45 – 12. Getting to know (2)
Chaeeng! visor!-
They are herbivores that make your heart flutter just by looking at them.
The knights of Fiore, standing in the gymnasium, could hear their breathing.
I focused on the sparring unfolding in front of my eyes while keeping the sound as low as possible.
Chun! Chow!!-
It is not a simple sparring with wooden swords.
Just by brushing against it, the flesh can be cut as it is.
It’s a sparring, or rather a duel, with sharpened swords.
Both of them are even operating their chakras, albeit weakly.
This was a fight for life and death itself.
‘That’s sparring, a duel.’
‘The person who used to be sharp has become even sharper.’
‘Are you okay? Should I dry it?’
Even the knights look a little worried.
If an article like them is doing that, it’s okay.
Even if it hurts a little, it’s a wound of glory, you can call it that.
But the opponent who is now sharing the sword with the knight… .
Chae Ae-Aeng!!- Cheng Kang!-
“Kuk.”
The sword rises into the air and falls to the floor.
The woman who let go of the sword raised her body with a heavy breath.
“As expected, I still can’t reach it. Captain Karad.”
“I’ve almost reached it several times already. I sincerely stopped it, and on the contrary, Soga-ju stabbed him without any intention of dying, so it’s a shame.
“well. One fatal wound is worse than a hundred minor wounds. Either way, defeat is defeat. I learned a lot today.”
“You have worked hard, Lord Soga of Etria.”
The true identity of the leader of Fiore’s knights, who was competing with Karad with a real sword.
It was none other than Etria, the next head of Fiore.
Along with Lichtenau, it is known as one of the famous swordsmanship houses in the empire.
Of course, the head of the household must also have excellent swordsmanship.
In that part, Etria could be said to be at a sufficient passing point.
‘not bad. That’s enough.’
As Captain Karad already said, he had no intention of killing himself.
Even so, it was able to show the same powerful appearance as today.
His skills are in full swing, and he is about to cross another wall.
It was also proof that he had reached the front.
Of course, it’s not just about focusing on swordsmanship.
Because the position of the head of household is not just a position where you can use your sword well.
The most important thing is, of course, the ability to lead the family to the path of glory.
“Lord Soga. These are the payment documents that came in this time.”
“Leave it there. It was a lot of trouble.”
She is already in charge of half of the family’s affairs.
Some of them include financial powers.
This alone shows that her position is unwaveringly unique.
However, the position had been slightly shaken recently.
Being placed on probation due to an incident at the imperial palace.
The reason, of course, was that he had been humiliated by Lichtenauer.
‘Keep quiet for a while. To come here after being disgraced by Lichtenauer.’
At the stern words of the head of the Fiore family, Etria bowed her head.
I didn’t feel resentful or resentful.
As a result, it is true that Fiore was humiliated due to her mistake in judgment.
So, it was a result that I had to bear, to bear.
Etria’s probation was lifted two weeks later by the order of the head of the household.
As soon as the probation ended, the first thing Etria did was.
Naturally, she was looking for a man named Adele.
‘Adele, I said it was Adele.’
He was not an official knight, but a probationary knight, that is, a servant.
Sir Geon, the senior knight of Fiore, was attacked by such a person.
‘This is something that can’t be overlooked. You have to dig thoroughly and deeply.’
He had already received permission from his father, the head of Fiore.
Do whatever it takes to find out about that Adele.
And whether you can embrace it or not, make sure that part is clear.
What is needed to investigate a person’s background is, of course, money.
Something that can make anyone’s kite laugh.
Even family has the power to let go.
I must have already gotten permission from the family head, spending money is not a problem.
All that’s left is to wait for the information to come, now that money and people have been released.
‘No matter how secretly it was raised in Lichtenau, traces remain. It’s even easier to find if you’re brought in from outside. They said they’d send news sometime today, so I’ll find out.’
At first, I tried to get rid of it at all costs.
But when I think about it, it’s not only difficult to realize.
If done well, it could have had tremendous success.
There is nothing difficult, I am already used to attracting people.
If a man named Adele was promised a huge reward, he could add more.
If you are intoxicated by Shien’s beauty, you can find another beauty.
Honestly, wouldn’t it be better to be a pure-blood person than a mixed-race person?
Or, if he had a meaning in Lichtenau and converted to it.
You just have to break down that great-looking Lichtenau little by little.
At the same time as showing the superiority of this side.
Conversely, if you show the other person’s powerlessness, they will eventually come over.
“Lord Soga. A letter has arrived.”
Finally, it seems that the news we have been waiting for has finally arrived.
Etria smiled and said to come in.
Afterwards, a lady-in-waiting came with a letter and handed it to her.
“thank you. Let’s go.”
“Yes, Lord Soga.”
After the lady-in-waiting left, Etria looked very relaxed.
I slowly began to unfold the letter that had come into my hand.
What kind of person he is, and why he is in Lichtenau.
The moment I opened the letter while thinking about this and that.
“… uh?”
A sigh escaped Etria’s lips.
Staring blankly at the letter, she blinked.
Are you looking at something wrong now? It’s not? can’t you?
Daughter and daughter-.
I hurriedly shake the bell on my table.
Shortly thereafter, a new escort waiting outside enters.
“Did you call?”
“The lady-in-waiting who just left, bring her back immediately.”
“All right.”
I don’t know why, but it’s an order, so I follow it.
Before long, the escort knight appeared with the lady-in-waiting from earlier.
“I ask you one thing. Is this letter from the person I spoke of?”
“to? yes. That’s right. The scar on the cheek that Lord Soga said, and he is as tall as this… .”
At the maid’s explanation, Etria bit her lip.
‘what? what happened If you just listen to the explanation, he’s right?’
As with all noble families, Fiore has its own group.
Among them, besides the knights in charge of armed forces, there are also those for the purpose of collecting information.
The man he was entrusted with was the most outstanding there.
When a man gave a mission to the group he was in charge of, he asked anything.
Whether the information is long or short, detailed or general.
It could be said with certainty that it would achieve any results.
– Not confirmed. –
So all the more, I couldn’t believe the contents of the letter he sent.
‘Nonsense. This is nonsense. Unable to confirm? What are you talking about. can’t confirm Only one attendant? One name is the end, origin and age cannot be confirmed?’
It can’t be like this, yes. It can’t be like this.
Apparently, Lichtenauer had a hand in it.
They must have expected them to come out and set up a smoke screen!
‘I know how to use my head on the subject of mixed blood. Ha, it’ll be a little fun.’
Yes, it must be Lichtenauer’s prank.
Etria thought so and chewed her lips.
It can’t be like this, yes. It can’t be like this.
* * *
‘I can’t do this. What happened?’
A man with an impressive long scar on his cheek.
A person from Fiore who has no name and is just called Number 17.
Now he was in a very difficult situation.
The future head of Fiore, a woman who will become his master.
I was ordered by Etria to investigate a man.
Her name is Adele, and she is currently Lichtenau’s escort and attendant.
Other than that, nothing else is known.
Etria’s order was to find out everything about that man.
It can be said to be a very difficult task for some.
It wasn’t that difficult for #17.
Even if nothing is known, the trace will surely remain.
And when you get to know the people around the trail.
In the end, you reach exactly, or even close to, where you want to reach.
So far, everything has been going smoothly that way.
Yes, so far.
“Sorry, but I don’t think I have anything to say.”
“Go back. Let’s pretend we didn’t hear today.”
People who seemed like they would give up their liver and gallbladder if they paid the price.
They distanced themselves from each other while maintaining a straight face.
It’s not because I know something.
They also seem to have heard something from above.
With the eyes that have grown so far, #17 made such a prediction.
‘It looks like Lichtenauer set up a smoke screen.’
An order is also an order, but he is himself who has never failed in his mission.
However, I couldn’t find any information about just one attendant.
Buaga Chimin No. 17 decided to step out on his own.
Until the reporting deadline approached, he wandered around eagerly.
And the civilian procession he goes north from the imperial castle here.
I got to the part where I started because I belonged there.
‘I guess I can report here. After that, research again… .’
No. 17 walked down the street thinking,
Then I bumped into someone passing by.
“Oh, sorry… .”
Unable to finish his words, he collapsed forward.
At about the same time, several people from all sides cover the scene.
Someone as a neighbor to say hello to after a long time.
Someone else as someone who asks for directions and someone who answers.
While the human tent was created, other people took Number 17 and disappeared.
“Face shape.”
“check. write. Group 1, forwarded to Special Group 3.”
“Pick a smoke screen after receiving it.”
The person who received the letter saying Unconfirmed nodded.
And in an instant, it disappears into the crowd.
“End of situation. Jackdaw, return to nest.”
In just a few seconds, everything was done.