Chapter 220: The aroma of the tea was bitter (1)
Yvf0UwvA horse fell on the plain where the blue moon rose.65gzlg
vQpXWith a solid silver line powerfully drawn.HsrSUUA
eCqRwfPThe two shadows that had finally met crossed in an instant, and all that was left for the one left behind was to fall to the cold ground.SP8S
6rz1wBoom!oAN
SkNWith a thunderous noise, the snowflakes on the ground rose again to the sky.05fiR
taKOFor the Arnstein knights running behind, it was a scene that looked like a fountain of white snow.dxsQj70
EZXF“I hate you guys.”oaq0ahD
9r8Pj-······!7CMB8
lSfteEWhere a phantom horse ran, now a black horse ran.SMq90
Flw3The horse’s erect horn was filled with the cold color of winter.mUXhnB
sH8Ve“So much so that I want to cut off your heads again.”xk9GLG
TbF7g6bThe world we encounter must be chosen.Rhm4LF
0HuRg3OWill we be together, or will we trample each other’s world?kfoXL
tGDQYWIAnd Vlad had already decided which choice he would make.CTnkYN
3amjgJg-You insolent bastard!R4dSYth
Cm6-You brat who doesn’t value your life!dQng
jRzhIThe Headless Knights, who understood Vlad’s decision, quickly extended their swords, but Vlad was no longer there.1rOPwTp
oyzE-No······.6kfd3
J3XK2What was there was only a shadow left by the black horse.ucOY67R
flFIThis was because Noir’s movements deceived even the experienced knights, and he escaped the scene before they realized it.O8P9
GoibuawHeeeeeee-!p7U
jOZrpUntil a moment ago, the center of gravity was leaning to the right, but the shadow of the black horse had already moved to the left.8kQZC7I
34hTePThe tips of the extended swords in that dazzling movement trembled, with no place to go.o6l
nP8“Where are the children?”psnIge2
pe5MCJV-Aaaah!oLhVPl
nGObEach time a silver line was drawn, without fail, the running horses stumbled, and fountains of white snow began to form.xqYgo
sN1It was a land that had tried not to be trodden until now, but there was no mercy in the tip of Vlad’s sword, and indeed, the Headless Knights who had been lying on the ground for a long time could not get up.9qT
ovu“Where did you take them?”B7W
1WYRuNoir gradually began to accelerate, trampling the knights who fell one by one.5PT8Bgu
E3bThe unicorn blood flowing through Noir was the blood that would not allow any being to run in front of him.rkJQ
ljLS25Even if those beings were things that had escaped death.x8z
tSZU7-Damned!zigEq4
6h2rhgFCutting one, crushing another, and knocking down yet another.p6vc
xIxKYAnd so, Noir began to hit his shoulder roughly against the Headless Knight who finally caught up with him.Mp3XHF
XCdOOther horses were sinister ghost horses that didn’t even want to get close, but those things didn’t seem to matter to Noir, the son of the plains.ODYb0aL
PjqQJ8Boom!hywi
QDM“…I guess hitting anyone is the standard way of looking for someone.”HEtG
tKI1-What?Mw36lO
LrVZitMVlad, who was clinging to the man, suddenly held the reins tightly in his hands.AcITrxs
ELQHHowever, the reins were not Noir’s, but the old reins the Headless Knight was supposed to hold.6CGa1
fMuMU“So, why don’t we talk a bit?”Z6QgHUW
vrg-······!s01Xa5
qTWsoE4Crack!FUDOcL
8IcfI8KAt that moment, with a creepy sound of armor breaking, the Headless Knight began to stumble noisily.iH7Q
LwuRoNHowever, the stumble was not caused by the sword piercing the body, but by Vlad’s movements, which were very heavy.4Qzib
v0Vs6-Puaj!ZMYMU
pWtATKtVlad jumped onto the phantom horse without hesitation, grabbed the Headless Knight, and started pushing him off.dnWlgf
BOaWith the dragon-slaying sword still in one hand.O1KF
rp00The silver sword that pierced the black armor seemed to shine even more today.oC0B
ZHe6P“Aaaah!”sXaU
EPN9rRCTwo knights fell from their horses faster than anything else.kVJWxK
oALbThe sensation of floating was dizzying enough to make even the dead scream, but unlike the Headless Knight who simply fell helplessly, Vlad had solid armor he could rely on.W3qK0n
UauZj4sThud! Boom! Thud!3LHT
dV077The armor that the elves created and the dwarves forged.e2D
367IYAlthough it rolled noisily, the winter plains rolling along with the worlds they shared seemed to show a slightly softer side of Vlad.D7w9
CbqOJjq“…What an incredible thing.”a8bAgt
nr47ZRodrigo and Arnstein’s knights, who had been following for a while, were also watching the scene.Km7sqr2
KQJPA silver light shone between two knights rolling noisily as if a landslide had occurred.Fbo
thoDAlthough it was a disaster, Rodrigo saw that the light kept shining and trusted that he had found the right person.XuE7
xnhVry***MZRR
XFy“Good job. Sir Vlad Aureo.”tP0
jYeThe weather outside was cold, but the warmth of the fire in the fireplace was comforting.kaX
37uRFor Vlad, who had been rolling in the snow until recently, the warmth was necessary.fHT
sZl“Thank you, Count.”mgmcF0F
j5bEABVlad, wrapped in a blanket, snorted when he saw the steam silently rising from the cup of tea.fy6lGK
QBCIt was tea delivered directly by Count Arnstein, the leader of the central region, but Vlad’s expression as he looked at the tea seemed to show a hint of disappointment.zcp
Q3W“Did you rescue the children?”i7C0F
eAV36wr“Those who were there.”iBjo
Qu0“…I see.”CaG
0pmxHIt must be a night when you need hot alcohol instead of warm tea.RXRp
6XyHowever, Vlad, who had no intention of rejecting the Count’s favor, accepted the tea in silence and frowned.YFhSZ4
kGR“I thought it was something suspicious, but I didn’t expect someone so powerful to be involved.”Y9W
mYvlQThe Count’s expression as he drank his cup of tea was full of worry that he couldn’t hide.iKnE781
C5yThat’s because there were many Headless Knights who fell, but the only one left was pierced by Vlad’s sword.6FVP
v2bSThe other men had already fallen into the black circle and disappeared without a trace, just like in the previous village full of fog.ywJn
sNZj8“It’s a pretty curious sword. My wizard assumes that your sword has caused these phenomena.”ImasGx
PQK2CC0“Is that so.”Fs6
w9XFDZCount Arnstein was making a strange expression as he looked at the silver sword Vlad held.zXQy
UtoluQRodrigo hasn’t told him yet, but if he discovers that Vlad’s sword is believed to belong to the Silver Knight, his attitude would change.yMnU4C
Jpud5“By the way, did something like this also happen in the city of Moshiam?”47EA
v6e6UB“That’s right. Count.”BjUndl
5ele5r6The tragedy that happened in the distant northern city was just a rumor in the central region.2Kf
ahqsHowever, Count Arnstein was now in a position where he had to desperately search even for the rumor that was spreading.6hRrbpc
iNPHN“I don’t know what it is, but it seems like something grand has happened.”TJx
N7rBCPablo was silently making eye contact behind the Count, who was stroking his chin as if it hurt.Hz2lqXt
yQWAlthough he couldn’t show his joy due to the gravity of the situation, he was the one who pulled Vlad out of the snow with his shield.Kk2KQ
SnvYCE“A sinister entity that consumes an entire city…”x9d1
iw3noOIncidents like this did not occur at all in the long history of the empire.gnmxKxO
fe5Diu4At any time, evil beings lurked in the darkness and worked in secret, and the people who had to resolve the situation each time were the emperors and lords, the landowners.blxVQ5g
Z9iKWy“…You arrived at a troublesome time. Just now.”Dvhza
PaV9YHowever, unlike before, now is a time when the foundations of power are more shaken than ever.Fpfgf
lIM3FFor Count Arnstein, who had to worry not only about the movements of other lords in contact with the territory but also about an unknown evil entity, another burden was added.17FLW
pXM“Why not invite the Vatican priests? They would be of great help.”p8ic3
XyTXL“That would be another problem.”LbBXd
UjRVlad thought that even the Vatican, with whom he had a difficult relationship, would have to lend its power to resolve the situation.O06cJR
4ttcFHowever, the Count’s soon-to-be-heard response contained only another complicated situation that Vlad didn’t know about.nmQI
MGNL“Why?”OXRqhqe
3hhTuh“Because I follow the Grand Duke.”Qg1MfyC
BIhSGrand Duke or Duke of the Dragon? The many territorial wars in the center were actually battles between the Grand Duke and the Dragon Blood Duke.w9te
CLnaYTAnd since Count Arnstein, whom Vlad was now facing, was also a member of the faction following the Grand Duke, it was obvious that the Vatican, which was cooperating with the Dragon Blood Duke, would probably not provide adequate support.q5JdSq
wBKgRWS“…Then, at least for the Northern Orthodox Church.”9lPOfh8
MUbc“That is even more unacceptable.”0zjrWi
T1JmP9wThe Count’s eyes glowed coldly as he set down the teacup.1tbQk7
295It was the true face of the Count, with the blue blood of nobility shining through him.Ihw5
dsq63jS“Turning to the Northern Union is giving justification to other lords. It would be like handing my body to a pack of wolves.”dWa
3HQH“…”bTTuQv
y4IbPVlad simply nodded and remained silent as he listened to the Count’s words.Yf55bvJ
WvJcThe firewood in the fireplace was burning intensely behind him, and the steam from the cup of tea rose in front, but for some reason, Vlad felt the room getting colder.KFuz
Bj8w9i“I understand, Count. You are someone who has something to protect, so you must take your actions seriously.”4Hbi8z
w7XG“Thank you for noticing.”Z7WjyWH
ldCqThe Vatican was a place where an evil being roamed freely, but it did not abandon the flow of power.bJ4TH3y
oOVFLrpLikewise, Count Arnstein had no intention of approaching the Northern Orthodox Church.AY9
ZTodTGTIf we separate them, each person can be right, but in the end, only the powerless people will suffer between them.GcJlC
bc7UK7“The tea is bitter.”FS4eR
6fpIt was all bitter.O4o4Ow
FGAtBVlad could only swallow bitter saliva thinking that the upper world he had worked so hard to climb was ultimately nothing more than a dead end.NT2E
X44LTMA***hsdK7
Oxy3GaMAbove the east, two elderly men walked with difficulty and with their heads bowed.309gV
x6wGswThe clothes they wore were disheveled, making them look like beggars, but among them, the tall old man still had a bright light in his eyes.yPs7ew
4k02Gn“This is…”1nf
v2e“Valetta. Where you wanted to be.”zXt
CArAlong with the brightening horizon, the people who had been waiting until now began to gather in front of the castle gate that was slowly opening.6wJ
Jmly5bAs expected of a large, well-known city in the central region, it seemed full of travelers and peddlers coming and going.3RK
FKZJr“Thank you for bringing us here. You said your name was Sandor, right?”V8U
z9E9JI“…”yO736VD
I71The scarred man who was guiding the old men showed no emotion at the old man’s words of gratitude.7le
eNDEven the old man who spoke to him wore an uncomfortable expression at the dullness of the man, who was harder than black bread.1PTI4u
3Rf3m7“Welcome to the Northern Alliance, Bishop Pedro.”0cU
eeZCEA raven flew behind the man as he slowly turned around.HXlpXWl
4Sk“I hope you act according to your reputation.”cBqHze
UL5AOverlooking the city of Valetta, the old man and the scarred man walked away.s9UwWp
Lu2oc1yBishop Pedro, observing the scarred man, supported another elderly man who was coughing slightly and began to walk towards Valetta.8rpddGF
NHK“…As expected, I don’t like these northerners at all.”pzvtV
wVVA faithful servant of God who does not regret the path he has taken so far, but who is unsure of the path that awaits him.bwyH
7LKrZBishop Pedro began his arduous journey, not to follow the Vatican or the Northern Orthodox Church, but simply the path to God.28R
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