episode_0152
by fnovelpiaDawn time.
Somewhere in the woods.
After leaving my disciple and walking a little, Rauf appeared.
However, the situation was a little strange.
“What is it? That life.”
“My daughter… you… … ha… .”
“Why do you do that? Despite this tragedy, I revealed my identity safely, and he accepted me. This means you are no different.”
“… … My daughter… you… … Haaa… … … .”
“… … … .”
“Did it feel good to hold my daughter?”
A thoughtful voice.
It seemed like Rauf was angry at the way he hugged Ronika.
On the outside… They must have looked like lovers.
“… That was to appease.”
“Hehehe… .”
Sreung~
The guy took out his sword. There was anger in the blade.
“I cannot allow it.”
Are you asking for a sparring match to vent your anger?
But I can’t accept it.
Now is the time to conserve your stamina. Therefore, it made us aware of our priorities.
“Now you are planning to attack me even though you are planning to go kill the duke? After fighting you once, I’ll be tired and it’ll be hard to get revenge.”
“… Peacock?… … Huh!… I’ll hold on for today.”
“Today?… .”
The Duke of Avalon is the target of my daughter’s revenge.
The effect was good.
The guy put his sword back.
In any case, it is impossible to know the inner thoughts of the author, the father.
“Rather than that, when are you going to reveal your identity?”
“… Stagnation. I don’t know either.”
“You’re still foolish.”
“That’s not what I want you to hear.”
“Okay, is there any space in the gourd that traps your soul? I’m trying to put the peacock in there.”
“No problem. The weight of the horn is low and can accommodate tens of millions of units. The more there are, the more each other suffers and the stronger the skill becomes.”
“Good. When I destroy the duke and leave, I want you to clean up after me.”
“… … … I will refuse.”
“Hmm?”
“I felt a lot about what happened today. There are many difficult things to do alone.”
Rauf raised his head slightly. He looked at the moon like last time.
What did you feel during this fight?
He continued speaking calmly.
“The enemies were not strong. However, their coordinated attack was difficult for me to stop, and I was unable to protect the person I wanted to protect. I was angry about that.”
“It’s not your fault.”
“… So, you won’t be alone anymore.”
“What does that mean?”
“I will leave here for a while. In the meantime, I will take good care of my daughter.”
“… … … That’s right.”
Didn’t dig into it.
I agreed without saying anything.
Because in his deep eyes, there were many choices filled with agony. It would be a waste of time to stop a guy who has no intention of listening.
“Then when will you come back?”
“I will arrive within two months at the latest. And since Zane tolerated it, I won’t ask now how he knew our identities.”
“Thank you for that. Then.”
“… Go.”
There is no need to say much between us.
Because the goal is the same.
It passed by Rauf.
*
“Ha… .”
Training center interview room.
This time, I faced Magnus, the training center director.
The guy sighed and put his head down on the desk as if the world was about to leave.
“They came right away and said a battle broke out in the forest, but they erased the big traces and told them to take care of it afterward… What’s more, the opponent is the Duke of Avalon, so I’m going to kill that duke… Is my understanding correct?”
“It’s good that you understand quickly.”
I went to the training center director and asked for a private meeting.
As soon as he saw me, he ushered me into the interview room without saying anything, and thanks to that, he confidently told me the whole story of the incident and asked me to take care of it afterwards.
Fortunately, he listened to my request.
“… I don’t know anything. And we will conduct an investigation to ensure that there is no disruption to the festival. Instead, I just want to ask you one thing… Is it you who appeared in the labyrinth with Cadet Ronica?”
“I guess I heard it from Chalosi.”
“… … Phew. I was firmly on the wrong leg. I never thought it was that kid… But even if his identity is revealed, he won’t mind.”
“Because it doesn’t matter now. That’s it.”
“… I don’t know, but I wish you luck.”
“Then.”
I left the training camp.
*
Now the last one.
It’s time to draw the magic circle.
After destroying the duke castle, my physical strength will reach its limit. Although it is a one-time event, it is necessary to prepare in advance to reduce the burden.
I went into the forest and created a formation by applying aura to stones and arranging them.
Magic circle transfer.
ᛗᚨᛒᚨᚹᛃᛁᚾ᛫ᛅᚱᛅᚢᚾᛁ.
It is a one-way, one-time 5-star magic circle that moves in space by receiving the magic circle and coordinates of the exact same password array.
For reference, it is often used by military, royal, or high-ranking nobles when traveling between cities.
However, the validity period is about one day.
Since there is no such thing as a magic stone, the effect of the magic circle disappears if it is too late.
In other words, I plan to kill the Duke within one day.
“This should be enough.“
All preparations are complete.
I returned to my disciple who was waiting quietly nearby.
*
“Are you leaving now?”
My disciple greeted me awkwardly.
Before we broke up, it seemed like everything was okay, but now it’s different.
Why?
“Is there some problem?”
“Oh, no!! I don’t mind. It’s nothing!!”
… Is it something to overreact to?
Fortunately, unlike before, the lead core is working properly. Perhaps Ronica felt ashamed, embarrassed, and humiliated by me right now.
The proof is that his face is bright red.
I have a rough guess. He must have been thinking about what he has done with me so far.
Because we shared our daily lives.
Wouldn’t it be a big shock?
… … Let’s pretend not to know.
Time will calm this down.
“Now I’m planning to leave for the Duke’s house. It may be a bit tiring, but will you join us?”
I held out my hand.
Then the disciple’s face became cold.
“… huh. Because I have to get revenge on the duke. I will definitely be of help to you.”
Tup.
The disciple held my hand.
He is a disciple who is red-faced and embarrassed, but does everything he can.
Swish!
“Oh.”
I pulled his hand and hugged him.
“The Duke is far away. We’ll be traveling all night, so you can sleep comfortably.”
“Now, sleep?… .”
“Then.”
◎︎ Release handprinting.
◎︎ Use growth control.
Pot!!~
It changed into the form of a eucharistic body.
As the beast-humanization skill was strengthened, it was instantly transformed with a fleeting flash.
“Wha!?”
He lightly threw his disciple on his back and gently caught him with his mane and pinned him down.
“Wow!!”
Ssooong!!!
“Kya!-”
It flew like a cannon.
*
Sooo!!
Tadat! Tadadat!!
The duke lives luxuriously like a king and manages his territory in a handsome ducal castle built near Stone Heaven city, northeast of the Kingdom of Leonis.
So slightly to the left of where the moon rose. I ran towards the northeast.
There was no need to worry about getting lost.
There was a well-paved road leading from the city of Meviron to the city of Stone Heaven, so they ran along it at maximum speed.
“Oh my!! Well, what passed?”
Passing by a group that was camping.
“Ummooo?”
Passing herds of wild animals.
The body of a phantom beast running on four legs.
Words are no match for me.
It ran non-stop for hours at a speed that would be difficult for an ordinary person to follow with the naked eye.
In addition, running is an sport that Hwansu has been training for non-stop since he was born. You can run without stopping for at least half a day or more.
Although I was a little tired, I fully activated my mana circuit while talking to my student.
I’ve managed to recover.
There is no rest.
I ran all the way.
How many hours have passed like that?
◎︎ Use reception.
“Taha!! I will move, so the nigger just trust me and rest!”
Tadadat!!
The complaining disciple, who was dissatisfied with being forced to board and move, asked me to contact him. To move on your own.
Since he was trying to ease my burden, I let him do as he pleased.
Thanks to this, I have more stamina.
Because contact increases your stamina.
I feel like I am consuming less stamina.
“I will run as hard as I can!!“
Ta-da-da-da-da!!
The disciple who became a prisoner ran vigorously.
Walking speed: 4km/h.
Normally, if you walk for half a day, it is 48km per day.
In that sense, it is at least 5 days away from the Duke’s house.
Ta-da-da-da-da!!
Shuuuung!!~
What was is becoming.
At this speed, I don’t know if we’ll be able to reach Duke Castle before the sun rises.
Also, the disciple minimized wind resistance and began to cross the road like an arrow.
I feel like my walking skills have advanced to the next level.
Moreover, thanks to growth control, the disciple’s height did not decrease even though he was contacted. In other words, you are running at your usual stride.
That’s a good thing.
This is also part of training.
In Pungwoongeom, footwork and light attack are the most important.
Running now will be good training for him. We need to make it feel more.
Shuhua~
While quietly feeling the disciple’s movements, I circulated the mana circuit quickly. It restored the body and strengthened it one level at the same time.
“It’s comfortable. Even though I run like this, I don’t get tired at all because the black dog is holding me.”
‘As you run, feel how mana flows down your legs. ‘You must be conscious at all times to be able to make an instantaneous leap even in times of crisis.’
“Yes!”
Shuuuung!~
We crossed forests, fields, and plains for a long time.
A body exceeding 6 stars and a constant supply of mana from the dual mana circuit. There’s no way they can catch up with us unless it’s a carriage or airship made with magic engineering.
Catching up with the new time in the sky, we finally arrived at the duke’s domain.
*
Duke of Avalon.
Although it is a castle located next to Stonehaven City, its size, number of troops, and number of servants make it a huge castle that can be called a small city.
But this is not all about the Duke of Avalon’s land.
Dukedom.
Stonehaven City.
Rich iron mines in the north.
Dozens of small towns and villages spread across the vast northeastern region.
It all belongs to the duke.
It is not a pillar of the kingdom for nothing.
A huge territory that would not be enough to establish an independent kingdom immediately. It was natural that the duke had great power in the kingdom.
But something happened that even such an operation could not do anything about.
“… The shadow knight that attacked at night was destroyed and only 17 people escaped alive? As soon as I wake up, I hear all kinds of absurd news. Arthuric. How should I accept this information now?”
The fall of the Shadow Knights.
The power that had been developed in secret to solve shady problems suffered damage that was close to annihilation.
Of course I couldn’t believe it.
Even though I am speaking calmly, my anger has already built up to the point of my head. But still, Adjutant Atherick calmly reported the situation.
“… … According to reports, it was guarded by two powerful men of at least 7 stars. No, it is estimated to be more than that.”
Brown hair.
Half-closed eyes.
A calm voice.
Arthuric.
It may be a rude attitude for an adjutant, but the duke pointed out another point.
“You shattered my expectations this time too. You are the one who always revived the dukedom.”
“I apologize.”
“Ha… done. Was the only attack on Hysterion in which four people escaped alive?”
“There was a 7-star wizard. Because the 6-star peak knights and Goliath knights joined forces, we had no choice but to be pushed back.”
“Ha… ha ha ha!!… … Hahaha!!! It’s so funny it doesn’t even make sense. Tell me. How many 7-star powerhouses are under my command right now?”
“Two people including me.”
“Okay. This is the place where people say that they cannot dare to go near it. But looking at it now, it looks like Hysterion has as many as three 7-star powerhouses.”
“… … … .”
“Phew… … .”
There was a sigh in the office.
The Kingdom of Leonis is a wealthy and powerful country that can easily be called just below the empire. Among them, the Duke’s army alone was so large that it was equivalent to that of a small country.
No, it was huge.
Until just now.
“They are all 3 stars or higher… How… … .”
Mana check.
Those who have a body and martial arts skills that are far superior to that of an ordinary swordsman. In reality, when war breaks out, the size and morale of soldiers are determined by their numbers and inaction.
That kind of power disappeared in just one day.
You want me to believe that now?
“H. Hehe… I’m going crazy.”
Puzzle.
The quill in the duke’s hand broke.
After sighing a few more times, he spoke to Atherick again.
“Adjutant. What you said was always right. So tell me. What should I do now? Is there a plan that I can understand this time too?”
“… … I will move.”
“You mean directly?… .”
“His Majesty the Duke. You can raise the Shadow Knight again. It can be recovered in 10 years at the earliest or 20 years at the latest. And aren’t you curious about my strength?”
The duke showed interest in those words.
Adjutant Arthurik.
A friend of the former Duke who died of old age, and a pillar that supports this place while still looking young.
He is at least a 7-star knight and is good at strategy and scheming.
I sought his advice on many things, and most of his plans were successful. The reason the duke was so prosperous was because of his ability and resourcefulness.
Except for this one.
That’s why I’m going to come forward in person.
An all-round lieutenant who has worked for the duke family for the longest time.
‘This… ‘That’s interesting.’
Although Arthuric is his subordinate, he is also the person he trusts and follows the most. Most of what I wanted was listened to and respected.
That’s why I always had doubts.
A look that hasn’t aged even after decades.
A calm appearance in any situation.
How strong is he?
They call themselves superhumans and never age, but do they really have such majesty?
“… Come to think of it, you taught me my sword and raised it to 5-star level. ha. If someone else had said it, he would have been severely punished.”
“I apologize. But I got curious. Where did the people who could take down that much power come from?”
“Okay… It happens again. Do as you wish. I’ll leave it to you this time too.”
“This time, I’ll come back with good news-”
bang!!!!
Kugugu… .
“What!?”
I jumped up at the sudden loud noise.
It seemed like a shock wave strong enough to shake the entire duke castle would explode.
Arthuric muttered calmly.
“Someone broke in.”
“Huh? Who on earth is going to invade the Dukedom?”
“You have to check that-”
[You have crossed the line.]
“Ugh!!?… … .”
A creepy sound suddenly heard.
The duke felt as if he was being swallowed up from head to toe.
Kwagwagwagwang!!!
The sound of an explosion and an unidentified voice penetrate my head again.
[As of today, the duchy will be erased.]
“Wow!… .”
dump!!
I got down on my knees.
There is no time to understand what is going on.
Saliva is leaking, the world is turning gray and spinning, and it feels like heaven and earth are turning upside down.
“K… Ugh… … .”
“… Your Majesty the Duke! Are you okay?”
Arthuric also showed signs of agitation and supported the duke.
His calm expression, no matter what happened, finally broke.
“What the hell is going on…? … .”
“… … I’m not sure about this either.”
Arthuric carefully raised the duke to his feet.
He then supported the window and confirmed a being standing on the castle wall.
Black ears and tail.
The appearance of a young woman.
A cute animal girl was shedding fearful murder.
[You brought it all on yourself.]
At the same time, several huge fireballs appeared high in the sky and bombarded the duke castle.
Kwagwagwagwanggwang!!!!
“Huh?… … .”
The duke let out a futile sigh.
This place is okay thanks to the protection magic, but other places are not. Many buildings collapsed in just one attack.
Such attacks are repeated.
“… That’s amazing. On the surface, she is a young girl beast, but she uses high-level magic without casting, and what is this unknown energy… … .”
Arthuric also suppressed a laugh.
My eyes waver again. When was the last time I felt this way?
In fact, Arthuric is not an ordinary human being. It was manufactured as a homunculus in an unknown, drab underground laboratory, and lived as a murder weapon until it killed its owner, became a wanderer, and settled here.
At that time, his level was 7 stars.
It wasn’t difficult to get a spot wherever I went.
So, he settled in the duchy’s house, which was defeated in the battle for the throne at the time and abdicated, and revived it to this day.
powerful force.
Cool personality.
Up to a very long lifespan.
He soon became close to the Duke, took over some of his duties, and became a pillar of the Duke’s family.
As time passed and the previous Duke died, Homunculus’ body grew stronger according to his will, and now he was on the verge of foreseeing the Eight Stars, one of the few on the continent.
In other words, Arderic is Etheline’s hidden powerhouse.
The dukedom is virtually his as well. The current Duke was also influenced by the previous generation and did not reject his request but instead complied.
So there was no fear.
No matter what happened, he acted calmly.
Anyway, it will be resolved in the end if you do it yourself.
however.
Coogoo soup!!… .
I made eye contact with the prisoner girl on the castle wall.
Even though it was just that, I felt like I was being looked down on and a strong sense of pressure.
“Huh!!… .”
dump.
The duke kicked his butt, and Arthuric also remembered it for the first time in a long time.
fear.
unrest.
and.
speculation.
Ho Seung-sim.
A fight that kills and kills.
“Today… I could die.”
“W-What do you mean!… .”
The calm expression was no longer there.
Arthuric grinned while his hands were shaking, and then put his feet on the window.
I felt it instinctively.
Even if all of the dukedom’s troops were brought in, at most there would be only a few dozen people who could move safely under that intimidating feeling.
In other words, it all depends on you.
But I’m glad.
My whole body heated up.
“Duke, please stay still. I’ll be looking for an opportunity.”
“Arteric?… .”
There are things that can only be seen if you are prepared to die.
Arthuric was confident that he would be able to step into a new realm today.
Through a life-threatening battle.
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