Became the Escort Knight That the Princesses Were Obsessed With

57. Bestowing Grace (4)

I approached the cart carrying the luggage.

And then I picked up the well-forged long sword from inside.

“These are the weapons I bought at the blacksmith shop earlier. Why don’t you take a look at them?”

The bandits looked shocked when they saw me introducing the product.

In particular, the boss was uncomfortable with his assassination plan going awry.

He asked me with a cruel expression.

“Are you thinking about selling things even after looking at this situation?”

I nodded calmly.

And with the knife he picked up, he pointed at the imperial elite soldiers disguised as bandits.

“Of course. “Everyone here right now is an elite soldier, wouldn’t they be the perfect customer?”

“You’re out of your mind….”

I passed the elite soldiers and aimed my sword at the bandit leader.

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“Especially that song of yours. “It seems like a weapon often used by members of ‘Black Moon.'”

Black Moon.

At that one word, the boss’s expression, which had been fierce until now, was covered with embarrassment.

“How did you do that…?” .”

Originally, there were very few people who were targeted by the Black Moon and survived.

Thanks to this, he was the only one in his unit who used a curved sword and didn’t get caught.

His face was distorted at the sight of the eastern merchant knowing confidential information.

“Among the powerful men of the empire who are comparable to the Grand Duke of the South, it is not common for someone to use a curved sword, right?”

Of course, it is difficult to guess that it is Black Moon based on this level of information alone.

I also know this to be true through memories of my past life.

In the past, on the day of the purge, he personally executed several Black Moons who were trying to kill the royal family.

Among them, there was a guy with a curved sword. I think it was him.

At this time, you were tasked with assassinating Rosetta?

At that time, it was my first time dealing with him and I struggled like Rosetta.

Because we were busy defending against the overwhelming power and variables displayed in the curved island.

“Bashu, you must work with the Tau to capture the remnants alive. “Everything, nothing left.”

“Can you deal with it alone? “That bastard is on par with the Archduke.”

Bashu looked at me with his arms crossed alone.

However, Tau patted his shoulder.

“Senior, let’s believe in Master together.”

The Tau have always said that the Eastern Knights are the best.

For the first time, he supported someone other than the Knights Templar.

“He may seem unreliable on the outside, but his skills are certain.”

Bashu sighs deeply.

Soon he nodded his head as if accepting his junior’s assurance.

Because he too was beaten to death by me.

“Everyone disperse!! “We will gather again at base camp!!”

The leader, sensing that the situation was unusual, shouted at the group of bandits.

Then, they began to disperse so quickly that it was hard to believe they were bandits.

However, despite this, anxiety overtook the leader.

Two eastern merchants chasing his men.

Because they all chased after their subordinates while emitting powerful mana.

“You guys are not just merchants… !”

“There is also a black moon pretending to be a bandit. Why are you so surprised?”

I decisively cut him off.

Then, the Black Moon member frowned and raised his curved sword.

“Once you know that information, don’t even think about returning alive.”

A black moon with intense murderousness sprouting from its eyes.

He charged towards me at high speed with all his mana wrapped around the curved sword.

“I’ll rip it into pieces and make it food for crows!”

He skillfully used the curved sword, which was originally specialized for cutting.

He frantically tried to close the distance and cut me down.

But.

I never responded to his vicious attacks.

When you see such tremendous speed, it is bound to be difficult to avoid sword contact.

Rather, he calmly backed away and maintained his distance.

“What are you doing? “Why on earth are you avoiding me?”

He bit his lip tightly.

And then he amplified his mana even more and caught up with me.

“You can’t beat me if you just dodge like that!”

He was breathing heavily and continued to swing the curved sword at me.

As the huge blade whipped through the air, the sound of a fierce wind was heard.

However, no matter how hard I tried, the strong friction sound of the swords clashing together did not follow.

Only the leader’s voice can be heard, out of breath.

“Ha….”

A guy who has already competed with Rosetta for dozens of sums.

He looks quite tired, perhaps because he keeps swinging the heavy curved sword in the air.

“Are you planning to just cowardly lose your power? ?”

“How cowardly, how shameless to attack a delicate woman with dozens of people in the first place.”

I spoke leisurely, looking at Rosetta.

The Southern Grand Duke watched blankly as he toyed with the assassin who was competing with him.

She swallowed deeply, as if she was curious about my identity.

Even Black Moon must be tired.

I started a light advertisement for the Grand Duchess who must have a complicated mind.

“Your Royal Highness the First Empress is really great too. “The general guarding the border sent an assassin for refusing to follow him!”

He shrugged his shoulders and spoke slyly.

“Who can believe and follow something like this?”

“Shut up… ! “How dare you mock someone now!”

I didn’t pay attention to the assassin’s words.

I just looked at Rosetta and smiled.

“Our third princess, Her Majesty, even provided these bodyguards for such a general.”

I pointed at myself with my thumb.

Then the Southern Grand Duke’s expression began to brighten.

She soon realized that I was the escort force sent by Lydia.

“They were the third princess’ knights….”

Of course, it seems like the boss also noticed it at the same time.

“Yes, you were worried because bandits often appear here. So he made us catch up.”

After hearing those words, Rosetta stared at me with her blue eyes.

I have weighed the three royal family members so far.

Lydia trusted her and sent her article.

Even the two knights who chased ahead were the strongest of the Eastern Knights.

“….”

The Black Moon member clenched his teeth at my sly words.

If the opponent is a knight of the imperial family ranked third in the empire, he is at an overwhelming disadvantage.

The reason his sword hasn’t reached me so far is because I was too busy avoiding it.

He realized that it was just a joke.

“Do you understand now?”

I didn’t even pay attention to him.

“For a traitor to the empire like you, it would be a waste to even clash swords.”

I just indifferently look at the blade of the long sword I bought at the blacksmith shop.

“It only hurts the blade.”

A word that scratches your pride.

At those words, the Black Moon member licked his lips.

“I don’t care if you curse at me.”

After that, the guy seemed to have made up his mind and held the curved sword firmly again.

His mana began to radiate from her entire body to the extent that it was visible to the naked eye.

“However, Her Majesty’s great work is not so light that people like you dare to laugh at it.”

The captain raised his curved sword.

The sharply forged crescent-shaped blade reflects the moonlight.

“I will kill you even if it’s just to help the greater cause.”

Is it because the lifespan has been shortened?

The speed at which he swings has become several times faster.

The huge curved sword was struck strongly towards my neck.

The level has risen too far to just avoid it anymore.

As if responding to this.

I raised my sword calmly.

With just one hand.

Kaaan―――!!

We have reached the situation where the swords clash that he so desperately wanted.

Then, Jo Won of the Black Moon raised the corner of his mouth with a grin.

Because he tried to crush me with the power of the curved sword and the overwhelming power he gained by burning his life.

But.

The corners of the mouth of the guy who went up soon stiffened.

No matter how hard you try.

No matter how hard I try.

Because the sword we faced didn’t even move.

“If it’s that damned big deal….”

I radiated golden mana without hesitation.

And that too in front of Rosetta and the Black Moon.

“You mean tearing the empire apart and reviving the empress’ mother country?”

Brilliant golden light pours into the eyes of the two people.

Then, their lips parted and they could not say anything.

“Hundreds of thousands of imperial citizens may die because of your first wife’s mediocre revenge, but you’ve done a good job of dressing it up as a great cause.”

There may be a sword master among Lydia’s guards.

I had no idea that he knew about the Empress and Crown Prince’s plans.

“There is no need to be surprised. “He’s going to die soon anyway, so I’m just showing him.”

There is no need to hide your strength against someone who is determined to kill you.

That’s why I resolutely pushed the swords together with one hand.

“Ugh… !”

The captain withstood the fight with all his might, to the point that his pupils were bloodshot.

But, at the same time, I mischievously hit the guy’s curved sword.

I thrust the long sword into the center of his chest.

“….”

The blade penetrates the space where his mana is concentrated.

Then, as the mana was dispersed between the cracked wounds, the leader’s power began to drain.

“Did you think the reason I didn’t cross swords was because of your excellent sword?”

The knife the leader was holding was lying on the floor.

After that, his arm fell down without any strength.

“I’m just saving the day because I have to return the borrowed knife later.”

Red blood pours down on the dry dirt floor.

Black moon blood filled the cracks.

Thump.

The man who had been pierced through the middle of his chest fell to his knees helplessly on the floor.

And I muttered to myself as if in vain.

“This is ridiculous….”

“What?”

The Black Moon member looked up at me with bloodshot eyes.

“Why does the Sword Master follow the Third Princess when he is not the Crown Prince? ?”

“Actually, she doesn’t just follow the 3rd princess. “Just trying to maintain the empire.”

The leader frowned.

And then he asked me back with an incomprehensible expression.

“What does maintaining an empire mean to a mere knight?”

I didn’t answer his question for a moment.

And I chose an appropriate answer to give to someone who was going to die soon anyway.

“You need a country to receive a pension when you retire.”

Pension.

The guy snorted at that trivial word.

“He can give as much money as he wants.”

When I heard the word money, I looked at him intently.

It was only then that I made eye contact with him.

As if he thought there was a possibility of capturing him, his eyes began to come to life again.

“Follow me. Looking at your skills, Her Majesty the Empress will definitely give you more money than a pension… !”

He didn’t get to say the last word.

Because my long sword cut off his head with a single blow.

His head fell to the floor with a heavy sound.

“This is why I shouldn’t let you live.”

Ekina and the Black Elder had no choice but to follow the crown prince for their own survival.

However, this guy from the Black Moon only thought about benefiting his master until the moment before his death.

These loyal, evil guys should not be returned alive.

I will report my presence to my superiors as soon as I return.

“Have you already taken care of it?”

Bashu and Tau return from afar.

They tied up the bandits they had suppressed one by one with rope and brought them in.

“Yes, I’m sure you all caught every single one of them, right?”

As Tau boasted, he pointed to the seven people he had captured.

On the other hand, he only caught 3 batshu.

“Of course, Master!”

Is it because I developed my physical strength in the garden?

Tau evolved from a dull bull to a nimble tiger.

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“….”

Basshu turned his head as if he was uncomfortable with Tau, who had grown older than him.

However, even he looked at Rosetta, who had collapsed, in wonder.

The skill of capturing all scattered elite soldiers alive.

Furthermore, I, who unleashed the Sword Aura.

“I never thought the Third Princess would have this much power….”

The Southern Grand Duke muttered to himself and gazed at the divinities of the empire.

And he thought.

He secretly sent the best knights he had as escorts even though they were not yet his.

There is even a sword master among the knights he has, and two knights just below that level.

Perhaps she is not yet too late in the fight for the throne.

Because there is still one strong candidate to be the next emperor.

“Grand Duke Rosetta, are you okay?”

I took off the ridiculous and extravagant bandana I had on my head.

Then he lightly shook her hair and held out his hand to the woman.

“Please wake up, I will take you safely to the southern territory.”

Rosetta carefully placed her hand on my palm.

Then, covering his lips with one of his hands, he slowly stood up.

“Uh, yes… Sure.”