Episode
91 Tyrant from the North (3)
In general, swordsmanship masters operate only in their sphere of influence.
When performing outside activities, you should move with a minimum of troops, and you should not use too many troops.
This is because they are suspected of trying to ‘conquer’ other regions and establish a power like a king.
It was for this reason that Brantley Agrippa brought only a minimal number of troops during the last subjugation of Archbishop Arteklas.
From that perspective… It was very unusual for Mikhail Waldfeld to lead a large force into the western region.
* * *
An emergency meeting was held at the academy.
“I don’t know what the Waldfeld family is thinking.”
“That’s it. To invade the western region with such an army.”
Several professors have expressed concern.
As the academy was also located in the western region, the march of the Waldfeld family was a matter that could not be ignored.
“If it were the way it used to be, the Lancaster family would not have stood still.”
“right. They would have strongly resisted and led the troops out to check them.”
Originally, the western region was in charge of the Lancaster family, one of the six great swordsmiths.
However, since it was destroyed due to the scandal that it had colluded with the magician, there was no family in the western area to protect the Waldfeld family.
“Aren’t you thinking of eating the western region this time? The House of Waldfeld will take the place of House Lancaster.”
“No, you mean that the Waldfeld family will take over both the North and the West?”
“Do you think that would be acceptable? It’s getting too powerful… The imperial court will not tolerate it.”
At that moment, Professor Valentiano, who was listening quietly, opened his mouth.
“Perhaps the Waldfeld family harbors a sense of rebellion.”
“Woah, revolt?”
“Are you talking about rebelling against the imperial family?!”
Other professors were astonished by Valentiano’s remarks.
It was impossible for the Waldfeld family, one of the six master swordsmen, to rebel against the imperial family.
“As you all know, several master swordsmen are battling for the position of Archduke Lichtenauer. But the Waldfeld family is at a slight disadvantage.”
“ah… … .”
In front of the professors who swallowed their breath, Valentiano turned his gaze to the corner of the conference room.
There was a professor with a strong physique sitting there.
“Isn’t that right, Professor Achilles?”
“Hmm, that’s not wrong.”
He was a professor named Achilles from the North, who reached the climax of his grades at a young age.
Because he was from the north, he was close with the Waldfeld family, but he wasn’t particularly loyal.
“The successor, Gort-kun, is not showing much of a standout. Ms. Serine of the Bastian family or Camillo of the Fabrice family is better.”
Serine is an entourage of Ernas, and Camillo is an entourage of Heinrich.
Gort, let alone the successors of other swordsmanship masters, showed that he was inferior to his aides.
“It seems to me that it is highly unlikely that Gort’s army will become Grand Duke of Lichtenauer.”
“I agree.”
Hearing Achilles’ words, Valentiano nodded.
“In this situation, the Waldfeld family has two options. One is to unite early with a family worthy of the position of Grand Duke Lichtenauer… … .”
“… … .”
“Another one would be to overturn the board altogether.”
turn the plate over
Hearing those words, several professors held their breaths.
“Professor Valentiano, I mean… … .”
“The Lancaster family was destroyed without even trying properly, but the Waldfeld seems to have made up their minds.”
Valentiano said in a serious voice.
“What would happen if the Waldfeld family took over both the North and the West and created a huge power? You don’t need to worry about things like Archduke Lichtenauer.”
“… … !”
“Even if the Archduke Liechtenauer was of a higher rank in the ceremonial, would the Waldfeld family, who controlled both the north and the west, listen to him?”
The imperial family appointed Archduke Lichtenauer to strengthen the imperial power of the next emperor.
But if the Waldfeld family has a huge power and threatens its authority… … .
“The authority of the Archduke Lichtenauer, as well as the authority of the imperial family, will fall to the ground.”
“Well, if that’s the case… … .”
Several professors swallowed their saliva.
In such a situation, it would not be surprising if the emperor was taken down and the Waldfeld family took the throne.
There may be situations where you are hesitant to even speak out.
“Right. Only then does everything make sense.”
Just then, Caleon Ignias, who had been silent for a long time, opened his mouth.
“I couldn’t understand why Mikhail Waldfeld would commit such a riot, but that’s what he was thinking.”
“Professor Caleon… … .”
“I can’t tolerate it!”
bang!
Calleon punched the conference room table.
“I will return to the east and bring the Ignias forces with me. And I will slaughter all of the Waldfelds.”
“… … !”
Several professors held their breaths at Caleon’s declaration.
However, there was a voice that stopped Caleon.
“That’s not a good thing, Professor Calleon.”
It was Valentiano who had just spoken.
“It would be better for the Ignias family to stay still.”
“Why!”
“First of all, there is a problem that it takes too long to bring troops here from the east to the west.”
“It is not! If you march on the fastest path… … .”
“The fastest way to march is to pass near the Imperial Palace. Do you think that would be acceptable?”
“… … !”
The head of the Ignias family approaches the imperial palace with a large army.
This was more of a problem than the actions of the Waldfeld family.
“furthermore… After defeating House Waldfeld, what will happen if House Ignias stays in the West?”
“Wow, what are you talking about?”
“It means that the Ignias family can take over the West instead of the Waldfeld and become a huge power that encompasses the East and the West.”
“Professor Valentiano… … !”
Calleon raised his voice.
His eyes were burning as if he felt insulted.
“I have no such idea!”
“Even if you don’t think like that, other people might.”
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Meanwhile, Valentiano kept his sober voice.“It’s the same even if it’s from a family other than the Ignias family. House Agrippa, House Schreier, House Landsstein… Any family would be suspicious of that.”
“Then leave the Waldfelds alone!”
Calleon’s anger reached its peak.
It was in the mood to draw a sword towards Valentiano even now.
However, Valentiano responded with a calm voice.
“Can’t we stop it?”
“U.S… … ?”
“The Lichtenauer Swordsmanship Academy has to stop it.”
“… … !”
In front of Caleon who swallowed his breath, Valentiano continued to speak.
“Since the fall of the Lancaster House, the biggest force in the West has been our Academy. So it can be said that it is the Academy’s duty to defend the West against the Waldfelds.”
“Professor Valentiano, but… … .”
“Academy is an educational institution after all. The Academy’s involvement in this… … .”
The academy also does outside activities, but that’s only when it comes to things related to monsters and magic.
The reason the Lancaster family invaded the last time was because there was a suspicion that the Lancaster family had colluded with the magician.
“I understand your concerns. But wouldn’t the academy be the most unpredictable?”
“Professor Valentiano… … .”
“If the academy does not step in, other families will eventually intervene, and the western region will be engulfed in war. This is not good for the future of the Empire either.”
Valentiano persuaded the other professors in a calm voice.
“Our academy is not greedy for power. All we need to do is defeat the Waldfelds for peace in the West.”
Having said that, Valentiano turned his head.
“Doesn’t the president think so too?”
“… … .”
The Academy’s number one, President Aldbout.
He looked serious at Valentiano’s question.
* * *
Valentiano’s classroom advisor.
I, who had been waiting there, got up as soon as Valentiano returned.
“How did it go?”
“It happened as you said.”
Valentiano smiled and sat down on the chair.
“The Academy has decided to move to stop the Waldfelds. President Aldbout agreed.”
“I’m happy.”
“Because your analysis was so brilliant.”
Today, Valentiano must have uttered an eloquence at the faculty meeting.
But most of those claims were not made by Valentiano himself.
What does the march of the Waldfeld family mean and how to stop them… All the things I was talking about.
“As you said, Professor Calleon objected, but in the end he accepted it.”
“Professor Caleon is seriously concerned about the future of the Empire. I thought you would lead me on the right path.”
“right. There would have been even greater chaos if Professor Calleon had set up an army independently.”
Saying so, Valentiano smiled.
“Ernas, you are really good at not only swordsmanship, but also insight.”
“That’s overrated, Professor.”
“No, thanks to you, the Academy made the most correct choice.”
Valentiano’s voice was full of trust in me.
“Since the Lancaster family has become that way, the Academy is responsible for protecting the western region. This is the right thing to do.”
“The academy will not be as greedy for power as other families.”
“Haha, yes.”
Of course, this is wrong.
As long as the Academy is a gathering of people, it has no choice but to covet power.
However, it is not a group that is united by blood ties and delays like the swordsman masters.
so that… I intend to be involved in that policy while attending the academy.
“Ernas, the subjugation squad will be organized in earnest soon. A number of advisors will also participate.”
“okay.”
“so… Can you give me strength too?”
“Of course it is.”
At Valentiano’s question, I nodded without hesitation.
“I will participate in the fight to stop the Waldfeld family.”
The preparations have already been made.
After reaching the advanced level of Graduate, he was able to metamorphose his bones and mastered swordsmanship by evolving the Kaleshiutz spear sword technique.
I also had time to go back to the Valentiano class and look back deeply from the basics.
now… The time has come to throw yourself into a fierce battle.
* * *
Norwert Mountains.
It is a mountain range that can be said to be the boundary that separates the northern and western parts of the empire.
The forces of the Waldfeld family over the mountain range were equally strong.
Strong soldiers who have been trained in the harsh conditions of the north will slaughter all those who stand in their way.
‘This is what it’s going to be like.’
Jones Waldfeld looked around with a bitter smile.
‘I was embarrassed when Mikhail-nim said that he was going into the academy, but if it’s like this, it’s not bad.’
At first, Mikhail said that he would go to the academy to correct the unfortunate death of his younger brother Theodora.
But when I saw what was going on, it seemed that the whole West was going to be engulfed rather than just protesting the academy.
‘Theodora-sister’s story is just an excuse. The important thing is to use that as an excuse to invade the West.’
The West is a stateless communist state due to the fall of the Lancaster family.
The Waldfeld family must advance and take control.
‘If the Waldfeld family dominates the western region, it can form a huge force that cannot be compared with other families.’
The southern part is divided between the Agrippa and Schreiers, and the eastern part is divided between the Ignias and the Lanzsteins.
If the Waldfelds occupy the north and west at the same time, no one can stand against them.
‘It doesn’t matter who the Archduke Lichtenauer is. Our Waldfeld family will take over the empire.’
Yoneth looked back.
Seeing his cousin Mikhail with a solemn expression riding on a large black horse, Yoneth smiled.
‘Maybe Mikhail-nim will rise to the throne.’
Next to Mikhail was a woman in black.
There is a suspicion that that mysterious monk incited Mikhail, but Yoneth thought it was no big deal.
Either way, the Waldfeld family was able to move in the direction of gaining imperial supremacy.
“Yones! Soldiers are blocking the way down!”
Then a voice came from the front.
“Looks like the lord of the west of the Nowert Mountains! What should I do!”
“Please open the way.”
Yoneth smiled and gave instructions.
“If you try not to let us go… There’s no need to quarrel for nothing. Just kill them all.”
“All right… … !”
The Graduates of the Waldfeld family resemble the headmistress Mikhail.
All families in the West will be forced to kneel in front of that wild and cruel blade.
With that thought in mind, Yoneth smiled.