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Chapter 613

My Villains Episode 613

71. sword teacher(16)

From what I've seen so far, Viscount Arthur was a very nice guy..

First of all, even though he was a master of the duke family, he was far from being called arrogant. Would you say that he is a young man who is so simple and frugal that he does not look like a nobleman? He usually walked around alone without an attendant, and except for a high-quality long sword, he didn't wear any of the common gold items, so at first glance, you could almost mistake him for a cathedral knight in training..

His sociability was also quite excellent. Although I don't go to academic societies or research groups, I secretly have a lot of friends. I didn't only date people who would benefit me, and I wasn't too concerned about status or origin, so the level of friendship seemed to be deep..

That kind of personality was displayed in the classroom as well, and he got along quite well not only with me as a teacher, but also with training fanatic Shrimps, who had a lot of hikikomori tendencies, and Lionel, a super-foolish idiot..

“Students will be involved in subjugating greenskins.?”

If you were to find one flaw in Viscount Arthur, who is truly a strict man, it would be…….

“I can't believe a person called the princess came up with such an imbecile plan. It's just absurd to me..”

It was just excessive honesty..

Viscount Arthur was so frank that he had almost no filter in his mouth. He didn't know how to turn things around for fear that someone might think he was from the North, and he seemed to have no idea how to please others..

“Princess, even if that were the case, I never thought that Mr. Ludo would go along with that stupid thing. Honestly, I'm disappointed. Why is he acting like someone else's hunting dog even though he's a martial arts warrior with unrivaled sword skills??”

While I was unable to come to my senses due to his harsh words, he asked me inquiring questions with a truly pitiful expression..

“Did the princess promise something in return? Please tell me once. I will help you in any way I can..”

“Well, the Viscount is misunderstanding something.,”

“If you want to get ahead, come to the north. I promise you a higher-ranking position than a training leader. Even though the north is a bit harsh, life in big cities like 'Bygard', 'Earls Castle', and 'Rinnech' is no better than the royal capital here..”

“No, Viscount. I am-”

“I'm sure my grandfather, His Royal Highness the Duke of Wevelter, would also like you very much. Even if you don't show off your pride and engage in stupid behavior, you'll be able to get a title in no time. The teacher has the ability to do that..”

I received letters and messages asking me to come under his command more than twenty times since I arrived in the capital. However, this was the first time that a noble student himself made such a direct suggestion in front of his face..

The words and facial expressions were so sincere that if I were really the swordsman Ludo, I might have been tempted..

Only after I repeatedly declined with an expression of regret did Viscount Arthur step back as if he was disappointed. Next, when asked why he disparaged Princess Eadina's plan with words such as 'an imbecilic plan' and 'a foolish thing', he once again gave an answer in a very clear tone..

“It's a plan made by guys who don't know anything about greenskins..”

Viscount Arthur believed that the princess was being too underestimating the greenskin tribe of the Temel River and the current situation..

Not only the people of the royal capital, but also military officers, officials, and ministers of the palace were no different, and sending out students who were still just babies was simply crazy..

“……Of course, belittling the enemy is a taboo on the battlefield..”

I tried so hard to understand Viscount Arthur's true intentions..

“But doesn't the regular punitive force being formed now number over five hundred? They are also elites chosen by the mounted patrol leader and the game chief. The greenskins are easily defeated, so the students will not be in danger..”

“Teacher Lu also sounds complacent. It's like a contagious disease among southerners.?”

“yes? what is that.”

“Didn't you hear that the altar was discovered? And yet you think that just 500 or so troops are enough? Moreover, even though they are elites of the mounted patrol and hunting officers, they are ultimately only second-class soldiers of the royal family.?”

The Elsen family is a power that has been rooted in the North for over four centuries. They have served as homesteaders for generations in a land where orcs are ten times more common than wolves or bears..

Thanks to this, Arthur, the eldest grandson of the Duke of Elsen, was also an expert on greenskins. Knowing this situation well, I shut up and listened to his opinion..

Now I see that Arthur's mindset was completely different from the princess and other people in the capital. The punitive force led by the king's bannermen, Baron Acraden and Baron Daeon, may not be enough..

“Of course, I have no intention of stopping them from going to war. I think it would be quite useful as a reconnaissance vehicle to understand the situation. But are you going to put students there? To give them practical experience? Ha, that sounds crazy..”

Seeing him sneer, I couldn't help but tilt my head with an idiotic look on my face..

“But, Viscount, even if there is a shortage of greenskins that are sufficient to set up an altar, wouldn't there be around 200 at most??”

“How can you be sure of that??”

“Uh, that’s… … . I heard that not only in the vicinity of the royal capital, but also in the entire Brist region, there has never been a greenskin larger than that. For at least 150 years.”

“Are you talking about precedent??”

“Yeah, whatever. If it's a precedent, it's a precedent..”

“In that case, I would like to ask the teacher a question. I think those precedents will apply to these guys who showed up this time.?”

I looked at Viscount Arthur's expression and narrowed my eyes slightly..

“……You think not..”

“exactly.”

Arthur wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and continued explaining in a rather serious tone..

“According to popular perception, greenskins are like weeds or fungi. If you look away for a moment, it's so spread out that it's terrible..”

“…….”

“However, they also have their own preferred habitat. Right in the north. Goblins' staple food items such as mosquitoes, moss, and coal are all over the ground, and there are very few churches, so the chance of the altar being discovered is low..”

“……okay. But that's a northern story, isn't it? What does this have to do with the greenskins of the Temel River?.”

“Why doesn't it matter? Most of them would have come from the North..”

“ah.”

“It's this part that's suspicious. In the past, the greenskins that came down south were all losers in turf wars..”

“So what does it mean that tribal-sized greenskins appeared in Brist?.”

“It probably means that we northerners are struggling to prevent the birth of a greenskin king. But what about now??”

“……I don't think I've heard any special news..”

“of course. Because nothing really happened. It was only 9 years ago that the great orc subjugation was carried out under the order of the previous king, and even after that, strict surveillance was used to prevent the spread of greenskins..”

I nodded quietly and organized my thoughts..

“In short… … . This means that the greenskin tribe that has appeared in the Temel River is an abnormal group. People who can complain in my hometown came all the way down here..”

“It finally makes sense now.”

“What if the Greenskins gave up on the North due to the Orc subjugation you just mentioned or the efforts of the Elsen family??”

“……hmm?”

Arthur was silent for a moment and then burst into laughter..

“Well, that might not be a good thing. Because the country might be divided.”

“yes?”

“no, nothing.”

He shook his head and spoke in a stern tone..

“If I had to answer the teacher's question, it would be something like, 'It's a pity, but it can never be like that.'.”

“Are you sure enough to say that??”

“then. The North has been the homeland of the greenskins since before history was written. Although Jeore and our family have put in a lot of effort, it is unlikely that the long-standing trend has been reversed..”

“Then, Viscount, what do you think is the reason the greenskins came down here??”

This time too, Arthur’s answer was clear..

“I don't know.”

“…….”

“So it's dangerous..”

Although the words seemed insincere at first glance, what they contained was close to the truth. In this Middle-earth, overflowing with all kinds of monsters and mysteries, the unknown, anomaly, anomaly, and abnormality were synonymous with danger..

“Of course, it could simply be a group led by a terrible spirit. However, it is not strange to say that it is a suicide unit led by a goblin who was consumed by a demon while trying to summon a demonic beast by cutting open his stomach..”

“……The example is pretty specific..”

“I guess you've never heard of exploding goblin minions. It's a pretty famous story. Even now, the soot they made remains on the walls of ‘Olodo’..”

“……Did you convey the same opinion to the princess??”

“Of course. Although I was treated like a nuisance who was making excuses..”

As the conversation reached that point, it seemed like I was slowly losing confidence in persuading Viscount Arthur. No, on the contrary, it seemed like I was persuaded..

Is this subjugation really okay to proceed like this??

“…….”

While I was lost in thought, Viscount Arthur also seemed to be lost in his thoughts. He stood in the middle of the duel hall, looked blankly out the window, and suddenly opened his mouth..

“……Maybe it'll be okay.”

“yes?”

“The princess's plan. Now that I think about it again, it doesn't seem like such a bad idea..”

Viscount Arthur, who had been talking nonsense, suddenly turned to look at me..

“Well, good.”

“……What do you mean by good??”

“It means you agree with the plan..”

“yes? No, why suddenly…….”

“Why? well.”

A faint smile appeared on his handsome face..

“What does reason matter? If you ask me… … Let’s just say I agreed after seeing Mr. Ludo..”

“Yes?”

“Oh, the only condition is that I participate. There is no student at the Royal College who knows more about greenskins than I do, so I will be able to serve as a guide..”

“Just a moment, Viscount.-”

“Oh my, the sun is already setting. I'll just go now, Mr. Ludo..”

Before I could stop him, he turned around and waved goodbye. I couldn't help but look at him with a dumb expression as he walked out of the duel hall with great strides..

The last part was a little uncomfortable, but in any case, the mission given by Princess Eadina was completed..

I ran straight to the Helmworth family's mansion located in the old town, met Count Pasitea, and informed him that I had succeeded in persuading Os and Arthur..

“……already? It's only been three days.”

“Isn't the departure of the regular punitive force only three days away? Of course we have to hurry..”

“…….”

When I joked, Pasitea just raised her eyebrows without saying a word. Even she, who is famous for being calm, seemed a little surprised..

Pasitea had an unpretentious and simple appearance, but she was quite beautiful as Eadina's cousin, and she was a genius in swordsmanship who received the mark of the falcon from me..

Looking at her blank expression makes me feel better. After all, it's fun to get a different reaction from an expressionless woman..

This was especially true for Hayla. The beautiful, statue-like face was so distorted that she bit her bright red lips to stop the tears from pouring down. I just can't stand it-

“Hmm.”

I cleared my throat slightly and stopped the embarrassing reminiscence..

“Anyway, I would like to ask you to speak to the princess..”

“……hmm. all right.”

“Oh, and. I came here without even washing my hands because I wanted to share good news quickly. Can I be indebted to you??”

“…….”

Count Pasitea closed his mouth for a moment as if he was displeased with something, but then nodded. I don't know why I'm acting like I'm worried if it's not something I've experienced once or twice..

The Helmworth family's mansion was a mansion-like structure, rising in a ㅁ shape with a garden measuring about 20 pyeong in the center. As expected from the mansion of a powerful count family, it had over thirty rooms and a separate bathroom for guests..

It may be obvious, but it is so luxurious that it cannot be compared to the facilities provided in the training hall or teacher's dormitory..

Light pink marble tiles were laid everywhere, and the bathtub was large enough to accommodate four or five people. A soft blue light flowed from the magic lamp on the ceiling, and the faucet led to a water tank studded with hot stone pillars, and hot water gushed out..

In other words, it is a bathroom filled with the latest technology in 'magic engineering', which is said to be in full swing recently..

This luxurious bathroom was the biggest pleasure I had these days. It can be said that it is a place that reminds us of the importance of technology and money..

After bracing myself for an hour and a half, I came out and found that the faithful maids had even finished washing the laundry..

After putting on my fluffy clothes, I headed to the secret conference room - a small space hidden behind the banquet hall on the second floor - but contrary to expectations, Princess Eadina was nowhere to be seen. As I slowly turned around and headed to the office, Count Pasitea explained the situation with his characteristic calm expression..

“His Majesty the King is attending the Goddess Banquet, but he won't be able to come today..”

“Oh, I see.…….”

It's a waste. I was planning on getting dinner under the pretext of reporting to the princess..

Thankfully, Pasitea seemed to have sensed my intentions and invited me to dinner first. Looking at it, it didn't seem like an offer made out of courtesy, so I quickly accepted it..

In the end, after enjoying a nice meal with a kind-hearted and pretty girl, I left the mansion just as the sun was setting. I really wanted to ask her to sleep with me, but it felt a bit inconvenient so I held back..

I patted my belly and took a walk around the old town. I entered a familiar back alley and walked for a while when a small figure leapt out of the long, dusk shadow..

“trunnion!”

As usual, the bundle appeared without any sign, pounced on me like a leopard hunting a rabbit, and hugged my face. As soon as I instinctively support his buttocks, my legs wrap tightly around his waist..

Moonggeun, who lifted up his howling mask to reveal a small white face, rubbed his face and kissed his lips..

“Ah, hey. Stop it stop it.”

“Hehe, I don't like it-”

Another passionate kiss.

If someone you don't know sees you, wouldn't they misunderstand that you've just gotten back together after breaking up for a few months? Actually, I saw it the day before yesterday too..

Anyway, the bundle is also quite amazing. How is it that they always welcome me so brightly and excitedly? I don't think a dog left alone at home waiting for its owner would do something like this..

Even though he was enjoying himself to his heart's content, he seemed to have no intention of giving up his clinging position to my upper body..

“Ugh, it's done..”

After a short struggle, I declared my surrender by slapping the guy's butt, and he smiled like an idiot when he got his way..

“Oh, that's right.”

Then, belatedly, as if something occurred to me, I clapped my hands together..

“huh? why?”

“A customer came to the dry goods store..”

“what?”

“Because a guest has arrived. At a dry goods store.”

“…….”

What does this mean, a guest came to the secret base??

As if my stupid expression was amusing, our cheerful gumshoe burst into laughter..