148 – Fun (1)
What happened after being bombarded with kisses from Grace?
Surprisingly, no major problems occurred. Except Grace was embarrassed to death.
Luckily, there was only one person watching, Luna. Even she was just surprised.
“Since when? After that incident?”
“Well, what do you mean?”
“Don’t act like you don’t know. I have a thing for me too.”
I will correct it. She was beyond surprised and started to show a lot of interest.
At first, Luna only glanced at Luna, but as if she couldn’t control her curiosity, she asked her almost interrogatively.
Grace also tried to deny it, but perhaps decided that he could no longer hide it and confessed.
“Honestly, Luna, don’t you admit it? A knight who only appears in fairy tales has really appeared!”
“Hmm. Is that so?”
Everyone knows this, but Luna is clueless. To be precise, she is the type of person who does not pay attention to others.
I guess she’s the type of person who only focuses on her own work. Maybe she knows my secret and is giving me attention.
“Then what if someone else had saved him instead of Sivar? Do you think he would have fallen in love with that person?”
“Well, I don’t know. That’s not really… It’s not important right now, is it?”
Grace, who almost got caught up in Luna’s pace, quickly came to her senses.
Of course, Luna was curious in a pure sense, so she would have asked such questions. Look at that careless expression.
If you just think about it, you don’t lack anything, but you don’t think much. In some ways, you can say that they are similar to me.
“Anyway, since we signed a contract with Mr. Sivar, we must continue to fulfill it. Mr. Sivar agrees, right?”
“Yes.”
“Whoa, you can kiss me whenever you want. It’s a contract.”
“Even now?”
“Eh.”
Grace stopped at my simple but powerful question.
Then her flushed face began to turn redder and redder. I wonder if her head would be spinning by now.
“Mr. Grace. His face turned bright red.”
“I, I feel it too! Anyway, Sivar, which part do you want? I don’t care where. I put the honor of the Duke of Verce on the line!”
Grace confidently declares with her hand on her heart. A mixture of aristocratic dignity and girlish sensibility.
It is reliable yet exudes cuteness. It is a unique character in many ways.
But it’s just a joke. To this, I spoke bluntly.
“Not now. Later.”
“Me, later?”
“Yes.”
Actually, you may not. If strange rumors spread for no reason, Grace would also be harmed.
She knows very well how she feels about me. But apart from that, civilization is complex.
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‘There will be an uproar on the family side.’
Grace is the daughter of a duke. In terms of ranking, it would be one of the top three in the Matra Empire.
The Duke of Berce has a somewhat neglectful attitude, but a noble is a noble.
He won’t be happy about me getting close to Grace.
‘Because politics is so annoying even in Soul World.’
The fantasy world has one feature that stands out. That is, power becomes power.
It is convenient to use the road as an example without having to go far. Rod is close to a ronin, but even though he has no title, he cannot be treated carelessly.
In order to deal with it politically, it is at a level where the ‘nation’ must go beyond the ‘power’ and take action directly. The load is worth it.
‘The standard route is to increase power and naturally get involved in politics…’
A world where power is power and political supremacy. Because of these characteristics, most users prioritized increasing their strength.
What if you care about politics and not power? Then, Hell Gate begins.
‘I hate complicated work.’
Of course, most things can be solved. No matter how duke or emperor he is, he always has weaknesses.
If you dig into it cleverly, you can gain an advantage, but the process is too cumbersome.
Therefore, it is better to distance yourself from politics as much as possible and build your power slowly.
‘I think I understand why barbarians hate civilized people.’
Civilized people are ruder than barbarians because their heads do not split even if they say rude things.
It may seem correct at first glance, but it is a saying that shows the necessity of politics.
Split your head open for saying something rude. It’s just war.
I am closer to a barbarian in my personality, so I plan to avoid politics as much as possible.
‘What if I can’t avoid it…’
You should think of it as fate and accept it. I hope everything goes well during the freshman banquet.
“Ah. Here we are! Everyone! Grace has successfully signed a contract!”
“Really? It’s true!”
“We won. Now we just have to take over the castle!”
While I was thinking about something else for a moment, Grace’s team arrived at the occupied area.
My team members cheered as soon as I arrived. I am already intoxicated with victory.
“Everyone, calm down. The test is not over yet. Moreover, since we brought Mr. Shivar, the supply is bound to decrease. You must keep this in mind.”
Grace stopped the cheering team members. Cold water was poured into a hot atmosphere, but it was a necessary action.
As she said, it is natural that the supply will be cut in half since I came.
You have to pick the so-called mulberry to win. I also plan to try my best.
“More than anything, it’s not just about Mr. Sibar. Even if you have powerful weapons, if your tactics are strange, it’s useless. So it’s important to plan your tactics first.”
Even if you have the upper hand in strategy, there is no answer if your tactics fail. The opposite is also true.
After that, Grace began to plan tactics with the team. The most important thing is what to do with the walls.
Teams have scavenged as much siege weapons as they can from the surrounding area, but the problem is transportation. It’s so heavy that it can’t be moved properly.
“It was okay because it had wheels, but we were ambushed every time… We managed to collect artillery shells, but the only weapons we had were two catapults and three cannons.”
“Um…”
Moreover, the number of siege weapons was absolutely insufficient. The walls are quite strong, so this alone will not be enough.
Kara is most likely in charge of directing that team, so it can be said to be her work.
It showed how important practical experience is and what results differences in strategy and tactics produce.
‘The catapult is much larger than the one we were testing before.’
I assessed the situation with siege weapons and projectiles while Grace’s team discussed.
First of all, the shells themselves boasted a decent amount. It looks like they scraped together what they could.
The problem is the siege weapons. Except for the catapult, which was in perfect condition, the cannons were in poor condition.
‘It looks like it will explode if I fire a few shots at it. ‘Not all quality is good.’
It was felt even by the siege weapons that they had been hit hard by the opponent’s guerrilla operation.
Kara was a warrior who carried out numerous guerrilla operations during the tribal union. It’s a so-called specialty.
In other words, it would be vulnerable to siege warfare. Because Tatar was far from a castle.
‘First, let’s fire one shot and see the reaction.’
I dragged the catapult all the way to where I could see the castle.
The team, including Grace, turned their attention to me due to my actions.
“Mr. Sivar? What are you doing?”
“I’m going to try this.”
“A catapult?”
“Yes. Performance test.”
I have seen the power of a cannon, but it is not a catapult. All you have to do is look at the response from the other side.
I’m probably going to throw it with my bare hands anyway, but I’m still curious. I can’t stand it.
“Hmm… One would be fine. Is there anyone here who knows how to use a catapult?”
“I don’t know much about catapults either…”
“If we’re going to use this, wouldn’t it be better to bring more cannons?”
It seems like not everyone knows about it, perhaps because it is such an old weapon. However, using a cannon is a waste of durability.
In the end, everyone put their heads together and figured out how to use the catapult. Fortunately, the principle itself was simple.
“Why did you bring this instead of leaving the Trebuchet? There are also cannons.”
“In addition to this, there was also a Trebuchet. That’s because I couldn’t bring it.”
“The cannon is definitely small in size.”
I turned the string responsible for tension to its limit. To the point where the wooden rotating stand becomes stiff.
This is essential as we plan to launch from as far away as possible. If it wasn’t my strength to begin with, it would take a long time for someone else to turn it.
Wood-
“Huh?”
Then why do I suddenly hear an anxious sound? I looked at the swivel to see what was going on.
On the outside, it looks fine. I guess I heard a strange sound because I was pushing myself to my limit.
Now all that’s left is to place the shell on the catapult.
“Okay, fire.”
“······What are you doing? Come down quickly. Don’t play around.”
But maybe it was because I was so bored. I sat on the catapult that raised the shells and said fire.
If I fire like this, my body will shoot like a cannonball and rush towards the castle. He is literally a human cannonball.
Of course, I have no intention of playing pranks like this either. No, to be honest, there is a little bit, but since it is a test, I plan to endure it.
Dduduk-
But is it just a trick of fate? Or is it because the line is pulled beyond its limit?
An ominous sound was heard from the line that was beyond unsettling. Even Grace, who had been urging him to come down, widened her eyes.
“What did you just say…?”
Empty!
And that was the last thing I heard.
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Although a contract with Sivar could not be made, Kara did not mind.
Not only am I not too concerned about the exam, but I have achieved my intended goal.
So, I planned to take this final exam leisurely. No matter what Sivar did, he was able to laugh.
“Are you sure you’re okay? Do you know what that guy will do?”
“It’s okay. I expect you to throw shells with your bare hands.”
“······No. I didn’t go to that level either.”
I can say this as someone who witnessed Sivar’s powerlessness with my own eyes.
His strength is similar to or greater than that of Hector. Kara also knows how strong Hector is.
Firing shells faster than a cannon wouldn’t be a problem. I have already asked the wizards for magic to strengthen the castle walls.
‘If you want to break through the castle, you have no choice but to come in person. ‘You just have to block it as much as possible and then retreat.’
Even if Sivar came to occupy the castle himself, he did not care. He plans to give up his family name cleanly.
To be precise, while occupying the castle, you will take over the other party’s occupied territory. If that happens, the supply will be cut off, and the contract with Sivar will also be cut off.
Kara was relaxed because she had at least planned her own plan. Even if your plan goes awry, you can laugh it off.
As I said before, she wasn’t too concerned about the exam. I wish the exam would end quickly.
-······aaah!
“Huh?”
Then, suddenly, a strange sound entered Kara’s ears. The same goes for Antonio who was next to her.
For a moment, I wondered where the sound was coming from, but it wasn’t long before I figured it out. Because the sound got louder.
“······What is that?”
“No way…”
The two men and women who eventually turned their eyes to the source of the sound showed different reactions.
Antonio reacted with a startled reaction, while Kara reacted with something close to shock.
This was similar to other students. What was clearly a dot in the sky gradually grew larger and its true identity was revealed.
“Wow!”
Shivarda. Instead of a cannonball flying, Sivar flew towards the castle.
That’s not rushing towards the castle wall either. It flew straight towards the inside of the castle.
“Avoid, avoid!”
“W-what is this?!”
The students, including Kara, were greatly embarrassed by the sudden human cannonball(?). This is the result of pushing the tension of the catapult beyond its limit.
Fortunately, thanks to Kara’s quick response, the students were not hit by the shell. In reality, the problem was the human cannonball itself.
Kwaang! Kwasik! Crack!
The place where the human cannonball Sibar fell is a simple building where supplies were strangely stored.
Even the most important aspect was drinking water. The drinking water that had been collected soaked the floor.
This attack alone lowered the castle’s power significantly, but this was not the end.
“Ouch…”
Shivar woke up in a cloud of swirling dust. On the outside, it looks quite fine.
However, it was just as hard as a cannonball (?) And she was rubbing her head as if she was still shocked.
“··· ···”
“··· ···”
Kara, Antonio, and the students all looked at him in silence. Because I don’t know what happened.
Meanwhile, Shivar was touching his head and then walked away quietly. As he started walking, the students instinctively took up a fighting stance.
It was literally like a lightning bolt falling from a dry sky, but it was expected anyway. We are already ready to fight Sivar.
Jerbuk- Jerbuk-
“······Where is he going?”
“Well, well?”
But Shivar did not fight. Just walk towards the castle gate.
Sivar eventually arrived in front of the castle gate. He looked up at the firmly erected gate and then looked back.
“Open.”
“What, what?”
“Open. This is not it.”
Shivar is said to leave the castle on his own feet. The students guarding the gate looked at each other and then turned their attention to Kara.
Kara was also nervous about everything, so she couldn’t make a quick decision. Still, she thought it would be better to do as Sivar wanted for now.
“Open the door.”
“Yeah…Yes.”
Drurruk-
The castle gate that goes up according to Kara’s orders. Sivar took his steps slowly as soon as the gates were opened.
“······It’s fun.”
After spitting out extremely confusing words.
‘I’m sure it won’t fly away again, right?’
No way, they can catch people.
“Yaaa!!”
“Stop it!”
It flew a few more times.
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