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-

gathering at the tips of his feet. It was an acceleration

get there quickly if there

looking at the ceiling

truly are

– …Huuuuuu.

Tiger let out a deep sigh. Eruhaben took the lead without caring and Cale followed behind him. They traversed through the secret passage

at the end of the

the passage was on the ceiling. Eruhaben canceled the acceleration spell and looked

“Where is this?”

The crown

the crown prince be

be at the training ground right now. He stays there

you sure about that? He might be staying late

…That bastard’s

continuing

his body. That is something he does not skip

to the training ground

I’m sure he has

stopped talking after

abilities were even greater.

quieter, to train himself in secret. Naturally, everybody other

type to not stop his training once he starts so

The hidden Dark

us getting caught

passage that the crown prince knows about has magic alarm

“Then that’s a relief.”

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

out even

questioned what that meant but did not ask about

need to see it for

his hand in

opened without making a

first, so tell

up

‘It’s clean.’

Dragon thought that the crown prince must be a

black tiger sighed and quietly said something

be great if you could use flight

“Flight magic?”

abilities and cannot jump to

“Ah.”

the Divine

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

of flight magic, shot up and

I will look

no

inside the cintamani pointed at

modify the bookshelf over there as I tell

“…Really?”

as the tiger punk said for

as the Dark Tiger ordered

third book from there. Then you will find a faint scratch on the pillar

more explanations and

will open

Once Alberu said that…

Click.

noise and the bookshelf started moving on its

“Hoooo.”

gasped while looking at the wall behind the

was covered in

“Mm. It’s a code.”

after realizing that it was written in code that could

take a while to decipher

more than a day

too thorough. Most people would not do this much. Does he not have anybody he can trust around

Or…

that

Eruhaben flinched after subconsciously saying

– It’s possible.

Tiger. The tiger was staring at the wall with a

desperate at this

turned away from the

“Mm.”

well. The cintamani in his hand

moved to the hand of the individual

we

decipher it, your

held the cintamani in his hand as he headed

you remember the

about how to decode the code from Alberu while they waited for night

peeked at Cale after not hearing

You’re already

Shhhhh.

taking in everything from the top

ability of ‘Record,’ memorizing and deciphering code was something he could do even without using his ability. It was the norm to figure out the

definitely met the White

did not write everything

recorded the core

mages from the Whipper Kingdom and the non-mainstream

was a list

also see the word,

I’m pretty sure I

“I agree.”

and Alberu were talking about, but he simply

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

a word that would explain what

< Deal. >

expression on his face as he opened his

like the White Star came to see

seems to be talking about moving the reclusive mages of the Whipper Kingdom and the non-mainstream

his highness seems to be suspicious of the White

to determine intentions.

to the Roan Kingdom would be a benefit for the reclusive mages. Furthermore, the non-mainstream faction would benefit if they came to

Alberu

this. At least,

person right now. Part of it was because of Eruhaben, but the sorrow in Alberu’s eyes that could not be hidden made it obvious that Eruhaben was not the

before looking

“The answer is obvious.”

– I agree.

Whipper Kingdom are surely the

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

Black mages.

that word. Alberu

the Roan Kingdom as his target, he’s bound to get his mages and black

as Alberu could not

a battle

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

‘Birthday celebration.’

stared at the

person who looked like Cale but was wearing a

himself as both the White

was currently trying to bring black mages and mages into the Roan Kingdom’s

all the way

the crown prince once the incident happens. He would be responsible as

injure a lot of

forced Cale to use the Indestructible Shield for the

the Roan Kingdom. And if something

It’ll be

would descend upon

the incident the sealed god was

stop

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