Stasia and Perses returned to their original mansion.
Perses spoke to Stasia, revealing her feelings almost to the point where it could be said for the first time.
Stecia also felt that way. Maybe Perses was right.
‘What should I do?’
Stasia learned human emotions in order to become an ideal monarch.
I learned how to relate to people.
But Perses said. Antares became an ideal monarch because he became a monster rather than a human.
Don’t be swept away by a moment’s affection, and be cruel enough to cut off the person you love if need be.
That’s Antares.
‘Then what I’ve been doing… … .’
Was the reason she learned about human emotions so far to know the weight of the things she should trample on and ignore?
Was it in order to know its weight and develop a ruthlessness that would allow it to be trampled on without remorse?
“… … I do not know.”
Everything was confusing.
She decided to live for the Empire.
He wanted to pay for the favor he had enjoyed. Because that was the price the imperial family had to shoulder.
But if you have to throw away everything you wanted to know in the process… … .
“… … .”
Stasia was afraid.
Until now, for her, the unknown was a feeling of curiosity, not fear.
And finally I could understand.
Why did Antares try to teach her emotions?
She finally realized the weight of responsibility she had to shoulder.
“If that is Your Majesty’s will, if Your Majesty has ruled the country like that.”
Shouldn’t it be followed that way?
Stasia swallowed the words that had reached her throat.
It’s too early to tell. Antares left the choice to Stasia.
Will you step on the solid railroad tracks made by Antares, or break the roads he made and walk through the rough terrain.
You should choose the former.
Her single stubbornness will make the whole nation suffer.
“… … .”
Perses looked at Stasia in agony and then turned her back.
The die is cast.
The result will appear only at the moment when the dice cause small ripples and finally sink into silence.
“Your Highness, I will be away for a while.”
From now on, when you do the work of a knight.
It was time to drive out the intruders who had trespassed on the mansion.
* * *
It didn’t take long to find out the location thanks to Sir Larte, the ‘Judge’ of the Imperial Knights who gave up a lot for the cause.
“It wasn’t a cause, was it? I am still a knight following Your Majesty’s orders! Because I was threatened… … !”
“Then are we still enemies?”
“… … Come to think of it, it seems like it was a noble sacrifice for the cause.”
If you stare at him for a moment, he will quickly curl up and become calm.
something familiar
If Professor Aira had held a sword, wouldn’t he have become this kind of person?
After following the road carefully, we arrived at our destination.
A place that could literally be called a mansion. However, if it was a place for the imperial family to stay, it looked a bit shabby.
“Is this right?”
“yes… … That’s right.”
“You don’t have much popularity?”
“If the captain is there, other people will rather get in the way.”
“… … That’s great confidence, yes.”
“Because it is true.”
Well, if Perses was as strong as rumored, it would have been enough.
“An uninvited guest has arrived.”
While staring at the front gate of the mansion while hiding in the shadow of the building.
Finally, the strongest of the empire, Perses, appeared with leisurely steps.
“I was just trying to hide.”
“Your ability to hide mana is amazing. If it wasn’t for the sound, I wouldn’t have noticed.”
“I can’t hear you even with empty words.”
Through [Contemplation], I can completely control the mana leaking from my body.
In fact, only a few people, including Tia, were able to detect the gap in mana.
“Oh, well. Yes Sir Perses. I have something to talk to Princess Stasia about, so could you arrange a table for me?”
I even tried to get the words out.
I’m honestly not looking forward to it. I just laid the groundwork in advance so that I can cover it later when a problem arises.
“If Your Highness wants to meet him, he will.”
It was an unexpected answer.
“Did you think it would stop?”
“If you want to break in without permission, I will stop it. That’s my job.”
“Oh yeah? Then can you tell me something? I have something to say.”
“Unfortunately, there is no one in the mansion who can move. I’m the only one who can move freely… … . I can’t leave because I’m monitoring a potential danger.”
“aha? I didn’t know, but you had a knack for turning things around like crazy?”
It is said to go through it for a very long time. No, is it the same as me?
It may have been Sir Perses’ own excuse.
Although he seems like a sad member of society, he doesn’t seem to be surprisingly simple.
“Well then, I guess I should do what I was originally going to do. Couldn’t it be drawn out by the turmoil?”
“It could be.”
sereung.
The sword of Perses emerges from its scabbard. The neat cross-section reflects the sunlight and sparkles.
“If His Highness judges it right to meet you, wouldn’t His Highness come personally?”
He was like a man of polished steel.
It was as if he held something in his heart that would never be broken.
Even though he hadn’t moved a single step from the spot, he seemed to be overwhelmed.
After all, being the strongest in the empire doesn’t seem to be an illusion.
“Then, before we begin… … .”
hooked
Having drawn his sword, Perses lightly stabbed it into the ground as if he were touching the ground.
aaang!!
At that moment, an intense torrent of power accompanied by a huge explosion created a wall around the mansion.
Indeed, when Sir Larte said that Sir Perses alone was sufficient, I understood it painfully.
Who would have thought that a knight who was not a wizard could defend a building single-handedly?
“I will block the back road.”
“hahahaha, that’s good. A fair duel.”
“Only that number is four, but… … .”
“You’re older than the four of us combined, aren’t you?”
“hahahaha! What wonderful sophistry!”
As if Perses had taken a hit, he raised his forehead and giggled.
It has a profound feeling, but I guess I can’t lie about my age.
I’m proud to see that everyone likes this kind of pun.
“Hey, more than that, I don’t intend to fight the captain, do I?”
“Aren’t we already a community of destiny? Lord Larte. The wonder gave me a shortcut, and gave me ‘extremely’ and ‘detailed’ information about the inside of the mansion.”
“I never told you that! Don’t make people weird!”
Sir Larte crawls on the floor and runs away to where Perses is. It is surprising that the facial expression is elated, perhaps because it was a dramatic escape.
It’s really amazingly ugly.
“only… … Ha, ha, grandpa… … .”
“Oh, yes, you did a lot of work, right? Go inside and rest.”
Sir Larte, who tried to act resolutely until the end, collapsed in an instant. I guess the two of them were family. I feel like I’m getting sluggish.
“… … I guess I have more reasons to fight.”
“Alexios did.”
“You bastard… … .”
What, did I say something wrong?
I only told them to subdue them, but I’ve never told them to beat people to that extent.
“I guess that’s enough for small talk.”
“Yes.”
Right after Sir Larte whimpered into the building.
Perses raised his sword again with a serious expression.
His weapons are a sword and shield.
It is a typical knight’s armament established in the world.
“Hmm.”
look at him
He concentrated his mind to the limits of his whole body, the hand holding the sword, and even the sword itself.
I’ve been too lazy lately.
There have been several situations in which he would have died had it not been for a coincidence.
So it shouldn’t be tolerated.
I have to get rid of my own arrogance that I think I’ve become a little stronger.
“Suck!”
Deploying the [Space Barrier] is easy.
However, you can’t rely too much on an opportunity that is only available twice.
The moment the tip of the sword, raised to shoulder height, stops, it moves immediately.
After seeing the sword swing, it’s too late.
Generally speaking, the direction the sword is swung is diagonal.
intermediate magic
[Parma Shield]
The area to be hit is small, but it is an intermediate level defensive magic that is as strong as it is.
I’ve already seen [Stone Wall] simply destroyed. And the opponent is the leader of the Imperial Knights.
If you add more, you can do less.
Of course, it is certain that [Parma Shield] will also be cut off like tofu.
However, there is a clear difference from [Stone Wall].
[Parma Shield] is translucent.
In other words, you can see the opponent’s appearance. The situation is different from the previous [Stone Wall].
Magic not to hide oneself, but to induce the opponent to act.
The [Parma Shield] was opened slightly lower than my shoulder level. Place it between the opponent and me to hinder their movement.
Then, what would the magic look like to Sir Perses?
Will it look like a solid shield?
Or will it simply be seen as a stumbling block?
If you think it’s an obstacle, how do you deal with it?
If a fly flies in front of your eyes, it is a natural human instinct to wave your hand and try to knock it away.
A shield is just an obstruction. The purpose is to attack me, so I wouldn’t have thought deeply about it.
That is why Sir Perses chooses to break through rather than detour.
I corrected the trajectory of the sword, which had been swung diagonally, so that the sword flew toward my neck, drawing a horizontal line.
“Huh!”
Avoid the trajectory drawn by the horizon and duck deeply.
Of course, but that’s not enough.
If I bend down, it is only natural that the other side will also correct the sword trajectory.
So, lean even more.
Like warriors stepping on the advance, they step forward and throw their bodies forward.
Snap!
The sword, which should have cut my throat after cutting my shield, passes over my head as I throw myself forward.
This is at best the first workshop.
How to get the most out of this. I know.
“Hmm… … .”
It doesn’t end with the sword being swung. If that was the end, there was no way the knight would have become the strongest of the empire.
Swordsmanship continues.
She draws a graceful curve or a straight line that looks like shears, and draws lines several times in one workshop.
Sure enough, Sir Perses’ sword, which had brushed over my head, immediately broke and headed for my neck.
[Space Barrier Lv. 3]
[remaining count 1/2]
A skill to create gaps for the opponent, not to prevent a surprise attack.
The biggest advantage of [Space Barrier] is not to unconditionally block the opponent’s attack, but depends on the situation after that.
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Kwajik!
Lord Perses’ attack lands on the [Space Barrier].
Thinner than the previously deployed magic, almost imperceptible mana.
I would have thought it would be easy to cut. No, even if it wasn’t, it doesn’t matter.
“what?!”
The biggest advantage of [Space Barrier] is that it erases the attack itself.
It is the ability to instantly reduce the opponent’s energy to 0.
The moment Sir Perses’ sword, which had been swung fiercely, collided with the [space barrier], it lost its kinetic energy.
The overflowing mana carried on the sword also disappeared as if it never existed.
“Whoa… … .”
Beyond the wizard’s distance to the knight’s realm. and ahead of it.
Burn your hand on Lord Perses’ armor.
Feel the touch of cold metal.
“Introspection… … .”
regain focus
Since when did I try to solve everything by leaving it to my power?
I invested dozens or hundreds of hours for a single battle.
It’s my way to swap days for a five-minute battle.
Yes, initial focus is important.
[The Ruler of Mana Lv. 4]
[99/100 until SSR grade magic is confirmed]
The greatest weapon I have is not that overwhelming magic, but my sincere efforts, albeit sluggishly.
[0/100 until SSR grade magic is confirmed]
The crystallization of my accumulated efforts is released from my fingertips.