Chapter 207 – Alexander (1)

The preparations for the harvest festival, which had begun with different dreams, were cruising.

While planning the assassination, there were several factors that Rumia and Ithaca’s leadership were worried about. One of them was the issue of Alexander’s escort. It was because when Alexander brought in a paladin to attend the parade escort at the capital church, he had to revise the plan entirely.

In fact, the capital’s leadership suggested that Alexander take the Holy Knights with him.

“Personal problems are also a problem, but Ithaca is a city that was purged by the family of Hero Wolf. I wonder if those who received the title of paladin in such a city will treat Saint Alexander properly. You might catch some fault and get tired.”

But Alexander turned down the offer for such a leadership. There were several reasons why he refused the leadership and decided to escort the Holy Knights of Ithaca.

“First of all, from my point of view that I do not want the Ithaca church to make a mistake in the harvest festival, I think it is right to entrust the escort troops to Ithaca in order to clarify responsibility. And secondly, if my escort is entrusted to Ithaca, that much more Church and Guard personnel will flock to me, which will make it easier for the operatives sent to Ithaca to do behind-the-scenes work.”

The leadership could only nod their heads at his words. It was risky, but it was easier to go ahead with the plan by following his word.

The worst, such as an assassination attempt or an act of terrorism, was not taken into account. It was none other than Saint Alexander. He was a monster among monsters who could wield a man like a club and heal a fatal wound with a lightly shouted spell.

How could a priest and a group of priests kill him?

While hiding their intentions, the capital church sent a letter to Ithaca to escort them.

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The Ithaca side, completely unaware of the capital’s intentions, had to agonize over the letter again. Neither Alexander nor the leadership had intended it, but the letter they sent was a high-level psychological warfare that even they did not know.

“…What is the intention?”

The lady twisted her lips and looked at the letter. It was difficult for him to believe the official announcement. No matter how much Saint Alexander’s participation in the harvest festival is essential, isn’t it too cooperative? Priest Rumia, who had purged the relatives of the Hero family and was gathering support in Ithaca, was the focal point of the anti-Alexander forces.

Will you keep your people to a minimum in the midst of such hostile forces? Will you entrust the parade to Ithaca? In fact, Ithaca expected that there would be several reconciliations on this issue. He said he couldn’t trust Ithaca’s guards in the capital, and he was sure that he would ask for the Holy Knights.

So, a letter explaining the meaning of why the knights of Ithaca Castle had to be escorted would have to come and go, and depending on whether they could be persuaded or not, they were thinking of deciding whether to turn to Plan B or not.

However, in the capital, ithaca’s proposal was received as if it had been waiting for it.

How to be rather anxious when things go too well. The people of Ithaca were trembling with fear that they might fall into a trap no one set.

Said the fat man in the fedora.

“It could be that he suddenly wants to change his mind. They say that the plan has changed and bring in a large number of Paladins. If it’s rude, it’s rude, but aren’t they already pretending to be laughing only on the outside? There’s nothing strange about coming in in such a reckless way. If so, we have no way to stop it. There’s no better way to ruin a plan than this.”

No possibility could be missed.

A person who has only one chance has no choice but to be cautious.

Said Alice.

“Still, I think we have to go ahead with this operation. Unless our assassination plan leaks out, there’s no reason for Alexander to do such a thing.”

Lorena looked at Alice. The others also looked at her Alice and asked.

“Why do you think so? Miss Alice?”

“I heard that public opinion about Saint Alexander has fallen to the bottom in the capital and Ithaca right now. In this situation, I don’t think he would fill the knights with his own people as if he didn’t believe in the people of Ithaca while participating in the religious ceremony of Ithaca. They must be looking for a chance to rebound, but rather, at times like this, they will have the Ithaca Holy Knights by their side to eliminate any criticism.”

“There is no reason to be sure.”

Rumia looked at Alice and she said so. Alice reluctantly nodded. With that said, her Alice’s argument was just her hunch. As she took a step back from her with her withered face, she gave Lorena a sweep on her back. The man with her beard looked at her and said.

“Miss Alice’s opinion is not entirely absurd. I also don’t think Saint Alexander would bother to cause trouble from the beginning of the Harvest Festival.”

When he sided with Alice, various objections arose again. Looking back at Alexander’s actions so far, there was an opinion that there was a possibility of a sudden unexpected action this time, and there was an opinion that the Hero family was dead, and that coming without any preparation meant that he was plotting something.

Opinions that had been pouring in like Jung-gu heating found gaps in each other’s arguments and went out to find a point of agreement, converging on one point like sharpening heavy iron like a blade.

“It is practically impossible to prepare two plans at the same time. Therefore, by majority vote, we will proceed with the assassination plan unchanged. If Saint Alexander brings another person, we will try to separate them from Alexander.”

The meeting ended with Lumia’s arrangement. People slipped away like the ebb tide, and Alice sighed and sat down. Only Rumia, Lorena, and Alice remained in this seat. Her lantern swayed in time with Alice’s sigh, and Rumia’s haughty face was dyed vermilion.

Said Lorena, rubbing the shoulders of her now weak Alice.

“Great job.”

“Ah… Thank you. Really, it’s really hard these days.”

It was great to be contributing to changing the world, but every day was a continuation of overwork. Alice couldn’t stop her moaning spontaneously from coming out whenever her tight shoulder muscles squeezed.

“Ah… ! There… ! There… ! Sorry… !”

Rumia looked out the window and said.

“It’s not long now. Wizards are also wanted, and all important issues have been coordinated. All that remains is to wait for Saint Alexander to come.”

“I said that the other day, but the problem broke out again. Meetings, coordination of issues, and going out to procure materials. What’s this.”

“Instead, when this job is over, Miss Alice will become a full-fledged tycoon. Take a break while imagining that future.”

Rumia said in a friendly voice. But Alice wasn’t very happy with what she said about her future. It was because the word mogul seemed to have a negative connotation. The mogul she knew was a terrifyingly rich man with a cigar in her mouth and entwined with the dark world.

“…Uh, then Alice is already a big shot.”

Lorena laughed and said that. When Alice heard that, she couldn’t help but laugh. She didn’t bite the cigar, but she was already hooked up with demons and had a lot of money. In her own way, she was famous in Ithaca, and many people recognized her face.

“Yes. I am a giant.”

Alice said that and nodded her head. Seeing her helpless figure, Rumia lowered the curtains on her window and spoke to Alice.

“Get some rest for a while. Miss Alice. There really won’t be anything for you to do for a while.”

Alice did not respond to Rumia’s words. She moved like a piano on her desk with her hands outstretched. Lorena said.

“Alice. Let’s rest for a while. Huh?”

Alice stared at the wall blankly, then she blinked her eyes again. Rumia met her eyes with hers, and she tilted her head as if she had something to say. Said Alice.

“I want to see Dad. It’s been so hard these days.”

Lorena blushed briefly at that, and then, with a puzzled look on her face, she said to Alice,

“Hey, Alice. Now?”

“If I write you, will you come back in three days?”

Alice showed no sympathy for Lorena’s embarrassment. She stretched herself and rose from her seat.

“Hey, Alice. It’s too sudden! Me, I’ve been going outside lately, so my skin is a bit more tanned, and my hair is messed up…”

Lorena stood behind her and stamped her foot. Although she was talking down to her appearance, Lorena still showed off her curvaceous body and healthy beauty. Rumia laughed and said.

“You don’t have to humble yourself like that. Miss Lorena. Don’t worry, just take a few days off. It would be nice if you could convey my regards to Evan.”

“Aren’t you meeting your sister?”

Rumia said with a very sad expression.

“Because work is busy. Instead, I want to monopolize Evan-sama after work in Ithaca is over.”

Alice grinned at her words.

She said, holding Lorena’s hand.

“Let’s hurry.”

Lorena said with a puzzled face.

“Uh, where are you going?”

“Write the letter. I want to see Dad right now.”