Chapter 128 To the climax (2)
“Such a dog… … .”
In the east, the Ignias family destroyed the Verdier family and started attacking the Bastian family.
Upon hearing the news, Ferdinand tried to hold back the swear words.
Of course, it’s a timing like this.
In the meantime, in the East, the Ignias family was subjugating the surrounding families in a relatively moderate way.
There was a display of military prowess, but there was no direct wielding of a sword.
But now, as if they had reached their limits, they began to engage in military action in earnest.
“Aernas, isn’t Serine, your aide, from Bastian?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Even at the Six Swords Meeting, you said that the Bastian family sided with you… … .”
The Bastian family is a marquess family right below the 6th famous swordsman family.
Because of its strong influence in the East, it was playing a pivotal role for the families opposing the Ignias family.
“Since the Landstein family is unable to move, they must have thought that there would be no obstacle to taking control of the East as long as they captured the Bastian family… … .”
Ferdinand frowned.
If the Ignias family comes out like this, the academy must also intervene in the East.
Since one family has already been destroyed, the justification is sufficient.
“I must leave for the East soon. Professors Valentiano, Angela, and Yoles still remaining in the south will also have to advance to the east.”
However, there is a problem.
If you leave now, you will not be able to take the Amrita you just finished.
“Aernas, what should I do?”
“… … .”
“According to the literature, after taking Amrita, the mana must be stabilized for 15 days. To shut up in a quiet place.”
It is difficult to just circulate mana for several hours like Elixir.
If you move without properly stabilizing it, your mana will run out of control.
In the end, if Aernas took Amrita, he would be unable to move for 15 days and would have to practice magic.
It’s a situation where I have to run to the east as soon as possible.
“just… Would you like to postpone taking Amrita until later?”
“… … .”
It was honestly a frustrating situation.
The reason Ferdinand made Amrita after not sleeping well for six days was because he wanted to quickly feed Aernas Amrita.
Aernas should take Amrita to reach a higher level so that he can cope with the upcoming fight.
However, if you can’t make it to the East because you’re taking Amrita, you’re going to be a complete loser.
The Academy desperately needed a swordsmanship genius named Ernas Landstein.
“professor.”
Aernas, who had been silent for a long time, opened his mouth slowly.
“I’m going to try this, but… How would you like it?”
“what?”
In front of the bewildered Ferdinand, Aernas expressed his thoughts in a calm voice.
After hearing the story, Ferdinand opened his mouth wide.
“Aernas, you… Are you insane?”
The method Aernas suggested was completely unexpected for Ferdinand.
* * *
“Heinrich!”
Heinrich Agrippa turned his head over the burning fortress.
Right now, he was in the process of subjugating the branch of the Schreier family who rejected and resisted the Berithrisse system.
“What is it, Camilo?”
“It looks like the Ignias family has started a full-scale military action in the east! It looks like the academy will be advancing eastward soon too!”
Camilo, an aide to Heinrich, delivered the news in an urgent voice.
“It’s faster than expected. Did you get impatient when you heard the news that the Schreyer family was destroyed?”
The reason why Claubice Schreier was defeated was because the academy launched a preemptive strike before war preparations were completed.
The Ignias family seemed to be planning to conquer the East quickly and then confront the Academy.
“As long as the Landstein family cannot move, there is no force in the east that can stop the Ignias family. The Bastian family is not enough.”
“Heinrich-sama, by any chance… Is the Agrippa family not moving?”
The Agrippa family is the ruling family of the eastern half of the south.
Therefore, if he wanted to, he could immediately advance to the east and stop the Ignias family.
“My father wouldn’t do that. You will continue to focus on strengthening internal stability as you do now.”
“ah… … .”
Unlike the Schreiers and the Ignias, the Agrippas are not trying to grow in size.
Instead, it is concentrating on reorganizing the interior and training the existing troops.
“While other families are trying to force themselves to grow in size, you are thinking of increasing the power of the family itself.”
“In that respect, Heinrich-nim and you have similar personalities.”
“… … .”
“Oh, sorry, sorry.”
Camilo winced.
However, it was not so wrong.
Just as Heinrich was aiming to defeat Aernas by continuing to develop his skills, Brantley would also be thinking of strengthening his inner strength and defeating other families.
“Anyway, my father won’t move until another family directly attacks.”
“okay. Then the Agrippa family would just remain neutral. Heinrich… You are still active in the academy.”
“yes.”
Heinrich has not given up on becoming the Grand Duke of Lichtenau after defeating Aernas at the academy.
If the war between the academy and the Agrippa family started, I thought I would continue to fight in the academy and accumulate achievements.
“All right. Then I will help Heinrich-sama as much as I can at the academy.”
“do whatever you want.”
Saying that, Heinrich raised his sword and jumped into the fortress.
Inside, there were several prominent graduates from the Schreier family, but they didn’t hesitate at all.
It was because Heinrich had already realized that the more he went through fierce battles, the faster he grew.
Heinrich, who has experienced many battles in the south… At some point, he was approaching the advanced grade level.
* * *
The forces of the academy, which had been staying in the south, immediately marched to the east.
Advisors Valentiano, Angela, and Yoles all moved at once.
I was worried that the Agrippa family in the southeast would block the road, but fortunately, the Agrippa family let the academy pass.
The Agrippa family seemed determined not to intervene in this war.
“I thought I should send Heinrich to the Agrippa family to ask them to open the way, but I didn’t have to.”
During the march, Chloe talked to Celine.
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Although they are now trainees of the Yoles Class, they are also participating in the strategy meeting as Aernas’ agents.
After delivering Aernas’ strategy to preemptively attack the Shreyer family, their presence at the academy was growing.
“I have to march the shortest distance and go quickly to rescue the Bastian family.”
“Chloe, it’s okay if you don’t say that.”
Serene replied with a bitter expression.
“Because I know that it is difficult to save the Bastian family.”
“Lady Serene… … .”
“The Ignias family is like a fierce flame. Once you make up your mind… It burns everything in an instant.”
“… … .”
“Before we arrive, the Bastian family’s castle will fall.”
Serene bit her lip.
When I thought of the sight of the Bastian family being annihilated by the Ignias family, my heart ached.
“Serine-nim, I don’t think Just Bastian-nim will be defeated so easily.”
“that… Yes.”
“As far as I know, he’s someone who will quickly run away if he’s at a disadvantage and somehow survive.”
“How do you know my father’s personality so well… … ?”
Hearing Chloe’s words, Celine smiled bitterly.
Celine’s father, Just Bastian, is quite shrewd.
Even if the Ignias family attacks, they will quickly run away and seize the opportunity.
“That’s why we have to quickly march to the east and go to rescue my father.”
After saying that, Chloe smiled bitterly.
“Of course, it won’t be easy.”
“Yes. More than anything… … .”
Said Serene, recalling her memories.
“It is said that the Sword King and the Swordsman belonged to the Ignias family.”
There are many outstanding graduates in the east.
Among them, one that stands out in particular… They were the highest grade graduates called the Sword King and the Sword Warrior.
They originally had a neutral position, but they were persuaded by Carleon and became collaborators of the Ignias family.
So, right now, the Ignias family has three top-ranking members, including Carleon.
“Even our advisors will be difficult to deal with.”
“Yes… … .”
Valentiano, Angela, and Yoles were also top grade graduates, but it was difficult to guarantee victory against the Sword King and Swordsman.
“I heard that Professor Valentiano once tasted defeat against the King of Swords.”
“Even if you say it was about ten years ago.”
Since Valentiano was also from the East, he also interacted with the Sword King.
However, when he competed directly, he said he experienced complete defeat.
To the extent that he defeated Valentiano, the highest authority on swordsmanship in the East, at the academy… He’s a really great talent.
“The reason why the academy, which lacks troops, has been able to win while fighting various families, is because there were many strong graduates like the advisors of each class.”
Chloe said in a serious voice.
“However, in the eastern part of the country where there are many prestigious families, academies do not have a big advantage. You can’t just trust your advisors.”
“Yes. so… … .”
Serene turned her head and looked in the other direction.
With an academy… He was looking west where Aernas was.
“You should join us soon.”
“Yes.”
Aernas must come quickly.
Serene and Chloe were thinking the same thing.
* * *
Even at the academy, the graduates led by Professor Ferdinand set off to the east.
Since there were quite a few people who were injured in the southern expedition, quite a number of students were recruited.
“Now, at last, we have a chance.”
“Honestly, I didn’t really want to go out… … .”
Schmitz Hartmann and Viola Oricius, who were close to Aernas, also participated in this expedition.
Celine and Chloe participated in the Southern Expedition, but the two remained at the academy.
“It was really embarrassing not to be able to participate in the fight against the Schreier family. It was an opportunity to play in my hometown South.”
“Originally, students shouldn’t participate in fights like this… … .”
In addition to Schmitz and Viola, quite a number of students were selected for this Eastern Expedition.
Few students refused to be drafted.
Because everyone was hoping to make a feat through actual combat.
“The world is really confused.”
“We are fighting to put an end to that chaos. Don’t mumble, Viola.”
Beside the eager Schmitz, Viola sighed.
“Is it true that if we fight hard, a world where we can relax will come?”
“I guess so. Aernas-sama will create such a world.”
“Um… … .”
Viola turned around with a puzzled look on her face.
Special wagons mingled among the marching students.
“Even though Aernas-sama is fast asleep.”
“Because I’m not asleep!”
After yelling, Schmitz hurriedly cleared his throat.
“Aernas-sama is taking a special elixir and practicing magic. That’s why we have to wait while protecting Aernas-sama.”
A special wagon produced in a hurry by the Ferdinand Class.
Inside, Ernas Landstein was sitting cross-legged alone, using magic power.
To make the magic of the ancient elixir ‘Amrita’ into one’s own and rise to a higher level.
Originally, it was impossible in a moving carriage, but Aernas’s will was so firm that it was enforced.
“Can Aernas-nim finish his magical training before the fight against the Ignias family starts in earnest?”
“I have no choice but to believe and wait.”
The Ignias family is stronger than the Schreyer family.
It was a situation where Aernas’ power, which could defeat even the pinnacle, was desperately needed.
“It depends on whether Aernas can wake up in time… The outcome of this war will be different.”
Ernas Landstein.
He, who was only a student, had become an existence that could decide the direction of the war before he knew it.