Heavenly Inquisition Sword Chapter 1042

Episode 1042. I hope Sir will like it too.

As Elio nodded, Baron Ashley Nelson continued.

“Scutum (Ice Wall) was a continental legend. Since humans settled on the continent of Rodina, there has never been a single problem. It must have been called the ‘Shield of God’.”

“I guess so.”

Elio tuned in as Baron Ashley Nelson’s voice rose.

“The Great Forest’s Abyss is the same. The Great Forest is not a place that humans can control. Now it has become a problem due to the greed of the southern kingdoms, but I don’t think it’s effective at all.”

“Effectiveness?”

“Since the southern kingdoms can’t do anything about the great forest, they’re saying they’re going to control the entry and exit of adventurers.”

“Ah, does that mean the southern kingdoms can’t take over the Great Grove?”

“The northern snowfield is also difficult for people to live in, but the great forest is more terrible than the northern snowfield. Have you ever seen a tree so dense that you cannot see the sky?”

“I don’t think there is.”

“The Great Forest is such a place. It is because of such a natural environment that empires and kingdoms have left the Great Forest alone. All humans know it. The owner of the Great Forest is not a human, but a demon. Abyss is in the middle of such a great grove. Even if neighboring southern kingdoms join hands, they cannot even dream of conquest.”

“So you’re saying you’re going to control access to the Empire and other kingdoms? No, can you control access to the Great Forest?”

“In the meantime, adventurers have pioneered passages to the Abyss. Pioneering doesn’t mean making a village in the Great Forest. I made a map of a small part of the Great Forest. The starting point of the route is in the Southern Kingdom.”

“aha! So if you control the starting point of the pioneered path…”

“That’s right. A new route to the Abyss must be forged, but no one knows how long it will take. Considering the situation in the Great Forest, it will take at least several decades. In the meantime, the southern kingdoms adjacent to the great forest will monopolize the treasure.”

“That’s a bit cheesy. I would understand if that route was pioneered in the southern kingdom… I heard that it was made by adventurers from the continent?”

“Yes. That’s why the Empire is taking the lead and putting pressure on the southern kingdoms.”

Elio nodded and asked.

“By the way, not all southern kingdoms border the Great Grove, right? Aren’t they against it?”

“There are three southern kingdoms adjacent to the Great Grove. There, I don’t express any opinions as if I used my hand in advance. Silence in this case… means that you support those three kingdoms, right?”

“I see.”

Elio agreed.

Even if he thought about it, it was a reaction that could not happen without some kind of transaction between the southern kingdoms.

“Seeing strange movements in the Southern Kingdoms, which had been quiet until now, it is clear that the Abyss is plotting something.”

Elio knew it had something to do with the iron golem, but he didn’t say it.

It was because there was no need to disclose in advance what the Duke of Magus Killian Hale had not informed the magic corps.

“Where is the control of access to the Great Forest?”

“Are you referring to the starting city of the pioneered route?”

“yes.”

“It’s a city called Peromuros in the Adria Kingdom. Sir Elio, are you interested in the Abyss?”

“I’m going to visit you later.”

“Oh, me too. Please let me know when you go.”

“What about the magic corps?”

“Can I take a vacation? For the sake of exploring the Abyss, that much is nothing.”

Even after saying that, when Elio hesitated, Baron Ashley Nelson made an excuse.

“Actually, the most important thing in exploring the Abyss is forming a party with people you can trust. The Great Forest, as well as the city of treasure hunters near the Abyss, are also very dangerous. Because it’s where all the wanted people gather.”

Only then did Elio know why Ashley Nelson wanted him.

“Contrary to what it seems, you seem to like adventure?”

“So you must have become a knight of the magic corps, right?”

Baron Ashley Nelson smiled at Elio.

“All right. But I can’t tell you when. So, if you ever find a party you can trust, you can go first.”

“Yes, I will do so when I meet a party member as trustworthy as Sir Elio. Then, provisionally, are we allies?”

“Yes, I don’t know if the day will come when we will really be together.”

“will come. In that sense, please call me Ashley from now on. Can I still call you Sir Elio?”

It is polite to use the family name when addressing nobles.

To be called by name was a sign of closeness.

However, Elio, who was unfamiliar with the last name of ‘Lagoa’, nodded.

“yes. I like the name too.”

Literally, the name ‘Elio’ is more familiar than ‘Lagoa’.

Shortly after arriving in front of Alpha Company, Baron Ashley Nelson said goodbye.

“Sir Elio. See you later.”

“yes.”

When Elio was greeted calmly, Baron Ashley Nelson was about to say something more, but just turned away.

When Elio entered the quarters of the 1st platoon knights, Cale and the knights who were resting comfortably rose from their seats at once.

“Congratulations, Baron.”

As if it had been talked about in advance, Cale greeted the representative.

Elio nodded his head with a smile on his face.

It was a moment that should have been between the 1st platoon knights and himself.

“Have you decided on a unit?”

At Cale’s question, the knights all looked at Elio’s mouth.

That’s what everyone seems to be most curious about.

“Not yet. They’ll let you know before they’re put into rift monitoring, right? It doesn’t matter if I stay like this.”

that was his sincerity.

He had a crush on the knights, but on the other hand, he didn’t want to take responsibility for other people’s lives.

Death was so common in Hirhera that it became a burden.

Right now, even in Alpha Company, two or three people died every time they were put into a rift monitoring mission.

It wasn’t because Alpha Company was weak since the other Territory forces suffered around 10 casualties each time.

Qunut interjected.

“We also want the baron to be in our company.”

“me too. Thanks to the baron, Alpha Company suffered the least amount of damage, so you shouldn’t go anywhere else.”

The knights nodded at Ridley’s words.

It is because of Elio that Alpha Company’s casualties are remarkably low compared to other Territory forces.

Elio shrugged, but didn’t say anything.

Because he was only a baron, he could not promise anything to the knights.

***

Noon the next day.

Elio was called by Viscount Oscar Avid, the Marquis’ staff.

What is to come is finally here.

Elio left the barracks with the support of the knights.

Viscount Oscar Avid said with a laugh.

“Baron Elio Lagoa. It doesn’t stick to my mouth. Can I just call you Baron Elio?”

“yes.”

A smile came to Elio’s lips.

People here seemed to be pretty obsessed with names.

“Congratulations were held yesterday, so let’s get to the point. Our territory army is divided into Alpha Bellatos Charlie Company. As you know, Alpha guards the rift, Bellatos protects the mage, and Charlie has the character of a support unit. For reference, the Codrantes Territory Army is the Diva Equus Ferium Company, and Putokoa is the Goliath Hero Icon Company. They operate the same way as we do. You will know since we met Diva Company and Goliath Company in front of the rift.”

“yes.”

Elio nodded.

The territorial forces in Hirhera were divided into front-line wizards and mobile support units, as if they had promised.

“We decided to create Rufus Company for you.”

“Is it Rufus?”

“It means wolf, and I hope you like it too.”

“Ah yes.”

Elio shook his head dryly.

As if that bothered him, Viscount Oscar Avid hurriedly continued.

“Don’t get me wrong. I didn’t name the Wolf Company because Kyung was from a savage. In the North, wolves are sacred beasts and are revered.”

“It doesn’t matter anyway.”

“If you don’t really like a name, I can give you another name. Like Martius, the god of war, or Victorier of victory…”

“No, just a wolf would be better. Let’s do it with Rufus.”

Elio shook his head excitedly.

He seemed to know what the marquis and commanders wanted just by hearing the name.

It was more comfortable to be called a wolf than to be called ‘God of War’ or ‘Victory’.

It was because I wanted to be free like a wolf regardless of winning or losing.

“Sir, if you want the name Rufus, I will. You have been living in the Alpha Company until now. Is there a knight you would like to take to the Royal Guard Company?”

Elio hesitated for a moment at the unexpected offer.

I wanted to take all the knights of the 1st platoon with me, but I also had to consider the position of the company commander, Baron Dennis Robin.

“Please send Fabian from the 1st Platoon.”

“Okay. Is there anything else you would like to know?”

“What is the mission of Rufus Company?”

“You will be responsible for supporting Alpha Company at close range.”

Elio thought it would be better.

I feel sorry for the knights of the 1st platoon left behind.

“By the way, Viscount. Where did the soldiers of Rufus Company come from? Did you steal a little bit from the three companies?”

“Could it be? Even the troops we have now suffer continuous losses, so that shouldn’t be the case. I’ve brought additional soldiers from the estate. I will be assigned to Rufus Company in the afternoon, so pack your things.”

“yes.”

“If you have no more questions, go back and rest.”

At Viscount Oscar Avid’s words, Elio rose from his seat.

Viscount Oscar Avid, who was looking at him, said as if he remembered him.

“really! In a few days, reinforcements from the kingdom of Baylem will join us. I believe it will make the rift monitoring mission a little easier… but I have some bad news.”

“Bad news?”

“The Corvo Magic Corps said they would withdraw on the day the Baylem Kingdom army joined. They say it’s because the situation in the empire is urgent… I need to be able to know the inside of the people of the empire.”

Elio showed no respect to the Viscount and left the tent.

Baron Ashley Nelson seemed hesitant in front of the knight’s quarters last night, but that must have been the case.

Suddenly, I remembered a conversation I had with Duke Cillian Hale a while ago.

―You said that the warlock would resume its activities in a month or four, right?

―At least 7 circles, maybe 8 circles. In addition, if Terminus is installed in Hirhera, the 9th circle magic is also possible. To be honest, I’m no match for him either. Even if you are a sword master, it will be difficult to save your life.

At such an important time, even the Corvo Magic Corps returned to the Empire, and it was a little disheartening.

If the ice wall was breached, the entire continent would fall into chaos, but the empire was only focusing on the Abyss.

Where people live is all the same.

In the face of the crisis of Moorim, I watched Hocheon-maeng and Nam-maeng fight before each other until I got tired of it, but it seems that the situation in the other world is not much different.

Is human nature like that?

After returning to the inn, Elio reported the conversation with the viscount to the knights of the 1st Platoon.

When I said ‘I decided to take only Fabian’, the knights’ shoulders drooped, but when I said ‘Rufus Company is in charge of supporting Alpha Company’, everyone liked it.

After lunch, Elio and Fabian moved to the newly established Rufus Company in the Marquis Bernardo family.