How to Survive as a Genius Spy in the Game

I forced my half-closed eyes open. The fatigue was considerable. It was due to the arduous journey.

Chasing the cavalry on foot and not getting proper rest.

There was also a sense of discomfort in my body. When night fell, if there was a river nearby, I did laundry and washed myself.

But given the situation, it was impossible to wash perfectly. If it weren’t for purification and winds, wouldn’t the mental stress have been considerable?

This hardship also applied to Erendil. There were many confidants of the princes in the north of the empire.

Not only could they not light fires when camping, but water and food were also running low.

‘This is probably the hardest time in Erendil’s life.’

Still, from afar, she seemed to be enduring well. Although she looked a bit tired.

I weakened the winds barrier slightly. I needed to wake up from sleep with winds against the fatigue that was coming over me.

High in the sky, cool winds envelop my body. The cold winds push away some of the fatigue.

Today, there was a mountain nearby, so I was following Erendil with a wing suit. I made a wide turn high in the sky.

‘Huh?’

I see a cavalry in the distance. Different from the one Erendil is leading. They were soldiers of a prince’s noble.

The number was roughly about a thousand.

I had seen them a few times as we got closer to the capital. From the princes’ perspective, stopping Erendil’s return was the best option.

At that time, I didn’t specifically warn them because their route didn’t intersect with Erendil’s movement.

Now it was different. The distance was quite close. Moreover, they were heading exactly towards Erendil.

The timing didn’t seem good. I was in the middle of making a wide turn around Erendil.

In the process of turning, I looked in that direction, and I thought they might have approached right after I passed by.

As they were approaching in a straight line, the distance had narrowed quite a bit while I was making one full turn.

‘This looks like it’s going to be troublesome.’

Even with the numerical difference, the cavalry Erendil was leading were elite soldiers of the empire.

They could win, but there were many secondary problems.

First of all, a battle won’t break out right away. They’ll approach and try to talk or give silent pressure.

For example, they might say something like “take a short rest”. It can’t be avoided by refusing.

Those guys didn’t come out without knowing this situation. They took the risk of being charged with treason.

Even if Erendil refuses, if they say they’ll escort her or follow at a distance, it becomes troublesome.

‘It seems hard to avoid.’

The distance is ambiguous. Moreover, the plain Erendil is running on now had no obstacles to speak of.

It seemed like they were looking this way knowing Erendil wouldn’t use the main road.

It looked like they would meet in about 40 seconds. I don’t know if we can avoid it, but I should try.

I immediately guided Erendil with my winds. Although she flinched slightly at the unfamiliar winds, Erendil immediately understood the intention and changed direction.

“To the left!”

The 700 cavalry began to change direction. But due to their large number, there was a limit to how much they could detour.

The noble’s scout caught Erendil’s tail.

I judged that I had to make a decision. Either leave it as is or reveal myself directly.

The latter seemed better. It’s better to intervene when there’s distance, rather than appearing when the situation becomes difficult, which causes problems afterwards.

I stuck my arms and legs to my body. High in the sky, head down, legs towards the sky.

Steep dive.

Even though wind enveloped my body, the sound of wind brushing against my body felt rough.

The ground rapidly approached. When I reached a certain distance, I spread my arms and legs again.

Transition from vertical to horizontal flight. Using the speed from the descent, I approached the enemies at tremendous speed. A few sharp-eyed ones turned their heads towards me.

“Uh, uh oh! Th-there!”

Many gazes turn towards me at that cry. I moved forward without caring. Swift speed. My speed was faster than their response.

In an instant, as I reached above the cavalry, I saw the noble at the lead. He’s the 1st prince’s confidant. Wind support my whole body and adjust the speed.

At the same time, I deactivated the magic. The magic connecting the wing parts between my arms and legs was released, allowing me to move normally.

The cloth flutters, but this much was no problem.

It’s the first time using it like this in actual combat, but following my advice, Osten’s improvements resulted in a quite satisfactory item.

I drew Pelia’s Ghost Blade while landing towards the noble. Thunk, the dagger digs into the noble’s nape.

Startled by the sudden impact, the horse he was riding let out a long neigh and raised its front legs.

I held on to the saddle with strength in my legs and waist. Since I couldn’t use Moonlight, I drew the noble’s sword and pushed the corpse to the ground.

The limp corpse falls to the ground.

“Lord Seldin!”

The horse lowered its front legs to the ground. I pulled the reins without delay. The excited horse shot forward roughly.

The knight next to him hurriedly thrust his sword, but it wasn’t difficult to block.

It was an assassination that happened in just one breath. The other soldiers were visibly flustered.

Either their bodies were stiff or they thrust their weapons a beat late, following the knight.

There were no sharp attacks. I deflected with the sword and pulled the reins again. Being the noble’s horse, it was a good breed and quickly gained speed.

A beat late, the cavalry’s pursuit began from behind. They hesitated between Erendil and me.

I turned my head slightly. The knight who had just swung his sword at me was someone I knew.

It was during the war with the West.

I remember he was a decent person. Although we only had a few conversations, I could tell his character.

On the 1st prince’s side and Erendil’s side. Even though we were in different camps, he had sincerely congratulated me on my victory and said he respected me.

However, since I was in disguise, it seemed he didn’t recognize me. If I hadn’t been disguised, maybe he wouldn’t have chased.

‘Maybe so. Not because he likes me, but because he’d be shocked.’

But it can’t be helped. When I killed the empress, the fact that I had Devil’s Blood was announced throughout the empire.

It wouldn’t be good for it to be known that I’m helping Erendil.

Erendil will sit on the emperor’s throne after killing her siblings. Moreover, she’ll be the first female emperor.

Of course, she’ll have support, but there will be unfavorable views.

And I’m likely to be a huge flaw. In other words, it’s beneficial for me not to stand by Erendil’s side.

I spurred the horse. My winds envelop the horse and my body. The horse’s galloping speed increases a bit more.

At the edge of my vision, I could see Erendil and the cavalry moving away.

I saw some of them looking this way. They must be wondering what happened since the pursuit suddenly stopped.

However, due to the distance, I couldn’t see them clearly either.

I could also see Erendil. She, too, was glancing this way. I couldn’t see her expression well.

But for some reason, it felt like our eyes met.

‘It must be my imagination.’

Thanks to my winds and the performance of the good breed horse, the distance from the cavalry was gradually widening.

I need to shake them off quickly and regroup.

Since this was the princes’ territory, who knows when something like this might happen again.

***

After encountering the cavalry, Erendil chose to take a detour. She chose to go around even if it took a little more time.

Well. It’s hard to say what the right answer is. But it was a safer path.

It would be fine to take risks and go in a straight line, but the probability of problems arising is high.

I didn’t think it was bad. Because as the numbers increase, it becomes harder to avoid like before.

‘But looking at it now, it was a good choice.’

As we got closer to the capital, we brushed past enemies a few times. Thanks to the detour, I could guide them in advance with my winds, making avoidance possible.

After feeling my winds like that, Erendil occasionally glanced around. She was looking for me.

Erendil must have a lot of worries too. Right now, she’s advancing towards the capital without any information.

Even if she knows the facts in advance, she must be worried about what to do when she arrives at the capital.

Of course, I had no intention of revealing myself. In a place without tents, with the cavalry and Emmet tightly guarding Erendil’s side, it was physically impossible to meet secretly.

All I could do was push Erendil’s head forward, telling her to move ahead.

“……”

Erendil resisted for a moment, but soon nodded slightly and stopped looking around.

Still, after some time passed, she showed signs of looking for me again.

She seemed anxious about whether I was nearby or not. She’s still young, so she seemed quite anxious about the current situation.

I had no choice but to occasionally reassure her with my winds.

Anyway, the capital grew closer, and when Erendil bypassed the city, I once again entered the city.

It was time to get information. And as expected, I was able to access new news.

-Standoff at the northern front. No signs of battle.

-1st prince seizes the capital. 2nd prince submits, 3rd prince dead.

-Duchess Lyurik arrives near the capital.

-Princess-supporting nobles divided. Duchess Lyurik busy.

There won’t be any battles on the northern front. Their goal would be to hold onto the soldiers somehow.

However, what I was worried about has finally happened.

As expected, the 1st prince joined hands with the devil worshippers and seized the capital. Of course, their alliance wouldn’t have surfaced publicly.

Killing the 3rd prince but sparing the 2nd prince means they intend to somehow unite the nobles’ support against Erendil.

It wasn’t good news, but it was something I had anticipated to some extent. There’s no change.

It just became a little harder to break into the capital.

‘Still, it’s fortunate that Duchess Lyurik moved quickly.’

The emperor died and the 1st prince seized the capital. Erendil, who left the north for the capital, is out of contact.

It was a situation where the nobles supporting Erendil could easily waver.

Duchess Lyurik being busy meant she was trying to control this.

It was extremely fortunate that I introduced Cedric and recruited her. Without Duchess Lyurik, the path after arriving at the capital would have been bleak.

‘Anyway, it’s not over yet.’

Just because the 1st prince seized the capital doesn’t mean he ascended to the emperor’s throne. It’s the empire’s tradition.

When the emperor dies without designating a successor, the child who ascends to the emperor’s throne must obtain the consent of all siblings.

It’s said to be consent, but historically, there haven’t been many cases where it was peacefully handed over in the empire.

Of course, there have been cases where siblings made beautiful concessions, but most of the time they subdue or kill their opponents.

Usually, they don’t even concede. Because not long after conceding, they die without a trace.

Naturally, those who become emperor don’t want to leave future troubles.

‘And Sword Masters can’t participate in this process.’

Sword Masters belonging to the empire are loyal only to the emperor and the empire.

They can only enter after making such an oath. Accordingly, they cannot interfere in succession disputes.

There were two cases hundreds of years ago, but all the nobles in the empire rose up and stopped it.

Anyway, even though the 1st prince seized the capital, it meant there was still a chance for Erendil and me.

Of course, it won’t be easy.

How many troops would be in the capital? Even though the elites were dispatched for this expedition, there should be at least several thousand.

With the original troops plus the private soldiers the prince gathered from nobles, it could be in the tens of thousands.

‘Duchess Lyurik probably brought several thousand too.’

Well, we’ll have to go and see. It’s better to think after seeing the situation in the capital rather than worrying unnecessarily.

Sword Masters can’t participate anyway.

And I’ve already dealt with the best sword on the 1st prince’s side, the one who would become a Sword Master.

Since I can move secretly by contacting Denif in Chenarus, I just need to make a path.

We also have Duchess Lyurik’s wisdom.

And so, after 3 days.

Finally, we arrived at Chenarus.