Chapter 1034

Episode 1034. Do not be swayed by any temptation.

Baron Irwin Leatherr, who had returned from seeing off Elio from afar, asked Baron Ashley Nelson with a smile.

“Okay, how was it when I met you? Did you like it?”

“I didn’t know there was such a story. But what did the successor of Putokoa believe in and became enemies with the advanced sword expert?”

“Did you know that? I didn’t know and heard that it was like that. How surprised would you have been to ask Duke Escatos to intercede in front of the nobles?”

“The heir of Putokoa must have been pretty hurt, too, right?”

“Still, I have no choice but to keep the position of heir. It’s not like there aren’t any other direct descendants of Putokoa. By the way, how long did they say that the Corvo magic corps will stay in Hirhera?”

“Maybe it won’t go back until we repair the rift in Skutum?”

“You said you failed today? Will it ever be restored?”

“I’m not a wizard, so I don’t know. But what will the Corvo Magic Corps do? No matter what mission I’ve taken on so far, I’ve always succeeded.”

“Then, are you going back to the system right away after finishing work?”

“It will be. How strict are the rules of the Corvo Magic Corps? Today too, Magus Killian Hale-sama was away, so he barely escaped.”

“I did everything you asked. You are the one who broke the plate. you know that?”

“yes yes. thank you.”

Baron Ashley Nelson’s gaze turned to the seat where Elio had been sitting.

Unlike other sticky nobles, I think it was a good thing to meet him, thinking of his calm attitude towards himself.

***

Returning to the inn, Elio turned his gaze to the distant sky.

It’s been two months since I came to this world.

If it’s long, it’s long, if it’s short, it’s a short period, but it feels strangely long.

It felt like two years had passed.

Was it because he was shocked by an unexpected injury?

Or does it feel that way because the flow of time is different?

If it’s the former, I’m glad, but if it’s the latter, I don’t even want to think about it.

Suddenly, Gucheonhyeonnyeo’s words came to mind.

―They are in the chaos, follow the chaos.

As you said, you are right in the right place.

Because there is no doubt that the rift in Hirhera is chaos.

“shit. I thought it was too easy.”

In this world, unlike the ‘Heaven of Kings’, everything is hidden.

Although they are at the center of chaos, they have not been able to find out who the magician who dropped the meteor shower is, let alone the Thousand Horse and the golden lion.

Even if you find out, it’s a problem.

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t compete with that magician.

With pure force, he is no more than a sword master.

However, that mage was far above the sword master.

You can tell just by looking at how helpless he and Count Codrantes were.

It is said that when fighting the wizard, you must take out the Nine Heaven Sword Spirit.

But there shouldn’t be any witnesses.

The more I learned about this world, the stronger I felt that way.

It is a matter directly related to his survival, but on the contrary, the Cheonjama and Geumsa could have been hidden.

It was an unfamiliar knight who greeted Elio, who trudged back to the inn with a distraught heart.

“I am Baron Dylan Moran of the Optimus Knights. His Excellency Escatos told me to bring Sir Elio.”

“Ah...”

Elio followed Baron Dylan Moran without a break.

It was because the call of the Duke of Escatos, the marshal of the kingdom’s garrison, could not be delayed or refused.

***

When Elio entered the barracks, Duke Escatos spoke first.

Duke Escatos stopped talking and looked at Elio.

Fortunately, he also had a face that knew what the consequences would be.

“After the danger of the rift is gone, I won’t mind if you challenge the nobles of Wonder Putokoa to a duel. Do you know how precarious the situation in Hirhera is right now?”

“...”

A sigh came out of Elio’s mouth.

Duke Escatos is right.

Even now, the three major territories in the north are monitoring the rift every three days.

After that, they come down to the garrison, treat injuries for six days, repair equipment, and then go back to work for three days.

If Count Putokoa withdraws, the reorganization time will be reduced to three days.

I know from my own experience, but that was something I really couldn’t do.

“Can Count Putokoa go back on their own?”

“If you’re determined to pay the price for disobeying the king’s order, there’s nothing you can’t do. If you think it’s better to pay the price than to end up in ruins, then you will.”

Elio couldn’t resist.

The duke should have known more about the problems of the lords than he did.

‘It could fall out of the defense of the rift? Then it won’t work.’

That was something the soldiers of the Marquis Bernardo and Count Codrantes couldn’t do.

Who wants to let them go back to their territory?

“All right. When the danger of the rift is resolved, then I will take revenge on Count Putokoa.”

At Elio’s words, Duke Escatos’ face brightened.

“Good idea. I will never forget that loyalty towards the kingdom. If there’s anything you want, let me know. If there’s anything I can do for you, I’ll listen.”

“doesn’t exist.”

Elio shook his head.

There was nothing to get ahead of here, and now was just right.

However, Duke Escatos did not back down easily.

He wanted to do something for Elio out of gratitude.

“I’ll give you one more company, so why don’t you take on the role of company commander?”

“it’s okay.”

“Wouldn’t it be uncomfortable staying with Alpha Company Commander, Baron Dennis Robin?”

“Aren’t you uncomfortable?”

“If it’s fine, I won’t recommend it any more. Let me know if you change your mind at any time. It is now, but after receiving the bongjak, you will become a staff member or command a company.”

“yes.”

The conversation was interrupted for a moment.

The two drank lukewarm coffee in silence.

Suddenly, Duke Escatos said.

“Duke Magus Cillian Hale has shown interest in you. Sooner or later, I may sing the sutra separately.”

“Me?”

“The nobles of the empire are greedy for talented people. To be honest, if you have the skills of a Lord, you should be given the title of Viscount. Since he did not know the status of the Lord, he will be sealed as a baron... but the achievements the Lord has made in Hirhera so far are enough to earn the title of viscount. Hum hum So... I hope you don’t fall for the conciliation of Magus Killian Hale Duke. For young people, it would be nice if the imperial capital was splendid... but it’s also a place where you can get tired of factional fights among nobles.”

Elio smiled knowing why Duke Escatos was saying such a thing.

It seems that he is worried that he will leave Hirhera with the Corvo magic corps from the Empire.

“Duke, I have no intention of leaving Hirhera until the problem of the rift is resolved.”

“also! I saw people well. I knew Kyung would be that kind of person. Surely you won’t suddenly stab me in the back after saying this in front of me?”

“I don’t speak twice with one mouth.”

“I believe. great I promise on my honor. Sir Elio’s triumph will be accomplished before the end of the year. So don’t be swayed by any temptation.”

It is said that he will make his own within this year.

“thank you.”

Elio didn’t mind the title, but he didn’t refuse.

This is because the higher the title, the less likely it is to lose.