The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 186: Intruder

Now, what should I do.

Imperial Capital: Night

Sebas was running around searching for information.

To be exact, he was looking for someone who might have the information.

A huge undertaking like assassinating the Saint will require many preparations. Thus when planning such a thing, people will often leave trails behind.

He was following those trails.

And his hunch wasnt wrong.

He has spotted a group of suspicious people lurking in the darkness of the imperial capitals night.

They are chatting among themselves about something and their movement is obviously not that of an amateur. If it wasnt Sebas then there is a high chance that they might notice that someone is shadowing them.

However, they couldnt spot him since Sebas completely melted into the darkness.

Their talk seemed to be over, and they began to scatter. It would be easy for him to catch them but someone who would move around at this level is most likely to be just an underling.

Even if their plan is not the assassination of the Saint, those who command such skilled henchmen can not be left alone.

Thus Sebas decided to shadow them until he discovered the mastermind.

I shall continue my pursuit then.

When Sebas decided so.

[Arrows] attacked the suspicious people who were trying to scatter themselves.

What!?

GUHHAA!?

They seem to be overwhelmed and fall down without being able to react.

The only man left standing was a man carrying a shield.

Then, the person who appeared to have shot those arrows appeared in front of the man.

Y, You!?

You know me, as I thoughtyou people are a part of the [Organization] arent you.

(TLN: This person refers to herself as Watakushi, very Ojou-sama-like, to be honest.)

That person is wearing a vermillion colored mask.

Based on the tone of voice, and body shape, he judges that the unknown assailant was a woman.

However, what surprised Sebas wasnt that.

The woman turns her bow at the man. However, that bow had no arrows.

Ma, Magic Bow, and Vermillion mask..You are the thief, Vermillion huh! (TLN: Kanji read Knight of the Red Moon)

Magic Bow.

It is a technique where you unleash magic from a bow, it does require a special talent to use but the unleashed magic can be several orders of magnitude more powerful than unleashing magic the conventional way.

There was a chivalrous thief who utilized such a technique in the Dominion.

The chivalrous thief who focuses on attacking the nobles who favored the oppression of their people, and steals the money back for the people while bringing the nobles injustices to the light, [Vermillion]

Since she wears a mask, many think that she is somehow connected to Silver. After all, One is a rare ancient magic user while the other is a rare user of magic bow.

Remembering that Al regards her as a mild annoyance he can do nothing about, Sebas completely agrees to his statement.

What is the chivalrous thief from the Dominion doing here?

With that question in his mind, Sebas quickly took out his knives. He is planning to catch her attention and let the man escape.

After all, there is no useful information that can be obtained through the man here.

It was something that Sebas, who has been the denizen of the world of darkness, knows. However, the woman did not understand that.

Spit it all out. Why did the organization that operates inside the Dominion come to the Empire for? What are you people planning to do?

(TLN: This woman is the type that ends her sentence with [Desu wa], another Ojou-sama-like behavior)

Hmph, I dont know what you are talking about.

Dont try to play dumb. When I destroyed your Organizations base in the Dominion, I found a plan that you people are trying to start something in the Empire. You cant worm your way out of this.

Saying so Vermillion turns her bow at the man.

In response to that, Sebas throws his knives.

However, at that moment, several magic arrows flew toward Sebas.

!?

Sebas was caught off guard but he managed to throw his knives precisely at the incoming magic arrows and intercepted them.

No action indicated that Vermillion shot out those magic arrows.

Perhaps the arrow that she shot out before still remains and responded automatically to Sebass action.

While analyzing the situation, Sebas clicked his tongue at the bad development he is heading in.

Who are you!?

Saying so, Vermillion shoots magic arrows at Sebas who was hiding in the back alley.

Sebas tries to intercept them but this time the number is larger than before so he has no choice but to avoid them.

However, the magic arrows turned around and headed toward Sebas again.

This time he made sure to intercept them but during the time he did that, Vermillion had already entered the back alley.

Seeing that, Sebas decided to prepare himself.

For the time being, although it was different from what he planned, he managed to separate her from that man.

If its Sebas, he can still find him again by limiting the searching area by narrowing down the mans escape routes. After all, he can not afford to let the scarce information slip him by.

Its surprising that they would attach them with an escort.

Finding the chivalrous thief of the Dominion here surprised me as wellhowever, allow me to withdraw here.

Saying so, Sebas throws knives at her in succession.

Vermillion knocked them down with her bow without a problem and shot out magic arrows in return.

Taking out a black dagger, Sebas deflects the magic arrows and slips his dagger at Vermillions chest.

Although Vermillion is not their enemy, she is not their ally either. Fighting her here only brings demerit. However, if he leaves such an unexpected intruder alone, many things might go wrong for his master.

Like the time Sonia deceived him, an unexpected intruder like her might become Als obstacle.

Sebas entered the combat while having no intention to kill her but wanting to leave her in a state where she had no choice but to retreat.

Hmph!!

Vermillion blocks Sebass dagger with a short sword but since his blow was unexpectedly powerful, Vermillions posture collapsed.

Without missing that opening, Sebas immediately closed the distance until the distance between them was reduced to zero.

With this, you cant use your magic bow.

Sorry to disappoint. I am quite good at close quarters as well, you know?

Saying so, Vermillion grabs Sebass arm and throws him into the air.

If he endured her grasp, his arm might be broken. Judging so, Sebas jumped up himself to reduce the damage he would receive.

However.

!?

Even if there is zero distance between us, shooting an arrow is no problem for me you know.

Saying so, Vermillion releases her arm from Sebass who is still in midair and nocks her bow in a flowing motion.

Despite the small opening he showed, she already released her arrow.

The arrow shot at Sebas.

In midair, Sebas forcibly rotated his body and managed to avoid the arrow.

You are like an acrobat!

No, no, if I take that head-on it would be my loss.

Saying so, Sebas takes a distance.

For Sebas, who is an assassin, fighting head-on is not something he is good at.

Even so, Sebas has the confidence to keep up with most of his opponents. However, such Sebas have no choice but to admit that Vermillion is indeed strong.

As a chivalrous thief, Vermillion didnt seem to think about killing Sebas and above all, she considered the surroundings and appropriately reduced the power of her arrows.

And now they are locked into a stalemate.

There is no chance for him to win in a frontal battle.

However, considering Vermillions ability, he should be able to disable her long enough for him to slip away.

Although the man has already fled, the distance is still close enough for him to catch up if he seriously pursues him.

He must engage her again and disable her somehow. Fortunately, the odds are still in Sebass favor.

However, Vermillion suddenly lowered her bow.

Have you changed your mind?

Well, I have a feeling that you are not from the Organization.

I have no idea what you are talking about though?

Those belong to the Organization basically would never help each other.

Saying so, Vermillion turns her eyes to the roof.

There, Sieg is observing them while holding his spear.

A sharp girl huh.

I completely agree.

Sebas of course, realized that Sieg had arrived but it seems that Vermillion noticed his presence as well.

Thats why she chose to end the battle before she has to face the two at the same time.

I came here tracking the Organization. Do you people belong to the Empire(Desuno)?

You have quite a complicated way of speaking huh. Well, we are actually something like that.

Then I have no reason to fight you.

Please wait. Wont you leave pursuing that man to me? Even like this, I used to be an assassin.

Vermillion tried to chase after the man as soon as she finished talking but Sebas stopped her.

For a little while, Sebas and Vermillions eyes intersected.

It was Vermillion who broke eye contact first.

.since you have better knowledge of the area, I will allow it.

Thank you very much. I shall share whatever information I discover with you. How would you like me to contact you in the future?

.tomorrow night, meet me here again. And I forbid you to chase them too far. The name of their organization is [Grimoire]. A continental crime organization.

Sebas was familiar with the name.

It is a crime organization that grew from a group of researchers who were aiming to study the secret of magic. It is a mysterious organization that appears at the turning point in history.

And they are currently lurking in the Empire.

I see. That is certainly troubling. That persons bad premonition is indeed correct.

While muttering so while feeling amazed at his master, Sebas bows and acknowledges Vermillions words.

Seeing that, Vermillion leaped up and left the place.

After seeing her off, Sieg and Sebas began to chase after the man who fled earlier.

TLN: for those who are not familiar with Ojou-sama speech