The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 75
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dump-!
The top rider, who had landed on the ground at such a speed that he was almost falling, was shocked when he saw my condition. This was because he saw the wounds and blood all over my body.
“This, this wound… … .”
“It’s nothing.”
“It’s nothing?! How could such a serious wound… …!”
Matapju waved his hand in a cheer. And as the magical power moved from his hand, his body covered in dirt and blood was washed clean by the water.
It was said that unless you were a priest, you couldn’t heal the wounds, but it didn’t matter since the wounds were already healing on the body.
… … It is indeed convenient to have a wizard.
It was not for nothing that the presence of magicians was important in war.
As he was shrugging his shoulders and laughing, this time Matapju stretched his hand into the air and began calculating a complex magical formula.
Okay then.
Wooooow-!
From the outstretched fingertips, a black unknown connected to another space appeared.
It was a truly miraculous power given to the great wizard, who could even rule over realms beyond the theory of time and space.
“Is that the warehouse called subspace?”
“Yes.”
Matapju, who had put his hand into the subspace like that, eventually took something out.
It was a rather splendid nobleman’s costume, although it was not as good as the first prince’s uniform that had already been torn apart.
“Your Majesty, please wear this for a while.”
“Well, let’s do that.”
Thanks to that, it was safe to say that the possibility of getting scolded by the Baron had been greatly reduced. Honestly, I was grateful.
After I changed my clothes obediently, I went to organize my clothes. Looking at me like that, Matapju’s mouth opened calmly.
“Congratulations. It looks like you got what you wanted.”
“hmm.”
“I thought Your Majesty could do it.”
And the magic seal that absorbed the power of the pure elements, its implications were great. Above all, the fact that it was certain that similar power could be absorbed in the future was even more so.
In that sense, it was not at all wrong to say that I got what I wanted.
‘If I’m lucky, I might be able to borrow the power of all the elements?’
Of course, the relationship between magical imprints and the elements still remained an unknown factor.
How many powers can it contain? Can it contain two opposing energies? If it does, what kind of side effects will it have?
It was natural, since it was the first time in the history of the world that elements were put into a magic seal.
But does that mean we will be satisfied with this level of power?
‘That can’t be.’
The war with the Federal Empire was approaching like a ticking time bomb.
If only I could save up a little bit of strength. If only I could inflict a little more damage on them.
… … I would sell my soul to the devil to gain power.
“I’ve achieved my goal, so I’ll start heading back soon.”
“All right.”
So, I won’t waste the opportunity on an impending disaster that hasn’t even arrived yet.
That was my determination.
* * *
Flash-!
A huge light enveloped the group, and before we knew it, Matapju and I had leaped through space and were standing in the smokehouse located in the royal palace of Arendelle.
The top priest spoke after sweeping away the light that was blocking his vision.
“We have arrived.”
I nodded roughly at those words. Looking around, it seemed like the party wasn’t over yet.
Well, that makes sense. All that happened in the canyon was absorbing magic power, and moving around took only a split second.
‘I guess he is a great wizard.’
The leap in space was just as convenient.
No, it wasn’t just the leap in space, it was the magic itself. I wish I could have swapped it with George, who has been more rebellious lately.
“If not, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to teach him magic.”
“yes?”
“It’s a shame I can’t use it directly.”
If only it could be brought up to a reasonable level, it would be useful to have around. Of course, as always, the guy would hate to have more work to do.
With such silly thoughts in my mind, I walked into the palace.
… … No, that was the moment I was about to do that.
“Are you the first prince of Esteban?”
In an instant, a familiar silhouette of someone appeared in my field of vision along with an unfamiliar voice.
Although I had never met him in person, his appearance was more familiar to me than anyone else.
“Caravan Zite.”
A man of ill fortune who was once despised and called the worst criminal in Arendelle, and a hero who saved his country from crisis.
At least for me, he was one of the more interesting characters.
Maybe that’s why? I raised the corners of my lips and waited for him to approach.
Thud, thud.
And finally he stopped in front of my eyes.
A massive body measuring two meters tall. And muscles twitching beyond the outer garment.
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“Do you have any business?”
“Are you going back to Esteban now?”
“I think I have done my duty as an invited guest.”
I certainly said so. But Caravan Zite cut through the superficial reasons and said the essence.
“What is it that Your Majesty seeks?”
“What does that mean?”
“A means of keeping your back in check. Is that really all you want?”
Questions that might seem out of the blue if someone were to hear them. But I understood them right away and answered them.
“then?”
It seems he has already received my will from the King and the Crown Prince. The absurd suggestion to do nothing and just stay still.
As I shrugged my shoulders without saying anything, Caravan Zite slowly opened his mouth with an even more determined expression.
“Your Majesty knows everything, including the internal affairs of Arendelle. If you had expressed your intention to join the alliance, I would have admired your abilities, but not doubted them.”
“Do you think I’m hiding my true feelings?”
“It’s not a thought, it’s a conviction.”
In fact, his expression was full of caution.
“… … What do you know? Why did you reveal the conspiracy of the Federal Empire and yet tell us to remain neutral?”
At first, Caravan Zite was only interested in a man called Prince.
That would be the case. Not only did he know the terrain and the battle situation, but he also used him as if he was reading his thoughts.
He also predicted that he, who had been falsely accused and became a criminal, would once again pledge loyalty.
The fact that such a ‘caravan zeit’ could come up with a strategy with just a few words.
If you weren’t impressed by that insight, you’d be lying.
But not now.
From the moment he tried to use Arendelle with a meaningful and ambiguous proposal, the First Prince became an extremely meaningful target.
The feeling of discomfort that this whole situation is going according to his plan won’t go away.
… … But that was just the guy’s thoughts.
Reading that thought, I held back the laughter that was about to burst out.
“Are you saying I’m using Arendelle as bait to divert the attention of the Federation Empire?”
“… … .”
“That’s interesting.”
Unfortunately, the expression on his face was cold and indifferent, unlike the expression on his face that said he was having fun. I took a step forward and approached Caravan Zite.
“… … !”
Step by step – step by step –
As we approached to a distance of about three spans, the caravan’s body was pushed back without us knowing it, as if it was being pushed by an unknown force.
“what…….”
“It’s not a bad idea. It would certainly be convenient for Esteban to move if Arendelle and the Federation Empire were to fight.”
Unlike before the return, the nation of Arendelle survived. In other words, this meant that they could eat away at the Federal Empire’s military power, and if that happened, it was natural that their power would be weaker than before.
It wouldn’t be difficult, since I had already cleared away my animosity towards them and even my debts.
“But what does that mean?”
“that……!”
Suddenly, Caravan Zite’s body froze as he was about to refute.
Because of the difference in weight class, he looked down on me, but I didn’t think he was looking down on me.
No, quite the opposite.
‘What, what is this… … .’
The feet that should have stepped back and the throat that should have spoken in rebuttal did not listen.
Before he knew it, the First Prince was looking down on himself from a position like Mount Tai, and he himself felt as if he was floundering in deep darkness, his ankles sunk in.
There was no pressure whatsoever. Just the subtle momentum that I encountered was enough to subdue myself, who had suffered all sorts of humiliation.
An atmosphere that seems irresistible.
And then I started pouring out my honest feelings inside.
“I thought I would be satisfied if I just stayed true to my role of guarding the rear. I thought I would be useful if I could build relationships with opposing forces.”
“… … .”
Arendelle, pushed to the brink of destruction, was weak. Even if they were to eat away at the Federal Empire’s forces, that would be all they could do in the end.
So, I would rather they remain neutral and grow in power.
“But is it so difficult for you to understand the suggestion to stay in place?”
“… … .”
Tsk-
I clicked my tongue slightly at the sight of the guy lowering his head without saying a word and started walking away.
One step. Then two steps. Only when his back finally passed by did he give his final advice.
“Caravan Zite.”
“… … .”
“I guess it’s disappointing to have been locked up for so long. Try to broaden your horizons a bit.”
The bloodshot eyes sank indifferently.
I defied fate and gave you a chance… …so don’t disappoint me anymore.
… … That was the end of my schedule in Arendelle.
