Chapter 148

This reversal of energy in the lightning masonry and fire dream caught the two of them unaware, their faces contorted with fear and pain, and they tried their best to break free. Hands that seemed capable of crushing bones.

But an indescribable gravity surged like a tide, tightly binding every inch of their muscles, making it impossible for them to even say a word, let alone raise their hands to resist, or even slightly lift their fingertips. Some of them have become a luxury.

Under such circumstances, the iron-like hands still held their throats tightly, not moving at all, making the gravity seem to directly pull their bodies into two pieces in these hands.

Suffocation, unspeakable pain, and the immobility of restraint all flooded into their minds uncontrollably at the same time, almost completely engulfing their minds, making them unable to concentrate at all, and unable to use any magic.

"I really didn't expect that you two magicians... would break into the room casually. Speaking of using magicians as guards, did you not expect that soldiers would show up? Or did you think it would be more honorable to use the Magical Agents? Woolen cloth?"

Ash looked at the two people's expressions as if they were about to drown here, shook his head with a smile, and just when their consciousness was about to be completely swallowed by the darkness, he threw them to the ground casually like discarding useless objects.

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"Oh~ So handsome!" Yubel looked at this rapid change and clapped his hands on the side with a look of admiration... I don't know if he really admires him or not.

Ash just glared at her and asked her to smile and silently make a zipper movement in front of her mouth.

At this moment, Noi had lost consciousness, and Kanon was feeling the pain of his body hitting the ground. He couldn't help coughing and gasping desperately to absorb the oxygen he needed to survive:

"Ha, cough, uh... cough cough!!"

"Let's have a good chat. Of course, don't think about resisting or yelling. After all, the distance between us... you don't have any chance." Ash squatted beside her with a friendly smile. Beside him, he even let her pat him on the back.

Just this gentle movement sent chills down Kanon's spine. He had no doubt that this guy's hand would suddenly penetrate his body and forcefully pull out his heart.

After all, the opponent's previous excessive speed was enough to prove his strength, at least he was a warrior above his own level.

There was no chance to use magic in the previous five meters, and at this zero distance... I don't even have time to speak loudly.

"You...who are you?" Kanon covered his sore throat, turning his head and glaring with gnashing resentment:

"This is in the Imperial Capital... Do you really think you have a chance to survive if you attack us?"

"Of course, that's why I dare to attack you directly, isn't it?"

"....What is your purpose?"

"Let's not mention our purpose, I just want to tell you... This era is changing, and the empire is also facing serious corruption and decline. I just heard your conversation outside, and I can feel your affection for the nobles. I am dissatisfied, but I can allow you, the truly capable people, to get the treatment you deserve and continue to work in a country that is not inferior to the empire.”

"A country that is not inferior to the Empire... Are you from the Kingdom of Esther?" Kanon had already guessed what kind of force he belonged to just after hearing these words.

"You were guessed? If you don't compromise, then I will have no choice but to kill you."

"...In fact, even if you can't guess it, you will keep silent." Kanon looked at him with contempt and directly revealed: "Why are you pretending to be a good person? You... and this woman, you are just like us. They are the same kind, and they can kill without hesitation, right?"

"The answer is correct. As a reward, you can be my dog."

"No interest...! One last question, what do you want to do?"

"That's not what you should ask." Ash grabbed her ponytail, lifted her up directly, put away his smile, and said expressionlessly: "I'll ask you for the last time, what is your answer. "

"I...agree...!" Kanon frowned in pain.

"Hey~ It's so easy."

"After all...my life is in your hands now, isn't it?"

"Then let's go together."

Ash didn't care about her loyalty or other issues, so he kicked her aside. In fact, he had woken up long ago, but he was still lying on top of the young man who was pretending to be unconscious.

Then he gave Yubel a look and led the two of them out of the door.

After she collected the documents and walked out of the room, she silently put her hands on their shoulders, led them with a smile, and walked out of the banquet calmly.

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Being held down by someone who was suspected to be a top warrior, even a top magician did not dare to act rashly.

The two of them walked out of the banquet with him very cooperatively, and were led all the way to an alley by Ash. Then... they were knocked unconscious in an instant and took off their uniforms.

In the blink of an eye, Ash and Yubel changed into the uniforms of the Magical Agents, while the two magicians were tied up by spies from the kingdom, ready to browse their memories and find ways to make them their own.

"...What if they are unwilling to cooperate?" The kingdom spy, who looked like an ordinary coachman, couldn't help but ask after completing the binding.

"Find a way to frame them and frame them, and then take photos of them and leave evidence of their crimes... If that doesn't work, just deal with it directly."

Ash adjusted the secret agent's hat, then silently put on the cloak. He followed Yubel who also put on the hat and walked out of the alley without looking back.

"The next step is to find the homeless, right?" Yubel fiddled with his cloak and showed a bright smile, and couldn't help but add:

"Although this identity is indeed very useful, but ~ that dwarf gives me the feeling that he is the most troublesome among all people. If I get too close, I may be killed accidentally... No, even if you are careful, get close Will he be killed instantly?"

"That's really tricky. How about staying farther away?"

"It's useless no matter how far away you are. Unless you fly to a high enough altitude and in an open area, there is definitely no hope~!"

"That's a really awesome guy."

He nodded silently, roughly understanding the other party's strength, and then silently followed her to the downtown area.

Not long after, Yubel reached out and pointed to the dwarf sitting on the street corner in the distance, looking extremely depressed, and said in his ear: "That's that guy."

"...I see. I thought that dwarf was so powerful, so he turned out to be Lan Sen."

"Lansen? Do you know him? An acquaintance?" Yubel was quite surprised, but he shook his head: "I can't say I'm an acquaintance. I just met him a few times before."

"Hey~ Then you still want to take action?"

"No feelings, it doesn't matter."

"Speaking of which, who is he?"

"Yi..." In the past, Zero should have been regarded as one of the strongest warriors among human beings. He was even more powerful than the dwarf warrior Aize who brought up the brave scar team. ”

"That's an exaggeration."

"Very exaggerated indeed."

Ash didn't hide anything. As he walked away, he told the story of the dwarf's past.

Compared to the group actions of the brave team, Lansen became a hero in the northern part of the empire.

The main achievement is that more than 80 years ago, when almost all the surrounding countries of the empire except the Kingdom of Esther and the empire fell, they regained one-third of the empire's territory from the demons. An unstoppable hero.

In terms of achievements, he was definitely the strongest warrior at the time for the Empire. It was just to protect the Empire that Lanson did not go to conquer the Demon King.

From the perspective of merit alone, even if Lansen is granted the title of a great nobleman, it is a matter of course... But achievements made by personal force cannot directly be granted the title of marquis or prime minister in this world.

Probably only some money was given, or some statues were made in various cities as incentives.

But there is no way to do it. Relying on force and achievements... it may be a good stepping stone. If you don't have enough political skills or something like that, or if the Goddess Cult has a goddess preference and a promotion bonus, Haita can After becoming a bishop, you are not actually a noble. It is actually very difficult to become a noble through military exploits, and it is even more difficult to even think about being a foreigner.

As for those border military nobles, it is because they are nobles originally, so they have the opportunity to improve themselves, rather than becoming nobles after improving themselves.

But in the past, Lanson's strength was not very certain even if he had to deal with the big demons or Fulian.

But now it seems that it is much weaker than before.

It's just that the strength he once had is there, even if he gets older and weaker, he is still considered a strong man standing at the top of the conventional peak for humans.

"That's really an exaggeration. No wonder it feels so dangerous when you get close. It's just a monster." Yubel silently hid behind him and poked his waist: "There will be a conflict later, but... It’s up to you to protect me.”

"I know, feel at ease."

"It's so reliable~ With your words, I feel much more at ease~"

While talking, Yubel hugged him from behind. When Ash looked back depressed, he grinned and told him to just sigh softly: "How much did you drink? You smell of alcohol." After that, he earned He opened her hand and ignored her.

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The dwarf sitting on the street begging was smelly, looking like a standard homeless man, and looking ahead with numb eyes.

When a silver coin was thrown and drew a beautiful arc in the air, and landed in the tattered bowl in front of him with a "ding!", he looked up as if he had just noticed that the two of them were approaching. He went and showed a smile: "Thank you, for being kind people like you, we will definitely... stay together happily for the rest of our lives."

"Not bad~ He said that we will be happy together for the rest of our lives!" Yubel started teasing excitedly.

"It's a little too early to thank you." Ash slapped Yubel on the head, pushed the troublesome guy behind, stood in front of Lanson, and said in a tone that could not be refused: "We have something The matter requires your cooperation in the investigation. Can you please get up and come with us now? "

"....Master of the Magical Agents, can you find a homeless man like me??"

The old dwarf, who had a big beard, waist-length hair, and a long cloak covering his whole body, looked dirty. Lansen asked in surprise with a blank look on his face.

"Come just as you are told, don't make excuses, or...do I have to have a reason to get you out of here?"

"...."

Lan Sen really didn't say anything and silently picked up his bowl. Under his instructions, under the eyes of everyone on the side who were curious and afraid of being involved, the two of them were taken to an empty place. alley.

It was also at this time that Lan Sen in front turned around and looked at the two of them. The atmosphere on his body instantly became solemn, and his eyes swept over the two of them as if they were looking at dead people:

".....Aren't you from the Magical Agents?"

"Can you tell?"

"...I know all the members of the Imperial Capital's special service team, but you two are not among them, and I should also know you..."

As Lansen said this, he silently pulled out the combined spear hidden in his cloak from behind him. He instantly put the spear together and pointed the tip of the spear at Ash. He narrowed his eyes and said suspiciously: "Are you Ash, or are you one of his descendants?"

"You can still recognize me even though you're wearing makeup? Your memory is pretty good, but when you meet acquaintances, you shouldn't need to wield a sword or a sword." Ash spread his hands to show that he was not hostile and was unarmed.

But even so, Lan Sen still didn't let down his guard for a moment, and just asked in a deep voice: "....What is your purpose?"

"Of course I am committed to making the world more peaceful? To put it simply, it is world peace. By the way...do people nowadays like to ask this kind of question?"

"Don't play tricks on me! I'm not familiar with you!"

"Indeed, but I'm quite curious, why did you turn from a famous hero to a homeless person?"

"Can heroes be eaten?"

Lan Sen said the cruelest truth in the world without thinking.

Of course, it's not completely accurate. Normally, you can get some bounties. It's just that it's difficult to get a long-term meal ticket based on your reputation. You have to find some work yourself, but...

"Okay, I will give you food. Do you want to consider coming to join me? If you want, how about I can directly ask the kingdom to give you a baron? It is considered a direct vassal of the king."

"...It seems that you have done well these years, and you can actually give me a baron directly."

"how?"

"I - refuse!"

Before the words could be heard, Lan Sen instantly crushed the bricks under his feet and rushed forward at the speed of the naked eye. The spear stabbed his chest with lightning speed, breaking the speed of sound.

Bang——! ! !

In an instant, along with the roar, huge clouds of smoke and dust dispersed in all directions.

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Yubel, who was guarding the entrance to the alley, subconsciously took a few steps back when the conflict broke out. He even couldn't help but be worried about Ash, but...

When the smoke cleared, she discovered that Lanson's spear was only a hair's breadth away from Ash's chest, and Ash just grabbed the handle of the gun and blocked the attack.

In order to relieve the force, his legs plowed the ground and retreated several meters, and the stone slabs under his feet also fell apart at this moment.

Similarly, Lanson's sudden advance created a series of deep pits from Ash's original position to where Ash moved back.

"They are just two monsters." She couldn't help but complain.

Lan Sen frowned, because... even if it wasn't his full blow, his opponent hadn't even drawn his weapon yet. His strength was at least at the level of his youth.

"...I remember you are a magician."

"Is this important?" He casually put away the tip of the gun and showed a bored expression: "You are getting old, Lansen."

"The passage of time is really cruel...if I were ten years younger."

"No, even if you are a hundred years younger, and with your current combat experience, you cannot be my opponent. By the way, I don't like to say one sentence three times. This is the last time to persuade me to surrender."

"Young man - don't be so angry!"

The moment the words fell to the ground, Lansen, who took a few steps back, kicked the ground beneath his feet. He accelerated his body during a run-up and broke through the sound barrier, and suddenly turned his spear into a stick and swept it horizontally.

But Yaxiu didn't advance but retreated, punching out.

Boom! ! There was a loud bang and an explosion.

The shock wave stirred up the sand and dust in the broken alley, causing Lanson to lose his footing and step back. The spear reinforced by multiple magics in his hand actually had a dent in the middle.

The impact of that fist directly caused the road behind him to be completely blown away, and even the building at the end of the alley fell apart.

This made his eyes slightly condensed, but he did not hesitate to use his strength to jump backwards among the bricks and stones in the sky, jumping more than ten meters high, using the smoke and dust to escape from the unexpected air. Escape from this place and pass the information to your teammates.