Chapter 122: Broken rope (1)
sXfcDWNidhogg, the sharpest dragon.NjgGMV
30BBut now, an elf was catching his breath on top of the halted dragon.wEcmvqC
zO7WQRp“…I have to go.”amqkEo
PhQWO5Two arrows protruded from the still very open eyes of the dragon.99OE5
ZEgn9From the tip of the arrow, which was deeply embedded up to the arrowhead, white brain fluid flowed.cxL
PRYIf you don’t have enough strength to dig, just shoot straight ahead.W0v8
tN9R4b1Varadis got close enough to see each other’s faces in their eyes and finally managed to shoot an arrow into the dragon’s brain.PFUaiL
E930lThat’s how I managed to stop a dragon.oM2tM
sSNag1G“Everyone, get up!”n6Mea
zDdJHowever, the glory of victory was short-lived, and Varadis’s voice trembled as he shouted to his colleagues.i3QB
d6vxUsI killed the dragonAlLx
2nLBut you can’t stop.5TY
uyYpDBecause there wasn’t just one dragon aiming at the World Tree.cTTxT17
ulSJ4“We have to go back right now!”w9t4yz
8yBeeAt Varadis’s command, the warriors scattered everywhere began to rise with groans of pain.9yVP
pzvPThey did their best to clear a path for a single arrow, but they still couldn’t rest.EGjCw7m
8PDbCfUNidhogg was climbing the World Tree.d9s
2XZTdCIt seemed as if the screams coming from the young World Tree in the distance could be heard all the way here.CyNG
fhdW‘…Damn.’YL27
PnSTHEveryone’s eyes were alive, but they were very exhausted.PMjFX93
9rWDShThe adult dragon was nothing short of a disaster, and the warriors had to give everything they had to stop its evil intentions.kSXBLzQ
zAX1Destruction was creeping towards the World Tree, but the warriors weren’t where they should have been.XAo
qwB4Roaaaaar!WlBhx
N9XnMblAt that moment, along with the dragon’s roar, a bright light suddenly began to surge from the end of the World Tree’s branches.o80V5
J3VBNAlthough it was only for a short time, the light shone so brightly that everyone couldn’t help but look at it.VgTXsQK
PYewe“…!”xBIJhy
e5iKnkTA powerful presence that forced even exhausted Varadis and the wounded warriors to lift their heads.lqz92
wOO8In the forest of the elves, at the highest point of Ausurin, shone a light that had never been seen before.bnooO
iOpfjLike the light of the stars rising towards the sky.Q1bHu
kGua7XbLet the stars rise.xXr
V1qKcZThe dragon was falling.xmUX
jh1ob***E7ri
9Bk2hupThe World Tree is something very valuable to the elves.7sRa
SCogxxTherefore, even August, who was just a guest, was able to create the current situation.vIA1Mj2
PFKBFBecause he was the benefactor who protected the World Tree last night.Jrc
o0UR“Why did you want to see us? Knight of the humans.”gKdQL
elqGGtfElder elves seated sporadically without uniform intervals.4r0
tq9sdAlthough the knight protecting the World Tree stood before them, the eyes of the elders, who had not yet escaped from the nightmare of Nidhogg, were still sharp.xqW
2xN8r“I have something urgent to tell you all, so I have requested your current position.”8yQh
seZHowever, August seized this moment to demand a seat from the elders.QxVU5g
K2ZBTThe former commander of the Imperial Guard knew well that there was no more vulnerable moment than one shaken by anxiety.A3j
cp1DxThe elves’ resentment against the empire was well established, so the only moment August could deepen their antipathy was now.KCvsj
OVe“Tell me.”atZ
314“…Absilon, please stop the distribution of the tea called thujon here.”Qss
OVgjtAs August spoke, the lips of the elders tightened.tE17M0K
kxVBecause the old knight’s words were not a request for compensation, but rather a declaration in a completely unexpected direction.1NrO6U
xlpw3h“…Why are you telling me not to sell a tea that is in good condition?”vgV1
30U7I“No matter how much you protected the World Tree, interfering in our internal affairs is going too far.”L1r
JjY4N4Resistance from the elders was rising here and there.Vzx6
fbBfSelling Thujon leaves to humans is a newfound avenue and opportunity for the elves.AnvoN
SnJxgEven if Geronimo had been sitting here, he would not have readily acceded to this request.NrIyd
jvwq“I guess I was too blunt.”qAZP
ggICqHowever, August was a person who knew the behind-the-scenes stories that the elves had not yet told.IRQ
WfXBfhThe eyes of the former commander of the Imperial Guard, who had devoted his entire life to uncovering the truth, shone brightly.T3n
Q2f“What I’m saying is, please stop distributing drugs to the empire.”N6h
6JT“…What did you say a moment ago?”aAy7G
RVEA red light began to flicker in the eyes of some elders as August’s comments shot out like arrows.HjR
sgdJqBh“I’m not sure what you’re talking about.”9CWhGDS
9SguE“The knight in front of me is so dangerous that I can no longer accept him as a guest.”TfH9HKn
sXT6ZAugust felt a clear change in the eyes of the elders looking at him and smiled gently.gOD6WG
3ErAfter all, the elves knew that Absilon was a drug.psH3
NylDO“Why are you trying to influence us with such clumsy lies? As expected of an arrogant knight from an empire…”Hcr
42r0“If we sell more Absilon, the newly populated forest will not be safe.”LlNTqhq
8F4g99oThe knight who finally revealed the truth could see beyond someone’s dirty intentions.gpS
uHpJcAs expected, the elves were not the starting point.aasua3R
naPIt began with Brigantes, the capital of the empire.NR3C9jP
W0hD“…What are you saying now?”aIH0SI
xYkvxaYThe elder who had the most voice on behalf of Geronimo frowned.GPNaNM
ggx“I thought you would notice it someday.”f3c
JrH3wrHowever, the following words of the old knight were completely inexplicable.cyTFOox
jhi“It is evident that the empire is now trembling and the authority of the imperial family is collapsing. It’s not that I don’t understand your intention to seize that opportunity to release the resentment that has been building up for a long time.”zC4iH3
GatbVqxThe vast world called the Empire still stood upright on the corpses of countless worlds.pgKmoK
n1tdT2HAnd the same goes for the world of the elves.UnHoCs
nsElsXOIt was the most perfect dragon that burned the World Mother Tree, but it was the Empire that seized the forests of the elves in the west.lOlX2b
AN9z“…You’re talking too much, human knight. No matter how much you draw your sword for the World Tree, your current statement has crossed the line.”xzRkGH
VCW1dBEyes as sharp as the cold autumn frost.W3Ihm
NxjThe strength is fierce, as if no more comments are allowed.TrBUJYT
bB0“By the grace you gave me, I will let you go with your life saved.”qXqVx
welNtc0No matter what August said, the elves had no intention of stopping the forest’s vengeance.hJ0M
7d4YThere was never a moment when the mighty empire was as shaken as it is now, so I thought that if I spread poison a little more and gathered strength, I could free myself from the empire’s influence.03sw
Zxgxkg“You must not be mistaken, sirs. The empire is not weakened.”gcIZ
h0aMAugust is loyal to the Empire.bkd
e2TABFAnd it is the imperial family that forms the center of the empire.SHckvW5
FjX64V“It’s just that the power of the imperial family has weakened.”gaLVo
ztA5og“…”N2o5Fh
duhJThe nobles of the empire were increasing their power without a single major war.gBa6U
FPS5And now their influence has become so strong that it cannot be controlled solely by the power of the imperial family.ZSx
9iU8v2I“The nobles have long been looking for a reason to raise their own flag.”Gkz
WjDDoAugust knew this well.jlya3
v9stNoThere are people in the empire who believe that only a small crack can break down the sturdy walls and end the era of the Swordmaster.C2s5
Nx8JQTR“And it seems to me that here is a good cause and excuse for them to raise their flag.”vcWKuj
RdN2fThey were biting the straps that bound them.LW4
n6PdR“…Who are you?”i77
0w2TZAs I was locked up for a long time, I couldn’t see the wider area.rMqH
mM0K8uPHowever, the knight in front of them was forcibly widening the elves’ field of vision with a sharp warning.SXD27s
Wflk“My name is August.”KdBH
VhQi2TAugust removed the gray hood and raised his sword.ia3ZXoz
oSZNQA black sheath extravagantly decorated, unlike his worn appearance.bsvs
HH1IpThe red gem embedded at the end of the handle, in the center, had a shining pattern engraved.hvRqh
a6Fhd7p“I am the former commander of the Imperial Guard.”FL6i
0JlA fierce dragon.0k1
KEJcFZiAnd a sword holding the dragon.LT50x
FQwAugust currently held the imperial emblem that only a few could wear.slzez
AItQf“The sale of Absilon will eventually also become a fatal poison for you.”AWMF
fwacAugust, former commander of the Imperial Guard.gr36
H3TS6npA knight who wants to complete his unfinished mission despite being the lowest of the low.j6Wt3
tB9NThPHe was giving it his all for his final mission.mMAA
XUl***0FLLUuI
Eoh“…”2shO
gBZGt4The morning sky gradually dispels the darkness with the increasing energy of spring.rZr
blRAlthough last night was noisy, this morning was quiet.HUck
WVfHowever, Vlad woke up from his sleep due to the loud sound of birds in his ears.7E2g
ZEuRDPThe birdsong early in the morning is cheerful.D4M2e
OA8“It’s very noisy.”mXXRCv
9DHVVlad had no choice but to open his eyes and wake up with a groan.2YS
qTNW“Keueuung.”ctbLLm
PN8DebThe bandages wrapped around everywhere were constricting Vlad’s entire body.sjSah
PMd8MOIt felt like the hands of the girl who had been crying and applying all sorts of medicines were still stuck to various places.gqtL4
8q7c“…If I continue like this, I won’t be able to die.”xk92E
8agRQkNThe body full of wounds caused by the sharpest malice.ycC2M
gOfbMx7However, for Vlad, it was harder to bear the emptiness he felt from within than the palpable pain everywhere.YbF
p8GYS1o‘Have I used too much?’iKrdeWE
OZoj1Although not clearly visible, mental power is also a resource that is clearly consumed.h7Srv
TVEnrmHLast night, Vlad went beyond his limits and invoked a deep world, and the backlash against him now tormented his body beyond his mind.0KPkDub
quEdIt felt similar to when he used the power of the voice forcefully.7tL4F
VBfnld1“Captain, why are you already awake?”fp7
vcuYy“Because it’s noisy.”Kbh1
nODv“Noisy?”vuMFCu0
FFpgDpGoethe, who entered the room to serve, opened his eyes wide as if puzzled by Vlad’s response.sOOK
ysSLa“Is it really quiet now?”TkbB
jb0pgContrary to what Vlad said, it wasn’t noisy, but a quiet and clear morning, typical of an elf forest.DjOt
1kiEkGoethe began checking Vlad’s hearing by snapping his fingers here and there, wondering if something had gone wrong as a result of yesterday’s battle.GHrSKx
B9o09“Did you hurt your ear in yesterday’s fight?”Rv5
uYaUB9“No.”hEPkzg
ar35mHe was checking, but Vlad knew very well that it wasn’t that kind of problem.bOXwn
mSb‘Children are noisy. Really.’8po
foMhPkTEven now, Vlad frowned at the chirping coming from above his head.SZz
FtG6pGoethe wouldn’t know.0RYPG
BSLRight now, this room is filled with small chirps, whimpers, and purrs.JNmn
K5RQA young bird sitting on Vlad’s head as if it were its own home flapped its tiny wings that couldn’t even fly.ZJ4Wr
P3QSra“Ha.”SZqwHe8
R75Vlad raised his hand and wiped his face in response to the commotion of the youngsters, which he could no longer see without closing his eyes.V7jD6
wUGXFBqThe deep world that had been forcefully evoked had not yet sunk into Vlad’s mental world, like a stirred pond at the bottom.Drm46
AJXGcPI probably won’t be able to sleep for a few days because of the harassment from these guys.zns9Iuh
AZb“…”pkc1f9d
TdfmzQVlad, struggling to look away from the spirits, looked at the sword lying beside the bed between his fingers covering his face.GaIib
JDpGrxnA silver sword surrounded by young spirits like him.3evewTo
VmSjskWThe appearance of the morning sun shining through is elegant.KywUagi
i8cChgX“By the way, Captain. What is this sword? It’s the first time I’ve seen it.”8Q5vplB
58oEfA sword that displays extraordinary strength to anyone who sees it.aXdLEEP
q3pYGoethe’s question about the sword he saw for the first time was natural, and Vlad honestly answered the question.F2by5
Tvv1“The Sword of the Sword Master.”RPx
yYBOxI“Eh?”n8b
fxAVkUN“They say it’s the Sword of the Sword Master. The elves said so.”TjC8nF
EBcAThe silver sword that was with him last night.YKY1
ajqAs soon as Vlad finished speaking, the Sword of the Sword Master glowed as if in response.CTblD0
avHAI“Then… Master? Sword Master?”ACwI
aLlr0“Don’t make so much noise yourself. It’s already quite noisy here anyway.”w91O
ntE6A legend and an honor.MagLu
r5PA noble silver sword that will clearly show its brilliance even if it’s hidden among all the treasures of the world.Wk2m0KO
1zIHowever, Vlad’s eyes were complex and sunken as he looked at the sword.RHFdTu
M3PNX0“I definitely need to ask about this.”YIWDhX
aUnzA man who said he would kill a dragon.aKs47d
tDunrA man who sees the now forgotten world of spirits.ETqP
8p5And a man who wields the imperial sword.X3GP7U
pxpAClearly, that man handed me this sword in a dream.1Cd
z0vhlnAs if it were mine.1Mx
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