Imperial Guard - Chapter 87



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The backyard of the District 4 daycare center.

Lane nodded at the two inspectors in front of him.

“It is truly an honor to see two of the three great heroes of the empire gathered together.”

He, too, as a knight, liked strong swordsmen.

It is truly an honor to be teaching swordsmanship to the most notable knights in the Empire today.

‘These monsters will definitely rise to the rank of Sword Master.’

I couldn’t help but smile when I thought of the great title I would later earn as Sword Master.

Rain was a natural born spectator, so he looked forward to the day when he would talk about Rael and Lucas in the future.

“Chief Rain.”

“Huh? Rael. What’s going on?”

“Please don’t use the word ‘Samgeol’ in front of me.”

Rael’s fists were shaking.

He absolutely did not want to admit to such a stupid remark as that of the Three Geels.

“Do you not like that? Well, after this Yongbongjihoe, you will be given a different title anyway.”

“I don’t need any other titles···.”

Rael sighed.

Unfortunately, titles and nicknames are not things you can do as you wish.

“Rael, is it okay if we don’t train with that guy Carlson?”

“Carlson? He’ll do fine. I heard he’s undergoing special training with Captain Marco at the school.”

In fact, among Rael, Lucas, and Carlson, it was Rael who trained the least.

While Carlson and Lucas train every day, Lael doesn’t have a set training time.

Although I exchanged swords with Rain whenever I had the chance, there were many times when I missed training because of my schedule.

“Lucas. You do your part for me too.”

“Yes, sir. I understand. Sir Rael!”

Still, Rael did not miss training with Lucas.

The reason I took care of Lucas was simple.

Because he will have to take the lead in the war against the demons later on.

‘Meat shield… no, no, it’s good for a warrior to be strong.’

In the original, he defeated the Demon King without dying in the end, so it will be the same in real life.

Rael sat down on a nearby chair with that thought in his mind.

‘Since Lord Rael has created this position… I must also work harder.’

Lucas just remembered his fight with Lane.

I think it could have been done a little better, there were a lot of minor issues.

“Captain Rain, there’s something I don’t understand.”

“Okay, Lucas. What don’t you understand?”

“I just swung my sword and I still feel a squeak in my foot movement. What is my problem?”

“Humans are so accustomed to walking on the ground that they don’t pay attention to the ground. Lower your gaze a little more and release your power at the moment when your feet touch the ground.”

“All right!”

Lane couldn’t hide his admiration as he watched Lucas swing his sword, absorbing his advice right away.

The more I taught swordsmanship, the more I felt it.

Lucas’ talent was enormous.

I thought I understood why Rael was pushing him.

‘It was a good decision to choose Lucas over other Academy graduates.’

When Rael first told Lucas to teach him how to use a sword, I wondered what he meant… but Lucas’ talent was real.

In fact, there were many other knights who coveted Lucas’ talents.

Perhaps, if Rael hadn’t existed, Lucas would have been known as the Empire’s First Swordsman in just a few years.

‘Do monsters recognize other monsters…? That guy Rael is really amazing.’

Rain was amazed as he looked at Rael.

Carlson or Lucas.

2nd Princess Yuriel, Her Highness, Elf.

Anything related to Rael was of sky-high status.

At that point, it was time for Rael to fly higher.

‘With Lael, Carlson, and Lucas… and even Belen participating, this Yongbongjihoe is going to be really fun.’

Rain thought that this Yongbong branch meeting was an opportunity for Rael to take flight.

They say you have to try it to know the long and short of it, but it would be even more surprising if more monsters like this appeared.

“By the way, Rael. Did you hear about that?”

“What’s going on?”

“The story is that Velen of the Knights of Carmen killed Basolrod.”

“Why are you mentioning that crap? You know everything, Captain.”

Even at this very moment, Uncle Eric is being guided by the elves and is being healed by the power of the World Tree.

I couldn’t hide the truth from Captain Rain, since I was doing such a huge job.

“That’s really strange. That guy Belen isn’t the type of guy to steal someone else’s credit.”

“I felt that way too… but in the end, that’s just the kind of guy he is.”

Are people really different on the outside and inside?

Rael was disappointed in the Empire again today.

“He was just the captain of the 1st Division, but he was talking about the laws of the Empire in front of the Blue Tower Master and the leader of the Rain Knights. I thought that’s what a person like Gongmei Jingdae would be like if he became human. Hmm···.”

Rael also felt strangely uncomfortable at Rain’s words.

In fact, if the ball that caught Basolod had gone to someone else, it would be something to be happy about.

Because Rael always wanted to hide that fact.

‘I’m getting a little annoyed.’

But if someone else gets the ball, it’s a different story.

It annoyed me that he was taking credit for things he didn’t do.

“Belena···.”

When we meet, should I think about it first?

Rael thought seriously.

*

A week has passed.

With the Yongbong Branch meeting just around the corner, the imperial capital is more vibrant than ever.

Because tourists come from all over the continent.

The imperial family spent an enormous amount of money, seemingly wanting to erase the fact that the Celestial Emperor had been suspended.

Thanks to this, even though there were still two weeks left until the Yongbong branch meeting, the streets were already filled with festivals.

“A martial arts tournament to honor the first emperor, the best warriors from all over the continent will gather.”

“Of course! Haven’t you heard? I heard that warriors from the Eastern Heavenly Alliance and the desert kingdom of Nagor have already arrived at the imperial capital.”

In a world of medieval fantasy where entertainment is at a premium, such a large-scale tournament garnered enormous attention.

People talked about the Yongbongjihoe every night.

Moreover, this Yongbongjihoe is a competition in which the imperial family directly participates.

The Kamen Empire, also known as the Millennium Empire.

The more they are directly involved, the more prestigious and high-level the duel will be.

“The most famous people in the empire are, after all, the Three Heroes?”

A bar in District 3.

Two men were talking about the Yongbong branch.

They were lower-ranking nobles who had come from a neighboring country to see the Yongbongjihoe.

Since the two of them were always at the bar together, they had a lot of stories to tell.

“Three Heroes? Even so, he’s not a proper knight yet. Can he really fight against those who have been trained in real battles? I don’t think so.”

“What are you talking about? Didn’t they say they captured a high-ranking demon?”

“No. How can we believe what the people of the Empire say about what happened within the Empire?”

The man had a negative perception of the empire.

I didn’t like the fact that they were talking big about the Three Heroes and such when they couldn’t even properly stop the invasion of the Demon Tribe.

“Besides, since this competition is so big and pride is at stake, hidden gems from each country will come pouring out. Originally, real gems were kept hidden away in one’s bosom.”

“Your pride is at stake? Isn’t this just a friendly competition?”

“Tsk tsk. You’re talking nonsense. Everyone who comes to this Yongbong branch is responsible for the future of their respective groups. What if they get embarrassed at the competition?”

“Oh, I see. Come to think of it, there haven’t been many opportunities like this.”

“Yes. If you don’t believe me, look at the faces of those who participate in the Yongbongjihoe. You can already see them tense up from the weight on their shoulders.”

If the Kamen Empire had not held a grand tournament to honor its first emperor, the young warriors of each group would never have fought a duel.

This competition was turning into a battle of pride rather than a simple friendly competition.

“Besides, the reason I underestimate the Three Heroes is because of their humble origins.”

“Origin? Of course they are nobles, right?”

“You don’t seem to know much. One is a fallen noble, and the other two are commoners. Those guys are called the Three Heroes of the Empire, so you should know the level of the Empire. They are all highly regarded. I would rather trust Lord Velen.”

The man shook his head.

I don’t like fallen nobles, but commoners.

It was ridiculous.

“You mean the Captain of the 1st Division of the Knights of Carmen, Sir Velen? Well, it’s even stranger that Sir Velen isn’t mentioned.”

“Sir Velen is truly worthy of the title of hero. You know the rumor, right?”

“Are you talking about the rumor that you captured a noble from Alheim?”

“Yes! When I tell that story to Lord Velen, he smiles bitterly and says he is humble. Not denying it is the same as admitting that he caught the demon!”

“That’s definitely true···.”

The person sitting across from him nodded at the man’s passionate voice.

“The Three Heroes are just a trivial title that is popular among the people of the empire. I guarantee it! If you enter the competition, only the children of noble families will remain. No matter how talented you are, if the environment does not support you, you will not be able to blossom. A sword master emerges from the street? Who would believe such a stupid story?”

The man gulped down his drink and spoke passionately.

These were discriminatory remarks that could be made in a medieval fantasy setting.

‘Is it that important?’

And Carlson, who was in the corner of the bar, shook his head at the men’s conversation.

What does the performance of the Yongbong branch have to do with the pride of the church?

“Tsk tsk.”

Carlson clicked his tongue and took a sip of his drink.

There is only one reason why they underestimate Brother Rael.

native.

I don’t think a noble could possibly lose to Rael, who is of humble origins.

This is such a stupid and simplistic idea.

‘There’s no need to go to Brother Lael. Those pigs will squeal if I hit them once…’

Carlson decided not to mess with Rael, even if he didn’t know anyone else.

Why?

Because I remember Carlson and Lucas slashing the demons at the fountain with a single sword.

‘That guy may be a bit of a person, but his strength is real.’

Originally, character and ability were separate things.

Carlson took a sip of his drink, thinking of his brother Rael.

“Sir Carlson, may I say something?”

At that moment, Lucas, who was listening to the men’s conversation, frowned.

Lucas had a good personality, but he hated people who looked down on others without any shame.

“Leave them alone. We have nothing to gain by fighting them.”

Lucas wears the name of the Academy on his back, while Carlson wears the name of the school on his back.

If the two of you cause a ruckus at a bar, you’ll only end up losing money.

“Anyway, in the end, what’s important is your roots and origins. No matter how big a tree is, it will fall over in the wind and rain. In the end, knights of commoner origin have their limits…”

Squeak-.

At that moment, a man walked into the bar.

The eyes of the people in the bar were focused on his leisurely but heavy gait.

“The voice was so loud that it could be heard even outside the bar.”

And then, the two noisy men shut their mouths at the same time.

Because that scoundrel-looking face was one of the most famous knights in the empire at the time.

Rael walked slowly towards the men.

“Gentlemen.”

“Yes, yes?!”

“Do you want to get hit once, really hard? Or do you want to get hit twice?”

And then he immediately raised his fist.

Although he became quite famous, his street DNA was still there.

“Brother! Brother Rael! Please be patient!”

“이 미친 놈들이···! 명예 기사면 나도 준귀족이야. 이 개새끼들아!”

“Two, two. Run away quickly.”

While Carlson was talking to Rael, Lucas approached the two men.

“Hee, heeeeek. Please save me. Please···!”

“I, I didn’t do anything. This guy did everything!”

The two felt Rael’s magic from the front and their shoulders were shaking.

It smelled a little disgusting, and I felt a little dirty.

‘What really… sloppy people.’

Are you saying that these people disparaged Sir Rael and Sir Carlson?

Lucas sighed and sent the men out of the bar.

They ran away without looking back.

“Tch. Those guys’ heads need to be broken one by one.”

Rael, sitting down, clicked his tongue.

He’s been quite busy over the past week.

He also wielded a sword with Lucas and Carlson, and worked to perfectly recreate the state of ascension he had reached when he killed Barsolod.

[Open stock! Say open stock right now! How can there be no open stock when there is Jeongcheonmaeng?]

[Why, why are you doing this to me! Baggers is the organization I dedicated my youth to!]

Sometimes he would pick on Zenith.

I think I’m slowly starting to admit that I’m an open person, but it wasn’t easy.

And in my spare time, I would hang out with Lucas and Carlson at the Yongbong branch.

Because all three decided to go to Yongbong Branch.

“Carlson, you crazy bastard. How many days have you been asking me to meet you at the bar?”

“They say if you know your enemy, you will be victorious in a hundred battles, brother. If you know your enemy, there is no danger.”

“What does that have to do with drinking?”

“The investigation is usually done in a bar. And the church doesn’t allow it. Hehe.”

Carlson loved this atmosphere.

It’s a festival-like atmosphere with lots of people.

“It’s really amazing. I think the atmosphere is more exciting than in the Celestial Festival.”

“Well, there are tourists from other countries too.”

It was the first time for Rael to see so many people from other countries, so it felt quite new.

“Carlson, let’s go to Miss Sarah’s inn next time. It’s too noisy here.”

“Oh, that’s a good idea, brother. Now, let’s have a drink.”

Lael took the drink Carlson offered him.

Today Carlson decided to cheat, so I planned to drink until I got drunk on free drinks.

“Ugh···.”

Lucas drank and frowned.

Although he was old enough to drink, he was still not used to it.

“Lucas. Is the alcohol bitter?”

“Yes. Hehe. Why are you eating this?”

“Whew, I like alcohol.”

Carlson took a sip of his drink and smiled.

“Huh?! Really?”

“I had a hard life growing up. I lived a life more bitter than alcohol, so now I don’t even drink.”

“Well, that’s cool, Sir Carlson. Then why do guys like me drink?”

“That’s why we drink. Now, let’s have another drink… Aaah!”

Before Carlson could finish speaking.

Lael hit the back of his head.

“Fuck. Fuck. Stop it. Carlson, please! I’m being sold.”

Where is this place

It is the center of the empire where the Yongbong branch meeting is held.

Of course, experts from all over the continent are here.

But what would you think if a fresh-faced Yongbongjihoe participant was doing that nonsense?

In fact, I could hear people laughing around here.

“Brother! This is all education! We’ve lived longer than Lucas, so we have to teach him life lessons!”

“Please shut up and have a drink.”

Rael shook his head and took a sip of his drink.

And then I slowly looked around.

‘One on the left… two outside the door.’

It seems like there really is such a thing as the Three Heroes of the Empire.

Strong men from all over the continent were looking at them.

‘It’s true that the investigation was conducted in a bar.’

Rael smirked and lifted his glass.

Since I haven’t encountered any really strong ones yet, I planned to drink a bit more today.

“Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh···.”

And an hour later.

Carlson was vomiting in the alley outside the bar.

“Lucas.”

“Yes, Sir Rael.”

“You shouldn’t grow up to be like this. Do you understand?”

“···.”

Lucas nodded absentmindedly, patting Carlson on the back.

As Sir Rael said, I thought this kind of article should not be written.