The Genius Archer Who Became a One-Man Army - Chapter 81



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◈ Genius Shin-Gung who became a one-man army (81)

Isaac, who arrived in Bieltona, looked around and said.

“It hasn’t been that long since I left… but somehow it feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve been here.”

“I know.”

Lian nodded at Isaac’s words and looked around together.

As Isaac said, it has only been a few months since he left, but in that time, quite a lot has changed in Bieltona Castle.

No longer were walls built high only for defensive purposes, but additional gates were being built to allow people to enter and exit.

Perhaps the intention was to connect the territory and city to the south centered around Belotra and to allow for the movement of many people.

In addition, they were building a canal to bring in a river a little distance away, and they were reclaiming land outside the castle for growing grain.

Of course, we are only in the preparatory stage now.

It will take a lot of time.

But the fact that it is moving so quickly shows the potential for Vieltona to develop tremendously.

And above all, what has changed the most is ‘people.’

Most of those working here are soldiers who fought with spears until recently.

Those who fought in the hellish battlefield every day found smiles on their faces as they took on new tasks.

Their brightly smiling faces.

At that sight, Lian felt her heart pounding.

Isaac said to him.

“This is the Bieltona made by the captain.”

“……We all did it together.”

The result of the Arrowhead Unit coming to Bieltona.

Lian was just looking at people without saying a word. At that time,

“Lieutenant Lian!”

From a distance, Barus and Homel approached.

Varus, who approached with quick steps, couldn’t hide his joy and hugged Lian and Isaac.

Wow!

“Hahaha! I didn’t think I’d be able to see you this soon. How have you both been?”

“It’s been a while, Captain.”

“Meet Captain Barus.”

Lian and Isaac greeted Varus.

Then Barus tapped both of them on the shoulder and said.

“Now, instead of doing this here, let’s go to my quarters. Lieutenant Homel, please take care of me.”

“Don’t worry.”

As Homer smiled and turned away, Varus took Lian and Isaac and headed to his quarters.

“Now, this is my place.”

“oh…….”

“wow.”

It was completely different from the place I had seen Varus’s residence when I first came to Bieltona.

At that time it was a shabby tent, but now it was a pretty decent house made of wood.

It was small, but had everything I needed.

The three people who went inside immediately sat down on the chairs.

“It’s really nice to meet you. But what brings you all this way? I’m sure you’ve both received a great reward.”

“Barus said with a smirk.

When the war ended in Bieltona, all the soldiers who had been in Bieltona for a long time received awards.

Varus said, looking at Lian.

“I’m sure he got promoted… but didn’t he?”

“I was promoted to captain.”

“I am now a sergeant.”

“Oh! So now we’re on the same level?”

Varus asked Lian with a surprised expression. Lian shook his head.

“But I still have a long way to go.”

Lian looked at Varus.

When I met Barus after a long time, he looked very different from before.

Something… … Rather than saying it’s light, should I say that people have become more cheerful?

At first I thought it was a positive sign of peace in Bieltona.

But after entering the residence and seeing him, I felt a dark emotion that was hard to describe in words.

‘……what?’

This difficulty felt from Varus.

Behind that cheerful smile, there seemed to be something sad and longing.

Lian asked.

“Are you enjoying your life here?”

“Hmm? Oh, well… that’s right. Hasn’t peace come now?”

Barus, who was laughing awkwardly, soon tapped the table.

And then, strangely enough, silence came.

An expression and behavior that suggests that something is agitated.

Lian watched him quietly and then said with a stern expression.

“……You weren’t doing well, were you?”

“…….”

At that moment, Barus’ expression darkened. But soon,

Sigh.

Varus raised the corners of his lips and let out a small laugh.

A very bitter smile.

His mouth was clearly smiling, but his eyes seemed filled with deep despair, as if they would shed tears at any moment.

Lian waited for his answer in silence.

And there seemed to be a long silence, but soon Barus slowly began to speak.

A self-deprecating laugh escaped his lips.

“Hehehehe…… If I say that, everyone in the world will probably look at me and say I’m crazy.”

“What’s the matter?”

At that question, Barus looked at Lian with a slightly fearful and worried expression.

“Lian So… no, Captain Lian. I find this peace that has come so suddenly so suffocating.”

I could feel his emotions in his thin, trembling voice.

Isaac looked at Varus with a slightly surprised expression. On the other hand, Lian’s eyes calmly settled down.

Because I know very well what Barus’ situation is right now.

‘War… … syndrome?’

Although some may express it differently, Lian defines Varus’ current situation as war syndrome.

After a long period of bloody fighting on the battlefield, everything has become tailored to it.

In such a situation, peace that comes suddenly without warning can actually cause mental illness worse than being on a battlefield.

That’s what Barus did now.

“……You must be having a hard time.”

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“Lian said. At that, Varus’s eyes shook slightly.

“Do you understand?”

“Yes, my late father was like that too.”

It’s not a good idea to sell the dead, but there’s no better way to explain it.

Ugh!

Tears welled up in Varus’ eyes at Lian’s words.

Because it felt like I was being comforted by my situation, which I had not been able to tell anyone about.

“Ugh! Ugh!”

Soon, Barus covered his face with both thick hands and burst into tears.

Isaac looked back and forth between Barus and Lian with a look of bewilderment at Barus’ sudden appearance.

This is because the Varus they knew was a very cold and indifferent soldier.

A true commander who did not fear death on the battlefield and was willing to give up his life for his allies at any time.

I never imagined that he, who seemed quite large, would look like this.

Lian just waited for him in silence.

Because I know that a few words won’t comfort him now.

but…….

‘It was good that you came.’

Seeing Barus’ reaction, I thought that maybe my coming could be a good thing for him.

And after a few minutes, Barus calmed down and wiped away his tears, letting out a small sigh.

Suddenly, a faint smile appeared on his face again.

“Oh my, I’ve shown you something so unsightly. Please pretend you don’t see me.”

“Captain Barus, didn’t you ask why I came to Bieltona?”

Barus nodded in response to Lian’s question, which was spoken with a calm expression.

“Yes, all the way here.”

“Because I want to take Barus with me.”

“……What does that mean?”

Barus’ expression hardened at Lian’s sudden words.

Where are you taking me?

At Lian’s words that followed, Varus’s eyes began to grow wider.

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A deep furrow formed between Marquis Dwayne’s brows at Mainsen’s report.

“They’re all dead?”

“……yes.”

Mainsen lowered his head at Marquis Dwayne’s question mixed with anger.

The entire reconnaissance party sent to Kurtain on Dwayne’s orders a while ago was killed.

Although they may not be particularly strong, they are quite fast in terms of stealth and mobility.

The fact that all those guys were dead could be narrowed down to two reasons.

Or, they already set a trap so they couldn’t escape, waited, and then killed them.

‘They are so strong that you can’t even run away.’

Either way, the damage is severe.

That’s why Dwayne’s expression won’t be good either.

Mainsen said cautiously.

“Could it be… that the movement came from the Third Prince’s side?”

“Well, I can’t say for sure.”

Dwayne sighed softly and touched his chin.

It is true that the three princes have been showing different movements recently than before.

However, the third prince always took a passive stance in conflicts.

It was difficult to predict that they would make such a bold move to eliminate personnel moving for reconnaissance purposes.

‘Is there perhaps a third force…?’

He hasn’t shown any signs of prominence so far, but is he perhaps moving from the 1st Prince’s side?

Dwayne quickly shook his head.

‘That doesn’t make sense.’

He is the first prince who has already been completely pushed out of the line of succession.

There is no reason for him to take risks and go against Byron.

“Hmm… I guess it’s important to find out for sure first.”

“I will definitely find out.”

“Send someone back to Kurtein. At the same time, check if there is any movement around. Then, we can determine what forces are moving.”

“All right.”

If by any chance it is true that the Third Prince made a move… … .

‘Are you confident now… …?’

I don’t know what the basis of that confidence is, but if so, that could be problematic in its own way.

“That’s right…….”

In an increasingly complicated situation, Dwayne simply began to collect his thoughts and plan for the future.

And at the same time.

“What happened?”

“Everything has been taken care of.”

“So… I guess I’ve earned some time?”

Ethan leaned back in his chair and let out a small sigh of relief.

This was a task that required a lot of determination from Ethan as well.

The man in front spoke cautiously, looking at Ethan who seemed relieved.

“But Prince, while investigating this time, there was something a little strange… It was as if the guys knew Lian.”

“If it were Marquis Dwayne, he might have already seen the potential that Lian possesses.”

“So you were trying to kill me? In Bieltona.”

Ethan remained silent at his subordinate’s words, but soon shook his head.

“No, I don’t think that’s a definite answer. At the time, Lian wasn’t worth investing that much money to kill, and… it wasn’t clear exactly which way he was standing.”

I think that Bieltona’s work was probably a plot to target the Eagle Squadron, and that Lian was caught up in it. However,

“Maybe things will be different from now on.”

If Marquis Dwayne finds out about Lian’s situation, he may do anything to kill him.

Deep concern was engraved in Ethan’s eyes.

The man asked cautiously at that sight.

“Is that young man worth it?”

“Haha, well.”

Ethan shrugged and let out a small laugh.

We’ll find out in three months anyway.

How he changes after that time is entirely up to him.

“Will I become a dragon… or will I just be a lizard that wants to become a dragon…?”

Someone I’ve been wanting to watch for a long time has appeared.

The only regret is that we cannot just sit back and watch the current situation unfold.

A small, bitter line was drawn at the corner of Ethan’s mouth.

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