chapter 57
57. Succession (2)
Divine Realm.
“…Increase is dead?”
What should I propose it to be?
Red-colored clouds and fog.
An indescribable being gazed upon the golden land of nothingness.
There was no one who was supposed to be on the golden throne placed on top of it.
The disappearance of God.
That was possible.
However, that was something only a god could do.
A war between gods to increase birth power and power.
In fact, many gods died in the war of gods that broke out thousands of years ago.
And since then, there has been no war between the gods. Because there was no need to get up.
This is because the main gods who started the war, the eight evil gods, all achieved what they wanted.
Overwhelming force than other gods.
If you go any further, the evil spirits will unite and try to hunt down one evil spirit.
“So, it’s not God’s doing….”
The red cloud moved slowly over the golden chair.
A red air current swirled around the chair.
Where did he die?
Finding out who killed him wasn’t that difficult.
“Astes Empire.”
To God.
***
The morning after hearing from Emperor Agares of the Astes Empire that he had selected 1st Princess Brigitte as the heir to the throne.
Yuma was heading to the training ground.
It was obvious where Belle would be as she left after finishing a quick breakfast.
Belle was swinging her sword.
<Zerten Ryu>.
The swordsmanship of Balmung’s second great swordsman, Cherten Fel Decan, was unfolding in Bell’s hands.
Yuma’s blue eyes captured Bell’s movements.
And that movement was also captured in Balmung’s eyes.
-It is a perfect <Iron>.
Yuma nodded slowly.
And then he stepped into the training hall and approached Bell.
“You’re working hard.”
Belle slowly turned her head.
Probably, Bell had known of its existence since the moment he set foot here. Only after he approached her and spoke to her did she turn her head.
“Yeah, hehe.”
And then I laughed loudly.
It was cute, but it felt very awkward.
‘That’s strange.’
Yuma felt that Belle had been feeling subtly awkward towards him over the past few days.
However, it didn’t feel like I was distant. So I felt uncomfortable.
gap.
I felt like something was blocking the space between me and Belle.
Yuma opened his mouth.
“What are you worried about these days? Bell.”
Bell’s answer to Yuma’s question came out right away.
It’s easy to think about something and open your mouth.
“No! You have nothing to worry about?”
This time too, the pitch was strangely raised on purpose, making it sound like the answer was lively.
Yuma smiled and wiped Bell’s face, which was staring at him, with a soft towel. It was to wipe away the sweat from his forehead.
“If you have any concerns, please tell me anytime.”
A low-pitched voice seeped into my ears, which were hidden by long blue hair.
Bell tightly clenched his left hand, which was not in Yuma’s line of sight.
My heart hurt as if it were stabbing.
‘why.’
why you Have you cared for others enough to ruin your own body?
“An evil god, probably Increnu, is clearly an evil god. It doesn’t seem strange if a few more such evil gods appear.”
Sarah…
Yuma stroked Belle’s blue hair.
Pink eyes met Yuma.
“So, there should be no obstacles to your training. There shouldn’t be even the slightest distraction.”
Obstacle─.
Maybe I was an obstacle to you.
To you, the savior who can be said to have saved the land of this empire itself.
For you who don’t have much time left.
I wonder if I am someone worth spending this much time on.
Belle couldn’t shake those thoughts.
I couldn’t easily shake off the anxiety and self-loathing that was thick like a fog.
“Believe in yourself.”
But why do you trust me so much?
“Your sword is the sword that will save the world.”
Why do you say things like that so casually? Are these blue eyes, as transparent as water, not shaking at all?
“Let’s continue the tradition of swordsmanship.”
Bell slowly cleared away the doubts and feelings of self-destruction that were accumulating like a thick fog.
Because I couldn’t let this precious time be buried by such bad news.
That’s why Belle smiled brightly.
“Yes, my lord.”
Sreung!
Belle raised her sword.
Yuma took a step back.
“First, try again the <Zerten Ryu> you learned yesterday.”
A blue flame of sword energy bloomed on the sword in Bell’s hand.
Lights sparkled on the training ground that had been in the shadows.
And then Bell’s movement began in earnest.
The more Bell dealt with the Deccan swordsmanship, <Zerten Ryu>, the more he admired its mastery of destruction and slaughter.
Self confidence.
It was impossible swordsmanship if you did not have confidence in yourself. The density of sword energy. and confidence in physical superiority.
Coo coo coo coo!
The blue airflow that had only surrounded the sword suddenly surrounded Bell’s entire body.
The strong energy that spread throughout the body was not used unnecessarily as if it were burning.
Quiet lake.
Like a gentle wave. A soft glow rose from the body.
Although it was not strong, it was a strong strength that could not find any gaps in its body.
-Bell’s use of energy is excellent. It is a level of density that even Dekan, who was called the god of war, would be amazed by. As the Master said, he is a genius. That’s a genius to the point where it can be said to have come from God. Ah, the god that Yuma faced and the god that tormented me were evil gods, so I would say he was a genius bestowed by the world.
Balmung’s words echoed in my head.
Say something useful. Everything else was useless.
Yuma again tapped the sword sheath on his waist twice. It was a signal to shut up.
-I will only say what is necessary. Please save me.
The effect was clear.
It seemed like he didn’t want to enter the subspace pocket or renal sac even if he died.
Following the 2nd type of breaking sword and the 3rd type of swordsmanship, the 4th type, Hwangcheon (黃泉), the final sword technique of the Cherten style, moved from the training ground to the wide open space in the back to be performed.
-If a genius like Bell unleashes <Nether>, this gym will be cut in half and the roof will collapse. You can be sure.
I had no choice but to believe Balmung’s courageous statement even in a situation where he could end up in a subspace pocket.
“It’s a nice day.”
Bell smiled slightly and muttered a comment about the clear sky for a moment before looking at Yuma.
“Later. It would be nice if we could take a look around the capital together. I think you forgot, but did you know that I have never gone out to play yet? Yuma.”
Yuma’s eyes widened slightly.
Belle is different.
It’s different from other people. Because of the karma attached to the midnight sun clan, I was trapped in the land of the midnight sun for 20 years.
Yuma realized he hadn’t thought about that.
Belle had every right to complain like that.
Because I was oppressed for 20 years from the outdoor air that other people took for granted.
‘I just wanted to show you around the world.’
Evil spirit.
Anguished Mercy, Increnu.
Since that guy appeared, my heart has become very anxious. That’s why we urgently need to pass on the swordsmanship of the swordsmen of the previous generation, the intellectuals embedded in Balmung.
Yuma opened his mouth.
“I’m sorry. If we have to go out soon, it would be a good idea to at least see the capital together.”
─I’m sorry.
As words close to apology came out of Yuma’s mouth, Bell’s face became pale for some reason.
“No, no! My lord, I didn’t ask you to be sorry. I said something unnecessary at an important time, and I’m sorry….”
From Bell’s perspective, those were words that should not have come out of Yuma’s mouth.
Because I thought there was not a single person or reason in this world that Yuma should feel sorry for.
Yuma couldn’t help but feel a sense of discomfort once again at Bell’s words, which were mixed with some kind of fuss.
‘It looks like he’s hiding something.’
Yuma thought that he would really have to spend a day together and ask about it sometime soon.
Sereung─
Belle drew her sword again.
Cherten Ryu’s 4th type, Nether, is a horizontal cut, a single blow.
Unlike previous technologies. He swung the sword with all the strength he had wrapped around his body—it was literally a one-hit kill.
Blue light rushed into the sword.
Damn it!
The blue air currents that had scattered the haze completely gathered into one point.
Kiiiiing…
Geommyeon cried out and even trembled due to the gathering of powerful energy.
A sharp light flashed in Belle’s pink eyes.
Sigh!
He took a strong step forward with his right foot, as if he was throwing his body away for an instant.
A blue air current stretched out heavily.
Like a drop of black ink on white paper, it soared powerfully into the sky.
Yuma thought as he saw the slash threatening to cut through that space.
‘… In a little while, you might see the sky split apart.’
Yuma had forgotten for a moment that he had already split the clouds with his <Absolute Counterattack>, which he activated while parrying the dragon breath of the black dragon <Elcam-Arcreon>.
It has been confirmed that Bell can perform the 4th form of the Cherten Ryu, <Nether>, almost perfectly.
Yuma and Belle went down to the training ground again.
And he slowly passed down the swordsmanship of Balmung’s fourth swordsman.
“The final goal is to twist the sword.”
“Yes, Yuma.”
Sarah-
The hem of Yuma’s blue robe brushed against Belle’s white training uniform.
Bell loved every moment of contact.
And so the story continued until just before evening came.
Training is over. Belle sat down quietly and looked directly at her Yuma with her bright pink eyes.
“Why do you do that?”
Belle laughed bitterly.
“Ugh, I like training together.”
“It’s dinner time now. Let’s go and rest.”
“huh!”
Yuma and Belle walked side by side.
And then we headed to the meal at the First Princess Palace.
***
Brigitte, who finished her plate of pasta, looked at Yuma and said.
“I plan to go look for a place to hold the coronation ceremony. Tomorrow, I plan to take Michael and Clone with me.”
coronation.
An opportunity to announce to the people the ascension of the next emperor.
“Isn’t that what subjects do?”
“I wanted to see it in person and choose it. When this moment comes.”
Yuma nodded slowly.
It was well worth it. Because it’s a once in a lifetime time.
“Take Hestia with you too.”
There is a reliable sword master named Michael, but it would be nice to have at least one useful bodyguard.
Yuma stared at Belle, who was eating pasta on the seat to his right.
“Well then, I’m going to take Belle and take a look around the capital. Tomorrow.”
“Uh, tomorrow…?”
Belle, who didn’t know that what she had complained about a few hours ago would be something she would do tomorrow, put down her fork.
The face was slightly red.