NOVEL NEXT Chapter 141 - Rodwell's Secret (1)
Chapter 141
Rodwell’s Secret (1)
Kingdom of Adrian.
Someone came to the Sword Maiden’s office in the royal palace.
*Knock* *Knock*
Jin Sowol was working in her office when she looked up and glanced at the door.
“Master, it’s Adela.”
“Come in.”
The door opened and Adela entered.
The next in line to manage the Moon Pavilion.
Jin Sowol looked at Adela and smiled gently.
“What’s the matter?”
“I received a message from the Second Prince.”
“Second Prince?”
“Yes.”
Adela stepped forward and handed over the note. Jin Sowol narrowed her eyes as she read the contents of the missive.
-The primary line of defense has been abandoned and a secondary line of defense has been decided to be established.
-Rebecca will remain in the first line of defense to give us time to build the second line of defense.
-I would like Sword Maiden to be part of the second line of defense, if possible.
The absurdity of it all made her laugh.
“A second line of defense?”
Before they left for the battle, Jin Sowol clearly remembered what the Second Prince had said.
‘Sword Maiden, you will have to stay here and guard the palace. We can stop the demons by ourselves.’
In short, it meant don’t follow them.
Jin Sowol understood the meaning behind the Second Prince’s request.
His reason for asking her not to come was obvious.
It would be too easy for her to stop the Sinister, and that would naturally draw attention to her apprentice, Rebecca.
It was clear that he wanted to prevent that.
“Now you want me to come and participate?”
“It seems that dispatch of knights from the Holy Empire has been delayed, so the remaining Royal Knights have gathered up and are heading for the second line of defense.”
“Who’s moving the Royal Knights at will? The only one who can move the Royal Knights is the Knight King.”
The Heirs could not give orders to the Royal Knights.
The second prince was not yet king.
As heir apparent, he was well-liked by many, but he was only heir apparent, not yet the King.
Most importantly.
The Royal Knights were the last bastion. The ones who would move to defend the Kingdom of Adrian in times of grave danger.
While the Sinister were certainly a danger to the Kingdom.
There were others who were even more dangerous.
The Oberg Empire.
They have their sights set on six kingdoms, including Adrian’s, and they don’t know when, where, or how they’ll show up.
In such a situation, if all of the Royal Knights and herself went into battle, there would be no one left to safeguard the Kingdom.
“This is truly outrageous judgment.”
Jin Sowol shook her head in disbelief.
“Adela.”
“Yes.”
“Take the Knights of the Moon Palace and assist Rebecca in the first line of defense.”
“Understood.”
Adela bowed and quickly left the office. Jin Sowol stood up and stared out the window.
The palace mages were busy working in the area where the departure ceremony had taken place.
They were using mobile magic circles to transport reserve troops and supplies.
“Huu….”
With a deep sigh, she left her office.
She walked to where the Commander of the Royal Knights was staying.
As she walked down the hallway, she saw the armored Knight Commander.
“Knight Commander.”
The Knight Commander approached her, and bowed.
“Your Grace, I’ve received a message from the Second Prince.”
“I know.”
“What do you suggest we do?”
“I think you should wait. It is not good for the Royal Knights to leave the palace unless it is truly urgent.”
“That’s what I was thinking, but…….”
“I’ll speak to the second prince myself.”
“Alright.”
Just as she were about to send off the Knight Commander.
A man and woman in Burning Hell’s uniform walked in. She had seen their faces once during her time interrogating in Cerberus.
At the sight of Daylon and Riena, Jin Sowol smiled in amusement.
“What are you two doing here?”
“We’re here for you.”
Daylon and Riena both gave a respectful bow.
After giving a light bow, Daylon spoke again.
“There is a spy of the Oberg Empire in the Adrian Kingdom, and we have come to capture him.”
The Knight Commander beside her frowned and asked.
“What do you mean, a spy?”
“Calm down, I don’t think we should talk about it here, let’s go to my office.”
Jin Sowol led the Knight Commander, Daylon, and Riena back to her office.
She used her mana to block the sound of their conversation from leaking out and sat down on the couch with Daylon and Riena.
The Knight Commander moved to stand behind her.
“Now. If what I heard is correct, there is a spy of the Oberg Empire in the Adrian Kingdom?”
“Yes.”
“Can you tell us the source of this information?”
Daylon nodded.
“Yes. I was handed the assassin who tried to kill Rebecca by Redin, and the information was obtained by interrogating him.”
“An assassin?”
Daylon explained the situation to both Jin Sowol and the Knight Commander.
At that, Jin Sowol clenched her fist.
“Who is the spy?”
“It’s Count Linke.”
He was an aide to the Second Prince.
In addition to that, their family had a long history of service to the Adrian Kingdom, which made it all the more shocking.
“Count Linke is the traitor?”
“Yes.”
“What is your evidence?”
Daylon pulled something from his chest pocket.
It was a letter with Count Linke’s seal, and it contained the details of the assassination that Daylon had described.
“This is the letter we obtained from the assassin. In addition to this, we have information that there may be traces left at Count Linke’s manor.”
“…….”
“The reason I came to see you, Sword Maiden, is to obtain permission to search Count Linke’s manor.”
“How sure can you be of what you’ve told me so far?”
“It was obtained with the best interrogator in Burning Hell, and in front of that person, no one can lie.”
“Good.”
Standing up from her seat, Jin Sowol looked at the knight commander and opened her mouth.
“You guard this place, I’ll go with them to the manor.”
“I’ll go with you, too. Even if evidence is found, if it’s just the sword lord¹ and Burning Hell’s prison guards, they’ll suspect it of being fabricated.”
He made a reasonable case.
“Then let’s all move together.”
Leading the group, Jin Sowol approached the palace mage outside the palace.
“Take us to Count Linke’s manor right now.”
“Huh? As a second line of defense…….?”
“This is an order from me, the sword lord.”
“Understood.”
The palace mage hurriedly activated the magic circle and chanted an incantation.
Jin Sowol stepped into the magic circle.
*Flash!*
A vast courtyard and a huge manor appeared.
In the courtyard, servants and maids were bustling around.
“Let’s go.”
Jin Sowol headed towards the manor.
As they passed through the courtyard and arrived at the manor’s entrance, a servant came up to them and greeted them.
“I greet the Sword Lord.”
“Call the people inside to come outside right now.”
“Yes?”
“At once.”
Jin Sowol spoke in a low voice, and the servant scurried into the manor.
A moment later.
The people inside the manor streamed out, and upon seeing the scene, Jin Sowol nodded at Daylon and Riena.
Daylon and Riena entered the manor.
The first place they stopped was Count Linke’s office. Daylon pulled out a small orb from his pocket and channeled mana into it.
“What’s that for?”
“It’s an artifact that can help you find traces of magic. ”
*Ooohh!*
Red light flashed from the orb.
Several solid lines of light spread out in all directions, then focused on one spot.
The base of the desk.
Daylon walked over to it and slammed his fist down on the floor, causing the wooden floor to crack and reveal a small compartment.
A secret safe inside.
He pulled it out and used the other artifacts to break the enchantment on the safe.
*Creak*
The door to the vault opened, revealing the contents.
Starting with gold bars, there were various items, letters exchanged with someone, and a small box hidden deep inside.”
Daylon took out the box.
Within the box was proof of Count Linke’s correspondence with the Oberg Empire.
A contract.
Daylon spread out the contract widely, and they all read the contents written on it together
-Make the Second Prince King.
-In exchange for a large sum of money and the position of duke of the Oberg Empire when the Adrian Kingdom falls.
It summarized.
Even more shocking was the date the contract was written. It was a long time ago. Before the crown prince was even dead.
“Wait a minute….”
Jin Sowol let out a deep sigh.
The knight commander’s mouth dropped open, as if the same thought had crossed his mind.
“Are you saying that it was Count Lingke who killed the crown prince?”
“Let’s return to the palace immediately. Will you join us?”
“Yes.”
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*Pooooh!*
*POOOOOOOO!*
A powerful blast of horns rang out from the gates of Adrian’s kingdom. Everyone who had been gathered in the palace came out.
They all cheered and let out a mighty shout.
“Waaaaaaaaaah!”
“Princess!”
“The princess is our hero!”
“Thank you.”
He smirked at Rebecca’s helpless expression. He nudged her with an elbow and she turned her head slightly.
Redin looked her in the eye and whispered quietly under his breath.
“Keep your shoulders squared and stand tall.”
“It just feels awkward.”
“You’ll get used to it as you become King.”
Pouting, Rebecca squared her shoulders and lifted her head. She waved to the people and entered the palace.
Once inside, she was approached by her handmaidens.
“Princess, let us escort you inside.”
“Wait.”
Rebecca turned and looked at the knights and soldiers who had fought alongside her. Their demeanor was more serious than ever.
Taking advantage of the subdued atmosphere, she opened her mouth.
“Thank you for fighting alongside me. I will never forget this day. And I wish you all the best in the future.”
“Yes!”
“Waaaaaaaah!”
“Long live the princess!”
Amidst the cheers, Rebecca whirled around. Her attendants followed her into the palace.
“Princess, there will be a victory celebration in the evening. I have prepared a bath for you to relieve you of your fatigue before the party, allow me to escort you to it immediately.”
“Are you going to participate?”
Rebecca asked, looking at Redin, who shook his head.
“Nope. I need to leave now.”
“Why? Stay a little longer.”
“May I speak to you alone for a moment?”
The maids looked at Rebecca at his question. Only after Rebecca nodded did they distance themselves and move away.
“Do you have to go now? Can’t you rest for a day or so?”
“I’d love to, but I’m busy.”
Part of him wanted to watch Rebecca ascend the throne and wear the crown, but he didn’t have the time.
Maybe today.
The succession test will be over, and Rodwell will hear that Rebecca is crowned King.
He might come up with a new plan and try to ruin it. Redin had to deal with Rodwell before he made his move.
“There’s one thing I’d like to ask you to do before I leave.”
“A favor?”
“As a friend and former colleague.”
“What is it?”
He leaned closer to Rebecca and whispered quietly in her ear.
“When the succession test is over and you’ve been crowned King, I want you to prepare for a war against the Demon God Church.”
“The Demon Church?”
“Soon they will summon demons to the continent to destroy the world, and you must prepare in advance.”
A Gate to Hell will open beneath Burning Hell.
It is imperative that they prepare for it.
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TL/N:
1. Jin Sowol
*One of the 3 Sword Masters/Lord in the Bern Continent (Depending on their closeness to her they either use Maiden or Lord when addressing her)