Chapter 173: Tiger. (3)

“I’ll step forward.”

Deculein’s words turned the conference hall silent. The Imperial Knights opened their eyes and jerked their heads around. They were dumbfounded. Why did Deculein suddenly say that? But even so, a wizard couldn’t match a tiger.

Swallowing, Derek was the one to break the silence.

“B… but Professor, you are in charge of Reccordak-“

“That’s why I’m stepping forward.”

Deculein grinned.

“How much do you think I invested in Reccordak? I did not spend that money just to run away from a tiger.”

“…But still. It’s not just a tiger; it’s a Great Tiger… that….”

Julie, Gwen, and Syrio all had different reactions to Deculein’s actions.

“I know. If a tiger ripped apart a village, a Great Tiger could destroy a city. But, I don’t care how many villagers from the mountain die.”

Julie clenched her fists at the Professor’s words.

“The people on the northern mountain have a useless pride only good for dying. So don’t hate me if I leave them to die.”

Gwen exclaimed like she was speechless, and Syrio wore a light smile.

“And the prisoners who have to spend a lifetime here in Reccordak… I’d want to leave them all dead right now, but….”

Deculein put his finger on the file on the table.

“When Her Majesty leaves for an expedition in the future, this place will become a strategic point for her. It will become her base camp.”

The Imperial Knights’ were shocked once more at the mention of Her Majesty.

“This isn’t for those disposable prisoners or the parasitic villagers on the barrier. It’s for Her

Majesty.”

Deculein looked at the faces of each of the knights. He shook his head as if to smirk or laugh at them.

“But you seem to be afraid of the tiger, so I’m stepping up.”

“No, me too-“

“Forget it.”

Julie raised her hand, but Deculein’s cold eyes glared her down.

“The injured should just shut up and get lost.”