106 – Method of Apology (3)
The talk about clearing up the bad relationship from before was roughly concluded. Jibril apologized to me, and I received that apology.
That’s it.
However, as if Jibril still had something to say, he hesitated for a moment and then parted his lips again.
“Probably, the Minister is planning to go to Yeongsan…… ?”
And when he said that, I couldn’t help but blink.
“Did you know? Or did you just ‘see’ it?”
Jibril nodded his head in response to my question.
She gently rubbed the area around my eyes.
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“…… This time, I peeked into the future of my own volition. And the dream told me. “The sight of you climbing the eastern peak and staying there for a while.”
“Um… ….”
“Also, when it comes to places on the eastern side of the continent where man-made structures are located on mountain ranges of that height, there is none other than the Sword Saint’s Spiritual Mountain.”
Jibril added that it was not difficult to predict, and corrected his posture again.
She gathered both her hands neatly and placed them on her knees, sending a concerned look towards me.
“You must be careful.”
Her voice was quite serious, and it made me guess that there might be something wrong with this journey.
Therefore, I also had no choice but to harden my expression.
Jibril continued her words calmly.
“How much do you know about Yeongsan?”
“…… “As much as other people know.”
I answered that first, but that was half a lie. To be honest, I didn’t know the basic information about Yeongsan very well, but…
Rather, when it comes to secret information that others don’t know about, I had some knowledge of it.
For example, the remnants of the old mountain army that still remain at the foot of Yeongsan, or information about the inner circle held by those people…….
I know those things well.
Anyway, I didn’t think it was worth talking about openly, so I just vaguely glossed over it, but Jibril didn’t find my answer particularly strange either.
She just nods her head and brings up the story of the ‘near future’ she saw.
“Yeongsan is not an ordinary mountain. So, it is a place where unusual phenomena often occur. Nevertheless, this time it was something unusual. “It might be quite a dangerous journey, Sky.”
As she said that, she gently frowned.
It seems like he’s thinking about the future.
For me, it was quite an interesting reaction.
I’m a little worried.
“It’s a dangerous journey. What, will a swarm of monsters appear?”
“… ….”
I tried to say something like that in a playful way, but contrary to what I expected, Jibril once again responded seriously.
After a brief silence, she immediately shook her head.
“It would be nice if it ended like that. Even if hundreds of mediocre monsters gather together, if the Sword Saint is there, Yeongsan will be safe.”
And at the words that followed, I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut.
It is a story with a heavier voice than expected and a mixture of emotions.
Even if there are hundreds of monsters gathered, Yeongsan is safe if there is a sword castle. To put it another way, it means that the ‘something’ she saw was something that would not be easily solved even if there was a swordsman.
To be honest, I can’t imagine it well.
What kind of threat would have to come to penetrate the sacred mountain guarded by the old man, who is in fact the strongest man in the human race?
That wouldn’t make sense unless a dragon with a broken vein or a demon higher than the Grand Duke appeared…….
“… ….”
At that point, I had no choice but to pause and think.
…… I thought of it casually, but really?
I raised my head and looked at Jibril, and Jibril also pursed his lips with a dark expression.
“…… “It’s the devil.”
And through her words immediately afterward, my guess was confirmed to be true.
The existence of the nine heavens, the devil.
“The exact identity is unknown. But from what I saw, the pitch-black energy covering the mountain range was clearly evil energy. In terms of risk, it’s probably no higher than a devil operation…….”
Jibril drooped her shoulders discreetly and spoke her words like that.
She probably didn’t know the exact identity of the devil…….
‘That’s a very persistent guy.’
For me, there was nothing I could have guessed at all.
So I was able to remain calm in my own way.
Rather than that, there are not many possibilities that can be considered in the first place.
The devil, a devil that might appear at this point.
It is powerful enough to be a threat to Yeongsan, and what’s more, it is a being that will come looking for ‘Youngsan’.
“Three Kings… ….”
I muttered briefly, and Jibril was sobbing alone, but the moment he heard my voice, he was startled.
“Huh, huh?”
“… ….”
A little while ago, she seemed to be expecting a demonic duke or something like an archduke.
In fact, even if it were to that extent, it would be enough to turn a city or a country upside down.
However, if we limit it to its military power, Yeongsan is superior to four or five large knight orders combined.
That’s because the number of sword-shaped swordsmen gathered together would be over ten.
If I had to compare it, it was as if all the teenage great wizards were gathered together in a small area called Yeongsan.
…… This is an ‘enemy’ who may put Yeongsan in danger.
There is no way to become a duke, you really should become a grand duke. My guess is that it’s probably not like that.
The current Yeongsan, no. When it comes to demons worthy of targeting the Sword Saint, there is only one.
The devil of ‘violation’.
In other words, he is the devil.
He used Jihad to target the head of the Sword Saint, and at one point he also targeted Aria, so it appears that the downfall of the Sword Saint itself is his goal.
‘…… ‘It’s complicated, this.’
I couldn’t help but laugh.
The situation was a bit funny.
Of course, something like this would never have happened in the first place, and it is natural that the demon of Yurin is targeting Yeongsan, but it does not appear in the story.
But isn’t something like that happening right now?
It wasn’t actually difficult to guess the reason.
The current situation is different from the original one.
That is a person who should have died. The only thing that was clear was that Reinhard Ten, the swordsman who should have been destroyed by Jihad, was still alive at this moment.
‘…… Hmm.’
After thinking for a moment, I shared my guess with Jibril.
I thought I could come up with better measures that way.
And hearing my story, Jibril’s complexion began to gradually change in severity.
“Four, Four, Three Kings?”
In the end, her complexion turned indescribably pale.
“No, why did the Demon King choose Yeongsan? Why is there such a thing on this continent, eh? “Huh?”
At the same time, the language circuit was also slightly damaged.
She looked at me with her trembling eyes.
It was as if he was asking me to tell him it was a lie, but what can I do? That’s the truth.
I lightly shrugged my shoulders, and Jibril said, ‘Hi!’ And started the game.
Actually, this reaction was normal.
If you are a person living on the continent.
Demons, especially high-ranking demons, especially those at the level of the Three Kings, were outsiders, no different from living disasters.
Actually, what’s interesting is Beatrice’s reaction as she just sighed and moved on after hearing the story about the Three Kings.
Probably because, as a saint, I have had many moments of confrontation with the devil.
The reason he only feels pure anger like Tsumei is because they are equals, so this is out of the question.
Anyway, judging from Jibril’s attitude, this story probably isn’t a lie.
I don’t think you will do anything to harm me now.
It’s probably clear that Yurin’s devil is up to something else, but even so, I don’t think the actual person will descend.
For the Three Kings to appear on the continent, what is needed is not just an ordinary demon summoner.
He has a history of summoning dozens of demons, and through that process, he engraved evil karma into his soul, ultimately becoming called a demon.
Unless there is such a human collaborator, the Demon King cannot play tricks on the continent.
Then, in the end, it seems like they will once again make an indirect attempt similar to the time of jihad…….
‘Because I don’t know exactly what it is. I’m embarrassed.’
I was scratching the back of my head and thinking deeply.
The healing I had planned in Yeongsan was blown away.
However, that didn’t mean I couldn’t not go. Whatever it is, if you listen to the story, something will definitely happen, but I’m a bit left out of it.
Just because I don’t go doesn’t mean the students won’t go, let alone Geomseong.
‘…… ‘Aria will probably go home too.’
Well, I guess I can’t not go.
Instead, prepare for it.
I know that you can stay in Yeongsan for quite a long time, so you can personally prevent any danger during that period.
“… ….”
I slowly hardened my expression.
Quite seriously this time.
It may be surprising, but the face that comes to mind at this moment does not belong to anyone else. A person who is now dead and gone.
Jihad.
To be honest, I don’t have much interest in it and we don’t have a relationship. All we had to do was exchange a few words.
…… But.
‘I don’t like it either.’
Such minor issues are just overlooked.
What makes me angry is the behavior of the devil.
This is a pattern of manipulative behavior that approached the Sword Saint on a decades-long basis, and the unpleasant behavior that played with the lives of three people, including Jihad’s parents.
Isn’t it truly insidious?
To put it bluntly, it is unpleasant.
That guy is coming again.
“Ha… ….”
I burst out laughing. Should I say that I am rather fortunate?
I found out about it in advance like this.
At least you will have time to prepare.
It may not be a one-sided attack.
“… ….”
This time, just like before, unless a fortune teller somewhere suddenly kidnaps me and tries to drag me away.
I closed my mouth for a moment and then looked back at Jibril.
She seemed to still be shaking as she thought about the Three Kings, but that was none of her business.
It’s so sudden, but I think it’s scandalous.
If it hadn’t been for this guy’s trolling in the first place, it might have ended more smoothly.
I still tied the knot pretty well…….
Still, it’s still a bit disappointing.
“Business, commerce? Why, why do you look at the girl like that…… ?”
“… ….”
“Overseas? Above?”
I almost raised her hand for a moment, but I held back.
To be precise, I lifted it and got off.
I struggled to control my emotions.
Still, it’s not a scandalous crime.
I’ve already been scolded enough, so I believe he won’t do anything weirder.
If I do something pointless one more time, I don’t know what will happen then.
Thinking like that, I looked down at Jibril.
The reason she didn’t bother to say it out loud was out of consideration.
Looking at this guy’s current attitude, it seemed like she would be in quite a bit of trouble for saying something like that.
I just sighed.
“…… “Stir.”
It was around that time that Jibril spoke to her again.
Hesitatingly, she looks up at me carefully.
“I hope that we can safely defeat the threat in the field. hahahaha… ….”
And when I say the words I spit out, it feels like that.
A forced smile is a bonus.
“That girl will always support you. Right here, yo!”
“… ….”
She spoke, and I was silent.
Of course, it was not a long silence.
Soon a deep smile appeared on my face.
“What do you mean?”
I gently held Jibril’s hand and forced her to stand up.
“Huh, huh?”
“You too are coming together. “Magicians are a valuable resource.”
“…… Eh?”
And Jibril let out a voice filled with embarrassment at my continued words.
Once again, silence.
Her green eyes shaking endlessly captured me in a pitiful way.
Of course, even if that were the case, it would not change the conclusion I reached.
“Oh, no!”
In the end, Jibril’s face was stained with tears.
“Above, above! Sorry! I’ll wait at home! “I’ll just stay calm and do nothing, so please don’t take me to a battlefield like that!!”
“This is my house, and your house will be in the east. Why can’t I go to Yeongsan again after taking such a long walk to try to prevent a bad future? “It’s a pity, but we don’t accept such foolish behavior.”
“Well, is that the same as this! Even if I don’t go, Gong Sang will go instead, and he will handle it much better than me! Are my abilities not suitable for combat in the first place?! Moreover, we have to deal with the Three Kings!!”
“There is no use in resisting, so give up. And stop using that dirty name. Is there anything else?”
“My lord! “The girl did it wrong!”
“f*ck you.”
*****
Academy main building, Dean’s office.
“Hmm.”
Tsu Mei rested her chin on her desk and held the list in her hands.
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[External experiential learning, list of students applying to Yeongsan]
Catherine Mercia, Andrey Hale, Varez, Grisha Phineas… ….
…… Charis, Millia Jane, Eve Romaneia el Pale, Lucius Romaneia el Pale…….
Beatrice Louise, Dante, Nick Claude.
32 People in total. Departure four days later.
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“Hmmm… ….”
She let out an uncharacteristically long snort and frowned her brows.
Soon, those blue eyes turned to one side of the dean’s office.
“What do you think? Thirty-two, is it worth taking along?”
“… ….”
“Hmm, is that a bit much?”
The Sword Saint was silent, and Tsumei smiled brightly.
“They are my students and your granddaughter’s friends. Have fun with him. They also give you training, huh? “They especially take care of the kids who use swords in many ways.”
And at her comment, Geomseong was only then able to separate his lips from hers.
“Yeongsan is not a place for students to play, O annihilating dragon… ….”
A sigh filled with complex emotions in many ways is a bonus.
He looked at Tsumei with worried eyes.
“You know very well, don’t you? “In Yeongsan, if you step on the wrong ground, you never know when and where you will fall.”
“But the inside of the fortress you built is safe, right? “I believe that too and am sending it to you.”
Nevertheless, Tsumei was quite calm.
She speaks without thinking.
In response, Geomseong pressed his forehead.
“…… “I cannot guarantee that we will be able to fully control students over 30.”
“Oh, that’s true.”
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I tried saying that, but this time Tsumei smiled triumphantly as if that was okay.
“To prevent such an unpleasant situation, I will give you one authority. Reinhardt.”
“…… Yes?”
“Let’s say just in case there is one person who doesn’t follow your lead and wanders around carelessly.”
Sword Saint frowned, and Tsumei spread her palms with her worldly fresh expression.
“There may be such bold students… ….”
Then, her palms were spread out like that.
“Fold your waist in half yourself.”
It became a hand blade and grazed Tsumei’s neck once.
‘Crack’, he said.
“… ….”
Geomseong was silent. She was deeply silent.
But the reason was nothing special.
“…… Come to think of it, that kid was also on the student list.”
Slowly but surely, a faint smile began to appear on the Sword Saint’s lips.
“Dante, that boy. “I liked the fact that he was quite cool at a young age.”
“…… Huh?”
Tsumei was rather taken aback by the Sword Saint’s smile and her meaningful voice.
This is because it was a reaction that even she did not expect.
The swordsman naturally lowered his hand and lightly touched the sheath of the sword tied to his waist.
“Aria has been looking at him particularly favorably these days. Doesn’t she come to the hospital every day, and sometimes does she look shy for a long time while holding the newly acquired sword in her arms…….”
“…… Uh, um. So?”
Tsumei asked, and Sword Saint smiled brightly.
He did not give any other answer.
However, soon after, his cold, subdued voice only echoed in the dean’s office.
“I will use the authority with gratitude. “I promise that I will not allow even a single hair of harm to the students you care about.”
“Uh, uhh. Okay.”
Tsu Mei couldn’t bear to ask what he said any further. This is because, for the first time, the Sword Saint felt a force that was quite bloody.
She just added another word to her pointless anger.
“…… Whatever it is, don’t hold on to her too much.”
“Heh heh heh.”
Of course, there was no answer from the Sword Saint that he would do so.