The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman - Chapter 1241

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Chapter 1241

“W-what? Eden?”

Sheryl’s eyes widened as if she’d heard news she’d never even considered.

“Could it be that those bastards revealed themselves after learning of the Head of House’s seclusion?”

She bit her lip, as if thinking the Heavenly Demon had cowardly made the first move.
She seemed to think something had moved, biting her lip.

“Eden, huh…”

Roen’s hollow smile that had been hanging at the corners of his mouth melts away like snow in the sun.

“If traces of those ghosts have truly been discovered, that would be dangerous.”

He looked back at Karun with a cold gaze, as if returning to the days when he had earned the epithet of the Living King.

“Yes, that’s right.”

Chad smoothed his hair with the hand holding the documents.

“Wait, those Eden bastards aren’t starting the war on the day they announced—they’re trying to start it now! Destroying one of Zigheart’s villages is clearly their declaration of war!”

He gnashed his teeth as he spoke of how the Village had been devastated and cruelly destroyed by the Eden Ghosts.

“No. That can’t be it.”

As Karun gently flicked his fingers as if playing a piano, the documents that had been held in Chad’s hands floated up on their own and flew into his grasp.

“You three may not know this, but the Head of House told me about meeting the Heavenly Demon before he went into seclusion.”

Karun recalled the time he had gone to the Annex Building at Glen’s call, slowly closing and opening his eyes.

“The Heavenly Demon said he doesn’t concern himself with ghosts beyond his control, and that he will focus only on a life-or-death confrontation with the Head of House.”

He narrowed his eyes as he unfolded the documents Chad had brought.

“Budnew Village was completely destroyed, with not a single survivor left in the ruins, yet only Eden’s flag was planted there. Multiple witnesses from surrounding areas reported seeing masked and helmeted assailants….”
“The witness also spotted multiple masked and helmeted assailants…”

Karun read through the hastily prepared documents with evident urgency, nodding calmly.

“Based solely on this information, it wouldn’t be strange to think Eden has made a move, but if they truly seized the moment when the Head of House withdrew into seclusion, they would have struck at Zigheart directly.”

He analyzed the current situation with composure even as everyone around him grew agitated. Of course, even knowing alone the circumstances surrounding the Heavenly Demon’s pact with Zigheart, maintaining such composure in a situation like this was no easy feat.
Maintaining such a cold demeanor was not an easy task.

“This must be the work of the Eden Ghosts acting independently, freed from the Heavenly Demon’s control, just as the Head of House mentioned.”

Karun seemed confident in his judgment as he slowly lowered his finger to tap the armrest of the Jade Throne.

“Hmm….”

Sheryl observed Karun’s calm gaze and her excitement seemed to subside as she let out a short cough.

“That does seem quite likely.”

She nodded, seemingly convinced by Karun’s reasoning.

“Heh….”

Roen suppressed his killing intent and stroked his chin thoughtfully.

“Then we should begin with an investigation first.”

He agreed with Karun that they needed a thorough investigation before preparing for war, stroking his fingers contemplatively.

“Y-yes! I’ll deploy agents immediately!”

Chad bowed deeply, stating he would send operatives right away.

“Wait.”

Karun raised his hand toward Chad, who was turning to leave.

“Have the Bi-Yeon Society coordinate with the Black Market and the Four Emperors to investigate whether Eden has made any moves across the entire Continent.”

Unlike what he had said moments before, his eyes narrowed sharply as he sought to grasp every movement of Eden.

“While it’s likely the work of rogue Eden Ghosts acting independently, we cannot overlook the possibility that the Heavenly Demon has broken his promise. It seems prudent to investigate everything thoroughly.”

Karun Zigheart nodded heavily, emphasizing that he must not neglect surveillance of Eden Headquarters alongside the rogue Eden Ghosts operating independently.

“Yes, understood! I will conduct a swift investigation and report back to you!”

Chad affirmed that he would follow Karun’s orders and left the Audience Chamber.

“What is this?”

I swallowed hard, turning to look at the closed door of the Audience Chamber.

“Is that really Karun Zigheart?”

I had been observing Karun since my time under the previous Flying Swallow Unit leader. As the man closest to becoming Zigheart’s heir, I had watched and understood as much as possible.

As a result, I had concluded that Karun Zigheart was not suited to be the master of Zigheart. While he could manage the Central Intelligence Agency well enough, he lacked the qualifications to lead this vast Family.

That was why, when Raon Zigheart began to show promise, I had prepared to support him and make him the Head of House, and I had been backing him ever since.

‘But now….’

Everything has changed completely.

It was not merely because of the coldness he displayed today.

My eye for reading people reacted violently. The kingly qualities I sensed were nearly comparable to those of Raon Zigheart himself. Throughout my years as a member of the Bi-Yeon Society, I had
witnessed the lives and deaths of countless humans,
but I had never seen a person’s temperament change to this degree.

‘And it was not merely the qualities of a Head of House….’

His martial power had also transformed dramatically.

I am not an exceptionally strong martial artist. As the leader of an organization, I possess considerable martial strength, but compared to other forces, it would not be strange to call me weak.

However, having received instruction from the previous Flying Swallow Unit leader, I was confident in my ability to read another’s martial prowess better than anyone. Karun had achieved growth so tremendous that even my senses reacted to it.

Karun had assumed the role of Family Head that he’d yearned for his entire life, and with his mental core stabilized, he seemed to have achieved growth that would normally be impossible.

‘Eden is a problem, but if I let my guard down over this….’

Even after Chad left the Patriarch’s Hall, I felt Karun’s overwhelming presence and swallowed hard.

‘Could Lord Raon’s position as Family Head actually be in danger?’

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“Hmm….”

Sheryl narrowed her gaze to a thread-thin line as she observed Karun lost in thought.

‘I know the saying that position shapes the person….’

But to change this much.

Before assuming the temporary role of Family Head, Karun had many shortcomings for the position. He was mentally unstable, his martial prowess was mediocre, and he often failed to make cold-blooded judgments.

Yet over nearly two months of serving as Family Head, he had transformed into someone worthy of the golden Jade Throne. He remained unshaken no matter what arose, his martial prowess had grown absurdly, and he maintained an always-sharp mind. Honestly, he seemed capable of fulfilling the role perfectly even if he became Family Head right now.

“Hehehehe!”

Roen, apparently sharing the same thoughts, let out a hearty laugh and gazed at Karun with eyes full of pride.

‘I thought it was natural that Raon would become Family Head….’

Sheryl clicked her tongue softly.

‘This has become quite complicated.’

Since she and Roen were confidants of the Family Head, they couldn’t openly support either Raon or Karun.
She had simply grown fond of Raon and was cheering for him in her heart, but now that Karun was demonstrating qualities befitting the leader of Zigheart, her heart wavered slightly.

Even now Raon’s martial prowess would likely overwhelm Karun, but the qualifications of Family Head cannot be determined by strength alone. It seemed the current Family Head would need considerable deliberation.

‘How will this turn out….’

Sheryl and Roen were rolling their eyes with similar thoughts when it happened.

“An investigation into Budnew Village.”

Karun stroked his chin and turned his gaze toward Sheryl and Roen.

“Rather than entrusting it solely to the Bi-Yeon Society, I believe it would be better to have the Military Force Division move alongside them.”
“I think moving around would be good.”

He nodded as if he had already made the decision, not asking for their opinion.

“The Military Force Division….”

Sheryl tilted his chin as if questioning why the Military Force Division was necessary.

“Looking at how they destroyed Budnew Village and didn’t simply vanish, but instead planted a flag—it seems those bastards have a tendency to expose themselves.”

Karun shook his head briefly while reading the documents again.

“The Bi-Yeon Society’s agents are skilled at infiltration and investigation, but their combat strength is weak, so I intend to attach the Military Force Division to protect them.”

He lowered his hand, signaling that this was how they would proceed.

“Hmm, that makes sense.”

Roen let out a low exclamation, seemingly impressed once more by Karun’s decision.

“Then which one will you select?”

He narrowed his gaze, as if curious to see which Military Force Division Karun would choose.

“Gwangpung Hall would be suitable.”

Karun mentioned Gwangpung Hall without the slightest hesitation.

“Though their numbers aren’t large, they are currently the strongest Military Force Division in Zigheart.”

He nodded as if sending Gwangpung was the right decision.

“No, since this is an escort mission, a smaller force would actually be preferable.”

Karun tapped his fingers as if he’d already decided on Gwangpung.

“Wouldn’t this be a wonderful opportunity for the Central Intelligence Agency to build their record? If they handle it well, they could achieve results as significant as Raon’s.”

Sheryl lowered her head slightly and softened her voice.

“If we think of the Central Intelligence Agency’s future, that would be right. We could gain much by capturing an Eden executive. But….”

Karun stroked his chin composedly.

“I now sit upon this glorious Jade Throne. This is a position where I must think of Zigheart first, not the Central Intelligence Agency.”

He turned to Sheryl with quiet eyes.

“Do you still wish to test me?”

Karun instead lowered his gaze arrogantly at Sheryl, as if questioning her qualifications.

“…I apologize. The Interim Head of House has shown such an unexpected side that I overstepped my bounds.”

Sheryl knelt on one knee and bowed her head, realizing her mistake. She bit her lip as she acknowledged what she had done wrong.

“….”

Roen also bent at the waist, seeking forgiveness alongside her.

“Convey this to Gwangpung.”

Karun accepted Sheryl and Roen’s apologies calmly and rose to his feet.

“Have them depart for Budnew Village tomorrow at once, together with the Bi-Yeon Society.”

With those final words, he rose from the Jade Throne.

Karun’s retreating figure heading toward the Family Head’s Training Ground bore a striking resemblance to Glen after his awakening.

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“Gwangpung Hall, assemble!”

Burren threw open the doors to the 5th Training Ground with a violent shove and rushed inside.

“We have a mission!”

He announced the arrival of orders as he made his way toward the platform.

“A, a mission?”
“But the commander isn’t here?”
“It doesn’t seem like a major one.”
“Well, we always get small missions anyway.”
“With war preparations underway, I’d think we’d avoid most assignments?”
“Is it serious?”

The Gwangpung Hall swordsmen gathered before the platform, bewildered by the sudden summons.

“I hope it’s something interesting.”

Martha clenched her fists with anticipation.

“If it’s something tedious like patrol duty, I won’t stand for it!”

She shuddered at the mere thought of such monotonous work.

“I… I’d rather stay here….”

Dorian rolled his eyes and swallowed hard.

“Ugh, something feels off.”

He sniffled, an inexplicable chill running down his spine.

“Seriously!”

Crain smacked Dorian’s back and gritted his teeth.

“You need to get your head straight too! There aren’t that many humans in this world stronger than us!”

He patted Dorian’s back once more, urging him to have confidence in the strength he had cultivated so diligently.

“He’s right.”

Mark Goeten nodded in agreement with Crain’s words.

“War isn’t far off now, so it’s time to place your faith in the blade.”

He exhaled coldly, telling them to believe they could defeat anyone, no matter who their opponent was.

“Silence.”

As Burren lightly stamped his foot, the swordsmen of Gwangpung Hall, who had been as loud as a marketplace, simultaneously closed their mouths and fixed their gaze upon him.

“This is a mission that came directly from the Patriarch’s Hall.”

Burren emphasized the words “Patriarch’s Hall” as he opened a white envelope.

“Investigation of Budnew Village, which belongs to Zigheart and was destroyed by Eden. You must go to Budnew Village with the Bi-Yeon Society and search for traces of Eden.”

He spoke the name Eden matter-of-factly, as if he had already heard the details of the mission from Karun.

Shhhhhhh.

The moment Burren uttered the name Eden, a chillingly frigid aura spread throughout the entire 5th Training Ground, and silver frost settled upon the golden earth.

“Hah….”

Lunan, who had been asleep cradling Seolhwa in his arms, lifted his darkened eyelids. With eyes as cold as to steal one’s breath, he parted his ashen lips.

“Eden….”

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