The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman - Chapter 619

Raon clenched his fist tightly, unseen by anyone.

‘It worked perfectly.’

The detailed explanation he gave earlier had paid off.

When Glenn asked what had happened, Raon explained everything in vivid detail. He spoke slowly, emphasizing how much Judiel missed Jubel and what kind of life Jubel had lived, tugging at the heartstrings of the senior members in the hall.

These officers, usually cold as blades, were gradually swayed by Raon’s story, much like clothes getting soaked in a drizzle without realizing it.

Now, with his story finished, the officers were seething with anger as if they were personally wronged.

Judiel and Jubel’s sobs acted like a hammer, breaking down the emotional barriers of the officers. Raon was glad he had rehearsed this.

‘Now, for the final touch…’

Raon, acting fearful, turned his gaze to Karoon. Even he thought this performance was impeccable.

Following Raon’s anxious gaze, the officers looked at Karoon, whose face had turned ashen.

“What…?”

“Could it be…?”

“Did the Chief of Central Command do this?”

“Is it true…?”

The officers alternated between looking at Raon, biting his lip, and Karoon, with veins bulging in his forehead.

Karoon glared at Raon, biting his lips furiously.

“Hey.”

Aris blocked Karoon’s view of Raon, lifting her chin.

“What did you do?”

Though her words were few, they carried such anger that it sent chills down the spine.

“Did you really do this?” Balder asked incredulously, his eyes wide.

“This is too much! There should be limits!”

His thick fingers clenched as if he were about to grab Karoon by the collar.

“…”

Glenn remained silent, watching Karoon, Aris, and Balder intently.

“No.”

Raon, sensing the hall’s tension, raised his upper body and shook his head, his voice trembling.

“No?”

“But you looked at Karoon!”

Balder and Aris were confused by Raon’s denial.

“…”

Karoon also looked perplexed, unable to comprehend the situation.

“I don’t know if it was Lord Karoon who did it.”

Raon sighed, gesturing for Judiel to come closer.

“When I came to my senses, Jubel was gone, and I was already inside Central Command, receiving training as a maid.”

Judiel, her voice trembling, recounted her experience in Central Command.

“So, it wasn’t him?”

“Of course, Lord Karoon wouldn’t do something like that!”

“Anyone who doubted should apologize!”

The officers sighed in relief, and the direct descendants relaxed.

“…”

Karoon narrowed his eyes at Raon. He seemed puzzled by Raon’s motives.

‘Feeling anxious?’

I’ll make that anxiety a reality.

“But!”

Raon shouted in Judiel’s stead.

“Judiel didn’t just receive training as a maid in Central Command.”

“What?”

“She received training as a spy at night.”

“What?”

“She was taken from her bed at night and taught how to move stealthily, eavesdrop on distant conversations, control her body internally, and even assassination techniques…”

Judiel couldn’t finish her sentence, bending over and weeping.

“Sister…”

Jubel hugged Judiel’s shoulders, biting his lips. The officers furrowed their brows even deeper.

“It’s truly heartbreaking. The sister lived as a spy to find her brother, and the brother became an assassin to save his sister. Whoever did this has the heart of a devil.”

Raon summarized their tragic lives.

“Separated siblings trained as an assassin and a spy, using each other as hostages? That’s inhumane!”

“Unbelievable…”

“It’s better to kill them than do this. This isn’t what humans do.”

“Ugh…”

Everyone, except the direct descendants, clenched their fists, glaring at Karoon.

“…”

In contrast, Karoon’s face darkened like soot.

“I want to ask.”

Raon stepped forward, shielding Judiel behind him, and stared at Karoon.

“Why did Central Command raise spies? And why send those spies to the separate residence?”

“Raon…”

Aris looked at him with concern.

“I’m fine. I just want to know why the people behind me had to suffer.”

As he said this, he mouthed the word “aunt.”

“You spineless worm!”

Aris, seeing his lips, roared and charged at Karoon.

Fwoosh!

Karoon quickly raised his hand to defend, but Aris’s punch grazed his cheek, drawing blood.

“I didn’t do it.”

Karoon shook his head with a calm gaze. To an outsider, his demeanor might seem genuine.

“I investigated after hearing Raon’s story, but the one who did it was already dead.”

He pushed Aris away, explaining that the servant who trained Judiel had hung himself.

Raon chuckled at Karoon’s unwavering composure.

‘Pathetic.’

It’s exactly as expected.

“That could be true.”

Raon nodded lightly, a thin smile on his face.

“I’m just surprised that Lord Karoon, the head of Central Command, didn’t know what was happening within his own division. Surely you’re not just a figurehead?”

“You insolent…”

Veins popped on Karoon’s forehead.

“It’s a shame. Who will compensate these two for their stolen lives…”

Raon interrupted, gripping Judiel and Jubel’s shoulders.

-Wow…

Wrath looked astonished.

-This madman. Your acting skills have improved! How did this happen? Your acting is better than your swordsmanship! This is transcendent level!

‘This isn’t acting; it’s sincerity.’

-Nonsense! I saw you rehearsing with them. What are you talking about?

‘That’s a misunderstanding. We’re just speaking from the heart.’

-Misunderstanding, my foot! You can fool everyone else but not me. I’ll never believe you until dirt covers my eyes…

‘Sure, whatever.’

Raon poked Wrath’s eyes.

-Ack! My eyes!

Even now, he insists they’re his royal eyes while rolling on the ground. His sense of identity was unmatched.

Raon pushed the flailing Wrath aside and looked at Karoon.

“I think we should dig up the dead servant’s body and let these two have their revenge.”

Karoon, frowning deeply, bit his lip.

* * *

Karoon clenched his lips as he met Raon’s bold gaze.

‘That damned brat…’

When Raon entered the hall with those sunken eyes, Karoon thought he would act as expected. He acknowledged Raon’s sharp mind, believing they had an unspoken agreement.

But it was a grave mistake.

Raon Zieghart was manipulating the emotions of everyone in the hall, making him the undeniable villain.

‘I overlooked one thing.’

Raon was not only intelligent but also a lunatic.

‘But you won’t go any further.’

He couldn’t prevent the connection between Central Command and Judiel, but he was confident there was no evidence linking him personally. No matter how much Raon struggled, this was his limit.

‘Now, I know what to do.’

Karoon wiped the blood from his cheek and straightened his posture. He bowed to Raon, Judiel, and Jubel.

“As the Chief of Central Command, I apologize. Even if I wasn’t involved, I’ll provide the maximum compensation.”

He took a bold stance, acknowledging responsibility without admitting guilt, capturing the attention of those still undecided.

“I will take responsibility for their lives. Once again, I apologize.”

Of course, this didn’t mean he would look after them well. It was a threat to kill them if Raon pursued the matter further.

“Hoo…”

Raon lowered his gaze. From his angle, only Karoon could see his mocking smile.

“Thank you for your words, but I won’t send them back to a place where they received spy and assassination training. They wouldn’t be able to eat in peace.”

“I only mentioned spy training. I know nothing of assassination.”

Karoon couldn’t hide his irritation.

“Ah, right.”

Raon nodded with a calm face, clearly knowing but pushing buttons on purpose.

“I must have been confused after you came all the way near the Sran Tribe.”

His tone, pretending to be innocent, infuriated Karoon.

“Sran Tribe?”

“Were you there when the assassins attacked?”

“Then really…”

“Lord…”

The senior members swallowed nervously as the pieces fell into place.

Karoon clenched his jaw as he glared at Raon, who smirked while keeping his head bowed.

‘That damn fox…’

If Raon had revealed everything from the start, he could have countered. But Raon manipulated everyone’s emotions, gradually unfolding the story. Now the suspicion had snowballed beyond control.

“Sorry for the late greeting.”

Raon awkwardly stood and bowed. His curled lips reaching his earlobes were visible. Karoon wanted to tear that white neck apart.

Shiing!

Aris drew her sword and charged at Karoon.

“Ugh!”

Karoon, despite his anger, managed to block her sword. However, he was quickly overpowered and pinned against the wall.

“You spineless bastard. I’ll kill you here!”

Aris’s sword, wrapped in fierce aura, aimed for Karoon’s neck.

“Stop.”

Glenn raised his hand. His low voice made Aris lower her sword and turn around.

“Father! This is…”

“I said stop.”

Aris bit her lip under Glenn’s hollow gaze.

Glenn looked past Aris to Karoon, his eyes filled with an intense, dry light.

“Hoo…”

Karoon rubbed his fingers together, sensing Glenn’s decision.

‘A punishment is coming.’

Glenn wasn’t a fool. He probably already knew Karoon was behind this.

But disciplining Karoon, a successor candidate, in front of everyone was a different matter. Glenn would likely call him privately and issue his punishment then.

“Lord.”

Feeling relieved, Karoon lowered his hand when Raon raised his head. Once again, Raon wore a faint smile, as if he had something more up his sleeve.

“I have something to give you.”

Raon watched Glenn’s expression turn blank and gave a slight nod.

‘I knew it.’

Even though Glenn had been kind to him recently, it was more of a reward. It was natural that Glenn would care more for his son and closest successor, Karoon.

That’s why he had played on the emotions and psychology of the other senior members.

‘This was the plan I made while I was with the Sran Tribe. But now…’

He had another weapon at his disposal.

“Something to give me?”

Glenn’s gaze turned back to Raon, his eyes hollow and weary.

“Yes. This is a letter from the Beast King to you, my lord.”

Raon retrieved the letter Orgram had given him.

“Hmm.”

With a light flick of his fingers, the yellowed letter floated over to Glenn’s hand.

Shh.

The moment Glenn unfolded the letter, his brows furrowed.

‘That reaction is only natural.’

The contents of that letter were quite blunt.

[Glenn Zieghart. You raised your child in a dung field that isn’t worth being called fertilizer. I’ll overlook this just once for your sake. But don’t think of it as a debt. Your grandson has already paid it.]

Orgram had transferred his brazen character directly into the letter. No wonder Glenn’s expression had tightened.

“Hoo…”

Glenn sighed deeply and stood up. His demeanor suggested he had made a firm decision. He then violently burned the letter.

“I’ve always told you all, at least don’t strip off your humanity.”

His voice carried a resonance that struck like a dagger to the heart.

“You crossed the line that divides man from demon.”

Glenn’s heavy voice reverberated as he descended the platform steps, each step sending a formidable ripple through the room.

-What nonsense! Wrath vehemently shook his head.

-That’s not even demon-like! It’s pure vile evil!

Wrath was adamant that even demons wouldn’t stoop so low, shaking his head in disgust.

“Karoon Zieghart.”

“Y-Yes…”

Karoon bit his lip so hard it bled as he saw the fury in Glenn’s eyes.

“Step forward.”

Glenn’s eyes gleamed with a harsh, dry light that seemed to scorch.

“I will teach you today what it means to be human.”