Heavenly Inquisition Sword - Chapter 1453



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1453rd. No rejection allowed.

Fabian continued to speak when Count Elio Lagoa showed interest in Baron Ashley Nelson.

“I met him when I returned to the North. He had been wounded in Peromuros and had been transferred to the Imperial Territory. Then, when war broke out between the Northern Kingdom and the Empire, his treatment changed drastically. He was also under surveillance.”

“Because Baron Nelson’s mother was a northern noble?”

“Baron Nelson was such a beauty. He must have been popular among the nobles. He must have been worried that she might be used as a beautifier.”

“It wouldn’t have been easy to escape from the Imperial Army.”

“I was lucky. My wounds were so severe that I was discharged from the Corvo Magical Corps. By the time I recovered from my injuries, the war between the Northern Kingdom and the Empire had ended. I thought it was time to return to the North. I guess there was a lot of discrimination against people from the Northern Kingdom.”

“It can’t be helped because we’re at war. Are your wounds healed?”

“I got better, but I couldn’t handle the sword like I used to, so I turned into a musketeer.”

“A musketeer. That’s okay too.”

After the spread of Exitium and Thanatos, musketeers became more popular than knights.

Even in real combat, the musketeers overwhelmed the knights.

It could be said that this was the era of the Musketeers, as even a mana user could kill a sword master.

“I was wondering about the Count’s news, so please go and see him when you have time.”

“Are you in our Western Army?”

“That’s right. I’m in the Unicorn Corps commanded by Marquis Charles Bernardo.”

“What kind of person is the Marquis Bernardo?”

“He is known as a young and ambitious person.”

“Stop talking nonsense like that. There’s something about what makes a person tick.”

“There are no rumors that he has done anything particularly bad.”

“So it’s okay?”

“Your father, the Marquis Bernardo, was a strict man, so he must have been careful. Now that you have inherited the title, it is only natural that you will start talking.”

“I wish I could be as good a person as my father.”

Elio hoped that his successor would not ruin the good relationship he had with the Marquis Bernardo.

***

Kingdom of Alex.

Western Army.

The Unicorn Unit (Marquis Bernardo’s Unit).

Although Marquis Bernardo held a high rank, he was still only a sword expert and was thus serving as the deputy commander of the Western Army.

At the same time, he was also the commander of the Marquis Bernardo’s army, called the Unicorn Unit, so he usually lived in the Unicorn Unit rather than the headquarters.

After work hours.

As the sky grew hazy and misty, a beautiful knight came to the captain’s barracks.

“Your Majesty, have you called?”

The Marquis Charles Bernardo greeted Baron Ashley Nelson with a bright face.

“Baron Nelson. Come in. Have a seat.”

Baron Ashley Nelson sat in the chair opposite Marquis Bernardo.

The Marquis, who was watching Baron Nelson with a gentle smile, asked.

“So, how is life in the military? Compared to the Magical Corps, it’s lacking in many ways, right?”

“No, it’s okay.”

Baron Nelson’s answer was succinct.

The Marquis, who had been waiting for another story to come out, changed the subject with an awkward expression.

“How is your body?”

“I’m almost better. I have no problem commanding the unit.”

“Aren’t there any knights who look down on a female company commander?”

“doesn’t exist.”

“Do your subordinates listen well?”

“yes.”

“Thank goodness. I heard rumors that he was sent down from above or something… I thought the Baron would have a hard time commanding a unit. It seems he learned a lot from the Magic Corps. Isn’t his talent too wasteful to be a company commander? Would you like to work as my staff officer in the Unicorn Corps?”

“You are too kind. I am satisfied with the Velatos Company.”

“A staff officer would be more helpful to the Baron’s success than a frontline company commander.”

The person who awards merits is the commander, so it meant that it was quicker to stick next to him.

“If you’re thinking about winning, I think it would be better to command frontline units.”

That was Baron Nelson’s right.

Because a knight’s success depended on his achievements in war and his personal military force.

The Marquis Bernardo did not further urge Baron Nelson after he expressed his refusal.

“I understand your intentions, Baron. If you change your mind or if something troubles you, come to me at any time. The door of my barracks is always open to you, Baron.”

“thank you.”

The Marquis laughed bitterly when Baron Nelson refused to say ‘yes’ until the end.

“Let’s leave off the serious talk. I’d like to have a cup of tea and listen to stories about the Imperial Army… … .”

“I’m sorry, but I think I need to go back and service the magic gun.”

“Why? Is there a problem?”

“The trigger mechanism is a little stiff, so I’m thinking of taking it to a technician.”

“I think we can leave that to the flag bearer.”

“I don’t want to leave the problem of the magic gun, which is directly related to my life, to someone else.”

“Ah, what a wonderful heart. I see. You may go now. Don’t forget that my room, or rather the barracks door, is always open.”

“… … .”

Baron Nelson saluted—this time without answering—and left without looking back.

Immediately after she left, as if he had been waiting, his staff member, Viscount Cotton Bernardo, entered the barracks.

“Your Majesty, has the conversation gone well?”

“Did it end well? Didn’t you see Baron Nelson’s face when you left?”

As the Marquis Charles Bernardo was a private citizen, he treated his cousin, Viscount Cotton Bernardo, with respect.

There was no awkwardness as he had been treated with respect until he inherited the title of Marquis.

“Baron Nelson is famous for being expressionless. Didn’t that turn out well?”

“No, that’s not good. You’re going to bury your bones in the Velatos Company. How on earth did you handle this?”

“I was spreading negative comments to my company commanders. I was being ostracized at meetings with the commanders… … . It seems that wasn’t enough.”

“Tsk! If you can’t handle something as small as this, what big thing are you going to do, brother?”

“I’m sorry.”

“You said you would seat Baron Nelson next to me. First, you would appoint him as a captain in the Bellatos company, and then you would promote him to the staff.”

“I didn’t know you could say no and say no.”

“So are you just going to leave it like this?”

“His Majesty the Marquis often calls Baron Nelson… … It may be because it is a burden.”

“You were the one who told me to meet Baron Nelson often after he was appointed captain of the Bellatos.”

“I am so surprised and startled by His Majesty’s proactive approach.”

“I don’t need anything else, just promote me to staff position.”

“Let’s try to recruit the riders.”

“Even the company commanders couldn’t do it, so you’re going to try it with the riders?”

“Do you know what’s harder than being ostracized by your peers?”

“What is it?”

“It is an act of insubordination by my subordinates. If the riders of Velatos do not secretly follow orders… … . Even if you ask me to continue serving as the commander of Velatos, I will refuse.”

“Whatever you do, do it quickly. If the Western Army takes the lead again, we won’t have a chance. Let’s make some progress while we have time. The night is too long, brother.”

“I understand. However, Your Majesty, please do not express your feelings too hastily. If the other person feels burdened, they may reject you.”

“Rejection? You live in the Marquisate of Bernardo and refuse my advances? No way. Wouldn’t that be an honor to your family?”

“That’s true, but women’s emotions are subtle… … .”

“No. I will not accept rejection. As the Lord and Marquis of Clutton, I have put in this much effort, and rejection is unacceptable.”

“Okay, just give me a little time.”

Viscount Cotton Bernardo gave up trying to persuade the stubborn marquis.

The Marquis’ words are not entirely wrong.

In a territory, the lord is like a king.

Even if the opponent had been granted the title of Baron, he could take it at any time.

***

The next morning.

After a quick meal, Elio headed towards the Unicorn Unit.

If you didn’t know, wouldn’t you know?

Because he couldn’t pretend not to know that Baron Ashley Nelson was in his unit.

He passed the sentries of the Unicorn Troops and went deep into the area to find the Velatos Company.

After walking for a while, we saw soldiers groaning.

Looking closely, I saw Baron Nelson and two knights wrestling in front of the soldiers.

Baron Nelson glared at his adjutant, Golan, and the 1st Platoon’s flag bearer, Duke, with cold eyes.

“Are you saying you will disobey the commander’s orders now?”

Then Adjutant Golan smiled slyly and said:

“Disobeying orders? Why are you speaking so harshly with such a beautiful mouth? It’s because Baron Blaviko of the Quartermaster’s Office told me not to do so until the company commander himself arrives.”

Baron Nelson was speechless for a moment at the adjutant’s sexually harassing remark.

Yesterday, I asked my adjutant to ‘find out the status of the magic guns with defective triggers in the company’, but he said no.

I had the three platoon riders count the number of Thanatos they each had, but the first platoon was missing.

When I asked why, he said he couldn’t do it because he was busy with the work ordered by Baron Blavico, the head of the military department.

Baron Nelson’s gaze turned this time to Duke, the 1st Platoon rider.

“You also couldn’t carry out the captain’s orders because you were following Baron Blaviko’s instructions?”

“Sir, I couldn’t sleep because I was doing the work Baron Blaviko instructed me to do.”

Baron Nelson asked his adjutant and rider with a look of astonishment.

“Is your commander a company commander? Or a logistics officer?”

The two knights answered in unison.

“You are the company commander.”

“But why aren’t you listening to your commander’s orders?”

Then the two knights made the same excuses.

“Baron Blavico said he would inform the captain himself.”

“I stayed up all night at the direction of Baron Blavico.”

“Shut up! I am your commander! But why do you listen to Baron Blavico?”

Deputy Golan retorted, as if he felt wronged.

“Sir! Shouldn’t you be going to Baron Blaviko to ask him about that? Why are you only blaming us for what we did wrong? Is it really Baron Blaviko who is having a hard time and is just passing the buck to us?”

The 1st Platoon rider also added a word.

“I also want to follow the orders of the captain. But how can I refuse the orders of Baron Blaviko? Please do not just assert your authority as a superior, but also consider the grievances of your subordinates.”

Golan and the Duke, both knights, stiffly raised their heads in protest.

The reason is that knights are semi-nobles, but their status is quite high.

The female platoon leader, who was wounded by two people and turned into a musketeer, was nothing more than a tiger without claws.

Baroness Nelson trembled, but there was nothing she could do.

The two articles’ remarks crossed the line, but that doesn’t mean they were completely wrong.

The two knights cleverly took advantage of the tricks of Baron Blavico, the head of the military department, and ended up making a fool of themselves.

The soldiers also looked at the company commander with pity for having lost face in the middle of the battle.

Then someone approached Baron Nelson, guiding the soldiers.

The commander was Count Elio Lagoa.

Baron Nelson, who discovered him late, could not hide his embarrassment.

“Commander?”

When the surprised Baron Nelson bowed, Elio smiled and waved.

“Hello! Baron Nelson. It’s been a while. I only heard yesterday that you were here as Captain Velatos.”

“I should have come and greeted you first, but I couldn’t because you seemed busy.”

“Well done. That’s why I came to say hello.”

At Count Lagoa’s words, the faces of Golan and the Duke, who had been stepping back, turned pale.

The two men were completely unaware of the relationship between their commanders, Count Lagoa and Baron Nelson.

If I had known even a little bit, I would never have done such a crazy thing.

Then Elio spoke to the two knights.

“Hey, knights. Insubordination during the exhibition is punishable by immediate dismissal. You know that much, don’t you?”