Everyone knew that Ben Bezalel had disappeared with me. Because there were so many people watching it nearby.
Of course, the royal family of Nebra was upset. It was only natural that Ben Bezalel, who took up most of the country’s power, disappeared overnight.
But humans, animals, believe only what they want to believe. Even though all who watched the incident described the scene and reported that Ben Bezalel was defeated and disappeared with the saint, the king did not believe it. King Nebra thought Ben Bezalel had been taken by force.
So, despite everyone’s dissuade, he organized a rescue team and ordered a rescue operation. I don’t know what the judgment itself is, but it’s not an incorrect instruction. In any case, without Ben Bezarel, the kingdom of Nebra will return to its former state and eventually become one of the ruins and disappear.
That’s how the best elite of the Nebra Kingdom organized a rescue team and departed for Akasha’s territory. For them, it was an inevitable choice because they did not know that Ben Bezalel was in the New World.
The elite soldiers and knights selected for the rescue team did not think that the operation would be successful even though they passed through various territories and crossed the border hiding their identities.
The closer they got to Akasha’s territory, the more information they received was telling them that their operation was infinitely close to failure.
What kind of territory is Akasha’s territory? It is the most developed territory on the continent and maintains a level of security that is different from other territories.
Also, the level of Yeongji-gun is at a level that does not allow comparison with other Yeongji. In addition, the mercenaries in the mercenary village belonging to the territory were practically vigilantes.
That’s not to say that the manor house, where the rescue team expects Ben Bezarel to be held, is poorly fortified.
Count Akasha’s own strength was also known to be very good, but the rescue team’s chances of success were infinitely low in that two master-class knights were always there to escort them.
Still, they didn’t give up. They couldn’t give up because they knew what the fate of the country would be if they failed.
And the rescue team included Princess Shalltear of Nebra Kingdom. It was not strange, as his talent was not enough to be included in the rescue team.
When Princess Shalltear voluntarily volunteered for this operation, everyone, including the king, dissuaded her, but the reason Princess Shalltear stepped forward was to prepare for Ben Bezalel’s refusal to return.
Most eyewitnesses to the incident opined that Ben Bezalel was not taken by force. The king denied it, but it was true.
Princess Shalltear had shown a strong refusal until now, but now she planned to bring Ben Bezalel to Nebra Kingdom by offering her the position of her sire.
“I’ve looked into it in many ways, but there’s only one.”
“I guess so, right?”
At an inn in Akasha’s territory, Princess Shalltear and the knight who led the rescue party had a conversation.
It was an excellent operation. They created fake identities and stayed in different places at different times and contacted each other very secretly. They thought they would never get caught.
they were amazing For a first-time infiltration mission, it was very meticulous and sophisticated. It was comparable to the Empire’s intelligence department, but unfortunately it was me.
“Then tomorrow?”
“Yes, because there is nothing good about dragging time.”
“The problem is retreat.”
I have always been stuck on this part. It was because there was no certainty that even if they infiltrated into the depths of the mansion and saved Ben Bezalel, they could escape the manor.
“Me and my subordinates will buy time. Princess, please think only of the ambassador’s success.”
There was no other way. This place called Akasha Mansion is like the house of ant ghosts. The guards were so thorough and they worked like a machine, there was no way to get out once you stepped in. This was the last and best thing they could do.
“Sir Malus”
The knight’s sacrificial spirit made Princess Shalltear shed tears. An aristocrat with the most prestige in the empire. And it is also a place where masters are infested. Attacking the mansion and staying behind is like giving up your life.
“Don’t cry. Lord, you saved my life, so now I’m just giving it back.”
Rather, the knight comforted the princess. However, the princess leaned on the knight’s shoulder and wept loudly. She was big and had good sword skills, but she was still only a 16-year-old girl.
I gave orders in advance to vacate the mansion in time for their infiltration tomorrow. There is no need to run into them and suffer casualties on both sides.
I had no intention of punishing them. I was looking for Ben Bezalel, who was not here, and thought it would be okay to go back if he wasn’t there. But a little while ago, things changed a bit.
As the day passed and night fell, 30 rescuers dispatched from the Nebra Kingdom infiltrated the mansion.
“Something is strange.”
“I still can’t stop. Maybe we’re just lucky.”
Since there was not a single person blocking the entrance, they couldn’t stop walking even though they thought it was strange.
Because you never know when an opportunity like this will come again.
They roamed the mansion at will, looking for Ben Bezalel. I didn’t break anything because I was as careful as possible.
And when the scattered people gathered again, they couldn’t erase their dismay.
“doesn’t exist.”
“There really is no one. Maybe we’ve already been discovered and evacuated people ahead of time. No, that’s for sure.”
The rescue team’s report left Princess Shalltear in tears. I never imagined that this important mission, which put the life and death of the kingdom on the line, would end so futile. At least it was because I was drawing such a scene that oxidizes fiercely.
I appeared in front of them gathering in the garden of the mansion and looking in vain.
“You have suffered a lot.”
Chachachang!
The rescue team drew their swords in unison and were vigilant, but they did not dare to take any further action.
Behind me were Jake and Joseph and Argyn. Well, there is no need for them to step out, I alone am enough, but if you are in a certain position, you need this kind of protocol. Still, I am an aristocrat who cares little about protocol.
“Put the sword in!”
When Argin screamed and screamed, instead of inserting the sword, everyone let go of the sword and collapsed into their seats.
I guess I will have to learn the technique someday. It seems useful. However, contrary to his heart, he cautioned Argin.
“too much”
“sorry. lord”
Argin stepped back and died, but no one thought to stand up again. Rescuers already seemed to half believe that their lives were lost.
“Forgive me for the rudeness. saint”
Among them, Princess Shalltear, who came to her senses first, knelt down and asked for my forgiveness.
“I’m sorry, everyone can wake up.”
When I forgave it surprisingly easily, the rescuers stood up, unable to hide their puzzled faces.
“As you may already know, the Ben Bezalel you are looking for is not here.”
“Did you know we were coming and hide it?”
“I knew you would come. But Ben Bezalel never came here in the first place. On my honor, it is true.”
I didn’t lie. A look of despair appeared on the face of the rescue team.
“Why did you let us go even though you knew we were coming?”
“Then you should have put up guards and fought? what do you think of me There is no need to make unnecessary sacrifices.”
Anyway, even if you see me like this, I’m a saint?
“Do you know where Prince Ben Bezalel is?”
“I know, but it’s not a place you can go just because I tell you. can’t even tell And it is entirely his will to stay there.”
Princess Shalltear’s expression was getting worse and worse. But I have to give you even worse news.
“And I want to give you some sad news. The royal capital of Nebra was captured yesterday.”
“I beg your pardon?”
It’s been over a month since they left Nebra. I contacted him twice in the middle, but due to the nature of the mission, I couldn’t contact him often.
“It’s unbelievable, but it’s true. If you can check it, you can do it.”
Princess Shalltear took out an artifact from her arms. It was an artifact that had a direct connection to her father, the king.
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I tried to connect two or three times, but I couldn’t connect.
“I’m sorry to tell you this news, but according to my sources, none of Nebra’s royal family has survived. Nebra is destroyed.”
At my words that pierced me like a confirmation kill, Princess Shalltear collapsed into a sitting position as if her legs were weakened.
“Where are you?”
A knight named Malus, the leader of the rescue team, asked while helping the princess.
“It’s Variantus.”
“As expected, those guys…”
Knight Malus gritted his teeth until blood burst from his gums.
Variantus is now the place with the most powerful military force in the civil war of the Neos Kingdom. Rather than general military power, there is now one very powerful mage in Variantus. There was no way to stop him in Nebra.
Even without the magician, it was not enough for Nebra to stop the powerful Variantus without Ben Bezalel and without the best. Rather, I might have to say I’m lucky.
Even if the rescue team had remained in the Nebra Kingdom, it wouldn’t have changed the outcome. At least the princess survived and prevented the extinction of the Nebra Kingdom.
“What are you guys going to do now?”
No one has been able to answer my question. Searching for Ben Bezarel is meaningless now. There was no country to return to.
“It’s okay to think about it slowly while staying in my estate. I will do my best to support you in what you are trying to do. Just let me go back”
I do not intend to be accepted as a vassal under me. It doesn’t even seem like that in the first place. They are infinitely loyal knights and a promising warrior princess. Can’t you draw a picture?
If left alone, someday, somewhere, they will succeed. If you give a little help there, that time will only come sooner.
A few days later, Princess Shalltear requested an official interview and tried to meet me.
Princess Shalltear who met me seemed to have grown a lot in just a few days. It’s not about the key. He is already over 190 cm tall. It’s already big enough.
It is said that he has grown as a human being. There is a saying that a child becomes an adult in a moment. It seems that Princess Shalltear went through that process.
“Meet the saint.”
“Welcome. Princess Shalltear”
“I am no longer a princess. Just call me Shalltear.”
“It is.”
Princess Shalltear was looking straight into my eyes. Trying to read something in my eyes? It’s still a hundred years too early.
“What is the reason the Holy Son wants to help us?”
“It has no other meaning. First of all, because I played a role in the reason Ben Bezalel left Nebra Kingdom, I feel a sense of responsibility, and I don’t know if you’ve heard my rumors, but I’m famous for gathering talented people, but that doesn’t mean I’m hiring Shalltear. I don’t think so. It’s just that I have an eye for people, so I invest in talented people with a promising future.”
Shalltear’s eyes moved around. It was showing on his face that he was thinking a lot. No matter how much it has grown greatly in a few days, it is still not fully matured.
“It is literally an investment. If you don’t need an investment, you can leave the Akasha estate as it is.”
“no. sorry. The favor will be gratefully received.”
Shalltear lowered her head. No matter how much she pretended to be a king and became a royal family, she was born as the daughter of a high-ranking aristocrat. For something like that, Shalltear was adapting very quickly. It may be that the circumstances make it inevitable, but it is very difficult for a person who has grown up to have a good self-esteem.
“I know that Shalltear will not be my vassal and will leave someday. So I can’t do much other than financial support, but I think I can introduce you to someone.”
“Who is it?”
I took Shalltear to Jake without much explanation. Jake is an excellent swordsman, but more than that, he is a great teacher. It was clear that Jake had a lot to do with Argin’s rapid growth. Joseph also claimed to be a teacher, but in fact Joseph’s ability to teach was inferior to Jake’s.
“Sir Jake, one of the masters of our estate. He is the one who will help you with your training.”
If it was Jake, Shalltear’s talent could be brought into full bloom.
There is no warrior who dares to refuse the master’s direct instruction. The remaining 30 knights were sent to the mercenary academy. It is no longer an article. You have to adapt to the lifestyle of a mercenary to survive in the world.
Thus, Shalltear, the fallen princess, and 30 knights settled down in the Akasha domain.
After the small incident passed, I returned to the new continent and started investing most of my time in researching the elixir of immortality.
In fact, research has been sluggish. A genius alchemist could not complete it even after devoting his whole life to it. It is not of such a nature that new clues will emerge just because I have studied it for only a few months.
So today, when I was making new attempts by combining hundreds of reagents, someone spoke to me next to me.
“hi?”
In an instant, I felt my blood run cold. No one can come this close without being detected near me. The only exceptions are those.