Chapter 38: Spreading Malice
Then again, what exactly should we think of Ozman......
What about this man who seems to be dying?
If someone asked, then maybe he could get only one answer-
This man is a careerist, and he does not hesitate to sacrifice anything "necessary" for his own purposes.
Moreover, even if the target is a family member, there will be no hesitation.
Because, in his eyes, these are just the props needed to achieve the goal.
However, he doesn't hesitate to do anything to kill anyone who gets in the way of his goal.
In short, although he is an out-and-out egoist, there is no doubt that he always regards the suffering of others as the source of his own happiness.
But even then there are people who try to understand him; Follow him......
And did not hesitate to sacrifice his life to him if necessary. The prime example of this is his own son, Ezel.
By the way, he worships his father......
Since childhood, he has fallen into a seemingly pathological distortion and taken for granted his biological father as an obstacle that will one day be eliminated -
To be honest, this is already quite "abnormal".
With such a personality, he gradually got used to taking some seemingly "abnormal" things for granted.
This guy has been completely broken in some places-
For example, he can not hesitate to cut the throat of a puppy as a pet and brutally **......
The body is then hidden from anyone.
And the reason why the innocent dog, who seemed to have done nothing wrong, suffered such a fate was simply because Ezel was "tired" of it.
In his eyes, apart from the value of his own life, the lives of others are nothing more than gravel.
...... This kind of thing, just replace it with a new one. Isn't it?
It is precisely because of this idea that his mother also sees him as "some kind of existence" that is different from human beings.
and gradually drifted away from him, and he didn't even want to admit that he had such a "strange" son.
And Lyshmon certainly turned a blind eye to this.
And he was thrilled by his son's callousness......
thinks this is the "perfect" chess piece he dreams of.
However, it is this kind of idea that is not much different from nonsense that has directly become a tragic *** -
One summer day, when he returned home, he witnessed his wife's eyes wide open......
The pupils are exposed, and the appearance of falling in a pool of blood as if dripping with blood!
At the same time, the wife's frightened expression seemed to say......
"Why is this happening? Why didn't you come to save me? β
"Why didn't you stop him?"
This series of questions echoed in Ozman's mind like a bolt from the blue, and slammed into his heart again and again.
And when he finally realized what kind of scene was presented in front of him, he instantly felt like he was killing his son!
However, his reaction was a beat slower, and the price for this was the loss of his right eye forever......
and a scar that looked like lightning.
"You can't take anyone lightly, didn't you teach me? Father......? β
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And in this regard, he was shocked, and he only cared about covering his right eye, which seemed to be bleeding at this moment......
At the same time, the well-flowing pain was stimulating every capillary in his body, and constantly ravaging them......
It didn't take long for his left eye to begin to blur as well, as if he had been imperceptibly covered with a thick layer of mist.
In the end, after all kinds of resistance and struggle, he also fell to his wife's side.
It was as if he was confessing to his wife, who was no longer breathing......
A certain despair quickly filled his every demeanor at this moment.
However, until this moment, Ozman still does not think that there is anything wrong with his cultivation and education methods.
At the moment of falling; The moment his consciousness was gradually submerged, he seemed to say something through the syllables that seemed to be nothing......
"About that job...... Qualified. β
This seems ridiculous to others.
But Lysiumon was treated in spite of this......
Although he was almost killed, even so, he did not regret it.
One has to suspect that he has also become abnormal.
But if you want to train someone to be a good "Assassin", all of these are essential steps.
So he was undoubtedly quite satisfied with the final result.
Naturally, this is only the tip of the iceberg about the past of Ozman, but even so, people can really appreciate his horror.
It's fundamentally different from ordinary people, it's like a "heretic", right?
It may seem unimaginable to others, but among the henchmen he has worked so hard to cultivate, it is happening all the time.
It's like a horror movie, and every day of the day repeats the fight to the death......
Unbelievable.
And because of this experience, Ezel was successfully inserted into this assassination operation this time.
Of course, his task is to do everything possible to eliminate the effective combat forces around Lemuel.
Of course, you don't have to think about it to know that he did this job brilliantly.
At this moment, the hospital was empty, except for Lemuel, of course.
As for the others, they were all lured away by the pre-arranged "bait......
"Just go ahead and do it, my son."
"And if you can come back alive, then I will willingly be killed by you......"
"Of course, if you miss and get caught, then don't blame me for not thinking about the father-son relationship."
This is not to say that he will watch his son die senselessly -
Rather, it is hoped that when the worst happens, all the sin will be blamed on him.
On the terrace of his house, Ozman sipped red wine that seemed to be like a drop of blood; I couldn't help but think about it.
In this respect, Ezel's ruthlessness is in the same vein as his father.
However, even Ezel, who had been cultivated by him himself, was in trouble at this moment
- because he had to face Ellen Frier, the strongest being of the Templar Order.
"You're the son of Lord Ozman, aren't you?"
β......β
And what's even trickier is -
As long as he was by Lemuel's side as a "shield", there was no doubt that the assassination attempt would never have succeeded.
But at the moment when he realized this fact and fell into a dilemma, the sudden chaos on the street unconsciously helped him a lot.
"Well done, father!"
"The teams, go as planned. Go and guard and block all the entrances and exits of this hospital, and anyone who trespasses and makes trouble...... Lawfully kill on sight! β
"01, understood; 02, understand...... Let's get started! β
The voice in the communicator was mixed with a slight smell of reinforced concrete.
But even so, Ezel knew that everyone was on the move......
And with the watch's GPS tracking function, he easily pinpoints the location of each person.
In short, at this moment, the entire building is full of assassins who seem to be one with the darkness.
They are undoubtedly as creepy as diurnal bats......
At the same time, Friet and Charles do their best to drive their bodies through the chaotic streets to maintain order......
Doing everything possible and trying all sorts of ways to calm down the panicked crowd.
"Please be calm and follow the line to the shelter, where there is plenty of food and water. Don't worry! β
"Since we Templars are here, we will do whatever it takes to keep you safe!"
However, this all-out guidance does not seem to have any good effect......
At this point, Eren had to communicate his ...... to the crowd in an almost angry manner and the will of the entire Order.
However, at this moment, the southern wall suddenly shattered under the violent impact!
Flying rubble and dust poured indiscriminately into the panicked people like a torrential rain! ββ
"Ahhh
"Mom......?!"
"Damn! Don't underestimate people! β
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At this time, Stella's voice, which seemed to be already scarred, reached the ears of every companion through the radio!
There is no doubt that the situation is urgent. But she looked like she was getting close to her limits......
"Stella......?! Hold on......"
"I know!"
"What to do, Captain Friet? Shall we go up and help her? β
"If that guy is alone, I'm afraid it's ......"
Just from her voice, you can judge Jenny's anxious and uneasy emotions......
That kind of existence tormented her all the time.
As a newcomer to the Templar Order at the same time as Stella, she was more likely to be emotional.
"No! Our mission is to maintain order in the streets and get the populace to the shelter safely, you know? Don't act impulsively! β
"I see......"
When Jenny heard this, she couldn't help but bite her lips; Make fists with both hands.
The nails sank deep into the flesh at the moment she didn't even realize it.
And this is undoubtedly the way she uses to express her unwillingness.
It's just that her mood is also everyone's mood at this moment.
However, on top of this, everyone clearly knows what the consequences will be if you take unreasonable actions!
"......Shh
"Stella, it doesn't matter, does it? Can it still hold up? β
Alan tries to contact Stella through a communication device, who is desperately trying to resist the raging wind-
"Commander, it's okay, I can still hold on!"
Yes, self-esteem does not allow her to be afraid; She is not allowed to retreat, nor is she allowed to fall......
"I've got to hold on to ......!"
However, just a few seconds after her words fell, it was as if the body tempered by the raging flames was suddenly hit head-on!
And Stella had to take the impact head-on!
That's a ...... feeling Indescribable!
It's as if you are using a hammer to continuously and continuously and continuously ravage a certain point of your body!
In a few moments, the cockpit was twisted and deformed by the intense compression......
β......β
But even when it became like this, she didn't take the slightest evasive action-
"Bastard thing!"
Immediately after that, the mech, which symbolizes the flames, strangled the enemy's head with all its might!
"Isn't it too much to get carried away......
yes, if this wasn't an urban area, I'm afraid the battle would be over, right?
With Stella's abilities, that kind of guy isn't worth mentioning at all.
But now do you have to be forced to this point?
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And gradually try to lift it up all over again!
"Hey, hey, hey, that guy is getting serious......"
"That's it!"
As soon as the words fell, he threw the enemy out in the blink of an eyeβ
"Really, I told her not to overdo it......
At this moment, twice the weight made the ground scream without hesitation!
Then sink slowly!
But this is only the prelude......
Stella quickly regrouped her posture and immediately pulled away, always vigilant to defend and counterattack!
And desperately imagining a weapon that can kill the opponent with one blow......
Gradually, the plasma energy that slowly gathered in her hand converged into a bow outlined by raging flames!
That's it, that's it!
"Now, just imagine yourself with your bow and arrows and hit your enemies with precision!"
Then, shoot through the core of that guy in one fell swoop!
So, Stella desperately imagined such a scene - a bow and arrow, like the heroes depicted in fairy tales......
And, do not hesitate to give a fatal blow to a strong enemy!
"It's okay, I'll be able to do it!"
And as if echoing her determination, the body that burned like a flame resonated and synchronized her movements!!
Exactly the same move!
"That's the end of it, let's die...... Monster! β
And just when she was sure that she was going to put her opponent to death, there was a heart-rending pain in her ankle!
"Tsk, could it be the previous ......!"
couldn't help but make her break out in a cold sweat and couldn't help but send out **!
It turned out that the previous enemy was determined to burn jade at the moment he was thrown out-
He bites Stella's foot and pushes her to the ground with all his might!
I'm afraid this wound was left at that time, right?
However, how can you give up now?! ββ
But her hesitation at this moment has given the other party too many respites and flaws......
In the blink of an eye, he used the weight of his entire body to crush Stella to the point where she couldn't move!
And because of the resonant nature of the organism, she was suffering from a pain that no one could have imagined.
"Stella!?"
It was obviously such a critical moment, but his companion couldn't step back to help...... It's terrible!
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Not only that, but at the same time as the suppression, the guy began to slowly secrete emerald green liquid from the glandular parts on both sides of the torso of his body!
"What's that?"
The moment Stella's body came into contact, a thick fog suddenly floated around her......
"Charles, please analyze these fogs."
"I'm already doing it!"
But it's clear that Stella isn't alone in the trouble.
The situation she faced was only the tip of the iceberg at best!
Thankfully, the crowd had settled down and began to make their spontaneous heading towards the shelter.
So, Alan can also free up his hands to provide support-
Even if he can do it at this moment, there is really a limit......
"Even if you can't help, there's still something you can do......"
Because of this consideration, he would like to help Stella in this way.
"Not good, Commander...... This is a flammable corrosive gas! β
"What did you say?!"
Does that guy want to swallow the mech along with Stella?!
"If it goes on like this...... That guy's mech! β
"You stay here, I'll be right back!"
"βWhat does it mean to be back soon...... Allan? Feed!! β
"We have to find a way to dispel this fogβor else!"
Unexpectedly, at the moment when his voice fell, a voice came from the communicator that was absolutely unexpected at this moment-
"Commander, if you're going to do this, why don't you leave this task to me?"
"My body is equipped with thisβ"
"Although usually, it's useless...... What do you think? β
The voice was a little drunk, but it made Alan feel relieved.
"By the way, your judgment was right before, there are indeed people who want to take advantage of the chaos to reap the benefits of the fisherman, and I caught two ...... easily."
"Hiccup......
"Would you like to bring it with us later?"
As soon as the words ended, there was a faint belch in the communicator, as expected.
"So how many times have I said it, Fremi...... Can't you drink less? β
"I'm so sorry, but-"
"If you don't have alcohol, you won't be motivated."
"You......"
This is where the conversation comes to an abrupt end.
At the same time, the moment the communication was interrupted, the weather gradually began to turn from sunny to cloudy......
And in the blink of an eye, it rained down that everyone was eagerly awaiting!
"Isn't it......?"
Suddenly, FrΓ©mi was dumbfounded-
"Give me my chance back!?"
At this moment, Stella also suddenly felt as if she was liberated, and in an instant, she kicked the enemy who was pressing on her body away!
"That's enough, I'll really deal with you this time!"
It crawled out like a ball, and in just a moment, it razed an entire forest to the ground like a quick knife!
Then plunge into the lake at full speed without hesitation! The resulting splash is like a tsunami from a mountain!
On the other side, Stella also made all the preparations before the attack-
But apparently she felt that it was ......
β...... Not enough! β
At this time, she crossed the forest in one breath and landed on the edge of the lake......
I'm going to really make a break for the previous ugliness!
β......β
However, at the moment when the arrow was about to pierce the enemy who was regrouping in front of him from the lake......
An unpredictable surprise attack strikes from the sky again!
"That's, winged species!? Oh no, she can't even defend herself nowββ! β
At this moment, the companions, including Allen, seemed to realize what was about to happen-
However, at this moment, a ** shot came from nowhere......
Just at the last moment, it hit the winged genus that showed its fangs to Stella without hesitation, and in an instant, a dazzling explosion like a fireball resounded in mid-air!
"Who?! That'sβ"
No, there's no time to be surprised now......
Thinking like this, Stella refocused her gaze on what was in front of herβ
"Die......!"
It was Gareth's voice coming from the communicator.
"Alan, I'm sorry...... Steal the limelight from you. β
"No, didn't you come at the right time?"
After that, both of them stared at the girl who was unconsciously caught up in the flames of the explosion and did not change her face.
and admired her martial prowess......
At the same time, the assassination led by Ezel was carried out in secret as if no one had noticedβ
They tried to search every room as silently as possible......
As time passed, they got closer and closer to Lemuel's hospital room......
And in this atmosphere that seems to be breathless for anyone......
FrΓ©mi, however, calmly disguised himself as one of the Assassins and managed to infiltrate the team.
How could it be easy for these guys to succeed!
True, he had long been aware of Ezel's unusual movements.
Of course, his clothes, and all his gear, were obtained from some hapless bastard.
And the guy is being strapped to the toilet in the public toilet at this moment.
Completely unconscious......
Then, as a matter of course, he faithfully carried out every order given by Ezel; While identifying and groping, he came to Lemuel's room.
- "Who?!" β
In an instant, Lemuel's murderous intent made him have to stop and identify himself-
"Your Highness, it's me." He then expressed his intentions to Lemuel and detailed what was happening at the moment.
"That's ......"
"That's right, so I suggest that I be the target of assassination in your place, and you can change into this suit and escape!"
"If I'm correct, your injuries should be almost healed, right?"
Lemuel knew better than anyone that this was a rather risky approach, but for now he had no choice but to accept it.
"Okay, I see!" So he had no choice but to say yes.
On the other side, everyone sitting in the common room at this moment did not know what was happening......
Loki: They were already inconceivable just by learning that the Supreme Court intended to hold Her Royal Highness accountable for the recent accident.
"Why, why is it being held accountable until now? Besides, that was half a month ago, wasn't it? β
Loki couldn't hold back and couldn't help but vent his anger at Klaus, who was sitting opposite.
"But it's useless for you to complain to me, after all, I heard that this is an order from Ozman himself."
"Although I don't like that old man either, but even then there is nothing to be done."
Klaus, who couldn't help but blurt out the facts, couldn't help but make Loki roll his eyes speechlessly.
"If that guy really succeeds, what will happen to Her Royal Highness the Princess?"
Tina couldn't hold back any longer, and there was no doubt that she hoped that Klaus would give a direct result-
"I suppose at least the direct command of Midgard's army will be taken back? Or even ......"
However, even if Klaus doesn't pick it out, Tina can imagine it.
"He's trying to get Her Royal Highness out of her current position, right?"
When Henry didn't hesitate to throw out this question, everyone couldn't help but gasp-
"Hey, hey, hey...... No matter how you say it, it can't be like this, right? Do you mean that guy wants to take his place? β
Warwick seems to be a little out of breath, in fact......
At this moment, he hoped that someone would stand up and deny his speculation. But unfortunately, such a person does not exist in this room.
"Hey, hey, you're kidding, aren't you?!"
Because this is a coup d'Γ©tat!
"Have you forgotten? Isn't this the question on the minds of all those who are consumed by profit? β
"That's what they want, isn't it?"
Henry's rhetorical question in an instant made him speechless.
At that moment, there was a quick, uncontrollable knock on the door......
Temporarily broke the atmosphere of silence -
"Captain...... I know I shouldn't bother at this time, but ......! β
It was Loki's subordinates who were desperate to draw everyone's attention and attention.
I saw him trotting in with a look and expression on his face as if he was about to come in a catastrophe.
"What's wrong? Are you peeing your pants? β
Suddenly, his subordinates were choked by his words, and they couldn't help coughing again and again-
"It's time like this, don't make fun of us!!"
However, even if he complained, he couldn't hide the anxious gaze in his eyes from beginning to end......
"So, what's going on?"
Being in such an atmosphere, and being watched closely by countless pairs of eyes, it is natural that I can't help but get nervous at this time-
In order to prevent this situation from becoming more and more serious, I saw him take a deep breath.
"Just now, the hypocenter that had been under surveillance began to move...... Moreover, its direction is...... Over here! β
Sure enough, it was another headache......