Episode 1059. You’ll find that my sword is scarier than my mouth.
Elio looked around lightly.
It seemed that all the knights and soldiers in the garrison had gathered, probably because it was an army with no sights.
In Gangho, I used to control onlookers for the sake of face, but this place has an open atmosphere.
I don’t know if it’s because of the unique culture of the barracks or the nature of dueling in another world.
‘Is the sword master different?’
To be honest, I am curious about the realm of the absolute in another world.
Since there are only three in one country, is it the ‘three great masters of the world’?
Thinking that far made me smile.
When Elio laughed, people around him shouted ‘Oh!’ An exclamation flowed out.
It is surprising to see the sword expert laughing before the duel with the sword master.
Before long, the soldiers who bet money on Count Codrantes whispered.
“Are you crazy?”
“You say you are from a savage. You may not know what a sword master is.”
“It’s good if you don’t die.”
“Be quiet. Didn’t you hear that Baron Lagoa has a very bright ear?”
“We’re not the only ones talking, but who knows who?”
“I don’t care if you listen. If you don’t die anyway, you’re a dead person. I heard you said something stupid to Count Codrantes last night. Even if you smile on the outside, you must have already been charred on the inside?”
“Codrantes is a man who values honor, so it won’t end well.”
“Still, the courage of Baron Lagoa is that of a grandmaster. look at the face It seems like you came out to see other people’s business.”
Elio stared intently at the person with the loudest voice.
The person who shouted that it didn’t matter if I listened to it, but kept my mouth shut.
Like that, when Elio is engaged in a war of nerves with the onlookers, ‘Wow!’ A shout was heard.
Soon after, two people walked out of the camp of the Count of Codrantes.
Counts of Codrantes and Counts of Putocoa.
The age difference between the two counts was so great that they looked like father and son.
Count Codrantes was not in a good mood.
It was because of Count Putokoa who suddenly came to visit with an hour left before the duel.
Doesn’t it seem like he’s advertising himself as his great warrior?
The reason why he didn’t throw him out even though he clearly knew Count Putocoa’s intentions was because there was no one who could stand up to that proud Baron Helio Lagoa.
‘The Great Warrior…’
The moment he bit the bait of ‘Firestone Mine Development Rights’, whether he wanted it or not, it was a decided result.
It wasn’t difficult since the opponent was a sword expert.
It was just a matter of taking care of Baron Elio Lagoa properly and taking care of his business.
Suddenly, Count Codrantes saw Count Putocoa.
If he had requested a great warrior from the beginning, he would have obtained something bigger than mining rights.
At that time, I didn’t know that the promise of ‘help’ would lead to a great war.
Count Putocoa’s cunning is more irritating than Baron Elio Lagoa’s provocative words and actions.
He is now eighteen years old, but what he does is a senile old man.
‘Is there a hidden helper?’
When I thought that way, I understood the meticulousness that was not appropriate for my age.
Even when Count Codrantes arrived at the arena, he was not wary of Baron Elio Lagoa to the point of wondering what was behind Count Putocoa.
After a while, Baron Helio Lagoa and Count Codrantes, Count Putocoa, faced each other in the center of the arena.
Elio didn’t look surprised at the appearance of the two.
Seeing him like that, even Count Putocoa thought he was bold.
There was an awkward silence for a while.
At that time, a man from the camp of Marquis Bernardo approached with quick steps.
It was the clerk of the marquess, Baron Glen Taylor.
When the three people involved in the duel stumbled, Marquis Bernardo dispatched them urgently.
Baron Glen Taylor first showed his respect to Count Codrantes and Count Putocoa, then spoke to Helio.
“Baron Marquis Bernardo asked if there was a host prepared separately. If not, I can help.”
“no.”
Elio thought to himself, ‘Is there a procedure for fighting?’ I was puzzled, but I thought so.
“Can I host?”
“yes.”
When I thought about it, it was an atmosphere where something had to be said.
It’s funny how the count and the baron cut themselves in front of spectators.
Baron Glenn Taylor stepped up in the middle of the two sides.
“I am Baron Glenn Taylor, the clerk of the Marquis Bernardo and the moderator of this duel. Before the sacred duel between the lords of Slash Land, Baron Elio Lagoa and Count Putocoa, I apologize, but I will ask Count Codrantes. Did you come here because you have something to say? Or did you come out with the qualifications of a great warrior?”
Only the moderator and the dueling parties can enter the arena.
Even the observers couldn’t enter the arena, so he asked such a question.
Count Codrantes said in a calm tone.
“Both cases apply. If Baron Helio Lagoa accepts my proposal, there will be no fighting between us. However, if you refuse, I will fight as a great warrior for my ally Count Putocoa.”
Count Codrantes thought of giving Baron Lagoa a chance to save face as a sword master.
Baron Glen Taylor turned his attention to Baron Helio Lagoa.
“Baron Helio Lagoa, would you like to listen to Count Codrantes’ proposal?”
Elio nodded.
I don’t know if I can solve it through conversation, but I’m going to listen to you if you have something to say.
Baron Glen Taylor said to Count Codrantes.
“Baron Elio Lagoa said he would listen to the proposal. Please tell me.”
Then Count Codrantes opened his mouth.
“I also know what happened between Baron Lagoa and Count Putocoa. But wasn’t it Baron Lagoa who provided the excuse for Count Putocoa? As an apology, I will make Count Putocoa pay one million gold to Baron Lagoa. This is the first and last suggestion made by the Baron of Lagoa in view of his achievements at Hirhera. Will you accept it?”
“Count!”
Count Putocoa shouted with an absurd face, but Count Codrantes didn’t even look at it.
The offer of one million gold was revenge for dragging him into the Great Warrior.
Baron Glen Taylor hurriedly turned to Baron Helio Lagoa.
“Baron Helio Lagoa, will you accept Count Codrantes’ proposal?”
As he asked, he involuntarily nodded.
‘Take it.’
This offer was unconditionally accepted.
Just by looking at Count Putokoa’s furious face, you can tell how unconventional that proposal is.
This is not a suggestion from a sword master to a sword expert.
Considering Baron Elio Lagoa’s cheeky words and actions the previous night, it was like a miracle.
However, the face of Baron Elio Lagoa, who should have been full of joy, was strange.
Baron Elio Lagoa, who was listening with a sullen face, asked Baron Glen Taylor.
“Can I buy the Alba Nubes Mountains for a million gold?”
“I can’t buy it even with 10 million gold.”
“Then I refuse.”
At Elio’s determined words, Baron Glen Taylor’s face hardened.
Count Putokoa must struggle like a dog for decades to earn a million gold.
Moreover, if the person who made such a huge offer was a sword master, it would be normal to accept it unconditionally.
But what about refusal?
The voice of Count Codrantes was heard through the ears of Baron Glen Taylor, who had a bewildered face.
“I’m sorry. Since you rejected my offer, I will become Count Putokoa’s champion. Proceed quickly, Baron Taylor.”
Baron Glen Taylor, who came to his senses belatedly, spoke politely to Baron Elio Lagoa.
“As the baron rejected Count Codrantes’ proposal, a duel with Count Putocoa took place. The great warrior of Count Putocoa is Count Codrantes. If there is no objection to the great warrior, a duel…”
Elio interrupted Baron Glen Taylor.
“for a moment!”
For an instant, there was a mix of joy and sadness between Baron Glen Taylor and Count Putocoa.
The two thought that Baron Helio Lagoa would change his mind at the last moment and accept Count Codrantes’ offer.
However, a voice came out of the mouth of Baron Elio Lagoa that would make everyone famous.
“If I beat Count Codrantes, can I take care of Count Putocoa? Or do I have to challenge you to a duel again? It’s a pity that you just let that rat-like human go.”
“…”
Baron Glenn Taylor was too shocked to say anything.
When Count Putocoa shuddered, laughter erupted from Count Codrantes’ mouth.
“Puhahaha! You put me in front of me and think about what’s next? Is this one that my name has already been forgotten by the world? I promise to buy that spirit high. You may do as you please with Count Putocoa. As long as you put your life on the line, I’ll take responsibility for the aftermath. Of course, as long as it survives at my hands.”
Count Codrantes exhaled a thick murder.
Now, his anger toward the foolish and obtuse Baron Helio Lagoa rose more than the Count Putocoa, who was trying to use himself cunningly.
As the conversation turned to catastrophe, Baron Glenn Taylor sighed inwardly.
I don’t know what to say in this case.
‘Even if I’m stupid, would I be that stupid?’
He didn’t know the nature of a savage who rushed without a back and forth, but it was too much to do.
I never thought I would do something without even paying attention to the sword master!
It was a pity that he was a noble from the same marquis family, but he still had to finish it.
“Earl Codrantes guaranteed that part, so you can do as you like. I declare that the duel between Count Matthias Codrantes and Baron Elio Lagoa, the great warriors of Count Putocoa, has begun.”
After speaking, Baron Glenn Taylor hurriedly left the place.
Count Putocoa returned to the Putocoa camp with a strange smile.
When only the two of them were left, Count Codrantes said.
“You should have accepted my offer.”
“Why?”
“I didn’t like Putokoa’s kid more than you until just a moment ago.”
“You don’t like me more now?”
“okay. You ruined my plans for Putokoa and insulted me. I’m sorry to the Marquis, but I intend to erase you.”
“Let me ask you one too.”
“However much.”
Count Codrantes showed mercy at the thought of taking his life.
“Why did you become the Great Warrior of Putokoa? It’s fairness, it’s fairness, so don’t say things like that.”
“I received mining rights for the Firestone Mine. Do you have any more questions?”
“You’re saying you’re getting paid to fight for me?”
“Great history is originally like that.”
Of course, in the past, there were people who helped without compensation, but today they were no different from mercenaries.
“People’s lives are the same everywhere. I wanted something different here. I’m less sorry that you came here to cut with money.”
“You’ve already surpassed a sword master with your mouth.”
“You will find that my sword is scarier than my mouth. Thinking of the onlookers, I want them to fight slowly. If you’re scared, you can run away. Because the Count doesn’t have a grudge enough to chase him down and kill him.”
“Keukkeuk! It’s the first time I’ve ever lived with a swollen liver like you. You’re begging me to kill you. Then die!”
Count Codrantes pulled out his longsword and swung it like a thunderbolt.
A mana blade stem as thick as the deep sea flew towards Elio.
Shuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Surprised by the formidable momentum, the onlookers—behind Elio—stumbled back.
As the Mana Blade approached, Elio pierced the sword into the snowfield.
Zeng-!
With a heavy echo, the mana blade was cut in two.
The bodies of the onlookers, who had been taking a backward step to live, leaned forward again.