The reincarnated god of war destroys the empire
The unknowable guy (1)
Inside the box were two books and one mana pill.
Among them, the former was an advanced swordsmanship and mana training method that I already knew.
Of course, it is considered high-grade based on the continent, but within the empire, it is only considered mid-grade.
“Isn’t the moon really bright?”
“Enough with the nonsense.”
I interrupted Count Cayman’s ramblings.
“You know me?”
“yes.”
The guy nodded coolly.
To the point where even I feel empty.
“Are you confident?”
“I was just letting you know in advance that there was nothing I didn’t know.”
“Then what is this?”
“As you can see, my gift is rather small.”
Naturally, the corners of my mouth went up.
“Do you think they want to recruit me into their empire?”
“Of course. His Majesty the Emperor loves talented people.”
“What do you like about me?”
“You are a talent whose mere existence is enough to be welcomed by His Majesty the Emperor.”
This means that there are endless ways to utilize my identity.
The corners of the eyes of the man who said that curved.
“Won’t you join hands with me?”
“I don’t have any interest in holding hands with guys.”
“I’m not joking.”
The guy was still smiling.
However, the voice coming out of his mouth at this very moment was extremely serious.
“You want revenge, right?”
“……what?”
“Don’t you want to get stronger and return as soon as possible? Because of those you believed to be your family, you almost ended up living your whole life as a slave.”
“No?”
“… … .”
Is it because he denied it so quickly?
Only then did the bastard shut his mouth.
“Answer my question first. It’s you, right? The one who gave me that damn note.”
Immediately afterwards, Count Cayman made a strange expression.
“Can I ask you why you think that?”
The reason was very simple and clear.
“Because you are an imperial citizen.”
“… … .”
Contrary to expectations, the bastard did not deny it.
He just stares at me with that peculiar, unpleasant expression.
“… … I heard you use the alias Enslot… … .”
Then Count Cayman opened his mouth.
“Are you by any chance following the will of the great hero?”
“What kind of family learned to answer a question with a question?”
“I’m sorry. I’m in a hurry too.”
“Do I need to know those circumstances?”
The opponent didn’t care.
“The Night Mask’s guild master is helping. He knows how to open the tombs of the five heroes. And most importantly, I’ve even heard rumors that the mana of someone I respect has manifested in such an unexpected place.”
It seemed that the bastard already suspected that the source of the fire was the country.
“Isn’t this too perfect a coincidence?”
“… … hot.”
“… … ?”
“Ahahahahahaha!”
Suddenly, I burst out laughing without realizing it.
Because it was seriously funny.
“Oh, sorry. It’s not polite to laugh like that in front of other people. Puhuhuhu.”
“… … Can you tell me what kind of interesting idea you had?”
“I just wondered, is His Majesty the Great Emperor still unable to escape the shadow of the great hero?”
“… … !”
At my further explanation, Count Cayman’s expression hardened for the first time.
“It’s been over twenty years since his death. During that time, the Empire has become an unrivaled superpower. But is His Majesty the Great Emperor still afraid of ghosts?”
Even while talking, snickers escaped.
How could it not be fun?
He also used the pseudonym Enslot.
There was no need to cause any trouble.
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In the end, it was a measure taken in hopes that the Emperor, like me, would not suffer from nightmares even for just one day.
“… … You already know the secrets of history. So I can’t help but be certain rather than doubtful.”
“Your actions right now are not questions, they are confirmations.”
“yes?”
“You already gave the answer before you even met me. Unless the answer you want comes out of my mouth, you’ll keep coming to me and bugging me. Or… … .”
For a moment, a smile appeared on the corner of my mouth that had been trailing off.
“… … Just kill him cleanly.”
Because that’s the imperial way I know.
“Oh… … You seem to have a negative preconception about us. Swallow isn’t a place where only crazy people gather. It’s a place where people live, just like here.”
“I guess so.”
Perhaps because he judged that the conversation wouldn’t continue like this, he changed the subject.
“… … Putting everything else aside, the Night Mask that I know is definitely not an organization that moves without profit. Especially the heavy-assed Hoi-ju.”
“As you said, I’m not an ordinary talent, and I guess I’ve been hanging on to this job because there’s something to pick on, right?”
“I really wonder what it is that they are going to pick and eat.”
“Shall I show you?”
Srrrrung.
I drew my sword from its scabbard without saying a word.
Still, the opponent didn’t even move.
He is a guy with great confidence in himself.
“Don’t get me wrong. I’m just trying to show you.”
The distance between the two was considerable.
“The falling sword strikes send down eyes of fire.”
“… … !”
The bastard’s eyes gradually grew wide as he listened to my softly mumbling voice.
It’s a natural reaction.
Brrrrr!
It was just a simple slap down.
But in an instant, the surroundings become brightly lit.
Shards of Mana.
Because slivers of flame were flying in all directions.
Like a firefly.
“that……?”
“It’s the swordsmanship book you gave me.”
I could tell just by looking at his expression.
The guy is quite surprised.
Well, that can’t be helped.
Less than two hours had passed.
However, I just showed off the swordsmanship from the swordsmanship book I received.
“I’m a genius, like a great hero.”
“……yes?”
“Hweju is investing in me. As you can see, I am a very promising investment. I will probably become the ‘best in the continent’ before long.”
“… … !”
In an instant, Count Cayman opened his eyes wide.
And not long after that.
“… … Foot.”
It even makes me burst into laughter.
“Oh! I wasn’t laughing just now.”
“… … I feel like I’m being laughed at?”
“Should I just say that it’s typical of his age? The prince is much more innocent than I expected.”
“Okay. Since I answered one of your questions, it would be your duty as a human being to answer one of mine, right?”
The guy nodded with a smile.
“Okay. What are you curious about?”
“Which side are you on?”
“Yes? Of course, His Majesty the Emperor… … .”
“Let’s put aside the obvious. Isn’t there a true master that you follow with your heart?”
I know.
Fire, full moon, undefeated.
The relationship between those three guys.
I, the strongest competitor, am gone.
Would those greedy guys be satisfied with that?
you’re welcome!
They want to be the top.
I hope we can keep each other under our feet.
Because that’s a male’s instinct.
“… … If you had asked Lord Narakasu about that, he would have told you clearly.”
“How can there be anything free when you give and take based on necessity?”
“… … First of all, let me answer your question. I don’t follow anyone. Not yet.”
“You want me to believe that?”
“Because it’s true. It’s my turn now.”
The bastard’s face became serious again.
“Investing in overwhelming talent… … . Yes, well. Let’s leave that aside. Then, how was it possible to open the Hero’s Tomb?”
Swish.
At this point, an unexpected man appeared next to me like a shadow.
“They’re just advertising everywhere that the two of them are having a secret meeting.”
“… … Narakas?”
“Get things sorted out. People are going to flock here soon thanks to this guy. And… … .”
Narakas said, swinging the remaining sparklers around.
“I told you.”
“… … Narakas?”
“Because I was in a position to handle information, I ended up learning the password. Honestly, it’s hard to handle information, right? It’s the tomb of five heroes.”
“… … So that’s why you tried to erase even the traces?”
“It’s embarrassing. I used the brat to get things done because of my greed, but it ended up being a trap that didn’t yield any results. And because of that, I’m being dragged around like this by the prince.”
“… … It’s not a completely convincing answer, but if that’s what it was, I can understand it to some extent. But it was too much between us.”
“Human greed is endless. If you had just given me a hint about what was inside, I wouldn’t have gone that far.”
“Are you saying it’s my fault now?”
“In a situation where we don’t trust each other this much, what more can we talk about? I’ll stop messing up my investment and let’s stop here.”
“… … .”
Count Cayman looked at me again.
“One side is revenge, the other side is investment. Yes, I understand that it is a relationship based on mutual need.”
“Next time, bring me a gift that I can treat you to. I’m always open.”
I put my arm around Narakas’ shoulder.
“Stop doing such useless things and go about your business.”
“You’re all good, but it’s your cocky personality that’s the problem. How old do you think I am?”
Count Cayman, who had been quietly watching the scene, soon smiled broadly.
“I guess it’s time to get up. Anyway, you two look good.”
“It’s not that nice to look at… … .”
Narakas muttered in discontent.
At the same time, the curve rising above Count Cayman’s eyes becomes more graceful.
“Anyway, tomorrow I need to properly prepare something to win over my partner’s favor.”
Our long, long night is over.
***
At the same time, the grand mansion of Count Arsene located in the capital.
“… … Is this really true?”
“It’s the palace, it’s the palace. You guys have some leniency because of your status, but if I get caught, I won’t even be able to get my bones crushed.”
While saying that, Harun completely turned his mask inside out.
“But why did the teacher suddenly grab that butter and fry it?”
“… … It must be because of Kirian.”
The answer came from Jan.
“ah…….”
Harun looked convinced.
There was a minor incident with a Windsor kid in the middle, but no matter how much I thought about it, that was the only reason to hit him.
“In the end, I was treated like an idiot and the nobleman… … .”
Just as Kirian was becoming increasingly depressed, Harun quickly applied the brakes.
“Hey, no matter what, the teacher isn’t that emotional of a person.”
“Huh?”
“I have a bit more experience with teachers than you guys.”
Harun remembers clearly.
The sight of the master throwing himself into the midst of dozens of bandits.
The devil’s voice that said there was nothing I could do if I couldn’t survive.
A situation I never want to experience again, where they turned their eyes white and threatened to kill each other.
“… …f*ck.”
Harun, who had cursed without realizing it, hit Kirian on the shoulder.
“Anyway, you don’t have to feel too guilty. If you feel sorry, just become stronger. Don’t let this happen again.”
“……huh.”
Kirian nodded slightly.
At that very moment.
Flash!
The light bulb in the room brightened.
“… … What are you guys doing right now?”
“omg!”
“Ah, Father… … !”
It was Count Arsene.
The sight of the room reflected in his eyes was quite a sight.
Just the sight of three children wearing black clothes above and below and even wearing masks over their heads.
‘They’re no different from the number thieves.’
Because the purpose was obvious.
“… … Why? Were you planning on sneaking into the palace?”
Count Arsene sighs as if the ground is falling apart and looks to the other corner.
“What are you guys doing again?”
“Go, my lord!”
“That, that… … .”
On the other hand, the identically dressed Viscount Rhodri and Baron Tucker also came into view.
“Oh, how could you send only children to such a dangerous place?”
“First, we will somehow enter the outer palace with our status! Then, we will secretly take the noblewoman out.”
“Don’t worry at all, my lord! I will make sure that no harm comes to the family!”
“Yes! This is something we are doing because we have another plan. If we get caught, I will bite my tongue and die on the spot!”
Count Arsene held his pounding head.
“Well done, you kids. You’re a grown man who can’t stop kids from causing trouble, but you’re thinking of causing trouble together!”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”
“That’s it. Everyone, stop.”
Immediately afterwards, Count Arsene spoke as if declaring:
“That child is already a member of our family. If a child does something wrong, it is only right for the head of the household to take responsibility. Isn’t that right?”
“… … !”
At the same time, everyone opened their eyes wide.
“I have already requested an audience with His Majesty this morning. There I will formally report that Enslot is a member of our family.”
“Ah, father… … .”
“My lord… … .”
For your information, Enslot did not participate in this knighthood exam as a trainee knight of Count Arsene’s family, but as a ‘commoner’.
‘Because the affiliation may end up blocking the child’s future.’
Naturally, Count Arsene wanted Enslot more than anyone else.
No, that’s not all.
Anyone with that level of talent would be warmly welcomed.
This was a fact that could be seen just by looking at the actions of the Marquis of Foltein.
But what if, in this situation, they shamelessly force you to belong?
‘Later, when that child really wants to belong somewhere, his current affiliation will definitely have a negative impact.’
To be loyal to one’s chosen lord until death.
Like a thousand-year-old rock, it remains firmly in place even as time passes.
That is the universal code of chivalry.
A crowd that moves around like bats will not be recognized wherever they go.
That’s what trust is.
Once it breaks, it is difficult to recover.
Because there is a suspicion that he might act like a bat again at any time when necessary.
That’s why.
“I will tell him that he is my adopted son.”
“… … !”
“… … !”
“… … !”
Naturally, children feel different from apprentice knights.
Even if he changed affiliations later, there was no reason to be criticized at all.
Originally, when the eldest son inherited the family, it was customary and polite for the other brothers to leave the family.
This is for a more stable succession process.
The brothers who left like that often belonged to different families.
For example, you could become the son-in-law of a certain noble family, or, if you have special talent, you could live your entire life as a knight to a high-ranking lord.
“Of course, I will not give the child any responsibility or obligation. I will just support him with what he needs, and in times of crisis like now, I will protect him as a father should.”
“Go, my lord… … .”
“Don’t forget, you guys too.”
Count Arsene said firmly.
“A people who forget the favors they have received are no better than beasts.”
“I will keep that in mind!”
A loud voice echoed throughout the surroundings.
Only then did Count Arsene nod.
“I will receive Enslot’s punishment, as the child’s father.”
