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132The value of a fire sword (1)
People from the Northeast Association gathered once again.
“A swordsmanship competition held by the Dmitry family. This is a good opportunity for us to avenge our past humiliation..”
It was Viscount Conrad..
As soon as he heard the rumor, he contacted people in the Northeast Association..
“Roman Dmitry promised not only a prize of one hundred gold, but also any request made by the winner. If the Northeast Association produces a winner. We can stand before people as winners. At that time, we will not accept Roman Dmitry's apology, but will show the courage to put the past behind us. The benefits we gain from doing so are clear. With just one forgiveness, we can restore our relationship with Dmitry and restore our lost honor..”
Contact with Count Fabius.
I learned how important Roman Dmitry is.
Rather than trying to get perfect revenge on him and end up in an irreversible relationship, I thought the most ideal scenario would be a strategy to save each other's face in an appropriate way..
The Northeast Association forgives Roman’s words and actions..
It was a good opportunity to restore one's honor and build a new relationship with Roman..
a nobleman said.
“The question is, can we win? There are many people other than the Northeast Association who are interested in the competition. Is it possible to beat them all and win??”
“you're right. And among the guys who follow Roman Dmitry, there are guys named Chris and Kevin. Why, weren't there guys who came out with Roman in the great battle with Barco in the past? It's them. I remember that they showed great fighting ability back then, but if they enter the competition representing Dmitry, it won't be that easy to win..”
It was a big obstacle.
Championship.
All plans were possible only when you reached the top..
In response to people's concerns, Viscount Konrad smiled.
“yes. I don't think I can win easily either. However, the competition will be held in a total of 6 groups. chris? Kevin? Even though they are formidable, they cannot participate in all competitions unless they have six bodies. If so, there are bound to be loopholes among the tests that Dmitry can send out. That's exactly the point we're aiming for. All you have to do is bring out the best of your family and have them compete in each of the six groups. So obviously, one group can produce a winner..”
“……That's a really believable statement..”
“After listening to it, it doesn't seem like a bad plan. If we produce just one winner, our plan will succeed, right??”
last few days.
The Northeast Association went through quite humiliating days..
I couldn't raise my head properly in front of people, and I had no idea how to resolve my relationship with Roman..
revenge and compromise.
To succeed in both, I can definitely say that there was no chance like this one..
Viscount Conrad said.
“The competition is one month from now. Everyone please keep this in mind. If we do not take advantage of the opportunity given by heaven, there is no way to restore the reputation of the Northeast Association, which has fallen to the ground. Don't hesitate to do whatever it takes. Even if it means disguising external experts as 'people from the northeast', we can somehow produce a winner. And it won't be that difficult to say the least. Even if Dmitry's power is great, isn't it overwhelming enough to dominate all six competitions? In the end, they are just one family from the frontier. With this opportunity, we can leap forward again.”
next month.
they thought.
The humiliation will not be long, and the bats of the Northeast will survive as always..
* * *
that time.
Roman summoned his men..
Chris, Kevin, McBurney, etc..
Roman said in a calm voice as he looked around at them looking up at him..
“I'm sure you've all heard the rumor that I'm holding a competition. From now on, I will declare infinite competition to you. For the next month. You will compete against each other, test your skills, and select six warriors to represent the Dmitri family in the competition. Previous evaluations are not important. It means that only one month's performance represents your current position..”
Moment.
The subordinates’ eyes changed..
Even though no reward was offered, the atmosphere felt heavy just by the word competition..
‘We have left the southern front, but our war is not over yet. From the moment I clearly state my line, I cannot avoid clashing with the powerful people in Cairo. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain the tension from the battlefield while staying in Dmitry. Like a sharp sword that can strike at any time. I will give my subordinates a reason to aspire to be strong..’
War.
Roman and his men had an intense time..
While some people developed based on their experiences at the time, there were also cases where the screws came completely loose due to the comfortable rest in the capital..
A sense of relief at being out of the battlefield..
And praise from those around him for his performance on the battlefield..
For complex reasons, war does not have a positive effect on everyone..
Life in Dmitry.
It was time for my mindset to become relaxed..
Rather than turning a blind eye to such changes, Roman gave his subordinates who had lost their purpose a cause to burn..
“A person who has raised Dmitry's reputation needs some kind of compensation. If you are selected as one of the six prosecutors and proudly win the competition. I will teach the winner a 'higher level' skill. There are various types of technology. Whether it's the mind method, the sword method, or the way you move your body. We will teach you the appropriate way to leap from your current level to a higher level..”
top skills.
The subordinates swallowed dry saliva..
Even if it was simply a test of loyalty, they would have risked their lives and tried their best to win..
But it's a high-level technology..
The subordinates did not know its meaning..
‘Our lord is a being on a different level from us. We know a lot of knowledge that can be called treasure on the continent, and just by being granted some of it, we are quickly becoming stronger. However, if the master can say that it is a high-level technology suitable for the present. That's a huge coincidence. It is certain that it will teach you great skills that cannot be compared to the prize money of 100 gold..’
sparks flew.
In the war with Hector.
They developed camaraderie..
Although our trust in each other became stronger, we had no intention of behaving awkwardly in the face of Roman's open plan..
in the same group.
I hoped for the best..
Their eyes were already burning due to the flames thrown by Roman..
‘The purpose of this competition is twofold. To make the nobles of the northeastern region face the reality and to train my subordinates perfectly. After the competition is over, the situation in the northeast will probably change significantly..’
Opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.
Roman loosened the reins on his subordinates..
“Let's start an endless competition from now on.”
* * *
Disband the minions.
Roman gathered his thoughts..
‘One month ahead. It's also time to fix myself.’
southern front.
Roman saw a new world there.
As I mixed swords with Butler, I realized that there were strong people on the continent that I had not yet experienced, and I could not have predicted Edwin Hector's magic even one inch ahead..
For the first time while living as Roman Dmitry.
He felt that his life was in danger, and in the successive crises, Roman was able to actively demonstrate his presence..
Baek Jung-hyuk, the Heavenly Demon.
It is a being born from the line of death..
The crisis was familiar, and Roman felt alive as a human being..
but.
‘Bringing a crisis upon oneself is a foolish act. I only risked my life for victory, and the only way to avoid a crisis like that one again is to become stronger. It's as if his subordinates are going to engage in endless competition for the next month. I will also find a way to move forward during the month..’
Insight gained from the battlefield.
It was a time when closed training was needed..
This time, he planned to stay at the blacksmith shop again, reflect on his condition, and at the same time make a new sword..
sword).
it's just a tool.
In order to advance to a new level, a suitable sword was needed, and Yeomhwa, who was a perfect fit for him, was no longer able to keep up with his power..
it was a natural result.
Because we always make swords suitable for the present, when we take a step forward, the swords we used before become remnants of the past..
Before doing the closing training.
Roman called Lucas..
“Did you call me?.”
Head of the Information Guild.
Lucas has accomplished a lot so far..
Based on Dmitry's manpower and wealth, he quickly took control of the surrounding area, and recently absorbed the information guild Black Moon..
Roman's prediction was correct..
Lucas was a man with amazing abilities, and because he offered a clear reward, he quickly created Haomun's system..
It was different from the past.
If you want information on Barco now, Lucas has the ability to get it to you in just 5 minutes..
“For the next month, I plan to conduct a closing training. We will not be receiving any reports in the meantime, but there is one exception. If something goes wrong in the family. Then you have to tell me the facts.”
“All right.”
“And I would like to ask you to sell this sword..”
Roman handed me the sword..
It was chloride.
In order to create a new sword in the future, I decided that I needed to let go of the sword I already had..
“Its original name was Yeomhwa, but since it was leaving to find a new owner, it was decided to call it Blaze. Any sales method is good. Find Blaze's new owner without revealing that I am the sword's owner. The profits can be used as funds for the information guild..”
It was the method of Baek Jung-hyuk, the Heavenly Demon..
Living like a heavenly horse.
Baek Jung-hyuk produced several swords, and each time he produced a new sword, he let go of the existing sword without any regrets..
It was the craftsman’s greed..
It became a sword I didn't need at the moment, but I hoped it would shine in the hands of others..
The sword of the Heavenly Demon released to the world was called the treasure..
He traveled the world, met many masters, and as they rose to fame, he proved to people that Cheonma Baek Jung-hyuk was also a great craftsman..
This time was no different.
next month.
Roman will take his time coming to terms with his new sword..
That's why we let go of the remnants of the past, and we hoped that Roman Dmitry's reputation would not be involved in the process of finding a new owner for the sword..
If the sword was made by the hero of Cairo.
No matter what kind of sword it was, it was clearly likely that a collector with a lot of money would fetch a high price..
I didn't like that ending..
At the very least, he hoped that his sword would find an owner who would appreciate its value..
Lucas takes the sword.
“See you in a month.”
After that meeting.
Roman walked away..
closed training.
From now on, it was time to have a hot and intense time..
* * *
Break up with Roman.
Lucas looked around at the sword..
“No matter how you look at it, it is an incredibly famous sword, so why are you trying to sell it??”
he is not a blacksmith.
However, as I traveled around the battlefield, I gained the insight to distinguish good weapons, and I was certain that this sword in front of me was a famous sword..
Smoothly extended blade.
Sparkling anticipation (銳氣)).
I was drooling..
He wanted to spend a large sum of money himself, but that was different from the purpose ordered by his lord..
‘It's such a shame. If I was still playing on the field I would have done anything to buy this..’
Lucas was clear about pros and cons..
If it's Roman's order.
I followed it without a single error..
After suppressing his desire for the sword, an interesting idea suddenly occurred to him..
‘The lord said that any method of selling swords is fine. If this sword made by the hero of Cairo were auctioned off anonymously, how much would it be worth? I guess it's not a bad idea. The lord also hoped that the sword would find its owner, so someone who knows its value would bid a high price for it..’
It was the perfect way.
The destination has been decided.
commercial center of the northeast.
I headed to Count Adelian's territory where there is a warp gate directly connected to the capital..
Adelian Auction House.
Lucas' heart was pounding for no reason at what would happen there in the future..
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