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Chapter 37 : The Negotiation (2)
The Edward that David remembered was a petty and insignificant human being.
He was gloomy and timid, and he was not good with words. His posture was stooped, and his clothes were shabby. He had a victim complex and would get angry or sulk at even the slightest joke.
He wasn't good at anything. He didn't even try to work hard. He always blamed his poor health and only complained. In a word, he was a person who was painful to be with.
He had loathed him, but he had never feared him. Just as one loathes a bug but does not fear it.
‘Damn it…’
Еn̈ úm a
But now it was different.
His attitude had become not just confident, but arrogant, and his words were unrestrained. It seemed he had grown taller and his body had become more solid in the time he hadn't seen him. It seemed as if a radiance was emanating from his always dull eyes.
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‘Is that Edward?’
It felt like he was dealing with a completely different person.
David couldn't meet Edward’s eyes and lowered his gaze. It felt as if his soul would melt just by meeting his eyes.
“If a fight starts, you will surely die.”
Е́.n u m а.. і̀ d
Even though he was being openly provoked to his face, he couldn't even retort. He had a feeling that his neck would fly off the moment he did so.
Edward’s presence was that great. As if facing a great mountain.
It was a strange thing.
For a human without a mana core to have a presence that encompassed this wide field and sky. The presence of William next to him was also formidable, but it was nothing compared to Edward’s.
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It wasn't just David who felt that way. Even though he was fearlessly discussing the death of their master, the knights did not know how to step forward. They too had been overwhelmed by Edward.
‘Did he use some kind of magic I don’t know?’
Ė n ū m̈ à
Perhaps he had only enhanced his presence with magic. If they actually fought, it might not be that much.
But the events of last night kept coming to mind. Those two had killed hundreds of people in one night. Among them were many mana users.
His skill was by no means a bluff. Although it was a mystery how he had become so strong in such a short period of time.
“Interesting.”
As David and the knights couldn't even retort, Edward grinned. David felt a sense of helplessness along with humiliation.
As Edward relaxed his presence, the pressure that had been tightening his chest also subsided.
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“How dare you!”
The knights, who had been frozen by his presence, belatedly stepped forward. David frowned at their unsightly appearance.
Thwack!
William took a step forward. The knights stopped their steps as if by agreement. They were feeling what David was feeling.
If they moved one more step, they would die. William’s unpleasant smile was saying so.
‘Pathetic fools, I’ll have to replace them all.’
Е̃ ń umа̊ . і̆ď
The elite of the Lancaster knight order were at the main house.
Those who followed David were in fact the second-string. As it was the Lancaster knight order, which was difficult to enter, they were all skilled individuals who would not be ashamed anywhere.
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His father had also assured him that just the second-string would be enough to handle all the disturbances in the city. In fact, they had successfully assisted David until now.
‘So what.’
In front of real strong people, they tucked their tails like puppies who had met a wolf.
David had lost his trust in the knights. If a fight broke out, the knights would never be able to protect David.
W̊ è bṅ оv̀ е̊ l̊ Ën̄ úmа̃
But he couldn't back down here. If he backed down here, Lancaster’s authority would collapse. Then his father would not stand still.
“It seems you really want to die.”
David said, mustering his courage. But his voice kept trembling.
“I don’t have much time left to live anyway, so it wouldn’t be bad to take you with me as a companion to the afterlife.”
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“Does it not matter if Griffith is annihilated?”
“It’s as good as annihilated now, isn’t it?”
Ŵе bńӧ v̂ еl̃ Е̊ ṅu̇ḿ а̇
“We were done for a long time ago. We’re only doing this for the money.”
William also chimed in.
David also knew well what state Griffith was in. In fact, they had little to lose. On the other hand, David had a lot to lose.
“Balduran was harmed because of Griffith. But Griffith was also harmed because of Balduran.”
“It wasn’t an equal exchange.”
“Then let’s make it equal.”
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“What do you mean?”
David, realizing that Edward did not want a fight, was inwardly relieved.
“I heard you are in a situation where you are in great need of money.”
“What?”
Lancaster was one of the wealthiest families in the kingdom. David also had more money than anyone his age.
But the work David was personally promoting required more money. Since it was something he was doing without his father’s knowledge, he couldn't touch the city’s finances.
En̆ú m̆ а̌
That was why the back money that the heads of the slave market slipped him was useful.
“Have the knights back down.”
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It seemed Edward knew something.
“Shut up!”
A knight stepped forward and growled. David stopped him with his hand.
“Back down.”
W еb̃ ńо v̄el̄ É ǹù m̃.а
“Mayor!”
David knew that if Edward put his mind to it, he could kill him even with the knights present. It would be the same whether the knights were in front or behind.
“Back down far enough so that you can’t hear my voice. That’s an order.”
The knights glanced at each other.
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“Hurry!”
The knights did as they were told.
W e b̂no ṽеľ .Е̄ n̈ u m ӓ
Edward rode his horse and approached David. Then he lowered his voice and said.
“There is about 100,000 gold of Shylock’s money in the Balduran bank. Since there is no heir, the city can confiscate it.”
David’s gaze changed.
“And Pierce and Logozhin have secret safes.”
“Secret safes?”
“The money they have paid to Lancaster and you so far is a ridiculously small amount compared to their real assets. The tax assessment was wrong from the start.”
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Edward distinguished between the taxes the three slave traders had paid and the back money they had slipped to David.
“So?”
“If you collect all the bank deposits and the secret safes, it will be equivalent to their ten years’ worth of taxes.”
Although it was a loss in the long run because the number of high-taxpayers had decreased, if he confiscated their remaining assets, it would be a great gain in the short term.
It would be an excuse to give to his father. In the first place, he hadn't liked that there was a slave market in Balduran, so he might even be pleased.
If he said he had found this out by threatening Edward, he would be praised for doing a good job.
Е́ n um̆ã..і̆ d.
“I’ll also give you the list of tax collectors who were bribed by the slave traders.”
“…”
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“Logozhin and Pierce have a total of twelve secret safes. It wouldn’t be bad for you to take one or two for yourself.”
“Where are they?”
“I’ll let you know by letter when I arrive in Griffith. One per month.”
“Are you trying to make a fool of me?”
Е̊ṅ u ḿа̀. і d̆
“I need a safety device too. Is there any guarantee that you won’t backstab me after you get what you want?”
Edward, who had difficulty even having a normal conversation because he was not good with words, was proposing a deal and using his head to avoid losing out.
David didn't know how to accept this situation.
“You take the honor of a noble lightly.”
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“Honor doesn’t protect your life.”
“How did you find out this information?”
Ẅеbn o v е̊ l̀ Е̃nǔm̆.а
“The person involved told me directly. I didn’t know before, but torture suits my aptitude.”
Edward let out a creepy smile. David felt a chill.
“Where is Shylock’s slush fund?”
“I was just wondering about that myself.”
“Didn’t you kill him?”
“He ran away while I was killing his subordinates. He must be hiding somewhere in Balduran. In exchange for telling you about the safe, hand over his person to me.”
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“You should know that you are not in a position to demand more.”
“If you don’t like it, then don’t.”
“I can also force your mouth open.”
“What do you think will happen if the Marquis finds out that you are secretly studying black magic?”
“!”
David, who had been hit where it hurt, could not control his expression.
Ӗ n̈ŭ.ma_. і́d̊
His father had told him to make Edward interested in black magic, but he had strictly forbidden David from learning black magic.
But the High Priest of Baal, who was staying in the same building, had taught David real black magic. David, who wanted to become a mage who surpassed his father, was fascinated by the powerful force of black magic.
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As he studied black magic, he also had to do many human experiments. Shylock, the number one in the slave market, was also connected to his father, so he had kept his distance, and he had obtained the necessary materials from the easy-going Logozhin.
‘That trash Logozhin…’
David cursed Logozhin, who had told Edward even his most intimate secret.
If Edward told his father his secret, he might be fired from his position as mayor.
E numа̄
“I accept your proposal. When I find Shylock, I will hand him over to you.”
His grip on the reins tightened.
He would back down for now, but someday he would show that arrogant fool the dignity of Lancaster.
“A good thought.”
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Edward grinned and then suddenly took off the ring he was wearing.
“What is this?”
Еn̊ u m̈ӑ.і d̃
“A gift.”
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“No! Something that good!”
William, who was behind him, shouted. In a clumsy tone that anyone could tell was an act.
It seemed like he was trying to help, but it was so clumsy that it was better not to do it.
‘Just shut up.’
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Edward turned his head and said with his eyes. William grumbled with his mouth sticking out.
“Try appraising it.”
Edward held out the ring to David, who had a suspicious expression.
David used appraisal magic on the ring.
“Th-this…”
David’s eyes widened.
E̊ n̄ ŭm а̂ . і̃ d_
“You’re giving this to me? What’s your scheme?”
It seemed a pretty good result had come out. Judging by the fact that he was suspicious first.
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“It’s a token of my gratitude for your consideration and my friendship with Lancaster. Although there was an unpleasant incident, I have no intention of being on bad terms with Lancaster.”
When he had saved his pride a little, his face brightened up.
He had told him how not to get scolded by his father and had even made it possible for him to secretly take a share.
Since he had even given him a ring, if Marquis Gerard Lancaster tried to retaliate against Griffith, that guy would step up and stop him.
Wе̄ b̆ n̂ óv е̄l Е n u̇m ӓ
It was like installing a safety device.
“It’s certainly a decent deal.”
David put on the ring with a smiling face. Edward held out his hand.
The two of them shook hands.
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“Let’s get along well from now on without getting red in the face, my friend.”
“Be sure to stop by next time you’re in Balduran.”
Ёnumá . і d
“I will.”
The two of them parted with a smile.
“Edward.”
David, who was riding his horse toward the knights, turned his head.
“What?”
“Was the Baal Church also your doing?”
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“Baal? Is there a church that serves the Demon King?”
Edward feigned ignorance.
“No. Be careful on your way.”
David, who had fallen for Edward’s slick acting, left with the knights in the direction of the city.
William approached Edward.
“See? This is how you act.”
Е̇ ñ ù m̆ ä .і d̀
“My acting was also excellent.”
“My toes could act better than that.”
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“By the way, it’s amazing. To think you’d make your only friend an idiot, brother.”
“What friend. We’ll be at war with those guys soon enough.”
“You’re going to fight with the great lord family of the west?”
“The pseudo guys we killed are under the protection of Lancaster. That guy is learning black magic from the pseudo High Priest.”
W̆ē.b n оv ӗ l E n ŭ m̂ a
“Wait, that guy is your black magic friend, brother. Don’t tell me?”
“Yes. The pseudo guys must have told him.”
Lancaster, the Baal Church, black magic, Edward.
He had a feeling that these things were related to each other and might be part of one conspiracy.
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“Those guys are up to something. It won’t be a good thing for us.”
Just looking at what the Baal Church was doing in Balduran, it was so.
Ӗ n u m̆ ã
“So you’re going to shake them down?”
“Yes.”
“It won’t be easy. A 5-Circle mage can fry us too.”
Gerard Lancaster was the best mage in the kingdom. For now, he was an opponent that was difficult to handle.
“Are you scared?”
“Of course not. If you give me the money you gave to David, I can smash that guy’s head and his father’s head too.”
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William grinned.
“That’s not much.”
“What do you mean?”
“Shylock was amazing. The assets of the rest of them combined are not even half of the money we extorted from Shylock.”
“If you tell him to take that and get lost, he won’t stand still. That guy will stand still because of the ring, but his father will surely try to retaliate.”
“I’ll have to say that there will be a lot of money in the next safe.”
W̃ѐ ḃn оṽеl Ѐ n̊ũmа̊.
“You’re buying time.”
William chuckled.
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“In a year, I will thoroughly shake down Lancaster and find out what those guys are up to. As a bonus, I’ll make our father the great lord of the west.”
“Hehehe, I didn’t know you were such a fun person, brother.”
“It will be more fun from now on. Let’s go.”
The two of them returned to the villagers who were waiting for them with anxious expressions.
W̊ е b̈ n o v̂е̃ l̆_ Е̌nǔ ṁ а
Their longed-for hometown was just around the corner.
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