The Bastard First Prince Doesn't Want to Die

Chapter 93

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Chapter: 93

High-ranking officials of the fortress, including Wolhan Fortress Lord, gathered in the meeting hall.

Son Gye-du's expression was particularly grim, as if he had foreseen what was to come. Looking closely, it seemed he hadn't slept well either.

A soldier who had recovered the body placed it on the central table.

Even before the cloth covering it was removed, the gazes directed at the corpse were already a mixture of displeasure and pity.

The Wolhan Fortress Lord frowned after confirming the body and its attire.

"How appalling," he muttered to himself. Although no one else voiced it aloud, judging by the atmosphere, everyone seemed to share the same sentiment.

Indeed, how could one not find that sight horrifying?

I tapped on the table to gather everyone's attention and began to speak.

"Now, does anyone deny that this is the attire worn by the workers of Wolhan Fortress?"

For a moment, no one answered. Soon, the elder representative responded on behalf of the other elders.

"Yes, Your Highness. There is no objection. Those clothes are indeed worn by the workers of this fortress."

Since the eldest elder had spoken thus, no one could further dispute the identity of the clothes.

"Then it appears he was indeed a servant."

I paused briefly before continuing.

"I'm referring to the servant who entered my chambers. That servant was detained and disappeared that very day."

Finishing my sentence, I glanced at Son Gye-du.

"As if he had vanished into thin air, without a trace. Or ascended to the heavens. We

"Ahem!"

As soon as the jerky disappeared from sight, Gon cleared its throat. It was just a figure of speech; how could a bird-brain actually cough?

The moment Gon closed its beak, I pinched it between my thumb and forefinger.

"So, is there a way or not?"

"First, give me that to eat, and then I'll tell you. Come on, quickly."

Its words weren't very trustworthy, but there was nothing else to rely on either. Nodding, I took out the jerky and handed it over.

"Caaaaawk!" Gon cried out, seemingly delighted to receive the treat.

It munched on the jerky for a while before finally swallowing it and resuming a proper conversation.

"I can look into it for you."

"How do you plan to do that?"

Most people in Wolhan Fortress already knew that I was raising a crow.

And it was now an open secret that the crow I kept understood human speech

"For your information, everyone knows that I have a crow. And they even know that you understand what I'm saying."

"I already knew that! It can't be helped that my magnificent appearance attracts attention."

With those words, Gon started grooming its feathers. Why is it suddenly preening when there's no one to show off to?

"I've been making friends with the birds around here."

Thud. Gon dropped a feather onto the white blanket. But it wasn't a crow feather.

It was brown and much smaller than Gon's feathers.

"Do they say that walls have ears and birds have eyes?"

Hearing those words, I felt a jolt of realization. Gon understands my words, but that doesn't mean it isn't a bird...

"That saying is wrong."

It continued triumphantly.

"Birds have eyes during the day, and they can also hear at night."

"You rascal..."

I didn't expect Gon to be so useful.

"I shall personally investigate whether there is anything that can be used as evidence for your ignorant self."

After saying that, it glanced at my empty hand.

"And bring me more of that."

"Pyeonggwang Merchant Guild jerky? Ah, of course. I'll bring you a whole crate."

"A crate?"

At the word "crate," Gon paused for a moment, then nodded its head while wagging its tail feathers.

"Alright. It seems this can't be solved without me, so I'll look into it for you. Tsk tsk tsk, you foolish human."

It was still wagging its tail feathers even as it said that.

"I'll be back!"

Gon flew out the window. I watched the empty window for a moment before getting up.

Although I desperately hoped Gon would be helpful, I wasn't going to just sit around and wait for it.

"I need to make my own moves."

I was thinking of meeting Son Gye-du in person.

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