Blood of Mercury

"You mean...know a devil?"

Roland's eyes widened slightly, showing a surprised expression: "Then you...?"

- Of course, Roland's reaction was fake. ＋◆top＋◆point＋◆small＋◆say, x.

Roland naturally knew that Marquis Saya had been targeted by the devil. Roland even remembered that Marquis Saya's father was killed by the devil when he was a few years old.

It's the same even if there isn't one. The talent of Marquis Isaiah will be approached by the devil sooner or later. Roland believed that by now, Marquis Saya should have known about it.

Because of his past experiences, what Marquis Saya dislikes the most are those who deal with the devil. What's more, showing that he is familiar with the devil will also arouse the vigilance of the Marquis of Saya.

The only time this good guy is when it comes to things related to the devil can be extremely suspicious, even a little neurotic.

It's not a good thing to express familiarity with the devil in his presence.

Marnos' hatred of the devil was deep into his bones. Anyone who has anything to do with the devil will provoke his hostility.

He is different from Macon. Although Macken is indifferent to the point of indifference, he is essentially a soldier and has a minimum respect for the superior. And Marnos is just the opposite - although he has a good character and good character, he is a standard aristocrat from his bones.

Marnos is proud. He was originally the group of nobles who valued glory the most, and his innate talent further deepened his arrogance. Moreover, the poet Marquis is much better than Macken in terms of his depth of knowledge of some secrets and suspiciousness in character. If Roland fooled Marnos in the same way he had fooled Macken, he would never get what he wanted. result.

Predictions of important events in history. Knowledge of some important characters, combined with mastery of some deeply buried secrets - all three combined. As long as Roland is given enough time to play, this information can be transformed into substantial power step by step. If it had come to the world of Faens. Without the system, Roland would still be able to become the Pope and still be able to realize his ideals. The only difference is that he may have made more detours, struggled harder, and saved fewer people.

Compared with the system that only enhances Roland's personal combat power, these valuable knowledge are Roland's biggest golden finger.

For example, Roland knew very well the experience of Marnos, as well as his character and the way he spoke. In this way, Roland can always choose a way of speaking that will not offend Marquis Saya. Just meeting for the first time, Roland was able to make Marquis Saya feel a little good about him—

"That's right, Roland. I know what you're thinking."

Marnos sighed in shame: "When I was young, that devil used to be my governess... His purpose was to assassinate my father. Father was a gold-ranked weapon master, if it wasn't for him It's absolutely impossible for my father to die."

"...Sorry, I don't know..."

"it does not matter."

Marnos showed Roland a broad smile.

In fact, Roland really didn't know this very well. All he knew was that a certain devil had assassinated Marnos' father, a brave sword-wielding count, when he was out on a school trip at the age of twelve, and Marnos escaped because he was not at home. But Roland didn't know. The devil who flashed by in the backstory was actually Marnos' teacher.

At the time, the devil had been at Marnos' home for more than three years as his personal tutor before revealing his identity. When Marnos learned that his teacher killed his father, his mood almost collapsed. As for the reason for the devil's shot, Roland didn't even need to ask. Just know that it must be an answer that is very in line with the devil's values.

- That would just be a deal.

"Do you know the identity of the contractor?"

Roland had no choice but to ask.

"Of course I checked it out..."

Marnos clenched his right hand involuntarily, and blue veins burst out on the back of his thin and clean hand.

He took the teacup and brought it to his mouth. After taking a sip, he held the teacup in front of his face.

Roland could even see the teacup in his hand shaking slightly. The crimson liquid surface kept breaking.

"When I found her, she was a seventeen-year-old girl. She was only thirteen years old when she signed a contract with the devil. She was the sister of a soldier under his father's command... someone was executed by his father on the battlefield himself. the deserter's sister."

Marnos's voice did not tremble at all. But his fingers were shaking.

Roland didn't ask some brain-dead questions like "Do you think she's at fault", but just sighed softly.

"Then. I killed her."

After being silent for a long time, Marnos continued in a dry voice: "Her soul was taken away when her wish to avenge her father was fulfilled. It stands to reason that she will become a living corpse like a walking corpse, without self-awareness. The monster... But when I went to crusade her, she was shedding blood and tears, her voice was hoarse, and even though she lost her soul, her body was still cursing her father constantly"

"It's become a habit, a... mission. The hatred of the family that took her is deep in the bone."

"Chain of hatred."

Roland sighed and commented.

"Yes, the chain of hatred."

Marnos smiled bitterly: "The soldiers we killed, their comrades and relatives hated us, and we hated those who took the lives of our fellow men. I hated that girl, she hated my father, and As a general, his father was responsible for executing deserters to maintain military discipline... For the big boy who joined the army with patriotism but was frightened by the war, there is nothing more terrifying than those demons from the West Yes. But those blood cavalry are only fighting for Banza, they are also fighting for their compatriots behind them."

"I know her pain... After all, that's her only relative. But I also hate her because my father was killed by her."

Marnos's voice became more and more vague and ethereal, as if it came from the abyss: "So, if you want to blame, you can only blame those devils."

Roland listened in silence, his understanding of Marquis Saya deepened.

Hatred is maddening, and hatred that finds no purpose only perishes.

From Roland's point of view, those devils also performed their duties. They collect the souls of those who voluntarily sacrificed, precisely to mend the walls of Gaia, which are constantly being pounded by the power of dusk.

All are right. But if you don't blame anyone, the sadness in your heart is enough to drive people crazy.

Marnos didn't hate the devil so much...but because he chose to make himself hate the devil.

If someone must be responsible, choose the most annoying person to take the blame - Roland believes that this is roughly what Marnos thinks.

"and then?"

After a while of silence, Roland asked softly, "The story isn't over yet."

"Ah, yes... I haven't been able to lift a long sword since then."

Marnos stared at his trembling right hand, and the corner of his mouth cracked slightly: "Although I am a silver-level warrior... But I can't hold a sword since a long time ago."

Roland frowned secretly.

He could recognize that what looked like a symptom of mental trauma was actually a curse on the soul.

In Roland's soul vision, the right arm of Marnos' soul was broken and full of dirt, as if it had been burned by a fire.

The name of Marquis Saya's "Poet" has been around for a long time. This is not only to say that he is talented, but also to ridicule him for his lack of a warrior, and he is also a counselor when he is provoked. He clearly has a good swordsmanship, but he has never used it in actual combat.

Roland never thought that Marnos never used his sword for this reason.

Rather, Marnos's talent is truly remarkable in being able to become a silver-level warrior even when his right hand cannot be used.

But of course not.

"Obviously he was born in a family of sword guards, but in the end he was the highest achievement in alchemy... It's ironic."

Marnos smiled self-deprecatingly, and slowly put down the teacup with his right hand that was shaking more and more.

He stared at his right hand, his left hand clenched unconsciously.

"Roland... No, Your Excellency Roland."

Marnos suddenly said: "Please kill that devil. No matter what the price is... I think you also know my character. As long as I can do it, I will never default on my debt. ."

"...But, why me?"

"Because you are the one recommended by the lord himself."

Marquis Saya stood up and bowed deeply to Roland: "He said, if you have a reason, you can do it."

"Okay, I promise you."

Roland thought for a while, and then simply agreed.

Joseph's side told him to wait first. Roland was keenly aware before that when Marnos mentioned "that lord", a flash of respect suddenly flashed in his eyes.

So a strong curiosity suddenly appeared in Roland's heart.

...that lord?

Who is it? (To be continued.)