96. Preparation
France and I entered the room, leaving Eden gaping and speechless.
Rattle. As soon as the door closed, France, who was twitching the corner of her mouth, exclaimed, “Puh-huh!” He burst out laughing.
“Did you see the expression? “This is the first time I’ve seen that damn cow duke’s face like that.”
France continues to smirk. When I saw that, I also smiled lightly.
“I see. This is my first time seeing an expression like that. “He always had a hard and dignified face.”
The Fedelian lion pack was so unconventional that it moved the emotions of Eden, which seemed like an impenetrable castle.
‘I didn’t know there would be a bonus for ruining Eden.’
Well, isn’t a good thing a good thing? Sometimes good news comes along like this.
After laughing for a while, France spoke when the mood had cooled down.
“But you know.”
“Yes.”
“… “Are you going to the Sahara alone?”
France, who had been laughing just a moment ago, stared at me with eyes full of worry. Trembling green eyes. I hastily turned my gaze to the side.
“That’s right. “Going alone is the safest and most certain way.”
I considered taking Cale and Redea with me, but decided that the best option would be to go alone.
Most of the Seven Stars, Mook’s greatest strength, are dead, but it is unclear how much of their strength remains.
If you take Cale and Ladea for no reason, it will be difficult if problems arise.
‘Because it’s a foreign country.’
You can’t take precious personnel down a dark road where you can’t even see what’s going to happen.
“Jin, let me make it clear here. “I am against it.”
“… Yes?”
“Take Cale and Radea with you.”
I said, “But…” … “Just as I was about to continue speaking, France cut me off.
“No matter how strong you are, there are dangerous situations. You were completely devastated when you were attacked…….”
It’s not like he’s completely healed, but his wounds have fully recovered.
‘But doesn’t it seem like I’m completely ruined?’
My body was cut and pierced by a large sword that appeared to be about 2m long. It is impossible to count the number of people hit by an explosion that could easily collapse a castle wall. Breathing in the fog damaged my senses and organs.
‘That’s right.’
I managed to survive in such a situation.
“I’ll think about it.”
“No, this is an order. “Take Cale and Ladea with you.”
France was also resolute this time.
“Didn’t you say that the opponent is the strongest guild on the continent? Moreover, the place you are going is a foreign country where it is difficult for the empire to directly interfere. “I absolutely cannot allow you to go alone.”
France muttered, “Still, I’m dissatisfied with going with Lathea.”
“Don’t worry about my escort, just take Lathea and Cale.”
Should I accept this? It is true that taking Cale and Lathea will be helpful. But they may become too dangerous.
He’s my replacement, which I’ve saved up as much as I can, so if he gets hurt, it’s a big problem.
“Do you dare tell me your opinion?”
“Tell me.”
“It is the opposite.”
“… ….”
France opened his eyes shallowly and stared at me. I continued speaking while looking into space.
“This is a situation where a saint is targeting her princess. The atmosphere is more chaotic than ever. “She can’t leave the princess alone.”
I continued speaking.
“I had no clue as to the extent of Mook’s power. “Even if most of the core Chilseong are dead, there is a lot of unknown history there.”
Shaman is the biggest variable. I couldn’t use Kale or indigo in front of Kaarak.
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“Jin, please. “Listen to me.”
“… ….”
“You know that you are everything to me.”
Have you still not given up that feeling?
“Of course, I know that Kazar and Kayle are moving for me. I decided to trust them too. But the most precious thing to me is you.”
France’s earnest eyes. I don’t think there will be an end to this conversation. Should I just accept it?
‘I can take charge of all the key personnel.’
I nodded.
“Since the princess says that, I guess I can’t help it. All right.”
Only then did France become brighter.
“Yes, you chose well.”
France smiled happily and stroked my cheek as we sat facing each other. I rolled my eyes to the side and avoided eye contact.
“Be careful?”
“Of course I know.”
“Yes.”
France slowly tilts his head as if satisfied. Then he seemed to focus on deciphering the ancient magic book.
“Ah, keep your distance from Lathea,”
“Keep your distance?”
“Okay. “I order it with my engraving.”
Jiing─!
The slave restraint that France was holding glowed red and a command was engraved on me.
[Keep your distance from Radea.]
[Keep your distance from Radea.]
[Keep your distance from Radea.]
You even use engraving? For a moment, my brow furrowed.
“Did you really order Helena like this?”
I felt the atmosphere was strange before. Helena avoids me, and France looks at Lathea with a disapproving gaze.
At the time, I just passed it off as nothing special, but this order convinced me. France is clearly preventing me from getting involved with other women.
“Is there a problem?”
France asks while tilting his head. In an instant, my gaze became cold and the surroundings became cold. Did you use blackout?
“Did you by any chance have special feelings for Ladeana Helena?”
“That’s not it… ….”
“Then there’s no problem, right?”
“… ….”
Something is going wrong. Is it simply possessiveness? Or to prevent me from making eye contact with others?
‘I don’t know how this princess feels.’
Is the heart toward me love or dependence?
It’s a bit too much to pry into here. Then the atmosphere will get even weirder. I nodded reluctantly.
“I understand. “I will keep that in mind.”
“Okay, well thought out.”
Then France smiled and read the magic book again.
“… ….”
I think I need to finish the work quickly somehow.
For some reason, I think it will be difficult to escape if it is too late. I feel cheap.
* * *
A few days later. A letter has arrived from Exceed. It appears that the exact location of the pill has been found.
‘Is the headquarters located in the capital?’
Zenbukoros was also based on the imperial capital, so there is nothing strange about it.
To fulfill my promise to France, I took Kale and Radea and headed to the abandoned forest located in the duchy.
“Hey, what are you gathering for?”
Ladea asked.
“The three of us will go to Mook.”
Kale’s eyes widen.
“Weren’t you going alone?”
“I was originally going to do that, but the princess ordered it.”
Cale tilted her head and smiled cheerfully.
“Huh, I wanted to end up with that guy named Kaarak, and it worked out.”
Have you been storing it up? However, from what I heard, Kaarak seems difficult to deal with.
‘Where is the munchkin that doesn’t work with auras and nullifies magic?’
There was no magic in the game. Since it is such a fraudulent technology, it is unlikely that it will be released.
“Anyway. We gathered here to judge Radea’s skills before hitting the pill. “If you get hurt, it’s a big problem.”
Radea flinched and stepped behind her.
“… “What is it?”
“What?”
“Are you working on it?”
What do you say?
“Stop talking nonsense. Kale? “Please take a look at Radea’s skills.”
“Are you not seeing it yourself?”
“If I do it, it will be meaningless.”
Comparison with kale is standard. To be honest, I don’t know how to read swordsmanship and I don’t have a good sense of combat.
I just move as I want, focusing on the senses and experiences of the character Jean Barenberg.
“Then let’s start right away.”
Sereung. Kayle drew her sword. Now that I think about it, Kayle’s sword is closer to the shape of a sword than a regular sword.
His specialty is eliminating presence with his current characteristics and high speed.
‘It matches the aura you have.’
But since this is a Western setting, it must have been difficult to create a Tao? The East has not been revealed yet.
“Kale.”
“What is it?”
“Did you order and manufacture the weapon yourself?”
“No, my teacher suggested it.”
“Master?”
This is a setting I didn’t know about.
“My auror and swordsmanship. And it’s a sword custom-made to suit your specialty. “It’s focused on cutting down.”
Is it because I feel like I’m seeing something in an animation? The synchronization has gotten worse so I don’t remember much…….
‘I think it was a super powerful machine.’
I don’t know.
“I see.”
I spoke to La Dea as she nodded.
“Get ready, Radea. “Kale will check your skills.”
Gulp. Radea swallows heavily and draws her sword nervously. It was a sword with a pink flower pattern on the hilt.
“Please do your part.”
“Yes, do whatever you want. “I just defend.”
Kale didn’t even get into the running stance he always had. Radea, on the other hand, is holding her breath with her stiff face.
“I will go.”
Taaat! A sword that moves while advancing.
“… ?!”
For a moment, there appeared to be two swords. Is it an afterimage?
Chaeng─! Chang—!
The blades collided and a cheerful sound rang out.
‘It’s not an afterimage, is it?’
What does that sword technique mean? I didn’t know about it in the game because it was just an order, but seeing it in person makes it seem like it ignores the laws of physics.
“Hmm… !”
Ladea takes a deep breath and continues her swordsmanship. This time the sword was divided into three.
“What…” !”
Chaeng─! Chang—! Chang—!
Kale looks embarrassed. They are somehow able to block it, but they are only able to block it based on pure skill, not swordsmanship.
“I’ll go one more time!”
Tuung! Lathea’s legs moved forward with a heavy sound. This time, I included more auras than before.
“Ha!”
Swing the sword with powerful spirit.
‘Four swords?’
I’m embarrassed. What does that hallucinatory swordsmanship mean? But there is substance. It’s as if the sword is using self-immolation techniques.
As soon as Kale blocks, four cold sounds ring out again.
“Wait, wait.”
Cale, whose round eyes were blinking, stretched out her hand and waved it.
“Was there any problem?”
“What on earth is that sword technique?”
“Yes?”
“The sword body is divided into several parts.”
Ladea said, “Oh, this?” She smiled awkwardly while saying this.
“What the teacher taught me is to create an afterimage by momentarily accelerating the blade. “It’s a technique that utilizes my auror qualities, but it’s still weak and hasn’t been completed.”
I understand after listening to you. An aura that can accelerate. Lathea’s nature is wind.
‘Showing such swordsmanship with such acceleration is definitely a talent.’
I didn’t know about it because I was busy controlling the entire order and Somire while playing the game, but it turned out that he had an amazing way of using auras.
“Kale, what do you think?”
“You’re well past the passing mark.”
Cale shook off her wrist and continued her words.
“The sword strike itself is strong, but the swordsmanship is excellent. “I don’t know who you learned it from, but it’s amazing.”
High praise.
“Thank you… ….”
La Dea turns her head shyly.
“But it’s not good when fighting against a large number of people. It is a swordsmanship that focuses on one-on-one combat. “You should move with me when I hit Mo-ok.”
This is an accurate judgment. I nodded.
“That’s right. So, when we attack Mook, you and I split up and attack.”
While I was making a mess, Radea and Kale were slowly removing it. If you do this, you will be able to eliminate them all without leaving anyone behind.
“Hey, is the sparring over now?”
Ladea looks sad.
“Okay, that’s the end. “Now that I know for sure my strengths and abilities.”
The corner of Radea’s mouth twitched. Then the dodo ran in front of me.
“… ?”
As I stood still, Lathea looked up at me and said.
“You don’t pat my head anymore? “Have you decided to stop acting like your brother?”
Isn’t it because you don’t want to come into contact with me? He doesn’t really know either.
“Yes, yes…” ….”
The moment when she was about to place her hand on La Dea’s head. Coo! Suddenly, along with the vibration, I felt a burning pain in my back.
“Wow… !”
As she let out a faint moan and paused, Radea tilted her head.
“Uh… ? “Why are you doing this?”
“No, that’s enough. “It is disbanded.”
“The head… ?”
“Post it until later.”
Radea said, “Yes…… “Then she sheathed her sword with a sad look on her face.
‘I knew this would happen and ordered it to be engraved.’
How much did France know? Did she know it would be like this when she saw La Dea’s eyes and actions?
‘A woman’s sense of touch is scary.’
