Sword Emperor Reincarnated as a Sword Master Chapter 70

Geomje reincarnated as a swordsmith (70)

―Marian already has enough training and enlightenment necessary to break through to the realm. Perhaps he just couldn’t find the spirit stone or elixir to break through.

The financial situation of the Aquamarine Adventure Team was not that good.

In order to maintain B grade, long distance voyages had to be made each time, and the cost of fuel alone was considerable.

It was impossible to sell the ship, which was the heart of the adventure group, just because there was a lack of money, and since Marian, who could make money on her own, could not stay away from Francis, it was also impossible for her to work on the side.

From that day 8 years ago, I continued my sword training with the determination to carve out bones and dry up all blood, but I was unable to create non-existent spirit stones and elixirs.

But Leonard took out a golden fruit from his arms.

―Take this elixir.

‘This… Isn’t this a product elixir that is close to the highest quality! I, as well as the young lady, have no ability to pay that price—.’

Leonard interrupted the conversation and suggested once more.

―This fruit is something I grew up with by receiving the energy from my breakthrough through the external force realm, so it doesn’t have much effect on me. However, if you are someone who has a different energy than me, it will have a great effect.

Still, Marian did not accept it easily.

‘Even if you don’t eat it, can’t you sell it via or Magic Tower? I should be able to get 10,000 gold.’

-There is no time or space for that. It’s something you can think about after taking this opportunity. This is the only way to avoid exposing my existence and making him wary.

Even though it was burdensome, she said that she had to eat it not for herself, but for Aquamarine and Francis.

Marian eventually consumed the golden fruit, and immediately broke through the stagnant state by two levels. As her external power rose to 8th dan, she even learned a technique that could threaten even Konrad, who was much stronger than her.

The most important thing was to limit it to a ‘threat’ level.

“It’s natural for an opportunist like Conrad to avoid people who are stronger than him, but the man is also cunning. “If he comes into a fight from the position of an obvious weakling, he is more likely to try to confuse his opponent rather than accept it.”

Even before Francis came here, he had anticipated everything that Conrad might try to do to him.

This included provoking her with insulting words and actions, and pushing Francis to use force or death. Because there were few people who could completely hide their true feelings even in the face of threats to her life.

However, Francis was a human being who was capable of that rare feat.

“The picture of Marian pretending to be tired of living by controlling the flow of blood, and Marian not being able to see it stand in the way, was quite good. “Conrad has no choice but to be fooled.”

“Would it be so easy for a druggist to be deceived, to the extent that the young lady is said to be cunning?”

“Because cunning does not equal wisdom. “People who think they are smart only turn into idiots when they become convinced that they have seen through the other person’s trick.”

Because he is somewhat intelligent, he does not doubt his own judgment. If Francis had proposed without embellishment, he would not have fallen into this trap.

If Aquamarine had been presented as ‘ownership’ rather than ‘the right to live’, if Marian’s force had not felt threatening at all, if Conrad had instinctively felt fear upon seeing Leonard.

If even one minor detail had offended the guy’s guard, this betting duel would not have been possible.

“I won.”

Francis smiled.

“Marian.”

“yes?”

“What should I do at a gambling table where victory is guaranteed?”

Marian, who thought for a moment about her unexpected words, answered.

“money… “You have to walk, right?”

“That’s right!”

Francis put his hand into her arms and threw a subspace bag, which Marian caught without realizing it.

It contained all of the remaining public funds of the Aquamarine Adventure Group.

“Leave everything to Esther and ask her to hang it for us. “Parties in a betting duel cannot bet on either side.”

“Isn’t proxy betting like this also against the rules?”

“Bermuda also has that level of flexibility. Even if you try to make a problem, you won’t be able to touch the Chief Elder’s immediate past disciple.”

If you think about the balance between the well-known ‘Aquamarine’ and ‘Santa Maria’, ‘Marian’ and ‘Conrad’, the odds will be crazy.

No matter how high Conrad’s odds were, it would be difficult to exceed 1.1 times, but that alone was 10%. It was rare for a person to turn down an opportunity to make money.

And in a game where victory or defeat seems obvious, there comes a moment when an upset turns everything upside down.

“This is an opportunity to not only return to A grade, but also solve our adventure group’s financial difficulties all at once!”

Francis threw the dice with all his might.

* * *

When it comes to the area in the Atlantis Maritime Union that has the strictest security and that no one can invade, I had to think of a place other than or Magic Tower.

.

The place was a tower soaring beyond the clouds in the sky, where only the 13 members of the National Assembly could enter and leave at will.

Even when it was not the quarterly meeting time, members of the National Assembly met on the upper floors of the tower or felt a sense of superiority while looking down on the maritime union scene unfolding beneath their feet.

And the members of the were ultimately unable to free themselves from the shackles of faction.

“——Rep. Pablo.”

Someone’s stiff voice echoed throughout the room.

The dark space without any lights was proof that today’s meeting was not held normally.

“Francis Ler von Oceanos used ‘Aquamarine’ as bait to catch Konrad. “It looks like they are planning to have a betting duel with Marian the Mad Dog. Have you heard the story?”

“of course.”

He was a man with a large and thick physique who could be recognized even in a dimly lit room.

The man who answered in a voice as deep as his own body, Pablo, the director of ‘Moby Dick,’ flashed a red glow from his eyes. For the average person, just looking at that gaze is an intimidating feeling that would make their heart stop.

Pablo L. Orlando Peterson.

He was a strong man who reached the transcendental realm through mana training, and was the owner of Moby Dick, one of the top three among A-class adventurers.

“It was admirable to see him struggle and not give up, but it was even pitiful to see him kill himself.”

“A self-destructive tree?”

“Yes.”

Pablo declared without moving an eyebrow.

“The only person that child can truly trust is Marian. “It is clear that he secretly broke through the realm by investing all the money he earned from his ancestors’ inheritance or exploration requests.”

“however?”

“Marian’s talent was clearly outstanding, but it was not at a level where she could break through the transcendence. “At most, it would only be a 9-dan Outer Power Sutra, or a 10-dan even if evaluated highly.”

But, said Pablo, who started crying.

“Conrad was trash, but in terms of talent, he was several levels higher than Marian. “The odds of her winning are no more than 5 percent.”

“Is Christopher Konrad such an outstanding talent? “I think he’s the guy who lives in the red-light district after he fills his quota.”

“If he hadn’t been lazy in his efforts to sharpen himself, he might have already broken through the transcendental realm.”

Tipping the glass of wine on the table, Pablo mockingly muttered those words to himself.

“It’s a meaningless assumption because rotten nature cannot be cured.”

It was then.

“Are you talking about your illegitimate child? “That guy who said he was Luciano, I heard he almost became an asshole this time?”

“——Gordon.”

A terrifying threat rages like a small storm.

Gordon, the man who had mocked Pablo from beyond the darkness, looked at the distorted air and snapped his fingers. It was a very brief gesture for a gesture against the murderous Transcendental Mirror.

However, Pablo’s momentum was not able to hold on for long and he was pushed away, making me realize the superiority and inferiority that exists in the power of the two.

An 8th rank archmage.

This Gordon Haywood was the second-in-command of the , with a higher rank than the owner of the Atlantis Tower. Even Pablo was not an opponent that could be defeated by force.

“You seem to be misunderstanding something, but the reason we invited you wasn’t because we wanted the princess to win. “Conrad, the problem is that that rat doesn’t even dare to understand the subject and can climb up to the same level as us.”

Gordon Heywood shot a gaze as cold as ice.

“Aquamarine is a masterpiece that is difficult to recreate even in Atlantis, and is one of only four. “We’re in a situation where it could be taken over by Conrad, but you’re just sitting there pretending to be self-destructive.”

“It is a treasure that would be too much to pass on to Conrad. “There are many ways to bring it.”

“That’s ridiculous! Even that trash cannot fail to know the value of aquamarine. “No matter how high the price we offer, we will not give it up and will even try to demand a seat in the !”

Pablo seemed to have no argument to refute those words, so he closed his eyes to Gordon’s harsh words.

In fact, even from Pablo’s perspective, there was no way to respond to this situation. It was said that they suddenly started a betting duel with Aquamarine at stake, as if they were frying beans in a flash of lightning, but since the formal contract had already been signed, they could not cancel or interfere with it.

Unlike the Atlantis Tower, and had their own connection, but there were still areas that could not be touched.

“… … “We have the means to control Conrad.”

So Pablo had to pull out some of his own resources.

“There will still be a mentality that Conrad must show off to us. “You probably don’t know that the is reluctant to use Aquamarine, so I will use that sentiment to put a leash on them.”

Gordon Heywood asked back with a disapproving look on his face.

“A leash? To someone who is so close to being a master? “Even if I use the Soul Pact, there’s no way he would agree.”

“No problem. “If you use this elixir.”

When Pablo opened the box he took out of his arms, something similar to a dark red bead was revealed.

Each member of the National Assembly who could not identify their identity showed curiosity.

Even Gordon, the 8th rank archmage, did not know the identity of the bead.

“An elixir? “I feel a faint sense of sinister power.”

“By taking this, a person can temporarily exert strength several levels higher. If it’s Conrad, he could become a sword master, even if just for a little while. “It may not be the right level.”

“Ha, I guess that’s not the end of it.”

Pablo twisted the corner of his mouth as if to confirm that.

“If you are someone who has not reached the level of master, once you take this elixir and amplify your power, you are mortgaging your life to me. And I swear to leave control of it to the , no, to this faction. “I want to make up for my mistake with that.”

The lawmakers in the dark seemed to murmur at those words for a moment, but soon became quiet as if they had reached a conclusion.

Naturally, it was Gordon who came forward as their representative.

“I am very satisfied, Pablo. If it were that leap, our dream would not be far away. “Isn’t that right?”

“… “I will actively cooperate.”

“I believe you will do the same.”

With the sad laughter of Gordon and Pablo, the secret meeting that took place on top of the tower came to an end.

The highest, but darkest place in the Atlantis Maritime Union.

The hidden side of the was creating a huge shadow over the entire city.

fantasy,