<h4>Chapter 350</h4>


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    Chapter 350


    The reason Ever had taken the two of them along was that they had been the ones who had visited the Awakeners''s vige in the Great Sarain Forest as part of the first dispatched team. Although those who had lost their memory could not recognize the people and wasn''t sure if they were the ones chased out of the vige, she thought that Emun and Finn might be able to. And fortunately, her expectation had turned out wonderfully correct.


    "Was it certain that the ones you saw in the vige within the Great Sarain Forest were there?"


    At Kishiar''s question, Emun and Finn nodded simultaneously.


    "It was when you, Commander, were conversing with the Awakeners of that vige. After everything was done, the Nrn Knights were busy preparing to leave, so there wasn''t much time, right?"


    "That''s true."


    "Do you remember that at their request, Finn, Gakane, and I went back into the vige once more?"


    "Didn''t I want to check if there were any traces left by the captured criminal?"


    "Yes. You had requested our help to finish the job without agitating the Awakeners living in the vige."


    This was a story that Yuder, who only knew the part that Kanna had summarized, had heard for the first time.


    Even after capturing Jenn, the servant who had betrayed Prince Ejain and was hiding in the Awakeners''s vige, the Nrn Knights wanted to carefully check where he had stayed. It was just for one night, but they wanted to be sure. Emun, Finn, and Gakane were the ones who went back inside the vige to assist with this while Kishiar was conversing with Prince Ejain.


    "The task waspleted quickly as there were no specific matters, and the ce we visited was a zone where ordinary people stayed."


    "They were terribly uneasy when they saw us. We even briefly saw them fighting with each other."


    Finn added with a scowling face. He had been in that state ever since he had left behind a hint in the Great Sarain Forest.


    "Yes. Well, we couldn''t remember all those people, but since it was such a peculiar encounter, it seems some of them still remained in our minds. I remembered them as we passed by the prison yesterday."


    "If that''s the case, it must be certain."


    Kishiar''s eyes sharpened.


    "What did you tell the Knights of Tainu?"


    "We said nothing. We thought it suspicious if they knew we were interested in the prisoners, so we nned to act after reporting to you, Commander."


    "Good. Let''s go and see for ourselves."


    The carriage arrived at Finnard Square shortly after. Next to it was the security management team building, proudly weing countless visitors with its doors wide open, preserving its old style.


    The soldiers guarding the doors were shocked at the arrival of the carriage bearing Duke Peletta, and doubted their eyes. The same was true for Jeymer Phil, thete-arriving head of the Tainu Knights.


    "I greet His Grace, Duke Peletta."


    His appearance was a mess, not befitting a knight. Without even a sword at his waist, and with his belt hanging loosely, it was clear he must have run out from a nap. Yuder, looking at the red face of the middle-aged man with a broad peeled forehead, thought Ever''s assessment was indeed urate. The fact that someone who didn''t even do his duty dared to look down on others was merelyughable.


    "I apologize, but may I ask what brings you here...?"


    "I heard that my capable deputy Ever Beck and my members, whom I sent here yesterday, saw some suspicious individuals in the underground prison. Considering the urgency of the matter, I came to see for myself."


    "Eh?"


    The Knight Commander''s gaze darted busily between Kishiar and the members standing behind him. The soldiers were no different, sending bewildered looks their way.


    "Suspicious… people, you say? There was no mention of this yesterday… I don''t quite understand what you mean."


    "It''s a bit ufortable to speak in detail here."


    "But Your Majesty, this is Tainu. If youe like this without any prior notice…"


    Was there any need to tolerate the man who, unable to hide his astonishment, stammered three times at Kishiar''s words?


    The moment Yuder raised his hand, the ground under Jeymer Phil and the soldiers surrounding them shook violently. Though the level of force was trivialpared to what they could normally exert, it was enough to make those who had been off guard scream and stumble backward.


    "An, an earthquake?"


    "Ah. I saw a pesky insect fluttering about, and I feared it might harm the Commander, so I used a bit of my power. I apologize for the inconvenience. It was my mistake."


    Jeymer Phil blinked several times in anger at Yuder''spletely insincere muttering and abruptly stood up.


    "What is this? How dare you…!"


    "Yuder, did I not tell you that it''s not good to use your power like this when you''re still not fully healed?"


    But it was Kishiar who scolded in a stern voice before Tainu''s Knight Commander could speak. Jeymer Phil had to reluctantly close his mouth.


    "How can your body heal if you waste your strength on mere insects? Why won''t you listen? It really hurts and worries me."


    "…I''m sorry. But as someone closest to the Commander, I thought I must naturally do that."


    The man who had been giving Jeymer Phil an infinitely unlucky re bowed his head immediately in front of Kishiar. It was as if watching a wild beast suddenly turn meek before its master. Kishiar briefly widened his eyes, then chuckled softly. He gently caressed the ck-haired man''s cheek and whispered tenderly in a way that no one could misunderstand.


    "I didn''t expect you to use that as a shield here. But… you can''t say such cute things and expect it to be okay."


    "Yes."


    "Be careful. Apologize to those who fell, too."


    "Yes, I understand. I''m sorry."


    Jeymer Phil finally epted Yuder''s apology. Though the voice remained insincere, he had no time to dwell on that.


    ''Surely not, that man is the one from the rumors…?''


    Even the unenthusiastic Knight Commander of Tainu had heard some rumors about the Duke of Peletta and the male member who apanied him. But he never imagined he''d see it with his own eyes. He swallowed in astonishment, recalling the whispers that had secretly circted from Baron Willhem''s mansion.


    "Commander Phil, I apologize for the inconvenience. As you can see, my assistant worries about me too much and sometimes causes scenes like this. Earlier, he even mistook a palm-sized cat for an assassin and tried to fight it. Isn''t it adorable?"


    "…Yes?"


    "So don''t be too angry, and watch the road more carefully next time."


    While the words seemed conciliatory, upon closer examination, each expression was anything but insulting. But the rity of the smile and voice that delivered them was so spotless that in the end, Jeymer Phil could only lick his lips without uttering a word and turn his head away.


    "The underground dungeon is that way. I will guide you, so please follow me."


    Duke Pelleta and his soldiers, heading for the underground dungeon, received an entirely different gaze as they moved than when they had just arrived. Those who had seen an Awakener, especially a Cavalry, utilizing their abilities for the first time, felt an unavoidable, subtle fear even if they said nothing outwardly.


    It was better to be shunned than to be ridiculed. Yuder thought so, proudly straightening his shoulders and looking around. All the people around him flinched and retreated when their eyes met, but only the fellow Cavalry members managed to suppress theirughter, their faces expressing relief.


    The underground dungeon''s first floor was not as dark as expected. Since the ground outside was partially dug out to create windows, there was some light. The appearance of the unusual visitors with the Knight Commander caught the attention of the guards and the jailers. Amid the surrounding tension, Jeymer Phil opened his mouth with a stern face.


    "Who are these suspicious people, and why have theye? Can you now tell me if this matter is rted to the recent incident?"


    "No, it has nothing to do with that. We have only heard that there may be people imprisoned here who seem to have been harmed by an Awakener''s abilities."


    "What?"


    Jeymer Phil''s brows furrowed in confusion.


    "Are you saying there is an Awakener here?"


    "No, they''re most likely ordinary people. They just seem to have been harmed by an ability. Phil, how much do you know about the abilities of an Awakener?"


    Suddenly changing the subject, Jeymer Phil concealed his displeasure and shook his head.


    "Of course, I don''t... know much."


    "To others, it might not seem significant, but all my soldiers who visited here yesterday are Awakeners. And the Cavalry has the priority to investigate matters rted to Awakeners. There''s no more time to exin, so I want to find them first."


    In short, it meant that exining in detail was meaningless unless they were an Awakener. Jeymer Phil let out a shocked breath and called one of the jailers to give instructions for the guidance.


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