Episode 78
Versa said.
“Vinchen will be dispatched to Mailtium.”
“Are you referring to the southern coastal city ruled by the Viol family?”
The Viol family was a middle-ranking family in the south, quite far from Adenca.
The land they ruled was not very fertile and there were no special products.
Nevertheless, it was also a family that accumulated considerable wealth.
In other words, it was also interpreted as meaning that it sucked the blood of the citizens of the land.
“I heard that the citizens there are going through very painful days. Due to recent poverty and famine, people’s livelihood has become even more barren.”
“Are you going to tell Prince Vincen to hit that place?”
That makes no sense.
No matter how excellent Vinchen was, he was only a fourteen-year-old cadet.
“No way.”
Although Violga bullies the people, it’s their territory, so Adenka couldn’t interfere.
“Priests were dispatched from the Gaia Temple for post-management there. Vincen will be supporting them for a month.”
“It doesn’t seem like a simple escort mission.”
“It must be up to Vinchen to do it.”
Railsa didn’t ask anymore.
He couldn’t read Versa’s thoughts at all.
‘You must know that Violga’s patriarch is clever and cunning.’
Even if Vincen as the 7th Prince of Adenca came, he wouldn’t blink an eye, but if a 9th grade cadet from the Red Fort were to be dispatched, he would laugh at him.
‘Besides, the priests dispatched from Gaia are already in one relationship with Violga.’
The Gaia Priests are not interested in the suffering of the citizens.
Rather, they liked the more the citizens suffered and struggled.
Because they are lonely and struggling and have no place to turn to, their faith grows stronger.
‘It’s hard to figure out what he’s aiming for with my own eyes.’
Railsa, who had been silent for a long time, opened her mouth again.
“It is also a place frequented by pirates. You can disguise yourself as an accidental death and kill Confucius Vincenzo.”
“Why do you think so?”
“Because Confucius Vinchen pursues the right.”
Vinchen will definitely come into conflict with Violga.
From Viol’s point of view, it was clear that Vinchen would become an intrusive nuisance.
“They may not be able to kill the 7th Duke of Adenca, but they can kill the 9th grade cadets of the Red Fortress who are taking the promotion test. Violga’s patriarch is a greedy one. It is very closely related to Gaia, so you might get an invitation from Gaia.”
Recently, because of Vincen, Gaia’s status has been greatly reduced.
In fact, rather than Gaia’s status falling, Adenka’s status was elevated, but Gaia felt that way anyway.
“They will consider it a very good opportunity.”
“So, wouldn’t it be suitable as a test?”
It was as if he thought that Adenka’s child should be able to do that.
“I don’t remember ever giving a 9th grade cadet a test like this.”
“And Rails has never been so outspoken and defended for a 9th grade cadet.”
Versa chuckled.
“Don’t worry too much, Railsa. Vinchen is a much stronger child than you think.”
“…I never worried.”
Versa did not listen to Railsa.
“There is one fact that will ease the chief chamberlain’s worries.”
“….”
“It is true that Vinchen is not alone.”
* * *
Former 9th grade representative student.
Selvira sat next to Vincen.
“Vinchen? huh? take me too I’m pretty bright on that geography and historical background. It might help.”
Selvira confidently unraveled the information about Mailtium.
“I have been playing the same role as…. It’s currently being ruled by Violga, and it’s also a very famous place for the Mailtium Barrier, but Violga is currently ruling it. Oh. There is one thing that is notable geographically.”
“….”
“There is a Hellaim family nearby, but strangely, there was not much friction? As you know, the Hellaim family is a powerful family, and it is a family that has grown enormously by absorbing neighboring families and territories. However, there is no record of Violga paying tribute. There are several hypotheses about this… and so on…”
Vinchen cut off his words as he thought he would be talking about Maltium all night if left alone.
“Why do you want to go so far together?”
“It is a coastal city that is environmentally unfavorable. I wondered how that coastal city could survive for over 200 years.”
Selvira smiled brightly and drew closer to Vincen.
“And there are many records and remains of the coastal war 200 years ago.”
“….”
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Your dream…”
“Oh, that’s right. didn’t I tell you Actually, my real dream is to be a historian.”
“Then why are you in the Red Fort?”
“History doesn’t make money. And historians must learn martial arts unconditionally. It’s a dangerous job.”
What she said was true.
In order to follow the footsteps of history, we have to visit many places.
They had to enter the dark mage’s dungeons or ancient ruins, and to do so, learning martial arts was essential.
“Are you going with me? It will definitely help.”
In the end, Vinchen agreed to accompany them.
– Hyung-nim also has a nasty corner. If you were going to ask me to go with you anyway, why do you bounce back like that?
‘Let’s call it mercenary. Didn’t that make me even more anxious?’
Although Julian had no body, Vinchen clearly felt it.
Yulian was shaking his head.
-At first, hyung, I thought you were a hard-nosed and inflexible old man with no answers.
‘I did?’
– For some reason, I feel like I’m getting more and more cunning.
Vincen did not answer.
Selvira was followed by Sigen.
“If you allow me, I want to join you too.”
Shizen was able to overcome his fear of Malone thanks to Vinchen and was able to grow to a new level.
I will never forget the feeling of uplift and achievement at that time.
“You’re later than Selvira.”
Vinchen chose Sizen as the first person to be with.
Regardless of the abilities he had, Shizen was a student with the conviction to risk his life for the right cause.
Shizen has already proven it in a single duel with Marlon.
Shizen’s right beliefs were perhaps more valuable than force.
At that time, the door to the 5th dormitory was wide open.
“Me too! I want to join you too!”
It was Hamon, an inferior student who defeated Kagon with Vinchen at a friendly exchange meeting.
He had seen a new world thanks to Vincen.
A state of confidence that you can do it.
Vinchen nodded, and Harmon’s eyes reddened.
“I will work hard. It will definitely help.”
– Even if it’s up to brother Shizen, isn’t Hamon a bit behind in skills?
‘Are you even testing me? You’re of the same opinion anyway.’
Actually, Julian also tried to suggest taking Harmon.
It was because Harmon’s inferiority could rather be an element that made Vincen’s ability shine.
Julian had judged that Harmon’s inferiority was necessary for Vincen.
– Why did you become so smart?
‘But it’s not because I’m cold and heartless like you.’
Yulian intends to use Harmon thoroughly.
I think of Vincen as a tool that can shine.
But Vincen did not think so.
-sure?
‘She has the same eyes as Shizen.’
They will act for Vinchen in any situation.
‘It’s fortunate for me to be able to be with such a trustworthy colleague.’
-Okay, let’s do something like that. But the most important person is missing.
The content of Vinchen’s promotion test is the personal protection and support of the Gaia Priests dispatched to Mailtium.
Mailtium is frequented by pirates, and the city itself is very unsafe due to long-standing famine and poverty.
Therefore, it was good to have a warrior with strong powers together.
‘I was going to find him now.’
Vinchen left the 5th dormitory.
Among the 9th grade cadets, the strongest power except Vinchen.
In order to offer companionship to the only son of a famous spearman.
‘When Raven moves, Serkun butler inevitably moves with him.’
Of course, Serkun wouldn’t be directly involved in the mission, but it was up to him to use it.
“Raven. Will you join me?”
“You should have come to see me first!”
“Sorry about that. Instead, I promise to have a formal sparring with you after the promotion test is over.”
“Perfect suggestion, friend.”
Raven hahaha! and burst into laughter.
It seemed like a very satisfactory proposal.
“But Vincen. Butler Serkun said he had something to say.”
“Deacon Serkun?”
At that time,
Vincen’s surroundings turned red.
‘Barrier?’
disconnected from the outside space.
An artificial space created by an excellent barrier master.
There was a tremendous sense of life inside.
“What is this?”
Vincen drew his sword.
Butler Serkun was approaching in front of him.
Vinchen looked at Serkun and soon captured the red lotus.
“Why did you put the sword back in?”
“Because it’s not really living.”
Serkun briefly exclaimed.
“You mean you can tell them apart?”
“Yes, I think I feel pretty good.”
You can tell them apart only with a lot of practical experience.
“Confucius has a truly mysterious corner.”
The living felt within this barrier was not really living.
It was an energy created by the barrier itself, and it felt like an extreme life for people to accept.
“Why are you doing this?”
If I was going to kill him, at least I wouldn’t have killed him here.
“This barrier is a space that blocks the outside from the inside.”
“I think you’ve heard of the term “killer king’s realm.” Also, few people survived.”
“It’s a pretty usable space to keep a secret.”
Serkun’s eyes narrowed.
I thought to myself with a light smile.
‘However, those with weak will lose consciousness due to the deadly effects of the barrier.’
In severe cases, fainting or death may occur.
However, such a sign could not be found in Vincen.
In terms of spirit, it was no less than a senior military officer.
“I wonder what kind of secret you created this space to tell me.”
“Well, once I did something, I don’t know where to start and how to say it.”
Serkun stroked his chin and smiled again.
“great. Let’s start with an old story. Prince Vincen said earlier. Not many people have survived in my realm. That’s true. But do you know who survived the most perfectly?”
“I don’t know.”
“You just don’t know. It’s not really known to the world. He is also reticent.”
The one who completely defeated Serkun.
The man was none other than Merlin.
“I was defeated that day.”
“…”
“I was sure that I would succeed in killing that day too, but that was my mistake. My body was eroded by Lord Merlin’s powerful brain machine, and my body stopped obeying.”
“You mean my master?”
“you’re right. It’s a very old story, but I was completely defeated that day.”
After that, he said he started researching the method.
A way to resist the aura of brain power.
“I didn’t know how other than to change the nature of the body. Anyway, I did research after study and figured out a way to some extent.”
However,
the client died in the meantime, so there was no reason to fight Merlin again.
“Do you know what I am talking about?”
Julian shouted.
-Reverse use! It’s reverse!
Julian had told me about it before.
[He looks very young right now, but that’s because he used reverse magic. In fact, I’m over 50 years old.]
“Is it reverse use?”
“I see you know.”
Serkun nodded.
I really liked Vinchen’s quick reply.
“Then, can you infer why I’m talking about the reverse?”
“Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t understand this situation either.”
“First, because you saved Raven Confucius.”
when predation appeared.
That was a variable that even Serkun hadn’t predicted.
If Vinchen hadn’t protected Raven, Raven might have been eaten by the predation.
“Secondly, because I want Confucius to become a person who perfectly suits the dream of Confucius Raven.”
“It is still difficult to understand.”
Serkun began to speak.
