Chapter 570

There is no extensive research on black magic that the empire has not done so far. However, if a large-scale project is underway, they must have received that knowledge from somewhere. Black Order suffered significant damage by using their resources all over the continent to deal with the Gate incident. They put in most of their remaining forces to kill the Demon King. However, even the Black Order leaders who reached the Master Class and were both a Grand Mage and a Master Class could not be a match for the Demon King. The remnants fled as soon as they realized there was no hope. Since then, the Black Order could no longer intervene in the continent. However, even if their power disappeared, their knowledge would not have disappeared. There is a possibility that the Black Order remnants joined hands with the empire and provided knowledge. The empire would have accepted knowledge about the Golden Moon since they are not in a position to refuse. Although they could not fully understand what the empire was doing, suspicions arose about completely different possibilities. However, this was also a very important harvest. "The Black Order tried to kill His Majesty. Whatever the empire's intentions are, it can't be good news for us if this is true," said Ellerys. Heriot nodded his head. Not only the empire but also Reinhardt would think that anything that helps in the war is good. If the knowledge of the Black Order helps end the war, Reinhardt would not bother to use it. Le Luyen, who had been silent, looked out the window with her arms crossed. "The empire is clearly performing tasks with clear purposes and results rather than researching, and the likelihood that the knowledge of the Black Order is the basis is very high." "The Black Order is a very old magic organization. Their research materials and Golden Moon are undoubtedly more extensive than any other magic group in this world. Even if it is the next Akasha that has disappeared now, there is no group with such extensive materials as the Black Order." "What is the empire trying to do by absorbing such knowledge?" "Then there is something that needs to be clearly stated before that." Le Luyen looked at Heriot. "The bodies in the Royal Mausoleum and the Hall of Heroes were said to have disappeared and been replaced, right?" "Yes, my lord." Heriot nodded his head. "Did 'all' the bodies in the Hall of Heroes disappear?" Le Luyen asked. "That's not certain. We didn't open all the sarcophagi. But all the sarcophagi we opened were empty." "Hmm, is that so?" Le Luyen seemed to be thinking, and Heriot blinked his head. "Is that important, my lord?" "Yes, it is. Definitely." "Why?" Le Luyen shrugged. "We don't know exactly whose tomb is in the Hall of Heroes, but it's not just the warriors who were physically strong who were buried there." Those who have reached the Master Class. Those who have established outstanding majors or left their footprints in human history are not just warriors. "Let's bury them specifically." Le Luyen asked. "Was Muller's sarcophagus also empty among the group of heroes?" Heriot's eyes widened at the question. The Hall of Heroes. Charlotte had said that King Arthurius' body was never there to begin with. That meant there were remains in other sarcophagi. Heriot had definitely opened all the sarcophagi of the five heroes that day. "Yes, it was definitely...empty," Olivia Ranche said. The chapter hints at the possibility that the empire is using the Black Order's knowledge for their own purposes, and the disappearance of the bodies in the Hall of Heroes raises questions about the empire's intentions. "The empire may be up to something sinister, and we must consider destroying the means they have gained from the Black Order. The end of the war is a common goal, but it does not necessarily bring peace to the world. The disappearance of the bodies in the Hall of Heroes adds to the suspicion that the empire may be using the Black Order's knowledge for their own purposes. Everyone is on trial again, and we must be careful. Ellen and Heinrich are planning to tour the outskirts, and they made a simple agreement. Ludwig has been assigned to the 17th refugee residence area guard in the west of the Huangdo, and he cannot be treated as a simple guard." And now he wasn't even a regular guard. He had heard that he could quit anytime he wanted. This wasn't because he had lost an arm. He was a superhuman who surpassed even the Temple Royal Class, far beyond a regular guard. In addition, he was a veteran who had fought in the allied forces and had been dedicated to Huangdo's security even after being sent to the rear. That's why Ludwig was highly valued for his willingness to do something even if he became like that, rather than being treated as a parachute. Ludwig wanted to be treated as a simple guard, but everyone, including the captain of the 17th guard to which Ludwig belonged, treated him bluntly regardless of Ludwig's temporary rank. But now, Ludwig was facing a difficult-looking guard captain at the 17th guard headquarters, which was almost the only intact building in the refugee residence area. "Are you talking about supporting the suppression unit?" "Yes, sir." "Hmm..." The guard captain couldn't hide his embarrassment at Ludwig's words. Ludwig had been accelerated and wanted to take on other missions. A suppression mission. A guard who patrols the outskirts of Huangdo and fights monsters directly. Ludwig demanded to be assigned to a completely different unit because the suppression unit was not under the jurisdiction of the 17th guard. "We need Ludwig's help here too. Don't you know that?" "....Yes, I'm well aware of it." "I thought you understood that this place was not to be ignored." "No, I'm not ignoring this place...". Ludwig wasn't just saying this because he wanted to fight monsters. It was true that all Huangdo guards were short-handed in the refugee residence area, and Ludwig was needed. Ludwig wasn't ignoring this place. "This place is too difficult for me." "...." Crime. Immediate judgment and action should be taken on crimes involving humans. It's almost like a lawless area, and attacks on guards are not uncommon. For a few days, Ludwig had seen immediate action taken by guards as a form of summary execution. Without proper trial or procedure. The autonomy given to the guards is guaranteed beyond a certain level because the security is very unstable. Ludwig found it difficult to take immediate action in such a situation. Is his judgment correct? Ludwig couldn't be sure. In a fight against monsters, such judgment was not necessary. Monsters are evil. So just kill them. But what about refugees who commit crimes? Were they really wrong or not, and if it was inevitable, should they be forgiven for being helpless? Someone innocent could be killed because of his actions, or someone innocent could be put in jail because of a wrong judgment. The job is not worthless. It's too difficult for him. Ludwig knows that his judgment may not be good. It was making him tired. Fighting monsters may be difficult, but it doesn't hurt his head. "It can't be helped." "...." "Don't you know that your request will not be accepted by the higher-ups?" It's a position arranged by the emperor. Even if he wants to go to a dangerous place, he can't go to a place where he shouldn't fight. Ludwig is not treated like a parachute. But it's not something that's not a parachute either. So Ludwig can't leave this place. If he continues to deny the emperor's favor, he could be completely destroyed in the temple. He may not even be able to do this job. Finally, Ludwig had to rely on his uncertain judgment and stay in this position.