82 – Journey to the West

The three kings of the United Kingdom, the first among them, Mathieu Philibert.

A man known as the owner of the most gentle character among the three swords that protect the union.

Nonetheless, the reason why he is the center of the three is that he has competed against two of the top 10 empires.

A time when relations between the Empire and the Kingdom Union were still not good.

War is a burden to each other, so instead, we tried to break each other’s spirits in other ways.

It is to send out the best of each and compete against each other.

From the outside, it just feels like a friendly match to deepen friendship.

Everyone knew that it was a check on each other and a secret observation.

A situation in which you must never lose and you must not show your strength.

In that sparring, Mathieu competed against one on the first day and another on the last day.

‘I still get chills down my spine when I think of that time.’

After the heyday, he has now passed 40 and has become a middle-aged knight.

However, this boiling blood is still the same as when he was young. No, it overflows more.

And when he heard the news that the Imperial Legion, in the meantime, the Archduke Schrelitz and the Brotherhood of the Sword were coming, Mathieu thought that the greatest battle of his life was about to unfold.

‘If it wasn’t for this, it would have been perfect.’

Mathieu smiled bitterly and fiddled with one of the bottles in his arms.

Already, orders have been delivered from the coalition leadership, and they have even been forced to swear.

If the Imperials can’t handle it, if you’re stronger than yourself, use it right away.

At that moment, the Imperials would literally be torn like paper.

For about 30 minutes, it was said that it would have power that surpasses even the 10th empire.

The huge amount of money, the hard work of the wizards, and the sacrifices of unknown people were added.

They faced the tragedy of their bodies collapsing, but don’t worry, it’s not a finished product.

‘Is this really the right thing to do? As a knight, as a strong man who made his name known, isn’t it a disgrace?’

To fight, to win, and to defend.

It is the right thing to put in bloody effort and bone-breaking training every day.

Even if this kind of method works right now, it will cost me less weight later.

“This is not the time to argue, Sir Mathieu.”

“Imperial bastards are coming. The Grand Duke of Shurelitz, the Knights of the Brotherhood of the Sword, and even the barbarians to the north. If there are even top 10 guys in it, it’s the worst situation.”

Two of the three characters except himself, Grouchy Nicholas and Bernadotte Bruen, had no hesitation.

If the alliance is defeated right away and the country is occupied by the empire, the nobility and pride of a knight.

He criticized them harshly, saying that such things would be no more than a joke.

I would rather defeat the Empire at all costs.

I’m going to use this item that the unknown warriors of the Alliance have dedicated their lives to.

The two three girls said that and took the bottle in their arms without hesitation.

What they said is not wrong at all. Rather, they may be right.

Everything you worry about right now is just a sandcastle in front of the waves.

How can we resist in front of the waves of the empire that come towards the union?

“Whoa.”

I shake my head and shake off my thoughts.

As I get older, I keep thinking about this and that.

Right now, the Legion of the Empire, the Knights of the Brotherhood of the Sword, and the Grand Duke of Shrelitz are coming.

For now, it’s important to focus on the battle that’s about to happen.

If you win, you’re lucky. If you lose, you’ll give up everything.

Sabak-.

“… Well?”

However, what caught Mathieu’s eyes was completely unexpected.

It’s not the Empire’s legion that boasts a flashing spirit, nor is it a knight’s corps with mighty prowess.

Not to mention the vanguard of the empire. It is absurdly little to do so.

Sabaksabak-.

Even in the midst of that, the three young people who appeared in front of me were walking without hesitation.

Across the field, the Confederacy’s great army is coming right up to where they are standing still.

When they finally reached the very borders of the Empire and the Alliance, they stopped.

“What the hell is that? Those.”

Another three girls standing nearby, Grouchy, approached and gave an annoyed voice.

Everyone is in the middle of a tense battle anticipating a big battle.

But what actually appeared was neither the corps nor the knights, but all three men and women.

If this is the case, you will lose steam from the beginning, and you will lose all of the wedding ceremony you have set up.

The coalition’s command also doesn’t seem to like the current situation very much.

At this level, it’s more than a provocation, it’s just a complete disregard for the coalition.

If that’s the case, they won’t have to keep the minimum courtesy.

So they were about to send out their knights to threaten them.

Hung-.

“… !”

Though the culprits can’t understand it, the powerful can clearly feel that kind of momentum.

It was precisely detected by the Three Girls and the Knights of the Alliance.

Especially, the better your skills are, the more clearly you can accept that momentum.

“Stop.”

Mathieu hurriedly stopped the knights of the alliance.

It’s a pity, but they are the ones that I dare not stand against.

If you put your mind to it, the three men and women standing over there, no, the three strong men will wipe it out at once.

Mathieu got off his horse and walked slowly to the place where the people on the Empire side were.

With each step he took, he was strongly convinced.

‘This momentum, no doubt. The top 10 empire is certain.’

He is the only one who can press himself so hard that his skin stings.

He’s been beaten twice, albeit a long time ago, so I can be sure.

Perhaps this is why the Empire mobilized only one legion.

One knight can do as much as a hundred soldiers, and a handful of strongmen who can’t even put together a hundred such knights.

It is the Empire’s 10 strongest that even those strong people bow their heads.

Three strong people far beyond the human category, such people are standing in front of me.

“Whoa.”

Mathieu strenuously suppressed his beating heart and marched forward confidently.

Although the top 10 empires are said to be strong, he himself is a powerful person equal to them, the three leaders of the alliance.

I acknowledge their strength, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have confidence.

There is no reason to shrink. Nor should it be. You have to be bolder than ever.

When you finally get to the point where you can see the other person’s face.

‘… For a moment.’

Mathieu was genuinely surprised by two facts.

First of all, the people in front of me were too young.

Second, she was not the face of any of the 10 imperial powers she knew.

‘What is this….’

It wasn’t long before Mathieu was able to guess the identity of the three young men and women.

There was the Imperial Legion, the Knights of the Brotherhood of the Sword, the Grand Duke of Shrelitz, and one more.

“Are they, by any chance, Baron John Nassen?”

The young man on the far right nodded slowly.

Then he asks the other two men and women, ‘Can I tell you?’

After that, the man and woman nodded, and the young man stepped forward.

“Nice to meet you. It’s called Kyle, by Baron John Nassen. The two of you here are my older brother, Lear John Nassen, and my older sister, Leah John Nassen.”

“… This is Mathieu Philibert.”

No matter how bad the relationship between the empire and the alliance is, there are manners that each other needs to keep.

Moreover, if the other person greets you first, you have to answer unless a spear is swung right away.

I briefly introduced myself, and the young man who introduced himself as Kyle smiled.

“You are strong.”

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Just one word. However, at that one word, Mathieu seemed to freeze her body for a moment.

I don’t think she said it by reading her momentum and predicting her skills like she did.

It feels very accurate, without a single error, perfectly grasped.

That’s probably why I got goosebumps the moment I met Kyle’s eyes.

“Are you saying that you are the pride of the coalition?”

“… That’s right. It’s embarrassingly called that.”

“I’m glad. I think this will speed up the conversation.”

The story is sped up. What does this mean?

Mathieu involuntarily swallowed her saliva and waited for the next words.

“If you say three things, it means you are one of the three strongest members of the alliance. And he is one of the people who can raise his voice the loudest inside.”

“It is true that it is strong, but that, speaking out….”

He is himself who did not step into politics.

Unlike Grouchy or Bernadotte, Mathieu just wanted to live and die as a knight.

So I was about to say no to Kyle’s words.

“If you don’t want to speak out, I understand. Rather, I think that kind of attitude is very great. It’s something that all strong people can emulate. If you have the power to know, you should.”

“Uh… Would you say so….”

“But unfortunately, sometimes strength is the most important thing. Like this moment. So if it’s Mathieu-nim, it’s possible. From now on, do what I suggest you do.”

A sudden proposal ahead of the war. What do you mean?

In the yard where even the Grand Duke of Schrelitz participated, a person from a baron family represented the empire?

“Send all those responsible for using Mana Runaway to the Empire, and swear that the leaders of the Alliance will never do such vicious things again.”

“… Yes?”

“It stipulates that if you break the oath, you must bear the full defense of the empire.”

In an instant, Mathieu’s face slightly distorted.

Doesn’t the way he speaks seem to be making the alliance’s defeat a fait accompli?

I don’t know anything else, but I can’t stand the appearance of ignoring the union and myself.

Even if I lose, even if I lose my life, I wanted to protect my pride as a strong man.

“… If you can’t accept the offer, what will you do?”

In response to Mathieu’s question, Kyle drools and says “Hmm.”

After that, he sneaked back and said, “Brother. I heard that it is.’ And let go of his luck.

“… Yes bro Then brother… ? Oh, me first. You say you’re conceding. Yes. All right.”

After the conversation, Kyle stands in front of Mathieu again.

“I don’t think it will be solved by talking, so let’s go to the next one.”

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Just as Mathieu was about to ask what Kyle meant.

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John Nassen’s youngest son loosens his shoulders once and smiles.

“Let’s play together and discuss our future with a clear mind.”