The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 197: For the People

Their base is located in the basement of an abandoned noble mansion, sir. They are a group of mages so they should have a strong barrier in place so I do advise that you avoid using transfer magic.

Got it. Just in case, I want you to be on standby near their base.

As you wish.

Then I will be going.

Have a safe trip, sir.

Saying so I  transferred away as Silver.

I was told the location of the abandoned mansion in advance.

It seems that it had been left unused since the owner hadnt used it for a few years prior.  Since it is now the base of a crime organization, no one can fault the Empire for their presence there.

Well, we cant keep track of each and every abandoned mansion after all.

While muttering so, I entered the mansion.

Then, I found a door leading to the basement.

Of course, it is locked and there is also a barrier protecting it.

However, a barrier at this level is the same as nothing.

I put my hand on the door and pour in my magic power.

The barrier also got destroyed since it cant handle the magic power I poured in and the door exploded in an instant. 

Now they should notice my presence huh.

As I went down the stairs, I increased the concentration of magic power around me.

Despite being an organization led by mages, in the end, they should only be on the level of human beings.

If they are at that level then I dont even have to deal with them.

While I was thinking so, I arrived at the basement.

Hou?

There is a straight path in front of me.

Although it seems to be a normal straight corridor, there are invisible threads of magic power set up there.

If I snap them something might happen huh.

Thinking so, I proceeded further without minding them.

Then, when my body touched the magic threads, an arrow flew out from the wall.

A combination of magic and trap huh. As expected of a base of Grimoire.

I think that it is an interesting mechanism but in the end, it is just interesting.

Considering the time until its activation, this will not work against a skilled person.

And in reality, the arrow that flew toward me slowed down and fell to the floor.

After I casually walked past the straight corridor, I arrived at a big open space.

There, dozens of men are waiting for me with weapons in hands.

HES HERE! THROW IT!

They probably anticipate that arrows would not work on someone who can break through the earlier trap. 

So, they started throwing javelins at me.

The javelins are also magically enhanced. With such quality, it wouldnt be weird for the military to adopt these javelins.

Even so.

Is that all?

No way

Someone muttered.

All the javelins stopped in front of me.

Seeing the javelins that paused in midair, people with good instincts would start finding a place to hide.

Then I will return these.

The javelins flip over and point at the men. Guessing what about to happen, many try to flee. But it is already too late.

In an instant, the javelins in front of me shot out at them and penetrated their bodies.

Those who hid behind a cover were pierced through along with the object they were hiding behind. With the majority of them dead, the rest were left unable to act.

However.

Hou?

WOAAHHHHH!!!

There is one capable enough to move huh.

The man unsheathes his sword and rushes at me from my left.

To be able to survive that rain of javelins, this man should at least be at the class of A-rank adventurer huh.

However.

Youre..kidding me.

Sorry. A halfhearted strike will never reach me.

The body of the man stopped in front of me.

Seeing his sword that couldnt move an inch, the man despair.

Do you have anything left to say?

S..

S?

S, ITS SILVEEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!

Thanks for the introduction.

I blew away the man with my left hand.

The man crashed into the wall and died on impact.

Well, every one of them should notice my presence now.

As far as I can see, this basement is quite large. They must have expanded the original basement here.

Well, I guess I will have to look for their leader now.

Muttering so, I left the room that has already turned into a sea of blood.

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Fire Fire!! Dont let him advance any further!!

As I progressed through the basement, the men who seemed to be the members of the organization took the initiative and attacked me.

Some used magic and theres even a squad of crossbowmen.

Although the result is still the same and their attack still couldnt reach me, there are several men who are on the same level as the man from the first room.

It made me understand how deep this organization goes.

Out of my way.

Seeing the men trying to construct a barricade by piling up their desks, I swung my right arm and created a wind pressure and blew them off along with their barricade.

In such a tight space there is a limit to what I can do because I have to hold back. It is a disadvantage for me but seeing the resistance they provided so far, Im glad that I infiltrate this base myself.

Sebas and Mia should be able to manage them but it will surely take some time and the possibility that they can hide crucial information will increase.

When I was analyzing the situation, a young man came out from deep inside the corridor.

He is a crude man with blood-red hair and a large sword on his back.

A provocative smile floats on his face.

I never thought that there would be an S-rank adventurer who would get himself involved with a crime organization. Ignat.

The name of the man who appeared in front of me is Ignat. He is one of the S-rank adventurers the guild gathered to subjugate the Spirit Turtle.

Hah! Adventurers are like a jack of all trades, right? As long as there is a reward I will do it! And thanks to a certain someones interruption, I just missed a fat paycheck. I am earning it back here. These guys are the best you know? They paid me a lot. Unlike this damn Empire!

Ignat happily laughed after he said that.

Acting in exchange of money is basically what adventurers do. That is not wrong.

However, Adventurer Guild has declared that it will never allow any of its members to get involved with any crime organization.

Because that action will violate their one and only iron rule. 

To act for the People.

Have you thrown away your pride as an adventurer?

That for the people crap? As expected of SS-rank adventurer-sama. Arent you a good boy? Here is my answer, that damn rule can go eat shit. What can people do for us? All they do is complain after we saved their asses. I fuckin hate them. Both them and a stiff like you who support that stupid rule!!

Ignat pulled out the sword on his back.

Then, when he poured magic power into his sword, the blade was wrapped in flames.

Magic sword huh.

Thats right! Whether its a monster or a human, this guy can burn them all away, the best partner I have!

Ignat straightly thrusts his sword at me.

An S-rank adventurer is strong, and I cant use my full power in a tight space.

This is indeed a miscalculation on my part. A big miscalculation.

However.

Kghaa!?

What a coincidence. I also hate it. A guy who broke an adventurers only rule like you.

Ignat was hit by an attack from the side and sent into the wall before he reached me.

I further provoke Ignat who still doesnt know what just happened.

Stand up, Ignat. As an SS-rank adventurer, I will swat you down for breaking that iron rule.

Dont fuck with me! YOU WEAK ASS MAGE!!

Ignat got up and came to attack me. This time, he used a feint before he tried to approach me.

Then, when he swings down his magic sword from above, I take it with my barrier.

You think you stopped it? This time its your turn to disappear! Silver!

No, I was just curious about your partner since you boasted about it so much. It doesnt look that special to me though.

Damn you! I will fucking kill you then rip that lame-ass mask off your corpse!!

Thus, the battle between an S-rank and an SS-rank adventurer began without anyone noticing under the Imperial Capital.