Volume 5 Chapter 57 If You Don't Understand, You Can Just Ask Someone Who Knows
While revealing unexpected wounds that Airen carries, Randy and the others managed to delve into Waldner's circumstances and now... they were all gathered in the room designated as a guest room.
The reason, of course, was to align their understanding of the situation that Rolf had conveyed to them.
Summarizing what Rolf had told them afterward, a mysterious group called [Pilgrim of Truth] had begun to operate secretly in the Marquis Waldner territory a few months ago.
Though it was said to be a few months ago, the exact start date is unclear.
The first anomaly occurred a few months ago.
Airen's brother, Irvin, and Marchioness Isabella both fell ill with a mysterious disease almost simultaneously.
That was the story from a few months ago.
Of course, they did not immediately realize it was the work of [Pilgrim of Truth].
At first, they had a doctor examine them and requested healing through Holy Magic from a bishop, but even that only stabilized their condition; complete recovery was not achieved.
While investigating the cause of the illness, it was discovered that 2 people within the castle were deeply involved in their sickness.
After capturing and interrogating them, it turned out they had been heavily brainwashed and committed suicide during questioning using poison hidden in their molars.
The organization they mentioned at that time was called [Pilgrim of Truth].
Spies had infiltrated the castle, which they thought was solid as a rock.
The Waldner family was in an uproar over this fact.
Normally, this would be a case for immediate assistance and a large-scale investigation.
A precious heir and a beloved wife.
Just when Rolf was about to request assistance, scandal involving Arthur, Airen's fiancé, emerged from the center.
The timing was completely unfortunate.
The hostile organization's name is [Pilgrim of Truth].
It is a name that evokes the Church, and the one who seduced Arthur was a Saint.
Due to this delicate overlap, Rolf gave up on requesting assistance from the center.
No one knows who, which faction, or how far they are involved with [Pilgrim of Truth].
In the first place, it was a group that had infiltrated even into their own pockets.
Let alone other families, that is the situation.
They are engaged in an unseen struggle with an unknown force.
This is something they cannot tell anyone.
If it becomes known that Waldner is weakened, there will undoubtedly be actions from the Empire.
Perhaps the [Pilgrim of Truth] is a new unit dispatched by the Empire.
Even Waldner, seasoned from countless battles, is having a tough time against an opponent unlike any before.
"This opponent seems more troublesome than I thought."
Randy sighed, and Cedric nodded, saying, "Yeah."
After hearing Rolf's story, Miranda had been rushing to contact everyone.
They might have infiltrated Braubelg as well.
──They might be disguising themselves as ordinary people.
Instead, they could have brainwashed regular members of the community to become [Pilgrim of Truth].
It's different from a skilled assassin pretending to be an ordinary person.
The terrifying thing about brainwashing is that one day, your neighbor suddenly becomes an assassin.
A person you already know can instantly turn into an enemy.
That is the true horror of this opponent.
This unprecedented way of fighting requires maximum caution from Miranda and Cedric.
"By the way, have you heard of the [Pilgrim of Truth]?"
"No, I haven't."
Randy sighed as Cedric shook his head, saying, "Right?"
If Cedric and Miranda had heard of it, there would be no need to rush and contact everyone like this.
Randy sighed again and sat down deeply on the bed.
"So... what about you? Otome game master?"
In front of him sat Catherine, looking downcast, sandwiched between Liz and Rita.
"That title is a bit... I'm about to crumble because of my own mistakes."
Catherine shook her head and covered her face with both hands, saying, "Please wait about ten more minutes."
Randy wanted to say that what's done is done, but he didn't voice it.
It takes time to acknowledge one's mistakes and process them.
No one can just live by saying 'it's all in the past.'
Even Randy dragged on about Shadler for a while.
Randy sighed softly, rolling onto the bed and asking Cedric, "Should we wait?"
For a while, no one said anything, and time flowed...
"Sir Cedric, I've sent out all the messages."
At the sound of Miranda returning, Randy sat up, and Catherine finally lifted her face, biting her lip.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't be feeling down..."
"Who cares about qualifications for feeling down?"
Randy continued with a sigh to Catherine, who had lifted her face.
"Everyone's heart is shaped differently. No matter what hurts you, if someone thinks it's strange... they have no right to say that."
Catherine looked surprised at Randy, who snorted.
"That's not it. Right now, if you feel bad, then try to be a little helpful to Lady Airen."
Catherine nodded silently at Randy's words.
"...Um, it was [Pilgrim of Truth], right?"
Catherine looked around at everyone and took a deep breath.
"I know. Though, I only know the name."
After exhaling the breath she had just taken, both Randy and Cedric sighed, their shoulders drooping.
"For all that buildup, it's not very useful."
"Shut up."
Pouting, Catherine spoke about the position of [Pilgrim of Truth] in the game.
"They show up around the middle of the game, and their role feels like that of fanatics."
"Fanatics? Whose?"
Catherine looked at Liz, or rather at Ellie within her, as Randy furrowed his brow and said, "It's obvious, isn't it?"
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