0.01 Second Sword Master

0.01 Second Sword Master Episode 81

[Tercana. Even though I personally lent my strength, did you fail to subdue the arrogant humans?]

At the muddy voice coming from the black orb crystal, Tercana lowered her head.

“I’m sorry, Miss Herthemis. It happened when I met an unexpected variable.”

[Didn’t I give you Levanos with all my might so that even such a variable could be resolved?]

“Yes. You did. But there are mountains that even Levanos cannot climb.”

[·······.]

Hertemis was silent for a moment, then asked Tercana.

[Does that mountain refer to Aslan?]

“That’s right. Looks like we got it wrong. It wasn’t just luck that Aslan was able to win against the Tekina race until now.”

[You mean his strength is beyond one of our Great Demons?]

“I dare say, yes. He is as difficult and dangerous as dealing with an angel in the celestial realm.”

The Techina tribe had nothing to fear, but the only thing they were reluctant to deal with was the Celestial World.

But Aslan is the same class as them.

[So what’s your plan?]

“There are many worshipers on this continent who dream of the revival of the great Tekina. It is only a matter of time before the darkness will swallow the continent sooner or later. However, the starting position is just wrong.”

[Where to start?]

“In the meantime, we have tried to revive Eli Kingdom, which was considered the weakest, but it is no longer the weakest. So we have no choice but to aim for another kingdom.”

A deep silence continued this time.

[I will trust you one last time.]

“Thank you, Hertemis.”

With that, the conversation between the two ended.

The black crystal ball returned to its normal blue crystal form, and Tercana slowly raised her head and smiled sinisterly.

“Anyway, those who couldn’t even step on this land without me still lived only with their pride.”

Tercana completely left Eli Kingdom and moved to a new place.

Foolish worshipers seeking the revival of the Tekina tribes were swarming across the continent, and summoning demons was no longer a difficult task.

As planned, we could summon the Techina tribe and throw the continent into chaos.

“I have new plans for you too.”

At the center of it all was Aslan.

* * *

‘It’s like getting chills…’

My survival instinct told me that there was a 100% chance someone was thinking of killing me.

I glanced at Horeth, who was next to me.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Hmm- nothing.”

Horace continued, receiving my suspicious glare.

“As you said, we have additional watchtowers installed in most of our territories. If this is maintained, we will be able to keep close surveillance in the future.”

“About the heavy armor?”

“That part is almost ready. We have created a new heavy armored cavalry corps to cover the equipment, and we will start training right away from today.”

“What else?”

“We are also in the process of producing additional magic weapons using the holy water made by the Grand Knight Commander. Like last time, you can use siege weapons and kalutans to blast them in mid-air, or you can use magic circles to cause big explosions.”

Finally, the space defense formation I wanted was gradually being completed.

Anyway, except for the Kingdom of Eli, it didn’t matter much to me what happened to the rest of the country.

After all, the important thing is to protect my body.

So I was spending a lot of money on the entire territory to strengthen the defense.

This is because there is no law saying that a monster wave like the last time should not happen again, and you never know when and where demons will pop out.

‘Even on the hard difficulty, the worshipers go crazy, so I have to be more careful.’

The difficulty of the game determines the number of worshipers.

The easier the difficulty, the smaller the number of worshipers, and the fewer demons summoned as well, and the frequency of their summoning also decreases remarkably.

However, as the difficulty level goes up, worshipers frantically summon demons everywhere, and isn’t this atrocious difficulty?

It could be said that this is why the story has already progressed this way.

‘The problem is the supply and demand of items.’

There is nothing to pick up and eat around here.

The heinous thing about this game is that the higher difficulties leave very few edible items around the kingdom you start with.

In fact, based on the secret note I wrote the other day, I went out to find items within the territory of Eli Kingdom, but there was no harvest.

In other words, the game intentionally placed the items far away from me.

‘One fortunate thing is that I didn’t even delete the item.’

Should I say I’m lucky?

Does that mean that the only way I can spec up is not blocked?

‘Then should I move on to another kingdom?’

However, it is not possible to blindly lead the knights and attack…

It seemed pretty good to go over to the nearest kingdom of Halaz and supply items.

‘I don’t know if I should cross the border secretly.’

This seemed to require some more thought.

“Are you training right now?”

“Yes. Heavy cavalry training has already begun.”

“I’ll have to check it out.”

I stepped into the training camp myself to make sure that Horeth and the others hadn’t sloppy and sloppy stuff behind the scenes.

ridge-! Doo-!

“Ohhh!!”

The training ground is filled with the sound of drums and the loud shouts of soldiers.

The heavy cavalry corps, armed with thick and hard armor, came forward with a majestic appearance and advanced slowly at the signal.

“Shoot!!”

Soon, at the command of the archers, the archers rained down arrows.

Shoot aaa!!

If it was a regular cavalryman, he would have been confused by the rain of arrows flying, but the heavy armored cavalrymen did not stop their advance.

Although their movements were not fast due to their weight, they moved slowly and straight as if they had nothing to fear.

Teeting-!

Tata Tang-!

Hundreds of arrows hit the cavalry.

However, none of the arrows could penetrate the heavy armor and broke on the spot.

“Oh oh-.”

“Surely that is….”

The knights who were watching the training burst into admiration.

But it’s too early to be surprised.

“Shoot-!!”

This time, along with the rain of arrows, the magic bullets created by the magic corps poured out.

Quaang-! Kwak-kwang-!

The magic bullet exploded and arrows fell like rain.

But again, none of the heavily armored cavalrymen were hurt.

This is because all of them were carrying thick armor and thick shields.

Moreover, the riding horses also struggled a little in surprise when the magic bullet exploded, but there was no clutter to the point of falling off the horse.

Because of the heavy weight, I couldn’t struggle as hard as I could.

‘It’s like a top-class corps.’

Heavy cavalry is actually the strongest cavalry unit that can be created in the kingdom.

When you usually play a game, don’t you upgrade and spend a lot of money to pick the best army?

Heavy cavalry was just such a class.

The reason I was able to select them was because of the active trade with the Charlene family, and now the Kingdom of Eli is making a lot of money with special products sold through Calutan and the Elves.

The problem is that all of that money is being poured into strengthening national power.

‘wait a moment.’

When it is stable to a certain extent, then I will raise taxes sharply and fill my pockets to become the richest person on the continent.

“Corsair!”

“Ohhhhh-!!”

The heavy armored cavalry, which had been advancing slowly, quickly increased their speed before the signal to advance. Then, he defeated the shield soldiers who had been erected as scarecrows at once and moved to the place where the Archers and Magic Corps were located in an instant.

“woah······.”

“tremendous······.”

“This is the cavalry of Eli Kingdom.”

Applause erupted from all sides.

‘This is the power of money.’

After all, games, reality, and money are the best.

“Keuheup- uhheuk.”

While I was in the middle of the taste of money, I suddenly heard someone sobbing next to me.

Turning my head, I was sure it was Horace.

Horace, who was running out of tears, quickly lowered his head.

“Sweetie, I’m sorry. I couldn’t believe if this was really a dream or real life… Even just a few years ago, the level of our military was disastrous. But now it looks like it’s going to be good enough to face that color kingdom.”

“…”

Hey, I don’t want to break the impression.

If you fight the color kingdom at this level now, you will be annihilated as it is.

‘Still, compared to other kingdoms, it’s really strong.’

The story progressed as if it had stepped on the accelerator, but the development of the kingdoms was still insignificant.

Few places have chosen heavy armored cavalry like ours.

Except for one color kingdom.

The Kala Kingdom was the strongest kingdom on the continent from the start, and the king who rules it is also called the strongest on the continent.

So, if you want to play the game easily, the advice for newbies is to start with the color kingdom.

‘It’s not even close to the current level.’

It hasn’t reached the level of the Kala Kingdom yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.

‘Anyway, that guy is…’

why are you still here?

“…”

I looked at Levanos, who was sitting in one seat far away, with an uncomfortable look.

Did you notice my gaze?

Our eyes met Levanos.

When I nodded, he jumped up from his seat and shot towards me.

By the way,

“Hmmm.”

“We will leave our seats.”

“Two minutes. Please feel free to talk.”

Isn’t it that the subordinates suddenly move away on their own?

I am a sword master, and he is also a sword master, so he must have thought that the two strong men would have a serious talk.

‘no. What if all of you are gone?’

To leave such a monster and me alone.

These irresponsible bastards.

“…”

An awkward silence fell between the two of us.

But that silence didn’t last long.

It was because the bravado that had started to boil little by little from earlier soon rose to the top of my head.

“Why are you here?”

“Can you please allow me to stay?”

“cow?”

“Can you please give me your permission?”

For what purpose?

If it helps our kingdom, I’d be most grateful, but if it wasn’t, it would only be a nuisance.

It’s because you have a bomb that you don’t know when it will explode.

“Does that mean you want to come under me?”

“That, that’s…”

“Or will you leave at any time, worthy of your name as a wanderer? Do one thing.”

“Now, can’t we stay for a while?”

“I cannot accept as my brother the person who will leave anyway. I give my side only to those I can trust and entrust my life to.”

Levanos looked troubled.

“What the hell are you trying to do here?”

“It is because there is something to confirm.”

“Is it about me that you will check?”

“…”

Seeing that there was no answer, it seemed right.

“I will tell you in advance, but I have nothing to do with the Sardiel race.”

“!?”

“Isn’t that why you wanted to stay here because you wanted to know that? Besides, I have nothing to do with the Techinas.”

Levanos knows I’m dealing with two powers at the same time.

Since I directly applied the blow using the power of darkness, the person hit by it has no choice but to know.

It is the power of darkness that devours light.

“As expected…”

“Did you think I would too just because you were of heavenly blood?”

At my words, he gave me a look of surprise.

“How did you know that I had celestial blood mixed with me?”

“There is nothing on this continent that I do not know, Levanos.”

“…”

I looked at him with dry eyes and asked.

“Now that we have solved the mystery, would you like to leave?”

But he

“no.”

He gave an unexpected answer.

“I want to stay here even more.”

“The reason is?”

“Because I am curious about the power you have. I want to know how you can control darkness and light at the same time, and what you truly are.”

I looked at him without speaking.

“Will you allow me?”

I can’t say that the identity of the power you want to know is all tempal.

However, if Levanos would take on the role of my subordinate, this would be a huge hit among all the jackpots.

“good. I will allow you.”

So, of course, I gave permission.

of course,

“But if you dishonor our kingdom and my honor, then I’ll be sure to sever that head.”

I also forgot to bluff.

Levanos shuddered and lowered his head.

“Well sir.”

I barely held back the urge to shout Eureka.

The day will come when Levanos will be able to wield a terrifying force of 96 strength.

A tsunami of excitement was coming.

But that’s for a while.

“Standby Division Commander!!”

A knight hurriedly ran up and told me.

“I beseech you! A letter from Halaz Kingdom has arrived!”

“Halaz Kingdom?”

Not the envoys, but only one letter?

I accepted the letter from the article.

at that moment.

[The main quest, the guide quest of the emperor’s path has occurred.]

*Salvation of Halaz Kingdom

-Save the Kingdom of Halaz in crisis.

-You get 10 gold as a reward.

The Emperor’s Road quest, which I had tried to ignore and give up, started on its own.