The ones with the most complicated expressions on their faces were Eruhaben and Clopeh. Eruhaben was pushing his temples as he spoke.

“So, the bastard who stole your dongsaeng’s face and name is trying to cause chaos on the Western continent?”

– That’s right.

“Numerous life forms may die in the process?”

– That’s correct.

Eruhaben debated who he should trust. He looked at the Dark Tiger again.

‘This guy seems a bit more trustworthy.’

The black Dragon showed no signs of being brainwashed when he had inspected him inside the lair. Although the brainwashing could have been done with a superior ability that was beyond his level, but…

‘They’re unskilled.’

Their so-called allies, Choi Han the swordsman, Rosalyn the mage, and that one knight… They were strong for humans but they were unskilled and had many lacking traits compared to Eruhaben.

‘That little punk named Choi Han is an exception though.’

Either way, he could not easily trust anybody. The White Star who had introduced himself as Cale and this black tiger… Which side should he choose?

– There’s no need to choose one side.

Eruhaben looked toward the black tiger again after hearing a comment that sounded as if he knew what Eruhaben was thinking.

– You won’t find an answer no matter how long you contemplate it. Don’t you agree?

“…That is true.”

– Follow us to keep an eye on us. You’ll be able to tell which side is telling the truth if you keep observing us.

Tap.

Eruhaben’s finger that had been pushing at his temple gently tapped the table.

He had his answer.

“Fine. I will keep an eye on you guys for the time being.”

Eruhaben’s eyes observed each person who came to find him.

“How dare he steal the hero’s face and try to take the esteemed hero’s achievements as his own……!”

‘…Mm.’

Eruhaben flinched a bit while looking at Clopeh before looking at an empty chair.

Cale was sitting there. Cale motioned to Alberu with his eyes.

“Let’s go, your highness.”

– Yes.

Alberu nodded his head as he responded.

– Let’s go to the palace.

* * *

“Invisibility and soundproof barrier magic. Are those the only two that are needed?”

– Yes.

Eruhaben was looking at the cintamani in his hand while not looking convinced. He let out a short sigh and cast his spells.

The invisibility and soundproof barrier magic were targeted at two individuals.

Eruhaben and the cintamani.

“…Does your dongsaeng not need it?”

– As you are already aware, you cannot see or hear him.

“That is true.”

Eruhaben then spoke in a slightly annoyed voice.

“Then I have to do everything myself?”

– That’s right.

Eruhaben was currently in a forest at the outskirts of the Roan Kingdom’s capital, Huiss City.

To be more specific, they were in a small cave within the forest. There were all sorts of mechanical and magical devices installed in this cave.

– This is the secret passage. It is the secret passage that would take you directly to the crown prince’s palace.

“The crown prince should know about this as well if it is the secret passage to his palace?”

– I’m not sure. I don’t think he knows about it yet.

Alberu had to stop himself from having a bitter smile on his face.

Alberu had only known about the secret passages revealed to all members of the royal family at this point in time. It was because Zed Crossman had not told him about this passage.

The Alberu of this time had no idea that such a passage existed. He only learned about this passage after properly receiving approval as the crown prince, gaining power, and receiving a lot of things from Zed Crossman as a result.

‘So the me of this time would not know.’

Alberu’s face stiffened a bit. He heard a nonchalant voice at that moment.

“Shouldn’t we hurry? It’ll be daytime if we don’t.”

It was naturally Cale. Alberu let out a chuckle.

– Let’s hurry.

It was still night outside.

“…How did I end up with such an unlucky life……?”

Eruhaben wondered if he needed to sneak into the royal palace at his age, but ended up gently waving his hand. Alberu watched him before speaking again.

– Just so you are aware, this secret passage was built in the early days, so you will probably need to be extremely cau-

Click. Shhh.

The door to the secret passage opened as naturally as if the wind had pushed it open.

Gold dust was leisurely controlling everything.

Cale, who was watching, and Eruhaben, who had cast the spell, spoke one after the other.

“Wow. This secret passage isn’t much, your highness.”

“I am a Dragon.”

Alberu had a lot of things he wanted to say but held himself back and pointed inside the open door.

– Just go straight.

He then started to smile.

– You’ll need to walk for about an hour. There are a lot of twists in the path.

The passage inside the door was narrow to the point that they could only go in a single file line. This was to decrease the number of enemies chasing after the crown prince should he ever have to escape.

“One hour…”

Eruhaben nodded his head before raising his hand.

“Since magic works on your dongsaeng as well…”

Swoooooooosh-

his feet. It was an acceleration spell. Eruhaben spoke in an extremely annoyed

there quickly if there are

commented while looking at the ceiling of

truly are

– …Huuuuuu.

Eruhaben took the lead without caring and Cale followed behind him. They traversed through the secret passage comfortably

end of the passage in less

the passage was on the ceiling. Eruhaben canceled the acceleration spell and looked up at the ceiling as he

“Where is this?”

crown

crown prince be here

should be at the training ground right now. He stays there for about

you sure about that? He might be staying late in his

…That bastard’s goal is

sighed before continuing

That is something he does not skip no matter

the training ground at such a

he has his

stopped talking after saying

abilities were even greater.

time when the palace would be quieter, to train himself in secret. Naturally, everybody other than his

training once he

was not alone in the training ground. The hidden Dark Elves took turns

getting caught while moving around

secret passage, every external passage that the crown prince knows about has magic alarm devices and traps. It’ll be fine as long as

“Then that’s a relief.”

don’t matter if they are found or things that cannot be figured out even if they

even if

but did not

to see

hand

door opened

up first, so tell your

jumped up through

‘It’s clean.’

looked around to see that the office was too clean. The ancient Dragon thought that the crown prince must be

and quietly said something at

would be great if you

“Flight magic?”

physical abilities and cannot jump to reach the

“Ah.”

members of the Divine race

without saying anything to cast flight magic on the spot where there was a

and landed

will look around the

no

cintamani

pop up if you modify the

“…Really?”

the tiger punk

as

find a faint scratch

were some more explanations and Eruhaben completed

will

Once Alberu said that…

Click.

was a quiet noise and the bookshelf

“Hoooo.”

looking at the wall behind

wall was

“Mm. It’s a code.”

frowned after realizing that it was written

while

more than a

prince bastard is thorough, but maybe too thorough. Most people would not do this

Or…

that

after

– It’s possible.

The tiger was staring at the wall with a piercing

was quite desperate at

away

“Mm.”

well. The cintamani in his hand was now floating in the

of the individual who was

Shall we look

decipher it, your

in his hand as he headed toward the wall that was full of

you remember the pattern

decode the code

after not hearing

You’re already decoding

Shhhhh.

in everything from the top of

and deciphering code was something he could do even without using his ability. It was the norm to figure out

definitely met the

write everything down

recorded

Whipper Kingdom and the non-mainstream faction

a list

see the word,

sure I

“I agree.”

talking about, but he simply stood there

continued to speak without caring about Eruhaben’s gaze. Cale pointed to a spot on

word that would explain what was

< Deal. >

had a relaxed expression on his face as he opened his

like the White Star came to see

reclusive mages of the Whipper Kingdom and the non-mainstream faction of the Alchemists’ Bell Tower to the Roan

is being called a deal, his highness seems to be

Unable to determine

for the reclusive

Alberu of this

There is nothing that bastard gains from this. At least, there is nothing for him to gain

Part of it was because of Eruhaben, but the sorrow

before looking

“The answer is obvious.”

– I agree.

Whipper Kingdom are surely

although they are called the non-mainstream faction, the alchemists coming from the Empire are all most

Black mages.

after hearing that word. Alberu and Cale continued

his target, he’s bound to

as Alberu could not finish

be a battle or even

highly likely. Especially since his Majesty’s birthday celebration is

‘Birthday celebration.’

stared at the code

who looked like Cale but was wearing

introduced himself as both the White Star

person was currently trying to bring black mages and mages into the Roan

to get them deep into the capital, all the way in the

prince once the incident happens. He would be responsible as

might injure a lot of people,

forced Cale to use the Indestructible Shield

in the Roan Kingdom. And if something like that

It’ll be full of

would descend

intent and direction of the incident the sealed god was planning

stop him,

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