Chapter 89: Operation Control Room

“I’m sorry! I will guide you!”

The knight who was on guard was shocked by the fact that Rachel was really the descendant of the Poison King and bowed his head.

‘Why the hell is a mere Baronet the descendant of the Poison King!’

If you learn alchemy directly from the Poison King and earn the title of the Poison King’s descendant, you can have at least the title of Baron without any other achievements.

This is due to the contributions that the Poison King has made to the country so far.

No matter how prosperous the empire is, the places far from the capital and major cities are bound to be relatively underdeveloped.

The decline in hygiene eventually leads to disease, and if you’re unlucky, these diseases eventually turn into plagues that devour people.

The most needed people at this time are alchemists and priests.

No matter how skilled a wizard is, they cannot heal those infected with the plague, and no matter how skilled a knight is, they cannot cut the plague.

The most skilled are the priests. In front of their divine power, any plague will disappear without a trace.

But the number of priests is limited.

Since they have to go to the scene in person to cure the disease, one person can only take care of one place.

Moreover, their numbers are small.

It’s not like priests scattered all over the world can move just because a plague has broken out in a remote village.

Also, they only cure people with the power of God.

They cannot solve the root cause of the plague. Even if they are cured, the plague will continue as long as the cause of the plague remains.

So, in fact, the most needed people in a plague situation are none other than alchemists.

First of all, they don’t have to go directly like priests.

They can make potions based on the information from those who went to the scene, manufacture them, and distribute a large quantity of potions.

And there are more of them than priests who can only be used by those chosen by God.

Alchemists don’t need a special divine choice, they just need to be smart.

Above all, they major in herbalism, so they can find the cause by looking at the results of the disease and analyzing it.

And the Poison King is the king of these alchemists.

He participated in over 100 plague eradication operations during his time as the Poison King.

There are so many people he saved that it would take a year to say them all, and there are over a thousand people who became alchemists following him.

He exerted enormous influence just by his existence.

This made the name Poison King even stronger, and as a result, it reached the point where just one proof of being a descendant could earn a noble title.

Rachel indifferently accepted the knight’s apology and entered.

Right now, the important thing was Emily’s life, not the knight’s apology.

“Let’s go in.”

“Please follow me.”

The knight opened the door and headed to the place where the meeting was held.

In the hallway, knights and wizards were standing guard. It was literally airtight security.

“You can go in here.”

He knocked on the innermost door wall.

Knock, knock.

“Baronet Rachel, the descendant of the Poison King, is entering.”

Rachel entered through the door opened by the knight.

A large round table. Dozens of nobles who looked high-ranking were sitting, and in the center, various documents were scattered around.

This is the headquarters that monitors the situation of the magic territory and controls the combat personnel, the operational command room.

“You’re the descendant of the Poison King? I didn’t know you were a Baronet.”

“You were under Muelia Duchy of all places. Did the Duke hide you?”

Rachel faced their curious gazes head-on.

She looked at them slowly and bowed her head briefly.

“I am Rachel, the descendant of the Poison King.”

Clap, clap, clap.

Some people clapped.

Then a bald man raised his hand.

“But are you really the descendant of the Poison King?”

“I told you it’s true. Armil confirmed it, and I confirmed it too.”

The one who defended Rachel was a blue-haired woman.

Her name is Yeri.

She is the master of the Blue Wave Magic Tower, which specializes in water. She is also Armil’s friend, so she followed.

“But what does being the descendant of the Poison King have to do with the current situation? It’s not like the demons are spreading poison right now, is it?”

Someone asked. Answers to this question came from all over.

“The previous Poison King was active near the magic territory. He was also active in the magic territory.”

“Yes. According to rumors, he knows more about the magic territory than the hero. Right?”

Rachel nodded.

“Yes. That’s right. And I also know about the magical beast that is coming here now.”

Thud!

“Is that true?”

“Yes.”

The man who dropped the water glass in surprise. Then the door opened and someone came in.

“So how far has the meeting progressed?”

The owner of the sharply ringing voice was the 1st Prince, Heimer. Everyone stood up to greet him, but Heimer shook his hand appropriately.

“It’s not time to greet now, so let’s get straight to it. So how far has the meeting progressed?”

“First, we checked the status of each front line. Fortunately, each front line has not been breached.

However, as if they had prepared for this attack in advance, a fierce battle broke out at the closest border to the Demon King’s castle.”

He manipulated magic and cast a hologram.

There, a front line where people were fighting fiercely appeared.

Dead demons and soldiers. Buildings destroyed by explosions and sword marks left on the floor.

In the middle was the hero.

“Currently, the hero is fighting fiercely. There are a total of three sword masters, and two archmages are active.”

“They won’t be pushed back, right?”

“Yes. They’re walking a tightrope, but they’re not being pushed back.”

“Hmm. The Demon King?”

It’s the most important question.

The most important thing in the battle against magical beasts is the Demon King. If he dies, you don’t have to worry about the magical beasts.

Conversely, if the Demon King moves, the magical beasts become immensely stronger. So the current front lines have reserve troops stationed everywhere in preparation for the Demon King who may appear anytime, anywhere.

“He hasn’t moved yet, but it looks like he will soon. And Baronet Rachel, the descendant of the Poison King, was about to explain about the magical beast that is attacking.”

“Baronet Rachel?”

Only then could Heimer see Rachel. Because it was underground, there were many shadows, so he just saw her.

He was intrigued.

He already knew that she was the descendant of the Poison King. He was curious about how much she would perform.

Heimer, who sat down, beckoned her to continue.

Only then did Rachel start talking again.

“First of all, everyone here knows. The seven subordinates that the Demon King has.”

“Of course we know. Even if you don’t study in advance, even the citizens of the Empire know that much information.”

The Demon King has seven subordinates with different abilities.

Each of them has power comparable to a master, and a dedicated team is formed to stop them.

“The problem is that the Demon King’s subordinates are not just seven.”

“Huh? Not just? What does that mean? It’s always been seven?”

“That’s right.”

The meeting room became noisy.

Rachel released as much as she could remember.

‘His role wasn’t very big. Because he was accidentally discovered by the hero. But he clearly broke through all the front lines, escaped the detection network, and secretly attacked this place, so it must be him.’

“There is one. A magical beast called Vetchard, and he can teleport to any coordinate he wants. And with several people.”

Yeri raised her hand.

“Teleport magic wasn’t detected, is that possible?”

“Yes. Because this is the magic territory. We are already in the Demon King’s territory. Magic is already flowing from the ground.”

Most of them had a look of understanding. In fact, there are magical beasts that use all sorts of strange spells using magic.

“So how do we stop him? Do you know any weaknesses or strengths?”

“Yes. First of all, his weakness is that he is weak against barriers, and unlike the other seven, his physical ability is weak, so he can be caught off guard by a sudden attack.”

“Strengths?”

“Just that he can move anywhere he wants. However, if you set up a barrier, he can’t teleport there.”

That’s why he couldn’t reach the base camp at once.

This place is covered with all kinds of barriers in preparation for the unexpected.

Heimer, who was listening quietly, muttered.

“Then the problem is those who come with him. Do you have any more information?”

At his question, the wizard who was observing the outside answered.

“The total force is about 1000. But each one is strong. I think they will clash soon.”

“Picture?”

“Here it is.”

Rachel looked at the picture he pulled out and pointed out the named ones.

“Among these, this one, this one, and this one are dangerous. Each of their abilities is…”

As she was explaining the original work’s solutions, a huge vibration shook the ground.

Boom!

“They collided with the barrier! Everyone, prepare for battle!”

The magical beasts collided with the barrier.

Rachel looked at the outside, which seemed to be visible through observer magic, and prayed.

‘I hope Emily is safe.’