88 – Peace Talks (2)

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is an invincible swordsmanship.

As the swordsman said, Asher decided from the beginning to attack.

No matter how uninterested in others, Asher was not unaware that the level of a swordsman was one level higher.

However, the swordsman did not use his power to press down.

If he fought using the expert’s sword technique from the start, it was only natural that he would win.

The swordsman tried to block the strong breakthrough of the spear running from the front with only his sword skill.

“…Congratulations!”

No matter how it was, Asher had used a special move.

To say that he accepted it without hesitation, even if he was hurt, he had nothing to say.

However, the swordsman moved his sword.

I didn’t put much into that one move.

With restrained movements, he gracefully received an attack that stabbed one point.

I know what that motion is.

The swordsmanship is only a small part of its heyday.

Even if it’s just a convenience.

It was a move to prove that he had stepped on the starting point.

Kang-!

Her stab was blocked by the sword.

Asher’s eyes widened, and the Sword Master smiled as if he saw the natural result.

Asher’s one-point thrust was a power that was no different from authority, but the swordsman blocked that power.

It touched Asher’s pride.

The stab that pierced anything, this time it was blocked very cleanly, so the shock was inevitably great.

“…can we stop this too?”

“Come and see.”

The swordsman smiled and continued the duel with Changsung.

This time, it’s not just about blocking strong attacks, it’s a fight between basic skills and basic skills.

A spectacular brawl ensued.

Even the noise of clashing spears and swords is a delight to the ears.

Asher’s skill was not far behind that of the Sword Saint, and he launched an agile and menacing attack.

However, as if facing a large mountain, any attack is blocked.

The swordsman didn’t even take any special action.

With just one swing and each move, Asher could not turn the unfavorable composition.

Asher is determined and doesn’t care about defense and focuses on attack.

Like before, he didn’t show the slightest concern for fear of hurting the other person.

Because she was the weak one now, and the one standing in front of her was an opponent she couldn’t overcome.

You have to do your best, not being considerate or courteous.

However, her spear did not reach him, and as a result, the Sword Master’s sword headed for Asher’s throat.

“…lose.”

“I learned a number.”

The swordsman calmly put the sword into the scabbard and turned around.

Asher put on an expression of resentment, but it was an inevitable result.

Asher also had to become an expert, or get even a little closer to his prime before returning.

Still, it was she who took the seat next to me.

Asher, nervously sitting in a chair, murmurs.

“…still not enough.”

“Strong enough.”

“No, this is not enough.”

…No matter how you look at it, compared to now and before the return, the current hero’s party was ridiculously strong.

Even the swordsman was an expert, and Asher had reached a level where he could use a one-point thrust several times a day.

Even so, if it’s not enough, I don’t have anything to say.

Feeling something in the duel with the swordsman, Asher closed his eyes and focused his mind.

As much as he sat next to me, I thought he was going to joke about something, but he quietly began to capture what he realized.

And Asher wasn’t the only one who gained something here.

Raeli clenched her fists and expressed her extraordinary determination.

Especially since he was holding a sword, the most advanced swordsman.

“I can beat Reinhardt too.”

“…Wouldn’t that be impossible?”

Raeli’s talent is sufficient, but wouldn’t it be difficult to defeat the Sword Saint?

Undaunted by such words, Raeli also went to her seat and sat still, closing her eyes.

started meditating.

Likewise, she will sublimate the experience she gained here into her skills.

“I will depart.”

With everyone suddenly lost in training, the swordsman gave the order to leave.

As he commanded the wagon at the forefront, the hero who had been watching quietly spoke to him.

“Is it okay if I try to compete?”

“…anytime the carriage stops in the middle.”

Raeli, who had her eyes closed, also reacted.

She, who was the most underpowered, could not miss this opportunity.

“Me too!”

“I will do everything.”

It was a bit surprising to see the swordsman responding like that.

Although his personality has improved a lot, he is not the type to handle troublesome tasks himself.

Even if I jumped in at any time to help with my work, I was not the type to care about others.

Even with a small smile, I think it’s a good opportunity.

I was worried because the gap between the warrior party and me was so extreme, but it was okay if the strongest swordsman would lead me forward.

In particular, Fran, the same mage, would be fine, but all the others were swordsmen or spearmen, so it was difficult to figure out how to develop them.

The carriage goes on.

The road to the capital had come and gone many times, so there was nothing to see.

A little odd thing happened.

Asher, who had been concentrating with his eyes closed, fell asleep and was salivating in his mouth.

“It will all get wet.”

Originally, I didn’t have a habit of drooling, but after taking the appetite stimulant, my constitution itself made me drool a lot.

The saliva flowed down and soaked my clothes, so when I tried to wipe it off, Asher reactively swallowed my fingers.

– Well, well… .

“…I’m going to lose my mind.”

She swallowed my finger and wouldn’t let go.

He sighed and pressed her head with the other hand.

If there is one thing I felt while dealing with Asher, her weakness is her head.

“Hey ah!”

“Get your mind right.”

Asher, who woke up in surprise, muttered, holding his head.

“Why, why do you press your head?”

“I don’t know why.”

Seeing Asher shaking his head with a disgruntled face, he sighed again.

Anyway, it didn’t take long to reach the capital.

The speed of the wagon was faster than expected, and there was no need to camp.

Even though they were running at night regardless of day and night, the carriage did not shake well, so they fell asleep comfortably.

So I was able to get there in just one day.

It was the process of passing the wagon, and the guard, frightened by the name of Russelmani, let it pass right away.

And soon, I was able to see a familiar face.

“Did you have a good rest?”

“Bishop.”

Even though he went to Uriya Academy, the bishop was still busy carrying out the plans he had made.

Then, because of the peace talks, I never thought we would see each other again like this.

This is unexpected.

“Did you think this would happen?”

“Ha ha, I am not a prophet. It is just a prediction.”

The bishop shook his head.

The fact that he is a prophet is considered burdensome.

Even so, don’t you know that his power is actually close to prophecy?

“Still, can you tell us what the future holds for this event?”

“Well, I have some predictions, but yesterday’s predictions change, and today’s expectations change. It is true that predictions are virtually impossible, as the Transcendentalist was involved this time. My advice will be meaningless.”

then you can’t do it

I answered yes and looked away.

On the side of the castle, the delegation was busy preparing.

No matter how huge the scale, luxurious wagons were lined up, and even the number of people assisting them exceeded a thousand units.

However, if there was anything that bothered me, I felt something familiar about that delegation.

“I wonder if I can ask, is the candidate for the saintess here?”

“That’s right.”

…I expected it to some extent, but she came.

A saintess cannot be left out in the important event of human history, the peace conference.

However, if there is a concern, she is worried about what to do with her unique hatred of warlocks.

Now, he is in the state of an infallible wizard.

Because there is a circle on the body, and Magi stored it in the dagger.

However, the saintess is extremely sensitive to demonic magic, and will sense the black magic I have been using and suspect me.

Before the return, there was no problem.

I was an enemy of the saintess anyway, and every time I met her face, I just had to face her hatred of warlocks and fight.

However, now it is a problem because they are formally on the same side.

It would be really tiring if a saintess candidate pointed out that I was a warlock spy and attacked me.

But what can I do?

Bessia, who moved to become a saint now, had long since left the journey, and now had to move with the saint before returning.

“You are deeply concerned.”

The bishop looked at me and nodded his head in understanding.

“The cardinal has already been accused by me and is in custody. Originally, things wouldn’t have been this easy to solve, but the saintess candidate cooperated better than I thought, so things were solved easily.”

“okay.”

“The only thing that bothers me is that the candidate saint wanted the cardinal to be summarily executed. It’s not about stripping away more of his identity and dealing with it in a normal way. There seems to be some kind of blind hatred. As the benefactor also deals with demons, please be careful of the saintess candidates.”

As worried as I was, the bishop was also concerned about this.

“All right. Is there anything else I should be concerned about?”

“Mmm, Bethia is doing great. As of now, the process of becoming a saintess has not yet been completed, so the current candidate for the saintess will take her place, but after a while, she will be able to take her place.”

“That is good news.”

If, by any chance, the current saintess candidate attacked me severely, it was necessary for Bessia to quickly replace her.

Then it moved.

It was necessary to join the delegation, which was the original purpose.

As I was moving my steps, I gradually began to see the image of her that I had been paying attention to.

Several church members had gathered beside her and were praying.

Brilliant orange hair covers her shoulders.

The saintess’s attire, decorated with golden carvings on a pure white background, clearly indicated where she was.

As soon as I approached, she turned around with a smile as if she had been waiting for me.

“Nice to meet you.”

“…”

Her smile seemed insincere, as if she were wearing a false mask.

Two eyes with a little red light were staring at me greedily.

As they met their eyes, they remembered the past when they fought so disgustingly.

At the very end, I remembered her who stopped fighting with me only when the demon king betrayed even the demon king army and burned the world.

Until the world came to that point, she didn’t stop hating warlocks.

Saint Helena.

From the first moment she saw me, she recognized me as a warlock.