Overpowered Sword Chapter 228

Level up with swords (228)

“Cardinal!”

Leon and his group urgently rushed to his side.

Even at a glance, the details didn’t look good.

As soon as you take a few steps, the smell of blood becomes stronger. As expected of an Auror Master, the bleeding seemed to have already stopped, but the blood that had previously flowed was staining his clothes darkly.

Although Ellahan’s healing method surrounded him, his body, which had depleted its vital energy, did not recover in a short period of time.

Still, Irexana stood up on her own.

“… It’s okay now, saint. Please save your sacred power.”

“but!”

“These wounds are not that serious. “Don’t forget that there are still enemies left to defeat.”

While Irexana was scolding in such a stern voice, Adela came next to her and spoke.

“What about ‘Predator’? “Did you defeat it properly?”

“Yes, I have confirmed the counter-summoning. Fortunately, his regenerative abilities and immortality were not that great, so he died when his brain was destroyed.”

“Are you using necromancy with paranormal abilities but not being able to save yourself? “He was a funny guy.”

“If I had been able to at least lichize it, I probably would have died.”

The two cardinals exchanged information calmly.

Adela, who asked about the outcome of the battle in front of a completely injured person, and Irexana, who casually mentioned her own death, seemed to have no hesitation at all.

I had the feeling that fights with beings such as the transcendent species of the outer dimension and the “Exorcist Bishop” were not that rare.

“Hero.”

Irexana, who had finished talking with Adela in a few minutes, turned to Leon. She gave her first aid using restorative techniques, but although she must have been in a lot of pain, she didn’t even show it.

“What is the dynamic of the Revolutionary Army and the Fermat Army? If you have defeated Necator and entered the castle, what comes next… .”

After reading Irexana’s words, Leon nodded his head.

“Yes, we are debating whether or not to attack the White Palace. “Rian is opposed, and the Fermat army, including the Marquis Walter, feels like they should go on the offensive right away.”

“Is that so. It’s not at all unexpected. Morse would definitely be anticipating that discord.”

“Mors? “Are you talking about the Bishop of Chaos?”

“yes.”

Irexana agreed to his question and answered.

“Fundamentally, the argument between the two forces is meaningless. “It’s not a matter that can be decided in a day or two.”

“Why?”

“This is because the other party is in control of this situation.”

Only Adela seemed to understand what he was saying, but Karen and Ellahan only tilted their heads as they still lacked a tactical view.

So did Leon.

Irexana, anticipating that, added a few words.

“We cannot retreat now, nor can we hastily attack. As Prince Lian said earlier, the White Palace’s defense capabilities are at an unprecedented level. I wasn’t sure if it would work even if everything was done properly, but the power loss was too great. “First of all, Cardinal Dominic and I are out of action, and it will be difficult for Prince Grania to play an active part any longer.”

It was definitely as he said.

Irexana was in much better condition than Dominic, but she needed to recuperate for more than a month, let alone a few days.

Not to mention Grania, who was stabbed in the stomach by the traitor Edgar. It was almost inconceivable that a wizard who was physically weaker than the Auror Master would follow him until the battle to conquer Karellum.

Leon, frustrated by the bleak situation, opened his mouth.

“So then we have no choice but to wait until the evil cult, Morse, achieves his goal?”

“no.”

Contrary to what she said earlier, Irexana categorically denied it.

It was enough to make even Adela, who had been listening with an annoyed face, turn her head.

“It may be impossible to break through the White Palace head-on with our troops’ current strength, but with Prince Lian, it may be possible to break through the White Palace’s security system. “There is no other joker we can produce here.”

“but… “Rian opposed the White Palace’s attack?”

“It’s worth it. “I and those who belong to that military family would be reluctant to give up the right to access the White Palace to the elites of an enemy country.”

“Oh, indeed.”

Leon also understood immediately.

Rian, who is a direct member of the royal family, may not be affected by the White Palace’s security tactics, but in order to carry out the attack operation, not only the Holy Church but also the Fermat Army had to participate.

If we gave them the right to pass through the White Palace’s security system, it would be like creating assassins who could infiltrate the palace at will.

“… “In the end, it seems we were caught up in camp logic.”

“I can’t help it.”

Leon and Irexana exchanged bitter words.

It had to be that way.

It was a trick prepared by the evil church at the expense of hundreds of thousands of people in Karelum. You never know what kind of catastrophe might happen once that trick is completed, but are you drawing a line because you’re worried about something in the future that’s still so far away?

“under! It’s poetry. If things continue like this, the Clyde Empire may disappear from the map of the continent.”

Adela snorted hard and sarcastically.

What was even more telling was that it wasn’t completely wrong. As of now, the citizens of Karelum had been exterminated, and several strategic locations had been taken away as invasions from neighboring countries continued.

Even if Lian ascended the throne immediately and took care of the situation, nearly half of the country would have been lost.

One or two more months of delay would cause the Clyde Empire to collapse.

“Sir, I will retreat to Port Roy with Cardinal Dominic and monitor the situation. “I will guide the wounded who are too injured to continue the battle, even among the Knights of Seongcheolsae.”

If you remain unable to fight, you will only become a burden to your allies.

When Leon, who was not unaware of that fact, agreed, Adela took a step forward and tapped Irexana on the shoulder.

“Then I will stay with Anna. “Tell Old Man Lark or that guy, if he can, to come as soon as possible.”

“All right. Neither of them looked like they were in a position to move… “The situation is the situation.”

Soon, Irexana said goodbye to them with a bitter smile.

“Hero, it’s truly disgraceful to be the first to step down from someone who showed off in such a boastful way.”

“Cardinal.”

“Please, good luck. The saint and Karen. “I believe that you will come back in good health with the news of victory together with the warrior.”

After leaving a few words, Irexana turned her back and walked away.

His steps never faltered until the end.

Mozzetta, symbolizing the cardinal, was stained with blood and her battered body looked pitiful, but no one thought Irexana’s appearance was shabby.

* * *

In the end, no agreement was reached between the revolutionary army and the Fermat army. The dissonance that began with the argument between Ryan and the Marquis Walter soon spread to the entire army.

There was no way that the gap between Clyde and Fermat could be narrowed by a single united front, so the soldiers of the two armies were facing each other, growling as if they were about to draw their swords at any moment.

The number of watchdogs has also increased dramatically.

Although it was nominally a warning to an evil cult lurking inside the White Palace, there were only a few people who believed that.

“Tsk, tsk, there are no such idiots.”

Adela, looking at the lights flickering in the distance, muttered with a cold face.

Even if we unite against the evil cult, it’s not enough, so why bicker over disagreements! If the Holy Church retreated, they would not even be able to withstand the enemy’s counterattack, and it was just ridiculous to see them act like they had won everything.

“―――――.”

Angela, the Seongcheolssae Knight who was sitting next to her, expressed her opinion by crossing her hands several times.

The movements were so quick that most people wouldn’t be able to recognize them, but for Adela, it wasn’t a big deal.

“what? The more things you hold in your hands, the harder it is to open your fists… Wow, that’s a good analogy. There is a similar story in an old fairy tale. “It’s a fable about a little boy who stuck his arm into a glass jar filled with all kinds of sweets and was only able to get his arm out after he opened his hand holding the sweets.”

“―――――――.”

“There is nothing to defend like that. Once the blood has dried, you must learn to think and realize for yourself. “If someone always has to teach you to be correct, that ignorance is no less than a sin.”

“――――.”

“… Well, I know what you’re thinking. There is some truth to it. So don’t shrink too much.”

It was truly a strange sight.

Adela and Angela, who may seem like sisters on the outside, had a conversation that was quick and accurate.

‘This is the first time I’ve seen Sir Angela so excited.’

Angela, who had been very quiet when they had accompanied her before, was busy waving her hands in front of Adela as if she had returned to being a child.

Adela, who is blunt to most people, seems to be special, as she speaks to people by stroking her hair with an affectionate hand or patting her shoulder.

It was only after seeing this that Leon could finally realize that the two were in a priestly relationship.

“It’s been a while since I saw you, warrior.”

It was then.

A man came up to Leon, who was sitting across from the campfire, and greeted him politely.

Leon’s eyes widened when he saw his face.

“Sir Geoff?”

“Yes, it’s Geoff. “Did you remember?”

“of course! “You had my back in the mine.”

When he was subduing Kalraider, the monster that escaped from Mirror Canyon, the Holy Iron Knight who accompanied him was none other than Geoff.

5th rank of the Seongcheolsae Knights.

He is a veteran Holy Knight who has even been given a high-ranking holy sword. He was a person who was even more difficult to forget.

“I’m really glad that the hero said that. “I consider it the luck of my life, Geoff, to be able to formally greet you again.”

“Ah, Sir Geoff! “Is that how you punish a player?”

“Lord Damien is here too.”

That’s not all.

As Geoff took a step closer, about 30 Holy Iron Knights left in Karelum gathered around Leon. Unlike saints who appeared one by one in each era, warriors appeared only after 300 years.

Of course, there were quite a few people who called themselves heroes with stigmata or divine power, but Leon was the only ‘true hero’ chosen by the holy sword El Cid.

Since only those who would be sad to be second to none were gathered together due to their faith, this situation was almost predicted.

[From guys with big muscles to nuns who smell like metal, let alone powder, they are very popular! I wish?]

Leon, who was desperately dealing with the crowd of people, twitched his eyebrows at the joke.

In the Holy Church, warriors are agents of the goddess and saviors of light.

Regardless of whether it is popular or not, it is something that must be revered with faith.

If it were his order, even if it meant death, I would jump in without hesitation.

‘Are you kidding me?’

[of course!]

As Leon trembled at the sound of El Cid’s laughter, the Holy Iron Knights surrounding him murmured.

“The hero is trembling!”

“Make the bonfire bigger!”

“Bring warm clothes! If you don’t have it, you can make it!”

“Bring me my cloak! “It’s hand-tanned bearskin!”

Seeing the knights of Seongcheolsae who were happy and excited about every little action, it was hard to realize their prestige.

The fangs of the church, each of whom has jurisdiction over several small and medium-sized fiefdoms, and who has defeated countless evils. Those who were not swayed by sweet temptations and proved their faith by living a life of asceticism were the Knights of Seongcheolsae.

Even though they were literal iron men, armed with beliefs that ordinary people could not even imagine.

“The day is coming when I can meet the hero in person. I don’t think I will have any regrets even if I die.”

“Same. However, this is an opportunity to participate in the temple with the warrior, so I can’t be satisfied already.”

“Because the Goddess protects us, it is certain that this fight will ultimately favor justice.”

In front of Leon, a true hero, he looked excited as if he had returned to his childhood.

Some people put their hands together and prayed, while others looked at Leon, even holding back from blinking their eyelids. My face got hot from being treated so generously.

And what saved Leon in that situation was,

“Hero? “Is it okay for a moment?”

Cardinal Anna cautiously approached and spoke.

The Holy Iron Knights who had gathered around Leon also opened a path on both sides and fell silent, as if they could not be distracted even in front of the Cardinal.

Only then did Leon finally calm down and open his mouth.

“Yes, it’s okay. “Please tell me as much as you want.”

In response to his answer, Anna answered in a whisper.

“The revolutionary army sent someone.”

“… “Have you sent an emissary?”

“no. Prince Lian came in person. “I heard there’s something I’d like to discuss separately with the hero?”

Leon had no guess from those words.

However, thinking about what Irexana said, I thought that maybe it could be a breakthrough in the lull surrounding the White Palace.

That alone was enough reason to talk to him alone.

“I’ll meet you sometime.”

I’m not sure if I can persuade Rian or not, but it would still be much better than just standing here.

Whiuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…

The wind passes by as if mourning the ruins of Karelum.

Smoke from burning corpses rises from all over the imperial capital, and the thick smell of blood sticks to clothes and noses and does not seem to let up. It was a scene like something out of a nightmare.

Nevertheless, the moon in the night sky was clear and bright as always.