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234Festival for the Flower Festival (5)
Sanchez's eyes trembled..
Morales' defeat.
It was unexpected..
The heavenly teacher could not accept the reality of being defeated by Roman Dmitri, who was younger than him..
But I saw it clearly with my own two eyes..
Roman Dmitry had the upper hand throughout, while Morales struggled until the end and accepted the price of defeat as a warrior..
Red blood spreading on the ground. Knowing that Morales was really dead, Sánchez suddenly remembered the words he had said to Roman Dmitri..
“You don't know the value of that place. There are many warriors in Valhalla who would give up their lives if anyone could stand on that stage. Please tell me sometime. Do you think you are qualified to deal with Barbossa on behalf of Morales??”
then.
I believed my thoughts were right.
I'm not denying the fact that Roman Dmitry has accomplished great things, but I don't think he's yet at a level that can compete with the top ranked players..
As for Roman Dmitry, how similar were his remarks?.
If he had the ability to overwhelm Morales this much, the words Sánchez uttered were nothing more than presumptuous nonsense..
‘……Master.’
I looked at Morales..
I was moved to tears.
Although it was tempting to express anger over his death, Morales appeared genuinely happy in his final moments..
recent.
Morales had something to say every time..
He said that the Valhalla Empire is moving in the wrong direction, and that at some point, people who have lost their true value as warriors are taking power..
Those who seek pure confrontation have lost their ground..
While those who clung to power and took on the role of trumpeter were victorious, those who truly risked their lives and fought on the battlefield died lonely, having coughed up all the rewards of their achievements..
It was a country that had lost its romance..
The values that Valhalla pursues have been corrupted, and that is why Morales hoped for a showdown with Barbossa..
“Sanchez. I might die in a fight with Barbossa. No, the chances of me winning would be very slim. Still, there is a reason why you have to fight him. The people of Valhalla, the warriors of Valhalla. I hope that by seeing my struggle, you will realize just a little bit of the romance of the past. What kind of country was Valhalla? At least it wasn't a country that asserted its power and persecuted the weak..”
I risked my life.
He who said he would die for meaningful values showed the same look in his eyes during his confrontation with Roman Dmitry..
So I knew that Morales was going to die during the fight..
In order for Roman Dmitry to truly be recognized and go on stage, he needed a scapegoat for his fame..
Morales is.
I was ready to die at that moment.
His body, which had started to have problems due to his rough life, was used as a strong spark for Roman Dmitry..
So I gritted my teeth.
I held back my tears.
Knowing Morales' intentions.
Roman Dmitry is truly a talented person who deserves respect..
‘I understand your intention, Master. But you are so irresponsible. If you go like that for the sake of the greater good, what will you do to us who have been living with only eyes on our Master? Even though I know the values that come first as a warrior. I hate my teacher. It is difficult for me to accept an honorable death as a warrior, but I will not let my master's death be in vain..’
Before the showdown.
Morales said one thing:.
If you really die, check the 'will' you left at your place..
It was then.
“as… … 10,000,000... … only!”
“Roman, Roman, Roman!”
“Roman, Roman, Roman!”
People.
The people of Valhalla.
As if a fever was spreading, they began chanting Roman Dmitry's name..
* * *
Morales' defeat.
Ordinary people were equally shocked..
But they couldn't get the words Morales said to the people out of their minds..
“……Is what Morales said really true??”
“What if the Valhalla imperial family summoned Roman Dmitri for personal revenge? This is so wrong. The festival for warriors is a place for the souls of warriors who have died, and should not be desecrated for such reasons..”
“Even if they say they die with honor. If they saw this reality from the sky, the dead wouldn't be able to turn a blind eye to it..”
It was miserable.
The truth about Valhalla.
Roman Dmitri seemed more suited to Valhalla than the people of Valhalla..
without avoiding the trap.
I confidently entered Valhalla..
When people looked at him with prejudice, he accepted the challenge of the warriors, even though he knew it could lead to injuries..
How warrior-like is this?.
Although many people died due to Roman Dmitry, people thought that the series of events was the moment that proved the meaning of Valhalla's existence..
Morales is dead.
He was a person who showed what a true warrior is in a world that is losing its romanticism..
people weren't sad.
It's a pleasure.
A warrior dies as a warrior.
Returning to a handful of dirt by the sword of a worthy opponent.
Knowing that it was an honorable death that everyone wanted, I did not want to taint the warrior's death with tears..
It was from then on..
“as… … 10,000,000... … only!”
one person.
Without realizing it, I shouted Roman Dmitry’s name..
His appearance as a winner deserved the respect of the people of Valhalla..
“Roman! Roman! roman!”
“Roman! Roman! roman!”
A voice that spreads like a fever.
People recognized Roman Dmitry.
Roman Dmitri, who defeated Morales, was a person from a foreign country, but he was suitable for the festival stage..
I gave up my prejudices.
If you are strong.
If you know your value as a warrior.
Origin didn't matter at all.
The current Valhalla is a country where racial discrimination is pointed out as a problem, but at one time, they were a country that pursued pure competition with warriors and introduced a 'ranking system' to the continent..
The fight between Morales and Roman Dmitry rekindled forgotten values..
With a burning desire, the voice calling for Roman Dmitry grew louder..
As Morales said.
I'll open my eyes.
I will not ignore reality.
Where the souls of warriors watch.
In order not to embarrass them at all, I will watch the battle between Barbossa and Roman Dmitry until the end..
people who are enthusiastic.
at the center.
Roman Dmitry showed respect for the dead by accepting cheers from people..
* * *
The world was shaken.
The moment Morales' death hit Marin, a conversation was taking place in the heart of power..
“……It looks like the rumors are true. Morales lost his match against Roman Dmitri.”
It was Viscount Jonatan..
At his report, Marquis Belfir, who leads the power of Valhalla, laughed..
“Things are going interesting. When Roman Dmitry accepted the invitation, I had no idea that his goal was to win against Barbossa. But he was skilled enough to defeat Morales. He tried not to underestimate him, but this was unexpected..”
Roman Dmitry.
He was an absurdly belligerent man..
I didn't know that they would try to resolve the dispute with Valhalla in Valhalla's way..
Viscount Jonatan said:.
“If you give me the order, I will do my best to ensure that Roman Dmitry goes on stage with an ‘unnormal body’..”
“no, you don't need to.”
Morales.
He was always a nuisance.
Always on the other side of those in power, raising voices that those in power would dislike..
“Why do you think Morales died? He must have had the option of compromising with reality. However, Morales made his own sacrifice and challenged Roman Dmitri to a fight, and humbly accepted his death. It was a ploy to prevent even the slightest sabotage from interfering with the confrontation between Roman Dmitri and Barbossa. People clearly witnessed the power of Roman Dmitry. But if you look noticeably weaker compared to then, people will definitely be suspicious..”
majority opinion.
Normally I would click.
However, in a situation where public opinion is boiling like now, I knew that if I touched the wrong people, there would be problems..
Valhalla.
The country of warriors was different from before..
In making any decision, political issues were fully taken into account..
The Marquis of Belphire, who was looking out the window with a relaxed expression, recalled a past incident that had been buried beyond his memories..
“Viscount Jonatan. How much do you know about Barbossa??”
“Well, aren't you a member of the Twelve Swords of the Continent that represents Valhalla?.”
“Yes, most people know that. However, Barbossa's true weapon is not the sword he wields..”
“……what is that.”
Barbossa and Morales.
The bad relationship between the two.
In the first confrontation, the person who cheated was not Barbossa's background, but Barbossa himself..
“Barbossa is a clever character. Although he is certain of his victory, he will do anything to eliminate even a 1 percent chance of defeat. So, leave the fight against Roman Dmitri entirely to Barbossa. Because he knows, he will increase his chances of winning without being noticed..”
In the fight with Barbossa.
Morales was defeated.
I did not shirk that responsibility, but I always thought that the outcome of the match might have been different if my physical condition had been normal..
however.
Is it really so??
Then and now.
Barbossa will dominate Morales.
Even though he was confident that he would win, it was Barbossa who was destroying his opponent from within..
In the rapidly changing Valhalla.
Barbossa was a strong figure representing current Valhalla..
Marquis Belfir laughed..
Roman Dmitry.
No matter how hard he struggles, he will not be able to return to his living body..
* * *
It was a long day.
The confrontation, which took place early in the morning, ended with Morales' death..
No one expressed willingness to challenge.
If he had defeated Morales, who was supposed to be on the festival stage, Roman Dmitry no longer needed to be verified..
that evening.
Sánchez visits Roman Dmitri.
His face was much more disfigured than before, and he lowered his head as soon as we met him..
“……I am truly sorry for insulting you, Roman Dmitry. Even though I knew how dangerous prejudice was, I could not allow someone from a foreign country to appear on the warrior stage. Regardless of whether the match is won or lost. I respect Roman Dmitry's choice to go on stage even after knowing Valhalla's intentions..”
There was no hostility shown..
Morales' death and Roman Dmitry's death were separate.
The people of Valhalla did not burden their opponents with death in battle..
Roman Dmitry said.
“Don't forget about the past. After the fight with Morales, I have no feelings whatsoever for you..”
“thank you.”
When the fight is over.
I buried all my emotions with the corpse..
Seeing the way Valhalla was respected, Sanchez showed determination in his eyes..
“The reason I came to Roman Dmitry like this was because of my teacher’s will. The Master recognized Roman Dmitri as a true warrior. That's why he accepted death, and when he went on stage, he revealed the ugly truth about Valhalla to the people in order to receive cheers from the people..”
After the showdown.
returned to home.
Sánchez could not hide his embarrassment as he read the will that Morales left in case of an emergency..
In the will.
It was shocking content.
Morales wanted Roman Dmitri to know the truth, even if it would make his own death meaningless..
“Master left in his will that Roman Dmitry must be fully aware of the dangers of this confrontation. Roman Dmitry. Valhalla's plot does not simply end with a confrontation with Barbossa. Even if we defeat him after a fierce battle, Roman Dmitry's life or death cannot be guaranteed..”
Read the entire will.
Sanchez sighed..
Valhalla has fallen.
Even if an individual raises his voice, it does not mean that some parts of the country have become corrupted enough to change the country..
The foundation of the country.
Rotten to the roots.
Even though Morales knew this, he risked his life for either option..
“Roman Dmitri was invited to the festival. It is a part of the Kronos Empire's influence. Through his will, Master told us that some powerful figures in Valhalla had colluded with Kronos. So, if you want to survive, leave Valhalla right now. Let me help you with that. If you go on stage to fight Barbossa. Roman Dmitry is wounded, he will never return to Dmitry alive..”
A voice suppressing anger.
That was the really, ugly truth.
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