Imperial Guard - Chapter 89



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Kyle Belmos is a genius.

He was a swordsman of the century who was evaluated as someone who would never be seen again even in the Kingdom of Vanessa.

There was no need to say anything, as he had never lost to his peers and was on par with his seniors by five years.

Kyle thought his skills would be the same in the Empire.

Because the Millennium Empire of Kamen was growing weaker and weaker, and the Kingdom of Vanessa was in crisis.

How nice it would be if there was someone who was at least similar to me.

He felt like he would become stronger by competing with him, and if he had a friend chasing after Kyle from behind, his skills would improve even more.

Kyle joined the Yongbong branch to find such people.

Among them, those called the Three Heroes of the Empire.

Would they be able to satisfy themselves?

Kyle had honestly thought so until five minutes ago.

“Ugh, ugh···.”

“Hey, pig. I’m sorry. Did I hit you too hard?

puck.

Lael kicked Kyle in the side as he lay on the ground.

Only then did Kyle sit up.

“Ugh, ugh… gasp, ugh… oh, did I have a nightmare….”

Kyle rubbed his side, panting.

I guess I slept poorly.

“That sounds like a nightmare.”

“Ra, Rael···?!”

Kyle blinked as he looked down at Rael and the people around him.

And then, along with the pain I felt in my side, the memory from just before came back to me.

Kyle, who confidently pulled out his greatsword, fell to the floor and fainted after being surprised by Rael.

“What a lethal surprise attack!”

“Is that the excuse you make after getting hit once and passing out?”

After hearing Rael’s words, Kyle got up, holding his aching left side.

“Ah, not yet! I, Kyle Belmos, am in danger, but I will not be defeated…! Kkeuk….”

But immediately after that, I felt a huge shock on my right side.

Before he knew it, Rael had stabbed Kyle in the eye with his sword.

“Ugh, ugh···.”

dump.

As soon as Kyle got up, he fell back to the floor.

“Hey. What did you say just now?”

Lael crouched down in front of him and tapped his head with the scabbard.

“Ugh, ugh···..”

“What? You risk your life if you take up a sword? Seriously, why are the nobles acting so rude these days? Huh? It’s because you haven’t been hit, right? Get up one more time. Next time, I’ll break your face.”

“···I’m sorry. I admit my defeat.”

Kyle, who had collapsed in the middle of the street, barely managed to get up.

And he knelt down and bowed his head.

Why did things turn out like this?

It was good until the first time he attacked Rael.

But his sword was too fast and too powerful.

It was similar to the strength of the knights above him, much higher than the seniors he had faced so far.

I was really curious as to how someone who looked about the same age as me could be so strong.

“Hey, how old are you to be so shameless?”

“···I’m 28 this year.”

“Tsk tsk. That guy has no blood on his head.”

“···.”

As far as Kyle knew, Rael was 25 years old, but he didn’t bother to add anything else.

I didn’t want to believe that I had been beaten so badly by someone three years younger than me.

“I won, so let me ask you something. Um, no. Come with me. Let’s talk over a bite to eat.”

Rael also didn’t want to hear stories in the middle of the street.

I’ll take a pig with me for the first time in a while to help raise sales at Ms. Sara’s inn.

“Oh my, Lael. You brought a nice friend.”

Thanks to the Yongbong branch, there were many tourists in District 4.

Sarah greeted Rael with a smile, enjoying the prosperity she had not seen in a long time.

“Yes. Since I’m a country bumpkin, please give me something with a lot of meat in it.”

“Okay. If you eat the stew first, I’ll take better care of you.”

Lael chatted lightly with Teacher Sarah and looked at Kyle.

He was eating the stew Sarah had brought out.

“You lost, so you pay.”

“If you’re a loser, you have to endure that level of humiliation···.”

“Your attitude is good.”

Still, he’s a guy with some sense.

Judging from the fact that he followed me here without saying anything, he was stupid, but he listened well.

“By the way, what kind of swordsmanship did you learn?”

“I learned the art of the pupil···.”

“···You’re a pupil? Is that swordsmanship?”

“It is our family’s vision to maintain a pure state of the body and build up pure magical power faster than ordinary humans···.”

“If Dongjagong is the family’s vision, how were you born?”

“If you find a partner, you have no choice but to give up your magic power. It’s an unavoidable drawback.”

“What kind of idiot is that···.”

Lael looked at Kyle with a compassionate expression.

The family’s vision is to be a noble family. It’s unlucky to be born in such a place.

‘So it’s no wonder he’s crazy about strength. Tsk tsk.’

Lael felt sympathy for Kyle.

Seeing him being so innocent and all from a young age, I felt a bit sorry for him.

“I have a question for you about the Kingdom of Vanessa, Kyle.”

“You saved my life even though I was a loser with a sword, so I will tell you what I can say.”

“Is it true that the Kingdom of Vanessa is trying to attack the Empire these days?”

Rael also has ears to listen.

I’ve heard stories from Bagers a few times, and I’ve often heard that the Empire’s status is not what it used to be.

The biggest reason is probably being swayed by the demons.

“Yes. The Kingdom of Vanessa, which worships swords and swords, has now come close to the edge of the Empire.”

“Even if you worship swords and weapons, you are still inferior to the Empire.”

“No! Even if it’s the Millennium Empire Kamen, the strongest one is the one that matters in the end! The current greatest swordsman on the continent, Sword Dragon, is in the Kingdom of Vanessa!”

“Really? As far as I know, the best sword on the continent is called the Thousand-Sal Sword Master.”

This is a story I heard directly from the demons.

“Ah, that person is an exception. If we include the Thousand-Sal Sword Lord, then he will not be able to draw the Continent’s Greatest Sword until he dies.”

“Gideon Garcia, Commander of the Knights of Carmen?”

“He is a man who can match the greatest swordsman of our Vanessa Kingdom, Sword Dragon.”

“Then the Sword Dragon isn’t the best sword on the continent, you crazy bastard.”

“What do you know about my grandfather?”

“···This guy is totally crazy.”

I wondered why he was so obsessed with the sword dragon or something, but it turns out it was his grandfather.

Lael was so dumbfounded that he just let it slide.

“Tsk. That aside, how is the relationship between the Vanessa Kingdom and the Demons? Do they get attacked often like the Empire?”

What was important was the relationship between the Vanessa Kingdom and the Demon Tribe.

Because the Vanessa Kingdom is a group of people who betray humanity.

“The Kingdom of Vanessa… hmm, recently a religion that believes in demons has emerged, so it’s been a bit of a headache.”

“religion?”

“Yes. Since the creation of the Demonic Cult, there have been no more invasions by demons… but there are more and more strange people, and the kingdom is worried.”

“···What religion?”

“It’s a cult that worships demons.”

“Is there a fuck?

Without realizing it, Rael slammed the spoon he was using to eat his stew on the table.

“Why, I don’t know why you’re so angry. The Demonic Cult is a new religion that was created recently. It’s gradually spreading throughout the Kingdom of Vanessa… but it’s not that big of a religion.”

The largest religion on the continent is the Gaia Cult, but other countries, unlike the Empire, allow other religions.

The Kingdom of Vanessa in particular is famous for having numerous religions.

The Demonic Cult was one of the new religions.

“···Hey. You’re a pretty high-ranking noble.”

“The Duke of Belmos is one of the most noble families in the Kingdom of Vanessa.”

I don’t know what the nobility of the Kingdom of Vanessa is like, but a duke would not be lowly.

Rael sat down, suppressing his anger.

“You should be my source of information from now on. There’s an information guild called Baggers in District 1. If anything happens, come there.”

“What is going on?”

“If you think something is serious, report it. Understood? Especially if it’s related to the Demonic Cult.”

The Vanessa Kingdom is a traitor to humanity.

In Rael’s opinion, the place called the Demonic Cult seemed to have played an important role in the betrayal.

It would be nice if there was at least one person who could get a good grasp of the information about the Kingdom of Vanessa.

“I can do that much as a loser… but I want to become stronger by competing with you, Rael.”

“···In that case, I have someone I can recommend. Lucas and Carlson, the other two of your favorite three. If you defeat them first, I’ll deal with you.”

“The three warriors…! I understand!”

Kyle was delighted that there were others as strong as Rael.

I may not be able to defeat this monster, but I can certainly deal with others!

“I don’t understand what’s good about fighting.”

Rael shook his head.

That’s why I hate talking to ignorant people.

“What are you talking about? Your face looked incredibly happy when you fought me earlier. They say that strong people go a little crazy, and you too, Rael.”

“Stop talking nonsense. Do you think of people as animals like you?”

Rael thought it was nonsense, but Kyle’s expression was just dismayed.

*

The power of the second princess, Yuri, was growing to a frightening degree.

It was because the Grand Duke declared his support, but it was also significant that a huge force called the Blue Tower had recently joined.

The fact that the Blue Tower, which had never shown any political moves, supported the Second Princess meant that there was something great about Yuri.

“The Blue Tower is said to be the most powerful tower built by humans, and it is said that Yuri is supported there. What a wonderful thing.”

Gent nodded and said.

He also knew well the status of the Blue Tower.

If such a place supports Yuri, Yuri’s power will become stronger.

“It’s all thanks to Mr. Rael.”

After Fermat declared that he supported the Second Princess after hearing Rael’s persuasion, he thought that many magicians would leave the Blue Tower.

But surprisingly, there were few magicians who left the Blue Tower.

In the first place, the Blue Tower was created by seeing the best wizard, Fermat.

Most wizards thought that if he supported them, there must be a good reason.

“I don’t know what the Blue Tower is, but it’s nice. Let’s go get something to eat!”

Reina didn’t know the details.

However, since Yuri seemed happy, she felt happy too.

“The elves are also very helpful, Miss Reina.”

“Ahaha, of course. Elves are always the best.”

The elves had a good image among humans.

Just having the elves wandering around the empire and telling positive stories about the Second Princess was a great help.

It is problematic that he has a hasty personality and goes to groups to challenge those who insult the Second Princess to a duel… but that also has its own meaning.

Because it showed that he had created a loyal force.

“Shall we have a meal first? Mr. Rael will be joining us soon.”

“Huh, huh? Is Rael coming too?”

“Isn’t that obvious? Reina. Rael is also our comrade.”

“But that is···”

Reina smiled without realizing it.

I’ve had a lot of days where I feel good and bad, but today I felt like I was in a good mood.

‘I don’t know why this is happening.’

My heart felt heavy because I didn’t know why my mood was fluctuating.

“There they come.”

Ghent looked at the inspector approaching from the other side.

“Ah, Mr. Rael!”

“Hello, Yuri.”

“I’m sorry you must be busy because of the Yongbong branch meeting.”

“No, I’m not busy. And if you’d like to treat me to a meal, I’d be happy to help you out any time.”

Rael looked at the restaurant with a smile.

It was a high-class restaurant in District 1 that only nobles go to, Dandelion Wind.

If it’s a place like this, it’s okay to call every day.

“I thought this place didn’t even take reservations. How did you manage to secure seats for four?”

“Haha. I’m the second princess. It’s a secret from everyone else.”

“As expected, Yuri-san. You’re amazing.”

Rael went inside, clapping his hands.

Although Rael detested the evils of the nobility, he couldn’t help but like the benefits he received.

“Wow. This is a potato from the north. A sweet potato from the west. And a sora from the south coast…”

Gent looked at the food served on fancy plates.

The food that came out as soon as he sat down was made with ingredients that even he could tell were amazing.

“Hmm, this is it. This is it.”

Rael nodded at the luxurious food he was eating for the first time in a long time.

Teacher Sarah’s inn food is delicious, but you should eat something like this every now and then.

“Rael, what happened? It’s late today.”

“Ah… I met a piglet.”

“pig?”

“There’s a crazy guy from the Kingdom of Vanessa. He suddenly attacked me, so I was a little late.”

Rael shook his head, remembering Kyle, whom he had just met.

He couldn’t understand why he was always surrounded by such crazy people.

“Hoo hoo. Hoo hoo hoo···.”

Reina was smiling across from Rael.

I don’t know why I’m laughing, but I feel good today.

‘···Huh?’

Did he originally have such a stupid smile?

Reina felt something strange and put her hand on her face.

I was more self-conscious about the corners of my mouth today, to the point where they almost touched my ears.

‘What is he doing?’

And Rael blinked at Reyna.

Her face was shaking as she tried to keep herself from laughing, but to Rael she couldn’t have looked more stupid.

“Raina. Where does it hurt?”

“Oh, no. It’s okay.”

Reina shook her head.

For some reason, it was harder to control my facial expression whenever Rael spoke.

“Mr. Lael, have you met many of the participants in the Yongbong branch?”

Yuri, who was eating, spoke to Rael.

“I just saw one. I was going to go to the preliminary round, but something came up and I couldn’t go.”

“Aha… If you go to the east of District 1, there’s a place where the Yongbong Branch main event participants gather. Tomorrow, all the preliminaries will be over, and there will be time for the participants to meet up, so go check it out.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes. There has been a lot of talk among the nobles who are participating in the Yongbongjihoe. Mr. Rael is also highly anticipated.”

Yuri recalled her conversation with the nobles.

Most of the stories were about their own knights or children, but even among them, the story of the commoner Rael was constantly heard.

Because he was an honorary knight of the Knights of the Silver Cross and a knight of the Second Princess.

“I wonder. What is Rael’s reputation among humans?”

“There are still many who underestimate Mr. Rael. If it’s not their knights or their children, they talk a lot about Lord Velen.”

“Well, humans sometimes become obsessed with authority and fame. It’s not a good habit.”

Ghent shook his head.

He also knows very well how the human world turns.

The high wall between the nobility and the commoners is not easy to overcome.

There will probably be a lot of reactions like that before Rael beats up the nobles in the main event.

“You idiots. You’ll only come to your senses if you get beaten up by Rael.”

“Yes, Reina. You’re right.”

“Humans are originally stupid. People say, ‘Animals only listen when they’re hit,’ but that’s all a lie. The beasts of the forest have excellent senses and can immediately recognize the strong. On the contrary, it’s humans who come to their senses when they’re hit.”

Reina also seemed to not understand and expressed her anger.

If Rael, who killed Basolod, is weak, then what kind of human is strong?

She too was so angry that she couldn’t understand.

“Raina.”

“huh?”

“Thank you for being mad at me. But first, calm down.”

Rael smiled at the angry Reina.

She was a strange elf, but she didn’t mind being angry at herself.

“I’m not mad at you. Are you being overly self-conscious? That’s ridiculous. I hate stupid people.”

“···Ghent. Do you come to your senses when you are hit by a different race?”

“Stop it, Rael. Reyna is doing it for you too.”

“I said no! You guys are weird!”

“Huh huh···.”

Yuri smiled bitterly as she looked at the three.

I was glad that we seemed to be on good terms in many ways.

“Come to think of it, Yuri. Didn’t you say that the emperor would show up at this Yongbongjihoe?”

“Yes. Definitely… Ugh.”

Yuri clutched her chest.

It was chest pain that had been increasing recently.

“Ms. Yuri. Are you okay?”

Rael asked in surprise.

“Yes. I think my condition has gotten worse because I’ve been working a lot lately. Don’t worry. I’ll just rest for a bit.”

Thump. Thump.

My heart starts beating slowly.

Yuri frowned and lowered her head.

*

The end of Alheim.

In a realm filled with magic, a giant demon rose up.

Uduk- Uduk-.

Its massive wings spread, revealing numerous eyes.

His eyes, each with power greater than that of a high-ranking demon, were spread all over the continent.

“Lord Maledrax… Count Basolod has died in the Empire.”

A demon wearing magic appeared out of thin air and bowed.

The death of Basilode was known later than expected.

The main thing was that not a single demon survived.

“Basolod… I see. Send a letter to the empire.”

One of Alheim’s nobles died, but Malledax paid no attention.

High-ranking demons will be reborn someday.

As the Demon King, he had to prepare for the coming war.

What was important was not such petty squabbles but the grand plan.

“The culprit is not certain, but… I’ve recently heard that there is a person claiming to be the culprit.”

“Who is it?”

“I am the captain of the 1st division of the Kamen Knights.”

“Knights of Carmen… Humans are really interesting.”

In order to kill a demon as big as Basolod, the Knights must move.

However, there is no way that Alheim would not notice such a large movement.

The Knights of Carmen are not the culprits.

‘It’s definitely him.’

Mallardax recalled his memories.

When the Lieutenant Demons invaded the capital of the empire.

He bestowed magic upon the dying demon tribe.

The one who was a mid-level demon was forced to evolve into a high-level demon by receiving his own magic.

However, there was a human who cut off the magic that continued from those eyes.

Mallardax is about to have his eyes cut off.

I saw a human being.

“The Knights of Carmen? That’s not even funny.”

That’s him.

Stealing his magic and killing Basolod.

It’s clear that they’re all human.

‘I will kill you with my own hands.’

This was the first time since the Thousand-Year Sword Master that he had encountered a human in his memory.

The Demon King of Alheim, Maledrax, clearly remembered the face of the human he thought was an insect.

“But you keep talking like that and looking down on us, so we should at least repay you.”

Insect-like humans are claiming credit for the death of the Demons.

As the Demon King, I couldn’t just sit still.

Slurp-

After a moment, several eyes on Malladlax’s body quietly closed.