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Episode 318. The more difficult it is, the more difficult it is.
“Nathan Wickers, from what you’ve said so far… … are you saying that Ibeka Academy will be participating in the exchange with unprecedented force?”
“Yes, I can’t confirm the truth, but… … I can assure you. You probably already know, right? I am Mr. Ethan Wickers’ younger brother.”
The person Nathan met was a man wearing a monocle who was extremely small compared to his huge body.
Draxler Kudus.
Although he was from the Kudus family, one of the twelve castles of the Magic Empire, he left there on his own and officially entered the Holy Empire, where his skills were recognized and he became a master teacher at Freya Academy.
Draxler’s role was huge in Freya Academy not only surpassing Iveca, but also solidifying its position as number one.
Because the name Master is as great as Legia.
Not just anyone can be given the title of Master.
That’s why Master Draxler was a tremendous talent that many academies were after.
Legia had already established herself in the palace and could not be recruited, but Draxler was a free agent.
The one who won that competition was Freya Academy.
Freya has made a huge leap forward since Draxler’s recruitment.
Only then can we proudly claim to be one of the most prestigious schools.
“It’s a joyous thing. Quite a lot. And in many ways.”
“I don’t think it’s something to simply rejoice over. My brother’s leap forward is a great joy to me as a family member, but it’s not good news for me as a student at Freya Academy and as someone who has to be active in the Academy Exchange.”
Nathan Wickers said with a determined look.
Draxler looked at Nathan like he found it amusing.
“There must be a reason you’re telling me that, Nathan Wickers?”
“Yes, of course. Freya needs to stay at the top until I graduate.”
Nathan said.
“The Wickus family has risen to the highest position as a Twelve Star. But that doesn’t change my goal. I want to graduate from the best background and maintain the best position. In order to do that, Freya Academy needs to become stronger. And in fact… … .”
Nathan had a very strong sense of pride.
Of course, after seeing my brother get better during this vacation, I gave up on the idea of winning.
I just wanted to beat Iveca, who Ethan belonged to, while belonging to an organization called Freya Academy.
My brother is a truly great and respectable person, but Ibekah has other teachers besides my brother.
“I don’t think I can beat you with my skills. But if the academies fight each other, we have a chance of winning. If I win once, I can tease you about it later, right?”
“Ha ha ha ha ha.”
Draxler looked at Nathan with a cheerful smile.
Within Freya, Nathan is considered an excellent student.
He was considered one of the five stars within the academy and it was safe to say that he had no rivals within the same grade.
The only thing missing was the background, but now even that has been resolved.
But Draxler liked Nathan’s display of dynamism more than anything else.
Since his older brother Ethan suddenly became so great, in some ways he could have ill feelings towards him.
Yet Nathan showed no such feelings.
Rather, Draxler was quite pleased to see that Ethan Wickers was not afraid and was willing to face the name.
“Father will be very pleased, Nathan. Both brothers have such great hearts.”
After saying that, he stood up from his seat.
“Okay. I’ll try my best as Nathan said. Nathan, you are a proud student of our Freya, so please work even harder to prepare for the exchange.”
“Yes, sir!”
This is a step forward.
Nathan planned to do what he could until the exchange.
“next.”
Students who are called the Five Stars of Freya along with herself.
It was time to go find them.
* * *
“Is Master Ethan inside? My name is Geralt. Please tell him inside that I have finished the items you entrusted to me earlier.”
Ethan had asked the blacksmith who would become the future Gold Hand for some equipment.
At that time, Geralt, who had been asked to do so, came back after making the equipment as requested.
In the past, he didn’t really trust himself and his face was devoid of confidence, but now it was different.
He seemed very confident and, above all, very relaxed.
“I will pass it on right away.”
The guard went inside and shortly afterwards Ethan came out.
“Teacher Ethan, it’s been a while!”
“Jeralt!”
Ethan greeted Geralt warmly.
This sword and armor were originally commissioned from Geralt and were supposed to be used during the academic exchange. However, Geralt was unable to complete them in time.
“I’m really sorry for the delay, but I can assure you that the performance is good.”
Geralt showed me a sword wrapped in cloth.
For a moment, Ethan’s eyes lit up.
‘this.’
Actually, now is not the time to awaken.
Ethan also intended to take him to the estate after taking the time to awaken him.
But the sword he showed me just now clearly proved that he had awakened.
I could tell without even unwrapping it. It was so excellent that I could almost say it was a sword made by Gold Hand himself.
‘That’s why it took so long.’
“There was a reason it took so long.”
Ethan took the sword and lifted it up to examine it.
When I raised my sword, it roared.
“I think I recognize the owner.”
It was a sword that I had put my heart and soul into making. At first, I tried to match the timing, but Ethan’s words kept lingering in my head.
That saying that it doesn’t matter if you fail.
So I took a bold leap. I used techniques I normally wouldn’t use because I was afraid they might fail, and I put in a little more effort. I also tried using a variety of materials.
He also used magic that he had not used yet, saying it was too early.
Is it because he decided that it was okay to fail? Everything he was worried would fail ended up succeeding, and they all became Geralt’s experiences.
Before I knew it, the deadline had passed.
Meanwhile, Geralt’s skills began to rise rapidly.
But for a blacksmith, it wasn’t just the quality of his equipment that was important. Keeping his promises was also important.
He is a blacksmith who cannot even meet delivery deadlines.
But still, I brought this sword because I wanted to show it to Ethan.
After hearing that it was okay to fail, I wanted to show Ethan the sword I had made by pouring my soul into it.
“This is the sword I wanted.”
Geralt’s heart pounded loudly at Ethan’s words.
I’ve heard countless compliments over the years, but I’ve never been happier than I am now.
“Thank you for trusting me, Mr. Ethan.”
Geralt bowed his head.
“Jeralt, it wasn’t me who trusted you. It was you who trusted yourself.”
Ethan shook his head gently and approached Geralt.
“Teacher Ethan… … .”
“So, you do know that I am from the Wickus family, right?”
“Oh, yes! I know. Congratulations! I’ve heard many good stories about the Wickus family at the forge!”
“Thank you. However, since our Wickus has grown so quickly, we are severely lacking in talent. The land is large and there are many visitors, but we have no craftsmen. It is embarrassing that we do not have any craftsmen who can represent the Wickus County.”
Ethan said so and locked eyes with Geralt.
“We need blacksmiths in particular. There are a few dwarven blacksmiths in the territory, but no human blacksmiths.”
“… … .”
“Lord Geralt, our lands need someone like you.”
“Me, me?”
The Wickes family is no longer the humble provincial family it once was.
He is a member of the Twelve Stars. One of the most powerful families representing the continent.
Although it had no tradition, its potential and future possibilities were sufficient.
“Please become a blacksmith representing our Wickers.”
Geralt was extremely taken aback by Ethan’s scouting offer, but he couldn’t hide the laughter that was breaking out.
‘Okay.’
Geralt nodded slowly.
“I know my skills are lacking, but since it is an offer from Mr. Ethan, how could I refuse? Please take care of me! I will do my best!”
The future Gold Hand. No, it would be more appropriate to call him Gold Hand now, the blacksmith Geralt has joined the Earldom of Wickers.
* * *
Ethan quickly scanned all the territories where Wickus’ flag was currently flying.
‘Now that I know that the Dawn Society is after me, I don’t mind anything happening.’
He will likely target himself rather than the territory, but he may use unexpected methods.
‘I know because I experienced it firsthand.’
They do not care about the means and methods.
‘It’s a shame that the Rosicrucian Order has reached the point of destruction.’
In any case, the Rosicrucian Society is essentially no different from the Dawn Society.
‘Still, I got some important information.’
“wait for a sec.”
Ethan, who had been chewing on it, suddenly opened his eyes wide.
“Then, does that mean that there are no apostles 1 and 2 in the Dawn Temple, the headquarters of the Dawn Society?”
Perhaps only the hoeju remains there.
‘Even if we leave that aside because the information about the siege is shrouded in mystery, there are only four apostles guarding the temple at dawn.’
Ethan has already dealt with the five apostles.
Among the apostles below, there was no one who could match Ethan.
‘There must be quite a few First Order members with special abilities.’
But they are all manageable.
“Even if the three apostles are dealt with and the fact is relayed to the first and second apostles in the Magic Empire, they will never be able to leave their posts.”
Then this time, Ethan is in a position to get revenge.
‘I will be able to stab you in the eye.’
The headquarters of the Dawn Meeting is completely hidden.
Even among the believers of the Dawn Society, no one knows unless they become an apostle.
And the apostles who know the location never betray the congregation.
‘If I betray, I’ll lose my powers immediately. I can never betray.’
Although he had not reached the Apostle, Ethan had made it quite deep inside and had established himself there, so he knew the general location of the Temple of Dawn, the headquarters of the Dawn Order.
“I can’t just stay right.”
But there was no need to think too far into the future.
The first priority is to deal with the issues right in front of you one by one.
Ethan closed his eyes for a moment and searched through the knowledge in his head. How could he possibly end this situation?
The Third Apostle would never come alone, and would probably use all the power he had.
If that’s the case, then there’s no point in changing the stage to somewhere other than Ibeka.
‘I’ll have to lure her. Luring her won’t work. Instead, I’ll be the one being lured.’
They’ll destroy Ibekah and shape public opinion by mentioning Ethan’s name. That’s something the Moon Followers are very good at.
‘More than anything, I have invested a lot in this Ibeca.’
In that case, it would be better to go for defense rather than evacuate them.
“If we defend rather than attack, Iveca has a clear advantage.”
This is Iveca’s most important defensive measure, which is to utilize mana restrictions.
“If you use it well, you can actually seize the opportunity to win.”
Now Ethan was given two tasks to complete.
In preparation for the Academy Exchange Program.
“And the three apostles as well.”
These were difficult assignments, but they had to be done.
I have no choice but to do it.
“The more difficult it is, the more fun it is.”
fantasy,
