Summoned Slaughterer

Chapter 64: Desecration Smile

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Ayperos corpse was laid out in an imposing coffin and donned gorgeous silken clothes.

He was put inside making sure that the stitches on his head didnt stand out, but the out-of-place feeling couldnt be eliminated after all.

Imeraria, staring at the corpse of her younger brother with eyes concealing her emotions, just sat motionlessly next to the corpse without showing any tears.

The room right next to the audience hall was a small room for the king to carry out secret and private talks. The coffin, placed on top of a pedestal with wheels attached for transporting it, is enshrined in the centre of the room. Imeraria is the only person sitting as there was only one chair set up to be in the coffins surroundings.

It was Prime Minister Adol who entered quietly into the room dominated by silence.

Excuse me. (Adol)

As he bows towards Imeraria, who doesnt show any reaction, Adol lowered his head, putting his right hand over his chest, after seeing the corpse of the prince.

As he moved according to the etiquette of polite condolences, Imeraria stood up silently and lightly bowed towards Adol as he left the room.

Adol, who saw her figure in the corner of his eyes, ends up escaping at a quick pace owing to the feeling of  being unable to endure being there any longer.

Once he left the room while somehow or other remaining calm, he quietly breathed a sigh.

An appearance of grief, isnt it? (Adol)

Before realising it, there was the face of the shinigami next to Adol.

Dont appear without permission. What will we do, if you are seen? (Adol)

Even as Adol utters his words in a fluster, the shinigami doesnt reply and simply laughs with a giggle.

Wont it be fine to offer the information about the return spell to princess soon as well? (Shinigami)

Dont be foolish. With the current status of me not having yet found a single document, theres no reason to report on the things told by an evil spirit like you. (Adol)

The shinigami chased after Adol, who set off with his shoulders heaving in anger, while its legs are shaking and staggering.

Offer hope to the hurt princess. Wouldnt there be various troubles for you as well as the nation if the princess was dispirited? (Shinigami)

Glaring at him with eyes full of annoyance, Adol entered the reference room.

Stop pretending to be worried about this country when youre nothing but an evil spirit. Its unpleasant. (Adol)

Oh my! Although I may appear to be this way, Im a god who earnestly aids people to survive. (Shinigami)

What are you say despite calling yourself a shinigami? (Adol)

Without shifting his sight, Adol searches for lithographs depicting the return spell and furthermore documents pertaining to similar magic. Having repeatedly used his hands in such way for god-knows how many days, he completely got accustomed to handling the lithographs.

The souls of those eagerly striving to survive and having then died shine brightly. (Shinigami)

Stopping his hands for an instant thanks to the words of the god of death, Adol muttered what bad taste and continued his search.

At any rate, Adol considers.

(I wonder what will happen to this country after sending home the person called Hifumi?) (Adol)

Although Orsongrande should probably aim to frantically survive with its current military gains as is, only because the person called Hifumi is an ally even if just for appearance sake, it is possible for this country to keep standing, even if many people lose their lives thanks to that.

However, Adol abruptly stopped moving his hands.

Even if Hifumi was suddenly gone, it wouldnt mean that the wars started would end right away. Instead, with a part of its largest military strength gone, Orsongrandes position will become agonizing.  

(Even if he is transferred back to where he came from, if I pay attention to prepare for that in advance as well) (Adol)

Theres no progress yet, thus this might be hasty though, Adol resumed moving his hands.

Congratulations, Sabnak! (Biron)

Biron raised his sake cup towards Sabnak, who sat in the seat of honor during the dinner organised by Earl Biron.

Really, I never thought that such a knight would spring forth from my familys home. (Sister)

Sabnak turned his fed up sight towards his elder sister laughing loudly.

Nee-san, arent you well aware that Im not cut out for such official position? (Sabnak)

Ara, your head was always good since you were small. I wonder whether it isnt better for you to have such a post rather than being at the actual site, especially as you are a greenhorn at swordsmanship? (Sister)

Biron showed sympathy thanks to the cruel remarks, but Sabnak got used to the speech and conduct of not holding back anything of his elder sister since the old days.

Anyway, with this, it became necessary for me to return to the royal castle ahead of time. That means, the Imperial Knight Order appears to have the role of taking care of royalty though it is currently only Imeraria. (Sabnak)

Dont worry about this place. Its alright for you to return together with your other order members. With Earl Tohnos support my troops will be alright as there probably wont be any large battle any time soon. (Biron)

Biron, aware of the situation at the border to Horant, assessed the least time likely necessary for Horant to raise a full-scale army to be this much.

Sabnak, write a letter to father before you go back to the royal castle. I will match it with mine to be sent back home. (Sister)

Thats right. Since I will send a congratulatory letter to the unpopular father-in-law-sama as well, lets send them together. (Biron)

Sabnak ended up becoming slightly embarrassed due to the words of the married couple.

Thank you very much. (Sabnak)

The married couple also laughed and smiled seeing the bashful Sabnak.

Sabnak recalled the time he received congratulations for enlisting in the knight order the other day.

Even at that time it felt good to receive congratulations. After that he earnestly put effort into doing his job. Even after this promotion, he is prepared to face forward and get on with it.

However, as it is my first time to be appointed to work at the castle, I will be nervous. (Sabnak)

Slowly savoring the after-meal sake, Sabnak murmured.

It will probably turn into a talk between men, Sabnaks elder sister excused herself temporarily.

Rather than being a guard, there is likely the aspect of advising Imeraria-sama as well. (Biron)

Hearing Birons words, Sabnak inclined his head to the side.

Isnt there the prime minister, Adol, if its about advising? (Sabnak)

Thats certainly true. But, if Imeraria-sama chose to only listen to his opinion, it would result in narrowing down her thinking. There isnt only right or wrong. Thinking about various possibilities, hypothesizing results, you can state your own opinion thats different from the prime ministers and Imeraria-samas. I think you will be able to help as statesman, even if its only this much. (Biron)

Especially given that Imeraria is far too obedient as royalty, she will probably listen too often to the opinion of her surroundings, Biron says.

Didnt that invite Pajous death? Although that question crossed Sabnaks mind for an instant, he was able to agree with Birons view in itself.

I think it isnt the sole task of a guard to offer his all as a shield. Someone called a truly superb guard doesnt allow anyone, who is dangerous, to approach the person that ought to be protected, I believe. (Biron)

Sabnak slowly nodded due to Birons words.

At the time the magician, who lost his consciousness thanks to being kicked in the stomach by Hifumi, woke up, he noticed that his body was restrained while grimacing due to the pain in his stomach.

O-Ouch (Magician)

Oh! You woke up. (Hifumi)

A voice was audible coming from the magicians rear.

The heck (Magician)

I disposed of your other companions. I kept you alive because there are things I want to hear from you. (Hifumi)

Quite easy to understand, aint it? The voice from behind says.

As his blurry vision at last became clear, he realized his state of being tied as if hugging the stump of a tree.

And he has also recalled the voice of the other party.

Its Hifumi, the man who had sent him flying with a kick some time ago.

Even as he tries to turn his head backwards, it isnt enough to see the other partys face.

Wont your neck hurt if you recklessly try to face this way? (Hifumi)

Whats your aim? (Magician)

While feigning calmness as best as he could, he asked a question, but his voice ended up trembling a bit.

Unable to see the figure of the other party, his anxiety is further stirred up.

I told you that I have questions. Wont you not waste my time and hurry up answering them? (Hifumi)

Even though he cant be seen by the magician, there is one more person tied up. That being said, it isnt good if he doesnt listen to the words of that person either.

Dont screw around. I do know that you are an enemy

Desperately turning his head, the magicians vision gets blurry in protest. A small iron lump is embedded into the tree stump in front of him.

Will my vision break off? It suddenly became hot.

There are two choices. Talk and live or stay silent and die. (Hifumi)

Due to the magician enduring the pain without answering, Hifumi laughed.

First of all, the first question is: Where is the capitals magic tool research institute? (Hifumi)

A sharp pain pierced the right shoulder of the magician who had remained silent at Hifumis question.

Though he wasnt able to see the person himself, a heated hoof was hammered into the shoulder.

Gyaaaaa! (Magician)

I told you to not waste my time, didnt I? (Hifumi)

In the end it took 30 minutes of doing the same thing repeatedly until the magician caved in and spilled all the information.

Hifumi, who learned the location of the research institute as well as the state of its defenses, cut the rope binding the magician with his katana while saying Good work.

The magician, exhausted to the degree of being unable to stand up, slowly slithers down to his knees while still clinging to the tree.

It would have been best, if you had told me everything immediately. (Hifumi)

Hifumi, who said this indifferently, averted his body after suddenly noticing something.

Guaa!

Its the magicians scream.

Hifumi, running without looking at that, clicked his tongue seeing the soldier from Horant, who ought to be tied up, rising to his knees.

Are you an idiot? Do it before talking if you get killed due to being forbidden to speak. (Hifumi)

While he says this, he kicks the soldiers chin.

Ubyuu (Soldier)

While the soldier is scattering spit and teeth, Hifumi steps on the chest of the backward-bent soldier. Hifumi thrust his katana in front of him.

Well then, next its your turn. (Hifumi)

Fufu, theres no way I will talk this easily. (Soldier)

The boldly laughing soldier tried to thrust the sword, he held in his right hand, at his own throat. But he failed.

No sooner than the sound of cutting through the wind with a *fwish* was audible, the right hand, from the elbow to its end, dropped to the ground.

Eh ? (Soldier)

Did you think you could commit suicide that easily? (Hifumi)

As if completely pinning the soldiers body to the ground, the katana is stabbed into his left shoulder.

Uguu! (Soldier)

Now then, its question time. Did you know about me? (Hifumi)

Raising his slit eyes, he faces the soldier with a freezing look.

Seeing me caused several people to move strangely, dont you agree? Or rather, didnt you guys try to make me chase after you? (Hifumi)

He thought they will end up staying there if there are magicians, but since they unnaturally were thrifty, they planned to escape while carrying the magicians away when the number of soldiers had decreased, Hifumi accused.

The soldier opened his eyes widely in surprise due to his speech.

Although he hurriedly denied it, Hifumi rather believed what he saw than what he said.

I see (Hifumi)

Hifumi, who considered something for a moment, extracted his katana with a *slurp*

Ignoring the soldier who fainted in agony, he heads towards a separate place, where Origas group was waiting.

Some time during that period, he looked at the magician with a glance, but he had already died.

Origa. (Hifumi)

Yes. (Origa)

Did you hear the location of the research institute? Since I will march into the royal castle by myself after this, snatch the magic tools during the time Im causing a disturbance and return to Orsongrande. (Hifumi)

Its fine if you do the aforementioned thing as you are returning to Fokalore, Hifumi said.

Understood. Please, be careful (Origa)

Hifumi gently smiled due to Origas anxious words.

I havent yet played around in this world sufficiently. I cant die yet. (Hifumi)

Turning on his heel, Hifumi, looking down on the still in pain moaning soldier in front, suddenly takes out a magic potion from with his darkness magic and sprinkles it over the soldier with a *splosh*

The loped off arm didnt reconnect, however the soldier, whose wounds fully closed up, was kicked away by Hifumi without understanding left from right.

Being smeared with dirt, the soldier, finally raising his head, pays attention to the cold voice of Hifumi.

Well then, we will play tag up to the royal castle. Lets have a contest whether you will be faster in clinging to your boss or whether I will be faster in bisecting you. (Hifumi)

The soldier didnt comprehend what Hifumi was talking about for a moment, but immediately coming to his senses, he stands up propping up his body with his remaining left hand and began to run while staggering about unable to attain proper balance.

Looking good! Its been a while since I ran! (Hifumi)

Tossing the katana into his storage, Hifumi, ties the hem of his hakama and began to run once the distance to the soldier from Horant increased sufficiently.