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Dungeon
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Tyr, who had struggled to destroy the iron bars of the dungeon, silently stared at the military doctor who was examining the bodies.
“How is it?” (Tyr)
He asked the doctor who came out from inside, but the doctor shook his head quietly with a regretful expression.
“It’s already too late. Both of them have passed away.” (Doctor)
“The couple…” (Tyr)
Tyr dismissed the doctor, let out a deep sigh, and looked up at the ceiling with frustration.
“Fuhahahahaha!” (??)
Suddenly, loud laughter echoed through the underground prison, sending shivers through everyone present.
It came from within the cell, but it was too dark to see clearly.
“Who’s there!?” (Randal)
Randal shouted into the darkness.
“I killed them.” (??)
Hal lit a torch and illuminated the cell, revealing a man’s face emerging from the shadows.
“Who are you?” (Tyr)
In response to Tyr’s question, the man confidently declared:
“I am Kario, the former Captain of the Royal Guard. I tried to rescue Princess Alice, whom you kidnapped, but I ended up like this thanks to the pressure from those incompetent ministers.” (Kario)
“Kario, huh? Why did you kill the couple?” (Tyr)
Tyr glared sharply at Kario, who returned the glare without flinching.
“Isn’t it frustrating? The proud ministers of the Lureid Kingdom fled one after another, surrendering without much resistance. In such a disgraceful situation, I wanted to show the pride of Lureid and strike at you Laplace people in any way I could.” (Kario)
Then, he continued his high-pitched laughter.
“I was fortunate to be imprisoned in the same cell as them. I seized the opportunity and strangled them.” (Kario)
“You bastard…” (Tyr)
Seeing Tyr tremble with rage, Kario smiled in satisfaction.
“Too bad for you, Laplace people. All your efforts were in vain. Your prayers, your struggles—they’ve all come to nothing!” (Kario)
“Randal!” (Tyr)
“Yes, milord!” (Randal)
“Take this man outside and behead him!” (Tyr)
“Understood!” (Randal)
Randal entered the cell, twisted Kario’s arm, and dragged him out.
“Yes, kill me! Go ahead! Even if you kill me, it won’t bring your subordinates back to life. If you want to blame someone, blame your own minister! Damn it! If only that minister hadn’t applied pressure, we could have rescued the princess in time!” (Kario)
Perhaps it was his true feelings, as he shouted in frustration while being led out of the underground prison.
“Laika.” (Tyr)
“Yes, milord!” (Laika)
“Prepare coffins for the couple. I want to bring them back to Mikanda.” (Tyr)
“Understood.” (Laika)
Laika bowed and left the underground prison.
“Hal!” (Tyr)
“Yes, sir!” (Hal)
“Stand guard at the entrance. I need to have a confidential conversation.” (Tyr)
“Understood.” (Hal)
Hal also left, leaving only Tyr, Yuna, and Yulia alive in the underground prison.
Tyr stood silently for a moment to collect his emotions, then took a deep breath and spoke to Yuna and Yulia.
“Yuna, Yulia. Stop bowing.” (Tyr)
Throughout the ordeal, the two of them had been prostrate before the bodies of the Tadont couple, continuously apologizing.
“Come on, get up.” (Tyr)
Tyr knelt and helped them to their feet.
Blood trickled from their knees after kneeling for so long on the stone floor. Tyr forced himself to suppress his emotions and squeezed out his words.
“The last report I received from you, Yuna, was: ‘Princess Alice kidnapped, hostage exchange imminent.’ Is that correct?” (Tyr)
“…Yes. That is correct.” (Yuna)
“Then, why has it come to this!?” (Tyr)
At Tyr’s furious shout, Yulia trembled.
It was the first time she’d been yelled at since her days as a gladiator. The trauma of those days resurfaced, and her body shook uncontrollably. Yuna, on the other hand, remained calm and composed. She had not only failed to save the couple but also lost her Order subordinates, Bal and Lumin. She had already accepted the consequences.
“…This is all my responsibility.” (Yuna)
*Shhhlk.*
At Yuna’s words, Tyr slowly drew his sword.
“Yuna, I didn’t ask whose fault it was. I asked what happened.” (Tyr)
“…I…” (Yuna)
*Clang!*
Tyr slammed his sword into a crack in the stone floor with a sharp metallic ring.
“Don’t get lost in pointless guilt and unnecessary responsibility. Just tell me what happened.” (Tyr)
Yuna couldn’t carry this burden alone. Seeing her struggle to find the words, Yulia spoke in her place.
“Members of the Royal Guard, the Fourth Unit Alma and the Fifth Unit Martina, killed the Order members and seized the princess.” (Yulia)
“And why did those officers do that?” (Tyr)
“They said… it was a waste to trade a captured princess for mere commoners.” (Yulia)
“Hahaha!” (Tyr)
Hearing Yulia’s reluctant explanation, Tyr let out a laugh.
But his expression remained cold, and his voice seethed with rage.
“Indeed. The Lureid Kingdom, paralyzed by fear for the princess, surrendered without a fight. We occupied the capital almost bloodlessly, an unprecedented feat.” (Tyr)
As he spoke, Tyr smashed his sword against the stone floor.
The blade shattered with a deafening crack, scattering shards across the ground.
“But they allowed the subordinates of the Warden Household to die. That crime… will be paid for.” (Tyr)
Tyr whispered in a voice burning with anger.
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