107 Tues 6 Sword Meeting (1)
Six swords meeting.
The headmasters of the master swordsman who were asked to attend showed various reactions.
Kaleon of the Ignias family was concerned that the Six Swords Conference would further increase the chaos of the Empire.
It was because he thought that if the heads of state were gathered at this time, the conflict would only intensify, and it would eventually develop into an armed conflict.
Brantley of the Agrippa family agreed to silently cooperate with the request of the Ministry of the Interior.
The request of the royal family is the same as the request of the imperial family. It is also the duty of the master swordsman to attend the Six Swords meeting, so he was planning to cooperate as much as possible to resolve the chaos of the empire.
Klauwice of the Schreier family suspected that there might be other motives inside the palace.
After holding a meeting of the six swords and summoning the masters of the swordsmanship, he said that he might be thinking of securing the leadership of the empire in the future.
However, all three shared a common question.
There were two questions.
First, is it okay to conduct the Six Swords meeting with the vacant seats of the Lancaster family and the Waldfeld family?
Second, will the head of the Landsstein family, which is still silent, attend the Six Swords meeting?
With such doubts, the lords moved to the central region of the Empire where the Six Swords Conference was held.
* * *
“It looks like we will be entering the central region soon, Klauwice-sama.”
“Yeah, I see.”
Hearing the words of Lucletia driving the carriage, Klauwice looked out.
Obviously, as we got closer to the central region, the landscape changed a lot.
“After all, the central part of the empire is the most developed region. The roads are well maintained.”
A middle-aged man sitting across from me smiled and spoke to me.
On the surface, it looked as if it could not kill a single ant, but the reality was the exact opposite.
He is an executive dispatched by the Blood Sword Presbyterian Association… It was the Elder Harpecion.
“It’s a natural thing because it’s an imperial spirit that is directly governed by the imperial family.”
“Actually, it’s an area where the Imperial Palace is also located.”
Harpesion said with a sly smile.
“I would like to visit the Imperial Palace sometime.”
“Don’t expect anything, Harpesion.”
Klauwice shot coldly.
“The six swords meeting alone is a sufficient price. Don’t ask for more.”
“Fufu, I know, Klauwice-sama.”
Harpesion shrugged.
“The Six Swords Conference that may change the future of the empire… Just being able to find out about it the fastest is enough.”
“… … .”
Usually, the Blood Sword Presbyterian Association is driven by money.
However, if you ask to kill a ‘big man’ that an ordinary assassin cannot do, he asks for ‘information’, not money.
As a result, the Blood Sword Presbyterian Association became the most knowledgeable group of secrets from across the empire.
The reason why the Blood Sword Presbyterian Association, an assassin group, has survived without being subjugated until now, is because it has adhered to this survival strategy.
“Don’t worry. Ernas Landsstein will be assassinated by our Blood Sword Presbytery.”
“Please.”
The assassination of Ernas Landsstein.
That is what Klauwice commissioned to the Blood Sword Presbytery.
Originally, it was supposed to pay for other information, but it was changed abruptly when the Six Swords Conference was held.
I will take you to the meeting place of the Six Swords and let you know the contents of the meeting as soon as possible.
“Currently, Ernas is said to be searching for ancient ruins in the western region. We’re going to be doing that kind of outside work for a while, so there’ll be plenty of opportunities to kill him.”
“All right.”
These days, Berrys Rize enters the Ferdinand class and reports on the trends of Ernas from time to time.
It was also the information that Berithrize had sent that Ernas had entered the ancient ruins of the western region a few days ago.
“By the way, Klauwice-sama.”
“What.”
“If it’s Klauvice-sama, isn’t it possible to get rid of Ernas by moving his direct subordinates? Why did you have to entrust it to us?”
Harpesion asked in a cautious voice.
However, Klauwice responded with a cold voice.
“Harpesion, even if I pretend to ask carefully, I can see through everything.”
“… … !”
“I would like to have a lot of conversations with you on this occasion to get a sense of my mindset, but I have no reason to agree.”
At Klauwice’s point, Harpecion put on an embarrassed expression.
“It wasn’t my intention, but… … .”
“Anyway, you will know my inclinations. Don’t bother me anymore.”
“I can’t afford this.”
Harpesion smiled bitterly.
“I can’t help it. This time we should be content to observe Caleon Ignias and Brantley Agrippa up close.”
“Caleon is, but Brantley has a keen sense of humor. You better be careful not to get caught.”
“Don’t worry. I am also an elder of the Blood Sword Presbyterian Church.”
After saying that, Harpesion added cautiously.
“By the way… Is the head of the Landsstein family attending this time?”
“… … .”
Klauwice furrowed his eyebrows.
“I do not know either.”
“yes?”
“I tried to contact the palace department, but there was no response.”
“Uh… … .”
“I think there’s a good chance I’ll be absent. Then it will be a three-sword conference, not a six-sword conference.”
Saying that, Klauwice stared out the window.
“It’s been over a year since that maniac disappeared… … .”
* * *
The Six Swords Meeting was held at the villa owned by the imperial family.
Since it was a villa built on the lake, it was possible to block the access of outsiders as much as possible.
With the guidance of the palace staff who had arrived in advance, the master swordsman heads entered the conference hall.
“It’s been a while since we’ve been together like this, Brantley, Klauwice.”
Looking at the two men sitting at the hexagonal table, Calleon Ignias opened his mouth.
“Brantley had been to the academy last time, but we didn’t see each other face to face.”
“It did.”
Brantley Agrippa answered briefly.
“And Klauwice… Isn’t it a long time since you’ve been out of the South? What wind is blowing?”
“It is a meeting of the six swords held at the request of the palace, and I have no choice but to attend.”
Klauwice Schreier replied in a cold voice.
“By the way, there are really only three people.”
“Hmm… … .”
There are only three people here right now.
There are only the heads of House Ignias, House Agrippa, and House Schreier.
The heads of House Lancaster, House Waldfeld, and House Landsstein were not present.
“In that case, it would be a three-sword conference, not a six-sword conference… Does it make sense?”
“Um, that’s… … .”
“The number of attendees will not matter, Klauwice.”
Brantley said in a cold voice.
“The Ministry of the Interior has requested a meeting of the Six Swords to settle the chaos in the imperial society. Whether it’s six or three people, we just have to do our best to come up with a countermeasure.”
“You’re still not having fun, Brantley.”
“… … .”
Brantley furrowed his eyebrows at Klauwice’s sarcastic sarcasm.
“Is it a matter of fun?”
“Then change your expression. It means that your words have no substance and are of no interest.”
Klauvice smiled coldly and shot.
“You’re still a good student.”
“I don’t know what you mean, Klauwice.”
“Stop it!”
Calleon, who had been watching the nerve battle between Klauwice and Brantley, raised his voice.
“You guys are no different from the Academy days! The content of the quarrel is the same as back then!”
Coincidentally… The three here were academy classmates.
Brantley was the best performer, followed by Klauwice and Caleon.
However, the difference was not so great that the rankings changed several times while still in school.
“You are the same as when you were a student, Caleon.”
“Yes. If something bothered me a little, I would raise my voice and get angry.”
“Wow, what… … !”
At Klauwice and Brantley’s point of view, Caleon’s face turned red.
“I expected that my personality would have calmed down a bit as I became an academy professor, but I still have a fiery personality.”
“Klauwice… … !”
Calleon was angry, but Klauwice continued his sarcastic tone.
“anyway… If you guys only talk about obvious things, I have no intention of listening. It will not be of any help to the Shreière family.”
“Klauwice, do you only think about the future of your family?”
“Don’t act like you’re not, Brantley. You must have put the future of the Agrippa family first.”
“This is an insulting remark.”
“Where is this insult?”
“… … .”
Brantley stared at Klauwice without answering.
His eyes seemed to be able to kill people without pulling out a knife, but Klauwice was calm.
“The meeting hasn’t even started, but the atmosphere is already getting worse… … .”
Caleon frowned and muttered.
“It would have been like this when the heads of state got together, but what the hell was the interior of the palace thinking about bringing us together… … .”
According to Caleon’s memory, the last meeting of the Six Swords took place 15 years ago.
Even then, the meeting ended with only a clash of opinions, so no six swords meeting was held since then.
The Ministry of the Interior must be aware of that, but what the hell was the reason for holding the Six Swords Conference again?
“Sorry to keep you waiting, folks.”
right then
A middle-aged man with a mustache appeared inside the conference room.
It was Chaldeas, a first-class secretary of the palace.
“Long time no see, Chaldeas Officer.”
Calleon said hello right away.
“I heard that you came to the academy while on the radio, but at that time I was away and couldn’t say hello.”
“I’m sorry too, Caleon-sama.”
Chaldeas smiled softly and nodded.
“How have you been, Brantley-sama?”
“Of course.”
“Klauwice-sama… … .”
“I don’t say goodbye like that, Officer Chaldeas.”
Clause cut Chaldeas’ greeting in the middle.
“I would like the palace to properly explain the purpose of this meeting.”
“Oh, I see.”
Chaldeas nodded.
“Then once… It would be better if I spoke with the other attendees.”
“… … ?”
immediately after that.
A middle-aged man and woman entered the conference hall.
Everyone was shocked to see it.
“Those people… … !”
“It’s Just Bastian and Oleana Clarion, who will participate in the Six Swords Conference this time.”
Just Bastian.
Oleana Clarion.
Both were famous people.
Youst is the head of the Marquis Bastian family, who is directly below the 6th great swordsman. He was also the father of Serine Bastian, who is currently attending the academy.
Oleaana is also the head of the same family as Bastian, the Marquis of Clarion. A few years ago, her only daughter graduated from the Academy with the highest rank, raising her status.
“You have decided to fill the vacancies of House Lancaster and House Waldfeld.”
“It’s been a while, folks.”
“Nice to meet you.”
“… … .”
As Yust and Oleana greeted each other, they all had complicated expressions on their faces.
The Bastian and Clarion families are directly below the 6th Sword Master.
For this reason, he deserves to take the place of House Lancaster and House Waldfeld.
However, the fact that they become a member of the new six major swordsmen… It is an issue that needs to be considered deeply.
“Chaldeas Officer.”
Klauwice asked in a low voice.
“Then, how many of these five are attending this six-sword meeting?”
“no. There is one more minute.”
“Are you saying that the head of the Landsstein family will be present?”
Not only Klauwice, but Caleon and Brantley were astonished.
The head of the Landsstein family has not been outside for nearly a year.
If the Landsstein family starts to work in earnest again, the situation in the empire will change drastically.
“no.”
“what?”
“Instead, someone who can represent the Landsstein family has come.”
“What… … .”
“You are just coming in.”
Everyone’s eyes turned to the entrance to the conference hall.
and… Finally, the last participant showed up.
“… … !”
Calleon, Brantley, and Klauwice, too, had their eyes wide open and could not help but be astonished.
A place that only the 6th great swordsmanship master or the head of a family who can replace him can attend… Because a young man appeared.
He was a neat-looking young man with silvery-white hair.
“Ernas Landsstein?!”
Ernas entered the conference room wearing an academy uniform.
Keeping a calm expression, with unstoppable footsteps.
“The reason the Ministry of Home Affairs convened the Six Swords Meeting this time was because of Ernas-sama’s request.”
“Well, what… … !”
“The Ministry of the Interior has determined that Ernas-sama deserves it.”
It was nonsense.
If you are not the 6th great swordsman and the head of a comparable family, you are not eligible.
On what basis did the Ministry of the Interior judge that he was qualified?
“Chaldeas Officer! I just can’t accept this… … !”
Caleon jumped up from his seat and raised his voice.
“Ernas is still a student! It’s unacceptable to be treated as equals with family heads like us… … !”
“Caleon-sama.”
Just then, Ernas’s cold voice was heard.
“Stop taking a seat.”
“What, what?”
Calleon stared at him terribly, but Ernas did not care at all.
He sat in an empty seat, clasped his hands and smiled.
“Because we have to start the Six Swords meeting soon.”
“… … !”
this moment right now.
All initiative rested with Ernas Landsstein.