25 episodes against the assassin (2)
House Brossian has long served House Lancaster.
His main job was dirty work like assassination.
That’s why the Brosian family’s swordsmanship is not suitable for a normal face-to-face confrontation.
Ambush, sneak attack, raid… It is a swordsmanship specialized for that.
However, even in the Brosian Assassination Swordsmanship, there are special moves suitable for head-on battles.
An unnamed, secret final trick.
‘The characteristic of this technology is that it is so anomalous that people who see it for the first time cannot respond.’
The first dog is killed immediately.
Western swordsmanship concept with many anomalous skills.
If you confront them at the first sight, you will be stabbed and your life will be taken away.
‘Using this technique, Raziel Brosian can defeat even Intermediate Grade Eight.’
The ability to defeat even an opponent who is more skilled than oneself is the skill of Super Dog Instant Kill.
Of course, if the difference in skill is really big, the first dog can’t be killed immediately… If that’s not enough, you can kill even an opponent one level higher than yourself.
‘So, it’s common to completely hide the secret of the first dog’s instant killing.’
When the identity of the technology is known, countermeasures are studied.
That is why the people of the Brosian family do not use this technique recklessly.
The existence of this technology has been hidden from the Lancaster family as well.
‘To use such a technique on me means that Raziel is also at a corner.’
Raziel needs to get rid of me quickly and finish the cleanup.
In such a situation, I kept provoking, so I had no choice but to use the final secret I had been hiding.
‘Under normal circumstances, I would not have responded to this technology at all.’
The final secret of Brosian’s assassination swordsmanship is stinging, wriggling like a snake.
It’s hard to figure out where the piercing is coming from at what time, and at the last minute it ‘looses the joint’ and lengthens the arm.
It’s a super dog instant death special that knocks down intermediate grades, so it’s difficult for me as a low grade grader to respond.
‘However… … .’
Watching Raziel’s blade extend out.
I activated the magic of Mana Heart.
By concentrating his magical power on the elements of his body, he created an optimal state.
And he showed off his secret skill.
‘In the case of the present country, victory can be confirmed by destroying this.’
Paah!
The sound of swords and swords clashing was heard.
and… Raziel’s sword bounced off, followed by the sound of falling to the bottom of the cave.
“no… … ?!”
Raziel hesitated in embarrassment.
It seemed that he did not understand why the secret of the instant death of the first dog was destroyed.
“This, how… … .”
“Raziel Brossian, let me tell you one thing.”
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My blade had already reached the nape of Raziel’s neck.Read at noblemtl.com
Maintaining that state, I said coldly.“In Lancaster shortsword, there is a technique to break the ultimate secret of Brosian dagger.”
“What, what?”
Raziel’s eyes widened.
“No, that’s absurd. House Lancaster didn’t even know we had such a skill… … .”
“That is your mistake.”
“… … !”
The Lancaster family also knew that the Brossian family had the secret to killing the first dog.
In case the Brossian family had to go up and down later, he obtained the secret and studied the countermeasures.
Brosian’s swordsman will unleash his skills at the last moment, and if he only destroys those skills, he can achieve a sure victory.
“In case we have to dispose of the hunting dog, we have prepared a plan in advance.”
“Ugh… … .”
Hearing my words, Raziel trembled.
“We have been loyal to the Lancaster family… … .”
He seemed to feel betrayed.
Perhaps he had lost his will, or even when the blade touched his neck, he did not resist.
“Damn sword masters… … .”
The last words he left were abusive language towards the prestigious family he had been loyal to.
* * *
“Whew… … .”
After confirming that Raziel had stopped breathing, I sat down.
It was something I was prepared for when I entered the world of the novel, but taking someone else’s life was a burden.
‘By the way, what should I do from now on?’
The Lancaster family sent an assassin to avenge their son.
This is clearly crossing the line even in this world.
But just because I’m accusing this doesn’t guarantee that things will work out.
‘Because there is no evidence anyway.’
It would have been the same if Raziel had been saved.
Even if Raziel confesses, Henry Lancaster will be thoroughly seized.
This turns into a political battle.
‘In any case, the Lancaster family might counterattack. They’re framed without clear evidence.’
If it becomes a political battle between families, I am at a disadvantage.
Currently, the Landsstein family is unable to move for some reason.
So, I have to face it with my individual skills.
‘Right now, I’m just a student at the academy. It’s impossible for me to drive the Lancaster family at this point.’
It is not easy to attack House Lancaster right now.
If I go outside the academy and use the ‘mid-fiction element’, I can bring the Lancastrians to their knees… It can’t be.
‘Should I ask for help from another family? No, if you do, you will be indebted to another family.’
After all, a head-on clash between me and the Lancaster family at this point is not good.
But it’s impossible to get past this.
‘I almost got killed by an assassin. You can’t just let it happen and move on.’
I sat on the floor and thought.
‘What would you do if it was Ernas in the novel?’
Ernas Landsstein, the genius of scheming.
If it were him, he wouldn’t just be being stupid in a situation like this.
After creating the most beneficial composition, he slips into a safe place.
‘If it wasn’t for the main character, Arcandel, he’d really have everything in his hands.’
I am the author who created Ernas.
So in this situation, what kind of tactic Ernas will come up with… enough to imagine.
‘Yes, I can do this.’
And finally, an idea came to mind.
* * *
Henry Lancaster was feeling nervous.
No matter how long they waited, there was no news that Ernas Landsstein had died.
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Moreover, Raziel could not be reached.‘There’s no way Raziel could have failed… … .’
Raziel is a veteran assassin who has gone through a lot of trouble.
It wouldn’t have been difficult to cut the throat of Ernas, who was still just a kid.
What the hell happened?
“Go, lord, a guest has arrived!”
“Guest?”
Hearing the urgent voice of the servant, Henry frowned.
“I didn’t have an appointment today, who is it?”
“That, that… … .”
“Excuse me.”
Pushing the servant, a man with a strong physique entered.
Seeing this, Henry was startled.
“Caleon Ignias… … ?”
“Long time no see, Henry Lancaster.”
The head of the Ignias family, Calleon Ignias.
He, who was also a professor at the Academy, suddenly came to the Lancaster family.
“How are you here… … .”
“If it’s my new magic, it won’t take a few days to get here.”
“It’s not like that… Hmmm.”
Henry coughed.
“What the hell did you come here for? I know that all the recent cases have been dealt with.”
Henry even wrote a letter of apology himself.
It was humiliating, but it was necessary to get this job done.
“I didn’t come because of Lester’s expulsion.”
“then… … ?”
Calleon threw something on the floor.
Upon confirming the identity, Henry was startled.
‘That’s… … !’
What Caleon threw at him was none other than Raziel’s head.
He usually wears a mask and doesn’t show his face to his family, but Henry knew his face.
“Do you know anyone?”
“I don’t know. Who the hell are you to throw it here?”
When I responded by removing the shichimi, Caleon said in a harsh voice.
“They said he was the assassin who attacked Ernas Landsstein.”
“Ernas Landsstein?”
“But he must have been too careless as a student. It looked like he was stabbed to death after showing a hole.”
“… … .”
That’s nonsense.
Raziel isn’t the kind of guy who can’t be vigilant because his opponent is a student.
It is impossible to say that he was stabbed to death.
‘Raziel is a low grade grade, but she’s a veteran assassin who also killed several mid grade grades. If you get hurt by others, you’ll be stabbed, I mean, I’m not a guy who will be stabbed by others!’
But it’s true that Raziel’s head is rolling around here right now.
Whether Ernas killed it or someone else killed it, it seemed true that Raziel had failed her mission.
Then there is only one thing Henry has to do.
Acting as if it had nothing to do with this matter.
“I have a rough idea of what you are trying to say, Calleon Ignias… … .”
Henry kept his composure as much as possible and opened his mouth.
“You want to claim that the assassin came from our Lancaster family?”
“… … .”
“It’s really nonsense.”
Saying so, Henry shook his head.
“Hernas Landsstein, it is true that he brought down my son Lester. But sending an assassin in retaliation is nonsense.”
“… … .”
“Did that assassin even say my name? It’s not like that, so you came here alone, didn’t you?”
There’s no way Raziel could reveal Henry’s name.
There is no physical evidence that Henry gave instructions.
Had there been clear evidence, Caleon would not have come alone, but would have led a unit to arrest Henry.
After all, there is no evidence of Caleon.
“In spite of many problems, Ernas Landsstein defeated my son Lester after a fair fight.”
Henry deliberately put on a somber expression.
It was the expression of a father regretting the loss of his son.
“I am satisfied with the result. But you’re trying to get revenge by hiring an assassin… It’s impossible. Don’t insult me too much… … .”
“You seem to be misunderstanding something, Henry Lancaster.”
“What?”
“Ernas said it wasn’t really for Lester’s revenge.”
Hearing this, Henry was startled.
What does this mean?
“Ernath said that at first he was suspicious of Lester’s retaliation. But the assassin said, after killing Ernas… … .”
Calleon stared at Henry with fearful eyes.
“He said that he planned to infiltrate the academy and kill the successors of other swordsmanship masters as well.”
“… … !”
Nonsense!
Henry never ordered that.
He only ordered one Ernas to be killed, but the successors of other swordsmiths did not even mention it.
If you don’t, you’ll turn the rest of the swordsmiths into enemies, so why did you do that!
“I heard you said you were going to assassinate my son Rufus Ignias too… Henry Lancaster, are you sure you have nothing to do with this case?”
The flame sword Caleon looked at Henry with flaming eyes.