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235Festival for the Flower Festival (6)
It was such a shame.
Sánchez asked Roman Dmitri if he was worthy of going on stage, but the Valhalla Empire cruelly trampled on the meaning of the festival in the first place..
Although changing the warrior who represents the festival is a sensitive issue,.
For political gain, Valhalla accepted the request of the Kronos Empire and changed its opponents at will..
It was pathetic.
How did this country come to be like this?.
‘This is probably why Master did not compromise with the Valhalla imperial family. If you become a trumpet for those in power, you will be guaranteed a comfortable life, but like Barbossa, you have no choice but to fight against the opponents they choose. I can now understand why Master expressed such antipathy toward those who seek change. Master was not afraid of change, he just hated the trash who took advantage of it in the name of change..’
Morales wanted Roman Dmitri on stage.
If his skills surpass his, he will cut off Barbossa's head and show his pride as a warrior..
but.
But I couldn't hide the truth.
For Valhalla, it would be a practical way to limit one option, but Morales provided a way for Roman Dmitry to survive..
Either/or. It was an extremely divided choice..
Just because those in power are ugly, Morales didn't want to fight them in the same way..
like that.
Sanchez heard the truth.
I spoke the truth on behalf of the dead, and I thought Roman Dmitry would naturally choose the safe route..
It was obvious.
It is said that Morales' death brought glory to Roman Dmitri..
In a land far away, there was no reason to risk Valhalla's dirty plans..
however.
Roman Dmitry's reaction was different than expected.
“Know.”
“……What do you mean. Did you know that Valhalla was in cahoots with Kronos??”
It was shocking.
Roman Dmitry entered Valhalla even after learning the ugly truth..
Roman Dmitry said.
“The relationship between Kronos and Valhalla is on a strange borderline. People think that Valhalla adheres to the attitude of a bystander, but in fact, it is not an attitude that can be easily dismissed with the word bystander. This can be seen just by looking at the civil war in Cairo. If Marquis Benedict had succeeded in the rebellion and the regime had changed. The Kronos Empire would have used Cairo as a bridgehead for conquest of the continent. What would be the point if Valhalla denounces the Kronos Empire only then? does not exist. Standing by does not give them any real benefit. Thinking that you can preserve your power just by watching is just the thinking of weak people who have never held power in their hands..”
imperial relations.
A little doubt was sprouted.
People say that the empires see each other as a big obstacle, but the two empires didn't harm each other as much as you might think..
like.
As if acknowledging each other's existence.
“I don't think that the relationship between Valhalla and Kronos pursues a perfect alliance. In the end, each is a force that occupies a large chunk. If it exceeds a certain level, the two empires will inevitably fight. However, there is sufficient justification to join forces until the surrounding forces are sorted out. Considering that premise, we come to the conclusion that Valhalla's neglect is not simple..”
“……what is that.”
Sanchez took a breath..
I felt like I couldn't breathe.
Roman Dmitry spoke calmly, but as a person from Valhalla, he couldn't help but be shocked..
Valhalla.
It's a country of warriors.
They had convictions and did what they believed in and followed..
That is a nice way of saying it, and closed Valhalla was also called a country of no communication..
And yet.
Sanchez liked Valhalla.
Although Valhalla's methods may be ignorant and incomprehensible to people from other countries, Valhalla, which purely pursues its own methods, represents the soul of the warriors..
If what Roman Dmitry said is true.
No, it was true according to Morales' will, so Sánchez could not hide his devastated expression..
It was disgusting.
For the sake of petty power, he joined hands with Kronos, whom he had criticized so far..
Even if there was a decisive battle with Kronos in the future, it was not that important to the people of Valhalla..
If Kronos values results.
Valhalla loved the process.
Rather than the result of winning, I hoped for a worthwhile defeat even if I lost..
Sanchez said.
“Knowing that, why did you accept the invitation to Valhalla? This is a plan that Valhalla and Kronos colluded with. After the confrontation with Barbossa is over, it is clear that forces seeking to kill Roman Dmitri will move outside of the public eye. Are you confident enough to handle that? I admit that Roman Dmitry is strong, but even that has its limits. The warp gate leading to Dmitry is sure to be problematic, and escaping on foot the long distance to Dmitry is virtually impossible..”
my voice trembled.
When asked about his sincerity, Roman Dmitry showed a calm expression..
“I accepted it because I knew the truth..”
“……Are you serious??”
“Even if the truth hidden beneath the surface is revealed, it does not change the reality that faced me in the first place. This is a reality that we have to deal with anyway. In order for the weak countries of the continent, including Dmitry, to protect their countries, they must not ignore and deny the situation in which Kronos and Valhalla are colluding..”
I came up with the worst hypothesis..
Going to Valhalla was extremely dangerous, but there was a reason to accept the invitation despite the risk..
“I hope that my actions will provide justification in the future war. Valhalla planned to trap me, and the Kronos Empire tried to kill me with another plot. How do you think people would react if I defeated the Twelve Swords of the Continent and returned alive? The twist begins from then on. Even if the ugly truth is revealed in the future, people will have the justification to fight to the end with this one precedent..”
That moment.
Sanchez was speechless..
Roman Dmitry.
He was such a reckless man that even Valhallaine said he was crazy..
* * *
conversation is over.
Roman Dmitry did not run away.
Remembering the image of him saying he would go on stage, Sanchez went outside and looked at the moon shrouded in darkness..
“……Roman Dmitry. you are so crazy.”
my heart was racing.
this festival.
In the first place, the odds of winning against Barbossa cannot be guaranteed..
Although it is said that he defeated Morales, Barbossa is a whopping 6 levels higher than Morales in the rankings where each level shows a huge difference..
Even if you take the risk and take him down.
What greets Roman Dmitry when he comes off the stage is not people's cheers, but a dark conspiracy..
But you still want to fight.
I laughed out loud.
Even though it was such a dangerous task, Roman Dmitry strangely gave us hope that he might achieve it..
onetime.
Morales said this.
“A true warrior does not tolerate a single precedent. Just because no one sees it, just because it’s a choice that everyone can understand. If you neglect training and compromise with reality, your weakness will eventually cause you to kneel and hit your head on the floor in a battle that is determined by will. I am not that great. Even though I know that Barbossa is clearly wrong, the time I spent ignoring him proves my weakness. Sanchez. If you meet a true warrior. Learn about the life he lived. Even if he can't live like that, he will still learn something for the future..”
true warrior.
It was the being Morales spoke of..
Roman Dmitry seemed like a great being from the history of Valhalla..
I walked down the street at night.
As the moonlight faded and he entered the dark space, Sánchez clenched his fists..
‘I still think you are reckless. But if you really meant what you said to me. When you defeat Barbossa, I hope you don't die in the Empire's plot..’
Morales.
His teacher may have wanted this choice..
If he chooses the path of a warrior even after being informed of his options, be willing to sacrifice himself for him..
I gritted my teeth.
I guess.
From now on, it seemed like we would have to go through an intense time..
* * *
The day before the eve has dawned..
People have been busy since morning.
Tomorrow is the festival representing Valhalla, so there was a lot of work to be done in advance today, the day before..
that evening.
As the sun set, people flocked to the festival site..
People crowded around the huge stage, and they each showed their anticipation..
“Who will win?.”
“Definitely Gonzales of the Jonathan family. On the eve stage where rankers cannot participate, it is safe to say that if a 4-star swordsman steps up, there is virtually no opponent. Moreover, according to rumors, González will challenge the rankings in the near future..”
“Hey, this guy. Still, the winner of the eve stage is unpredictable. It's not a one-on-one battle, it's 30 people on stage at the same time..”
people were chatting.
Then.
Someone mentioned a hot topic.
“What about Dmitry's flash?.”
“……Hmm. I'm looking forward to it, but I think it might be a bit underpowered against other warriors..”
“Still, it is said that Dmitry's flash showed overwhelming force in the war against the Kronos Empire. His swordsmanship is so fast that people who watch him fight think of the word 'flash' without even hearing a rumor..”
“It's definitely something worth noting. Considering that Roman Dmitry, whom he serves, defeated Morales, Chris may not be an ordinary person either..”
Just a day ago.
Chris wasn't the center of attention..
I took him as an uninvited guest at the festival, but Roman Dmitry's actions drew attention to him as well..
the only stranger.
attention was focused.
However, regardless of his skills, everyone agreed that his chances of winning were low..
“Still, it will be difficult to win. There is no precedent for someone from another country winning on the eve stage. The warriors of Valhalla will obviously be wary of Chris, knowingly or unknowingly, but with 30 warriors competing at the same time, what miracle could happen where Chris wins? Probably to survive. There will be no choice but to respond defensively from beginning to end..”
one person's words.
That was people's honest evaluation of Chris..
* * *
It's time.
At the referee's call, the warriors representing each family took the stage..
“Chris of the Principality of Dmitry!”
“Oooooh!”
“chris! chris!”
“chris! chris!”
people cheered.
Most people were negative about Chris' win, but that didn't mean people were rejecting him..
Roman Dmitry was recognized as a true warrior.
It was worth it for the people of Valhalla to scream at the top of their lungs for Chris, just because they were the ones serving him..
a series of circumstances.
Among the warriors on stage, some showed dissatisfied expressions..
“Tsk tsk, it's like cheering a stranger..”
“Even if we die on this stage. I can't see someone not from Valhalla winning..”
It was as people expected.
Just as Roman Dmitry was not accepted as an opponent for Barbossa.
So did Chris..
Some fighters felt humiliated just by the fact that an untested fighter from another country was on the same stage as them..
furthermore.
They received special orders from the masters of the family..
“It would be an absolute joy to win the eve stage, but even if you lose, keep one thing in mind. chris. Kill any foreigner who follows Roman Dmitry by any means necessary. If you succeed in your mission, regardless of winning, I will take responsibility for your family's future..”
There was murderous intent in my eyes..
Chris was a common enemy.
Just by looking at each other, they knew they had similar goals, and one warrior spoke in a secret voice:.
“Dmitry's rat will most likely be defensive from the start. In a situation where you are dealing with the warriors of Valhalla, you will not be able to save your life if you step forward for no reason. So, how about drenching the stage with the blood of strangers right from the start? I think it would be good to decide the winner after that..”
“i agree.”
“good. I'll cut off the stranger's head, then I'll chew you all up.”
The warriors smiled.
There was a consensus.
Although they were both coveting each other's lives anyway, achieving a common goal was not a bad plan..
Finally.
High-ranking nobles, including the emperor, were seated at the head table..
At the signal that all preparations were complete, the referee raised the flag..
flutter.
“start-!”
Signaling the start of the eve ceremony.
people were excited.
It was then.
Pabat.
someone moved.
It was Chris.
Contrary to expectations that he would move defensively, he was the first to rush towards the Warriors..
And then.
flash.
Cut off the head of a warrior who has not yet come to his senses..
flash.
He also cut off the head of a warrior who rushed towards him late..
Phuwak.
He cut open the chest of the warrior next to him..
Blood gushing like a fountain.
people were shocked.
An attack so fast that it is difficult to see with the naked eye..
As soon as it started, three warriors fell to the ground with blood splattered by Chris' sword..
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