A Famous Traitor and Treacherous Genius

102 – Dancing With Elves (3)

There were several reasons for disposing of Baron Flambell’s ghoulized body and cremating him publicly.

Once the body was buried in the ground, of course the body had to be seen in front of others.

It made no sense to use a body double until the coffin lid was closed, and even if they wanted to use one, there was no one who would.

Magic?

Even if you could create an alter ego so elaborately with magic, would you be able to maintain it until the burial is over?

And above all, I couldn’t do it because of concerns about ‘destruction’.

The first is grave robbing.

A nobleman’s tomb that is not maintained well is a treasure trove to grave robbers who do not know what is inside.

Even if you salvage a ring that is considered a cherished item, you will have more than enough money to cover the cost of the theft.

This alone is a problem, but it becomes even more problematic when the grave robber knows that there is no body.

‘Anything can become a subject for threats.’

The lack of a body becomes a weakness for Baron Gamos Seville.

In that case, you could say that all you need to do is control the grave robbers, but there was one element of concern about the humanity of Flambell.

Second. Attendance by adjutant.

Even though the person is dead, if the crime is revealed and the punishment is to break the coffin, take out the body, and behead it.

Since Flambell was not a good person, he had no idea what kind of serious crime he would be punished for.

So I was cremated.

Thanks to this, his grave took up a smaller area than if he were buried in a coffin and the tomb was erected.

Land.

Area.

Tombstone.

‘It was the biggest obstacle to the development of the kingdom.’

In the empire, people were mainly cremated to make the most of limited land.

The average funeral procedure in the empire was to put bone powder in an urn and pay tribute by placing only the urn in the charnel house.

Problem here.

Is the white powder in the ossuary’s ossuary actually the bone powder of the dead?

Or is it flour decorated similarly?

No one can confirm.

No one will try to confirm it, and even if it is confirmed, no one will reveal the truth to others.

Even if it existed, it will become something that never existed.

I’m not sure yet, but I think the various charnel houses in the empire might be like that.

‘Or people who don’t even need to leave a body behind.’

If you look at it from the crown prince’s perspective-

Inferior people who should not leave their blood to future generations.

People who have no family or connections, and no one will even find their tombstones.

Those who commit heinous crimes and must be executed.

‘At least it wasn’t in front of me.’

Although I executed numerous shootings with a musket, none of them were brought in as vampires.

‘Can you turn someone into a vampire after death? I don’t think this is right.’

If the crown prince is behind it, at least he didn’t kill the people he sent to me by turning them into vampires right before they died.

“…After.”

“Why are you doing this, kid?”

“I needed some time to think.”

About the background.

“Why did you come to Gibraltar about the vampire issue?”

About reality.

“Why are you inviting me to the forest? Let me guess why.”

And about future actions.

“Does Lord Platinum want Gibraltar to become a vampire hunter?”

“To some extent.”

“And you are trying to guide me directly in the elven forest?”

“That is accurate.”

“So, are you planning to raise Gray Gibraltar to be a vampire hunter?”

“I thought it wasn’t a bad offer since you already showed that in Seville.”

Iperia wants a deal.

“Guardian. Do not leave this story in the records or tell it to anyone. Can you make a promise?”

“I swear on Gibraltar’s name. Speak.”

“According to the contract with [Chronostrum], The main woman… Ah, I am referring to the Gold Dragon, the guardian dragon of the Kingdom of Nostrum.”

“…Wasn’t it a legend?”

“A legend. A real person. According to her contract with him, the main woman and the elves cannot go beyond the forest and canyon toward the empire.”

Baek Jin-gyeong placed his hand on the table and swept it towards the west.

“The only place allowed for elves is the Golden Dragon’s territory. You are talking about the land of Nostrum, which Gibraltar protects.”

“Are you saying that Nostrum can travel freely, but can’t cross over to the Empire?”

“Yes. It is a rule, an oath, a contract and a curse that the entire elf race has made with him.”

“But from what you say, it doesn’t seem like those who are called apostates are like that.”

“Yes. There are people who broke the rules with the Golden Dragon and became demons themselves, becoming corrupted. We call them [Red Slaves].”

Baek Geum-gyeong took a bite of the cookie for a moment with a truly reluctant look on her face.

“To make it easier for you to understand, it’s vampires, vampires, bloody elves, gray forest fangs, something like that.”

“Bloody Elf. I definitely understand.”

You have to cram it into your head as much as possible.

“So are they making something called silver?”

“Perhaps he has joined hands with the empire, or he is operating as a slave of the empire.”

All the things that I didn’t know about before returning, or didn’t remember because I wasn’t interested, but were thought of as the crown prince’s minions.

“So, I make a proposal. Guardian. The main woman will personally teach and raise her four sons. So, you must eliminate the traitors from our elves.”

“…”

“I guess this is a win-win situation. You get rid of the demonic clan vampires who are disturbing the human world, and the main woman and her compatriots get rid of traitors to their race. Although we cannot step forward directly, we will do our best for you. Can help you raise it.”

“That’s…”

My father is looking at me.

“I understand the meaning of the Platinum Sutra, but I speak as the then Earl of Gibraltar.”

“Speak.”

Before I could say anything, his father opened his mouth, extending his hand towards me as if he had made up his mind.

“It is clear that those who call themselves vampires, and those who use the remnants of those vampires, are currently attacking Nostrum as well as Gibraltar.”

The shadows of the empire are a representative example.

“But that doesn’t mean I have any intention of sending my son to the elf forest.”

“Hmm…”

“The same goes for vampire hunting. If it causes harm to our Gibraltar, I will cut off your head and stake you in the sun, but I will not make it my life’s mission.”

My father’s voice was firm.

“Gray has Gray’s life, and it is Gray’s choice. Gray’s talent is too precious to be forced by someone to live the life of a vampire hunter.”

“…I see. It’s like Gibraltar in some ways, but it’s the most alien to Gibraltar.”

Lord Platinum smiled, stroking the mole on the side of his lips with his hand as if he was having fun.

“I understand. She has no intention of imposing elf rules on the child who received her daughter’s blessing. In that case, she has no choice but to make a ‘deal’ in the way humans like best.”

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“Deal?”

“Guardian, I will pass on your power to your successor. In return, promise me that you will exterminate all vampires on sight.”

In some ways, Baek Geum-gyeong’s suggestion seems natural.

“Since you have passed on your power to kill vampires, it is natural to kill vampires. I am not saying that you should dedicate your whole life to killing only vampires, but if a vampire gets in your way, you should cut them down without mercy.”

“Hmm…”

“It looks like you need time to think. I understand. Then…”

Baek Geum-gyeong stood up.

“I’ll give you about 3 minutes. You can decide in the meantime.”

“…3 minutes? Make a decision in between?”

“Yes, but.”

“Is this an urgent matter that needs to be decided quickly?”

“No. “I just don’t want to take too long.”

Lord Platinum continued to tap the floor with her foot, looking impatient.

“Not that far…”

“Father.”

I whispered softly to my father.

“Just as a father becomes impatient when he leaves his mother, the same goes for the Elven Highlord.”

“Is that so… ?”

“Yes. I guess protecting the forest is the most important, and isn’t there something called the World Tree in the elf forest?”

“Indeed. I understand.”

My father is a bit more relaxed now, but my mother’s method always works.

“What do you want me to do, Gray?”

“I think it’s a good opportunity.”

In fact, you should definitely go.

“My teacher is Sir Mente, but Sir Mente is in a moment where he needs to adjust himself. For quite some time.”

“Hmm…”

“Now that it has come to this, I will learn the elf’s hunting methods while Sir Mente firmly establishes himself as the master.”

“I only heard about elves in legends. Is that okay?”

“Yes.”

What is okay?

“It’s okay for me to go alone.”

Human common sense and laws do not apply to elves.

“I don’t want to make a fuss about Gray Gibraltar being invited by an elf to the outside world, so I guess I can go alone quietly.”

“…”

There is no escort.

The only one going is me, a human named Gray Gibraltar.

“I understand your concerns, but there is nothing wrong with establishing a cooperative relationship with the elves.”

This is sincere.

‘The order may be different, but it probably happened in a short period of time.’

Death of Erwin Ipheria.

The elves are annihilated.

‘Erwin Ipheria took Astasia hostage and tied her up, then took eight masters and attacked the elf forest and massacred Lord Platinum and the elves.’

There is a possibility.

No, it is almost a confirmed future.

‘There was an advance route that passed through the elf forest, so they probably got rid of the offending elves.’

As expected.

“I would like to ask Baekgeumgyeong for one thing.”

“Ask.”

“I’m not sure about the differences between humans and elves, so I’d like you to answer honestly.”

“Is that a question?”

“No. The question is…”

I pointed to my forehead.

“Do you love Erwin Aiferia?”

“…”

“Your daughter. “What would you do if she were in danger of death?”

“I think you have one big mistake, child.”

Baek Geum-gyeong looked at him with a straight face and answered in an irritated voice.

“There are definitely differences between elves and humans. But.”

Even taking deep breaths.

“What kind of creature would leave a child in danger? I am an elf, but I am Erwin’s mother.”

“Thank you. That answer is enough.”

I stood up.

“We will say goodbye within three hours and then prepare to leave.”

* * *

As Baekgeum-gyeong said, before humans and elves, all mothers were the same.

“…How could you decide on something like this so suddenly? No, I’m not in a position to say anything.”

When her mother was called from her room, she heard the situation and was at a loss.

“Are you sure it’s okay?”

“Yes. It’s okay.”

“On the way back from a hunting expedition, I can’t believe I went to a different place this time. Sigh…”

“If you go to the academy in the future, you will be away for longer than now, so you have to get used to it.”

“…”

“You’re having a hard time letting go of my affection for me too, so what are you planning to do with Noir, Lettar, Ruby, Marine, and Sapphie?”

“…Just because I spend a lot of time with those kids doesn’t mean I care less about you.”

The mother answered, clenching her fists.

“All I can do is trust you like the Count. I believe you will have made the right choice, as you always have.”

“Mother.”

“But if I only had time, how could I have taken care of something…”

“It seems like both my father and mother were mistaken for a moment.”

I couldn’t help but laugh at my mother, who had the same reaction as my father.

“It’s because the place I’m going to is the Elven Forest, it’s just a short-term study abroad trip.”

“…Huh?”

“It’s not like I’m leaving completely. Lord Baekgeum-gye has agreed to provide convenience in many ways, so I may come to the territory about once every ten days.”

“…What?”

My mother’s expression hardened for a moment, and then her face started to turn red again.

“You, you… !”

“Did you think I’ve been in the elf forest for over a year, no, three years?”

“Then you should have told me that in advance!”

“You tried to make me cry before I even said it, so I couldn’t find the right time to say it.”

“…”

Mother turned her head.

“Please take good care of my father and her younger siblings, mother.”

Although the mother has neither power nor wealth, she already plays a role in Gibraltar just by her presence.

“It may be strange to say this, but the elf forest is probably a place where people live.”

Only when the mother is psychologically stable can Gibraltar be strong.

“Is there any big problem in the elf forest? I’m going to increase my strength. Haha.”