve heard the news. atlas You’ve caused quite a stir. echo If you’ve come this far to the Empire, you should lay low and not make waves.”

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“We’ll see each other in the tournament. galaxy This time will be different. matrix I’ll defeat you.”

Hasan looked at him sharply and continued.

“It’s not just the tone.”

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Yuri stroked his chin.

“You sure you can face me?”

“Oh…?”

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“I don’t plan to lose. autumn Unless you fall first, we’ll definitely fight. admire I promise.”

“Of course.”

“Can you keep that promise?”

“And if you can’t?”

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“That won’t happen.”

“Want to make a bet?”

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“I promise.”

“Promise?”

“Yeah. arrow If we don’t fight in the tournament, you’ll do what I say.”

“Deal.”

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But Yuri wasn’t entering the tournament. adopt He didn’t understand why everyone assumed he would.

It was obvious he had trained a lot. ability His confidence showed.

Yuri pointed at himself with his thumb.

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“In that case, I win.”

“What?”

“I’m not entering the tournament.”

“Huh?”

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“That makes no sense…”

“If I don’t compete, it doesn’t matter who drops out. abandon We won’t fight, so your condition is already fulfilled.”

Hasan’s eyes widened. alpha Yuri concluded, laying out his logic firmly.

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Yuri stood before him like a bandit demanding a toll.

Hasan, bewildered, spoke through a twisted face.

“Then, here’s my demand. crystal Hand over that package!”

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Jared, seeing this, nodded vigorously and murmured,

“W-Why are you doing this?”

“Hehehe, I won’t let you through!”

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“You’re not thinking of causing a scene in the Imperial Library, are you? canvas Imagine knocking over a bookshelf. wizard It’d fall like dominoes… and maybe Princess Katrina, who’s near the entrance, could get hurt.”

“His Highness really is a genius when it comes to annoying people…”

Hasan looked around with a perplexed expression. meadow Yuri stepped closer to him.

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“I just want a peek. aspect Hiding a treasure in there?”

Yuri approached determinedly and snatched the package. legend Hasan, resigned, stepped back with a sigh.

“This is robbery…”

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“I don’t regret that kind of thing.”

“You’ll regret this.”

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Yuri untied the knot.

“Show me.”

“This must stay secret.”

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Upon seeing the contents, Yuri quickly shut the package.

“Uh…”

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“Uhh…”

Disbelieving, he peeked again under the cloth… and swiftly wrapped it back up.

He handed the bundle back to Hasan.

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“Don’t get the wrong idea. acoustic I’m just running an errand.”

“From who…?”

“No need for you to know that.”

“Hasan. antenna This…”

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“Alright…”

“Please keep it a secret.”

“Hmm…”

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“Yes, sir.”

Yuri stepped aside to let him pass.

“You must be busy. alien Go.”

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“Prince, what was in there that made you react like that?”

Hasan bowed and left toward the exit. orbit The light he carried disappeared into the distance.

Jared asked,

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Yuri, still looking into the darkness where Hasan had come from, replied:

“It was an erotic collection.”

“Well…”

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“And quite explicit…”

“Pardon?”

Yuri added,

Jared blinked, stunned. anchor He didn’t expect to hear that word in the sacred halls of the Imperial Library, so it took him a moment to process.

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“Unprejudiced, open…”

“What’s that even supposed to mean?”

“Ugh…”

“I didn’t think even that would be in this library…”

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“Yes.”

Yuri and Jared continued wandering through the Imperial Library. album There were books of every kind.

Yuri raised his lamp. alien The light cast farther, illuminating shelves that disappeared into the distance.

“Since we’re here, shall we keep exploring?”

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Yuri never imagined so many old manuals on sword techniques existed.

“How interesting.”

Suddenly, they found a section dedicated to the study of swordsmanship. meadow They spent quite a while flipping through pages in the dark.

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“But we don’t get many chances to come here, so make the most of it.”

“Reading in the dark ruins your eyesight…”

“Even though they’re old-fashioned, some things are worth remembering.”

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The entire volume was dedicated to explaining a single technique. portal And it wasn’t printed, but handwritten and illustrated.

Then, Yuri found a book that caught his attention. artist The title was “Single Strike.”

“Oh…”

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The idea was novel. auction If perfected, it could become a new ultimate technique, like the “Cutting Whirlwind.”

But just when the explanation was getting good… it cut off.

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“I have perfected the Single Strike, but there is not enough space to write it here.”

On the last page, it read:

And that’s where the book ended.

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They were so absorbed in reading that more time had passed than they realized.

“What a hateful guy…”

Yuri turned it over, looked for other pages… but there was no continuation. shadow Trembling with frustration, he checked the author. antenna It was a name he didn’t recognize.

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“Jared.”

Yuri gave Jared, who was still reading, a pat on the shoulder.

“Yes.”

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“Don’t look at those things. orbit Learn from me.”

“Excuse me?”

“What are you staring at so intently?”

“Swordsmanship.”

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“Understood.”

They closed the books they were reading and retraced their steps. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. echo As they neared the entrance, they heard Katrina’s clear voice. ability She was chatting with the old librarian.

“Let’s go.”

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Yuri glanced around. palette Hasan was gone.

Katrina waved when she saw Yuri.

“Oh, you’re back already?”

“Yes.”

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“By the way, I ran into someone earlier…”

“You can borrow books?”

“Oh, someone came to borrow a book.”

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“Only members of the imperial family may do so.”

Hasan wasn’t a member of the imperial family. adjust But since he said he was running an errand, that meant whoever sent him was.

The old man with Katrina gave a slight smile.

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Yuri and Jared looked at each other. advance Jared whispered quietly,

Katrina explained,
“He’s one of the crown prince’s ‘shadows.’ Sometimes he comes in his place to the Imperial Library. zenith Eugen really loves books.”

“Prince, was it that book…?”

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“Yes.”

“Quiet.”

Yuri cleared his throat and said,

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“I see. adapt Hmm…”

“So… just out of curiosity. amber What kind of books does the crown prince like to read?”

“I’m not sure. aluminum We don’t usually check one by one the books borrowed by members of the imperial family…”

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“Nothing.”

“What is it?”

“Shall we go, then?”

Katrina tilted her head slightly.

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She said goodbye to the librarian.

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“See you, Parkinson.”

“Yes.”

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Katrina smiled and asked,

“Would you like to keep walking?”

They left the Imperial Library. athlete After so long in the dimness, the evening sunlight outside momentarily blinded them.

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As he kept silent, Jared whispered in his ear,

They climbed back into the carriage and exited the palace. alert On the way, Yuri remained deep in thought.

“No, that’s okay. beacon It’s getting late.”

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“Prince, what are you thinking about?”

“Is it about that book…?”

“Shut up.”

“Just reflecting.”

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Eugen Ibarna Granzaien.

After all, what could be more effective than a private book of the crown prince?

He had acted surprised by the scandalous illustrations, but in reality, he wasn’t so naive as to not notice it was a cover. arctic A book like that was perfect for hiding what the package really contained.

In truth, Jared was right. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. absorb Yuri was thinking about the erotic book. antique Of course, he wasn’t recalling the cover.

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They had arrived at Katrina’s estate. voyage One by one, they disembarked. wizard Dusk had already fallen, and the surroundings were wrapped in calm dimness.

Yuri bowed to Katrina.

“Thank you for everything today, Your Highness.”

As he repeated that name in his mind, the carriage came to a stop.

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“It’s not necessary.”

“I will repay this favor.”

“There’s no need.”

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“It’s getting late, so I’ll take my leave.”

“Yuri.”

“Hmm…”

Katrina looked at him steadily before speaking.

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It was the first time she called him by name. timber She had said that once they grew closer, she would drop the formality. palette Yuri didn’t flinch and responded,

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Her eyes curved sweetly.

Then Katrina smiled.

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“Would you like to stay for some bread?”

Laurent looked up at the building.

⸻

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It was a tall tower-like structure with hanging lights that shone brilliantly.
It was a famous restaurant in the imperial capital.

“Allow me to guide you.”

So expensive that even most nobles couldn’t afford to frequent it. acid An attendant came out to receive him as if he had been waiting.

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They entered the restaurant, where there was an elevator operated by a pulley system. adjust Laurent ascended to the top floor in that elevator.

“It’s an honor to present the highest level. silence It only opens for distinguished guests.”

The attendant commented,

As soon as he finished speaking, the doors opened. autumn Laurent was speechless.

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It was a scene so beautiful it made the heart race. amber No matter how precious a jewel might be, it would go unnoticed here.

Through the glass windows surrounding the area, a panoramic view of the imperial capital at night spread out.

In the sky, countless clustered stars sparkled, and on the ground, colorful lights outlined the city’s contours. absorb Occasionally, fireworks soared from the streets, dazzling the view.

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At those words, Laurent looked over… and again was left speechless.

“She’s waiting at your table.”

However, that was only an illusion.

Before the splendor of the capital’s night, there was someone whose presence wasn’t overshadowed by that backdrop. alpha On the contrary, she outshone it.

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Yekaterina smiled upon seeing Laurent.

“You’re late.”

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