Speaker A
Bro, this story has by far the best fights in all the manhwa that I've read.
Epic manhwa battles and time-travel twists follow 16yo genius Gizlane Perdeium as he fights to reclaim his legacy and lead in war.
Key Takeaways
- Gizlane Perdeium is a highly skilled but troubled protagonist with a complex past and a mysterious time-travel element.
- The manhwa is praised for its exceptional fight choreography and action sequences.
- Themes of revenge, leadership, and redemption drive the story forward.
- The plot involves political intrigue and warfare with multiple factions and betrayals.
- The protagonist’s journey includes overcoming personal flaws and changing his fate by altering past events.
What the video covers
- The video highlights the intense and well-choreographed fight scenes in the manhwa featuring the protagonist Gizlane Perdeium.
- Gizlane is introduced as a powerful but misunderstood swordmaster from the Perdeium family, rumored insane and reclusive.
- A brutal battle scene shows Gizlane defeating multiple assassins with tactical skill and deadly precision.
- The story reveals Gizlane’s apparent death and decapitation, followed by his mysterious revival with a younger appearance.
- Gizlane realizes he has traveled back in time to when his territory, Pertium, was still intact and not destroyed.
- He struggles with his past feelings of resentment and immaturity toward his home and family.
- Gizlane aims to prove himself by leading a dangerous orc raid, despite doubts about his leadership and reputation.
- The video explores themes of revenge, redemption, and the burden of knowledge about future events.
- Supporting characters like Ricardo provide context and interaction that deepen the plot and Gizlane’s confusion.
- The narrative sets up an epic war scenario with high stakes and complex character dynamics.
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
Speaker A
Look at this simple scene where our blonde menace throws a firecracker towards two incoming assassins. One of them gets distracted for a second, and as it hits his forehead, he uses the distraction to pierce the guy's skull, making the first fall to the floor while
Speaker A
the second instantly comes from the right. Then he uses the sword to block behind his back, runs his hand over the guy's sword to lock it under his arm, pulls it from his hand while raising his own sword, and disconnects the guy's head.
Speaker A
Just believe in Mamora when I say this is the best action manhwa right now. And I usually don't go bait when the quality is that high. But I got to say, do you know that TV show Cake Boss? No. What
Speaker A
about Cake Queen? 'Cause holy Belinda, she's hiding all that 99% of the time. But sometimes we have a glimpse of paradise. Forget it all, bro. And let's get it. It all starts with rumors about a man who'd gone crazy and couldn't be
Speaker A
controlled. A swordmaster who never left his room. People said he was literally insane. And he was the oldest son of Perdeium, Gizlane Perdeium. And there's this blood-soaked knight trying to figure out how he, the strongest knight in the north, is getting beaten by this
Speaker A
piece of trash. Then someone walks up and says, "So, you warm enough in there?
Speaker A
I spent a lot of money on this trap." The boy's giving off that aura, an axe on his back, wanting to know if the guy liked it or not. The bloody soldier asks if he's the trash known as Gizlane, and
Speaker A
how he managed to set a trap like this. Did he know their plans? Gizlane steps closer and says he knew how many of them were there, where they were, every spy who'd passed information along, and the reinforcements. He knew everything from
Speaker A
the start. The defeated idiot says that should be impossible. He still had a trump card. How could Gizlane only to get kicked in the face mid-sentence?
Speaker A
Gizlane tells him to shut up. They can try to invade as many times as they want. He'll win this war, the next one, and every war after that because he knows everyone's plan. The boy looks 30 years younger as he takes off that
Speaker A
armor. But then we go back one year earlier near the territory of Pertium. He's staring at his hand, breathing hard, trying to understand what's happening and asking himself if he's alive. This should be impossible because one second ago we saw his sword flying
Speaker A
through the air and dropping behind him. Now we see the miserable kid for real, scar on his face, getting completely shredded. The knight walks up and says this is how it ends for Gizlane Perdeium, the king of mercenaries and one of
Speaker A
the seven strongest men in the world. The war was over. No way Gizlane got beaten by that fanboy knight. Another one of the seven strongest known as Idun. Idun asks for his last words.
Speaker A
Gizlane says none. It's just a shame he couldn't finish his revenge. Idun says he's arrogant even in death. He didn't expect someone from a bankrupt house like the Perdeiums to show up. He'd heard the boy abandoned them after his sister
Speaker A
died. Gizlane asks how this bastard knows so much when he's from a different kingdom. Idun answers, "Of course I do. I've been following your steps for a long time because we were the ones who worked with House Deline to destroy your
Speaker A
family." Gizlane gets stuck on that. So there were even more people behind everything that happened. And Idun says, "Doesn't matter, explaining now you're a dead man. Accept your fate." Gizlane screams that he'll never forgive him. But Idun rips the boy's head off,
Speaker A
straight up decapitated. Then Gizlane's looking at himself in the water, trying to understand why his head is still attached to his body. It feels like he's hallucinating because he's young, too.
Speaker A
He looks around, wondering if some battle mage captured him and is using him in some experiment. He's ready to kill those bastards trying to bring him back. But then someone calls for the young master. Ricardo walks into the
Speaker A
tent asking if he finally woke up. Out of nowhere, Gizlane already has a sword at Ricardo's neck from behind, saying he'll walk out alive if he answers everything. If he hesitates too much, he'll die without getting a word out.
Speaker A
Ricardo's terrified and goes, "Young master, you're going too far. Are you out of your mind?" Gizlane is confused.
Speaker A
Clearly, this guy isn't scared of him at all. Ricardo shoves him away. Stop it, young master. For the love of God. You were whining about going to sleep, and now you're acting like this. Looks like your memory is messed up just because
Speaker A
you took a nap. Before you went to sleep, you were complaining that you wanted to lead the group for the orc raid. Gizlane doesn't get it. What do you mean? I was whining like a little kid. What are you talking about? Ricardo
Speaker A
just crouches down, grabs the outfit, and says, "Come on, get dressed, and let's go. People are waiting." The protagonist still wants to know where they are. Ricardo walks past, and says, "We're heading to the territory of Pertium." Obviously, the blonde guy
Speaker A
freezes, spins around, grabs him by the shoulder, and tells him to say that again. Wait, they're going to the broke, ruined Perdeium territory. But when they get there, everything's intact. It's tiny, like a handful of houses and a
Speaker A
little castle. So, yeah, it's poor, but he's trying to understand how it can look like this. He saw this whole place get reduced to ashes. Ricardo comes up.
Speaker A
What? Did you have some messed up nightmare? Talking about your house like it's some ruined place. You'll get kicked out if the Lord hears you.
Speaker A
Gizlane's face tightens trying to figure out if he's dreaming. What's going on, but it doesn't feel like a dream. His face is younger. The territory is back to how it used to be. The only explanation is that he went back in
Speaker A
time. He starts remembering how as a kid he hated this place and resented it.
Speaker A
Immaturity, feeling inferior. It got him into all kinds of trouble. And the more time passed, the more everyone there hated him. Tired of being criticized and sick of how everything worked, he ran away from home. Years later, he became a
Speaker A
mercenary. He survived countless battles, got skilled, and built a name for himself. But after all that, when he finally decided to return to Pertium, kind of to apologize for everything he'd done, the place was completely destroyed. He lost everyone he knew and
Speaker A
his house was gone. But right now, the banner is still standing and everyone's still here. All the people he only learned to value after he grew up are still alive. He can't believe it. He's laughing, saying he feels like singing
Speaker A
from happiness, but he calms down. It's way too early to celebrate. Ricardo said they were going to hunt some orcs. And if he remembers right, this is the day a bunch of people in the squad were going to die. Because this mission started
Speaker A
because of Gizlane. Since he had a bad reputation in town, he decided, "Let's go hunt some orcs and prove my name a bit." He tracked only three orcs. Let's be real. They're 2 m tall and basically pure muscle, so that's already
Speaker A
dangerous. But when they got there, they found more than 20, an entire squad. A lot of people died because he ended up taking command of the fight and he obviously shouldn't have. It was supposed to be easier because orcs, no
Speaker A
matter how strong, didn't have clear strategies. As he puts on his armor, he thinks, "The problem now is I still want to lead these guys, but I don't think they'll obey me because I'm a useless bastard." Then suddenly, one of the
Speaker A
watchtowers goes flying over him and explodes behind him. One of the soldiers yells that the orcs attacked and they're already way too close. How did nobody see these 2-meter monsters coming? Even the protagonist doesn't understand. He doesn't remember them getting there that
Speaker A
fast in his past life. And it looks like the squad is about to get massacred again. Everyone's getting hit, people getting thrown around until someone suddenly shouts for
Speaker A
have retired already with a white mustache named Scoven. He gets things organized, but then he ends up face to face with an orc and freezes, saying they're screwed. They got ambushed and weren't prepared at all. He already knows everyone's going to die until
Speaker A
someone behind him yells, calling for the commander. An orc comes in swinging an ax, but then boom, someone blows it up from behind. Gizlane taps Scoven's shoulder, throws him back, and when the vertical strike comes down, the boy just
Speaker A
lets the sword touch his hand, steps aside, and that aura blade slices straight through. Split it in half. The soldiers are all like, "What the hell?
Speaker A
That kid's insane." The orc doesn't even understand what happened before it crashes to the ground. Gizlane flicks his sword and says, "It's going to be hard without mana. He should have gone even further back." Then he steps up,
Speaker A
asks if the guy is the commander, and tells him to hand it over. Scoven doesn't get it and the boy says he wants the right to command. The old man thinks, "We're done. I can't hand this to that kid. He's an idiot. He'll put
Speaker A
every soldier's life at risk." So, he stands up and says, "I can't hand it over." Gizlane doesn't understand, but Scoven explains, "You think this is a game? Even if you're the young master of the house, I can't just hand over the
Speaker A
authority the Lord gave me." Gizlane is furious, thinking, "That bastard. He refused something I know I would have refused to, but he shouldn't have done it now." Then, another orc charges at them, and this time, Scoven decides to
Speaker A
play hero. He shoves Gizlane aside, saying he'll handle it. But Gizlane doesn't care. He says fine. He has no choice. Then he throws his sword like a boomerang. Scoven grabs him, asking if he's lost it because the sword almost
Speaker A
took his head off until he hears the impact. When he looks, the blade is buried dead center in the orc's forehead. The orc staggers, looks around, and drops. The old man can't understand how the kid hit the weak
Speaker A
point that perfectly. The sling keeps talking. Scovan, that's your name, right? Do you know what matters most in a fight? The knights are panicking. The orcs are screaming and the soldiers won't come out from behind their shields. Cassain explains, "You can't
Speaker A
win a war when everyone's scared. They needed momentum." He takes off running, yanks the sword out of the orc's head, and jumps straight into the middle of the orc army, leaping over the troops.
Speaker A
He lands on the forehead of the orc at the very front and drives the blade into the middle of its skull. Scoan can't process it while Gustlain tells the orcs to come at him. He's going to kill all
Speaker A
of them, and the boy is surrounded from every side, but he charges anyway. He dodges the first attack, rips an arm off, slips past, and lands two cuts across another one's chest. Orc pieces are flying everywhere, and Scovan is
Speaker A
wondering if he's dreaming. Even for him, as a mana user, it would be impossible to cut like that so easily.
Speaker A
So, how is this skinny kid doing it? Scoan can see he's getting tired, but he's using tiny movements to dodge and always finishing with one or two strikes. Klain steps to the side, spins, and takes another head clean off. Scoan
Speaker A
is in shock. It's like watching a swordmaster with no mana, which makes no sense at all. Pislain keeps yelling, asking the orcs if that's all they've got. He hasn't even warmed up. They don't deserve their reputation as a
Speaker A
warrior race. The soldiers in the back are confused. Wait, every orc is chasing the young master. Someone asks if the kid is running, and they start calling for Scovan, asking what he's doing. But Scoan is asking himself the same thing.
Speaker A
Why did Gustlain throw himself into the middle of them, pull everyone's attention, and run toward a cliff? Then Scoan turns to the warriors and tells everyone to raise a shield wall. They were going to support the Lord's first
Speaker A
son. The orcs keep chasing while Gustlain thinks that if Scovan figured out what he was doing, then he really is a skilled commander. Guslain wanted to cut them all down, but this exhausted body of his wasn't going to manage that.
Speaker A
At least he'd done enough for the others to finish it. The orcs in pursuit glance back and see the humans coming in with a shield barrier. Then Gustlain throws himself off the cliff and says, "Perfect. Now it's on you." Scovan
Speaker A
orders everyone forward and the soldiers shove the creatures back. Shield bashes to the chest. Spears stabs and the whole group gets driven into the mountain side. The orcs smash into the ground.
Speaker A
But where's that kid? The soldiers are yelling for the young master. Then there he is hanging from the cliff wall with a little grin. Scoan chuckles and tells him to grab his hand already, but then Glain's grip gives out. The boy falls
Speaker A
into that nightmare world. There's a little girl calling for Guslain. Wait, that's probably his sister. He asks Helena what it is, and then memories start hitting him. Her crying, asking if their mother is gone, then thanking him, then asking what his problem is, saying
Speaker A
he's the worst. Holding on to those fragments, he realizes they're all Helena's memories. And suddenly someone grabs his arm. When he looks, it's her, yelling for them to go together. He opens his eyes in his room and sees that
Speaker A
at least he's alive. They manage to keep him in this world. But what was that dream? When he gets up, his whole body cracks with pain. He realizes that's what happens when you push yourself to the limit. Still, he's alive. That's
Speaker A
what matters. Then someone calls for the master. And here comes the strongest one in this story. This maid is dangerous.
Speaker A
He's seen a bunch of clips where she's unbelievably brutal. Kuslain immediately perks up and calls for Belinda. She's complaining, asking if he forgot how worried she gets. She should have let the soldiers deal with the orcs. But then the boy hugs her. She's like that
Speaker A
trying to figure out what you're doing. That's so weird. What did I do wrong?
Speaker A
But he says it's nothing. He's just happy to see her. Belinda had been the boy's personal tutor since he was tiny.
Speaker A
She was the only one who stayed on his side. Even when he was a total idiot, after his family disappeared, she vanished, too. And he never saw her again. He never imagined he'd run into her like this. She's standing there a
Speaker A
little flushed, smiling, asking why he's so happy if they see each other every day. Suddenly Gustlain gets serious and thinks I have to tell Belinda the truth.
Speaker A
He pulls her closer and says, "Listen, something catastrophic is going to happen here in Pertian." She doesn't get it, but he says, "The truth is that he died and came back to life." She goes, "Yeah, I know. You almost died to the
Speaker A
orcs. Now come on. Let's go fix your bed already and stop putting yourself in danger." He tries to explain without getting scolded, and he realizes she doesn't believe any of it. Then she crosses her arms and asks, "What were
Speaker A
you going to do if you got hurt right around the festival?" He doesn't understand. And she says, "Looks like you even forgot, huh?" Lady Helena was waiting for the festival so she could go with you. It was finally a chance for
Speaker A
you two to get closer. He glances at the photo and starts remembering the festival. The only thing he knows is he barely ever enjoyed it because of a certain traumatic experience. So, he asks when the festival is, and she says
Speaker A
it's in a week. Guzlain starts thinking that's exactly how long until the day that completely changes his life.
Speaker A
Someone comes into the room asking if he's awake and the protagonist tells himself this is the memory that haunted him the most. He remembers his sister telling him to go with her and then she walks into the room and he knows that
Speaker A
one week from now is the date she dies. All of a sudden, he hugs his sister too and Belinda gets confused again. His sister is all awkward asking what his problem is and what kind of joke he's pulling this time. Dizzlane smiles and
Speaker A
says he missed her but she shoves him away telling that weirdo to get off her.
Speaker A
Something's off with her brother. The protagonist is thinking either this kid is really strong or he's really messed up. Helena wipes herself off saying Belinda told her to come in there. But what is he up to? What's the game this
Speaker A
time? He doesn't get it and she starts mocking him saying you're trash. You're annoying. Get out of here. You stink.
Speaker A
He's stunned. Did he really say that? He turns his face away embarrassed, saying he really was kind of trash and apologizes. Both of them are shocked and Helena says it must be true. An orc hit him in the head. He's about to say
Speaker A
that's an exaggeration, that he beat all the orcs, but then he feels a pain in his chest and drops to the floor.
Speaker A
Belinda says now it makes sense. He went through so much he's almost passing out.
Speaker A
That's why he's acting like this. The two of them let out a cute little laugh and he just watches and smiles too, thinking everyone is exactly how he remembers them. So why in the past did he waste so much time on stupid,
Speaker A
pointless things? The last time he talked to Helena was when he refused to go with her to the festival, making up some excuse, saying it was annoying and useless. After that, they found her body as a harsh word. They found her hand and
Speaker A
it looks like she was wiped out along with her bodyguards. He clutches his chest thinking he should have been with her when suddenly someone knocks on the door wanting to come in. On the left is the bodyguard Jamal and on the right
Speaker A
Philip both greet Helena and she tells them to stay outside. They don't need to come in. They say some of the servants asked Helena to take a look at the festival stuff. Gain thinks that's weird. Why would they ask Helena and
Speaker A
Belinda says well he probably doesn't know but they ask her because since he's a lazy bum, somebody has to solve the problems. Gain is confused. Hold on. Why does my sister have to handle the festival? Are we really that short on
Speaker A
people? He's starting to realize the family is kind of broke, so he says he'll help, too. Helena turns around again, startled, and Belinda says, "Something's wrong. He's volunteering for something." Helena is sure that orc who hit his head must have been way too
Speaker A
strong. But then the scene shifts to the city. Everyone's tense, and someone's yelling, "Nobody wants to work with you here." It's Helena shoving the protagonist, telling him to get away.
Speaker A
Everyone feels uneasy with him hanging around and being a nuisance. He resists remembering her body was found far from the festival. Something called her.
Speaker A
Something drew her out to end up that far away. And to figure it out, he needed to see outside the castle so he could remember properly. Then someone suddenly calls out to Gizlane. And when he looks over, he recognizes old Fergus.
Speaker A
Fergus says, "My boy, thank God. I heard what happened with the orcs." The protagonist immediately tells him to back off and stop talking about it.
Speaker A
Helena shows up and says, "Thank goodness you're here. Take him back to his room." He's acting weird after getting hit in the head. Fergus says, "Okay." And the protagonist thinks he needs to learn the area around the castle fast. So enough of this. He asks
Speaker A
the old man where the training grounds around the castle are and says he wants to go there. Fergus asks why. And he says obviously he wants to train. The old man can't believe it, but here they are. Gizlane is surprised. The place is
Speaker A
way better than he expected. He walks around looking at the weapons thinking it's perfect for training. In his whole life as a mercenary, he never had anything like this. Fergus explains they kept it organized in case he ever wanted
Speaker A
to use it. Fergus was sure everything happening with Gizlane was just a phase. The protagonist didn't know Fergus did that in his past life. He says he understands what happened. Then he pats the old man's shoulder and says, "You
Speaker A
need to live a long life. Dying sucks." Fergus says he shouldn't talk about something he hasn't experienced. And the boy says, "You don't know. I actually died and came back." Fergus tells him to cut it out, but then the protagonist
Speaker A
tells him to leave because he's going to start training. Fergus says he'll wait outside. And the protagonist realizes that in his past life, he treated everyone like they were enemies. But he had it completely wrong. Either way, he
Speaker A
has to focus on the problem coming in a week. Back then, it was revealed that the person behind Helena's death was the lord of a nearby territory. It was all to attack them in a war. A war that
Speaker A
ended the family. You could say Helena's death is literally the start of everything falling apart. So, he has to start fixing things right now. First thing, he needs a better body. That's a problem because bodies take time to
Speaker A
develop and he doesn't have time. So, even though it's the priority for now, he has to focus on mana, the supernatural resource that lets humans push past their limits. A lot of people think the hardest part of mana is
Speaker A
finding it and concentrating it, but he could already do that even on a chaotic battlefield. You just capture the particles in the air and concentrate them into a kind of spinning pool. And for him, after doing it thousands of
Speaker A
times across hundreds of battles, it's extremely easy. But obviously, that alone doesn't make you one of the seven strongest on the continent. On one battlefield he fought on, he found a certain book. And thanks to the technique he learned from it, he could
Speaker A
form not one or two mana circles, but three that created a chain of connected energies that produced explosive power.
Speaker A
except it's blowing up in his face. He's there panting, saying that no matter what, everything has a limit. In his past life, after training for countless years, he finally reached five cores.
Speaker A
The downside of that explosive mana method is it burns through your mana fast. That's why he had to fight countless knights, and only at the end of the war did Idun come for a one-on-one. He's sure that if it had
Speaker A
been fair, he would have won. It's clearly an unstable, dangerous technique. But now he's much younger with way more time to develop it, and it's the only thing he has. He stands up thinking, "In this life, I'm going to
Speaker A
rip Avon's head off." and all the bastards working with house Deline. Everyone who planned to wipe out his house was going to die. One week later, on the day of the festival, belton sword in hand and the kid is walking through
Speaker A
the city like he owns the place. Helena is surprised saying something's weird. Why did he actually come? He never listens to her and always leaves her alone. The protagonist says he's sorry and once in a while he has to show up to
Speaker A
a festival or two. She just says he's been acting really strange lately. She heard he spent the whole week training.
Speaker A
He scratches his neck saying it's nothing. the oldest son training to be a knight is basic stuff. She pokes at him saying it's weird again because he's the one who said he didn't need to be a knight that he should just become the
Speaker A
lord already or their father should retire. But then she walks off smiling saying she likes it like this. Finally, the old him was back. Gizlane looks around and starts focusing. Something he noticed this past week is that small
Speaker A
actions change things too. Just the fact that he's there is making Belinda talk to the two knights and tell them to keep an eye on Gizlane so he doesn't cause trouble. Even if the flow of things looks similar right now, the impact of
Speaker A
his actions will change more and more events. So, he has to keep in mind that the most important thing is taking advantage of what he knows about the future. He's got something in his pocket, thinking the preparations are
Speaker A
complete. The festival starts, they go buy some bread, and Helena drags him around everywhere. After a while, she says, "It's kind of boring this year.
Speaker A
Every year is the same. Nothing new." Gizlain is confused. It's almost over, so why hasn't anything happened? Is it because he's staying by her side? Then someone asks Helena if she heard about the new events happening nearby. She
Speaker A
says she hasn't and she immediately starts walking, holding his hand, saying it'll be fun. Kizlain instantly knows who the two traitors were. Jamal and Philip, he memorized their names and now he's going to have to erase them. Next
Speaker A
chapter, Jamal says, "We're here, Helena. Take a look. There's absolutely nothing." Looking around, she says, "Wait, there's nothing here. Are you sure something's happening in this place?" He awkwardly says, "Yeah, looks like they didn't set anything up. He
Speaker A
thought there'd be people here." Helena laughs, saying nobody would come perform in a place like this. While Gazlain just scans the area like expected, it just looks like a simple empty street, but you can see the escape routes are
Speaker A
completely blocked. They'd already prepared it. Suddenly, Helena grabs him and says, "Come on, brother." Jamal says, "Miss, where are you going? Stay here. Let's enjoy it." But she says, "There's nothing to enjoy here." She keeps pulling the protagonist and he
Speaker A
thinks she really is strong. Then bam, she bumps into Philillip who says, "Helena, how about you wait a little longer?" She doesn't understand. The two of them box her in and she says they're acting weird. What's going on with them
Speaker A
today? Jamal cracks his neck and says, "We didn't want to scare you. It's just that we got a pretty reasonable request." Helena flinches and someone approaches. A hooded guy shows up with two thugs. A guy named Frank says, "The
Speaker A
two of them did a great job." Jamal steps forward and says, "Of course, we know the young lady, so our deal ends here." But Frank asks, "Hold on. Isn't that the oldest son of the paradians? I don't remember calling him here." Jamal
Speaker A
says, "I'll give him to you for free." He was dumb enough to follow us and didn't even know he was walking to his own grave. Gizlane calls out to Jamal asking, "You sold us and thought you'd get away with it." Jamal looks aside and
Speaker A
says, "Why don't you worry about yourself, kid? All I have to do is run somewhere far away." Everyone's sick of these poor lands tormented by barbarians. I'm sure plenty of people will abandon Perduan with me. In one second, the protagonist slashes him
Speaker A
across the chest. Everyone freezes. Frank doesn't understand what just happened, and I thought it was going to be a cut, but he straight up sliced him open. Gizlane says they might be tired of holding the territory, but they never
Speaker A
sold it. Right then, Philillip, who's holding Helena, calls Jamal an idiot. How did he die to an amateur like that?
Speaker A
Kid, the sword flew in and got lodged right in the middle of his skull. His eye rolls back as he says it's impossible and his body drops to the ground. The bandits are stunned. The boss, are you sure this is Pertium's
Speaker A
son? The one on the other side is confused, too, saying, "I heard this kid had zero training. Something's off." Frank says that judging by his face, he's sure it's him, but something isn't right. even catching them with their
Speaker A
guard down. He killed two knights instantly with attacks that used mana. Helena asks Gizlane what's going on. He doesn't answer. He strikes her neck and puts her to sleep. Then someone behind them says, "Wow, thanks for doing the
Speaker A
work for us, eldest son. You're really different from what people say. We were planning to kill those two ourselves.
Speaker A
Why'd you come here hiding your skills?" Gizlain raises his sword, asking why that matters while noticing he's going to have to face three guys. The two on the sides were nothing, but the one in the middle clearly had insane mana. He'd
Speaker A
have to end this fast. And there are these lines kind of Karapikica style coming out of his hand. He circles them and asks, "Who put in this request?" Frank answers, "Well, a dead man doesn't need to know that, does he?" The
Speaker A
protagonist says he knew Frank wouldn't say it easily, but whatever. He already felt like ripping him in half. A bandit asks, "So, boss, should we cut his head off?" Frank says, "No, capture him alive and break every single one of his limbs.
Speaker A
He'll go insane from the pain." Once he's drowned in suffering, his true form will show up beautifully. The bandits rush in saying, "They got it." But Gizlain pulls out a candle from his pocket and tosses it between the two of
Speaker A
them. They don't really get it, but the thing blows up in their faces. No, actually, one of them gets split in half because Gizlane only used it as a distraction and pierced the first guy's forehead. The second comes in from the
Speaker A
right, saying it's a cheap trick, and swings, but the protagonist moves like it's choreography, blocks from behind, slips an arm under, yanks the sword away, and takes his head off. Damn, the kids got swagger when he fights, but he
Speaker A
feels something weird. Frank came in from behind. Gizlane blocks with the sword he stole. The old man can't understand how this kid blocked a perfect sneak attack from that position and his lane is already turned while Frank's still midair and swings a cut
Speaker A
that almost takes his neck. Frank's pipe drops. He tries to land a clean hit and the protagonist manages to use both hands to hold back a single strike.
Speaker A
Frank says he's surprised. If he hadn't used mana, he would have lost his neck.
Speaker A
Gizlane thinks he's screwed. He didn't expect this guy to be able to use mana like that. Frank grips his sword and says he has no idea how Gizlain learned this weird fencing style at this age.
Speaker A
But unfortunately, it ends here because there's no way he's losing to Mana this week. He keeps up the pressure, yelling while Gizlain smiles behind the crossblades. Frank doesn't get why the kid looks so happy. What is that face?
Speaker A
Gazlain redirects him to the side, drops low, braces on both swords, and kicks him hard. Good lord, send him sliding.
Speaker A
Frank fixes his hat and says, "Kid, I already told you with that mana, it won't work." Then he feels something strange. And drops to one knee. He looks at his hand, confused. What happened?
Speaker A
That attack didn't even feel like it hurt. No way a kick like that should affect me like this. Gizlane walks closer and says he didn't expect there to be a real culprit behind his sister's death. But now he knows who it was, and
Speaker A
Frank better get ready. And with that, the third core unlocks. Frank asks how Gizlain's body suddenly has that much mana, but in one second, the protagonist is already right in front of him with a double attack. The old man is shocked.
Speaker A
He's way too fast. They trade blows for real. Frank getting pushed back. The protagonist lands another precise strike. Frank blocks but gets forced back. His sword trembling. He's stunned.
Speaker A
How is his hand going numb just from blocking these hits? Something is seriously wrong. Everyone has a natural mana limit. So, how did Gizlane's explode from one second to the next? He became a completely different person.
Speaker A
Then, Gizlane's slash shatters Frank's sword. Frank's arm jerks up and with the other sword, Gizlane rips into his chest and drives it in. Frank agonizes, but he still grabs Gizlane by the neck and throws him into the wall. Then, he says,
Speaker A
"All right, time to finish our conversation." He demands an answer. Who ordered this? Frank tells himself he's not losing that easily. A blade drops from his sleeve. He says he'll have to kill the girl before he dies. And he
Speaker A
goes to throw it, but suddenly his whole arm locks up. Gizlane has him held with mana ropes and tells Frank they can make a deal. Don't try anything. Answer the question and Gizlain will put the sword away. Frank can't understand where those
Speaker A
mana ropes came from. Gazlain says someone of Frank's level should know how to get out of this alive, but everything changes if Gizlain destroys his mana core. Suddenly, the sword starts glowing in a circle and it really looks like
Speaker A
Frank's mana is being destroyed. All the energy he'd built up starts leaking out. Frank says Gizlain has lost it. If he lets Mana go out of control like that, this whole place could blow up. The kid answers that only happens to amateurs.
Speaker A
He can handle it. The older man realizes Gizlane isn't bluffing. He's actually going to die here. Staring death in the face, he finally screams that it was Count Desmond. Desmond ordered it. He needed a pretext to start a war against
Speaker A
the pertiums and wipe out the family. At last, the protagonist gets the information he wanted. He starts connecting the dots. The Delphini must have contacted the Desmonds to set up this whole plan. He asks if that's why Frank wanted to kill Helena. And when
Speaker A
Frank says yes, done. The blade goes in for good. The idiot spits blood, demanding what Gazlain is doing. Gizlane says he's just sticking to their deal.
Speaker A
Gazlain tells him he looks terrified. He's not someone who kills people. So why is Frank so scared when it's his turn? Frank starts laughing and headbutts him, warning him nothing will change even if Gizlain kills him. The job's already done. Nobody will listen
Speaker A
to a kid like Gizlane. President territory is headed for war. Gazlain smashes Frank's face into the wall and says unfortunately he's already seen this happen because he's reincarnated.
Speaker A
That's why he can promise this time will be different. A bunch of mana fractures start appearing in Frank's chest, then shoot up into the sky like fireworks.
Speaker A
Good lord, the guy just blew apart on the ground. All that's left are the remains of Jamal, Philip, and the rest.
Speaker A
The good part, his little sister is alive. Gazlain drops his sword, gathers that aura for a second, and the next moment he coughs up blood, and collapses exhausted. His body really was trash.
Speaker A
Blowing up three mana corores was supposed to be ridiculously easy back when he was a mercenary king, but he doesn't have time for that. He forces himself up, goes to one of the sealed houses, blows the door open, and finds a
Speaker A
few bodies on the floor. One of them looks like the son of some Count Desgard. Looks like the house that was going to attack them lost a son, too.
Speaker A
You can tell whoever was behind all this wanted to silence everyone. And the moment both bodies were revealed, the war would start. So, the best move was to erase all the evidence. The place goes up in flames. He leaves, saying
Speaker A
their plan isn't going to happen. What he didn't see was that someone had been watching them the whole time. Next chapter, there's a meeting with one guy in the middle and everyone asking how it's even possible. They sent their best
Speaker A
friend. So, how did they fail to kill a girl? That was supposed to be easy. The hooded one says they failed because of Gizlane Perdium. A man slams the table saying that's impossible. Gazlain was the useless guy from the north. What a
Speaker A
disgusting excuse. He's clearly lying, but the hooded man explains Gazlain was completely different from every rumor they'd heard. He remembers that pure aura output so much swagger, so much dodging, so much killing. He tries to explain the face was the same, but it
Speaker A
was a different person. Still, he tells them not to worry. They already had someone handling things with the Degards, so the war would start. He just needed one more chance. But the table tells him to shut up. Someone who can't
Speaker A
get information out of a child is useless. He failed a mission this stupid. And he's asking for another chance. He should be eliminated. Then someone says, "This is getting too loud." From the throne, someone asks what chance he wants. The hooded man
Speaker A
shouts that he'll get rid of Gizlane Persidium. The one on the throne asks how and he says he'll create a natural duel. He has someone in mind who would handle it easily. The nobles tell him to explain the plan properly this time. He
Speaker A
says the name is Kain Logis, famous for a fencing style based on pure strength, considered the peak of that duel style.
Speaker A
Nobody in the north can beat him and he's Gizlain's cousin, so it won't be hard to make it happen. Everyone at the table goes silent. The one on the throne says if he fails one more time, there won't be another chance. The hooded man
Speaker A
yells that he won't disappoint them. And we're back at Persadam Castle in the training room. Fergus walks in calling for the young master when suddenly a mana rope appears out of nowhere, catches the sword's hilt, yanks it, and
Speaker A
it lands in Gazlain's hand. Gazlain says, "All right, looks like this is going to work." Then he's surprised. Oh, hey, old Fergus. What's up? Fergus says, "Sorry, I didn't realize you were training. But how did you do that, kid?"
Speaker A
Gazlain says it's exactly what it looks like, a mana rope. In his past life, he used it all the time, but in this life, he had to blow up his mana core just to have enough energy to activate it.
Speaker A
Still, he's finally managing to generate at least one rope, which is already way better than nothing. Fergus says he's used mana for a long time, but he's never seen anything like it. And now he's thinking. Not long ago, this kid
Speaker A
didn't use mana and didn't train. So, how is he coming up with ideas like using mana this way? Gizlane asks what Fergus wants. Fergus says he only came to say something. He bows and thanks Gizlain for protecting the young lady.
Speaker A
Gazlain says there's no need to thank him for that. He just did what obviously had to be done, but enough of that.
Speaker A
Let's go eat. A few days pass and the festival obviously gets paused after the attempt on Helena's life. She's furious saying everyone claims she's lying when she says Gazlain saved her. She tells him to tell everyone the truth. He says
Speaker A
it doesn't matter. They won't believe it anyway. Belinda is angry too saying those perverts Jamal and Philip really deserve to die. Meanwhile, the protagonist is thinking she survived for now. He managed to stop the war from happening, but obviously they weren't
Speaker A
going to give up that easily. And he knows it'll be hard to stop a continental war by himself. He needs military power. Let's go. Time to build a squad. Then the maid comes in saying it's time to eat. While he thinks he'll
Speaker A
have to get involved in politics to build an army until he sees his meal looks like a piece of toast and nothing else. He says, "Hey Belinda, when's the food coming? Is this the warm-up?" She says it's funny. Looks like he forgot
Speaker A
the situation they're in. Then there's shouting outside with people saying they deserve compensation for the festival being cancelled. Farmers, nobles, those half nobles, the broke people in this town. Everyone complaining saying they need money. They canceled the festival
Speaker A
and now people are starving. The protagonist looks over and Belinda says she knew they'd act like this since most merchants need the festival profits to survive. They're screwed now that it's canceled. Everyone's yelling that they have to be compensated and the
Speaker A
protagonist realizes this is really bad. They'll only get more and more aggressive if nobody helps them at all.
Speaker A
He looks at Fergus and says, "Send some soldiers out there to calm them down." Fergus explains they don't have any soldiers. He's shocked and Fergus explains that after the base was destroyed by orcs, it had to be rebuilt.
Speaker A
The problem with Pertium territory is that to the north there's the barbarian base and to the left there's the monster forest. Basically, they're stuck in an endless war and with no soldiers to deal with it. Everything was a complete mess.
Speaker A
So, he pulls Belinda aside and says they need to talk for a second. Then he goes, "Belinda, you're the one who handles my money, right? Let's use it to calm those merchants down." The plan would have been great until she says he doesn't
Speaker A
have any money at all. He's like, "What do you mean? How does he have nothing?" And she tells him that apparently he forgot he used to spend money like water. And then the count cut off his allowance. The protagonist thinks, "Oh
Speaker A
I've got no cash. Hold on. Am I broke?" So he decides, "Okay, got it." Belinda, lend me the money. She says she doesn't have a single thing either. The poor guy ends up by the window totally depressed, thinking, "No money, no
Speaker A
soldiers. What do I even have in this life? Even knowing the future, he can't fix the problems like this. So first, he needs money. He needs some kind of solution. There has to be a way, right?" Right? Then someone opens the door
Speaker A
calling for the young master. The protagonist says, "What is it, Ricardo? Why are you in such a rush? And Ricardo yells that they've got a huge problem.
Speaker A
Young Master Cain wants to talk to him. The scene cuts to one of the soldiers getting absolutely wrecked. He takes another hit to the face, reaches out, then gets slammed in the chest. Wait, who's getting beaten up like that? It's
Speaker A
Scoven, that general from the beginning, getting destroyed. He drops to the floor there, and with the protagonist nearby, he calls for the young master. Gazlain looks down and someone says he finally arrived. And wow, this guy looks like a
Speaker A
6 m tall One Piece character with his shirt open. But then you look at his face and it's this super nerdy look except calm down because he's got that cauliflower ear like an MMA fighter. So he's dangerous. Gizlane calls out and he
Speaker A
thinks he remembers that face. Such a weird face. Hard to forget. It's like someone put the head of a kid with some issues on the body of a huge jacked giant. He's the heir of the county of Lois, the one they have an alliance
Speaker A
with. Cain Loes. Back then he was the only friend Gizlain had but also an enemy. Scoven's in bad shape with a crater in his chest. Gazlain asks Ricardo what happened. Ricardo explains they heard there was trouble at the
Speaker A
tavern and came to check. They found Cain and his servant there and they started talking. Cain wanted to know if what people were saying about Gizlane was true. Scoven told the whole story, but then Cain suddenly grabbed his head
Speaker A
and told the damn insect to stop lying. And that's how it ended up like this.
Speaker A
Then Cain says, "If you're going to tell a story, you better tell the whole truth." Scoven was lying, saying Gizlane killed a bunch of orcs, defended his sister, killed some knight, like that's even possible. So Kane had to beat him
Speaker A
up to make him stop lying. He walks up to the protagonist and says, "If that guy hadn't lied, none of this would have happened." Gizlane remembers how this bastard always treated him like what?
Speaker A
Some kind of underling. Every time Cain visited Pertium, he caused trouble and nobody could really do much because Gizlane himself always ended up obeying him. In this city, everyone was scared of Cain. Unlike Gizlane, who had an inferiority complex, Kane's cocky way of
Speaker A
acting just made people say he had the confidence a true heir should have, and that only made people criticize Gizlane more and more. Gizlane is laughing to himself thinking about it. Kane is staring thinking what a piece of trash.
Speaker A
Normally he would have come at me already after a provocation like that. The scene jumps back to earlier in Laasu's Kane's home with him asking what this talk is about him killing Gizlane.
Speaker A
The hooded man just says if you succeed in this mission, the esteemed one will give full support to the Lois family.
Speaker A
Kane says it's not hard to kill a kid like him, but Gizlane is the heir to those lands. How am I supposed to eliminate someone like that? The hooded man says they can cause a duel and make it look like a simple accident. People
Speaker A
will believe it was just a dispute between heirs. The hooded man will go with Kane to the city and make sure he doesn't have to worry about anything. It was a huge opportunity for Kane. Kane says he never imagined he'd have to kill
Speaker A
his own cousin, Gizlane. It's a shame, but he asks if they're leaving now, but Kane isn't stupid. Are they trying to kill Gizlane because of that thing about him changing so much? If that's the case, suddenly he looks at the
Speaker A
protagonist and says, "Hey, what are you doing? Why are you just standing there? When I show up, you know you're supposed to bring what's been prepared." The protagonist doesn't get it and asks, "Prepared what?" Cain says, "I heard the
Speaker A
festival got interrupted. We should take advantage of the mood and make things more pleasant and relaxed. Or did you forget already? Gizlane stops to think and asks, "You mean that?" And then he remembers. Every time this guy came,
Speaker A
Gizlane would bring women and alcohol for him. Since Gizlane didn't want to get beaten up, he obviously just obeyed.
Speaker A
And it was because of this bastard that he ended up losing a lot of money.
Speaker A
Exactly what Belinda mentioned that Claudio cut off his allowance because he was spending money like an idiot. Then Gizlane thinks and says the thing he wanted so badly just showed up. A source of money. Kane yells again, "Hey
Speaker A
Gizlane, you remember now? Bring it already. Can't you see I'm waiting? But the protagonist says, "Yeah, I'm going to get it, but before that, how about you pay what you owe me?" The hooded man is shocked. Kane asks what he's talking
Speaker A
about. Gizlane holds out his hand and says, "You know, every time you come here, I'm the one paying for everything.
Speaker A
So for everything I've covered, you're giving me a,000 gold plus interest." Kane doesn't take it seriously and says, "Are you out of your mind? A,000? You didn't even spend a hundred. And besides, it's all free because we're friends, right? That's the price of
Speaker A
friendship." But the protagonist, clearly trying to start something, says, "We're not friends. You've been trying to step on me forever, so pay up before I beat you up. I need money." The whole bar freezes. Everyone watching. Ricardo is trying to figure out what the young
Speaker A
master thinks he's doing. Then Kane stands up and says, "Gizlane's getting pretty bold, huh? Just because Kane went easy on him, he's acting like this. That fake rumor about him beating a knight really went to his head. He needs to
Speaker A
remember he's nothing but a parasite leeching off this city. No wonder he's called the scoundrel of the north." Kane goes to wake him up with a punch, but Gizlane calmly steps to the side.
Speaker A
Ricardo and the hooded man don't understand. Kane tries a backhand, but the protagonist ducks under, slips through, and drives a punch deep into Kane's ribs. Kane flinches, and the protagonist comes in with a shot to the face. It shouldn't be that easy. Kane
Speaker A
blocks. But honestly, it still looks easy because even though he blocked, he drops to one knee right away. The hooded man asks if the young master is okay.
Speaker A
Gizlane says, "Get up. I know you blocked it, so why are you acting like that? So, it's a setup." The hooded man tells the dangerous Gizlane to stay back. What does he think he's doing?
Speaker A
Everyone in the bar is confused. Wait, Gizlane hit Kane? How is that possible? The protagonist looks to the side and thinks, "Got it. So that's how you want to play." Fine. Kane tells his buddy, "Did you like his acting?" The other one
Speaker A
says, "It was excellent. They've got all the witnesses they need. It's enough to justify a duel." Cain puts his hand inside his jacket, thinking it's the perfect chance to gain strong supporters. He has to make a good impression, and it's a double win
Speaker A
because he'll also crush the failing Pertium House. He pulls off his glove and says that damn Gizlane is staining his honor as a knight. So he challenges him to a duel to settle it except he gets hit in the face. The protagonist
Speaker A
throws Kane's glove at him and says he's the one challenging Cain. Kane came onto his land to insult the heir in front of the people of Pertium and he even attacked one of his knights, staining their nobility. He better not think
Speaker A
he'll walk away after all that. Cain is stunned because he's the one being challenged. He wipes his mouth and says, "I knew you were stupid, but not stupid enough to dig your own grave. Fine, I accept your duel. just don't regret it
Speaker A
when you die. Then the protagonist calls Ricardo and tells him to bring all the merchants who were protesting in front of the castle. Tell everyone it's time to make a lot of money. The next chapter says that because the festival was
Speaker A
cancelled, there were lots of people from other cities in town. And since they brought money to spend, but didn't get the chance, the perfect opportunity appeared. Gizlane knows this is the moment to calm everyone down. And now they're at the arena. Everyone's
Speaker A
shouting that it's unbelievable. They're going to watch a duel between Master Kane and Gizlane. People are telling each other to bet on Master Cain, saying that Bastard Kid is finally going to get what he deserves. Thanks to the duel,
Speaker A
the city gets lively and the merchants start selling. Then the fat guy says the betting is about to start. Obviously, everyone's throwing coins on Kane.
Speaker A
Kane's sword hits the ground and he asks Gizlane what the hell this is, turning a sacred duel into a marketplace. Because of that, Gizlane better know Kane's sword won't stop. Even when Gizlane begs for forgiveness. But the protagonist
Speaker A
isn't clueless. He knows this is what Kane wanted from the start. He says, "Well, everyone's gathered, so let's begin." But the hooded man says it's hard to proceed with the betting.
Speaker A
Everyone looks confused and the bookmaker explains that nobody put even a single coin on Gizlane. Damn, they really don't believe in him. The protagonist looks around and everyone's saying, "Come on, the outcome is obvious. How is he supposed to beat
Speaker A
Kane? He doesn't have a chance." And Cain's standing there laughing. So Gizlane, the big betting market you created, is ignoring you. The bookmaker says maybe they can change the bet to how long Gizlane will last until suddenly someone slams a bag on the
Speaker A
table. It's Scoan saying he's betting all of that on Gizlane. Then an even bigger bag drops on top. Helina and Belinda say yes, everything on her brother. They look to the side and the protagonist is surprised. People think
Speaker A
Helina has lost her mind and is about to waste the family's money, but she just tells the bookmaker to say whether it's enough or not. He says, "Yes, yes, that's enough. Now the betting can happen." The hooded man gives Belinda a
Speaker A
strange look while Cain says they're making him wait for no reason. And finally, it's time for the duel to start. Gizlane says, "Kain, you know I'm older than you, so it doesn't make sense for me to make the first move, right?"
Speaker A
He draws his sword, gives off that aura vibe, and tells Kane to come at him.
Speaker A
Kane doesn't react. He crouches and tells him it's too late to try acting like the older one. Then he suddenly leaps in, swings his sword, and lands a clean hit on the protagonist, who manages to block. Cain says, "Now it's
Speaker A
too late. If he was holding back before, he'll show his real speed." Then he uses this totally unorthodox grip, holding the handle, but striking with the sheath, smacking Gizlane and knocking him backward. Kane goes in to crush him,
Speaker A
but Gizlain ducks and slips out the other side. Kane takes advantage and tries to kick him, but the protagonist slips away again. Everyone in the arena says as expected from Master Cain.
Speaker A
Gizlane doesn't stand a chance. Kane's smiling while the protagonist is thinking, "Look at this guy." Belinda is telling the young ladies they need to stop. Meanwhile, the mask man thinks it's already over. It doesn't matter who the opponent is. Once you go against
Speaker A
Kane, you're done. You're cursed. He applies pressure with that ridiculous strength, and everyone gets discouraged when they realize there's no way to counterattack. After a few dodges, every opponent gets tired, and that's when Kane finds one opening and ends the
Speaker A
fight. He always wins like that, and there's the protagonist dodging everything. Kane says Gizlane is sneaky as always, but he really has improved.
Speaker A
Then Kane throws in a flashy move, spins the sword, shifts his grip, and hammers down on the protagonist. Dizlane manages to protect his shoulder, but then Kane keeps the blade behind him to hook Dlane, yanks him in, and throws him
Speaker A
upward. Everyone in the arena looks up at the sky, and the masked man says, "It's over for the kid." The protagonist is falling, and he says, "That's enough." Kane crossed the line. From one second to the next, he's suddenly right
Speaker A
in front of Kane and slips past him, landing another hit to the ribs. Kane has no idea what's going on, and the masked guy is wondering how he recovered that fast. Gizlane's standing there saying Kane's fencing is dumb as hell.
Speaker A
He probably only wins because people get scared when he shows that little bit of strength he's got. But fine, Gizlain was going to help him open his eyes today.
Speaker A
Kane charges in again, going all out, wanting to know how Gizlain plans to do that. The moment Kane swings, the protagonist takes a small step to the side and kicks the sword's handle. Then he spins around, whipping past Kane's
Speaker A
back like a top and slices Kane's arm. Kane tries to bring the sword back up after missing, but the protagonist drops onto it, steps on the handle, and disarms him. It's that classic combo.
Speaker A
Hit, hit, hit, then bleed. The whole arena is stunned. Kane's down and can't even react. Nobody understands how Gizlane got this much better and whether he's really about to win the duel.
Speaker A
Belinda is shocked and Helena says she wasn't lying. Scoven smirks and the hooded guy can't believe it. Then Kane realizes all the cuts were shallow, meaning Gizlane could have stabbed him way worse. So, he did it on purpose. But
Speaker A
how did this kid suddenly reach this level of swordsmanship? Cain looks up and sees Gizlane just standing there radiating pressure. Then Gizlane does something nasty. He throws his sword away and says the gap in skill between them is way too big. This wouldn't even
Speaker A
be entertaining. So from now on, he'll fight Kane unarmed. Kane starts to yell, but Gizlain tells him to calm down and take it as a chance to be educated by his fists. Kane gets up asking what that's supposed to mean. Gizlane says
Speaker A
they're not even comparable in fencing, so Kane should at least get some kind of advantage. How about a fist fight where Kane would have the advantage? If Kane accepts, Gizlain bets another 2,000 gold that he still wins. The merchants don't
Speaker A
get it. None of this makes sense. Kane is way bigger. The hooded guy who'd been scared starts laughing, saying, "Thank God this kid was an idiot. He really went and challenged Kane like that.
Speaker A
We're lucky." Then the merchant shouts that anyone who wants to bet on the next fight can put their coins in. Who wins without weapons, Master Gizlane or Kane?
Speaker A
The reaction is the same. Everyone says Gizlane's fencing got way better, but this is a fight without swords. There's no way he beats Kane. Still, some people in the crowd say they'll bet on the kid this time. Cain starts getting up and
Speaker A
says they're making him laugh. He grabs his sword and says, "If Gizlain wants to fight without a weapon, fine, but Kane will use this sword and cut him in half." They're face to face. Belinda yells for the protagonist to be careful.
Speaker A
Kane goes for a thrust, but the kid says Kane really is going to learn his lesson. He dodges again, slipping under the blade. Kane tries to turn the edge, but the kid does quick footwork. steps out to the right and drives a punch into
Speaker A
Kane's ribs. Before Kane can pull the sword back, the kid lands an uppercut to the chin from under Kane's arm. Kane's head snaps back. He stumbles and drops to one knee. The protagonist is standing there building up that pressure again.
Speaker A
And Kane can't understand how a kid is fighting like this. The crowd starts saying, "It's getting intense." And maybe Master Gizlain actually has a chance. And the protagonist goes, "Come on, Kane. Get up. I haven't even started." Kane can't even clench his
Speaker A
teeth anymore. He's basically biting his own mouth from how furious he is, and he lunges at the protagonist again. This time, the kid steps to the right, closes in, hooks one arm over, the other behind, twists the whole forearm, and
Speaker A
drives a knee into Kane's ribs. While he's getting beaten, Kane's thinking he has to kill this kid to secure the lodge's family's future, but his thoughts get cut off by a chain of punches to the face over and over. How
Speaker A
many punches is this going to be? It goes on so long, Kane ends up completely crushed, like he got swarmed by 15,000 bees. Then the protagonist grabs him by the hair and says he feels sorry for Kane's father. Count lodges. Kane's
Speaker A
father had helped Gizlain's father back when they were friends, but his son wasn't very smart. We see a flashback from years ago. Someone's asking what this is about sending more support to the pedrons. The empire was already struggling. They should just let those
Speaker A
people go bankrupt. The count is leaving and someone asks why he's going to help the pedrons again when he just got back.
Speaker A
Cain watches from behind, calls out to his father and tells him not to go.
Speaker A
Everyone keeps insisting he stop. Why does he keep helping the pedrons? The father looks back and says it's simply because they were friends and he says Cain doesn't need any other reason. Now with his head completely battered, Cain
Speaker A
remembers his father saying that. He braces for another hit, but Gizlain says, "All right, you've been educated enough. Get up." He even holds out his hand to help, but Cain lowers his head and says he admits defeat. It's over.
Speaker A
The crowd can't believe it, and the hooded guy realizes the plan failed. It's a mix of people who bet on Gizlane celebrating and people who bet against him looking devastated. Helena is cheering and then the hooded guy suddenly runs up to Cain demanding to
Speaker A
know how he can admit defeat over such a small disadvantage. Cain stands up and tells him to get lost. This is finished.
Speaker A
But the hooded guy is furious. Everything is going wrong because of this kid. Right then, Gizlain calls out to him. The kid answers that he only did what was necessary. Gizlane looks at him and suddenly shouts that this man
Speaker A
volunteered to pay for drinks for everyone. The hooded guy is confused, but everyone starts thanking him, saying it'll be perfect for a banquet. He tries to protest saying he's not paying anything, but Gizlain puts a hand on his
Speaker A
shoulder and says that's the price for losing the duel and it won't be deducted from his debts. He squeezes. The guy drops to the floor and Gizlain says he'll add an extra thousand gold and if he tries to run from the city, he should
Speaker A
understand what'll happen. The guy just obeys and says he understands. Gizlane walks away. The next day in Gazlain's room, he opens the chest. It's packed with gold coins. He's impressed. He could hire a whole group of mercenaries with this, but he's an entrepreneur. He
Speaker A
knows you can't make money if you have to spend too much time doing it. He has an important business idea he needs to start soon. Meanwhile, Belinda and Helena are staring at him. He turns around and asks what it is. Now they
Speaker A
want his money. Helena goes, "Wow, big brother, you've got so much money. What are you going to spend all of that on?" He asks, "You want money?" She says, "No, never. I'm just curious." Belinda says it's obvious what he'll use it for.
Speaker A
Amelia's birthday is coming up and he has to impress her with something expensive. It's easy to see his plan. He doesn't say anything and Helena says he's going way too far just because of his fianceé. He's confused. Fiance?
Speaker A
Since when? He turns and tells them to explain. Belinda says he's embarrassed, but everyone knows he's just pretending he forgot. Helena tells her to stop acting. Everyone knows it's Amelia, the count's daughter from the Highfalls family, and that's not good news. He
Speaker A
freezes. He remembers someone saying it had to be that woman, the most noble of nobles, admired for her kindness, actions that cross social classes. But she's the one who will lead a rebellion and become known as the witch of the
Speaker A
north. And together with Duke Delelfi, the traitor, she'll sing the anthem of the patron's downfall. Basically, she's a major traitor. She's part of what brings his family to ruin. He asks Belinda when his father is coming back, and she says maybe in a week. He thinks
Speaker A
that might be enough time. Then he says he's going to visit Stardust Highfall. Belinda thinks it's weird. If it's not the young lady's birthday yet, why go so suddenly? He says he needs to collect a bit more money. The scene cuts to a girl
Speaker A
crouching down out of nowhere, placing a little shoe on the ground, calling to someone. Why does she have a spider on her chin? She's in front of a poor girl in the city calling for Lady Amelia. Why is there a spider walking on her chin?
Speaker A
It's just hanging there. And she's acting like this super kind noble, saying, "If anyone has to go barefoot in this city, it should be her." She immediately orders the soldiers to give everyone food and shelter. They get to
Speaker A
work and everyone is thanking the spider on the chin lady. Later, she's in the garden and someone is washing her feet.
Speaker A
She's a weird one. It's her bodyguard, Bernaf. Amelia says her father always demands absolute obedience from people, so she's not that sweet. Of course not.
Speaker A
She's got a spider on her chin, and you thought she was sweet. She says it's stupid to use force to move the masses.
Speaker A
It's much better to keep them fed and warm. Bernaf says, "Yes, everyone's heart belongs to her. That would definitely be a huge advantage in the competition for succession." She looks down and presses her foot into his face, so that's his pay. She tells him to
Speaker A
explain what happened in the duel against the Northern Swordmaster. With her foot on his face, he apologizes and says he couldn't draw too much attention. If he won, people might start watching her. He takes her foot off his
Speaker A
face, says it's not time for her to reveal herself yet, and kisses her, saying his sword belongs to her. For someone to submit to that, you already know what he is. His life is over. Lady Spider asks how she could have raised
Speaker A
him like that. He can't be weak. Then she asks about the merchants guild. He tells her not to worry. They're buying all the materials to rebuild a place that was destroyed in the Pium region.
Speaker A
On top of that, they've been collecting everything the Pedrons haven't been paying and hiring all the knights leaving that territory. Since the patrons are going bankrupt, they can buy excellent soldiers for a very cheap price. Amelia says, "Perfect. They're to
Speaker A
keep the fake identity as merchants until they're ready to attack. They're buying up the protagonist people to attack them." At that moment, the butler appears. Bernoff stands up. The butler says it's a quick message. Gizlane Pedrim is at the gate saying he came to
Speaker A
discuss something. Amelia asks what that bastard wants. The butler says Gizlane mentioned he wants to talk about the merchants guild. Their plan is exposed.
Speaker A
The scene shifts to the reception room. Amelia is sitting in a chair facing him.
Speaker A
Gizlane walks in with that cape, looking sharp, carrying himself like he owns the place. He goes, "Hey, Amelia, how's it going?" She says, "He's extremely rude coming in like this without being announced. Did he forget manners and etiquette?" He ignores it and says,
Speaker A
"Your birthday's coming up, right? That's why I brought you an early present." He puts a flower on the table and says, "I found this. It smells amazing. From now on, I'm going to buy more of these flowers." What was the
Speaker A
guild's name again? Oh, yeah. The Autumn Merchants Guild. She immediately realizes he knows something and stands up saying she has no idea what he's talking about. Thanks for the gift. Now leave. Goodbye. But he looks at her and
Speaker A
says, "Sit down." She feels the pressure. Before this kid used to shake just talking to her. Now he's acting like this. He glances at the teacup and says, "I'll keep it simple. I want money, so hand over 10,000." She turns
Speaker A
and says, "Are you out of your mind? Why are you suddenly asking your fiance for money? Where do you think I'm supposed to pull it from? Your father's will?" Gulain says it has nothing to do with his father. she's going to give him the
Speaker A
money. And besides, he knows she isn't exactly eager for this marriage. Obviously, that tea must have been poisoned. And he says maybe she wants to marry that night outside. That could happen if, for example, she took power since she's secretly building up
Speaker A
strength to compete in the succession to King Fa's throne. At that, her cat lets out a scream, jumps in front of her, and she calls for Gizlane and tells him to stop with those jokes. That's not the kind of thing you say. The protagonist,
Speaker A
though, tells her not to worry. He's good at keeping secrets. Of course, that's only possible if he doesn't leave empty-handed. She says fine then and calls for Bernav. He walks into the room and greets Gustlain, saying it's been a
Speaker A
long time since they've seen each other. The protagonist knows perfectly well this is the guy who's always by Amelia's side. Even back then he already had the skills to go headto-head with the northern swordmaster. He turns to Amelia
Speaker A
and says, "If I die here, you know it'll start a territorial war. I don't think you're ready for that." She answers that the story won't be that. Unfortunately, he broke into the castle looking to cause trouble and ended up getting
Speaker A
killed by bodyguards by accident. That's what the world is going to hear, so kill him. Bernaf starts drawing his sword, saying it's her order. And Glain thinks, "Good, if she's going this far, he'll have to take this seriously. Come on,
Speaker A
duel." Guslane is getting his sword ready. And Bernaf gives him a hard stare. They lock eyes, but suddenly a shadow is already behind him. Another assassin comes in to stab him from the back. But then, holy hell, the
Speaker A
protagonist drops into a roll, flips the chair up along with the guy, and lands a kick straight into his stomach, sending him flying into the window. Right away, Bernaf looks confused. Gain laughs and says sending an assassin really shows
Speaker A
how terrible their hospitality is. Then he's the one who charges in. Tries to slash from the side, but Bernaf manages to block. Gain asks where everyone's manners went, and Bernaf apologizes, saying Guslain was the one who acted rude first. Someone who barges into the
Speaker A
young lady's home like that doesn't deserve to live. Then Bernaf uses that same movement sequence the protagonist used. He throws his arm out to catch the sword from underneath and goes for a thrust. But Glain lets one hand off the
Speaker A
sword, twists his torso with the other, rolls out, kicks Bernaf's hand, kicks under his arm, and backs off. Bernaf can't believe it. As far as he'd heard, Glain was supposed to be an arrogant nobody with no skill. But he was nowhere
Speaker A
near some random beginner. The fiance is there yelling, "My god, Bernaf, what are you doing? Finish this kid already." He's thinking, "Yeah, it won't be that easy." But she orders him to hurry up and bring her the head of that bastard.
Speaker A
He swore to be her sword, so he'd better obey. He gets serious, tightens his grip on the sword, and says, "Fine. He won't disappoint. It was time to take this seriously. The protagonist says it's funny seeing an escort knight
Speaker A
threatening him like this. Bernaf answers that he's there to obey her no matter what he thinks. Then we get this POV from the protagonist sword. Never seen a scene like that. And in the very next second, Bernaf is already right in
Speaker A
his face. Coming in to strike, even the protagonist is surprised. He has to slip to the side, but he still gets a small cut on his face. He's stunned. This guy is way faster than he expected. Then it
Speaker A
turns into that back and forth fair and dirty at the same time. Block here, block behind, clash in the middle.
Speaker A
Amelia is trying to figure out how this damn Guslane, known as a troublemaker, can be fighting Bernav like this. Still, she's confident. Bernaf goes in for another thrust, but the protagonist blocks with the hilt and pulls forward, disarming him for a second. It looks
Speaker A
like he's about to pierce his arm, but Bernaf pulls that same sword trapping technique again. Gizlane steps to the side, letting one hand go, and says it looks like he only has one trick. It seems like Gizlane is about to kick
Speaker A
Bernaf in the back, but he's the one who gets surprised. Bernav stretches his arm down and leaves him kind of exposed, warning him it won't work twice and slams Glane into the ground. Guslane is hurting and gasping, but Bernav doesn't
Speaker A
stop. He comes in to stab again, but now Guslain uses his foot to smack the sword's hilt and slip out of the line.
Speaker A
He rolls backward and finally gets away. That's when he realizes the bastard is using mana. Bernaf says, "Hey Guslain, you're really nothing like the rumors.
Speaker A
Like they say, you don't know someone until you fight them. Your fencing is really weird, like you've got a lot of combat experience. That's not the style of a noble who learns everything in a neat systematic way. Were you fighting
Speaker A
barbarians or something? He finishes by tossing his sword back and saying, "It's a shame this chaotic battlefield technique won't work here. His end has come." Gizlane stares thinking, "Good.
Speaker A
Maybe I really expected too much for myself." This guy can attack with insanely precise lethal accuracy. And when he closes in, he's got a huge physical advantage. Maybe it would have been better to avoid this fight. But there's a problem. He doesn't have much
Speaker A
time for that. So, he activates the single mana line in the sword's hilt and starts pulling it. Bernaf notices immediately feels something behind him, but it's too late. He takes a hit from the hilt right to the back of the neck.
Speaker A
And in the same moment, the protagonist rushes in and drives a knee into the middle of his nose. Bernaf doesn't even understand what happened. Amelia screams for him, but it's already done. Now, the protagonist has the sword, comes down
Speaker A
from above to strike him in the face, but Bernaf still manages to block at the last second. He slides, creates distance, and tells Amelia she needs to get out of there. From now on, he can't guarantee her safety anymore. He'll have
Speaker A
to fight with everything he has. Gizlane says he's finally going to be useful for something. It's been a long time since he fought someone decent. Next scene, Amelia is running through the corridors in a panic, furious about how that damn
Speaker A
Gizlane dared to humiliate her like this. And on top of that, who leaked the merchants's information? There's no way he could know everything just because of a flower. Obviously, there are all these rumors about him killing orcs and
Speaker A
assassins who went after his sister, and she thought it was all lies. But what if it's true? She's demanding to know where her guards are, but when she turns the corner, someone's already killed them all. And by the little red outfit, you
Speaker A
already know who it is, the real menace, dear Belinda, who says it's been a while since they talked. Amelia recognizes her as the Pertium family's servant. Belinda tells her to stay quiet, and in the next second, she's got a knife at her throat.
Speaker A
Thanks Belinda as she pulled the spider out of this woman's mouth, saying she's been carrying that disgusting thing around all this time. And she says it was at their engagement ceremony. She overheard a conversation between King Faud and their lord. It seems the
Speaker A
brothers used to mess with her using spiders. So to get revenge, she started raising a bunch of spiders and made everyone miserable. Holding the spider, she says she doesn't know if it's her way of dealing with trauma or if she's
Speaker A
trying to prove something. Either way, it doesn't suit her. She throws the spider on the floor and stomps it, then warns Amelia she'd better start cooperating. But we're back to the honest one-on-one. The protagonist notices the air feels heavy. This guy
Speaker A
has an absurd amount of mana. Berniff asks what this an opponent who entertains thing is supposed to mean.
Speaker A
That's the kind of thing he'd expect from a mercenary pretending to be humble and that's exactly why he can't be considered a noble like the lady.
Speaker A
Gizlane answers that he is a noble. Yeah, and he shouldn't be hearing that from some random bodyguard. They fall silent and then suddenly they're trading blows again. Bernov shouts that he won't dishonor the nobility by acting like this and he launches a chain of attacks
Speaker A
straight at him. Gizlane gives him that look and moves on pure reflex blocking everything. A quick dodge almost at the neck almost from the other side. He realizes this bastard is insanely relentless. Then he pulls the sword from
Speaker A
behind and says, "That's enough." And he smacks Bernoff's hand aside. And I don't even know what he did there. But with the same strike that knocked Bernoff's sword off to the side, he already threw his arm up to stab. Bernov tries to
Speaker A
defend with a hand block, twists the protagonist sword, and knocks it away. And damn, he disarms Gizlane. He says Gizlane fought really well, but that was the final attack that seems to hit Gizlane hard. He's bleeding, but Bernoff
Speaker A
looks scared because the protagonist realized he couldn't dodge, so he dropped his shoulder to the side just to take the blade. He comes in with another overhead attack. Again, Bernaf blocks at the chest, saying he really can't lower
Speaker A
his guard until the very end, but now it's going to end. Bernoff knocks the sword aside, makes the protagonist arm drop, and drives a kick into his ribs, saying he'll show him the difference between a man and someone who fights for
Speaker A
entertainment. And he's basically trash talking Gizlane as he gets sent flying. While Gizlane is thinking that, yeah, this really is just entertainment to him. Using speed and reach, Bernaf is controlling the pace of the fight. Every time Gizlane tries to get close and lock
Speaker A
down a limb, he gets shut down instantly. And when he tries to attack with the sword, Bernov keeps binding the blades together, basically stopping him from making any move. With the mana he has right now, he can't counter this guy
Speaker A
with strength alone. But it's a shame Bernaf is misreading the mana Gizlane has at this moment. Unfortunately, Gizlane has to use his trump card to solve this and end it there. Because if there's one thing Bernaf doesn't know,
Speaker A
it's the mana cultivation technique. So, he triggers the third cor's explosion. And in 1 second, he's face to face with Bernaf, who was starting his next attack. The protagonist meets the guy's blade, but this time he twists it
Speaker A
downward. In one move, he knocks Bernoff's sword off to the side. Bernaf is stunned. How could someone gain that much mana in the middle of a duel?
Speaker A
Suddenly, the sword is at Bernup's forehead, and someone screams, "Stop!" When the protagonist looks to the side, it's Amelia crying, telling him to take these 10,000 gold coins and disappear from her sight. Gizlane looks over and says, "She's seriously a pain. She
Speaker A
should have handed it over when he asked politely." Belinda asks the young master if this isn't a bit much for a couple's argument. He says, "No, it's just that they had slightly different opinions." He walks up to Amelia and says he's got
Speaker A
some really sad news. Because of all this mess, the price went up to 20,000 gold. Next chapter, the soldiers are all passed out in the hall or dead, who knows? The woman's room is completely wrecked, and a vase smashes on the floor
Speaker A
while some creature hides under the sofa. She's furious and can't even speak, and Bernp apologizes, saying something is off. He was much stronger than the rumors said. He should have checked him beforehand. In an instant, that kid's mana flared in a way that
Speaker A
looked like a highranking knight. Amelia is just standing there with her eyes shining, saying that damn Gizlane changed out of nowhere. Bernaf asks if they should inform the Duchess of the Delphine family, but she smacks him across the face and tells him to be very
Speaker A
careful with what he says. Does he have any idea how terrifying Miss Deline is?
Speaker A
If they find out what happened there, their heads would roll. She takes her hand off his face and says the only reason she got involved with Delphine is because Delphine swore she'd help her get rid of the Perdiums. But obviously,
Speaker A
either Deline or the brothers are going to want to kill her. The only solution is finding a way to kill that damn Gizlane. Bernov says he understands and comments that Gizlane is covered in cuts and has a nasty shoulder wound. On top
Speaker A
of that, he used a huge amount of mana, so he won't be at his best for a while, but it would be impossible to use the territo's knights if the goal is leaving no traces. She says that's exactly why
Speaker A
that group was created. The group is called the Wild Felines. She says they're war orphans with no bloodline or status. They'd be perfect for finding 12 people skilled with mana. Bern is sure it really is a great solution. Then the
Speaker A
scene shifts to a valley connecting the Perium territory to Highfold. Bernov says he'll make sure they're all prepared while Amelia swears Gizlane will pay a high price for humiliating her. Cut to a carriage. Gizlane is inside wrapping his arms thinking about
Speaker A
Amelia. Fergus sitting in front of him asks if he's really okay. He tells him to relax. It's nothing serious. The wound isn't even that deep and considering how risky all of it was, it was no big deal. Besides, the 20,000
Speaker A
coins he got were more than enough to start rebuilding the territory. That saved him years of time. Obviously, it would have been way better to just kill Amelia, but then there'd be no way to avoid a territorial war, and that's not
Speaker A
something he needs right now. Perium already had a hard time defending itself from the barbarians. Starting a conflict on purpose would be insane. He straightens his coat and says, "Amelia, I promise you that this time I'm going to squeeze as much advantage out of you
Speaker A
as I possibly can." And Belinda is there looking amazing, watching him, wanting to know if everything went the way he wanted. He's kind of confused, and she asks, "Wait, weren't you the one who said to disarm the guards and find
Speaker A
Amelia if a fight broke out?" He stops to think that he had called Fergus, but then all of a sudden he feels something weird. He puts a hand to his throat and sees it come away covered in blood.
Speaker A
Another consequence of forcing the third core. It wasn't as bad as that other fight, but if this happens every time, it's going to be a huge problem. He needed a way to recover his mana fast.
Speaker A
When Belinda suddenly grabs the boy's hand, this girl is unbelievable, and she says his mana flow is a complete mess.
Speaker A
Like, hey, easy there. She just pulled out. That's not a needle. That thing looks like a dagger. But she goes at him with a whole sequence. Thunk. Thunk piercing his hand in a bunch of different spots. The kid feels
Speaker A
something, then coughs up that little Luffy style puff of smoke. He notices the mana flow that had been totally jammed up starts moving again, at least a little. But this kind of treatment is only possible if you really deeply
Speaker A
understand mana. Now he's curious about Belinda. His mother brought her, so he already knew she wasn't some ordinary servant. But who is this woman really?
Speaker A
Something doesn't add up because someone with that level of skill is working as a servant out in the countryside. Still, the more powerful people he has in his territory, the better. especially since the enemies he's faced so far are only
Speaker A
the beginning. In the carriage, Belinda says, "I trust you and I'll help you without hesitating. So tell me, why did you take so much money from Amelia?" He answers that he has something he needs to do and he needs money for it. And
Speaker A
Amelia was the only person with enough coins. The two of them freak out, asking if he really caused that whole disaster just to rob her. If the high-fold dog found out, it would be a total nightmare. He tells them to relax.
Speaker A
Amelia will never tell anyone. Don't they trust him? Belinda is furious, but she says yes. She trusts him. She trusts him so much that she'd love to know why they risked everything so he could get that money. He goes quiet for a second
Speaker A
and suddenly brings up the forest of beasts. They were going to develop that place. Hold on. So, he wants to expand the city into the forest. I'm as scared as Fergus who's warning that it can't be done. People have tried countless times.
Speaker A
His great great-grandfather tried it too, but it's impossible. The protagonist cuts in, asking Fergus what happened with the request he made before entering the castle. The old man trembles and says, "Yes, the person he wants to find has been located, but is
Speaker A
he sure about this? That person isn't in great shape." Gizlane says, "Well, if they're alive, that's what matters, and he's going there now." Belinda says, "Absolutely not. They're returning to the territory first. In the condition he's in, what is he even going to do
Speaker A
wandering around out there?" But Gizlain asks if she really thinks Amelia is going to let him get away after what happened. He knows what she's like, and he knows she'll try to silence him in secret somehow. Belinda smacks his arm
Speaker A
and says, "Don't worry, I'm good in a fight." Fergus is a knight, too. If things start going bad, the protagonist cuts her off right away. I appreciate the reassurance, but as far as I know, that isn't your role, and this situation
Speaker A
is different. What they needed right then was an assault captain, and that's who they were going to meet. Then, the scene shifts to an abandoned little house in the middle of the forest.
Speaker A
Someone knocks on the door. Ricardo is with them, saying it's obvious the place is in ruins. Fergus says yes, but he's sure this is the right place. Suddenly, the door starts to open and a guy appears with a massive eyebrow. It's the
Speaker A
first time I've ever seen an eyebrow fringe. The old man asks, "Who's there?" The four of them jump and Belinda asks, "Master, is this the one you wanted to find?" The captain, "He just looks like a sick old man who won't be much use."
Speaker A
Gizlane says, "Yes, this is the right person." The old man goes, "Yeah, sure. Must be some bored noble. Don't waste my time. Bye." He starts to close the door until Gizlane says, "I'm the captain of the Ratatasque mercenary group."
Speaker A
Gizlane, that makes the old man stop. But is he really? I didn't even know he was already a mercenary. And the Gizlane says he's missed him. What? I'm as confused as Ricardo and Fergus, who know the Ratatasque mercenary group only had
Speaker A
members who had mastered their weapons. People say they don't exist anymore, but at their peak, any mercenary anywhere in the world knew about them, and the leader of that squad was Gileian. The protagonist says he's there to visit
Speaker A
him. So, the old man is the master, and then he throws an ax that almost hits the kid. Everyone panics, and the old man says, "Well, looks like they know who he is, so why are they there?" Belinda tells the protagonist to get
Speaker A
behind her because this guy isn't right in the head. But then Gizlane suddenly talks about the eternal punishment and says he knows how to cure the incurable disease his daughter has. So does he feel like talking now? The story shows
Speaker A
that this disease causes a brutal fever. Bleeding, coughing up blood all day and marks on the arm that look like roses.
Speaker A
It was an incurable disease that turned someone into a prisoner of pain, which is why it was called the eternal punishment. His daughter is there agonizing in bed covered in blood until Gillian steps closer, calling out for Rachel. Seeing that Gizlane thinks it's
Speaker A
not too late. In his past life, he tried to recruit this man, too. But he wasn't in this world anymore. Looks like he took his own life after his daughter died, and he gave up on everything.
Speaker A
Judging by how wrecked the house is, it seems like he spent every last coin trying to cure her. The only things left are his old weapons. Rachel is crying to her father, saying, "It hurts too much.
Speaker A
It hurts too much. She just wants to die." Gizlane starts taking off his coat, saying he can't hesitate. He has to treat her immediately when Belinda stops him and says it's better to go back. She doesn't know what he's
Speaker A
planning, but this isn't something you can solve with brute force. Not even a priest can cure her. People say it's a curse sent by the gods, so there's no way to fix it, but he yanks his arm free
Speaker A
and says he can cure it. Wasn't she the one who said she trusted him? Belinda thinks he's lost it, but he shows a sheet of paper and says, "Find every medicinal herb on this list. Not a single one can be missing." She looks
Speaker A
confused, and the protagonist thinks that for a mercenary who doesn't live anywhere, knowledge is the most valuable weapon. The eternal punishment is incurable right now, but in the future, the solution will be discovered. It became insanely popular when it
Speaker A
happened, so he remembers exactly how to make it. The method was simple. The only problem was the ingredients were rare and expensive. One of them was the fair's blessing. You had to slice it up, put it in a jar with the spirits, mix
Speaker A
it, and let it rest. Then you add some other herbs, grind it, stir it, do whatever else, and there it is. Standing face to face with Gileian, he says it's ready. All they have to do is give it to
Speaker A
her to drink. The old man doesn't hesitate for even a second. He grabs it and gives it to his daughter without questioning anything. And that was definitely the smart move because she starts to recover. The marks fade from
Speaker A
her face and everyone goes silent. Belinda says it looks like everything is disappearing. Gileian can't believe the medicine is actually working. The protagonist comes up behind him and says it's going fine. But the man wants to know how this is possible. Not even
Speaker A
people with holy powers could cure her. The protagonist explains that holy power stimulates the body's regenerative abilities. But that's not the same thing as curing the disease. Suddenly, the old man gives him a hard look, puts his arms
Speaker A
beside Gizlane, and asks if she's really going to be saved. He says yes. Within one or two months, she'll recover. Right away, the old man collapses to the floor and says that clearly Gizlane wants something. If he came all the way here,
Speaker A
but unfortunately, the only thing he has to offer is this old, worn out body.
Speaker A
Even if the kid wanted it, he'd be a slave or even a dog. The protagonist says, "No, he needs Gileian, the true leader of the Ratatasque mercenary guild." Gizlane is impressed, wondering what exactly those eyes were after. Then
Speaker A
the old man stands up, cuts his hair, and the vibe hits the floor like stone.
Speaker A
In an instant, the protagonist little group is in shock. One second to the next, the old man is a completely different person now. His eyebrow is floating. Yeah, that's what's happening.
Speaker A
Gizlane asks if there's anyone with them, someone they're waiting for. He says, "No, everyone in his group is right there." And the man grabs his spear, warning that it looks like someone has a grudge against the young master. Gizlane says yes, and in the
Speaker A
future, there will be even more. Suddenly, Gizlane turns and throws a spear smashing through the wall. The thing is tied to a rope. He yanks it back, and there's a soldier skewered on it. He grabs him by the throat and
Speaker A
demands to know who sent him. and it's those guys, the wild felines. The protagonist says he already has an idea who sent them. He starts to draw his sword, saying he didn't want to have to do this today, but Gizlane blocks him
Speaker A
and says he'll handle these people. It looks like everything just blew up and Belinda is impressed. There wasn't a hint of hesitation in that man's movements. But why would the young master get involved with someone that dangerous? Then Gizlane kneels again and
Speaker A
says that from today on he'll follow the orders of Gizlane Perdeium. From today on, his life belongs to the boy. The protagonist thinks he just got the crucial piece he needed to rebuild the territory, and he only says that none of
Speaker A
that is necessary, but he's counting on Gizlane. Meanwhile, in an isolated house, they're saying one of the Watchers was killed. It's the feline crew, and one of them tells everyone to shut up. The leader, Viego, says to keep
Speaker A
their voices down. One of them apologizes to the captain. The leader asks what's going on. According to the info Bern gave them, Gizlane shouldn't have been able to recognize them or kill them. The guy explains that it looks
Speaker A
like the mercenary Gizlane joined up with them. Viego grabs him by the throat and asks if he's lying. The poor feline says he saw it with his own eyes. The leader gets excited. Finally, that guy was starting to move. His former
Speaker A
captain. Damn. So, he was the one who owned the felines. On the road, Belinda says the place feels suffocating, packed with weapons, and packed with people.
Speaker A
She doesn't think it's necessary to bring that much stuff. One or two swords is enough. The protagonist says they'll have to buy another carriage anyway because of Rachel. Besides, Gizlane can use all of it, so they'll see what
Speaker A
happens because the most important thing is getting out of there. Belinda adds that the person watching them was probably sent by Amelia. He says he's sure, and for her, that's a huge problem. The mask he was wearing belonged to the smuggler felines group.
Speaker A
The protagonist doesn't really recognize the name. She explains it's a group that operates secretly in the region. They deal in kidnapping, human trafficking, assassination, nothing but honest work, and the group is full of skilled mercenaries, so it's going to be tough.
Speaker A
The protagonist tells her to explain first how she knows all this if she's always in the castle. She looks awkward and says she heard it here and there.
Speaker A
People talk a lot, you know, but either way, it's good for him to be careful. He tells her not to worry. Everything will work out. They had Gillian with them.
Speaker A
The wagon keeps moving closer when suddenly two things rise up from the ground behind them and start circling around from the sides. The old man glances over and the two assassins leap at him. He starts pulling weapons off
Speaker A
his back saying, "This is an interesting ambush." He blocks both attacks with his blade. With the sword, he spins to disarm one guy. With the axe, he hooks it on the sword. And while he slices one man's arm, he drives it into the other.
Speaker A
Then he lands a clean hit, blowing the attacker's head apart, and both drop dead on the ground. But then ropes get cut and two logs come crashing down toward everyone. Belinda says they're going to get crushed, but Gizlane
Speaker A
manages to turn the horse in time and everything explodes in front of them. The protagonist thinks, "Good, he expected that." The bad part is they're surrounded on all sides. Then Viego calls out to the former Ratatas captain, the damn coward who abandoned the whole
Speaker A
group just because of his daughter. The old man climbs down from the wagon and says he doesn't know what he's talking about. Viego tells him to stop lying.
Speaker A
He's been living a filthy life because of him. And now he's going to play the scenile old man and pretend he forgot his allies. Gizlane doesn't say a word, so Viego goes, "Good. I'll help you remember." And orders the group to
Speaker A
attack. The protagonist asks the old man if he wants help, but he says, "It's fine." Looks like this is his problem.
Speaker A
He was all alone, but then four daggers come flying in. Still, he slices them out of the air. The poor guys hit the ground like trash. He yanks out the huge ax again, drives it in, rips another guy's head off, blocks someone's blade
Speaker A
with his bare hand, and chops off another arm. Viego realizes the damn old man is as strong as he used to be. So, he orders both groups to attack from the sides. The old man jumps up on his
Speaker A
horse, leaving them confused. But instead of running, he pulls out an even bigger ax and comes spinning in. If he was already tearing people in half before, now he's sending chunks of arms flying left and right. Everyone's in
Speaker A
shock. Then he lets the axe slide, holding it by a rope tied to the end, and he shreds guys from far away. He almost takes the horse with it, too. The rest of the bodies drop, but another one
Speaker A
comes from behind. The old man pulls out a shield from who knows where and blocks the attack completely. And that one is Viego. He says, "This bastard turned his life into hell, so he should die the easy way." Then he pulls out three
Speaker A
shuriken and hits the horse in the neck. That's messed up. As soon as the old man falls, Viego almost lands a hit on his arm. But the old man defends with style, using the bottom end of the axe to hook
Speaker A
Viego's arm, yanks him in close, and slams the shield into his stomach, warning him that he's not the captain of the Ratatasque. Viego backs off and tells him to stop lying. If he wasn't the captain, then who was? Jillian
Speaker A
answers that the captain is dead. These days, he's just one of young Lord Gizlain's subordinates. Viego tells him to quit messing around and says he's dying right now as he goes in with another thrust. Clang, clang, clang hits
Speaker A
on the shield from every direction, and Gileiam blocks again. Viego says it's his fault the mercenaries fell apart, and because of that, he lost his purpose and had to live this miserable life. The old man doesn't answer. He blocks
Speaker A
another strike with the shield, swings the ax at him, but Viego ducks, kicks upward, and punches a hole straight through the shield. He says that back then he was ready to sacrifice his life to make the ratatosque the best in
Speaker A
history. But this bastard threw it all away to become some noble's pawn. He'll never be forgiven for that. Three more kunai fly in, but the old man knocks them down with the axe. Viego comes in from above to stab him, and the old man
Speaker A
manages to pull back. He goes for a heavy blow, but Viego drops to the ground and still blocks it. And the bastard is smiling, saying, "It doesn't matter how strong this old man is. He's not the captain from years ago." While
Speaker A
the old man wasted time searching for a cure for his daughter, Viego fought countless battles and got way stronger.
Speaker A
The time when they were on the same level is long gone. He falls back and throws three knives again. Guzlain turns and catches all three in his shoulder, but Viego is already underneath him. The old man tries to bring the ax down, but
Speaker A
Viego jumps and dodges, coming down from above, straight at his head, saying, "It's over." But suddenly, the old man catches the blade with his bare hand.
Speaker A
Then he asks Viego if this is what his revenge is really about. And Viego realizes the old man hasn't been using his full strength until now. At the right moment, one hit to the middle of his head sends him flying into a tree.
Speaker A
He drops to the ground writhing, and Gizlane walks up saying he doesn't get it. If Viego wanted revenge that badly, he had countless chances. Why didn't he come sooner? Viego laughs and says he knows some things, but not everything.
Speaker A
He already visited him before, but what he found wasn't the captain of the Ratatosque. All he saw there was an old man who wasn't even worth killing. He always wondered where the Gillian he used to admire had disappeared to. Then
Speaker A
the old man throws his sword to the ground and tells him to get up since that was his goal. Until the very end, he'll show him the most respect and fight as the captain of the Ratatosque one last time. Viego thanks him and
Speaker A
immediately rushes in, grabs his knife, saying, "Finally." But the old man blocks the first attack. The cat guy is celebrating, yelling that this is what he always wanted. They trade blows cleanly. Viego crouches again and tries to kick, but Gileian steps back, blocks
Speaker A
with the ax, and closes in. Then Viego slips underneath, but the old man's arm comes around from the other side and smashes him in the ribs. Viego groans, spits blood, tries to stab again, but the flexible old man leans back and
Speaker A
comes down with a vertical strike, saying he'll remember him as the fifth unit of the ratatosque. Viego Valanos.
Speaker A
That's it. Damn. The fights in this story are always good. The old cat guys fight was drawn better than 90% of the main characters out there. Then someone behind them says it was great work.
Speaker A
Belinda shows up and immediately wants to talk money, saying they can sell the armor and whatever's left of the bodies to make some extra cash. The old man apologizes to the protagonist, saying they took too long. The protagonist says
Speaker A
it's fine, thinking this guy is way more exceptional than he expected. When he became a mercenary in his past life, he heard countless stories about Gileian, the one who built the foundations of a mercenary group. Thanks to him, he made
Speaker A
it far. So, he asks if Gillian really remembers who he is. Gileian pulls out the tag and says, "Yes, an old comrade." The protagonist gets thoughtful. He has no idea where his comrades are because everyone probably ended up in different
Speaker A
places in life since they still haven't found him. One of these days, he'll have to take time to track everyone down. But for now, he says they'll follow Belinda's instructions and squeeze as much money as possible out of
Speaker A
everything. Two days pass and they reach pertium territory. Belinda says it took a while, but they finally made it. The protagonist thinks, "Yeah, having a home you can return to is a good thing. The first time he left this place thinking
Speaker A
he could come back, it didn't really go that way." He asks the old man if he likes these lands. He says, "Yes, it seems like good land." Gizlane says, "Don't lie, old man. I know these houses are ancient and you can't even renovate
Speaker A
them. The farming is terrible and the gathering fields aren't producing anything. Thanks to the barbarian war, everything here is a mess." The old man says, "Yeah, he heard about the problem with the northern people, but it's worse than he thought it would be." Belinda is
Speaker A
curious. She didn't expect Gizlane to be paying attention to all that. Then he says that's exactly why he needs his friend's strength. He wants to fix all these problems. It'll be a long battle to wipe out everything connected to Duke
Speaker A
Delphine and protect what was taken from them, but he swears he'll bring these lands back to life no matter what. The carriage keeps going until Belinda suddenly tells him to look. He recognizes the silhouette right away.
Speaker A
His father is in the city. The scene switches to inside the castle during a meeting. They're saying that unfortunately they'll have to reduce their forces. Someone warns that at this rate the front line will be left with no
Speaker A
defense. Another person asks why they don't request support from the highfolds. The mustache guy says those bastards are the ones who cut the support they used to send. Obviously, they're doing it to steal as many soldiers as possible and stockpile
Speaker A
resources. Everyone argues, realizing they're screwed, while the protagonist listens to him, it's the same old men with the same old ideas. Captain of the Knights Randolph, Treasurer Albert, and administrator Homer. He wonders how long it's been. As the young lord of pertium
Speaker A
only a few months but as the king of mercenaries countless decades since he spoke to these people he welcomes his father count pertium zolder y no let's call him zarter zter pertium is his father the protagonist thinks that since
Speaker A
he was a kid he never really liked his father because he was extremely strict and serious but now he can see it this is a man carrying countless burdens his face looks exhausted weighed down by fatigue all because he's the one
Speaker A
responsible for these lands as their lord says he heard the boy disappeared from the castle for a week he says Yes.
Speaker A
He went to visit the highfolds. His father asks him not to have caused any trouble. And he says, "Of course not." Then Albert says, "Young lord, I find it hard to believe, but I heard you won a duel against Cain and made some money.
Speaker A
You didn't waste it all on gambling, did you?" He thinks, "Obviously not. It was an investment." And he says he actually used the money to negotiate with Amelia.
Speaker A
Homer tells the boy to think carefully about the people he's dealing with. He needs to remember he has to inherit this place. He tells him to relax. He's not taking reckless risks. The old man is furious. He doesn't understand how
Speaker A
dangerous the highfolds are. Then Zalter says that's enough. He gets straight to the point. He heard Gizlane has been getting involved in some trouble. Also, it seems he executed Jamal and Philip who were selling Helena. The protagonist remembers the two guys he cut down. Then
Speaker A
Randolph says, "Someone in this city is making up a lot of stories. Like the kid really executed the two of them. They probably fought each other. Some chaos happened and he just landed the finishing blow." Something like that.
Speaker A
The protagonist realizes Randolph doesn't like the fact that Gizlang killed knights who one way or another belong to him. He decides it's better to avoid trouble for now and says, "Yeah, it was more or less like that." Randolph
Speaker A
relaxes. Hm, I knew it obviously. Then Zalter suddenly says he did a good job.
Speaker A
No matter what he did or didn't do, the important thing is Helena is alive. The protagonist thinks it's the first time in his life he's heard that from his father. And it looks like his father is going to regret it because the first
Speaker A
thing he says is, "All right, thanks, Dad. Can I ask for something?" Before his father can say a word, Homer says not to ask for money because the place is broke. Randolph says he doesn't deserve any reward anyway. This was a
Speaker A
problem he caused and he starts poking at things he did in the past, like selling military rations to get money to blow at the casino and stuff like that.
Speaker A
But the protagonist says all he wants is permission. His father asks permission for what and he says he wants to be the pioneer of the beast forest. Obviously, his father says no. He makes a dumb face while telling Belinda, saying the
Speaker A
bastard got scared and started yelling at him. Belinda says, "Well, that's expected. No way he'd send his son to a place packed with monsters where they won't gain anything. The protagonist asks if Gizlang heard about the plan.
Speaker A
Gizlang says it looks like he wants to use the money he got from the highfold girl to become the pioneer of the beast forest. Beast forest, a place that's basically a synonym for death since nobody comes back alive. And because
Speaker A
it's so unknown, it's been a long time since anyone even tried to do anything there. Gizlang says, "Yeah, he knows almost everything. He understands everyone believes there's nothing to gain there, but they should start." And both of them are just standing there
Speaker A
frozen. Then Belinda tells them to stop. This plan clearly makes no sense. So why does he want to do it and on top of that he didn't get his father's permission.
Speaker A
The protagonist turns and says he doesn't need anyone's permission. He only asked out of courtesy. What he wants to do has to be done. Belinda sigh and asks what's so special about that place that he's obsessed with going
Speaker A
there. He says he'll tell her later, thinking that if he reveals it now, it'll only cause problems. But the plan is obviously to become the pioneer and make an absurd amount of money because that place is barely explored. A little
Speaker A
past the entrance, there is an insane runstone mine. Basically like a diamond, but packed with mana used by mages, magical tools, scrolls, all kinds of things, research, alchemy, and more. In his past life, the damn Deline discovered it first, but right now he's
Speaker A
the only one with that information. Belinda still isn't very excited, but she says, "Fine, since he seems to have a plan." Gizlane says he's there to follow orders. Then the protagonist says, "Perfect. Go on, Belinda. Hire about 200 mercenaries." She realizes he
Speaker A
really plans to spend all the money he nearly died to get. So Gileian says to the kid, "Are you sure, young lord? 200 mercenaries are going to be really hard to control. A group that big will want to take everything for themselves, even
Speaker A
if you do find something." But the kid says that's exactly why the two of them are going to handpick them personally.
Speaker A
He's interested in the most skilled small-cale mercenary group in the north, Gileian tells him not to say out loud that he's got his eye on the mad dogs, skilled but extremely dangerous, because they tend to kill the people who hire
Speaker A
them if things go wrong. and the protagonist says yes, he's interested in the Cberus mercenaries. The scene cuts to a mountain. From the dog sign, you can tell we're at their base. Outside Zimbar territory, the Cberus mercenaries are hanging out talking when one of them
Speaker A
spots the kid approaching with Gileian in the distance. The guy in the blue hat on the left says, "Aw, poor things." They have no idea where they're going.
Speaker A
He raises the binoculars again and goes, "Hold on. That kid looks like a noble.
Speaker A
Let me get a better look." But suddenly, there's a hand already on his face. All the mercenaries who are messing around there jump. They hear the scream and Gileian had already dashed in and blown the guy's head apart. Someone shouts
Speaker A
what the bastard thinks he's doing, but he gets thrown away. The mercenaries are shaking at the base, but at the same time, they surround him, telling him to get ready to fight and that he's lost his mind and now he's going to lose his
Speaker A
life. Then someone steps up and says he recognizes the kid as a noble and he better understand that won't be enough to get him out of there alive today. He stares at the protagonist who stares back and tells him to shut up and bring
Speaker A
the captain. The guy walks closer, tells him to answer, but he just gives a little laugh and says the noble kid has lost it. He says he's going to teach him some respect, and throws a big iron ball, but Gileian steps in and blocks it
Speaker A
easily with his sword. The soldiers around them look confused, and the long-haired guy is shocked his attack got stopped that easily. Gizlin says, "These people really don't know how to talk." And tells Gileian to do enough, but don't kill them. The old man says,
Speaker A
"Fine." Pulls his sword back, yanks the guy by the arm, grabs the iron ball, and slams it into his chest. He used the guy's own weapon against him. The others rush forward and try to do something, but Gileian uses their friend's body to
Speaker A
spin out, smashing them into each other, and they all go flying into the corner.
Speaker A
One look around and everyone's trembling. Gizlane gets off his horse and asks how long they're going to keep him waiting. This trash needs to get out of his way and bring the captain.
Speaker A
Suddenly, someone asks what all the noise is. The soldiers straighten up immediately. The man says he's the captain of the Cberus mercenaries, Kor.
Speaker A
Why are they looking for him? The protagonist says he must be kind of slow. Who else would they be looking for in a mercenary camp? He has a request.
Speaker A
Kar asks what kind of client shows up beating up his subordinates and adds that nobles should have better manners.
Speaker A
The protagonist says that's how he says hello. He figured it was the best way to train the dogs. Kar asks what he means by train and warns that if he tries anything else, things will get serious.
Speaker A
The scene shifts to negotiations with Kor telling him to say what he wants. The protagonist says it straight, the forest of beasts. He's hiring them to be the pioneers of that place. The mercenaries start shaking, asking why they go somewhere packed with monsters.
Speaker A
Kabar says, "It's interesting, but who is he to be asking for a mission that risky?" So, the protagonist introduces himself as the young lord of Perdium, Gizlane Perdium. They look at him and suddenly burst out laughing, saying he's
Speaker A
the idiot from the rumors. Everyone saying he's lost his mind. Cabar says, "Noble kid, you grew up spoiled. You have no idea what kind of place the forest of beasts is. We don't need to talk anymore." Everyone, negotiations
Speaker A
are over. They all draw their swords. Gizlane and the old man stay quiet. Then, seeing Kabar tense up, Gizlane asks if he's really that scared. He'd heard they were skilled, but apparently it was all a lie. Kabar slams his foot
Speaker A
down and tells him not to mess with them. They're mercenaries. There's no reason to do something that won't bring profit. Guslain keeps insulting him, saying that's a great excuse for someone weak. Cowier laughs again and says he's had enough of these pathetic
Speaker A
provocations. Hand over some money and leave before they kill him. But the protagonist closes his eyes and says that's a shame because that's not going to happen. How about they settle it with a duel between him and Cowir, something
Speaker A
they call the recognition of Morianis. Everyone looks shocked and Cowir asks if he even knows what that means. He says, "Of course he does." Then the story explains the recognition of Morianis, a traditional method passed down among mercenaries. In this fight, both get a
Speaker A
dagger. They can't use mana and their hands are tied to each other. Whoever steps out of the circle first loses. It usually turns into a fight to the death because movement is completely limited.
Speaker A
It's a duel where it's common for the winner to die, too. And the protagonist says the loser has to admit defeat and obey the winner. And obviously, he becomes the winner's dog. What do you think? The old man is stunned. How does
Speaker A
a noble kid even know a trashy mercenary tradition like that? And everyone knows refusing the challenge is basically admitting you're weak. Ky smirks while the soldiers watch. Then Kaur says, "Everyone, we've got a little noble who wants to be recognized the mercenary
Speaker A
way, so let's help him out." Their hands get tied together. The circle gets drawn and the two face each other. Everyone's yelling for the captain to kill the insulent noble. Keidor says he has no idea how the kid learned this method,
Speaker A
but now there's no backing out. He yanks the protagonist toward him and says he's won this five times. Gizlane takes a step back and goes only five. Then he's the one who pulls Cowar in and says he's won it hundreds of times. Coward doesn't
Speaker A
get it, but Gizlain locks eyes with him and they both go for each other's necks.
Speaker A
They dodge with the same technique, exchange that sideways glance. The protagonist spins to the right, clean, straightforward trading. Coward pulls his arm. The protagonist shields behind his back. Then the protagonist faints and stabs at nothing. And Cowor uses the
Speaker A
opening to drive a kick into his stomach. But the kid blocks with his shin. He still feels the impact. Cowor says he's holding up pretty well. But that joke about winning more than a hundred times isn't going to slide. If
Speaker A
he wants to brag, he should at least say something believable. Cowor comes in again, but the protagonist lowers his head. They keep trading and everyone around them comments that the noble is getting beaten by the captain, but he's
Speaker A
lasting longer than expected. One look from Gileian and everyone freezes. Gileian knows this fight is completely stacked against Gizlane. The circle is too small. The rules force no mana, so it's pure physical strength. The weight difference is huge, which makes Coward's
Speaker A
movements way more powerful. The young Duke can barely dodge or block. In theory, he should be getting dominated easily. And that's why if Gizlane ever ends up in real danger, Gileian is going to pull out his ax and kill everyone.
Speaker A
Gizlane manages to get behind Cowor. But Coward drives his shoulder under his arm and tosses him up. Gizlane slips out, lands behind him, but that kick still hurts in his leg. As Coward drags him, Gizlain thinks that as expected, without
Speaker A
mana protection, he won't last much longer. Cow says he's got the face of someone suffering. Looks like it's not easy. He attacks again thinking Gizlane Pertium, it's pathetic how you're trying to resist my strength. Still, among the nobles I've met, this kid is the most
Speaker A
determined, but this is as far as he goes. Cowar has figured out how Gizlain thinks. To deal with blade attacks, he prefers to block and only sometimes dodge. And for smaller hits, he uses his body to absorb them as a strategy. But
Speaker A
in a no mana fight, it's inevitable he'll rack up damage. And by now, he has to be aware of the shock building up in his leg. It's starting to show on his face, and Cowor wants to see him suffer
Speaker A
more. The more he suffers, the more fun it is. Cowor shows off, twirls the dagger, goes in again, but the protagonist blocks again with his own dagger, dips low, blocks the strike on the arm, tries to cut back. Coward grabs
Speaker A
his arm to drive a knee into his face, and the kid tanks it again on the same leg. His bones start to crack, and Coward says, "It's over. Time for him to die, and he goes for a clean shot to the
Speaker A
back of the head." The soldiers panic. Gileian is ready to draw the axe, but the kid smiles. He drops to the ground, rolling out of Cowor's attack. Cowor is confused. How did he dodge from that position? In midair, Gazlain plants a
Speaker A
foot in front of Cowor, throws himself behind him, spins around the side, and slices his ribs. The soldiers in Gileian are stunned. Cowor lunges for revenge, yanking him back in, but the kid does the same spinning move again, and tears
Speaker A
across his chest. Everyone starts shouting that the captain took two cuts. How is that possible? The noble who was losing is doing this now. Coward goes for another stab, but the protagonist slips under and drives a shoulder into
Speaker A
his chin. He fakes a stab, but instead throws a straight punch into his face.
Speaker A
Then he spins the dagger and buries it into Cowar's arm. Coward starts losing it, throwing a storm of attacks, trying to figure out what the hell this kid is.
Speaker A
He could barely withstand Coward's strength before, so what trick is he using now? Gileian starts to understand.
Speaker A
Normally, when you attack, you tense your muscles to get more power. That kills flexibility, but it gives you control. Gizlane instead is staying loose and letting Coward's movement carry him. Gileian didn't expect the kid to do that to survive the weight
Speaker A
disadvantage, so Gileian puts the axe away. The captain is a mess and the soldiers are yelling for him to win. The protagonist praises Caor saying he's determined for not using mana in a situation like this. Caor snaps back
Speaker A
that the damn kid even talks like he's experienced. He must know that even the captain position gets won through this contest. Meaning if he breaks the rules, he loses everything. The protagonist praises him for sticking to the rules.
Speaker A
And Kyor says he's realized that in a straight fight, he's at a slight disadvantage. But there isn't only one way to win. Suddenly, Caor starts swinging his arm to the side, hauling the protagonist up, reminding him that stepping out of the circle also means
Speaker A
losing. Kaur thinks, "No matter how skilled this kid is, if I throw him out of the circle, he has no choice but to step out and lose. But the protagonist pulls off something insane." He twists his arm, braces under his own elbow,
Speaker A
uses Kaur like a counterwe, pulls himself in, and kicks Kaur's legs. Then he grips even harder, and yanks Ka. He stomps the knee, shoves him sideways, and slams his face into the ground. The soldiers are all like, "Did the captain
Speaker A
step out?" Kya realizes it's over. Gizlane says, "That's enough. He won." The captain asks what kind of person he is to have that level of skill. The protagonist tells him to watch how he talks to his new master. Then he hauls
Speaker A
Kaore up. Kya asks what's going on. The fight's already over, but the protagonist says, "No, not at all. He still hasn't stepped out of the circle, and now it's time to train his new subordinate." He hits him in the face.
Speaker A
Kaur drops to the ground in panic, begging him to wait, saying that according to the rules, it's over. So Gizlane hits him again. Gizlane asks what the rules are on a battlefield.
Speaker A
Kaur tells the bastard to stop saying he's not a noble, but the protagonist keeps beating him, saying he's going to learn not to question what his master says. Kaur gets completely pummeled while the soldiers wonder if it's really
Speaker A
okay not to interfere. Ka desperately begs him to stop, but the protagonist drags him up again and says he still hasn't stepped out of the circle. Kyor is seriously scared now. He looks at the soldiers and asks what they think
Speaker A
they're doing. Weren't they supposed to kill this kid? They start to move, but Gillian just draws his ax and warns that anyone who tries to get in the Duke's way is going to die. Everyone freezes and Kaio realizes he's done for. He
Speaker A
glances to the side and the protagonist is right there asking if they can keep going. So he lands another slap. While Ka thinks nobles are all pathetic cowards, arrogant pigs, parasites, narcissists. Every time he puts even a little pressure on them, they start
Speaker A
kneeling, apologizing, trying to buy their way out with money. That's how they empty everyone's pockets. And that money plus acting like that is how he built his group. So why was he getting beaten up by some spoiled noble? Now
Speaker A
he's completely wrecked. And the soldiers around them are saying that at this rate he's going to die. Gizlane raises the guy's arm and asks if that's enough. Then he shoots a look at the knights. What are you doing? Bring
Speaker A
water, bandages, and a towel. If you leave your captain like this, he's going to die any second now. The soldier realizes this guy isn't right in the head and says he understands. They run off while Gileian just watches. The
Speaker A
mercenaries, who are usually clumsy as hell, were suddenly obeying the kid because in their world, fists matter more than the law. And the Duke stamped his authority into everyone's head in the most direct way possible. He made it
Speaker A
clear who the leader was. Then he puts the paper in front of Caor who's barely holding together and tells him to sign.
Speaker A
The guy looks it over, clicks his tongue, and signs there. The protagonist looks at him like, "What do you mean there?" The idiot turns his face away and tells him to take care of everyone.
Speaker A
The kid grabs his hand and says that from now on they're family, and they're going to do great work together. A few days later, outside the territory of Pertium, the knights gather. Everyone's tired, wondering why they're there so
Speaker A
early. The bald guy says, "Hey, you know, the one who hired us is Pertium's heir." The others laugh, saying, "That kid's an amateur. He's screwed trying to handle a bunch of mercenaries." One of them stays quiet, listening while they
Speaker A
talk about pretending to work and collecting a great paycheck. Then someone suddenly smacks him. Good grief, this one's from the Cain family, saying they needed a representative to deal with the boss. People recognize him right away as Gordon the Muscle. He
Speaker A
says, "Yeah, that's him. He heard what they were saying, and he's sure today's going to be easy, but they need to stick together and work as one." So the boss would listen to what they had to say.
Speaker A
One of them says, "Yeah, last job we had some guy making a bunch of ridiculous demands and everything went wrong." The bald guy asks, "Hey, Gordon, what are you planning?" Gordon says, "You've got to know how to talk to that kind of
Speaker A
person." Then they pull out a pile of gold and say he'll be the group's representative so everyone can relax.
Speaker A
Obviously, everyone agrees they're already getting paid and now they're getting paid again just to have this guy represent them. They tell him he can run things however he wants. Then people start shouting that someone's coming.
Speaker A
Far off on the horizon, they can see the protagonist approaching. They're confused. Wait, the kid came alone and the other soldiers say he looks skinny.
Speaker A
The moment he sees Gordon's muscles, he'll want to run. Gordon says, "Come on, let's go welcome the kid. Better yet, let's teach that noble a little lesson." But his expression changes when he sees someone coming with him. Gillian
Speaker A
and the whole Mad Dog gang. That name is ridiculous. The mercenaries recognize them instantly. Gordon, that's the Mad Dog's hat over there, isn't it? What happened? Why are the rowdiest mercenaries obeying this kid? As they get closer, Gordon and the others are
Speaker A
already shaking. Gizlane looks at him and asks if he's the leader standing there all crooked. Yeah, yeah, I am, sir. The protagonist tells him to say his name. Gordon. Gordon the muscle. The protagonist looks confused, then thumps his chest and says, "Hm, impressive.
Speaker A
Listen up. I'm the Duke of Pertium." Gain Pertium. So Gordon gather the mercenaries. From now on, we're going to conquer the forest of beasts. Next scene. Every time Belinda shows up, I'm happy. She's helping my boy put on his
Speaker A
armor, and he's already got that full Dark Knight vibe. All the preparations for the Forest Pioneer group were finished. The expedition's temporary base was set up. Supplies were secured and the troops were ready. That shot is pure aura. Cape flying. Everyone looking
Speaker A
sharp. Just don't bring Belinda along and put her in danger. The protagonist tells her to count the people. She says they managed to hire 148 mercenaries from the agency, plus 41 from the brainy group, the Mad Dogs, total 192. He asks
Speaker A
if she talked properly with Scoven, and she says yes. She thought he'd be against it, but he even volunteered to make sure nobody would find out they were entering the forest. Since he and Ricardo normally patrol that area, they
Speaker A
won't have to worry. Gizlane smiles and tells everyone to line up. Right ahead is the forest of monsters, and they'll be the pioneers. Everyone's heard the rumors. A place full of unknown dangers, countless monsters, threats never seen before. Probably things they can't even
Speaker A
imagine waiting for them inside. But even so, they'll be the pioneers. Of course, the mercenaries start freaking out, saying they didn't know they were being hired for this. the place where everyone who goes in never comes out alive. But Linda tells those idiots to
Speaker A
shut up. While the young master is speaking, nobody talks back. Guzlain says he promises that if they succeed, everyone will be paid triple. Now they don't even care about their lives anymore. Suddenly, they're fired up, saying it's worth it. Belinda, on the
Speaker A
other hand, asks Gazlain what he's talking about. They've already spent almost all the money they have. How are they supposed to pay that? He says that's the secret to boosting morale.
Speaker A
Besides, he knows they'll profit way more if it works. He turns back to her with that clueless face, asking if she trusts him or not, and she says it looks like she has to, doesn't she? What else can she do? K asks if the kid has gone
Speaker A
insane. Paying triple would make anyone lose their mind, but Gizlain says the kid always has a plan. Then Gillian announces the expedition into the forest of monsters is starting now. Gizlane's looking slick with that nasty red cape.
Speaker A
Big trees, axe swings, and yeah, this expedition is going full lumberjack mode. Cut it all down. Another tree hits the ground, and finally, a little light breaks into the area. He says they'll keep clearing the path in that
Speaker A
direction. They're to fell and cut all the trees and load them onto the carts.
Speaker A
Anyone with free hands because there aren't enough axes should dig around the trunks to help pull out the roots. He says all that, but remembers that from what he learned in his past life, this place is insanely vast. Someday they
Speaker A
might be able to drive out all the monsters, but what they need right now is money. So, forget everything else.
Speaker A
He's going in a straight line to the place where the mana stones are supposed to be. That's the safest way to get the money that will let them survive whatever gets thrown at their house.
Speaker A
Cara notices the kid is actually getting his hands dirty and working. The knight says, "Look at this idiot trying to lead by example, thinking that's dignity." His friend agrees, saying it's just a performance and he'll stop soon and
Speaker A
start resting. Belinda, absolute queen, snaps at them, tells them to get back to work, furious they're looking down on him. But she also wants to know, "Gizlane, why are you working when you spend all your money hiring these
Speaker A
people? They'll look down on you if you do the same work they do." He says he doesn't care. What matters is getting it done as fast as possible. This forest isn't the kind of place you want to stay
Speaker A
in for long. Belinda glances over and says he seems strangely familiar with this place. Cara mutters that the kid's life is great. He even has a woman worrying about him while everyone else is walking into hell. Then he gets
Speaker A
smacked in the back. The old guy didn't hold back, yelling. The two start fighting while the protagonist is more focused on the fact that so far everything is way too quiet. He remembers that after Deline got his first pioneers, he created a kind of
Speaker A
guide with records of monsters and resources. And thanks to that guide, Gizlane made some preparations. One guy sees hundreds of lanterns and says, "The person who hired them is crazy. Just buy torches. It'd be way cheaper." While they talk and others chop wood, the
Speaker A
protagonist keeps thinking, "The weirdest part is that nothing is happening." He read all the records, but he's never seen it with his own eyes.
Speaker A
So, he tells everyone to keep their guard up. The forest is getting denser and denser. They go back to hacking away, and the knights say they say the great forest is dangerous, but I haven't seen a single monster yet. Gordon, the
Speaker A
idiot, is hauling wood, getting kicked around, while everyone says it's too easy. They even tell Gordon to give back the money he threw around trying to act like the leader. Then his expression changes. He stops and says, "Hey, I'm
Speaker A
sure we cut down a ton of trees here, didn't we?" The others say, "Yeah, that's why he wants to know why there's no path anymore." Everyone's face changes instantly, and the protagonist tells them to stay alert. The knights
Speaker A
are confused, too. It doesn't make sense, and the atmosphere has changed. Gizen calls to Gordon and warns him that if he stays there a few more seconds, he's going to die. He needs to walk toward them very slowly, one step at a
Speaker A
time. Gordon turns and says he understands, but he's a complete idiot. He bangs the wood against a trunk, trips and falls. The knights tense up, and when Gordon looks back, nothing happened, but everyone can feel something is wrong. The lamp-headed guy
Speaker A
says their employer is getting scared for no reason. He tells everyone to look around. It just seems like they took the wrong route because everything looks the same. He's totally lost. Gizin just tells him again to come over or he's
Speaker A
going to die. The bald guy tells him to stop trying to scare everyone, saying he's using fear to control them, right?
Speaker A
Then roots wrap around his waist and yank him away. The protagonist says, "That's the problem with this place. The monsters don't give off any presence, and nobody can predict their movements." The guy gets dragged into the tree's mouth, shredded apart, and the tree
Speaker A
opens a huge eye right in front of the protagonist. And since they're in a forest, all the trees around them start transforming. Gordon and the knights start running in panic, yelling that the monster showed up. Yeah, this is what
Speaker A
they were hired for. Everyone's screaming that they're going to get eaten, begging for help. It looks like the protagonist is jumping into attack, but it's vines latching on to everyone.
Speaker A
The mercenaries start getting devoured. Two more swallowed up. Gordon struggling, begging to be let go. A guy runs in with an axe and manages to cut the root. Except he doesn't. The axe breaks and the root stays intact. Gordon
Speaker A
looks at him, begging him to try again, but it's too late. He gets pulled away, but then a real beast steps in, rips the vine apart, and slices straight through the middle of the eye. Everyone realizes their employer hit what looks like the
Speaker A
weak point. The protagonist tells everyone to calm down. If they run off separately, they'll be easy targets, and they'll all die. They need to raise their shields and form a tight formation so nobody else gets grabbed by the
Speaker A
vines. Everyone has to focus on defense until the next command. They say they understand and raise a Spartan style wall while some are still yelling there's no way they're going to die to plants in a cursed place like this.
Speaker A
Guslain goes to Kyro and asks where the lamp oil is. Kyro says it's all there just like he asked. Guslain says perfect. Light all the lamps and throw them. We're burning these things. The problem is the monsters are staring
Speaker A
right at them. Guzlain tells them to stop thinking and just throw them already and they start hurling lamp after lamp at the trees they hit and it's like the trees are blocking everything. They realize it didn't work at all. There's no way to burn them like
Speaker A
that. But Gillian's ax is singing, cutting through vine after vine. Beautiful stuff, Belinda. She stabs the thing in the eye three times and the protagonist calls out to both of them.
Speaker A
He tells them to back up the mad dog squad over there and start throwing the lamps, too. Meanwhile, he's going to draw aggro. Damn it. Come on.
Speaker A
One-on-one. Belinda yells, "Young master, watch out. But relax." The kid's basically a Beyblade. He starts spinning, slicing vines left and right.
Speaker A
The trees launch attacks and they're dodging, ducking under, slipping past. Then another dose of poison gets dumped right on someone's head, and the soldiers are all like, "Why does it look like these trees have legs?" The poor employer is about to get crushed. But
Speaker A
the protagonist slides underneath, rips off another chunk of the tree, and drives his sword into its eye. Dudes in a one versus four. While the idiots are just standing there watching, a soldier realizes he really did pull the
Speaker A
attention of every single tree. That's when Belinda says, "It's now or never. Throw all the lamps and the rain starts." The whole grove catches fire, writhing, and the guys start celebrating. But the protagonist tells them to stay focused and keep attacking
Speaker A
until they're sure everything's burned. The trees are screaming in the flames and the soldiers are stunned. So, it really is possible to fight these things. Still, they're worried. At this rate, the fire is going to spread through the entire forest. Gordon says
Speaker A
he doesn't care. As long as those bastards die, it's perfect. But the protagonist tells them not to drop their guard. This is nowhere near over. Now the monsters are going to show their true form. All of a sudden, thick smoke
Speaker A
covers the whole troop. Everyone's confused, trying to figure out where it came from. Belinda calls to him and asks what those things even are. He explains it's a monster whose outer layer is weak to fire, but the inside isn't. Once the
Speaker A
armor that burns easily falls apart, the wet interior creates this fog. Basically, pure steam from water hitting fire. And then the creatures reveal themselves. Some kind of octopus with legs things sprinting straight at them.
Speaker A
The soldiers back up, freaking out, asking how they didn't die. The protagonist raises his sword and tells everyone to listen. First, grab your weapons because from here on out, the real fight starts and he charges in. The mercenaries just watch him throw himself
Speaker A
into the middle of all those monsters. Everyone's terrified. How are they supposed to face giant creatures like that head on? Meanwhile, the mad dog group pushes forward with Caro ordering everyone to go in. Even Belinda takes the risk, telling the young master to be
Speaker A
careful. Golian turns to the mercenaries and asks why they're hesitating. This is an order from the Duke, so trust it and move. Somehow that lights a fire under them. They rush in saying they trust the employer will handle it if anything goes
Speaker A
wrong. The protagonist explains that now the monsters don't have armor. You can cut them without the ama. So there's no reason to be scared anymore. They're huge and scaryl looking, but they're not actually strong. And with that, the
Speaker A
brawl kicks off. Cayor, Belinda, all the mercenaries, the protagonist, everyone dives in. He says hesitating on the battlefield means death. That's why his job has always been to crush the hesitation of the people who follow him.
Speaker A
He drives the sword into a monster's mouth and rips upward, saying, "This is how you push people to make the impossible possible." The creature drops dead, and Gordon's thinking, "It looks like they killed everything." Everyone, exhausted, says, "It's unbelievable."
Speaker A
While the protagonist orders them into formation, and this time, everyone obeys. He warns them this is the forest of beasts, and they're only at the entrance. This place is packed with creatures way more dangerous than these.
Speaker A
But they don't need to worry because he'll always be leading. Just trust him and follow. Everyone gets chills, and I shout, "Yes, sir." We move on and it looks like we find the first mana stones, chop down a tree, kill a
Speaker A
monster, then an orc attack shows up. Belinda looks after my boy. Then some dark pelicans show up and some giant rat that looks like a T-Rex. And like always, people hesitate asking what they're supposed to do. Monsters just
Speaker A
keep coming. But while the mercenaries freeze, Kar and Gillian charge in and carve a path straight through. A monster goes in to bite one of the mercenaries, but Gileian steps in front, tanks it with his shield, and the protagonist
Speaker A
comes down from above and drives the blade into its head. After one more pull, the protagonist asks if anyone got hurt. They're like, "Uh, no. Thank god everyone's still alive." And now the running joke is, "If you don't want to
Speaker A
die, stay close to Gillian. It's the only safe place in the forest." The trio pauses side by side, trading compliments, and then we go back to chopping trees. But there's this one guy in the background scared, saying something's wrong. Yeah, everyone's
Speaker A
crazy. The forest is crazy, and everyone inside it is getting even worse. After a while, they finally find a lake. It clearly looks like the perfect place for some terrifying monster, but the soldiers are desperate and run over to
Speaker A
drink water. Belinda says exactly that. Who knows what's in a lake like this. The protagonist is excited because they're exactly where they need to be.
Speaker A
The lake is the critical junction point with another area full of runes. It's also the perfect place to rest and they already have the tents up. Around the campfire, people are asking, "What am I even doing here with my life? This was
Speaker A
just day one. What are the odds I get out of here alive?" A friend says, "Well, they don't have a choice, but thank God they're still alive." Over in another fire, Gordon is asking, "What do you mean you want us to run?" Someone
Speaker A
says, "Manis is losing it." Manis, the scared guy, goes, "You're all insane. Our lives matter more than money." But Gordon says, "Yeah, but we basically almost there. We're getting paid triple." And the guy who hired us said we're close because the target was near
Speaker A
the entrance. Mana says they're crazy for trusting that kid. That kid's a demon, and he's risking everyone's lives just to get glory. The oneeyed guy answers, "Whatever. We got paid up front." A mercenary does what he's paid to do, so it's worth it. Gordon wipes
Speaker A
his fingers and says he saved us a bunch of times. He clearly doesn't want everyone dead. Manis insists it's just luck. One mistake from that kid and everyone dies. They need to remember mercenaries are nothing but meat shields
Speaker A
when danger shows up. That noble kid won't treat them any differently. People start wavering and Manis is thinking, "Good. Everyone needs to get on my side because I want to go back, but going alone is suicide. And if I go back with
Speaker A
these guys and a monster shows up, I'll let them die." But another knight says, "What are you talking about? If it weren't for the guy who hired us, everyone would already be dead. He tells them to look and in the corner, Gizlane
Speaker A
is rubbing ointment on some guys who got hurt. The protagonist says, "Hey, idiot. Don't stick that arm in the water or it'll get infected." Ah, thank you, sir.
Speaker A
Belinda asks why he's wasting such expensive medicine on these guys instead of saving it for himself. He says medicine is meant to be used on wounds.
Speaker A
Saving it for later and dying with it in your hand would be the dumbest thing imaginable. He calls for the next person. The one who hates seeing this is Manuse because it's boosting morale. And the oneeyed guy says the medicine the
Speaker A
kid's using is already worth more than their lives. If his goal was just to throw everyone away, he wouldn't be doing this. Everyone starts shouting that yeah, he's different. He doesn't look like someone who'd abandon them, and Manis is furious. The plan was
Speaker A
almost perfect, and that damn oneeyed old man was ruining everything. Suddenly, Gizlane shows up and tells everyone to stop talking and get some rest. Then he calls Gileian and Kyore over for a quick talk. Kaore says, "You sure you're going to leave those guys
Speaker A
like that? I'd cut a few tongues out." The protagonist says it doesn't matter. With monsters all around, there isn't much those guys can do. Besides, there's something they need to check immediately. Inside one of the huts, Belinda asks, "Why do you want to know
Speaker A
how many lamps we have?" Carefer says he counted 24. Gizlane looks thoughtful, just like he suspected. The number dropped. Ever since they entered the forest, monsters have been attacking day and night, but apparently more time has passed than I thought. About 3 days,
Speaker A
because he says, "For the last two, they haven't been attacked." Belinda and Career ask what that means. Then Gillian says they've entered the territory of monsters that are active at night. In other words, things are about to change
Speaker A
in a big way from here on out. I don't get it. If they haven't been attacked at night, why does night active matter now?
Speaker A
Well, we're about to find out because the protagonist looks to the side and says, "Yeah, from now on it'll be even more dangerous, and the danger shows up fast." Next scene, the camp is calm, everyone asleep, Gordon just relaxing.
Speaker A
When something approaches him with a light, he looks up and opens his eyes. One of the lamps is floating right into his face. He jumps, wondering why it's hovering. Then some creature kind of sticks to his side, showing up out of
Speaker A
nowhere. He panics, screams, everyone wakes up, but he's swinging and not hitting anything. It's like there are little dragons. He's as confused as I am. Everyone asks Gordon what happened, and he says there was something right next to him. But the other mercenaries
Speaker A
think he's lost it. There was nothing there. He looks around and realizes whatever it was, it's gone. They tell him, "Gordon, for the love of God, you had a nightmare. You're making all this noise. Go back to sleep." He's about to
Speaker A
say it wasn't that when the bandanna guy shows up and says it wasn't a nightmare.
Speaker A
He felt something weird, too. And when he woke up, the lantern vanished right in front of him. More mercenaries wake up saying they heard a strange laugh.
Speaker A
The ones who didn't see anything ask why everyone's lying. Bandana just says whatever it was, one thing's clear.
Speaker A
Something was there. Then the protagonist says yes, everyone saw it. People line up immediately and he tells them to group up. The mercenaries grab their weapons, fully awake now, while the protagonist is in the hut talking with Gordon who wants to know what this
Speaker A
is about. monsters surrounding them. Bandana says something is definitely wrong. Nobody can see it with their own eyes. And Gizlane says that's the nature of these creatures. They started being followed the moment they passed the lake. This is one of the creatures that
Speaker A
rules this forest known as palor. They can blend into the darkness so you can't see them. Physical attacks don't work either. Hundreds of them gather to follow a person and steal all the light around them because their hunting method
Speaker A
depends on total darkness. This is the moment they've been trying to create. People are even more scared by the part where he says there are hundreds following them. Belinda immediately understands why the lantern light kept disappearing. Carefer is furious. Those
Speaker A
bastards were planning to mess with them before attacking. He says, "Let's use the info we have and hit them first." Gizlane says, "No, they'll wait for the moment the creatures attack because only then can they counterattack." Belinda warns that half the lanterns are already
Speaker A
gone. Can they really just stand there and wait? The protagonist explains these creatures are sadistic. If they try to attack now, they'll get even more tactical, hiding deeper, dragging it out, using more persistent tactics. They lose the chance to kill them all at
Speaker A
once. Gillian asks, "Hold on. You're saying there's a way to catch hundreds of invisible, invulnerable creatures all at once?" The protagonist says, "Yes." And asks Belinda if she brought the magic scrolls he told her to prepare.
Speaker A
She says, "Yes, they've already been handed out to all the mercenaries." He thanks her and says, "Now he'll explain how the fight is going to work." The power group is surrounding their camp from three directions, stealing lanterns little by little and closing in. Since
Speaker A
they don't have a huge number of mercenaries, it's impossible to cover the whole area, especially since the enemy isn't human. If they try to fight head-on, their sides will collapse.
Speaker A
Gileian then says he gets why the lake is behind the camp. One less direction to worry about. The protagonist says yes. On paper, they're at a disadvantage, but they're going to flip it by taking the initiative. First, they'll split into three units. The
Speaker A
shield unit will hold the attacks. The crossbow unit will slow them down, and the elite assault unit, obviously, including him, will go in. Then, when the powers start hitting the shields, the crossbows will stall the creatures while the assault team pushes on the
Speaker A
left. They'll apply pressure from one side, open a gap on the left, and then surround the creatures from behind.
Speaker A
Everyone takes a look and says it's a plausible plan, but Coward knows. The hardest part is the center holding out until they've already reached the rear.
Speaker A
Belinda suddenly raises her hand and tells them to wait a second. Gizlane had said they can't attack the creatures because they blend into the shadows. So, how were they supposed to do it?
Speaker A
Everyone looks at the protagonist and Cower says, "Maybe it's by using mana." But our boy explains that it all depends on the magic scrolls. Knight pushes on a bit more to the point where there aren't any lamps anymore. I'm guessing because
Speaker A
the creatures are all coming in to attack. Everyone's already raised their shields. The crossbow guys are in the back and the protagonist remembers that in that book it said these creatures are extremely sensitive to light. Everyone starts tearing open the scrolls and he
Speaker A
says this is the moment they'll reveal their true form. The magic shots shoot up into the sky. The whole forest lights up and the creature's real shapes are revealed. Gordon says he can finally see the bastards that were surrounding them.
Speaker A
And then the powers start moving toward the shields, but the crossbow crew is already firing while the protagonist raises his sword and says, "Good. Their true form's been revealed." The assault unit can move in, so the creatures start
Speaker A
getting sliced up. And the protagonist goes first, cutting down three, four. He knows these things have the advantage of blending into the shadows, but physically they're weak. With the pace they're pushing, they can end this in an instant. Everyone charges. He knows
Speaker A
Gileian blocks their attacks easily and draws all their attention. Coward can break the creature's rhythm without any trouble. A few come in to attack him and that's when Belinda shows up with the support they need closing any opening.
Speaker A
Then she calls for the young master and the protagonist comes spinning in with cloak and sword and cuts down another five six. This was Pertium's elite force. While the creatures are getting hit from the sides up front they're
Speaker A
getting pierced by crossbows. The problem is the people in the center are kind of scared wondering why there are so many monsters and they're starting to run out of bolts. Then five or six jump toward them and people start screaming
Speaker A
in panic thinking they're going to die. But the protagonist team arrives and cuts everything down. He glances to the side and says they held out for a long time. Everyone gets fired up. The guy who hired them finally arrived. Now they
Speaker A
just have to surround them from all sides and finish this. But one of the palar blows a signal on a horn and suddenly they're all running away. The protagonist realizes those bastards figured out the plan and he immediately
Speaker A
tells Belinda to locate the creature with the horn on its head. Probably the leader. That one was giving the retreat signal and they had to break that formation. Everyone moves and Cow wants to know why they're going to chase them.
Speaker A
Belinda even says it might be better to just let them go. It's over. But the protagonist explains these creatures are obsessive. If they escape today, they'll keep following them forever until the day they get revenge. It would be the
Speaker A
worst thing if they showed up in the middle of some other problem. So to avoid all that, they had to end it here and now. At the very least, they had to kill the leader to break their whole
Speaker A
command structure. Belinda is watching and she starts shifting like she's thinking he's changed a lot. I don't know if that's doubt or a compliment, but I do know that is always living up to her name. She looks amazing and she
Speaker A
throws that necklace thing that sticks to a tree and then she yanks herself along. Seriously, Belinda, what are you hiding with that weapon under your skirt? She's dangerous. Honestly, it's better that skirt covers everything so she doesn't distract the warriors. She
Speaker A
ends up above one of the creatures, pulls her cord, the hook catches around its neck, and she drops down, telling the protagonist the leader is right there. He charges, activating the aura on his sword, says he sees it, throws a
Speaker A
buff on his feet, launches forward, stabbing through three, four, five, driving it into the belly of eight. And apparently he's already reached the leader, telling it it's over. And he slices it in half, too. The body crumbles apart and he says, "Done. The
Speaker A
leader's dead now. Just wipe out what's left." The mercenaries get excited. Cow and Gileian rush in and the sun is already coming up. One more sword strike. And he says, "That was finally the last one." Then he praises
Speaker A
everyone's work and says, "This victory is theirs. The mercenaries are all hyped, raising their swords, shouting." Gordon and the others are celebrating mostly because they're alive, which is the important part. Belinda comes over asking if he's hurt, what happened, but
Speaker A
he just praises everyone and tells them to check how many are still alive. Right away, he tells Coward to call the rest of the mercenary group so they can start spreading this creature's body around the area. Since it's one of the most
Speaker A
dangerous creatures in the forest, anything that smells it dead will basically stay away. Gillian says Cow is an amateur. This is just to keep the base safe. Cow is already ready to start a fight, saying he knows more than
Speaker A
Gillian does. Meanwhile, the protagonist is just thinking it's been 10 days since they entered the forest. In theory, now that they killed the power, the biggest dangers are dealt with. All that was left was to find the mines. But he
Speaker A
doesn't believe it ends like this. Neither do I. Belinda Towering says she checked and there are still 41 from the Mad Dog group and 126 total, meaning three people died and none of them were from the Mad Dog group. And Cow says,
Speaker A
"Of course not. He's the leader." But the protagonist really wants to know which mercenaries died. And she says they can't confirm because they didn't find the bodies. Hm. But you already know, right? Gordon comments that Mayus, the bucktooth guide, disappeared.
Speaker A
Someone asks if he died and another guy says, "Idiot. They just said they didn't find the body." And the other friend goes, "Well, he probably ran. That's obvious." And there's the sweet little trio on the run. They could have been
Speaker A
fine living their lives, but nope. Here they go doing something stupid. The one with the scar on his face says, "Man, Mayus, thank God you warned us. If we'd stayed in that fight, we would have died." The bucktooth one says, "Move.
Speaker A
Stop getting distracted. We have to get out of here." But when he looks back, the others are frozen. Mayus walks up asking if they're deaf. And then his friend points and tells him to look behind them. and what looks like a
Speaker A
gigantic snake is staring them down. And yeah, Mayus and company are done for. No question. Next chapter switches to that same snake wrapped around some crystals.
Speaker A
It shows up with three bodies in its mouth. And who is it? Them. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the trio. But the scene goes back to the protagonist group, back to chopping trees. Ky says everyone's working without him even
Speaker A
having to ask. It's the first time he's seen those lazy guys act this disciplined. Gileian walks by and says unlike a certain someone, Kaire's more worried about the fact that it'd be a problem to lose all these guys at once
Speaker A
if he pays too much. Gizlane tells him to relax. He's going to hire all of them as personal soldiers because like everyone knows, a disorganized mercenary band doesn't beat any large-scale army.
Speaker A
But these guys had already pushed past normal limits just by going through this. They'd be a perfect foundation to expand his forces. Then the bandanna guy, only now we find out his name is Gazelle, says everything's clear. The
Speaker A
bodies were moved away. Coward says the effect is incredible. It's been a while since they've seen any monsters. But the protagonist looks to the side and notices a strange silence. Suddenly, Belinda drops down from a branch with the bomb she carries, lands in front of
Speaker A
the protagonist, and says she's back. He asks if there's anything ahead, and she says yes, excited, but he doesn't look happy about it. He immediately tells everyone to start clearing as fast as possible. The destination they wanted so
Speaker A
badly was right up ahead. Then a blue light takes over the forest, and everyone freezes. The mercenaries are standing there flushed, saying it's unbelievable. And the protagonist says that's why the expedition was done.
Speaker A
They'd found a runstone mine, a whole pile of mana stones. Cow is trembling. He's never seen anything so valuable.
Speaker A
And Gileian replies that he knew the kid had a plan. Belinda grabs our boy, wanting to know how he had information like that. And the mercenaries are all thinking runest is the kind of material you're lucky to see once in your life,
Speaker A
but it's covering the ground. They were going to go back rich today until someone says, "No, nobody's going back anywhere." The protagonist looks over and look who's standing there. Manas completely burned away. No eyes, nothing. Warning that it's over for
Speaker A
everyone. His body drops to the ground in the smoke. Gordon and the others want to go closer, but Gustlain tells everyone to take a step back. He draws his sword and swings, blowing the smoke away, and under it there are dozens of
Speaker A
corpses. Everyone realizes it wasn't just monsters. There were a lot of humans, too. Gillian and Belinda start to hesitate. The protagonist says it's obvious they won't be able to collect this peacefully. With the scale and the number of dead creatures there, there
Speaker A
had to be some high-rank monster. And since some of the corpses still had flesh, that means the thing is nearby.
Speaker A
This place isn't abandoned. The protagonist thinks that for the first time, he has no idea what's out there.
Speaker A
That book had no record of this. So, he tells everyone to stay sharp and get ready to fight. In the blink of an eye, the snake is already on him, coming into attack, and he tells everyone to spread
Speaker A
out. I thought he'd hesitate, but he throws himself straight in face to face. Does that Captain Levi style spin at its head, lands a hit on the back of the snake's neck, drops onto its back, goes for a stab, but unfortunately it does no
Speaker A
damage at all. And the worst part is he put all his mana into that strike.
Speaker A
Gileian knows that if he couldn't hurt it, nobody can. As the protagonist tries to create distance, the snake opens its mouth and sprays a rain of venom at him.
Speaker A
He snaps his cloak up and blocks, but in midair while he's spinning, the thing comes in for another hit. The kid uses the spin to pull his sword again and slams the full blade into its tail. I don't know what happened because the
Speaker A
attack kept coming and it blew both of them into the ground. Belinda screams for the protagonist, but the snake is thrashing. Its back, its belly, its ribs. I don't even know what parts a snake has, but it's whipping its whole
Speaker A
body around. And the soldiers realize that if they're not careful, they'll get crushed without being able to do anything. One of them almost gets taken, but Gillian gets there in time. Others would have died, too. But this time,
Speaker A
Belinda pulled them out. Cowor tells the mercenary group to fall back, and it's total chaos. Meanwhile, the protagonist is up on the bones, sure that all those mana stones belong to this blood python, one of the monsters considered
Speaker A
impossible to hunt. A creature that lives deep in the forest, so you normally wouldn't find it here. Their chances of winning were extremely low, and turning back now and waiting for another chance was an option, but he doesn't have time to waste. If he gives
Speaker A
up now, everything they did up to this point was for nothing, and the fight is barely started, and he's already pushing into the third core, telling the bastard not to get in his way because he's someone who already carries enough
Speaker A
problems. Third core released and the python attacks. Our protagonist slips underneath and blocks, leaving the blade inside its mouth, ripping along the side of its head. And he even reaches the eye so it looks like it worked. The bad part
Speaker A
is a tail strike comes down from above. He blocks, but it's not enough because while it hits with its tail, it attacks with its mouth, too. And I don't know how the kid is managing to defend. He's yelling, saying it doesn't matter how
Speaker A
low the odds are. There are battles that can't be avoided. That's what responsibility is. Everyone watches him tearing into the snake's head, saying that in that moment, he was the one responsible for this. He's already exhausted, saying the thing had been
Speaker A
cut, but it wasn't showing any sign of weakening. And the longer he keeps the third core open, the riskier it gets. At the rate things are going, he'll run out of mana long before it dies. Suddenly, the rest of the mercenary group comes
Speaker A
running in. Belinda asks if he's okay. Gillian raises his shield. She tells him to be careful that they'll try to hold out for a while, but then the protagonist suddenly tells everyone to leave. Gordon asks what the employer is
Speaker A
talking about. Gizlane tells the kid to explain properly and then he says it's impossible to guarantee anyone's safety against a monster that big and he couldn't risk losing everyone there.
Speaker A
Belinda asks, "So, how was he supposed to get out alive?" He says he's going to walk out alive after killing that monster, but she knows that just getting that far was already a miracle. There was no way they could keep going, so why
Speaker A
did he want to risk it like that? Look at the protagonist's hair standing on end. Straight up Dragon Ball vibes. Then the Python sprays a rain of venom at everyone. The protagonist tells them to run, but the whole group raises their
Speaker A
shields and just tanks it. Gordon and the mercenary say no way and ask to fight by his side. The eye patch guy says he's never met a client like this.
Speaker A
And Gordon says they've survived countless times thanks to him, so now it's their turn to pay him back. Kyra tells the bastard to stop being greedy.
Speaker A
He knows that if they kill this thing, that treasure belongs to them, too. Belinda, gorgeous as always, says there's no chance she'd leave him there.
Speaker A
Jillian steps up and says he'll distract it and create an opening. And just like everyone believed in him, now he had to believe in everyone. The protagonist goes quiet and points out that this thing's size is way beyond normal. Its
Speaker A
poison is lethal. Its scales are insanely tough, and not even a man-in-fused sword can pierce them. If they take a direct hit, they're dead.
Speaker A
But he'd already destroyed its right eye. He just needed to land one more hit. Since they weren't leaving, the Beast Forest expedition was going back together. I've got a bad feeling a bunch of them are going to die here. I don't
Speaker A
know. Everyone's fired up. And the python charges. Oh my god, don't jump. And Belinda, seriously, you're way too much. You're distracting me. It turns into a full-on brawl. Fair or not. The mercenaries keep holding with their shields, taking the tail swings. Cara
Speaker A
finds an opening, drives his sword in, and follows with a spinning strike. The Python screams. Belinda attacks from underneath. Gillian comes in from the side and lands another axe blow. And the protagonist leaps toward the other eye and manages to stab it, too. He thinks
Speaker A
that even if he knows the future, not everything goes exactly according to plan. But if he isn't the one who takes action, other people will die, and he refuses to let that happen. The python is blind now and the protagonist climbs
Speaker A
on top saying he's the only one who knows the future and what happens in this state. The monster goes for a bite about to do that classic move you already know. Oh my god, he got eaten.
Speaker A
No, don't die. But then his sword bursts out from the inside and slices the boss open for good. Everyone smiles and the protagonist says he's the future of Pertium. Pure hype. This forest arc was insane. They got some mana stones and
Speaker A
discovered a new side of Belinda's strength. Next scene, they're already back at Castle Pertium with people slamming the table and yelling that this is an act of treason. They're all arguing because they found out the kid went into the beast forest. Homer tells
Speaker A
them to calm down, but Albert says a long expedition like that is extremely dangerous. He was also burning through a ridiculous amount of money and might not even come back alive. Homer says there's no point freaking out now. He's been in
Speaker A
the forest for 15 days. It's too late. If that damn Scoven hadn't pretended nothing happened, they could have stopped it. Nobody understands why this kid went to help Gizlane. He's going to lose his knight position over it. They
Speaker A
keep shouting while Zalter listens, only wanting to know what Gizlane is thinking. Then one of the knights rushes in and tells the lord he needs to come out immediately. They ask what it is and he says, "Archduke Gizlain has
Speaker A
returned." Outside the castle, here he comes, rolling him with that ridiculous aura. Respect to the people who lied for the protagonist and ended up in jail.
Speaker A
Next chapter, everyone's sitting face to face staring at him. His father is looking at him dead serious and he's got that goofy little smile like, "Hey dad, I'm back." Zter doesn't laugh at all. He says he made it crystal clear that any
Speaker A
development or any kind of entry into the beast forest was forbidden. The protagonist apologizes but says it was something that had to be done. Homer tells him to explain what he means by had to be done. Randolph from the side
Speaker A
says that apparently had to be done means breaking other people's orders. Entering that forest is a serious crime.
Speaker A
And what if his entry made the beasts come out and attack the entire state?
Speaker A
The protagonist taps his chest and says, "As you can see, I'm alive and nobody invaded the state, so it's fine." Everyone's furious. This guy commits a crime and still has the nerve to talk like that. Then Albert asks if he thinks
Speaker A
this is funny. Even if nothing happened in the beast forest, he's acting like everything's okay, but he needs to understand there's no room for excuses here. Albert slams a letter on the table. The protagonist looks and sees it's from Count Rayfold. Albert says, "I
Speaker A
had a terrible feeling when I heard you went to the Riffolds, but now I find out you stole 20,000 gold from Lady Amelia.
Speaker A
Because of that, Rayold is furious and is going to cut off all support to our state. This is going to affect everyone's lives." The protagonist realizes it really would look like Rayfold sent it. He doesn't like Amelia, but this doesn't look simple. Normally,
Speaker A
manipulating a money obsessed count isn't hard, but Amelia must have teamed up with an enemy just to hit him. He figured the assassins wouldn't know where she'd end up. That's a problem because the advantage he had with Amelia
Speaker A
has now become useless. If he'd been delayed, all of this would have turned into a huge mess because he'd be stuck in this place. Albert asks if he has nothing to say. Homer says he can start by returning the 20,000 gold he stole
Speaker A
from Amelia. Randolph says sadly that amount of money would actually be pretty helpful because they need to pay the knights for a while. Then the protagonist suddenly says he already spent it all. He used the entire 20,000 on the plan to push forward the beast
Speaker A
forest development. Everyone goes silent up to now. His father barely said anything. Shocked, Albert asks, "Wait, you you spent all 20,000?" The protagonist says it's a shame, but he really has no excuses about the Riffold situation. Randolph grabs him by the
Speaker A
collar and calls him a damn brat. How can a successor like him destroy the state's future with his own hands? Homer agrees, saying Gizlane Perdm isn't an archduke. He's a criminal and he should be arrested and thrown in prison
Speaker A
immediately. But then the protagonist says that from today on he'll provide all the necessary funds, including the 20,000 gold. For the first time, his father speaks and tells him to explain himself. The protagonist calls in the biggest, most beautiful woman, Belinda,
Speaker A
who walks in carrying a small box. He explains that if he didn't have a plan, he wouldn't have entered the beast forest in the first place. The box opens, lighting up everyone's faces. He says they have extremely highquality
Speaker A
runstone. Immediately, the old guys start yelling, "Roon stone? What do you mean?" And grabbing at the box. Homer asks where he got something that valuable. Randolph, trembling, says, "A stone like that is worth more than 20,000 gold." Gizlane says, "It was all
Speaker A
mine from the beast forest." Albert looks and says, "If it really is runest, it can cover things for a while, but it's not enough to run an entire state." Gizlane says he knows it's not enough, but that's not all he brought. Outside,
Speaker A
everyone sees mountains of stone and a massive corpse. How did they even bring that snake all the way there? The mercenaries are running around working, telling people to be careful with the stones. Homer is stunned. He really pulled this off in 15 days. Randolph
Speaker A
says he must be dreaming because there's no way he's actually seeing this. Zalter tells Belinda to say whether this was truly acquired during the expedition.
Speaker A
She says yes. The young lord personally led everything and obtained the items deep in the forest. On top of that, they had remains from the trees of various creatures and even from the blood python. The stones were only a small
Speaker A
fraction of everything they got. And now they should understand that his entry into the beast forest was meant to benefit the state. And of course, everything they acquired would be used for the state. Albert awkwardly says, "My lord, maybe we're not in financial
Speaker A
trouble anymore." In an instant, Homer and Randolph are patting the kids back like, "Duke, you're incredible. Want a massage? You must be exhausted from that expedition. If you need anything, just tell me." But the protagonist says, "Hold on. If you want my support, there
Speaker A
are conditions." Randolph asks what they are. He says, "First, release Scoven and Ricardo because they were only following my orders. Second, we keep restricting public access to the forest. As few people as possible can know about this because if unnecessary rumors start
Speaker A
spreading, we'll pay for it. Homer thinks about it and says that's not a bad request. Then the protagonist says the last condition is the one he wants most. He will personally recruit and manage the mercenaries and the security
Speaker A
forces. Basically, he wants to build the group that will go into the forest and he'll always be in charge of it. Homer takes it differently and asks if he's saying he wants a private army. Randolph agrees, saying that's unacceptable. a
Speaker A
dangerous kid like him. What would he do with an army? Albert adds, "You're in a position where you can at least be forgiven. But now you're asking to do whatever you want and still expect nobody to get involved." Gizlane says
Speaker A
they're misunderstanding. He's just setting conditions to replace the hayfold financial support. He's basically implying that if they don't accept, maybe he won't help. He explains he only wants that control to avoid delays in operations. Albert hesitates, then looks at Zalter and tells him to
Speaker A
say something. The kid was bargaining with the state's future. Then someone calls for the arch duke. Kaisar and Jillian approach, saying he worked hard.
Speaker A
The old man says all the mine materials have been loaded. Just give the order and they're ready to move anytime.
Speaker A
Kaisar asks what he's going to do with the tree shells and the python's blood.
Speaker A
The protagonist explains they need to dissect the entire body, extract the venom, blood, meat, even the scales.
Speaker A
Most importantly, they have to stop it all from decomposing. Zalter asks Randolph what he thinks. Randolph says the presence of those mercenaries is impressive, but he can't understand how Gizlane is commanding people that strong. Zalter keeps watching and says,
Speaker A
"They really look like an elite unit." He walks up to the protagonist and says, "Getting mercenaries like that to follow his orders must have taken a huge effort." The protagonist says, "Actually, no. Without their help, the expedition would have been the hard
Speaker A
part." Zalter closes his eyes, turns away, and says they're going back. The counselors ask, stammering, "What's going to happen with the protagonist situation?" Zalter says that this time he'll let what Gizlane did slide. But if he disobys a direct order again, he'd
Speaker A
better be ready for the consequences. The kid thanks his father. Zalter leaves saying that one day he'll inherit the state since he's the successor and at least he truly has the spirit of the northern wolf. That title noble of the
Speaker A
north is given to the count of pertium who defends the border of the kingdom of Lutania. His father was always a lonely man, someone with little military power and a state suffering from poverty. Even so, he kept fighting endlessly on the
Speaker A
northern frontier, dedicating his entire life to protecting that place without his wife, without Helena, and even without his son. And in the end, his reward was an even more miserable death that nobody remembered. That's it. No conclusion. We're back with Ky saying
Speaker A
finally we can relax a bit. Belinda asks if he's going to the castle and he says no. Then he tells her to get ready because they're leaving at any moment.
Speaker A
She's startled and asks if he's not going to rest. He pushed himself too hard and his body was nowhere near recovered. Gillian agrees. It's a miracle he survived. She tells him to understand how much work it took to
Speaker A
detox his body. But the protagonist puts a hand on her shoulder and says he's counting on her. I'm counting on her, too. With those motivating words, she clasps her hands and it feels like everyone trusts the kid. He knows the
Speaker A
news that they got a ton of runstone is going to spread fast. And obviously, it'll reach the ears of the people who want to bring his state down. And to stop that from happening, they needed to get strong as fast as possible. He's
Speaker A
sweating and completely worn out, but he swears he'll raise this place to a level where nobody would dare challenge it.
Speaker A
Before he can do that, he collapses and passes out. Next chapter, a carrier pigeon approaches a guy sitting in a chair, and he glances over the message.
Speaker A
Confirmed. Part of the forest of beasts had been developed. A war with the Dardi family begins to wipe out the pertium.
Speaker A
Only then would the duche get involved. The guys thinking that apparently the real intention finally showed itself to annihilate the pertium. Everyone at the table says the time has come. They were going to kill whoever the leader of that
Speaker A
place was and Pertium would get a new owner through the Duke's house. Then the man asks how many people are still in pertium. One of them answers one night and two observers. Immediately the leader orders them to send a few more
Speaker A
people from Dardis territory. The fact that the young Lord Dardis was found dead in Pertium is more than enough justification to start a war. Under the Supreme Leader's command, this operation would bring victory. Everyone there is furious, saying they didn't need to
Speaker A
reveal such a powerful card as the Desmonds this early. If that damn Frank had done his job, none of this would have happened. As far as I know, the body they're counting on, the protagonist burned it, so I don't know,
Speaker A
but let's keep going. One of the guys thinks it's way too soon to reveal their secret card. It feels rushed. Why does the duchy want to step in with Pertium at a time like this? The leader says it's because of the forest of beasts. On
Speaker A
top of that, all decisions were made by Duke Delphine. They couldn't question anything. They were supposed to prepare for war now. My god, who's this bargain bin Hsoka in a clown outfit? In theory, he's supposed to be the big deal, right?
Speaker A
That Harold Desmond. Meanwhile, we go back to Amelia crying in Bernaf's arms saying, "Bernaf, that bastard Gizlane stole my 20,000. And with that 20,000, he managed to find a runstone mine. How did he survive my little forest kitties?
Speaker A
He's making a fool out of me." Bernaf tells her to calm down. Crying like this totally desperate. Isn't like her. She sigh and says she agrees. She's way too emotional. What happened is in the past.
Speaker A
Bernaf says yes and that he's waiting for her next orders. She replies that since the pertium found a runstone source, they'll be out of financial trouble soon. He agrees. Those bastards must be celebrating. She says yes, but on the other hand, it's too early for
Speaker A
them to celebrate because they still haven't sold the stones. According to her intel, they got everything 2 days ago. That's way too soon for them to set up a distribution network. And that weakness is what they were going to
Speaker A
exploit because it's obvious who they'll try to sell to. Bernaf asks the obvious question. She wants to act before they make the sales. She says, "Of course, there's only one place in the north that would buy runest stone, the most
Speaker A
powerful mage tower ruled by a seven circle arch mage, the crimson mage tower. Those stones are essential for magical research. So, normally the towers try to control every distribution channel. The plan was to place the wild cats in multiple ambushes along every
Speaker A
route leading to the tower. This time, the target isn't Gizlane. It's everyone transporting the stones. They'd use guerilla tactics to hit every carrier, and while they drain Gizlane's money, they'll steal the stones. Bernaf warns her that in the north there's also the
Speaker A
flame mage Tower in Bervante territory. Is it really smart to put all their forces only on the Crimson Tower roots?
Speaker A
She says it's different because the flame tower is going bankrupt. All that place has left is its old glory and someone as money obsessed as Gizlane won't go there. He'll go to the Crimson Tower which will pay more and that's
Speaker A
when she'll take everything from him. This woman is dangerous too. Another tall woman. Got to applaud the artist here. Thanks for using all that talent.
Speaker A
Next scene shifts to Pertium Castle. Our boy is asleep knocked out. remembering the moment he got swallowed by that giant snake. Damn. The story explains that when a predator is digesting its prey before it reaches the esophagus, it
Speaker A
gets dissolved by venom first. But the mana created by the third core burns the acid, stopping it from invading his body. The problem is that this creates a smoke that's extremely lethal to breathe in. Normally, most prey loses
Speaker A
consciousness or dies at this stage. But the protagonist said he had to endure it or everything would be over. This expedition, everything he cared about and the future, he'd lose it all if he couldn't stop himself from being
Speaker A
poisoned right then. So, the solution was to send the venom into his mana core. That way, the burning of the central core would neutralize the venom inside his body. It was an extremely delicate technique. Only someone who'd reached the superhuman realm and had
Speaker A
insane control over their mana and body could pull it off. And the venom combined with the mana would work as new fuel to create a different kind of mana explosion. And that's how he blasted his way out. Suddenly, he opens his eyes and
Speaker A
says he feels refreshed. He sees he's in his room, but he doesn't understand what happened. All he remembers is that his father kind of forgave him. Then, he notices Helena beside him, and she suddenly hugs him. He'd almost forgotten
Speaker A
this girl even existed. She says he was unconscious for 2 days. He didn't say anything before leaving and now he passed out when he came back. She greets him and tells him to be more careful.
Speaker A
The protagonist is a little surprised. He's never seen her act like that. But a second later, she shoves him, tells him to get away and runs off yelling to Belinda that he woke up. Gustlain though is more focused on the two days part.
Speaker A
After surviving the snake, he only got a little help from Belinda before they continued the trip. He tried to hold out as long as he could, but it wasn't enough. Still, he feels really good considering how hard he pushed himself.
Speaker A
In theory, he should have needed more than two days to recover from that damage. Something's off. His endurance is much better, and for some reason, his total mana increased. It's like the nature of his mana changed. He figures
Speaker A
maybe the moment the snake venom mixed with his mana core changed something, but it's a method he never even heard of in his past life. It clearly wasn't intentional. He risked his life, but it looks like it paid off. He needs to
Speaker A
check a few things, but if it's true, it's a method that'll let him grow much faster. Not right now, though, because it's time to sell those stones. That's the priority. Two days have passed, so a lot of people probably know by now. He
Speaker A
needs to call the mercenaries. Then he hears someone at the door and says, "Come in, Belinda. You don't have to knock." But walking in with her is Zalter, saying he finally woke up. The protagonist is surprised. His father
Speaker A
says he heard from Belinda that he was poisoned after falling into the mouth of a blood python. He wants to know if it's true, and Gizlane says yes. Zalter sigh, saying it's a relief he's alive. Belinda pinches his cheek, saying she got
Speaker A
scared. "Are you sure you're okay?" He says, "Yes." Then Zalter calls Gizlane and says they need to talk for a moment.
Speaker A
He has a request to make. The protagonist looks just as surprised as I am. Next chapter, we're heading into the training area. Gazlain thinks it's the first time he's ever gone one-on-one against his father. In his past life, he
Speaker A
avoided him as much as possible because he was scared of getting humiliated. Zalter apologizes for calling him there right after he woke up. Seriously, he didn't even let the kid eat a simple egg sandwich. Gazlain says it's fine. He's
Speaker A
in excellent condition after resting for two days, but he asks what request his father wants to make. Zalter looks at him then suddenly looks away. Gazlain thinks about something his mother used to say when he was a kid. In a
Speaker A
flashback, she says his father never shows his true self to other people. Aslain asks why he can't. She explains that his father said he has to be an unshakable pillar. It was the only way to keep the people of that land steady.
Speaker A
He always put others before himself. That's why he hid that side of him. The only time it was different was when he confessed his love to her. But she asks the boy to understand that part of him.
Speaker A
His father wasn't good at expressing emotions at all. And in the present, Zalter tells Gizlane to prepare his weapon. Gizlane stares at him and says he understands a fair duel. His father charges in hard going for a vertical
Speaker A
slash. Gizlane pulls off a classic defense. Plants his foot and they trade blows. Perry hear a quick cut there.
Speaker A
He's holding his ground. They pause for a moment and he realizes his father's attacks are insanely heavy. His sword carries the strength that's been crushing the northern barbarians, but at the same time, it has the gentleness of someone who's protected this whole
Speaker A
state. Zalter comes in again from the front. Guslane blocks, but then it looks like Zalter was coming straight in and then shifts to the side. Yet, Guslain surprises him and forces his father to defend. They lock eyes again, and
Speaker A
suddenly each one has a sword pointed at the others throat. Zalter sheaths his sword and says, "Glain has improved a lot." Guslain thanks him, but Zalter tells him to loosen his grip on the sword at the moment the blades clash. If
Speaker A
he has enough strength to bring down big monsters in the forest, he needs to be more careful. Otherwise, his intent becomes too obvious the moment he attacks. Basically, since he's so strong, he doesn't need to squeeze so hard because then his strike becomes
Speaker A
easy to read. I'm translating it for myself here. Guslain thinks it's the first time he's ever gotten real advice in his life. His swordsmanship was born from instinctive fighting. Everything he knows came from experience in battle, so there's definitely a lot he doesn't know
Speaker A
since he never had formal training. And in just a few seconds, his father noticed and gave him a tip. He always believed he only needed to rely on himself, that facing every challenge alone was the way, but maybe being
Speaker A
guided a little wasn't so bad. He thanks his father for the lesson. Zalter looks at him and says, "If he's being honest, today his intention was to scold him." Gizlane doesn't get it. And Zalter explains, "No matter how incredible his
Speaker A
contributions were, he broke rules. If everyone ignored rules for the same excuse, all you'd get is chaos." But Zalter noticed Gizlane changed. Unlike the previous incidents where he caused trouble chasing merit, this time he was aiming for something bigger. So he tells
Speaker A
him to keep doing what he's doing. He should always think about perturium and everyone who lives there and fulfill his responsibilities as the successor.
Speaker A
Gizlane is thinking hm responsibilities. Then he suddenly remembers wait dad didn't you say you called me here to ask for something? What is it? His father stops and glances back. Got any money you can lend me? Then the scene goes
Speaker A
back to the entrance of the forest of beasts but now the vibe is different.
Speaker A
The mercenaries are all grinning fired up. Gizlane asks if they're good and everyone yells yes. Cowor says the kid looks healthier. Gillian asks if he's okay. Gizlane apologizes for making them wait so long. Then he asks Gileian how
Speaker A
Rachel is doing. Gileian says he never imagined he'd see the day she could walk again. He bows to Gizlane and says it's all thanks to the young lord. Gizlane says he's happy to hear that. He calls Belinda, Gileian, and Cow and says
Speaker A
there's something he needs to tell everyone. His land is in serious danger right now. Of course, they're shocked and they head into a meeting. He starts explaining everything that happened the day Helena was attacked. how he stopped those two knights who wanted to use her
Speaker A
death to start a war and how he found the body of the deard lord and that there's probably another force watching pertium. He says yes right now they're being watched and unfortunately they don't have the time or resources to
Speaker A
prepare for an attack. Belinda says now she understands why he was in such a rush. She thought she'd be able to rest a little after the forest. Kyor laughs saying first it was those beasts and now it's a war. This place really doesn't
Speaker A
let him get bored. Gileian says if what Gizlane told them is true, this is the perfect moment for someone to attack. A poor territory with weak military power discovers a huge runstone mine. Anyone with power will want to take it for
Speaker A
themselves. Gizlane says, "Of course they're not going to just sit there and let it happen." Belinda says, "Well, you should have mentioned this earlier.
Speaker A
Let's warn your father and all the vassals." But he says, "Not yet. Since Helena's bodyguards had been with them for a long time, there's a chance other vassels could be enemies, too. And since there's no way to confirm it right now,
Speaker A
they decide to keep that information to themselves for the time being. Belinda realizes there isn't really much she can say in response. Then he says that thanks to Helena surviving, he managed to buy a little time. But now that they
Speaker A
found the mines, the enemy won't just sit still. It was going to be a tough fight. Everyone falls silent. And then Kyore says, "Well, all he has to do is give the orders. Besides, hanging around here has been fun." Gileian tells the
Speaker A
kid that he already swore he'd fight for him until the end of his life, so he can count on his help. Belinda, huge as always, says, "That's right. If anyone's going to protect him, it'll be her." The protagonist smiles. He knows the Purge
Speaker A
family's enemy was the Delphine family, but obviously they'd use Count Desmond and Amelia, who were the ones receiving orders. Still, he promises he won't let things go the way they want. So, he says the next step is for them to head to the
Speaker A
Magic Tower of Flames. Clearly, he's already outmaneuvering Amelia here. Car celebrates, saying they're finally going to sell. Time to get rich. Belinda asks why the Tower of Flames. The Crimson Tower people are closer and they pay more. He explains he's just trying to
Speaker A
avoid as much friction as possible. Gileian agrees that when you're transporting something expensive like Ronstone, a lot of people will want to steal it. Belinda gets it, probably to avoid ambushes. He says that, but to us, Gizlane reveals he knows perfectly well
Speaker A
the Crimson Tower is much richer and more powerful. For the Tower of Flames to regain its past glory would be difficult, but he has to choose this place. Why? Because of her. And now I don't know who exactly, but here we are
Speaker A
at the Magic Tower of Flames. Are we about to get another well-designed friend? Definitely. Just seeing her from behind, I can already tell she's dangerous. She's there looking for Professor Renato. The artist really is an artist. He lives up to the job title.
Speaker A
The girl wants to know when the one the light mentioned would come looking for her. Next chapter, the protagonist team is arriving at the magic tower of flames. Gordon really is going to become a member. He's there with the whole
Speaker A
group, and he says he's heard about this place for a long time, but never expected to be there in person. Just looking at the streets and houses, you can tell life there is completely different from Pertium. It really looks
Speaker A
like a European city. While the people over there are broke, so that's where all the magic scrolls are produced.
Speaker A
They've got so many mages, they use mages as street laborers. Now that's an easy life. Most of the mercenaries had never even seen magic being used in their lives. And the mages are all giving them these hateful stairs.
Speaker A
Suddenly, they cast something and start disappearing. The poor mercenaries are so out of their depth. They're all like, "Damn, that's incredible." But the protagonist knows that if they're hiding their appearance like that, it's because they're not welcome. Kyra tells everyone
Speaker A
to stop acting like idiots and hurry up. Belinda comments that even though these people have fallen from the top among the magic towers, it's still an incredible place. Gileian adds that Briante territory is one of the richest lands in the whole kingdom. The
Speaker A
protagonist thinks, "Yeah, on the surface it is, but none of them can imagine that this place, still impressive, will end up in ruins." In front of the gate, he says they've arrived. Coward is freaked out, saying he's standing right next to it and still
Speaker A
can't see the top because it's so huge. Belinda asks where the guards are. There are only their armors lying there, but then someone up on the wall throws out a hand and tells everyone to back away. At that moment, ropes appear around the
Speaker A
guards who immediately stand up and shut the gate with their axes. The mages warn that not just anyone can enter this tower and they need to reveal their identities and what they're doing there.
Speaker A
Belinda realizes they're puppets and coward doesn't like it. Clearly, they aren't welcome. Gileian introduces the protagonist. This kid is Gizlane Pertium, the young lord of the Pertium Empire. Bring us the trade officer. We brought some things to sell. But the
Speaker A
wizard answers that they're not interested. They're not buying anything. Belinda tells them to show some respect because they don't even know what items they brought. The guy says, "You're from Pertium, that bunch of northern beggars.
Speaker A
Whatever you brought is probably low rank materials or some filthy potion. It'll be a waste of time dealing with you, so get lost." The axes get pointed at them. Belinda keeps cursing, asking who he's calling a beggar, while Gileian
Speaker A
asks the protagonist what he's going to do. He gives a serious look and asks if they're sure about that. Then he shows a little runstone and says if they're mages, they should know what this is.
Speaker A
The mage immediately trembles. His eyes go wide and he recognizes it. He starts to ask if everything in the carts behind them is, but the protagonist cuts him off and asks if he's buying or not.
Speaker A
Instant change. They start bowing and apologizing for not recognizing such esteemed guests. His name is Sane and he's the trade officer here at the magic tower. If he needs anything, just say the word. The protagonist goes straight to the point. You saw what it is, and I
Speaker A
brought a lot, and I need someone who can take responsibility for this trade all the way through. That's why I want to personally meet the tower master.
Speaker A
Sane flinches and says, "Okay, he'll speak to him immediately. Just give him a moment." Belinda mutters that they should have had that attitude from the start. Sane ignores it. And they start walking, but suddenly there are explosions. The protagonist asks what
Speaker A
the problem is, and Sane explains it's just research going on. Normal for a magic tower. And look who's on the ground. the new waifu of the moment.
Speaker A
Sane tells her, "I already told you not to set foot in the lab. You're just taking up space if you can't even use magic properly. Or are you going to ignore what I, Alfoy, the future successor of this tower and a three
Speaker A
circle master told you?" Wait, I thought his name was Sylvane. Meanwhile, two others off to the side are asking why that girl's teacher even brought her here. The blonde guy tells her to be grateful she at least has a place to
Speaker A
sleep in the tower. The poor girl takes a deep breath, looking gorgeous, and says she has the right to use the lab, too. She's a mage. Alfoy, clearly a Malfoy reference, says if she's a mage, then she should be able to defend
Speaker A
herself from basic magic. He conjures a fireball and tells her to block it. He throws it at her. She tries to raise a barrier, but it does nothing. She shields herself with her arm, but then Chad steps in front and blocks it with
Speaker A
his sword. The three idiots are confused, and the protagonist asks what kind of magic research this is. Is this really how people behave in the Tower of Flames? Well, considering he's throwing fireballs, it tracks. But now we're in
Speaker A
the master's tower with the leader, Hubert, asking what's going on. Are we out of runstone? How do we end up like this? At this rate, the gap between us and the Crimson Tower will just keep growing. Nobody says anything. He
Speaker A
presses them, saying, "That's why I've been telling you to buy Runeststone for so long. What have you old men been doing?" The old men are thinking, "This bastard has the nerve to say that when they asked countless times to go after a
Speaker A
runstone distribution line, but he kept buying luxury goods and noble nonsense. They couldn't take it anymore. The one with the green hat says, "Runest is a problem, too, but I heard the Crimson Tower Master reached the seventh circle
Speaker A
while you're still at the sixth." Hubert tells him not to mention that guy. If he had more runstone, he'd reach the seventh circle in a day. Green Hat says, "Fine, whatever. If we run out of those stones, we can't even practice magic, so
Speaker A
what's the plan?" Hubert is furious, saying, "That damn Delmouth. How dare he reach the seventh circle before him. And why do those stupid stones have to be so expensive?" Right then, Sane opens the door and says, "They urgently need the
Speaker A
tower master's attention." Hubert points and asks if that idiot can't see they're in the middle of an important meeting, barging in without knocking. Sane apologizes but says it's immediate because someone is in the tower with an absurd amount of mana stone. Now that I
Speaker A
look at it, Sane, the treasurer and that kid Alfoy are different people. And at this moment, Alfoy is casting a bunch of fireballs at the protagonist who draws his sword, raises his hand, and blocks everything easily. Alfoy throws an even
Speaker A
bigger one, but the kid slices it in half without much trouble. The mages are all in shock, and Alfoy wants to know how it's possible to cut his magic in half. That should be impossible. But then a bunch of ropes appear around him
Speaker A
and Belinda immobilizes him asking what kind of nerve he has to attack her master. Aloy demands to know who they are. When someone suddenly yells for everyone to stop. It's Hubert asking what's going on. Belinda huge as always.
Speaker A
The new waifu standing there looking awkward and the protagonist tells her to let the guy go. Alfoy breaks free and starts yelling, "Professor, professor." Hubert asks what happened and he says, "They're intruders. I was just trying to stop Vanessa from entering the lab and
Speaker A
they attacked me out of nowhere. I only didn't want her to go in because she'll get hurt since she has no mana. Belinda laughs, saying he's crying like a little girl, while Vanessa off to the side says she just wanted to practice a bit in the
Speaker A
lab. The protagonist glances over and is now sure who she is. Vanessa, the Red Nightmare. So that was what she looked like before she became the terror of these lands. Then Hubert suddenly starts casting a spell, saying he's crazy for
Speaker A
coming in here and causing trouble for a student. They'll all be burned to ashes.
Speaker A
Belinda asks what they're going to do. This guy seems dangerous, but the protagonist completely ignores everything he's saying and goes, "Twowermaster, sorry about the delay. My name's Gizlane Pertium. I'm the heir of the Pertium family, and I'm here to sell
Speaker A
some runstone." Hubert, who was putting on a whole show, realizes this is the guy he was looking for. Alfoy can't believe it. How does a filthy kid like that have runest? The protagonist just says they're all waiting out front of
Speaker A
the castle. If they want, they can go see for themselves. When they get there, of course, they can't believe it. There are carts and carts and carts of stones.
Speaker A
The leader and the four dwarf mages are confused, saying it's impossible. How and where did they get that much run stone? Yellow hat says, "Twowermaster, looks like there are 10 carts. What do you plan to do with it?" The tower
Speaker A
master doesn't answer. And everyone calls to him. Then he starts laughing, totally excited. My god, I've never seen this much run stone. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With this, I can finally crush those bastards at the Crimson Tower. But outwardly,
Speaker A
he's like, "Hm, I was expecting a bit more stone than this, and the quality doesn't look that good." Tower is ready to cut his head off, saying that bastard has no idea how hard it was to get all
Speaker A
that. Vanessa comments that she thinks it's plenty. One cart like that would last a few weeks. The leader gets angry and tells the girl to get out of there and shut up. She's supposed to go back to the tower and stay out of it. That's
Speaker A
why he hates that damn Rado. Why did he leave this trash with him? The girl has no talent at all, so she should at least have some discipline. The protagonist just watches. The leader looks at the dwarves and asks if they don't agree,
Speaker A
and now everyone starts sucking up, going, "Yeah, yes, yes." Then they step closer and say, "Hm, the quality of these stones is kind of low, isn't it?" Another says, "Well, since their territory is broke, they might even be
Speaker A
fake." Belinda says they've lost their minds. They have no idea how hard they worked to get this, and they're calling it fake. The dwarves answer, "How hard you worked isn't our problem. There are lots of scammers these days." The one
Speaker A
next to him agrees, "Yeah, we can't just accept it and buy it for a good price just because the seller says so." Then the protagonist asks, "So what? You're not interested in buying?" Suddenly, their expressions change and the kid
Speaker A
starts walking away saying, "Fine." If the tower of flames doesn't want it, how about we go find the Crimson Tower. The boss and all the dwarves flinch and start looking at each other. They know that would be a huge problem. Then, the
Speaker A
one with the blue hat says, "Come on, boss. If they brought it all the way here, why don't we give them a chance?
Speaker A
Letting the poor things leave without money in hand would be so sad. Have some mercy." Hubert agrees, saying, "Yeah, yeah. If all the elders want this, I don't have a choice. Fine. I'll have to be very generous and buy all your
Speaker A
runeststones, but I'm only paying a tiny bit under market price. The protagonist cuts him off right away and says Hubert's got something wrong. Then he tells Cow to take all the carts away except one and asks, "Wasn't the plan
Speaker A
from the start to sell just one cart, Cower?" Same little act, talking things over with the staff. Hubert just stands there fuming. Coward turns around, "Yeah, we decided from the beginning we'd only sell one cart." Then he tells
Speaker A
the rest of the people to go pull the other carts back where they were resting. Hubert walks up to the protagonist and demands to know what he thinks he's doing. Our boy apologizes, saying the subordinates got confused and
Speaker A
brought a little more than they were going to sell. They're actually headed to the Crimson Tower and only stopped here because they need some coins. Right away, Hubert can tell he's serious about going to the tower, which is a huge
Speaker A
problem. He puts a hand on the kid's shoulder and says, "Kid, you're pretty funny, aren't you?" I never thought our meeting would be this interesting. Why don't we talk a bit more? The dwarves there can all tell the master is about
Speaker A
to fall into the kid's trap. The protagonist glances over and says, "Sure, of course they can talk." Scene changes to the meeting room. Hubert says he'll introduce everyone. These are the elders of the magic tower. Each one a
Speaker A
fifth circle mage. The protagonist says it really is an impressive group. No wonder they follow the second strongest mage in the northern region. A little jab. Hubert clears his throat and says, "You must be hearing some weird rumors,
Speaker A
kid." The flame magic tower is still the strongest in the north. The protagonist goes, "All right, all right. I believe you." Anyway, that doesn't really matter. That's not the point. Belinda has already noticed the protagonist is clearly trying to get under Hubert's
Speaker A
skin, but would that actually work out? Gillian says, "Trust him." Like always, he's got a plan. The tower master says he's done with the small talk. "How much does he want to sell for?" He warns the kid there's nowhere else he'll get a
Speaker A
better price than here. The protagonist throws it out there. He wants double the market price. The dwarves all start saying the kid is naive. He doesn't understand how the world works. Hubert explains that's not how negotiating works. He doesn't know who taught him to
Speaker A
bargain like that, but that's not how things are done. Both sides have to give a little. He can't just make a one-sided decision like that. Kazlain though says he has a feeling the flame magic tower can pay double. The dwarves snap at him
Speaker A
to stop messing around in a place like this. He's trying to humiliate all the mages there. All of a sudden, Hubert gets serious, telling the kid to watch what he's saying. He's getting fed up with this brat who has no idea how the
Speaker A
world works. Walking around acting like this, the protagonist just stares at him. Hubert says he'll be generous and assume he's young and making mistakes, so he'll show mercy this time out of generosity and the kid should take it
Speaker A
seriously. He's about to say, "I'll pay a bit above market." But the protagonist stands up and says, "Well, looks like you don't want to buy." Double was a discounted price, and if you're not interested, I'll go to the Crimson
Speaker A
Tower. Excuse me. The mage shouts, "Stop, kid. I mean, my young friend, why the rush? You don't seem like you want to negotiate, but you don't have to leave that fast. I was just a little irritated. Sit back down. Let's talk."
Speaker A
The protagonist looks back and says, "Fine. He'll give them one more chance." His group just watches. Hubert says, "You've got a lot of nerve, and since you were kind enough to come to our home before going anywhere else, we'll pay
Speaker A
double the market price. How about that offer? The protagonist smiles and says, "Well, if you really want to pay double, fine, but I'm only selling one cart." Green hat doesn't get it. Hubert says, "That won't work. He needs to buy
Speaker A
everything he has to sell." Our boy explains, "Yeah, but if I sell you one cart for double, then I can go to the Crimson Tower and they'll pay triple.
Speaker A
So, it doesn't really make sense to sell everything here, does it?" Hubert says, "This damn kid has to be messing with them. Triple." But the protagonist stands up again and says, "All right, then. We'll talk later." But Hubert
Speaker A
stops him. Wait, wait, hold on. Triple, right? What I meant earlier is I'd pay triple. That's what I meant. The protagonist smiles again, sits down, and says, "Got it. Now we're talking." Just what I'd expect from the biggest and
Speaker A
most powerful tower in the north. The mage tells him to stay right there and says, "They'll bring the money immediately." But he walks off with his hand on his face, wondering how a sixth circle mage is getting humiliated by
Speaker A
some farm kid from a dead-end place. Still, he has no choice. They need runeststones urgently. Then the protagonist says, "Hey, where are you going? I haven't said all my conditions yet, and we already know what he wants." Hubert turns back, telling him to spit
Speaker A
it out. What else is he going to insist on now? The protagonist says he wants her. He wants them to hand Vanessa over to him. They'll definitely think he's some kind of creep, but that's not the point, especially since it looks like
Speaker A
they don't even like her. Hubert goes, "Wait, Vanessa?" The protagonist says, "Yes, he wants her. He wants that kid as his exclusive mage." Hold on, kid. What is this? Yeah, no. Take back everything I said. How is she a kid? What kind of
Speaker A
talk is that? FBI, please forgive me. I didn't know the kind of excuse that doesn't work. You're going to jail anyway. Next scene suddenly shifts to smoke in a campfire. The protagonist older, I think, talking with some older
Speaker A
guy. They're talking about meat until the guy asks if he's ever heard of Vanessa, the Red Nightmare. The protagonist looks to the side like he has no idea what he's talking about. The guy says he's been traveling around the
Speaker A
region gathering information, and it's really interesting. She's the mage who burned the entire northern region of Lutania. Apparently, she reached the seventh circle. The protagonist just thinks her name stands out too much. Red Nightmare, Seventh Circle. The friend
Speaker A
says, "I don't know, but it looks like she went crazy. She's a mage, but she learned mana cultivation." He says, "It's weird. Why would she learn mana cultivation instead of magic circles?" The friend explains it's because she's insane. Anyway, it seems like she's a
Speaker A
disaster who burns everything wherever she goes. Remember that subjugation request they put out? It was because of her. The protagonist thinks a mage who reached the seventh circle through a cultivation technique. He's curious to know who she is. Claudio, let's recruit
Speaker A
that girl. Spoiler, that never happened because when they found her, she was basically as good as dead. She couldn't control her magic anymore. Still, it was undeniable she had the talent to reach the seventh circle without even properly
Speaker A
learning magic. With a little help, her talent would bloom. So, he's definitely going to recruit her. Back in the present, his friends are all thinking.
Speaker A
Jillian asks why he wants that girl from earlier. Cara comments she didn't even look strong. Belinda tells the kid to let her know whenever he wants to bring a woman like that. Red Hat says, "Boss, let's get rid of that girl. She's
Speaker A
useless anyway. Better if he takes her." Yellow agrees. Just us taking care of her until now was already more than enough. Our loyalty to Renato has been repaid. Hubert turns and says, "Kid, do you have any idea how incredible Vanessa
Speaker A
is? She's a mage the whole tower values, but we'll accept your proposal just to make you happy." The protagonist cuts in. On top of that, I want you to send some battle mages who've reached the third circle to Pertium. Before Hubert
Speaker A
can respond, the protagonist says, "A certain territorial war is coming. The elders all flinch." He finishes. So, that's it. You'll pay three times the price. Send some third circle mages for one year and hand Vanessa over to me as
Speaker A
my exclusive mage. Those are the three conditions for me to sell you the stones. Everyone watches. The elders get tense and Hubert's aura explodes under his foot. Glass shatters. He calls out Gizlane Pertium and asks if the kid
Speaker A
thinks he's an idiot. Then he cites a law saying mages affiliated with the magic tower can't intervene in territorial wars. Not only does the kid not know the kingdom's basic rules, he's trying to put third circle mages on the
Speaker A
front lines. That's a massive insult to the flame tower. There wouldn't even be ashes left of him. Julian is already getting his axe ready, saying the guy's mana is insane. Carr agrees. No wonder he has six circles. Gizlane doesn't
Speaker A
answer and warns Hubert he'll regret it. What he found in Pertium territory is an absurd amount of runstone, dozens of times more than what he brought today.
Speaker A
The old men start paying attention. He keeps going. Soon that information will spread across the north. And Hubert knows exactly what that means. Hubert says yes, many others would be interested. He says the kid learns fast.
Speaker A
They're not trying to start a war. All Perdium needs is help from the magic tower to build strength. If they help them through this crisis, he promises exclusivity on all runstones to this tower. Hubert asks if he's offering a
Speaker A
monopoly. The protagonist says if that happens, it's only a matter of time before the flame tower surpasses the Crimson Tower and takes the top spot in the north again. Hubert looks down at the kid's small hand. He's furious, but
Speaker A
then he breaks into a smile, claps his hands, and says, "Perfect. I accept your deal." The scene cuts to him briefing Alfoy. Basically, that's the summary.
Speaker A
Then with a hand on his shoulder, Alfoy asks, "Master, but why me? There are other mages I'm not." Hubert explains, "Don't misunderstand me. I'm sending you because you're the greatest talent of the flames. Someone with a big future
Speaker A
needs to be part of important things. He's clearly being played, but it's all there. Wow, boss. I'm a great talent. My god." Hubert continues. This experience will help him soon manage the whole tower. He has to keep an eye on things
Speaker A
to make sure those farmers don't start sending runstones somewhere else. And if a territorial war really starts, he's not supposed to fight. Everyone is to return immediately. He just needs to survive for one year. One year and they'd be back on top of the world.
Speaker A
Alfoy stays quiet then smiles and says they can count on him. Though the smile fades right after the protagonist is out front welcoming him to Pertium. The arriving mages comment, "This castle looks kind of old-fashioned, let's say." Others say it doesn't stand out much,
Speaker A
but it's a practical castle. Everyone's making excuses while Alfoy is thinking this place is an open dump. He's only here because the master ordered it.
Speaker A
Still, he never imagined he, the great successor of the tower, would come to a miserable place like this. He introduces himself to the protagonist. I'm Alfoy, a third circle mage and the heir of the magic tower. I was given the deep and
Speaker A
important task of helping. The protagonist cuts him off. You're going to have a lot to help with, so don't let your guard down. Alo is furious. This brat is treating him like a servant.
Speaker A
Just wait. When he becomes tower master, he'll wipe this place out. The protagonist looks around and asks Alfoy, "Where's Vanessa?" Alfoy explains, "She's coming. She was carrying our backpacks. Seriously, barefoot carrying luggage. And why did the protagonist call her a kid? She clearly doesn't look
Speaker A
like a child. And the artist has a real knack for drawing a cute face. He's genuinely skilled. She drops the bags there, and greets the young lord. Oloy says she took too long. He even thought she hadn't come. Gizlane looks over,
Speaker A
tells her to drop the bags, and come with him. She says she hasn't finished carrying everything yet. He grabs one in his hand while Uloy says she's very disobedient. She was born in the tower, but out of nowhere, the protagonist
Speaker A
throws the bag into Uloy's face. He hits the ground with his nose bleeding, demanding to know what that was supposed to mean. The protagonist says Vanessa isn't part of the magic tower anymore.
Speaker A
She's part of his group now, so Uloy isn't to give her orders. He'll let it slide this time, but if they do it again, they'll be risking their lives.
Speaker A
Vanessa just stands there confused while Uloy is boiling, saying, "This bastard is treating the third circle air of the magic tower like this." The mages are all getting ready, saying he can't find out, but their incredible team could
Speaker A
wipe out this whole territory in a second. The protagonist snaps his fingers and instantly the guys are completely surrounded. In the blink of an eye, the mages tell them to stop acting like barbarians. How are they seriously drawing weapons on witches?
Speaker A
The protagonist then tells Uloy to shut up. It doesn't matter how he was treated before. Here, he's just a hired hand. It was a legitimate deal with the tower master. So, for one year, he has full authority to command him however he
Speaker A
wants. And in return, they'll receive the rune stones. if this contract gets canceled because of what you do. Who do you think is going to have to deal with the tower master to fix it? Uloy wants to spit something out in anger, but
Speaker A
Gizlane says he'll make sure the message gets through. Here in Pertium, his job was nothing more than being a walking mana reserve. If he wants to be treated well, then he'd better obey and do his job. The guy is furious. What do you
Speaker A
mean a walking mana reserve? But the protagonist just turns around and tells Gillian and Kak to handle those guys.
Speaker A
Car cracks his neck and says he's going to miss the magic tower. And Gideon says that if they need it, he'll help them adjust to these lands. The idiot is seething, but he gets beaten down while Vanessa just stands there listening to
Speaker A
him getting pummeled. Then the protagonist calls her over and tells her that from now on she's not to follow anyone else's orders because she's his exclusive mage. She looks at him kind of emotional, but also kind of sad,
Speaker A
probably because she can't even cast a level one fireball. Then she tells him that unfortunately she can't use any magic at all, so being his exclusive mage would be pretty pointless. He cuts her off and tells her to follow him.
Speaker A
He'll help her use magic. The scene switches to the two of them walking into the training room and she's still awkward and unsure. He calls Vanessa and asks how far along she is in her magical studies. She explains she's already at
Speaker A
the fifth circle, but only in theory. Hey, Gizlane, can you at least buy this girl some shoes first or do you want her feet just out like that? Hm. Caught you.
Speaker A
He says if she's reached fifth circle theory, that's excellent, but she says it's all useless. She can't use magic anyway. He asks if there's any specific reason. She explains she's never been able to feel mana since she was born.
Speaker A
She always believed that one day she'd be able to use magic, so she studied her whole life. But the more she studied, the more she realized that day was never going to come. Man, that staff is straight up drowning. She says the
Speaker A
teacher who guided her died. Maybe that's why she was expelled from the tower. But he knows that if she reached fifth circle theory, she was as strong as the elders of the magic tower. And magic isn't something you can master
Speaker A
just by memorizing it. It's extremely complex to understand the principles behind activation because only then can you develop the ability to infuse interpretation and magical will.
Speaker A
Basically, she has all the understanding in her head right now, but her body can't keep up. And because of that, she pushed herself even harder, painfully, through countless trials and errors. But the truth is, none of her effort was
Speaker A
wasted. It's just that her path was different. Then he remembers Claude, his friend, saying, "Oh, she was a seven circle mage, but it looks like she learned the mana cultivation technique because she's insane." The guy smiles and says that from now on he's going to
Speaker A
teach her the mana cultivation technique. She makes this cute, confused face and asks why he would teach her that technique. She's a mage. and he explains that both systems, whether it's mana circles or cultivation technique, are ultimately about controlling mana.
Speaker A
And she probably never tried it before. She looks scared when she realizes he's serious. And shakes her head, saying, "No, this is crazy. How is she supposed to use magic through a cultivation technique? It makes no sense. If things
Speaker A
go wrong, she might never be able to use magic for the rest of her life. Not like that's much different, right?" But he ignores her objections and says, "Vanessa, we're going to try." He looks at her and she gets embarrassed. Looks
Speaker A
down at her own hand and wonders if it's really possible for her to use magic.
Speaker A
Suddenly, she clenches her fist and says she'll do whatever it takes to use magic. She sits in front of him, unties her shirt, and shows her back while he knows that in his past life, she had the same eyes he did. Regret, hatred, and
Speaker A
rage. The place she fell into after chasing magic non-stop was an endless abyss. She mastered the mana cultivation technique without even understanding where it came from, and that turned her into a walking disaster driven by instinct. But this time, he was there
Speaker A
behind her. And to keep her from falling into that abyss again, he was going to reach out a hand. Mana starts flowing into her back. His hand even appears there. Energy running through her body and she feels this strange heat. He
Speaker A
tells her to close her mouth and stop messing up her mana like that. What's entering her body right now is his mana.
Speaker A
And she can't forget that feeling. He tells her to pay close attention and focus on the sensation of everything entering her body, spreading into every corner, circulating along the edges and converging toward the center. It took effort to keep that from sounding wrong.
Speaker A
Then there's a burst of mana and she gets pulled into a flashback. Someone says, "Wait, you're saying you're going to cut off all support? Do you even realize what you're saying?" Vanessa has talent. It's probably her old teacher
Speaker A
talking to Hubert, saying she was the first person to prove the patterns of transmuted particles in mana. Hubert says he admits she did some interesting research, but Renato must have already realized it. No matter how smart the girl is, if she can't cast any spells,
Speaker A
you can't call her a mage. They argue and insult each other. And then Vanessa appears, recognizing her old self. She looks to the side and sees herself apologizing to Professor Renato, saying that if she were talented, he wouldn't
Speaker A
have to leave the tower. He puts his hand on her head and says he isn't leaving. He's going on a journey to find a method of magic for her. She has to keep her head up and look to the skies.
Speaker A
There's no place in this world where darkness lasts forever. And he promises that one day light will reach her. And look, there's the light. This blonde kid full of swagger hair blowing in the wind. She runs toward him saying,
Speaker A
"Professor, you were right." A glow takes over and now she's passed out, saying, "Yes, the light found even her." All right, then. I want to see this girl's potential, but for the love of God, put some shoes on her and change
Speaker A
that outfit. She looks like an abandoned peasant. Next scene though, we're in a cabin with the mercenaries fighting. I don't even know what's going on. Looks like a real brawl. The kind where they're having fun. The big muscular guy
Speaker A
says everyone's weak. One of the knights charges him. He yanks his sword out and slams him to the ground. Another comes from behind, but he grabs the one already on the floor by the arm and smashes him into the other guy's ribs.
Speaker A
They go flying and tumble outside. The muscle head says he hasn't even warmed up yet. So why is everyone already on the ground? Everyone saying the boss is the best. And in the background there's someone drinking clinks his mug. And a
Speaker A
little later he's lying down fishing peacefully. Someone walks up and asks how his training is going. The blonde guy just tells him to say what he wants.
Speaker A
And the blue-hed one says, "Count Desmond issued a mobilization order." Victor was supposed to be part of it. We don't even get to see his face. He stays silent, grabs a huge swagger hat, pulls it down over his face, and starts
Speaker A
walking out saying, "Fine, they're going." Clearly, he beat up everyone in the bar. He says, "Maybe it's the perfect time since he was dying of boredom." Next chapter, a letter arrives for Zalter. My son Gilmore Degardis was killed by Gizlane Pertium, and for that,
Speaker A
I will pursue vengeance. The father immediately orders all soldiers to be gathered. This is a declaration of war.
Speaker A
The scene changes to Randolph, saying Dardis has lost his mind. Why is he claiming Gizlane killed Gilmore?
Speaker A
Everyone in the room is arguing, saying they treated those people like northern family. So, why are they acting like this? What do they gain by fighting them? Everyone goes quiet until the protagonist says it's because of the runstone. Most likely the two vassals
Speaker A
sent to Darda's territory already reported it. Everyone's like, "My god, the vassels betrayed us." Obviously, Zalter is thinking, "Runest? It's not uncommon for people to take action over something like that." But it seems like you already knew this would happen,
Speaker A
Gizlane. He's only thinking it, not saying it out loud. Then Randolph says, "Well, there's nothing to think about.
Speaker A
We have way more soldiers than to guard us and more experience. They'll pay for coming at us." But suddenly someone runs down the hallway calling for everyone saying there's urgent news. They're already here. Wait, Dardis already arrived. What is this? The whole army is
Speaker A
there led by Victor. They climb up to the wall and yeah, it's already time for war. Albert is confused. They just declared, "How are they already here?" People start confirming that a total of 6,000 soldiers are approaching. On top
Speaker A
of that, it looks like they have over a thousand support units bringing food and supplies. So, this is a siege. They've also identified countless siege weapons and they're starting construction to begin the assault. Albert says something's off. Randolph, you said they
Speaker A
were poor and had fewer people. Randolph says, "Yeah, maybe that was true back when they hadn't reduced how much they paid their troops." Homer wants to know how they're going to deal with this. And then Zalter tells everyone to calm down.
Speaker A
Arguing among themselves won't help. First, gather all troops at the castle gate. Bring all citizens inside the castle and lower the gates. The other soldiers should take their positions because the war is about to start. From far away watching the castle, someone
Speaker A
says, "Gilmore, my son, you were useless as hell, but you became useful after you died. Look at this incredible place we're going to conquer. That's Count Degardis known as Thomas. He says, "Come with me, Victor. First, I need to speak
Speaker A
with my brother of Pertium." From the top of the castle, Zalter shouts, asking brother Dardis what the meaning of this betrayal is. Thomas puts a hand on his waist and asks what he means by betrayal. His beloved son Gilmore was
Speaker A
killed on these lands by Zalter's son, the cursed Gizlane, the successor of this place. What kind of father wouldn't be furious over his son's death? So, surrender now and things will end peacefully. The protagonist just watches and obviously Randolph and everyone know
Speaker A
he's lying. This conversation isn't going anywhere. Gizlane is thinking saving Helena was definitely important, but it was inevitable things would end like this. And since they even brought siege weapons, their goal is to wipe us out completely. Everything's going as
Speaker A
expected. Zalter says his son didn't kill Gilmore, and that's the only answer he's giving. If they value their lives, they should return to their lands.
Speaker A
Victor is impressed. No wonder Zalter has been the commander protecting the North from barbarians for so many years.
Speaker A
And Tommo says, "Well, as expected from the lone wolf of the north. It's a shame, but I can't even imagine how much blood will be spilled because of your choice." He turns away, saying, "Zalter will regret it." Everyone leaves
Speaker A
laughing. Randolph says to leave it to him. Those guys are disorganized dogs. He'll bring victory to the land. Homer comments that regardless of strength, the difference in numbers is huge.
Speaker A
Albert agrees. This battle is going to cost everyone their lives. They start arguing again, saying they need to ask for help and so on. But Zalter stays silent, thinking that in all this chaos, it'll be hard to calm everyone down.
Speaker A
Especially because the time between the declaration and their arrival was way too short. But considering the number of troops, someone is backing them. So, who is it and what can he do in this situation? Random comment. It's actually
Speaker A
cool to see the protagonist talking with his dad now. I think it's the first time I've seen a mana where the protagonist has a father who isn't useless, can fight, and is basically standing side by side with him, which is what should be
Speaker A
normal, honestly. But it almost never happens because people only want to watch the kids grinding aura. And then Gizlane tells his father they'll have to prepare for a defensive fight. Compared to Degard, who has 7,000 men, they can
Speaker A
barely scrape together 2,000 total. At the very least, they had three times as many people. They were ready for this, and their morale was high. They've got about 15 days to prepare because once the siege weapons are finished, the
Speaker A
full-scale attack is going to start right now. Calling for reinforcements and protecting the castle as much as possible are the best options. His father says yes, that's the expected move. But after that, there's basically nothing they can do. All of a sudden,
Speaker A
Gizlane leans in and whispers something in his ear. Salter is shocked, and our boy says that for the next 15 days before the all-out assault, he's going to give everything he's got to turn this around. Look at the kid in that dark
Speaker A
armor. Put that helmet on and he's going to look like the villain. They're in the meeting room and everyone's dead silent.
Speaker A
Then Belinda goes, "Well, yeah, looks like the wars really started." And he says it has, and from now on, he's going to lay out everything they need to do.
Speaker A
Someone asks, "Wait, and ambush." And the protagonist explains, "Yes, before the enemy starts their main attacks, they're going to ambush all the support units. Step one is cutting off the supply flow to those troops, which will make everything way harder for them."
Speaker A
Belinda asks how, though. The castle is being watched from every direction. If they do anything, those guys will notice immediately, so the protagonist calls for Cayor and Gileian. He says that like he asked. They've got multiple troops stationed at the Beast Forest Outpost.
Speaker A
If things get messy, they can run there without worrying about being spotted. And Gillian says they already finished making the poncho out of that monster's hide. The material is insanely dark and blends into the night, perfect for this
Speaker A
kind of mission. The protagonist says a large army would obviously be easy to detect, but if it's just a camouflaged elite unit, it won't be easy at all. The only problem is they don't know exactly where the supplies are, and he tells
Speaker A
Belinda he needs her to find that. Let's be real, Belinda is basically the final boss of this team. She gives him a look and says, "Fine, okay then. I just don't like that he keeps putting Belinda's life at risk. You can't go getting her
Speaker A
killed." He knows it's an extremely dangerous task. She'd have to get close to the enemy lines and risk her life, but he's sure she can handle it. Lastly, the one thing he needs is their strongest card, the finishing blow in
Speaker A
this war, their little barefoot mage. A few days pass and now we're at the day a's army's supply area. A bald guy named Fabro is celebrating, saying, "Ah, the war is finally going to start. A few more weeks and we'll gain a lot of
Speaker A
land." They toast. It was a great move to stand with Count Desmond. Thanks to him, we'll get to rest, take no risks, and get rich. His friend toast too, saying it was his brilliant decision that made all this possible. Fabro
Speaker A
drinks his wine, thanking Pertibium, saying that soon this land will belong to him. But while he's busy celebrating, the quiet protagonist is already closing in with everyone. These guys clearly aren't making it out alive. Gileian says the weather is awful. And Kra agrees
Speaker A
it's so dark even he can barely see. Our boy says everything is going perfectly.
Speaker A
It's the ideal weather for an ambush. No prisoners needed. They're killing everyone. Even the kid's horse looks like it's ready to wipe people out. They charge toward the guy sitting there completely relaxed. One of them stands up to grab his spear, but before he can
Speaker A
do anything, he gets cut clean in half. Four or five are already torn apart when the others try to stand, trying to figure out where the attack is coming from. Too late. Before they even understand, they hit the ground. The
Speaker A
protagonist tells Gizlane's mercenaries to follow the plan. There's screaming in the cabins. Someone calls for Fabro, yelling that they're being ambushed. The bald guy demands to know where the hell the troops are who were supposed to be guarding this area. He's got over a
Speaker A
thousand soldiers with him. There's no need to panic, but his friend says it looks like 70% are already dead. Fabro does the math and says the solution is to run before they all die. And then his friend takes two stabs to the back of
Speaker A
the neck. Belinda looking flawless as always. Says she didn't expect to see him there. Vassel of the pertiums.
Speaker A
February's the traitor. The idiot recognizes Belinda and realizes he's done for. Everything's on fire. Bodies everywhere.
Speaker A
The protagonist ends up face tof face with him. Belinda explains that Fabro was one of the vassals who went to Degard to gather information. But he didn't just sell Pertium's information.
Speaker A
He became commander of the supply unit. Fabro is desperate, begging Lord Guslain for forgiveness, saying he surrenders.
Speaker A
Surrendering after you've already lost is easy, but our boy wants to know who's behind all of this. Fabro says it was Desmond, the whole Desmond family. He was threatened there was nothing he could do. Guslain realizes who was
Speaker A
providing soldier support to the days. Fabro apologizes saying things escalated but they know he served perturium for a long time and Degard pays a generous price for him so he's a valuable man.
Speaker A
The protagonist says lift your head. Fabro raises it all grateful. Thank you my lord. Thank you for giving me another chance. And then of course he gets sliced in half. His head separates from his body like it's still trying to
Speaker A
process what just happened. Our boy says he hates people like him. Anyone who attacks Pertium will find death. Nothing else. Belinda up on her horse looks like she can't believe he actually did it.
Speaker A
She glances to the side and Cayor asks, "So what now, Captain? What do we do?" He says, "They're going back to the castle immediately because the enemy attack should have already started. All their attention will be on the front
Speaker A
line. That gives them the advantage to come in from the rear and cause chaos.
Speaker A
When the time comes, Cayor and Belinda will support the left side of the castle while he goes to the right. Gileian will help the main forces. They've got the element of surprise, which is a big advantage, but it's still a fight
Speaker A
against thousands." He asks if the old man can handle it, and he says it's fine. If that's the order, he'll do it.
Speaker A
Cayor says he's jealous. How dare he give the most fun part to the old guy.
Speaker A
Then Belinda asks who's going to deal with the castle entrance and he says the entrance will be left open. All three are obviously confused, but the protagonist just smiles and says this war will be the starting point that
Speaker A
changes Pertium's history. On the front line, Salter is telling all the soldiers to prepare for the enemy assault. Siege weapon shots slam into the walls. He orders them to ready the crossbows.
Speaker A
Bolts flying. The enemy grabs ladders and starts climbing straight up. Brutal honest warfare. Zalter is right there on the front line at the top of the wall.
Speaker A
Respect. Meanwhile, in the back, Tammy is laughing. Haha, this castle will be mine today. It's so satisfying to win this war. Catapults, prepare another volley and bring down those walls.
Speaker A
Victor is watching, thinking, "So, this is how the Northern Wolf ends. He expected more." A huge brute charges at Zalter, someone who in theory fought well against the protagonist, so he's not weak. Blades clash, sword against axe. Zalter and Randolph are surrounded
Speaker A
from all sides. Randolph says, "Defending the wall is one thing, but the real problem is the gate is going to fall any minute. What are they going to do?" Zalter closes his eyes and says to forget the gate. They're there to
Speaker A
protect the wall, nothing else. Then he turns to Scoven and asks where the rest of the support is. Scoven explains that every territory they sent messengers to refused. Zimbara and King Fa said they can't send support for internal matters,
Speaker A
and the messenger sent to Lotus disappeared, meaning he was obviously killed. Randolph is furious. How could none of their allies send help? They're all ungrateful bastards. Suddenly, a soldier runs up to Victor and Tamos to report that the supply units have been
Speaker A
compromised. The soldiers they sent haven't returned, so something happened. Tamos tells him to calm down and not jump to conclusions. It's impossible.
Speaker A
How would the Pertiums, who are idiots, even know where their unit is and attack it like that? But Victor looks into the distance and sees smoke. It really is their supply area. Looks like those damn pertiums had someone with a brain after
Speaker A
all. Tams asks Victor what they're going to do. The war just started. If they don't have supplies, Victor slaps him across the face and tells him to shut up. They don't need supplies. They're taking the castle today. Tamies can't
Speaker A
believe it. Victor looks at the castle. He notices the troops pushing on the left still haven't advanced, probably because of their elite unit. And on the right, the northern wolf is there, so it's tough. But the gate, on the other
Speaker A
hand, so Victor decides he's got it. It's time to push forward and end this in one blow. He orders all troops to attack and bring down the main gate. The idiot has no idea he's about to walk straight into a trap. And Victor is
Speaker A
massive. Poor horse having to carry him. He calls for Aon. The guy beside him raises a weird weapon up. The guy's head is ridiculously flat, but he looks like a Dark Souls boss. Victor says he'll personally break the castle entrance,
Speaker A
and Aon is to protect that spot. Up on the walls, troops keep climbing ladders, and Zalter and Randolph are still cutting through them. Then, Scoven panicked, calls for his lord, and says the siege weapons are getting closer.
Speaker A
Basically, those huge siege stairways. If they connect, it becomes way too easy to climb the wall. They know they can't let those get close. Zalter asks how the catapults are doing. The enemy catapults are basically three pieces of wood tied
Speaker A
together. Wait, no. A shot fires flying toward them. And then someone launches a spear and blows the stone apart midair.
Speaker A
Everyone looks up trying to understand how a shot like that got intercepted. The final boss has arrived. Zalter recognizes him immediately. He tells Pertium there's no point resisting.
Speaker A
Their defeat is destined no matter what they do. Then he orders the gate to be smashed and the battering ram moves in.
Speaker A
Meanwhile, at the top of the wall, the siege stairways arrive, bringing wave after wave of soldiers. The attack is coming at the gate and Zelter can only think about whether he can trust Gizlane. Inside the castle, there's a
Speaker A
magic circle drawn on the floor and all the mages are sitting around it. Alfoy is demanding they let him go. He's a mage, so why are they being dragged into this damn war? Fergus tells them to stay put. Those are the young master's
Speaker A
orders. Alfoy asks if they're blind and deaf. The gate is about to be destroyed.
Speaker A
They've already lost. This castle is done. Vanessa is off to the side watching and then she tells Alfoy not to worry. She's sure the young lord will win. Alfoy tells her not to even say that bastard's name in front of him.
Speaker A
They're about to die in some meaningless way because of that kid. What is he going to do? She says she believes in him, but again, he yells at her to shut up, asking if she's really going to keep
Speaker A
following orders from that lunatic. Vanessa says, "No, he's not a lunatic." Then we see a few days earlier, she's focusing, trying to make a small little ball of mana. Embarrassed, she apologizes, saying she can use magic, but this is her limit. The protagonist
Speaker A
says it's fine. If she can use magic at all, that's enough. Time will fix the lack of mana because it builds up. But for now, she has to follow him. He has something to show her, and his plan is
Speaker A
wild. He placed a bunch of mana stones near the entrance. Seeing that she doesn't understand why are they burying runstones there? Then the young lord shows up, complaining, "Why is he making all the mages dig holes? Don't they have
Speaker A
other work to do?" Gordon grabs him by the bicep and tells him to talk less and work more. Vanessa turns to the boy and asks what he's planning. He says, "These are preparations. The most basic tactic in war is using numbers to create
Speaker A
pressure. And he knows that this time it's impossible to defend the entire castle. Eventually, it'll be overwhelmed by endless attacks, but he's sure there's a way to win. He looks at her and she freezes, suddenly nervous, asking what he's thinking. Did he really
Speaker A
think she could do this? Back in the present, she slams her mana staff into the ground, and Alfoy finally starts to understand. It's a mana transfer circle.
Speaker A
He knew it. She's pulling mana from everyone and from the runstones, too. While he's remembering that, Gizlane said he knew she could do it. And right then, he's coming up from behind, hitting them in the rear. While the
Speaker A
crossbow guys are waiting out front by the gate, knowing that any second now, it could fall. All of a sudden, from the top of the wall, Randolph tells them to take a look. Out on the horizon, the guards spot Gizlin's squad coming in
Speaker A
with that messed up horse of his. Look at it. Honestly, the horse is clearly scarier than he is. Then someone calls for Victor. They tell him they've got news. An unknown cavalry unit launched a surprise attack from the rear and both
Speaker A
flanks, and they're getting completely carved up. The protagonist and his group tore through everyone. The people attacking at the front are trying to figure out why there's an ambush happening. Nobody said reinforcements were coming to help Pertium. They're all
Speaker A
firing crossbows, but that demon horse is charging in. Then the protagonist jumps, comes down from above, and drops in, slicing up about five more. The rest of the bodies hit the ground in pieces, and the people right behind them start
Speaker A
saying something's wrong. How is one person dropping that many soldiers with a single attack? Then the protagonist raises his sword and tells Pertium soldiers to stand up. The counterattack starts now. Damn, look at the protagonist crew showing up. It's the
Speaker A
kid's strategy. And at that moment at the main base in Vgard, Gillian is pushing through with the rest of the group, cutting everyone down. He says he'll draw attention while the rest of the group destroys all the supplies.
Speaker A
Man, look at the hits on that guy's head. There's nothing left of his hat.
Speaker A
Tamas can't figure out what's going on because it feels like they've walked into an ambush. One of the soldiers tells him to evacuate immediately, but Gillian is already coming straight at him, saying the enemy commander, Tamus Thaggard, is going to be taken hostage.
Speaker A
They already knew it wouldn't be that easy, and an attack comes at him. Jillian turns, tanks it, and of course, it's the huge flatheaded bastard add-on.
Speaker A
The old man realizes this guy is strong. Add-on answers that a surprise attack on the main base proves they've got guts.
Speaker A
He introduces himself as Adon Prasco and tells him to reveal his name. Jillian, though, his name is a secret. Says he doesn't have a name. He's just a weapon used by the Duke of Pertium. Scene switches to the left wall. Belinda calls
Speaker A
for cow. She's got two guys hanging by a rope. He comes over and slices both of them in half, but a bunch of blood splashes all over her and she tells him to stop cutting things toward her because she's getting filthy. He tells
Speaker A
her to deal with it. He doesn't have time to think about that and she gets furious. What do you mean old lady?
Speaker A
Honestly, we still don't even know how old Belinda is. The scene keeps jumping. Now we're on the right wall with the protagonist carving through everyone by himself in the middle of the army. The banana army is in shock knowing that at
Speaker A
this pace they're all going to die without even getting up the wall. The protagonist says they're going to use that hesitation to destroy all the siege weapons. The mercenaries get fired up, saying to follow Captain Gizlane. One of
Speaker A
the older guys sees the soldiers turning and says, "Those bastards are slipping up, turning their backs in the middle of a war." They all level their spears at the protagonist, yelling to stop him, and the kid has the horse dodge the
Speaker A
attacks on its own. What is that? The spears smack right into its face. Fine then, Matrix horse. And the protagonist obviously isn't on its back anymore. The human drone comes down from above, lands, kicks the first guy, spins the
Speaker A
sword, and heads go flying. Then he looks ahead, and sees a bunch of warriors climbing the siege weapon. The wall is in worse shape than he wanted.
Speaker A
Probably because of that. At this rate, the walls would fall before the main gate, which would ruin his strategy. The Allied cavalry is advancing, but the numbers difference is way too big. There won't be time. If this keeps up, they'll
Speaker A
be surrounded. The banana leader tells them to stop this kid. If the siege weapon stays standing, the fortress will fall. Gizlane realizes they don't have time. Before they lose the momentum they created, he has to lock in this win. A
Speaker A
vertical slash splits the first guy's skull. Another comes in with a sword swing, but the kid is cutting through them like cheese. One comes, another comes, another attacks. He blocks on the blade, slips underneath. The edge slices through an arm and takes another neck.
Speaker A
The guys on the siege weapon start firing, yelling that they have to stop this kid. But the protagonist dodges, charges the general, and drives the sword into his chest. And with the sword still in him, he spins the guy along
Speaker A
with the siege weapon. What is that? He basically pinned him to it. But then, oh right, he's got what the hell? The kid Spider-Man. He sticks a mana line, yanks himself up, grabs the top, drops right in front of the crossbow guys, and
Speaker A
that's it. Everyone knows it's over for them, but instead of killing them, the protagonist strikes the middle of the siege weapon and splits it completely.
Speaker A
The soldiers realize they're screwed. How are they supposed to take the wall without that weapon? Victor is watching from the side, trying to understand how this guy destroyed that weapon with that body. Was he the commander? The protagonist is looking at that
Speaker A
formation. Then the whole siege weapon explodes behind him. Victor asks if the main gate still hasn't fallen. The soldier explains the defenses are better than they expected. They've done some damage, but they'll need at least 10 minutes. Victor orders them to bring it
Speaker A
down in five. In the meantime, he's going to kill the commander and he wants the gate open when he gets back. If they fail, he'll kill whoever's there himself. But then someone tells the tin head to stay right there. He isn't going
Speaker A
anywhere. Victor asks who he is, and the tough guy says he's Cow, commander of the Cberus mercenaries, and he's here to have a little fun. I'm worried Cow is going to die because in theory, Victor is supposed to be the final boss, and he
Speaker A
went straight at him. And Victor's got a waror, too, because it kicks Cow's horse right in the neck. Coward almost takes one to the neck himself. He has to jump off and his horse is done. He throws the
Speaker A
drone attack, comes down from above, lands clean, but Victor blocks it like it's nothing. Kai keeps pushing, cracking him in the head again, trying to understand how this guy is blocking everything. Then Victor spins his sword and throws him aside, saying he's met
Speaker A
plenty like him, mediocre mercenaries who rely on brute force. Victor goes for a hit to the back. Kyro barely blocks it, but even with a mana reinforced sword, it snaps in half. Then he takes a hit to the arm and gets launched away.
Speaker A
And Victor still humiliates him, saying there's nothing easier than dealing with a beast that only acts on instinct.
Speaker A
Yeah, Kyore, this isn't looking good. This bastard is strong, just like the captain said. We get a flashback of the protagonist warning that the guy's name is Victor, and he's the Desmond's wild card, one of the powers rooting for
Speaker A
Pertium's fall. Kyro asks if Victor is stronger than the protagonist. Vizlain says he's stronger than anyone Kor's ever fought except him. Obviously, Victor will definitely use the numbers advantage and the siege weapons to pressure the wall. And the moment the
Speaker A
middle weakens, he'll send all the troops at once. But that's exactly what Gazlain is waiting for. Kor knows that if Victor gets out through the main gate, that's the worst case scenario.
Speaker A
So, he has to hold Victor here until the plan works. Car steals himself, spins his dagger, and says they're asking too much of him this time. I want Belinda to help the kid, but I don't want her to
Speaker A
because what if it puts her life at risk? Don't kill Belinda. The scene cuts to the rear where Gillian is smashing Ottoan with ax blows. The exchange looks pretty even. People are telling Lord Tamos to back off. This is insanely
Speaker A
dangerous. The rest of the mercenaries keep attacking, cutting down enemy numbers as much as possible. They have to make sure nobody gets in Gillian's way. Gillian's thinking this guy is a pain. He can't waste time here. The problem is Ajan is fighting with a
Speaker A
massive shield. He can't get past. When was the last time he fought someone this tough, but enough? He doesn't have time.
Speaker A
He swings another heavy axe strike. Agent takes it easily. He says it's a pretty powerful attack, but his shield won't break. Then he shifts his arm to move. Gillian swings down from above, but Agent grabs the axe handle. In that
Speaker A
distraction, Ajan slashes Gileian's horse's neck, and Gileian hits the ground, realizing he's screwed. Agent says his fall has come and brings the shield down on him. Damn, he crushed him with the shield. Gileian is tanking it while Kor is getting completely sliced
Speaker A
up. Aryat is smashing the gate and it finally falls. And now it's the climax.
Speaker A
Zeltzer is in shock. Victor hears the noise. The protagonist knows it's all or nothing. From the ground, Alfoy says they're screwed. The gate fell. She stole everyone's mana, so they'd better do something. But she says, "No, not yet. She needs more." Victor immediately
Speaker A
gives the order. The gate has fallen. All soldiers advance and take the castle. Bring the count to him because he's going to eliminate all the commanders. Cow right there says, "No." Victor isn't going anywhere. Victor says, "Your name is Cow, right? If
Speaker A
you're the mercenary captain, you should know sometimes it's not worth throwing your life away. So why do you want to fight me again?" At the same time, Adam tells Gillian to look. The gate has fallen. They've been defeated. Their
Speaker A
surprise attack was brave, but it didn't change the outcome. Pertium's fatal mistake was trusting the future of the house to mercenaries. No matter how skilled they are, they'll never defeat highly trained knights. Now, it's time for him to act like a mercenary and run.
Speaker A
It's not worth it for him. At the same time, the talk with Gileian is basically the same thing. Aiden saying there's no reason to throw his life away in this war. But Ky says, "So what? Mercenaries or knights on the battlefield, the only
Speaker A
thing that matters is winning or losing." And both of them rush in. Aiden pulls his ax and says, "He's done. He's not going to listen to a loser's excuses, but Gillian dodges like the protagonist, threading the axe inside
Speaker A
the guy's blade. He twists and yanks him down that throws Aiden off balance. Aiden is surprised by the pull and Gillian's ax comes flying in. Aiden blocks with the shield, but now it's his horse that goes down. The thing slams
Speaker A
into the ground and Aiden gets up asking how a filthy mercenary did that, but Gillian is already on top of him and brings another axe strike down. Aiden tanks it on the shield, but he's shaking and Gillian says even the toughest
Speaker A
defense has an opening. He already swore he'd live as a weapon, so the only thing he can do now is bring victory. Then he drives the dagger right into the little gap where the eye is. Looks like that
Speaker A
one's done. Meanwhile, Cores at Victor, saying he knows Victor is stronger than him, but he can't die there. He remembers Gizlane only asked him to hold Victor in place, and all he wants right now is to land one single hit.
Speaker A
Flashback. Cor asks the protagonist how he did it. The kid asks what he means.
Speaker A
Kora says that time they were betting he dodged then dodged again. How did he do that? Tell me. The protagonist looks at him, sees the bastard really wants to learn, and explains that not everything is about movement. Anyone who fights him
Speaker A
the first time will probably whatever. Because right then, Cor is charging Victor, saying he's just an animal that runs straight. And Gizlane said everyone would underestimate him because of how he fights. But this time, Corashes blades, steps left, pulls the dagger,
Speaker A
and throws it at Victor's neck. Victor just laughs and blocks it in midair. He says Kar is an idiot who makes rush decisions in desperation. unaware that this was the last decision he'd ever make. He's about to drive the thrust in,
Speaker A
but Cara remembers Gizllin said that if he can hide his real intention until the last move, right then he slips the sword strike, taking only a cut at the tip of his eyebrow. He grabs Victor's arm and throws himself over him. Remember, the
Speaker A
protagonist said if he does that, at minimum he gets a hit. Cara goes for Victor's eye, but Victor turns his head.
Speaker A
The dagger slides across his chest and sinks into the horse. My god, Cara drops to the ground like a total useless wreck. And Victor's right there beside him, thinking that bastard used some weird move to deflect the sword on that
Speaker A
last attack. How did this guy turn a completely losing situation into a winning one? That was a level only people brave enough to face death could reach. He actually admits the guy wasn't as stupid as he thought. K is still
Speaker A
there, completely spent, and Victor walks up saying, "Well, it's not unusual for some people to push past their limits in a life or death situation." Unfortunately, he made a mistake and ran into the wrong opponent. Now all that's
Speaker A
left is to say his last words. Cara says he was right. Victor doesn't get it.
Speaker A
Then three daggers come flying at him. He's forced to jump back. My god, what is this artist? No. No. Like seriously people, this was drawn with intent. You know, every line and shadow in an image reflects the message or emotion the
Speaker A
artist wants to create in the viewer. And clearly this this got my blood moving. And then this stunning girl throws a rope over Ker's back, yanks him away, hops on a horse, and takes off.
Speaker A
Victor, though, just stands there wondering what Car meant by I was right. He's saying that, but he would have died if that woman hadn't helped. He was an idiot waiting for that one attack. And in the end, he got nothing unless the
Speaker A
reason he risked his life actually worked. Then he looks to the side and sees the entire army storming through the gate. Way in the back, Vanessa is there, mana pouring off her as she prepares. And Victor realizes what K
Speaker A
wanted was to keep him stuck there. Vanessa remembers the protagonist saying that even once the enemy started entering the castle, they could still turn the war around with her magic. She asked if he really thought she could do
Speaker A
it, and he said he doesn't think so. He's sure she can. And then the whole mana circle just detonates. Energy blasting out in every direction. The army is pushing forward, but it starts getting swallowed by the flow of mana.
Speaker A
The runa stones begin to glow under the ground and then she triggers the flame strike. The entire ground starts burning. Then the first explosion goes off right in front of her and a huge burst of fire erupts across the castle
Speaker A
gate. It's all happening at once. I can barely even process it other than the fact that everything is exploding everywhere. Ultra, Belinda, Gileian, and the protagonist just watch. Knights are running, getting tortured by the flames.
Speaker A
Everyone starts yelling to get away from the castle, but now the protagonist team is up front tearing through everyone, ordering them to surround the entrance and kill anyone who tries to escape.
Speaker A
Perfect. They set up a siege. On one side, they're being consumed by flames. And on the other, they're getting shredded, and Victor is just standing there facing the gate, unable to do anything. One of the knights runs up
Speaker A
calling for him, saying they've got a problem. Most of the soldiers burn to death. They need the order to retreat.
Speaker A
Victor says he's getting irritated. This was a war meticulously prepared by everyone behind the scenes. Every chance of Pertium surviving had already been shut down. But then these damn special forces, those rabid dogs, and now a mage, nobody had ever seen before.
Speaker A
Everything wiped out thousands of soldiers in a single night. It was way too convenient to call that a coincidence. Too many things lined up perfectly to ruin his victory. So, he says he gets it. Today, he fell into a
Speaker A
trap. He orders them to gather what's left of the soldiers and do a temporary withdrawal. There's no forest around the area, so as long as they can get away and return to the main camp, they'll survive. It'll take longer than he
Speaker A
expected, but there's no choice. They were supposed to call Adon because soon they'd come back for a second attack.
Speaker A
That's when he looks back and Gileian brought Addon's head. Damn, look at the old man. No joke, final boss. Just that heavy eyebrow loaded stare, wanting to know if Victor is the commander sent by Dard. Victor is in shock, staring at
Speaker A
Adon's head. Then it hits the ground and Gileian says their main force and their rear guard are dead. He points his ax and tells Victor to surrender because it's over. Soldiers are screaming, burning in the flames while getting cut
Speaker A
down as they try to run until Victor starts activating his aura and says not to make him laugh. He gets ready, saying he never imagined the war would end like this, but fine. Then all he has to do is
Speaker A
cut off everyone's heads by himself. For him, the war had only just begun, and they're still burning in the flames, trying to get out of the castle, getting blocked, and the alter are taking advantage of the fact they control the
Speaker A
wall now to rain arrows down. The clown squad is getting completely massacred, and the protagonist says the golden opportunity has arrived. They're going to turn this war around. No mercy. Crazy things keep happening until Belinda comes running up to our guy, calls out
Speaker A
to him, asks if he's hurt. He says he's fine, asks about the others, and she says yes. Looking at Cow, she says they're okay. The poor guy gives a thumbs up. Gizlane celebrates, saying being alive is already great, but she
Speaker A
says if what happened had been even a little later, it would have been a disaster. When she heard his plan, she thought it was ridiculous. He answers that clearly it was doable. She doesn't care. Tells him to never do something
Speaker A
like that again. spending all their runstones on one attack and he'd better praise Vanessa afterward. The protagonist says, "All right, but where's Gillian?" Her expression changes and immediately he takes off like he's riding the devil's horse. Meanwhile, Victor is there staring down and
Speaker A
smashing against Gileian's ax. He comes again with another fast attack. Gileian tanks it again, but the metal looks like it's in a furnace. It's so red. Gillian comments that this guy's attacks are insane and the pace he's keeping is
Speaker A
absurd. But now it's Gileian's turn to go in and rip him apart. Except the guy is a straightup acrobat. He jumps, dodges, spins, and bam, lands with a slash. He rips open the armor and cuts across Gileian's shoulder. Gileian
Speaker A
realizes this guy's strength and speed are ridiculous. There's no time to rest. Victor keeps the pressure on. And Gillian knows at this pace it won't work. And Victor calls him a disgusting mercenary. They gave them an inch and
Speaker A
they tried to take a whole mile. Basically saying they made the war a little easier so they could kill everyone. And this is how they acted.
Speaker A
Gillian tries to thrust with the axe, but Victor blocks, slides underneath, knocks the axe aside, and Gillian realizes he's screwed. Or maybe not. He tries that technique where he spins the axe to trap the other person's weapon, but this time it doesn't work. Victor
Speaker A
just throws his arm up, and Gillian's ax goes flying away. And then Victor warns him he crossed the line. Damn. He drives a brutal stab into the old man. A ridiculous amount of blood spills out.
Speaker A
Gileian coughs blood and Victor stares him down. But then Victor realizes the bastard twisted his body at the last second to avoid a vital spot. It really wasn't luck that he beat Adden. Nobody took an attack like that and lived
Speaker A
except him. Still, it was stupid of Gillian to come fight after spending everything he had against Adden. But at least Victor knows his friend Adam wouldn't be mad about dying to a man like Gillian. And now it's Victor's turn
Speaker A
to say the same. He tells him to die, but suddenly there's an attack from behind. When he turns, he's forced to break off and the protagonist sword drives in. Victor asks, "Who's there?" "Yeah, who could it be?" "The final boss
Speaker A
is here." Victor asks who he is. Gileian collapses unconscious and the protagonist grabs his ax and tosses it up. That was the opening scene of the story, remember? I think it was right.
Speaker A
Victor recognizes the black armor and then Gizlane instantly breaks into the third core. He stomps the ground and surges straight at Victor, pulls the axe down from above. Victor blocks the vertical strike. The mana pressure from the third core against Victor seems like
Speaker A
it's working, but Victor still manages to defend and shove him back. Both of them tighten their grip, trade one clean hit, then another. The protagonist tries to slip in a cut, but Victor jumps and comes down with another vertical strike.
Speaker A
But then our guy grabs the axe in this totally unorthodox way and blocks with the handle upside down. Damn, look at his technique using it upside down. He plants the tip for support, climbs up, and yanks at Victor's neck. What is this
Speaker A
wrestling now? He slams Victor to the ground. Victor backs off, confused. How are this guy's movements impossible to predict at this pace? One wrong move, and Victor is the one who dies. But who is this powerful person hiding inside
Speaker A
Pertium? Gileian says he knows who Victor is. He also already knew everything Victor brought to this war.
Speaker A
The strength he has, the faction behind him, and who's backing him. He knows everything Victor is thinking. Now Victor is confused. Was this a trap? He starts getting up, saying, "None of this makes any sense." While they trade a few
Speaker A
attacks, he thinks it's impossible unless they've been running this whole operation in total secrecy. The protagonist pulls the axe from behind and swings with style, forcing Victor to defend again. Victor's thinking he's Count Desmond's secret card. Nobody knows he even exists. For a second, I
Speaker A
thought his arms got cut off, but it was just the animation of his defense dropping to the ground. Then, Victor comes in to cut the protagonist's head off, telling him not to think for a second he'd fall for some cheap trick.
Speaker A
But again, when the axe hits the ground, the protagonist uses it as a springboard to jump. Victor's already used to that.
Speaker A
Seeing him come from above, he goes for a vertical cut, but the protagonist turns it into a pole dance move, slides, slips underneath, and smacks him in the face. He's got style. Before Victor can recover, still riding the momentum, he
Speaker A
yanks the axe off the ground and hits him full-on again. Victor blocks another impact. Everything around them shakes and Victor's helmet goes flying. Victor drops to one knee, wrecked, his face covered in blood. And the final boss walks up, saying he doesn't mind using
Speaker A
axes, but this sword here fits his style. Victor tells the bastard to say who he is, what he is. The protagonist goes, "Me?" and starts taking off his helmet, saying he's just the young lord of the Pertium Empire, Gizlane Pertium.
Speaker A
Of course, Victor is shocked. He lowers his head and starts laughing like Santa Claus. And he says, "Hold on. You're telling me I, the strongest knight of the north, am going to be defeated by that filthy nobody?" The protagonist
Speaker A
says, "No, today Victor is going to find out who the real strongest in the north is." Victor laughs and tells him to stop being arrogant. He doesn't know how the bastard set a trap like this, but in war, it's essential to use every method
Speaker A
necessary for a decisive victory. No matter what happens, whoever's still standing at the end is the winner. He takes a stance with mana flowing around his body and asks if the kid doesn't agree. But the protagonist also draws
Speaker A
his sword, takes a stance. Third core blazing, and says, "Yes, he agrees. Now come on." Meanwhile, the rest of the soldiers Belinda Kyor Gillian getting pulled out. Vanessa, exhausted, are out there saving people and killing what's left. A clean one-on-one in front
Speaker A
of the flames. Look at that shot. Suddenly, they're face to face, trading blows, blades crashing. The protagonist swings over the top. Victor defends underneath. They rise again, but then Victor lands a hit that seems to knock the protagonist sword off balance,
Speaker A
pushing it aside. Victor goes in for a thrust, but the protagonist blocks by throwing his blade behind his back. Then he whips it around from the side, snapping it over the top. And now Victor blocks with the handle. But then Victor
Speaker A
shoves the protagonist sword and breaks his balance, making him fall backward. Victor closes in. And now our guy, look at this fighting technique. He plants his front foot and blocks the cut. Then he uses Victor's arm to climb over him
Speaker A
and throws kick. An ugly brawl. Blood sprays and the protagonist keeps spinning like a Beyblade, forcing Victor to defend again. But Victor doesn't stop either. He uses his other hand under the sword blade to catch the protagonist attack and shove him away. Our guy
Speaker A
slides back looking full Dragon Ball with his hair spiked up and damn, he took a cut on the arm. Victor smiles, clearly enjoying it. They lock eyes again for a second and then Victor rushes in. The blades collide and the
Speaker A
protagonist dips low. Victor takes advantage, throws his cape in the protagonist's face, spins to the other side, and swings his sword through, but our guy is the king of jumping. He pops up over it again, but Victor uses the
Speaker A
momentum from that low swing to rotate and catch him from above, too. The protagonist gets thrown to the other side and comes right back, landing another hit on him. My god, this exchange is straight up fair and brutal.
Speaker A
It's like three, four, five, six, seven strikes in a row, and then the two of them lock eyes again. Then both their blades get forced down to the ground under the pressure Victor puts on, and he slides over the protagonist sword to
Speaker A
come straight at his face. But the beast just changes his grip, lets Victor's blade slide along his back, uses the opening to grab him by the neck, hurls him away, and follows it up with a hard kick. This is already like those Naruto
Speaker A
fights, you know? It doesn't stop for even a second. The protagonist hits the ground and instantly launches himself back toward Victor who was still falling and had to roll away. But Victor gets back up and uses the fact the
Speaker A
protagonist is charging in to slip his sword in low. Only this time, he throws sand in his face. Kizlane shields his eye, but Victor is already coming in to stab him again. Our boy's thinking like he expected. Victor is strong. There
Speaker A
isn't that much difference between them, even with him boosting up to the third core. And in his past life, when he attacked Town Desmond, this guy also got in his way. But with one quick move, he knocked the guy's arm up and cut him
Speaker A
across the ribs. The protagonist says he beat this guy after clashing swords a few times. The only problem was he wasted too much time, and that was when he realized there were people way too powerful who were interested in Pertam
Speaker A
falling. And it was also the day he made a decision. Back to the moment Victor lunges in with the sand to go for the thrust. The protagonist says the decision was that it didn't matter who stood against them. Everyone would get
Speaker A
death, nothing else. And then his sword drives deep into Victor's chest, punching all the way through and coming out his back. Look at what he did. With his other palm, he gives Victor's sword a quick smack to knock it down under his
Speaker A
shoulder while he pierces his abdomen. Victor still manages to say Lord Desmond's name, but the protagonist just rips his blade sideways and throws him away. Damn, just that huge body lying there, defeated in the flames, coughing blood, staring up while Gizlane doesn't
Speaker A
care about him at all. He just glances once, turns around, and walks off. Victor, though, says one last thing. He wanted to ask just one question. Who exactly was he? The Gizlane he knew was a loser. Northern trash. But the truth
Speaker A
is it doesn't matter anymore. That had been a great fight. Gizlane Parodium. With that, he dies and the protagonist walks off gathering aura. When it comes to fight choreography, there's no way around it. This series is the craziest.
Speaker A
And when the protagonist wins, it's not like, oh, he won because he's stronger. There's always a strategic reason, you know, like just now he tapped the other guy's sword, so it shifted into his arm.
Speaker A
Then he stabbed through. Not to mention a thousand other things that happened. Insane. Let's go to the next part. In the next chapter, the soldiers are all defeated. Those clowns with swords stuck in them. The protagonist helps Gileian
Speaker A
get up and heads toward the whole castle team. He looks forward his dad, Scoven, Randolph. He looks to the side, Belinda, Cayor, Gordon, and Gazelle. Then he smiles and asks if everyone's alive.
Speaker A
What are they all doing there waiting for him? They should have gone to help, but whatever. It all worked out in the end. And they all come rushing in emotional. Captain Gizlain. The mercenaries are celebrating, saying they never imagined that in their mercenary
Speaker A
careers they'd take part in a war like this. They're curious and want to know what kind of magic that was that blew up the gate and everything. The protagonist just thanks everyone for taking part.
Speaker A
Everyone did an incredible job. Meanwhile, Cayor is obviously messing with Gillian, saying the old man really is weak. One little sword hit and he already needs to be carried. The old man says he's just helping the protagonist walk. It's nothing. Belinda tells them
Speaker A
both to stop arguing because she needs to see that experiment right away. But the protagonist wants to know where Vanessa is. Belinda explains she's completely out of energy, but she's safe since Fergus moved her and the other mages into the castle. Then someone
Speaker A
calls out to the young lord. It's Randolph who hugs the kid and says he's proud of him. Really, it's no wonder he's Paradium's successor. His father says the captain of the knights did a great job. And besides that, his father,
Speaker A
too, who's standing right there watching the boy. Then he walks up to the protagonist and hugs him, saying he did an incredible job. When he explained the plan, he thought it would be impossible, but he really pulled it off. The
Speaker A
protagonist says it was only possible because they managed to hold the enemies at the walls for so long, but his father says no, it was all thanks to him. He lifts his son's arm and says that today they were victorious. Perium survived.
Speaker A
Everyone celebrating and laughing. I'm starting to get worried. That's a lot of happiness, but let's enjoy it while things are good. It's been nothing but disaster lately. And the protagonist says, "Yes, that's right. That's why he came back in time, but obviously the war
Speaker A
still wasn't over." Randolph wants to know what they're going to do because he's going to check on the soldiers.
Speaker A
Salter tells the protagonist to call his soldiers too so they can rest because there's a lot to fix. But the boy like always says unfortunately they don't have time to waste. They need to secure a surrender message from Count Dard as
Speaker A
fast as possible. Salter says they'll handle it tomorrow. But the protagonist says no by then it'll be too late. He's going right now to Dard's territory with the mercenaries and he needs authorization from a lord. Randolph looks confused and Zalter comments that
Speaker A
the war just ended. Why does he need to rush like this when everyone's exhausted? But Gazlain says the war isn't over. Count Dagard broke the alliance and declared war because he wanted to steal this territory and they can't give him time to think. They need
Speaker A
to make sure he doesn't get away with it because that guy will want to attack again. So right now, while they have the advantage, they need to push forward, not just to end the war, but also to demand reparations. Only then would that
Speaker A
guy never challenge them again. Zalter is confused. It would be normal for anyone to be enjoying the victory, but Gizlain is already focused on the next move. So Zalter tells him he's cleared to go. If he finds a chance to end it
Speaker A
decisively, then go ahead. Gizlane thanks him and his father only asks him to remember that Count Dard used to be an ally and someone who swore loyalty to the royal family, so he should show at least the necessary courtesy. The
Speaker A
protagonist says not to worry about that. Sure. Then our boy calls Carol and Belinda and asks if they can move. Carer says, "Yes, it was just a scratch." He mounts his horse and says, "They're leaving." Full speed to Degard's
Speaker A
territory. And those guys don't even have an army when they get there. If they want, they can take the castle. And speaking of that, we're there right now in Degard's castle with the guy kicking the table demanding to know how this
Speaker A
happened. It's Tamus saying he only accepted that secret request because in theory Desmond was strong. So how did that army lose to those filthy purdium people? The adviser beside him asks the lord to calm down, but Tamus tells him
Speaker A
to shut up like he can calm down right now. He's supposed to stop standing around and get ready to surrender and negotiate. And besides that, the bureaucrats need to prepare the reparations. His servant is there like reparations, sir? And Tamus says, "Yes,
Speaker A
yes. The Count of Pertium is an idiot. He respects honor way too much. He'll definitely want to negotiate. And now that they're desperate for money, it'll be easy to get out of this crisis with a little bit of it." After that, we just
Speaker A
blame Count Desmond and it's done. The exhausted guy says, "But sir, we put all our money into the war. How are we going to have money for reparations?" Right?
Speaker A
Then Tamians grabs him by the throat, calls him an idiot, and asks how he's worked there so long while being like that. Just take it all from the citizens. Or does he feel guilty about it? Those animals aren't more important
Speaker A
than him in this castle. The servant says, "Of course not," and gets thrown to the floor. Tamians tells him to remember who the master is, and fast Lel, the servant is thinking that he agreed to manage this place, but he
Speaker A
can't stand this tyranny. When suddenly, one of the soldiers bursts into the room saying they've got a huge problem.
Speaker A
Perium soldiers have already arrived. Troops are right in front of the castle. And the next scene, they're filling Tamian's hall, and he's there with his hands behind him, thinking, "Bastards!
Speaker A
They got here way too fast, and what is this pressure in the air, but I guarantee things won't go the way they want. Let's see what Zalter Pertium is going to ask for. But then the person who walks in is someone else. It's our
Speaker A
boy with Belinda at his side asking if Count Tamos is ready for surrender negotiations. Tamos stands up asking why he the son is there instead of Zelter.
Speaker A
The protagonist says unfortunately his father is too busy recovering the territory. So he with the authority of a lord was put in charge of resolving this problem. Now put this man on his knees.
Speaker A
Next chapter though we jump back a few hours earlier. Carol is saying that Degard bastard really runs fast, huh?
Speaker A
What kind of lord abandons his soldiers at the start of the war and runs back to his territory? Gordon apologizes saying he let the guy escape. Carol says no.
Speaker A
The truth is they needed him to escape. They did a great job. The protagonist is thinking about letting Gillian kill Carol one of these days. Carol goes, "Captain, are you offering that guy a surrender negotiation? Isn't that basically sparing someone? Why do that?"
Speaker A
The protagonist says, "Yeah, we already know Count Degard is shameless, a bastard who tried to take Pertium." And his original excuse was that someone killed his successor. So, if we demand excessive compensation, we'll end up in a bad position, and it'll all end with
Speaker A
negotiating reparations. Car says they're making this more complicated than it needs to be. Why don't they just march into that territory and kill everyone? Belinda tells him to stop being stupid. Does he think fights between castles get settled like a
Speaker A
mercenary brawl? He tells her not to start with him. Nobles aren't much better than they are. Besides, they attacked first, so they don't need to worry about what position they're in.
Speaker A
Then, suddenly, the protagonist up front says, "Don't think too hard about it, Kor. I'm just repeating what my father said and what he would have done.
Speaker A
Belinda is already sweating. Excuse me. What do you mean what your father would have done? What are you thinking? He smiles and says he's a little different.
Speaker A
He's going to take Degard's territory for himself. We're back to the moment Tamus is freaked out, asking who he is, and the protagonist just asks if he's ready for surrender negotiations. The guy gets furious, wanting to talk to
Speaker A
Zalter, not the son. But our boy just says he's here with the authority of the Lord. And now put this man on his knees.
Speaker A
Right away, Cow and Gazelle are already behind him. Tamu asks what the meaning of this is. How dare they put their filthy hands on him. He gets slammed to the floor and Belinda says, "Young master, are you sure? If your father
Speaker A
finds out what happened, I'll say I tried to stop you." He says, "That's fine." While Tam is yelling, saying he swore loyalty to the kingdom. Does the boy think he'll get away with doing this to him? One of the king's lackeyis. He
Speaker A
tells the kid to show respect, but the protagonist just puts the sword to his face and says, "Tamius Degard, you were fooled by the sweet temptation the enemy created. Because of that, you broke our alliance and tried to steal Pertium's
Speaker A
domain. You are a traitor and only death awaits those who try to attack Pertium.
Speaker A
Tamius says he can't be serious. He's really going to kill him like that. And Gizlain says someone like him who was willing to risk countless lives on a battlefield should be ready to give his own life too. Tamius laughs thinking
Speaker A
this bastard is insane. The protagonist raises the sword and Tamius realizes, "Wait, he's serious." He tells him to wait right as the blade is coming down over his head and says, "Hold on. You said I just have to pay the price,
Speaker A
right? I I'll give you this territory. Everyone's shocked, but Gizlain is smiling, thinking he knew he'd do that.
Speaker A
Then he says, "You know that to take a territory, you have to be bloodline, otherwise it breaks inheritance law, and as account, you definitely know that better than anyone. You can't trade your territory like it's nothing." Tamu says
Speaker A
it's easy to solve. He can forge documents and say Gizlane is a distant blood relative. They're all cousins.
Speaker A
He'll leave his domain to him as an inheritance, and all he has to do is accept. Right away, he asks why lol is just standing there and tells him to bring pen and paper. Gizlane though says that he doesn't know if this is going to
Speaker A
work. But Tamuz keeps panicking, saying he'll pay the reparations. He'll hand over everything. He doesn't have money right now, but he can definitely raise some by putting a few taxes on the citizens. He just needs time. He begs to
Speaker A
be spared, but the protagonist wants to know if he really values his life that much. Since he's so motivated, he'll give him a chance. So, he grabs him by the neck and outside the castle, throws him down in front of the citizens.
Speaker A
Everyone's confused. Wait, what's going on? Hold on. Why is the count here? Tamius looks back and asks, "Young lord, why are you putting me in front of this bunch of filthy peasants?" The protagonist tells him to watch his mouth
Speaker A
because they're the ones who will decide whether he lives or dies. Then he tells the citizens of Dard to listen up. He is the young lord Gizlane Perdeium from the Perdeium Empire. Dard declared war on Perdeium and was defeated and now he
Speaker A
needs to collect reparations from everyone there who wants to volunteer. Everyone's raising a fist basically saying, "No way. He stole too much last time just to start the war and now he wants to take their money again. let the
Speaker A
nobles deal with it among themselves. So the protagonist says he'll give everyone a merciful chance, a choice. They can save this lord and pay ridiculous amounts in war reparations or they can let him die and be absorbed into pertium
Speaker A
territory. That way they won't have to carry the burden of defeat. People get tense and Tamius turns around saying Gizlane how dare you insult me like this. Then bam, a rock right in the middle of his head. Then another one
Speaker A
right in the eye. One peasant says that bastard is the one who stole the money he'd been saving for his mother. Another says he's the one who stole a child's bread. Now they've got tools pointed at him, yelling for him to die, beating
Speaker A
Tammy's down. The poor guy is getting smashed, his face already swollen, and the protagonist just walks away. He looks at the crowd and tells them they can go back now. The war is finally over. Then he says to Belinda, "Well,
Speaker A
when you tell my father you," she cuts him off, "Okay, you're going to say you've got a plan. I'm not even worried, obviously." Back at the castle, everyone in the meeting is staring wideeyed, wanting to know, "Wait, what did you
Speaker A
do?" Albert asks the boy to explain again. And the protagonist says, "Yes, like he told them." Counter guard is dead. Zelter asks, "Boy, did you forget what I told you? I said to show as much respect as possible." Gizen answers that
Speaker A
he didn't forget his father's words for even a second, and that's why the moment he saw Tamos, he concluded this was the best path. If they'd spared that man, they would have been attacked again.
Speaker A
People around them say another attack is impossible. But Gizling tells them to stop and think. Dard attacked Parad with more than 7,000 men. That wasn't something that man could have pulled off alone. The truth is Desmond who provided
Speaker A
the troops and Hayfold were working with them behind the scenes. Everyone's confused because Desmond and Hayfold would be targeting them. Those two are insanely powerful. On top of that, Desmond is famous for being neutral territory. But the protagonist knows
Speaker A
that first of all, the reason they didn't receive any support from the region was because of Amelia. She killed all the messengers and cut off all the flow of information leaving Purda. That kind of isolation tactic was always her
Speaker A
specialty. But if he takes control of Dard's territory, the situation changes completely because now they can't launch an attack directly into their land anymore since they'll be sharing borders with Dard and any movement would look suspicious. Basically, he needs Dard's
Speaker A
territory so he can create proximity with Desmond and Hayfold because then it becomes harder for them to attack back in Purda. 200 IQ coming from the kid.
Speaker A
Zultter scratches his head saying he understands now why Tamos was killed, but he has to remember that just killing the lord doesn't make the land his.
Speaker A
Lands are inherited by blood relation. The protagonist though puts a document on the table and tells him to take a look. His father reads, "Gizzling is one of my distant relatives and the successor to Dard territory." The protagonist explains, "The count himself
Speaker A
wrote it. With that document, he can dodge any legal trouble that would have come with the inheritance." Zultter gets serious and warns Gizlane that running a territory isn't easy. Does he really believe he can do it with the strength
Speaker A
he currently has? Gizlane says not to worry. He knows someone suitable for the job. The scene shifts to the Kingdom of Serium in Austin Territory. The bar is a mess. A bunch of people drinking. People are saying this guy is going all out
Speaker A
today. Looks like he's not going to lose. The cup slides across the table. The dice get gathered up, shaken, and it stops in front of a bald guy who warns.
Speaker A
He'd better know what happens if he tries any tricks. Claude, it's the friend of our protagonist from his past life who tells him not to rush. Things are just getting fun. How about they start making bets? Next chapter, we're
Speaker A
in a meeting inside a church with someone saying he'll be recognized for his immense contribution in the name of his majesty. Zalter hands the staff to the protagonist, saying he now holds the title of Baron of Fenrris. Everyone
Speaker A
celebrates long live Baron Gizling Fenrris. So he renamed the city and even got a new name. The protagonist says that after the war he became a lord but we rewind a bit with him explaining that in Dard territory there are five
Speaker A
barrenies and he's going to build his base in the barreny of Fenre right in the center. He asks if anyone has questions but the old guys already get it. He doesn't know anything. He's not asking, he's informing them and that's
Speaker A
that. Albert says something to Zalter and Zalter replies that well he can do it if he wants. Besides, all those places had to end up in someone's hands eventually, and because of that, he also wants to bring up a small problem
Speaker A
they're having. That war made them kind of poor. Could the boy sell a little runstone? The protagonist cuts in and says, "Unfortunately, he doesn't have any left." His father asks why. He tells him to remember he used it all to blow
Speaker A
up the castle gate, but no need to worry, he'll mine some more. Back to the present, Belinda, looking great, calls for the young master, saying it's good he got some rest. His friends are congratulating him for being the young
Speaker A
lord now. Cow laughs, saying his captain is really settling in, taking territory. Belinda says she's happy the time she spent taking care of the boy turned him into an incredible man. Coward says that explains why he's so rude. Then he takes
Speaker A
a hard kick to the stomach. She keeps praising the boy, saying he's a real lord now, and it's amazing. Then suddenly, someone calls for the protagonist. It's Helena with a blue-haired friend I've never seen. But from the vibe, you can tell she's going
Speaker A
to matter. Helena taps his chest and says, "This isn't the Gizlane she knew. Or should she call him the new lord now?" He tells her to stop messing with him, but asks what Rachel is doing there. Rachel. Yeah. The protagonist
Speaker A
calls her name. She's the daughter of old man Gillian. She says hi to the protagonist and he says hi back, telling her to let him know if Helena has been annoying her. Then the protagonist looks at Gileian and says she finally looks
Speaker A
100% recovered. The old man says yes, all thanks to him. The protagonist claps and asks everyone to pay attention.
Speaker A
First, he thanks them all for following his orders in the war. Thanks to them, he's now the lord of Fenris and his base will be Fenrris instead of Perdeium.
Speaker A
That means he can hire them now as a private army instead of a band of mercenaries. They're all like, "Wait, so I'm not a mercenary anymore? I've got steady work now." The protagonist says, "Yes, and on top of that, everyone will
Speaker A
be trained as knights. The work they showed in the recent war proved they all deserve that title." They were more than qualified, but Linda warns that hiring an army on that scale and training everyone is going to cost a lot of
Speaker A
money. He says yes, and that's why they need to make a lot of money. He asks how Gileian is doing, and Gileian says he's recovered. The protagonist tells him to take everyone to Fenrris and wait for his arrival, but the old man asks why he
Speaker A
isn't going with them right away. The boy says he has to visit a certain place first. Public order and Fenrris is going to be a mess now that the war is over.
Speaker A
He needs them to go ahead and keep things under control. Gileian starts walking away when the protagonist suddenly says he's the person he trusts most. That's the only reason he can rely on him for this. The old man gets
Speaker A
emotional, bows, thanks him, and asks the Lord to have a safe trip. But the protagonist warns that Belinda and Cyor are coming with him, so they should be ready. Belinda asks where they're going.
Speaker A
He says they're going to Austin and Son territory. She's shocked they're going to another country. Kairo knows Austin is famous for casinos and gambling.
Speaker A
Everyone's already excited, thinking it'll be fun, but he warns them they're not going for entertainment. Scene change. Vanessa is looking at Alfoy and saying, "Let me take another sip." Okay.
Speaker A
And it's aimed at Alfoy, who tells her to get away from him. She says she wants to drain his mana again because that lets her implant more magic into herself. He says he's not giving her mana, but she orders him to obey. The
Speaker A
young lord said his job was basically to be a battery anyway. Suddenly, the protagonist opens the door and says they're full of energy. Alfoy begs the young lord for help, asking him to get this weirdo away. She keeps trying to
Speaker A
steal his mana, but the protagonist asks if she's okay, and pats her head, saying she must be nervous since it was her first battle. She gets shy, thanks him, and Alfoy points out that he's there, too. And the boy says, "Oh, congrats.
Speaker A
You definitely did your part." Alfoy starts to say that when he leaves for the magic tower, but Gizling cuts him off and says that right now he's going on a trip. scene changed to Austin territory and look who's walking into
Speaker A
the bar, the Fantastic 4. Kore says this is the atmosphere he's missed. Alfoy asks, "Hold on, I thought we were going to the Magic Tower." But then the protagonist tosses some money to Kor and tells him to go have fun with Alfoy.
Speaker A
He'll call them both when he needs them. Alfoy doesn't get it. How do we have fun with money here? And Kor off to the side says the little buddy knows how to use magic but doesn't know how the world
Speaker A
works. The idiot still doesn't get it. So Kowar tells him to watch. He'll teach him how to make money with money. He's definitely going to lose everything.
Speaker A
Meanwhile, Belinda tells the boy she hopes he's there to have fun. She'd even prefer he relax a bit and play some bets, but he tells her no, he's not there for that. He's there to find the person who's going to manage their
Speaker A
territory, someone who lives in these gambling houses, and he needs to pull that guy out of there before he loses a hand. Belinda is obviously freaked out.
Speaker A
Wait, why did he come looking in a casino for the person who's going to handle the territo's finances? He tells her not to worry too much. This guy is good at managing resources. Suddenly, someone nearby is yelling, "We got you,
Speaker A
Claude. You bastard. He gets slammed to the floor and they stretch his hand out.
Speaker A
The soldiers say today he's going to learn the price of pulling tricks in this place. Now it makes sense why he wins so much money. Captain, cut his arm off. The bald guy says, "My god, Claude, I told you not to cheat, but you came in
Speaker A
with dice that have some weird weight inside. You've always been sneaky." Claude says he has no idea what they're talking about. He never rigged dice like that. That bald bastard told him not to cheat, but he's the one cheating in the
Speaker A
end. The bald guy answers that it's all part of business and it looks like they won't understand each other until the end. Then he orders them to finish him.
Speaker A
A guy swings a cleaver toward Claude's hand while Claude is there freaking out, but someone nearby says the game looks fun. Can he join? It's Gizlane, who obviously blocks the attack with a light or a trick. The bald guy demands to know
Speaker A
who he is. And the boy says his name is Gizlane from Lieutania territory. He's bearing Gizlane Feneris. Wow.
Speaker A
Introducing himself like the owner already. The bald guy is confused. Wait, a foreign noble? and his soldiers start to attack, but he tells them to stop.
Speaker A
And he goes, "Hey, kid. Welcome to Kraken's bedding house. I'm going to politely ask you not to start a mess.
Speaker A
Everyone, put your weapons away." The protagonist was about to kill both of them right there, but then he tells Belinda to obey, too. She's standing there all fired up. Then the guy says, "So, what brings someone like you to a
Speaker A
rundown place like this?" The protagonist says he's looking for someone, and he found him here. Get up, Claude. Let's go. I've been looking for you. The guy talks like they already know each other. Meanwhile, at the other tables, the dice are rolling. It lands
Speaker A
3-1 and Alfoy scores a thousand points and he's already sitting on a pile of money. The people around him are confused. How is this bastard winning so much? Claude is shocked too, saying, "Damn, you're winning a lot." The kids
Speaker A
got serious talent. Alfoy though is in this weird days like this is hundreds of times when I make selling scrolls all day. Why is my heart beating so fast?
Speaker A
He's about to get addicted to gambling. The people upstairs are all yelling and nobody even knows what's going on.
Speaker A
Belinda asks the protagonist if that's the person he was looking for and he says yes. Then the bald guy says it's a shame, but he can't let that happen.
Speaker A
This is a man who didn't honor the rules of this sacred game. He was using a few little tricks and he has to pay the price. All of a sudden, Claude lets out a little laugh. He drops to his knees
Speaker A
and says, "I'm sorry, Baron Fenris. The precious money you gave me, my lord. I ended up spending it all because there's a cheater in this place. They already searched all my stuff. But right when I was about to win big, a rigged die
Speaker A
suddenly showed up. That was clearly them." Belinda's confused, trying to figure out what this idiot is talking about. They don't even know each other.
Speaker A
She's about to say, "You've never even met the young master." But the protagonist cuts in and says, "Well, looks like that's what he's saying." The bald guy is thinking, "So that's where Claude got all that money." He lights
Speaker A
his pipe and says he doesn't know how they met. But Claude isn't someone you can trust. Every con artist always has a good answer. And besides, this betting house is in the Austin Empire. Even if you've got some status, you don't want
Speaker A
to cause a diplomatic incident, do you? So, how about we pretend none of this happened and you go back to your country. But the protagonist wants to squeeze money out of him and says, "Not happening." Unfortunately, the bald guy
Speaker A
stole his money. He's furious, and the protagonist sits down and tells him not to make that face. Let's find a middle ground since they both need Claude. The guy wants to know what he's talking about, and the protagonist offers a
Speaker A
game. If he wins, he gets Claude in the money. If he loses, the bald guy can take all his titles and all the land he owns. Obviously, all three of them are shocked, and Belinda wants to know why
Speaker A
he's putting everything on the line. Claude, standing there says, "Kid, I appreciate the effort, but why are you going this far for me?" The protagonist grabs Claude and says he needs his help.
Speaker A
The bald guy with a head smaller than the protagonist's arm says it's been a long time since he's seen a noble with that much guts. And well, since he walked into a bedding house, they're going to play. It's time for a big
Speaker A
match. And everyone gathers to watch. People want to know who this nameless noble is who's challenging Boss Crank.
Speaker A
Nobody has any idea, but they're happy the night won't be boring. The die hits the table. The guy says the rule is simple. The person with the lowest number wins. If it's a tie, they roll again until there's a winner. He tells
Speaker A
the kid to pay attention because nobles these days love to say they didn't understand the rules and that they're too complicated. The protagonist plays dumb. Ah, got it, I think. Well, let's start. Yeah. And Crank says since he's
Speaker A
in a hurry, fine. A coin goes up. The protagonist calls heads. The other guy calls Tails and it lands Tails. So Crank goes first. He drops the dye into the cup and starts shaking it back and forth with everyone cheering. Belinda's bored
Speaker A
saying the guy takes way too long with one little die. But you can see that in the middle of the motion, Crank puts extra weight onto the one. And when it hits the table, what number comes up?
Speaker A
One. Now everyone knows it's basically over. Victory is guaranteed. Tonight, the noble was going to learn why you don't mess with Boss Crank. Belinda shaking and Claude realizes this guy just walked into a trap. Crank apologizes to the kid, saying the game
Speaker A
will end fast. There was a lot of noise and chaos, but unfortunately, he drew the short straw right at the start. The protagonist tells the loudmouth to shut up. He needs to think. Crank is surprised. This guy must be bluffing.
Speaker A
He's acting calm, but that noble is definitely panicking. Besides, it's impossible for him to win because this is a special cup that opens depending on how it's held. It always guarantees a die that only lands on one. And of
Speaker A
course, he can hide it easily while shaking the cup. Nobody ever catches him. So, this noble is finished. But then, the protagonist forms a palm of mana and slams it into the cup, smacks the cup on the table, and says, "The
Speaker A
lower number wins, right? So, how about I win with zero points? All that's left is dust from the die. Crank and everyone else are stunned. Like, what? That makes no sense. Does that count as zero? Did the boss lose? Belinda realizes the kid
Speaker A
already knew he was going to do that. And Claude thinks the kid is insane.
Speaker A
Crank points at his face and says, "That's stupid. Like, that would ever count. A little noble trick like that isn't going to work." The protagonist grabs his pinky and squeezes until he drops in pain, asking if they can make
Speaker A
it work. Yes or no? The dye falls out of Crank's hand. Everyone sees it. Wait, there was another die in the boss's hand. Why? What was going on? And the protagonist asks Crank where that honor of sacred games went. The bald guy
Speaker A
doesn't understand how this kid knew what he was doing from the start. Then he pulls a knife and tries to stab him, but the protagonist just steps aside.
Speaker A
Belinda is shocked. The protagonist says Crank should have acted like that from the beginning. Why pretend to be polite when he's just a street thug? Crank stands up and says he doesn't know what the kid is talking about, but now that
Speaker A
it's come to this, he's not letting him walk away. Next chapter. And I miss when Belinda jumps. I think the artist should make her jump at least once every five chapters. But while she's not jumping, we see the protagonist redirecting one
Speaker A
bandit's thrust, slipping past another attack, stepping on both their shoulders, and launching himself toward Crank, who tries to stab upward, but the protagonist flips behind him, lands at his back, and puts a sword to his neck.
Speaker A
The boss is sweating cold. The goons try to say something, but now they're the ones with blades at their throats. Carol says they were idiots to mess with the wrong person. Belinda, towering over everyone, wants to know what they're
Speaker A
going to do with these people. Gizlane says he warned them. They're taking all the money. And Claude, Crank still insists he can't do that. But the protagonist says, "Krank, you know Austin is famous for gambling. If people find out one of the big houses here
Speaker A
tried to scam a foreign noble, you'll lose everyone's trust. And you know what the local count will do to you after that?" All his tough talk disappears, and he says he understands. The protagonist smiles and says, "All right,
Speaker A
then. Let's go, Claude. Where's Claude?" The bastard ran. While later, Belinda is furious, saying that gambling addict not only got saved, he also stole the money that was supposed to be theirs and vanished. Cow is sure he's going to blow
Speaker A
that money at another place. Belinda swears they'll find him, but the protagonist says it's fine. He knows where he's going. Claude is writing saying he can't believe he got out alive. He has no idea who that noble is
Speaker A
or why he helped him. But thanks to him, he got the money. Sorry, my lord, but I need this. Then we see one year earlier inside an abandoned cabin in the forest.
Speaker A
He tosses some coins and tells Anna to take a look. It's incredible. Gambling isn't just luck. There's a formula to winning. If they keep making money, they won't have to hide forever. They can live normally. She tells him to stop,
Speaker A
begging him not to keep doing this. She knows his teacher, her father, didn't die because of him. She's crying, begging him to stop. But Claude, his face all beaten up, says it is his fault. He was stupid and immature, and
Speaker A
that's what turned that man into a traitor. Sometime later, a mustache guy says a student from the royal academy and a traitor. The daughter of Both is Arasurus, Miss Anna Arasurus, would be taken away. The artist didn't even get
Speaker A
to show his talent, and she was already gone. Claude is crying when the fat guy comes over and says, "Claude, you've got one year to bring me 2,000 gold because honestly, she deserved to die, but you've got potential, so maybe you can
Speaker A
pull it off." Claude grips the coin, saying that today he's going to free Anna. Yeah, that sounds like the kind of deal where they take the money and don't free her. The scene cuts to Austin's castle. Someone says, "Damn, looks like
Speaker A
the prison's already full. This bunch of useless prisoners does nothing but eat food. If nobody's paying to get them back, there's no reason to keep them alive." Then he says, "Hosier, execute everyone. Nobody came to ransom by next
Speaker A
week." The knight says, "Okay, but what about the one-year deal?" Austin pauses, "Right, the traitor's daughter. Have you heard anything from Claude?" Hosier says, "No. Looks like he hasn't been making money lately, and he's just been losing at betting houses." Crank's the
Speaker A
one doing well these days. Austin says, "I wanted to use her as a servant, but it feels wrong using a traitor's daughter for that. So, just execute her with the rest. And it'd be better if Claude doesn't find out, right? In case
Speaker A
he shows up one day to pay." Posier says, "But if he shows up to pay, what do we do?" And Austin says, "Obviously kill him and take the money. Nobody's going to find out some gambler died." But then someone walks into the room to
Speaker A
speak to the Lord. Austin asks what it is, and the man explains that a guy named Claude is causing a scene, saying he came to pay the ransom. Both of them don't get it. A sack of gold hits the
Speaker A
table, and Claude says he brought the 2,000 he asked for. Please release Anna. The fat guy checks it. Hm, this money isn't fake. Claude, where did you get this? Claude says it was from a bet.
Speaker A
Then the baron says, "Oh, from a bet." In that case, arrest this man. Claude doesn't understand. And the knights grab him. He asks what they're doing. He brought the money he promised. Austin says, "Claude, this money is very
Speaker A
suspicious. First, I need to talk to Crank and find out how you got it. So, if you don't want to be executed, you'll stay in prison for now." Claude thinks it's ridiculous. And as soon as the door shuts, Austin laughs, saying, "It's
Speaker A
unbelievable the kid actually got the money. He really got lucky." Meanwhile, Claude screams in desperation. Then suddenly the two knights carrying him get hit in the back of the neck and drop unconscious to the floor. The door opens
Speaker A
again and just from the boot you already know who it is. Austin is startled standing there with Hosier and the protagonist is there with a hand on his shoulder saying he did a good job. Then Gizlane walks into the room saying it's
Speaker A
very nice to see Baron Austin. Austin asks who he is and the protagonist introduces himself as Baron Gizlane Fenrris from the kingdom of Lutania.
Speaker A
With a snap of his fingers, Crank drops to his knees. Austin is totally confused, looks at the money, and starts realizing there's a connection. The protagonist pulls up a chair, plants his foot on the table, and says, "First
Speaker A
things first, how about someone bring some tea?" Pure aura intimidation. Austin is confused. Hosier points his sword, saying that insulent brat doesn't know how to respect the baron. But points his sword at him and warns him not to get involved because he won't
Speaker A
walk out alive. Hosier freezes. Then Austin asks what these violent acts are supposed to mean in front of him. Who is he? Get this little punk out of my face right now. The protagonist just ignores him and says he's not here to get
Speaker A
violent, he's here to get paid. Here he goes again, squeezing money out of someone else. This kid clearly has that frontier spirit in him, and Austin is standing there confused. Compensation.
Speaker A
So our guy calls for Belinda and she boots Crank in the back, sending him stumbling right into our guy's hands.
Speaker A
Then he says, "This guy here, the one running one of your betting houses, was cheating me. Because of that, me and Claude almost lost all the money we've got in the world." Crank tries to say that's not really what happened, that it
Speaker A
was the kid who cheated, but Belinda immediately smacks him on the back of the head and tells him to shut up. The big guy realizes it. Damn it, Crank.
Speaker A
You've got to pick your opponents smarter. With no real options, he asks, "All right, so what do you want?" The protagonist tells him to relax. First, they need to remember that cheating in a bedding house is wrong. Imagine if the
Speaker A
trust people have in this whole region got destroyed. And because of that, he wants fair compensation for himself and Claude. Austin answers that he doesn't know exactly what happened and if he wants to solve it, he should go find a
Speaker A
judge. This has nothing to do with him. Gizlane says it has everything to do with him. The big guy tells him to explain how. And our guy says he must have forgotten that Kraken's betting house is one of the noble favorites.
Speaker A
Countless gamblers from different countries go there. And imagine if he started spreading the word that this place scams nobles. What if everyone stopped going there? Now that would get interesting. Austin realizes the bastard is threatening him and asks, "Hold on,
Speaker A
what are you suggesting that I pay for your silence?" And our guy says, "Exactly, and it'll be double the amount sitting in front of him." On top of that, he's going to release Anarius.
Speaker A
Claude doesn't get it. And the protagonist says, "If you do that, I'll pretend nothing happened today." Austin says he understands. He's starting to connect the dots, and then he suddenly starts yelling that Claude is a bastard, dishonest, and ungrateful. He gave him
Speaker A
the chance to save that woman who should have been executed, and this is how he repays him, teaming up with this idiot noble to extort him. Kar tells Claude to stand back because things are about to get interesting. Belinda still doesn't
Speaker A
understand how they ended up in this situation, but the protagonist asks for her dagger while Austin is yelling, saying that if they die there, then nothing happened. Hosier charges at Gizlane, but the protagonist kicks the bag of gold, so it smacks Hosier in the
Speaker A
face, and then he grabs Belinda's knife and drives it into Austin's hand. The big guy screams in agony while his soldiers are getting beaten all over the place. Our guy just asks them not to kill anyone if possible. The two of them
Speaker A
jump in and Kor is already defending from behind. Then he lands a reverse strike to the knight's head and knocks him out. And Belinda seriously uses her ropes. What is that move? That spin, that motion. I'm going to have to
Speaker A
narrate for a few seconds here. Like the fact that she angled her foot to the right corner and made this athletic circle that catches the enemy's neck up on the left side. I'm definitely not describing every single movement just to
Speaker A
keep that image on screen longer. That's probably enough, right? Maybe just a little more. Okay. After that, the guys are attacking the protagonist over by the table. And he defends calmly, slips one attack, blocks another, then cracks someone in the back of the head. And
Speaker A
wow, actually not the back of the head. It was the cheek and it wrecked the guy's helmet. Claude is watching the brawl trying to figure out who these people are. They're all having fun while Austin is panicking. What Claude can't
Speaker A
understand is why they're going this far for him. He remembers the protagonist said he needed him, which is weird because if there's one lesson Claude learned in life, it's that there's no kindness without a reason. And yeah, Claude's right because there is a reason
Speaker A
he's doing all this. Austin is there with his hand pierced asking how this bastard can do this to him, a noble.
Speaker A
Gizlane pulls the knife out and says, "I warned you. I'm only here to take the money and Anna, you got a problem with that?" Then Claude shoves his shoulder, thinking that if he's going to act like this, then he's not going to refuse the
Speaker A
help. He steps in and says, "If you've got a problem, Austin, go talk to Fenrris in Lutania territory. At least there you'd be treated like a visitor." He already figures he's gotten involved more than enough. If he's going to
Speaker A
regret it, let it be later. Next scene, it's morning and in the middle of mountains, forests, roads, and destroyed houses, they're riding in a wagon. The protagonist asks if he's sure he doesn't want to live with Anna. Claude says
Speaker A
she'll feel more comfortable back in her homeland without him. The one who caused her father's death. Come on, I saw Anna.
Speaker A
She looked like she'd be welldesigned. What was that? Bring her back into the story. But Claude says it's not like he saved her either. The protagonist glances to the side and turns away, thinking that with this he's paid off
Speaker A
his debt to Claude, the one he created when he got consumed by revenge. So the protagonist was so focused on killing everyone that his friend died. He says he feels a lot lighter. The protagonist asks, "What do you think of the air
Speaker A
around here?" Claude says that if they ever get the chance, they could kill the lord of this place and take it for themselves. It looks easy. But the protagonist asks, "Are you trying to get me killed?" Claude turns to him. "Wait,
Speaker A
are you the lord of these lands? This place is broke. I followed you because you looked rich." The protagonist grabs him by the collar and says, "Now you're the administrator of these lands. Look at that. You get to take care of this
Speaker A
whole territory." Claude immediately realizes why he was called and he's not happy. He tells him to let him go back.
Speaker A
He'll live with Anna. But our guy says it's too late now. Happiness doesn't last long and the scene cuts to someone else. Herald Desmond is in a meeting talking about the names Pertium, Fenrris, and Gizlane. He orders them to
Speaker A
send the messenger to Amelia. It's time to move forward with the plan. Back in Fenrris territory in the castle, the whole group is gathered. Is Vanessa really going to keep that staff buried there forever? The protagonist stands in
Speaker A
front of everyone and thanks them for coming. He's all dressed up like a noble. He says it's time to start working. Everyone cheers and he says the state has just freed itself from Dardis' tyranny. He put Claude in charge of a
Speaker A
bunch of administrative problems and told him to start restoring order. They're walking through the city and the protagonist says, "Write everything down. We need to know every single person and send them out to the villages. Also, we need to buy at least
Speaker A
6 months worth of supplies to deal with the food crisis." Claude says he understands and keeps taking notes. They pass another stretch of grass and the protagonist says they also have to buy a ton of farming equipment. On top of
Speaker A
that, he needs to check whether they can clear some nearby forests to create more arable land. One advantage they have is they can use the blood python's bones as fertilizer and it's insanely strong.
Speaker A
Also, there's a bunch of old ruined stuff here. They're going to throw it all out and rebuild the warehouse and this and that and that other thing and that other thing, too. Claude asks if he's messing with him. At that moment,
Speaker A
he was the administrator, the inspector, the treasurer, the auditor, the officer, the tax collector, the food officer, and a bunch of other things. That was him.
Speaker A
He stands in front of the protagonist saying, "It's way too much work for one person." Gain says, "You haven't even tried yet. This is your chance to test your limits. If you need to hire someone to help you, Claude immediately bolts,
Speaker A
but then the protagonist calls for Wendy." Another ninja from Belinda's race shows up and restrains him. Who is that? Where did this upgraded badass maid come from? Claude tried to run instead of hiring someone. Her name is Wendy. She got an order from Belinda,
Speaker A
and from now on, she's Claude's bodyguard. Aside from the fact that the job has like 300 responsibilities, it's not that bad. Maybe the protagonist thinks, "Relax, Claude. You're just getting started. In the future, this will be easy for you. The three of them
Speaker A
are outside, and honestly, I don't know where these maids were trained, but that place must be one hell of an academy.
Speaker A
And our guy says, "A noble has the responsibility to protect his people." The lack of trust in the nobility comes from the fact that obviously peasants get exploited by greedy lords. Workers lose motivation because of endless poverty. Hunger is tearing through this
Speaker A
region. The more these problems get ignored, the more the nobles isolate themselves. That's why he needs to solve these basic problems to set the foundation for the territory. The only problem is they're out of money.
Speaker A
Obviously, it had to run out sometime. The protagonist warns, "If we keep spending at this pace, I won't be able to pay your salaries in 3 months." Belinda looks sad and Gileian says, "That's clearly a serious issue." Cow
Speaker A
says, "So, let's go mine some runa stones." But the protagonist says that's something with a more important use than money. They need to invest much more in the mage's research, and the stones aren't infinite. They can't depend on
Speaker A
that forever. They need a sustainable way to make money. Right? Then, Claude opens the door. The protagonist says, "Claude, perfect timing. I've got something to ask you. But Claude says there's no need to ask anything because he already has the perfect plan to save
Speaker A
the territory. They're going to build a casino. Belinda tells Wendy that next time she can hit him before he opens his mouth and says something stupid. Claude is desperate asking what they want him to do. There's no way to farm anywhere.
Speaker A
They can't even use runa stones. He's trying to be realistic. This piece of land is trash. It's good for nothing.
Speaker A
So, let's turn it into an entertainment territory. Alo standing behind them says he agrees with the idea. Gizlane says it's something to consider in the distant future. For now, Claude should stick to the tasks he was given. Claude
Speaker A
asks, "How long do you think we've got food for?" Gizlane explains that a casino in a territory like this might make some money at first, but then the casino underworld and street crowd would start gaining too much influence, and it
Speaker A
would obviously be a terrible choice considering he's already fighting two treacherous enemies. Claude says fine, he just wants to make it clear they can't keep buying food forever. They need something else before the money runs out or the food runs out. Alfoy
Speaker A
agrees, saying, "Nobody likes working their ass off, so they should just build a casino already." Gizlane says, "Fine, he'll handle the food problem." Claude is confused, and our guy explains that he'll make sure a ton of plants start
Speaker A
growing in their territory for now. Claude should do the rest of what he asked without complaining. Claude tells him to remember he already said there's no way to farm in that soil. It's awful.
Speaker A
The protagonist asks if he's sure, and both of them say yes, it's awful no matter what. Gizlane says, "All right, then. How about we make a bet?" 3 months later, that's it. There's a whole corn field or a rice patty, whatever. The
Speaker A
point is there are plants everywhere and everyone's harvesting happy as can be. Gazlain explains that rye grows even in harsh places. All he had to do was spread blood python bone powder before planting the seeds because it's packed
Speaker A
with nutrients. On top of that, the rye seeds themselves were infused with mana. With that many nutrients, they grow way faster and the harvest comes sooner.
Speaker A
Alfoy gets it. So that's why you had us mages doing that mana sigil. Vanessa says he's incredible. How did he figure out you could use a mana sigil? Normally used on humans on plants, he looks a little awkward because it wasn't even
Speaker A
his idea. The mana compression sigil was a magic circle that draws power from a runstone and speeds up growth wherever it's used. In his past life, people argued about whether it was worth spending runest energy on something as
Speaker A
simple as grain. But the amount is tiny and the results are ridiculous. In the end, it became a theory spread by magic students everywhere. He has no idea about the underlying principle because he doesn't understand magic. What matters is that it works and everyone's
Speaker A
celebrating, shouting, "Long live Baron Fenres." But look over there in the corner. Who's trying to run away? Claude and Alfoy. But the kid asked, "Hold on, you two. Where do you think you're going? It's time to write up the
Speaker A
contracts, isn't it?" They turned around wondering what kind of contract he meant. And the protagonist explained, "Well, if you won, I was going to pay 5,000 gold and give you your freedom.
Speaker A
But if I won, you'd work as unpaid slaves for 10 years. What kind of unfair bet was that?" The poor guys just stood there freaked out, forcing a little laugh, saying they didn't remember anything like that. And that was the end
Speaker A
of the first harvest. With that, they secured a steady food supply, which gave them the freedom to use the runestones for more important things than selling them. Then everyone from the flame tower got called in, and Hubert was there
Speaker A
asking, "Wait, you want to set up a branch of the magic tower here?" The protagonist said, "Yes, that's exactly what he wanted." Hubert warned him, "Kid, I came here just to congratulate you on becoming a lord, but why are you
Speaker A
asking for this out of nowhere?" So he explained, "In that war against the Dardes, they won, but at the cost of blowing up all the runstones, even with the magic towers's help, Hubert was confused. Hold on, you blew up those
Speaker A
precious stones. I knew you won, but I didn't know that." And the protagonist kept going. Imagine if their young territory, Fenrris, got attacked again.
Speaker A
He'd have to blow up even more runstones, meaning he wouldn't be able to deliver any to them anymore. Hubert wanted to know why the kid always went straight to extremes. And the kid said basically he needed a few more mages
Speaker A
because those people shine when it comes to building, building, and more building. Put them to work constructing things. And sure enough, they built a flame tower unit in the city of Feneris.
Speaker A
Thanks to that, a lot more mages got sent there, which sped everything up. But the mages were furious, cursing that damn Gizlane. He was insane for wanting to put mages to work. Then Gizlane beat everyone up, and that was that. Problem
Speaker A
solved. He walked past Alfoy and told him to collect everyone's contracts. Alfoy thought, "Perfect. I won't be the only slave around here." After a few months, the territory finally started running properly. But then, out of nowhere, Claude burst into the room and
Speaker A
told the Lord they had a problem. A rebellion had broken out in Hayfold. Amelia and her team were slaughtering people to take control of the territory.
Speaker A
The protagonist thought it really happened earlier than in his past life, probably because of his interference.
Speaker A
Desmond and Amelia, both puppets of Duke Delphin, were starting to move. Since their plan to steal Pertium failed, they had no choice but to act directly. It was obvious his war was nowhere near over. Gileian asked what they were going
Speaker A
to do. Belinda pointed out that if Amelia was taking over that territory, they were at risk, too. The protagonist thought that if they wanted to pressure him, he wasn't going to just sit there and he said they were going to the
Speaker A
empire straight to the capital city of Cardania. In a half- abandoned room, someone maybe a girl walked toward the sunlight and their hands started burning. Hard to tell, wearing a hat. It could even be a man with that look kind
Speaker A
of like Griier from Berserk. Long-haired saying they wanted to die. Next chapter though, we see an eagle flying over the empire. Everything looks incredible.
Speaker A
carriages soldiers mountains a stunning view, and the protagonist arrived with his team. The guy with the eye patch said every territory they'd seen so far looked like a joke compared to this. Gordon agreed. Their town looked like a farm. Kyor told them to
Speaker A
show some respect or the captain would beat them up. Meanwhile, Vanessa was thrilled, saying she was seeing tons of materials that didn't even exist in the magic tower. Alfoy, a little awkward, admitted it really did look like they
Speaker A
had more money than the entire tower. Gizlane, though he's a bit unhinged, said he didn't like any of it. He wanted to destroy the whole place just because it felt like everyone here was full of themselves. Claude asked the maid with
Speaker A
the upside down neckline what was wrong with that kid. She said if the lord said it that was that. But Claude thought the guy clearly had a psycho streak. He was reacting like he hated this place from a
Speaker A
past life. And the protagonist just stared remembering this was the impenetrable fortress. Legend said it was blessed by the goddess, but he destroyed it once before. It was also where he died. He attacked the capital to kill Duke Deline, who had stolen the
Speaker A
throne, but the bastard wasn't there. In the middle of the war, he got blinded by revenge and made the mistake of turning everyone into his enemy, but he knew he couldn't do everything alone.
Speaker A
Apparently, he'd already destroyed the city once. He really was dangerous. Then, we cut back a bit to Purium Castle with Zalter asking why he was going to the capital. The protagonist said it was something very important, but Zalter
Speaker A
warned him he must have forgotten he was a lord who was going to take care of Fenrris. The protagonist said he'd provide Pyium with a year's worth of food, and in return, he wanted Homer and Randolph to look after Fenrris for a
Speaker A
while. The two of them were excited. A year of food would help Pyium a lot.
Speaker A
Sultter said that wasn't the main issue. He knew Hayfold was planning to attack them, and he surely knew about the rebellion, too. Everything was getting tense. The protagonist fired an arrow, thinking, "Good. Dad already knows. If Desmond and Hayold attacked at the same
Speaker A
time, they wouldn't stand a chance." The arrow flew and hit a poor bird dead, dropping it instantly. He finished by saying they needed to take advantage of the fact that Amelia had just taken control. Things would take time to
Speaker A
stabilize. That window was when they needed to gather strength to withstand the attack. Zarter asked what strength he meant. The protagonist said they needed the neighboring kingdom. Then the scene changes to an old man saying, "Yes, just as you requested. We have
Speaker A
this wonderful mansion cheap with an amazing garden. The place is completely wrecked." He asked Belinda what she thought, and she said, "Well, at least it's spacious." Claudio and Alfo started tearing into the old man, who insisted it only looked like it hadn't been
Speaker A
supervised for a while, but there were plenty of good things about it. Gordon though got spooked, rubbed his belly, and said the place was extremely cold, like it was cursed. Someone nearby commented it didn't even seem like he
Speaker A
was the same guy who invaded the beast forest. Vanessa thought he should just wear warmer clothes so he wouldn't feel cold. Then the old salesman said, "Anyway, that whole thing about spirits of the dead is just a rumor. I swear on
Speaker A
my name, this mansion has no problems at all." The protagonist said he'd take it and asked the price, but Claudio told him to stop right now. Look at this guy's face. He's clearly trying to scam you. This mansion hasn't sold in forever
Speaker A
because it's garbage. You need to understand this man is a con artist and ghosts are real, you know. The protagonist told Claude to relax. The ghost wasn't going to kill him, and if one showed up, they'd beat it up, so why
Speaker A
be so scared? The salesman latched on immediately. Oh, Baron, what a smart decision. Normally, the mansion and land would cost at least a,000 gold. But I can't deny the management's been poor, so 500. The protagonist said, 200 or
Speaker A
nothing. The guy went with the classic, "Pardon?" And the kid said, "I'm scared. You said this place has a ghost and I know you won't sell it to anyone else for 200, so don't push it. The old man
Speaker A
said he couldn't do that. There were places in the capital much smaller that cost 200. Gizlane told him to be honest.
Speaker A
Nobody was going to buy a cursed property. And on top of that, the yearly taxes had to be even higher because it was a big estate. Who else would buy it if not them? While they argued, a long-haired figure was watching them.
Speaker A
Then they vanished. Looks like the negotiation ended because Belinda was telling everyone to move. Everyone went into the mansion and started cleaning until someone called the protagonist over. It was Claude asking, "You said you were going to build a faction here
Speaker A
in the kingdom. That'll work for us. How are you going to do that? Do you really think the people here will want to get involved with nobles from some tiny town like ours?" Gizlane said he knew perfectly well the kingdom's nobles had
Speaker A
no reason to talk to him, and that was exactly what he was going to change first. He'd make them want to talk to him. A bunch of herbs and cauldrons got set up in a room. The mages could
Speaker A
already tell something like alchemy was about to happen. The protagonist said it was similar. From now on, they were going to make cosmetics. He was launching his own makeup brand, The Real Secret to Making Money. Alfoy didn't get
Speaker A
it. The protagonist explained they'd make prototypes and send them as gifts to noble estates. The others thought it was weird. Wait, that's how you're going to build connections across the kingdom?
Speaker A
It'll be hard to get nobles to meet you over cosmetics. Gizlane said once they used his products, they'd understand. He guaranteed the nobles would all want it.
Speaker A
He knew they used their appearance as power and dignity. Nobles usually did whatever it took to look as beautiful as possible. In the future, it would be revealed that some cosmetics popular in this era made with lead, mercury, and
Speaker A
cineabar were extremely dangerous for the skin. Duke Delphine himself created a crude version and made a fortune, and it was one of the recipes he stole when he attacked the protagonist house. The perfect cosmetic that solved the problems of all the old products was
Speaker A
known as Denb. First, you use magic to oxidize zinc and turn it into powder.
Speaker A
Then, you put beeswax into a preheated jar and let it melt. Combine it with evening primrose oil seeds and fruit extract. Then, you mix in the powdered zinc. And last of all, add the fair's blessing. He dropped a little bit into
Speaker A
the cauldron. It glowed and everyone was impressed. Vanessa said the smell was amazing. Alfoy asked if all of that had been spent just to make a cosmetic.
Speaker A
Claude started to suspect something. How did a noble kid from an isolated place know this? Gizlane kept turning the jar and said it still wasn't finished. It needed to rest for a day until it became a cream. The secret was that once
Speaker A
someone used it, they wouldn't want to use anything else. It would basically become an essential item for every noble. He thanked Duke Deline, saying his recipe really was good. But while they were talking about delivering it to the nobles, that Griffith from the deep
Speaker A
web was watching from behind a window. Nightfell, thunder rolled over the mansion, and everyone went to sleep. But in the darkness, the devil appeared, glanced around, and under the clothes, you could see the strength. Now it was obvious it was a woman. She walked over
Speaker A
to the jar, picked it up, and looked at it, clearly interested. Then the protagonist, looking like a ghost, appeared behind the ghost and startled her. He told her she could relax. He guaranteed the effect. The moment got dramatic as a huge thunderclap hit
Speaker A
outside. They stood there and suddenly Griffin attacked him. Or Griffith really. The kid drew his sword, did that usual side block, pivoted, knocked her down, and followed up, but she powered through, forced him to defend from behind, and he just watched. He
Speaker A
recognized that sword technique, and damn, what technique. So much strength. The artist didn't even need to draw faces to make it impressive. The exchange continued with the protagonist thinking, "Grace, modesty, a spiral of roses. Every movement she made was a
Speaker A
graceful arc. Then she came again from behind. Another classic defense. But then a shift. He shot his arm forward, pulled her close, and put the blade to her neck. He leaned in and told her to stop pretending to be a ghost in a place
Speaker A
like this, and to explain her connection to the Brford family. A little later, Belinda seriously put some clothes on, came running in wearing pajamas, and Jillian came with her asking what all that noise was. The protagonist told everyone to go back to their rooms and
Speaker A
rest. The window was open, and he said things were going even better than he expected. Next day, bright sun in the sky. Someone was helping a noble woman get ready, rubbing cream into her hands, applying lipstick, saying the madam
Speaker A
looked as beautiful as ever. She was Countess Marielle of Alsbury, but she was thinking to herself, "No, that's not what she wanted." Her face was covered in layers of powder and paint. When she was younger, she was the pioneer who led
Speaker A
the capital's fashion world. Every woman copied the cosmetics she wore and the clothes she wore. But as the years passed, her fame became something from the past, and now her makeup was nothing more than a veil hiding the passage of
Speaker A
time. It seemed like she would never return to those days again. The only people who don't age are the ones who die, so be grateful. The maid standing off to the side comes over and says, "It's time to go to the salon." And the
Speaker A
lady says, "Yes." But her expression changes the moment she notices the girl's face, young and glowing. She immediately slaps the girl across the face, demanding to know what she used, what kind of mix that is, how her skin
Speaker A
got so firm, what did she do to her face? She'd better explain every single detail. The maid says Count Als got some cosmetics as a gift and handed them out to the servants because he figured it was pointless stuff anyway. From what
Speaker A
people are saying, it's a hot selling product from a noble who recently arrived in the capital. And now, wow, there are already a bunch of carriages heading to our boy's house. Claude and the others are there completely confused
Speaker A
about what's going on. Was the empire's queen inside that place or something? There are tons of knights. Everything looks ridiculously high class. Claude already knows they're screwed. This is going to turn into a massive negotiation. That damn cosmetic really
Speaker A
worked. And of course, it's the famous countest Marielle. Wendy immediately shoves Claude and tells him to go say hello to her. Claude, all awkward, is like, "Let's go in and talk inside." Claude leads her through the garden and
Speaker A
calling it a garden is generous considering all the wrecked trees. While our boy is just chilling, all embarrassed, Claude calls out, "My lord, Countess Als has come to visit, but he's still there feeding the crow." Then she asks if he's Baron Fenris, and suddenly
Speaker A
the kid turns into a total gentleman. Takes her hand. Nice to meet you. A polite kiss. I am Baron Gizlane Fenrris, lord of this northern territory. It's an honor that you came to such a private place. She says though that he didn't
Speaker A
send her any gift. She heard about this through her husband, so maybe her reputation isn't actually impressive enough to reach wherever he lives.
Speaker A
Gizlain says that's not true. He just thought it would be rude to send a present directly to a lady. Still, of course, he recognizes the capital's fashion authority. The boy knows how to flatter. She goes, "Hm, fine. You're not
Speaker A
completely hopeless, so let's talk business. Your cosmetics give them all to me." Gizlain asks if she tried them.
Speaker A
She says, "Yes, they're excellent." The other products she used before aren't even necessary anymore because of his, and she wants to monopolize them. She's rolling her eyes like she's obsessed with cosmetics. She says all he has to do is develop and deliver the products.
Speaker A
Huh, that's easy. So, what does she do? Just promote them? Basically, she wants full control through marketing. Gizlane says he'll always accept large-scale purchases. Basically telling her she's not getting a monopoly. But she replies that as he should know, doing business
Speaker A
in the capital alone will be extremely difficult. No matter how good the products are, it won't be easy to break into the influential circles. They're already established. And considering he's living in a pretty run-down mansion, it doesn't look like he has the
Speaker A
money to force his way into the capital. Gizlane just listens. Belinda realizes this woman came here to threaten the young master. Meanwhile, Claude thinks Guzlain picked this mansion because he's stubborn and refuses to spend money.
Speaker A
Then Gazlain says the price will be a bit high. Would that be okay for her?
Speaker A
She'd better brace herself because if he says high, he means it. She says, "Don't joke around. You know the Als family is one of the richest in the capital." Then he says it'll cost 100 gold per unit.
Speaker A
She asks if he's working as a clown. He says no. He knows the queen of high society is standing right in front of him. And since someone that important is interested, the item should be worth at least that much. She's unhinged. She
Speaker A
liked it, praised it, even blushed. And the next second she's furious. If it were jewelry or furniture, maybe it would be worth 100 gold. But for a cosmetic, that's insane. To profit, she'd have to sell it for even more than
Speaker A
that, which makes a monopoly impossible. This kid is messing with her. Gizlane just smiles. Then he says, "All right, how about this? I won't sell to you exclusively, but I can give you a certain honor." Belinda looks great
Speaker A
standing there as always. The countest doesn't understand what he means by honor. Then he hands her a box full of den. He says it's a cosmetic they developed recently and it's a gift to celebrate their connection. Looks like
Speaker A
he sent her a different one. He says many nobles don't know how effective Denb is. It's the product that will change the market and if she has it, she becomes the person who changed the market again. She looks at him from
Speaker A
behind her feathers and says he really knows how to choose the prettiest words. Then she says fine, closes the box, presses her little feather fan to his face, and tells him he'll handle distribution. She'll lead the marketing side. Gizlane smiles. Excellent, madam.
Speaker A
She's already in her carriage saying that if he needs anything, he should just tell her. If it's within her influence, she'll help. Gizlane says, "Perfect. I actually want to ask for something." She asks what it is, and he
Speaker A
says he just wants her to tell Mary's Brford one thing. Baron Gazlain Fenris can solve his daughter's problem, and that's it. The scene shifts to Brford's territory. Behind a desk sits an older man with serious presence, asking who
Speaker A
this Gizlane Fenrris is. Next chapter, Claude is celebrating, saying they hit the gold bucket and there really are tons of boxes of gold. These people are rich now. Alloy and Cow keep saying it can't be real. That count is insanely
Speaker A
wealthy. So what's going on? Is she that famous? Alfoy says with that kind of money, he could go to casinos all day.
Speaker A
He calls out to Gizlane saying, "Forget fixing the land. Let's start building a castle and push this cosmetics business." Belinda is confused. Why is Claude so excited? That money isn't even his. Jillian praises Gizlane saying he secured a strong position in the kingdom
Speaker A
incredibly easily. Gizlane says not yet. There's something else he truly wants. Knight falls. He's walking in the garden. Looks ahead and there's a suit of armor standing there. No, actually it's a knight. The knight asks if he's Baron Fenrris and says Count Brford has
Speaker A
summoned him. Gizling goes alone wolf mode. Now they're at the bridge. Two knights at the door. It opens and Brford is inside. Actually, Gizling came with Belinda and Claude. He stares seriously at Brford who looks like a sad man.
Speaker A
Gizlane says it's an honor to meet the marquee. He is Gizlane Fenrris. Brford looks up and says he knows he's the son of Zalter Margave and the heir of Pertium, the arrogant kid who won the war against Degard, killed the count and
Speaker A
stole the land. Gizlane Pertium, someone completely different from his father. The man is up to date on the news.
Speaker A
That's exactly what Gizlane thinks. This guy is watching what happens outside his territory, too. He's the kingdom's minister and the nation's highest authority, leader of the royalist faction opposing Duke Delphine. So, someone important. And if Delphine is an
Speaker A
enemy, then he's Gizlane's enemy, too. Any matter in the kingdom, big or small, has to pass through the mares's hands if it weren't for Countest Mariel. Gizlane never would have gotten this meeting.
Speaker A
Someone tells him to sit and Gizlane sees Deneb already on the table. The mares keeps working while talking, asking, "So, you're saying you can solve my daughter's problem?" Gizlane with that sly little smile says, "Yes, he can cure her illness." Branford sigh and
Speaker A
says he's never even met Rosalin. So, how does he plan to cure her? No one has found a cure for years and Gizlane doesn't even know the symptoms. Gizlane says his stay in the capital let him hear some rumors and he discovered she
Speaker A
has an illness he's cured once before. Brford says his confidence is impressive. Gizlane is about to thank him, but Brford immediately tells him to leave, saying he's not the first person to come claiming he can cure her, and
Speaker A
they all failed, and they paid with their lives for speaking irresponsibly. He doesn't want to see a talented young man like Gizlane throw his life away.
Speaker A
The man is radiating intimidation. Don't try it because I'll kill you. Gizlane thinks Brford is cold and calculating, and it's no wonder he's tried everything possible to cure her. Suddenly, Gizlane asks if he plans to just not cure the
Speaker A
girl. Branford says it's not a big deal. Having strange skin won't ruin her life.
Speaker A
Gizlane replies that he's sure the young lady doesn't feel the same way. Branford's face hardens. He says he called Gizlane here so he could judge with his own eyes. Is he really that confident? Gizlane thumps his chest and
Speaker A
says, "Yes, he's different." They stare each other down and the old man says, "Fine. If Gizlane wants to risk his life, then he'd better give it everything he's got." He tells the man beside him to provide any support Baron
Speaker A
Fenrris needs. If it works, Gizlane will be rewarded. But Gizlane says a reward won't be enough. He wants something he desires. The scene cuts and Branford tells him to repeat that. Apparently, it was bold. Gizlane says, "Mares, you're
Speaker A
the pillar holding up the kingdom and guaranteeing me something small like that wouldn't be difficult, would it?" Branford asks if he's going to demand that in exchange for treating his daughter. Gizlane says yes. He believes it's worth the price. And besides,
Speaker A
what's the point of being the kingdom's pillar if he can't even protect his own family? What use is his authority? That line was wild. Belinda and Claude are stunned. How can he talk to the mares like that at a moment like this? Brford
Speaker A
says the price of demanding anything from him isn't cheap. If that's what Gizlane wants, he'll have to put absolutely everything on the line. His sister, his parents, his comfortable life, the whole mercenary crew, the entire team. Does he have the nerve?
Speaker A
Gizlin looks at him and grips his hands, saying yes. They keep staring at each other because that's basically all anyone does here. Then Branford suddenly orders them to notify the royal treasurer and cut all support to Pertium and to have the guards surround the
Speaker A
Fenerous mansion in the capital. From that moment on, entry and exit are forbidden. Gizlane has one week. Within that time, Rosalin had better be in perfect condition. Not even a single mark. Gizlane says that's possible.
Speaker A
Claude wants to know why he's doing this now. When everything was finally going well. Belinda knows that if the marquee truly wants it, Pertium and Fenrris are finished. She doesn't understand what the young master is thinking. He should
Speaker A
know the mares doesn't tolerate anyone who threatens his authority, especially when his daughter Rosalyn's illness is involved. If someone that powerful couldn't find a solution, he simply accepted it was impossible. That's exactly why Gizlane has to succeed.
Speaker A
Branford warns that from now on there's no going back for Gizlane Purium. I still don't understand what request he made because it wasn't revealed. But it looks like the entire territory is on the line. Meanwhile, at the bottom of
Speaker A
the stairs, Rosalyn is remembering a conversation with her father. She asked if she really had to risk her life just to help others. Brford told her that help without power is nothing but hypocrisy. If she wants to be in a
Speaker A
position to help people, she needs the strength first. So, she did what her father asked and gained that strength.
Speaker A
But this horrible appearance is what she got as the result. Right then, Gizlane appears behind her and says he knew it was her. Maris Brford's daughter, Rosalyn, he's the lord of Fener's territory, Gizlane, and he's there to help her. Griffin asks what he's doing
Speaker A
there. He says he's there to cure her illness. Did the cosmetics she used have any effect? She throws them at him.
Speaker A
Gizlane dodges and she tells him to stop pretending. Does he think he's the first person to try to cure her? She doesn't care about medicine or methods. She just wants to be alone because it's all pointless. Gizlane says it's different
Speaker A
because he's putting his life at risk to treat her. She turns around and says, "Everyone who came here chasing their own greed said the same thing, that they were different, that their lives were on the line, and he must think he's special
Speaker A
just because he has some cosmetics. Now that I'm noticing it, our boy has a little wolf at his neck." He tells my lady he knows she's been through a lot.
Speaker A
She's the girl who inherited her father's bloodline, the leader of the royalist faction. She also holds the title of the king's chancellor's daughter, Rosalyn Brford. And when her mother died, she became the pride and saint of the family. That was because
Speaker A
she'd been gifted with talent in both the pen and the sword. She was an excellent swordsswoman and knew how to use mana. On top of that, she managed several industries in the capital. But an unknown skin disease completely
Speaker A
destroyed her life. Even the Mares's family tried every possible method, but they couldn't find a cure. Because of that, he tried to solve the problem through a political marriage. She couldn't live like she used to. But the Brford name would protect her. And the
Speaker A
protagonist knows the suffering she's going through is irreversible. There's spontaneous skin eruptions caused by cultivating a mana technique the wrong way. It's one of those rare rejections that happen when the balance between negative mana and positive mana collapses. In other words, what happened
Speaker A
to her is that her entire mana is a total mess. And she stands up huge and dangerous, telling him to get out of there before she kills him. The protagonist knows that the more she detonates her mana like that, the harder
Speaker A
it becomes to cure her. That's why he apologizes, but says the treatment is going to be forced this time. He goes all in. He blocks her attack with the hilt of the sword he was still drawing.
Speaker A
throws a hand onto her shoulder and slams her face into the floor. Right away, he tells Belinda and Wendy to come in, bringing a stretcher and they tie the girl down. She's thrashing around asking what's going on and ordering them
Speaker A
to untie her immediately. He starts taking off his cloak, warning that he'll have to remove her mask to check her condition. She keeps screaming that she doesn't want any treatment, but then the mask drops to the floor and everyone
Speaker A
stares in shock. The protagonist says, "All right, she's going to have to hold on for a week. He believes she can do it as long as she stays determined." Rosalyn is there grinding her teeth like a rabid dog, saying he's insane. Either
Speaker A
he wants to die or he really thinks he has a solution. He starts doing something to her face, saying that if he can't do it, he dies, and she does too, even if she doesn't realize it. Looking at his mana, the protagonist thinks,
Speaker A
"Well, he's sure he'll succeed because this treatment method was invented by none other than her, just in the future." Mana starts flooding the entire room. She's in agony, repeating, "It hurts. It hurts. It hurts. It hurts." Asking if she has to endure this for a
Speaker A
whole week. Then she sinks into this empty numbness, wondering why it has to be her. Out of everyone in the world, why does she have to suffer this much pain? She remembers the protagonist saying that if he doesn't treat her, he
Speaker A
dies and she dies, too. She keeps her teeth clenched, but now she says that if she's going to die anyway, then he'd better give it everything he's got until the end, cuz if this doesn't work, she'll hunt him for the rest of her
Speaker A
life. Meanwhile, back at the protagonist mansion, it's packed with knights from the capital. Gordon is freaked out, saying, "This looks dangerous." And Alfo is sure that mess from that damn lord caused some kind of disaster again. Then Julian and Cowour come down telling them
Speaker A
to relax to just drink and take it easy. He knows that kid wouldn't do anything without a plan. Time skip. A week passes. Branford comes down the stairs calmly with his soldiers. When he looks ahead, the protagonist is standing there
Speaker A
in a room soaked with blood everywhere. Rosalyn though has a cloth over her face. She looks like someone who died.
Speaker A
Then the protagonist glances back. That same stare off is always between him and Brford. The boy starts to remove the cloth and the man is stunned. We don't get to see it yet because news is spreading through the city. People are
Speaker A
saying Branford's daughter was cured of that disease, which is unbelievable because everyone thought it was impossible. It even sounds like there's going to be a banquet soon. Before long, the trio is entering Brford's room, bowing. The old man says he really
Speaker A
wasn't just talk. Gizlane thanks him, saying it's all thanks to the chance he was given. The old man says it's fine.
Speaker A
Promises are promises. Now he can ask for whatever he wants. I thought he already asked. This guy is not ready for what the kid is about to say. Belinda is trembling and the person beside her looks tense. Then Gain asks Branford to
Speaker A
become his guardian. The others are confused, but Belinda says she knew he was going to ask for that. Claudio already gets it. If the mares becomes his guardian, he immediately takes responsibility for everything Dislane does, but at the same time, the kid gets
Speaker A
full backing from the kingdom's core power base. Brford says the kid called it a small favor, but it's obvious he didn't come all that way for nothing.
Speaker A
The protagonist has that sly little smile. Then Brford says that, however, there's someone in the north he's interested in. The protagonist cuts in and asks if he means Count Bravante. The old man says the North also has the
Speaker A
Raffords and the Desmonds, so why does he think it's Brevonte? The protagonist says everyone knows Desmond pretends to be neutral, but nobody has any idea what he's really planning. Meanwhile, the Raffords are in total chaos because of internal fighting. The remaining lords
Speaker A
are incompetent and greedy, and Count Bravante is definitely extremely rich and the closest to the royal faction.
Speaker A
Not to mention, he has the military power of the Tower of Flames. Considering all that, he's the only interesting option for Brford. Now the old man wants to know if the kid is saying he's more valuable than Bronte.
Speaker A
And now the kid has to sell his pitch. He asks, "Count Brford, don't you think Bronte is kind of underwhelming?" The old man gives him that look, something these two do constantly, and suddenly laughs, saying, "It's exactly as he
Speaker A
said. That man is a good person, no doubt, but he's lazy, indecisive, and easy to sway." So, the protagonist says that because of that personality, Bravante may have already been influenced by the Delphi, the royal faction's enemies. And since Brford
Speaker A
wants to secure what he wants, why not be even bolder? Put Gizine in as the North representative. The kid just keeps asking for more. Brford says he understands now why he risked his life for all this. Still, it's undeniable. He
Speaker A
put his entire territory on the line. So, he suddenly stands and tells everyone present that today Mars Branford will support Baron Gazlain Fenres as his guardian. The Baron's enemy is his enemy, and anyone who challenges him will have to remember
Speaker A
that Brford stands with him. Because of that, Gizlain must swear that from now on, everything he does will take Brford's honor into account. The protagonist immediately drops to one knee, strikes his sword, and swears he'll keep that in mind. Then, suddenly,
Speaker A
someone congratulates the Baron from behind, saying she wasn't able to congratulate him earlier because everything was chaos. Here we go. Time to brace for it. She says, "Even though my father rewarded you, the one who truly owes you is me. She's hiding
Speaker A
behind her fan. And wow, she reminds you of that maid from the story with the blonde villain. No denying it. She was extremely dangerous. And she's telling our boy she's going to become his guardian. Well, from guardian to wife is
Speaker A
one step. So, let's move along because the next scene is already at the party.
Speaker A
The baron organized. Everyone saying some noble cured Lady Rosalyn with cosmetics. Yeah, the lies are already spreading. People are saying it's impossible. How do cosmetics cure a disease like that when even doctors couldn't? The nobles are telling each
Speaker A
other to stop reacting to every little rumor like that because it's stupid. Then someone announces that he has arrived. All the nobles look over and honestly, Belinda is unreal. She's basically wearing a curtain and somehow she's still the most intimidating person
Speaker A
in the room, but everyone's really watching him. Baron Fenris walking in with total swagger until Belinda begs him for the love of God to take his hand out of his pocket and put a smile on his face. The protagonist asks if she didn't
Speaker A
overdo it with the outfit. No, it's perfect. and she smiles, all pleased, saying it's really rare for her to be able to go to a banquet like this, especially one organized by the kingdom's forces for him. She has to
Speaker A
look her absolute best. The protagonist glances to the side and says he's not sure this is really for him. Then it's announced that Mary's Brford is arriving and all the nobles look over again. The old man walks in wearing that outfit of
Speaker A
his that looks like an entire wardrobe with the fierce one beside him. She steps forward careful with her feet and hands and now looking beautiful, she greets everyone and says she hopes they're doing well. Maris Branford's daughter, Rosalyn. Everyone cheers,
Speaker A
saying she's more beautiful than ever, that she really was cured. Belinda tells our boy she barely recognized her.
Speaker A
Nobody would believe she's the same person who had that explosive temper a few days ago. Rosalyn gives him a small, gentle smile while he stands there serious. Brford thanks everyone for attending the banquet celebrating his daughter's recovery. But today, he's
Speaker A
also here to announce the Guardian. Everyone's thinking, so the rumor is true. Brford says few people know him.
Speaker A
The man who managed to cure Rosalyn of the disease that had been destroying her for years. Baron Gizlane Fenrris. And that's why the Brford family will do their best completely and absolutely for their new guardian. From today on, they
Speaker A
should treat him the way they treat Brford. And now they can enjoy the banquet, except the enjoying part isn't really happening. The nobles are tearing into the kid with their eyes. The protagonist thinks the marquee really didn't hold back with that announcement.
Speaker A
And earlier, the old man told him to attend the banquet. Now that he was the kid's guardian, he would be introduced to nobles from the other factions. That way, everyone could help him. Gizlane has a smile on his face. A lot of
Speaker A
important people in the kingdom are there. It's a headache, but it's going to help a lot. Now, the people around him are kind of asking if he isn't too young, if he really deserves this, even if he cured Rosalyn's disease. His
Speaker A
family had nothing. Belinda is furious, saying those bastards are trying to humiliate them. Then, Rosalyn calls out to our boy. She adjusts that massive dress and says she'd like to extend her gratitude to him. Everyone watches the interaction, and she tells him to ignore
Speaker A
the jealous noses. It's only natural that rumors follow popular people. All of a sudden, the protagonist feels like he's in a romance drama. This kind of popularity I'd rather refuse. Their eyes are almost burning my skin. Out of
Speaker A
nowhere, he turns into a poet. She says that today is a special day. She can finally return to the public eye. And since her father announced as guardian, the nobles are curious and restless, so let's go say hello to everyone. She
Speaker A
reaches out her hand and says they're waiting for them. Obviously, before going off with a woman, he has to look at his wife. Belinda tells him, "Go ahead." And he smiles. The story explains that the royal faction is
Speaker A
divided into three main groups. The first is Countest Marielle's. She's one of the richest of all and dominates culture and commerce. The second is the pregnant chief justice. He's the one who handles the laws and the administrative side. And the third is Marky Morris
Speaker A
McCquory, commander of the royal army. He's responsible for the military side, attacks and defenses. Rosalyn says these are the three nobles who run the kingdom of Lieutania. They have enormous power over administration, finances, and the military. And now that he's the North's
Speaker A
representative, who he greets first will decide whose pride gets boosted and whose pride gets bruised. The protagonist remembers Brford saying the world he's stepping into now is completely different from the one he came from. Who would you choose? The one
Speaker A
on the left. Whatever. Because he's already selling cosmetics. The guy on the right, the pregnant law guy, seems like a good option. The law guy. You know, if you want something to get you out of trouble when you mess up, a good
Speaker A
lawyer is useful. But our boy is a bit greedier and wants money. So he greets Count Alber, Marielle's husband, who says, "Kid, nice to meet you. It's really good to meet you. My wife also has a lot of confidence in your
Speaker A
products. If you need help, Marielle steps in saying, "Ah, this young man is so loyal to us." Then suddenly someone from the army calls out to him from the back. One of them says, "Hey, if this kid is the son of a margarave, he should
Speaker A
be greeting the army chief first." And the one in the red shirt replies that it looks like Brford got old if he chose a weird kid like this. The protagonist glances at him and walks right past. He went over to greet the lawyer. That army
Speaker A
guy, I can already tell he's basically useless, right? I mean, he's ignoring things to that extent. And the chubby guy is there thanking our boy for taking care of Rosalyn. Took a huge weight off his chest. Then the chubby guy says, "I
Speaker A
heard you're interested in some elf and dwarf slaves. If you need any legal help with the trades, paying fees, taxes, that kind of thing, just talk to me." The protagonist thanks him. Up to now, we still haven't seen a single elf or
Speaker A
dwarf. I'm losing it. So far, it's been humans only. Last, the protagonist goes to greet this Morris guy who says that this damn kid is getting full of himself just because he's getting Brford's support. He could cut him off at any
Speaker A
moment. The protagonist though is all polite and noble about it, saying yes, he still has a lot to learn, so he hopes Morris will guide him. Brford is just listening to the guy talk about how the old man is backing this broke kid. Then
Speaker A
Rosalyn comes over and asks our boy if the order was intentional. He says he did what his heart told him to do, but suddenly there are a million nobles who want to talk to him. Everyone's crowding around the kid while off to the side,
Speaker A
the justice guy and Alsbor are talking. They're saying, "Well, now McCory is going to resent him." Mariel says she's not worried. That guy was a simple man.
Speaker A
And the justice guy says he might be jealous, but there's no way he can cut ties with the baron. Then Brford comes up saying he deserves this treatment because he's the one who cured Rosalyn.
Speaker A
And the justice guy, still don't know his name, says discovering a talent like that is incredible, and it's just what you'd expect from Brford. But the old man explains he didn't do anything. The kid by his own strength managed to stand
Speaker A
in front of him, and he was also the one with enough strength to turn an unfavorable war into a victory. On top of that, it looks like he can read negotiations and noble schemes really well. The kid is shining so brightly
Speaker A
that Branford can only hope the shadows he creates won't be too deep. And maybe they will be because right then someone's making a shadow with a cane and the protagonist starts trembling.
Speaker A
The door opens and everyone is stunned. Our boy looks over and the guy who just arrived has a straightup villain face.
Speaker A
He's posing like he's ready for a portrait too. Feet set forward and everything and the protagonist says he finally came out of the shadows. His nemesis, his eternal enemy, Duke Deline had started moving because standing in front of them was the strategist of
Speaker A
House Deline, RL Joseph. Man, the guy is pure Dracula. And behind him there's someone else. This really looks like a final boss entrance. Everyone recognizes them as people from House Deline, and everyone thinks the same thing. Nothing good ever comes from getting involved
Speaker A
with them. The guy's got a whole wall of people behind him. Raul walks up to Brford and says it's been a long time since they talked. The old man says he thought Raul wouldn't be interested in an occasion like this. Raul lowers his
Speaker A
head and says he only came to pay his respects. And he heard Brford found a young lion. The protagonist is watching and Brford says it's nothing special.
Speaker A
Nothing that should catch the Duke's attention. But what's that behind him? A massive group. Raul says it's just his escort. Nothing that should catch the Maris's eye. Then the Maris's knight steps in and says if it's an escort, he
Speaker A
should reveal their identities or it's disrespectful. But Raul doesn't move a muscle, and the knight asks if he's deaf. Branford tells Tolio not to do anything. Then he tells Raul to enjoy the party since he came from so far away
Speaker A
and to behave in a way that doesn't disgrace the Delphine name. The vampire thanks him for the consideration.
Speaker A
Watching them, Brford thinks it's no wonder people were saying certain Delphine figures were active in the capital. They always try to avoid Brford's eyes and ears, but it looks like their influence really is growing.
Speaker A
Raul then walks over to our boy and gives him that direct honest stare. The protagonist looks back and the old man raises an eyebrow wanting to know if the kid knows him. Gizlane pauses for a moment and then says, "Yes, he knows
Speaker A
him. He heard things about him in the capital." Raul says he's heard a lot about Gizlane, too. Thanks to everything Baron Gizlain Fenrris has done. The kid really caused a scene in the north and the protagonist thinks of course this
Speaker A
bastard knows he's one of the people behind the fall of perturium. Then Raul says oh Gizlane now that we've gotten to know each other better how about we go somewhere better too. There's something I'd like to discuss with you in private.
Speaker A
Now they're at a table and Raul says he'll be direct. He's interested in the kid's cosmetic product. And now that I remember it, the protagonist stole that product from Count Deline. So yeah, there's history here. Raul says he heard
Speaker A
it was so effective it healed Miss Rosalyn's skin. He looked at the product and saw it similar to what they're developing. The protagonist cuts him off and says if he's here to talk about an exclusive contract or sharing
Speaker A
technology, he apologizes, but that won't be possible. Raul says no, no, he doesn't like talking about boring things like that. He's more interested in the young man who was in a ruined place in a country about to fall into decline and
Speaker A
then suddenly made a name for himself, led an entire country to victory, and even secured a position in the capital.
Speaker A
He wants to know if it was luck or skill. Gazlain says he studied a bit, that's all. Raul says he understands.
Speaker A
So, how about Gizlane joins the Delphine faction? The protagonist doesn't even answer and Raul keeps talking. He needs to understand that every talent has a limit. If he stays in that harsh place, defending against barbarians and dealing with foreign wars, soon he won't even
Speaker A
have a chance to grow. It would be a shame to see someone young like him disappear in a place like that. But if he joins the Delphines, he won't face any of those risks. With the power they have, anything would be possible.
Speaker A
Gizlane says unfortunately, he already joined the royal faction. Raul says that might be an exaggeration since that conversation happened just minutes ago.
Speaker A
If he accepts the offer, he'll receive excellent lands in the south and obviously his father will too. He needs to understand Count Pertium must be suffering a lot protecting against the barbarians. That man can't fight forever. Maybe it's time for him to
Speaker A
retire. Gizlane is impressed by this guy's nerve. He already aligned himself with the royals and Raul is still trying to convince him and he's hitting exactly the right pressure points, his weaknesses, helping his father, protecting the north. Clearly, he's
Speaker A
experienced at doing this to other people. But the protagonist knows it's all just a plan to keep an uncontrollable variable like him within reach. So he says, "Viccount, you don't know this, but the north is a much better place than you imagine." Raul
Speaker A
says, "That's fine. The kid doesn't have to decide now. He'll be in the capital for a while so Gizlane can think it over and come talk later." Then Gizlane says he'll make a counter offer. How about the Vcount joins them? That made the old
Speaker A
man furious, telling him to leave the Delphi. Is he crazy? And now he's already in the carriage leaving. In the carriage, the walking mountain of armor asks what his impression of Gizlane was.
Speaker A
Raul says the kid has a strange eye, perfect to be ripped out of his head.
Speaker A
Hey, relax. The armored man warns that the kid wanted to kill Raul and was judging his abilities the entire conversation. Clearly, he was calculating whether he could kill Raul and then get past him. And yeah, the protagonist was just staring at him like
Speaker A
ping, blocking an attack aimed at Raul, just searching for an opening. Another angle, the guy blocks again. The kid runs through multiple visions like Doctor Strange. A whole free mental fight is happening here. He's the king of shadow boxing. Meanwhile, in reality,
Speaker A
it's dead silent and nothing happens. That's when the protagonist got annoyed and asked the Vic count why he doesn't join them. The old man smiled, understanding why Brford liked the kid.
Speaker A
It was a pleasant conversation and he hopes to see him again. The protagonist says yes, he's looking forward to it, too. While the armored man is just standing there looking back, shocked.
Speaker A
And the protagonist recognizes him as the strongest swordsman in the kingdom, Cen Balzac. And the armored man realizes Gizlane knows him somehow. Raul says if that's true, then the kid wasn't just rumors, but it's fine. The plan to take
Speaker A
the north might have been delayed, but it's not completely ruined. There are countless methods available. The only thing is they'll have to make everything very clear to Desmond. They need to know Gizlane has the strength of a knight
Speaker A
captain. Only then will they be ready for war. Then Cen says, "The strongest in the north. That's what Desmond needs to know. He's not just some ordinary captain." So now we're back at the castle and everyone's saying not to
Speaker A
leave even a single coin behind. People are amazed. They're receiving a ridiculous amount of supplies, but the scene shifts to Rosalyn looking kind of confused because the protagonist said he's going back home. She gets sad. No, my boy, you're leaving already. And Chad
Speaker A
says, "Yes, he has a lot to do." He sold a lot of Denub in the capital and now he has the money he wanted to help the territory. He glances to the side, but Rosalyn looks a little irritated, like
Speaker A
she wants to know if he doesn't want to talk about anything besides money. So, he says, "Sure, how about they talk about her financial support?" She says he's so cold and as his sponsor, she needs to understand him better. That's
Speaker A
the only way negotiations will flow better. For example, what's the goal that makes him dedicate his whole life to work? He laughs and says it's nothing special. He just wants to live without being afraid of starving to death. But
Speaker A
she's not naive and she says he's not telling the truth. If that were his goal, he would have joined Deline's faction like the Vishkan offered, not the royal faction. Gizane gets serious and says that as Pertium's successor and
Speaker A
Lord Fenrris, he has a certain goal and to reach it, he needs her help. But he won't put the weight of his plan on her shoulders. She's immediately interested in sharing his burdens, saying that kind of thing should be shared. Then out of
Speaker A
nowhere, he takes her hand and kisses it. Seriously, did you forget you have Belinda? He leaves her completely red-faced, and he walks off collecting tons of aura, saying all he wants is for the young lady to live happily. She just
Speaker A
freezes there while he leaves. And that's that. The banquet ends on a positive note. By rejecting Raul's offer, he kept Brford's reputation intact. And now countless carriages of support are heading to Fenray and Pertium. And with Brford's name, he pays
Speaker A
way less tax and gets preferential treatment. On top of that, he secured 50,000 residents who want to relocate to their territory. Not to mention, he also got some dwarf slaves sent to Fenray's.
Speaker A
Let's free those short guys. Seriously, slavery is messed up. But our boy says that with this, nobody will think pertium or fenrays are small territories anymore. On the other hand, if Raul came to see him personally, he's sure those
Speaker A
people are moving some kind of plan. In a moment of hesitation, he's the one who gets destroyed. He swears that damn Deline will be killed by him and every trace he left in this world will be erased. Then the scene goes to Fenra's
Speaker A
territory where the poor dwarf slaves are arriving. Someone calls for Galveric. It's the old man in the back telling him to take a look. The Lord has arrived. The protagonist rides in on his horse and everyone's saying, "The Lord's
Speaker A
back. The Lord's back." Belinda and Claude are emotional. Everyone's greeting him excited. Someone says it's good they're excited and happy because they gave it everything in the capital.
Speaker A
As the Lord passes, the dwarves hear people around them saying, "Everyone's so happy. I've never seen a territory this lively. They say the Lord here gives everyone a home and doesn't let anyone go hungry. He really loves his
Speaker A
people. Galverick sigh and says they never learn their lesson. A noble is always a noble. He's trash who only thinks about himself. And this kid is no different. One of the dwarves asks, "Gick, are we still going through with
Speaker A
the plan?" He says, "Yes, they'll do it as planned." But the protagonist is watching a demoted human. Then Belinda tells the kid to start greeting everyone. Wave your hand and put a smile on your face. Claude is happy, saying,
Speaker A
"It's so good to be back home. Now they have money, they'll put a lot of people to work and things can finally calm down. But of course, the protagonist immediately puts him to work, telling him to organize the materials for Lel's
Speaker A
research. Claude complains, "We just got back. Why don't you rest a little?" And he goes, "Slaves don't get to rest." The time he spent in the capital was his vacation. Now it's time to get back to work. So the meeting starts right away.
Speaker A
The main guy asks Lol if he had any trouble with Homer, the guy who works for his father and was in charge while he was gone. And Lel says no. Everything was calm. Then Gizlane asks to hear everything that happened while he was
Speaker A
away. Lel says the territory was managed exactly the way he instructed. The main guy asks about the construction projects and Alfoy says it looks like everything's basically finished. They managed to complete the roads and the canals while they weren't there. On top
Speaker A
of that, they're finishing up all the factories for defense and they're also wrapping up the grain warehouse. They put the dwarves on those jobs, so it should be done soon. And the latest crops have been doing so well that they
Speaker A
don't even need to buy grain for merchants anymore. Belinda asks how good the harvests are. Claude says it looks like they're already competing with the Rayfolds. Obviously, in terms of yield per area, they're already the best in the kingdom because they've got those
Speaker A
mana cherry trees. Wendy is impressed, thinking about how it used to be impossible to grow anything there.
Speaker A
Belinda, all happy, says that at this pace he's going to become a great lord, especially now that they have support from the nobles in the capital. Dillian praises him too, saying he's really bringing the land back to life. But the
Speaker A
main guy is never satisfied. He thinks, "Yeah, they've managed things so far, but it's nowhere near enough." He tells Claude to keep buying food until he says it's enough. and they need to expand the residential area. So, they have to
Speaker A
secure even more land because from now on they're going to start preparing for war. Everyone starts shouting asking why. Claude immediately tells him to explain. They just join the royal faction. So, who would even attack them?
Speaker A
The blonde guy just says it's Desmond of Rayfold and tells them to read the intel. When he looks at the paper, Lel hands over. It shows Desmond's army is growing because they're recruiting a ton of knights. Basically, any man who wants
Speaker A
to hold a sword and a spear is getting paid. On top of that, they're buying ridiculous amounts of steel and war gear. The main guy says this was the most important information he wanted when he went to the capital. And one key
Speaker A
detail is that the materials Desmond is buying are coming from the country of Kabali. Jillian agrees the most important resources for war are food, people, and weapons. Buying materials to make weapons is normal, but at the scale Desmond is buying, it's obvious this
Speaker A
isn't peace time. Cry smiles in a weird way and says it looks like another little war is coming. Alfoy has his hand on his head, saying this is the second time this is happening. Claude explains it would be a huge problem if Desmond
Speaker A
keeps monopolizing everything like this. Those steel ores are essential for the territo's development, but Kabaldi won't want to sell to them. The main guy says, "Unfortunately, no. Kabali is probably already part of Deline's faction, and the enemy will be ready for war while
Speaker A
they're still getting their ore production going. That's why he wants everyone to understand the situation is bad, but he's going to explain the plan from here on out. Everyone is tense waiting to hear it. Then he says they're
Speaker A
going to attack Count Kabaldi first." Next chapter, they're at Kabaldi's castle. It looks hard to invade. There's a mountain, a bridge, the whole thing.
Speaker A
Kabaldi is sitting there eating sweets. Crumbs falling in front of Desmond and he says, "So what? The strongest sword in the north. That's Kabaldi, the big jaw guy." Desmond says, "Yes." They got the news that he's now the Duke of
Speaker A
Feneris territory. Gizlane Fenrris and they were told to consider him the strongest person in the north. When facing him, Desmond says he seems unpredictable and he suggests Kabaldi make preparations for a possible war.
Speaker A
Kabaldi asks Desmond, "Why did you come tell me this? The one handling this war is you, Desmond Harold." And the fat guy laughs in his face. You can tell he's real nice. He says Desmond lost his mind after that defeat. Nobody told him to
Speaker A
start a war in this territory. But Kabaldi says Desmond needs to understand this castle has double walls, tougher than any fortress in the world. There's a mountain surrounding it and siege weapons forged by the best blacksmiths in the north. So how does Desmond have
Speaker A
the nerve to come here and tell him to prepare when this citadel has been prepared for generations? Kabaldi says, "Sorry, but Desmond must not know this castle has never been invaded. Not a single person has ever set foot inside.
Speaker A
So Desmond should worry about himself, especially now that he lost his secret weapon in the north. Desmond listens in silence. Then the scene goes back to the main guy's territory. The whole group is there greeting him. He's wearing war
Speaker A
armor like he's really going to fight. He stands in front of everyone watching and says that today everyone has a good look in their eyes. He says when you take money out of it, trusting and following someone isn't easy, but they
Speaker A
trusted him and followed him this far. And that's why just like he did before, today 200 of them will become knights.
Speaker A
He declares the founding date of the Fener's knight order. Everyone celebrates, shouting with emotion, while Claude says, "This is insane. No matter how many times he thinks about it, it still doesn't feel possible." He asks Wendy what she thinks. Wendy, the
Speaker A
perfect maid type, doesn't say anything. But earlier, when he announced they'd attack Kabaldi, everyone was shocked, and Claude asks why things were escalating so fast. The main guy says the problem is that Kabaldi and Desmond are acting like neutral pieces on the
Speaker A
board, meaning they trade however they want in the name of their duchies. But the truth is, Kabaldi is their enemy, and what they want is to win this war and take all the steel ore. That would be the perfect chance to slow the
Speaker A
enemy's growth. Everyone gets it. It's obviously an advantage, but Claude asks how they're going to do it. Jillian says he's heard Kabali's soldiers are some of the best in the north. Kyro tries to understand how it's even possible. They
Speaker A
have fewer people and they aren't as skilled, so how would this work? The main guy says, he's going to turn 200 mercenaries into mana using knights.
Speaker A
Like the saying goes, one knight trained with mana is worth more than 100 soldiers. So, if they have 200 mana knights, that's the same as 20,000 men.
Speaker A
The math checks out. Belinda asks the question. Everyone's thinking how because making a mana knight takes years. The main guy tells Vanessa to bring that. She says she'll bring it.
Speaker A
And then we see a bunch of barrels with scrolls stuck into them. Gizlane says, "That's the secret mana compression seals." Claude sees all those barrels and immediately goes, "You didn't use all our runstones to make this, did you?" Gizlane ignores him and says,
Speaker A
"With this, you can master mana much faster. The only downside is you end up a bit outside the standard, but what matters is they'll learn the Pertium family's mana technique in at least a month." Belinda asks if she heard him
Speaker A
right. He modified the family's cultivation technique. The lord wouldn't like that. He says it's better to change it than die without ever learning it.
Speaker A
Gileian says the idea is interesting, but just training soldiers won't be enough to bring down a castle like Kabaldi. From his mercenary days, he remembers that place has double walls and even a lake around it. Basically, it's protected against any kind of
Speaker A
siege. Every block of that castle was placed to favor defensive weapons. That's why it's known as the castle that hasn't fallen for generations. If they set up a defensive siege, any mercenary tactics will be hard to pull off. Claude
Speaker A
says it sounds way too hard and they should give up on the attack. Maybe block the roads or stop the miners from reaching Desmond. Then they can try to get other miners from other regions, even if it'll be difficult. The main guy
Speaker A
turns and asks, "Want to bet whether we win or lose?" Claude tells that bastard to stop trying to gamble every time with the territo's future. The main guy says he learned his lesson, so don't worry.
Speaker A
He always has a plan. Now he's face to face with all the mercenaries. Gordon asks, "I thought it takes years to use mana, so how are we supposed to do this?" Gizlane says yes. Everyone knows it takes many years, but he guarantees
Speaker A
they'll learn in one month. The soldier looks confused, but Gizlane says he'll explain and it'll be easy to understand.
Speaker A
Scene changes. Everyone's exhausted on the ground after the main guy forced mana into all of them. That's the secret of their army. Gordon is screaming while the main guy keeps pushing mana into him, telling him to endure it. They're
Speaker A
compressing years of progress into a single month. So, the difficulty is brutal. With the mana seal, Gordon can temporarily sense mana and starts circulating it through his body, bringing it to the core in his chest.
Speaker A
Energy builds up in Gordon's hand. There's a lot of yelling and after some time, the main guy walks out while Belinda says he worked hard. The main guy just tells her to take everyone to rest and keep an eye on them for a
Speaker A
while. Then he tells Lel it's time to make the armor they'll need. He asks how the dwarf slaves are doing. Lel says the elves still haven't arrived and the dwarves are all together in the lodging.
Speaker A
The main guy thinks that's strange and looks up saying the moon won't rise tonight. Far from the castle, in the middle of the ground, a hand breaks through and the dwarves are escaping.
Speaker A
Galvverick tells everyone to come. Some of them ask, "Galic, are you sure? Do you really think we'll be free just by escaping this kingdom?" Someone says they heard there's a secret autonomous kingdom in another region where dwarves and other races live together. So maybe
Speaker A
that's the best option. Galvverick says it doesn't matter. They were heading for the border, so they're leaving now. But the dwarves are trembling and hesitating. Galvverick is about to scold them to stop hesitating, but he doesn't notice someone approaching from behind.
Speaker A
When someone points it out, Gizlane is standing there saying he should have known they can't escape. The dwarves are confused, asking how he already knew the plan. Then Galvveric asks, "Wait, did you come alone?" Gizlane says, "Yes." So
Speaker A
the dwarves gather together and suddenly turn furious, saying that the moment he disappears, everyone will be free. The main guy says, "All right, then you can try." Next chapter, they're all wrecked on the ground. Galverick is the one
Speaker A
getting up completely worn out. The main guy says, "Dwarves really are tough." Then he warns them, "You know, slave traders will hunt you the second they find out you ran, so why not work here?" Galverick says he'd rather chase freedom
Speaker A
than keep making boring toys in this place. If they thought the dwarves would work without resisting, they made a huge mistake. The main guy looks at him and thinks that's exactly why he likes this guy. No wonder in the future he'll be
Speaker A
considered a legendary blacksmith. Then the main guy makes an offer. 10 years. If Galverick cooperates honestly, he promises to build an autonomous district for the dwarves in his territory where they'll be free from slavery. The dwarves get emotional. 10 years for a
Speaker A
whole lifetime is still an upgrade. Galverick says it's absurd to offer something like that since the kingdom legally defines dwarves as slaves. So, a rural lord saying they're free doesn't mean anything. Gizlane says laws can be changed when necessary. And one dwarf
Speaker A
lying there says, "Galic, this guy has support from nobles in the capital. Maybe it's possible." Galvverick hesitates until Gizlane says he isn't interested in luxury. He actually likes things that are more fun. A dwarf asks what he means. Gizlane says he wants to
Speaker A
fly in the sky. A month later at Kabaldi Castle, a letter from Fenrris arrives.
Speaker A
Count Kabaldi, you are dishonestly selling all steel ore to a certain house. This goes against the North's equality treaties. If you don't open the market to Fenrris in the neighboring territories, you will regret it. Gizlane Fenrris. Kabaldi is like, "What is
Speaker A
this?" Someone comments, "My god, that baron has lost it." Another says, "This is crazy. Look at this insulent kid." Kabaldi says, "Seriously, look what happens when trash gets a little power.
Speaker A
Why did he even bother sending a piece of garbage like this?" One of the nobles comments that Fenrris seems to be buying huge amounts of food from other territories and even paying extra. The friend next to him says, "Looks like
Speaker A
they're starving since they took in a bunch of immigrants from the royal faction." The other guy beside him says he's honestly an amateur. The harvest will be here soon. Prices will drop and they'll go bankrupt again. The brown-haired one next to them says
Speaker A
there's no point even trying to understand it. It's just a kid playing around. His plan's going to blow up any minute. Kabaldi burns the letter, saying that a territory that was on the edge of ruin is now trying to threaten them. The
Speaker A
only thing that makes him sad is that he won't be there in person when they fall.
Speaker A
The scene then shifts to the Brford mansion. After a day of work, he takes off his Matrix cloak, but notices a strange letter on his desk. He gives that stare he always does, walks over, picks it up, and reads it. It's from
Speaker A
Gizlane, telling him to warn everyone in their faction to buy 10 years worth of food in advance. Times of extreme famine were coming, severe enough to shake the entire kingdom. The old man just stands there in silence until his dear Rosalyn
Speaker A
shows up calling for her father, saying she didn't hear him go to bed. He's dead serious. Then says, "Rosolyn, call a meeting with all the vassals and nobles.
Speaker A
I need to talk to them right now." So, he actually respected the protagonist words, huh? After sending the letter to Marquy Brford, it really does look like a famine starts sweeping across the whole kingdom. The weather is brutally
Speaker A
dry. Lakes dry up completely, and most farming goes straight down the drain. Starvation victims start showing up one after another, and large-scale chaos starts spreading because people are fighting over food. This was a natural disaster that happened in history, and
Speaker A
Gizlin is there behind his desk, saying, "The time has come." Desmond finds out the famine is hitting every side. The empire all of a sudden has been thrown into a time of scarcity. Amelia also hears that food prices are going through
Speaker A
the roof. How did weather this abnormal hit with no warning? And why had the royal family already stocked up on food?
Speaker A
On top of that, there's a weird rumor that in Fenrris territory, they've still been able to plant and harvest. Kabaldi slams the table, yelling about, "What the hell is going on? Where's the food?
Speaker A
What is Desmond waiting for? By now, he should have taken Fenrris. Then we'd have food and land." People in the meeting say Desmond asked them to wait a little longer. It seems Desmond's attack also got delayed because of the weather.
Speaker A
Kabaldi is furious, calling him a useless idiot, asking when he's going to send them food. Then one of the men nearby says he has an idea that can guarantee food, exactly what Baron Fenris wants. They can sell some
Speaker A
minerals in exchange for food. Other nobles immediately say he's lost his mind. Fenrris works with the royal family. The duchy's people wouldn't appreciate that at all. Another agrees, warning that Desmond already said he'd send food, so they need to wait a bit
Speaker A
longer. But someone else in the room says it's getting hard to control the citizens, even with the army. At the rate things are going, there's no guarantee they'll hold out until help arrives. The brown-haired guy leans in and says the real danger is the soldiers
Speaker A
running out of food. It would be humiliating for a fortress that's never fallen to be destroyed from the inside because of riots. Kabaldi asks if they seriously want him to crawl on the ground and beg that kid for help. He
Speaker A
presses his lips together and says, "Fine, trade a little steel for food." The men ask if he's sure. He says, "It's fine. Fenerus is going to die soon at the duchy's hands anyway." Handing over a bit of steel won't change anything and
Speaker A
it'll keep them alive longer. Besides, whether it's the Duchy or Fenrris, if they've got a problem, they can come try to attack this fortress. Nobody can bring them down while they're in there.
Speaker A
He turns to the knight and orders him to send the messenger immediately. That food coming from Gizlane has to arrive before everyone starves to death. But the knight says he came to report there's no need to ask because Fenerus
Speaker A
is already at their doorstep with an army. Kabaldi freezes, shocked, and the protagonist troops are lined up down below. Look at the armor on those beasts and how huge Gordon has gotten, saying he feels kind of stiff in it, like it's
Speaker A
too small for him. The eye patch guy tells him to stop complaining. They use double the metal to make that thing.
Speaker A
Gordon says they should show more respect. His armor is made from python shell and he's got mana running through his body. Nothing can affect him.
Speaker A
Someone smacks him on the chest. It's the protagonist saying it really is tough, just like you'd expect from dwarves. Now it's time to follow the plan. Here he comes on that hellish horse. Their whole force gathers and the
Speaker A
protagonist says the Fenra's knight order is marching to war today. They're all in front of Kabali's wall. The nobles rush up to the top, asking, "What are the Fenry's people doing here?" Someone comments that because of the recent drought, the lake around the
Speaker A
castle dried up. But what doesn't make sense is why they brought so many people for this attack. It's famine season. No Baron should have an army like that.
Speaker A
Maybe the royal factions sent support. Kabaldi says there's no need to be scared. They can't do anything against this castle. They'll use their insanely powerful siege weapons, and those guys won't even set foot inside. Gizlane shouts for Count Kabaldi and asks if he
Speaker A
read the letter he sent. Kabaldi fires back, asking what this circus is in front of his castle and how he dares bring an army without notice. The protagonist says he did warn him. He said clearly that if the market wasn't
Speaker A
opened, Kabaldi would regret it. The nobles up top say it makes no sense. What kind of reason is that for a war?
Speaker A
He just wants to use a ridiculous excuse to attack. Kabaldi says, "If you want a war, send me a formal letter. I'm not going to fight someone who disrespects noble etiquette." Real convenient, huh?
Speaker A
Gizlane understands they want a declaration of war. He calls for Gileian who hands him the bow. The protagonist readies the shot. A bunch of soldiers shield Kabaldi, saying that bastard is insane. Gileian tells the kid the wall is too high, but the protagonist tilts
Speaker A
the shot to create a spinning effect, and the horse pulls a drift, and there's that horse face again. Then the protagonist fires a curved arrow. It blows up the shield, punches through the first guy's helmet, and slices Kabali's
Speaker A
ear clean off. The protagonist says, "There, that's my declaration of war." Meanwhile, in the capital, Cardania, Brford, and the nobles hear that Fenry started another war. Clearly, that kid gets into way too many wars. Sbur says, "Well, it's undeniable we've survived
Speaker A
this famine thanks to his progress." The lawyer thinks it's insane. Why start a war at a time like this? Branford asks what his justification is. Rosalyn says it looks like the people in Kabaldi's territory weren't trading steel ore with
Speaker A
other northern territories. Basically, it was revealed they were doing exclusive trades with Desmond. Eller says, "Sure, he can make up any justification he wants. Easy enough." But then McCory says everything is clear. They need to kick that kid out of
Speaker A
the faction before he causes more trouble. The two weird guys behind him agree, saying they need to focus on recovering from the famine hitting the kingdom. The chubby lawyer, whose name I still don't know, which is why I call
Speaker A
him that, says McCory is only saying this because he hates the kid. Rosalyn snaps her fan and tells everyone to calm down. What they need now is a solution.
Speaker A
The war has already started, and arguing about whether it's right or wrong doesn't matter. McCory says he's perfectly calm. This situation just makes them an easy target for the duchy's house. Then someone walks into the room and says he agrees with that
Speaker A
opinion, calling everyone his beloved royal allies. Everyone turns around and recognizes that bastard from the duchy.
Speaker A
Branford asks what Count Faud is doing there. This short, ugly, creepy looking guy says Fenry's declared war on Kabali a neutral noble. It's unbelievable. He wants to make everyone suffer in the middle of a natural disaster. Maybe that's what the entire royal faction
Speaker A
wants. Maris Brford. The old man stares at the nobles and realizes their intelligence network really is good. Alb is confused. Why did he show up so early? Was he that confident? Rosalyn knows it's a problem. This incident could turn all neutral faction nobles
Speaker A
against the royal faction. It's the perfect chance for the duche to gain influence. It's a tough situation because depending on how her father responds, they're already at risk. And if Gizlane loses, it gets even worse.
Speaker A
They'll lose all their influence in the north. But if Henry's wins and secures the northern mines, then all this risk would be worth it. The old man holds firm and says the war is justified.
Speaker A
Fouchi asks what he means. What's the justification? Branford says first, this is a personal dispute between Fenre and Kabaldi. It doesn't represent the will of the whole faction. And besides, not even the duche has any justification to intervene. Fouchi says even wars have
Speaker A
the right time for them. They can't ignore something like this. Pretending nothing is happening is the same as abandoning their duty as royal nobles.
Speaker A
They need to maintain order in the empire. Branford sigh and asks why the duche is so interested in this. It's almost like Kabaldi belongs to their faction. Up on the wall, people are shouting after Kabaldi gets hit by the
Speaker A
arrow. Cow is laughing saying that guy won't be wearing earrings for a while. The ear is on the ground. The night is wrecked. Kabali orders everyone into position. They're going to show blood to those worms. Show those trash. Why?
Speaker A
Castle Kabali has never been invaded. Suddenly, they start setting up a bunch of ballistas. Jillian says, "Looks like the enemy's getting ready to attack." The protagonist realizes these people have defended so many times that their response is fast. The knights report the
Speaker A
catapults are ready. Kabali orders them to fire and a storm of massive bolts comes flying in. Everything is headed straight for the protagonist and his group, but they raise shields while Gizlane, looking bored, blocks it all.
Speaker A
They're tanking it like it's nothing. Cow, Jillian, the shield maiden. Everyone looks untouched. Kabali can't understand it. Gizlian asks if he's only said what they're capable of. Then he turns and tells all the soldiers to return to base. They're going to prepare
Speaker A
for the next part of the plan. Next chapter. Claude is just chilling, saying the Lord picked the perfect moment for war. He asks if Wendy agrees because the enemy probably didn't stockpile food, so they'll give up soon. Alfoy, on the
Speaker A
other hand, asks why they keep dragging him into these wars. He has nothing to do with it. Claude says, "You bastard slave. I mean, your mage, a worker. You all worked hard so you can rest here now. If you get bored, we can play a
Speaker A
game. Alfoy laughs and says, "If they're going to play, they're putting something on the line." Then the protagonist shows up calling for Claude. He also calls for Alfoy, telling him to gather all the mages. They ask what's going on, and the
Speaker A
protagonist says they're going to dig a tunnel to get in under the castle. Honestly, when I saw the castle surrounded by a mountain, that was the first thing I thought of. Claude asked why they do that. They can just stay
Speaker A
outside and the war is basically over. But Jillian says that's not the way. They need to end this war before these people start getting support from the duchy faction. His plan is to finish this way faster than anyone expects.
Speaker A
Inside the walls, Kabaldi is raging, saying that insulent Fenra's bastard injured his noble body and ran away. The others step up and say the kid thought he had a chance but got scared by the incredible power they have. That's why
Speaker A
he switched to a strategy of waiting for them to run out of food. Kabaldi says that ill-mannered brat must think Kabaldi will run out of food and surrender. But he has the Donad family backing him. Soon they'll send support
Speaker A
because they won't want to lose the minerals he supplies. They just need to wait a little longer. Sometime later, a soldier on the wall calls for Kabaldi, saying they're digging an underground tunnel. Through a monle, you can clearly
Speaker A
see the digging happening, but out in the open like that, it's strange. The noble on the left says, "It's expected.
Speaker A
They gave up on attacking the castle headon." The one on the right warns that considering the castle's geography, the tunnel exit will be at the south gate.
Speaker A
Kabaldi says the idiot is way too obvious and tells Jamone the knight to station soldiers in the southern area.
Speaker A
As soon as the heads start popping out of the hole, that's when they're going to fire the arrow. When that happens, they'll open the gates and charge with the castle's cavalry straight into their base and finish everything once and for
Speaker A
all. Someone asks if they're really going to leave the walls empty like that. And I think it's Kabaldi who answers that he doesn't care. Those guys don't even have siege weapons. They've got barely any infantry and cavalry, so
Speaker A
it's ridiculously easy to hold them off. He's standing there sweating bullets with this evil little laugh, saying, "Baron Fenrris, you attack me out of nowhere. But in the end, the one still standing in this castle will be me."
Speaker A
Nightfalls. The castle is up ahead. The protagonist army base is on the right. And look who's on the left up on the high ground in the mountains. The dwarves hauling something. One of them is like, "That bastard noble making us
Speaker A
drag something this heavy all the way up here." Another one asks, "We built the thing like the lord asked, but are you sure this works?" Sony salser says, "There's no way something he made wouldn't work." Cut back to when he
Speaker A
asked, "Wait, what? You're trying to fly?" Around the campfire, he's super curious. Did the kid somehow get one of those ancient designs for flying machines? Gizlane has no idea what he's talking about, but they'll understand what he means when they see this. Then
Speaker A
he throws a cloth over a line above the fire, and it expands like a balloon. The dwarves are shocked and ask what they're supposed to be understanding. The protagonist tells him to notice how inflated it's getting. Hot air rises
Speaker A
hard, and it ends up filling the cloth. Galvaric looks like he's starting to get it, but the friend next to him goes, "So what? It's just a bit of wind." But the sharper one says, "No, if it were just
Speaker A
wind, it would have spread out, but instead it's going upward and filling it." So, the protagonist draws a balloon and says they're going to make a much bigger space for the air, and then they'll attach a basket carrying a few
Speaker A
people. Galvaric is already getting excited, saying he understands. But first, he wants to know why hot air rises in the first place. And the protagonist says he has no clue. He just noticed it while he was washing clothes.
Speaker A
The dwarf thinks that's insane. Who figures something like that out while doing something dumb like laundry? But fine, he wants to go to the kids' workshop. Let's try building this thing that's supposed to fly and test it. Now
Speaker A
we're with the protagonist watching them all arrive, saying they came at the perfect time. Galvaric says, "Of course they did. This is easy work for dwarves." Belinda hands over the boy's helmet and says, "All the mages and knights have finished their
Speaker A
preparations." He says, "It's good to hear." And tells her to get ready, too. Alfoy, on the other hand, is furious. If he was going to use something like this, why did he have them dig a tunnel? The protagonist just ignores him. He steps
Speaker A
forward with the whole troop, hooks on their backs, stops at the top of the mountain, and says their plan is to get dropped right into the middle of enemy territory. Like they trained and planned, they're going to take control
Speaker A
of the inside of the castle. The main objective is to open the gates and let Gileians cavalry in. But the Cabalis have the best equipment in the north.
Speaker A
Even with good mana control, it won't be easy. And they should know this, too.
Speaker A
Any enemy after this will be stronger than the Cabalis. So, if they can't end a war like this cleanly, there won't be a next time for them. The mercenaries are kind of scared, but Gizlane tells them not to worry. They were the
Speaker A
pioneers who made it through the beast forest when nobody else could, and they were the ones who won a victory in an impossible war. Then he asks if anything is missing from their preparations. The army shouts, "No." He asks if they're
Speaker A
afraid, and they say, "No." The tough one says, "Everyone there grew faster than anyone could have imagined, and now it was time to fly. And look who lights the balloon." Vanessa sets the fire going. All right, let's go to another
Speaker A
war. This is what I'm talking about. We're up on the walls with the guards watching, saying the enemy's been working on that tunnel all day, but where are they now? The guy holding the torch says, "Well, they probably went to
Speaker A
sleep, right?" Then they meet the next shift and ask if they noticed anything. The guards say no. Looks like those Mana guys aren't going to attack at all.
Speaker A
They're switching shifts, thanking them because now they finally get to sleep. But suddenly, one of them looks confused. Up on the mountain, there's something weird in the air. One of them asks if it's a monster. What is that? He
Speaker A
says he doesn't know. There are these round things coming closer. Then all at once, something drops and a knight lands right next to him. The arrival is brutal. He gets cut in half immediately.
Speaker A
It's Gizlane. The other one falls to the ground, confused and panicking, and the protagonist shows zero mercy and cuts him down, too. Now, that angle of Belinda coming down. Yeah, I've got to say it. Editors show everyone the color
Speaker A
on the underside of Belinda's heel so they can see how distinctive it is. She's wearing all black, but there's this very important little detail under her foot. Her little foot is red.
Speaker A
Interesting. Got a good look at the image. good because the protagonist says it's time to kill everyone. The scene switches to Kabaldi's night captain named Lesie. The guards are asking what he's doing there, why he wants to talk
Speaker A
to the lord. He's sleeping, but he just opens the door. Kabaldi is there like a princess. He sits up. Lesie, what is it, boy? Leslie says it's an emergency.
Speaker A
They've invaded the castle. Kabaldi freaks out and gets up. Realizing the Clash of Clans attack is hitting his base. He was just farming and now he's about to get looted. Belinda, Ka, and the others are tearing through everyone
Speaker A
on the wall. Kyor tells them to push forward until they find that butt chin.
Speaker A
Kabaldi is in shock, asking how those damn Fenrer soldiers got over the wall and the tunnel. Leslie explains that from what they're saying, it looks like they're coming from the sky in unidentified spheres. Kabaldi tells Leslie to explain properly. What is he
Speaker A
saying? These people can fly. The captain says whether they can or not doesn't matter anymore. The problem is the enemy's pace is unstoppable and they're taking the castle fast. They need to move now. He's going straight to the underground passages to defend the
Speaker A
castle exit. The plan was to move all the troops stationed at the south gate and surround the invaders. But Kabaldi is shaking. He realizes what happened.
Speaker A
The troops are in the south cuz that damn tunnel was a distraction. And then he panics, saying it can't be that the castle that never fell, the Kabaldi bloodlines fortress, is going to end with him. Leslie slaps his hand on him
Speaker A
and says first he needs to escape through the secret passage with the rest of the people. Leslie will stay and hold the castle. But if things don't calm down, they need to bring that thing. And here comes something that shouldn't be
Speaker A
coming. Meanwhile, up on the walls, the soldiers are all trying to figure out how the enemies got there. They're going to die without ever knowing because Gizlane charges in, cutting heads off as they hit the ground. Another one comes
Speaker A
from the right to take a swing, but the kid does that classic defense while crouching and slices the guy in half.
Speaker A
Three more soldiers rush him, one of them yelling to shoot the kid before he gets close. But then a balloon comes down from above and crashes into all three. The knights are wrecked and Alfoy says he knew he shouldn't have come with
Speaker A
that damn giant heavy Gordon. Then two soldiers come to finish them off. But don't worry, they get cut down too. The protagonist group moves up and Kyor says Gordon is still the same heavy fat guy even after becoming a knight. But then
Speaker A
Belinda hears strange movement and when she looks over there are men shouting to secure the gates. They start spreading the news that the enemy has invaded the castle. Kyor is impressed. They're already setting up a solid defensive position and the protagonist is sure
Speaker A
there's someone sharp among them. He knows they need to take advantage of this moment while the enemy troops are scattered before they regroup. He asks if everyone's there and everyone confirms. Then he tells Kyor to take control of the wall and destroy the
Speaker A
siege weapons. Belinda is to find Count Kabaldi while he opens a path straight to the castle gate. He asks if everyone's ready and they raise their swords with mana flaring saying yes sir.
Speaker A
The protagonist lowers his helmet and calls out to the Fenrir Order of Knights saying it's time to begin. Meanwhile, they warn Leslie that the enemy is coming. You can see the squad moving toward the gate. He says as expected
Speaker A
they're trying to open the castle gate. He points his sword and orders everyone to raise their spears. They have to hold as long as possible until the people at the south gate arrive, but the massacre starts. The protagonist and Gordon are
Speaker A
in front, cutting through everyone. Leslie can't understand it. His knights are getting completely crushed. The eye patch guy using mana, Gordon using mana, and the protagonist carving through everything. The soldiers are wondering how they're supposed to stop them. And
Speaker A
then Leslie realizes something's off. Every weapon has mana active. Wait, are you telling him the entire group attacking the castle are knights? or worse because not even a group of mana knights should be able to wipe out his
Speaker A
infantry like this. That guy in front has to be stopped immediately. But one of the men turns to Leslie and says their momentum is too strong. They won't be able to hold them here. The gate will fall before the main force arrives. So
Speaker A
Leslie calls to the man and orders him to destroy all the gate mechanisms. He'll buy time. He activates his aura, but the final boss is coming straight at him. The protagonist lunges. The guy blocks the first hit. They lock eyes.
Speaker A
Leslie shifts to the right and the protagonist throws a vertical strike. Leslie tries a thrust. The protagonist defends and brings another vertical strike. And look, Leslie has a small shield on his arm. As soon as he blocks, he switches his sword grip and tries to
Speaker A
stab again, but the kid slips to the side. After a heavy exchange, they stare each other down for a second. The guy introduces himself as Kabaldi's captain, Leslie, and warns that he won't get past. Meanwhile, in another part of the
Speaker A
castle in front of a cell, Kabaldi is calling for someone named Lucas, saying he needs him to buy them some time.
Speaker A
Suddenly, Lucas wakes up and says that would only be possible if he were set free. Next scene, back on top of the wall. Cara is cutting everyone down, saying not to leave a single person intact. My god, Belinda. Seriously, no.
Speaker A
No. This artist is a legend. Look at that slide. But the fight isn't only happening up there. Down below, the protagonist is face to face with Leslie, who says he won't let him through.
Speaker A
Dizzlane shifts his grip on the sword slightly, and suddenly he launches himself at the enemy. He's right up on the blade. Leslie is surprised, and the protagonist hits with an upward strike that knocks the guy's arm back. Leslie
Speaker A
tries to come back with a vertical attack, but the protagonist steps left and comes over the top again, forcing Leslie to block with his shield, which is already shaking. The pressure is insane. The protagonist sword slips off to the side, and they miss that clean,
Speaker A
straightforward exchange. But it looks like the kid is turning up the heat because he comes in with another strike, this time at Leslie's neck, and slices the front of his helmet. Leslie is shocked, but before he can breathe, the
Speaker A
protagonist attacks again, spins fully, and throws another blow at full power, forcing Leslie to block his face and getting launched backward. He skids away and the knights look over terrified. If Leslie is losing, what chance do they have, but someone tells them to focus on
Speaker A
their own fight? They don't have time to worry about anyone else. Leslie is scared. This strength is ridiculous. His arm won't hold up much longer. But that still doesn't mean he's beaten. The guy in front of him has to know that the
Speaker A
more time he wastes, the more he'll get surrounded. All Leslie has to do is block and deflect a few attacks, keep the right distance, and survive. Time is on his side, so he'll make this guy get impatient and only strike when he makes
Speaker A
a bad decision. Then Gizlane bursts toward him, asking if that's all he's got. A thrust almost catches Leslie in the head, but the protagonist uses the rhythm and drives his shoulder into the middle of his chin. Leslie tries to
Speaker A
raise his sword to stab, but the protagonist sword pulled back behind him. He uses it as support, jumps over, slips to the side, and damn, what is that? Right in midair, he yanked the sword that was lying on the ground, and
Speaker A
sliced the guy's arm. He stopped beside him and said the guy wasn't that bad, actually. Then he whipped him across the stomach. Leslie was there in his last few seconds of life, saying he could clearly remember what Count Desmond had
Speaker A
said. The one attacking him was the strongest sword in the north, Gizlane Feneris. Leslie's body dropped in the middle of the chaos with all the knights watching. They knew they just lost their captain, and the protagonist side was
Speaker A
fired up, saying the gate guardian had been defeated. They really could count on their leader. Then the protagonist ordered all the soldiers to push forward. It was time to open that gate.
Speaker A
The guys moved towards some spearmen positioned in front of the door. From the ground, Leslie called out to Gizlane and said he really could fight. Too bad things weren't going to end the way he wanted. One of the knights reported the
Speaker A
gate wasn't opening. Inside, they noticed everything had been destroyed. The gate was insanely heavy and only that machinery could open it. The protagonist glanced to the side and said, "Yeah, he really used his head." And Leslie told him to look around. No
Speaker A
matter how strong he was, he wasn't going to survive against those numbers. If the gate stayed shut, their victory was guaranteed. Seeing troops approaching in the distance, Gordon asked what they were going to do now.
Speaker A
There were too many knights surrounding them from every direction. Gizlion looked around and realized everyone had burned too much mana. They were exhausted. They couldn't face an enemy like that in this condition. Now it was time for the protagonist to step up. He
Speaker A
walked to the gate, put his hand on it, and said he could use it for a moment, but everyone needed to get back. Then he explained that in the current era, the title master was more like a ceremonial
Speaker A
thing than real mastery because there wasn't any standard that defined what level a master was, how much mana, what level of mana, what qualifications a knight needed. Mid-sentence, he awakened his core, started absorbing all the mana around him, and poured his own mana into
Speaker A
the sword, saying all that energy would be compressed into the blade up to its limit. Suddenly, everything around him started glowing gold. The sword lit up the area, and Leslie remembered a legend. Something from ancient times passed down among warriors. Even for
Speaker A
those who had pushed mana control to the extreme, there were still conditions to be considered a master. Dislain's blade reflected that light, and he activated a blade. He slashed straight through the gate while the soldiers moved to surround all of Fenris's warriors. They
Speaker A
were closing in, getting closer and closer, but it was already over. The gate was split open, and Gileian's cavalry charged in. And then that devil horse came charging in too. The protagonist even asked why they brought it. And Gileian said the horse followed
Speaker A
on its own. The castle soldiers were completely confused. Wait, are you saying the gate got cut right down the middle? What happened? And honestly, it was kind of anticlimactic. It was like a knife through butter. Some of the
Speaker A
knights started calling for a retreat, telling everyone to run deeper into the castle. while the protagonist climbed onto the devil horse and told everyone to charge and leave no one alive. My god, why is Belinda lying on the ground
Speaker A
looking totally worn out? Listen, you don't hit Belinda. Don't do that. If I step into this story, I'm killing you.
Speaker A
Don't do it. And now he's staring at her asking what her connection is to the Shadow Knights. Damn it. Next chapter, we're back in the fight. The knights poor guys heads down, running in panic, while K is tearing through them, saying
Speaker A
there's nowhere left to run. They had already taken the inner part of the castle. And Gazlain gives the order, "No prisoners. They were to kill everyone, but at the same time, he was exhausted.
Speaker A
Obviously, his body was paying a steep price for using a blade. Fighting like this was going to be hard. Cara kept pestering him, asking if he was already tired. Meanwhile, Jillian said they'd successfully wiped out all enemy forces.
Speaker A
The protagonist praised both of them, but asked where Belinda was. Alfoy explained she went further into the castle, and they hadn't seen her since.
Speaker A
Cara laughed, saying she was way too slow. Then, the protagonist called Jillian over and said he was sure there had to be a secret escape route somewhere in the castle. Kabaldi couldn't have gotten far, so he needed to organize the cavalry and search
Speaker A
around the castle. And as for Belinda, don't worry, he was going to look for her. Him and that devil horse. Back to Belinda with the guy asking what her connection is to the Shadow Knights. She got serious and asked how he knew that
Speaker A
name. Suddenly, a knife came flying at him, but he blocked it easily. My god.
Speaker A
Another Mona Lisa gets drawn with Belinda throwing another kick and he blocks again, telling her to answer him.
Speaker A
He glances to the side. She drops off to the corner and then it turns into a real clean exchange. him trying to stab her, dodging. It looks like she wants to close the distance, but his thrusts are brutal and she has to retreat again.
Speaker A
Another Mona Lisa, but before her foot even hits the ground, he braces and jumps at her. The attack looked like it was going to land for sure, but she stays calm. She slips away, spinning around his spear. My god, what a sight.
Speaker A
Coming into Yeah, obviously it hit. He distracted the poor guy with that visual stun right over his head, but he still blocked it. He said it looked like she wanted to know how he knew that name.
Speaker A
Then he shoved her leg down, pinned her, and put the spear to her throat. He leaned in and said there wasn't any special reason. She just reminded him of his ex. Yeah, sure. The guy had a dream made back then. Belinda was about to ask
Speaker A
what kind, but he cut her off. He said he didn't care about the outcome of this war, but that didn't mean he was going to do nothing. So, if she wanted to keep going, she should know it wasn't
Speaker A
personal. Then something exploded nearby. Before he could even understand what happened, the protagonist was already right there, blade toblade, knocking the spear away from Belinda's neck. That's right. Don't touch the boss's wife. Belinda called out to the young master, and he told her to leave.
Speaker A
he'd handle this guy. The spearman smiled when he heard young master and then it's a straightup fight. Back and forth, block, strike, counter. The problem is we already know the protagonist is exhausted. The spearman says fine. At this pace, he won't be
Speaker A
able to chase that woman. He winds up an attack and asks if he's the noble who started this war. He thrusts. The protagonist slides his sword inside the line, yanks the spear closer. Then the guy flips, slips under the attack, and
Speaker A
our protagonist hits a Belinda style pose and throws a mid-air kick. It lands clean right in his face, and the guy gets launched back. Then Gizlane laughs and says he never imagined he'd see Lucas there. The guy gets up confused
Speaker A
and asks if they know each other. And Gizlane says Lucas doesn't know him, but he knows Lucas because in his past life, this guy was a subordinate and a war buddy. He always wondered where that lunatic had gone. Who would have thought
Speaker A
he was stuck here in Kabali Castle? Lucas wipes his face and says, "The kid is disgusting. He clearly doesn't fight like a noble. His style was completely different from a generals. So who exactly was he?" The protagonist says,
Speaker A
"Let's just say he used to be a mercenary." Lucas laughs. Hold on. a noble who worked as a mercenary. That's impossible. The protagonist ignores that and says he wants to make an offer. If Lucas wins, he'll pull all his soldiers
Speaker A
out of the castle and pay for the damage, but if Lucas loses, he'll come work for him. The protagonist really goes around recruiting people by beating them up. Lucas looks confused and says, "Where is this nonsense coming from?
Speaker A
Like, you give up your victory over a stupid bet like that. And besides, he doesn't care. He has no connection to this castle." The protagonist says, "Then perfect. Come work for me." Lucas says, "Unfortunately, no. He's pretty expensive. If he wants him, he'll have
Speaker A
to hire him. The protagonist says that's exactly why he preferred the bet. He knows the bastard is worth more than the castle, and that's why he's willing to give up the victory. Lucas looks him over and gives a little laugh, saying
Speaker A
something's off about him. What's his name? So, the protagonist introduces himself as the lord of Fenris territory.
Speaker A
Gizlane Fenris, and the person Lucas will serve as master, but Gizlane is exhausted, and Lucas says he doesn't look good. Maybe he's pushing himself too hard. Gizlane tells him to take it as him being at a disadvantage. Lucas
Speaker A
says fine then if that's what he wants and he comes at him. Then the next chapter cuts to a future flashback.
Speaker A
Someone straps on a backpack, throws it over his shoulder, and walks through the snow. It's Lucas telling Gizlane, "Hey, you know, today's the last day I promised to work for you. It's been 10 years since the Morana recognition,
Speaker A
which means our contract is over." Gizlane sigh and says he didn't realize it had been that long and asks if he wants to extend the job. Lucas keeps walking and says, "No thanks." Gizlane asks if it's because of that woman.
Speaker A
Lucas tells him not to take it personally, but he doesn't want his life swallowed up by the captain's wars.
Speaker A
Gizlane says that's fine. He can go find that precious woman because just like me, you've got a task you need to finish. Lucas stops for a moment and says he promises one thing. If the captain is ever in danger, he'll come
Speaker A
help. That guy honors his bets. He went 10 years without seeing his woman just because he lost at Morana's recognition.
Speaker A
And we're back to the fight. The two weapons clash. Gizlane locks eyes with Lucas, who fires off a sequence of three thrusts. Gizlane blocks, then swings for a slash. Somehow, Lucas blocks with the wooden part of his weapon. Then, when
Speaker A
Lucas tries to follow up with a cut, Gizlane slips under, tracking his arm. Gizlane counters with a horizontal cut, but Lucas pole vaults up, looks down at him from above, and watch this sequence.
Speaker A
Guslane tries another horizontal cut, but Lucas slips back and says it's impressive. The kid's face is screaming fatigue. Guslain says he doesn't lose a bet he started. Lucas laughs, saying Guslain's in a bad spot because Lucas isn't losing this fight. He can already
Speaker A
tell life's going to be miserable if he ends up working for this kid. Then Lucas gathers an absurd amount of mana around him, kicking up a cloud of smoke.
Speaker A
Guslain expected it. Lucas was considered strong long before Guslain ever met him. No wonder he survived 10 years as a mercenary and succeeded at anything he was ordered to do. But even he couldn't find his beloved, the woman
Speaker A
he chased his whole life. And on the day Glain fell into the Delphine trap, Lucas went to help him and lost his life.
Speaker A
Gizlane smiles, sigh, and lets go of his sword. Lucas hates seeing that. And before the sword even hits the ground, he lunges at Gizlane. But Gizlane warns him that this time it wasn't going to happen. He crouches, dodging Lucas's
Speaker A
thrust. Lucas shifts the attack into a side cut, but Gizlane jumps, lands with his legs around Lucas's neck, hits a suplex, and slams him into the ground.
Speaker A
My god, straight up UFC. Then Gizlane points a knife at Lucas's throat, and tells him he won. Lucas is furious, saying he's sure his life is about to get way more complicated. With that, the castle was taken. Dead soldiers
Speaker A
everywhere, blood everywhere, fire everywhere, and Kabaldi is on his knees in front of the protagonist, repeating to himself that it's impossible. Leslie and his knights the impenetrable fortress that had never fallen. But the protagonist calls him by name, Armstrong
Speaker A
Dugan Kabaldi, and tells him there's no such thing as an impenetrable fortress. Kabaldi looks at him and says something's wrong. Those eyes are strange. He didn't attack this castle out of greed, so what's his goal?
Speaker A
Gizlane says he's right. There are plenty of things he wants, but one of them is killing Kabaldi. Kabali says he must be losing his mind. Does he think his father is going to get out of this untouched? Even with royal support, they
Speaker A
can't protect him from every side. If he kills him, things will spiral out of control. He might not know it, but the one backing him. Gizlane cuts him off and says, "You mean Duke Delphine?" Kabali flinches, so he already knew.
Speaker A
Gizlane says he knows perfectly well the Duke's faction has been slowly devouring all the northern nobles. They were the ones backing the Desmonds and the Raffords, most of all, the main forces in the conquest of the north. And
Speaker A
obviously they needed Kabali to deliver the minerals. Even the Crimson Magic Tower was already on their side. All of it was to set up an attack on the royal family at the right moment. And the whole plan's end goal was to start a
Speaker A
civil war over in Lutonia so they could take control of the capital. Kabaldi couldn't wrap his head around it.
Speaker A
Gizlane knew absolutely everything. But that wasn't supposed to make sense. So Kabaldi says if Gizlane already knows it all, there's no need to explain anything. Actually, it's even better that he knows because Kabaldi is going to give him one last chance. If the kid
Speaker A
spares him right now, Kabaldi will hand over half the mineral production for the next 20 years. On top of that, he'll talk to Delphi about how exceptional Gizlane is. Gizlane can join their faction. That way, he and his father
Speaker A
won't have to work themselves to death and suffer anymore. They'll have a good, peaceful life. Surely sparing him would be better than killing him right there, just getting torn in half. Kabaldi still doesn't get it. And Gizlain's standing
Speaker A
there saying he has no intention of working with him. And when it finally hits Kabaldi, his body splits in two.
Speaker A
And the kid walks away saying that today Kabali dies by his hand. Take that aura farming old man. Full Mortal Kombat style. The kid sliced him up and left him in pieces. Still hearing everything.
Speaker A
But then the scene switches to Desmond. He gets the news from his little bird and slams his hand down on the table in rage, demanding to know how that bastard used the tiniest advantage and turned it into a win. Someone at the table says
Speaker A
they followed everything the Duke told them. They prepared every part of the plan meticulously, but what was the result? Failure. Failure. And more failure. And now the worst part, the royal faction is backing Gizlane. That damn sprout had been growing and should
Speaker A
have been crushed. Desmond says he's had enough. He's not taking orders from anyone anymore. From now on, he decides everything himself because the top priority is the fall and destruction of Fenrris and Pertium. Next chapter, we're in the capital of Cardania and McCory is
Speaker A
sitting there in shock. What do you mean the war is already over? Impossible. In theory, Gizlane was attacking Kabaldi's fortress, the impenetrable fortress.
Speaker A
Someone in the room says they never imagined Fenres would be so exceptional at military matters. You really can't judge a book by its cover. Then Rosalyn says she heard it was a direct assault.
Speaker A
Kabaldi didn't even get the chance to surrender. It looks like Gizlane won in a way that proves his military ability in war is terrifying. Nobody can doubt Gizlane's skills. And sure, she's totally just praising her healer.
Speaker A
Nothing else missing him or what. McCory says it's impossible. Gizlane just got lucky. Without the famine, he wouldn't have won that easily. And the lawyer says what matters in the end is that he won. That's it. Brford just listens,
Speaker A
then asks Toledo if Desmond made any moves. Toledo says, "No, looks like they're staying quiet for now." McCory is still angry, saying he even bothered sending troops from the capital to Kabaldi's castle to help that kid. He shouldn't have done that. Als says that
Speaker A
either way, they gained a lot from it. And the lawyer agrees because it exposed that Kabaldi really was receiving support from the Duke's faction. That'll make it even harder for them to interfere in northern affairs. Rosalyn thinks it might have been better if
Speaker A
Desmond had made some move. Then they'd have confirmation he's on the Duke's side. Suddenly, Brford stands up and says it's too early to jump to conclusions. One thing is certain, they'll be able to expand their influence in the north thanks to
Speaker A
Fenrris's victory. But their advantage is so obvious that the duchy's enemies definitely won't just sit still. It's time for all of them to be more cautious than ever. Still, for today, they can be happy. Also points out that the marquee
Speaker A
is talking about happiness, but he doesn't even look like he's smiling. The lawyer says that's exactly why he leads the royal faction. Meanwhile, Brford is already leaving, telling Roselyn to come with him. She's about to say, "Yes, father." But she notices something odd.
Speaker A
His face looks kind of down. She doesn't get it. Then she gets all cheerful and says, "Yes, father." And maybe that's just his face. Got it. Put on Branford's happy face. He really is a man of big emotions. Meanwhile, near Kabaldi's
Speaker A
castle in the northern region, someone's approaching and a young healer is calling out to Captain Max, saying it's way too quiet for a battlefield. Max says maybe the army's already been defeated. Then he wonders what happens to their mission. Mariel and Brford's
Speaker A
daughter told them to rescue someone called Baron Fenrris at all costs. But if they go back empty-handed, they're screwed. Max tells her not to worry. If that guy lost, that's on him and nobody else. They're just mercenaries doing the
Speaker A
job they were hired to do. They don't need to stress about it. So, that was the support the capital sent, but it showed up a little late, huh? Then one of them points ahead, saying, "The castle is right there." And we see
Speaker A
Gordon clapping his hands, calling everyone over, telling them to line up. There's enough food to feed everyone, so no need to cause a scene. The new lord of the castle will make sure nobody goes hungry so they can come forward. On top
Speaker A
of that, Lel is signing people up, making contracts for the miners. Everyone's emotional, saying the new lord is merciful. Finally, the days of hunger are ending. No more working and getting nothing. Yeah, that's called slavery. Speaking of slavery, there's
Speaker A
that little dwarf talking trash, saying Alfoy is too weak and can't even lift a tiny piece of wood. Alfoy tells the damn dwarf to show some respect. He's a mage.
Speaker A
It's chaos. And then the capital team arrives looking confused. Max can't believe it. Wait, the war is already over. The girl hears someone nearby saying that Kabaldi, that filthy bastard was hiding a lot of good stuff. It's Claude bouncing around happy as hell
Speaker A
saying there's a ton of expensive stuff in this castle. Highle equipment and lots of minerals. The girl says, "Wait, is he talking about the stuff they stole from Kabaldi?" And Max thinks, "So what does that mean? Who won here?" Suddenly,
Speaker A
Gillian appears in front of them, ordering them to reveal their identities. Then the scene cuts to inside the castle in front of a huge gate. Two guards bang their spears, the doors open, and standing in the middle of the hall for no reason at all is
Speaker A
Gizlane. The girl and Max enter, and Jillian slams the door shut, startling them. He announces they're visitors from the capital. Gizlane turns and looks back. Max is thinking that after years of working as a mercenary problem solver, he can read people fast. The man
Speaker A
in front of him has this metallic smell mixed with blood. Proof he did a lot in the war that just ended. And the way he holds himself makes it obvious. This is Baron Fenris. They bow and Gizlain asks
Speaker A
who they are. Max introduces himself and says he was sent by Countess Als and by Marque Brford's daughter. He's there under orders to rescue Gizlane at any cost if he was in danger. Gizlane looks at him and says, "You're late." Max says
Speaker A
they try to get there as fast as possible. Given how high priority the mission was, they just never imagined the war would end so quickly. No wonder people call him the rising star, right?
Speaker A
Well, their job's done, so they'll go talk to their clients. But Gizane asks where he thinks he's going. Max is like, "Sorry." And Gizlane says, "The war just ended and we need help here. You're leaving already." Max tries to explain
Speaker A
it has nothing to do with his mission. Gizlane says, "It's only fair. He was in danger and they didn't help. So, how about they pay the price now?" Max wants to refuse, but Gizlane puts a hand on his shoulder and says, "If your clients
Speaker A
ask me how you performed, imagine what I'd have to say. Wouldn't it be better if you helped out a little?" Sweating, Max says, "Fine. He'll respond to the requests." The girl calls out to Max, but Gistling steps closer and asks if
Speaker A
she's a priestess. She says, "Yes, she's Pote, a servant of Joanna, the goddess of beauty and abundance. Since Countest Maril is one of the sponsors of her order, she was sent personally." Gizlane thinks in theory Joanna, the goddess of
Speaker A
beauty, rejects all battlefields because she hates anything dirty and there are barely any priests in the north. Maybe Faud has a few. That's exactly why Gillian got stuck in this territory trying to find healing for his daughter.
Speaker A
The truth is this priestess's divine power is an extremely precious resource and the timing is perfect for him. So he bows and says she really came a long difficult way. Peyote says he doesn't need to be polite but he cuts her off
Speaker A
and tells Belinda and Wendy to take her to the work order. Peyote getting grabbed by the two of them tries to say she's not there to work, but they drag her away, saying lots of little sheep need to be guided. Gillian says it's a
Speaker A
huge stroke of luck to have a priestess there. Distin says, "Yeah, he didn't expect the royal faction to send something like that to help him." With this, he can move a bit more freely. Now it cuts again. Blood is flying off Cow's
Speaker A
face as Lucas beats him down. The knights are in shock, saying Cower is getting destroyed. Lucas says, "Hold on.
Speaker A
This is the Baron's right-hand man. No way." Cow furious says he hasn't even started yet. And charges again. Lucas winds up a punch, but Gillian appears and blocks both of them. The knights are stunned. Cara asks what the old man is
Speaker A
doing there, and Gillian says, "That's enough. They need to stop." Lucas says the old man should be the right-hand man. Car yells to let go, that the fight isn't over, but Gillian twists Ker's arm and throws him away, then tells him to
Speaker A
learn to keep his dignity in front of his subordinates. Then Gileian walks up to Car and tells him to follow. His lord is looking for him. Ku is still seething. Gillian glances back and sees Lucas laughing. He asks, "What's so
Speaker A
funny?" Lucas confused says the first order he got from the lord was to beat up his subordinates. He kept wondering what kind of weird guy this lord is. A little later, maybe a flashback right after the war. Cer is training against
Speaker A
targets, smashing them, spinning, and then he goes at Gizlane who blocks the sword. This is later on. Gizlane asks, "I heard you got beat up by the new guy." Cer tells him to stop messing with him. He's busy, so go handle the
Speaker A
problems. Gizlane laughs and tells him to catch. When Cer looks back, a scroll smacks into his hand. Gizlane says he just scribbled down some thoughts about the kind of mana circulation and swordsmanship that would work best for Kar. He can put it to good use. Kar
Speaker A
looks at it surprised and asks what this is and why Gizlane is giving it to him instead of the spear guy. Gizlane says if you don't like it, give it back. Kar says he's not giving it back. Gizlane
Speaker A
tells him not to take the loss too seriously. He didn't lose for some huge reason. He just doesn't have the fundamentals. There's a limit to how far you can go on instincts alone. Gizlane starts walking away, but Kra calls out
Speaker A
and thanks him. Doesn't even sound like a mercenary anymore. Gizllin smiles and tells the bastard to rest because tomorrow they've got work. A month passes after the war. They absorbed Kabali's territory as part of theirs.
Speaker A
The kids' territory is huge now. Fenreium and Kabaldi. Thanks to that, they confiscated all of Kabaldi's wealth and it was easy to calm public anger by distributing food to all the residents.
Speaker A
They also took control of the best minerals in the north. They raised every minor's wages and their motivation went up too. Now higher quality minerals are coming in more often and with that foundation, they're developing technology to make advanced armor.
Speaker A
Finally, lack of resources doesn't look like it'll be a major problem anymore. Guslane says that because everyone is doing their jobs excellently, nobody will doubt the Fenry's name anymore, including Pertium. A third of the entire north belongs to them. Military strength
Speaker A
population castles. They're not weaker than anyone in the region. Claude celebrates saying, "Yeah, let Desmond come. Let anyone come." But Guslain says it's too early to celebrate. The seed of the threat is still there. Claude realizes the poor guy is never going to
Speaker A
get a break. Then Vanessia calls for the Lord and says the mages have been complaining lately that they're too tired to work. What are they going to do? Looks like Alfoy even tried to escape a few more times, but like
Speaker A
always, he gets caught. Vislain says they can't complain. On paper, they're slaves and she doesn't need to worry too much because now they have a priestess and she's there activating her powers, calling out to Ruana. Meanwhile, Alfoy, poor guy, is begging her not to heal
Speaker A
him. He wants to stay exhausted. He's done working. Gordon holds him in place and tells him to accept the treatment.
Speaker A
While that's happening, Pot asked the goddess if it's really right to use divine power like this, healing people who are worn out just so they can be sent back to work again. She's also wondering when the Lord is finally going
Speaker A
to let her leave. He said he only needed a little help and right then she jumps when he says hello from behind her. Then he says it looks like her divine power has been increasing a lot. She asks if
Speaker A
that's true and says she hasn't noticed anything. Gizlane knows that unlike mana, divine power doesn't increase through training. It's something completely mysterious, almost like a gift. In other words, Pota's growth shows she was never an average priestess. Then he asks, "Are you
Speaker A
feeling any inconvenience staying here?" She, a little awkward, says, "No, I'm just really curious about when I'll be able to go back." Suddenly, he says she can leave now. The Fenty's territory already received a lot of help thanks to
Speaker A
her contribution. So, they'd like to repay her. The scene switches to the city of Cardennia. People are talking about how the attack came from the sky, that they infiltrated the castle. Others answer that it's impossible. What are they even saying? That Fenry is a bird
Speaker A
now. and someone else tells them to stop with the story that he cut a gate with a sword. Only a master could do that and that kind of level doesn't even exist.
Speaker A
It must all be manipulated information, so it has to be a lie. Then Gizlane and two women arrive at the Brford house and they're received by another woman, Millie, who's all flushed, blushing, looking at him and saying she's so happy
Speaker A
he's safe and healthy. The protagonist bows and thanks her, saying it was thanks to the talented people she sent.
Speaker A
He got a lot of help from that great priestess. Rosalyn replies that she's glad to hear it and tells pot that now that her work is finished, she can return to the order. Potts her, relaxes, and says finally her job is done. Fenris
Speaker A
was a good territory, but wow, what an exhausting place, and she trembles when the protagonist says he has a request to make about that priestess. But then one of the knights behind them says Maris Brford is waiting for him. The
Speaker A
protagonist turns to Rosalyn and says he wants to talk to her later. And her face, her eyes practically light up.
Speaker A
She's definitely excited. The protagonist and company enter the Maris's room. The lawyer takes a look around. Obviously, McCory is furious.
Speaker A
And Als is just watching from the side. Branford says he's late. Seriously, what nerve? The protagonist says, "Of course, sorry. They were stabilizing his territory." McCory says he should have come to the capital immediately. The lawyer asks him to calm down. Brford
Speaker A
then says he told him to always consider his honor before acting. If he hadn't defeated Count Kabaldi, not only the royal family, but even the Brford honor would have been stained, and the duche faction would have used that chance to
Speaker A
secure their position. Even if Branford is his patron, he can't keep accepting these unilateral actions, so he better explain everything about this war and convince him it was the right thing to do. The atmosphere gets heavy, but he
Speaker A
already won, so he doesn't care. He just says that he wouldn't have started the war if he didn't know he would win. He saw the opportunity and grabbed it fast, and he didn't come here to argue about what happened. He came to talk about
Speaker A
what's going to happen. Then he says to appoint him as commander of the Northern Forces. The trio is shocked, and McCory yells. Branford, as always, goes silent for a second. Then there's that look, one staring at the other. He calls him
Speaker A
Gizlane Fenrris and says he's changed a lot since the last time he came. He also feels a certain change in the royal family. The protagonist says he'll be the path for that change. Brford tells him to remember that in peace time,
Speaker A
commander of the northern forces is an empty title, but in wartime, it's an extremely important position with tremendous authority. What he's asking is to put a sword in the hands of someone unpredictable like Gizlane. He doesn't care. He says yes, that's
Speaker A
exactly it. Then the story explains, "Lieutania's military organization. Four groups each tied to a region. North, south, east, west. Each region needs its own regional commander. Normally, like the marquees said, it's a title that doesn't get used for much. But that
Speaker A
changes completely when war starts because that title gives the authority to summon all the lords of that region." Gizlane says that as far as he knows, the northern commander position is vacant, and if Brford wants someone in that position, then put him there. The
Speaker A
old man sits back and asks what makes him think he wants that empty position.
Speaker A
Besides, he could put anyone else there just to pretend someone's in charge. It's not the kind of title you get just because you asked. But the protagonist asks if he doesn't know that region is already completely influenced by the
Speaker A
Duke. Even though they have a foothold in the north and east because of the Fenrris territories, it's undeniable that Desmond wants to take all of it.
Speaker A
And Brford must know how hard it is to control that whole mess. They need to take advantage of this moment when the royal faction has the upper hand to strengthen themselves as much as possible. They need enough power to stop
Speaker A
the Duchy faction from starting a civil war inside the kingdom. Looks like they didn't know that. Or did they? Hard to say. Brford gives his usual stare and says that kid really likes to get on his nerves. He was going to send a request
Speaker A
to the royal court about that promotion. Gazlain is already eager and Brford says that commander position is established by the kingdom's law. And besides, Guzlain's father is still one of the northern leaders, so it doesn't make sense to hand the title to him. So, both
Speaker A
of them would receive the promotion, but there was a condition. The girls look scared. Here comes more work. Brford explains they received a rescue request from the Shadow Mountains in the Kingdom of Tion. The protagonist knows that region well, a country where a large
Speaker A
part is dominated by powerful creatures. Monsters can appear there at any time. They come from the Shadow Mountains, which take up a huge portion of the territory. Because of that, even the average citizen there is someone who values marshall skill, and it's no
Speaker A
surprise that some of their knights are among the top 10 strongest on the continent. The protagonist remembers he trained and hunted there before. The court there even allowed some foreigners to hunt to help deal with the monsters.
Speaker A
But if they're asking for support, there's only one possibility. Then Brford says, "Those people are having trouble with the annual monster wave.
Speaker A
But for the kid who invaded a castle from the sky and cut a gate with an aura sword, that shouldn't be a problem, should it?" The protagonist says, "Fine, then, but he'll need the royal family to leave an army in Fenrris territory."
Speaker A
While he and his allies are away from the castle, even if the duche is a bit weakened, there's no telling what they'll try. He glances to the side, remembering that in his past life, Duke Delphine attacked the man holding the
Speaker A
northern commander position. That's how he started the Civil War, which ended with him taking the king's throne. Back then, the northern commander was Herald Desmond. But this time, Gizlane will make the first move. He'll take the north completely for himself, just like
Speaker A
Delphine did. The scene changes to Victor's helmet sitting on a sword. Someone approaches and gently strokes the helmet. It's Desmond behind him, calling for someone named Hutton and asking how he's feeling. The old man recognizes Desmond's voice and says
Speaker A
Victor was someone he had placed great expectations on. The world really was cruel. Apparently, the name of the one who killed him was Gustlain Pradium.
Speaker A
Desmond says, "No, now he's Gain Fenrris. He became a baron." Hutton turns and says, "There's no point mourning the rules of this world. The truth is there's always someone better than you, but he appreciates the count's concern." Desmond says, "It was the
Speaker A
Duchy faction's fault for underestimating PM and Fenrris, and they paid the price for that mistake." Victor is dead, but Joseph only came to say Gustlain was the powerful swordsman of the north after everything was already over. And on top of that, behind Guslain
Speaker A
now, the entire royal team is moving to try to bring him down. The truth is, Desmond's position as a neutral noble is worthless now. Hutton asks if he's questioning the Duke's authority.
Speaker A
Desmond replies that from now on he won't follow anyone's orders. He will personally start and destroy the Fenrris and then settle things with the duche once and for all. Hutton says in that case the royal family won't just stand
Speaker A
there doing nothing. What he's doing is creating a civil war and opposing the royal faction without the Duke's help was Desmond cuts him off and tells him to stop hiding his real feelings in front of him. Was that supposed to be
Speaker A
enough for him? Hutton stays silent for a second then says he shouldn't speak such harsh words. He truly can't forget the day Victor returned as a shattered helmet. He was the precious child of his life and his only disciple. He should
Speaker A
have trained him to be stronger. There's no way he can accept that this is enough. That's why he kneels to Desmond and says he'll be the beast that cuts off Kasane Fenris's head. He just needs the orders. Desmond says the time is
Speaker A
coming. The army is already prepared. And he says that when the time comes together with the two-wing knights order, they'll massacre that territory.
Speaker A
And they won't stop until Gustlain is dead. Great. But you forgot one thing. You were the ones attacking. He died because he attacked. Respect for the guy's motivation since they killed his apprentice. But let's remember who the villain is here. Who started it? Next
Speaker A
chapter. Rosalind is really sad. What do you mean you're already going to the kingdom of Toan? Unfortunately, I received an order from the marquee. No, Guslane. That place is so dangerous. You just got back from a war. Yeah, but it
Speaker A
looks like he wasn't very happy with my performance in the war, so he wants me to prove my strength with this mission.
Speaker A
But don't worry, I've killed plenty of monsters. Blushing, she looks off to the side. The two girls were listening outside and heard Roselyn saying she talked to the people in the order, and it looks like he can keep the priestess
Speaker A
a little longer. He thanks her saying he knows she supports him. But it can't be easy to keep a priestess like that with them. She says it wasn't that hard. Even though the leader of Joanna's order is a
Speaker A
priestess, she's kind of weak when it comes to money. He bows and says, "Good." He thanks her again and says he's in her debt once more. She's about to say something, but then the protagonist reaches out, suddenly kisses
Speaker A
her hand, and says he always hopes for her happiness. Okay, this romance, I was going to say it feels forced, but he saved her from that illness, so it makes sense she'd like him. What I don't get is why he likes her when he has Belinda
Speaker A
by his side. But the scene changes to the kingdom of Tyrion, the Shadow Mountains. The group of tough mercenaries is pushing forward on their hellish horse. Belinda, gorgeous as ever, calls out to the young master and says they've arrived. Then there's a
Speaker A
bunch of skinny albino giant wolves getting sliced in half easily. The protagonist team tears through everything. Lucas went too, just stabbing with his spear, and Kyor is having fun, spinning and ripping through them, telling the worms to come at him.
Speaker A
Then somehow, Belinda manages to hook her grappling hook into his mouth and yank without ripping him apart. He tells her to stop throwing that thing into his mouth. She says next time she'll stick it somewhere else. He says, "Forget it."
Speaker A
But he wants to know why they're running into so many monsters. This really is a lawless place ruled by creatures. Lucas says him not knowing that proves he's either brave or really stupid. Gustlain tells them to get ready. They're
Speaker A
arriving, but let's go back a few days earlier in Fenrris territory. The protagonist just said that's why he's going to the kingdom of Tion. He won't be there long. In their heads, Alfoy and Claude are celebrating, but on the
Speaker A
outside, they're like, "H, wow, that's so sad." Gizlane, it's really sad you have to leave. I don't know what I'm going to do without you here. The protagonist says Gileiam will manage the territory while he's gone, and they
Speaker A
better make sure those guys work hard. In the meantime, they'll also leave some troop units stationed around the territory. They have no idea what Desmond is planning, and even though they look cornered, they're still the biggest threat in the north. He tells
Speaker A
Gillian that if Desmond attacks, he's supposed to fall back without fighting. Gileian says he understands. Then, the protagonist calls for Belinda and Lucas and tells them to get going, but out of nowhere, Kyro says he wants to come,
Speaker A
too. Claude and Alfoy are shocked. Why would that lazy guy suddenly refuse to take a vacation? Lucas goes, "Look, I'm not going to lie to you, but with the skills you've got, you're not surviving out there. Honestly, the Lord is doing
Speaker A
you a huge favor by letting you stay here protecting the castle." But then Lucas senses something. Kyra was about to throw a punch, and our guy has to step in and break it up. Still, the redhead swears the competition isn't
Speaker A
over, and he promises next time it won't end like it did last time. Lucas lets out a little laugh, and the protagonist looks excited about it. He asks Gillian if everything's fine. The old man says, "Yes, he's more than capable on his
Speaker A
own." Our guy thanks him and says, "All right then, Kyra, you're coming with us and now we're crossing the castle gate.
Speaker A
The doors open and we arrive at the Iron Cliff stronghold. Around a bonfire, there are knights there, some mercenaries capturing monsters, and everyone's staring at them like they're weird." Belinda says it's obvious they're trying to send a message, while
Speaker A
Lucas says this place looks exactly like he remembers. Carro doesn't like it. He wants to know why they're being stared at. The protagonist just tells him to ignore it and not start a fight with anyone. Someone on the team asks if
Speaker A
they're just going to drop their bags and go hunt monsters, but he says, "No, to hunt here, you have to register as a hunter at the guild base." Belinda, confused, says, "Wait, hold on. Didn't we come because the royal family asked
Speaker A
for help? Shouldn't we get some kind of special treatment? Why do we have to go through all this?" Gizlane explains that the laws here don't work like that. So, they go into the guild hall and the protagonist introduces himself as Baron
Speaker A
Fenrris of the Kingdom of Lutania. He says he came in response to the Tyrion royal family's request for support. The bearded guy says, "All right, so you're here to register, but you should know there's no recognition of noble status
Speaker A
here, okay?" Meaning slave or noble. It's the same for everyone. Belinda doesn't get it. And the guy says it's just so they don't use their noble title to cause trouble. The Tyrion knights are only there to observe the fortress. If
Speaker A
he has problems with other hunters, they can sort it out themselves. And if possible, try not to kill anyone for the love of God. After all, they're here to kill monsters, aren't they? Cow realizes those knights really are a bunch of lazy
Speaker A
slackers. The guy asks if they agree or not, and that's when the protagonist says yes, and the insignas drop onto the table as long as you're carrying those.
Speaker A
You can hunt anywhere in Shadow Mountain, but please keep them on you at all times and have fun out there. The protagonist tells them to go, while Belinda thinks these people are kind of rude. Suddenly, a group nearby welcomes
Speaker A
the noble and asks if he's finished registering. Gizlane takes a look and Cow War immediately tells them to get lost because they're busy, but the guy pulls back his hood and says he's the king of Iron Cliff, Don Cad. He's part
Speaker A
of the association that protects the rights and interests of the hunters there. Cowar gives a little laugh and says it doesn't matter where you go, there's always some idiot playing king.
Speaker A
And what does today's idiot want with them? The registration guy just listens while Donad says that as they know the knights in this region don't do anything. The hunters handle everything.
Speaker A
So together they need to maintain law and order. That's why they need to join the association by paying a small fee.
Speaker A
That way they won't have to compete unnecessarily and can focus on hunting monsters. Lucas asks what they're going to do. Belinda already realizes these guys are trying to scam them. But then Gizaline calls to Cayor and tells him to
Speaker A
pay attention. He's going to teach him what you do when you arrive in a new neighborhood, especially one without laws like this. Donite is standing there smiling. Ah, the little noble is going to accept. Really is a smart kid. He
Speaker A
likes it when people cooperate. He gets punched right in the mouth and slammed into the wall. Gizling warns Caor that in places like this, fists come before words. Here, the strong decide what justice is. The other hunters nearby say
Speaker A
he's an idiot. They gave him a chance to work under Donad's protection, but he chose to dig his own grave. They rush in, but the protagonist pulls two knives from his pocket and throws them at both.
Speaker A
Then Belinda lands an insane kick. Same long-legged style as always, and the poor guys get launched away and crash to the ground. A knight says, "Hey, cut it out. You're going to pay for all of this." She asks, "Didn't you say you
Speaker A
weren't going to intervene?" And Kayor understands what the captain means. This isn't a place where you use your head, just use your skills. Lucas asks if the kid has been here before because he knows exactly how things work. The
Speaker A
protagonist says yes. And of course, Belinda thinks that's strange. He's thinking that one of the seven strongest on the continent lives here. So, of course, he knows the place. Donad starts getting up, calling them bastards. With his face completely wrecked, he asks if
Speaker A
they even know what they've done. They messed with the wrong person, him, the king of the city. Kor punches him again and tells him to shut up. The protagonist tells them to ignore that trash. Either way, once people realize
Speaker A
they're the strongest, they'll start obeying. He says to send a message to the real king. If he has a problem, he can come talk to Gizlane. But then the scene completely shifts to a guy screaming and barbarians invading a
Speaker A
village, killing a bunch of civilians. The one wearing a wolf hat tells the warriors it's harvest time, and they should all enjoy the moment. This is happening in the north of Lutania at the camp of the Sound and Wind Tribe. A
Speaker A
while later, they're all laughing. Did you see that idiot begging to leave alive just because he lost an arm?
Speaker A
People here are really weak. Then someone calls for the chief and tells him to look at this letter. The leader, Kustu, looks at the paper and throws it in the other guy's face, saying, "You idiot. Do you think I can read this? Are
Speaker A
you trying to make fun of me? For God's sake, call someone who can read. An old man says it says the north is empty.
Speaker A
It's being proclaimed that the warriors can go conquer Pertium. Everyone is shocked. Wait, conquer Pertium. The ball guy on the left says it's finally time to steal those rich lands. Everyone excitedly tells the chief it's the perfect moment, but Kustu stays silent.
Speaker A
He wonders what this is about. Why would they be telling him to conquer Pertium?
Speaker A
Then he starts laughing and says the Lieutania bastards must have some filthy little plan. Why would they send a letter like that all the way to him?
Speaker A
Still, he doesn't care. As long as he gets a fight, it doesn't matter. And they were eager to invade Pertium anyway. So, they lose nothing by going there. So, tell the other chiefs to gather all the warriors. It's time to
Speaker A
conquer Pertium. He even says his warriors are going to get sliced up by Gillian. Meanwhile, back at Shadow Mountain, Caor is in shock, asking what this thing about 100,000 is. Gizlane says, "Wasn't it you who said you wanted
Speaker A
to get stronger? With that number, you'll at least get a little better." But Cayor says it makes no sense to kill a huge pile of stupid monsters. There are much stronger people out there who could teach him way more. Then Belinda
Speaker A
tells them to look. In front of them there are giant birds eating another creature. The demon owls turn their heads and look back. Gizlane says that's the apex predator in these mountains known as the bear owl. Cayor says that
Speaker A
thing is disgusting. I'm going over there to kill them, but Gizane shoves him aside and the poor horse gets crushed by a stomp. Gizlane tells him never to take his eyes off those creatures because they don't make a
Speaker A
sound when they move. Kayor charges in complaining Gizling should have warned him first. He swings, but the big owl actually dodges. It looks down and lands a kick. And Kor blocks with his sword.
Speaker A
Then another one is already behind him, biting his arm and throwing him away. He rolls across the ground, and when he tries to get up, it comes down with a claw strike. He has to block with his sword. He says, "Those things are weird
Speaker A
bastards." Then turns to the group and asks how long they're going to stand there watching without helping. Gizlane replies, "You said they were weak.
Speaker A
Handle it." Everyone just stands there. And Lucas says he warned him with those half-baked skills he's not leaving alive. He can't deal with those bird-headed things, so he should run.
Speaker A
Cow is furious at being humiliated. He starts getting beaten down by the two birds, and Belinda asks if he's in danger of dying. Gizlane says, "It's fine. He's not the type to die from this. It's just that those owls are
Speaker A
smart. If you fight them without thinking, you fall into traps. That's why they're one of the mountains top predators. And because they rule this place, they never imagine they'll be hunted." Gizlane thinks Cow has the strength to land a hit, even on Victor.
Speaker A
The problem is, he can only use it when his life is at risk. He needed to develop the hunter mindset, not the prey mindset. Instead of charging in like an idiot, he had to wait for the exact moment and strike when it was time to
Speaker A
finish the target. Only then would that killer instinct become part of him. Coward gets serious. He changes his grip on the sword, slices the owl's finger, and steps to the side. Belinda and the owl are stunned. He slips past the next
Speaker A
claw swing by turning aside and manages to cut along its flank, telling the bastard not to mess with him. The protagonist smiles. Then we see a bunch of people saying, "Those bastards showed up at the base recently and have been
Speaker A
causing trouble." It looks like with four people, they've been wiping out countless monsters. And then we see the Mountain Hunter team looking at a pile of dead creatures. A guy with an X-shaped scar on his chin says he was
Speaker A
going to ignore the fact that the newcomer hit one of his subordinates, but he came to steal his food. He says to get ready, it's time for the hunt.
Speaker A
Next chapter, the group is resting with Kyore saying they've already killed plenty. He tells the people hauling the bodies to count them properly because he's keeping an eye on the materials.
Speaker A
Lucas tells him to stop putting pressure on them because if he keeps it up, he's going to end up with a sword in his back. Car says he doesn't care. He's not going to respect anyone who respects that trash called Donad, whatever his
Speaker A
name was. In the end, the guy was useless. So much so that they didn't run into anyone else for 2 days. He must be scared. He says that out loud, and the city people glance back, clearly not liking it. The protagonist notices, too.
Speaker A
And when K asks what they're going to do with those materials since they already have a bunch stored up, the protagonist says they're going to send them to Cardania. The dwarves would love having a new kind of material to work with. He
Speaker A
says he's already sending some to Claude, but then Belinda comes running, warning them they've got a problem. A letter from Pertium arrived and he has to read it. It's a letter from his father saying Pertium is being attacked
Speaker A
by barbarians. A rain of arrows comes down on them. He thinks these barbarians are all going to die. From the top of the wall, Zalter orders them to kill everyone. They're not to let those filthy barbarians step on their
Speaker A
territory while Kustu orders the troops forward and tells them to climb the walls. It's time to take the throne of the wolves. Ladders slam against the stone and the first ones start climbing.
Speaker A
Randolph is stunned. Those bastards came in an insane number. They really were trying to take parodyium. Scoven agrees something is wrong. They've never attacked on this scale. Randolph shouts that they're in trouble and they're going to need the young lord's help.
Speaker A
They should send a letter right now, but Zalter tells him to stop thinking like that. This is something for the Lord of Paradium to handle, not the Lord of Fenrris. They don't need any assistance.
Speaker A
Back with the protagonist, he reads in the letter that six barbarian tribes join together to attack the fortress.
Speaker A
Barbarians have always attacked Pertium, but an alliance like this is something that didn't happen even in Gizlane's past life. And it looks like half the barbarians have already arrived there, which is strange. What confuses him is that he knows his father wouldn't send a
Speaker A
letter over something like this. But maybe it's not impossible either since the barbarians teamed up. One thing he's sure of, something about this doesn't feel right. People start asking the young master what he's going to do.
Speaker A
Gizlane says they're going to end the day there. They still hadn't confirmed whether the letter was legit, so they were going to head back. And then mid-sentence, he stops and tells everyone to jump. Everyone does it, and a storm of arrows comes flying at them.
Speaker A
At the same time, four guys from each side rush in through the air to swing axes at the group. The protagonist blocks two coming from above, slides his sword up to their shoulders to knock their attacks away, and slices them
Speaker A
apart midair. And like always, they jump, but Linda's skirt flips up, but then the second Hokag slams his pillar into the ground, raising an avalanche straight at them. Everyone panics, but Gizlane tells them to stay behind him.
Speaker A
He'll handle it. The snow crashes into the group, then starts to settle. And up ahead, the second Hokag is revealed.
Speaker A
From the middle of it all, Cow goes, "My god, you came prepared, huh? But who are you?" The guy with the big jaw introduces himself as Donad, the king of Iron Cliff. He gave them a chance to die
Speaker A
peacefully, but they wasted it. I thought Donad was that guy who tried to shake them down earlier, but I guess I mixed up the names. And the real Donad, our second Hokag, says he doesn't need to explain why he's there. Gizlane says
Speaker A
he knows he doesn't because Gizlane told him to come talk if there was any problem. Then Lucas says he didn't think this guy was someone's dog, but it sure looks like he obeys orders. Seriously, they sound like kids arguing. Lucas
Speaker A
tells the idiot to stop acting like a little king. Besides, the rule in the mountains is that no hunter is supposed to kill another hunter. Kra asks if he thinks he's above the law just because he calls himself a king. Donad says,
Speaker A
"Yes, rules matter, and he wasn't planning to kill anyone, but they're in the middle of the forest of shadows, and it's not strange for people to end up dying to monsters in a place like this." K Belinda just watch. Donad demands to
Speaker A
know who the leader is. Kajjor starts to glance to the side, but the protagonist grabs his shoulder and says, "This guy's the leader. His name's Kajor, and he's really strong." Before long, he'll be the leader of the Ironcliff fortress.
Speaker A
Donk chuckles and asks if the blonde kid isn't actually the leader. Gizlane says, "Unfortunately, not. Some things came up that he had to deal with. Kajor pauses, laughs a little, and says the protagonist can go handle whatever he
Speaker A
needs to handle because Kajjor is about to beat this guy's ass right now. The protagonist calls the rest of the group over, but Lucas tells Kajor to try not to die at least. Then two poor idiots try to hit Gizlane from behind. But man,
Speaker A
I thought it was Gizlane, but it's Cayor who draws his sword and splits both their heads, saying they'd better not take their eyes off him because today he's the opponent. Donked says Cur is pretty confident. So if that's how it
Speaker A
is, let's go. Then three more come in to attack. Cayor watches the first one, deflects the axe strike with his sword, cuts him down, and as another comes from the left, Cayor keeps his blade planted in the middle of the guy's chest to
Speaker A
block, and then slices open someone else's stomach. Another one comes from behind, but Caor ducks the swing and throws a kick Belinda style, but then the pillar comes in to crush him, so he's forced to retreat. Dona doesn't
Speaker A
stop. He swings a vertical smash, and Caor backs off. The cow compliments him, saying, "The red-haired kid isn't bad.
Speaker A
How about working for him? He promises a much better salary. The guy is practically drooling, saying he guarantees everything will work out.
Speaker A
Cowra answers that a wolf will never work for a pig. Unfortunately, he came here to take the position of king. From far off in the forest, you can only see impacts, blows, landing, back and forth, brawling, clean trading, dodges,
Speaker A
attacks. Don goes for another pillar smash, blocking Kadra's strike. Kadra has already realized this bastard uses the pillar more like a shield than a weapon. But suddenly, Don throws another vertical strike. Kadra dodges by jumping again. And when Kajra tries to come down
Speaker A
from above, Don Ka blocks with the top of the pillar. And like some acrobat, he spins out and drives a kick into Kajra's chest, launching him away. Cow is stunned. How does this fat guy move that fast? And on top of that, he isn't
Speaker A
leaving any openings, even while fighting with that gigantic thing. How is Coward supposed to win if he can't find an opening? Don Cat is already back in his face, swinging again, and the pillar completely destroys a tree. This
Speaker A
time, Coward dodges by leaning back low, but the destroyed tree starts falling on top of him. He realizes the bastard knew he'd dodged that way and set it up on purpose. Now there's a pillar coming from below and a tree coming from above.
Speaker A
Donad says he's met plenty of people like Cow. People who think there's something special. The tree crashes down. Coward blocks it with his arm sword off to the side and both of them just crush him. He's getting absolutely
Speaker A
flattened. They zoom out from far away and after a while Donat is sitting on his pillar like it's nothing. He lights a huge cigar giving off that full-on gangster aura and leaves Cow pinned under the trunk. He says it's been a
Speaker A
long time since anyone challenged his position, so he forgot how to hold back. That's why he hates being this strong.
Speaker A
Everyone drops before the fight gets good. He noticed Cow was scared, dodging too much, so he decided to leave because it stopped being fun. He stands up saying he feels bad for the blonde kid who trusted Cower because this was
Speaker A
boring. He starts to walk away until Cow suddenly asks the filthy bastard who said he was scared. Donad looks back and says he's impressed, but he'll give the kid a tip. How about he reads the situation better? Come work for him.
Speaker A
It's not too late. Pride doesn't put food on the table. By Cow's own logic, it's better to live like a satisfied pig than a starving wolf. Cower is completely wrecked, but he just exhales, raises his sword with a trembling hand,
Speaker A
and says, "Today, one of them is going to die, and it won't be him." Donad loses patience, powers up his aura around the pillar, and says, "Cower really is an idiot. He'll find out there's no regret after death." Seeing
Speaker A
that Cow feels like he's about to die because his bones are basically shattered. But he's always ending up in situations like this. He thought he understood what Gizlane told him. But in moments like these, he forgets everything. And just like that, pig said
Speaker A
he got scared and stopped attacking. His hand is shaking, but he grabs his own arm and says he's starting to understand what fear really means. Back to that mess at the fortress. He's asking how he could have gotten scared. Lane says,
Speaker A
"You were scared Lucas would steal your position, so you underestimated him. But when he turned out better than you expected, the fear only got worse, and you need to understand, nobody wins a fight while they're that scared." Coward
Speaker A
asks why Gizlane is saying this out of nowhere. Coward was never scared when they fought in the beast forest or against that guy with the winged helmet.
Speaker A
Suddenly, Gizlain's sword is almost in his face and Coward dodges. The protagonist presses the attack with a bunch of slashes, asking what Coward thinks he's doing. Coward's head hits the wall and the protagonist almost cuts his neck. Gizlane explains that the
Speaker A
moment Cower feels like he's at a disadvantage, he focuses too much on dodging. That's natural. Humans do it instinctively. Then he grabs Cow's hand, puts it on his neck, and says if Cower had acted the right way, he would have
Speaker A
had a chance. And the only way Cow is going to get anywhere is by learning that. Back in the fight, Donad comes at him again. Cow watches the attack headon. The pillar almost grazing his face, thinking that obviously death is
Speaker A
something you avoid at any cost, but it's also the greatest teacher. He dodges by millimeters, letting the pillar clip his shoulder, then slips underneath and slashes Donat across the stomach. Donad looks confused and tries a vertical smash, but Coward spins,
Speaker A
comes down from above, rushes in, and cuts his shoulder. Donat is shocked. Damn it, second time. Those two attacks from the redhead weren't luck. He was getting stronger in the middle of the fight, but as the king of Iron Cliff, he
Speaker A
wasn't going to lose to some kid. He attacks again. Coward dodges with a step back and another tree gets destroyed.
Speaker A
Donad getting desperate demands to know what Coward did. Coward says nothing special. Tree coming from one side, pillar from the other. He jumps to the right and up, clearing the pillar from above. He says the only thing that
Speaker A
changed is that he isn't scared anymore. And Donad's head goes flying. He cuts it clean off. No mercy at all. Yeah. put some respect on Car's name. Meanwhile, in the mountains, the protagonist team is riding and someone is watching them.
Speaker A
The guy says it looks like they started moving. One of them says one of Fenrris's subordinates is missing, but that shouldn't be a problem. Send the letter to Desmond. The Fenrris were moving according to their plan. Yeah, but watch out because the devil's horse
Speaker A
is coming and the demon is riding it. Meanwhile, at the northern Purdan fortress, the barbarians are arriving with a bunch of ladders, trying to climb the walls. But up top, Alcar, Randolph, and Scoven are tearing through them.
Speaker A
Alter tells everyone not to be afraid. They're just flesh and bone scarecrows. The soldiers are stabbing with spears fighting, wondering if these guys ever get tired. Normally, this is the moment they give up the attack, but Costu is
Speaker A
smiling, saying, "The wolves are getting exhausted. A few more waves like this, and the kingdom will fall." He tells the Soundwind tribes men to rest. They're switching shifts. The guys look disappointed, like already I was just warming up. The soldier on the wall is
Speaker A
terrified because that means another wave is coming. How many damn people are even in this? Randolph says there have to be at least six tribes rotating. They were using shifts to keep the pressure constant and the problem is the wall
Speaker A
team barely had time to recover before the next attack. Sven says something's off. Why are the barbarians being this strategic? Randolph agrees it's weird.
Speaker A
Someone had to be behind the whole plan. Right then, Alter says next time they should open the gate. The Northern Wolf would personally go take the chief's head, but Randolph suddenly tells them to look to the side. Far out on the
Speaker A
horizon, there's smoke and a group is approaching. Salter recognizes it instantly. with that demon horse, you can tell who it is. Belinda says, "Those damn barbarians are attacking them with huge numbers." Lucas agrees. It looks like that whole six tribe alliance thing
Speaker A
was true. The protagonist tells Belinda and Lucas to spread out to the flanks and form a circle. They're ending this now. The two of them move out to the sides while the protagonist goes straight down the middle. The barbarians
Speaker A
grin, asking who these losers are who think they can come at them from behind.
Speaker A
They're all going to die like idiots. Good thing they showed up now because the barbarians didn't want to stop fighting. Poor bastards. They're talking about having fun at the blood festival, but the protagonist just raises that axe sword hybrid, pours aura into the blade,
Speaker A
and cuts through them like butter. Barbarian pieces flying. The rest look up, not understanding, and then gone.
Speaker A
The protagonist spins the axe and keeps cutting everyone down. It turns into a brutal massacre with barbarians screaming that the front line is being destroyed. They need help. Who is this pertium warrior? Too late. In front of Kustu, it's just barbarian remains
Speaker A
dropping. He can't even process it and asks what those trash idiots think they're doing. How could his whole tribe be scared of one man? But his friend comes up and says they've got a problem.
Speaker A
The flanks are getting hit by Binda, an acrobat, and by that human who's punching spears through people's necks.
Speaker A
On top of that, the castle gate opened and the fortress troops are charging out. Hm, that sounds like part of a plan. Desmond's plan, maybe. Kustu says that damn Northern Wolf, he only had the guts to open the gate now, but it
Speaker A
doesn't matter. He bangs his axes together and says they have the numbers advantage. The warriors should push forward, but everyone is just standing there saying a demon is coming. They remember the trib's myth about the blood soaked demon. The beast that burned the
Speaker A
forests. The legend of the crimson creature that stole everyone's soul. Okay, they're really going all in. But there it is. Our demon just standing there drenched. Ku flinches for a second, but says, "Yeah, it can't be the blood demon." He tries to lighten the
Speaker A
mood, saying, "This is actually pretty fun. He never imagined he'd run into an enemy this strong up north." He charges in, shouting that he's Kustu, the great Nordic warrior, and today he's taking the demon's head. The protagonist, though, calls him disgusting. Then the
Speaker A
protagonist's horse steps on Kustu's horse's head and shoves it forward. Gizlane says the North has already lost too much to these barbarian tribes. He thrusts up under Kustu's arm. Kustu tries to answer with a spinning strike, but the protagonist backs off, dodges,
Speaker A
hooks his ax sword onto Kustu's ax, and slams him down to the ground beside him.
Speaker A
The leader rolls away, and tells him to fight properly. He's about to finish his sentence when the horse kicks him right in the face. Someone there says a new mythology is going to spread among the barbarians, that the wolf of the north
Speaker A
will cut the throats of every warrior. Then Zalter's sword comes in from behind and pierces Kustu. Kustu looks back, screams for the wolf, and drops dead.
Speaker A
With that, the chief is dead. Zalter orders them to wipe out everyone who's left. The fight is quick, and not long after that, the protagonist gets off his horse. His father says it's been a long time since they've seen each other.
Speaker A
Gizlane takes off his helmet and apologizes for taking so long, but Randolph walks up and hugs him, saying he's proud of the young lord, Baron Fenrris. Thanks to him, they can finally breathe again. Zalter though wants to know how he found out what was happening
Speaker A
and how he managed to bring so many troops. Gizlane says he came after receiving an urgent request for help from Pertium. The letter said they were under attack and that part of Fenrris's forces had already been sent out. He
Speaker A
shows the letter and asks if Zalter didn't send it. Zalter looks at Randolph like was it you? Randolph answers, "Brother, no, it wasn't me. I swear you told me not to send the letter, so I didn't." So Zalter asks, "Who did it?"
Speaker A
Then Gizlane turns serious and tells his father to listen. They'd fallen into a trap. So, did someone attack Fenrris? In the next chapter, we see the map, Pertium, Fenrris, Desmond, and Haven Fortress. We're at one of the places
Speaker A
where the royal troops are stationed. They're playing cards, and one of them complains he lost his week's pay again.
Speaker A
Lorino asks the commander when they're going home. The guy next to him, says he wants to know, too. This life is exhausting. They miss Cardinia. Doran, the commander of the Royal Army's second base, says they'll go back when they get
Speaker A
orders. The soldiers ask, "If I'm not mistaken, we're here in case Count Desmond attacks, right?" The guy beside him says, "Yeah, and if that's the case, we're useless because he hasn't made a single move. And besides, Desmond wouldn't do anything while the royal
Speaker A
family's people are watching." Doran tells them to relax. Desmond isn't the type to act impulsively. If he attacked them there, he'd be making the entire kingdom his enemy. Even the strongest lord in the north wouldn't do something that insane. Then on the mountain peak
Speaker A
on the horizon, a force starts approaching. A soldier rushes in, panicking, telling the commander they've got a problem. Desmond's army is coming this way. And the moment they crest the mountain ridge, they come charging full speed. Those soldiers don't stand a
Speaker A
chance. The commander tells everyone to get ready for an ambush. They level their spears. He orders a fallank formation, but Desmond's troops smash through them, slaughtering everyone without mercy. The soldiers are terrified. How are they not holding?
Speaker A
They've got the Empire's elite right there. Dorne orders a retreat. They need to abandon the fight and get back to Fenrris Castle to send the message to Cardania. But then another unit hits them from behind, destroying everything.
Speaker A
Dorne realizes the goal from the start was to stop them from sharing news of the attack. They've been surrounded.
Speaker A
Desmond shows up and greets Vikount Doran and Doran says he must have lost his mind. The scene shifts to Claude finding out. Wait, Desmond attacked all the forward troops. Lel says yes and it looks like he's heading straight for
Speaker A
Fenrris without stopping. Alfoy is in shock that he's getting dragged into a war again while Pot has never even been in one. Lel asks what they're going to do. Claude remembers Gizlane said that if Desmond attack, they should destroy
Speaker A
everything important in outer Largo and move everything valuable inside the castle. Gillian agrees and says, "Well, that's exactly what's happening now." Alfoy immediately yells, "Then move, people. What are you waiting for? This place is done for, but everyone
Speaker A
hesitates a little." Vanessa is standing there still in quiet. Alfoy yells again, telling them to wake up. The strongest general in the north is attacking and they're doing nothing. Vanessa snaps and says, "No, she's going to stop them
Speaker A
somehow using magic." Everyone looks at her confused and Afoy tells her to stop being stupid. If she stays there, she's guaranteed to die, but she says she doesn't want to abandon the land they worked so hard on. Everything would be
Speaker A
taken by the enemy. Aoy says they're not losing everything. This is just survival. She knows what the young lord is like. They'll take it back later.
Speaker A
Vanessa says they've already pulled off the impossible, so she thinks they can stop these people. And there are all the forges and buildings. The mages and dwarves worked so hard to make. Order in the region was only established through
Speaker A
the knights effort. A lot of citizens started new lives. This place is the dreamland they built, so she swears she'll protect it at any cost. Pod is impressed by her. Then Claude says, "Fine, Vanessa. If you really want to
Speaker A
stay, let me give you the facts." Desmond's army is coming with 30,000 soldiers, eight siege towers, and 12 catapults. And on top of that, Desmond has a sixth circle mage in his army.
Speaker A
Alfoy jumps at that because that's the same level as their leader. Gillian explains their strongest troops are impertium, so they won't last 3 days once the siege starts. The gates will be breached before their lord arrives.
Speaker A
Vanessa tries to argue, but Gileian warns her that the Lord's command is absolute. Everyone else is to start evacuating now with the supplies, but he's staying. Vanessa looks shocked and suddenly shy, while Claude asks if the old man didn't hear what he just said,
Speaker A
but Gillian says they can use the stone fortress. That would let them delay Desmond for a while. It's the least they can do, so they don't make it easy for him. Galvar says that means he has no choice. He'll have to make some good
Speaker A
equipment. The dwarf agrees they don't have time to relax. Then Gordon says he's staying, too. How are they supposed to leave if the captain is staying? The oneeyed guy agrees. He'd rather fight and die than run like a coward.
Speaker A
Suddenly, the soldiers start raising their swords, saying, "I'll stay. I'll stay, too. I'm staying." Alfoy is furious. They were supposed to follow the lord's order and get out. But Vanessa is moved. She better be ready to back it up because she's the one who got
Speaker A
everyone fired up to stay. Meanwhile, at Pertium Fortress, he's reading the letter Gillian sent, saying the boy managed the impossible. He knows holding that position is necessary against stronger enemies, and that's why he's staying there. The letter also says
Speaker A
30,000 men are attacking. They wiped out the royal troops and the outposts. The protagonist had considered Desmond might attack, but he never imagined Desmond could distract him with the northern barbarians. Randolph is confused. Wait, Desmond's attack is coming, but they
Speaker A
shouldn't have arrived yet. Saltar is about to say that Gizlane just got there, but it looks like he'll have to go right back to his territory. Then Scoven shows up, warning them they've got another problem. More barbarian cavalry are advancing this way. They go
Speaker A
up to the top of the wall and see an army approaching. Randolph doesn't get it. Why are the barbarians throwing everything they have at the castle? Ztar agrees it makes no sense. The attack should have ended already. Seeing it,
Speaker A
the protagonist knows not even his father could stop all those barbarians. If he leaves now, Pertium will fall.
Speaker A
He's starting to understand Desmond's strategy. Desmond is really putting everything on the line in this war. Then his father puts a hand on Gizlane's shoulder and asks why he's still standing there. Defending this city from the barbarians is the job of the wolf of
Speaker A
the north and the people of Paradium, not his. Gislane looks confused and his father says he's a lord now. There are people he needs to protect who are waiting for him and right now he has to do what needs to be done. Randolph tells
Speaker A
all the soldiers to prepare for the attack. If they don't stop the barbarians from advancing now, the city will be overrun. Zar starts walking off, telling Guslain to leave. But Guslain calls out to his father and says yes.
Speaker A
There are people he needs to protect, people he trusts more than anyone. He tells Belinda and Lucas to clear this place out as fast as possible so they can return to their territory. Before the day is over, Desmond will die in
Speaker A
this war. Back at the stone fortress, what seems like Kabaldi's castle, everyone is gathering supplies, ordering more stone brought in, and Gillian is telling everyone to hurry. They need everything ready before Desmond arrives.
Speaker A
Galvar calls Gillian over, fully armored, and asks if Gillian put those armor sets on everyone. Gillian says yes. And he noticed they're all highquality. Galvar says, "Of course they are. Look who made them. Those armors won't be pierced by arrows, and
Speaker A
they're light, so they'll fight well." The knight's armor was marked with magic circles, so it'll neutralize other magical attacks. Gillian says the dwarves and Galvar are truly priceless talents, so why do they want to stay?
Speaker A
Galvar says he knows those people don't want to kill them. Since nobles across the empire are interested in dwarven work, but if a slave's life is all that's waiting for him, then at least he wants to believe in the 10-year promise
Speaker A
of freedom Gizlane made, that plan won't work if Gizlane is dead in 10 years.
Speaker A
Then he hands Gileian a helmet with serious style. Gileian smiles a little and calls everyone over. He asks if they're all here. They have one priestess, 10 mages, a few hundred knights, and just under a thousand soldiers. All of that against Desmond's
Speaker A
30,000. The Legion stretches across the horizon. Everyone realizes the math doesn't work. It's 30 enemies for every one of them. The oneeyed guy admits it's terrifying. Alfoy already wants to run, saying there's no way he's staying. The Lord doesn't want them dying there. They
Speaker A
should all leave, but Vanessa holds firm and says it's too late. The soldiers under Helmer are shaking. Gileian asks if they're afraid. They need to remember the goal isn't to defeat everyone. is to buy enough time for Gizlane to arrive.
Speaker A
If the enemy gets past this territory, they'll take everything in an instant. The place they worked on, everyone's families, all the homes, everything they built gone. The work in life they have now exists because of the Lord, and that
Speaker A
applies to him, too. Then he puts on the helmet and looks unstoppable. He says, "Today is the day they protect all the dreams they built." Everyone gets emotional while far away, Desmond watches. Hutton appears beside the count and says, "The catapults are loaded."
Speaker A
Desmond calls for someone named Well, the sixth circle mage in his army. The count asks if he found that runestone trap in the region they used against Daard. Well says no. They check the area's energy and there's no runestone.
Speaker A
Since it's a surprise war, they didn't have time to prepare. Desmond orders them to fire and the catapults start launching stones. A storm of rock comes crashing toward them. Gillian tells everyone to brace for impact, but there isn't much they can do. The wall gets
Speaker A
hammered and Desmond's army advances with the siege weapons. Galvar warns they're coming and Gileian orders them to clear out anything that got damaged.
Speaker A
He tells the archers to take their positions and then comes a rain of bolts from the ballistas. The bolts are huge, but somehow those soldiers are tanking it. These aren't the kind of bolts that punch through a steel wall. The size of
Speaker A
them is insane. Hutton says, "As expected, the walls here are tough." 12 catapults fired, and there isn't any visible damage. Desmond says he heard they're packed with dwarves, so yeah, they probably reinforced those walls.
Speaker A
Then the first squad of archers lets loose a rain of arrows. It looks like it's going to wipe out everyone on top of the rampart, but those dwarf armors completely impenetrable. They're just standing there like it's water falling
Speaker A
on them. The warriors are all stunned saying, "Those armors are insanely overpowered. Who is the monster who made them?" Galvverick's off to the side just smiling to himself. Then another storm of arrows comes down toward Desmond's army. That's when he calls for Wilo and
Speaker A
tells him to launch a rain of fire. The mages gather and start a triple casting with the leader saying he'll handle it right now. Suddenly, Galvverick points upward and tells Gillian the sky looks weird. A massive cloud starts forming
Speaker A
and of course Gillian knows that's magic. From far away, Willow warns them to watch their heads because now the burning rain is about to fall. Fireballs start dropping from the clouds. The knights know their armor can handle arrows, but there's no way it's
Speaker A
surviving magic like that. Someone shouting orders for them to take cover, but Gillian just stands there saying they don't need to worry because they've got magic, too. Vanessa throws up a wind curtain. She raises a dense ball of
Speaker A
energy that expands from the top of the wall up into the sky and starts shielding them from the fire rain. She tanks it without breaking a sweat. The sky clears and the castle is untouched.
Speaker A
Gillian and all the knights just stare, not understanding, while Willow looks confused. So that must be the mage who evaporated to guard his troops. But she didn't do it alone, did she? Alfo is there complaining that his life as a
Speaker A
battery is brutal. She tells him not to lose focus. They need to get ready because more attacks are coming. Hutton says he's waiting for the count's next order, but the count isn't responding.
Speaker A
Desmond's thinking, "These bastards have reinforced walls that counter all the catapults. Their soldiers have armor arrows can't pierce. Even magic isn't working because they can counter that, too. even split up and without Gizlane, they're not inferior at all. He knows he
Speaker A
started this war without help from the Duke's faction and without caring what the royal side would do. He's not acting calm, which isn't like him. Still, he smiles and says it was a lucky break. If he hadn't moved today, he'd never
Speaker A
eliminate Gizlane. He feels relieved. Then he tells Hutton they don't need to test anything else with these attacks.
Speaker A
It's time for the whole army to advance. The fortress is going to be wiped off the map. He points his sword and orders the soldiers forward. Time to capture the fortress. And the catapults are pounding non-stop. They're positioned
Speaker A
with soldiers on the right wall while Vanessa and the mages are up on the left. The ballistas won't stop firing.
Speaker A
Arrows keep coming down, but they're managing to block everything with their shields. Then one soldier warns that the catapults are launching fireballs now, but Gillian yanks out his ax and literally cuts the fireball apart in midair. Gordon looks like he's doing the
Speaker A
same thing. Mana knits really are built different. The archers realize they're actually protected, just like you'd expect from Manites. The problem is the siege towers have pushed too far forward. Dillian tells them not to be afraid. They have to trust each other
Speaker A
and hold their positions. The trio of mercenaries gets ready and Gillian says it's time for close combat. Their first strike has to crush these guys. Usually, the first clash decides the outcome and troops start pouring out of the siege
Speaker A
tower. Gillian splits three men clean in half with one ax swing. Then, he uses the axe like a shovel, smacking the rest of the bodies back into the siege tower and forcing the soldiers inside out.
Speaker A
It's just piles of dead behind him. And the guys climbing up next have no idea what just happened up there. When they reach the top and look, no way.
Speaker A
Gillian's just farming endless aura. He looks like some god of slaughter. Everything's shaking. People are screaming. Chaos everywhere. Kill this.
Speaker A
Kill that. And Desmond is watching from a distance. Who's that strange white lion? Hutton says the level of those knights is weirdly high and it will take time with average soldiers. So Desmond calls in the order of the two-wing
Speaker A
knights. Everyone is to dismount and join the infantry, climb the siege towers, and eliminate the enemy knights.
Speaker A
Another squad is to join the team that will break the wall. Meanwhile, Willow is to keep gathering mana, so he can fire off a large scale special at any moment. Then Desmond calls Hutton and says, "That guy with the white lion mane
Speaker A
is a problem. Take him out. I'm nervous. Don't kill Gillian." Hutton stands up. His horse looks kind of terrifying, too.
Speaker A
He comes in excited, saying he's been waiting for that order. Meanwhile, in the city of Cartania, Count Faud, one of the people responsible for House Delphine, is trembling in front of Brford, who asks one simple question.
Speaker A
What's the pretext for this war? Faud asks what he's talking about. Branford says Desmond annihilated the legion he sent and is currently attacking Baron Fenrris who belongs to the royal faction. There's obviously no pretext for this war, so it must be what
Speaker A
Delphine wants either way. Fa awkwardly says, "No, no, it could never be that. He understands the Maris's anger, but he can't understand what Desmond, who's a neutral noble like Delphine, has to do with it." Then Rosalyn tells him to be
Speaker A
quiet. It's past time to stop denying the connection. In the investigation into the Kabali war, they already found out Desmond was working with the Doal house. That's exactly why they stationed the second legion there. Morris warns them to watch their words. The price for
Speaker A
doing anything against the royal family wouldn't be small, but he's furious because they're clearly being aggressive toward him. It's all the fault of that damned Vikunt Ral who dumped this filthy job on him. Still, he puts on a
Speaker A
performance. Please, royal faction. Desmond will take responsibility for this. It has nothing to do with the duche. He bows, swears, promises the Duke's faction won't be involved in any way. They won't join in at any point to attack Baron Fenris. Branford asks if
Speaker A
they're really going to pretend they have no responsibility. Faud says they didn't get involved in Kabaldi and it would be better if they didn't get involved in this war either. Branford stands up and says he's making things worse. They must want Fenrris destroyed
Speaker A
so the nobles turn on the royal family. That way both sides weaken and then the duckle house can strike. Faud says no.
Speaker A
It's a misunderstanding. They just won't interfere because they never wanted this war in the first place. Brford says fine, he's tired of these schemes. He calls Tolu and orders this man thrown in prison immediately and he orders the
Speaker A
arrest of every noble from the Dockal faction currently in the capital. If Baron Fenris loses, they're to cut off all those nobles heads and send them to Duke Delphine. Fou just freezes. Wait, what? Too late. He's arrested. As they
Speaker A
drag him away, he says this is insanity. He's the voice of the entire Dockl house. Tradition says their safety is guaranteed. Branford ignores him and asks Morris among the duchy's noble territories which is the weakest. Morris answers that the easiest targets would
Speaker A
be the barren of Harrington and a place called Kinda up north. Branford gives the order. The moment Fenrris is defeated, sees those two territories.
Speaker A
Also, order every army near the north to move and start supporting Count Fenrris. He won't hold back dealing with Desmond.
Speaker A
The problem is by the time that help arrives, the war will already be over.
Speaker A
Still, credit for trying Branford. Back to the war. The massacre is starting because now that Desmond's two-wing troops have advanced, they're taking the wall. People are shouting that the bastards reached the ramparts. Gordon charges one of them, yelling for the
Speaker A
bastard to come at him. He'll crush everyone's skulls. He slams his mace into the soldier's shield, but the soldier blocks it, then goes for an overhead sword strike. Gillian interrupts with a full force ax blow into the shield, crushing the guy, and
Speaker A
tells Gordon he almost got his head taken off. Gillian covers their backs with the axe, yanks the enemy's shield with his other hand, shoves him aside, pulls the ax back, and slices across the neck. He's unreal. Then someone behind
Speaker A
them says he's kind of beastlike. Gillian looks over and asks who he is. The man tosses his sword aside and introduces himself as captain of the two-wing knights Hutton. He tells the white man beast to give his name.
Speaker A
Gileian as always says his name doesn't need to be given to anyone because he's nothing more than a weapon of Lord Feneris. So Desmond's dog can come at him. Hutton chuckles and says he really does act like a creature and he advances
Speaker A
with one hand behind his back. Then the chapter shifts and we see the rest of the protagonist knights clashing with the two-wing men while the wall is getting hammered by the battering ram.
Speaker A
Jillian's ax slams into Hutton's sword. They lock eyes. Jillian tries a rising attack from below, but Hutton creates distance. Hutton thrusts. Jillian guards his shoulder and slips aside. Hutton is impressed. He fires off a string of thrusts. Jillian blocks, uses the ax as
Speaker A
support, tries to kick, but Hutton ducks. Jillian loves flashy moves. Mid-spin, he switches his footing into a cut, and throws a vertical strike, but Hutton steps away. Hutton says he never imagined seeing a style this free from a
Speaker A
knight. This fight is going to entertain him. Hutton swings down at Jillian. Jillian blocks with the axe handle and knocks it aside. But during that defense, Hutton slips out and lands a cut across Jillian's stomach. Hutton says he's not bad, but he leaves too
Speaker A
many openings. Blood sprays. Then it cuts to Desmond, who says it's enough. Pull back the battering ram. It's time for Wilo to open the gate. The mage says he understands. Galva and the people on the wall watch a giant orb of energy
Speaker A
forming. Milo warns this one will be harder to defend than the last. He casts a solar eruption. Everyone braces and the attack hits deadon, destroying the entire wall. Desmond orders the advance.
Speaker A
The gate is gone. The cavalry rides straight into the castle. Up on the wall, Gileian is still fighting Hutton.
Speaker A
Gileian locks an overhead strike and draws a new dagger. He says it's impressive. Gillian reacted like that.
Speaker A
Then he shifts right, blocks the axe behind him, and stops Gillian from using the knife with his other hand. Hutton says it's a waste. If Gillian had received proper training, he'd be a much better fighter. But it's always like
Speaker A
this. The talented die first, and the fortress will be taken before this fight even ends. Gillian remembers Claudio saying that if he's really going to stay and fight, he has to follow commands.
Speaker A
Alfoy is confused. Why is Claudio giving orders? He's a slave, too. Claudio tells him not to compare himself because right now he's the Lord General of tactics.
Speaker A
What matters is they're being attacked by a national force. No matter how strong they are individually, it's impossible to stop them with this numbers gap. That's why he's going to explain another plan. Their operation starts the moment the walls are
Speaker A
breached. As soon as that happens, the regular soldiers and the mages are to retreat to the rear wall. The numbers difference is so huge there's no reason to stay even one second after that. The knights will draw attention for a short
Speaker A
time and when Gileian gives the signal the scene returns to the fight. Gileian asks if Victor was Hutton's disciple, he taunts him saying Victor was just an idiot who died after charging at his lord without fear and his master won't
Speaker A
be any different. Hutton snaps, starts to ask how he dares, but Gillian grabs him by the collar and headbutts him in the face. Hutton staggers back. Gileian grabs a ballista and instead of firing at Hutton shoots a bell up above. All
Speaker A
the knights react and Hutton is confused. Gillian glances to the side and jumps off the top of the wall.
Speaker A
Hutton thinks that bastard is running from the enemy. Someone who acts like that doesn't deserve to be called a knight, but then he notices the sound of swords is stopped. And when he looks to the side, none of the knights are there
Speaker A
anymore. The rest of the troops say they managed to take the walls, but the enemy ran off. Were they supposed to chase them? Hutton thinks it's weird.
Speaker A
Something's off. Those guys had the kind of faces you see on people ready to throw their lives away. So why would they suddenly quit the fight like that?
Speaker A
He starts thinking there's only one explanation. Meanwhile, the infantry soldiers who stormed the castle are following Gileian's group as they head out through the back gate. And the moment Gillian passes through the gate, who's waiting for them? Vanessa, already
Speaker A
casting a spell, she raises her staff, slams it into the ground, and electricity starts racing straight toward them. It almost feels like there's something under their feet. Hard to tell. Then she triggers the flaming strike. From far away, Hutton, Desmond,
Speaker A
and the Knights can only watch a massive explosion. Desmond can't even react. Wallow says it's impossible. Where did that much mana come from? That would only be possible if there was a runstone. The knights start running in panic, screaming that they're burning,
Speaker A
getting roasted alive. Hutton orders everyone to abandon the castle. The order of the two-wing knights is supposed to help the wounded and get as many survivors out as possible. Then Desmond comes through the gate and demands that Hutton explain the
Speaker A
situation immediately. Far in the distance, Gileian is holding Vanessa in his arms while everyone watches everything burn. Peyote comes over to help Gileian, saying his abdomen is bleeding. Alfoy says their group is seriously weird. every time they spend
Speaker A
insane amounts of money destroying piles of runstones. Gordon says it doesn't matter. The captain's rich. Galvverick agrees it's better to spend it since those people would have stolen them anyway. Gillian just says Claudio's plan was excellent. He asks if everyone's
Speaker A
safe and they say yes. So before they could be tracked, it was time to move to the second point. Seriously, they were setting another trap. Meanwhile, over in Pertium, there are about a 100 dead barbarians on the ground. One of them is
Speaker A
still on a horse that looks like it's about to collapse. Exhausted, he looks ahead. Gillian is charging in hard. The protagonist swings, but the guy deflects it, slips to the side, and they start trading blows like real knights. Then
Speaker A
the protagonist throws another cut while his horse knocks the other guy's horse down. That horse is absurdly overpowered. He's the only one with a horse that can body other horses. The barbarian says that damn blood demon doesn't know when to quit. He's more
Speaker A
addicted to war than any barbarian. If he had even a little sense in his head, he'd listen for one second. He's Waroka, a representative of the barbarians, and he wants to propose a truce. He tells him to look around. Everyone who was
Speaker A
here before is nothing but miserable souls now. They've turned into disgusting meat corpses. They were fighting under Kust's orders. But now that Kust is dead, there's no reason to keep this war going. The protagonist watches him and remembers that Waraw was
Speaker A
a barbarian general who in a past life got rewarded with a piece of pertium because he helped the duchy faction.
Speaker A
Honestly, for a barbarian, he's one of the smart ones. Warcross says enough with this meaningless war. They've both sacrificed enough men. He promises he'll never attack the northern fortress again, but the protagonist attacks anyway, asking if he's bought enough
Speaker A
time already. They were the ones who attacked, so now it's too late. The axe strike Warcaw tries to defend, goes straight through, and he drops dead.
Speaker A
Looks like the protagonist just solved the barbarian problem. Then it cuts back to Gillian's group pushing forward with Gordon warning that the enemy is right behind them. The two-wing knights are closing in. Hutton tells the lord they finally found those rats. Desmond orders
Speaker A
all soldiers to advance. They were never going to defeat Fenrris if it wasn't now. P is scared that people are already there. While Alfoy wants to know how they're on their tail so fast after taking so much damage, Gileian knows
Speaker A
there's still some distance to the meeting point. Please don't do something reckless, Gileian. He makes his horse skid and tells everyone to go to the point. He'll hold a defensive line and buy time, but on the horizon, everyone
Speaker A
sees a gigantic force coming. The knights stop and stare too, wondering if those people even took any losses.
Speaker A
Others answer that even if they lost half, there are still 15,000. Gordon agrees those thick skull monsters really are strong. Their technique is on another level. The oneeyed guy tells him to stop being scared. What's the point of being built like that if you're going
Speaker A
to panic? Gazelle agrees. He'll fight here and tell Captain Ker everything that happened. Gordon says if he can stop even one of them, he'll be happy because in the end, the captain will avenge them. Don't you all go dying on
Speaker A
me. Somebody survive, please. Where are the nobles from the capital? Every time they show up, saying they'll help.
Speaker A
They're useless. Dillian raises his ax and says, "The Lord won't let them get away with this." The whole force charges except it's basically 50 against 15,000.
Speaker A
And once they collide, the fight explodes. Mercenaries against the two wings. Hutton against Gileian. Gordon having the time of his life. Gazelle saying he'll wipe out those bastards so they never attack Feneris again. Desmond comments that it's unbelievable. They
Speaker A
chose to resist to the very end, but now there's no way they can escape. He orders the first line of mages to handle it, and a rain of fireballs comes down.
Speaker A
Oneeyed, Gordon realizes they'll have to trust the raw toughness of the dwarf armor, but of course, Vanessa extends her staff, and a barrier rises to protect them. Desmond and Hutton are shocked again. There she is. Tight dress, staff in hand, and a ridiculous
Speaker A
amount of mana. She says she'll fight with them right there. Gillian faces Hutton again, and Hutton says he finally remembers his name. He knows he's Gileian, captain of the Ratatas mercenaries, a group they used to trade with constantly because they had tons of
Speaker A
resources. He'd forgotten the name because they vanished out of nowhere. Why would a mercenary like him risk his life for Baron Fenris? Does he think his mercenary nature changed just because he's playing knight now? And if he thinks an idiot like Fenrris is going to
Speaker A
rule the north, here's some advice. That's nothing but a pointless dream. Gileian ignores him and says he already died as a mercenary. Gileian gave him a new life and the kid's dream became his dream. I'm nervous they might actually
Speaker A
die here, but let's keep going. Gillian throws the huge ax up and turns into Hutton. Hutton blocks but gets knocked backward. His horse stumbles. Gillian presses again. Hutton manages a defensive sequence, then lands a hit to the chest, but Gileian blocks with the
Speaker A
handle, hooks Hutton's sword with the axe head, and yanks it away. He knocks the sword out of his hand and slices through, catching the horse in the chest. Hutton is getting wrecked. His horse goes down and he hits the ground
Speaker A
completely spent. Confused, he says something's different from last time. Gileian is way stronger. He's injured.
Speaker A
He's at a disadvantage. So, where is that strength coming from? Exhausted, he says he doesn't understand why someone like him, a mercenary, would work like an animal for a lord. Gileian answers that nobody gets to call Lord Fenrris an
Speaker A
animal, and he won't tolerate anyone who stands against Fenrris's dreams. That's his honor as a knight. Hutton is thrown off. No mercenary in the world is supposed to be that loyal to a lord. To him, only money matters. The only thing
Speaker A
mercenaries know is following their instincts. So, how did Baron Fenerus manage to tame a beast like this?
Speaker A
Gillian comes in again. Hutton goes for a wide swing, but gets forced into defense. Then he twists the blade and cuts Gillian's horse. He apologizes for earlier and says, "Now he'll challenge him to a duel like a knight." Meanwhile,
Speaker A
Desmond orders them to flank the enemy. Vanessa is right there in the middle of the troops. I thought she had an escape route, but now I'm not so sure. Alfoy says exactly that. With this numbers gap, they have no chance. Galvverick
Speaker A
says he doesn't know how they're getting out of this, but Vanessa tells all the mages to form a circle. Then she summons a massive wall of ice around the whole force, leaving only a small entrance.
Speaker A
The two-wing knights realize flanking won't work anymore. Desmond is furious, saying that woman is getting in the way.
Speaker A
He calls for Wilo and tells him to finish this already. He orders the two-wing knights to push through the main entrance and eliminate the mages as fast as possible. They start forcing their way in. Oneeyed Gordon takes a hit
Speaker A
to the shoulder. Gordon gets slammed to the ground. They break through the front and start moving toward Vanessa. But then she and the mages cast a chain of lightning spears, electrocuting them until they drop, but she's exhausted.
Speaker A
Alfoy tells her that's enough. If she uses more high-cost mana spells, she'll die. Galvverick tells her to hang on.
Speaker A
She says not to worry about her. They have to deal with the knights. Then her face lights up. Gillian and Hutton glance over and see conjuring a gigantic sphere. It's the same magic that destroyed the castle gate. If that hits
Speaker A
them, it'll pulverize the ice barrier. Gillian wants to do something, but Hutton rushes him and tells him to focus. The fight is between them. Wilo says Fenris's mages really impressed him, but their talent doesn't matter because now they'll be turned to Ash for
Speaker A
choosing the wrong side. I'm trying to think of a thousand ways this can still work out, but let's see what happens.
Speaker A
Gillian shouts, smashes Hutton with an axe strike and sends him flying, then throws a dagger at Wilo. It lands right in the shoulder. The solar explosion spell goes completely off course and shoots into the sky. Desmond jumps and
Speaker A
the knights breathe in relief. Vanessa relaxes because there was nothing she could have done. Gileian orders everyone to reform the circle and hold. No. He gets stabbed in the back. No. Vanessa freezes in shock and Hutton says that's
Speaker A
the price of losing focus in a sacred duel. This is the end of the White Lion.
Speaker A
Dillian tries to answer with an ax swing, but Hutton steps aside while pulling the sword out, blocks the strike, cuts his chest again, drives the blade into his shoulder, and drags it deep. Hutton says he didn't want it to
Speaker A
end like this. But on a battlefield, things never go the way you plan. He rips out a brutal slash, and Gillian collapses. Everyone screams. Pyoto, wears the healing. I didn't like seeing Pyoto panicking. I thought she was going
Speaker A
to be the answer. Vanessa is screaming, but then Desmond orders the army forward. On the ground, Gillian looks to the side and sees their force getting completely slaughtered. Vanessa screaming, so he thinks that's it. This is where he dies. He remembers the
Speaker A
protagonist saying he was excited to work with him. He remembers the new life the Lord gave him. Everything from the last trips to the first hunt in the beast forest to the day they returned to the castle. He remembers his daughter,
Speaker A
too. He almost forgot about her, but his mind keeps going back to the protagonist. The kid saying Gileian was the person he trusted most. So Gileian apologizes to the lord. But suddenly someone calls out to Gileian. It's Cayor
Speaker A
telling the old man to keep his dignity in front of his subordinates. Right. He was in the north, stayed behind, and got here first because he didn't have to go all the way to Pertium. Let's go. I'm hoping he pulls off a miracle. But
Speaker A
before we see what he does, we have to jump into a progression arc because we're going back a bit back in the mountains during one of the monster waves. The army is screaming in panic.
Speaker A
Arrows raining down, creatures climbing the wall, people dying everywhere. In the middle of it all, there's a beast holding a staff and hurling boulders.
Speaker A
The beast Titan. One huge shot tears through the entire wall. The creature is massive and keeps advancing. The hunters are terrified by its size. It's basically destroying the whole castle by throwing rocks. Even with the Turan knights who belong to that region
Speaker A
helping, they can't do anything. They needed Donad's help. But Donad is dead. And here comes another boulder. What the hell? Kra stole that human's pillar and threw the boulder right back into the monster's face. People think they've been saved because the new king of the
Speaker A
iron cliff has arrived. But Kar is wondering how that pigdong could use to carry something that huge. The thing has a rope on it. He swings it into the monsters, crushing a bunch into the ground, then drops in and starts cutting
Speaker A
everything down. He's thinking about those fundamentals. It's probably those techniques the protagonist gave him in that book to learn. After he'd figured out those moves and finally gotten over the fear, he was starting to reach the next stage. Back in the fight, he
Speaker A
watches Hutton's shoulder movement, the shift in his center of gravity and his foot placement. If he paid attention to all those signs, he could predict what the other guy was about to do. So Hutton comes charging in and he feels like now
Speaker A
he could take on anyone. He slides out to the left and it looks like he lands one right in Hutton's face, leaving him confused, trying to figure out how this kid is reading his movements. But another hit is already coming straight
Speaker A
at him. Hutton yells laughing and manages to pull back while defending. Still, he realizes that if he hadn't lowered his head for even a moment, he would have been decapitated. But who is this weirdo who showed up out of
Speaker A
nowhere? He didn't have mana or an impressive physique, so where was this skill coming from? Hutton asks his name and the guy answers, "Why do you want to know?" Hutton is instantly sure. Yeah, that's enough for me. You're no knight.
Speaker A
You've got to be a mercenary that king paid a fortune to hire, but Cairo talks him down saying he isn't ready. He's the captain of the Fenra's knights order.
Speaker A
Corin is confused. Wait, you're the captain, not the white lion. Gileian, practically dying, says he's lying. Kor tells him to shut up. People on the ground don't get to talk. If he's got a problem with it, get up and fight
Speaker A
because Kor's in charge now, and he goes straight at Hutton. A clean exchange hits back and forth. Carro blocks one of Hutton's strikes using both hands, and Hutton comments that once again he's fighting someone with no restrictions.
Speaker A
Baron Fenra's only ever created monsters. He'd already won at least five duels against famous knights with entire countries on the line. What could trash like Carol possibly do? Carol answers that as far as he knows, his lord has
Speaker A
won hundreds of duels like that, and with that, he lands a hard kick to Hutton's chin. Hutton falls backward.
Speaker A
Carol moves in to slash him, but Hutton blocks and tells him to stop lying. He shoves Ko aside and damn uses the sword's hilt to sweep his legs. Carol drops flat on his back and Hutton says he'll kill anyone who stands in the way
Speaker A
of Count Desmond, but suddenly his blade gets stopped by Gileian's ax. Somehow he got back up. Both of them freeze for a second and Hutton has to retreat.
Speaker A
Gileian says Carol really is stronger. The redhead wants to know if Gileian can actually move and Gileian reveals Pota came over and healed him a bit so he can still do something. Hutton warns the White Lion, "When you lose a fight,
Speaker A
you're supposed to back off. Why was he interfering? Typical mercenary nonsense. Gileian tells Cara to get ready. This guy was Victor's teacher, the one who almost killed him. The redhead says that explains why this bastard is so strong.
Speaker A
But the problem is Gileian clearly doesn't look good. Looks like the next attack is his last. He says, "Yeah, everything or nothing." Cara immediately charges saying that's enough. The two of them attack Hutton. Cara's strike gets defended with the sword braced over the
Speaker A
forearm and at the same time Hutton twists Cara's arm, making him drop his sword. He dodges Gileian's ax swing and slices his shoulder, but Cara reacts too. He kicks Hutton's hand, making him drop his weapon. Then Gileian closes in
Speaker A
and slams his shoulder into Hutton's chest, launching him away. Hutton rolls, tries to get up, but Cara was already there and punches him right in the middle of the face. Before he can react, Gillian comes from the other side and
Speaker A
hits him on the right, too. A kick to the stomach. Then Gillian grabs him by the shoulder and smashes his head. The guy is losing insane amounts of blood and collapses. Completely done. One detail, though. Where's Desmond? Doesn't
Speaker A
he fight? Hutton, exhausted, calls them filthy cowards. How can they call themselves knights fighting like this?
Speaker A
Carol helps Gileian hold the axe and says, "This is a battlefield. Out here, there are no excuses, only results." And with that, Hutton's head gets blown apart. And there's Desmond talking big.
Speaker A
I'm just chilling on my battlefield. Then he looks to the side, gets the shock of his life, and panics. He really should have looked over there at least once in the last 50 minutes. The scene shifts to high fa territory. Amelia is
Speaker A
in a meeting where they're talking about the war. It looks like Baron Fenrris stayed in the Purdium region to defend against the barbarians while Desmond is advancing toward Fenrris city with an army of 30,000. He's already pushed past
Speaker A
the royal forces and is heading straight into the center. Someone says he attacked at the exact moment the forces were split. Another replies that yeah, it's a risky war, but the timing was perfect. Berno says it's an interesting
Speaker A
war. Fenrris would be destroyed and Pertium would take heavy damage. Amelia smiles a little and says she sees what's happening. This is the perfect moment for them to attack Desmond's territory and she's changed positions now. She's countest high fa. And seriously, does
Speaker A
the title come with implants? Because she was not that big before. Her announcement obviously freaks everyone out. They say, "Okay, they get that Desmond's territory is empty right now.
Speaker A
But what are they supposed to do after that?" Bern explains that if they do nothing, those people will become the most powerful group in the north. Amelia agrees, saying it would be stupid not to act now. If Desmond beats Fenry's, he
Speaker A
becomes too powerful and would definitely become an enemy of the duche. But if Gizlane wins, he becomes the strongest in the north. Either way, the duche won't just sit there and watch.
Speaker A
Win or lose, Desmond is no longer on the duchy's side. So why don't they take that position and show even more support? She'd probably be favored for it. The others are surprised, but interested. Bern thinks it's the perfect
Speaker A
chance. Without even joining the war, she'll come out the winner. It's a plan packed with advantages. She tells Bernup to get ready because they're leaving.
Speaker A
The chance they wanted has arrived. He shouts, "Yes, my lady." And immediately starts calling up the whole army, saying it's time to show the strength of the new Hayford team. Watching from the balcony, Amelia says it doesn't matter
Speaker A
how strong this lane is. He drew too much attention and now everything would be taken in a single precise strike from her. But then Belinda is right behind her. Amelia turns and the dangerous one says it's been a while since they've
Speaker A
seen each other, but she wasn't going to miss the chance to come chat with a dagger already at Amelia's throat.
Speaker A
Belinda says everything is happening just like the young master said it would. Amelia recognizes the voice as Guslain's maid. What was she doing there? Belinda says she has a warning from Baron Fenrris. He suggests Amelia shouldn't move carelessly. Looks like
Speaker A
she'll have to make some adjustments to her plan. No idea what happens next because the scene cuts back to the battlefield right as Hutton's head gets split apart. The Flatheads and Desmond starts screaming in panic and everyone rushes Gileian along with Caor. Cayor
Speaker A
immediately knows that must be Desmond. He's coming. Get up. Nope. Gileian face plants. Cayor is sure he's screwed, but fine. Come at him. He was the captain of the Cberus mercenaries, the king of the steel cliff, the captain of Fenres's
Speaker A
order. He was Cayor. But then there's someone off to the side. Look who shows up. Firing an arrow at Desmond, forcing him to stop and block it. Desmond looks confused, but Ko recognizes it instantly. The captain has arrived.
Speaker A
Everyone breaks into smiles. The eye patch guy looks like he's got a hole in his head. Alo yells that the bastard took too long. Vanessa celebrates.
Speaker A
Desmond, on the other hand, is confused. The barbarians were supposed to be attacking the north. There's no way that got handled that fast, and it doesn't look like anyone is behind him, so he came alone. He probably left Pertium to
Speaker A
deal with the barbarians and came by himself. Now he'll pay the price because without support he's useless. But then we see Zalter asking a knight if this is correct. The knight says authority and command over part of the kingdom's army
Speaker A
was entrusted to Fenres and Pertium. That was the message sent by Maris Brford. Zalter thanks him while Randolph says well they didn't arrive that late.
Speaker A
Then the father orders everyone to raise their swords. Now they've got all of the north plus support from the capital. The Flatheads don't understand where a massive army like this came from out of nowhere. Desmond recognizes it immediately. It's the capital's armor.
Speaker A
The royal faction has started moving. So, he really is on the Duke's side. It was pointless because they aren't helping at all. But fine, let that damn Gizlane come at him. Meanwhile, the protagonist is basically in a 1 versus
Speaker A
20. The Flatheads say if that kid dies, they win. He says the horse's name is King of Darkness. My god, it sounds like me making a character when I was eight.
Speaker A
They shout that Gillian is the priority, but the huge horse leaps, cuts through everyone, and the protagonist ends up face to face with Desmond. He calls him out, and swings the axe, but Desmond isn't bad. He blocks it. The sword
Speaker A
slides back and they start trading blows. Not that clean because Desmond gets slammed to the ground and spits blood. Looks like he's not that strong after all. From far away, Cayor calls for the Black King. The horse comes in
Speaker A
drifting like it's about to park. Look at that horse. Its stance. That thing has style. It's there to get Gileian onto its back. Meanwhile, the protagonist is still facing Desmond.
Speaker A
Desmond looks at him and says, "He really is a filthy bastard. The one who's been ruining the plan he's been building for years." Not only that, but the most loyal knights he had, Hutton and Victor, died because of him. He's
Speaker A
the one who interfered with everything. And now he ran straight across this battlefield to face him, so he'd better be ready. The protagonist says, "Of course." He steps in with that swagger ax to the side, saying he's been waiting
Speaker A
for this day for a long time. The next chapter starts with Zalter ordering everyone to advance and finish them.
Speaker A
Horses screaming, Gordon tearing through people, and the Flatheads in shock. The remaining commander tells them not to break formation and to annihilate the enemies in front of them. They charge Vanessa and the others too. Gordon says this isn't exactly what he expected to
Speaker A
happen. Gazelle realizes they're only pushing forward because they're being surrounded. Then someone suddenly orders fire, but it's arrows. Claude, who had run back to base, brought the army back.
Speaker A
He orders the soldiers into action and they start raining arrows down. And what the hell do their arrows have mana?
Speaker A
Seriously? So it turns into chaos. Kor carrying Gillian on the horse. Zalter shouting orders, arrows everywhere, bodies hitting the ground, and Desmond charging toward the protagonist. Axe and sword collide. Technically, the protagonist isn't even using his main weapon, but the choreography is still
Speaker A
crazy like always. Desmond's sword hits inside the curve of the axe and knocks it back. Then Desmond turns, grabs the handle, and comes in to throw a punch, letting go of his own sword. But the protagonist jumps. He uses the axe head
Speaker A
on the ground as a step, and kicks Desmond in the head. Then he pulls a classic Gillian move. Using the momentum from that kick, he yanks the axe up and tries to bring it down, but Desmond blocks and retreats. He gets knocked
Speaker A
back, but the protagonist doesn't even give the narrator time to breathe and rushes him again. Desmond is furious, thinking he's lived a life of perfect plans. Nothing he tries ever gets interrupted. He's always managed to steer his family in the right direction
Speaker A
every time. Trial and error isn't even in his vocabulary. While he's thinking that, the exchange is anything but fair.
Speaker A
He goes for a thrust. The protagonist ducks, uses the axis support again, spins like he's doing pole dancing, and drives a kick into Desmond's chest.
Speaker A
Desmond spits blood, wondering why and how because that vertical spinning move forces him to use both arms and his sword to defend and the ground still explodes. Then he calls out Gizlane. He asks who he thinks he is, making him
Speaker A
shake like this. He really is the bastard behind the collapse of his plans. The people who followed Desmond died at this guy's hands and he swallowed humiliation again and again.
Speaker A
He shoves Gizlane back and says it's all his fault. Going for another thrust, but the protagonist slips to the right. He brings a top- down cut, but now Desmond manages to dodge by spinning away, screaming that it's all his fault. He
Speaker A
uses that dodge as a setup to come down with an overhead attack. With that, it looks like the protagonist is about to block, but Desmond brings his other arm up over the sword, and damn, he sends the explosion right back. Now the
Speaker A
protagonist is the one getting blasted backward. Gizlane realizes it. Desmond was pushing himself to the limit. All his mana corores plus his own life force. Desmond puts a hand on his chest and says he wasn't going to lose. He
Speaker A
wasn't going to let that bastard destroy the things he worked so hard to build and the only way to fix everything was to kill him. Then whoosh, he teleports like a bullet right in front of the protagonist. The protagonist's caught
Speaker A
off guard and for a second the helmet jerks up and it looks like the sword went in. But not today. Our guy knocks the arm aside and drags the attack upward. He calls him Harold Desmond and says he can't forget the first time he
Speaker A
killed him. No matter how many times he stabbed his dead body, the people who mattered to him never came back. But this time is different. This time he can cut Desmond down for all of them. Now he braces himself. His core has awakened.
Speaker A
Desmond flinches. The protagonist, who was blocking the overhead strike, throws his arm to the side and tries to thrust for the head, but Desmond slips away again. Only this time, the blade smashes into his ear like a cannon. The
Speaker A
protagonist shifts his grip and throws a vertical slash. Desmond blocks, counters, forces our guy to guard. And then our guy comes back with the ax from underneath. Desmond blocks again. Our guy tries to wrap the ax around Desmond's sword to yank him closer. and
Speaker A
at the same time he drives his other arm up from below and buries it into Desmond's stomach. Desmond freezes in shock. The protagonist swings the axe again to knock Desmond's arm up, then cracks him in the chin. As Desmond falls
Speaker A
to the side, the protagonist comes in low with the sword and slices through his arm. Now it's a stump. Desmond's wrecked. Desmond says back then he should have killed him instead of focusing on his sister. He should have
Speaker A
been dead from the start. Too late because the protagonist drives the sword through him again. And then out of nowhere, someone shows up. Bam. slams a cane on the floor and orders everyone to be quiet. That's insane. Before we jump
Speaker A
to that scene, did you see the protagonist's choreography there? The way he snapped the guy's little sword into his ax, pulled him in, came under with the other arm. Crazy. Back in the meeting room, it's Raul telling everyone
Speaker A
to shut up. Why do they look so scared? Are they really shocked that Desmond started this war? The blonde guy on the right says it's an insult to the duchy's people. The man in the turban on the left says, "All the royal families are
Speaker A
furious because of it, and it looks like the duchies family won't be arrested." Raul tells them not to let tiny variables like that shake them. Desmond hadn't been showing many results lately.
Speaker A
So Raul knows how frustrated he must have been. Right now he was a simple man who'd lived his whole life perfectly until for the first time he had to correct a single wrong mark. Raul understands that feeling well. And if
Speaker A
they can't understand the heart of one man, how can they call themselves the advisers of the great Lord Deline? The blonde guy says he has no doubt Desmond will conquer the north. He's just worried about what comes after. The man
Speaker A
in the turban agrees. After the north, would Desmond still follow Raul's orders? Raul chuckles and says once the war starts, Desmond won't have a choice.
Speaker A
He'll have to follow him whether he wants to or not. But from the back, Cen, the strongest swordsman asks, "What happens if Desmond loses?" The blonde guy with the mustache says, "That's impossible." Desmond has an army of 30,000. Thinking like that makes no
Speaker A
sense. With that many people, there's no way you can't defeat Fenrris. Raul looks over and asks if Cen is worried. Cen says he already warned them. Gizlane isn't an easy enemy. If Desmond loses to Gizlane, what worries him most is
Speaker A
Desmond bringing out that power. Wait, what power is that? When the protagonist landed the finishing sword, he saw Desmond turn into some blackeyed vampire looking monster. He's got this black red aura swirling around him and then he grabs the protagonist sword and crushes
Speaker A
it with his hand. Dislain immediately senses something's wrong and backs off. He's confused. No one should be able to destroy a manacodated sword with their bare hand like that. He calls out to Desmond and asks what that power is.
Speaker A
Desmond's arm is pinned to the ground by the sword and he says he didn't want to use the strength he received from the duchies family, but it's still better than being defeated by Gizlane. His helmet drops and he really looks like a
Speaker A
final boss. One arm gone, some kind of mana universe in his chest, saying there's no turning back now. He teleports straight at Gizlane and swings a huge cut from low to high. Guslane tries to defend with the axe, but
Speaker A
Desmond spins like a Beyblade and throws another slash immediately. Guslane slips away again and the exchange keeps going.
Speaker A
Gustlain can still apply pressure, but Desmond says it's all pointless. Suddenly, Desmond comes in with a frontal sequence. Guslane lets the ax slide under it, and his arm seems to slip behind the blade, moving toward Desmond's back. Then, Desmond comes in
Speaker A
from the side and says, "Gustlain's attacks and movements are easy to read." Desmond throws a heavy slash, and this time, Gustlane's chest actually gets ripped open. Guslane tries the Beyblade style move himself. He uses the fact he got cut on the left, spins the same way,
Speaker A
plants his front foot, and fires a hard kick, but Desmond dodges again. Desmond mirrors the motion and returns with another kick from above, forcing Gizlane to brace with the axe. The impact is so strong. Gizlane gets launched away.
Speaker A
Gizlane is confused. Every one of his attacks is getting shut down. Even he can't keep up with that speed. Desmond advances again, saying in front of this power, there's nothing Gizlane can do.
Speaker A
Gizlane pours mana into the axe and tries a thrust. Desmond steps right. Desmond swings a horizontal cut to the right. Gizlane blocks with one end of the axe and counters with the other end from low to high. Desmond slips away
Speaker A
again and now Gizlane has to hop and slide out to the side using the axe for support. As always, he lands on the axe support, then throws a spinning strike midair, but Desmond dodges again. The moment Gizlane touches down, Desmond
Speaker A
triggers another mana explosion and swings another horizontal cut, forcing Gizlane to go almost airborne. From above, Gizlane tries to bring the axe down, but Desmond guards it. Gizlane lands, dodges, retreats, manages to throw an attack. Desmond slips away
Speaker A
again. They stare each other down. Gizlane comes in with everything, this time from above. Again, Desmond raises the sword and blocks. Gizlane tries that technique where he spins the ax to trap the opponent's sword, but instead his own weapon gets yanked and he eats a
Speaker A
hard kick to the chest. Gizlane goes flying. Desmond appears right in front of him and says, "It's over for Gizlane." Perium. Everyone's stunned, thinking the protagonist is really going to lose. Then Lucas looks over. His expression changes and he throws a sword
Speaker A
toward the two of them. Desmond's attack is coming in, but the protagonist's hand is already stretched out. Is he using some kind of wire? I don't know because there's an explosion. And the scene cuts to Cen saying his biggest fear is
Speaker A
Desmond releasing that power right at the end. Ral asks if he means the power they got from those people. Cen says yes, even if half of it is a mana technique, the effects are more than enough. It lets someone surpass their
Speaker A
limits instantly. R is sure that if Desmond uses that power, Gizlane will suffer badly. The only thing that confuses Kayan is that Gizlane seemed to have mana with the same properties as that power. Back to the fight. The
Speaker A
protagonist managed to defend. Desmond is wondering how it's even possible to block his full power attack in that form. Gizlane says it really is incredible strength to think that even with three cores open, he still couldn't handle it. Last time Gizlain cut him
Speaker A
down, he finished him with a single strike, so he had no idea it was like this. Gizlane has met people with that power before. It's the same mana technique that showed up in the madness Vanessa used to burn the entire north.
Speaker A
Gizlane warns him there are enemies far stronger than Desmond, and if his current strength isn't enough, he just needs to take one more step. That golden mana, the aura blade he used earlier appears in his chest and he knocks
Speaker A
Desmond back. The impacts are hitting. golden droplets scattering. Gizlane says the mana properties Desmond is giving off are the same as his and what he absorbed in this fight is enough to create a new core. He explains that
Speaker A
first he had to create a vessel around the three cores to withstand the explosion. With them wrapped, he can release one more and suddenly the kid is glowing gold in the middle of the battlefield. Desmond says it's impossible. That light shouldn't exist.
Speaker A
Gizlane calls to Desmond and asks, "Wasn't Desmond the one who said he could see every attack? If so, he'd better pay attention." Now it's the protagonist who unleashes that impact explosion and rockets toward Desmond.
Speaker A
Desmond sees himself face to face with the sword's reflection. And what the hell? The kid pierces straight through.
Speaker A
Clean and simple. One strike. Back with Kayan. He says if Desmond uses that power and still can't kill Gizlane, then he'll be terrified because that means the kid reached another stage of awakening. And damn, the kid activated it and burned through that power fast.
Speaker A
This wasn't the version where the protagonist gets stronger and suffers. He shredded it instantly. Now I want to see what happens with the results of this war because the scene shifts to the capital Cartania. McCory is asking what
Speaker A
they mean the strongest sword in the north. No, no, no. He must have heard wrong. They're telling him Baron Fenris is the strongest in the north. That kid.
Speaker A
One of the knights says it's confirmed. First, they have to consider that the Fenris knight order surpassed the duasa knight order. On top of that, it seems he personally has a six core mage whose abilities matched wells. His marshall
Speaker A
skill was also at a master level. With all that, bearing lane Fenrris had power worthy of that title. Rosalyn is already blushing, though honestly she's always red, just asking if Lord Gain is safe.
Speaker A
The messenger says yes. It looks like he's on the battlefield moving to absorb Desmond's territory. McCory is shaken.
Speaker A
Wait, so they're even taking Desmond's land? My lawyer celebrates. And Ellg agrees, saying, "It's not an exaggeration to call the kid the strongest in the north from now on." McCory says, "Sure. Interesting, but maybe he's growing too fast, isn't he?
Speaker A
Wouldn't it be better to put that kid in his place?" Rosalyn immediately steps up and asks what he means by that. McCory explains, "That kid is clearly hard to control. He doesn't listen to anyone.
Speaker A
Their royal faction has to keep him in line, not let him do whatever he wants." Talleu says the commander makes a good point. The marquees should reconsider some adjustments so Fenrris serves the royal faction better. Brford, however, says it's impossible. Fenrris will be a
Speaker A
huge help in the war against the duche, and small things like him doing whatever he wants in the north can be dealt with later. The enemy is the duche, so nobody should provoke the Baron. The lawyer tells McCory not to be so upset. He
Speaker A
wasn't the only reason for the victory. Thanks to the support, the royal family sent an army to help the pertium forces.
Speaker A
They survived. Als says, "For sure, if it weren't for McCory, the victory wouldn't have been possible." McCory starts feeling himself. H that's obvious because you know my incredible army.
Speaker A
Anyway, with that, the meeting ends for the day until Brford tells Tolo to bring in Count Faud. The door opens and he walks in beaten up, filthy, and stinking. He was already ugly. Now he's twice as ugly. He says, "Well, if he's
Speaker A
been released, that means Fenrris won." Branford says, "You can go back fou. Other nobles aligned with the duche will be released too. But be careful. Don't let something like this happen again.
Speaker A
Faud answers that Brford is making a serious mistake. With Desmond dead, the kingdom's balance has been completely thrown off. A civil war would be impossible to avoid. Brford says he doesn't understand what Faud means.
Speaker A
Everyone already knows the duche wants to take the kingdom. It's the royal faction that's been suppressing that civil war from happening for a long time. But Faud says, "No, none of that.
Speaker A
The one preventing the war from happening is the Duche." Brford tells him to stop lying, but the guy keeps insisting that his majesty the king is sick in bed. It's been a long time since that king title was anything more than a
Speaker A
way for Brford to use him like a puppet. Brford then shouts at Fou to watch his insulence. Watch his mouth. The knights immediately press a sword to his neck.
Speaker A
Fud tells him to remember what kind of man Duke Delphin is. He was someone who wanted to avoid war, but now the kingdom is going to be drenched in blood. With that, he leaves and the door shuts.
Speaker A
Brford starts thinking about Delphin. In the flashback, Branford looks to the side as someone calls out to him, asking whether power and politics really matter that much in the human world. In the end, everyone disappears with time.
Speaker A
Brford looks over and asks what kind of nonsense he's talking about. Delphin says that's exactly why it matters, especially for people in positions like theirs, because they decide the direction of countless lives. Delphin looks at some ants and asks what the
Speaker A
point is for beings who don't live forever. Then he crushes them and tells Branford to listen. He wanted to find something beyond all of this. Clearly, he's trying to become immortal, right?
Speaker A
So that's why everyone's a vampire. There's the plot twist. Back in the present, Brford says it's been a long time since they last saw each other. The scene shifts to the Delphin Duchy at Eclipse Castle. The guys got a full-on
Speaker A
final boss castle. Raul and Kane are walking through the corridors and Raul wants to know if the Duke is back and whether he's angry. Kane says it seems like it. Even though the Duke had entrusted things to Raul, it looks like
Speaker A
he's going to start handling matters personally now. Raul is sweating bullets and Cain tells him to calm down. It doesn't suit him, but Raul just tells him to shut up. Then he shouts that they're in front of the meeting chamber.
Speaker A
The door opens. Deep inside there's a throne, but the Duke is sitting with his back to them so no one can see him. The two kneel, greeting him and paying their respects to your highness. Delphine asks if Desmond is dead. Ral confirms it.
Speaker A
Apparently, he was defeated by Baron Gizlane Fenrris. Deline repeats the name Gizlane this, Gizlane that. He's been hearing it constantly lately. Seems the boy is quite capable. Ral offers his deepest apologies. He failed to properly understand that person's abilities.
Speaker A
Delphine calls for Cen. Since Cayenne saw Gizlane in person, what does he think of him? Cayenne says there's no one else in the north who compares to that kid. Give it a little more time and no one will even dare challenge him.
Speaker A
Delphine tells Ral he knows how good Ral is at waiting things out. That's why he entrusted the plans to him and waited, but he's been rotting away more and more. Ral looks shaken just hearing him say that. Delphine asks whether Ral's
Speaker A
position has changed. Ral apologizes and says rushing only invites disaster, but Delphine asks whether they haven't already lost Desmond in the north.
Speaker A
Terrified, the servant says he already contacted them. They said they'd send someone to help. He'll settle all of this before his majesty's thirst grows even more. He swears it. Delphine says Ral keeps getting hung up on trivial things as always. Still, if Ral is going
Speaker A
to act with those people, then Delphine will wait a little longer, but Ral is warned. Delphine's patience has dropped drastically. Ral, panicking, blurts out, "Yes, your highness." Delphine tells them to leave. It looks like Cain is going to stay, but Delphine orders him
Speaker A
out too, saying he wants to be alone. He's having his whole hour of darkness moment. Cen says, "That's fine. They'll withdraw." Sometime later, someone else approaches the throne and asks his majesty whether they should proceed with the plans. Delphine says, "No, they'll
Speaker A
wait a little longer." The guy is the big black vampire. He says, "No, they'll wait." And tells to stay calm. That's the one who killed the protagonist in the previous life, right? But let's be honest, after he destroyed the entire
Speaker A
empire, it was 50 against one. That fight was unfair, so don't act so proud, bowing like as you command your highness. Get out of here. Yeah, Gizlane's going to cut your head off.
Speaker A
Speaking of Gizlane, in the next chapter, he's lying in bed, sweating cold. Suddenly, he opens his eyes and sees a storm, tornadoes, portals opening the entire empire in flames. He's flying over it all, watching and wonders if these are memories from his past life.
Speaker A
He knows those were terrible times. A red sky with strange cracks spreading across the entire continent and entities from another world being thrown onto the planet to turn everything upside down.
Speaker A
That's when he and the seven strongest on the continent started to act. But why is he seeing this scene now? And who was that knight? A creature covered in skulls comes in to attack, but the knight just rips its arm off from
Speaker A
underneath and then drives his blade into its core. One twist of the sword and the thing falls apart. The protagonist thinks something's off. This person wasn't in his memories, but he feels strangely familiar. Then he starts recognizing the techniques as pertium
Speaker A
swordsmanship, but this was a perfect mastery of his family's technique, something beyond this generation. Then the skeleton guy comes from behind. The protagonist senses the danger, but the armor doesn't do anything. The instant the monster's blade touches his mana,
Speaker A
the knight turns, sliding his sword along the monsters and slicing its belly open. The protagonist notices the guy can defend any blind spot in an instant.
Speaker A
Looks like he's sensing everything around him and spreading mana around his body. The protagonist is thrilled. He wants to see more. He wants to understand that power, but then bam, he wakes up with Belinda right in front of
Speaker A
him. He grabs her. Great scene. She says she got scared because he was sweating so much. She was wiping the sweat off his face. Was he having a nightmare? The protagonist looks at his hand and apologizes, trying to remember what that
Speaker A
was. Belinda asks if he's hurt, if he wants an elixir. He says no, he's fine.
Speaker A
As he gets up, Belinda says a letter arrived from Brford in the capital. Now he's the commander of the northern troops. The protagonist knows it starting now. He's Count Fenrris, but more importantly, where's Gillian?
Speaker A
Belinda says he's more alive than ever. Peyote did an intensive treatment. The protagonist says that's a relief and tells her to call all the vassals. It was time to prepare the next move. But the scene cuts to Alfoy going, "Wait,
Speaker A
you want me to make a donation? You're trying to squeeze money out of me." Alfoy, a mage from the Feneris Tower, Pody awkwardly says she's not trying to ruin his finances. She just wanted a few coins for people in need some help, but
Speaker A
he tells her to stop being ridiculous. In this territory, he's the one who needs money the most. He was the heir to the Flame Magic Tower, and he's living here like someone with no salary at all in this messed up territory. How is she
Speaker A
that broke? How much does she even have? Pote, embarrassed, shows she has a few gold coins. Afoy gets emotional. She starts to leave and he goes, "Whoa, wait, hold on, hold on." Hey, I didn't say I wouldn't give you money. I just
Speaker A
couldn't tell everyone, but I'll give you a chance to earn a lot of coins.
Speaker A
Come with me. Of course, the bastard drags her into a coin toss game. She's standing there like, "Uh, not sure if he's serious." Alfoy asks if she doesn't know the rules. They toss the coin and try to guess which side it'll land on.
Speaker A
Simple, but Kiote says this is clearly a bet, and the root of betting is greed.
Speaker A
Doing something like that is a sin for a priestess. Then he says she still has a lot to learn. This isn't gambling. It's just an excuse for him to give her money. He'll bet first so she can watch.
Speaker A
He says she gets tails. It lands heads. And he hands her the coin saying, "Keep it." She asks him not to give her that coin, but he says she doesn't get it.
Speaker A
She's doing this not for money, but to help people in need. Who in this world would call a noble priestess helping the needy greedy? Pote says that actually makes sense. He says, "Now she can finally start helping people." And up
Speaker A
goes the coin. She picks heads and it lands tails. He picks tails and it lands heads. He picks heads, heads, tails, heads, and her little coin pouch keeps shrinking. She's crying, desperate, asking how she can't get it right even
Speaker A
once. Alfoy is acting like a thug. Like, hey, this time we found someone really bad at this, didn't we? Pote stands up and says, "It's not over. One more round." But one of the guys leans in and whispers, "Priestess, give up. He's
Speaker A
using magic to cheat. You can't win." Pote goes to grab the money, telling the bastard to stop being a filthy bandit.
Speaker A
But he says that money isn't hers anymore. It's his now. She should go help people in need, but she shows she has one coin left. She says she wants to bet that last one. He tosses it and the
Speaker A
coin spins. Alfoy says it doesn't matter how much she prays, none of it will work. He developed a coin switching technique. As long as he uses it, not even a goddess can beat him. He's the god of heads or tails. Pote apologizes
Speaker A
to the goddess Joanna, saying that because of this bastard, no, because of her own ignorance, she fell into this pit of sin. She's crying, begging the almighty goddess Joanna to bless her and let her win. Suddenly, there's a blast
Speaker A
of light at the top of the tower. Pote is floating there, transcending. Alpho and the others stumble back, asking why there's a pillar of light in the middle of the room. Alfoy says he read about this in literature. The moment a saint
Speaker A
is chosen by the goddess to receive a revelation. But why would a goddess interfere in a coin toss game? Pote suddenly reaches out and says to put it on heads, Alfoy panicking says he has to switch the coin immediately. But his
Speaker A
magic isn't working. He realizes on the spot the divine power is stopping him from doing anything. Furious, he tells her not to look down on him. Just because she brought in a goddess, she thinks she's going to win. He's already
Speaker A
guaranteed to be the successor of the flame tower, and today he's going to have fun with the goddess. They're both yelling until Gordon walks in asking what that pillar of light was. When he looks, both of them are on the floor,
Speaker A
passed out and exhausted. Alfoy, trembling, sees that he managed to switch the coin and says, "He won. He's Alfoy, the man who defeated a goddess." Important detail. We learned Pote can cancel magic. Gizlane hears this and goes, "Wait, you overcame Pote's power
Speaker A
after he became a saint." Alfoy says, "Yes, yes, I'm the man who defeats goddesses." The protagonist says, "That's hard to believe because Pote isn't a goddess. Pote is a god since he's a man." He says he's not that
Speaker A
surprised because there was a moment he suspected it. He noticed Pote never had a chest and was always acting all cute.
Speaker A
Put those together and you know, he says he's very experienced. He doesn't fall for those traps. But the protagonist knows the most important thing is that Pote has now become an agent who can use divine authority. In his past life, the
Speaker A
saint chosen by the goddess of war became one of the seven strongest on the continent, meaning this guy is going to be extremely useful when hard times come. The protagonist claps his hands and tells them to focus. Desmond, the
Speaker A
biggest danger, has disappeared. Fenre has become a huge territory, absorbing three northern lands and an army of over 20,000 people. It would have been impossible without the strength and individual decisions of everyone there.
Speaker A
So, he says they did great work. Everyone celebrates and he says it's time for the next job. Claude asks how long they're going to keep going. He starts yelling a bunch saying they have documents from the capital, but the
Speaker A
protagonist says that's Claude's job. He needs to remember that now that they're part of the royal faction and have become a major power in the north, everyone knows who the next target will be. Everyone goes quiet. Jillian says
Speaker A
they'll have to go headto-head with the Delphine Duchy family, but Alfoy says not this time. That would be an all-out war. He doesn't want to get involved in something like that. Power asks where the guy who defeated the goddess went.
Speaker A
The protagonist walks over to the map and says whether they like it or not, the clash is inevitable. He taps the territory and says that at this stage, the conflict isn't limited to the north.
Speaker A
It's the entire kingdom. And his next target is right there. Lucas looks confused, but Gileian knows that's the western territory of Rodri. The protagonist says the eastern part is controlled by the royal faction, so they don't need to worry about it. They'll
Speaker A
have to start taking control of the west to put pressure on the southern region.
Speaker A
That was the only way they'd be able to reach where the Dulkal family was hiding. Claude says that's not happening. The Rodri are a massive territory. A huge chunk of the entire kingdom's market is controlled by them and every noble in the region does
Speaker A
business with them. The ridiculous amount of money they have let them build an army that can go up against whole kingdoms. He might not realize it, but they're on a completely different level from the northern families. So why is he
Speaker A
trying to attack? Gizllin says they're not attacking anyone right now. What he means is they're going to prepare with that target in mind. power confused asks if they're really not ready and the protagonist says not even close. They
Speaker A
all must have felt the pressure from that battle. It doesn't matter how strong the individuals are if there aren't enough of them. The number of places they can operate and the kinds of tactics they can use gets really
Speaker A
limited. Belinda asks how they're supposed to prepare then and the mercenary king says it's obvious. He's going to put every mercenary in the entire kingdom under his command, establishing the Fenry's mercenary group. Cow is confused and Lucas thinks
Speaker A
it's interesting. Hold on. you want to make a mercenary group instead of a nightly army. But Gileian points out that the west is the territory with the most mercenaries operating and the Drake mercenary group which answered to Marcus
Speaker A
Rodri was based there. If Gillian's bringing that up, he's planning to take that group for himself. Claude starts thinking so. Gizlane wants to shave down the enemy's strength first and only then deal with them. The protagonist immediately gives orders. Claude and Kor
Speaker A
are to take charge of all the northern mercenaries. Hire everyone and if anyone refuses, beat them until they agree to sign on. Then Gillian calls out to the protagonist and says the west would be easier. Just recruit the Drake mercenary
Speaker A
group, but the strongest knight in the west might interfere. The protagonist knows the strongest in that region is called tenant, but I'm not sure it's him because now we're at an abandoned farm and there's a worn out kid practicing
Speaker A
against a target. The person next to him asks if they should try again. The kid raises his sword and the other guy tells him to relax his arms and loosen up. He needs to learn how to connect the
Speaker A
vertical cut into the next movement. And for that, first he has to relax his breathing, then let the tip of the sword drop lightly. And the moment he does, he slices the target clean in half. He gets all emotional, tells his master he did
Speaker A
it. And everyone starts celebrating. They're like, "Master, teach me. Teach me." And that must be the mustached guy, the strong one, maybe. He says, "Yes, he'll help one at a time." Someone asks if Master Tenant really hasn't changed
Speaker A
at all. After a long time, the student Martin comes over to talk. Tenant takes a look at him and Martin explains there are some things that need to be discussed. It'd be better to send the kids away, but Tenant cuts him off,
Speaker A
saying, "Class is still going." Martin doesn't answer. He just waits outside. While later, Tenant comes back and apologizes for making him wait. Martin, irritated, says Tenant is wasting the time of someone who has a lot to do, but
Speaker A
he let it go because it's him. Tenant apologizes again, and Martin says he looks pretty relaxed, which is good, and it makes sense if he's the strongest in the West, who's going to interfere with him. Tenant says he'll tell him in
Speaker A
advance. He has no intention of going back to the Marque. Martin asks him to listen for a second. There's nobody in the West with Tenant's level of skill.
Speaker A
Tenant says it doesn't matter. Even if he's not there, the Drake group can handle it. Besides, Dominic, their friend, is excellent, so he doesn't need to get involved in this mess between noble families. Martin gets even angrier and says to forget all that family
Speaker A
nonsense. If Tenant helped out, he wouldn't have to go through all these problems. He's telling him to just come back already, but the old man lets out a sigh and asks what level Martin thinks Tenant is at. Martin says there's no
Speaker A
point even saying it. He knows Tenant has already reached the peak. Tenant sigh and says it's funny hearing him talk about a peak because he once met someone stronger than him. The moment he stood in front of that person, his whole
Speaker A
body shook like a child. Martin thinks it's impossible that his master trembled in fear. Tenant explains it wasn't fear.
Speaker A
When their blades collided, he felt something indescribable. It only happened when he gave everything he had and reached that life or death edge. But in the east, there's nobody like that anymore. All he wants is to feel that
Speaker A
again. I've got a feeling this guy is going to end up on the team. Next chapter though, it switches to a mansion in the rain, and Martin is furious. He says that damn tenant is clinging to his pride for no reason. He learned
Speaker A
everything from him. But yeah, there's no denying he's a weirdo. How can someone with that level of skill choose to rot away in a place like that? He asks Dominic if that makes any sense.
Speaker A
Dominic under his hood lifts his head and asks if that's why he was called.
Speaker A
Martin says, "All right, fine. Here's the deal. My older brother's gone blind with power. He's even creating a new merchants guild, something he doesn't even understand, just to challenge me, and he's doing it inside my territory." Dominic asks what Martin wants him to
Speaker A
do. Martin says, "Not much, just enough to make that guy remember who's in charge. So, they're going to kill everyone in the combell merchants guild and make sure it's done in a way that everyone sees it. Dominic recognizes the
Speaker A
dagger as belonging to another noble. And Martin keeps going, saying the deadline is the auction next week. He'd better do a good job because he still has his children. So, yeah, Dark Martin.
Speaker A
He kidnapped Dominic's kids. I thought with that little hat he'd be more decent, but he's a real villain. The scene changes to a house with people yelling, "Probably all mercenaries saying this whole thing about wiping out another guild that belongs to Martin's
Speaker A
brother over this is stupid. They're screwed if he keeps using Dominic's kids forever to make threats. That bastard has been doing whatever he wants with the Drake mercenary group in this succession war and they've had enough.
Speaker A
Everyone agrees. Nobody's happy about it. But Dominic tells them to shut up. If they don't know where the kids are being held, then keep their mouths closed. Nobody says a word. There's another one there. You can't even see
Speaker A
his eyes under his helmet. Thea with her hands behind her back says the atmosphere is awful. She asks whether it matters that they're the biggest mercenary group in the kingdom if they're just obeying that trash like dogs. Another powerhouse shows up and
Speaker A
she warns that attacking the Combell Merchants Guild is insane because those people aren't weak. Martin sending them there is basically the same as telling them to die, but she'll follow the captain's orders, so whatever. Still, she says one thing. At this rate,
Speaker A
they'll never escape Martin's shadow and they'll die under it. Dominic stays silent, says nothing. Meanwhile, the guy you can only see the eyes of says Dominic should have gone north. The bald guy tells him to watch what he's saying,
Speaker A
but the helmeted one says all the mercenaries up north are living under Lord Fenrris, who's taking over everything, and life is good. The bald guy agrees he's been hearing rumors that mercenaries are treated well there. And someone comments that even the Cberus
Speaker A
mercenaries, who were always a mess in that territory, are under him now. On top of that, they're saying even a legend, the former leader of Ratatasque, is alive at his side. Dominic says it'd be interesting to meet that guy once
Speaker A
before dying, even if the only chance they'd have to meet is on the battlefield. Yeah, sure. Just a coincidence, right? Right. Then a knight comes in saying, "A visitor has arrived." They ask who would visit a place like this at a time like this. And
Speaker A
the knight says, "The visitor claimed he's an envoy of Count Fenrris. It's him, the former captain of the Ratatas mercenaries and now vice captain of the Fenrris group, Jillian." Dominic turns around immediately. Everyone knows that name, the legendary mercenary captain.
Speaker A
And Jillian walks in saying, "Someone needs the help of the leader of the Drake mercenary group, so follow him." That's pressure. Looks like Dominic's going along with it because now they're at an abandoned cabin in the middle of
Speaker A
the forest. Someone opens the door. Inside there's a small fire. In front of it, there's someone sitting warming something up and Dominic walks in.
Speaker A
Jillian says, "I brought him my lord." And of course, it's Gizlane. He apologizes for calling Dominic at a time like this and asks him to sit. Dominic is confused. The person in front of him is way too young. So, who is he? He
Speaker A
can't even believe it. So, he asks, "Are you really Count Fenrris?" The protagonist says, "Yes, he's Count Gizlane Fenrris." Dominic thinks he'd never believe it if someone just told him. But the fact that the mercenary legend is following this guy means there
Speaker A
has to be something to it. So he sits and says, "Fine, let's pretend you're Lord Fenrris. What do you want with me?" Gizlane gets straight to it. I want the Drake mercenary group to come work for us. Dominic says that's ridiculous. He
Speaker A
knows Fenris has already absorbed the most prominent mercenary groups in the north. So why would the northern lord come all the way to the west to look for another mercenary group? Kizlane explains he needs the information network Dominic's group has built. His
Speaker A
plan is to put every mercenary in the entire kingdom under his command. And for that, he invites Dominic to come to Feneris. Dominic is shocked. He's not sure if he's sweating from nerves or just soaked from the rain. He thinks
Speaker A
about Martin in size because it would almost be a dream. But the truth is he can't. He thanks Gizlain and says he can't accept. He starts to stand up saying the West has its own circumstances and no matter how
Speaker A
impressive the Northern Lord is. But before he can finish, Gizlane cuts him off and asks if his family is being held hostage. Dominic flinches and Gizlane continues saying he'll solve that problem for him. He'll free him from every tie he has to the Rodri Marqueisu.
Speaker A
Gizlane knows Dominic is the last mercenary captain who fought against the mercenary king's army, meaning him. The scene shifts again to the rainy city. Up on a tower, there's Belinda, saying this place is huge, so that really is the
Speaker A
Rodri Mansion. And why is it that no matter what city they go to, they always end up getting into trouble. Guslane says that's just how it is. And unfortunately, they'll have to go in secretly since nobody can know the
Speaker A
northern commander is there. Lucas thinks it's interesting that Gain is taking such a big risk. Suddenly, Guslain asks Belinda if she brought the bag. She says yes, and then he jumps off the wall. If Belinda jumps, too, it's
Speaker A
going to get loud. He tells Belinda and Lucas to go ahead and infiltrate, but she asks why they aren't going together.
Speaker A
Glain says he's going through the front door. Inside the mansion, there's a guy who looks like Martin. Maybe it is him.
Speaker A
He looks at the little wolf and says it's pretty suspicious that Guslain came alone. But that confirms it. He really is Count Fenrris. But so what? Is he there to buy the Drake mercenary group?
Speaker A
He tosses the wolf back and says it makes no sense. He broke in in the middle of the night over a mere mercenary group. Guzlain says no, he's not there just for a mercenary group.
Speaker A
He's looking for a useful blade. Martin says the blade already belongs to him. Guzlain says he knows and that's why he wants to buy it. Martin calls him arrogant, but Guzlain slams a bag on the table and shows a pile of runstones.
Speaker A
Martin is impressed. Honestly, that amount really is enough to buy a castle or two, but he asks, "You're telling me to sell my entire mercenary group for this?" Gizlane says if it's not enough, he'll add more. He's got tons of it
Speaker A
rotting away in his castle. Martin loses patience and asks if Gizlane has any idea who he's dealing with. There's a succession war going on, and Gizlane definitely knows that. It makes no sense for him to show up trying to buy
Speaker A
Martin's military power at a critical moment like this. He must think Martin is an idiot. Gizlane says he's not an idiot. He's just a classless person obsessed with one mercenary group in a succession war. No wonder the young lord
Speaker A
didn't expect much from him. That hits a nerve because Martin jumps up, frantic, demanding to know if Gizlane is asking to die. Damn, he really came in swinging. The protagonist just smiles, leans back, and kicks up from under the
Speaker A
table, sending it flying straight at Martin. With his view blocked, the only option was to cut through the table to figure out where this kid with the cheap tricks went. But the protagonist is already right there at his side. Then,
Speaker A
out of nowhere, a few knights rush into the room calling for Martin. And holy crap, Gizlane's sword is already at his throat. He says this isn't a proper duel between nobles because Rodri's son is acting with zero dignity. Martin snaps
Speaker A
back saying he's a bastard. What's he planning? Does he really think he's walking out of there alive after putting a sword to a Rodri's head? The protagonist smiles, pulls the blade away from his neck, and says, "All right,
Speaker A
then let's do it like this." He points the sword and says, "I count Gizlane Fenris. Challenge Martin Rodri to a formal duel." The knights behind them are confused. What? A duel all of a sudden? But Martin isn't stupid. He
Speaker A
says, "Don't make me laugh. I'm not playing your little games. My knights are going to kill you. That's what's going to happen." The protagonist says that for nobles, having a justification should matter, but apparently Martin really does act like a bandit. Martin's
Speaker A
getting more and more stressed while Gizlane laughs and says, "Fine, he'll give Martin a small advantage. If Martin manages to leave even a scratch on Gizlane, Martin wins." Gizlane will drop the whole runstone deal. But in exchange, if Gizlane wins, he gets the
Speaker A
Drake mercenary group and the hostages, too. The idiot realizes the bastard already knows everything. The knights start cursing, asking what this guy thinks he's doing. And they start asking Martin whether they should kill him or arrest him. Martin just laughs and says
Speaker A
he's heard the name Gizlane Fenrris before, some northern lunatic. And apparently he really lives up to it, giving him a chance to win with a single cut. That just means he dug his own grave and the duel is happening. Now
Speaker A
we're outside with all the knights gathered around watching. On one side, the young lord of the Rodri Marquis atape Martin Rodri. On the other, Count Fenrris. Gizlane. Fenrris. In the name of the knights, they're supposed to swear the duel will be fair and
Speaker A
honorable and that neither of them will carry complaints or regrets afterward. Gizlane says, "Yes, he swears." Martin tells them to listen. If anything happens to him, they're to kill that kid no matter what the result is. The protagonist laughs and says, "It's no
Speaker A
wonder Martin is so inferior. Any little provocation works on him, but then Martin explodes forward going for a slash." The protagonist blocks to the left. Martin's blade slides past, hits the ground, but Martin shifts his footing and spins into another strike.
Speaker A
The protagonist blocks high. Martin drops to the ground, and the protagonist uses the moment to create distance, but Martin lunges in with a thrust. The protagonist blocks again, backing toward the doorway, and Martin ends up driving his sword into the door. Gizlane tries
Speaker A
to swing, but Martin uses the sword stuck in the door as leverage to pull himself up. He comes in from behind, confident he's already won, but then the protagonist aura starts expanding. The second the sword enters the flow of
Speaker A
mana, he's already got his blade ready to defend. Martin's confused. How does someone defend a hit from behind like that? Gizlane says Martin's a little better than he expected. And in the middle of Martin falling, Gizlane takes the chance to kick him hard in the
Speaker A
stomach. Martin goes flying through the doorway, skids down the corridor, and ends up wrecked on the floor. Gizlane tells him to come on. Why is he just standing there? Martin tells him to enjoy it because regret is going to hit
Speaker A
soon because there's something Gizlane doesn't know. The swordsmanship Martin mastered was tenants, the best in the entire West. and he charges again.
Speaker A
Gizlane glances down, pulls his sword into a guard and crouches while Martin looks confused. This is the secret technique his master taught him, so this should be easy. He goes in for another thrust, gripping the sword with both
Speaker A
hands. The impact happens, but the protagonist is already off to the side asking what kind of story this is about.
Speaker A
Martin mastering the best swordsmanship in the west. Was he one of that guy's disciples? Then the protagonist blocks and kicks him in the chest, sending Martin back into the middle of the room.
Speaker A
But now Guslane is the one applying pressure. He teleports right in front of him. He goes for a cut and Martin manages to block. Gustlane explains that becoming someone's disciple doesn't mean you learned every technique. He swings his arm over Martin's hand. Now he's the
Speaker A
one doing that grip on the blade that slides past the neck. For a second, Martin looks like he recognizes the technique, but then by the sword goes straight into his stomach. Martin starts realizing it. That was Tenant's swordsmanship. It was impossible. He'd
Speaker A
only seen it once and Gustlane had already improved it. Even with the sword in his chest, Martin starts saying that if it were him, maybe he could move Tenant. But unfortunately, he's going to lose and die. His body hits the ground,
Speaker A
and everyone rushes in, calling for the young lord. Their plan was kind of terrible, wasn't it? The young lord is dead, and now they who are weaker than him are going to kill Guslain. Guslane looks ahead and says, "This is exactly
Speaker A
what he expected." And then three explosions go off in front of them. The kid's whole team has arrived. The scene cuts to Eclipse Castle. In one of the rooms, someone walks in, calls for Raul, and says the visitor has arrived. Raul
Speaker A
tells him to make himself at home. It's the master of the Crimson Tower, a seven circle mage known as Delmouth. So yeah, now it's about to turn into a magic war, isn't it? The tower of flames going up
Speaker A
against the Crimson Tower for sure. Belmouth gives a little laugh and says, "If Raul called him, that means Raul has no way out." The vampire answers that his majesty is furious and Helmouth should remember the night he wiped out
Speaker A
Raul's entire family from the face of the earth. So the guy killed everyone in his castle and celebrated, saying he'd finally destroyed the chains that bound him and gained a little freedom. Rahul says he can't forget the smile on his
Speaker A
highness's face that day. Helmouth says he remembers it very well. Then the vampire tosses him a scroll. It has information on the entire Fenrris system and their main forces. Help will arrive soon, but they can't just sit around
Speaker A
waiting. They need to eliminate everything that stands in his highness's way. Former captain of the Ratatasque, the white lion Jurian, captain of the brain mercenaries, the mad dog, Carol, the piercing spear, Lucas, an unidentified assassin, St. Pote, and the
Speaker A
exclusive mage Vanessa. What is this trying to kill everybody? Helmouth says something feels off. How is there a six circle mage when Fenrris's magic tower was only just established? How did someone like that appear in such a short
Speaker A
time? Raul explains the intel says she went head-to-head with Willow in the Desmond War. And even if she isn't at that level, there's no reason not to be cautious. And there's something else bothering him. The man who defeated a
Speaker A
god, Alfoy. Is that guy serious? R says that according to the intel, he's a mage powerful enough to survive a power used by the saint. On top of that, he's the successor to the old magic tower, and he
Speaker A
seems to be Fenrris's secret trump card. Helmouth goes, "H, interesting. This is basically a situation where it's inevitable I get involved." He tells R not to worry. They'll make that magic tower disappear soon. Good news is on the way. R says he understands, but asks
Speaker A
him to stay vigilant and to remember that both of them are nothing more than ants in front of the Duke. Then the scene switches to a mercenary base where Dominic is meeting up with his kids.
Speaker A
Everyone gets emotional. He really is reuniting with his family. So, the offer was real. Dominic asks what they did, how they dealt with Martin. Kisslain says Martin died in a fair knight's duel. They're stunned. Wait, you killed him? You came into another country and
Speaker A
killed the Marquees's son. Everyone's completely freaked out. The mercenaries are in shock. This guy's insane. He has no idea what kind of absurd incident he just created. The protagonist's team just listens while everyone panics, yelling that Rodri's army is going to
Speaker A
show up any moment, and they're screwed. Then the protagonist lowers his hood and tells the Drake mercenaries to listen.
Speaker A
He's the commander of the Northern Army, Count Gazlain Feneris. Today, he completely destroyed all the chains that bound them. They don't have to live like puppets anymore, acting without purpose.
Speaker A
So, they didn't know. Now, they're even more scared, and they don't even care about that information, saying, "Sure, they can be free, but it doesn't matter.
Speaker A
This place is about to become a war zone. Everyone's going to get killed by Rodri's army." But the protagonist tells them not to worry. He'll take responsibility for protecting everyone.
Speaker A
The mercenaries are confused, like, "Yeah, right. This count is going to take responsibility for protecting people like them. Even they know what they are." Then, Dominic steps up and asks what Guzlain needs them to do from now on. Guzlain gives them that
Speaker A
commander style speech. Just follow him. He doesn't hide. He doesn't run. He'll be at the front of the battlefield in the vanguard like a guiding light.
Speaker A
Basically, I'm going to war with you and I'll be out front. That hits Dominic hard. He kneels and says if that's the case, he'll be there, too. As captain of the Drake mercenaries, he swears to be in the vanguard at Count Feneris's side.
Speaker A
The protagonist puts his sword on his back. Suddenly, there's an oath happening, but he knows that with this, he secured one of the greatest forces in the West. Now, it's time to explain what needs to be done. With a map spread out
Speaker A
in the meeting room, he says Lucas will be responsible for establishing the Feneris mercenary base in this region.
Speaker A
Claude and Carr have probably already finished their work. And to wrap it up, Dominic and Julian will absorb the rest of the mercenaries here in the west.
Speaker A
Since Dominic knows the region better than Gizlane, he'll decide part of the plan. The only thing Gazlain makes clear is if a mercenary doesn't want to obey you's physical persuasion, it's always the fastest solution. Dominic thinks the plan is a bit intense. Lucas, on the
Speaker A
other hand, asks what the captain is going to do. Gizlane explains he has to handle something that if it isn't resolved as fast as possible is going to become a problem. Then he calls Belinda to go south with him. It's always more
Speaker A
reliable that way. If there's one person who's always with him, it's her. Lucas points out that the south is Delphine Duchy territory. Belinda also says it's crazy. Martin was just killed. There's no way the Rodri Marqueisade is going to
Speaker A
sit still. Why does he want to go south out of nowhere? The protagonist says all of that is true, but they won't move immediately. It was the result of a night's duel, so he has justification.
Speaker A
They don't need to worry. He'll be back within a week. So, the trip begins.
Speaker A
We're heading south through Lutonia. We pass through the gate. It slams shut behind us. And we're looking at a place that's completely empty. Belinda says it's way too quiet. He says he heard rumors that the local lord is dealing
Speaker A
with some problems, so everyone's on edge. She asks what problem. He says it's the kind of problem that creates an opportunity for him. She taps her chest and tells him to just say it. There's only the two of them. The protagonist
Speaker A
explains he needs a new power. one of Deline's main forces, a seven circle master mage of the school of illusions named Alos. He says this guy can control minds and create illusions. And because he's seven circle, his illusions can
Speaker A
affect an entire battlefield. A bad example would be soldiers starting to mistake their allies for enemies. Belind is scared. How are they supposed to deal with something like that? Guzlain says the power to counter him is here. But
Speaker A
when they approach the gate, one of the soldiers up top tells them to stop. This is Lord Mobres's castle and he has nothing to settle with them, so they should leave. Belinda introduces the protagonist as Baron Dougley, totally
Speaker A
random name, and says he came to solve Mobrey's problem. The guard asks what problem she's talking about. The protagonist says he's here to solve the problem with Lord Mobrey's young son, Edwin Mobre. Tell him an exorcist has arrived. The scene cuts to a tower with
Speaker A
Mobre climbing the stairs. At the top, a knight welcomes him and Mobre asks how Edwin's condition is. The knight says it's the same as always. No sign of improvement. Mobre says, "That's fine.
Speaker A
He'll take a look." The door opens. Mobre steps inside and his son is there with those pitch black eyes staring like he's looking straight into the dark. My god, he's stretched out over there, tied up, saying, "Count Mobre is cold as ice.
Speaker A
He should feel sorry seeing his son living like this. Why doesn't he take these shackles off and let him be free?" The soldier tells Mreé to keep his distance, but Mobre is only thinking that his son really was a pathetic
Speaker A
idiot. How weak does your mind have to be to get eaten up by an evil spirit like that? Edwin is there screaming, saying, "It's all his fault. All his fault." He was never treated like a human. He keeps repeating, "It's your
Speaker A
fault. It's yours. It's yours. It's yours." Then Marry talks to the spirit. "I can get you another body and then you leave. If I do that, will you let go of my son's body?" But the spirit laughs and says there's no way it can leave
Speaker A
anymore because the owner of the body wants it to stay. Shocked, Marre asks if Edwin really wants that. And the problem is that up to now, not even magic or divine power had been able to do anything against this creature. He even
Speaker A
secretly captured a dark mage from another territory to try to solve it. But nothing worked. and he wonders if there really is no way to undo this evil spirit. A little while later, he's leaving the tower. Some soldiers call
Speaker A
out to him and say someone from the northeast seems to want to talk. Mreé says to send the guy away. He doesn't feel like seeing anyone. The knight says, "Well, he'll just pass along that the guy said he's an exorcist." Right
Speaker A
away, Mobrey turns around. The scene switches to the protagonist sitting down, introducing himself as Baron Dougley of the East. He heard that young Lord Edwin is suffering from a certain mental affliction, and he wants to cure him. Mabre replies that he's talking
Speaker A
about a mental affliction, but calling himself an exorcist. That makes no sense. The protagonist answers that normally when people suffer from a mental affliction, everyone says they're possessed by an evil spirit. So, hold on. I'm confused because now Mabre is
Speaker A
thinking he came here already knowing everything. I told everyone to keep their mouth shut, but he already knows.
Speaker A
So, Edwin isn't an evil spirit. I thought he was. I don't know. Either way, we'll find out. Mabre asks where he heard it, but the boy cuts him off saying that isn't important. What matters is that he can exercise the evil
Speaker A
spirit. Ma wants to know if he's going to use some kind of magical power or something divine. He says no, but he's very familiar with the symptoms. The whites of the eyes completely black and a black aura coming off him. Mre is
Speaker A
surprised he actually knows that and he stands up immediately wanting to know if he really has any idea what's afflicting his son. Gizlane explains it's an entity of sick bonds that has been following him for a long time. But he can't tell
Speaker A
him anything beyond that. He just wants to know if he has permission to treat him or not. Mreé isn't stupid and he wants to know what he's after for coming all the way there. The protagonist says he'll tell him once the treatment is
Speaker A
successful, but he guarantees it won't be anything too hard for the count. Mre asks how long it'll take and he explains a few days since this exorcism is exhausting and dangerous. Mobre asks what he needs and the protagonist says
Speaker A
nothing besides what he already brought. Mreé hesitates and finally says he can try, but if he fails, he won't be leaving there in one piece. Gizlane says he's willing to take that risk. He stands up, warning them not to let
Speaker A
anyone else into the tower. only he and the attendant will exercise this spirit and they better enforce those rules because otherwise Edwin's life will be in serious danger. With that, the protagonist and Belinda go up the stairs, reach the room, and at the far
Speaker A
end is Edwin, who smiles and says a new one has arrived. The protagonist steps through the door and says he came to cure him. But Edwin, meaning the spirit, laughs, asking what this cure thing is supposed to be. They must have brought a
Speaker A
priest, but it's useless since he's a superior being immune to divine power. No matter what ritual they do, it'll all be pointless. But the first thing the protagonist does is punch him straight in the face and slam him into the wall.
Speaker A
The spirit is shaking, confused, trying to figure out why that hurt. Normally, when a spirit takes over a body, it doesn't feel damage. It doesn't feel pain from that human body. Belinda comments that he seems a bit tougher
Speaker A
than she expected. Gizlane explains it's because that bastard is covering the body with a black aura. She says that's good because that way he won't end up turned into a chunk of meat. The protagonist says yes and tells her to
Speaker A
hand over the tools. While he's grabbing the box, Edwin is screaming, telling the bastard to say what he wants and to remember this is the body of a lord's son. Does he really think he can act like that and walk out alive? Gizlane
Speaker A
turns and says that talk doesn't work here. This I'm the body of so and so stuff. He's here to exercise an evil spirit and nothing else. Then he pulls out a little hammer and three different torture tools, saying he's going to use
Speaker A
the cross. The spirit says he's crazy. Just a kid. One hit to the mouth like that kills people. Then it's one to the right, one to the left. A combo of punches to the chest, hits to the head,
Speaker A
to the face. It doesn't stop. I scroll forward like 10 seconds, and he's still getting beaten. His chest is completely caved in. The spirit is asking why it hurts so much. What the hell is this?
Speaker A
This definitely isn't an exorcism. Suddenly, he tells him to stop, begging him to please stop for a second, and for an instant, they hear a different voice coming out of the body. Belinda notices it, too. The tone shifts a little. The
Speaker A
evil spirit rolls its eyes in hatred because the body's owner is starting to wake up. Then, Edwin screams for his father, begging for help. The protagonist smiles and says he woke up pretty fast. Belinda says physical therapy really worked on this weakling.
Speaker A
The protagonist tells her to keep an eye on him for now. At the back of the room, the black energy is furious, saying it finally found a body that didn't resist.
Speaker A
Then that bastard ruined everything. Gizlane asks what the problem is. It can go back into the air's body, but the spirit reveals that once it leaves a body, it can never enter that same one again. Imagine getting driven out by
Speaker A
someone who isn't even a mage or a priest. It's a bad situation because if it doesn't find another body, it'll disappear. but it refuses to let that happen. Looking at Gizlane, it says he has an excellent body, completely
Speaker A
different from that fragile one. He's the ideal vessel. Belinda realizes it's trying to take control of Gizlane's body. The demon says he's so resilient, he's going to be put to use. First, it'll take the form of the most powerful
Speaker A
being in its memory and make him give up. And at the end of the fight, he'll hand over the body. The protagonist recognizes the appearance, the best swordsman in the kingdom, Kaen Balszac.
Speaker A
The spirit starts drawing the sword, saying it'll use all the power it has absorbed up to now and makes sure he surrenders and gives up his body. Then it leaps at the protagonist, who draws his sword and blocks, slipping to the
Speaker A
right. It looks like it's going for an overhead strike, but Cen pulls the blade back to the left. An honest back and forth exchange. The spirit is impressed, saying it's incredible he can defend against attacks it's copying from the
Speaker A
best swordsman around. Gizlane is impressed by how much mana the spirit can use. if a trained master could access that kind of power. So, he came all the way here to take the spirit because now he says he wants even more.
Speaker A
The spirit throws a slash. The protagonist backs off, steps in with a thrust to the right, but the thing dodges, tries a strike from the left, and he covers his chest with the sword.
Speaker A
Then comes that whole choreography, blocking behind his back, then a shoulder check into the ribs. The spirit is surprised, but when the protagonist goes for the counter on the right, the thing manages to block his shoulder with the sword. It tries a sideways cut, but
Speaker A
our guy spins and you already know what comes next. A kick to the shoulder and it drops onto its back. The spirit just freezes there, and the protagonist looks at it and sigh. Then the creature says, "He really is a bastard." Gizlane says,
Speaker A
"There's no way it's already shown everything it can do." That's not all, is it? The creature says, "Fine. Looks like things won't move forward unless it changes things up." Suddenly, it throws the sword at Gizlane, who dodges it,
Speaker A
sticks into the wall, but then the thing conjures a mana rope and yanks itself toward him. I thought that technique was only the protagonists. With the monster's throw, the protagonist is forced to defend, but the thing also puts a rope on his chest and pulls him
Speaker A
sideways. Our guy has to use that technique where he goes limp, but keeps the sword rigid. He's confused. How is that bastard manipulating manalign so freely? Keeping a technique like that going takes insane precision and concentration, especially in a life or
Speaker A
death situation. It's something he normally doesn't use unless it's absolutely necessary. But for a monster boosted by pure mana, it doesn't have to worry since mana is basically free floating. This is really starting to get on his nerves. He throws a vertical
Speaker A
slash, but K jumps left and uses the rope to pull him at the same time. It comes in with an attack aimed at his skull, saying the body belongs to it now. But then the protagonist calls for the beautiful one, and she throws that
Speaker A
hook, snags the human's arm, and there it is, the athletic move. The demon is confused, and the protagonist says he didn't want to use this power against it. But it's time to calm everything down. Was that aura power? Because it
Speaker A
passes through and slices right through the spirit. The creature starts falling apart, saying it's impossible for its form to be collapsing. It didn't even see the cut happen. The spirit turns into an orb. Sure, the boy didn't take
Speaker A
the fight seriously. Gizlane says, "There, trying to take my body failed. What are you going to do now?" But the spirit is muttering in rage, laughing bitterly. The mana it absorbed from those other bodies went far enough to
Speaker A
think there's an incredible body right in front of it, and it's going to let that chance slip. Then, Gizlane says he'll make an offer. He'll allow the spirit to enter his body and live there.
Speaker A
The spirit is surprised. Belinda even more confused. She says, "Wait, you just fought with everything you had to stop that from happening." He says, "Letting it live inside him is completely different from letting it absorb him.
Speaker A
What he's allowing is for the spirit to have a place to stay inside him, and it would even receive mana if necessary." The spirit laughs, asking if he really wants to hand over his body without resisting. What does he get out of it?
Speaker A
The protagonist says he wants the spirit power that amplifies mana. Belinda looks shocked while the spirit laughs in his face, saying it's the dumbest thing it's ever heard. Does the boy really think he'll be able to control it once it's
Speaker A
inside? But if he wants to risk his own body in such a pathetic way, fine, then it'll transfer into him. The spirit flies over and starts circling Vlad's body, and he's there agonizing with the energy wrapping around him. His eye
Speaker A
starts getting swallowed by darkness. Belinda is desperate, but he tells her to stay calm. Now the boy is fully in dark mode. The spirit says it's over for him. Now that he accepted it, there's no going back. Humans are greedy and blind
Speaker A
themselves for power, but it's too late for him to regret it now. The protagonist seems to pass out and Belinda catches him. She screams for Master Gizlain, but he's in the world of illusions while the spirit starts walking through his sea of mana. It's
Speaker A
thrilled, saying, "This place is incredible, packed with energy. It's the first time it's entered a body this powerful on a completely different level from all that trash. And now that he handed over the body, he's going to learn what real power is. It'll take
Speaker A
control of this body and push it even further. The emotions in his memories will be the source of power. So, first, it's going to see what he went through.
Speaker A
The first thing the spirit sees is him standing on a battlefield with everyone dead around him. The spirit is like, "This is terrifying. What did this kid go through?" Then the protagonist, the older version, just look back. The evil
Speaker A
spirit is stunned. The final boss is staring right at it. And for a second, the spirit wonders who this person is who invaded its body, but then it notices the face. Older but definitely the body's owner. Only he looks way more
Speaker A
mature than he does now. And then future Gizlane asks if the spirit wants to take a look at the memories. He can look at anything he wants. Sure, if he can handle it. The spirit ends up feeling tiny in the middle of all those
Speaker A
memories. It starts screaming in panic as it watches his sister being killed. Someone begging for help. His father pinned down by 500 swords. The entire empire wiped out. The day he swore he'd get revenge and started tearing the
Speaker A
whole kingdom apart. After piling up thousands of corpses, he was finally stopped by the delines who at the very last second revealed it was them all along. The ones who destroyed those damn Pertium. The protagonist had his head
Speaker A
cut off and in that moment he swore that if he was ever reborn, he'd never forgive anyone. The spirit is there thinking those emotions feel strangely inhuman. There was no way you could call something that violent human. He comes
Speaker A
to the conclusion that there's no way he could devour all those emotions. And then Gain asks how he's feeling after taking a look at other people's memories. The spirit though says it all has to be a lie. How does a human get up
Speaker A
from the dead and go back to the past? Gain says whether it makes sense or not doesn't matter. What matters is that he's alive and that's it. But the spirit wants out saying there's no way he can live in a human body carrying the weight
Speaker A
of the world. He asks to be taken away, but in the next second, he's standing in front of a tree, confused. The spirit asks where he ended up. Glain says that what's there is what he needs to protect
Speaker A
at any cost. He would never lose anyone again. The monster says he's starting to understand why he wants to carry the whole world on his shoulders. It was all driven by a sense of responsibility.
Speaker A
Lying with his head in Belinda's lap, the protagonist opens his eyes. Still swallowed by darkness, he starts floating up into the sky. He really is possessed. Then all of a sudden, the black energy starts to fade and his eye
Speaker A
goes back to normal. He spreads his arms with that full-on Dragon Ball vibe, looks at his hand, and smiles. Belinda calls out to the young lord, and he apologizes for making her worry, but says it was time to come back. She
Speaker A
smiles, relieved, and then he realizes he now has the spirit of darkness with him, which he's going to call dark. With this creature is something that can invade other people's consciousness. He can break Aloy's illusion magic. That was a power Cen had in his past life,
Speaker A
but now he has it, and with that, he'll be able to face him. The scene shifts to the flame magic tower in Fenrris's unit at the Runest Refinery. The mages are working hard, exhausted, saying that at this rate, they're going to die. Those
Speaker A
bastards in the region are treating them brilliant mages like slaves. They want to rest. But then someone shows up telling them to stop whining. Don't those idiots know how to work? It's Alfoy. He warns them they still haven't
Speaker A
hit the day's quota, and they'd better get ready to have their mana drained by Vanessa if they don't finish today. He's enjoying himself, acting like some kind of Lloyd until Vanessa asks what's going on. He awkwardly says that as she can
Speaker A
see, he's managing the mages who just arrived. Those arrogant types have never accomplished anything in their lives.
Speaker A
Never even fought in wars and they don't listen to him. Good thing he's here.
Speaker A
Alfoy, the amazing mage who fought in wars and even survived a goddess. Vanessa says she gets it. Anyway, they're going to have to leave for a while. He asks why. She says it looks like the Crimson Tower requested in
Speaker A
exchange with the magic tower. Basically, a meetup. Something disguised as a super luxurious, prestigious, elegant event where mages from different towers go to share knowledge, debate, and test their skills. But as always, the most anticipated part is the duel
Speaker A
between disciples, and it's not unusual for accidents to happen. Alfoy thinks it's weird. That kind of event almost never happens. So why do those bastards want it now? Vanessa says it seems Hubert himself from the Crimson Tower sent an invitation. Looks like he wants
Speaker A
to talk to the master and they'll use the event as an excuse. Alfoy laughs and says, "I refuse to go. I'm the successor of the flame magic tower and the master didn't even send me a note. I've been
Speaker A
suffering in this place forever and he just ignored me. So why should I help him now? I'm a man who's going to be buried in Fenrris. I'm not leaving. Then Vanessa tells him to relax. His name wasn't even on the guest list. That
Speaker A
obviously hits his ego hard. Now we're at the flame tower. Red Hat asks if it's really fine not to call him. Yellow Hat agrees, saying that even if he isn't that strong, he's still the successor.
Speaker A
Robert yells that that bastard Alfoy is still stuck in the third circle, and what exactly is he learning while he's over there? He's useless. Yellow Hat says it'll be really hard for their disciples to beat Delmouth, the seven
Speaker A
circle mage. Hubert says it doesn't matter. Vanessa is enough. But look who shows up. Alfoy. Hubert is about to ask, "What are you doing here?" But he cuts himself off. Ah, welcome Alfoy. You doing well, my boy? Then he suddenly
Speaker A
ignores him and latches on to Vanessa. Vanessa, how was your trip? Are you feeling okay? Is it true you reached the sixth circle? I heard you did. You're incredible. Gentlemen, you all need to learn from Vanessa's talent. You're all
Speaker A
still stuck in the fifth circle. Zagan starts cursing, saying, "The damn tower master is also in the sixth circle, so we can't talk like that. She just started and she's already catching up to him. Wasn't he the one who said he'd
Speaker A
reach seven stars if he had run stone? The master tells everyone to shut up, but he wants to know what the hell Fenrris did to make her advance that much. She didn't have a single drop of mana before. Then he calms down and says
Speaker A
it doesn't matter how amazing those crimson bastards are. He still has countless runstones. There's no reason for them to keep following and obeying that damn Delm. Because with the stones they have, it's only a matter of time before the flame magic tower becomes the
Speaker A
greatest in the kingdom. Then at the tower gate, pointy hat arrives. This is the kind of thing that's historically dangerous. Hubert and the whole group flinch. Zagen is confused. Why did this guy bring so many disciples? There are
Speaker A
at least 15 masters there. Hubert can't understand those numbers. Were they trying to start a war? Helmouth greets Hubert, who's hesitating because the guy is radiating a ridiculous aura that leaves everyone stunned. Zagen immediately starts telling them to
Speaker A
activate the mana protection fields while Hubert asks what the meaning of this is. Helmouth just chuckles, shuts off his mana, and says he was only saying hello to check a few things. Sure enough, his friends still hadn't improved at all. Hubert says they can
Speaker A
start the duel right now and settle it once and for all. Helmouth says they're just visiting because right now he's more interested in observing her.
Speaker A
Vanessa, the six-star mage in the most intricately detailed white dress, and the man who defeated a god, Alfoy, Fenre's two key figures were right there, which was perfect. He wouldn't even have to bother looking for them to kill them. That's what we expected. He
Speaker A
came for the duel. The scene changes to an arena beneath the tower. A statue announces that the exchange between disciples is about to begin. In total, there will be five magical duels. Each magic tower must send forward the
Speaker A
disciples who will participate. Helmouth calls first for someone named Modi. He gives a look like he's signaling something, and the guy laughs and says he understands. Modi steps out already wrapped in mana. Zan says it looks like they're starting by sending a four
Speaker A
circle mage. Who is their leader going to send? They need someone who can match that. Hubert says to send Romero, who's in the second circle? Zan thinks that's insane. How is a twocircle mage supposed to beat a four circle mage? Hubert says
Speaker A
he doesn't want to reveal their strongest cards right away. If they're going to lose, he'll send someone who never had a chance. That way, they won't want to kill a disciple in public over something so trivial. Besides, they can
Speaker A
lose every match and then send Vanessa at the end to win the last one. That way, they won't be humiliated. From above, he says, "Go on, Romero. This is your chance to fight someone strong.
Speaker A
Give it everything you've got." But Romero knows he's being thrown into a lion's den. The two face each other full Harry Potter mode, and the guy starts conjuring twin fireballs. That was Romero's big attack, but Modi calls it
Speaker A
ridiculous. Sends a blade of air and damn it, blows straight through Romero's chest. What is that? That's brutal. The mages rush in to help, saying the bleeding is severe and he could die. He needs urgent treatment. Hubert yells,
Speaker A
asking if they're there to kill disciples. What kind of training is this? Helmouth tells him to calm down.
Speaker A
The most shocked person is Modi himself. He didn't expect the guy in front of him to be so weak that something that simple would nearly kill him. Hubert is furious, but Helmouth tells him again to calm down. He needs to remember and be
Speaker A
prepared. Accidents happen in this kind of duel. It's common. He says to move on to the next duel before things cool off.
Speaker A
So, two random disciples face off. One of them blows the other up and that's it. The next disciple is supposed to step forward. But before he even gets hit, he screams that he surrenders.
Speaker A
Everyone from the Crimson Tower says the strongest in the north is still trash. No wonder people say their glory days are long gone. That rumor about them being loaded with crystals and getting stronger is fake. Zan asks Hubert if
Speaker A
there's really nothing they can do. Not only are the Crimson Disciples much stronger, they're clearly trying to kill their students. Hubert furious asks if there's nobody who wants to step forward for the next duel. But the disciples are
Speaker A
shaking, saying, "No, no, no. They don't want to die out there. Those people are obviously trying to kill everyone." Helmouth says this was supposed to be an event to show the disciples achievements. But if nobody is stepping forward, how about Hubert and him
Speaker A
entering the arena themselves, the flame tower leader is crushed, realizing the gap between them is way bigger than he expected. At this rate, the flame tower is finished. Then someone shouts that they're pathetic. The king of gambling jumps into the arena and says he'll take
Speaker A
command. Hubert and the elders are confused by Alfoy doing this. Helmouth says it's interesting, so it's the successor of the magic tower. Obviously, in front of such an impressive man, they need to send someone appropriate. So, they send Brody, the top disciple and
Speaker A
successor of the magic tower. He says it's a pleasure to meet Alfoy. Everyone recognizes him as a four circle master.
Speaker A
And now I'm torn. I really want Alfoy to win, but I haven't seen him training.
Speaker A
Still, he's messed around a lot with Runstone and he's got that personality. It's true. He fought a goddess and I'm starting to fall for the bait. He introduces himself and then Hubert from above tells him to be careful. That guy
Speaker A
is a four circle master. How is he supposed to win or even have a chance when he's in the third? Alfoy puts on a smug look and scratches his ear, saying not to forget he already beat a god.
Speaker A
Hubert says the kid has lost his mind. For a mage, nothing is clearer than circle count. Being one circle behind makes it impossible to win. Then Vanessa tells the master not to worry. Alfoy is a mage with a lot of issues. hard to
Speaker A
talk to, completely clueless, and he's arrogant. But there's one thing he isn't weak. That's hyping him up. So, let's see. Brody says having a three circle successor is embarrassing, and Alfoy should know that today he's going to die. Alfoy is about to farm the kid. He
Speaker A
goes, "Die?" He starts spinning a coin on his finger and says, "Sure." He's been in situations like this countless times. All because of that bastard, Gizlane, but today is nowhere near the day he came closest to dying. Then he
Speaker A
flicks the coin like a shot and nails the guy right in the middle of the forehead. Everyone gets furious. Brody says that filthy bastard used a cowardly sneak attack. He really has no elegance as a mage and he starts firing off a
Speaker A
bunch of attacks in every direction, but Alfoy activates acceleration, vanishes, leaving only his cloak behind and rushes in like a blur. Brody can't understand why that bastard is so fast and yells at him not to come closer. He tries to land
Speaker A
more attacks, but Alfoy activates telekinesis, twisting the platform under the arena. Brody's attacks get blocked, and a storm of fragments gets launched back at him. Brody tells him to stop using cheap tricks, but Alfoy is already right next to him, activates a flaming
Speaker A
punch, and smashes him straight in the face. What's this? He's talking about the real monster. The mages are in shock. Vanessa's all smiles, and Helmouth is confused. This was impossible. How is a mage overcoming a whole circle gap? Something was off. His
Speaker A
spells were way too fast. He barely needed any time to cast. How could a mage at that level be in the third circle? And now Alfoy is absolutely wrecking the guy going, "What's up, bastard? You enjoying getting beaten?
Speaker A
Say it again. Say you were going to kill me. The guy's there begging, "Stop, you coward. This fight's already decided." But Alfoy shoves a fireball into his mouth and detonates it inside. That kills someone, doesn't it? And Alfoy
Speaker A
says, "There's no such thing as cowardice on a battlefield. Results are everything, you piece of trash.
Speaker A
Seriously, he farmed him. He's the real deal." With that, Alfoy wins. And the guy gets turned into a puddle of blood.
Speaker A
The dwarves are standing there confused, saying, "Something's wrong. That kid's mana control got way better. It's almost like he's been practicing those spells every day. What kind of training is that? Vanessa's just there thinking part of this is her fault. Then suddenly Bert
Speaker A
is getting all emotional. Oh, what do you think, Helmouth? Looks like my successor beat your successor, doesn't it? My work is incredible. He goes right up like, "Aloy, you're amazing." Even though they haven't talked in a long time, but Alfoy just tells him to get
Speaker A
away. He's already tired from the fight. The leader is furious because that bastard is so cold. While the dwarf is thinking this guy doesn't even treat his own successor well. All right, now it's Vanessa's turn. And now Hubert is
Speaker A
confident, telling Delmouth to come at him. He immediately sends out the disciple he wanted to put in play.
Speaker A
Hubert knows Delmouth doesn't have anyone above Vanessa's circle. With Alfoy's win, he's already covered. In the end, victory is going to belong to the Tower of Flames until Helmouth suddenly starts clapping like a maniac.
Speaker A
And he says it was excellent. He really was a man who had defeated a god, Alfoy.
Speaker A
And besides, it's time for the sixth circle mage, Vanessa. This exchange between the towers is turning out to be very beneficial. He's getting to see these skills with his own eyes. And that's why to guarantee the event success, he'll step in for the grand
Speaker A
final. Good grief. The guy starts flying, conjuring an energy sphere around himself. Obviously, nobody understands what's happening. The windows, the arena, everything starts exploding. Hubert asks what that bastard thinks he's doing. Did he forget the rules that tower masters can't
Speaker A
participate in duels? Helmouth says Hubert was the one who called him to step forward, so what's the problem?
Speaker A
Hubert says he meant it figuratively. He wasn't supposed to literally come into the arena. That doesn't even make sense.
Speaker A
But then Alfoy grabs him by the collar and tells him to wake up and stop using useless arguments. That bastard came here from the start, intending to kill everyone. So, if Hubert doesn't want to die, he'd better get ready now. Vanessa
Speaker A
immediately tells the dwarves to start conjuring the magic fields. She was going to hold Delmouth back as long as she could, so she activates her spell before he does, sending down a rain of ice. Helmouth watches the attack, raises
Speaker A
his hand, puts up a barrier, and blocks it all while also triggering an electrical explosion. When the shot cuts to a far away frame, you know the hit is going to be huge. Lightning starts swallowing the entire tower, shining in
Speaker A
a massive blast. When it clears, Helmouth is exhausted. But in front of him, Vanessa tanked it for everyone. She really is built different. Look at that arm holding that staff all day training biceps. Hubert says, "He really is a
Speaker A
bastard. How can he act like this inside a magic tower?" But Helmouth is more impressed that Vanessa managed to block a seventh circle spell. She absorbed Alfoy's mana to erase the circle difference. So Alfoy's power really is the source of their strength. Helmouth
Speaker A
says it's interesting. Now he understands why they're key figures in the Fenrris army. Still, defending against someone at his level is going to be exhausting. And how long can they keep it up? Then he conjures five more hellish pentagrams, and forms flame
Speaker A
lances. Vanessa grits her teeth, raises another barrier, defends, and still counterattacks. She thrusts her staff forward and fires a full-on kamahama at him. He's forced to raise a barrier of debris, but at the same time, he laughs.
Speaker A
Hubert throws a flame attack, but obviously it wasn't going to be that easy. Helmouth makes a few hand signs, triggers an air shift, and cancels the spell. Vanessa and everyone else are already worn out. Then Helmouth says it's not easy dealing with two sixth
Speaker A
mages, but this would be the end. He starts another cast and the windstorm slams through the room. Looking around, Hubert sees the elders are down and the disciples are finished. He asks them to raise a mana field, but nobody answers.
Speaker A
Not Vanessa, not Alfoy. Worst of all, their mana was already drained from that last defense. There's no way this generation of the magic tower was going to end there. No, never. Don't worry, my blonde spider is coming. He drops in
Speaker A
front of them and says, "It's a pleasure to meet the master of the Crimson Tower.
Speaker A
He's Lord Gizelin Fenrris. He came to participate in the duel of Towers, but he arrived a little late. Vanessa sees him right ahead, and she and Hubert get emotional that Gizelin showed up. And of course, Helmouth has heard of the
Speaker A
strongest swordsmen in the north. Supposedly, this is the bastard who ruined all the duchies plans. Helmouth still tries to play it off. And I love when they run to the rule book. This is a fair duel between magic towers. Got
Speaker A
it? Don't even think about joining in. A noble interfering in Mage's affairs is way beyond your authority. Then Gizlane says, "hm, looks like Hubert didn't tell you. I'm participating as a guest of the Tower of Flames. I was just running
Speaker A
late. Hubert is about to say the kid isn't a mage, but Vanessa smacks him on the head with her staff. That's right, Helmouth. We invited him as a mage. He's a mage of the Tower of Flames, and he
Speaker A
invited him to help in this fight. Helmouth asks, "Hold on. The Count of Fenris is saying he's a mage." He pauses, realizing those two aren't even in fighting condition anymore. He was planning to wipe out the Tower of Flames
Speaker A
and then go after Fenrris, but now the situation has improved. He says, "Fine, then, Count Fenrris. If you insist on stepping into the flames, I won't stop you." to hell with this exchange and everything going on. This is a god-given
Speaker A
chance to eliminate the Duchy family's enemies. In the end, my power would have settled this either way," he continues casting. Energy spreads through the hall and a cloud forms at the top of the tower. Vanessa and Hubert flinch when
Speaker A
Gizlane throws his sword upward. Energy gathering at the tip, saying that's the best news he's heard all day because he also loves solving problems with raw power. He braces himself and launches at Helmouth. Helmouth is surprised by the
Speaker A
rush, but manages to use the spell he was casting to block the sword. And look at this. Magic dual time. Helmouth activates teleportation and pure Dragon Ball style appears behind him, but he's shaken. How is a normal person's sword
Speaker A
piercing a seventh circle mage's barrier? If he'd been a second slower, he would have been cut. Then Helmouth summons a bunch of swords and says Gizlane really deserves the title of greatest swordsman in the north. But it ends here today. But Gizlane yanks his
Speaker A
line, swings aside, spins to dodge the blades, steps off the corner, and launches straight at Helmouth, slipping through the attacks. Another strike slams into the barrier. Helmouth is stunned. The guy's got swagger. He's fighting like he's got a flying sword,
Speaker A
you know. Helmouth blocks the first cut and tries a counter, but Gizlane blocks from behind. He drops, pulling himself down with a mana cord and at the same time throws another one into Helmouth's chest. Then he yanks, slamming Helmouth
Speaker A
into the floor, sending him rolling across the hall. Hubert is lost. Saying, none of this makes sense. How is this kid fighting Helmouth? The spirit beside Gizlane says his master is good at fighting, surviving against a seventh circle mage, even though he still hasn't
Speaker A
reached the strength he had in his past life. Gizlane tells the spirit to shut up. While Helmouth demands that arrogant bastard Gizlane explain what kind of power this is. No knight should be able to do something like this. Gizlane says,
Speaker A
"Some things you only believe when you see them. Looks like there are people in this world even an incredible seventh circle mage doesn't know about." But Helmouth tells him to stop messing around. That weird energy he was using
Speaker A
wasn't pure mana. It was the same power the Duchy family had given to their key figures. Gizlane is surprised he knows that. Helmouth says he doesn't know how Gizlane has so much energy. And now it's starting to make sense why the duche has
Speaker A
trouble dealing with him. But Helmouth himself wouldn't have gotten this far without the duchy's help and favor. So even if he dies here today, he'll make sure the kid dies with him to repay every favor. Here come these mages who
Speaker A
love self-destruction. Hubert and Vanessa start trying to move everyone out using mana, carrying people, saying they need to get out of there.
Speaker A
Meanwhile, Gizlane stands still, calling for dark, asking for a power boost. His aura starts expanding around him, but he says he needs more, more, and his eye turns black. The spirit says he must be losing it. Why does he want that much
Speaker A
mana? Then Gizlane opens the fourth core. He explains those mages are persistent. If you want to kill one, you make sure it's done, but it won't be that hard since he killed this guy in his past life. The spirit says, "Fine,
Speaker A
but it'll handle the problem since it's the one being asked for that mana. It'll use the most intense emotions to create it. But Gizlane needs to remember if he loses control of that mana, the spirit takes over. Gizlane starts seeing
Speaker A
visions of Delphine, the one who killed him. Helmouth keeps casting the self-detonation and Gizlane is surrounded by red mana. Then the mage activates hell itself, a flash of light slamming into the red ground. Gizlane's sword shines with golden light and he
Speaker A
unleashes an aura blade at Helmouth. The attack lands clean and splits him in half. And then what the hell? The scene completely changes out of nowhere. It cuts to Tenant teaching the kids.
Speaker A
Someone approaches him. He claps his hands and tells everyone class is over. He has to take care of something and won't be back for a while. White-haired kid wants to know if he'll be gone long and he says no, he promises. The fight
Speaker A
with Helmouth didn't even properly finish because it exploded or didn't explode. And now we've got Tenant saying Martin was an idiot pupil. But hey, nothing more fair than the master getting revenge by liking this video that helps Mamoru make more juicy
Speaker A
content for his viewers. Activate the cheeky little bell and aim
Topics:
manhwa
Gizlane Perdeium
action
fight scenes
time travel
revenge
war
orc raid
fantasy
swordmaster
