Veirya queried, Whats. The matter? With how hasty you are. Are you planning. To go out? Did sothing. Major happen?
No, nothing major, I half-heartedly replied after surprising Veirya.
When I went to run out after tying up my boots, Veirya grabbed . She took her ring off and set it down on the table, trading it for her sword Yes, swords were placed at the door as umbrellas are in our family She draped her cape over her shoulders and stated, Ill go. With you. It looks. Very serious.
I got over my ntal hurdle to explain, Achilles might commit suicide, so we have to hurry. He should be at the tavern. We can still make it.
Why would. Achilles. Commit suicide?
Because Albert accidentally killed his lover when doing business. Achilles asked to go to the South to kill Albert, but I rejected his plea. He should be so overco with despair that he wants to commit suicide now. We must stop him! I explained while running out.
The townsfolk, who assud I was already demon food, all looked relieved to see again. I had no ti to hold a conversation, unfortunately, so I thoughtlessly waved back and ran to the tavern with Veirya.
Business on the first floor of the tavern was decent. The young girl was busy with the custors unlike in the past, where there wasnt a single custor. The farrs were very happy to spend a copper coin or two for so beer and snacks to relax after work. The young girl gave a surprised smile and cheerfully waved: Hello, My Lord, what brings you here all of a sudden? Did you want a drink or the ear dish? We promise it is just as delicious as before!
No, not today.
Noticing my serious and tense expression, the girl placed the tray in her hand down. The chattering crowd quietened down as everyone turned to , thinking I ca to grab so helpers for sothing major. I clarified, Its nothing. Just personal business, so relax. Continue with what you were doing.
The crowd chuckled and then resud their conversations.
I asked the young girl, Is there a relatively dirty looking fellow who just ca here? Has he stayed here before?
Are you referring to Sir Achilles? I recognise him. He ca to our town before, did he not? It was winter if I am correct. He is staying upstairs; he just ca back, as well. He ordered a serving of food and a drink. He then told us not to disturb his sleep.
Do you have a key? I have very important business. Pass the key. Achilles left important stuff with . Dont worry about calling him for . Ill head up there myself. Dont worry, Achilles wont reprimand you. Also, you dont need to ask question; just give the key. Hurry!
The girl was surprised, but didnt dare to inquire any further because I was the lord of the town and, therefore, frantically fetched the key from the counter. I bolted up the stairs with Veirya. The girl stopped at the staircase after handing the key and shouted, He is in the room at the end!!
As soon as I opened the door, I slt blood. Veirya pulled behind her and drew her sword for the sa reason, vigilantly scanning the interior. Anxious, I pulled Veirya aside. I swiftly went in and slamd the door behind to avoid letting anyone sll the blood. I looked surveyed at the room before settling on Achilles, who sat in the chair, or rather, was limp in the chair.
Achilles had both hands on the dagger in his chest. His blood stained the wall in front of him, yet he looked at peace. Veirya walked up to him and shook her head: Hes dead.
Yeah, even I can tell, I inwardly said.
Achilles certainly was savage. I wouldnt choose to lodge a knife in my chest to commit suicide. How much guts and determination would it take to do?
Veirya gently removed his hands from the dagger. She looked at him with a gaze I couldnt describe but didnt comnt.
I didnt pay attention to Achilles as he was already dead. No matter how much care I offered at that point, it was aningless. The ink on the will he left on the table had yet to dry. Achilles didnt care about tidiness by that point. So letters werent clear as his finger smudged them.
The will was simple, yet lawfully effective. He passed ownership of all his possessions to and stamped the will with his personal stamp. In other words, I had beco a capitalist with a big building, a company and a factory in the imperial capital. Achilles had his own reasons for leaving them with .
I silently turned around to look at Achilles corpse. He didnt leave with just his things but also one word: revenge.
If Achilles was alive, I could refuse his request. He was an astute man, though. He knew that I couldnt refuse him if he was gone. I could just take what he left with and brush it off. He wouldnt care, either. Dead n dont need to worry about life without their loved one. What he did gave a heavy burden. He was well aware of the difference between the living and the dead. The dead didnt need to face their conscience, but the living did.
Achilles knew too well. He knew that Id feel guilty if I spent his money without fulfilling his wish. I smiled helplessly. I didnt think hed force my hand. I always believed I could beat him. Never in my wildest dreams did I think hed set on this path.
What. Are you going to do? asked Veirya.
Lets put him to rest. Then, I need to make a trip to the imperial capital.
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