Chapter 396 - Again about Serudio
When Fran finally finished talking about Kiara, it was time for her to listen to Diaz . Aurel and Lumina immediately left the room.
“I would like to tell you something about a man named Serudio.(Diaz)
- By the way regarding, him, I completely forget about him. ( Master)
Sorry Diaz, Fran doesn't remember who is it. Even though she remembers some annoying nobleman to whom she handed me over, after which he died, she completely forgot both his name and face. However, this shows how insignificant he was for Fran.
- Have you ever met the Marquis Ashton?(Diaz)
- No.(Fran)
“But after leaving Urmut, we will head to the capital,” I said.
- I see. It's because of auction?(Diaz)
- Yeah.(Fran)
Fran told that since the blacksmith Gallus took on some top secret assignment from the Ashton family, he has gone.
- Yes, I heard that he went to Barubora. So the rumors about his disappearance are true.(Diaz)
“Looks like the Ashton family is collecting materials for blacksmithing,” I said.
- Oh, really? So the Ashton family really took Gallus? It looks extremely suspicious…(Diaz)
-We promised Gallus that we would meet in the capital. Given the circumstances we wont be able do that without running into the Marquis's family. Therefore, I would like to know exactly how the Serudio incident developed, in particular - what the Marquis's family might know about Fran. (Master)
- I see .(Diaz)
Apparently, the first thing that Diaz did after our "quarrel" with Serudio was to arrange for his subordinates to interrogate , extracting as much information from them as possible.
- However, I heard from them everything that I wanted to believe myself…(Diaz)
The words "that he himself wanted to believe" sounded very creepy. Although Fran did not notice this, in response to leading questions, he allowed himself to tell only that information convenient to him.
- However, last time it did not go so well…(Diaz)
- And what happened?(Master)
- Under the auspices of the Ashton family, a nobleman named Baron Holmes , this guy was another pain in the neck for us. He had the skill of seeing through lies and was given a very important job…(Diaz)
Hmm? I've heard it somewhere. A skill to see through lies?
- Have you heard of a man named Viscount Alsand? i believe You have been in Ares, so I wouldn't be surprised if you know him…(Diaz)
Exactly! The same Viscount from whom I took away the Deception Control. Auguste Alsand. Exactly, then his father is Viscount Holmes.
- This skill was a big problem for us. It's called "Managing Deception" and not only exposes a lie, it can make anyone believe a lie. Just think about what you can achieve using this skill wisely…(Diaz)
“Interrogations will be useless,” I said.
- Right. For example, if that viscount interfered in the testimony of Serudio's , subordinates they would simply lead us on the wrong track…(Diaz)
In fact, Auguste tried to used his skill in the same way on Fran, obviously plotting a fraud.
- True, at some point, Viscount Alsand simply took and lost his skill in discovering lies. Without that skill, he became a burden to his family and went under house arrest. The affairs of the family of Baron Holmes rolled downhill. Thanks to this, the Ashton family can no longer manipulate with truth and lies. .(Diaz)
But I took the Deception Control skill from Alsand only in retaliation for trying to deceive Fran. I never thought that this story wil be bringed up one more time .
- Having magic herbs as evidence, he could not get out. Since Serudio had the title of viscount, responsibility for his crimes fell on the family of Viscounts Reseps. Although the marquis family did not have to be responsible for them, there are rules for the guild representatives. So all the guild leaders whom Serudio annoyed decided to do this. .(Diaz)
Diaz made an odd gesture, slapping his neck. And it didn't seem to mean "Getting punished ." Undoubtedly, it meant "Head off the shoulders."
In conversation, Diaz appeared to be a good-natured old man, , but he was also a seasoned guild manager. To those who encroached on his power, he knew no mercy.
“Speaking of Serudio’s death, I tried to hide Fran’s involvement as best I could. For those who were at the place of his death, Elsa-kun made a very serious conversation. However, it will still be difficult to hide everything completely .(Diaz)
- Its cant be helped (Master)
- that's why , various rumors had spread…(Diaz)
- Different rumors? I asked.
- Yes, that the cause of Serudio's death was either the magic sword of a certain adventurer, or I, or Forund-kun. . Although there is actually a rumor that he died from the sword of the Black Lightning Princess, you are too popular a person in this city. So, on the contrary, it would be strange if such a rumor did not exist. I don't think many people think that this rumor is true…(Diaz)
If you need to hide a something, put in the most noticeable place. It'' fit to that situation.
“Moreover, since Serudio’s death, all subsequent interrogations and persecutions attract more attention. How much attention do you think Forund and I are, given our lively interrogation and other activities? .(Diaz)
- I see. And you and Forund are not worried about your safety? - I asked a question.
- Ha ha ha ha dont worry about us. we "A"rank adventur or who? Adventurers do have the potential to make an impact on an entire country. Whoever challenges one of us will become an enemy to all of us. And the family of the Marquis will not make such a stupid thing .(Diaz)
- Well, if that's true …(Master)
“But it will still be difficult to completely hide Fran-san's involvement in this. Be very careful while meeting with the Ashton family…(Diaz)
- Yeah. Got it…(Master)
After talking with Diaz, there was still the last place in Urmut where we should have collected information. yes, we must go to the dungeon where Rumina had returned. We were immediately transported there by the spatial gate. Since we informed her that we will pay her a visit , she was already to welcome us with open arms.
The first thing we talked about was Murray. Although we've talked enough about Kiara, there was another member of the Black Cat family that I should have tell to Rumina about.
However, rumina's reaction was not as violent as we expected. She hung her head down, nostalgia and regret mixed in hre expression . Perhaps all this time she thought that Murray would never return.
For Rumina, Mureria was a memory of 500 years ago. Moreover, sharing the same bloodline with her, Rumina knew those whose lives were destroyed by the Dark God.
- Its you … Lady … Mureria …(Rumina )
I could not understand what feelings swirl in her heart, but for a while Rumina remained silent.
After that, while Fran and Urushi were drinking tea with steaks, Lumina and I, who had already calmed down, moved to a separate room. Since I could not sit at the chair opposite Lumina, I lied down on the table.
- I apologize. There is something I would like to hear…(Rumina )
"Something Fran shouldn't hear?"(Master)
“Mm, Its not the case , but …(Rumina )
I told her what I heard from Murray during that meeting with her in the dungeon. After that, I told that I was a follower of the Goddess of Chaos, and at the same time I have no connection with the Lord of the dungeon.
- Rumina, did it happen that you could not tell Fran about how to evolve? Could it be that you could only speak in my presence?(Master)
- Oh, I understand.(Master)
“So maybe it's even easier for you to talk when Fran is gone. So can I talk to you alone for now?(Master)
- I have nothing against it . So what would you like to hear?.(Rumina )
- What does it mean to be a follower of the Goddess of Chaos?(Master)
I talked to both the Goddess of Chaos and Murray, but I never understood it. Although I do understand a thing or two about those associated with her.
- How to tell who the followers are … Followers of God are those whom God created with his own hand, and those who received some kind of power from God…(Rumina )
- And which of these cases is mine (Master)
“Hmm… Of course, I don’t know, but most likely the follower of the Goddess of Chaos must have something to do with the dungeon…(Rumina )
- Do you think so?(Master)
- Unlike other Gods, the Goddess of Chaos does not show up herself in this world in any way outside the dungeons. The magic of the Goddess of Chaos is intended for the Lords of the dungeon exclusively for managing the dungeon, so until now there has not been such a thing that the Goddess of Chaos created some kind of living creature. As far as I know, the followers of the Goddess of Chaos are those monsters that are under the control of the Dungeon Lord…(Rumina )
So, am I one of them? After all, I probably am not the Lord of the dungeon. So, when I was created, the power of the dungeon was transferred to me? Besides, could that mysterious soul that is sealed inside me be a follower of the Goddess of Chaos?
- In the end, I have no obtain any useful information (Master)
I am deeply sorry , but here another and final chapter for today , once again without editing .