Episode 42

Fever Sword Fernand.

A 4th tier skilled person who was in charge of the deputy leader of the Human Corps.

As many years have passed, it was now in Tier 3.

The reason why I couldn’t grow only this after 20 years of training was simple.

‘What is training on the subject of being chased? In the meantime, if you take one step, it’s great.’

There were often cases in which realization gained through real-life battles instantly increased one’s level.

However, the time invested in training could not be ignored at all.

You have to constantly rotate the rotation to improve the quality and quantity of your auras, so you have a chance to use them in real combat.

If growth was possible only through actual combat, the strongest man on the continent had to be born among mercenaries, not out of the world.

“Answer the question. How did you know who I am?”

Instinctively, I was estimating the guy’s level, but I heard Fernand’s urging voice.

It seemed that it was going to be long.

I doubt it, but I did help too.

“Don’t push yourself too hard. I’m only here to help.”

“How can you believe that?”

I nodded at the knight’s corpse and shrugged.

If it was an enemy, it meant that there was no need to do this.

But that alone couldn’t convince Fernand.

They were fugitives who had overcome hardship and adversity for 20 years.

You probably ran into countless pitfalls.

You have to doubt and doubt again to survive.

He didn’t take it lightly enough to trust the words of a stranger.

“If you can’t prove it properly, you’ll bury your bones here.”

“What are you trying to prove?”

“Didn’t I ask how you know me!”

“Ah, okay. I got it. I’m afraid someone isn’t a savage sword. He has a dirty and impatient personality.”

I shrugged lightly and pulled out the black dragon sword.

Since he had turned into a hunchback, his movements were extremely uncomfortable.

However, simple swordsmanship was enough to unfold.

Whoops!

Upon stimulating Mahon, a gray aura burst out along with the sword.

Fernand had no choice but to raise his eyes wide.

It was because he was too accustomed to the sword that had been stabbed right in front of his nose.

What I unfolded was the third herb of the Dancheon Maryeon Sword, Dancheon Mawol.

It was my own secret technique of poisoning that fused the sword with Dancheonguhwageom.

There was a difference from the actual Riverrun’s secret, but one thing remained unchanged.

‘depth.’

The technique of the Dancheongu Flower Sword, which melted into my swordsmanship, could not be followed at all by anyone who was not a member of the family.

You would have felt a depth that could not be reached by just licking the shape.

I stopped the swordsman right in front of Fernand and smiled.

When I was sparring with this guy, scenes like this were often staged.

As I recalled the memories of those days, laughter naturally flowed out.

“Is this enough?”

“I can’t believe it. There was no one like you in my family…”

“What you see with your eyes isn’t everything, kid. And are you in a situation where you’re proving something?

“…”

Suspicion has yet to be lifted.

But I couldn’t afford to waste time here.

The fact that the worker had disappeared would soon become known within the Knights.

The borders of Railton Barracks have been raised to the highest level.

It would be best to get out before then.

Fernand also seemed to agree, nodding his head willingly.

His eyes still seemed unappealing.

‘There is no need to reveal my identity. Saving lives is the priority.’

* * *

No matter how iron-clad the boundaries are, there is bound to be a hole somewhere.

As expected, my penetration skills were top notch.

Fernand, who supported Rovik, followed with a bewildered expression.

It looked like it had been possessed by a ghost.

‘It’s not surprising that such a reaction would come out.’

When did a fair member of Riverrun conduct such a meticulous infiltration operation?

Suddenly stopping, I spread my palm toward Fernand.

Then, in the next instant, two knights were seen moving along the patrol route.

If he had gone one step further, he would have been caught immediately.

When the patrols on the wall turned the corner, I finally moved to the edge of the wall.

Charleuk!

“Wait, when the hell did this happen…”

When I untied the rope tied to the castle wall, Fernand shook his head.

He didn’t seem to have an escape plan in mind.

not sure what

I would have thought that I could just break through and come out by force.

“It’s pitiful. Did you plan the strategy without preparing even this much? You should have assumed that there was a lump of baggage unconditionally when leaving.”

“…… Let’s see later. I’ll take off his mask and find out who it is.”

“If you have time to talk nonsense, tie it up or help. And if I have a higher position than you, what are you talking about?”

“Damn it.”

Grieving this, Fernand tied a rope around the drooping Rovik.

Eventually, we were able to carefully set down the Chief of Staff at the bottom of the wall.

Since it was several tens of meters away, I had no choice but to use this method.

If he just jumped down, Rovik’s weakened body wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

“Where should I go now?”

As soon as he stepped out into the dark street, Fernand asked a question.

He seemed to admit that it was safe to listen to me now.

“North.”

“It’s in the direction of the border, so there’s only empty fields.”

“I have to outwit them. If I go somewhere else, there are no more answers. Checkpoints have been set up on every road, and there’s even a ranger unit in the forest.”

“All right.”

Following my opinion, the party set out to the northern plains.

After all, no one was roaming the fields at night like this.

Because the frequency of monster appearances was high at night.

Besides, if you made a mistake and met the cavalry, you could be in trouble.

Dealing with them won’t be difficult, but from then on, it’ll be hard to shake off the chase.

“Nothing catches up with us. We’ll just keep heading northwest like this.”

Fortunately, I did not encounter border guards or the Knights of Railton on patrol.

Still, I couldn’t delay.

The fact that Rovik disappeared should have been known by now.

I had to move as far as possible when the opportunity arose.

‘Still, at this level, I’ve come quite a lot. It won’t be easy to find our trail at night.’

With the river running into the fields, the Railton barracks will be in chaos.

Fernand and Rovik also looked somewhat relieved, probably feeling that they were now safe.

“If you pass that hill, you’ll finally get out of the Empire’s land.”

“You just have to hide somewhere and then slowly return to your hiding place. If you move too fast, you might get caught.”

“Stop nagging for granted. Rather, find out who you are now…”

When Fernand tried to question his identity, I raised my hand to interrupt him.

It was because I suddenly felt a presence somewhere.

Sure enough, I saw someone walking up and down from the other side of the trade route.

The opponent’s behavior was a little peculiar.

The composite armor made of iron and leather, and the long black hair tied carelessly seemed no different from any other mercenary.

But the red coat over it was a problem.

An unbalanced cloak that is long on the left and short on the right.

‘Ah, have you seen that somewhere?’

It didn’t matter what the traveler was wearing.

But if it popped up on a trade route on such a late night, it was best to be suspicious.

“It’s strange that there are passers-by at this hour.”

“We’re not much different from that person. But it seems we’re not fugitives…”

“Let’s just ignore it and move on.”

“I was going to do that too.”

Me and Fernand, who quickly whispered, acted calmly as if nothing had happened.

However, the person walking in front of him threw a question while looking at Robic with suspicious eyes.

It seemed strange that he was staggering and being supported.

“Where are you going? Looks like you have a patient.”

At the first meeting, without saying hello, I start by asking questions in half-spoken words… … .

Did you eat sprouts water in soup?

I tried to spark sparks in my eyes for a moment, but now we are fugitives.

There was no need to cause a disturbance.

This was a trade route connected to the Beldom National Alliance and the Holy Church of Krause.

The excuses came to mind in an instant.

“I’m going to go to church because I have a sick person.”

“It looks like you need divine treatment.”

“Yes yes, yes.”

It was very natural for him to look around because he had just transformed into a shabby hunchback.

As I bent over and performed a passionate performance, the opponent nodded and tried to just pass by.

However, he inadvertently turned his head to the right and met Fernand’s eyes.

His footsteps just stopped.

At that moment, I realized one thing.

I mean it’s fucked up.

“But why is that expression on your face?”

When he had doubts, there was a thought running through my head.

‘Nangya (狼邪)?’

The rough life of living on a knife in such a strange cloak was only for a group of crazy war nerds.

A pack of hounds on the field, a group of murderers looking for war.

Nicknames for Nanya varied.

Anyway, it wasn’t a very good situation to run into this nangin guy.

Moreover, the opponent seemed to know well about the survivors of Riverrun.

As I studied his face carefully, leaning on the torch, an ominous memory suddenly came to my mind.

‘Walter. yes. It’s him.’

The identity of the guy I saw in the Assassin’s Information Bulletin is Balthor, the master of Manguhoe.

He was one of the four subordinates of Nangjon (浪尊).

‘I can’t help but remember these memories well. But why is this nerd leaving the Beldum National Alliance?’

Nanya wanders in search of war.

The Beldum National Alliance, which is made up of dozens of countries and is always fighting over interests, was nothing short of heaven.

But, the ronin guy suddenly enters the empire?

Unless there was a specific purpose, the chance of doing so by accident was very low.

It was just a passing word, but I was able to get some pretty advanced information.

‘Were you thinking of selling to Nangya, not to Felton or Everfield?’

From the perspective of the Marquis of Railton, as long as the price was right, it didn’t matter who bought it.

There were always guys who were looking for the legacy of Riverrun, so it wasn’t strange to buy them from nearby Nangya.

When Fernand looked away with a grim expression on his face, Walter unconsciously realized who we were.

This guy’s smoke gave him confidence.

“hehehehe! You guys are the survivors of Riverrun.”

I quickly cut into the center of the group and reprimanded Fernand.

“Wow! Can’t even stay still? It’s been 20 years, but it’s still the same that you can’t act.”

“No, what if it doesn’t work? It’s the best for me.”

“Then let’s put our eyes on each other! It’s not as if your pride is dirty and strong. Tsk tsk.”

“…”

“Leave this to me and keep going.”

I said without looking back.

Perhaps Fernand and Rovik’s expressions are astonishment itself.

You must have never dreamed that I, whom you met for the first time today, would show such a sacrificial spirit.

“Thank you. Be sure to ask for favors later…”

“Do you know who I am and say that? Do you want me to go quickly?”

“……Yes.”

Soon, the sound of two footsteps was heard from behind.

But I only showed a firm back to the end.

It’s cool to never look back at times like this.

“He’s fucking charismatic. That’s why women fall in love with him.”

Apparently overhearing my self-talk, Walter made an expression as if he had chewed up shit.

“What are you looking at, dude. Is this your first time seeing a handsome guy?”

“He was a true madman.”

Is this kid crazy?

I was reborn, but I was told that the disc immutable law was applied.

‘… … .’

Ah, I was now turned into a hunchbacked old man.

Forgetting that I was performing a seven-fold trick, I scratched the back of my head with an embarrassing expression.

I pretended to be all cool, but this must have been really weird.

I hurriedly shouted with a serious red face.

“Hey, it’s embarrassing, so let’s finish it quickly.”