Tale of the Fake Hero - Chapter 226



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Season 3: Episode 34

The turning point of fate, beyond the continent

February of the year 1671 AD dawned brightly.

The fading breath spread repeatedly over the siastulica that had bloomed and fallen in late winter.

Now, it has become a routine for me to run here every morning to build up the stamina I gained during my brief officer training.

“Hoo, hoo, hoo… … .”

Of course, physical strength is essential.

The real training is separate.

If you wash your body and wait while meditating in the smokehouse… … .

‘Hmm, I think it’s about time you came.’

When that thought comes to mind, I detect a presence and jump up. At the same time, I grab the bamboo sword and swing it.

Taaak!

Like this, you can block the master’s wooden sword that was aiming for Jeongsu-ri as usual with a bamboo sword. What you can see beyond it is your smile.

“Okay, you look in good condition today too?”

“Huh, is this now a given for a genius?”

“Ahaha, that’s right. Let’s begin!”

That winter, I focused on perfecting the Type 6 island weapon that was not yet complete.

– The Seommucham is often used as the finishing move for sword dance combos. No, it’s all written like that.

Power accumulated repeatedly in the blade while linking sword dances.

Shock and recoil at the joints.

The blood flow and magical power flow of the blood vessels… … were all woven together and released as one, which was a way to stabilize one’s own posture and destroy the opponent’s posture.

– But the ‘Bal (?) – Island Cham’ that Kami showed off when fighting Sharon and Vulcan in the swordsmanship was also good. No, should I say that it showed another possibility of the ten-character sword?

Of course, the way to use the foot (?) also seemed worth studying further, but it seemed important to first master the right way (??). Adaptations can be done later as well.

– So, the general island attack is a finishing move.

When performing sword dance, there were many cases where I lost my center of gravity due to being intoxicated by the movement of the sword.

Is that the corrective action?

It felt as if each and every one of the in-depth techniques had been created after a great deal of agony and deliberation in order to perfect the sword dance.

– And it’s also one of the few wide-area herbivores in the Ten Characters Map. It’s very useful in one-on-many fights.

Therefore, the training of the island warriors aimed to cut down five scarecrows lined up in a row at the same time. The training method changed to the following method.

“Okay, let’s do 10 consecutive pushups, and then do the 11th pushup as an island punch, and then adjust your posture!”

One week.

“Okay, when I say ‘Shoot!’ you stop what you’re doing and use the Flash Strike!”

One week.

Another week.

“You should be able to use the island sword whenever, whenever you want!”

Of course, it wasn’t easy.

It was said that it would take three years to properly use the Shipjado at a restaurant.

The maximum number of scarecrows I could cut before leaving the mansion was three, let alone five… … but those training days were fun.

Four weeks passed like that… … .

In March, when winter was fading away and spring was sprouting, Camilla finished organizing her memories in her diary and started packing her suitcase.

“… … .”

There were a lot, a lot of clothes in the closet.

These are the gifts that the madam, master, and Lady Radis gave me after I came to the Bellwin Mansion.

It was surprising that most of those clothes were now too small to wear. It was amazing and strange to see my body grow.

‘Three years, time really flies. In just a month, it’ll be my birthday again, and I’ll be fourteen.’

I cried and laughed secretly as I recalled the memories contained in each piece of clothing.

As I was packing only the clothes I could take with me into my suitcase, I soon found the hunting suit with the Ludwig family crest that I had worn during the swordsmanship ceremony.

I stared at the clothes for a long time in silence. The cheers and applause that poured out at that time and that day were still vivid in my mind, and my heart pounded.

‘Should I take it?’

no…….

Why are you taking something so precious… … .

I was afraid of losing this treasure in a distant foreign land.

‘I think it’s better to leave it behind. For other reasons too.’

Just like myself now, I think Madam Dangju and Sister Radis will also be able to recall memories of that day when they see this.

I wrote a short letter.

I tried to write it briefly, but it ended up being long.

Originally, I had a hard time using the Welsh language, also known as Eonmun, but now I can use the Imperial academic language quite well. It was thanks to Sister Radis’s education.

– Camilla to you two.

On the first day, when I came here and met you two, I tried to convey the impression I had with my poor writing skills.

Can you move that heart… … .

Is there a word that makes that possible… … .

He wrote that he was extremely grateful for the kindness, love, and affection that the two had shown him so far. He also wrote that he thought of the two as his own mother and older sister.

– I will never forget this favor for the rest of my life.

It was only a one-year military expedition, but to a child, even a one-month trip can feel like a separation from life.

I sealed the letter with tears.

And I secretly put it in the inside pocket of my hunting suit. I was afraid that if I left it on the desk, I would get caught before I even left the mansion.

‘sunlight…….’

By the time I finished all that, the morning sunlight was slanting into the room.

Now, it has become a place of daily life.

A place I’ve been dreaming of my whole life.

When I first came to this room, it all felt unreal, but now it feels like a reality that I have to leave behind, which is both delightful and mysterious.

Step, step, step… … .

As I was feeling the texture of the room with my fingertips, which had become a familiar part of my life, I heard footsteps. It was my teacher.

“Kami, are you done?”

“Yes, Master.”

March 4, 1671 AD.

By order of the Holy See, the Red Lotus Corps of Laminea Alter Aradmantel is dispatched to the front lines on the continent of Adrion.

That history, recorded briefly in one line in the history book, was Camilla’s memory of that day.

“Never, never go forward. Do you understand? If you feel it’s dangerous, just get back. No, just stay behind! Never go forward!”

Sister Radis kept repeating the same request while shedding tears.

“If Kamikami gets hurt, I will never forgive you. Do you understand?”

As Hannah Ludwig snapped her fingers, the butler stepped forward and opened a noble leather box.

In it, there was winter.

It couldn’t help but feel that way. The pure white chains were woven into the shape of armor, absorbing the sunlight deeply and then reflecting it back with a wintery glow.

“It’s a light armor made of cold iron. I asked the best blacksmiths and magic tool craftsmen in the north to collaborate on it, and it arrived on time.”

Chainmail armor was a type of chainmail armor that had iron plates attached to the main parts of the armor.

Chainmail armor was more flexible and lighter than plate armor, which made it better for mobility, but its defensive capabilities were inferior.

The light armor was designed to compensate for such shortcomings, by weaving iron plates instead of chains around the chest and sides, so that it could protect the main internal organs without causing inconvenience in movement.

“This is… … .”

What a truly ecstatic sight… … .

Each chain, artistically modeled after a snowflake, contained magical powers, and when Camilla touched them, they sparkled and resonated with the magic.

Hannah Ludwig put the work of art back in its box, sealed it, and gave it to Camilla.

“I’m sorry that this is all I can give you. I heard that the southern sunlight is harsh. Hancheol has the characteristic of holding and emitting cold air, and I have also imbued it with such magic, so I hope this item will protect you from the southern heat.”

“Why is it like this… … .”

“Isn’t it your birthday soon? I’m not lying when I say I think of you as my granddaughter, so it’s only natural that I give you this.”

Nod your head… … .

I couldn’t even raise my head… … .

I haven’t received anything, but I just keep receiving like this…

“Kami, I should say thank you.”

“thank you…….”

That day… … it felt strange that the mansion that was always filled with laughter could be stained with tears.

“Please come back again.”

“Let’s chop wood again later.”

The firewood guys also said the same thing in a worried tone.

It was different… … .

It can be so different… … .

The Belchester Manor I ran away from, the memories of that day. Leaving the manor in the same way, how could it be so different… … .

“Okay, I’ll be off.”

* * *

Most of the Payquerier units crossing from the continent of Akrad to the continent of Adrion pass through the blue city, .

Some people go through the blue city of , but the proportion of those who go through , the city founded by Tervel, is higher. It is the largest port among the cities of mankind.

It was also the forward headquarters of the Holy See, so it was possible to cross the ocean only after receiving final approval and clearance.

“I know that, but why are you here?”

Ludwig asked spontaneously.

The Magic University was bustling with the graduation festival.

After receiving his diploma and mortarboard, Jabal prepared to leave school amidst the tears (99% of the students were girls) and joy (99% of the students were boys).

“I got off at station on the way. I have to go back quickly.”

“Are you busy with your body?”

“Right. Unlike some people who are now unemployed, this genius is the winner of the Prosecutor’s Examination and the disciple of the Payquerier.”

“Tch. Go out there and grab any girl and offer her a chance to have a one-on-one meeting with me. She’d sell everything she had and come.”

“You are such a worthless brat.”

He’s not exactly a hooligan.

He’s just a guy who knows full well that he’s incredibly handsome and uses it to his advantage.

“Well, still, I think it would be good for even a person like Jabal Oppa to at least say hello before leaving.”

“What is a person like me?”

Jabal chuckled, turned his chair back, and looked out the window.

The windows behind the student council office and the president’s seat provide a panoramic view of the grounds of .

I looked down at the school yard, where cherry blossoms were in full bloom and fluttering freely, after removing the bandage covering my eyes.

“I really enjoyed the daily routine of sitting here and looking down at the school. It made me feel like I was reigning over the world. Hehe.”

It seemed like a joke, but the red eyes characteristic of the Ludwig family seemed to be filled with a mixture of emotions such as joy, sadness, longing, and thought.

“They say that with power comes responsibility, and sitting here and watching the correction definitely made me realize that I have a responsibility.”

“… … .”

“The ramblings were long. It was heartbreaking to leave this place where I had been for three years, so how much more painful must it have been for you to leave that mansion.”

As expected, I thought that Yong-Hyeon’s descendants were like Yong-Hyeon’s descendants, except they were playful.

Spontaneity has always been like this.

Although it may seem like he’s joking, at some point he becomes sincere and leaves behind famous quotes that touch the heart.

“Well, I can go back after my term as a teacher ends. Oh, and you can come back here too.”

“A cool guy never returns to the school he graduated from. If he does, won’t the next generation of college poster boys lose their popularity and confidence because of me and end up crying?”

“If you’re just going to talk nonsense, I’ll just leave.”

“Well, even if I wanted to come back, I wouldn’t have time. I’ve been assigned to the Special Forces Division.”

“If it’s the Special Affairs Department… … isn’t it a place that only selects the best battle mages?! Johan said so.”

When asked which was the best military group in the Magic Alliance, everyone would pick the Special Affairs Division.

There is no need to explain further about his status, as just being a member of or from the Special Forces Division is proof enough to make him the best battle magician in the Empire.

“Why? Are you surprised?”

“I didn’t think you were that kind of honest person, but it’s surprising how unexpected you are.”

“Huh.”

Jabal turned his gaze from the window and looked at Camilla. Her red eyes were shining beautifully under her long, alluring eyelashes.

“The world is not normal. With six units of the Payquerier Corps constantly in operation, and Uncle Mir and Aunt Nen always stationed on the battlefield, isn’t it likely that bad guys like the Black Church will take advantage of the gaps and cause big and small incidents here on the continent of Acrad?”

“… … ?”

“I thought I had to keep this continent safe from that accident. So that you and your sister could come back safely.”

okay…….

You were this kind of person… … .

“Leave this to this brother, and have a nice trip to the south. Give my regards to Sister Laminea and Brother Delfred. And tell that runny-nosed brat, Johann, to study magic hard.”

Jabal smiled brightly, and Camilla smiled back at him.

For a moment, I felt like I had gone back… … .

To that beautiful time when we could laugh and prepare for the festival with Balkan… … .

“Yes, the teacher also told me to tell my brother about it. Then, I will do my best so that my brother can have fun without worrying.”

After that, he crossed the continent with the Red Lotus Corps that responded to the call to arms and arrived in Tervenople.

This city on the sea, which I visited again after a long time, looked peaceful with seagulls flying low.

If the feeling was new, it was truly new. Yes, here, for the first time, I was recognized as a disciple… … .

“Come here.”

Cardinal Yoshar was delighted at the moment of their reunion, seeing Camilla grow as if he were seeing his own flesh and blood relatives grow up.

To the point where I didn’t know what to do with myself.

Laminea talked excitedly about Camilla’s growth like a daughter bragging to her father about her granddaughter, and Yoshar listened with a smile.

“I will pray with my tears that the light will illuminate your path ahead. Now go, and shine the light of courage on the lowest and darkest places of this world.”

With such a grand send-off, he boarded a military transport ship with the Red Lotus Corps and crossed the sea.

That day, everything was so mysterious that it was clearly engraved in my memory.

The sound of a steamship belching smoke across the ocean. The dazzling light of Territus, the flagship of the Golden Fleet, illuminating the night sea.

“In the old days, when were liberated, that ship flew in the sky.”

And the face of John, pointing to Territos with an excited expression and explaining its history.

“What? Lies. How can such a big ship fly in the sky? It looks like it would be difficult to even sail the sea.”

“It’s true! All of the ships in could fly.”

Why did I feel like I was going on such an adventure that day?

Why was I so excited?

I guess that’s natural since I didn’t know.

The place I am going now, the place I am heading to, is a nightmare that will later be recorded in history books as ‘Black Summer’… … .