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2.
After all the sparring is over.
Just before leaving the academy, Rimmer had a conversation with Perticia.
I couldn’t hear what they were saying, but it was good. Because I wasn’t particularly curious.
However, when the story seemed to get longer, Noah spoke with an awkward smile.
“Uh, shall we go first?”
“That would be nice.”
Ulan responds as if he had been waiting.
As the restaurant was about to open, he turned around with no intention of wasting time.
While leaving the two and heading to the restaurant, Ybella suddenly opened her eyes wide.
“oh!”
Like I found someone.
Where her eyes were directed, there was a girl with gray hair. A girl wearing large glasses and walking briskly to the library.
‘Sirpi Ludrik.’
Descendant of Kazan Rudrik.
He is a person who clearly has some connection to the abyss. When Noah saw this and narrowed his eyes, Bella’s voice suddenly followed.
“I’m sorry, but can you wait here for a moment?”
“uh? why?”
“I have something to deliver to Sylphy.”
Ibella took something out of her arms.
A letter bearing the seal of the Deorg family.
Ulan nodded.
“I get it. “Wait.”
“huh! “I’ll be back soon.”
Ibella runs towards Sirpi.
Delia, who was watching this in silence, pulled Ulan’s arm with an expression that said she had seized the opportunity.
“Let’s go quickly during this gap.”
“No, I’m waiting.”
“… … Sheesh.”
It was an opportunity to take Ibella away.
Delia clicked her tongue. It was around that time when I was quietly waiting for Ibella to return.
Saaaaa!
Suddenly, a light fog rolled in.
And that’s only around Ulan’s group. Although it was an unusual phenomenon, no one panicked.
It was because I had a guess.
[Grrr!]
After a while, a familiar sound was heard.
It’s the howl of a wolf.
Not long after, a pure white wolf rose from Ulan’s shadow. A member of Ludrick’s family, he was a white wolf of Mimu (迷霧).
“Do you have any business for me?”
[purr!]
The white wolf slightly lowered his head.
As if I guessed correctly.
Then, he suddenly opened his mouth and started pouring out unidentifiable sounds.
[purr! Kkkkkkkkk! Purr!]
A white wolf swinging its front paws and making noises.
Ulan tilted his face in confusion at the sudden and unknown action.
“what?”
“I wonder if there’s something you want to say?”
Noah’s guess was correct.
As soon as she finished speaking, the white wolf nodded its head enthusiastically. Afterwards, the guy swung his front paws wildly at her again and spoke passionately.
Some time after that.
“Hmm, I see.”
Ulan nodded with a serious face.
Seeing this, the white wolf looked at him with eyes full of anticipation. With a look in your eyes that I believe you would have understood.
But expectations were quickly dashed.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“Well, it’s strange to understand.”
Well then.
Noah sighed.
However, it is not completely impossible.
In the original work, there were named characters who could understand the words of animals, phantom beasts, and spirit creatures and communicate with them.
‘For example… … .’
The one that immediately comes to mind is Sven Isaac.
As the sniper of the warrior party and a member of the Myoin tribe, he has a high affinity for animals, phantom beasts, and spirits, allowing simple communication.
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‘Oh, that’s right!’
Then.
Another candidate came to mind.
‘As far as I remember… … .’
There was another hero with similar abilities.
Around the time I was thinking about this.
The white wolf frowned and hit the ground hard with its front paw. As if he was complaining why he couldn’t understand what he was saying.
It was then.
“Yes, yes, that’s right.”
A clear voice came out of nowhere.
Perticia had already arrived there, squatting down and stroking the white wolf.
“I’m sorry, but can you say it again? “I will tell you properly this time.”
She speaks with a bright smile.
These were absolutely not empty words.
In fact, Perticia can freely communicate with spirits and ghosts.
Ulan, too, seemed to have remembered this too late and looked at Perticia with his mouth closed. On the other hand, Delia looked surprised.
“No way, do you understand what I’m saying?”
“Yes, I understand.”
“What are you saying?”
“Um, so… … .”
After finishing organizing her thoughts, Perticia summarized the white wolf’s words in one word and delivered them.
“They say a gap has opened?”
“… … what?”
Short but powerful content.
Not only Ulan and Noah, but even Ibella, who had joined after completing her errand, looked surprised.
“T-If it’s a gap, it can’t be… … !”
“Yes, they say the chasm of the abyss has opened.”
“… … !?”
Everyone’s expressions hardened at the answer that came back like a wedge. Because I had already experienced it several times, I understood the seriousness of the situation.
“when? Seriously, right now?”
“no. “They say it opened briefly a few days ago when you weren’t here and then closed.”
A detailed story soon followed.
According to Baekrang, someone took advantage of the Ulan group’s absence during the vacation period to enter the 3rd area and open the gap.
After explaining the whole story.
A shadow fell over Noah’s face.
“Wow, this is unexpected.”
I really didn’t even think about it. I never would have guessed that there were other Abyss worshipers besides Diphlin.
“Can you tell who opened it?”
“I guess from the smell, it was one of the imperial investigation teams that came to investigate the spring some time ago.”
“The imperial investigation team?”
“Huh, what does he look like?!”
Noah hurriedly asked back.
However, the desired answer was not returned. Because he was covering his entire body with a robe, his exact impression could not be determined.
Still, there was a clue to the solution.
If we can secure a list of people who participated in the last investigation team, the scope of candidates will be narrowed.
“Where can I get a list?”
“I’ll ask Marquis Gorpant to ask for it.”
“But, will you really give it to me obediently?”
“Yes, I will have no choice but to give it to you.”
Most of the empire’s research corps are wizards.
And the magic tower where the wizards reside is at the heart of the empire. Having an Abyss worshiper in a place like that would not be what the Marquis wanted.
‘I thought it was quiet for a while… … .’
I never thought a gap would open again.
If this continues, the door to the abyss will open sooner or later, right? Noah’s shoulders trembled at her sudden ominous thoughts.
However, contrary to concerns, no specific incident occurred. Time passed quickly, and 15 days passed in the blink of an eye.
Monday in September came soon.
The sports day has come to an end.
3.
A foggy morning.
The Imperial Castle of the Leuven Empire was enveloped in a sense of quiet silence. Perhaps because the darkness mixed with the hazy fog, the presence was barely audible.
However, there were exceptions.
This is the castle of Crown Prince Chartrand.
This place was currently crowded with many people.
There was a group of knights armed with swords and shields, and there was even a wizard. This was the same for Chartrand, the owner of the castle.
“… … .”
A man looking out the window in silence.
Chartrand, clad in pure white armor, gazed at the fog-covered scenery with dull eyes.
How long has it been like that?
smart!
With a knock on the door, two knights came to the office. The middle-aged knight standing in front of the two spoke in a polite tone.
“… … your majesty.”
Imperial sword, Saxony Yul Orden.
The knight, said to be the strongest in the empire, bowed his head to Chartrand and continued speaking.
“All preparations have been completed.”
“Just give me any orders.”
A female knight who was next to Saxony.
The Eastern Lightsword, Limer Yen Lapidis, also bowed his head respectfully. As they said, Chartrand’s castle was full of the strongest elites.
Right now, there are 40 expert drivers.
In addition, there were twenty wizard-level wizards who came out of the magic tower.
Is that all there is?
The great nobles and local warlords took advantage of the night to gather their troops in the capital. So that you can move right away at any time.
Now all that remains is Chartrand’s orders.
As I was quietly waiting for instructions, Chartrand, who had been staring aimlessly out the window, turned around.
Then, Rimmer’s name was called.
“Lord Lapidis.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“In the future, when the work here is finished and all missions are over, what do you want to do?”
Why are you suddenly asking this?
There was a doubt in Rimmer’s eyes. This was because it was a question that did not fit the current situation.
However, since she had no choice but to answer her master’s question, she gave the most correct answer as a knight.
“I will remain loyal to my master.”
“Without going back to the East?”
“Yes, as I said before, the eastern part is very safe right now. “The battle line will never collapse without me.”
“Hmm, I see.”
Chartrand nods.
After a while, he asked the question again.
“Then, do you have any intention of taking up a position as an honorary professor at the Military Studies Department at Arsene Academy?”
“yes? What did you suddenly say… … .”
“You said you fought against those barbarians?”
A sharp word that penetrates a gap.
Rimmer immediately closed his mouth. Apparently, news of the sparring with Ulan had been delivered.
Actually, it’s strange that I don’t know.
Under him, the imperial military and intelligence agencies existed side by side. Rimmer silently bowed his head. Chartrand chuckled at this.
“I don’t mean to criticize you. However, all of those barbarian and sword masters asked to become professors at Arsene Academy.”
The Loyal Sword, Seorik al-Ghorphant.
Blind Sword, Istan el Deorg.
Both masters wanted to become professors emeritus at the Department of Military Studies. Of course, among them, only Seorik was appointed as a professor.
“That’s why I asked you to check if you had any intention of doing so.”
It was the moment when the intention of the question became clear.
Fortunately, it wasn’t a big deal, so Rimmer sighed in relief.
“The only place I belong is by my master’s side.”
“Thank goodness. “I was worried what would happen if three of the five swords wanted to become professors.”
Chartrand burst out laughing.
Of course, he didn’t look genuinely worried. It was probably a joke to ease the tense atmosphere ahead of the big event.
“So what was it like?”
“… … yes?”
“Those barbarians.”
He asked in a coy tone.
As if recalling Rimmer’s thoughts.
“Marquis Gorpant said he was as strong as a monster. Is that what you think?”
“Yes, it’s true.”
An answer without any hesitation.
Rimmer described Uhlan as an ‘absurdly strong monster.’ Then Chartrand asked the question again, perhaps feeling curious.
“How does it compare to Lord Orden?”
Chartrand’s gaze turned to Saxony.
At the same time, Rimmer also glanced at Saxony, who was right next to him.
“… … “Can I be honest with you?”
“Of course. “Don’t you think so too?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Saxony nodded.
A kind smile. With an expression that seemed to tell him to speak without hesitation, Rimmer cautiously opened his mouth.
“To tell you my personal opinion, until I fought him, I thought that Lord Orden had no choice but to win.”
It was natural to think that way.
Saxony’s territory is forty paces long.
Even throughout history, there are only a handful of people who possess this level of territory.
“But now my thoughts have changed.”
I felt it keenly while facing Ulan.
The size of the area is not important.
That’s why I was able to say it with confidence.
“I dare say that Lord Orden will not be able to win against Ulan.”
This may sound arrogant.
Despite this, Saxony didn’t even blink an eyebrow. Chartrand also asked back with a look of interest rather than anger.
“Interesting. The reason is?”
“Because he is a strong man who has reached a level that cannot be defined by just being a master.”
Starting with those answers.
Rimmer summarized and conveyed the realizations he felt while sparring with Ulan. After a while, Chartrand stroked her chin and smiled.
“I’m quite interested that Sir Gorphant and then Lord Lapidis even say that.”
Like discovering an interesting toy.
After an innocent smile, a low murmur was scattered in the air.
“We’ll prepare a place later.”
“When you say seat… … ?”
“I will invite those barbarians to the imperial castle.”
“… … !”
Rimmer’s eyes widened.
The same goes for Saxony.
Faced with these two reactions, Chartrand smiled as if wondering why he was so surprised.
“I got quite interested. “Of course, this will be after all work is completed.”
After finishing the short answer.
Chartrand took a step forward.
He walked briskly as if there was nothing to worry about, and eventually stopped in front of the door. He then spoke without looking back.
“Lord Lapidis.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“Slaughter all the foreign rats who have been hiding in the imperial castle, and arrest my brothers who tried to challenge the imperial power.”
All of them without leaving a single one out.
At the instruction announcing the start of the rebellion, Rimmer immediately grabbed the hilt of his sword.
“I will follow your orders.”
The day Arsene’s sports day was held.
Tens of thousands of troops gathered in the capital, including Limer Yen Lapidis, took action all at once.
There is only one purpose.
To make Chartrand, the master they serve, the emperor of the empire.
Chapter 42. a fight you can’t lose
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