Hero without Blood or Tear

[28] They ran off with it . (2)

First of all, this security magic was too strong for my skill level .  However, I knew a place where there was someone who could help me with this problem .

It was none other than the Walpurga Sisters Society .

Walpurgas are like guardian G.o.ddesses .  Therefore, they were the experts in seals, security, and barriers which are used for protection .  Margarita or Angela would certainly be able to unlock it, no matter how powerful it is .

This magic zipper must contain something very important .  However, what I am after isn’t some extravagant equipment .

What I wanted was some letters or doc.u.ments which will show who Philip talked with during his lifetime or what objectives he might have had .

Since the appearance of the 7 guardians, the empire’s political landscape has changed from what I had known from before .  Finding out the ident.i.ties of Philip’s allies has become a necessity .

But before leaving, a separate mission was given to the vampires .

“You will be in charge of an important task for me . ”

“Please give us your order!”

My plan was to dispatch these 35 vampires to the empire’s south-west region for the purpose of intelligence .  As a starter, I made a decision to send 20 vamps to Heidelberg, the capitol of Pfalz Electorate of Brunswick-Luneburg .

“Although Friedrich has come into power, Philip’s masters have not been completely obliterated .  There must certainly be some signs of struggle in Heidelberg, so keep your eyes open . ”

“Yes, my lord!”

Next, 15 vamps were dispatched to Wittenbaier which had become the frontline during the battle of Harpheim .

“You will watch Pajemut’s military .  If you see any irregularities, you will immediately report back . ”

“Yes, my lord!”

Pappenheim was placed in charge of these two groups .  A number of crystal b.a.l.l.s, along with treasures that were obtained from Hejacks were given to him .

“Use the crystal ball for communication .  And these treasures and gold are about 2,000 Florins for you to use to finance your activities . ”

“I will not fail you, my lord!”

“Good .  I will expect good results .  I shall leave before you .  You are to clean up every trace from this ruined city before departing for your mission . ”

“Yes, my lord .  We bid you safe journey!  My lord!”

I headed to Rhinepelden where Walpurga Sisters Society was located .

It took four days to reach the Monastery of Walpurga Sisters Society after leaving the ruined city .

“You’ve come back sooner than I expected!  I don’t believe you are ready yet to attack Pajemut?”

“Of course not . ”

Margarita welcomed me with a smile .  Like an excited child, she chattered while helping me unload my bag .  And she ran quickly to pour a gla.s.s of wine and offered it .

“Drink, drink .  Come on . ”

“Thank you .  I’m glad to see you doing well .  Marie . ”

“Thanks to you .  My complexion has certainly improved .  Even my back has become flexible having wielded a sword for the first time in a long while .  Hahaha!”

Margarita shook her head and looked at me after laughing .

“That’s that, now Valler .  You’ve changed a lot in a few days .  Hmm… I can sense deep magic, at a grand sorcerer’s level?!”

After realizing that I had achieved a grand sorcerer’s level magic, Margarita could not help but be astonished .

“What the heck having you been doing in the past few days!”

Her eyes were wide open as she seemed very surprised .  I suppose, even I would be surprised if someone, who I have not seen for a few days, was to appear with a grand sorcerer’s level of magic .

“Well, some things happened .  Marie, I’ll explain everything, could you hear me out?”

What was important was the next step .  She had to know that I’ve killed Philip .  Seeing my seriousness, she quietly sat into a chair .

“I’ll listen . ”

“Thank you .  Actually in the past few days…”

I explained everything that has happened in the past few days carefully .  The parts like summoning the undead was mentioned ambiguously since the clergy rarely takes Necromancy well .  So, I changed the story and told her that I hired some mercenaries I knew in the killing of Philip .

“You’ve killed Philip… . . ”

“Yes .  Do you believe I’ve made a mistake?”

“No .  If Philip was alive, the political confusion would have been much worse in Pfalz .  The devil kings are in it up to their necks .  At times like this, it would be catastrophic to let them incite internal strife . ”

It was a response that did not fit well with a holy person .  However, that was the exact character trait that allowed her to lead the Walpurga Sisters Society .

“Besides, he was the villain who had betrayed our sister and shot her .  Our society has no reason to be compa.s.sionate . ”

“I am relieved to hear your thoughts . ”

“Valler, you have not come all the way here just to report that, you must have something you want?”

“You’re correct .  Could you be able to unlock this?”

I held out the magic zipper .

Translations by AsianHobbyist Website .

“I got this from Philip .  An unusually powerful security spell has been placed on it .  I want to find out what’s inside of it, with your help . ”

Walpurga Sisters Society was a partner that I would need to keep going forward .  I wanted to strengthen the trust by sharing secrets .  Certainly, she has taken this gesture positively .

“Alright .  I am also curious as to what Philip was hiding . ”

After examining the magic zipper for a while, Margarita concluded .

“It is very strong .  But, you’ve come to the right place .  Our society is the best in the empire when it comes to this .  Give me one week’s time and I’ll open it for you . ”

She insisted I stay at the monastery a while, but I got up saying that I had other places to go to .

“I’ll make a trip to Bittenbaier .  My injured comrades are there .  I should go pay them a visit and see how they are doing . ”

“I see .  Then return back in a week .  We’ll open the magic zipper after you are back, Valler . ”

Nothing to worry about now that the magic zipper was left in the hands of the Sisters Society .  In the mean time, I planned to meet with Sergeant Schultz and the fellows .

It has been only nine days since we parted our ways, but it felt like many months since so many things have happened in that time .  This time around, I will buy the drinks .

Along with Sergeant Shultz  and my fellow comrades, there were also the 15 vampires which I had dispatched .  The sun had already set when I arrived at the city, so I decided to see the vampires first .