◈ Episode 24 Black Dawn (1)
I crumpled up the note and put it in my inside pocket, and I was in trouble.
First of all, I understand that the Black Dawn has something to do with this werewolf crisis.
However, given that they urgently ask for capture and removal if it is not possible, the werewolf’s escape is probably something unexpected for this side as well.
‘If there is a problem, if this is discovered, the Black Dawn will suffer greatly.’
If they get hit, that’s good news for me.
Even if you pretend to be okay on the outside, you have to open your arms and welcome it on the inside.
But if there’s a problem, it’s the last phrase.
-There is a possibility that this side’s true identity will be discovered.
That is, it is said that this identity as Ludgar Celish has some connection with the creation of the werewolf test subject.
You need to catch at least 3 of them. No, two now.
In other words, I have to find and catch the werewolves before Seorn and kill them.
‘Come to think of it, the werewolf had a mark.’
Perhaps this mark itself has something to do with the guys who did the experiment.
The problem is that Ludgar Celish is involved in it in some way.
To be honest, if this had nothing to do with me, I would have left it up to Seorn to handle it.
But if I’m involved here, then the story is different.
If you get caught, you die.
“Miss Rudger? Where are you sick?”
“it’s nothing.”
I shook my head as I replied that it was okay to Miss Selina’s question, which worriedly asked me about this.
First of all, it was confirmed that there were three werewolves.
I got one, so there are 2 left.
One for each of them, and one for Laedervelk.
‘We have to hunt them down.’
In the meantime, the war of nerves between the president and Hugo gradually ran toward the end.
“Well, Mr. Hugo is free to act like that out of narrow-mindedness. However, I want you to be sure to handle the given task.”
“So you’re saying you’re going to intensify the patrol?”
“It’s not just that. The number is increased a little more, and above all, we as teachers cannot sit still until all the students go home late at night.”
At those words, Hugo made an expression of blatant annoyance.
Rather than worrying about the student, he seemed dissatisfied with the fact that a person of his size had to go on patrol, which only servants do.
However, the incident has already happened, and the seriousness of the situation is recognized by other teachers.
It was a position that even Hugo could not openly oppose.
“Well, yes.”
“great. And all the other teachers warn the students not to wander around late at night. It doesn’t matter if I give you a penalty point if you break it. This is a direct order from me, the president. You know?”
“Tsk. All right.”
After the meeting, the teachers rose from their seats and scattered one by one.
I also got up and tried to go back to the office, but some people blocked my way first.
“Are you Mr. Rudgar Celisch? Nice to meet you. My name is Daniel Masrak, in charge of astrology.”
“Sir Rudger. This is in charge of reinforcement classes… … .”
It was obvious why they were approaching me.
I’m just asking about source code magic.
The young greed in their eyes told me that.
“I’m sorry, but I’m busy, so I’ll go first.”
I immediately shrugged off their attention and left the conference room.
* * *
Instead of heading straight to my office, I moved to a derelict warehouse.
I thought I was at this point, so I stopped.
“Come out.”
If it was the guy who sent me a message at the meeting, he must have been waiting for me to come out.
Since you can’t convey everything in a few lines of message, there must be something you want to say.
As soon as I said it, I felt a hesitation on the other side of the pillar, and then someone poked their head out.
“I… … .”
“Tell me.”
The first impression was a girl with a squirrel-like impression.
No, I thought I’d seen it somewhere, and it was one of the Black Dawn’s subordinates who tried to approach me on the 15th day after I entered Seorn.
“What is going on?”
“That, so… … .”
She was visibly embarrassed, as if she hadn’t expected to see me again.
Then he fully showed himself behind the pillar, and I was a little surprised to see that he was wearing Seorn’s uniform.
Could it be that he was a student here?
The reason most of the members of the Black Dawn are undercover as servants is that the identity of a student cannot simply be manipulated.
They said that in order to enter this place, you must have talent or skills to pass the entrance exam, if you don’t know anything else.
I couldn’t believe that this guy who seemed to be at the bottom was a student here, and that was a freshman who just entered this time.
When we first met, this guy wasn’t even wearing a uniform, so I didn’t know.
“Let’s change seats. Follow me.”
“Ah yes.”
I led, and she followed.
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I suddenly remembered something, so I turned around and asked.
“Do you like coffee?”
“yes?”
* * *
I sat facing a third order student in a secluded cafe.
She had been shrugging her shoulders a little while ago, not knowing what to do.
I glanced at her.
Her pale skin and her dense features. And with bobbed brown hair full of volume and a slightly slender body.
I can’t see my ears, and my bangs are long, so it’s about to cover my eyes.
It’s literally like looking at a tiny squirrel.
I guess I didn’t see it wrong from the way I was trembling at my threats back then.
I took a sip of the hot coffee that was placed in front of me and put it on the table.
Right.
“Hee!”
He shrugged his shoulders when he heard the sound of the coffee cup colliding with the table.
“name.”
“yes?”
“I won’t ask twice. name.”
“Sae, this is Sedina Lawchen.”
“Is that your real name?”
“yes yes.”
“Isn’t that a pseudonym?”
this is surprising
Having a family name in this world means that you are not a commoner, but a higher class than that.
nobility, clergy. Or a wealthy target.
Why did a guy who grew up in such an environment where he had nothing to lack enter a secret society, and even though he has enough talent to enter this place, he is only the lowest third order?
‘no. On the contrary, the more you come from a family like this, the worse you might be treated.’
The strangest part is that only the Third Order are gifted with this level of talent.
Well, I’ll ask about that later.
I lightly snapped my fingers.
“Tell me. what exactly happened. Without missing a single one.”
“Uh, I… … around… … .”
“I used voice blocking magic. Even if we shout here, there won’t be any conversation leaking out.”
“A voice-blocking spell? Hey, as expected, Mr. First Order.”
It was very strange that they kept calling me First Order.
No, to be honest, it’s uncomfortable.
“First of all, we need to improve the title. Please stop calling me First Order from now on.”
“yes?!”
At my words, Sedina widened her eyes, saying she had heard news like thunder from the sky.
I didn’t add the slightest lie, and even if the country collapsed, I wouldn’t make that face.
“Are you wanting to raise suspicion? I am now a teacher at Seorn. And you are a student.”
“yes yes. It was, it was.”
“When you call me from now on, call me Mr. Rudger.”
“My, how could I be disrespectful… … .”
“It is an order.”
“Command.”
When I said it was an order, she nodded in agreement.
However, on the contrary to being happy, his lips kept going up, as if he was glad that he could call his name.
“So what is the situation?”
“Ah, yes. I’ll explain everything. The recent werewolf incident occurred in our Black Dawn, or more precisely, in an affiliated group that has joined hands with us.”
I was taken aback by the sudden change in tone, but I naturally nodded.
“Keep talking. Every single detail.”
“First, no, as you know, factions exist within the Black Dawn. In particular, it was another First Order man, Victor Dreadful, who pushed this project the hardest.”
“okay. It did.”
Actually I don’t know anything.
I pretended to know everything and agreed with her words.
Victor Dreadful. I’ll have to remember.
“The Shamsus School, which was created by gathering scientists expelled from the Society for conducting unethical experiments with black magicians in the back alleys, entered the Cryptid experiment as usual.”
“What kind of experiments did you focus on, exactly?”
“Only a handful of people know about that, so I’ve been there too… … . Oh, and by the way, Mr. Rudger lent his name to Mr. Victor when he asked for help.”
“I just lent my name. I bet she didn’t know it would come this far.”
Looking at the reaction, it seems that Ludger was close to the person named Victor.
It’s just that it came now and became poison.
The Shamsus School must have studied the cryptids, and the experimental body eventually escaped and the present situation must have occurred.
“First of all, it was their fault, so we had to let them handle it on their own, but one of the escaped test subjects hid in Seorn through the sewer pipe.”
“That’s why there was a victim the day before.”
“yes. This was completely unexpected even for the Black Dawn.”
“… … .”
“Oh, sorry. I talk too much… … . I often make this mistake when I get excited. Yeh, like me too… … .”
Sedina Lawshen’s attitude changed noticeably, as if she took my stare at her in a different way.
I immediately shook my head.
“no. Unlike her stuttering when we first met, she explained things surprisingly well, so I just admired her.”
“That, I just apologize.”
“Surprisingly, you speak well. Could you explain further? It was good to hear.”
“Me, really?! yes All right!”
Sedina, who threw a few words of praise, immediately became a color and continued the explanation.
I was relieved and sighed in relief.
When he stops explaining, I can’t figure out any more information.
I had to pull out everything I could pull out now, when I was under the husk of the First Order and commanded Sedina’s respect.
‘It’s surprisingly easy to use.’
First of all, Sedina Lawshen is the lowest member of the Third Order in the Black Dawn, but her own abilities are quite outstanding.
From collecting information to continuing the explanation, the conversation itself is non-stop and fairly smooth.
Secretly sending me a note must have been part of her magic.
But why did a guy with this level of skill only become a third order?
‘He seems to be circling around.’
First of all, the fact that Sedina has a surname means that her family is a very good place.
‘A reaction that causes rejection when you say your last name in your self-introduction. That means they don’t like the house. reluctance? feeling rebellious? Something of a much bigger kind than that.’
The problem is that he must have entered the Black Dawn of his own will, but he did not see it that way at all in the eyes of other members.
Maybe she’s a spy, and since she herself has a loose personality somewhere, she probably couldn’t get along well with the other members.
‘The secret magic sent to me, the quickness of information, and even the admission to Seorn. The position is low compared to the ability of the bar that you have. Inside the organization, they think it’s a word that can be used roughly and thrown away.’
Just looking at the fact that it was sent to me, who is known to have a dirty personality, as if I was in charge of it, I can get a rough estimate.
Sedina herself would be passionate enough to pledge allegiance to the Black Dawn by giving her body and soul, but the organization itself didn’t like her.
If he knows that, he tries to work harder, but the situation does not improve and he falls into a pit.
‘From the perspective of the Black Dawn, I’d like to keep it, but I’m hesitant about how to use it.’
no. In the first place, her First Order-level officers couldn’t care about her.
They’re probably going to use it like a consumable for something like a mission where you have to risk your life.
Even without looking at it, her future is drawn.
‘Are you planning on taking care of it on your own in the second order line?’
It had been a little while since I saw the cracks engraved inside Ceorn at the meeting.
and at this moment.
I could also see the cracks carved into the Black Dawn’s interior.
There is no perfect group in the world.
In the end, all places where people live are the same.
‘Maybe this… … .’
In a situation where they were sandwiched flat between Saorn and the Black Dawn, knowing that both camps had significant problems with each other, it felt like a way out.
If you do well, maybe you can get something through Sedina?
“Once you capture a test subject, it is best not to leave the evidence itself. The priority is to capture them alive, but in the current noisy world, there is no choice but to eliminate them as quickly as possible. Since there are only 3 of us, we can do our best… … .”
“no. Two.”
“yes?”
I took out the werewolf restraints I had put in my inside pocket and showed them to Sedina.
“This, this can’t be… … .”
“One guy. I already got it.”
“Wait, when the hell… … .”
“Two days ago. At Ledervelk.”
She didn’t know that she had already caught one of the three, and her face went hazy.
“Yeah, as expected, First Order-sama.”
It is a very respectful expression.
Originally, the reliability was maxed out, but it feels like I’ve pierced it even more.
“Anyway, there are two left now.”
“Yes, yes.”
“Since you said you sneaked in here through the sewer pipe, I guess I’ll have to expand my search around that area. I don’t think Seorn’s side knows this information yet, right?”
“Yes, it is. But how many more days will it go… … .”
“Then I’ll have to move right away.”
I said that and got up from my seat.
Sedina looked up at me asking if it was over already, then bowed her head as if she thought it was rude.
I removed the sound barrier I had put around.
“Sedina Rosshen. I heard the story well. I’ll see you again next time if there’s a chance.”
“yes yes! that… … Rudger, sir.”
Sedina shyly blushes as if she was ashamed after saying it herself.
Looking at it this way, she looks like a young girl of my age.
How did such a child come to join the heinous organization called the Black Dawn?
Well, I guess I have my own circumstances.
“then.”
I finished my coffee and left the cafe.
* * *
Since Flora Lumos has a public class today, I thought I would go to the library and study at my leisure.
Normally, she would have been just a goofball, but recently, she couldn’t sit still because of a teacher who was burning her desire for magic.
While thinking that, I was walking through an outdoor corridor lined with arched pillars.
‘uh?’
Through the windows on the second floor of a cafe not far away, I saw a familiar face.
how can i forget
Right now, the teacher teaching her class is that man.
Rudger Chelsea.
But the man’s attitude is suspicious.
‘Who’s the other girl on the other side?’
Ludger, who even gave off a slightly softer feeling than usual, was talking face to face with a female student.
