A Dragonslayer’s Peerless Regression – 310



Episode 310

Zig quickly armed himself and flew the new model out of the barracks.

As he expected the demons were attacking the camp.

Zeke pulled out Roland and swung his sword at the rushing demon.

Choaaaak―

Black smoke rose from the bodies of the demons that struck Roland and they fell to the floor.

The Join and Suin sensed the attack of the demons with their keen senses and were already engaged in battle.

The Join tribe was swinging heavy steel clubs to fight the demons and the Suin tribe was swinging their sharp claws at the demons.

Zig held Roland and unleashed the Holy Light then casted an area-of-effect buff.

Wooooowoong―

The light of the Holy Spirit was imbued on the bodies of the Join and Suin tribes.

“oh?”

With the power of the Holy Light buffed it became much easier to deal with the demons.

As he was about to rush towards the demons something caught Zeke’s sight.

A suspicious shadow was discovered on the top of the cliff.

Zeke spoke to Helen as she came out of the barracks armed.

“Sister I have discovered something unusual. I will go and check the situation and come back later so please leave the others in charge.”

“Okay don’t worry.”

Zeke ran straight up the cliff.

But when I actually climbed up the cliff the black shadows were nowhere to be seen.

‘Are they a group from the abyss that control the demons?’

That was when.

Phew!

A sudden kick attack came from out of the corner of my eye.

Quaching!

Zick blocked the kick with his elbow.

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The knights of the Central Continent did not use this type of martial arts.

Zeke stepped back aimed his gun at Roland and studied his opponent.

A figure wearing a black cloak and hood whose face was unrecognizable took a stance while looking at Zeke.

In both hands he held a strange sword the length of which was between a dagger and a longsword.

The moment Zeke saw the sword he was shocked.

‘What about that weapon?’

While he flinched and was startled another attack struck from his blind spot.

Phew!

A bastard sword cut through the air aiming for Zeke’s flank.

Zeke lifted Roland knocked the bastard sword aside crouched down with his feet flat on the ground and kicked the inspector with his back leg.

Kkwaduk!

Zeke’s kick landed directly on the breastplate of the inspector wielding the bastard sword.

As the inspector stepped back a man in black with dual swords charged toward Zeke.

Whee!

The twin swords crossed and flew towards Zigg.

Zig turned around and kicked the black man in the jaw.

Kwajik!

The man in black raised his arm to block Zeke’s kick and flew backwards.

‘He flew backwards before he got hit.’

Zeke immediately sat up and regained his balance.

The black man with dual swords and the bastard swordsman aimed their swords at Zeke.

Zeke found the hounds lying behind the man in black.

‘I guess those guys brought their demons this way.’

Zeke said while looking at the man in black and the inspector.

“Highlanders put down your weapons. I am not your enemy.”

* * *

Second Prince Leo who arrived at the garrison camp to inspect the peacekeeping force looked dumbfounded after receiving the report.

“Commander Morgan has disappeared? What do you mean?”

The adjutant who was managing the garrison hesitated and broke out in a cold sweat at Leo’s question.

“That thing… There has been no trace of it since you said you would lead the knights on a patrol yesterday.”

The adjutant knew that Morgan had personally led the knights to attack the autonomous district where Zeke Draker was.

However if the fact were to become known it would reveal that the Empire had directly harmed the Zuin and Suin tribes within the neutral territory of the ghetto so the fact was hidden.

Leo still looked as if he didn’t understand and spoke to his adjutant.

“That’s strange. There’s no way the commander would have been defeated by monsters.”

At that moment someone came into Leo’s room without warning.

“hmm?”

Leo frowned at the sight of someone entering the room without permission then was shocked when he realized who it was.

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This was because Abel Draker the Black Knight and Guardian Knight of Draker had entered.

Abel bowed his head towards Leo.

“Your Majesty Abel Draker sends greetings.”

Leo who was a knight himself was very happy to see Abel the black knight. This place was like a battlefield so it was understandable that he would wander around like this.

“Red Lion Sword! I have heard of your great reputation. Congratulations on becoming a Black Knight!”

Abel approached Leo with a charming smile.

“I am deeply honored that Your Majesty recognizes me.”

Abel bowed his head slightly and approached Leo as he spoke.

“I have come to you in a hurry after hearing that Sir Morgan Buffon’s whereabouts are unknown.”

Leo nodded at those words.

“I heard the news as soon as I got here. I heard he went out on patrol and still hasn’t heard from me… I don’t know what’s going on.”

Then Abel wiped his smile away took on a serious expression and opened his mouth.

“Your Majesty there is one thing to expect.”

Leo asked in surprise at those words.

“Do you know what has become of Sir Morgan?”

“It’s only a guess but… I think it’s Carly Draker’s doing.”

“Carly Draker? Didn’t you hear that the Silver Knight was here?”

“That’s why I said it was Kali Draker’s side. You must have heard that a lot of monsters suddenly appeared here. And they are gathered around the place where the Zin and Suin tribes are having a meeting. I think it was Kali Draker’s scheme. I think Sir Morgan also noticed this and tried to check it out but got into trouble.”

“I know the general situation here… So the one who isolated them was Kali Draker?”

“Yes by doing so they are trying to get Kali Draker to come to their aid and give them an excuse to enter the ghetto which is a protected area.”

Leo frowned and asked Abel.

“Why on earth would Carly Drake want to take over the ghetto area?”

Abel said with a serious expression on his face.

“I am ashamed to report that Kali Draker is planning to station troops in the ghetto area and then gradually invade the southern part of the central continent.”

“If it’s the southern region of the continent then… does that mean they’re targeting the empire?”

“Based on the circumstances revealed so far I think we should see it that way.”

Leo’s expression hardened at Abel’s words.

The ghetto area was a hot potato at the time.

If the Silver Knights stationed their troops here and pressured the Empire the already chaotic border would become even more chaotic.

Leo thought with a serious face then a question occurred to him and he looked at Abel and asked.

“But if you’re isolated wouldn’t it be difficult to ask for help? Have you seen any signs of movement toward the ghetto area?”

Abel nodded.

“Currently Kali Draker is not taking the lead herself but has sent her other brother Zeke Draker to the ghetto area to subdue the monsters.”

“Are you saying that Zeke Draker entered the ghetto area?”

Abel nodded.

“We have confirmed that we have received permission to subdue monsters from the Alencia side which borders the ghetto and have entered the border area.”

“The Knight of the Sea… I have heard of the fame of Zeke Draker. Would he have attacked Sir Morgan?”

Abel shook his head at those words.

“Your Majesty do not be fooled by the outward appearance of Zeke Draker as he is known to the world. He is a dangerous man with a devilish talent and a snake-like heart. He is my brother but his danger grows by the day.”

Leo looked at Abel in disbelief.

“But didn’t you say earlier that it was just a feeling? Is there a reason why you think that way?”

“Take it in.”

As Abel snapped his fingers along with his words the soldiers outside came in carrying a large coffin.

When the coffin lid was opened the body of a dead member of the tribe was found inside.

Leo looked at Abel in surprise.

“What is this?”

Abel said pointing to the corpse of the Join tribe.

“It is the result of the atrocities committed by Zeke Draker. These Joiners died from a mutated form of the safflower disease.”

“A mutated safflower disease? Didn’t they already make a cure for safflower disease in Alencia?”

“Your Majesty the place that makes the cure is the pharmaceutical company that Zeke Draker created. They are working with Princess Melissa of Alencia to make the cure.”

“I didn’t know that. But what does that have to do with the Zion people who died from the red plague? And didn’t you just say that Zig Draker came here as a result of Kali Draker’s scheme?”

Abel opened his mouth slowly.

“The interests of Carly Draker and Zeke Draker are well aligned. As for the person who can be put forward externally Carly Draker still has more influence. Zeke Draker joined hands with Carly Draker to magically transform the existing safflower disease for his own benefit and created a mutated safflower disease that can infect the Zion tribe.”

“What did you say?”

Abel pushed Leo without stopping.

“If we spread the red plague and put pressure on the Zion tribe the first place they will reach out to is none other than the Kingdom of Alencia. And since the entity that makes the medicine is Zeke Drake’s pharmaceutical company the Zion tribe in the ghetto region will have no choice but to depend on him.”

It was Abel who cleverly blamed Zeke for what the Empire had done.

Leo’s face turned pale at those words.

Although he was indeed a very talented knight he still lacked a lot of experience.

In fact if you think about it calmly it was a questionable claim with no solid evidence.

However Leo considered Abel an ally and was swept away by the story as he had never thought of it.

Leo who had been dazed for a moment slowly raised his head and spoke to Abel.

“…Then what should we do Sir Abel?”

Abel said with a serious expression.

“We need to strike at Zeke Draker first. We have word that he is currently injured and stranded in the ghetto area. We need to aim for now.”

Leo’s expression darkened at those words.

“You mean attacking the wounded? That’s against chivalry….”

“Your Majesty sometimes you have to get your hands dirty for a greater good.”

Abel’s evil words began to seep into the noble soul of Leo.

Leo was a knight with a strong sense of duty to protect the empire.

Abel aimed for that point and shook Leo’s heart.

“The ghetto area is currently under control so no one from the outside can enter. Even if you attack Zeke Draker no one will suspect you if you say you were attacked by monsters.”

Leo’s expression darkened even more at those words.

“How can you do something like that in the name of the Imperial Army?”

Then Abel shook his head.

“There is no need for the Imperial Army to move. If Your Majesty gives permission we can bring in personnel from outside to handle this.”

“Are you saying you’re going to call assassins?”

“You can think of it as something similar. Your Majesty is in charge here. Please give me your permission.”

Leo’s head felt dizzy at Abel’s words.

If it were the usual Leo he would have rejected it outright.

But Morgan Buffon’s disappearance and Abel’s strangely stirring words confused him.

Leo opened his mouth slowly after thinking about it.

“…I’ll think about it a little more.”

Abel came out of the back room with his head bowed at the sight of Leo like that.

Abel’s expression when he came out was distorted like an evil spirit.

“Damn it. That Morgan guy is making things difficult for me.”

His eyes were tinted red.

“Abel calm down. If you get excited here and the prince notices it will be a problem.”

William who had been waiting for him outside quickly stepped forward to stop him.

At those words Abel took a deep breath and calmed down his excitement.

“Huh good. The prince will have no choice but to follow my orders anyway. So let’s attack Zeke’s camp right away.”

“That’s right? It could be dangerous to proceed without the prince’s permission. Have you forgotten that Daria Calvi a knight of the Inmagung Palace will be arriving here soon?”

Abel chuckled at those words.

“Even if there’s a problem you can talk to Julius directly and resolve it. If you delay any longer and Zeke escapes it’ll be a bigger headache. You go and sort out the William Autonomous District yourself.”

“Me? What if it gets out that we were involved in this?”

Abel’s eyes turned red again at William’s words.

William clenched his fists in response.

He and Abel were already like comrades in the same boat.

‘Fuck.’

William bit his lip then nodded.

“I see. What are we going to do with the Join and Suin tribes that escaped from the fortress? They eventually crawled out.”

Abel said waving his hand.

“It seems that they chose to die with me rather than die inside the fortress. Since they are already exhausted passing through the valley is impossible. I will tell the person in charge there. We can leave them to the monsters and collect evidence that they are dead later.”

“Okay.”

Abel said to William.

“Don’t forget William. Once this is over the rest will be easier.”

William nodded at that.

“I know.”

“Okay. Do it right this time.”

William gave up on everything and hurried to prepare for battle.

In the dark hallway Abel’s eyes glowed red and then slowly faded.

‘Zeke you’re never going to get away with this.’