commotion (4)
elements of the world. Even if it wasn’t a magician who studied magic, there was no human who didn’t know that it pointed to mana.
All the phenomena occurring on the continent could be explained by ‘mana’, and it was like a truth beyond justification.
However, this phenomenon that takes place in front of the assailants was not.
A blade of condensed mana. The magical energy that wrapped around that tiny body. There was no theory to explain it, no knowledge to convince it.
… … Mutation.
However, it must have been an echo that would have been more suitable as a word to describe it.
At least for Ellie, who was watching this horror, there was no other way to think.
“Robin!”
Fear crept over the faces of the gunmen as they called out the name of the man who had just collapsed.
But no one could take a step.
Haven’t you seen people die with a single blow, and with a lightly scattered blow?
If you can escape that fear, you can say that you are a person who has reached the level of a superhuman.
Whoa-!
“… … This, my!”
“damage!”
But circumstances did not wait for them leisurely.
The mana, which was clumped together in a bright blue light, began to vibrate violently, as if announcing that the next attack was coming.
And as expected, the tiny body shot towards them like an explosion.
Shuwook!
“Kuk!”
The gigantic aura that slashed through the air and swung was dominant, but still immature.
Because of this, the assailants who were preparing in advance were able to escape with all their might. It was an almost forced move.
But if there was no damage, it wasn’t.
Pududeuk-!
“Quaaagh!”
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The assailant’s legs twisted and turned back. He could not overcome the enormous flow of energy.
However, fortunately or unfortunately, his condition was better with a broken leg.
“Oh, don’t come!”
Gradually deepening magic power.
The energy of the blade, which became clearer than before, was quiet unlike before, and after a while, it was quickly hurled forward as if ‘representing’ someone’s appearance.
And the screams of the assailants did not stop the flow.
Koo Goo Goo Goo!
“… … !”
First of all, the ‘result’ is revealed.
Whoa-!
And after that, the belated aftermath followed.
A blade that cuts through flesh. And a lapel wave.
The man’s swordsmanship was reproduced here in a high-speed thrust.
“… … Ahh.”
Darkness came over the street where the sunset had already faded.
There were no comrades standing on their own two legs anymore, and only the traces of sword attacks were scattered all around them.
The man with a broken leg stared blankly at the scene, forgetting the pain.
Disappeared by an ignorant force. No, the other two colleagues who disappeared.
There was not even a trace of them, as if they hadn’t been there from the beginning, but when I recalled their warmth, I could feel how eerie it was.
At that moment, numerous silhouettes appeared between the lights on the far corner of the street.
clap- clap-
The sound of rubbing against each other resounded in an orderly and regular way, and by the time I thought the ground was shaking, they were already standing in front of the man lying on the floor.
… … The 3rd Knights Order directly under the royal family, the Argon Knights.
In the meantime, a man’s voice sounded dull and boring.
“Well, let’s arrest only the bought ones.”
“Okay.”
The assailant felt the cool touch of the restraints wrapped around his body.
However, the body did not even move as if it were dead. The same was true of the hand holding the injured leg with strong force.
Rather, it was to the extent that I felt relieved by its power.
“Three deaths. We will interrogate the other two, including the one who passed out.”
“hmm.”
The knights who were restraining their bodies showed a courtesy to someone and reported it.
The assailant raised his head with difficulty and caught the figure of someone visible between their gaiters.
Black uniforms, gorgeous golden decorations, and silver hair symbolizing nobility.
Finally, as he looked down at himself, the bloody eyes glowed… … .
That was the final sight the stunned assailant could see.
Whether being able to continue living is a curse or luck, only the future will know.
* * *
Passing by the bodies of those who fainted, he approaches Roel, who is standing on his legs.
When Roel saw me for the last time, he collapsed, as if he was relieved or tired of his self-control.
… … You fell asleep.
I accepted it and stroked my hair.
“Good job.”
I wasn’t sure if I’d heard that. However, looking at the smile on his lips, he probably heard it.
“… … .”
Before long, my gaze reached the baron’s daughter, Ellie.
“Where are you hurt?”
“… … uh, no But, Roel, he must be hurt.”
She seemed unconcerned with the actions of the knights who came straight up to her and covered her with a blanket.
Of course, there must have been a lot of embarrassing things before that. However, judging from how he maintained his sober mind until now, his mental strength also seemed to resemble that of a baron.
It’s just that it doesn’t collapse like this.
“I know when I see it.”
I said so and ordered the knights.
“Call the carriage and take the baron’s lady to the royal castle. They must have been shocked, so make sure you take them to the baron right away.”
“I will follow your orders.”
That’s how the knights took Eli, who was still in a daze, and left.
The same was true of those who captured and escorted the survivors.
I lost myself in thought as I watched the Argon Knights clearing the path left by the battle.
‘As expected, my eyes weren’t wrong.’
The wave of magical power that I felt as a feeling. It was very sharp and rough, like a knight’s aura.
He must have learned the know-how to use mana like an aura. In fact, you could tell by looking at the traces.
furthermore… … .
‘Did I copy the swordsmanship I showed you?’
I knew it when I saw it.
The knowledge taught during the previous training seemed to create synergy in line with the crisis situation.
Of course, that must have been possible thanks to the necklace being removed and the mana being released… … .
‘Well, it wouldn’t have mattered if it wasn’t peeled off.’
Because the effects of the artifacts that the archmage had created couldn’t have been all of them.
Even if they had knights on standby in preparation for the odds, there was a corner that was clearly arranged.
Just then, George approached with holy water.
“Here it is.”
“hmm.”
I sprinkled holy water on the hem of the robe, which was stained dark red with dried bloodstains.
I could tell that the wound had healed when I felt my breathing become more stable.
George said as I slowly lifted Roel from my arms.
“If I had known they would move this fast, I would have rather entrusted the escort to the 3rd Knights.”
“The betrayal of the escort knights was unpredictable. On the contrary, you should be grateful for being able to promote Roel’s growth without any damage.”
It is too early to reveal the relationship with the 3rd Knights.
The fact that their leader was helping me was a useful weapon in itself.
“It’s just that the timing wasn’t good.”
My eyes fell coldly.
Viscount Herg. This guy was a spy of the 2nd Prince faction who started acting as my informant through blackmail.
A piece of information came from him not too long ago. The news that some aristocrats of the 2 Prince faction would target people around me.
‘You’re cheeky.’
In line with that, I started to strengthen the escort of the people around me.
But unfortunately, the baron’s daughter visited the royal castle.
And those who were escort knights betrayed them.
Of course, it was arranged, so there would be no damage. But the fact that he dared to betray me was hard to accept.
“What happened to the two knights?”
“I ordered a chase right away, so I’m sure they’ll be caught and brought back soon.”
“I know not only who is behind it, but also their personal details, so it must be useless.”
Clink-!
I trampled the empty holy water bottle on the floor.
“Kill.”
“All right.”
If they betray me, the only future left for them will be a disastrous death.
There were no exceptions. It was the same with the other guys.
‘Betrayal.’
I looked at Roel’s face.
threats from neighbors. It was something that could happen in the future, and it was also inevitable.
Besides the faction of the two princes, I still had an enemy called the Commonwealth Empire.
If that’s the case, you’re saying that the escort must be strengthened.
‘… … But before that.’
It remained to condemn those who dared to disobey me.
“Torture the captive bastards before finding out the information. What route did they receive the request from? And everything, even the reality of the underworld behind them.”
“There will be blood in the capital.”
“It was just a predicted future.”
My lips twisted. Also, the last choice came down from the mouth of George who faced him.
“Then what will you do after confirming the information?”
“Nothing to ask.”
I replied and turned around.
Eventually, the sight of him taking Roel and moving his steps was filled with infinitely cold anger.
* * *
“sh*t!”
bang-!
An aristocrat who hit the desk exclaimed, showing his teeth.
“In the end, didn’t it just stimulate his vigilance again this time?!”
The situation would not have gotten worse if nothing had happened.
But since you’ve already plowed the beehive. It is a matter of course that they will prepare more than they are now.
And that responsibility rested entirely on them.
“Then what should I have done? Would you have been watching the action?”
“Then at least you shouldn’t have entrusted your work to such slobbers!”
“Didn’t you agree because there was no other alternative? It’s almost laughable that you’re here now and talking about being a junkie.”
“Tsk!”
Voices rose among the nobles of the two prince faction.
But they knew too. The fact that it already means nothing to put all the responsibility on anyone.
In the end, the nobles cut off the flow of conversation by clicking their tongues.
“So, why did the operation fail?”
“I’m guessing that the first prince’s attendant next to him might have stopped the bastards.”
“Didn’t you say you were only fifteen? But how is that possible?”
It was a natural question. There was no way that a servant who was only fifteen years old could win against five adult men.
Besides, even though they were outcasts, they were, after all, gangsters roaming the back alleys.
Of course, it was possible to speculate on the reason.
“They say they brought that attendant from the Mage Tower.”
“Hmm… … .”
“If it’s a wizard, it wouldn’t be impossible at all.”
The nobles who heard the story frowned.
After all, the plan was ruined because of an attendant.
But at that moment, a man who had been listening to the story quietly intervened in the conversation.
“Anyway, as time passed, the vigilance would have been strengthened, so would there be a problem?”
“… … .”
“Let’s think positively. After all, there is no loss for us.”
“Come to think of it… … .”
There was almost no material damage, and of course there was no power loss either.
Even the knights who betrayed were not paid anything.
It was only because he had promised to give up a seat in the Knights.
clap-
As the man straightened his posture, a loud noise was heard. The man said he didn’t care.
“The first goal was chaos anyway, wasn’t it? It must have been an unexpected attack, so it must have been worth it.”
“Right.”
The nobles’ faces brightened.
And the eyes of those aristocrats reached the man who reversed the mood of the conversation.
“Well, thanks to that, things went smoothly.”
After saying that, the nobleman’s eyes showed a faint smile.
“Arnold Knight Commander.”