Episode 361
“I thought the princess’s second identity was unique, but I never imagined that Your Majesty would also be holding the same strings.”
Even though Logan’s expression hardened, the other person in the communication zone just smiled.
[Isn’t it true that everyone has their own circumstances? Haha.]
Right now, a real marriage conversation was taking place between Logan and King Dongyik, the man in the communication zone. It was a situation brought about by a single suggestion from Princess Luisa.
‘I thought it was highly likely that it was just the princess’s personal deviation.’
There were so many noble children who simply lived as they pleased without any consideration for the family’s position.
I just thought the distribution was different.
When the Eastern Wangbu helped with the construction of the fortress, I thought, ‘Maybe?’ I passed by with that kind of thought in mind.
Only then did he become convinced that the Eastern Wangbu was hostile to the empire.
This is what it meant when the leaders of both countries were openly aware of war, and the King of Sabang openly pursued a marriage contract.
“If you really have animosity toward the imperial family, I think it would be better for you to be considerate and help out behind the scenes rather than coming out so blatantly.”
I acknowledge that there are benefits from marriage talks, but if the purpose is the same anyway, is there a need to go that far?
Logan was still troubled by his younger brother’s forced marriage with a witch who could control people’s minds. Even though he was gentle as a king, he had no choice. Because the basis of everything he wants to achieve now is for his family.
However, the other person’s thoughts seemed to be different from Logan’s.
[Uh huh. He says something scary, ‘Your Majesty.’ What kind of terrible meaning do you attach to a young man and woman saying they will get married because they see eye to eye?]
Ah, you’re going to come out like that?
The king of the empire calls someone other than the emperor his majesty, but denies that he is officially hostile to the imperial family.
‘I’m just being careful that it might end up on the record.’
So I felt more confident.
I don’t know why, but it seemed true that King Dongyik was trying to rebel against the imperial family.
To the point where he even used his own daughter.
[It is already famous in the royal family that I allow my daughter to do whatever she does. He said he would do as he wanted in marriage, so he reluctantly gave permission this time as well.]
“Will the emperor remain silent?”
[The imperial family probably understands that Luisa was dispatched to the kingdom with the intention of diverting McLane’s attention from Baros’s operation. All I could do was stop the immature princess who had clashed with the real king’s younger brother.]
“If war breaks out, you’ll suffer quite a lot of damage, right?”
[Before that, it would be a reason to blatantly help the kingdom. There was already a lot of pressure coming due to the construction of the fortress. At this point, it would be more helpful to make the engagement a fait accompli.]
“Are you saying you won’t pay attention to what the emperor thinks?”
[haha. His Majesty the Emperor is now focusing his attention on the Holy Kingdom. I’m really sorry, but McLane doesn’t hold a big place in his heart yet.]
It’s a holy country.
Logan was also very concerned. Depending on how things unfold in Noviense, the relationship between the empire and the kingdom and the landscape of the war could change.
However, there were issues beyond international dynamics.
– Please save Her Majesty the Virgin. Even if the worst happens, at least life…
Logan’s heart became heavy as he remembered Viktor’s report, or rather, his petition.
– I will try my best.
He responded that way, but it was difficult for him to do anything further.
‘I am indebted to Bishop Illya. He’s also a good person. But…’ If
the situation turned unexpectedly and the saint had to be rescued, a national burden would have to be shouldered. In the worst case, a situation could arise where not only the empire but also the Holy Kingdom became enemies.
But there are too many variables.
He created a friendly atmosphere for the empire by moving the castle from the Kassel Tower, but then he was stabbed in the back.
‘Even though I created this situation.’
It remains to be seen how the empire will emerge. For now, all I could do was pray that things would work out in the best way I could hope for.
King Dongyik tilted his head as if Logan had taken it differently as he was sorting out his complicated thoughts.
[Are you still hesitating? From what I heard, Count Ronian also agreed, right?]
At those words, Logan thought of his younger brother.
I wanted my precious little brother to make decisions that would make him happy.
No, apart from everything else, he is a mage of the Kassel Mage Tower. This means that it is an enemy that will eventually have to be dealt with someday.
Even though he said that, Ronian’s thoughts were firm.
– I know the potential enemy. Anyway, it is only a temporary contract due to mutual needs. I will handle it when the time comes.
– This is a decision that will benefit your country. Please allow me.
When did it become so big?
‘No, he’s already bigger than me.’
In this situation, it would have been meaningless for him to refuse.
My gratitude towards my younger brother continued to pile up.
“Hmm. Then, we will officially proceed with the marriage.”
[haha. If you do, please be kind to me, in-law.]
“I will also be kind to you.”
Surveillance towards the magicians of the Kassel Mage Tower will continue.
‘Well, a sure way has emerged.’
Logan smiled, hiding his true feelings, and recalled a memory from a while ago.
– enemy. The enemy is in this house.
A sight seen through Tyr, who expressed vague feelings of anger.
Tyr, who saw Luisa, seemed to want to bite her right now if he were given permission. Shinsoo’s senses fluttering wildly in response to her magic was conveyed to him who was far away.
Even though countless years had passed, it felt like I remembered the traces of the Sword God.
‘Thank goodness.’
Tyr, a powerful divine beast with the power of desire like himself, would have been another natural enemy for the wizards of the Kassel Tower. In the Kassel Tower’s conspiracy, one more sure card has been created to protect the palace.
So Logan could smile with confidence.
But King Dongik added something strange.
[However, if we assume that the wedding takes place in about half a year as is customary, the marriage may be annulled.]
“Yes?”
[This is information given as a gift for a formal engagement. Strange movements are being detected inside the central army.]
“…!!”
[It seems that the Emperor is planning to start a war as soon as the Holy Kingdom is settled.]
Logan’s expression hardened at those words.
‘I thought there was still a year left?’
I was prepared that the time of war could be brought forward due to too many variables, but when I actually heard those words, I felt like my soul hardened.
“…Hmm, thank you for the good information.”
[no. Aren’t we now comrades who share the same ideas?]
Comrades….
‘Kassel Magic Tower?’
Although his heart was full of things he wanted to say, Logan just smiled.
And that smile strangely looked similar to the person in the communication sphere.
* * * Count Ronian and Princess Luisa are officially married!
An engagement that almost fell through due to the recent bad atmosphere was established thanks to the princess’ passionate courtship!
The whole town was excited by the rumor that the couple’s wedding, which had been rumored countless times before, had finally come to fruition. A lot of people’s attention was focused on the love story between royals, which was rare in this era.
But even for a moment.
As if to prove the saying that the time when a rumor burns the most is when its truth cannot be known, the heated atmosphere quickly died down when the rumor about the two people turned out to be true.
This was largely due to the fact that those parties did not appear at the nobles’ party at all. Since he didn’t show up at all, it was difficult to talk about this or that.
And one of the main characters was shedding thick drops of sweat all over his body even though the weather was still a bit cold for spring to be considered.
“Brother Tongue. Wait!”
That’s it.
Quaaaang!
A narrow difference.
A scream-like shout distorted the angle of the golden auror that was about to fall on his head.
Rumbling.
Cheer up.
As a result, the floor of the training hall was broken again, but thanks to this, Ronian avoided being seriously injured and shouted in protest as he threw away his almost tattered upper body armor.
“What kind of reward is this? Since when did beating up become a reward!? Yes?”
Because of the screaming, the spit that came out had a red color mixed in with it.
As a result of one side of his face being swollen, Ronian, who usually followed his older brother very much, was left screaming.
“Cough.”
Viktor, who was silently coughing up blood next to him, nodded in agreement, but Logan, whose face was relatively unharmed, simply raised his beloved sword Lux again.
“You haven’t figured out the path to the reward yet. I’m trying to help you with that, so of course it’s a reward.”
“Why are you doing it like this!”
“Because this is the fastest.”
“Ahh really!”
Ronian had a tired expression on his face, but as an eerie energy overtook his whole body again, he had no choice but to reflexively take out his sword.
Still, he felt less unfair than Victor.
‘I just barely broke the wall.’
After experiencing the ridiculous power of the divine sword Harman Killerbrew and the extreme asceticism of running from the southern tip of the Kingdom of Gaia, at the western end of the continent, to the capital city in 15 days, I barely broke down the middle-level wall.
The path to reaching the level we have just reached is still difficult, so what is this?
But he couldn’t help but widen his eyes.
“Brother AC! You might get really hurt!!”
A change bursts out from the tip of Ronian’s sword along with an angry shout.
The orange aura differentiated into as many as seven swords, and each of the seven swords emanated brilliant light. The seven beams of light soon reacted to each other, amplified, and shot toward the front like a storm.
The reason why Viktor’s complexion hardened was because of the subtle wavelength that was different from the normal aura contained within it.
A vicious wave that crushes even the same aura. Because I knew very well what that meant.
‘7 stacks of Life Split?! Nonsense!’
Divine Sword Secret Type 5, Saengnyeong Cham (生靈斬). It was a technique he could use, but he had never even thought about the method Ronian was using now.
I could guess how it was done. It is a galaxy sword that is differentiated into 7 Auror swords and amplified by adding vision to each one.
But it’s easier said than done.
‘That’s okay?!’
The vision of Shingeom is that you must focus your energy on each blow. If you forcibly divide it into seven branches, its power will only be weakened, and it would not be surprising if you suffered internal injuries due to unreasonable development, which is crazy.
Yes, it had to be that way.
But what on earth is that outrageous attack that seems to have been amplified seven times or more?
How can that happen?
As Viktor unconsciously opened his mouth, a golden bead popped out from the tip of Logan’s sword, which he held out indifferently.
The moment the bead touched the red storm, golden waves spread in all directions and calmed the red storm.
Rumbling.
“Look. If you can handle a completely intermediate level, you should be able to use the 6th form of Root Splitting as well. It’s a waste of talent, you bastard.”
His king admonishes with a calm expression.
When Viktor saw that, he had no choice but to bite his lip again.
‘I still have a long way to go.’
He broke the barrier of intermediate level and gained even greater life power thanks to his characteristics. Correspondingly, regenerative power and force also exploded.
He was confident that the title of ‘Best in his class’, which had always been his master’s, was now his. No, at least I assumed that Ronian could win.
But the reality was different.
‘That’s what ‘seven souls’ meant.’
Ronian’s characteristics: 7 souls.
It wasn’t just about being able to divide the mind into 7 parts and calculate the number of moves ahead. When that characteristic is combined with the essence of the Galaxy Sword, it is possible to create such a terrifying blow.
The sense of helplessness I felt upon seeing the incredible power of the new sword seemed to rise again in my soul.
“Next Victor’s internal injuries are all healed, right?”
On the other hand, is the only thing you can do with your own characteristics?
I felt a sense of self-destruction, but I heard my friend’s voice cheering me on.
“Ugh, it breaks down. Give me a punch, Viktor! You can do it!”
Ronian sits down from exhaustion. The red eyes of his friend looking at him showed his belief that he could really do that.
It gave me strength.
“…Yes. You can do it!”
The spirit I showed on my own boosted my confidence even more.
While Ronian is strong in hand fighting and the power of his strikes, his strengths are his best-in-class force and endurance.
‘It’s never enough!’
At that moment, the gray aura that exploded amplified his physical abilities to the limit.
Just like that, Victor rushed towards his master and teacher.
Another intense day like any other day was coming to an end.
“This is the end for today.”
“Gagging. Gagging.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Logan smiled inwardly as he looked at the two guys sitting down in complete exhaustion.
‘Victor is still a bit lacking, but with that recovery and endurance, it will be easy to catch up. Ronian, you need to be nervous.’
Preparations for war were now truly at an end. So now, we need to solidify our rising status while nurturing those who still have endless growth potential.
In the case of Master and Luther Wicken, it felt like they had already reached their limits, and Bourdelle was in a field that he could not teach. The only choice was these two.
And for now, it seemed like a good choice.
‘It would be nice if I could reach the level of Auror Master before the war.’
Even though I was experiencing the level with characteristic upgrades, it wasn’t as easy as really getting over that last wall.
Right now, I’m just starting out with the new powers I gained from being a top-level Auror user, and I’m barely able to draw the 8th type of the divine sword’s arcane form.
But just this much….
‘Tris Hornsby, the greatest sword on the continent, can handle it.’
Because now I can fully understand the meaning of the Soul Blade that he showed me.
visor.
The face of the sword spirit and the face of the emperor standing behind it were drawn on the tip of the sword pointed into the air.
‘Now soon…’
The more I think about it, the more my heart beats.
The red light of the setting sun seemed to predict a bloody future.
