Chapter 235 A festival for the sake of a festival (6)
It was such a shame.
Sanchez talked about asking Roman Dmitri if he was qualified to go on stage, but in the first place, the Valhalla Empire brutally trampled on the meaning of the festival.
Although changing the warrior to represent the festival is a sensitive issue.
Valhalla accepted the request of the Cronus Empire and changed the opponent at will for political gain.
It was pathetic.
How did this country come to be like this?
‘This must be the reason Master didn’t compromise with the Valhalla royal family. If you become the trumpeter of the powerful, a comfortable life will be guaranteed, but like Barbossa, you have no choice but to endure fighting with the opponents they decide. It is now understandable why Master was so resentful of those seeking change. Master didn’t fear change, he just hated scumbags who took care of themselves in the name of change.’
Morales wanted Roman Dmitri to take the stage.
If the skill overwhelms him, he will decapitate Barbossa and show the pride of a warrior.
but.
However, the truth could not be hidden.
It would be a pragmatic way to limit one option for Valhalla, but Morales provided a way for Roman Dmitri to live.
either way. It was an extremely divisive option.
Just because those in power were ugly, Morales didn’t want to fight the same way he did.
like that.
Sanchez heard the truth.
I told the truth on behalf of the dead, and of course I thought that Roman Dmitri would choose the safe way.
It was natural.
It is said that the death of Morales made Roman Dmitri shine.
There was no reason to risk Valhalla’s dirty plans in a faraway country.
however.
Roman Dmitri’s reaction was not as expected.
“Know.”
“… What do you mean. Did you know that Valhalla communicates with Kronos?”
It was shocking.
Roman Dmitry set foot in Valhalla even after knowing the ugly truth.
said Roman Dmitry.
“The relationship between Cronus and Valhalla is at a strange boundary. People think that Valhalla adheres to the attitude of a bystander, but in fact it is not an attitude that can be simply crushed by the word bystander. This is something you can understand just by looking at the civil war in Cairo. If the Marquis Benedict succeeds in rebellion and the regime changes. The Cronus Empire would have used Cairo as a bridgehead for conquering the continent. If it’s only then that Valhalla denounces the Kronos Empire, what’s the point? does not exist. Bystanders do not give them any real advantage. To think that one preserves one’s power by just watching is the idea of weak people who have never held power.”
imperial relations.
A small doubt sprouted.
People say that the empires regard each other as a big stumbling block, but the two empires did not hurt each other more than expected.
like.
Like acknowledging each other’s existence.
“I don’t think that the relationship between Valhalla and Kronos seeks a perfect alliance. After all, each of them is a force that occupies a large chunk. If a certain level is exceeded, the two empires will not be able to avoid fighting. However, until the surrounding forces are sorted out, there is enough reason to join forces. Considering such a premise, it leads to the conclusion that Valhalla’s sideline is not simple.”
“… what is that?”
Sanchez took a breath.
It felt like I was out of breath.
Roman Dmitri spoke calmly, but as a Valhalla man, he couldn’t help but be shocked.
Valhalla.
It is a country of warriors.
They had convictions and did what they believed in and followed.
It is a good expression, and the closed Valhalla was also called the country of no communication.
Even so.
Sanchez liked Valhalla.
Even though Valhalla’s methods are ignorant and incomprehensible to people in other countries, Valhalla, which purely pursues its own way, represented the souls of the warriors.
If what Roman Dmitry said is true.
No, it was true according to Morales’ will, so Sanchez could not hide his miserable expression.
reversed
To join hands with Kronos, who had been criticized for the sake of petty power.
Even if they had a decisive battle with Cronus later, it was not a very important issue for the people of Valhalla.
If Kronos values results.
Valhalla loved the process.
Rather than the result of winning, I hoped for a worthy defeat even if I was defeated.
Sanchez said.
“Why did you accept the invitation from Valhalla when you knew that? This is a plan that Valhalla and Cronus colluded with. After the confrontation with Barbossa is over, it is certain that the forces trying to kill Roman Dmitri will move out of sight. Are you sure you can afford it? I admit that Roman Dmitri is strong, but even that has its limits. The warp gate leading to Dmitri would obviously be problematic and running away on foot the long distance to Dmitri would be virtually impossible.”
My voice trembled.
When asked about his sincerity, Roman Dmitry showed a calm expression.
“I accepted it because I knew the truth.”
“… Are you serious?”
“Even if the truth hidden under the surface is revealed, it does not change the reality that faced me in the first place. It is a reality that must be dealt with anyway. In order for the weak countries of the continent, including Dmitri, to defend their country, they must not ignore and deny the situation in which Cronus and Valhalla are colluding.”
worst hypotheses.
Going to Valhalla was too risky, but there was a reason to accept the invitation even at the risk.
“I hope that my actions in the future war will give cause. Even if Valhalla deliberately lured me into a trap and the Kronos Empire tried to kill me with another conspiracy. How would people react if I defeated the Twelve Swords of the Continent and returned alive? The reversal starts from there. Even if the ugly truth is revealed later, people will get a reason to fight to the end with one precedent.”
That moment.
Sanchez was speechless.
Roman Dmitry.
He was such a reckless man that even Valhallain said he was crazy.
* * *
The conversation is over.
Roman Dmitry did not run away.
Remembering the image of him saying he would go on stage, Sanchez came out and looked at the moon hidden in darkness.
“… Roman Dmitry. You are really crazy.”
My heart raced.
this festival.
In the first place, even the confrontation with Barbossa cannot guarantee victory.
Barbossa is a whopping 6 steps higher than Morales in the ranking that shows a huge difference in each step, even though he defeated Morales.
Even if you take the risk and defeat him.
When he comes off the stage, what greets Roman Dmitri is not cheers, but a black conspiracy.
Will you still fight
Laughter came out.
Strangely enough, even though it was such a risky task, Roman Dmitri gave him hope that he might achieve it.
onetime.
Morales said:
“A true warrior does not tolerate a single precedent. Just because no one is watching, it’s an acceptable choice for everyone. If you neglect training and compromise with reality, that weakness will eventually make you fall to your knees and put your head on the floor in a battle determined by will. I’m not that great Even though I knew that Barbossa was clearly wrong, the time I had neglected proved my weakness. Sanchez. If you ever meet a true warrior. Learn the life he lived. Even if you cannot live like that, you will learn something for the day to come.”
true warrior.
It was the existence Morales spoke of.
Roman Dmitri seemed like such a great figure from the history of Valhalla.
walked through the night
When the moonlight faded and he stepped into the darkened space, Sanchez clenched his fists.
‘I still don’t think you’re reckless. But if what you really said to me is your sincerity. After defeating Barbossa, I hope you won’t be killed by the Empire’s machinations.’
Morales.
His teacher may have wished for this choice.
If he chooses the path of a warrior even after telling him about the alternative, he should be willing to devote himself for him.
gritted it
Maybe.
It seemed that I would have to spend an intense time from now on.
* * *
The eve of the day was bright.
People moved busily from morning.
Tomorrow, the festival representing Valhalla will be held, so today, the day before, there were many things to take care of in advance.
that evening.
As the sun went down, people flocked to the place of the festival.
People crowded around the huge stage, and each of them showed their anticipation.
“Who is going to win?”
“Unconditionally, Gonzalez of the Jonathan family. It’s safe to say that if a 4-star swordsman comes out on the stage of the eve where rankers can’t participate, there’s virtually no opponent. Besides, rumor has it that Gonzalez will challenge the rankings soon.”
“Hey man. Still, on the eve of the stage, you can’t predict the outcome. It’s not a one-on-one battle, but 30 people are on stage at the same time.”
People chatted.
Then.
Someone mentioned a hot topic.
“How about Dmitri’s flash?”
“… Hmm. I’m looking forward to it, but I don’t think it’s a little lacking against other warriors.”
“Still, I heard that Dmitri’s flash showed overwhelming force in the war against the Kronos Empire. How fast his swordsmanship is, people who have watched his fights come up with the word flash without even hearing rumors.”
“Definitely notable. Given that Roman Dmitri, whom he serves, defeated Morales, Chris might not be an ordinary person either.”
Even just a day ago.
Chris wasn’t the center of attention.
He accepted it as an uninvited guest mixed in with the festival, but Roman Dmitri’s actions drew attention to him as well.
the only stranger.
attention was focused
However, it was a fact that everyone agreed that he had a low chance of winning regardless of his ability.
“It will be difficult to win. There is no precedent for someone from a foreign country to win on the stage of the eve of the event. The warriors of Valhalla will obviously be wary of Chris, but in a situation where 30 warriors compete at the same time, will a miraculous thing happen in which Chris wins? maybe in order to survive. We will have no choice but to respond defensively from start to finish.”
one person’s words.
That was the honest evaluation of people towards Chris.
* * *
The time has come.
At the call of the referee, warriors representing each family took the stage.
“Chris from the Principality of Dmitry!”
“Oohhh!”
“chris! chris!”
“chris! chris!”
People cheered.
Most of the people were negative about Chris’ victory, but that didn’t mean people were rejecting him.
Roman Dmitry was recognized as a true warrior.
The people of Valhalla deserved to scream their throats out for Chris just for the sake of serving him.
set of circumstances.
Several of the warriors on stage showed disgruntled looks.
“Tsk tsk, it’s like cheering for a stranger.”
“Even if we die on this stage. I can’t see someone who isn’t from Valhalla winning.”
It was as people expected.
Just like he didn’t accept Roman Dmitri as Barbossaro’s opponent.
So was Chris.
Some warriors felt humiliated just by the fact that an unproven warrior from another country was on the same stage as them.
furthermore.
They received a special order from the family masters.
“If you win the stage on the eve, it will be a great joy, but even if you lose, keep in mind one fact. chris. Kill strangers who follow Roman Dmitri at all costs. If I succeed in my mission, apart from winning, I will take responsibility for the future of your family.”
The intent to kill lingered in his eyes.
Chris was a common enemy.
They knew each other had a similar purpose just by looking at each other, and one warrior spoke in a secret voice.
“Probably Dmitri’s rat kid is more likely to play defensively from the start. In a situation where you are dealing with the warriors of Valhalla, you will not be able to save your life if you go out for nothing. So why don’t we drench the stage with the blood of strangers right from the start? I think it would be nice to decide the match after that.”
“I agree.”
“Okay. I’ll decapitate the stranger and then I’ll chew you all up.”
The warriors laughed.
opinion prevailed.
Although they had to covet each other’s lives anyway, it was not a bad plan to achieve a common goal.
Finally.
High-ranking nobles, including the emperor, were seated at the table of honor.
At the signal that everything was ready, the referee raised the flag.
flutter.
“start-!”
The signal announcing the start of the eve.
People went crazy.
It was then.
Parbat.
someone moved
It was Chris.
Contrary to expectations that he would move defensively, he ran into the warriors first.
And then.
Flash.
Cutting the throat of a warrior who has not come to his senses yet.
Flash.
He also slashed the throat of the late warrior.
Pooh.
He tore the chest of the warrior right next to him.
Blood gushing out like a fountain.
People were astonished.
An attack so fast that it is hard to see with the naked eye.
As soon as it started, three warriors fell to Chris’s sword, splattered with blood.
