episode_0158
by fnovelpia“Knights are coming to Venus?”
“Yes… .”
“Is your identity a secret?”
“… It’s related to the knight who saved you earlier. They are his subordinates.”
Training camp accommodation.
I told my student some facts about Rauf’s subordinate. That 30 of his subordinates will come to join Venus.
For the sake of foolish Rauf, I kept the secret at all costs, leaving out the important reasons.
“… Sigh. It’s a good thing… Something is strange. Why is the driver so nice to me? More than anything… Aren’t you a skeleton knight? Aren’t other knights also skeleton knights?”
“That’s not true. They are all people who will work for you, so you can trust them.”
“Ugh… I don’t know any more.”
“You will find out someday. Who he is.”
“… … for a moment. So the black guy came to meet the Skeleton Knight at dawn?”
“… That’s right.”
“Perhaps… Are you still around me? You showed up and helped me whenever there was danger.”
“… … … .”
“Why?… .”
“It’s a bit hard to say for myself.
“Woo… Who on earth are you?”
I can’t believe I’m supporting Rauf.
Somehow, he persuaded his disciple and decided to form Rauf’s subordinates into the Knights of Venus.
Ronica immediately communicated with Rowen using her bracelet to inform him of this, and when he realized that I was behind him, he actively pushed forward with the matter.
It wasn’t just a simple sign-up process, but several residences were also prepared.
A home for a total of 30 people.
Rowen was busy.
Organizational reorganization.
Creation of the Knights Templar.
Until the meeting with Venus Warriors.
It takes time to blend into the organization. However, if they endure that time, they will become Venus’ elite, like the Knights of Goliath.
Rowen will take care of everything.
For your information, Hysterion has been greatly shunned by the nobles since the Duke’s death.
Of course, no one touches it.
Royal recognition.
The one who brought down the duke.
In other words, the location itself has become larger.
Thanks to this, Goliath published a new knighthood announcement and hired more mercenaries. It is said that Goliath is also growing rapidly.
The same goes for bankruptcy bonds.
After informing the disciple of Erica’s news, financial support increased significantly, and the strength of the samurai squad also increased as they were provided with black magic weapon.
The three groups worked together to develop rapidly.
If Rauf’s forces are added to this… .
Bandits amounting to a thousand.
Competent source of information.
Endless wealth.
Knights of ruin.
Surprisingly, it becomes powerful enough to easily establish a country.
I’m sure that won’t happen, but…
Anyway, another week passed like that.
Within a week, Rauf’s men were reborn as the Knights of Venus.
It is even said that they were all training gangsters, and they picked up Venus Warriors one by one and even started giving them personal instruction.
They say there is no choice to protect the lord or something.
Still, I hope they won’t have to worry about it. Because it means that Ronica is in danger at that time.
I hope that doesn’t happen… … .
*
next day.
“Black boy~ Teach me about the tower.”
“Again?”
We sat side by side on the bed.
The disciple, who returned to his lodgings, asked about the ecology of the pagoda with sparkling eyes.
The reason he is excited is simple. This is because there is only one week left until the top.
Evelyn Training Center is the kingdom’s best training institution for warriors and is famous for its high-quality education and countless practical training, but this is the real thing.
tower.
Under the guidance of excellent instructors, cadets can climb the tower.
To put it in a good way, it is a quick practical induction.
To put it in a bad way, it is also said that they are burning the bus.
At this time, the 5th floor survival rate was over 95%. The only place where you can safely climb like this is the Evelyn Training Center, where there are many strong people.
It takes about 2 weeks to reach the 5th floor.
The goal is the 4th floor awakening area.
However, this time, they say you can climb up to the 10th floor… If that happens, the performance period will extend by about a month.
Is it because of that?
“I’m curious too. Request for clarification.”
Next to him, Fiona also joined in.
A few days ago, they had been asking me about the tower all the time.
Fiona was an awakened person who entered the tower herself and learned skills. She was the same as Ronica in being ignorant of the tower. After listening to it, I heard that I didn’t have a proper experience due to Isabelle’s one-sided bus ride.
however… What should I tell you now?
“It doesn’t matter what! If it’s a story told by a black man, I can listen to it all night long.”
“Yes. Yes.”
“… Then I’ll tell you about the 30th floor. There is a hidden ordeal found there. It is a place where your five senses are blocked and you could be trapped for the rest of your life.”
“Blocking the five senses? What kind of ordeal is this?”
“There is no danger. You don’t starve, and as you progress, your vision disappears -”
We talked about this and that.
The tower basically requires clearing trials.
There are two tutorials per floor up to the 4th floor.
5 each from the 5th floor.
It doesn’t matter what the ordeal is.
If you clear a certain number of trials, you will be eligible to go to the next floor.
The trials are largely divided into two.
Fixed trials.
Challenge ordeal.
Fixed trials are repeated continuously and can be cleared by anyone, while challenge trials are usually hidden, one-time trials that can be discovered by luck or given an appropriate trial depending on the person.
There are cases where the deity creates trials, and these are also classified as challenge trials. It gets more complicated if you dig deeper, but you don’t need to know it now.
After all, it’s a low-rise climb.
“Did you say that the tower will reach the 10th floor this time?”
“Yes. Originally, it was customary to only get up to the 4th floor and rest on the 5th floor, but this time, you can go up to the 10th floor.”
“To be exact, after climbing the 5th floor. They say they are recruiting a new 10th floor expedition team.”
“Are you two planning to go to the 10th floor?”
“Yes! Of course.”
“Positive. Needs more experience.”
It’s the 10th floor.
If you have 4-star skills, there is no problem.
No, since the instructors are with you in the first place, there will be no danger.
Just watch and it will be over.
“Aren’t you tired? It’s late.”
“Oh! It’s already time. Then tell me tomorrow too.”
“But don’t shorten the training time.”
“Of course!”
Ronika was motivated.
It’s amazing.
Sigh~
“Oh… .”
I patted my head.
Now that I think about it, it’s been a while since I’ve been petted so openly in human form.
“… … … .”
The student’s cheeks soon turn red.
I feel confused.
Is the human body still a burden? Then take your hand off again-
Tup.
“Hmm?… .”
The disciple grabbed my wrists with both hands and pinned them to my head.
“… You can do more.”
“… … … .”
To refuse… It’s so cute.
Seueuuk~ Seueueu~~
I stroked my hair.
It has a soft texture.
“I, I can too!!”
Fiona also came next to me.
Am I also obsessed with cute things? I didn’t hesitate.
Sigh~
“Hehe~”
One in each hand.
I petted the two guys.
*
Squeak~
“Your Majesty. What are you so worried about?”
“Is the consul here? The habit of coming in without permission still persists.”
“It’s better than disappearing at will.”
Leonis Palace.
King’s office.
Current King Caesar II.
The gray-haired old man looked at me with calm, deep eyes and said.
“Report.”
A middle-aged consul wearing a monocle answered.
“We found out roughly what happened before the Duke’s death.”
“You mean the fight with Count Hysterion?”
“In addition to fighting in the shadows, it is said that the Duke secretly attacked a child named Ronika on the day of the training camp festival. The very next day, the dukedom fell.”
“Tsk tsk. Peacock. I thought he would remain in the shadow of Arthuric for a long time. He left suddenly.”
“He is also said to be dead.”
“Hehe. I guess I was arrogant. Those little puppies had some good political skills. It’s a shame that things ended up like this due to greed for power.”
“It is not something to be taken lightly.”
“Don’t worry. I plan to find someone as talented as a duke before this body rots. There is no need to be a particularly good guy. It’s easy to handle if you eat it in moderation. Hehehe.”
“… I guess I’m the only one having a hard time again.”
King Caesar laughed indifferently.
In other words, there was room.
It’s an ironic situation. The duke is dead, but the king of a country is smiling carefree.
But his leisure time was a little different. It was the leisure of a strong person who rose up based on confidence. Therefore, there was only one question from the beginning.
“So. Who destroyed the duke castle?”
“… I still don’t know. All we know is that, according to the testimony of the Duke’s castle servant, a beastman girl destroyed the Duke’s castle with magic.”
“Are you sure it’s just one person?”
“Yes.”
“Hehe… It’s a completely unbelievable story. At least 8 stars, enough to eliminate the dukedom alone. no… It must be something stronger than me.”
Caesar expressed interest.
His secret name is Arcedius. He is the owner of the only magic tower in the kingdom and is called an 8-star wizard and wise man.
So I can assure you.
That he couldn’t destroy the dukedom on his own.
“Who on earth is he?”
“If you wish, I will investigate Hysterion and its surroundings. Apparently, a new organization called Venus was a bit suspicious.”
“Venus? This is the report I posted last time. A young boy named Ronaka is the leader, right?”
“The actual leader is a man named Rowen, but in the end, he is said to follow that child. Due to special circumstances, I entered the training center.”
“… As expected, it’s suspicious. The duke wouldn’t have used a festival to throw all his energy into capturing a child named Ronica for no reason.”
“But it failed.”
“And… The person who swept over the dukedom was a child. It could be the same person.”
“That doesn’t make sense because of the timing, and they say it was a prisoner who attacked.”
“Yes. But it was written that the child deals with phantom beasts. I understand that those who deal with phantom beasts often combine.”
“Ah!… .”
“Don’t rule out the possibility. If you are a strong person who took down the Dukedom alone, you are a good fit. There must be a reason why the Duke was keeping an eye on the assassination.”
“I understand. Let’s take a look again.”
“By the way, speaking of the training center, are our test subjects growing well?”
“Are you talking about the succession of the first hero?”
“Okay. I remember putting it in the training center. Because it is difficult to work there from the outside. You can raise it safely.”
“I’m still in the middle of the 5-star level, so I need a few more years to become a complete vessel.”
“I see. Keep a close watch. You will eventually wake up when the time comes.”
“Yes.”
“I’m more tired than that. I set up a stand-in and go again-”
Quick.
“Are you telling me to work alone again?”
A vein appeared on the consul’s forehead.
The consul is not an ordinary person either. He is the king’s closest aide, a 6-star magic swordsman, and a truly capable person who grew up under Caesar’s tutelage.
However, because he was talented at his duties, he was forced to take the job.
“Keuhum. I am well aware of your hard work.”
“… … When the duke dies, the country suffers a great loss. Not for the time being. Right now, the Demetrian Empire is licking its lips in the northeast.”
“Hmm. There’s a lot of research I need to do for the greater good, but the world won’t leave me alone.”
“First of all, we must govern internal affairs. The aristocratic faction has retreated quietly for now, but it will eventually rise again. Are you just going to watch?”
“Of course. Leave it alone.”
“Yes. Of course we have to stop it… Yes??”
“We will fight on our own and be destroyed. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll handle it myself.”
“… … ha. All right. I’ll end this story here. Now, let’s take a look at the person who destroyed the duke castle I mentioned earlier. If you keep an eye on Ronika, you’ll figure something out.”
“Dismissed.”
“Yes?… Why this time… … .”
“Isn’t it dangerous even if you look at it? The duke’s castle collapsed the day after the duke attacked Goliath and the child named Ronika. There is no guarantee that the next time will not be royal. Don’t bother causing friction.”
“… … … So what should I do?”
“It is not time for us to be revealed yet. So it would be better to use the tower.”
“Are you talking about the top?”
“Wouldn’t the training center go on an expedition of its own soon? This time, I believe there is a lot of support, so it goes up to the 10th floor. Even that suspicious kid named Ronica will climb.”
“Then… yes. All right. It’s not strange if anything happens in the tower.”
“Uh huh. It’s not like that. Just watch. Let’s hire a capable guy to figure out if he’s a dangerous person who can take down the operation. Never get caught and don’t pretend.”
“I will keep this in mind.”
“And another one.”
“Please tell me.”
“There were quite a few achievements. A hero who was the leader of the training camp and defeated a warlock. And now we will climb up to the tower and come down. How about it? Isn’t a prospect like this good enough to face me?”
“… You were planning to take a look at it yourself from the beginning.”
“If possible, it would be better to bring them to our side.”
“Let’s plan.”
“Okay. That’s enough.”
King Leonis.
Caesar II.
Gray magic tower lord.
Arcedius.
The owner of all those names.
The most prominent and high-ranking person in the kingdom began to keep an eye on Ronika.
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