The Escort Knight Who Is Being Obsessed Over by the Villainess Wants To Run Away

Bonus 8. Children of the Imperial Family (4)

“… … .”

Donum looked at the floor.

Her bright golden eyes watched the traces intently.

A roughly dug dirt floor.

If you look closely, you can see footprints.

I looked up and saw the trail continuing.

A forest in the mountains where no one comes or goes.

There is nothing that can be called length.

But Donum’s senses accurately captured the path the fugitives had taken.

‘…This way.’

The marks left on the floor.

The direction in which the grass lies.

Traces left behind while running away in a hurry.

And the faint smell of blood.

Even in this place filled with the smell of dirt and grass, Donum accurately detected the scent of blood.

“Urgh, urrrr… .”

The wolf that was brought along also sniffed the ground, looked up, and sent a signal.

It meant that this direction was correct.

Gray wolf.

It is a spirit similar to UL.

It was originally a species that did not coexist with humans, but Judah tamed it because Donum wanted it.

He petted the wolf, which he named ‘Eoreungi’, and fed it raw meat.

It was given that name because it growled whenever it conveyed its message.

While the wolf was eating the meat, Donovan made a dent in the tree with his dagger.

It indicates the location.

After that, Amor spoke softly while holding up a commercialized communication device he had developed.

“This is Donum, the leader of the 1st Ranger Division. Notifying the tracking team. Traces of the Messianic Church─”

At that moment.

There was a rustling sound, and a person jumped out from the tree.

He took aim at the dagger and fell.

But Donum didn’t react at all.

“─We found it. Judging by its size, it is confirmed to be their base. However, further confirmation is required to confirm whether all of them are gathered there. Over.”

After saying that, Donum looked down at the side with an indifferent look.

The person who had surprised him was lying on the floor.

His body was wrapped in tough vines.

The vines were launched from a small stuffed animal on Donum’s waist.

This is a doll that my mother Elijah made for me when I was little.

Recently given magical effects.

“Hah! Why are you persecuting us! We are following Elijah, the true Messiah! Hah!”

Donum didn’t want to hear that, so he kicked dirt into his face.

“Captain.”

Soon people began to approach from all over the bushes.

They were rangers wearing leather armor camouflaged in green and brown similar to the colors of the forest.

“…What is this guy?”

“I guess he was hiding. He’s not that good. It’s nothing special. So, what’s the route?”

“There is a waterway that connects the west and east underground. It seems to be used as an escape route. The main gate was hidden in the cliff to the south. The entire structure of the base is roughly like this… .”

After listening to all the stories from his subordinates, he organized them in his head.

Her spatial perception allows her to piece together these stories and create detailed, three-dimensional maps in her head.

“… Okay. I’ll report it.”

Donum picked up the communication stone again.

After changing the resonance pattern of the magic stone, he opened his mouth.

“Brother Fides. Are you listening?”

A moment later, the answer came back with a sigh.

-I told you not to call me oppa while you’re working.

Fides was worried about his immature younger brother who was 18 years old.

*

Fides was tracking down a criminal organization.

Several sub-organizations emerged within the empire, including the ‘Guardian Department’, an organization dedicated solely to the overall security and order of the empire.

As an organization separate from the military, the commander is in charge of domestic affairs while the military is in charge of foreign enemies.

Fides became a sergeant immediately after graduating.

Now, two years after graduation.

He rose to the position of ‘executor’, making important decisions and carrying them out.

He also has the authority to form and command smaller organizations within the command as needed.

The organization we are currently pursuing is relatively new and not large enough to threaten the nation.

However, they were people who were very irritating to Fidesz.

This is because they gathered under the name of Elijah.

The current emperor Elijah is a god and mankind must serve her with their lives.

Those who do not devote their lives to Elijah must be punished and everything they have must be returned to Elijah.

That is their argument and justification.

Contrary to claims, they have never served in the palace.

So they’re just a pesky criminal organization.

Of course, Elijah, who was rolling around with Judah in the palace, had nothing to do with them.

They just arbitrarily used Elijah’s name as an excuse.

Thanks to this, all the children of the royal family are obsessed with capturing the Messianic Church.

However, because they were so scattered and organized, it was not easy to track them down.

Fidesz then collaborated with Donum.

Rangers search the borders of the country and detect threats early.

He became a ranger by utilizing Donum’s physical abilities and keen senses.

Tracking and archery. She showed talent in all the virtues a ranger needs.

Archery in particular was a natural talent, ever since he first picked up a bow out of curiosity at the academy.

I started working before I even graduated, and now I’ve risen to the position of commander of a unit.

Thanks to Donum, the pursuit progressed quickly and a place that could be called a base was found.

-That’s it for now. Do you have any questions?

“No. I’ll step forward now. You’ve worked hard.”

-Okay. I’ll cover you from afar.

“Please, we might miss it.”

Fides stood up with his sword in hand.

My father once gave me the pupil of the moon, and I used it a few times before putting it away.

He himself cannot control the power of the moon like his father.

The true value of that weapon cannot be revealed.

In that case, I just wanted to reach the top with an ordinary sword.

It was greedy, but Fidesz has done well so far.

“Alejandro. Gather the kids.”

Alejandro.

He, who had a dark past at the academy, joined the water management department.

He entered the team later than Fides, so he is one class younger than him.

He currently serves as Fidesz’s deputy, ‘Assistant Executive Officer’.

That location is not an easy one either.

This was proof that he was an excellent ‘magic swordsman’.

Unlike in the past when he was very skinny, his physique has improved.

“Yes, your Majesty.”

He, who was of an iron mind, treated Fides, who was younger than him, with respect.

Although he is young, Fidesz is his superior.

However, it is a secret that because I am old, I am overcome by shame every night, almost to the point of suicidal impulses, when I recall my dark past.

I still sometimes think about it at night and can’t sleep.

Fides looked at the ten people gathered in front of him.

There are a total of 12 people on the team, including himself and Alejandro.

Mobilizing more people than this requires permission from your superiors.

Of course, if I use the prince’s name, I can get permission right away, but I don’t want to do that.

I want to do it myself and proudly brag to my parents.

I have already received a lot of help from my parents in tracking down the Messianic religion.

It wasn’t a borrowed power, it was a personal magic and power help.

I can’t rely on my parents anymore.

And I want to be a husband who is respected by my wife.

‘There are 7 Donum and Rangers. If you add them all up, there are 19 people.’

It’s a number worth trying.

Aces of each organization.

Among them, you and Donum are particularly outstanding.

“We have discovered what is believed to be the headquarters of the Messianic Church.”

Messianic.

This is the name of those who commit plunder in the name of Elijah, the savior.

“Because we live so scattered like ants, there may be a place larger than this, but this is the first time we’ve been to a place this big. So make sure you’re fully prepared. Get your weapons ready. Match the magic stone resonance pattern.”

The subordinates looked steadfast as if they had already completed maintenance.

Fides nodded.

“If you’re ready, let’s go.”

I touched the doll tied to the scabbard.

A stuffed doll that resembles me, made by my mother when I was little.

Each brother was given different functions.

One thing they all have in common is teleportation.

The dolls can share coordinates with each other and move when necessary with each other’s consent.

It even supports large-scale teleportation.

The scenery changes in an instant.

The Fidesz officers arrived at a forest.

Donum, who had grown into a respectable woman, greeted me with a smile.

“Brother!”

“…Call me the bailiff. I’m working.”

“If you’re going to charge in from the front, just go down there or over there. If you’re going to infiltrate, you’ll need directions.”

“Listen to me.”

“What are you going to do?”

“Ahh… .”

Every time, I felt ashamed of myself for having to stop this wayward younger sibling.

Fidesz gave up.

I have to work now.

“We’re going to charge straight ahead. Please cover us.”

“Okay. Leave it to me.”

“Don’t forget that the principle is to capture them alive. You must avoid vital points.”

In urgent cases where life is at stake, officers fighting in the field are even permitted to kill.

But in principle, capture is given top priority.

“Of course. This isn’t the first or second time something like this has happened.”

Donum said, holding up his bow.

He may be less skilled, but his skills are solid.

He is a trustworthy younger brother.

The guards ran straight down the hill toward the main gate.

A large wooden door.

Alejandro asked as they ran.

“Should I break it?”

“No. I’ll do it. Save the magic for the time being.”

Fides took a golden magic stone out of his pocket and threw it forcefully straight ahead.

It flew like an arrow, hit a large wooden door, and exploded.

It was the magic ‘Fire Ball’ implanted into the magic stone using Amor’s technology.

This is no ordinary fireball.

A new statue studied by Amor, it is a magic stone that condenses Elijah’s flames.

A golden flame burst through the wooden door, spreading fiercely around it.

The guards stormed through the blazing gate.

“Intrusion! Intrusion! The guards have intruded!”

I found the water level sensor in the noisy interior.

The guards rang the bell to sound the alarm.

Someone among the Messianic Church recognized Fides and spoke in horror.

“Fides…! Executor Fides has arrived-!”

Fides simply took up his sword and spoke calmly.

The beastly golden eyes sparkled with muted anger.

“Enforcement in progress.”

*

“Three people escaped. My men are currently chasing them.”

The battle ended easily, but the results were not clean.

I missed three.

“Are there any injured people?”

Fides answered, wiping the blood from his sword.

“Two. But they healed me right away.”

Likewise, Amor used improved magic stones.

The magic stone imbued with healing magic significantly reduced the risk of injury.

Thanks to Amor, even non-magicians can use magic.

It was the so-called universalization of magic.

“Are you okay, oppa?”

“of course.”

Fides didn’t even bother to brush it off.

He was too strong to be hurt by mere criminals.

“Then we need to transport them now… .”

They were all captured alive without any casualties.

About a dozen people were arrested.

Fides and Donum didn’t have enough magical power left to teleport straight to the Imperial Prison.

This place is too far from there.

After all, even stuffed animals require magical power from their users.

Donum smiled broadly.

“I knew this would happen, so I told Spy.”

“Huh? What?”

“There’s a train station nearby. I asked you to come there and transfer the criminals so that I can capture them alive.”

“her.”

Fides laughed in surprise.

“Are you smart? Or are you just intuition-wise?”

“Both.”

“… But do you know when that train will come?”

“I asked Spey to figure that out for me?”

“… … .”

That’s not smart, Fidesz thought.

I still have enough magic left to use a large-scale teleport to that train station.

The two men split up and took all the criminals to the train station.

The huge thing placed on the tracks is something I am amazed by every time I see it.

Even though it’s been three years since it was released to the world, it’s still hard to get used to it.

The complete collection of magic tools.

A huge transport object called the decision plate.

Another miracle created by the talents of Amor, who is called an inventor, engineer, and revolutionary.

A machine that became the catalyst for the transformation of magic tool science into the discipline of ‘magic engineering’.

‘The Magic Train.’

A man in a suit was standing in front of the train.

It looks like he’s waiting for someone.

The shiny suit looked expensive even to someone who didn’t know anything about fashion.

The man with the black hair up found Fides and Donum.

The dull red eyes check their wristwatches and then return to the two.

He said bluntly.

“… It’s late.”

The third son of Judah and Elijah.

It was Donum and his twin, Spey.

And he was a big businessman, the chairman of a railroad company, an executive at a central bank, and a big shot in the trading business.

“It was three minutes past the expected time.”

Fides thought as he watched his younger brother grumble, trying to hide his worries.

As expected, it’s not Donum who’s smart, it’s Spaira.