Chapter 50: Royal Recommendation

The magician’s prison raid that occurred during the night became known throughout Trian.

The fire and the broken walls were one thing, but the cold air and chunks of ice remaining in the VIP prison could not be explained by anything other than magic.

However, Aslan's reaction was completely different.

“You refuse to acknowledge it?”

Evan immediately retorted to the Count’s words.

“Isn’t it obvious!

I heard that Trian has been having problems with magicians for a while now.

But does it make sense to connect that with us, Aslan, now!?”

“I’m telling you I saw that woman myself!?

That administrator using magic!”

Robero interjected with a scowl, but it didn’t work.

“Hmph. That’s just your one-sided claim. We have physical evidence, a corpse.”

“Ah, this is driving me crazy!

I swear on my honor as a knight!

The entire honor of this Robero, the Storm of the Battlefield!”

Robero, pounding his chest in frustration, shouted, and the faces of the listening Aslan knights turned slightly grim.

For some reason, the handprint on Robero’s cheek diminished the solemnity of his oath, but a knight’s oath was not something to be taken lightly.

And by all accounts, that giant muscular man didn’t look like someone who would speak nonsense.

Even the Lightning Blade Sword, Evan Orgus, who had been raising his voice in argument with him, couldn’t help but hesitate for a moment.

However.

“A knight’s honor cannot precede the honor of his lord and family.

Therefore, I cannot accept your words alone! Moreover, there is clear physical evidence for all to see!”

A 5-Star knight named Erickson, one of Aslan’s vice-commanders, stood next to him and pointed out the key point on Evan's behalf.

It wasn’t wrong, but.

Hearing those words, Robero’s temper flared.

‘That bastard…….’

That damn physical evidence, physical evidence.

I'm already pissed off from being rejected again.

“How much of that magician’s ass did you lick to do something like that?”

“Crazy talk! How dare you insult me……!”

Boom!

Rumble.

“Yeah, I insulted you.

What are you going to do about it!?”

Erickson, who had been flaring up, could only trail off as he saw the warhammer crack the stone floor of the training ground and cause vibrations in front of his eyes.

Even among 5-Star knights, there were differences in strength.

Of course, compatibility also arises depending on the direction of evolution, but unfortunately, his specialty was strength and durability.

The assessment was that it would be difficult to handle the momentum of Robero, who was clearly of the same type.

But the hesitation was brief.

“A duel, Robero.

You’re not thinking of getting away with insulting my honor, are you!?”

At that, Robero grinned as if he had been waiting for it and nodded.

“Just what I was hoping for!”

His chest grew cold just from the aura that emanated as he took a step forward, but Erickson did not back down.

He had something to believe in.

‘I’ll surrender after he’s moderately tired out.

After that, Thompson will immediately challenge him to a duel…….’

Thompson, whose specialty was speed, would not give the exhausted Robero a chance to surrender.

At the very least, his lord’s command to bring back the Trian knight commander’s head would be fulfilled.

Erickson smiled and raised his greatsword as he saw his commander, Evan, nodding at him.

* * *

“……That knight seems to be of the general or strength type.

Why would he fight Commander Robero…….”

“They must have intended this from the beginning.

Regardless of the truth.

The fact that the Lightning Blade Sword didn’t step forward is likely due to the situation.”

As the Count looked ahead with cold eyes, the duel was already beginning.

- Die!!

Boom!

Erickson took out a giant greatsword and swung it.

Kwwaaaaang!

Boom!

In the clash of strength, the bladed greatsword was breaking down before the blunt warhammer.

As expected, no, Robero began to gain the upper hand even earlier than that.

That sight brought a small smile to the Count’s face, who had been in constant deliberation.

- I want to become strong, Your Highness.

Please take me in!

A commoner who had blocked his horse and stubbornly insisted decades ago.

Normally, the soldiers would have beaten him up and thrown him out.

But at that time, there was a request from a child with the aptitude of a Spirit Master, Rasmia, who had been discovered among the commoners of Trian.

- If I become a Spirit Master, I will serve the Trian family. In return…….

- My older brother, and……. Um.

He’s a bit lacking, but could you take in one more?

The one who was that ‘lacking fellow’.

He was surprised by his age, which was much older than his size, and surprised once again by his pathetic aptitude.

But.

That small, pathetic fellow was now protecting Trian as a bigger and more dependable knight than anyone else.

Showing a faster rate of development than Klarm, whom he had considered quite talented.

‘Come to think of it, that Rasmia girl has a good eye.’

And yet, the way she freaked out and avoided Robero whenever she met him was also funny.

“Hmm?”

The old man, who had been caught up in thoughts of the past, smirked as he confirmed the circumstances of the duel, which was quickly reaching its conclusion.

“As expected, but it seems they didn't have a good grasp of how strong Robero is.”

Then.

“Hmm?”

The moment he felt a chilling premonition, he threw himself forward without hesitation.

Kwwaaaaaaang!

As the warhammer exploded the floor of the training ground, stone fragments that flew in all directions pelted the full-body armor of Erickson, who had barely dodged the blow.

“Kuk!?”

The moment Erickson, who was barely holding onto his already badly bent greatsword with both hands, staggered even from that minor blow.

A giant warhammer fell on his head.

A blunt weapon, noticeably more intact than his greatsword, which had been shattered long ago, though it had dents here and there.

A blow with monstrous power, not only shattering a 20cm thick stone floor over a wide area but also creating a pit over 1m deep.

“Sur……!”

Erickson, his face pale, tried to raise both hands and shout as planned.

But before that action and voice could come out, the hammer slammed into his body.

Kwwaaaaaaang!

‘What a pushover.’

Robero, who was about to sneer at his crushed opponent, felt a sharp aura digging into his neck at that moment.

‘F*ck!?’

He tried to dodge it somehow, but his body wouldn’t move as he wished because the wounds on his arms and legs had burst open again from the strenuous duel.

But fortunately.

Kwadedeuk.

“You’ve gone too far, Lightning Blade Sword.”

A gray greatsword, which had appeared at some point, deflected the sword strike that had been exuding that sharp aura.

“Counnnt!”

“What do you think you’re doing? In a legitimate duel?”

“Killing a knight who has surrendered is legitimate!?

What kind of nonsense are you spouting……!”

“Surrendered? Who surrendered? I didn’t hear anything?”

As the Count shrugged his shoulders and played dumb, the Lightning Blade Sword couldn’t argue any further in front of him.

‘Damn it. I felt it a few days ago too, but the difference is bigger than I thought.’

The Bulwark of the North.

He could feel the pressure that name brought with his own skin.

Moreover, Erickson had not fully expressed his intention to surrender in either word or deed.

Anyone with skill would have noticed the situation, but this was the way of duels between hostile families.

In that case, this side would also follow convention.

“Hmph……. Still, you would admit that Sir Robero’s actions were excessive, wouldn’t you?”

“Hmph, he should have been prepared for that much in a duel.”

“That’s a veeery good point. Thompson! Step forward.”

“Yes! Aslan Vice-Commander Thompson Raphael challenges Sir Robero to a duel!”

Without anyone having a chance to say anything, a slender knight who drew a sharp katana-shaped sword passed down from the East stepped forward.

‘These bastards…….’

As the Count’s eyes narrowed.

- Your Excellency!

An official letter from the royal family!!

It says to stop the fighting between the two families!

From outside the training ground, a voice that drew everyone’s attention was heard.

And.

“Your Excellency, from the royal family……. Lady Roanna…….”

With news that, from the Count’s perspective, was not something to be laughed off.

The duel of that day ended just like that.

* * *

“Hweuuuu…….”

Swish.

Paaaaang.

A lightly swung black blade cut through the air, creating a sharp shockwave.

“Good…….”

Throb.

Contrary to his words, the stab wounds in both his sides still ached, but they didn’t seem to be serious injuries.

The wounds he had sustained just last night had almost healed in less than a day.

He was once again reminded of the fact that his body had become even more ridiculously overpowered as his class increased.

‘This is enough.’

If he delayed any longer, his prey would get even farther away.

‘I can’t be any later.’

Muno gauged the faint traces of demonic energy in the western sky and immediately headed to meet the Count.

In the process, he couldn't help but feel that the atmosphere in the Trian inner castle had become strangely chaotic.

“Did you hear?

Lady Roanna…….”

“No. That young lady finally…….”

“How…….”

The same story was heard everywhere he went.

- Lady Roanna is engaged to the third prince, Christopher Iron!

“So she really went and did it, that young lady……. Ha…….”

From Muno’s perspective, he had only learned of the young lady’s engagement partner, but the news had a huge impact on Trian.

- A recommendation has come down from the royal family to cease the dispute between Aslan and Trian.

In fact, the Aslan side, which had been in sharp conflict with Trian, was said to have admitted defeat and quietly withdrawn even though one of their vice-commanders had died.

No matter how powerful the Aslan ducal family was among the noble families of the Iron Kingdom, they could not overcome the weight of the royal family.

Thanks to that, the atmosphere in Trian still seemed chaotic.

‘Good timing.’

It was a good thing for him.

As someone who had been at the center of the incidents that had occurred in Trian, it would have been awkward to leave without even seeing the conclusion.

Of course.

“The old man must be feeling pretty uneasy.”

He couldn't just laugh, as he could guess the state of the lord of this territory.

And that guess was right on the money.

“If we’re not careful, we might also get involved in the succession…….”

“Enough. My head hurts, Rick……. Oh, just in time, the hateful fellow who neglected Roanna is coming in.”

As soon as he entered the office, he saw the Count with a sour expression glaring at him with fearsome eyes.

But more than that, the words the servant was about to say just before were bothering him too much.

‘A war of succession?

No, I haven’t heard anything. I don’t know anything about it.

I have my own problems to deal with. I should pretend I don’t know about such a dangerous issue even if I do.’

Muno’s conscience pricked him, but he put on a brave face and got to the point.

“I have something to tell you.”

And as soon as he finished his story, the Count’s sour expression crumpled even more.

“Tracking?

In the middle of all this?

No, do you really think that makes sense…….”

“Yes. That’s why I’m telling you.”

“……Kkeung. Spit it out.”

The Count, massaging his temples with his large hand as if he had a headache.

An attitude that suggested he wouldn't pay much attention to whatever was said.

However.

“That witch will be heading towards Drasen.”

At the following words, the hand massaging his temples paused.

“And if there is even the slightest trace left, I can definitely find it.”

At the added words, he frowned even more.

“What’s the basis for her heading to Drasen?”

“The direction the magician disappeared in as a meteor was to the west.

It was such a strong energy, so I can still follow the lingering scent of her demonic energy with my senses.”

“What?”

“And that witch will definitely try to catch me.

And considering the recovery time of an injured magician, she probably intended to appear around the time I left Trian and returned to Drasen after this mess was cleared up.”

“……Isn’t that an excessive assumption? And you said she was seriously injured?”

“I saw it with my own two eyes.

She was spitting up blood.”

“……Now you tell me?”

“It’s true! I just couldn’t remember for a moment because of the shock of the fall!”

“Hmph…….”

As the Count started to look more and more skeptical, Muno decided to take a firm stance.

“Well, even if you don’t give me permission, the situation is more or less resolved anyway, so I’ll just go back to Drasen.”

“Hmm. Let me point out two flaws in your reasoning, Muno.”

“……?”

“First of all.

Why are you so sure that the witch will be after you to that extent?

And secondly, if that’s true, will only that witch be after you?

Couldn’t other magicians join forces?”

He couldn’t answer the first question because he didn’t know himself.

“The guess that she will be after me is based on a hunch, so I can’t explain it clearly, but I am certain. And as for the second…….”

Honestly, he had overlooked it.

No, he had thought about it, but.

“……I heard that magicians have strong pride.

Especially the higher their rank.

I was just thinking, would a 6-Circle magician really ask for help from other magicians…….”

Saying it out loud, it was too naive a thought.

‘Hmph. Again…….’

It seemed the Demon Devourer’s desires had once again preceded reason.

While inwardly resolving to control it better.

Muno immediately bowed his head.

“My thoughts were short. So please assign Commander Robero or Vice-Commander Klarm to me. If possible, Lady Rasmia too.”

“Huh……?”

“A small elite force is best.

It would be troublesome if we attached a bunch of irrelevant knights for no reason and the magician got away.”

“……You really are, worse than your father.”

“Thank you.”

“……”

The Count, momentarily at a loss for words with a ‘what kind of shameless bastard is this’ expression.

But he soon let out a hollow laugh and had no choice but to nod.

However.

“The people you mentioned are not in good condition yet, so I’ll give you someone else. He’s a bit peculiar, but his abilities will be more than enough.”

With a slight change to the conditions Muno had presented.

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