I Can See Your Code

I see your code (49)

Layton’s vigilante, Hans, was in a very good mood. Because today was strangely lucky.

The old man at the vegetable store who said there was no protection tax every time he went, spat out the money so easily that he only hit a few cars, and the scavengers who were bothering him in every way can’t even see where they are or what they’re doing.

‘I wish it was always like today.’

Hans whistled happily through the streets. When they see the mark of the vigilante group painted on their chest, people sneak a glance and run away.

It was an act that might offend someone he didn’t know, but he actually enjoyed it.

Because I felt like I was something.

‘The country is ruined and the sellers are blooming. It’s funny.’

Before the collapse of the empire, the white-bearded bald eagle who lived while forgot his parents’ property is now walking around with his shoulders wide open.

Hans smiled happily and took the food that was on display nearby and ate it.

Of course I didn’t pay.

Who is guarding the streets?

‘Things you don’t even know you’re thankful for.’

When I arrived at the new headquarters with a kick, a colleague came out and greeted Hans.

“Is the patrol over?”

“okay. Rather, do you know what happened today?”

“You said you were going to collect your protection, didn’t the stiff Thane just pay the money?”

A quick-witted guy. Because it’s not worth talking about.

Hans grunted inwardly and opened his mouth.

“More than that, I didn’t see the Scavengers today, do you know what’s going on?”

“No, what is it that you say it first and then hang up like this?”

“You made it fun in the first place.”

The colleague shook his head with a bewildered expression.

“What the hell are you talking about… … .”

“The talk is over. Because you know nothing more than that.”

“I don’t know anything about scavengers. Did you go on vacation as a group?”

“… … Do they go on vacation?”

“Something I know.”

I’m pissed.

Hans sighed and comforted his comrade.

“okay. I’m sorry. As you said, it’s true that the old woman at the vegetable store paid the protection fee, so I’m taking care of myself today. Is that okay?”

“Did you say that before? I have an important message to tell you that I almost missed.”

“A message?”

Hans tilted his head. That’s rare.

“What message?”

“I don’t know yet. They told me to gather in the square right now. I guess I was just about to go.”

“Not the headquarters, but the square?”

There were cases where the members would gather together saying there was an announcement, but in such cases, the headquarters would solve them all. Moreover, it was the first time in seven years since the vigilante group was established that delivery was held in the square.

“It’s not special. I don’t even know why.”

“What do you know?”

“Your personality is like shit.”

The grumbling colleague turned and headed outside.

“So, are you going to go or not?”

“Go.”

Hans answered and followed his colleague, and after a while the square came out.

There used to be a splendid fountain in the middle of a large space, but now there are no fragments of it. Because all the money corners were looted by the kingdom guys.

In any case, whether it is true that they were summoned to the plaza, vigilantes, who were not usually seen, filled the large space.

“Huh, this is the first time I’ve seen such a large gathering. Even when convening the headquarters, we have never gathered like this.”

“This time, I especially emphasized that you should attend. If you don’t come, you can even get kicked out.”

“… … You didn’t mean to tell me that?”

“You didn’t do it anyway.”

Hans clicked his tongue as he saw his colleague speaking insignificantly.

‘More than that… … .’

Hans looked around the square. Everyone’s expression stiffened as they noticed that the atmosphere was unfamiliar.

‘It seems like it will happen no matter what happens… … .’

I’ve never been so urged to attend.

It must be a major announcement.

‘Is it because of the recently emerged Byron?’

A man who suddenly appeared splendidly using a new shield. The exit was also spectacular. Because it was revealed that the new tablet was fake, and it was properly stamped in the temple.

‘There would be no reason to care about such a madman.’

You touch the temple even if you touch it.

It wouldn’t be that way, as it would be sorted out quickly without any effort.

‘then… … A lion sword and a mage of wind?’

Two mercenaries called Layton’s Last Conscience.

They are also the ones who often bumped into vigilantes.

I’ve never had a big hit, and the harm seems to outweigh the benefits of getting rid of it, so I left it alone.

‘It’s said that a monster-like kid was attached.’

Did you say that you blew up dozens of Class C scavengers with a body without magical power?

I don’t know how he could have such a formidable power, but it was hard to imagine what would happen if he had magical powers.

I haven’t met him in person yet, but he seems to be attached to the sibling’s party, so he may have seen him as a potential enemy.

‘Looks like you’re planning to clean it up before it gets bigger.’

By the time Hans nodded after making that decision, the heads of the members gathered in the square turned to one place.

Crackle chuckle.

A roar made of metal.

A man wrapped in golden armor was entering the square.

‘It’s a visual that really stands out wherever you go.’

The appearance of wearing armor despite being a mana user.

Moreover, even its color is strikingly golden.

If someone you don’t know sees you, they often see you as an arrogant kid.

‘The problem is that they are all dead.’

Vigilante Commander Bruno in Iron Armor.

He stood in the center of the square, where there used to be a fountain, and looked around.

“It was hard to get together. As I said today, there is an important announcement, so I called.”

A cold, hard voice.

The dialogue is cut off in the middle.

‘… … what?’

I used to feel the same way, but today it’s too much. Doesn’t it sound like the Guardian is speaking?

Whether Hans was puzzled or not, Bruno continued.

“The reason we gathered today is this.”

pair.

As Bruno clapped, a group of people surrounded the square. Twenty people seemed to be enough, but the problem wasn’t the number, but the aspects.

“Hey, look. Isn’t that a one-shot baldi? A-class mercenaries working in the Argon Kingdom!”

“… … Next to it is Denver of Fire. I’ve seen it in Calpheon before.”

“There’s even an elf Harley! It’s famous for not coming out of Gelian… … .”

The square was filled with the roar of the members.

All of the 20 or so people were well-known A-class talents, and they were all mercenaries from the kingdom, not Layton.

‘… … How many A grades are there in Layton?’

There will be no heat.

Hans gulped. That’s enough power to wage a war with Layton as a whole.

‘Where the hell is that… … .’

The current situation was far beyond Hans’s expectations.

what? Catch a madman named Byron? Kill the lion sword and wind mage?

It’s just that it’s not like that.

‘Get Layton… … thought.’

And it will be very easy.

It won’t even take a week.

Hans’ eyes flashed with lust in an instant.

‘If the vigilantes rule Layton, the Congomul will fall even for me, the last.’

The eyes of the members filled with the same emotions as if they had recalled similar thoughts.

craving.

Up until now, I’ve been paying attention to some extent, but now I don’t think there’s any need to notice.

But Bruno said as if to shatter the expectations of such members.

“Our vigilantes, now, from this moment on. Go under Byron-sama.”

“… … What?”

At the sudden announcement, not only Hans, but all the vigilantes all at once raised their voices in astonishment.

“leader! What does that mean!”

“Why are we going under that guy!”

“Did he even give you an ass?”

“quiet.”

As if he had nothing to do with such a murmur, Bruno continued speaking with a dull expression on his face.

“This is a decision, and anyone who refuses will be beheaded here.”

surreung.

As soon as Bruno finished speaking, the Class A mercenaries surrounding the square took out their weapons all at once.

Living in all directions.

No matter how stupid they were, they knew it wasn’t just for intimidation.

None of the vigilantes had the courage to protest against such a situation, nor did they have the ability to survive.

So everyone just stay quiet.

Bruno looked at it and nodded with satisfaction.

“good night. Then from now on. I will deliver Byron-sama’s first order.”

spatula.

As soon as he finished speaking, Bruno beheaded the vigilante who was nearby.

tung. tung. tung.

The missing head bounced off the floor and rolled. With a look on his face that he didn’t know what had happened to him.

In an instant, the square filled with cool silence.

“By midnight today, human supply and demand, collect ten. Anyone who can’t gather his head is cut off.”

Bruno continued speaking in an emotionless voice.

“start.”

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“Aww!”

“Sa, save me!”

“Hey, Hans… … How are you?”

“Shut up! That means there is not enough supply! Vigilantes, I didn’t say they didn’t hit me!”

Outside, it was Abigail Hwan.

Civilians were helplessly slaughtered, and vigilantes were also seen slashing the same vigilantes.

What would it be like if Hell descended on this world?

Even before that, Layton was difficult to say that it was good to live, but he was showing off a degree of hell that looked like heaven.

“… … .”

I don’t feel guilty.

Because it wasn’t what I did. But I felt responsible.

Because it had nothing to do with me.

I looked at each and every one of the falling people without avoiding them. Because I thought that was my duty as the creator of this game.

“… … It really did what you said.”

Teier Terberots replied without turning his head.

“I never asked for it.”

“Who would want a situation like this? Unless you’re like Byron. Still, you’ve done enough. Aren’t you the one who asked us to release those mercenaries?”

Thayer Terberoz said, pointing to the mercenaries fighting the vigilantes.

I shook my head.

“I became a public servant. Most importantly, they are not vigilantes.”

“… … Class A mercenaries.”

Thayer Terberoz continued, swallowing a sigh.

“I tried to collect as much as possible, but 10 people was the limit. … … But are there really 20 A-class people?”

“I wouldn’t have even investigated it myself.”

All I could tell you was that Byron is hiring mercenaries from the realm and a list of them.

It’s not like Noblesse is an organization that’s soft enough to be moved by information that isn’t certain because it has some familiarity. I gave the information, but the degree of authenticity investigation would have been clarified and moved on.

Thayer Terberoz nodded.

“Now that the investigation is over, I don’t understand any more. Byron wouldn’t have the contacts or money to hire such a mercenary… … .”

“People usually have one or two secrets in order.”

“And you know a secret that we don’t even know.”

Teyer Terberots looked at me with significant eyes.

The look I got when we talked about poisoning in the past.

If it was different from then, the light of wonder seemed stronger than the light of doubt.

“I’ll keep it a secret. How did it go when I asked you to find out?”

“The Bishop of Khitan will be back today.”

“That’s fortunate. When he comes back… … .”

“Te, Thayre!”

Just as I was about to explain my plans for the future, a man came in as if smashing the door.

Thayer Terberoz frowned.

“Something? I would have told you not to come in unless it was important.”

“That, that… … .”

After hesitating for a while, the man opened his mouth.

“The precious procession of the temple you mentioned… … They are on the run after being attacked.”

“… … What?”

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