Blood of Mercury

The pupils in Edward's eyes completely disappeared, and a very bright star-like light flashed in his eyes. A dim spot of light hovered quietly behind Roland, completely obscured by the early morning sun.

This is the eye of the starry sky, the sorcery most often used by astrological wizards for surveillance and eavesdropping. As an adult Kabbalah enemy, after he took possession of Tanas' body, all of Tanas' abilities were naturally mastered by him.

Although Star Eye is not very mobile and has to maintain spellcasting, it is good enough to hide its tracks with just a little natural light.

If the caster can reach above the silver level, the brightness level of the star's eye drops to shimmer. This means that all races without low-light vision cannot see it with the naked eye in the presence of light, and only by turning off all the light sources in the room can they see that faint point of light.

And this light spot can inherit all of Edward's perception attributes, can perceive objects and sounds within a certain distance around it, and transmit all of them back to the caster. The only disadvantage is that the color cannot be seen.

In Edward's ear, Roland's deliberately lowered voice sounded very clearly: "Marquis Saya hopes that I can come here to find someone who can be in charge to explain the situation to him, and then cooperate with the Duids to arrest him."

"...Even Duide was dispatched?"

"You'd better go out with me first and stay away from here. I'm worried that this place may be cursed by cultists and perform some kind of eavesdropping or surveillance magic."

"Whatever, you decide. I'm free...but I think if there was anyone, he should have left as soon as he heard your words."

"Probably. But that's fine, at least it'll save a few people from dying, isn't it?"

Roland's clear voice sounded in Edward's ears: "In any case, the people of Richero are innocent. If the cultists are really scared away because of my words, at least it can keep the civilians in this city from being accidentally killed because of the battle. die."

Edward naturally did not believe his words.

In his opinion, the reason why Roland wanted Arsu to leave was because of what he said to Roland before.

But I don't know why. When Edward heard this sentence, he suddenly remembered what Roland said before he was executed, and he couldn't help being in awe of Roland.

Although Roland is ruthless and shows no mercy to his subordinates, in Edward's opinion. He was a true saint—though still a little naive, but at least he was more noble than the priests who were canonized for their resemblance to the gods.

At least he knew what he had to do, what he could sacrifice, and what he needed to destroy. Although there is still room for some things, in Edward's view, it is only because Roland is too young to consider things fully. But that's why. Edward was going to destroy him.

But... the Marquis of Saya?

Hearing the unexpected name, Edward frowned slightly.

This man Edward didn't want to touch, if he could.

Not only is he a member of the Sword Guardian family, but his identity is quite mysterious. According to Edward's investigation, he also seems to have some relationship with Caral's military. If he provokes a military scout, Edward is in Caral. There's really nowhere to go.

Caral, as the only country that does not allow priests to enter, is the only place that is most suitable for the missionary of the twilight dependents. Edward didn't want to arouse Carrar's vigilance against the Twilight Familiar, otherwise his compatriots would be very distressed.

Add Arsu who is a witcher. And the priest Roland of the Dormant Master...

...No, I have to go.

Edward quickly made up his mind.

Although he did need some money and caused some trouble for Roland, the priority of these two matters was not more important than his protection of his own life.

It's better to wait for Roland to leave, then come back and find a way to take some of the money away.

Anyway, with so many gold and silver coins, it would be difficult to transport them elsewhere without a convoy. And to take a step back, even if Roland was sure not to leak the secret during transportation, there was no better place to bury the treasure than Caral.

After all, this world has two magical techniques of detecting metals and finding wealth. It's not safe anywhere but Karal where priests are forbidden.

Feeling that Arsu was preparing for Roland to leave, Edward's eyes flickered with inexplicable light, and he silently withdrew from the maintenance state of the Astral Eye.

There was no pause. Edward immediately used his previous arrangement. After confirming that someone outside had received his message, he immediately destroyed the rune stone used for practice, and immediately started preparing for the next sorcery after activating the effect of a certain accessory on his body.

Of course, it is definitely not the gate of the starry sky that he and Roland said before. Edward didn't need such a low-end and unstable thing if he wanted to run. And Arsu's interference with witchcraft was not as serious as Edward said to Roland. One of the two was on the third floor and the other was in the basement. In such a big house, the distance between them was not too small, and Roland might not be able to bring him out by much.

In fact, what Edward is going to use is a large illusion, and the enchantment covers the entire Earl's Palace. when he finished the operation. Roland and Arsu had just reached the door of the Earl's Palace.

Suddenly abruptly mutated—

Because of the sudden opening of the Earl's Palace, passers-by subconsciously cast their gazes, and after realizing that they were two strangers—and one of them was wearing a hood, they glanced a little with concern and looked away.

What kind of guests does the Count have, and it has little to do with them.

"Help, help! Help ah ah ah ah!"

But just when the existence of these two people hadn't completely dissipated in his mind, a shrill cry of extreme fear suddenly came from the earl's mansion, which opened the door, and then stopped abruptly.

For a time, everyone subconsciously cast their eyes on the past, the original movement stopped, and time seemed to stagnate for a moment.

Roland and Arsu were stunned for a moment, and it was too late when they realized what happened—

The next moment, the cracking sound of broken bones and the chirp chirp of the internal organs being chewed by something very clearly came from the opened door. The expressions of the passers-by around him changed immediately. They screamed and cried and ran away from the count.

"Something happened! Go away!"

Roland slammed the door shut without hesitation, grabbed Arsu's hand and was about to run out.

But after a few steps, they were stopped by the layers of armed guards outside.

"What's the matter? Who are you?"

They shouted loudly, revealing the sword at their waists with vigilant expressions.

They wear hard leather armor with armor plates and tan leather gloves. This is a very typical equipment of Caral's ordinary combat troops, but their badges that can indicate the number are all taken down.

Roland keenly discovered that their movements were exactly the starting moves of Caral's military swordsmanship.

…regular army? How could they be here?

Wasn't the regular army of Caral not allowed to enter the city outside of war? What is that guy in Marnos doing?

Roland's face suddenly became very ugly.

Undoubtedly, the only person who has the authority to introduce the regular army into the city is General Marnos, that is, the Marquis of Saya.

However, looking at this menacing appearance, it was difficult for Roland to associate them with the reinforcements.

Who is behind the scenes?

Is it the Marquis of Saya, or is it Edward? (To be continued.)

PS: Plot branch:

A: Still believe in Marquis Saya... Escape to the Marquis' Mansion

B: There must be something wrong with that guy in Marnos... run away from the city