Dragonslayer’s Class Regression 327

Chapter 327

‘The First Holy King’s ruins?’

This was information I hadn’t heard even in my previous life, but since the Emperor was someone who had rummaged through all the ruins on the continent, it wasn’t surprising that he would covet the First Holy King’s ruins.

Souma said to Zeke.

“According to intelligence, the Emperor’s health has deteriorated significantly. It is believed that he is personally leading the army under the pretext of saving the Holy Kingdom, thinking there might be a relic that could cure his illness in the First Holy King’s ruins.”

Zeke realized why the Emperor personally led the army to march toward the Holy Kingdom after hearing Souma’s words.

‘The Orc Legion must have been sent by the Emperor too. He needed an excuse to enter the Holy Kingdom.’

What was surprising was that Jiemens agreed to such a crazy request from the Emperor.

Jiemens and Narak’s power was needed to utilize the monster legion.

Whether the Emperor truly mobilized the Orc Legion in desperation to cure his illness, or whether Jiemens and Narak had other intentions, was unclear, but it was certain that both the Holy Kingdom and the Empire were in great chaos because of this situation.

‘With the successor, the Second Prince, in my hands, and the Emperor acting desperately, Julius must be having quite a headache.’

The Empire’s chaotic situation meant there were many opportunities to strike.

In his previous life, Zeke lost his life to the hunting dogs sent by the Emperor.

He couldn’t say he had no grudge against the Emperor.

‘I never had the chance to face him in my previous life. But in this life… I can grasp the opportunity for revenge.’

Then Souma spoke again:

“The Family Head wants you to capture the traitor Bacchus.”

Though he beat around the bush, what the Black Curtain wanted was ultimately Bacchus.

“Is it because of the Pope’s successor?”

Souma shook his head at Zeke’s question.

“That’s part of it, but Bacchus himself is a bigger problem. As someone from the Black Corps and Draker’s direct descendant, he knows too much information. If such a Bacchus makes a deal with the Emperor and defects to the Empire, Draker will inevitably suffer a great blow.”

While listening to Souma’s words, several questions arose in Zeke’s mind.

‘They wouldn’t ask me to capture Bacchus just for that reason.’

Zeke thought this might also be a kind of test mixed with Arthur’s bad taste.

It could be testing how he would capture and handle Bacchus, a direct blood relative.

‘Or maybe Bacchus really knows some secret, and that secret must not leak to either the Empire or the Black Corps, so they’re entrusting this to me.’

There seemed to be various complicated circumstances hidden within.

Souma spoke to the contemplating Zeke.

“The Family Head said he would give a great reward if you complete this mission.”

Zeke could somewhat strengthen his speculation from Souma’s words.

‘For the Family Head to go this far. Bacchus must have something.’

However, even if it wasn’t just because of Arthur’s test, as Souma said, if Bacchus handed over the Pope’s successor to the Emperor and helped find the Holy King’s ruins, things could get complicated.

‘It would be better to first retrieve the successor from Bacchus and then wait for the Emperor at the Holy King’s ruins to deal with him.’

Zeke knew that the Holy King Geo Lubern was the child of Claudia Lubern, Bahamut’s polymorph form, and Terakan Draker.

‘Geo Lubern’s ruins are likely to be connected to the system as well.’

If so, it seemed most advantageous to set a trap there and catch the Emperor.

After assessing the situation, Zeke asked Souma again:

“Has Bacchus’s location been confirmed?”

“He is believed to be hiding in an old monastery not far from Vadoka.”

“Good. I have one more question.”

“Please speak.”

“Must Bacchus be captured alive?”

Though they had different mothers, Bacchus and Zeke were brothers who shared the same father.

Watching Zeke ask without hesitation if he could kill to complete the mission, Souma could freshly feel that he was indeed Draker’s direct descendant.

Souma slowly nodded and said:

“It shouldn’t matter as long as you don’t leave traces. However, we need evidence of Bacchus’s death.”

“Understood. Please tell the Family Head I will perform this mission.”

At Zeke’s answer, Souma smiled satisfactorily and extended his hand.

“It was nice to meet you, Sir Zeke. If you need anything in the future, please contact the Black Corps. We will repay your help.”

When Zeke released Souma’s hand, he found a black business card had been placed in his palm.

‘Is this the communication crystal frequency to contact the Black Corps Intelligence Director directly? For them to give something like this, they must be desperate.’

Souma achieved his goal and immediately left headquarters.

Left alone, Zeke pondered before calling Boris and Decker.

As soon as Decker entered the room, he bowed his head with knightly discipline.

“You called for me, my lord.”

Zeke spoke to Decker.

“Decker, as soon as preparations are complete, march with the Silver Knights to the Holy Kingdom of Vadoka.”

“You won’t be leading us directly, my lord?”

“Something came up that I need to handle first. I’ll enter the Holy Kingdom with you, then we’ll separate briefly. After I complete my mission, we’ll regroup in front of the Holy Kingdom of Vadoka.”

Knowing that Zeke had met with the Black Corps, Decker realized that the mission he mentioned was a confidential mission of the Draker family.

Decker immediately nodded.

“Understood.”

“Also, contact Master Duke in Atlas. Since he was active in the Holy Kingdom area in his younger days, he should know the Holy Kingdom of Vadoka well. Let’s ask for his help.”

Decker’s expression brightened at those words.

“It would be reassuring if Lord Duke could come.”

After ordering Decker to go out and begin proper preparations, Zeke spoke to Boris who remained alone.

“You seem much more comfortable these days.”

“That can’t be, boss.”

“You seem to have gotten quite friendly with Salmak’s assassins. How is it?”

“Well, since we do similar work, we’ve gotten somewhat close. Don’t tell me you’re thinking of persuading those guys?”

“If possible, that would be good.”

Boris made a complicated expression at Zeke’s words.

“Hmm, Salmak’s assassins are certainly skilled. But as you know, if Salmak finds out, the treaty you’ve established will become useless and assassins will keep coming endlessly.”

“The Mountain Elder isn’t someone who would keep that treaty until the end anyway. He’s probably already told the assassins to kill me if they get the chance.”

“What? Surely not…”

“He’s exactly that kind of person, and worse.”

At those words, Boris’s eyes sharpened.

“Then should we just deal with them now?”

“I thought you’d grown quite attached to them. Was I wrong?”

“That’s true, but business is business, right?”

Zeke glimpsed his own hitman days in Boris.

He shook his head.

“There’s no need for that. Salmak… I’ll take care of them soon enough.”

For a moment, Boris felt a chill down his spine at Zeke’s words.

His master was never one to leave potential threats unchecked.

‘It looks like he’s planning to deal with Salmak completely.’

Salmak, who had maintained their position for hundreds of years without kneeling to any kingdom.

But if Zeke said he would deal with them, could they really withstand it?

Boris couldn’t imagine a scenario where Zeke would fail.

‘A bloodstorm will blow through the desert.’

As he was making a bitter smile inwardly, Zeke spoke to Boris.

“Boris, we’re going to enter the Holy Kingdom to capture Bacchus Draker.”

Surprised by Zeke’s sudden words, Boris said in confusion.

“You mean Draker’s traitor? Why him suddenly..?.”

“I’ll tell you the details later separately. Only you and Shadia will follow me.”

Boris nodded with an expression that seemed to say ‘as expected’.

“I was uneasy from the moment you called me separately… I’ll make preparations right away.”

“Good, has there been any news about how Lord Hades and Ishtar’s mages are doing?”

“I actually just received contact from Mycenae. Lord Hades is catching Ishtar’s people like mice and ordering them to bring all sorts of materials. Thanks to that, strange things are piling up daily in Agamemnon Castle.”

“Let Hades do as he wishes, and how is Lady Yelin doing?”

At Zeke’s question about Yelin, Boris made a peculiar expression.

This was because Yelin was the first woman Zeke had ever asked about.

“Lady Yelin has traveled to the northern forest, saying she would search for traces of her ancestors.”

“The northern forest…”

Watching Zeke ponder deeply, Boris carefully asked.

“Boss, perhaps… are you really thinking of marrying the heir of Ishtar?”

Even to Boris, Yelin’s beauty was truly the essence of beauty itself.

While Angelina, said to be the most beautiful in the continent, was indeed beautiful, Yelin was like a goddess of beauty possessing both mystique and elegance.

Aside from her terrifying background as Ishtar’s heir, she possessed beauty worth sacrificing one’s soul to possess.

At those words, Zeke looked at Boris with an expression of contempt.

“Do I look like I’m in a situation to be thinking about marriage right now?”

“W-well, no. But I just thought I’d ask just in case.”

“Stop talking nonsense. Lady Yelin, what about her escort?”

“Ishtar’s mystic artists followed her on their own. We also attached several of our people and told them to report immediately if anything happens.”

“Good. If anything happens, tell me right away.”

It was obvious that if anything happened to Yelin, Jamila, the head of Ishtar, would come rushing to take his head.

Then Boris said to Zeke.

“Boss, there’s one more thing I need to tell you.”

“What is it?”

“Lady Arina has contacted us. She says she’s properly trained the Six’s assassins who tried to assassinate you.”

“…I really don’t understand how Lady Arina manages to change those mafia guys’ minds.”

“I’m quite curious too, but I couldn’t bring myself to ask.”

“Did they need treatment too?”

“Yes, she said it’s the same case as Zion. They were in a state where their abilities were enhanced by drugs. And that sand ability user seems to be in quite bad condition.”

“It’s obvious what those mafia guys do. Alright. When I visit Agamemnon Castle later, I’ll have to treat them first.”

Zeke finished the conversation and ordered Boris to make preparations.

Several days later, dozens of warships departed from Jason to Kali.

The warships carried the Black Sword Knights led by Zeke and the White Silver Knights led by Runo.

The warships carrying them rushed toward the Holy Kingdom.

* * *

GRRRRRR!

SCREEEECH!

CRUNCH! CRUNCH!

Horrific sounds leaked from behind dozens of thick iron doors.

Ramon Jiemens walked down the corridor made of solid natural stone with iron doors on both sides, wearing a serious expression.

Mages from the Jiemens Secret Magic Corps followed behind him.

When Ramon raised his hand, the iron door at the end of the corridor opened by itself.

As soon as the door opened, a terrible stench flowed out from the stone chamber.

A blood mist so thick it was visible to the eye filled the stone chamber completely.

“UGH.”

Even the Jiemens mages who were used to blood felt nauseous from this terrible blood scent.

Ramon moved forward with a hardened expression.

Passing through the arched entrance and going inside, someone wearing a black robe was examining Abel’s corpse placed on the stone platform.

Ramon opened his mouth looking at him.

“Priest.”

The robed figure responded to Ramon’s words and turned his head.

A black mask was revealed under the hood.

Ramon frowned at that sight.

“Even in this situation, you’re playing with dolls instead of showing yourself directly?”

KUGUUUU!

The entire stone chamber shook from Ramon’s energy.

The masked priest showed no particular reaction to the strong vibration.

Soon Ramon calmed his emotions and contained his power.

Then he glared at the priest and said.

“I’ll ask directly. Abel, can you save him?”

Red pupils flashed inside the black mask.

A low voice flowed from him.

『It is impossible to resurrect Abel Draker.』

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