Episode 129. A gem in the palm of your hand.
Edward von Glaser.
The next head of the Glazer family and the strongest wizard of the modern era. A man who had power so powerful that even the emperor could not be treated carelessly, and who had the power to turn the entire continent upside down overnight.
‘That’s me.’
however.
‘… why.’
Am I not going to be able to beat him this time too?’
Flutter!
“Keuheook!”
Verdin’s blade pierced my abdomen.
He clearly read the enemy’s movements in advance with the power of the ancient magic ‘Mind’s Eye’ and blocked them with mana in both hands.
‘Damn it.’
How could his sword pierce my magic?
It used an ice barrier that even cannonballs could not penetrate, and a flaming fist that was strong enough to melt iron the moment it touched it.
Cough!
Blood poured out of my mouth. Some of the blood droplets that spewed out wet Verdin’s face.
“That’s it, Edward.”
I held the blade embedded in my abdomen with my right hand, frozen like a northern glacier, and my left hand, burning red like the sun.
‘What on earth is this sword?’
It neither froze nor melted due to my magic. I’ve never seen anything like this before.
Verdin grinned at me and slowly pulled out the blade.
Sigh- I get it!
“Wow!”
“If it were me before, I would have killed you. “If I leave it like this, it will become a big threat to me one day.”
“Ugh… .”
“But today I will try to save you. “Not for now, but for the future.”
“Wow, the future. “What on earth are you talking about?”
He didn’t answer.
It just disappears on the other side of the canyon along with a strange creature that suddenly flies out of nowhere.
‘Is it a bird? No, it’s too big for that. It has wings and four legs, so it looks like it’s a monster-‘
Edward’s lieutenants shouted.
“That guy is Strange’s new matriarch!”
“Catch it, I don’t mind killing it, just use all your magic!”
“Let’s all come together and avenge Edward!”
Fifteen wizards used magic at the same time. The various attributes of water, fire, wind, and earth were mixed together and flew in the direction of Verdin.
Kieeeeek!
The strange creature that came to get him opened its mouth wide.
Shhh, profit-.
All the magic was sucked out and disappeared.
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
* * *
After returning to the castle, I immediately started the strategy meeting without taking a break.
Glazer launched the attack without declaring war, which clearly violated the rules of war on the continent.
The witnesses will be the thousand mercenaries they brought, and the victory and defeat were tilted in our favor due to this incident.
‘Even if the war ends, we are fully prepared to defend it.’
“Now let’s cut off the enemy’s supply route in our assigned area and launch a surprise attack to break the enemy’s will.”
The strategy meeting was not long.
This is because we have already done this dozens and hundreds of times, and we know what each other’s roles are.
However, unexpected variables always occurred.
Gangradra asked after defeating ten people in front of me.
“Master, before you leave, may I ask you to judge these people?”
After listening to the explanation, two out of ten are our Strange elders. It is said that the remaining eight people were plotting a plot with Glaser in the outskirts.
“Why is everyone wearing Glazer’s cloak?”
“When I arrived in their territory, they were already preparing their troops in those uniforms.”
“When did they catch you?”
“It was yesterday morning.”
If that’s the case, then it’s clear that the Glazers were trying to win the game at once, starting with yesterday.
I asked an old man called ‘Charlison’ who served as an elder in our family.
“Why did you betray me? “I thought you were on my side.”
“… “I did not betray you.”
“Then what is that cloak? “From what anyone can see, you’re carrying Glazer on your back, not Strange.”
“We just pretended to join hands with the Glazers, track their movements, and report it to the head of the family.”
“Are you saying he was a double agent?”
“That’s right.”
Gangradra shook his head.
“Master, this is the secret letter they exchanged with Glazer. “If this operation is successful, the plot of loot to be received is written down.”
Charlieson, who was tied tightly to the rope, angrily retorted.
“It was also to deceive them!”
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“If you had such a plan, shouldn’t you have told someone about it right away? “If you make these plans and move on your own, it’s just a treason.”
“That kind of-”
“If you fail, the sword of treason will be thrust into you and you will be called a spy. “If you succeed, you will become the master of the family, so didn’t you try to call it a revolution?”
“… … .”
“Just take one of the two. “With that kind of mindset.”
Gangradra placed the tip of his sword on the old man’s forehead and lightly slashed it as he spoke.
“I hate people like you the most. “They’re trash, hanging around like bats, snooping around looking for something to eat.”
“… Now, just wait a moment. “What is your name?”
“What are you going to do knowing my name?”
“Well, if we want to get to know each other from now on-”
I looked down at Charlieson and shook my head.
“Lord Harrison, what information have you passed on to the enemy?”
Charlieson was sweating coldly and looked at Gangradra’s face in turn.
“It’s a misunderstanding, matriarch. “I gave them no information.”
“But Glazer trusted you and asked you to join him?”
“… … .”
“I will ask you one last question. What did Glazer want from you?”
“… map.”
“map?”
“… Yes, where the troops are deployed within Strange territory. “I asked who the knights guarding Castle Strange were.”
“So, did you answer everything?”
Charlieson lowered his head.
“sorry.”
To some extent, this was expected.
Since my spy, Gangrette, stole information from Glazer, they must have also planted a traitor on our side.
“You don’t have to apologize to me. “Anyway, my sister will be the judge, not me.”
“… ?!”
Turf, plod, trudge.
Sister Valentine came over and looked down at him kneeling. Charlieson made eye contact with her and her whole body trembled in horror and she gritted her teeth.
“Hey! Dear God, please save me. No, please kill me!”
Valentine asked him, tilting his head with cold eyes.
“I have two requests for you. Please grant them both. “Please wait quietly in the dungeon until this matter is resolved.”
* * *
A very short and sweet rest before carrying out the next operation.
It was just enough time to chat over a cup of tea after a meal, but it was a very precious time for me.
Because I was able to resolve what had happened so far through conversation with the party members.
“Then Miss Cynthia was also with Joanna Arc?”
Maria Theresa asked Cynthia.
“Yes, I was too young at the time, so Theresia wouldn’t remember.”
“okay. Yes, well, at that time, I seemed to be possessed by something and was mindlessly carrying out the orders of the Pope, so I couldn’t look at my surroundings.”
“… “Theresia.”
“Please speak.”
“Do you know where Joanna Arc is now?”
Maria Theresa shook her head.
“no.”
“is that so.”
“Yes, but I heard a story about Joanna Arc when I was imprisoned in the dungeon.”
“?!”
“I don’t know if it’s true or not. The prison guard said that Joanna Arc lives in a very deep place where light cannot reach.”
“Is that true?”
“If what he says is right. “I heard that the prison guard is from the same hometown as Joanna Arc.”
Theresia rested her chin and thought for a while, as if she was thinking of something. She then nodded her head briefly and continued her words.
“All you told me was that you were going undercover to rescue her.”
“ah… . “Why did you tell Theresia that fact?”
“He asked me to help him.”
“To Theresa?”
“Yes, but he disappeared shortly afterwards, so the operation could not be carried out.”
Cynthia lowered her head deeply.
“okay.”
While listening to the two of them, I took a deep sip of my coffee and looked out the window.
‘At this point, I think I can tell you both the truth.’
After all, when the war is over, we will have to climb to the top of the tower without stopping.
“Cynthia.”
Cynthia raised her head and turned her gaze to me.
“What are you going to do when you find Joanna Arc?”
“… Well, first, let’s go to a safe place-”
“Where is the safe place? No matter where you go on the continent, there is no place that cannot be reached by the Pope.”
“Wouldn’t it be okay in the outskirts? Or, get help from the Pope and those who have their backs on you-”
“Then, if Joanna Arc receives help from those who have their backs against the Papacy. And what are you going to do if you are living well there?”
“… I am?”
“Yes, you are.”
Her pupils shook greatly.
I continued to ask questions while looking at the forget-me-nots swaying in the wind outside the window.
“Don’t think too much about it, the answer I want to ask is simple. After finding her, will you climb her tower? “I want to know about this.”
This is very important to me. We need her strength to get to the top of the tower.
So, if I were to tell you Joanna Arc’s whereabouts now, this could become a big problem in the near future.
Cynthia played with her hand and slowly turned the ring on her finger.
“If you go to the tower, I will follow you too.”
“The reason is?”
“To get to the top and meet God there.”
“… … .”
“I also have many things I want to ask the Holy One. “Just as you find a way to become strong, I also want to know how to make the entire continent peaceful.”
I smiled a little without realizing it.
This is not an attempt to consciously embellish something, but rather my sincere feelings.
“okay?”
“Yes, if I know that Joanna Arc is in a safe place. “That’s enough for me.”
“Right.”
“Well, if Joanna says it’s dangerous, I can go help her.”
done.
This is enough.
I moved to the table where Cynthia and Theresia were sitting and continued our conversation.
“Then, let me tell you the story about me that I have been hiding from you two.”
“A hidden story?”
“Yes, the whereabouts of Joanna Arc you were looking for.”
“?!”
“The operation that Rox has been carrying out in secret up until now.”
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