Chapter 220 – Tracking (1)
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William’s sword pierces the shadow’s back.
It is a sword reinforced with an aura blade that is not alive.
With this sword, William became a living legend, called the No. 1 sword.
The sword has stopped now.
I couldn’t pierce the back of William’s black shadow. Golden divine power was protecting the body of the shadow.
William’s hand holding the sword is torn open and blood flows.
“I was once called the first sword of the Empire… Am I too old?”
Abandoning the pride of being a knight, he even prepared to stab him from behind.
It was too cheap a price to pay for abandoning pride.
“You are not old.”
“…”
“Just as water cannot go against a waterfall… It just cannot reach me according to reason.”
William groaned. He knew it wouldn’t be easy. He didn’t even expect to win.
But he didn’t know that he couldn’t reach it.
The shadow stretches out its hand.
An intangible force repelled William. William’s body his slammed against the wall as if it had been shot by a cannon.
“Then shall we go to work? Emperor.”
A shadow approaches the emperor. Then William ran again.
“Not yet!”
“You’re full of energy. You should consider your age.”
William ran to the shadow. To protect the emperor.
Even if you know you can’t win, there are times when you have to fight. William decided to die here with the Emperor.
The swordsmanship, which was called the first sword of the Empire, is flamboyant.
He forcibly awakened it by blowing mana into his old body his, and swung his sword while enduring the screams of his joints his.
“Considering his age, it’s a great swordsmanship.”
I praised it with words, but the shadow just stood still and received William’s sword.
William took a deep breath.
If I could just stick a fist into the relaxed shadow’s face, I felt like I couldn’t wish for anything.
‘It’s really miserable to grow old.’
Because of the splendid days, it was hard to endure the fact that he could n’t even protect his lord.
Then the emperor spoke to William.
“Sir William. Enough.”
“Your majesty?”
The words of the emperor as if he had given up on life.
William knew the Emperor well. The emperor is a strong man. He is a person who does not give up easily.
Did that emperor also give up in front of an enemy that was too powerful?
That was not it. William realized it only when he looked into the emperor’s eyes.
Those eyes are not those of a person who has given up.
‘…Is that so? Your majesty.’
“Be sure to survive. Sir William. This is your last order as Emperor.”
“I’ll accept that will!”
The shadow laughed and said.
“Are you two doing a skit together?
Then I must be a villain. I’ll make you the most brutal villain you want.”
The demonic power of the shadow stretched out to the emperor. The emperor also pulled out his sword, as if he had no intention of being easily defeated.
William ran without looking back. Blood trickled from his tightly shut mouth.
‘We need to find a group of warriors. I have to deliver His Majesty’s last will to them!’
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Lina and the others were preparing for the journey to find the holy sword.
This is the end of my stay in Scandavia.
When Titania heard the news that the warriors were leaving, she came all the way.
To be precise, she was looking for Kerry rather than a party of warriors.
“Everyone will have to be very careful.
The road to find the Holy Sword is tough enough to be called a test in itself.”
Fortunately, there is Titania’s generous support for her.
The highest mountain temple on the continent.
There was a holy sword at the place closest to the sky.
‘It’s been a while since I’ve climbed a mountain.’
I haven’t heard a detailed explanation from Lina yet, but she must be tougher than most raids.
She did not forget to listen to the news of her world from time to time.
It’s a time of upheaval.
Not long after, news came.
Lina said after hearing the news.
“As planned, the emperor announced his position to his subjects to his. Thanks to you, we can buy some time.”
What was the emperor like? It’s obvious. There was no way Asmodeus would let the emperor who had done such a thing live.
“Seobang-nim is the Guardian of Light! Cool!”
Natasha seems to really like her, but she doesn’t like her very much. It’s cringing.
Victoria noticed that Kerry didn’t like her nickname her and started teasing her.
“Ohh. Keeper of the Light! Save us!Hehe.”
“…”
Victoria’s exaggerated voice makes her party laugh. Even Lina was fed up and smiling.
In the meantime, only Arwen was drunk with romance and his eyes were shining.
“The Guardian of Light and the warriors who fight against evil! It’s really cool!”
Kerry said with a straight face.
“Not nice at all.”
“Nice…”
The Black Witch, who had been listening quietly, also intervened.
“A Guardian of the Light. It’s unsuitable for my love.”
By the way After all, the black witch knows something.
“A darker image suits my love. Like a pitch-dark guide. Like a demon lord of chaos and darkness.”
“…I’ll just be the Guardian of Light.”
I shouldn’t say
I’ve never seen a black witch like that.
The second one looks a bit serious. Are there any normal people in our group?
Lina was trustworthy. Not even that these days.
Seeing as they started getting involved in a bizarre naming match.
“If you don’t like the Lightbringer, what about this one?
God Slayer. The one who kills god
Isn’t it cool?
Shall we talk to the Emperor about changing our name right now?”
“…Where did you hear that name?”
“I saw it in a novel I read as a child… I don’t see it often.”
I’ve never asked if I read it often… Should I ask for a loan for my next interesting novel?
It was then.
An elf came panting, and she shouted in a serious voice.
“I’ll have to come out for a while! Warriors.”
Seeing that unusual appearance, the group runs outside.
Outside, I saw a man walking, supported by elves.
“Sir William?”
William has returned to Scandavia. But isn’t this an unplanned meeting?
‘After the speech, telling the shadow that he had a plan to run away… I knew it was just a cover-up to deceive Lina, but…’
I’ve been hurt worse than I imagined.
His entire body His was soaked in red blood, and his right arm His, which could be said to be the lifeblood of a prosecutor, had already been cut off.
His severed arm was treated well with a bandage, but it was a miracle that he survived.
Kerry said as she ran.
“Saintess! Heal please. Others, prepare a stretcher.”
Under Kerry’s command, the situation began to clear up in a flash.
William, who finished the treatment as soon as possible, moved to the warriors’ quarters.
That would be comfortable for William as well.
William had been stunned for about half a day before opening his eyes. As he regained consciousness, he murmured in a hoarse voice.
“Here is…”
Lina answered.
“Scandavia, Sir William.”
“Is that so. Have I completed Your Majesty’s last order…”
“…”
Silence falls over William’s self-deprecating words of his.
It was because the meaning of the last command was clear.
The emperor passed away.
It was obvious why the news was not known to the continent.
William said, groping his way forward with his hand, as if he couldn’t see well.
“Where is Kerry. Coke Coke!”
“Here it is.”
“I see. You were right next to me.”
William took Kerry’s hand her.
The dying old man’s grip was terribly weak, but Kerry felt a strong will in it.
“We kept our promise. Now… It’s your turn… To keep your promise.”
“Sir William…”
“The Empire…Please take good care of me.”
Nothing came out.
I can’t stretch out that I’m going crazy here.
Frankly, Kerry isn’t even attached to the Empire like the Emperor or William.
Kerry could only comfort William.
“I’m glad you’re back alive.”
William shook his head.
“The reason I ran away begging for my life was not to prolong my life.”
“…”
“I have information to tell you.
The information the emperor risked his everything to find out… Cough… Cough… You have the responsibility to listen to it.”
“Please feel free to speak. I have plenty of time.”
“Give me a glass of water. It looks like someone poured some sand down my throat.”
“…”
William gulps down the water. The cracked voice got better.
“When I was away to meet you guys.
The emperor also moved with his own determination.
And the Emperor said that Heaven helped him, and he obtained a piece of information through heavenly luck.”
Honestly, are they still hiding something?
However, the words of the old knight were completely unexpected for Kerry.
“The… Shadow of the imperial family… Asmodeus… Has an army. It’s not an ordinary army…
Something twisted and crazy… Yes. The Emperor wants them…”
William said with difficulty opening his mouth.
“You described it as if you were watching fanatics.”
You still have something to hide. It won’t end easily either.
With the emperor’s speech this time, the mood in the empire has softened a lot.
Because the emperor, the most powerful person in the empire, declared that there would be no war.
Asmodeus will also need time to get the empire moving again.
Anyway, Asmodeus was the one who moved the emperor behind the scenes.
There is no apparent power, so it will take time to reclaim power.
“His Majesty did not want his subjects to bleed.
Kerry… You protect the empire. He’s here to tell you.”
“How many are the fanatic army?”
“Even the emperor couldn’t quite grasp the scale. But there’s a reason they’re described as fanatics.”
“…”
“Some of them say that there is someone who wears a light like a priest.
But they say he never looked like a priest.”
“!”
“The emperor who saw so many strong people said that even in his eyes, the power of those clad in light was amazing.”
“…”
“The shadows will wage war on the Empire no matter what.
You must prepare for their power. I’m here to tell you this… Cough… Cough…”
“Yes. Sir William. I hear you. Just give your body a little rest.”
“… I guess that’s how it should be. It’s old, so it’s a note When I was young, I didn’t mind a wound like this.”
Seeing you bluff, I won’t die. One of his arms was cut off. This bastard
William slowly closes his eyes.
When the old man, who was already dying, showed such a look, I was worried that he was dead.
I put my hand in front of William’s nose and fortunately he breathes.
Lina’s face becomes increasingly serious.
The other party didn’t seem to know the seriousness of the matter yet, but Lina and Kerry were different.
It was because Lina and Kerry were well aware of how powerful the divine power could be depending on how they handled it.
‘I need a holy sword as well.’
It was a time when I wanted to have a serious talk with my friends after a long time.
There are noisy voices outside. The bell announcing the dangers of Scandavia rang noisily. What’s the fuss again?
William slowly opens his closed eyes.
“… I wonder if he let go on purpose. I’m sorry for being a poor old man.
Apparently, that rotten bastard has come.”
