chapter 52
52 – Episode 52. Its existence becomes known on the continent (3)
After that, Yuuri encouraged Jinor several more times and only then did he get to the point.
“By the way. Did you hear the rumors, Jinor?”
“Are you talking about something that happened in the North?”
“Yes. The story is that a man with white hair performed a ancestral rite and a rock fell from the sky.”
Jinor nodded his head at Yuuri’s words.
“Of course I heard. Isn’t this the hottest topic on the continent right now? All monarchs are probably keeping an eye on that man.”
A man who literally appeared like a comet and dropped a comet from the sky.
It was clear that the presence of all the feudal lords was heating up for a long time.
“Furthermore, there were many eyewitnesses who actually saw it. It doesn’t seem to be a false or illusory story.”
“Then… Has he already appeared? Wizard.”
Zinor took a long sigh and spoke.
“That is most likely.”
“We’re one step late.”
“It’s okay. If you have to hold a ancestral rite, you’re no better than a true wizard.”
“Really? Still, wouldn’t it be better to bring him in if you can? If he’s a real wizard, wouldn’t it be a waste to have him under Lin Brans?”
“If you wish, I will not stop you, but… I am not sure if you are the kind of person who will understand your wishes. Our army is only a small nation compared to the Brans army.”
“You, too, were skeptical about joining our military at first. Wouldn’t something be possible if you persuaded us well? Wouldn’t it be difficult as well?”
At those words, Jinor bowed his head and said.
“It’s okay. Just give us a little more time. As long as we can somehow withstand the huge tsunami that is the Brans Army, the Goddess of Victory will support our Aceers Army. If we do that, the white-haired man will naturally too. “We will be able to recruit them into our military.”
Their conversation was clearly different from that of other feudal lords.
Vanessa of the Karelia Army claimed that [She could not have been a wizard, so she must have read the timing].
Jenna from Serpina Army claimed that [There is no way to read the timing, so she must be a magician].
However, Jinor was determined to be a wizard.
There is no way to read the timing, so other than that it makes no sense, it is definitely different from the claim that he is a wizard.
It’s like…… It felt like the proposition that ‘wizards exist’ had become a fait accompli.
“I trust you, Jinor. And all of my colleagues who follow me also trust you. Being part of our Aishous army means having a strong relationship of trust that will never be betrayed. The person who was trying to bring you back “You told me everything the other day, right?”
After hearing her words, Jinor bowed down and paid her respect.
“I will make sure to repay my master’s trust.”
The plan failed, but that did not mean the fall of the Aishous army.
The mindset I had when I left Choya.
The ideal of creating a country for one’s lord, Baranga Yuuri Aceers.
Jinor was betting the rest of her life on the future she was drawing.
*
When Jinor returned home briefly before going to run errands, he heard a woman’s voice.
“Father. Are you here?”
“Yes.”
She was a young woman who looked to be about twenty years old.
She is a woman with long, pink hair who gives the impression of being somewhat empty.
Although she called Ginor ‘father’, she and Ginor had a considerable age difference, and their relationship as father and daughter did not even resemble one another.
“What is the result of today’s practice?”
“I haven’t reached the level you mentioned…”
She hesitated for a moment, then slowly opened her hands.
And not long after-
In her hand, a small spark rose.
But this is only for a moment.
“…Ha.”
She fell down like that.
“I succeeded in creating a spark… But I’m not sure how to maintain it. I’ve read all the ancient documents you mentioned.”
“It’s okay. It’s not normal to be able to visualize it to this extent. So, does that make sense?”
“If you’re talking about [Mana]… I guess it’s vague.”
Jinor nodded her head and said.
“Yes, Reika. Just make sure you practice like this. Your talent is one that will bring peace to this continent. Do you understand?”
“I will keep my father’s words in mind and keep them in mind.”
The pink-haired girl, Reika, just nodded and answered with empty eyes.
Then, she carefully opened her mouth.
“Um, father. I have more to tell you than that-“
“I’m busy. I have to leave right away. Is this related to training?”
“…No.”
After Jinor heard Reika’s answer, she turned her back and immediately went somewhere.
She became a member of Eishers County and her place of residence improved, but her life did not change at all.
Reading [Mana] And learning how to utilize it.
Living like a bird trapped in a cage-
Reika’s heart was gradually becoming colder.
* * *
It is natural that the fortresses were destroyed and burned one by one, but neither the lord, who made the decision, nor the generals, who were in charge of supervising the construction, did so.
Soldiers worked hard and sweated, carrying bricks one by one.
The soldiers were now destroying the small fortress with their own hands.
‘There is no irony.’
I know that it cannot be helped because the times are the times, but when I see such a scene happening so casually, the ego of modern people that still remains to some extent reacts with rejection.
The soldiers also had a bad expression on their faces as if they were wondering what they were doing.
Even if you are not a modern person, your sensibilities will not be particularly different from mine.
I thought it was no wonder that Lunarien and Irene, the two people I had met so far, were very popular among the territory residents and soldiers.
Even though I couldn’t see the scene, I tried to help.
Maybe it was because his power was low, but he was in a situation where he quickly realized that rather than being helpful, he was becoming a hindrance and a hindrance when he looked at it calmly, so he stayed back.
You look like you’re covered in sweat and panting just because you carried some bricks.
Still, since it was Irene and no one else who helped me in the destruction of her soldiers, she would be glad to know that my image of working with her was not reflected in such a negative light.
Destroy all the fortresses like that.
The night before I left, I was thinking about what to do next in front of the campfire.
At that time.
“Swen.”
Irene, who had been with me all day working on destroying the fortress, approached me as I sat holding a tray and spoke in a cautious tone.
“Is it okay if I sit down?”
“Of course.”
She sat next to me.
It was a bit too much, so I felt her body lightly brushing against each other.
After that ceremony, I felt like her distance from me had strangely narrowed.
“Now, here.”
She handed me the cup on top of the tray she was holding in her hand.
“Is this…A car?”
“One of the soldiers had it. They said it was a reserve item.”
“Have the soldiers’ supplies been confiscated?”
She shook her head and said, embarrassed by my words.
“Ah… No, I didn’t confiscate it. I just borrowed it…! Swen, I thought it would be nice to drink it with you… And the soldier said it was okay…!”
“It’s a joke.”
She blushed at my words and puffed out her cheeks slightly.
She probably didn’t know it, but she had a really cute side to her behavior.
“…I think you’re playing a bit too much with your boss.”
After laughing a few times at her appearance, I accepted the tea she gave me.
It felt like a warm energy completely enveloped my body.
“What’s going on?”
“I was wondering when you were going to make a decision.”
Decision.
Yes. Irene’s heart had already left Lin Brans.
I also had no intention of staying here for long.
However, there was still no news that Runarien, who was supposed to be my master, had raised an army.
In that case, it meant that I would inevitably have to leave again to serve another lord.
‘In the end, I have no choice but to live the journeyman life again.’
I would have been able to spend my time more comfortably if I had not been noticed in Brans County and had only moderately active activities.
If I had done that, I would have lost Irene, who was next to me and looked at me with those eyes.
With that fact alone, I have not regretted my actions and decisions so far.
Your body may suffer a bit, but what about it?
This loyal red-haired woman is by her side and trusts me.
Her breasts are also big.
“I may have to spend time under another feudal lord for the time being.”
“Another feudal lord?”
“Because Luna didn’t raise an army.”
“…I see.”
She said, nodding her head.
“It doesn’t matter who it is. Wherever you want to stay, I will also stay.”
Her eyes were very upright as she said that, without trembling even an inch.
“Still, while you’re still here… I hope you don’t show that you’ve lost your mind too much. Just enough so that Rin doesn’t notice. Just like before. Can you do it well?”
Iren smiled bitterly after hearing what I said.
“It’s okay, you don’t have to worry. That’s what I’ve always done.”
Well.
It’s loyalty, it’s noble spirit – well, it’s easy to say.
Her heart must have been rotting to a degree that cannot be fully explained in words.
“I’ll tell you as soon as the time comes.”
“Yes.”
So the two of us looked at the bonfire for a long time in silence.
And at that moment-
“…!”
I felt something leaning on my shoulder.
It was Irene.
She touched my shoulder…… I was leaning against it as a pillow.
When I turned my head to check on her, I could see that her face was as red as blush.
Even her ears turned red, and she looked up at me cautiously…… She asks me with a shy, girlish expression that I don’t see in her usual self.
“…You don’t like it?”
“No, well… I don’t hate it.”
“……If you don’t like it…Let me stay like this for a moment.”
I can feel her body temperature.
The feel of her large breasts pressed against my arm was so vivid.
The scent of the tea leaves we drank just now made this atmosphere even more strange.
Yes. I had no choice but to admit it honestly.
The fact that I am a little excited.
‘… ….’
Come to think of it, this game. It was polygamy.
A man could marry up to 4 women.
Does that rule apply here too?
Thinking such foolish thoughts.
I spent time in front of the bonfire with Irene, feeling each other alive.
*
After finishing destroying the fortress, we returned to Arnel Castle as soon as daybreak.
The advance was slow due to the large number of wounded soldiers, but since it was inside the territory, there was no need to move quickly.
Moreover, as if Irene’s nursing care every day wasn’t meaningless, she had far more healthy soldiers than right after she lost the battle.
Arnel Castle, which I arrived at after a long time, was still bustling and peaceful, so peaceful that everything that happened in the north felt like a lie.
Should we say that each and every facial expression of the people is noticeably different from the people living in Kelstein Castle?
Right now, if I just walked around this place, I wouldn’t even be able to tell if we were in a difficult time or if we were at war.
The first place we headed to was, of course, the royal castle where Rin resides.
I wanted to go home to East Arnell Street and have a leisurely cup of tea with Irene, but we had work to do.
“…I will take responsibility, so you don’t have to worry too much.”
Anyway, Kalinz seemed to know his current location well.
The decision to build a fortress and the unreasonable dispatch of troops were all his decisions, not anyone else’s.
Irene and I just did what we were told.
I was concerned about the fact that I protested, but I guess it was taken into account to some extent because I wanted to fight for my country.
As soon as we arrived at the castle, with Carlinz at the forefront, we immediately headed towards the throne room.
‘Is it time to end this?’
This is, in a way, the true finale of the northern battle.
It was time to face Lord Lyn Brans.