Chapter 59 – Chapter 3: Girl Prosecutor – 3
The day the long-awaited 4th game takes place.
I was fully prepared and left the accommodation with Uncle Posao.
While walking to the arena with a pounding heart.
Suddenly, a man suddenly blocked my way.
“Hello. Are you by any chance ‘Tia Antheer’?”
Clean uniform and dignified physique.
And looking at the ceremonial longsword worn on his waist, he appeared to be a soldier belonging to some place.
What is it?
There is no reason for a soldier to come visit me.
“Yes. But what?”
“Ah! Nice to meet you!”
The man bowed and greeted politely.
It was my first time receiving such a polite greeting at Deseo, so I couldn’t help but be embarrassed.
Uncle Po Sao also made eye contact with her as if he didn’t know what was going on.
“I am from the ‘Defensive Swordsmanship Association.’ In fact, our association has expressed its wish to meet Tia Antheer. If you are willing to take the time, I will personally take you to the association headquarters.”
Then he pointed to a large carriage standing on the side of the road.
It was a carriage that looked twice as big as the carriage I rode at Rotten Barn.
It even has stairs that can be easily climbed, as if it were a carriage used by the noble class.
There was a large shield pattern engraved on the door.
Defense Swordsmanship Association?
It was my first time hearing this name, but I didn’t think the man was lying.
All that aside, I was interested enough because it included the word ‘swordsmanship’.
I was also curious about what kind of swordsmanship he was teaching, and why he wanted to meet me while preparing such a nice carriage.
In normal times, I would have gladly accepted, but unfortunately, now was the time to go to the arena.
“Sorry. “I have an appointment to play.”
“Yeah, I know. Don’t worry. One of the partners of the arena management committee is our Defense Swordsmanship Association. If you accept the invitation, we can at our discretion adjust Tia Antheer’s 4th match to last place. “Can you give me some time to do this?”
“Ahaha…”
I smiled sheepishly and glanced behind me.
Uncle Posao also nodded as if there was no problem.
“Then there is no problem.”
“Thank you for your consideration. Now, please get in the carriage.”
They said they would take care of everything for me, so I have no reason to refuse.
I’m excited!
It was the moment I jumped on the carriage and held out my hand to Mr. Posao behind me.
The coachman stood right in between us.
“You can’t keep up.”
“Uh, huh?”
There was a look of embarrassment in the man’s eyes.
My voice rose higher without me even realizing it.
“Why?”
“The only person invited by our association is ‘Tia Antheer.’ No other person can accompany you. Then we will leave like this.”
Then he tried to close the carriage door.
“Wait a minute!”
I jumped out of the carriage again.
The coachman looked at me with a look in his eyes that asked why I was like this.
“Please take this guy with me.”
“Yes? “Are you a family member of this person?”
“Uh-no. That’s not it…”
“Then I cannot accompany you.”
He was so adamant that it seemed like saying anything else would be of no use.
“Uh-okay, that’s it. “Thank you for inviting me, but I will decline.”
“Are you really refusing because you can’t accompany this person?”
“Yes.”
“Uhm…”
The coachman glanced back at Uncle Posao.
He looked like he couldn’t understand why he was trying to take this man with him.
After thinking for a moment, he nodded.
“… All right. Then, please follow along.”
We took a carriage and headed somewhere.
Soon, a carriage stopped on one side of the main street.
When I got off the bus after receiving guidance, there was a huge building right in front of me.
Several pillars made of marble.
Everyone who came in and out of this place wore swords and carried books around their waists as if they were also studying academically.
Overwhelmed by a mysterious and magnificent feeling, I followed the coachman.
“Please wait here for a moment. “I will inform the president of the association.”
The place I was guided to was a reception room.
A tea set was neatly placed on the table as if to be used at any time, and the chairs were also gorgeous.
I carefully sat down and was surprised at how soft it was.
I was dumbfounded.
I was a little intimidated because the hospitality was grander than I expected.
Uncle Posao laughed heartily as if he was in a good mood.
“T, Tia… It’s amazing to be invited to a place like this…”
“Aren’t you nervous, uncle?”
“Nervous? Why… ? If they recognize Tia, they must be good people…”
“I guess so, right?”
As expected, it was good that I insisted on coming with you.
Because you can feel safe even in an unfamiliar place if you have someone you know by your side.
It was that time.
“Oh, thank you so much for the invitation. “Miss Tia Antheer.”
A man came into the drawing room.
A wig with the ends of his hair curled around in a comical way, and silk clothes with various intricate patterns on them.
It was definitely the attire of a nobleman.
“Nice to meet you. “I am the president of the Defense Swordsmanship Association.”
“… Well, nice to meet you. Chairman of the Association!”
“You don’t need to be too nervous. Here, everyone has equal status as a ‘prosecutor.’ “You don’t have to be difficult.”
“Yes, President. Thank you for inviting me.”
The president of the association looked back at Uncle Posao.
“This person is… ?”
“I am grateful to this person who helped me a lot.”
“Neaaaaa- Posao mo, modales… “
“Modales! You are the owner of ‘Modales Company’, which is Ms. Antheer’s sponsor! Please sit comfortably.”
Dalgak.
Warm tea was served to us.
The president of the association said with a warm smile.
“The reason I invited Ms. Antheer was because I personally saw the swordsmanship shown in the arena. He showed quite practical swordsmanship. “I had no idea that an ordinary girl, not even a war knight, could use all kinds of sword skills, such as attack and defense.”
“Hehe, thank you…”
“I don’t know if you remember, but last year, our association heard rumors about Ms. Antheer and sent a dispatcher to request a visit to Deseo. Unfortunately, it fell through.”
“Ah… No way… ! “Are you those people at that time?”
“Yes.”
I remembered.
Was it last winter?
A knight came to Brisden and said he wanted to take me to Deseo.
I didn’t know because the villagers didn’t tell me exactly, but it seems that the place I was invited to at that time was the ‘Defensive Swordsmanship Association’.
To be honest, I really wanted to receive that invitation.
The teacher also strongly recommended it, saying it would be a very good experience.
However, since most of the elders, including the village chief, were against it, I had no choice but to reject the request.
I thought the opportunity was gone forever…
In the end, I turned around and came back.
To a place that truly recognizes my swordsmanship.
“So, I ask you from this difficult-won position… “Who did you learn that swordsmanship from?”
“To my teacher, ‘Vin Carlos.'”
“… “Of course.”
The president of the association closed his eyes as if he had heard a satisfactory answer.
“Carlos is alive. Is he currently in Taildon?”
“I’m sorry, but it’s difficult to tell you the exact location of your residence. Master asked me to keep it a secret. But as you guessed, he lives in Taildon.”
“You didn’t go as far as I thought. Personally, I would like to meet Carlos very much, but I do not want to interfere with his freedom, so I think I will have to seek help from his student, Miss Antheer.”
“What kind of help?”
“First, I should tell you the identity of our ‘Defensive Swordsmanship Association.'”
He showed off the small emblem on his chest.
It was a symbol of two swords crossing over a shield.
“We protect swordsmanship. Every region and nation in the world has its own unique swordsmanship. Combat techniques that have survived throughout history have been sharpened in their own ways. But in these days of peace, there is no need to take up arms. So, in order to continue the legacy of great swordsmanship, we are trying to bring sword masters from all over the country to this place, embody their teachings, and compose them into textbooks to pass on to future generations.”
“Wow! “This is a great thing!”
“… However, the current situation is not so easy.”
The president of the association looked out the window.
I saw a very tall royal palace, the ‘Red Castle’.
“Miss Anthea. “I would like to ask you something, how did you feel about the skills of the opponents you met in the arena?”
“Uh, can I be honest?”
“Yes. “This place is completely kept secret.”
“It was terrible! Totally-!”
“I guess so.”
I gave an extreme answer, but he nodded as if that was the correct answer.
“They have never experienced war. Nevertheless, he carries a weapon and calls himself a prosecutor. In this way, modern swordsmanship has been transformed into a form of entertainment. The purpose is not to protect this land.”
“Why did it happen like that?”
“Because ‘knights’ are disappearing.”
“Article… “What?”
After thinking about it, he really had never seen an article here.
I thought there would be many people like Robert in Deseo.
All I encountered was lightly armed guards or private soldiers.
“… Why?”
“Your Majesty wants it to be like this.”
“Your Majesty?!”
I made a loud noise without realizing it, and at the same time, the man’s hand gently grabbed my arm.
It was a signal to be careful.
The man stammered in.
“Uh, over there… Why are you saying this to Tia… ?”
“This may sound like a very dangerous statement. However, we needed to ensure Miss Antheer’s safety first before she could attract the attention of the royal family. And you need to be aware of exactly what kind of situation you are in now.”
“President of the Association… “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Yes. It may still be difficult to understand. So let me put it simply.”
The president of the association spoke softly, in a much lower voice than before.
“When the knight’s blade was aimed not at the enemy but at Deseo. “Who should you be most afraid of?”
“…”
He cleared his throat and stood up.
“Just know that our situation is like this, so let’s end the story here. Anyway, we have a favor to ask Ms. Antheer… “I am asking you to teach the members the swordsmanship of the great Carlos.”
“Do I deserve it? I only studied it for 2 years…”
“Haha! There must be many prosecutors who would feel sad if that’s what they learned in just two years. And the payoff…”
When I heard the word ‘conservative,’ I lifted my head without realizing it.
“I will give you an honorary donation of 300 gold and provost status.”
“I will!”
I jumped out of my seat and stood up.
‘Provost’, the next level after Priscola.
Although it is two levels lower than the ‘Sword Master’ teacher, it is still a title that gives great privileges.
Above all, as a provost, you are qualified to teach others.
This alone is tempting, but up to 300 gold, which is equivalent to the winning prize!
It was an offer that I had no reason to refuse as I was in dire need of 1 gold right away.
“Great. Well, I’ll send the same carriage to Miss Antheer’s lodgings tomorrow. It was a pleasant meeting.”
“Thank you! Chairman of the Association!”
We came out to Noble Street again.
I ran happily down the street, screaming with joy.
“Mister! I got a great offer! “If you give the lecture right tomorrow, you’ll get 300 gold!”
“Yes, that’s right. Great. I really…”
Uncle Posao burst out laughing.
“Ha, I always feel that… I think Tia is really, really great. Such precious people are invited…”
“The great person is not me, but the teacher.”
“No… Teacher Bean too… I think I accepted Tia as my student because I knew of her talent. It’s great, right…”
Hehe-. I don’t necessarily think I’m the only one who is great.”
She crossed her arms and looked at the sky.
“Of course, Master, you are a great person, but… I think I was able to receive this invitation thanks to the invitation to participate in the arena. So, isn’t the person who created this coincidence also amazing?”
“Uh…”
She turned her head and grinned.
“Right?”
“Is that so? Ugh…”
The man also awkwardly laughed along.
