Chapter 198

    198. War’s Participation [1]

    Plop.

    Ulysses finally fell. Her helmet rolled helplessly on the ground. Between the helmet, which carried the unique metallic scent, her tangled hair was revealed, shining calmly like obsidian.

    Gulp!

    Meanwhile, Ulysses’ neck continued to spew blood.

    I quietly watched this. I somehow managed to defeat this monster, but it was only possible thanks to my unconventional swordsmanship tree.

    To survive in this world, I definitely need more power than I have now.

    Of course, my stats have recently increased a lot, and I’ve also learned a new form of the Black Sword. That was the reason I risked my life in the fight with Garen. I already knew he would use the third form, and I also knew the form wasn’t perfect.

    ‘I thought I wouldn’t die if I got hit, so I just charged in. In fact, it was more suitable to call it there was no other way.’

    Thanks to that, this battle turned out to be a bit easier.

    [Black Blade Falling Petals] is a swordsmanship technique that literally cuts down the opponent with a rose bloomed from a black blade. It requires extremely precise mana control. If I hadn’t learned magic beforehand, I would have been in trouble, but who am I?

    One of the current four sages, the Red Dragon, a disciple of Astrid von Kaliud.

    Her lectures were special, and the performance of the newly acquired Dragon Heart was also not to be ignored.

    Secondly, Luna’s help was also significant. She probably heard about the war situation and is planning to gather here with a bunch of new members she hasn’t shown before.........

    I hope she doesn’t think I betrayed her after all this deep consideration.

    No matter how reckless I am, there’s no way I could openly provoke the largest criminal organization like this. Of course, if Luna doesn’t think so, there’s nothing I can do. But if even one of them thinks that way, I’ll have to think of a way to get forgiveness from my master.

    ''Paracelsus would know well. This guy definitely looks like he got beaten up by his master. He looks like he doesn’t listen.’

    Even during the game, Paracelsus was a crazy guy, but in reality, he was even crazier. He might be able to share some tips in this situation. After all, didn’t I save his one and only life?

    ''Amidst of that, he’s still a crazy bastard.... No matter how desperate he is, he’s thinking of fighting the Sword Emperor? Crazy. Ridiculous.’

    Even I couldn’t have perfectly foreseen this.

    Ulysses is undoubtedly an outstanding strong worthy of the name Sword Emperor. Originally in the game, she would be influenced by the player character’s dialogue and side with Penelope, or conversely, continue the attack and capture the imperial castle.

    Her appearance was a bit early, but I handled it well.

    I glance at the other comrades who have gathered around me.

    All of them have burdensome gazes. As if to appeal that they were worried about me, I awkwardly avoid their gazes and speak to Paracelsus.

    “Save this person. You can do it, right?”

    “What? Save her?”

    “Are you deaf?”

    Paracelsus’s brow furrows slightly.

    “For what reason? This person tried to kill us, why should I save her?”

    It’s a natural negative response.

    But I don’t back down either.

    “When she wakes up, Ulysses will be on our side. Commoner, I know you can do it with your sword. You might not know, but that sword is special.”

    “So you knew about my swordsmanship after all.”

    “Yeah.”

    It’s a story only he and I know. The other units, no, comrades, remain silent. Seeing them unable to speak, I decided to add a little more.

    “When she wakes up, tell her. Nox von Reinhaver supports Princess Penelope von Arkheim. the first prince Louis will be condemned as a traitor, and the promise to protect the rightful successor of the imperial family must be fulfilled to Penelope.”

    “...How do you know such things?”

    “Is that important now?”

    I bluntly dismissed Eleanor’s question. Honestly, I have nothing to say. Thinking up excuses one by one is quite a headache, and Eleanor is smart enough to interpret my vague words in a positive way.

    “...Where have you been all this time?”

    Thalia’s question, but there’s really no time to answer now.

    The end is truly approaching. The end of the long journey of Part 1.

    “Damn it! Ulysses defeated......! Don’t make me laugh! It’s not over yet...! Rick! Get ready. We’ll welcome... the Grand Duke!”

    At that moment.

    The first Prince Louis voice, filled with resentment, burst out, and at the same time, a dark energy began to seep from his body. He must be determined to end it here.

    Of course, the real boss hasn’t even appeared yet.

    “More enemies are coming.”

    He sneered at the question of whether he could endure it.

    “Of course. The gazes of others? They mean nothing to me. If everyone here dies, there’s no problem. Naturally, nothing will leak out.”

    He continued.

    “Nox von Reinhaver. I’ve already summoned two Grand Dukes, and your masters, Noah von Trinity and Astrid, won’t even be able to set foot here. The magic barrier and the ancient weapon ''Apollo’ found in the Arkheim Empire! You wouldn’t want to face its full power, would you?”

    Apollo.

    Finally, the story of the ancient weapon came out of his mouth. The remnants of the past Catalyu Kingdom, the decisive reason why my two masters, the four sages cannot intervene in this battle. Also, it’s an essential tool to break through the current situation.

    Even to bring back Penelope von Arkheim, who has become the [Cold-Blooded Empress], to the [Benevolent Empress].

    I needed that ancient weapon.

    At that moment.

    “...Brazen newcomer. It’s not too late, is it?”

    Along with a familiar voice, a woman naturally grabbed my back. Without looking at her, I sighed in relief. It’s natural. The existence looking at me with dissatisfaction behind me is one of the strongest in this world.

    Behind her, I could also see some of the figures who were nearly the strongest of Lunatics which were rarely seen. That is, they only appeared after the middle of the first part.

    I calmly straightened my neck and spoke.

    “Captain Luna. I’ll explain the situation later. Can you and Christopher and our Black Sword Knights tie up those two?”

    “Other members have also arrived here. I don’t know what you want, but it won’t bring shame to our Lunatics, right?”

    “Of course.”

    “Go. Nox von Reinhaver.”

    Luna lightly whispered to me.

    “The current situation is all set up for you.”

    “...Yes. I’ll be back.”

    Thud.

    I stomped the crumbling ground with mana. The ground trembled, and a rough voice burst out.

    Yes. Naturally, the Grand Dukes appearing in this episode aren’t only two. There’s one more overwhelmingly strong existence. And without utilizing that ancient weapon, victory is impossible.

    ''Even I don’t know how much the present and future have changed.’

    But I know.

    What the optimal decision I should make in this situation is. Then from here, I must clearly show what kind of existence I am, how far I can go.

    The moment to put an end to this game has finally come.

    Suddenly, another of the 72 demons, Amon, the Grand Marquis of Hell with the form of a strong wolf and a snake’s tail, blocked my path as I ran towards the ancient weapon, Apollo.

    [Weak human. How dare you ignore this Amon, where do you think you’re going?]

    If I can just catch this guy, I can create a stage for others to act and destroy Apollo for my masters’s participation in the war. That’s what I had to do.

    But before that,

    I didn’t forget to throw a word at him.

    “Come at me, furball.”

    More arrogantly and nobly than anyone. Amon’s mouth twisted as if it would tear.

    “You’re an interesting one. It’s been a while since I’ve had an interesting hunt.”

    “Whether I’ll be hunted or you will, I’ll show you from now on.”

    With that, I naturally sheathed my sword.

    [...? What are you doing? Weren’t you a swordsman?]

    His reaction is natural in a way.

    Of course, he would be bewildered.

    Because that damn wolf is strong against physical attacks but weak against magic. Which means... there’s no reason for me to use a sword against him.

    “I’m quite confident in magic too.”

    Thanks to that, I could clearly see his distorted expression as I said that.

    From now on, a bloody battle to hunt each other begins.

    More deeply than ever, I engraved this and raised a sphere of mana into the air. Finally, I, the final boss wandering outside, Nox von Reinhaver, joined this hellish war.

    So-called participation in the war.