Chapter 76

There were quite a few things I knew about Shion Reggiard.

The youngest son of the Marquis of Reggiard, a swordsman who uses sword skills, a knight who can surpass Setinos Quasar, and a person the silver phantom thief pays attention to.

Among them, the most interesting part was the existence of the fiancé.

‘He’s doing something dangerous.’

Baltz has witnessed countless deaths since he picked up a bow and arrow.

Everyone was equal in front of death, and the strong did not survive long.

The number of knights and soldiers who had died so far could not be counted, and even he could lose his life in a moment.

‘Bringing the one you love to the battlefield… Isn’t that too foolish?’

Of course, since he was a mage, he wouldn’t be easily defeated.

And with Shion Reggieard by her side, she would protect her fiancé at all costs.

However, in the middle of a battle, unexpected situations were inevitable, and once swept away, even the body could not be recovered.

‘If you have other ideas… … .’

Naturally, from his point of view, he believes that Shion Reggiard made the wrong decision.

But for Shion Reggieard, that choice could have been right.

Shion Regiard was a strong man who embodies sword skills, and his fiancé had the title of a mage.

‘There must be something.’

The silver phantom thief was quite eccentric, but he was competent in that one skill.

In addition, he was risking his life for the sake of the current king, collecting information from the beasts.

If he was chosen by such a knight, he must have had his own qualities.

‘I need to find out where you are and what you are doing. I’ll be able to meet you if I look around.’

Balz laughs and gestures toward a group.

Then one of the knights under his command reacts and runs quickly.

‘I need to find out where you are and what you are doing. I’ll be able to meet you if I look around.’

* * *

Terroden Castle, a remote area of the Alain Kingdom.

Theroden Castle was located a bit far from Aliard Castle.

Compared to Allied Castle, it was small in scale, and the number of troops was not large.

However, since demon beasts rarely invaded, it was treated as a safe area on the front line.

“… Is it too quiet?”

Hannette entered the castle and continued to look around.

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Knights and soldiers passed by, but it didn’t look very urgent.

In addition, it felt like we were not on the front line because we couldn’t find even the wounded, let alone the dead.

“It’s because there are no magic beasts.”

“Ah, the witch beasts haven’t invaded yet?”

“Do not come this way. Witchbeasts appear from time to time, but they say they run away quickly.”

“… … ?”

Hannette stares at Shion in doubt.

Shion shows an indifferent look and slowly turns his head.

“Sister, we are not here to fight. I’m here to experience it.”

“You have to fight the Witchbeast to gain experience, right?”

“Unauthorized troops cannot participate in battle. What does the lord of the castle believe in and entrust us with the mission?”

“Aren’t we pretty strong? You use sword skills, and I’m a mage… … .”

“Being strong and getting permission are different issues. How do you think we got into this castle?”

“… Are you a knight?”

“after… no. Since it was a knighthood guaranteed by a noble family, the lord of the castle allowed them to enter. Since the names of the duchy and marquess are at stake, we got a guarantee.”

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Just because the knights were founded did not necessarily mean that they were permitted to fight.

It is only after confirming who went through what method and the reputation and achievements of the knights that the knights will be granted permission.

In the first place, there was no reason for the lord of the castle to be close to untrustworthy people.

That’s why only knights whose skills and status were confirmed were brought into the castle and commissioned for missions.

“Then why did you come here?”

“You said it earlier. Are you here for an experience?”

“Isn’t there anything you can do?”

“Whoa… Just being here is enough. Before fighting, you should check the surrounding environment.”

“Do you know that I came here to do this? Shouldn’t you pretend to fight?”

“Sister, let me ask you a few questions. What is your job title?”

“My position? He said he was the deputy knight commander.”

“Then what is my position?”

“The knight commander.”

“Which one is higher?”

“The knight commander… higher… … .”

“Should the deputy knight commander follow the words of the knight commander or ignore them?”

“… I have to follow you.”

“Why does someone who knows that well object to my words?”

“… … .”

Hannette keeps her mouth shut and shows a disapproving expression.

There was a lot I wanted to say, but I couldn’t get it out of my mouth.

Because even for Zion’s sake, I couldn’t be selfish.

“You use your title in a mean way.”

“It’s not mean, it’s the right way.”

“Did you ask me to come with you because you wanted to pamper me?”

“I have no intention of pampering. You just have to follow my words.”

“Aren’t you pampering yourself with your position?”

“Did you tell me to stay still?”

“There’s no way you’ll gain experience by doing this!”

“That is for me to judge. And how do you fight without a demon?”

“You are coming here for the first time too!”

“Even if you come here for the first time, you know everything.”

“Sigh… … .”

Harnette looks up at the top of the castle with her arms crossed.

Zion’s words were not wrong.

Even if I had the skills, I couldn’t go out recklessly because I lacked practical experience.

In addition, since he believed in Shion and came to the remote area, he had to follow the orders of the Knight Commander unconditionally as the deputy commander of the Knights.

“… Aren’t you angry?”

“I’m not angry.”

“I hope you understand my position. If my sister gets hurt, how will the Duke of Adelaira look at me?”

“There will be bad words.”

“What do you think will happen if I get hurt?”

“You will scold me. What did you do until your fiancé got hurt, or how did you get the title of mage?”

“It’s too specific.”

“I must have heard more nagging than you? I can roughly predict what you will hear.”

“Still, he’s the deputy knight commander, so he listens to what I say.”

“Who else will listen to you if not me?”

“That’s right. Is that why you need a sister?”

Shion smiles and quietly floats the harness.

Harnette shows a faint smile and quickly returns to her original expression.

“If you can’t speak… … .”

“It’s better than not being able to. I can make you laugh.”

“Did you not laugh?”

“I saw you smiling earlier.”

“I’m not laughing because of you.”

“Sister, if you’re going to lie, don’t get caught.”

“I would laugh at something like that… … .”

“Oh, you guys are here.”

A middle-aged man in armor approached with knights.

Shion quickly recognized the identity and slightly lowered his head.

“Are you the lord?”

“Ah, yes. Are you Shion Reggiard? The person over here must be Hanette Adelaira.”

“you’re right.”

When Shion answered, Harnette lightly bowed.

Seongju bows politely and clears his throat.

“I have heard rumors about the two of you. Have you reached a high level?”

“Not to that extent. We still have a lot to learn.”

“Precious people have come, but unfortunately I have nothing to give you. Because it is the front line, it is difficult to serve guests.”

“I know. If you wanted to be entertained, you shouldn’t come to the frontier area. The lord must also suffer a lot.”

“Still, I can take you all the way to the inner sanctuary. Why don’t you stay in the inner palace while you’re here?”

Shion and Hanette had already anticipated the castle lord’s actions.

It wouldn’t be possible to leave the duke’s daughter and the marquess’ son unattended in a remote place.

Rather, it would have been to make a good impression on the two noble families, even if it was a little overbearing.

‘It would be better to go to the castle for Hanette’s sake.’

From Zion’s point of view, there was no reason to refuse.

It would be better than sleeping in the soldiers’ barracks or on the ground.

Above all, Hanette wouldn’t be able to adapt easily, so I had to be a little considerate.

“Can you really do that? I wonder if I’m causing trouble for nothing.”

“I am truly sorry. I want to treat you better, but I can’t help you… … .”

“no. You said that, so I can’t refuse.”

“You say everything. Let me guide you.”

Seongju moved first and headed toward the inner castle.

Shion and Hanette exchanged glances with each other and soon followed.

‘I’ve been like this for a while… Shall we go see the main character?’

* * *

Theroden Castle, on the walls.

Zion and Harnett were walking on top of the wall with the knights.

Seongju took care of lodging and convenience, and even the demons were not to be found around here.

It was overly calm, and it seemed like he would forget that this place was the front line.

However, Zion was aware of the purpose of coming to the border area and was closely examining the surrounding geography and the structure of the castle.

‘It will be safe in the castle. If you go out… … .’

Because there are troops from the Allain Kingdom in the castle, crimes rarely occur.

However, from the moment you get out of the castle, risk factors arise.

Of course, the Witchbeasts were included, and even the same humans could not let their guard down.

‘There are thieves… The mercenaries also have many problems.’

In fact, there was no difference between the thieves and the mercenaries.

Some mercenaries changed their minds and became bandits.

Of course, most of them naturally disappeared, or there were many times when they were subjugated by troops within the castle or separate knights.

That’s why the castle lords did not trust the mercenaries, and only commissioned missions to the well-organized knights.

‘The main character seems to be doing well.’

The main character of this world, Ceran Silize, gathered allies and led the knights.

He had already gained the trust of the castle lords, and even received an advance payment to carry out his duties.

Although the number of knights was small, they were able to maintain the knights safely because all of them were equipped with appropriate weapons.

‘As expected, there is no problem other than Hanette… … .’

Shion hears the cries and looks up at the sky.

Demon beasts with wings were approaching the castle.

The soldiers hurriedly began to prepare for battle.

“It’s a wyvern!”

“Wyverns are coming!”

Horns and bells resound everywhere.

The knights climbed up the wall, and the soldiers drew their bows and aimed at the wyverns.

Wizards arrive late and are ready to cast their spells.

The Wyverns started shooting fireballs as they approached the castle.

“Sister, I won’t tell you to run away. Stay next to me.”

“What are you going to do?”

“You have to kill them before they come.”

Shion summoned the acid rain and took a stance.

At the same time, the blade of the acid rain is dyed in jet-black light.

Unlike before, it was quite relaxed, and there was enough magic left.

‘This should be enough to kill you. Even if it misses, I can just hit it one more time.’