110 episodes 6 swords meeting (4)
The Blood Sword Cross Society began to move.
Eight assassins who followed Elder Harpesion ran through the darkness following the orders of their superiors.
The target is Ernas Landsstein. This is an order to get rid of it tonight.
From the perspective of Elder Harpecion, it was better to get rid of it as quickly as possible.
Because Ernas had already noticed that the Blood Sword Cross Society was moving.
The best timing was when he was moving alone away from the place where the Six Swords meeting was held.
* * *
As Klauwice left, the Six Swords Conference could no longer be conducted.
Brantley was the first to stand up.
“Once this is done, there will be no need to waste time here.”
“Mr Brantley.”
“Any agreement made here is meaningless without Klauwice. Even if, as you said, we decided to designate Klauwice as an official of the Empire and subdue them all together.”
“… … .”
There’s no way it’s going that far from here.
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Most of all, Brantley and Calleon will not respond.“It is difficult to predict what Klauwice will take in the future. I will return to the estate immediately and prepare for Klauwice’s move.”
Saying so, Brantley looked at Caleon.
“Caleon, you should think about how you should behave in the future.”
“Brantley… … .”
“If we take the wrong direction here, the Ignias family will collapse in an instant.”
“… … !”
Brantley left the meeting room, leaving Caleon to swallow his breath.
“shit… … !”
Calleon spit out a curse and got up from his seat.
And he looked at me with terrifying eyes.
“Ernas, I will ask you one thing.”
“Yes, Caleon-sama.”
“If you really can be the head of the Landsstein family… Can the Graduates of the Landsstein family that remain in the East move?”
Hearing that question, I shook my head.
“The main graders of the Landsstein family entered the mausoleum with their father. It would be possible to bring in the troops of the Eastern families that supported the Landssteins, but… It’s not going to be realistic.”
“Right… … .”
“As before, the Landssteins don’t have to worry about it.”
“… … .”
Hearing my words, Caleon frowned.
“What do you mean?”
“It means nothing.”
“… … .”
It was easy to predict what Caleon was thinking in his mind.
The Ignias of Kaleon, like the Landssteins, are based in the eastern part of the country.
Now, Caleon may be thinking about expanding his power by subduing small and medium-sized families in the eastern region.
‘If the Landsstein family is unable to move its troops, there is no force to restrain the Ignias family in the eastern region.’
If Calleon took over the East and became the size of the Ignias family, it would be possible to become the largest force in an instant.
The problem is that Caleon has to go to the East and lead the way.
So… You have to leave the academy.
‘If Kaleon comes out like that, his son Rufus will also leave the academy.’
It’s unlikely that Rufus will ever peak at the academy and become Archduke Lichtenauer anyway.
If so, Rufus must find a new path.
“Chaldeas Officer.”
Caleon turned his gaze to Chaldeas.
“The palace has not yet made an official announcement on how to select Archduke Lichtenauer. Am I right?”
“Yes, I do, but… … .”
“Then, if the selection criteria suddenly change one day, there will be no problem.”
“What do you mean?”
“Isn’t it all I need to have someone who can assist the Crown Princess, who will eventually become the next emperor?”
“… … !”
Chaldeas knew what Caleon was trying to say.
There is no need to make the person who reached the top of the Academy as Archduke Lichtenauer.
Wouldn’t it be better to take on the role of Archduke Lichtenauer in the family with the strongest power and empower the princess?
This is what Caleon was saying now.
‘Klauwice must be thinking the same thing by now.’
In the meantime, the 6th master swordsman did not complain much about the Academy’s selection of Archduke Lichtenauer.
This is because the six great swordsmanship masters were in a tight balance with each other.
However, when the Lancaster and Waldfeld families collapsed, the tight balance collapsed.
Also, as Ernas Landsstein’s solo state continued, a desire to overthrow the existing rules arose.
‘Neither Rufus nor the Berrysley Islands have any hope at the academy anyway. That’s why I wanted to overturn the board.’
Calleon left without saying anything more.
With this, all the heads of the master swordsmanship family had to leave.
Only me, Chaldeas, and Just Bastian and Oleana Clarion remain.
“This is so… Things are getting bigger.”
“That’s it.”
Just and Oleana looked at each other.
But they didn’t look particularly embarrassed.
Justin is a well-established figure in politics, and Oleana is a seasoned veteran.
You must be aware of the current situation and think about how to move.
“Chaldeas, let me ask you a question.”
“Ah, yes, tell me, Youst.”
“If master swordsmen fight privately… Is there any possibility for the imperial family to intervene?”
“… … .”
Chaldeas was silent for a moment in response to Juste’s direct question.
“When the Waldfelds invaded the West, the imperial family did not move at all.”
“It was.”
“I think you should consider the case at that time.”
Originally, the imperial family did not actively intervene in the quarrels of the families.
Currently, the emperor is lying in a sick bed, so he is not in a state where he can be concerned about the situation outside.
“Of course, if you threaten the central area where the Imperial Palace is located, it’s a different story.”
This is the reason why Caleon could not bring the Ignias forces with them when the Waldfeld family invaded the west.
To run fast from east to west, you have to go through the central area, and to do that you have to pass near the imperial palace.
Because this is an act that threatens the emperor’s power, it is no different than treason.
“All right.”
Youst nodded and looked at me.
“Ernas-sama, you are already considering everything… In the future, master swordsmen will take a full-fledged step to claim the hegemony of the empire.”
“Yes, it is.”
“There is no chance of winning inside the academy, so we are playing outside the academy.”
Saying that, Juste glanced at Chaldeas.
“As a member of the palace, if a certain family becomes an overwhelming existence and reigns… You may change your mind.”
“… … .”
Chaldeas did not answer.
The most important thing in the palace is to stabilize the next emperor’s imperial power.
You have to think about which one is better and then make a decision.
In order to leave such a room, so far, matters related to the Archduke Lichtenauer have not been officially announced.
“So, Ernas-sama.”
Just looked at me and said in a clear voice.
“It’s not enough just to get to the top of the academy. You must prove that you are worthy of the position of Archduke Lichtenauer by defeating all other swordsmiths.”
I smiled silently.
Because Youst’s analysis was very accurate.
“Of course, as I said earlier, Ernas-sama is in a difficult situation to mobilize the troops of the Landsstein family.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“But, that doesn’t mean that Ernas-sama doesn’t have the troops to mobilize.”
Just said with a meaningful smile.
“Perhaps… Wasn’t Ernas-sama deliberately provoking Calleon-sama?”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“If Caleon-sama leaves the academy and returns to the east, wouldn’t it be easier for Ernas-sama to take over the academy?”
I replied with a smile without a word.
Confirming my reaction, Just smiled.
‘Yes, I have an academy.’
Academy is no longer an ordinary educational institution.
Just as they repulsed the invasion of the West by the Waldfeld family, they became a force capable of wielding great force.
However, Caleon Ignias was a stumbling block for me to run the academy according to my will.
Calleon is not an ordinary professor, but an advisor who leads the Calleon class, and he has one of the best voices in the academy.
But if Caleon volunteers to go east… It makes it easier for me to take control of the academy.
“You seem to know everything, so I don’t need to tell you any more. Then I will return to the East and keep an eye on the Ignias family.”
Just got up from his seat.
Youst has already decided to line up for me, and will act as my ally in the future.
“Oh, Ernas-sama.”
“yes?”
“Are you getting along with the publican?”
“Serine is the person I trust the most. I’m always on the lookout for.”
“Hmm… … .”
Hearing my answer, Youst narrowed his eyes slightly.
“You seem to have really lost your heart from Serine, Ernas-sama.”
“… … .”
“Nevertheless, if you change your mind at any time, tell me. I’ll talk to Serine well.”
With those words left, Youst left.
Come to think of it… Juste was the one who forced Serine to betrothed to Ernas.
“Why is Justs saying such a thing? When Ernas-sama becomes Grand Duke of Lichtenauer, he will become the fiancée of His Majesty the Princess, and with Serine-sama… … .”
“It’s just what you’re saying. It’s not a big deal, so don’t worry about it, Chaldeas-sama.”
Justin has noticed that even after I become Grand Duke of Lichtenauer, there is a possibility that I will not marry the princess.
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Maybe Juste plans to re-engage Serine and me later.“Fufu, then I’ll go back to the East and watch the situation.”
“Thank you for coming so far, Oleana-sama.”
Oleana seemed to be going back too, so she bowed her head and said hello.
“Ernas-sama, perhaps Perfectio-sama knows everything that is going on outside.”
“… It would be.”
“Perfectio-sama’s continued silence in the mausoleum means that he acknowledges Ernas-sama’s actions.”
Oleana looked at my face with a soft smile.
“I wish you all the best, Ernas-sama. Anytime you need help, please let me know.”
“Thank you, Oleana.”
So Oleana also left, leaving only me and Chaldeas.
“Ernas-sama, if you intended all of this… You are a wonderful person.”
“Thank you for your cooperation, Chaldeas.”
“no. Because we want to select Ernas-sama as Grand Duke of Lichtenauer as well.”
Chaldeas said with a bitter smile.
“But Ernas-sama, as I said earlier… When a certain family dominates with overwhelming power, we must make a different choice.”
“I know. Do not worry.”
“I will trust Ernas-sama.”
After saying that, Chaldeas asked cautiously.
“Then, Ernas-sama… Are you going back to the academy now?”
“No, I will only send letters to the academy.”
“yes? Then where… … .”
“I’m going south.”
“… … !”
In front of the startled Chaldeas, I got up from my seat.
“Because that was the plan from the beginning.”
* * *
The assassins of the Blood Sword Presbytery felt perplexed.
It was because Ernas, who had escaped from the meeting place of the Six Swords, began to move south.
To return to the Academy, you have to go west from here.
Why are you heading south?
‘No need to worry. All you have to do is kill Ernas as ordered.’
After an exchange of glances, the assassins moved to kill Ernas.
When Ernas was passing through the wooded forest path, they decided to attack them all at once.
‘Now!’
Eight assassins leapt out of the darkness.
He tried to attack Ernas from all directions, passing by with a defenseless appearance.
However, something that no one expected happened.
Suddenly, a whip-like sword erupted from Ernas and swept the surroundings.
‘Pyongsomgi (鞭劍气)?!’
It is known that the original swordsmanship is not practical.
However, the whip-like sword that Ernas spread out was immense.
It swept the surroundings in an instant and inflicted fatal wounds on all 8 people.
“All the dwarfs have been cleared.”
In the forest where the screams of the assassins reverberated, Ernas said in a cold voice.
“Come now, elder.”
listen to that
Elder Harpecion bit his lip to reveal himself.
Originally, I was planning to pierce Ernas’ gap while my men were fighting, but… If Ernas were already aware of everything, even a surprise attack would be meaningless.
“That’s great confidence. Do you think you have a chance to win against the elder-level assassin of the Blood Sword Presbytery?”
“Your self-confidence would be great.”
Ernas raised his sword.
“If you think you have a chance, go ahead.”
Under the dark night sky, a bluish black energy flashed.