Chapter 142: Chapter 142

General Luo Ha’s face was beyond serious as he listened to Du You’s report; the matter was exceptionally serious. Should the events unfold as Du You predicted, the repercussions would be disastrous if the undead chose to cause chaos during a Beastman attack.

They might even face the possibility of Border City crumbling.

Who could’ve predicted that such a frightening force was brewing right beneath their noses? It was a relief that someone discovered it in advance. The thought of what could have happened otherwise was too terrifying to contemplate.

"Do you have any evidence? Such a serious matter can’t be raised without proof."

Du You unhesitatingly opened his backpack, revealing the evidence it held - the magical items left behind by Karl, including the Magic Staff.

Luo Ha picked up the staff, his eyes narrowing slightly, "Indeed, this is the mark of an Imperial Court Mage apprentice, specifically an exclusive royal apprentice. It seems you’re correct."

Du You then took out a notebook. With this, there was no need to produce the dried corpses as proof. The records in this notebook were clearly genuine. He figured that the army would verify these findings later.

"This is a notebook left by Karl, it contains many records."

Luo Ha was handed the notebook and began to flip through its pages. The further he read, the stranger his expression became. His serious demeanor was simultaneously bizarre, giving the impression that he was trying to suppress something.

"So it was about that incident from back then. This innocent apprentice didn’t understand anything." For origınal chapters go to 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭⚫𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵

"What? What do you mean? Are the contents of his notebook false?"

"Perhaps, at least he believed it to be true. He was such an idealist. This incident is something imperial personnel are forbidden from discussing, hence very few people know about it. However, since you have this notebook, I might as well tell you, to prevent you from making wild speculations."

General Luo Ha seemed to be organizing his thoughts, then after a long silence, he said, "Actually, the woman named Sara did take the initiative to seduce Karl, but Sara was not a noblewoman."

"Sara was the daughter of a prison warden, not a member of the nobility, but a low-ranking civilian official. However, she was also the mistress of the previous king."

"What? The king’s mistress? Why would she seduce Karl then?" Du You was completely stunned. The once tragically beautiful love story had suddenly turned sour.

"Yes, that is correct. Sara was incredibly beautiful, and the king wanted to bring her to the Imperial Palace to elevate her status over time. However, the king didn’t foresee Sara’s fickle nature. When she saw a handsome Mage apprentice, she secretly started an affair with him, the apprentice being Karl."

Luo Ha’s expression became increasingly peculiar, while Du You was left feeling speechless, regretting his previous sentimentality.

"Okay then, what happened after that? What’s the story behind everything else?" Freed from his reservations, Du You pressed on.

"What else do you think could’ve happened? A woman who is the king’s mistress is not allowed to have any affairs lightly. Of course, she was thrown into prison. The king, however, having a soft spot for Sara, didn’t want to punish her."

"Later on, Sara’s father, the prison warden, used his connections to bribe the officials in the imperial prison. They secretly sabotaged Karl’s features. As soon as she found out, Sara immediately dumped Karl. Poor guy probably had no idea. Perhaps someone might have told him, but he wouldn’t have believed it."

"So what about Karl being rescued?" Du You continued to inquire.

"That was his mentor. His mentor pitied his plight and secretly freed him, and was subsequently punished by the king."

Okay, that seems straightforward enough, but why does it feel so awkward?

Du You continued to ask, "What about Sara’s death? It’s rather clear from the notebook that Karl was seeking revenge against the empire because Sara died."

Upon hearing Du You’s question, Luo Ha’s expression became even more peculiar.

After a moment of silence, Luo Ha finally said, "This incident is truly a stain on the royal family."

"Sara abandoned Karl because he got disfigured, but she quickly picked up with another man. I won’t disclose his identity, but he was a royal knight. When they were together, he took Sara horseback riding."

"Though, Sara came from a humble background and wasn’t particularly adept at horse riding. The warhorse got out of control and she fell off. She was stepped on by the horse and her injuries were beyond rescue."

Du You frowned, ’So it’s just a coincidence?’"

"Indeed, it was a coincidence. If we hadn’t already confirmed the truth of this incident, hearing it without context might lead one to think that this was the king’s command. It’s no wonder Karl thought as he did."

Du You shook his head, "So he created a fantasy for a woman, harbored a delusional hatred for the empire, then tried to destroy the empire, all under a misunderstanding?"

General Luo Ha lightly nodded, "About there, but remember, this incident involves the royal family’s reputation, so do not speak of it under any circumstance. Anyone who disobeys will face severe consequences. Our current king is an iron-willed monarch."

Du You didn’t care or know about the king’s character, he was just an imaginary figure in his mind. At this moment, all Du You could think about was how this scandalous story was, surprisingly, a hidden secret in this world.

If no one knew about it, then this information could be sold for a hefty price. If planned right, this information could greatly elevate one’s status, proving immensely helpful for planning setups.

Du You wasn’t sure how much this information would be worth, but if sold to Xi Qianxue, he should be able to secure a substantial compensation.

Xi Qianxue was no ordinary woman, her family background seemed rather complex as well. Otherwise, if it was up to her alone, the demand for such news would be far less. Yes, that’s what he would do.

Having decided, Du You took his leave without resting much. Xi Qianxue had been in Border City all this while and hadn’t left. So after asking around a bit, Du You was quickly able to locate her.

The reward for this mission wouldn’t be issued immediately as the claim required verification. Meanwhile, an order barring Du You from leaving Border City had been issued before the verification.