Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 123: Strike back

I had no choice but to accept this fact as I looked into his provoking face.

'So annoying...

I didn't know if I was being xenophobic or whatever, but looking at ito pissed me off. I never imagined that I would get caught in his uncreative little trap.

'He knew about Juliana.

He had even used the sword's ability to detect danger to his advantage. Although one of his underlings had died, it was nothing compared to what would happen from now on. No - I couldn't even tell if that had really been his underling in the first place.

I also had no idea if he had planned this, or if he just made it on the spot after meeting me, but I did know one thing - this wasn't over.

It felt absurd to be caught, but Kasugano Yuno next to me could testify that it had been a sudden incident. It would also be helpful to explain Juliana's skills to the investigators.

'Do I have no choice but to disclose information about Juliana?'

It would be annoying, but it would not a bad deal if it meant I could strike back at him.

However, it won't stop there, either.

If I chose to assume that he had made connections with the Holy Empire's superiors in advance, then there would definitely be room for disputes in future debates.

If a trial was held, it would likely put me at a disadvantage.

No matter what I could say, the fact that my underling killed his underling wouldn't change. If this guy really had the same disposition as mine, then it must mean that he had already prepared everything in advance.

And if he hadn't - then that meant he was envisioning the big picture as of this moment.

'That's because even I would've done that.'

The only thing that he wouldn't have calculated would be that Kasugano Yuno, the lovely shaman, would take my side, but he probably didn't think that it was a threat.

As I mulled these thoughts in my head, I heard his voice right in front of me.

"What you're going to do? My favorite subordinate has died, right in the royal city of the Holy Empire."

"Don't mess around, Mr. Ito. It was your subordinate who threatened my guests by showing bloodthirstiness. This case will be handled as selfdefense."

"This is a little surprising, shaman. I didn't think our relationship was this bad."

"That's what you think. It is undeniable that your subordinate threatened my client."

"I would appreciate it if you could explain exactly how they threatened him. No, even if he was threatened, would he throw a sword right away? No matter how you view it, we are the victims here. I at least expect you to maintain a good judgment as to who the offender and victim are. That's an action that will help your reputation as a shaman. Of course, it will also be helpful to Yozora, which is under your control."

"You..."

Kasugano Yuno was definitely a reliable ally.

It was clear that Ito wouldn't be able to lure her in. She and her guild Yozora would at least defend me with their power.

However, I didn't know how to deal with this situation.

When I looked at Juliana, she hovered around me, almost as if she was aware that she had done something wrong.

As the sword seemed depressed, I took it back to my belt, and I immediately spoke.

"I apologize."

"It is not something that can be simply solved by an apology, Mr. Kiyoung."