Chapter 73 The Frontiers Expedition Force Part 2

(Crown Princes Point of View)

When the news of Alexeis death arrived, the capital shook. Nobody could have expected that someone like him could have fallen. He might have been young, but he was by no means weak. He was meant to take the role of Hero on the next holy war But he died. The rumors say that he was killed by the forces of chaos My old comrade has fallen.

Your highness, you really think she is? The captain under my command asked.

You saw the way she massacred the army, didnt you. I answered.

Of course, but I stopped him midway.

In case of an emergency, Ill escape to the capital by using the Teleportation Feather My apologies if it comes to this. I told him.

Ill buy you the time to use it, my lord! He said without hesitation.

I have a great captain. I replied.

I havent seen Alexei fight in a long time, but I still cant imagine him losing. He has always been strong, often times beating guards that had many more years of practice than him And yet, this woman right here might be his murderer. The situation is tense, but she doesnt seem hostile at this moment. Our expedition force was heavily wounded, so I should at least extract some information from her, so that all the lives lost today wont be in vain.

She may also be involved with the incident at Belzenstock, I will try to get some information on that too. I told my captain.

Yes sir! He answered.

At this point, the woman came down from the carriage, she probably didnt hear what we talked about so far since we were all whispering, but there is no way to be sure around this kind of person.

Rena, you okay? A companion of the girl said.

I didnt expect you to charge at the army like that Her other companion said.

Were they friends? Those two should be part of the Order faction though, could they be part of the imperial spies?

Lets speak within the carriage. The girl said.

I wonder what will happen now Her male friend said.

Its hard to know with miss Ichijouji Her female friend replied.

To think theyre entering the carriage while having some leisure chat. Are they not wary of traps? Or are they just that confident in breaking whatever we throw at them I cant figure them out. For now, Ill have to follow them inside.

Once we took our seats, she asked, Well, what did you want to talk about?

First things first, may I ask why you attacked us? I asked her back.

It seemed like it would be interesting. She instantly replied.

The room went silent. I could not find a reply to that. Its no wonder she is part of the Chaos Faction, but why are her friends in the Order faction then? Are they really just spies? Couldnt they add something to the discussion then? Or are they afraid of blowing their cover?

I see, so you dont want to give me a clear answer I told her. Thats probably what this is truly about Or so I thought, but her expression showed confusion. Is she faking it? Such a troublesome opponent, to use this kind of method Lets try something different then.

I know you murdered Alexei, what for? I tried asking her.

Huh? Murder? She replied.

Wow, the NPCs are aware of it too! Her female companion whispered something, but I couldnt quite hear it.

Well, it was a big event, so its a given theyd notice it. Her male companion also whispered something, but I could not catch it either She did react to their words though, and I could hear her say Murder I need to pressure her more.

I know youre hiding something, but its futile to keep at it. I told her.

Oh? He knows? The male companion said.

You may think Im unaware, but you cannot hide it from me! I continued.

Oooh? The girl seemed amused.

I can detect her concealment with my innate skills, even if I cant find out what she is concealing. But by pressuring her like this, Ill make her get rid of it altogether.

Got it. In that case The girl said and dispelled her concealment Danger, danger, danger! A dense amount of Chaos started emanating from her as soon as the concealment was dispelled. I started sweating cold by being near her mere presence I understand now, she was not a messenger of chaos nor a spy of the empire Shes an Apostle of Chaos!

So thats what you really are? I asked.

What? Didnt you say you were aware? She asked back.

I gave a dry laugh Haha, of course I cant really take my own words back now, this is rough.

Her aura is surely something else. Her male companion whispered something.

Shes naturally terrifying. Her female companion whispered something as well

Coming to think of it, both of her companions also seem scared of her. Perhaps they are hostages or under some form of threat? I dont have enough information I should keep trying to get more from her.

For now, I want to ask you again, why did you kill someone as important as Alexei? I asked.

Well, it was really fun. Theres something wrong here She confessed about it honestly, but I still cant understand why she did it, or why she attacked us. Was it a mistake to accompany her inside the carriage? She cant escape here, but neither can I

Is the God of Corruption after my life? I asked her. Perhaps this is what its all about.

Wait, your highness! My subordinates shouted. Its dangerous to ask this kind of direct question, but I have no choice against this kind of opponent.

The will of the gods is irrelevant. And Im also not after your life. She answered without delay.

Then why? I asked If my life is not her aim, why did she attack our battalion? Did she want to stop us from investigating something in the frontier?

I just thought it would be interesting if the Crown Prince died, thats all. She said. Things went silent for a second.

Y-your highness! Run away! My guards shouted as she started moving.

Shes too dangerous. Nevermind an apostle, this girl is an incarnation of Chaos itself. She is just pure wickedness, spreading chaos wherever she goes. Abandoning my comrades, I used the Teleportation Feather to escape to the capital In the meantime, my captain bought who was buying time for me was beheaded.

So youre escaping? Well, thats alright, Ill be heading to the capital soon. I could hear those words before the teleportation completed.

For the first time, I started trembling from simply hearing someones words It was the first time Ive met a being made of pure malice.