Heavenly Inquisition Sword - Chapter 1198



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Episode 1198. We will go together until the end

Marquis Claude Bernardo looked at Count Elio Lagoa with grave eyes.

In fact, Escatos IV and the great nobles of the Northern Kingdom were trembling in fear that he might invade the Northern Kingdom on the side of the Empire.

Some even said that Count Elio Lagoa was the second coming of Archduke Hannes Knauf, who had been called a war god during the imperial wars fifty years earlier.

Elio asked back with a puzzled look on his face.

“ah! “Is that already known to the Escatos Kingdom?”

In fact, the news of Elio’s conquest spread throughout the empire and kingdom at an unprecedented speed, but only the parties involved were unaware of it.

“The Empire sent a notice through magical communication not only to Eskatos but also to the entire Northern Kingdom. This was the first time since the Imperial War that the Empire had sent magical communication to the entire Northern Kingdom. So, some people said, ‘I thought the empire was declaring war.’”

“ha ha ha! Declaration of war? That was a bit harsh. The empire is at war with the southern kingdoms, so in what spirit would it declare war on the northern kingdoms? … .”

Elio trailed off as he tried to assure himself, ‘That won’t happen.’

Although he still didn’t know the mood of the empire’s great nobles regarding the war, it was difficult to say anything after learning about the crown prince.

“Considering the imperialists’ ambition to take control of the entire continent, it is not a useless worry. “So, I am honest that I do not feel comfortable hearing the news of Count Lagoa’s title.”

Elio nodded as if he understood, then opened his mouth.

“The reason I received the title is because, contrary to the concerns of the northern nobles, I hope to prevent an escalation of war.”

Elio explained a series of recent events in the Empire.

“… … I thought that if I defeated the Archduchy of Knauf, the northern kingdoms might join hands with the southern kingdoms and enter the war, so I requested a bounty from the empire. “But in the Northern Kingdom, life is so strange that you think backwards.”

Marquis Claude Bernardo, who was listening while nodding his head, asked again.

“By the way. “Isn’t there any possibility of the opposite happening?”

“Against it?”

“Count Lagoa has received an imperial title… … . “I’m saying this because I think the empire can invade the north with ease.”

“Hey, going to war with the Southern Kingdom doesn’t seem easy. Should we invade the Northern Kingdom as well?”

“Is it true that the Empire is struggling in the South?”

“Do you know why there was a war between the Empire and the Southern Kingdom?”

“A large number of steel golems, strategic weapons of the Magic Age, were discovered in the Abyss, and I heard that this was caused by the Southern Kingdoms controlling access to the Great Forest in an attempt to monopolize them.”

“that’s right. However, it seems like the Imperial Army is having a hard time on the southern front recently. Count Omar thinks the southern kingdoms may have used those steel golems? “The Count said that last time, right?”

Elio asked Count Larva Omar as if to confirm.

Count Larva Omar nodded gently.

“Yes, I don’t think there is any other reason for the Imperial Army to struggle in the South.”

At that moment, a sob flowed from Marquis Claude Bernardo’s mouth.

“Hmm! If it’s a steel golem, there’s a good chance. “One steel golem has the same destructive power as a single sword master.”

“Is it that strong?”

“Magic guns or magic cannons cannot pierce the outer shell of a steel golem. To destroy the outer shell, you have to hit the same spot without stopping, which is easier said than done… … . It seems almost impossible. If the Sword Master gets close and cuts the same spot several times with the Mana Blade, only then will the outer shell be destroyed… … . Until then, the steel golem will not wait quietly, and if there are other steel golems nearby, the Sword Master will be unable to approach it, so it can be said to be invincible.”

“Incredible. Anyway, that’s my opinion. “Now that the empire is struggling on the southern front, it won’t be able to turn its attention to the northern kingdom.”

“I feel a little relieved to hear Count Lagoa’s words. If that’s true, the northern kingdoms will also try to send adventurers to the Great Forest, but I don’t know how the southern kings will react.”

“If the southern kingdoms wanted to monopolize it, they would block access, right? Or you could make it a condition to join the war against the empire.”

“Do you think there is no possibility of just opening it?”

“If you were the Marquis, would you give it away for free when you went to war with the empire to eat it alone?”

A wry smile appeared on Marquis Claude Bernardo’s face.

‘Is that possible?’

So what choice will the great nobles of the Northern Kingdom make now?

If you want to keep up with the turbulent times, you must obtain a steel golem.

Will they join forces with the southern kingdoms, their traditional blood allies, to fight the empire?

Or will they try to force their way into the forest with the empire?

‘I don’t know if the Empire will allow the Northern Kingdom to intervene before then.’

Marquis Claude Bernard shook his head.

Thinking about the problem of the Great Forest, I was already feeling dizzy.

next day.

Marquis Claude Bernardo and his party left Fiestra in an airship.

The Sea Breeze Tavern, which was full of drivers, once again welcomed ordinary customers.

As the weather got colder, Elio and his group did not go out of the Sea Breeze Tavern.

Although it was said to be spring weather compared to Hirhera, it was freezing outside.

The fact that there were no other attractions worth visiting in Hades Port also played a role.

Elio and his group had been sitting by the window since morning and had not moved.

All I did was order Sally a beer or a snack once in a while.

In the afternoon too, Celie, who was worse off, put down her snack and said.

“Are you going somewhere?”

Then Fabian asked back with a greasy face.

“Do you have somewhere to go?”

“Go to the beach and watch the waves.”

“I get tired of watching things when I go out on a boat. What else do I go see?”

“Or you can go see the lighthouse. “The Hades Port lighthouse is famous even in the Empire.”

“I get sick of it every time I come into port.”

“Do you know that seeing from afar and seeing up close are the same? “How beautiful is it when you see it up close?”

“Are you going to take the window seat until we get back?”

“I can’t do that. “How can a clerk like me stop someone from sitting down?”

“Then I’m not going. You’re not going, are you? Counts?”

Elio and Count Larva Omar nodded.

They could see the lighthouse in detail even from a magic sailboat, so there was no reason to do so.

Sitting in one place for a long time can make you feel uncomfortable.

Even though Elio changed his posture here and there, he did not get up until the end.

In comparison, Count Larva Omar looked like a stone statue.

Fabian said something to Elio, who was writhing like a sick person.

“If you’re tired, go to your room, lie down for a bit, and then come back.”

“What did you do to make it difficult?”

“I’m telling you this because you don’t sit still like you’re sick.”

“Is it because of your back injury last time? “Please watch my back.”

Elio showed his back to Fabian.

“I’m fine. “Only a scar remains, as if it had been burned by a fire.”

“okay?”

Elio got dressed again and suddenly pulled out his hair.

“iced coffee! boring. boring. “When I meet this son of a bitch, Kama Devyas, I will grind him to dust.”

“You will see me soon. You discovered the green island a month later last time, right? He will appear again on this voyage.”

“I guess so? “It had been about a month at that time, right?”

“Yes, but shouldn’t we also prepare for sirens and storms?”

“It’s all set up.”

“But why don’t I know? “Do you know Count Omar?”

Fabian turned his gaze to Count Larva Omar.

“I don’t know either. “Lord Lagoa, is this something we shouldn’t know?”

Elio shook his head in response to Count Larva Omar’s question.

“no. It’s okay to know. Nothing special. I plan to fly to Tornuvis when the green island appears. “I didn’t think it would work as a magic sailboat.”

Then Fabian intervened.

“Are you going alone? Please take Count Omar and me too. We’ve been through a lot together so far, but you shouldn’t go alone at a critical moment. Isn’t that right? Count Omar?”

“It is exactly what Baron Fabian said. Please take me and Baron Fabian with you.”

Elio looked at Count Omar and Fabian with ambiguous eyes.

“It’s not a problem to take him with you… … . It’s because I don’t know what will happen. “If Kama Devias has fully regained his original strength, he will not be an easy opponent for me either.”

Then Fabian spoke coolly.

“Why should anything be worse than death? If you’re afraid of that and don’t go even when the famous knight is in front of you, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life. Please take Count Omar and me with you.”

Elio asked Count Larva Omar.

“I told you. I could die. Are you still going to come with me?”

“As Baron Fabian said, if I just let Sir Lagoa go, I think I will regret it for the rest of my life. “We will go together until the end.”

When even Count Larva Omar said that, Elio could not bear to refuse.

For the knights of this world, the Sky Castle is an adventure worth risking their lives for.

“All right. Then, if a green island is visible or abnormal weather is certain… … Come right next to me. I’m flying to Tornuvis. Fabian you too. “If you crush it, you leave it behind.”

“yes.”

Fabian answered bravely.

I don’t know if I would feel the same way when flying through a storm.

***

The next morning.

Elio and his party went out to sea again on the magic sailboat.

The sailors also looked quite determined, as if they were getting a feel for this voyage.

The feeling of the sea in winter is different from that of fall.

Even in the middle of the day, the cold and gloomy feeling is far from refreshing.

Perhaps that’s why the expressions on the faces of Elio and his group gathered at the bow were somewhat gloomy.

Fabian muttered to himself as he watched the waves crashing against the bow.

“If you fall into the winter sea, you’ll freeze to death, right?”

Elio glanced back at him.

“Why are you thinking of leaving?”

“If the storm is strong, you may fall in. “Didn’t a crew member miss last time too?”

At that moment, the magic sailboat was rocked by waves hitting the side.

As his upper body shook, Fabian made a fuss with a worried face.

“Oh my! “This time, it’s not easy from the start, right?”

“I know. The weather is somehow suspicious. In this case, if extreme weather events occur… … . Are you going back?”

“Why do you say something like that? Don’t they say that words become seeds? “Please refrain from saying such things, even if they are just empty words.”

Fabian looked in all directions with anxious eyes.

Unlike before, the strong wind and the rolling of the waves were unusual.

just as expected?

Captain Althelm, who was stuck in the wheelhouse, hurried to the bow.

“My gentlemen, the wind is getting stronger little by little. Would it be okay to leave the demonic waters for a while and come back after the wind subsides?”

“Well, that would be better, right? Count, what should we do?”

Fabian looked at Count Elio Lagoa for the first time in a long time.

Normally, I would act bold, but looking at the bloody winter sea, my liver shriveled.

No, more than anything, it felt cheap.

If abnormal weather conditions were added to this, it seemed like everyone would definitely die.