Episode 135 Sword of the Twin Swords (2)
The army of the academy began a full-fledged march from the plains of Plation.
It was an elite unit of the academy led by top-notch advisors named Valentiano, Angela, and Ferdinand.
When it became known that the academy had defeated Raticle Ignias and the ‘Sword King’ Gardius, the anti-Ignias forces, which had been saving themselves for so long, moved.
Oleana of the Clarion family also requested help from several prestigious families, and reinforcements joined one after another.
The academy began to advance towards the Ignias family, leading the strengthened forces.
The detached corps led by Yoles were also moving separately and aiming for the side of the Ignias family.
‘It’s the Bastian family that I care about.’
I was lost in thought while checking the map.
Currently, the Ignias family’s main force, led by Carleon, is taking over the Bastian family’s territory.
Although the nature of the Bastian family was destroyed, many remnants still remain, and it is said that the head of the household, Just Bastian, has also fled.
‘Just Bastian is also Celine’s father. I shouldn’t be caught by Carleon.’
All in all, I wanted to go and help Justus, but I don’t know where Justus ran away.
It seemed better to entrust that to the detached team led by Yols.
‘I heard Serine went there with Chloe… … .’
If so, my job is to attack the Ignias family head-on with the academy’s elite troops.
Originally, the Ignias family had the strongest military power in the East, and now it has formed a large force with the cooperation of several prestigious families.
Because we worked hard while fighting the Shreyer family in the south, we could say that it was a much stronger opponent than the Schreyer family.
‘So don’t belittle it. The Ignias family also has Carleon… Because the Swordsman also stuck there.’
In the eastern part, there is ‘Sword King’ and ‘Sword King’.
It was a woman named Isabella Marteris, and she was also a top-notch swordsman.
Unlike the Sword King, she had quite a bit of power.
‘A swordsman is a swordsman with a personality problem in a different way from the sword king.’
The East is a safer and more stable area than other places, but that doesn’t mean there are only bright spots.
There is also an underworld that is in charge of the dark side of society, but it was the Marteris family of Isabella, the ‘Guardian of the Sword’, who completely dominated the eastern underworld.
Isabella is known for being a very brutal swordsman, and reigns fear in the eastern underworld.
It could be said that the East is peaceful because Isabella has complete control over the underworld.
‘Isabella will try to attack us in a different way than the regular troops of the Ignias family.’
I reflected on how Isabella moved in the novel.
Isabella was a villain who appeared heavily in the East Coast episodes, so she was described in quite detail.
‘They’re going to do a surprise attack.’
I looked at the map again.
There is a great commercial city on our route of advance.
It was a neutral city that did not belong to any faction.
‘Is it over there?’
If my predictions are correct, Isabella will try to kill me in that city.
* * *
Commercial city Brencia.
In the VIP room of an upscale entertainment bar located there, Isabella was drinking.
“Isabella-sama, the academy said that the Palaold Fortress was captured.”
“It’s faster than expected.”
Isabella murmured as she put down her glass.
“Is the Ignias family more insignificant than I thought, or is the academy greater than I thought?”
“Don’t the academy say that there are four top performers? It would have been difficult to stop it with the troops deployed in the fortress.”
“Even so, it’s too early.”
Palaold Fortress is one of the largest fortresses in the East.
Although many troops were deployed as the main base of the Ignias family, it was quickly captured by the academy’s attack.
“There are many outstanding graduates in the academy. But the troops themselves are by no means large.”
“Yes… … .”
“If we made good use of the fort and held a sit-in, we could have endured longer. I should have acted more cleverly.”
Isabella continued to speak to her subordinates.
“The Ignias family is strong in head-to-head combat, but weak in using their brains.”
“I can’t help it. It is the limit of the eastern nobility.”
“That’s why we have to assist.”
Originally, Carleon kept his distance from people like Isabella.
But this time, he reached out to Isabella first for victory.
It was a condition that if Carleon later took control of the empire, Isabella would be in charge of the empire’s underworld.
As long as gambling and entertainment could not be completely eradicated, it was decided that it would be better to leave it to Isabella, who could manage and control the organization perfectly.
“The academy that captured Palaold Fortress will take a rest near Brencia and resupply supplies.”
Isabella said as she tilted her glass.
“The troops of the Ignias family are not deployed in Brencia. So, the guys from the academy will come to Brencia with confidence and try to solve the problem.”
“I guess so.”
“It’s just a matter of aiming for that time.”
After completely emptying her glass, Isabella smiled.
“If you get rid of the heads, the Ignias family will take care of the rest.”
“however… What if Aernas doesn’t get caught?”
“do not worry.”
Isabella said with a cruel smile.
“Because I have a bait to catch Aernas.”
* * *
The academy, which had been advancing without hesitation, decided to take a break after capturing the Palaold Fortress.
Coincidentally, the commercial city of Brencia was nearby, so I decided to stay next to it to supply supplies.
“Can’t we just stay stationed in Brencia?”
“Brencia is a city that has always maintained neutrality. I have no choice but to reject the academy’s forces pouring in.”
When I explained it to Schmitz, Viola, who was listening next to me, put on a disappointed expression.
“I just wanted to sleep in bed.”
“Even if it is Brencia, there is no lodging that can accommodate this many people at once.”
“I’m tired of camping… … .”
“Don’t grumble.”
I smiled as I looked at the viola.
“The professors made the decision earlier. While I’m resting, let me take turns playing in Brencia.”
“and… … !”
Soldiers also have vacations or overnight stays, and academy faculty and students should be given such time as well.
So, the advisors decided to go to Brencia while taking turns every hour.
Brencia’s side also gave permission that it would be okay if the power came on alternately, not on.
“We were assigned to the first class. Let’s go.”
“yes! I’ll prepare it right away!”
Watching the viola move quickly, Schmitz put on a puzzled expression.
“I’m so excited, I’m excited… … .”
“Schmitz, you can also use this opportunity to play to your heart’s content. You can’t just practice every day.”
“I didn’t expect to hear that from Aernas-sama.”
“is it?”
“Aernas-nim, what are you going to do in Brencia?”
“Well, I should find something delicious and eat it.”
“Then I will go with you.”
After all, in this world, there is no other entertainment to enjoy.
If you think about the various entertainments in the real world, all of them are trivial.
The thing I enjoyed the most was the food.
I took Schmitz and Viola to Brencia’s restaurant street.
“East Coast style grilled clams.”
“wow!”
Seeing the pile of clams, Viola exclaimed.
“Aernas-sama, Aernas-sama! I have never seen so many shells!”
“Don’t be too fussy. Because it’s embarrassing.”
Seafood is not eaten in the northern part of Viola’s birthplace.
Even in the West, seafood was not often served as lunch.
However, because abundant seafood is caught in the open sea in the east, these seafood dishes are famous.
‘There was grilled clams like this in the real world… … .’
With that thought in mind, I ate shellfish one by one with my aides.
I was impressed with the rich umami taste that was difficult to encounter normally.
‘I’m glad it’s as good as the real world when it comes to eating.’
Without only medieval food, every day would have been painful.
While praising myself for doing a good job setting up the novel, I ate every bite.
“Baby, I’m full… … .”
“Keuheum, it must be a big deal if you get attacked at a time like this. I ate too much.”
Viola and Schmitz muttered as they stroked their stomachs.
Looking at them, I laughed.
“Once you finish eating, let’s move on to the next place.”
“Oh, is it dessert?”
“Viola, are you thinking of eating more dessert because you are full? … ?”
We moved along with the sparkling viola and the bewildered Schmitz.
Where I’m headed… It was a back alley with a lot of strange shops.
“Eh, Aernas-sama? Why are you bringing us to this place?”
“As I said last time, I have a fiancee back home… … .”
“Don’t talk nonsense, just follow me.”
I took two people and approached a large entertainment bar.
Then people came out from all sides to block us.
“Aernas-sama, these guys… … !”
Schmitz hurriedly tried to draw his sword, but he raised his hand to stop it.
“Schmitz, it’s okay.”
“yes?”
“Because I will talk.”
I had already figured out their existence through Attilion’s magic detection technique.
They’ve been watching us ever since we entered Brencia.
“Guide them to your master.”
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“… … !”
Hearing my words, everyone was startled.
It wasn’t just them, it was the same with Schmitz and Viola.
“Tell the swordsman. That Ernas Landstein wants to meet him in person.”
The entertainment bar in front of me right now is… It was the place where the swordsman was staying.
* * *
‘Aernas came to visit first?’
Isabella was perplexed.
I was about to figure out that Aernas had appeared in Brencia, and immediately ordered my subordinates to watch.
However, Aernas approached Isabella’s hiding place and requested an interview with Isabella.
It’s like seeing through Isabella’s heart.
‘How did you know I was here?’
Confused, Isabella went out to meet Aernas.
Right now, Aernas was waiting in the bar’s hall with his entourage.
“You finally came out.”
“… … !”
Despite being surrounded by Isabella’s men, Aernas seemed very relaxed.
The students next to him looked nervous, but that was the case.
‘I don’t know what happened… It’s not a bad situation.’
Anyway, Isabella planned to kill Aernas by surprise.
It would be welcome if Aernas stepped in on his own.
‘And because I have a card to agitate Aernas.’
Isabella’s card.
It was also a bait to contact Aernas and draw him out if he did not come to Brencia.
Although Aernas walked in on his own, it was still a useful card against Aernas.
“Nice to meet you, Ernas Landstein.”
Isabella said in a calm voice.
“What business? I bet you didn’t come here to kill me in this neutral city.”
“You know what my business is, Isabella.”
“what?”
“Don’t you have something to say to me over there?”
Looking straight at Isabella, Aernas spoke in a calm voice.
“My father… You must have something to say about Perfectio Landstein?”
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Isabella inadvertently reached for the sword she was wearing on either side of her waist.
‘What the hell is this guy?’
Isabella wondered if she should just draw her sword right now.
It seemed that if I had a conversation, I would rather be agitated and create a gap.
‘Should I kill you right now with my Marteris Two-Wield Sword?’
Marteris’ two-wheeled swordsmanship.
It is a unique swordsmanship passed down from generation to generation in the Marteris family, and it is a highly advanced swordsmanship that uses two swords at the same time.
Along with the Lancaster family’s Lancaster winged swordsmanship, it is regarded as the best double swordsmanship on the continent.
Isabella reached the ultimate level of Marteris two-wheeled swordsmanship after hundreds of years and gained a reputation as a swordswoman in the East.
“Anyway, nice to meet you.”
Aernas spoke in a calm voice and held out his hand.
“This is a neutral city, so I hope we can talk to each other calmly.”
“hmm… Right… … .”
Without coming to a proper conclusion, Isabella clenched Aernas’ hand in a timid mood.
It was at that moment that Aernas smiled meaningfully.