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Episode 294. Reset the Goal
The Duchy of Felix.
Willas and his men visited the Felix Duke’s house. Kai Felix welcomed Willas as he visited the estate.
“Greetings. This is Kai Felix, Your Majesty.”
“That little kid has grown so much. He’s grown up so well.”
“thank you.”
“I bet your Majesty is inside?”
“Yes, that’s what I just said.”
Soon Willas was granted private access to Duke Felix.
“It’s been a while, Duke Felix.”
“The Marquis of Willas has arrived. This is truly a pity.”
“That’s why I came here. I have a favor to ask.”
“……ask?”
“I’m sure you know about this incident, but there’s a different villain. But he really has a strong backing.”
“… … .”
Duke Felix was impressed. Information about what had happened in the Marquisate of Dren had already spread throughout the Twelve Stars.
The Duke also knew the full story, as he had sent his representative to pay his respects.
“Ethan Wickers, you’re a very good young man. There are a lot of young men who suddenly rise to the top, but this young man is definitely different. That’s what I’m saying.”
Willas Dren let out a long breath.
“I intend to avenge my son. Whoever the mastermind is. So I need your help. Can you lend me a hand?”
Ethan Wickes was a rock.
A stone that rolled out of nowhere. It was a bastard trying to stick his head into the firmly established Twelve Star Family.
Duke Felix probably doesn’t like Ethan Wickers very much either.
Willas thought that since he had come in person, he could pretend not to be Duke Felix and quietly lend some strength to this side.
“I refuse.”
But the answer I got was completely unexpected.
“… … Are you going to refuse?”
“I am acquainted with Count Ethan Wickers. He is not a young man like that. He is the benefactor of our first and second sons. I can vouch for him.”
“… … .”
Willas Dren’s expression hardened.
You’re friends? Duke Felix is a quick-thinking man. The fact that such a duke would protect him like this meant that Ethan Wickers was worth it.
Enough for the Duke to take his side.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t listen to that story. But I can listen to another story. This incident has become truly unfortunate.”
Willas quickly left Duke Felix’s residence.
“What the heck is this… … .”
Even the world’s greatest Willas was surprised.
“Stander, how dare he take my side like this? How on earth did he get in the author’s way?”
Willas couldn’t understand the situation at all.
Who else cared more for the dignity of the Twelve Stars than Duke Felix? And how could such a man defend Ethan Wickers, who had tarnished the name of the Twelve Stars?
“I’m starting to feel uneasy.”
Willas muttered without realizing it.
* * *
Ramsdale Territory.
The Ramsdale family’s estate, which was in charge of one axis of the Twelve Constellations, was very noisy.
“Come at me! Come at me!”
“Your Majesty, Your Highness!”
“Not enough! Not yet! There’s not much time left. If you want to go and stand shoulder to shoulder, this won’t do.”
It was a festival-like atmosphere, and in the middle of that festival atmosphere was Siron Ramsdale.
“You’ve grown a lot, hmm.”
Siron was sparring at Ramsdale Square.
There were a lot of strong men waiting in the square, and it seemed like they had already knocked down about five of them. However, Shiron was also injured and it seemed like it would be difficult for him to continue sparring.
“Then, as the strongest one, I will have one more duel, so don’t stop me.”
“This is the last time, Master. This is truly the last time.”
“okay.”
A seemingly strong-looking inspector came up onto the training ground. It was a temporary training ground, so it was broken here and there, but it was still usable.
“Ohhh.”
“Isn’t that the inspector? He’s the first inspector of Forel.”
“Master Shiron has already fought many battles. I don’t know if he was in perfect condition, but I think he’s having a hard time right now.”
The people who were watching chimed in one by one.
Even in Willas’ eyes, who had been watching the commotion for a while, the skill of that Forel Jeilgeom seemed superior to that of Shiron. Shiron was obviously tired just by looking at him, but Forel Jeilgeom was fine.
“Your Majesty, I think it would be better to practice when you are in better condition.”
“It doesn’t matter. This isn’t a fight to win. I’m sure Mr. Ethan wouldn’t mind an injury of this magnitude.”
“… … Ethan?”
Willas, who had been listening from afar, immediately frowned.
“I, Sir Ron Ramsdale and Ethan Wickers, are fellow teachers at Ibeca Academy.”
“Hmm… … .”
Willas left Siron Ramsdale behind and headed straight for the castle.
* * *
“Oh, really? Wasn’t he retired? I was wondering why he retired when I was still in my prime. Well, he’s finally back.”
Black Star Jed Ramsdale and Willas had a private meeting.
Jed Ramsdale looked very cheerful. A lot of interesting things had happened to him recently.
“I heard you stepped down from your position as head of the household. I wonder if it won’t be difficult for the current head of the household if you do this in front of him.”
The two men were acquainted. They ran the Twelve Stars at the same time, and as a result, they clashed with the free-spirited Geumseong a few times. However, they had no ill feelings towards each other, so their relationship was not bad.
Of course, their fates changed completely in later generations, but Willas still believed that the Sword Master would do the right thing when it was right.
That’s why I came here in person.
“The head of the household asked me personally. He needs help. So I am responding to his request. But what is going on?”
“My son is dead.”
Willas said.
“I am truly grateful that the head of the household came to pay his respects in person.
“It’s a shame I can’t go. I have a lot of work to do.”
“So I came to ask you a favor. My son didn’t die from illness or an accident. As you well know, he was assassinated.”
“To whom?”
“As if Willas already knew the beast, the blacksmith asked back.
“There’s a young man named Ethan Wickers. I heard that Justa had some trouble with him. And this is what happened.”
Willas didn’t know that the Ramsdales had a much deeper connection to Ethan than the Felixes.
In particular, he did not know that Geomseong had a very favorable view of Ethan.
“Are you going to kill Ethan Wickers?”
“then?”
Willas said.
“Would you let the man who killed my son live?”
And then he laughed bitterly.
“So that’s why you came here to ask that favor. There are many great people behind that young man. If you get my help, it’ll be a lot easier to handle.”
“Please, I will definitely repay you for this. I have already come back from retirement once. I will not leave this position for at least ten years. The interests we hold, what you need. I will give you everything I can.”
It was a radical proposal for Willas.
I’m not asking you to actively help me. I’m just asking you to temporarily stand behind Dren when the princess and the pope turn their attention to me.
The price was so high compared to what was demanded, so I thought that if it was a swordsman, he would definitely accept it.
Even though the swordsman was a very self-willed person, Willas needed the power of the swordsman who moved as he pleased right now.
“It’s a rejection.”
Willas frowned deeply.
Duke Felix: Well, I can give you a hundred concessions and say that it could be possible.
Let’s say that Ethan Wickers is quite resourceful and has some kind of connection with Duke Felix.
But the blackness is different.
“Why? Why?”
Willas asked, his temper getting worse.
“Why do you refuse? This is not a simple matter. It is a matter of the prestige of the Twelve Stars.”
“You’re going too far. Isn’t this a problem between Yusta and Ethan?”
“what?”
“Have we ever joined forces within the confines of the Twelve Stars or something?”
Geomseong said as if he was dumbfounded.
“I never once thought you, Marquis Drenne, were on my side. Did you ever erect a single pillar of Ramsdale?”
“Jed… … Ramsdale.”
“Ethan has a good working relationship with our Ramsdale family. He is also on good terms with my grandson, Siron.”
The blacksmith spoke forcefully.
“If Wickus, led by Ethan, wants to enter Twelve Stars, I will lend him my strength.”
Ugh-.
Willas ground his teeth.
“It was nice talking to you after such a long time. Would you mind leaving now? I’m busy with work.”
In the clear denial of the order, Willas was left speechless and had no choice but to step outside.
“Elder.”
“I didn’t know it would be this bad. How far did that guy… How far did he foresee before committing this act? There’s no loophole. There’s no room to dig into.”
It felt like my hands and feet had been cut off.
It felt like I was trapped in a maze with no exit, wandering around believing there was definitely an exit somewhere. Suddenly, Willas’ body trembled slightly.
Following Felix, Ramsdale also came out in support of Ethan Whikus.
There were still several families left, but after being treated like this in the first two places I visited, I felt humiliated and helpless.
“It’s been a long time, really.”
It had been a long time since I had expressed regret, been rejected, or felt helpless.
No, it might be the first time.
“There is still a way.”
Not all numbers are blocked.
“Ethan Wickers’ plan includes revenge. If so, it will soon cause trouble not only with our family but also with other families. It is highly likely that he has already begun working on it.”
If you are this thorough, you may already have everything ready.
“Contact the other nobles in the capital. Tell them that Willas Dren needs help.”
“yes!”
* * *
“Can you do it alone? I can go and help, though.”
“That’s Yeerika’s job. The biggest reason Yeerika became stronger was revenge. If someone else were to do that revenge, it would only result in incomplete combustion. It would have to be completely reduced to ashes before it could burn again, Shudlen.”
“… … Ethan, you’re right. I’m sorry. I made you anxious for no reason.”
“That’s because I’m still not confident in my abilities. Anyone who suddenly becomes stronger is like that. Okay, Shudlen.”
Ethan threw a wooden sword at Shudlen.
“I’ll take that anxiety away. Let’s practice on the way to the capital.”
“… … I, I am full of confidence. I am strong, Ethan!”
“That must be proven with a sword.”
Capital of the Holy Empire.
Ethan returned and headed straight to the palace.
‘The academy vacation is almost over.’
Ethan considered quitting the academy if things got any worse.
The reason I wanted to become the youngest master in the first place was because of the fame.
‘I’ve built up enough reputation.’
I also learned where the saint who could be the answer to curing extinction disease is.
‘The Magic Empire.’
So there is no need to go all out to the academy.
‘But entering the Magic Empire is not an easy task.’
The two empires of the continent were divided by a great mountain range, and in the middle of that mountain range was a large river.
‘The Holy Empire and the Magic Empire are divided along that border.’
Crossing the mountain range is difficult. The only possible routes are to cross the border through the northern or southern ends.
But if you go in like that, it becomes illegal trespassing. You can’t do anything officially and everything has to be done secretly.
If you happen to get caught doing that, it’s another problem. If you do, the penalty you’ll have to pay is also quite large.
‘So, I should officially go to the Magic Empire.’
To go to the next destination, the Magic Empire, permission from the Holy Empire Emperor was needed.
“His Majesty calls you in.”
fantasy,
