Tale of the Fake Hero - Chapter 240



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Season 3: Episode 48

Second Step, Accompanying the Leading Payquerier (3)

“No need for the vain salute, just tell me why you were talking until I came.”

Vinessa Alter Renault headed to the high table in the mayor’s office.

As always, the second-in-command of the corps, the rosy priest Aydin, was supporting him. It was great to meet such a handsome and kind man again.

McKennan gave a polite salute as he spoke.

“This little brat with dry hair wanted to join the military, so I tried to teach him manners. Please forgive me.”

Asher laughed heartily and added:

“And then you fell for Camilla’s cuteness attack. The teacher came just before I gave you the allowance.”

MacKennan shuddered as the executives snickered again. Vinessa sat cross-legged and glared at Camilla.

Again… … .

When I meet this person’s gaze, even breathing becomes painful. There are people who can do this with just a look in their eyes.

“There is no one to take care of the children. The front line has collapsed and contact with the main force has been cut off. Go back to the rear and wait for Laminea to come looking for you. If you do that, we will meet again somehow.”

Seeing the harsh reprimands flying at me again and again, I thought I had done something terrible, but my young mind still couldn’t understand it…

Hmm, is this it?

All Camilla said was that she wanted to be temporarily assigned to the Blood Demon Corps.

“Well, these days, everyone wins the swordsmanship competition, and everyone takes down the infants of the five great clans. That’s why the Demons were afraid that humanity was becoming too powerful, so they launched a great invasion.”

Ashir said. Even the elders had difficulty talking to Vinessa, but Ashir would even do such playful and sarcastic gestures.

It was crazy.

Some people feel like they can’t breathe just by standing in front of it.

“Doesn’t the original Payquerier operate a trainee system? Since it is a wartime situation, the power of each and every special force is essential, and I don’t think there is any reason to refuse it.”

The priest of Hong, Aydin, was also one who dared to object to Vinessa’s judgment.

No, it was more than just Ashur.

If Eshir could put the brakes on Vinessa’s judgment, Aydin could even overturn the decision.

– Apprentice system?

I had already heard about the apprentice system from Eshir when the sword dance ended. That was also why I made such a request to Vinessa.

– The payqueriers are good teachers in swordsmanship, but they are not good teachers in battle. They all treasure their students and do not want to send them into fierce battles.

I couldn’t help but nod my head in agreement with Asher’s explanation.

Didn’t the Master always go to the front lines alone and leave Camilla behind in the rear because she was dangerous?

Was it just the teacher?

No, Floret Alter Tasalfo also placed Sharon in the safest place.

– So the original disciples were assigned to different payquerier units to train during three battles. That’s the trainee system.

Vinessa sighed and glared at him with her fist against her chin. It felt as if she had been pierced by the tip of a sword, unable to even move her tongue.

“This is Aydin’s opinion, what do you guys think?”

Leone said, “Hmm,” and pointed at McKennan.

“I thought it was enough to hit McKennan, but I’m fine.”

Vinessa looked at McKennan.

“How was it?”

“… … Well, it moved better than I expected. Better than I expected, at least.”

“That sounds useful. Then I will decide the fate of this piece of trash by majority vote.”

Chappelle, McKennon, Leone and Phenyl voted against, while the rest of the executive, led by Silamine, voted in favor.

“It was approved 5:4.”

Vinessa was such a very practical person.

Until now, I thought he was just a cold-blooded person without any feelings or emotions, but from this point on, all my preconceptions began to break down.

“The current state of my unit does not allow me to afford to take care of incompetent men. If you are judged to be even the slightest bit useless, you will be kicked out immediately, so know that.”

Asher jumped up, raising both hands high.

“Yahoo! Thank you, Master.”

“Of course, you’ll be in charge of taking care of that little thing. You’ll feed it, clean up after it, and do everything yourself, okay?”

“Of course. I’ll make sure to take him for walks twice a day. He never bites, so I don’t need to use a leash or muzzle, right?”

Camilla cautiously raised her hand while Asher was fussing.

“Excuse me… If it’s okay, can I ask you one more thing?”

“What is it?”

“If you think I’m useful… …then would you mind answering me one question?”

When Camilla opened her mouth like that, all the executives shut their mouths in embarrassment.

“I’ve been listening to this for a while now, but I don’t know how far it’s going to go.”

He was the Blood Horse Corps officer, Atlas (3 stars) wizard Phenyl. He was also a member of the Melev School, one of the Eight Great Schools, and was a huge figure.

“You’re a disciple of Lord Laminea, but you’re fourteen years old and have not even been on the battlefield for a year. You’re a young kid among young kids. And what? Recognition from the captain? Can’t you even imagine what that means? Do you think the world revolves around you?”

“I don’t think so. But while being recognized by the best front-runners… … it also means that there’s a lot to learn.”

“what?”

“It doesn’t suit my personality to just cry because I’m scared. I don’t want to be a burden anymore.”

“So what?”

“In the Blood Demon Corps… … I thought that if I could gain the recognition of Lady Vinessa, I would be able to walk beside you instead of behind you… … I’m sorry if that offended you.”

Phenyl’s eyes wavered at the words that seemed to be filled with pure passion.

Eshir smiled broadly, and Aydin smiled serenely.

And the next moment, huh… … Vinessa let out a mocking laugh, which surprised everyone there.

‘The captain… … ?’

‘A loud laugh… …?’

‘His feelings are not visible to anyone except Aydin and Eshir… … .’

What’s even more surprising is that Vinessa doesn’t show any emotional expressions related to laughter unless something really special happens.

‘They look alike… … .’

Vinessa felt longing in that moment.

‘It is said that even the appearance of a pay querier’s disciple resembles that of his master… … .’

How did the image of Mijari, the master’s master, overlap above me?

That humanity that does not fade at all in the midst of a brutal battlefield, but rather shines brightly… … .

That was the reason why he didn’t stop the fourteen-year-old Aesong from acting rudely towards the lead pay querier.

“The decision will depend on the content of the question. What is it?”

Camilla clenched her fists and took a deep breath to gather her courage.

Let’s learn a lot.

Let’s work hard and learn a lot.

So, next time we meet again, let’s not be ‘someone who needs to be protected by the teacher’, but ‘someone who can support the teacher’.

“Please tell me. What is a warrior?”

There was silence for a moment.

Vinessa gave a short, sarcastic snort.

“My standards are much stricter than Laminea’s. Are you prepared?”

“It’s okay! I’ll work hard!”

“Then, now, stand back behind Asher. I refuse to waste any more time on someone like you. Aydin, get started.”

The executives were once again at a loss.

Being accepted to attend a meeting means you have been recognized as a trainee, but Vinessa has never accepted anyone as a trainee before.

As Aydin ascended the podium, his blood-red priestly robes fluttering, the executives all took their seats.

“The incident has confirmed the alliance between the six great races. After Necrons drew their attention to the Uruk Corpse Army, the Blood Clans occupied , and Necrons also placed a primordial curse on the city.”

Asher placed his index finger on his chin.

“Should we now face the Demon Alliance army?”

“That is highly likely, but there are too many suspicious aspects at the moment. First of all, the actions of the Blood Clan. The Blood Clan is more arrogant than any other race. It is incomprehensible that they would allow themselves to be used as bait.”

“We’ll have to find out as we fight.”

Vinessa waved her hand at McKennan’s words.

“No, whether they attack together or individually, I’ll leave it to the Brain Fragrance and other payqueriers.”

“What about us?”

“The only way to stop the initial attack is to buy time. If we try to counterattack blindly, it wouldn’t be strange if the same thing happened as in . We need to find out the truth about the situation. That’s the only way we can get back.”

Aydin placed the horses symbolizing each unit on the map.

“Of the currently available troops, all units except the 1st Dragoon Regiment will be deployed to rebuild the defense line. The Dragoon Regiment will now head out to meet Balbray.”

The 1st Dragoon Regiment was the first and strongest unit of the Blood Horse Regiment, and was a symbol of the Regiment.

Riding a dragon is not a knight.

A musketeer unit that can perform both cavalry and infantry roles, making it more versatile than any other unit.

It is said that the name Dragon Cavalry was given because their behavior was similar to that of the Dragon Clan, who chose between heaven and earth to fight according to the situation.

As befitting the symbol of the Blood Horse Corps, the Dragoons were said to only allow the best in horse riding and shooting to enlist.

“Who is Balbray?”

Chappelle asked.

Vinesa answered.

“He is the one in charge of the Fallen Zone, the highest border area. He is better known by the nickname ‘Hwang-eun’s Private’.”

Camilla’s mouth remained open at the title that Vinessa had so naturally pronounced.

Sasarani… … .

Are you talking about that person…?

The Sasa was chosen from among the greatest and most powerful of the supreme fairy priests. It was convenient to think of him as the authority of the unity of the court.

“As a private investigator, Balbray is well-versed in the history of the ancient wars covered in the forbidden books, and as the person appointed by His Majesty the King to be in charge of the Fallen Zone, he knows more about the Demons than anyone else. I am certain that Balbray will be able to provide answers, especially regarding beings like Necrons that have never been on the front lines before.”

The elders, that is, the officers who were not part of the Blood Demon Corps, spoke.

“Now, are you talking about the ruined land?”

“Sir, it’s impossible! The sandstorm is so bad, and now with the volcanic ash, even the railways will be disabled!”

“Even without the sandstorm, the road to the ruined area right in front of was incredibly difficult! Right now, we don’t even have troops to deploy to the front lines, so you’re saying that you’re going to deploy your best personnel to this impossible operation… … .”

Later, much later, if you were to name five experiences that formed the foundation of Camilla Alter Aradmantel’s beliefs, this one would definitely be on the list.

no…….

To be exact, this is the answer that Vinessa gave in front of everyone’s cries.

“Isn’t that the job of a warrior to turn the impossible into possible?”

Vinessa stood up, carrying Renault’s sword belt on her back.

“I never told you to follow me. If any of my men seem scared, get out.”

“Why are you saying such regretful things all of a sudden? It wouldn’t be a Blood Demon Corps operation if people didn’t babble and say we’re crazy.”

Chappelle said.

The executives giggled.

“Balbray is beyond that black hell right now. You have to go through it to meet him.”

“Yes, Captain.”

“Silamine, I will leave the defense line to you. You will be the commander of the corps until I return. Leave three more men behind.”

South Republic priestess Silamine.

Publicly, she is the leader of all witches on the continent of Adrion, and privately, she is the teacher of the witch of sloth, Melene.

“Can you do it without my help?”

“There’s Aydin and there’s Shapell. That shouldn’t be a problem. Aydin, how many of the Dragoons have returned now?”

“There are two thousand. The remaining one thousand will complete their mission to relay information within ten days and return. They were the first to move to His Majesty Noehyang’s dimensional gate, so they are more intact than any other unit.”

“Good. Now I will be ready to set out. It will be exactly two weeks later at dawn. Aydin will be the vanguard, clearing away the volcanic ash, and the three of us, Eshir, Shapell, and I will be taking the most dangerous right wing. Those who are late will not be forgiven. That’s it. Get out of here.”

The executives followed suit and stood up.

Each and every movement, even the sound of the movement, was unified, so there was a strong feeling of firm military discipline.

If I had to be specific… … the family-like atmosphere was completely different from Hongryeon.

“And you, Laminea’s toy.”

“Yes, Lieutenant Camilla! I’m listening!”

As Camilla gave a simple salute, Eshir and Aydin smiled quietly, and Vinessa looked into Mijari’s eyes for a moment.

“Two weeks later. After two weeks, I’ll see how far you can take that grotesquely twisted body, and then I’ll decide whether or not to take you. Understood?”

“all right!”

“Okay. Then I’ll give you your first task. Get recognition from those three: MacKennan, Leone, and Phenyl.”

If it’s Mackennon… … .

Camilla glanced at the three of them, then quickly looked away.

Leone smiled as if he had never objected, but he found it extremely creepy to see Mackennon and Phenyl gritting their teeth.

“What’s with that expression? It’s easy to be recognized by those who support you, but it’s hard to be recognized by those who deny you. It’s absurd for a piece of trash who can’t even overcome this level of impossibility to dream of becoming a hero.”

Something… … My whole body keeps feeling scared and trembling, but strangely enough, it’s not a negative fear or trembling.

A shiver that sends shivers down your spine.

Could it be that in every little word, even if it seems rough and insensitive, the 30 years of experience he has gained as a warrior are alive and breathing?

“Be thankful that I gave another mission to Shapell, who is more picky than those three combined. I’ll see you in two weeks.”