Sword Emperor Reincarnated as a Sword Master Chapter 234

Geomje reincarnated as a swordsmith (234)

The expedition to the southern seas was decided and all the procedures were passed in less than a day. Considering the size of the Cardenas family, it was ridiculous. As an organization grows in size, the speed at which it reaches decisions and implementation becomes slower, so it was not surprising that issues such as dispatching an expeditionary force took several months.

However, the uniqueness of the Samgong family, which has nearly unlimited operational authority, and the experience accumulated over a long history made a rapid response possible.

It was an expeditionary force accompanied by the Golden Dragon Knights and three knight commanders who broke away from mysticism and embarked on operational action.

“Oh, it’s changed a lot since we haven’t seen each other, huh?”

Damien, the leader of the White Dragon Knights who was unable to participate in the Spriggan Front, congratulated Leonard on his achievement by blowing a pick whistle.

I was sure that I would reach the halfway point someday, but I never expected it to be this fast. The same was true for becoming the commander of the Golden Dragon. Among the leaders who knew its true nature, the Golden Dragon Knights were treated as if they were an embarrassment.

‘It’s not just that he’s lost his will to improve and is crooked, he’s also mediocrely strong, so he’s bound to be bothersome in many ways. If they are sent to the front line and then take unexpected action, it will be very difficult to deal with them.’

Damian thought about that and took a look at Leonard.

I wondered if he was having a hard time because of the golden dragon, but fortunately there didn’t seem to be any problems. Declen was also aware of the problem, so he may have given Leonard the general manager position because he thought he could handle it.

Leonard bowed lightly as if responding to his greeting.

“Thank you for your cooperation in this operation, Commander Damian.”

At those words, a mischievous color appeared on Damian’s face.

“oh? “I heard you were level with Corbyn?”

“At that time, it was in front of my subordinates, and I had no personal relationship with Director Corbyn.”

“Human relationships are like swords? There’s no need to look down on me just because I’m young. Well, if you’re an idiot who uses seniority against your opponents, you would have been dead long ago.”

It is said that strength of arms is an essential element in the knights’ martial arts, but leading someone requires skill in managing human relationships beyond the strength of one’s body.

Even the supreme king, who possessed the power of counter-radiation of energy and possessed the best mercenary skills in the world, failed to do so and fell.

Although Leonard did not have a great talent for martial arts, his experience and understanding of the human community, acquired through memories of his past life, made up for his shortcomings.

It was then.

“You two seem close, you two.”

Corbin, the leader of the Young Dragon Knights, stepped out from the shadow of the pillar and spoke to me while yawning as if he was very sleepy.

Leonard felt a little embarrassed for having unintentionally started a conversation, but Damian spoke without any hesitation.

“Are you hiding again and eavesdropping? “You say that the atmosphere of the Young Dragon Knights is so stifling.”

Then Corbin chuckled with a sour expression on his face.

“Isn’t it natural for Yeongryong, in charge of the intelligence department, to be careful about his every move?”

“There has to be a degree, I mean.”

“It seems a bit unconvincing for someone who was famous for being a problem child to say that. “I will take care of it.”

It seems that the relationship between the two people was not that good, and the exchange of words disappeared after a few words.

Fortunately, the awkward atmosphere did not last long.

This is because the space began to shake in front of the three people.

Damian said after seeing that.

“You’re coming. “Would you like to bet on how many people will come from the Pentagon?”

“If it’s an operation of this scale, two will come.”

Devil worshipers in the Far East and foreign religious cults in the southern seas.

The operation to destroy the two forces had been concluded to proceed almost simultaneously. Both were in places where Arcadia’s eyes couldn’t easily reach, and while one was dealt with first, if the other side hid or ran away, it took another year to find it.

Both Cardenas and Wickline had to put a lot of effort into it.

Paa?!

just as expected.

Two wizards walked out through the distortion of space.

It was a girl riding a broom with long black hair and a man wearing a hat so big that his face could not be seen.

Pentagon’s third and fifth place were Cruella and Nicolas.

“what? “Did you come to meet me?”

Cruella said, giggling as she faced the three people.

“I don’t think you’re late for your appointment, but you’re not urging me, right?”

“no. Welcome to Cardenas, Cruella and Nicolas. “It has been since my last visit.”

Corbin came forward before anyone else and greeted the two people.

Damian, who was watching it from behind, muttered softly.

“Is this Lord Cruella and Library Director Nicholas?”

“Library director?”

To Leonard, who was curious about the unique nickname, Damien explained it in a few words without paying attention.

“That man is the great mage who manages the Mystical Society’s library.”

The values ​​of the Magic Tower and the Mystical Society were literally opposite, but there was no difference in importance when it came to accumulating and managing knowledge.

Wizards, who have ruled with vested rights since ancient times, have a long history of monopolizing power and knowledge. This was because I knew that I had to learn more and more deeply to maintain my superiority. The value of libraries, which were like repositories of knowledge, was bound to be high.

In the case of the Mystery Society, all of its members could freely use the library, but the title of library director itself was not lightened.

“… Wow, are you really anti-climactic? “It seems like it was just yesterday that I saw Nastrond, but isn’t it growing too fast?”

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

Leonard reacted to Cruella’s words and smiled bitterly.

Because it was so absurd, the reactions were all similar.

“I’m sorry, but we’ll have time to solve the problem after we move. The space gate’s usage time is set, so you can’t miss it.”

It was just as Damian said.

The two great mages and the three knight commanders left the indoor space and moved to the front of the space door where the Golden Dragon Knights were waiting first. The power itself was enormous, but since there were not many people using it, it didn’t seem like a big problem.

The Golden Knights, who were lined up in an orderly manner, did not even raise their heads and just waited for Leonard’s command.

“Hoo.”

Not only Damian, but even Corbin was impressed and looked at the Golden Dragon Knights, who were so different from before.

These guys, who had nothing to look at except their individual fighting skills, were transformed into an elite unit in just one month.

There was nothing to say about wizards who did not know the context well.

“and! They say it’s Cardenas’ decisive battle weapon, and it’s worthy of the name.”

“Did you artificially awaken the dragon factor? “That’s amazing.”

Cruella and Nicholas both looked at the 36 knights with admiration. Each and every one of them is a monster that can overwhelm an 8th rank archmage. The Wickline family also had a secret weapon, but it was not at a level that could be said to be on par with the Golden Dragon Knights.

Damien and Corbin secretly laughed, knowing full well that he was nothing more than a prodigal son not long ago.

“Even a small number of elites are at a different level. “It would be a bit shameful to have a hard time with something like a foreign religious order.”

“To agree. “If Cárdenas used this much effort, we should also show our sincerity.”

Nicolas agreed with Cruella and took a step forward.

It was to operate the space door.

When he placed his palm on it, the space gate, which was in an inactive state, vibrated loudly and a brilliant light appeared in the runes. As a 9th rank great mage, he does not stop at just pouring in magical power, but also supports the magic formula engraved on the space gate and strengthens it so that he can jump over a distance of thousands of kilometers at once.

The preparation work, which was supposed to take at least 10 minutes, ended in an instant, and the inside of the space door crumbled like multi-colored foam.

“Whoa, I guess this is enough.”

Nicholas stepped back, wiping the sweat from between his eyebrows.

Unlike normal activation, the space gate was stable, and the vibrations shaking the ground and the torrents of mana had calmed down.

Cruella said after checking the space door one last time.

“Yes, perfect! Cardenas? “If you enter like this, you will be able to travel all the way to Atlantis.”

“Thank you for your effort. then.”

Leonard, who understood the meaning from Corbin’s gaze, walked to the door. Contrary to its external reputation, the Golden Dragon did not have higher authority than other knights. It was simply because Declan had appointed him in charge.

Leonard looked at the Golden Dragon Knights, the two knight commanders, and the two wizards in front of the space gate and opened his mouth.

There is no need for elaborate speeches.

It was enough to fuel the momentum that would make the blood boil.

“?The entire army.”

Although the number of people is less than 50, unification of the continent was not difficult even if only the power gathered here was mobilized.

Therefore, there was nothing awkward about calling him ‘gun’.

Leonard, who made eye contact with the Golden Knights once, turned around.

and.

“I’m heading out.”

Without waiting for an answer, I took my first step inside the door that was swinging unsteadily.

Before the haze unique to space magic engulfed his five senses, the fighting spirit that erupted right behind him like an active volcano made Leonard’s hair stand on end.

It was the moment when the sword that had been rotting as a family curse was pulled out.

Although the Golden Dragon Knights have been considered the strongest family for a long time, it was from today that they proved their true value. It is a military poem written not as a vessel of sijo, but as a knight.

Leonard, who sensed this, suddenly had a small, faint smile on his lips.

* * *

Atlantis Maritime Union.

It is a union of islands and archipelagos that cannot be called a country, and is a supranational organization whose economy and military depend on the trading commerce and adventure groups that circulate in that territory. As it was a region that developed without borders or national identity, it was far from a stable environment, but it was a land where anyone could succeed as long as they had enough skills.

The marine resources and by-products of monsters that could be harvested in the second and third sea areas were nothing short of a fortune.

The 4th sea area, which can be entered by adventuring groups of B grade or higher, and the 5th sea area, which is allowed entry by the A grade, were known to guarantee huge profits equal to the risk.

but.

“The speed of expansion of Sea Area 6 has nearly tripled compared to last month. If things continue like this, half of Sea Area 5 will be encroached upon in less than three months.”

“… “Is it possible to find out the cause?”

“It is difficult. Among the adventurers who were investigating the border between Sea Area 5 and Sea Area 6, only one came back alive, and it looks like they have no intention of going out to sea again. “If it were a request to enter Sea Area 6, no one would accept it.”

shit! growled Gordon, hitting the armrest.

“Why did the sea, which had been quiet for hundreds of years, suddenly turn over and go crazy! Someone must have done a trick. But is it difficult to investigate the situation, let alone the reason? Are you saying the adventurers of Atlantis were that incompetent!?”

The man standing erect in front of Gordon Haywood, the actual head of the , carefully lowered his head.

From my experience dealing with him over the years, it was more effective to quietly wait until the passion subsided rather than to awkwardly reply or refute his words.

It was like that this time too.

“Hehe, I guess there’s nothing wrong with blaming you. “Okay.”

Gordon, who was shouting in place, finally calmed down after drinking several glasses of water. It was nice to become the head of the . Except that within a few months, a crisis incomparable to something like ‘Moby Dick’ began to approach.

The expansion of the 6th sea area was tantamount to a natural disaster.

‘This is a place where the Aquamarine Adventure Team had to risk their lives every time, even when it was at its peak. It might have gotten worse than it did back then, but there’s no way it could have stabilized. Even if you bring together Aquamarine, Zaratan, and Wild Hunt, there is no sense of attack potential.’

Even if all the forces of the Maritime Alliance are concentrated, if they are pushed into the 6th sea area, everyone will die and it will be over.

The problem was uniting the large group in the first place, and even if everything was running smoothly, there was an absolute lack of strength. I was wondering if it would be possible to conscript all the old men who were serving as tower owners on the mainland of the continent, but it was impossible in this situation.

However, when he abandoned Atlantis and ran away, it was difficult to move because everything he had done and achieved was caught in his eyes.

It was that moment.

“?Councilor! Representative Heywood!”

A secretary who rushed into his office spoke without even being able to catch her breath.

“Ah, precious people from the Arcadian Empire have arrived!”

Gordon asked back with a puzzled expression.

“what? Let alone a promise, I haven’t heard anything. “Who came here and is acting so bare-faced?”

“Well, that is…” .”

The secretary with a confused look on her face barely managed to put her words together.

“I heard that three knight commanders from Cardenas, a knight, and two great mages from Wickline have come… !”

“… … what? “What, what, what, how!?”

If they came to conquer Atlantis, their power would be at a level where they would have to flee without even looking back.

If the secretary hadn’t added a few words, Gordon might have really activated the magic formula of space movement.

“Well, Leonard, who was at Aquamarine before, also came.”

“You should have said that first, you stupid bastard! Where did you guide them?! No, I have to go!”

Gordon ran out of the office and ran as fast as he could without using magic on purpose. The tie was loosely hung to make it look tattered, and even a few sleeve buttons were undone to give the appearance of being in a hurry.

As a seasoned politician, his skill in creating such a look was amazing.

It was not long before Gordon, who had lost his appearance in a matter of seconds, reached the hall where the expedition team was guided.

fantasy,