The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman 791

 Chapter 791

 

"Why is there no answer?"

Raon twisted the corners of his mouth as he stood in front of the Thespian Emperor.

"Isn't it simple? Will you follow the Five Kings and live, or follow the Five Demons and die?"

He extended his index and middle fingers straight, indicating she could choose either.

"Uh, uh..."

Rimmer's eyes widened. He wore a bewildered expression, as if he hadn't expected talk of life and death to come up suddenly.

"N-nephew?"

Even Balder, who had been laughing joyfully, turned pale. He too slightly trembled his lips, seemingly flustered.

"Are you threatening us right now?"

The Thespian Emperor instead formed a deep smile, as if she welcomed it.

"For Zieghart, renowned as the continent's strongest family, to try to leash us by force—what an utterly disappointing choice."

She let out a sneer and raised her chin.

"Neither I nor the White Whale will succumb to force. No matter what external pressure comes..."

“While misunderstanding is free, you’re going a bit too far.”

Raon sighed, picking his ear with his pinky finger.

"What..."

"Did you seriously think we're threatening something like the White Whale?"

He shook his head, scoffing back at her.

"You seem to have quite the low opinion of Zieghart. As you said, we’re the strongest force on the continent—there’s no way we’d attack you while you’re defenseless."

Raon lightly tapped his temple as if telling her to come to her senses.

"Regardless of the choice of the Five Divine Orders, we’ll send you back politely. We might even assign you an escort."

"Th-then, the talk of dying just now was..."

"After the war."

A serious light flashed in Raon's previously mocking eyes.

"If we win after the war between the Five Kings and the Five Demons..."

He clenched his previously extended hand into a fist and ground his molars.

"We will tear down everything the Five Divine Orders has built."

"Ugh..."

The Thespian Emperor gulped dryly, sensing Raon's storm-like pressure.

"Ah, of course, we'll exclude the Pirate King."

Raon extended one finger again, smiling.

"As you would know better, the real Pirate King is one of ours, so we'll leave her out."

He turned his head slightly, calling it the Four Divine Orders instead of the Five Divine Orders.

"I’ll say it again. If you stand behind the Five Demons, then the name of the Four Divine Orders will cease to exist after the war."

Raon's voice, dripping with killing intent, fell as he looked into the Thespian Emperor's trembling eyes.

It was true his martial power was much weaker than hers, but what dominated this situation wasn't strength, but strategy and information.

"After the war..."

The Thespian Emperor bit her lip so hard that it left teeth marks.

“So you're saying that even if we side with the Five Demons, you are confident in winning the war? Despite being at a disadvantage now, how…”

"That's none of your business."

He shook his head calmly.

“There’s no need to share crucial information to someone who might become an enemy. All you have to do is make a choice. Will you die at Zieghart’s hands, or follow Zieghart?”

Raon pressed her to choose, watching her wavering eyes.

'Her mind must be in chaos.'

The Thespian Emperor had come to Zieghart thinking she held the upper hand. And, in truth, she did have the power to change the course of the war.

'But...'

She lacked information.

Hearing now that the entire Five Divine Orders, except for the Pirate King, could join the Five Demons, her mind was undoubtedly in turmoil.

Since she has always had a keen mind and sharp intelligence, it was certain that her imagination had taken flight, soaring to unknown places.

'That's exactly what I aimed for.'

The Thespian Emperor and the White Whale act as if they are bold, but in reality, they consider everything in their calculations before taking action.

If an unknown question arises, like in this situation, they will not make a hasty decision.

"H-head of house!"

The Thespian Emperor moved past Raon and approached Glenn.

"Are you really thinking of entrusting Zieghart to the judgment of the Light Wind division’s leader as things stand? I do acknowledge his feats and achievements, but isn’t he still young?"

Her fingers trembled as she demanded a proper answer.

"This is the heart of Zieghart."

Karoon placed his hand on his sword's hilt, his cold eyes gleaming.

"Lower your voice."

His killing intent was chilling, as if he would draw his sword if she raised her voice again.

“Who cares what happens later? It’s best to be clear now!”

Balder gave a big nod, saying he'd trust Raon's words.

"Head of house..."

Unlike his two brothers, Denier looked at Glenn as if to say that the deal with the Five Divine Orders should not end this way.

"My thoughts and..."

Glenn looked at Raon and gave a gentle nod.

"My will is the same as the Light Wind division’s leader's."

He turned his gaze back to the Thespian Emperor, slightly beckoning with his fingertips.

“And weren’t you the first to threaten us?”

"W-when did I ever..."

"The fact that the Five Demons offered a big reward first says it all. You’re just standing in the middle, trying to weigh what benefits you most."

Glenn tilted his chin upward with a cold gaze.

"Knowing what the Five Demons are, you still resort to threats like that. The Five Divine Orders are even more disgraceful than I thought."

"Ugh..."

The Thespian Emperor bit her lip, unable to respond.

"Die or follow us. That’s all I have to say. Forcing you to make an immediate decision wouldn’t be wise, though."

Glenn buried his back into the throne and shook his head.

“Return to the White Whale and take the time to consider carefully before giving us your answer. However…”

He said he'd give time but revealed dry eyes.

"It would be best to send it before the war intensifies. After all, a bat is unwelcome wherever it goes."

Glenn waved his hand as if he was done talking.

"Tsk, tsk."

Raon clicked his tongue as he looked at the Thespian Emperor.

“If you’d come asking for help, we would’ve taken care of you. This is why those who scheme too much are often branded as fools.”

He shook his head, saying she was pathetic.

The man who had shown a serious gaze just moments ago now seemed like an entirely different person.

"In gambling, it's always the ones who think they're smart that lose their money first. The person who runs errands at my house used to be a professor."

Rimmer snorted, calling them idiots.

"My house?"

"Oh, I mean casino. I've been there so often it feels familiar like home now..."

He laughed, saying that he sometimes sleeps at the casino too.

"Ugh..."

Even hearing Raon and Rimmer's mocking jokes, the Thespian Emperor could only bite her lip, unable to retort.

"...Then I'll be going back."

She carefully bowed to Glenn, then stepped back.

"We won't see you off."

Glenn waved a hand, signaling her to leave.

"Understood."

The Thespian Emperor gave a slight nod, then turned around.

Unable to hide their confusion, her subordinates followed her out of the audience chamber.

"Bwahahahaha!"

Balder burst out in a loud laugh that shook the ceiling before the Thespian Emperor had even completely left.

"How is it that you have such guts!"

He raised his thumb toward Raon as if to say, "Well done."

"Balder. Your laughter is too loud."

Karoon frowned as he looked at Balder. However, he also nodded toward Raon, showing his agreement that he did well.

"As the Light Wind division’s leader said…."

Glenn rose from the throne and gazed down at the executives gathered in the audience chamber.

"House Zieghart will not yield to any threats. We will not even take out a single coin for bats who weigh everything on a scale for profit. Let everyone remember this."

"Yes, Sir!"

The swordsmen’s eyes gleamed like blades, perhaps moved by his resolute declaration.

"Head of house, since the audience has ended, may I take my leave?"

 

Raon bowed as if he had urgent matters.

"Let us call it a day here."

At Glenn’s gesture, the door of the audience chamber opened, and Raon stepped outside first.

"……."

Denier, still unmoving in his place, watched Raon's back with eyes that seemed devoid of any moisture.

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"Ma… Master."

The water sword squad’s leader Sakan swallowed dryly as he approached the Thespian Emperor from behind.

"Do we really have to leave just like this? If we do, then our plans…."

His voice trembled as if he couldn’t believe this situation.

"For now… khuff!"

Ariel, the Thespian Emperor, tried to answer but ended up coughing up a mouthful of red blood.

‘Damn it….’

She thought she had the upper hand this time, but she was unexpectedly countered and suffered internal injuries once again. It felt like being trapped in a terrible nightmare.

‘I still can't figure it out.’

I had thought I was fully prepared for Raon Zieghart, yet my expectations were completely shattered.

That bastard’s tongue seemed to grow right along with his strength.

"Master!"

Sakan screamed as he saw the blood falling from the Thespian Emperor’s hand.

"It’s fine."

Ariel shook her head as she wiped the blood with a handkerchief.

"It’s just blood from my mouth."

Not wanting to be found out that she suffered internal injuries because of the much younger Raon, she mumbled that she had bitten her tongue.

"Let's rather side with the Five Demons."

The Demon General squad’s leader Beriol raised his fist.

"He must be bluffing. Let's side with the Five Demons and make them regret...."

"No."

Ariel wiped the blood from her lips and shook her head.

"We can’t move until we know whether he’s bluffing or not."

Raon Zieghart and Glenn Zieghart are not the types to make blatant lies that could be easily exposed.

It was clear they had the confidence not to lose, or rather, the confidence that they wouldn’t be defeated, even if they faced four of the Five Divine Orders excluding the Pirate King.

'What on earth are they planning?'

Even when she pieced together the information available, nothing came to mind.

Instead, only the disadvantages for Zieghart and the Five Kings came to mind due to the appearance of dragons or the heavenly race.

“Once we return, update every bit of information about the Five Kings and the Five Demons. Bring me everything related to Zieghart, especially.”

Ariel bit her lip, declaring that she would personally verify every bit of information about Zieghart.

"There’s surely something…."

As she put the blood-stained handkerchief into her pocket, faint footsteps approached from behind. Turning around, she saw Raon Zieghart coming closer.

"What is it now?"

Ariel tried her best to maintain a calm expression, but she couldn't hide the thick veins bulging on her forehead.

"I’d like to make a request."

Raon extended his hand with calm eyes. She wanted to bend his arms and waist right there, but she bit her lips and held back.

"A request?"

"The White Whale's information is as famous as the Black Market's. I’d like to trust that information and make a request."

He smiled, as if it were just a simple request.

"We’re rather expensive, though?"

Ariel replied with a slight wrinkle on her brow.

"What I’m looking for is an item called a soul stone."

Ignoring her comment about the price, Raon mentioned the name of the soul stone.

"S-Soul stone? How do you…."

Ariel swallowed dryly. The existence of the soul stone was known to very few, so hearing that word from Raon’s mouth shocked her.

"If you bring it directly or tell me its location, I'll give you a suitable reward. It will probably be something you want."

Raon smiled with a relaxed expression, as if testing the White Whale as he made his request.

"Then."

With a wave of his hand, as if to say he’d leave it to her, he left the lord’s manor.

"……."

Ariel watched Raon’s retreating back, biting her lip.

‘How does he know about the soul stone, and why is he looking for it?’

She didn't know whether he was truly seeking it because it's important or if he was testing them.

Her head was so messed up that she felt like she wanted to smack that brat.

‘Damn it….’

She stood there for a long while before finally moving her heavy feet.

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You idiot!

As Raon returned to the annex building, Wrath appeared and leaned toward him.

How could you blatantly reveal that you're looking for the soul stone! You should have mentioned other items as well to deceive them!

Wrath scowled, clearly annoyed.

‘If I had done that, it would have exposed that I really needed the soul stone.’

Raon grabbed Wrath’s tail and shook his head.

What?

‘The Thespian Emperor is smart. Her specialty is reading the opponent’s mind. If I had mentioned several items, she would’ve immediately realized that the soul stone was the item I truly needed.’

The Thespian Emperor was the giant leading the second-largest information organization on the continent.

With her sharp mind, if I had thrown multiple items at her, she would've definitely figured out that the soul stone was the truly necessary item.

However, by boldly asking for the soul stone while she was mentally shaken like today, she wouldn't be able to make a proper judgment, wondering whether I truly needed it, if I was testing her, or whether there was another reason entirely.

That’s why I used the Ring of Fire.

I had used the Fire Ring to calm my emotions just moments before.

With such flawless acting, even someone like the Thespian Emperor wouldn’t know that I desperately needed the soul stone.

Damn cunning brat….

Wrath glared down at Raon, wrinkling his nose.

Lucky you—being so smart, you must have a big appetite! Speaking of which, the King of Essence could go for some bread!

In the end, he once again wrapped up his words with talk of food and licked his lips.

‘Nadine bread?’

No, that’s not it!

When he teased Wrath, Raon arrived at the front of the annex building and saw Rector standing by the lake.

Both Glenn and Rector seemed to be old swordsmen with a fondness for lakes.

"You’re back quickly."

When Raon approached Rector, he smiled and turned his back to him.

"Is everything settled?"

"Yes. It was as expected."

Raon relayed everything that had happened in the lord manor’s audience chamber to Rector.

"Hahaha!"

Rector tilted his chin up and burst into laughter.

"Yes, as you said, by now her mind must be spinning, not knowing what to do."

He curled his lips, expressing regret that he couldn't see the Thespian Emperor’s ruined expression.

"The Five Divine Orders won't be able to move easily now, and you've gained another information group searching for the soul stone, so you’ve made a great gain."

"Yes. It seems it worked well by sheer luck."

"It’s not luck."

Rector shook his head with a warm look in his eyes.

"It’s that your plan worked well. They say you need to watch Raon Zieghart’s tongue even more than his sword, and it turns out to be true."

He gently placed his hand on his grandson's shoulder, as if proud of him.

"Now that it’s all over, tell me—what do you wish to ask of me?"

"The team leaders of the Light Wind division are about to break out of their shells. May I take them to the Holy Sword Alliance?" (Captains changed to team leaders)

Raon bowed his head to Rector. He wanted to give Burren, Martha, and Runaan a chance to become stronger.

"It seems you're still close with them."

Rector gave Raon a faint smile.

"Honestly, they’re more like friends than subordinates."

"Then, it’s fine."

Rector nodded without hesitation.

"As a grandfather, how could I refuse my grandson’s friends?"

He laughed, saying there was nothing to refuse.

"They must be kids full of a challenging spirit to agree to go to the Holy Sword Alliance."

"Excuse me? They didn't agree to anything like that."

Raon tilted his head as he looked at Rector.

"Huh...?"

Rector blinked.

"If they didn’t agree, did they oppose it?"

"No. I didn't even ask them."

Raon revealed a chilly gaze and curled his lips.

"If I say they go, they go. There’s no need to ask their opinion."

"Uhm..."

Seeing his grandson’s chilling gaze, Rector gulped dryly.

‘Are they really friends…?’

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