The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 169
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The place where the vegetation was torn away could no longer be called a forest.
The dwellings that the thieves had built to stay in had disappeared without a trace, and only the rare sight of sites hinted at the fact that something had once been there.
He swings his Aura Blade wildly like a flame and blasts it away.
It was a scene that was unbelievable even after seeing it.
Brom couldn’t even think of raising his knees, which he had fallen to, in a scene that seemed to melt nature into swordsmanship, and even the mercenaries who had come running after hearing the commotion were dumbfounded and in awe.
“oh my god……!”
“What, what the heck is this… … .”
Jerk- Jerk-
In the ruins, only the soft footsteps of the crown prince could be heard.
It was at that moment that something was thrown out of him.
Ting!
Degurururur-
“This is… … .”
A single badge with a simple pattern.
Although he had barely managed to survive the Crown Prince’s sword attack, his appearance was damaged here and there, but it was not unrecognizable.
Especially if you are the successor of Lespiel, who served the Federal Empire as its supreme power.
‘Why is this here… …!’
An ultra-small short-range communication device that can only be manufactured in the Federal Empire.
Was it something that was secretly distributed only to certain vassal states to hide their technological prowess?
At least it was certain that it wasn’t something common enough to be found in a place like this.
‘no way!’
At that moment, Brom slowly raised his gaze and saw a piece of cloth fluttering and fluttering.
A black hood torn beyond recognition.
But it was also something he could never forget.
Only then was Brom able to open the corner of his unconscious that he had kept closed, and recall a clear memory.
“… … The assassin of that time.”
“They are members of the secret assassination unit ‘Judgment’.”
The Crown Prince’s explanation followed the words I muttered without realizing it.
Judgement, what an arrogant name.
Because a human, not even a god, could not possibly have the power over the life and death of others.
But it was literally a puzzle piece.
The last remaining question. Who can solve it…?
“The ‘Judgment’, an assassination unit directly under the Emperor of the Federal Empire.”
“That’s correct.”
“So that means they were chasing me… … .”
“If the movement to rebuild Lespiel continues in the current situation, it will become a nuisance.”
“I knew it!”
And at that moment, anger clearly appeared in Brom’s eyes.
It was the regret of a man who had lost everything for some reason.
“Didn’t they have any intention of negotiating with Respiel from the beginning?”
thud!
A loud noise rang out as two fists crushed the ruined ground.
Who on earth killed my father and pressured Lespiel into ruin?
While in one corner of my heart I cried out for the reconstruction of Lespiel, I always had doubts about the destruction of that land.
And surprisingly, the first place that suspicion was directed was the Federal Empire, the country of Respiel.
A mine discovered in the duchy.
Because the Federal Empire was negotiating with Respiel to obtain it.
But was it that you didn’t like the content of the agreement?
The Federal Empire rejected the terms they offered and gave up trying to acquire ownership of the mine.
I didn’t even think about it because it suddenly cooled down as if the previous heat was fake…
Now that I look at it, there were more than a few strange parts.
“I told you to see for yourself, Crown Prince of Esteban! Did you know from the beginning that the Federation Empire wanted Lespiel to be destroyed?”
“That’s obvious.”
The crown prince shrugged his shoulders at the shouting voice.
It was only natural that Brom’s eyes lit up at the sight.
“What was discovered in Lespiel was nothing more than a mine of black iron! Did they try to destroy the vassal state just to get that?”
“Just that?”
For a moment, the crown prince’s eyes became cold and sunken.
“Their ambition for conquest is beyond description.”
It wasn’t something you could call a mere mine.
For them, it is a springboard to manufacture equipment for war.
In other words, it was a material that would satisfy the ambition of conquering the continent.
“If I could just get my hands on it, I wouldn’t have even considered a principality like Lespiel.”
“Then all you had to do was simply agree to the negotiation!”
“Why does it have to be like that?”
“… … What?!”
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“There is no need to negotiate for the land of Lespiel, which can be easily acquired.”
“Ugh!”
A mocking smile appeared on the crown prince’s face.
“You still don’t know what they’re thinking, do you?”
In any case, everything on the continent will belong to the Federal Empire. They are the only losers and the rulers of the continent.
That’s the tone that made them move.
And in conclusion, that thought was not wrong.
In fact, they succeeded in annexing Lespiel easily without even negotiating.
Ugh-
Brom’s teeth ground and he let out a chilling scream as he learned the whole story.
“… … You said you would give me a chance to get revenge?”
“Yes.”
“Then tell me. What will change if I submit to you?”
And where does that revenge end?
To this, the crown prince answered coolly.
“It’s a simple story.”
Crunch-
The black cloth fluttering in the wind is torn by the blade.
And as it fell to the ground, split in two, the crown prince trampled it without mercy.
“The Federal Empire disappears from the continent.”
And Respiel will be resurrected again.
That was it.
Brom’s fists were clenched so tightly that they turned white as he watched the scene.
***
The mercenaries who had barely come to their senses opened their eyes wide at their captain’s declaration.
“Hey, you’re disbanding the mercenary group?”
“What do you mean, Captain!”
The mercenaries rushed to Brom in disbelief and demanded an answer.
We can’t say we’ve been together our whole lives.
But they were the ones who had been running for years, trusting only Bromman.
But, since the mercenary group was suddenly disbanded in this way, they were at a loss as they did not understand the situation.
On the contrary, Brom spoke so resolutely that not even a single sword would go in.
“I decided to follow Crown Prince Esteban.”
“Th, what is that… … .”
“You clearly said just a moment ago that you wouldn’t go under the Crown Prince… … .”
“……sorry.”
“her.”
The strength drained from the mercenaries’ bodies as they were overcome by the heartfelt apology.
The feeling of despair was greater than the disappointment.
It was a plausible story that the one who had been leading them would disappear overnight.
In some ways, it was also a moment to confirm how capable he was and how much they trusted and relied on him.
Normally, they would have been busy trying to find new companions or finding their own way out.
That’s why Brom bit his lips and looked into the eyes of his subordinates one by one.
“But if you trust and follow me like this, will you be able to be with me until the end?”
“what?”
“If you wish, the Crown Prince will take all of the mercenary group as knights under his command.”
“… … !”
The mercenaries couldn’t hide their surprise at the unbelievable sound.
A knight of mercenary origin?
Even under the direct control of the Crown Prince?
A person of that noble blood?
“……article.”
“But that is… … .”
It was a place that didn’t suit them.
They are also skilled mercenaries.
It was the first time for someone of the crown prince’s caliber, but of course he had received similar offers many times.
And there were quite a few people who were attracted to this.
Why not? Class is power.
But how did it all end?
‘They just needed a cheap, usable fighting machine.’
Treated like a lowly consumable, treated as nothing more than a half-assed title.
And yet, the only thing that made them so worried was one being called Brom.
“… … I’ll follow.”
“what?!”
“Is that true?”
There was a murmur of discontent in the surroundings as one mercenary spoke.
At this he nodded resolutely.
“If you’re going to be called up for battle anyway, there’s no difference between a mercenary and a knight, right? But if there’s no captain, how fun would being a mercenary be?”
“that…….”
“Instead of being bored and fighting thieves, I’d rather be a knight under the captain.”
“but.”
That was the beginning.
The mercenaries who had been hesitating all nodded, and so they all looked at Brom and expressed their intention.
“We’ll follow too.”
“……thanks.”
And no further words were needed.
Brom, who had confirmed all the intentions with just a glance, approached the crown prince who was cleaning his sword from a distance.
“Everyone has decided to follow you, Crown Prince.”
“Not bad.”
The crown prince answered indifferently.
It was almost as if they knew this was going to happen from the beginning.
If it was obvious, it was an obvious story.
“Then let’s go back to the palace.”
“… … Okay, I understand.”
“But before that.”
“… … .”
The crown prince narrowed his eyes as if he did not like it and spoke briefly while looking at the Red Hawk Mercenaries.
“Get those damned punks cleaned up.”
“Okay.”
The knight needed to look like a knight.
If you were going to continue to be a mercenary, then I wouldn’t mind, but if you’ve decided to become a knight, then you have to behave appropriately for the position.
“……no.”
And it was the same with Brom.
“I will do as the headquarters says.”
What made Brom submit was the absolute power that had just been demonstrated, unrivaled by anything.
Of course, no one knows what kind of feelings it will turn into.
***
“This is the royal palace… … .”
The members of the Red Hawk Mercenary Corps, who had polished up their appearance, had quite a bit of the look of mercenaries.
But it is impossible to hide the wildness that one originally possesses.
The air still had an unrefined, raw scent.
What surprised them most when they entered the palace was that no one passing by complained about their appearance.
‘He looks surprised, but doesn’t pay attention.’
‘It seems that mercenaries entered the royal palace, not anywhere else, but this is… … .’
‘Are you saying that the Crown Prince’s authority in the royal family is that strong?’
This was especially strange considering that nobles were training knights who were originally mercenaries.
They were led somewhere with such a bewildered look, and they were able to meet a gentle-looking nobleman.
“Welcome.”
“Oh, hello.”
A friendly and gentle image, like the uncle next door.
However, the clothes she was wearing were not usually of high quality. Moreover, there was also a sense of dignity that could be felt naturally within that softness.
The same was true of the dignity of the room in which he appeared to be working.
‘How tall is this person… … .’
The mercenaries hurriedly bowed their heads to the nobles, offering examples they had learned from the corners of their eyes.
The nobleman smiled gently despite their awkward manners.
“I heard the story. You are the new knights of the royal family?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Have you heard the detailed explanation?”
“Oh, I haven’t heard it yet.”
He kept rambling on and on because he was flustered, but he didn’t seem to care.
The nobleman looked over the papers on the desk and said.
“Then, do you know about the current royal knight system?”
“It is roughly divided into the three direct knight orders of the royal family and those who serve the royal family… … .”
“Well, that’s all you need to know.”
Swish-
The mercenaries still looked bewildered as they each received the documents handed to them.
And the mercenaries who saw what was written in the documents opened their eyes wide.
‘The Red Eagle Knights?!’
A new, direct order of knights established by the royal family.
The name was exactly the same as the one they carried proudly.
The nobleman laughed at such mercenaries.
“The Royal Guard, the first order of knights and the King’s bodyguard, has disappeared from the royal court. You will take their place as members of a new order.”
“Th, what the heck is that… … .”
“To put it simply, it means becoming His Highness the Crown Prince’s direct knight.”
“… … !”
Knights who were mercenaries until recently.
The place they were assigned to was none other than the newly established direct knights’ corps!
‘I could never have thought that was true… …!’
Anyway, the reason they came here was because of the captain, so they didn’t trust the crown prince’s words at all.
The documents in the mercenaries’ hands began to tremble.
