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Former General Is Undead Knight (Web Novel) - Volume 4, Chapter 5: Visiting the Holy City④
Volume 4, Chapter 5: Visiting the Holy City④
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There was an uproar in the plaza.
One by one, the spectators started to flee.
But since there were too many people gathered there, they ended up bumping into each other and forming a mess of fleeing figures.
Matai leapt backwards, descending from the wooden platform.
「Hey, you guys come down too. This fella is our enemy. It seems we can finish this quickly.」
Matai ordered his subordinates from the inquisition squad.
They bowed their heads and followed him.
「Who the hell are you? 『Devil’s Piper』? No, they have no reason to march so boldly right in front of the cathedral…」
「…How dare you make a mess for no reason. You crazy b*stard.」
「You’re wrong. I have a reason, namely protecting the powerless daughter of a weak noble. The crazy ones here are you. What are you?」
「So he really is a madman.」
Lambert glared at Matai, readying his greatsword.
「It seems you’re quite capable, but it’ll be troublesome if you misunderstand something here. I’m different from those small-fry sorcerers! You’re going to die under the angels’ blades.」
Matai shouted at Lambert.
The binds around his mouth came undone, exposing his lipless mouth.
「Heed my call and come from the realm of light! Army of angelic knight, Fen Melkus!」
Another sword-wielding spirit of light appeared.
Around 20 of them surrounded Lambert on the wooden platform.
「Sure enough, you can talk big about dying to protect this little girl. And you’re strong enough to accomplish that… Unfortunately, your opponent is me. We, the Four Great Sages, are already beyond the reach of a mortal. No matter how talented you are, how long you can persist while besieged by this many angels?」
All of the spirits raised their swords at once as they rushed toward Lambert.
「Well then, you cannot escape… The battle is all about numbers. No matter how fast you swing your sword, you’re just a mere mortal. The moment you tire, another angel will kill you. You’re free to escape from this place with that girl if you can do that, that is…」
The moment Matai said this, the spirit before him was bisected in half.
Lambert went straight at him with his greatsword in one hand and carrying the girl in the other arm.
The spirits reacted a tad too late. By the moment they swung down their swords, Lambert had already charged forward.
From Lambert’s perspective, they seemed to move at a snail’s pace.
「Uh…! Impossible…」
Matai quickly jumped to the back.
But Lambert’s kick landed right on his abdomen during the jump.
That kick and his jumping power sent him flying even further.
He then rolled as he landed on the ground, causing a great impact on his head, abdomen, and waist.
After his body stopped rolling on the road, Matai just barely managed to stand on his legs—albeit with difficulty.
His injury wasn’t fatal since most of the force behind Lambert’s kick was canceled out by the back jump.
「K-KILL THAT DEVIL… NO, THAT MONSTER!」
「…」
Lambert had already escaped with the girl on his shoulder.
If he felt like it, he could go back and kill Matai.
But Lambert still lacked too much information about the inquisition squad.
Even though the public execution of the framed minor noble families had almost put them on his blacklist, he still had some reservations. He had only gathered information from an outsider and from his own perspective.
The reason he made his move was to save the girl’s life.
However, he only saved her since he wanted to hear about the inquisition squad from her own mouth. It was a give and take.
He had yet to decide on how to pass judgment on the inquisition squad.
The main reason for that was simply because the inquisition squad was the strongest organization in the kingdom that could stop 『Devil’s Piper』.
Crushing it might be a detriment to the kingdom.
Although 『Devil’s Piper』 had numerous powerful sorcerers, the reason they didn’t dare to show themselves too brazenly was simply because of the deterrence caused by the inquisition squad.
「Are you okay? Things might get rather rough for a while, but bear with it.」
Lambert spoke to the girl, but the other party didn’t reply.
But he knew that she was still alive from the slight movement of her body.
Lambert kept running with the girl while knocking down the members of the inquisition squad who chased after him.
But even Lambert had a hard time escaping while protecting the girl in his arms.
They destroyed one building after another, trying to stop Lambert by using the wreckage.
「…I guess I’m underestimating them, huh.」
Suddenly, Alvana appeared from behind the corner ahead of Lambert.
Alvana pointed at the open window of the building and nodded as if trying to convey something.
Lambert chose to believe in her and jumped into the window. He took a landing posture to kill the sound of his landing, quickly shutting the curtains and hiding.
There were already seven people of various ages inside the building. Each looked dumbfoundedly at Lambert, who appeared out of nowhere.
Guessing from Alvana’s occupation, he expected that this house might be owned by her acquaintance or simply a vacant house, but he couldn’t guess the relationship of the people in here.
Since he saw people wearing hooded robes with Heins faith symbols on the hoods among them, they were definitely related to the church, but something about them felt off.
「W-who are you!」
「Dammit… What’s the meaning of this?!」
They raised their canes, seething with bloodlust and ready to pounce.
「…」
Lambert focused on the sound outside.
He couldn’t hear the sound of footsteps from the door.
Alvana, who guided him to this place, seemed to escape in another direction.
Lambert pondered for a while and then grabbed the hilt of the greatsword on his back.
「I know that my appearance has put you on guard, but it really can’t be helped. Don’t move, I’m gonna use this place as shelter for a while…」
「…H-hey, is she the daughter of Baron Diberto?」
The man who stood in front of the group looked at the girl being carried by Lambert.
The others were really surprised upon hearing that.
After exchanging a glance, they nodded together and lowered their canes.
「…I understand, you may hide here. But how did you know about this place? And… How did you come with that girl in tow?」
「I happened to pass by the execution place and couldn’t bear to watch anymore. So I saved her. I’ve some question for her too.」
「…I am honestly confused with the way you say it. The inquisition squad should be stationed around the execution place. Not to mention that Matai of Four Great Sages also oversaw the execution. And according to your story, it’s as if you managed to shake their pursuit. Moreover, the matter that you want to ask her… Shouldn’t be able answered by her.」
Lambert was stupified in hearing the strange way he spoke.
Appearance-wise, he looked like the believer of Heins faith, and yet, he didn’t sound like someone who respected Matai, one of the people who protected this city.
Although the first possibility that came into Lambert’s mind was a rebel, it was too much of a coincidence.
「Why do you think this girl won’t be able to answer my question?」
「…Take off the sack over her head first. Don’t worry, we won’t try to attack you.」
Lambert then carefully lowered the daughter of Baron Dibert to the ground, taking off the sack that covered her head.
Then, he saw the tattoo of the Heins faith on her forehead, and from her sunken eyelids, he knew that they had gouged out her eyeballs.
Fresh blood still oozed out. It seemed her eyes were removed right before the execution.
「…They also crushed her throat with poison. That’s the modus operandi of the inquisition squad. To prevent her from disclosing unnecessary information, they usually gouge their victim’s eyeballs, crush their throat, and smash their eardrums. That’s how they’re presented at the execution platform. As cruel as ever.」
Lambert looked down at the girl again.
He felt angry and helpless at the same time.
And then, he punched the wall in silence.
His punch literally shook the entire building, leaving behind a gaping hole in the wall.
「…My apologies.」
Although the man looked really surprised by the power behind Lambert’s punch, his stiffened face loosened a bit upon hearing Lambert’s apology.
「…I see, so you really came without knowing the situation. You ran all the way here after you saved that girl’s life. You really are a good guy. But you’re also really lucky to be able to get away from Matai. You might be strong, but you can’t beat those creatures with brute strength.」
A brief silence ensued.
And then, the man opened his mouth again.
「Do you remember how you got here?」
「I was guided by my acquaintance, a woman named Alvana. Why are you all here?」
「…」
The man exchanged glances with his comrades and turned around to look at Lambert again.
「I understand, you can entrust that girl to us. We’re going to look after her and escort her out of the city. We don’t know how you saved that girl, but your appearance really stands out. It’ll be impossible for you to escape with this girl in tow.」
「…Uh?」
Lambert felt something was amiss with that remark.
This coincidence was too good to be true.
In a normal situation, there was no way they could make such a snap decision to take care of a blind, unknown girl.
Additionally, taking care of her was equivalent to making an enemy of the inquisition squad.
On top of having no idea how long this would take, a fate even more horrifying than death awaited them the moment they were captured.
They probably hated the inquisition squad of the Heins faith.
But if that was the case, they didn’t have to base in this city, the headquarters of the inquisition squad.
「H-hey, don’t decide such matter on your o—」
「That person is the one who brought him. He said it himself, you know.」
Despite their small conflict, they seemed to gather here for a reason.
「Are you by chance… Alvana’s acquaintance?」
「Yes, we’re acquainted. But if she doesn’t tell you anything, you can’t expect me to tell you more than this.」
「…」
Lambert wondered whether he should pursue this matter or not.
But he decided to let it rest.
Although Alvana seemed to keep some secrets from Lambert, he knew that she had guided him to this place purely for good intentions.
Thus, he wouldn’t overstep his bounds.
「I understand. I also have an urgent matter. Your willingness to take care of her is a great help. And I apologize for suddenly threatening you guys. I’ll leave as soon as possible.」
Hearing Lambert say this, the man pondered for a while before opening his mouth.
「…Let me give you a warning. I don’t know what kind of regret you have, but you should leave this city as soon as possible. Something is about to happen.」
