Chapter 533 – 533. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
533. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
“Collect.”
Stormbreaker, which had fallen on the plains, flew quickly in front of me. I changed the form to a sword while injecting mana into the great spear.
A long sword with a blue blade. The weight was as heavy as when it was in the state of the Geochang, and the blade was longer than the Hwaryeonbi. As soon as I gripped the handle of the sword, I had a blue aura.
“You have an interesting weapon!”
Lukeman rushed towards this direction as if causing an explosion on his leg. On the way he picked up a spear and came in front of me and brandished it.
Realizing the difference in skill in the golden aura that manifested in 0.5 seconds and wrapped around the spear, he swung his sword upward and slashed the spear.
“It’s not Purcus’s swordsmanship.”
“… Are you recognizing it right away?”
“I’ve seen that swordsmanship many times, don’t you know? It’s a different swordsmanship than the second son. What swordsmanship is it… You’ll know if you watch.”
Only Luke moves the spear. It wasn’t hard to follow that speed with my eyes, perhaps because they were considerate of me. The problem was the power carried by the spear.
Kwaaang!
“Kuk!”
I only blocked it head-on, but my body was pushed back by about 5cm. Both hands holding the sword are numb. The power carried by the spear was no joke.
Quaang! Bang! Bang!
Whenever the sword and spear collide, a shockwave is generated.
Can’t win. I knew that from the beginning. I’m just wondering whether or not to reach the advanced level of Aura Expert. It was impossible to defeat only Luke, who was at the level of an Aura Master, in the first place.
‘But I can’t be helpless. Lukeman won’t even spread strange rumors….’
Youngcheonryu was used.
I switched to Yeongcheon-ryu breathing and stepped on Yeongcheon-ryu’s footwork. It’s a little awkward since it’s used with a different sword than Hwaryeonbi, but there’s no problem.
Youngcheon-ryu brain death.
It wriggled like a black lightning bolt and aimed at Lukeman’s right shoulder.
Only Luke kicked off the ground and quickly opened up the distance. I clung to him.
Yeongcheon Stream Byeokgye.
What I’m aiming for is the head.
“Hmm. Was the second son using plum blossom swordsmanship? It’s a swordsmanship as mysterious as that.”
The wall did not work as if it were natural. He easily dodged my attack with a slight nod of his head.
Yeongcheon Stream Thunderstorm.
The fastest sword attack in the Yeongcheon-ryu. However, this time it was blocked. All of my attacks were visible in Lukeman’s eyes.
“Speed up a little more…. Why are you letting go of the sword?”
“I lost. Mana is hitting rock bottom, and her hand hurts too.”
“… Can’t you still wield a sword?”
“Even if I swing, I lose. Then, if I get injured, am I the only one who loses?”
“Are you afraid of injury? A man with no guts.”
“Whatever you say, I have no intention of doing it.”
There was nothing I could gain by doing this. Experience with great Changsha? That experience has been fully felt in the battles so far, and it is an experience that can be felt in other places as well.
When I lost my will to fight, he glared at me and sighed as he relaxed his grip on the spear.
“After. My excitement is broken. Do you know All of your brothers fought to the limit. The eldest son even fainted. You are not a warrior like your brothers. The feel of your swordsmanship is similar to that of assassins.”
“Ah. It seems that the older brothers showed the bottom to someone who did not know what kind of relationship they would have in the future.”
“…… What a fool.”
The maids came to my side. Each of them took a towel and wiped my sweaty body. Had I continued, the towel would have been stained with red liquid.
“He was the one who revealed his female color. He is very different from my father and brothers.”
“Are you jealous?”
“…… I wonder how someone like you was born in Pruckus.”
“A man does not need a great reason to be born.”
“You’re trying not to say a word. I was told you have a congenital heart disease. Are you okay with heart disease?”
“Recently, I haven’t had any seizures, and the therapist said it’s hard to find any signs of heart disease. Your Excellency, Marquis of Petras. Now that I’m done, can I ask you a question?”
“Well. What do you intend to ask?”
“It is an evaluation of me. I fought as the Marquis wanted. So, I am qualified to hear your evaluation.”
Lukeman stared at me and shook his head.
“You… I don’t know.”
“Yes?”
“Ilshin’s power is arrogant. It’s unique, but that’s it. However, I feel that that is not all. You have the money, and you must have other powers besides that. Of all the children of the Pruckus family, I think you are the most dangerous.”
“…… Is this a good review?”
“Not a bad review.”
I had a troubled laugh. If that evaluation turns into a rumor and spreads across the country, it is certain that my reputation will go down.
“If you don’t plan to leave right away, why don’t you stay for a while at my estate.”
It was a polite word.
I want you to get out of my territory right now. It wasn’t nice to have guests who were difficult to manage.
“Let’s stay for a few days. Of course, I have no intention of staying for free. You seem to be interested in spears, so let me teach you the basics of spearmanship.”
“Until you need to….”
“You don’t have to say no.”
“…….”
No matter what I said, it didn’t seem like he would back down easily. I had no choice but to lead him to the annex prepared for guests.
•••
Lukeman looked around the Tebra estate.
Eugene Pruckus was running the manor in an unheard-of way.
‘Citizens are divided into grades…. How can you have this mindset?’
Citizen rating system.
Commoners were divided into five classes. A rank is not a rank, but it was a rank from the moment it was attached.
The higher the grade, the more benefits were given. In addition, it was common for high-ranking commoners to ignore low-ranking commoners, and young women wanted to marry high-ranking men.
‘The commoners of this city are frantic to maintain their rank in order to increase their rank. It looks much harsher than other places.’
But no one fled to another city. Rather, commoners are coming in from outside. Tebra was very innovative as it is the home of the top of Korea. All kinds of strange things were overflowing, and compared to other cities, the civilization itself seemed different.
Most commoners seemed content with this convenient city.
“Baron Eugene Prouckers.”
“Yes. Your Excellency Marquis.”
“Why did you implement the citizen rating system? I don’t understand.”
“Your Excellency, Marquis. Just as nobles are not all nobles, commoners are not all commoners. I think competent commoners should be treated better than incompetent commoners. Commoners work more zealously because they want to raise their rank and maintain their rank. As you can see from other territories, this city is probably the only commoner who works this hard.”
“Merchant, commoners, and mercenaries have bribed you.”
“They respect me and give me gifts. As a lord, how could I refuse a gift from their heart?”
“As a stranger, I have no right to meddle in this city. But as a foodie, my advice to you… Someday, a big nose injury will come.”
As Lukeman has lived for quite a long time, he has seen many things. The nobles, who plundered the territories and enriched themselves, did not end well. Being abandoned by your children, being tricked by someone and losing everything, being killed by an assassin.
“It’s okay. This city is at my feet.”
Eugene said calmly, not changing his complexion.
Lukeman revised his evaluation of Eugene.
At first, he thought it was close to a mercantile business. But looking at him, he was an aristocrat. He is also an aristocrat comparable to Zent, the eldest son.
“What will the war be like?”
“Yes?”
“The war is getting closer. Are you also planning to use money to support the army behind the scenes? It is man who makes war. There is no war without weapons and food. Earl Pruckus will also take credit for back support using money.”
“Even if we support materials, we cannot stay behind. It’s because the attention is less than the fight. I will become the owner of Pruckus by making a claim that no one can refute.”
“Right.”
Lukeman taught Eugene basic spearmanship for hours every day. However, it wasn’t very easy.
“You have no talent for spearmanship. I’d rather a passing soldier handle a spear better than you! Don’t even think about dealing only with force! I mean, swing your spear a little more gently!”
“I am not interested in spearmanship. I mean, I prefer the javelin.”
“Rumors have already spread throughout the kingdom that I am teaching you spearmanship! My reputation is at stake on you! Even if I can’t do it, I’ll definitely engrave the basics! And in the future, if someone asks about spearmanship, just tell me you learned the basics!”
Lukeman stayed in the city of Thebra for a month, much longer than he had planned. Because he didn’t have too much talent. If he wasn’t an expert, he might have had to stay year by year.
‘Hmm. It’s going to be uncomfortable when you’re about to leave the city. There weren’t many poor people, so the security was good, and the food was good to my taste.’
•••
Only Luke left after a month. After sending him away, I sighed and asked YuRia.
“Finally you left. Didn’t you notice?”
“Yes. I hid everything that needed to be hidden. Through the camera, the Marquis of Petras’ every move was monitored 24 hours a day.”
My territory that only Luke has seen is only a small part. There were not one or two things that would be a big deal if caught, so I sweated only dealing with Luke.
‘For example, the underground prison is constantly torturing demons and other criminals. Instead of killing the abducted aristocrat, slowly reveal the information and extort the property….’
And the biggest problem at this point is smuggling.
I was selling military supplies to the Baltic Kingdom, the biggest enemy of the Rapelli Kingdom. It could be said that it was a kind of betrayal.
‘Lukeman is very loyal to the kingdom, so if he noticed, he would have tried to cut my throat right away.’
Of course, I didn’t mean to be taken lightly. In the worst case, Yuria would have stepped in and cut Luke’s lifeline.
“Yuria. The Marquis found our brothers… Could it be because of your daughter?”
Lukeman had one daughter who was too busy getting married. She is the daughter of a farmer. Unlike other noble ladies who are quiet, she is wild enough to go out and subdue thieves holding a spear herself.
Despite the fact that the Marquis of Petras is a prestigious family, there were not many marriage talks. Lukeman’s daughter rejected all the few marriages. She just laughshahashe has no intention of becoming a noblewoman I.
“It is very likely. The Marquis of Petras has ill feelings towards Earl Pruckus, but he has no feelings for the Pruckus family itself. On the contrary, they have a high regard for the Purcus family.”
“I thought he was an old man with no answers, but he wasn’t that serious.”
It’s not that I’m not interested in Lukeman’s daughter, but I had no intention of getting married right now. Marriage has more losses than benefits.
“Master. I have a report to report.”
“Report? Is it serious?”
“This is a level that requires vigilance.”
I straightened my posture and listened to Yuria’s report.
“Do you remember Crown Prince Dulibad?”
For nearly a minute, I could remember who Doollivad was.
“…… Well. Ah, you mean the Crown Prince of the Cobalt Kingdom?”
“Yes.”
We met at Goldway Academy.
According to my recollection, Crown Prince Dulibad tried to propose to Melissa, his princess and former student body president. But Melissa and I ate rice cakes right in front of him.
‘Yuria killed that bastard’s subordinate.’
All I remember was that. I left Goldway Academy without killing Crown Prince Cobalt, and Melissa abandoned her family and ran away to become my maid.
“I know it’s presumptuous, but I put a shadow on Prince Dulibad out of fear of harming my master.”
“What is presumptuous? I am always grateful to you for cleaning up after me. But why is he?”
“I have contacted Leosio Crysod.”
There was no way I didn’t know what that name was. Because it’s the original name.
“…… Did he make contact with the red dragon? Why?”
“I can only think of it as vengeance toward the master.”
