Episode 62
Another deep sigh escapes Aveiro’s lips.
The Fentanyl Mercenaries are comprised of only the best.
But, is it really that normal?
At most, it happened last night.
Even if some group had been protecting Jack Valantier, there should have been at least a hint of weariness or a vague sense of tension that he was a target for assassination.
But there is nothing like that.
‘There hasn’t been anyone special among those who have recently entered Ascendible. There were a few knights of the Marquis of Valanti, but the time zone didn’t match. Does that mean they were already inside the territory? Who were they? Could it be the Ascendible Dukes?’
Aveiro’s head turns taut.
‘Jack Valantie is staying at the Duke of Ascension’s villa. If he is the Duke’s guest, there is reason for the Duke to come forward. But as far as I know, the Duke of Ascension’s forces did not move last night. And there was a fire at the Duke’s villa last night… What is it? What am I missing?’
He raised his head.
“Contact the branch manager of the Marquisate of Valanti and ask for his cooperation in providing all information on Jack Valanti. Bring me all the information we have on Jack Valanti.”
“yes.”
“And gather the kids together and search all the places where Bentamon might have hidden the money.”
“Ah… … Yes, I understand.”
Tolisso nodded and started walking out, but Aveiro wasn’t finished talking yet.
“And send a secret letter to your superiors.”
“What should I write?”
“Dietrich Hermann’s mission failed. Fentanyl’s mercenary group is missing. And Jack Valantie, strongly suspected to be under the protection of the Ascendible Dukes. Be careful in the future. And… … .”
Aveiro’s mind, which was trailing off, recalls the woman who was next to Jack.
“… … No. That’s enough. Just get out.”
“yes.”
Aveiro closes his eyes quietly in the office where he is left alone.
Jack Valantier.
I knew the rumors that he was mentally retarded and stupid, but this is so different.
What on earth is that confidence?
What was that life?
Above all else.
‘The woman next to her. Who is she?’
His appearance was extraordinary and his aura was beyond compare.
Should I say that I look like I live alone in the world?
Even though it was only for a brief moment, when his eyes met with that woman’s, Aveiro felt as if his heart was being squeezed with a fist.
That’s definitely scary.
A fear that is felt instinctively.
‘Where did such a person come from?’
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For a moment, this thought occurred to me.
‘I wonder if what I’m missing is information about that woman.’
Aveiro was a man who thought with both his head and his heart.
In my head, I was deciding that I should investigate the woman next to Jack, but my heart wasn’t in it.
My heart kept screaming.
That woman, don’t investigate.
Don’t even try to find out.
The moment you find out, you’ll die.
Aveiro followed the feeling.
Chapter 5
The first thing my master and I saw when we returned to the villa was Charlotte and Thanos fighting with swords in the training ground.
“profit……!”
Thud-! Chin-!
Wooden swords clash against each other.
Looking back, I guess it wasn’t a fight, but a sparring match.
Looking at it, it seems like they’re both raising the mana of 1 circle equally.
Thanos’ body is over 190cm, and Charlotte is less than 140cm.
The physical differences were clear.
Every time their swords meet, Charlotte takes two or three steps back, and Thanos quickly attempts his next attack.
But even if this is a sparring match and not a fight.
What should I say about this?
“hmm…….”
[hmm…….]
My teacher and I both swallowed our sighs at the same time.
I guess it worked.
The master asked me.
[I’m a little curious.]
“What is it?”
[Do you really think Thanos can defeat that kid from last night?]
There is only one ‘child from last night’ that the Master refers to.
Heynckes Beckermann.
Thanos’ goal was to become the strongest swordsman on the continent.
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When I don’t answer, the teacher asks the question in a different form.
[You would know just by looking at it. Charlotte has never held a sword. Hasn’t she?]
“Yes, that’s right. Charlotte is awkward with her swordsmanship and spacing. I’m sure it’s her first time holding a sword today.”
[But Thanos is being pushed by Charlotte.]
Anyone can see that Charlotte is being pushed back, taking two or three steps back every time their wooden swords meet, but in reality, it is Thanos who is being pushed back.
Thanos simply has the upper hand in terms of strength.
But even then, they were unable to seize a clear opportunity to win.
Percussion- bang-!
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I was a little surprised.
Because Charlotte slightly deflected Thanos’ wooden sword to the side.
I’ve never been taught how to do that, is that possible?
Thanos opens his eyes wide like me.
Then, gritting his teeth, Thanos took up his stance again and swung his wooden sword. Watching the process, I read Thanos’ thoughts.
A frowning expression as if something is extremely frustrating.
Tch.
He clicked his tongue lightly and looked away from the two sparring.
“Would you like to make a bet with me?”
[bet?]
“9 years, I will make the current Thanos defeat Beckerman within 9 years.”
[Is that possible in just 9 years? That Beckerman kid will grow up too, right?]
He smiled brightly.
“Would you like to make a bet?”
[That’s funny, good. Don’t accept it.]
“Let’s give the winner’s wish to the person who lost the bet cleanly.”
The teacher nods.
[I wonder. How do you plan on raising that child like that?]
“Well, there are many ways.”
[You’re not trying to make me a Death Knight, are you?]
Hehe.
I think the teacher thinks I’m a really bad guy.
“I’m not that bad of a guy.”
The teacher, with a puzzled expression, slowly turns his head.
So the teacher and I approached the two little kids.
At the same time, the two stop sparring.
“Oh, you have come, Your Majesty.”
“Boss, are you here?”
I stood in front of the two and looked at them for a moment in silence.
Charlotte fidgets despite having done nothing wrong in that silent gaze, and Thanos also lowers his head.
hmm.
I’m not trying to punish you.
“Charlotte has a talent for swords.”
Our little one’s expression brightens in an instant.
“I didn’t see all of it, but it was exactly three times?”
“What is it?”
“Tried to shed the wooden sword Thanos swung. Twice, successfully.”
The little boy nods his head slightly.
What should I do if my opponent’s strength is overwhelmingly different from mine?
The answer is simple.
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Just spill it.
I literally didn’t watch their duel from beginning to end, but I still saw everything there was to see.
Obviously I didn’t tell Charlotte anything about the sword.
Charlotte realized it herself.
Did you just realize it?
I put it into practice and created my own opportunities.
If I hadn’t interrupted this duel, Thanos would have gotten hit by Charlotte.
“You’re pretty good. You definitely have talent with swords. Now, I think we should see how talented you are with magic. For now, would you like to go up a bit?”
“Above?”
“Stay with Cell for a moment. I have something to talk to Thanos about.”
Charlotte, who looked back and forth between Thanos and me with a slightly anxious expression, nodded and went into the villa.
Then the teacher folds his arms and takes a few steps back.
Thanos gulped at the strange atmosphere, and I spoke to him.
Heavy facts.
“You’re the one who’s lost. You know that, right?”
“……yes.”
“That’s too bad. Charlotte has a talent for swordsmanship. To be exact, she has a natural talent for close combat. Unlike you.”
Thanos lowered his head with a stiff expression.
I may look like a rain-drenched puppy, but I guess I should know.
“You figure out how to channel your opponent’s power to turn the tide of a situation? Easier said than done. Charlotte did it, and succeeded at least twice. She just hesitated because she didn’t know how to fight back. I guarantee you, if you had stayed that way for just a minute, you would have been lying on the ground.”
“… … .”
“Is it stubbornness? Or is it obstinacy?”
“yes?”
I crossed my arms and looked the guy in the eye.
“You have the talent for hard work. But why are you wasting that talent on something useless?”
“yes?”
“Practice in swinging a sword is just practice. It is merely a preparatory procedure for mastering the sword. Why do you swing the sword the way you did in training?”
“… … .”
“You don’t understand? Let me explain it to you in simple terms. Why do you swing your sword so simply?”
Thanos looks a little puzzled.
“The brat is small in stature. Despite his small stature, the fact that he tried to deflect the wooden sword you were swinging shows that he has perfect understanding of the power and path of your sword. What should you do in that case?”
I feel like I became a teacher late in life, but this is an issue that needs to be pointed out at least once.
The guy is biting his lips, probably because he doesn’t know the details.
“It’s simple. The premise of shedding is that you have to predict the opponent’s strength, and you noticed that the kid was trying to shed. Then you had to change the path of the sword swing or adjust the strength. But you didn’t do that.”
“ah…….”
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“And, you have two healthy legs and one unused hand, so why don’t you use it? Are you really the guy who wants to become the strongest swordsman on the continent?”
Thanos has a very gloomy expression.
“Can I help you?”
The guy raises his head.
“yes?”
“Don’t you want to train properly?”
Thanos’ face brightened as if bathed in light, but then darkened in an instant.
Rather than a question of confidence, I would say it’s more of hesitation.
no.
To be exact, it seems like he is very apologetic.
Oh, really.
“If you want to become the strongest prosecutor on the continent, you should at least put a plate of iron on your face. Why are you hesitating?”
“… … That, I think it’s just too much of a hassle… … .”
I ended up laughing hysterically.
“You worry about everything. I told you. Put a sheet of iron on your face.”
“… … .”
“Before we begin, let me ask you. Are you prepared to die?”
“yes?”
Rather than saying he didn’t hear me, I should say he seemed very puzzled by what I said.
“Are you prepared to work so hard that you die?”
Thanos, who had been silent for a moment and thinking about something, spoke with a very determined expression.
“Yes. I am prepared.”
I like the look.
Let’s get started right away.
