Episode 263 Episode
83. Return to the Garden of Swords
“Ouch… my shoulder still throbs sometimes after fighting all those crazy things. Daughter, come and rub my shoulders.”
Talaris groaned as he rubbed his left shoulder.
As Jin expected, she participated in the battle between Misha and the Wraith in the West Sea to protect her territory.
As a result of the battle, more than 100 uninhabited islands in the West Sea disappeared and sea routes in the area were blocked.
Six months later, a whirlpool of aura and chill magic was still creating a terrible storm in the nearby sea.
No one directly witnessed the fight, but because of the vortex phenomenon, countries around the world sent investigation teams, and they were able to recognize that there was an enormous battle there.
Thanks to the aura and chill magic remaining in the whirlpool, the investigation team inferred that it was the black dragon, the secret princess, and the magicians of Zipple that fought there.
The whole world was wondering the cause and effect of the battle.
It was because Secret Palace was an externally neutral force, and to the public, ‘Solderet’ was known as a god who contracted with pure-blooded jiples.
In fact, most of solderlet’s contractors before Jin (after Temar) were born from Zipple, including Riall Zipple. In particular, thanks to Leeol’s overwhelming magic and performance, there was a strong notion that Solderlet was the god of Zipple.
However, as they suddenly fought a great battle in the middle of the West Sea, the world had no choice but to boil.
“I don’t like it.”
“Huh, it seems like this happened while helping the guy who will become your husband. Are you going to come out so heartless?”
“Are you tough?”
“It’s not tough. It really hurts as if my arm would fall off. It’s hard to even lift a spoon…”
Booong!
Blindfold Mort agreed with Thalaris’ words.
There was a reason Siris reacted rather coldly to Talaris.
“…Mother I still can’t understand. Why did you announce that we were defeated?”
Recently, Talaris had gathered reporters and made an official announcement about the ‘Battle of the West Sea’.
-I don’t know why Ziffle and Black Dragon were at odds, but the reason I participated in the battle was to protect my territory as they were fighting on my land.
Many people are curious about the outcome and whereabouts of the Black Dragon. I don’t know what happened to the black dragon, and the fight was a victory for Jiple. So, I hope there will be no more misunderstandings about Secret Palace.
The reason why the battle took place. The relationship between the winner and the loser. Until then, the people of the world did not know anything. Zipline had kept his mouth shut.
However, through Talaris’ announcement, all was revealed.
Naturally, the remark that “the winner is Zipple” had the greatest impact.
Since Jiple was able to defeat Talaris and the Black Dragon even though the householder did not directly step forward, the prestige that had fallen due to Jin was restored a little, and Secret Palace was the opposite.
And ‘truth’ was also the opposite.
“Mother killed the three men of the Wraith with that black dragon named Misha. When the black dragon succeeded in escaping, Ziffle retreated first.”
“That is no different than losing to a great person like me. There was even a black dragon, so I should have killed at least ten of them. Well, if you killed that many, Keliac might have hit the secret palace himself.”
“Since Mother announced the defeat of Secret Palace, all sorts of miscellaneous things have been ignoring us. The traders of Lutero’s magic federation are already rambling against the West Sea merchants. Not only that…”
“Wouldn’t it be fine if my daughter cut off her limbs and feed them as shark food? Tell the warriors to strengthen the protection of the people of the West Sea.”
“It should be one or two.”
“You can kill them all. Since they made Ziffle feel good, they can’t ask for minor responsibilities. Politics is like this, daughter. I want you to consider your mother’s position as well.”
“I wish I couldn’t run Zipple, Runkandel, or Bement in the West Sea.”
Siris sighed and went to Talaris’ side and began rubbing her shoulders. She actually understood and respected Talaris’ choice, but it was difficult to control her resentment.
“You can make it that way. huh cool Anyway, when is our son-in-law going to come back? You’re not really dead, are you? It’s been half a year since there’s been no news about it, but only the sword has been found, so it’s very embarrassing. It’s too much to think of that black dragon. I helped as much as I could, but he didn’t tell me anything.”
Siris, instead of answering, looked at the secret flower blooming profusely outside the window.
* * *
Time passes again, February of 1799.
Runcandel and Ziple had not yet received their wanted orders.
However, Jin’s death has now become a fait accompli beyond rumors, and the youngest son of Runkandel, who caused such a stir, has faded from people’s minds.
The mercenaries, knights, and wizards who were aiming for an astronomical bounty were no longer looking for Jin.
Journalists did not write articles about Jin, and only occasional bards and bards in taverns remembered Jin’s name.
The world seemed to go on just fine without him.
However, after Jin disappeared, so to speak, after Jin peeled off the mask of hypocrisy called Ziffle, and after raising a new giant named Kingelo to the surface.
The world was clearly facing a major change.
“Kihehehehehehehehehehehe. what what want to save? Say it again, you worms. Kkeuk. I find it most thrilling to see your convictions falter.”
“Yes, yes. Actually, we also want to save you. But what do you do? This is my job.”
Daytona and Heytona looked down at a group of captive humans and said.
Having become jockeys last summer, they have been showing quite distinct results in various missions, earning the nickname ‘hell’s favorite’.
Among them, the Tona brothers acted as if they had found their calling in the ‘removal mission’, especially when killing the ‘extreme followers of Zipple’ who started to openly openly after Ziple’s true face was revealed.
“Now, we’re only going to save one of you. We don’t know who that lucky guy will be, but anyway. Those who survive will go and tell their friends. We will find you wherever you are and kill them all like cockroaches.”
“You didn’t just say you wanted to save me…
”
“Cockroaches can’t talk. Cockroaches shouldn’t talk to people. But what do I become when you speak?”
Spaw! months…!
“Keuouk!”
“Quaaaaagh!”
The greatsword and chain sword mercilessly cut the bodies of the fierce followers.
“Oh right. I was supposed to keep one alive…but they killed them all.”
“It’s okay, Heytona! Hehehe, I have to go catch him again.”
“Daytona is strange no matter how you think about it. It’s clear that these bastards are receiving support directly from Ziple… Where did that magical bomb they wear when committing suicide come from?”
Extreme followers have recently been rampaging all over Hufester. They are committing crimes against Hufesters every day, such as inciting terrorism and kidnapping.
“Keehee (Daytona has a habit of laughing maniacally when she kills someone at some point, then stops when she sees enough blood). That is our mission.”
“To do that, you should have left one alive and tracked it down.”
“are you okay! Are you going to catch me again?”
“Well, the last time I tried to save him, he jumped out and suddenly took poison and committed suicide. There are times when I feel like someone is controlling me. Like a doll. hmm.”
“I often feel that way too.”
“Let’s come back at once. eww! Mu Ann. Are those damn things supposed to be waiting at the main house by now?”
“maybe? Ha, it’s dizzy to think about why they’re going to fight again.”
As expected, Mew and Ann arrived at the Garden of Swords this morning. Not only them, but all of Runcandel’s riders gathered in the Garden of Swords.
It was because he decided to get out of the Black Sea for a while and stay at his hometown.
“Oh my, who is this? Aren’t they tona scum?”
“You’re a jockey, so now you’re making eye contact with us? Are you doing this because you don’t want to live in the light of day?”
Mew and Ann really got into a fight as soon as they saw the Tona brothers. To be precise, it was more like a one-sided craving, not a dispute.
And the Tona brothers were still afraid of them.
“Who are you guys? Long time no see.”
“Why are you scared? Have you peeled our pumpkin seeds?”
“No, it’s not…”
“It’s not a foot. You bastards of hell.”
“What a fuss.”
Joshua, who had passed them by, spoke softly.
“Brother Joshua.”
“I just received a report from the butler, Heinz, that my father will arrive in two hours. There’s no time for useless chatting, so everyone put on the armor and get ready to line up.”
“All right.”
Everyone in the Garden of Swords was preparing to greet Shiron.
Usually, when he visited the Garden of Swords, there was a splendid array of troops, but it was rare that even the cadets were mobilized.
It was because the significance of Shiron’s return this time was so great.
Since Jin disappeared, the cold war between Runcandel and Ziple is getting worse and worse, so the head of the house needs to encourage the members of Runcandel himself.
And he was a person who could instantly put an end to the uneasiness spreading in Runkandel and Hufester just by standing still.
The creation knight, the world’s greatest sword, was such an existence.
After two hours, the firing was over.
Luna Joshua Luntia Dipus Lan Vigo Mary Mew and Daytona Haytona.
A total of 11 riders, excluding Yona in Samil, led the way with flags bearing the ‘Black Sword’ pattern.
After that, the elders, the executive knights, and the guardian knights under each subordinate took their places. The cadets wore uniforms and uniformed weapons.
But not a single common soldier was seen. There were no common soldiers in the Garden of Swords. Only knights and prospective knight cadets could belong to the main body of the Garden of Swords.
Soon, Shiron’s procession entered the Garden of Swords.
“The head of household has been hospitalized!”
As Luna shouted, kicking her feet as hard as she could, the knights lined up in a square stomped their feet one beat later.
“Doyeol Sword Tomb!”
“Doyeol Sword Tomb!”
Following Luna’s voice, the riders and knights chanted their blessings.
‘Sword Tomb’ was Runkandel’s special arrangement method.
Thousands of swords pierced in the garden of swords are tombs allowed only for those who have left a special mark on family protection and prosperity.
Each rider and knight dispersed and took their places in front of the grave of the sword, one for each. It seemed to break the hard-knit row, but this was the essence of the Runkandel chairman.
“Meet the Lord Chung!”
“Meet the Lord Chung!”
The riders raised their flags and the knights raised their swords. An undisturbed voice, as if one were speaking.
Shiron and Rosa looked down at the family while riding their horses. Behind him, ten active black knights were kneeling.
“Excellent, lead sword.”
At Shiron’s command, all the blades held by the living went into the scabbard. Only the swords in the garden were glistening in the sunlight.
And for some reason, Shiron didn’t say anything for a while.
It was because he felt something approaching the Garden of Swords from the sky.
Only the creation knight could recognize it. It was so far that even Luna and the Dark Knights couldn’t notice.
“Looks like someone else wants to welcome this old man.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Rosa, you must have become blunt too. Quite a powerful force is approaching the Garden of Swords. At a very fast pace.”
Rosa’s eyes widened.
After a while, Luna and the Dark Knights also felt the same as Shiron. Other riders and senior knights figured out the situation later than that.
“May I prepare for anti-aircraft defense, Lord?”
When Luna asked cautiously, Chiron shook his head.
“It’s not like that, 1st jockey. Wouldn’t it be funny if the whole Runkandel moved, no matter who came?”
“My thoughts were short.”
Shiron was right.
Right now, the Garden of Swords was in a state where no one in the world could do anything about it. All forces in Runcandel, including Shiron, were firmly guarding the Garden of Swords.
In the midst of that, it was too much for everyone in Runkandel to react sensitively to the energy presumed to be ‘one’.
Ten seconds passed.
It was a huge black dragon that appeared above the Sword Garden.
Muracan.
As his shadow fell over the garden, the knights could barely swallow their sighs.
No matter how sudden the situation unfolded, it was impossible to act recklessly in front of Shiron.
But it wasn’t the arrival of the Black Dragon that really frightened those with especially good senses, like Luna, the Dark Knights, and some Horsemen.
It was the fact that the owner of the ‘pretty powerful energy’ that Shiron said was not the Black Dragon. Murakan only had a magnificent appearance, but his energy was completely hidden by aura.
Flutter Flutter…!
Murakan slowly began to descend into the Garden of Swords.
When he reached the ground, he saw the figure of a person riding on his back. He was the owner of the aura that approached the Garden of Swords.
A face familiar to everyone in the Garden of Swords, except for the new cadets.
Nineteen-year-old Gene Runkandel.
He bowed to his father with calm eyes.
“Father. Reserve jockey Jin Runkandel has returned from training.”
