C579
Dante's request to Nameless was to assassinate the Emperor and bring back his head.
He wanted to capture the Emperor alive if possible, but Owal assigned Yona as the assassin to kill the Emperor.
Owal was concerned that no Assassin could find and kill the Emperor faster than her, and he worried that the imperial family would secure the Emperor's whereabouts before Nameless' sword could reach him.
This was the reason why Owal refused to capture the Emperor alive.
Yona had an assassin skill that surpassed even himself, but she was unable to control it.
There was no way she would let the Emperor live after seeing him in person.
After all, the Emperor's attack on Hairan threatened not only the Empire but also Yona's dear little brother, Jin.
Unfortunately, Dante had no choice but to accept the condition for the same reason as Owal.
As much resentment as Dante had, he was not inclined to capture the Emperor and torture him.So Dante had to secure the Emperor's neck by the safest and fastest means, and hang him in the square to announce that the empire was out of the Emperor's dominion.
But, contrary to everyone's expectations.
Yona brought the Emperor alive with a bright smile on her face.
In the second castle of Hairan, the imperial capital, Jin and Dante awaited.
"Hello, little brother. You have no idea how much I wanted to kill this skinny piece of meat."
The most surprised by that was Owal.
Seeing Yona dragging the unconscious Emperor like luggage, Owal almost dropped his cigar.
"Oh, Yona... How did you come up with bringing him alive?"
"I think my little brother will want to take care of this more than I do, hehehe. Did I do well?"
While Yona lightly threw the Emperor in front of them, Owal frowned with anxiety.
"Are you okay?"
After Gliek's Chaos covered the human world.
Yona's Chaos, which she had recently been able to control, had come back to haunt her as before.
It was because Yona's Chaos was reacting to Gliek's Chaos, the source of that dark power.
Owal was aware of this fact, and he was here to discuss it with Jin.
"For now, I'm okay, hehe. I don't kill anyone I see, you know? And if my little brother likes it, I can tolerate it a bit!"
Yona's face was pale as she said she was okay.
It was never easy to suppress the murderous intent that Chaos forcibly amplified.
She was born as an Assassin, tainted by Chaos from birth, but her essence was formed by a kind and pure energy that was unlike Runcandel's.
As a Provisional Flagbearer, Jin first recognized Yona's inner side, and thanks to that, she was able to control her Chaos, which still resisted even when it became unstable.
"I won't assign you capture missions in the future."
"Thank you, elder sister. Still, I hope you always prioritize your health from now on."
"My little brother cares about me."
"Of course."
"Well, well. Then, I need to take a break. I'll be fine by tomorrow afternoon, so, little brother, wait for me. Let's have some fun!"
"Of course."
Owal touched his forehead as Yona went out the window and disappeared somewhere.
Jin's expression also darkened.
It was because there were things they had discussed before Yona arrived.
"Sit down, Owal-nim, was it really that bad?"
"Yes. The moment Gliek woke up, she had an attack and went out of control. There were no casualties because I and the best Assassins were nearby, but if we hadn't been there... I don't even want to imagine it."
Jin focused on Owal's face and the scars on his hands.
It was a wound caused by subduing Yona, who went out of control.
'Is he saying that despite the best Assassins being together, Owal-nim got injured?'
Jin never thought that Gliek's awakening would trigger Yona's rampage.
At that moment, Amela-nim and the Porch brothers also showed signs of having attacks due to Gliek's energy...
'But the elder sister went berserk despite being so far from the battlefield.'
Not much is known about Chaos in the world.
All they know is that the Chaos Kings were created due to the mistakes of the Gods, Orbe del Origen, and after experiencing Gliek directly, they could never confront them without the power of a Genesis Knight.
Still, Jin was able to infer the connection between the situations.
"Right now, Gliek's remains are not causing the same reaction as the elder sister Yona to everyone infected by chaos."
The seizures of the brothers Amela and Proch subsided shortly after the Vamel Alliance escaped from the battlefield with Runcandel's help.
Now, with only the remnants of that being left, the situation does not differ from before the incident.
"It must be a phenomenon that only occurs in those infected from a certain level of Chaos, right?"
"I think so. Have you ever seen the true nature of the Chaos that elder sister Yona has?"
"I saw it."
"Amela-nim is infected by Chaos. Elder sister Yona found out about this and came to subdue Amela-nim's Chaos, but the difference between my sister and Amela-nim's Chaos was so great that it couldn't even be compared."
Then Jin pointed to the documents on the table.
"In addition to Sister Yona, these documents contain cases of demonization and unrestraint caused by Chaos. The informants and journalists of the Vamel Alliance have discovered that similar things are happening worldwide."
However, among those who lost control, no one showed a force as powerful as Yona.
Of course, they also needed at least seven or eight-star knights and magicians to suppress them, but it was not comparable to Yona.
If the reaction to Gliek's energy really depends on the size of chaos, then it means that Yona's chaos is at a different level than theirs.
"Ha."
Owal sighed with frustration.
From now on, there is no way to prevent the phenomenon of Chaos-infected loss of control.
And Owal considered Yona more than his successor and genuinely appreciated her.
Jin was frustrated too.
"I will keep investigating the reasons."
"As soon as Nameless finds any information related to it, I will share it with the Vamel Alliance."
Owal now treated Jin as the commander-in-chief of the Vamel Alliance, not just as Runcandel's flagbearer.
Not only because he personally held Jin in high esteem and was grateful for Yona, but also because the global power landscape has changed due to the War of the Sword Emperor Castle. Nameless might not have much time left to remain neutral now.
"Anyway, I'm going to go keep an eye on Yona for now. With this, all requests have been completed. Jin, and Dante Hairan."
Dante kept his eyes fixed on the Emperor lying on the floor as they spoke.
"Yes, Owal-nim. I'll pay the additional reward for the capture as you ordered..."
Owal shook his head at Dante's words.
"You don't have to. After all, am I not indebted to Ron-nim? Besides, I owed Ron-nim since my youth."
Owal took a single flower from his chest.
"I can't offer it to Ron-nim's light in the Sword Emperor Castle, so if a temporary memorial stone is built in the empire, please put it for Ron-nim instead of me."
As Owal left, Jin and Dante looked at the Emperor.
His torn clothes and haggard appearance revealed the hardships he must have endured during his escape.
"It seems like he hasn't received any protection from the imperial family."
Dante nodded at Jin's words.
They knew very well that the reason the imperial family did not protect the emperor was not solely due to public opinion.
It meant that the Emperor no longer had the most crucial imperial personnel, including the "Demon Men."
"I will inform the people of my reign at noon."
Snap, snap!
Dante slapped the Emperor and lifted him.
"Kagh!"
"Amir Vermont."
"What, Dante Hairan, the traitor?"
"In two hours, you'll be in the Imperial Palace Square, where you incited Hairan to be a traitor. Your fate will be decided there."
The Emperor seemed unperturbed, as if he had already abandoned any lingering attachments.
He was well aware that the imperial family had abandoned him.
Moreover, even Zipple broke his promise to him during the first battle, so he really had no support left.
"Pfft... Do you plan to execute me publicly, declaring the era of Hairan, taking advantage of this opportunity? Or will you personally decapitate me with that sword?"
"No, killing you is not for Hairan's revenge, but..."
Dante opened the central window, moistening the curtain, revealing the distant crowd gathered like clouds.
People were shouting.
Hurry up and take Amir Vermont to death.
Otherwise, they would incite a riot on the spot.
"It's the imperial public sentiment."
The Emperor's eyes, once calm, quickly darkened and trembled.
What Amir Vermont feared was not death or torture.
It wasn't even being abandoned by the imperial family or losing the emperor's position.
It was the people's voices full of hatred.
Although he didn't know.
Amir Vermont was a cruel and monstrous figure, but he sincerely loved the people of the empire as Emperor.
-Anyway, they don't have the power or the will to stop me. They like Hairan more than me, but they really don't risk their lives. Their foolish and annoying actions are cute and adorable.
The words Amir said to Alton Hairan in the Imperial Palace Square just before the War of the Sword Emperor Castle.
Unlike then, now people showed determination to kill the Emperor, even if it meant sacrificing their lives.
This sight was destroying the Emperor's inner side, which was composed of arrogance, tyranny, and pride.
He was not ready to part with the people yet.
A pitiful man who had spent his entire life living in unrequited false love was about to die at their hands.
Amir Vermont found it more distressing to realize that he was going to die at the hands of imperial people than facing death and losing his imperial position.
Two hours later...
The Emperor, thrown into the square, was stoned by the people until nothing was left of him.
The people cursed without abandoning their position even after what remained on the ground where the Emperor was were stains of blood, flesh, and bones.