0.01 Second Sword Master

1 Second Sword Master Episode 25

“Prince. Would you mind if we go like this?”

The knights were concerned about Elberstein’s decision to follow Aslan to the Kingdom of Eli.

But he didn’t do it without thinking.

“Think about it. Only my uncle, Lord Ricard, knew the route we were taking. But it was Perimara who was waiting for us.”

“Sir, could it be that the Lord of Ricard betrayed…!?”

“I am not sure. He would have wanted to help us too, but he couldn’t have led an army while encroaching on the borders of Eli Kingdom. And······.”

Elberstein stood at the forefront with an unwavering upright posture and looked at Aslan’s back.

His eyes were full of awe.

“It’s an opportunity to see a person named Aslan in person, whom I’ve only heard about in rumors. How could I miss this?”

“Recently, information about Aslan has changed a lot, but after all, isn’t he the enemy’s grand division commander?”

“Can you accept the prince of the enemy country casually? Even saving the life of a person with a huge bounty on it?”

“…”

The knights made no reply.

It is a matter that is no different from others and can cause diplomatic disputes.

In a normal case, they would have captured the other party and handed it over to another country to collect the compensation.

But that Aslan,

“It is different from others.”

Elberstein could feel it.

Of all the people he had met, there was no one comparable to Aslan.

“That makes me even more curious. What on earth made Aslan so strong?”

* * *

Quaang-!

“Who did you miss?”

Ferimara bowed her head before the resentful King.

“I’m sorry. I lost him because of an unexpected variable.”

“An unexpected variable? In preparation for the containment of the lord of Ricard, he made and sent a giant soldier by making numerous sacrifices. What other variables do you mean?”

“That’s because Aslan suddenly jumped out…”

“what? Oh, Aslan?”

It was Rivertail, the king of Omer Kingdom who was suddenly speechless.

Did he collide with Aslan?

“That, so?”

“The giant soldier whom we painstakingly summoned was killed by Aslan’s sword strike. And it seems that Elberstein also fell into his hands.”

“this!”

I missed all the fish I caught because of Aslan.

Someone next to him spoke as if to calm down Rivertail, who was frantic.

“There is no cause for concern. Isn’t it just a matter of officially sending someone to Aslan and giving him the bounty we put up?”

“Hmm. Come to think of it, yes.”

“It is true that we recklessly crossed the borders of Eli Kingdom, so we can apologize for that and bring Elberstein to pay the penalty.”

Did I even have to apologize?

Rivertail was hurting his pride for nothing.

“Do I really have to bow my head to a guy like that?”

“Aslan’s position has expanded too much to be dismissed as such a guy.”

“Lucian. Aren’t you a sword master too? Are you still afraid of Aslan?”

be afraid

Maybe something like that.

“Haven’t I witnessed Aslan’s power at the Round Table of Swords?”

“…?”

“Those who can subdue the Sword Master with just one finger are rare. Perhaps Aslan is the only one.”

The presence and power of Aslan at the Round Table of Swords that day was shocking.

Even after returning to the castle, Aslan’s image did not disappear from his memory.

That spirit that blows away Minuel and does not flinch in front of Karman, who is said to be the strongest on the continent.

It was a perfect figure that any knight would have no choice but to admire.

“So don’t underestimate him.”

“Hmmm. Is that so? Aslan is like that.”

“Yes. He is stronger than you could ever imagine. Why would I betray Elberstein, who was supposed to succeed to the throne?”

That’s why Lucian’s blood boiled and his heart raced after a long time.

As he rose to the position of Sword Master, he was ashamed of himself for believing that he had no place to rise higher, and was born out of a desire to become stronger.

“I want to get stronger. That’s why I drove him out in order to gain new powers.”

It didn’t matter even if that power was the power of a demon banned on all continents.

If only to be strong

If only I could become the absolute one who puts everyone under my feet,

I wanted to become stronger even if I had to sell my soul.

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Just like Aslan.

* * *

Several days have passed since I returned to the kingdom.

I spent the day no different than usual.

It was to go around the city and get gold while breaking small quests.

If one thing has changed,

“I will help as much as I can.”

“Ho Ho. This driver has a very handsome face.”

“Did you say Mr. Elberstein? Have a glass of this.”

It was that Elberstein was doing chores like Aaron.

I never dreamed that I would run a quest macro with Elberstein.

Perhaps because of the influence of his appearance and characteristics, the people showed favor to him, who was no different from a stranger.

[Path of the Throne]

-Help Elberstein to establish him as the king of the kingdom of Omer.

-You get 10 gold as a reward.

‘under-. If it wasn’t just this.’

I would have just handed him over and gobbled up the bounty.

I wouldn’t have even bothered with this.

‘This is a quest that the main character has to take.’

The main character of this game.

Without the player, the game revolves around the main character as in the original story.

The main character grows rapidly through characteristics and clears the game by following the story and quests picked up, and the path to the throne can be seen as one of them.

The problem is that this quest fell to Aslan.

‘Should I throw him in jail right now and skip the reward money?’

However, 10 gold was barely noticeable.

‘It’s good to grow and use Elberstein, but…’

The problem was that the process of raising him was difficult.

First of all, you have to make him a king, then you have to go to war with the kingdom of Omer.

‘It wasn’t a very difficult quest when I was playing as the main character.’

The main content of the quest was to save Elberstein from the danger of death, attract the lord of Ricard Castle and the sword master Lucian to the main character’s side, and recapture the castle.

‘In the end, we have to bring Lucian to our side to have a chance.’

Looking at the situation, now Lucian is standing on the side of Rivertail and opposing Elberstein.

Well, there is a separate quest to change Lucian’s mind, so you can use it to turn it around. But the problem here is

‘Why did the Techina tribe come out?’

The appearance of the devil was quite serious.

They still have a long way to go before they show up.

When the player first starts the game and conquers several kingdoms, the story in which the devil appears should come out, but this was something that popped out before even opening a spoon, so I couldn’t help but be embarrassed.

‘If this is also related to difficulty, it must be a real headache.’

If the devil has already appeared in the yard where you don’t even know where the main character who will save this continent is, it would be a disaster suitable for the level of extreme difficulty.

‘If the named demons appear one by one, then it’s a real Hell Mode.’

Before the entire continent turns into a sea of fire, where can we grab a good spot and hide well?

Anyway, if the devil sweeps the continent, you have to see that there is nowhere to hide.

Then, the only way left for me is

‘It means that we must prevent the destruction of the continent by nurturing the main character.’

Would it be that easy?

With this Aslan’s body?

“People here can’t stop laughing.”

At that time, Elberstein’s sweet voice brought me to my senses.

He didn’t know how fast I was and he was laughing.

“When I was in the Kingdom of Omer, I heard that it wouldn’t be strange if the Kingdom of Eli was destroyed right away. Public sentiment was also very bad. But seeing it in writing is different from seeing it with your own eyes.”

why do you hate to look

I glanced at him and said.

“Elberstein.”

“Yes.”

“Who dared to talk to me?”

“…!”

He quickly bowed his head.

“I’m sorry.”

I looked at that flowing blond hair with cold eyes.

[Elberstein]

Power: 70

Intellect: 85

A knight might think that he has nothing to look at except intelligence, but you shouldn’t judge Elberstein based on his stats alone.

The guy has the same characteristics that the main character has.

[Growth Promotion]

In certain situations, when abilities are released, growth is promoted, and stats rise surprisingly. I know that the specific situation will open up when I meet the main character.

Right now, it’s only 70 sabers, but if you satisfy the special situation, you’ll quickly become a monster that breaks through 90.

there,

[loyalty]

It is a characteristic that once friendship is established, an ally will never betray.

It was the complete opposite of the betrayal characteristic of hitting the back of the head first, regardless of whether the opponent is one’s parents or children.

So, when playing as the main character, he made good friends with Elberstein and made him a reliable ally.

‘Gold is also gold, but considering the distant future, it would be more beneficial to have it as my ally somehow?’

My mouth waters even now when I think of the bounty on that bastard’s neck, but I decided to put up with it for now.

If you need the money later, you can sell it at that time!

“It was a joke. Raise your head.”

“Ah, yes.”

So let’s see what this guy knows.

“The giant disease I killed the other day was definitely not normal. You know that too, right?”

“Yes. you’re right.”

“Since when has the kingdom of Omer colluded with the devil?”

“That… I don’t know.”

So what do you know

“I also first learned about the monster Perimara summoned that day.”

Elberstein lowered his head with a grim expression.

“The former king emphasized the right path and strength above all else. According to Rahal’s will, it was his teaching to follow only the path of good and light. But how could his faithful servants use demonic power…!”

He was so angry that he clenched his fists so hard that his palms were bleeding.

“You must be concerned.”

Then, Elberstein let go of his anger and spoke to me.

“If they colluded with the Techinas and possessed corrupt powers… this peaceful and beautiful kingdom might be ruined in your name.”

Does that mean you’re going to get out on your own?

“If you give us an order, we will lead our knights and get out of here.”

How dare the bounty run away on its own feet!

Like a wave of calm within me, the calm bravado began to boil.

“Are you afraid of them?”

“······Yes?”

“They ask if they are afraid of those who open their hands to demons because they lack their own strength.”

Then Elberstein answered.

“The power of the Techina tribe is strong. Aren’t you afraid of that power, Commander of the Grand Division? Demon power once nearly destroyed the continent.”

“yes. But there is one thing you overlooked.”

I continued, immersed in turbulent emotions.

“300 years ago, I didn’t have Aslan.”

“!?”

Elberstein looked at me with surprised eyes.

I don’t know if I was dumbfounded or if I was really surprised.

Either that or not, the bluff that started struggling once ran without knowing the end.

“I am not afraid of Omer Kingdom. They are not afraid of the devil behind them either. rather,”

I met eyes with Elberstein, who was staring blankly at me.

“They should be afraid of me.”

“…”

I was talking well.

Even though he knew for sure that even if he met just one named class among the Tekina tribe, the whole castle would be blown away.

But,

“As expected, you are not afraid of anyone.”

For some reason, it seemed that Elberstein’s eyes had become moist.

“I know that statement is no bluff.”

It’s false.

“Your spirit and stature are admirable. I also envy the power to keep a word once spoken.”

He raised his fisted hand to his chest.

“That’s why I will try. To not be afraid of anything, to be able to protect my people-”

and promised

“I will work hard to the end so that one day I can be just like you.”

“… I’ll be like Aslan.”

Looking at such an innocent Elberstein, I,

“You have a big dream.”

He pretended like an asshole.

“But your talent is not bad.”

“That word…”

“Follow me wherever you can. I will be watching.”

Elberstein shouted loudly in a thrilling voice.

“Yes!”

I frowned at the loud voice that stung my ears.

“Stop playing around and go to work.”

“All right!”

He ran again toward the group that was helping the people.

And,

[Elberstein]

Power: 75

Intellect: 85

Elberstein’s power level suddenly rose.