Episode
73 Lancaster’s Doomsday (5)
Lester Lancaster is dead.
I had to kill the heir of the Lancaster family, one of the six great swordsmiths, with my own hands.
‘Jungkook will be shaken up by this.’
If it had been a private killing, it would have been controversial.
However, since there are traces of Lester taking Soma, an elixir of magic, the cause lies with me.
‘As Lester said at the end, there will be chaos.’
This time, House Lancaster will be completely annihilated.
And the issue of the Archduke Lichtenauer is likely to be known to the world.
‘When such confusion occurred in the novel, the main character, Akandel, was not very interested.’
Akandel was not from this world.
That’s why I wasn’t really interested in the power struggles in this world.
But I exist in this world as Ernas Landsstein.
Since he is the heir to the Landsstein family, one of the six great swordsmanship masters, he has no choice but to become a party to the power struggle.
‘then… … .’
I am the author of this world.
So they had a lot of information, and based on that information, they were able to predict what was going to happen.
In the novel, however, Ernas Landsstein did not act in such a forward-looking manner.
For Ernas to attack the Lancaster hometown directly, it is not possible in a novel.
‘Ernas, who used to only use other people as a trickster, is taking action on his own. The more intense the quarrel, the more the story unfolds and the other parts will increase.’
If so, how should I act here?
Unless you can completely predict the movements of other forces, you should not move passively.
I’ll have to be active first.
‘However… Even if you move actively, the direction is important.’
How should Ernas Landsstein behave in this world?
Can we just think of reaching the top of the academy?
Should I just focus on getting better results and outperforming other competitors?
‘Never.’
House Lancaster has already fallen.
It is impossible to survive in this world only through healthy competition within the academy.
‘Besides, Ernas is in a situation where it is difficult to expect help from the Landsstein family… … .’
Unlike other swordsmiths who are supporting their successors in various ways, the Landsstein family is just silent.
This is a very important rice cake in the novel, but it is an element that cannot be done at this time.
‘Like Ernas in the novel, it is impossible to move between various factions and perform scheming… … .’
How should I move in this situation?
What direction should I go?
‘You have to find the answer.’
I looked around, contemplating what to do next.
Where I am now is the Lancaster family’s secret warehouse.
In addition to items that must be thoroughly hidden like Soma, the Lancaster family’s treasures are stored there.
Lester must have been here to dispose or transport these.
“… … .”
I started rummaging inside the warehouse.
There were a variety of items, from trinkets that seemed of historical value to top-secret documents containing the Lancaster family’s secrets, but they had no interest in them.
‘found.’
What I found was none other than the Black Youngcho.
The raw material for the black elixir found in the depths of the great labyrinth.
The Lancaster family had acquired and stored this black spirit herb in some way.
‘There are other ingredients.’
The raw materials for elixirs mentioned in the novel were also carefully stored.
One day, he must have figured out the recipe for the Elixir and was thinking of making the Elixir himself.
‘First… I’ll have to bring only black young vinegar.’
I picked up the black peppercorns wrapped in paper in a well-dried state.
Then he went outside, hiding it in his arms.
“Ugh… … !”
“Hey… … !”
Seeing my bloody appearance, the people of the Lancaster family stepped back.
I didn’t look at them and headed out of the mansion.
‘It looks like it’s finished.’
Whoops!
Shortly after going outside, I could see Henry being thrown into the garden statue.
The statue was shattered, and even Henry couldn’t stand up.
“Huh, huh… … .”
Calleon, who had subdued Henry, gasped for breath.
Seeing that Yoles and Angela were watching from a distance, it seemed that in the end, Caleon alone subdued Henry.
‘Caleon prefers fair one-on-one matches.’
Caleon had many injuries all over his body.
I knew it was a close fight.
“It’s just over. If I had helped, it would have been over sooner.”
Angela muttered as she ruffled her black hair.
If Calleon had fallen, Angela would have immediately come forward and killed Henry.
“Ernas, what happened inside?”
“Leicester Lancaster was preparing to escape.”
I answered in a cold voice.
“Because I took the Soma of the Black Heavenly Demon and resisted, I was executed on the spot.
“Somar? I’m out of my mind.”
Angela put on an absurd look, and Yols furrowed his eyebrows.
“Ernas, is that really true?”
“Yeah, my body swelled up strangely. I lost my reason and rushed in like an animal, and I had no choice but to stop breathing.”
“Right. I can’t help it.”
Yols turned his gaze to Caleon.
“Professor Calleon, did you hear me?”
“Yes, I heard.”
Breathing in, Caleon turned his gaze to me.
“You’ve worked hard, Ernas.”
“no.”
“It would have been better if Lester had been captured, but in that case there is nothing we can do about it.”
Calleon turned his gaze to Henry who had fallen.
Henry was completely unconscious.
“It’s self-sufficient, stupid thing.”
Since the head of a master swordsman who is in a similar position to himself has fallen so desperately, his feelings must be complicated.
perhaps… You may be worried that you will find yourself in a similar situation in the future.
“… … .”
I turned my gaze away from Caleon and looked around.
The corpses of the Graduates who had been knocked down by Yoles and Angela were piled up in mountains.
Even if Henry returns, it will be difficult for the Lancaster family to restore their former status.
The Lancaster family, one of the six great swordsmiths… It has now completely collapsed.
* * *
Henry was once transferred to the academy.
After conducting some investigation, they say that they will be transferred to the imperial capital.
“Ernas, go back to your dormitory today and rest.”
When I arrived at the academy, Caleon spoke to me in a stern voice.
“Leave the rest to us.”
“… … .”
“From now on, I can focus on my studies comfortably.”
At first glance, it seems that they are taking care of things that are bothersome to them.
But at this point, saying something like that is definitely intentional.
“No, Professor.”
“what?”
“One of the six pillars of imperial society has collapsed. How can you be comfortable in such a situation?”
“… … .”
Calleon looked at me in the face.
I didn’t care and kept talking.
“There will be times when you will need my testimony. Even if it’s not like that, if there’s anything I can do, please feel free to ask for cooperation.”
“… i get it. If necessary, make a request.”
Saying so, Caleon turned his back on me.
As I stared back at her, Angela placed her hand on my shoulder.
“What a funny kid, Ernas Landsstein.”
“professor.”
“Did I say Ferdinand Class now? Next time come to my class. You will do well.”
After tapping my shoulder, Angela left.
Then Yoles sighed and opened his mouth.
“Professor Angela is still a mischievous person.”
“it’s okay.”
“is it… … . If you like it, there is nothing you can do.”
Yoles seemed to be misunderstanding something.
“Ernas, it seems things are getting complicated. It seemed like there was something I didn’t know.”
“That’s right.”
The fact that master swordsmen are competing for the position of Grand Duke of Lichtenauer will not be known from the Joles line.
“But, you will find out sooner or later.”
“is it. i get it.”
Yoles nodded.
“If you need my help, feel free to tell me.”
“All right. thank you.”
After receiving my greetings, Yols also left.
Now I have to go back to the dormitory.
“… … .”
When we moved to the island where the trainee dormitory was, several students appeared.
Among them, Schmidt found me and came out first.
“Ernas-sama, you are back!”
“Why were you standing here?”
“When I heard that Ernas-sama was returning, I was there to meet you in advance!”
There were also Serine, Chloe and Viola.
And there were students who weren’t from Black 6’s class.
“Ernas-sama, I am glad that you have returned safely.”
One of them came up to me and bowed my head.
He was a student from White 5th class.
“My name is Velid, the son of the Andrews who holds the title of baron.”
“Nice to meet you, Belid.”
When I said hello, he looked at me with serious eyes.
“I heard that you came to subdue the Lancaster family.”
“It’s a bit silly to say subjugation.”
“I have already heard that you killed Lester Lancaster.”
“… … .”
“I was under Lester in White Fifth.”
Belid said with a bitter expression on her face.
“But in my heart there was dissatisfaction. Lester pretended to be a calm and fair leader on the outside, but… Because he was actually a selfish person who only knew himself.”
“… … .”
“I thought I was going to destroy myself someday, but it seems to be the case.”
His voice contained complex emotions.
“Ernas-sama, I was very impressed to hear that Ernas-sama led this subjugation.”
“Because it’s not a subjugation.”
“Oh, sorry.”
Are you doing this on purpose?
“If it’s okay with you, please accept me as your servant.”
“To Suha?”
“Yes, I want to follow Ernas-sama too.”
As he said that, he looked into the faces of Serine and Chloe.
It was about wanting to be my entourage like them.
“I think the same.”
“We also want to follow Ernas-sama.”
Other students said similar things.
While I was visiting the Lancaster family, everyone seemed to have made a decision.
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Maybe Chloe created public opinion to increase my power.‘Everyone must have a plan.’
Originally, the reason why the academy students follow the heirs of the master swordsman is because they look forward to their graduation.
If you build close friendships and get recognized as an aide, you will be able to borrow the power of a master swordsman in the future.
‘The reason these guys are bowing their heads to me now is because I’m at the forefront of the academy.’
If I reach the top of the academy, I will be able to take the lead among swordsmanship masters even after graduation.
He believes in that and wants to line up for me early.
Besides, this time I came to destroy the Lancaster family… These guys will be expecting more success after I graduate.
“I knew what you meant.”
As I slowly opened my mouth, everyone’s faces brightened.
However, as soon as they heard the words I put into my mouth, everyone’s expressions changed.
“But, if you follow me, you will never enjoy power.”
“… … !”
When I reach the top of the Academy, I am supposed to receive the title of Archduke Lichtenauer.
In that way, the immense power of one person and all people can be obtained.
However… Things won’t happen as these guys expect.
“No matter how much you help me, it will not be easy for you to return to your hometown and use my name in the future.”
“… … !”
This is not simply a warning not to escort.
It was related to the ‘direction’ I would take as Ernas Landsstein in the future.
“How are you?”
I glanced at them and asked in a cold voice.
“If I say this, will you follow me?”
At the tricky question I posed, their eyes fluttered.