Episode 142. The starting point of the waves.
Gangradra earnestly asked me to take him and Gangret on this Glazer expedition.
But I couldn’t make a decision easily.
Although I knew that they were angry at Hagen and Edward and that they wanted to use me to get revenge on them.
“To be honest, I’m not sure if your revenge is simply against the Glazer family, or if you’re trying to take back the power they hold.”
I told them honestly.
Of course, I can understand the sadness of parents who lost their child, but in order to understand them, the actions that Gangrette and her children did to Edward are also not reasonable.
‘If they are trying to regain power from the family.’
He may become my enemy in the future.
And that too, while knowing Strange’s numerous secrets and weaknesses.
“I understand why Verdin says that. “He said he came after seeing Edward’s past, right?”
“yes.”
“I don’t know when it started and how it ended. We are definitely just trying to get revenge on them.”
“What happens after you succeed in getting revenge?”
“After you succeed?”
“Yes, if the Glazer falls. What do you two plan to do when Hagen’s regime ends?”
Gangradra answered on his behalf.
“I’m thinking of going back west. “There, we will rebuild our family.”
“Then are you going to completely cut off ties with Glazer?”
“Yes, our revenge is only directed at Hagen and Edward. There’s no need to weave a whole glazer.”
I nodded slightly.
“Then let’s do it this way. “Through this expedition, I will allow you two to meet Hagen.”
“?!”
“This is my answer to the loyalty you two have shown so far. Instead, whether I take revenge or not, please let the past end there.”
“… All right.”
The conversation between the two ended here.
If someone were to ask me who my enemy was, I would definitely say Glazer.
However, there is only one reason why I showed this attitude towards Kangrada and Gangret.
‘We also don’t know how these things will change in the future.’
Just as the people who were around me in my past life have all changed, there is no guarantee that they will not do the same.
* * *
I set out for Port Carswell with an elite force of about a thousand men.
No matter how many soldiers you take, the number of ships is limited, so you have no choice but to limit the number to maximize mobility.
“Have a good sword.”
When we arrived at Caswell, we entered the village in combat readiness. This place was littered with traces of being attacked by wizards earlier.
We were greeted by a collapsed house, billowing black smoke, and the howling of animals on the street.
‘It seems like everyone here has left.’
Well, I’ve finished my errand, but is there really a need to keep it?
Kaipa, who was guarding the vanguard, straightened his bent back and spoke to me.
“It seems like the village is empty.”
I grabbed a handful of dirt from the ground, scooped it out, and took a long breath.
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“I can feel the smell of fire and the moisture of water. Strangely, there are no traces of blood from those who hit them.”
“Seeing as there are no bodies, it seems like they were all taken as slaves.”
“slave?”
“Yes, the people of the south are like trophies to them.”
Kaipa looked at me and spoke carefully.
“I heard a long time ago that wizards do a lot of research on humans who have not released their energy.”
“research?”
“Yes, how to forcefully open someone else’s mana. And I heard they are trying to find a way to bring their mana to themselves-”
Kaipa rolled his pupils briefly, shook his head, and continued speaking.
“I don’t know if it’s true or not. “This is a story that Lois shared in the past.”
If so, there is a high probability that what he said is true. In my past life, I was too young during the war with Glazer, so I didn’t know much.
Now that I am witnessing all events with my own eyes, I can understand everything and predict what the future will be like accordingly.
“Lord Kaipa, could you please hurry up and determine the number of ships and ship them all?”
“All right. As you said earlier, the formation will be divided into archers and infantry.”
“Yes, and when setting sail, please let the ship with the infantry on board leave first.”
“Infantry first?”
“Upon arrival, we will conduct a search operation around the area. “The enemy may be waiting in advance.”
“ah… . All right. “Let’s do that.”
Kaipa pulled his nose hair and began leading the soldiers.
“The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd companies should move to the port and check the number of ships and their interiors. “The 4th and 5th companies must be on guard at the rear and prepare for possible enemy attacks!”
With the sound of clanking metal, Strange’s soldiers began to move quickly.
Kaipa’s ability to deploy troops and spread orders was superior to anyone else in Strange.
‘As expected, selecting him as your lieutenant was an excellent choice.’
I checked out the village while they were preparing to set sail. I just walked around for a while to see if there was anything I hadn’t found yet.
Trudging.
An unfamiliar shadow appeared between the collapsed cathedral.
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“Can we talk for a moment? Lord Verdin.”
“Is it Philip?”
“That’s right.”
Turf, plod, trudge.
Philip carefully walked in front of me and lifted his hood. He, wearing a white uniform, put one leg out behind his back and lowered his head.
“The conversation will not be long.”
I looked around and walked to a place where no one was around.
“Why did you come here?”
“To give you an answer to the opportunity that Lord Verdin gave me.”
“Has it already been decided? “I gave you a week.”
“… It was something I didn’t have to think about for a long time. “It’s already been decided which side I should go with.”
I asked him with my back to the wall of the collapsed house.
“What should I do?”
Philip took out a fist-sized blue stone from his pocket and showed it to me. This was the symbol of the alchemist and an object representing his own heart.
“Is it the Philosopher’s Stone?”
“That’s right. “I thought this was the best way to show my intentions, so I prepared it.”
“Why did you think that?”
“I know. “The noble knights will never trust those who betray them.”
“… … .”
“They say it is not surprising for someone who betrayed once to betray twice.”
Philip, he’s saying the same thing he said to me in my past life. Even back then, he brought the Philosopher’s Stone to please me.
“I want to buy your trust. And I decided that there was only one way.”
“So you’re giving me the Philosopher’s Stone?”
“That’s right. “Right now, this is the only way for me to change Verdin’s heart.”
Cute guy.
I grabbed the philosopher’s stone he held out and pretended to throw it on the floor.
“no!”
“… “It seems to be a real philosopher’s stone.”
“Yes, that’s right. “If it breaks, I’ll die too, so you can’t treat it so carelessly!”
Without realizing it, I looked at Philip’s face and smiled. He was so embarrassed that he fidgeted with his dark complexion.
“I really like this about you.”
“yes?”
“Although he likes to play pranks, his actions and words carry weight.”
“uh… . “You speak as if you’ve seen me for a long time.”
“Maybe so.”
My answer a moment ago was not just meaningless words. Anyone with Philip’s head will be able to roughly understand what it means and what I was trying to infer.
‘and.’
I wanted him to know that I was born again. Rather than just saying it through my mouth, I want him to realize it himself and move in line with my actions going forward.
Philip slowly glanced at me, then lowered his head deeply and answered.
“Then I will understand that you accept me.”
“Okay, but how do you plan to end your relationship with Albus?”
“Well, it’s simple. “I am telling Verdin about their hideout and what kind of plan they have.”
“to me?”
“Yes, if you do that, won’t Lord Verdin kill everyone and solve the problem? Then I solved it by blowing my nose without using my hands!”
I burst out laughing without realizing it.
The laughter was so loud that it spread throughout the village.
“Hahaha!”
I know he can’t lie, but I never thought he would say it so bluntly.
‘I like it, this is the talent I really need.’
Whether in his past life or in his current life, he was a person who suited me very well.
“Joe, be quiet. “What if others find me?”
Philip again tried to cover my mouth with an embarrassed expression. I took his hand away and shook it lightly.
“What is it like? “Now that you’ve decided to join hands with me, you don’t mind if other people see it.”
“… is it?”
“yes. Anyway, they don’t even know that you are the owner of the modified monster. No, they don’t even know that there is someone controlling them.”
“Didn’t I tell you that I was the owner of the monster?”
I grabbed both of his cheeks and stretched them out.
“Okay, so don’t act stupid in front of me. “Because it’s the behavior I hate the most.”
Philip groaned and answered.
“Ugh… . Ah, I understand.”
* * *
Sigh!
Five ships set off east, cutting through rough waves. I had a deep conversation with Philip at the bow of the iron ship that was leading the way.
In fact, I was listening to his one-sided story rather than a conversation.
“Albus’ final plan is to use Strange to take down the Papal Office.”
He came up with an opinion that was very different from the conclusion I had come to. Albus, one of the five generals. In my past life, I was pressured by my brothers and was unable to use my strength, so I quietly entered my era, so I didn’t know the exact truth.
This time, I thought he was acting for power because he openly threatened Strange.
‘The five generals are trying to kill Zhou Da?’
People who are like their superiors.
“How did a guy like that get into Beopwangcheong?”
“To understand the internal situation. “I don’t know the exact reason, but his purpose is clear.”
“Then why do you want to use us?”
“Because it’s strong.”
“Strong?”
“Yes, to be honest, isn’t Strange the only one who has the power to control the continent’s hegemony right now?”
Philip thought for a moment and then spoke.
“Oh, of course, the Strange I’m talking about refers to when the former matriarch, Lois, was alive. But that doesn’t mean Verdin is weak.”
He knows what he’s talking about. Because now I am not yet able to compare to my father’s reputation.
“Do not be offended by what I say. “I just decided that Strange, who Lois left, has not yet been able to color Verdin-nim’s colors.”
I nodded briefly and agreed with his opinion.
“yes. So, through this war, I will make them all mine.”
“As expected, I was right.”
“What do you think?”
“Yes, honestly, wouldn’t you be able to end this war by going east alone, Verdin?”
“… … .”
“But when I see you moving with such a large army. “I think it’s to make them aware of your strength.”
As expected, Philip’s analysis is sharp.
However, he did not fully understand my intentions.
This war is not only to show them my power, but also to use overwhelming force on the enemy to prevent them from attacking us again.
My goal was to show them how strong our Strangers are, not just my own strength.
“Right, anyway, I understand Albus’ intention, so you can go back now.”
“Go back?”
“Yeah, I guess you should stick by his side for now.”
“Can you tell me why?”
“… “Let me tell you a secret about my special expedition.”
“Secret?”
“okay.”
I took out a map I had hidden in my sleeve and showed it to him. This is the location of the secret gate to the east that I created with memories from my past life.
“Do you know where this is?”
Ancient ruins not far from Glaser Castle.
“… “I’ve been there before.”
“Okay, then do you know what’s sleeping here?”
Philip’s bewildered eyes suddenly became sharper.
“no way… .”
I answered, looking at the approaching waves from afar with a smile on my face.
“I will find the starting point of the wave and show this world that my time has come.”
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