Young Master, Please Put Some Pants On! - Chapter 88

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Chapter 88

Soon, Vivian showed his usual smile and continued speaking with a composed attitude.

“While we call them Revolity for convenience, we don’t really think they’ve been resurrected. More precisely, it seems like someone is imitating Revolity.”

“Do you have a reason for thinking that?”

“First, among the mixed-bloods currently on the Continent, there’s no one with that level of ability. Moreover, the majority of mixed-bloods want to live quietly. In this situation, why would they need to openly cause trouble and tighten the noose around their own necks?”

“….”

“Also, if hate crimes were really the purpose, I think there would have been far more victims than now. The current murders feel like they’re simply a means to an end.”

Kermanomon also agreed with his sharp observation. The more he investigated the Revolity incidents, the more he kept thinking they must have some other purpose.

“But separately from that, I think there’s a high possibility that mixed-bloods are involved in this matter. After all, to use the name Revolity, mixed-bloods would have to be the ones moving. That’s why I came here today.”

“So the conclusion is that someone who knows Revolity well is using mixed-bloods.”

“Yes. Though of course, this is just my thinking.”

He narrowed his eyes and stared intently at Vivian sitting across from him. It was certainly reasonable. However, Kermanomon recalled the scene he had witnessed earlier.

Vivian possessed tremendous magical power, enough to subdue dozens of staff members at once without lifting a finger. Moreover, according to the news he had heard from the Knight Order earlier, wasn’t Bin said to be large enough in scale to control an entire merchant caravan?

“To interfere with that, one would need to possess magical power at least similar to ours, which is practically impossible.”

“If Zen were resurrected or someone with abilities comparable to his appeared, they could not only plot revolution but also manipulate magic devices.”

Why were Audrin and Rachel’s words flashing through his mind at this moment? Wasn’t the man before his eyes someone who met all those conditions?

Wanting to confirm his abilities a bit more, Kermanomon took something from his chest and handed it to him.

“What is this?”

“Recently, there was an incident of magical beasts hatching abnormally in the Western Forest of our territory. We caught all the culprits, but according to those bastards, there’s a backer who used them. We’re pursuing that person.”

“I see.”

Vivian nodded and fingered the egg fragment he had offered. After examining the fragment for a moment, Vivian spoke with a confident tone.

“As you said, Grand Duke, the magic used on the magical beast eggs was indeed done using potions distributed by this trading post.”

“You can confirm that so immediately?”

“I’ve already identified the potions used at this trading post. Comparing them with the power I remember isn’t particularly difficult.”

Kermanomon fell silent. His mind was extremely sharp and his ability to judge situations was also excellent. His magical power went without saying, and his social skills in handling people were also outstanding.

However, his opaque red eyes didn’t easily reveal what lay within. Was Vivian really a righteous person who would go to great lengths for his own race, or perhaps.

‘A bold enough villain to wag his silver tongue before me.’

That wasn’t something that could be easily judged with just a few words. After pondering for a moment, Kermanomon spoke in a low voice.

“You’re not affiliated with the Magic Tower, are you? Then the guild wouldn’t be a licensed business either.”

“…I won’t deny it.”

Vivian raised both hands as if he had no intention of denying that fact. Mages not affiliated with the Magic Tower weren’t supposed to use their power. So strictly speaking, all the magic he used was close to illegal.

‘This seems rather dangerous.’

Despite his composed attitude, Vivian quietly clenched his fist, feeling anxious. He had been caught using magical power freely several times before, but as long as it wasn’t misused for crimes, most investigators would gently wrap up the situation.

However, the situation earlier wasn’t something that could be dismissed so lightly. If things went wrong, not only him but all the guild members who were present at the scene could get involved.

It was when he swallowed dry saliva and bit his lips nervously.

“Then, would you perhaps be interested in working for me?”

“Pardon…?”

Surprised by Kermanomon’s words, he asked back with a dazed expression.

“The Imperial Palace is also paying close attention to this incident. As am I. The Empire’s mages are always suffering from manpower shortages, but I need capable mages immediately. Besides, we’re chasing the same people, so how about it? Would you consider working with me for the time being?”

“….”

“Well, to be honest, I can’t completely remove you from my list of suspects either. Just so you know, I also have the purpose of keeping you close to monitor you.”

The corners of Kermanomon’s mouth curved up crookedly.

Watching him, Vivian couldn’t give any response. He remained silent while stroking his forearm with one hand.

“…It would be an honor.”

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After briefly rejoicing at his unexpected proposal, Vivian, who had been hesitating about something, slowly opened his mouth.

“I’m not sure if I should bring this up before Your Grace, but… Actually, we have someone we suspect as the real culprit behind this incident.”

“Who would that be?”

“…The former Imperial Consort Ferzen.”

Mellis’s eyes widened belatedly, unable to follow the flow of conversation due to the shocking story she had just heard. The former Imperial Consort Ferzen must surely refer to Arsian’s birth mother.

However, Kermanomon let out a light sigh as if he wasn’t particularly surprised.

“Adam Ferzen, you mean.”

“Yes. Actually, the Ferzen Ducal House has a secret organization made up of mixed-bloods. They’re called the ‘Golden Mane,’ an organization that handles all the ducal house’s dirty work.”

“Golden Mane? That’s the first time I’ve heard that name.”

“They bring in young mixed-bloods with no connections and thoroughly raise them as their own hands and feet. So that they cannot disobey anything the former Imperial Consort says. If someone on the continent is plotting schemes using mixed-bloods… there’s a high probability they’re moving centered around them.”

Mellis, who had been concentrating on their conversation, asked back with a confused face.

“But isn’t Revolity actually having a negative impact on other mixed-bloods? If the reputation of mixed-bloods worsens, it would harm Arsian too, so why would the former Imperial Consort do such a thing…?”

“You’re right. Duke Ferzen’s greatest weakness is precisely his bloodline. But think about it the other way around. What if he’s different from other mixed-bloods?”

“What do you mean by that?”

“When people’s malice toward mixed-bloods reaches its peak, what do you think would happen if Duke Ferzen, who is also a mixed-blood, takes the lead in exterminating them all? Would people condemn the Duke as a cold-blooded traitor who betrayed his own kind? No, they’d probably praise him even more.”

“That’s ridiculous. Arsian isn’t that kind of person!”

“That may be so. However, what I’m certain of is that the former Imperial Consort is the kind of person who would exterminate an entire race and more if it meant putting her son on the throne.”

At those words, Mellis couldn’t give any response. She simultaneously realized that Arsian had never once brought up stories about his birth mother.

Even when he had talked about his unfortunate childhood spent in the Imperial Palace, it was the same.

“Still, it’s just my speculation after all. Don’t think too seriously about it.”

Noticing that Mellis’s expression had noticeably darkened, Vivian spoke in a deliberately nonchalant tone. After watching such Vivian for a moment, Kermanomon asked while resting his chin on his clasped hands.

“For something you call speculation, you sound quite confident. The same goes for your knowledge about the Golden Mane. How do you know stories that even I, who opposed the former Imperial Consort for decades, am hearing for the first time? Is that also Bin’s intelligence network?”

“No. This has nothing to do with Bin. The reason I know about the Golden Mane is… because I’m from there.”

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