< Chapter 67 - The Calm Before the Storm #3 >
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Five days and a half until the National Foundation Day Ball.
Lucas, who visited the event to congratulate Uther and Cordelia on their titles, smiled gently at one point.
Because I saw a happy face.
“Miss Scarlett?”
“to?”
What came back to the call was a look of surprise on his face.
That would be the case, since he was hiding and making no sound.
How did you find out?
No, is it natural to find out?
It’s because she was buried in Uther and Cordelia, but she was also a northern giraffe.
The first two people were so overwhelmingly strong, but Lucas was also one of the strongest among his peers – and not just in the Kingdom of Cailun, but on the entire continent.
‘Furthermore… it’s not like I didn’t decorate it at all.’
Because she was dressed up as a young lady who was attending the event, not as a servant like a maid or a butler.
He was just trying to hide his presence in order to get rid of the men who were swarming around like flies, so Lucas, who had a sharp sense of humor, would have been able to find him.
“You have come to congratulate Prince Uder and Princess Cordelia?”
“Well… I guess so. We’re acquaintances, after all.”
Scarlett, who had spoken out of turn, maintained a haughty expression, and Lucas smiled again.
“Come this way. I will introduce you to my friends, the nobles of the North.”
“I appreciate your offer, but I’m sorry. I’d like to keep quiet right now.”
It might have been a slightly rude answer, but Lucas nodded with an indifferent expression and kept his mouth shut as he looked straight ahead.
What on earth is going on here?
Are you mad because I bounced you?
When Scarlett narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at him, Lucas smiled brightly and answered quietly.
“That···you said you wanted to be quiet.”
“Ah… yes.”
I meant I wanted to be alone, but you interpreted it that way.
Is this what they call natural?
‘I guess I just don’t have any clue.’
But I didn’t dislike him because he was handsome. He was also cute because he was innocent.
‘Should I say it’s like a large dog?’
Pink Bomb That girl is a bitch.
He pretended to be a proud cat, but he was actually a dog.
‘Is the black cloak a fox with a dark heart?’
The new associations were quite amusing, but Scarlett quickly pulled herself together.
This is because the music playing at the event venue has changed.
“I think it’s about to start.”
As Scarlett spoke, Lucas quickly turned around to face the stage, and Scarlett could only burst out in muffled laughter.
Because Lucas really felt like a big dog. To the point where I found myself looking at his butt without realizing it, wondering if he had a tail.
“Miss Scarlett?”
“No, nothing.”
Lucas blushed slightly at Scarlett’s proud yet elegant smile – and a bit more honest than before – and then turned back to the stage.
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The blackest man stood by the window and looked at the stage.
Many women who admired him, who was young, handsome, and even black, tried to talk to him, but he seemed to respond with a calm face, and after exchanging a few words, he pushed them away.
He usually liked alcohol and women as much as swords, but today he wanted to distance himself from hedonistic things.
“That’s rare.”
It wasn’t me talking about wanting to stay away from alcohol and women.
People gathered here.
Two people came into Jeilgeom’s sight.
One is the Duke of Antarius, known as the Guardian of the Nation.
The other is Count Bayer, the blacksmith.
Both of them are masters of the sword, belonging to the Ten Swordsmen, just like Jeilgeom himself.
‘Still strong.’
Because it was a ten-sword tiger.
Because they were the ones who reached the top among the many inspectors of the Kingdom of Seilun.
‘but.’
Is the passage of time inevitable?
The Duke of Guk was old, and Count Bayer was also growing old.
The inevitable decline in physical ability that comes with aging.
The Guardians have become weaker than they were when they were at war with the empire in the past.
‘Well, it’s still a swordsman, though.’
The expression “toothless tiger” would be an exaggeration.
He was once a swordsman representing the Kingdom of Seilun, and even now he possesses considerable skill.
‘Count Bayer, the swordsman.’
Although he was in his late forties, he looked much younger than he was, as expected of a master at his peak.
To begin with, he was a very handsome gentleman.
What about his sword?
The sword of Count Bayer that I saw through Gale was literally a wind.
A wind that is free and free, and therefore cannot be caught even if you extend your hand.
‘Well, I guess. Your favorite thing is the sword.’
Alcohol is good and women are good, but of course, swords are the best.
It was only natural, in a way, since it was the first sword that was born and raised in the field.
Because I have seen swords since I was born, and I have lived swinging them every day up until this day.
‘You’re saying you don’t get tired of it?’
When I see a strong person, I want to compete with them, and I want to sharpen my sword and reach a higher level.
A little higher.
A little stronger.
‘I’d like to compete with Landius and Kamael at least once.’
Iron Man and Swordsman.
Two people who are heroes of the Paragon Kingdom and are also called the world’s strongest swordsmen.
What kind of swords will those two use?
Just how much stronger is the First Sword compared to itself?
No, is it really stronger than the First Sword itself?
‘Ah, here we go.’
The blackest man, who had been smiling brightly and continuing his imagination, straightened his posture.
And then I just looked at the stage.
Changes in music.
Silence in the room.
‘and.’
The main character appears.
The moment Princess Daphne appeared in her golden dress, applause erupted, and Jeilgeom lightly clapped his hands and looked down at the stage.
Cordelia, dressed in a white dress, smiling with an excited face, and Yuder, pretending to be calm next to her.
“You’re cute.”
The first sword spoke softly, and as if those words were a signal, the event began.
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“It’s too early. A baron at that age. You need to gain more experience.”
“So you don’t like it?”
Count Bayer asked lightly at Count Chase’s words, and Count Chase responded as usual.
“hmm.”
“You seem like a dishonest gentleman.”
Count Bayer smiled slightly and looked at the stage.
Princess Daphne, known as the Jewel of the Royal Capital, was awarding a knighthood to a young woman.
“It’s almost here.”
“Huh, now you’re only a baron. But you should at least be given a viscount.”
“Even the Baron said it was too early.”
“You can’t be content with the present.”
“Anyway, he really is a difficult person. Just be happy, though.”
“Huh, no way.”
Count Chase was laughing, but his hands were honest. He was holding the magic stone for the video recording tightly in his hand.
“Is that sound also recorded?”
“Of course. So be quiet. It’ll make noise.”
Count Bayer laughed and remained silent at Count Chase’s challenge, and Count Chase activated his magic.
Uther and Cordelia come on stage.
The appearance of two people.
‘I am deeply moved.’
Just a year ago, he was a guy who couldn’t even go outside.
Now he’s so healthy and has even achieved great things.
Count Bayer, whose eyes reddened without him knowing, glanced at Count Chase and smiled gently.
Because even though he was always a dishonest friend, this moment was different.
‘With people.’
I love it when you smile like that even on normal days.
A bright smile spread across Count Chase’s face.
Count Bayer turned his gaze back toward the stage, pretending not to see, while Count Chase focused again and again on the video recording.
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“Uder Bayer, Cordelia Chase. On behalf of the kingdom, I hereby bestow the title of Baron upon the two individuals who have rendered great service to the Kingdom of Cailun. From this moment on, you are now Barons of the Kingdom of Cailun.”
Although she was still the crown princess, Princess Daphne was truly the queen of lions in terms of dignity.
As he solemnly declared and raised his sword, Uther and Cordelia knelt before him and bowed their heads obediently, and soon Princess Daphne’s sword lightly tapped their shoulders.
Baron Bayer and Baron Chase.
The first generation of barons who earned their title through their own efforts rather than by inheritance.
Cordelia bit her lip to keep herself from laughing, but eventually decided to just laugh.
Because it was such a fun experience.
‘It’s not just because of the Baron title.’
It’s not just because everyone knows about the ball in the wild land.
The identity of the overwhelming emotions that fill the heart.
The reason why satisfaction fills my face.
‘I changed it.’
Cordelia herself and Uther.
The barbarian raids to the north would have begun by now.
Counts Bayer and Chase would have rushed back to the North, and Duke Spencer would also have been too ill to get up.
The first sword would not have been here.
Gale and Adelia would never have gotten together.
And Scarlett and Lucas.
Even Cordelia herself.
‘I’ll change more.’
So that everyone can be happy.
So that you can have a perfect happy ending.
Cordelia glanced back at Uther, and Uther looked at her as well.
The moment their eyes met, as if by chance, the two smiled simultaneously.
Because we could tell what each other was thinking.
‘For a perfect happy ending.’
Uther spoke with his eyes, and Cordelia nodded. The two of them raised their heads at the same time to face Princess Daphne.
“Congratulations, Baron Bayer, Baron Chase.”
Princess Daphne spoke with a friendly smile, and applause broke out once again from all sides.
No matter what anyone says, it was the loudest applause of the day, undeniable.
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Four days until the National Foundation Day Ball.
The attacks on Black Moon by minor guilds including Blue Moon have begun in earnest.
The Black Moon, whose organization was virtually torn apart by the attacks of the Royal Guard, was unable to actively counterattack against the successive waves of attacks, and the battle situation was eventually reorganized into a structure where the Blue Moon struck unilaterally and the Black Moon was beaten unilaterally.
“I guess I made the right decision to go with Pink Bomb, right?”
“It’s not that we specifically walked, it’s that we were chosen.”
“Hehehe, well, what do you think? Anyway, the important thing is that you’re winning. So when are you going to give me the ring?”
“When this fight is over?”
“Oh, really?”
Blue Moon Guild Master Jupe smirked, and Jennifer smiled slightly instead of maintaining her usual poker face.
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Three days until the National Foundation Day Ball.
Solusia stood side by side with Koros and looked at him.
The power of the Northern and Central Branches of the Devil’s Hand.
The maximum number of troops that can be mobilized.
“Let’s give it a try, Sony.”
Koros spoke, and Solusia nodded slowly.
National Foundation Day.
The day when the fate of Solusia and Koros will be decided.
And at this moment, two names come to mind.
‘Juder Bayer.’
And Cordelia Chase.
Soluzia bit her lip. She turned her fierce gaze towards the king.
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Two days until the National Foundation Day Ball.
The Duke of Hoguk stood on the wall and looked at the palace.
The first swordsman stood on the training ground and looked at his sword.
Princess Daphne turned her gaze from her secret conversation with Prince Dion. She looked at the bright face of Princess Darian, who was learning horseback riding.
Lucas and Scarlett met on the street.
The repeated chance encounters made Lucas recall the three accidental encounters between the protagonist, Builtwein, and the heroine, Elena, in the Book of Builtwein Heroes, without any arrangements, and Scarlett recalled the accidental encounter between the first Rogue Master and his lover, Vanessa.
Count Bayer looked at the sword.
I looked quietly, closed my eyes, and felt the wind.
Count Chase watched the video over and over again, and it suddenly occurred to him that Yuder’s shoes were a little lacking.
‘Shoes with a darker color and better leather… Memo.’
Count Chase added a line to his notebook full of notes about Uther and Gale and turned his attention back to the image.
And another day.
The day before the National Foundation Day Ball.
“This is the capital of the Kingdom of Seilun.”
A young man with long blond hair, as bright as the sun and as if made of molten gold, stood on a hill and looked out over the royal capital.
Tall and handsome, like a painting.
Jewel-like blue eyes set between a white face.
The young man’s name was Maximilian de Avis.
A man called Jin-in from Hero Chronicles 2.
The monster of the empire acknowledged by Jeilgeom.
Maximilian took a deep breath and lightly stroked the sword at his waist.
I felt my heart pounding as I walked towards the royal road.
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