The Swordsman Genius Returnee Even Swallows Immortality - The Swordsman Genius Returnee Even Swallows Immortality chapter 35

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The place Penbola guided him to was one of August’s tents.

It seemed to be exclusive to Penbola, but there was no one inside.

However, it was well-stocked with necessities.

“I’ll make you a cup of tea. Please wait a moment.”

Despite being a direct descendant of the August family, one of the five great families, he had a commoner-like vibe.

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He was making the tea himself instead of ordering someone else to do it.

The sight of him making tea with his small hands that didn’t match his large size was a bit funny.

‘He’s a quick-witted kid.’

What Habel hated the most was ill-mannered people.

Penbola had noticed that quickly.

“Make me a coffee!”

While Habel was sizing up Penbola.

Azaris, who had stubbornly followed him, inspired without thinking.

“But that guy is too free-spirited.”

Excluding his direct lineage to Ignore, he seemed like a guy with merits.

“I specially brought high-quality tea leaves. I hope it’s to your taste.”

Havel took a sip of the tea that Pembola had poured for him.

‘Wow, this is tastier than I thought.’

And he was quite surprised.

It tasted like tea of considerable quality.

It seemed like he wasn’t just learned in appearance.

“What about coffee?”

“No. I don’t like the bitter taste.”

“Ah, that’s to your taste.”

Penbola handed over the snacks he had prepared for Azarias.

Azarias grumbled, but he ate them contentedly.

He was also quite skilled at handling Azarias.

“Then I’ll get right to the point.”

And he knew how to deal with Havel, who wasn’t exactly easy-going.

“I want to bring a new wind to the Tower.”

Havel put down his teacup.

It was because he realized the meaning behind his words.

“Are you trying to create a new generation?”

“That’s right. The world is currently stagnating under the dominance of the Five Great Families.”

Oh, look at this guy.

Havel began to laugh.

“Aren’t you also from one of the Five Great Families when you say that?”

Penbola laughed along with him at those words.

“I belong to the Five Great Families, but I’m not the Five Great Families themselves, am I?”

Penbola revealed his ambition without reserve.

Penbola was the youngest of the August direct lineage.

He had the largest build among the direct lineage, but he was the youngest.

Therefore, his priority to become the head of the August family was the lowest.

However, his ambition wasn’t small just because his priority was low.

His ambition was to become the main character of a new generation, surpassing August.

He had no intention of being confined to the framework of the Five Great Families.

“I think it’s better to be the tail of a dragon than the head of a snake, in order to have the chance to become the head of a dragon.”

Havel stroked his chin as he caught a glimpse of Penbola’s ambition.

‘He’s got guts, and he’s bound to become great.’

There was just one problem with this guy.

‘He intends to swallow Vanpeli, too.’

Vanpeli was a family member that had recently been gaining in status.

Pembola was trying hard to hide his intentions.

His real intention is to make Banphelion his own.

After the alliance with Banphelion, it wouldn’t be difficult to take the lead.

‘It’s annoying that the symbol tries to swallow something that shouldn’t be swallowed because his dream is too big.’

Those who want to open a new era cannot do so without much ambition.

‘Then let me tell him directly.’

Penbola seems to want to swallow Banphelion to open an era.

On the contrary, the one who will swallow Penbola is Banphelion.

‘It’s rather fortunate that Dante isn’t here.’

Habell is an expert in this kind of power struggle.

After the Unification War, he monopolized the leadership of his family.

‘Well, it’s me.’

The present era is an era of misfortune.

In a society centered on misfortune, the fight for vested interests…

Compared to the Unification War, it was a child’s fight.

Habell raised Banphelion to the top even during the Unification War.

The ambition of August’s youngest son is nothing.

It was cute in front of Habell.

And as expected, Penbola fell for Habell’s intentions.

‘It seems that this guy is also interested in the new era.’

Habell only looks like he’s in his twenties.

Those who climb the tower at this age all aim for the top.

Because it’s the top that everyone dreams of, carrying strength and name on their backs.

So Penbola thought that Habell would naturally do the same.

Otherwise, there was no reason to join the unknown Banphelion.

“No matter how much you spread your wings in a family that has already made a name for itself, you’ll only be consumed by the family’s name.”

In that case, it’s better to build up from scratch in an unknown family.

Penbola judged Habell to be such an ambitious person.

“That’s an interesting idea.”

As proof of this, Habell also took an interest in Penbola’s thoughts.

A smile spread across Penbola’s lips.

‘My instincts tell me. This guy definitely has the potential to change the era.’

And unfortunately, he’s going to have to use that potential for himself.

However, Pembola didn’t know.

Even the old men of August, who are as cunning as snakes…

That a venomous snake that makes people turn pale and run away lives inside Habell’s body.

“Indeed, I thought Habell would understand my intentions!”

Penbola laughed out loud as if he had met someone meaningful.

His hearty laughter was like a general’s.

“Yes, you have to have that much ambition if you aim for the top.”

And Habell laughed out loud with Penbola.

“Why are you both laughing all of a sudden? Should I laugh too?”

In the meantime, Azarius, who had been eating snacks, was bewildered and clueless.

Then he went with the flow and laughed along.

As a result, a sea of laughter filled the tent, each with different meanings.

* * *

After a burst of laughter.

Habell listened to Fenbolla’s plan.

There was only one reason why the conquest of the 6th hierarchy was at a standstill.

The Five Great Clans, as well as various other clans, had divided their forces.

The 6th hierarchy.

The Thousand Islands Zone.

There were a thousand islands in this zone.

From islands that were extremely small.

To gigantic islands that could hardly be considered as islands.

Numerous islands existed.

Each of these islands had a Demon Beast that had to be defeated in order to proceed to the next level.

‘The problem is the clans that have taken control of those islands.’

There was only one characteristic of the Thousand Islands Zone.

You could only proceed to the next level after defeating all the Demon Beasts that were the masters of the islands.

‘The clans ascended to the 6th hierarchy almost simultaneously.’

The right to challenge a level first was a right that could never be surrendered.

Naturally, the clans were immediately divided.

As a result, they each established their territories on the islands.

Preventing anyone who wasn’t from their side even approaching the islands.

‘And that’s the result.’

The conquest of the 6th hierarchy had come to a complete standstill.

Rather than giving the right to conquer the Tower.

It was a symbol telling everyone not to go up.

“If we just go out and attack, the personnel defending the islands will be reduced, making it even more dangerous.”

Fenbolla added the reason why the clans were being passive.

“That’s why the clans are doing their best to gather their knights and mercenaries to the Tower.”

The representative example was the Meteor 4 Knights of Glacies.

The reason they recently went up to the Tower was to replenish their personnel.

In order to attack, there had to be someone to guard the islands.

“The problem is that the others are also concentrating their personnel on the islands, so it’s a stalemate?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Habell also noticed Fenbolla’s purpose.

“You’re saying that we, who don’t have any islands, should shake things up?”

“Correct.”

Habell realized why Fenbolla had gathered forces.

In a situation where even a single one of the strong is important.

Azarias must have brought him along for that reason.

A member of the Five Great Families has an extensive network.

And since he has an extensive network, he is thorough.

‘If I make a mistake, I could end up getting beaten up by my family. So he also included other families.’

The more families that are involved, the more they become a shield for him.

That’s why Penbola created this alliance.

‘But we have nothing to lose.’

Habell tapped on the table leisurely.

Just like Penbola said.

This alliance was perfect for making Banpelioni’s name known.

After all, the alliance would inevitably draw attention in some way.

“So who else is in the alliance?”

“There are a few more. We’re going to meet you soon.”

It seemed like they had been preparing for a long time.

Habell decided to wait for them.

They were people who could help spread Banpelioni’s name.

He had the time.

Swish.

Just then, the sound of a tent opening could be heard.

Habell turned his head.

There, he saw a familiar figure.

“Huh.”

The figure that appeared frozen.

He had also recognized Habell.

“Barea, you’re late.”

Jet-black hair and purple eyes.

He was none other than Barea Graicia, the direct descendant of the Graicia Family.

And at the time when Habell made a friendship pact with Glacies.

He was the one who had delivered Graicia’s message.

He had seen the monster that was Habell clearly that day.

A being that far surpassed humans.

That was Habell.

The problem was that Habell was now standing before him again.

The alliance, called the Golden Generation, that Pembola had created to open a new era.

Here in this place.

What did that mean?

It was the same as saying that Habell was part of the Golden Generation.

Confusion was evident on Barea’s face.

Between the Golden Generation and himself.

On the 6th Floor, Habel is a monster that no one can stand up to, even if everyone on the 6th Floor attacks him together.

What are they going to do by letting that guy join the Alliance?

However, Habel, who made eye contact with Baria, was raising his hand.

The moment Baria’s eyes followed Habel.

Swish.

Habel moved his hand as if to shut his own mouth.

And then he tapped Baria’s neck with his index and middle finger.

Baria’s face turned pale.

That’s because he knew very well what that meant.

If he blabs, he dies.

It was a very simple story.

“It’s hard to know the latest information on the 6th Floor.”

That’s why Baria immediately carried out the instruction.

As if he didn’t even care about Habel.

He calmly approached Penbola.

“Here, it’s the information.”

“Haha, as expected, Graiza is the best at gathering information. I heard that your family also provides information to Astella.”

“It’s just that our subordinates are connected.”

Pembola clapped his hands to Baria’s curt remark.

Then Baria felt a gaze.

When he turned his head, for some reason, Habel was staring at him.

Baria stiffened once again.

Did he make a slip of the tongue by any chance?

He was flustered, wondering if there was something wrong with his remark.

But Habel was looking at Baria for a different reason.

‘The guy who’s the best at finding information is right here.’

Astella, in charge of providing scroll information.

Graiza, which is connected to it as a subordinate, will naturally have good access to information.

In other words, they might be able to find out about the Whisperer.

“Baria.”

So Habel mentioned the name he had just heard.

“Hmm? Do you two know each other?”

Then Pembola looked at Baria and Habel alternately, puzzled.

Baria’s face turned blue.

But Habel smiled as if he had seen a very old friend.

“Yes, we know each other. We’re friends who climbed the Tower together.”

Even so, he only spoke the truth.

“Right. My friend, Baria?”

He had to answer.

Habel, who had silently pressured him not to pretend to know him just a moment ago, was now asking him to.

Now, he was speaking as if it were natural to call them a friend.

However, Baria couldn’t help but feel wrong.

“……Right. A friend.”

The difference in status between Havel and himself was that great.

Of course, Havel only laughed, saying he had made a good friend.