Grave Keeper of the Fallen Kingdom

A week has passed.

After finishing the hard training with my ancestors, I moved back to Cormir.

I was able to go back comfortably thanks to Travis providing me with the means of transportation.

“ha… … .”

“Why but?”

“I thought the path of the sword was too rough.”

The person going to Cormir with me is Louise’s knight who was with me in the desert, Khalid.

While searching for a good sword because all of his equipment was damaged during this desert expedition, he heard rumors about my first marriage and met me on the way to Cormir to accompany me.

“her… … , Ren, if you are tough, what am I?”

“Isn’t Khalid-sama strong enough?”

Seriously. His skill level is above average.

“Compared to you, I’m new blood.”

So am I on the blood side?

I’m still at a level where I’m barely reaching the level of a knight. His energy was far from reaching the average level of 5 among knights.

‘Still, I’ve grown a lot.’

Compared to when I first joined the desert expedition, now I’m really much stronger.

Didn’t Joel Holmmeltz, who was almost at the top of the knight level a while ago, win?

Of course, it wasn’t just a simple swordsmanship.

“no. I have a lot to learn.”

“ha ha ha! Anyway, Ren, you are too humble to wear a mask.”

Khalid slaps my arm while laughing and it hurts quite a bit.

“Ha ha ha ha ha! Then, would you like to go to Cormir and have a sparring session with me?”

I guess you’re in a good mood A lot of power went into my hands.

He seems to think that I’m really a high-ranking knight, so he’s hitting me with all his might.

“Ah, at all, Joe! It is.”

In an instant, my body almost flew away.

stop hitting

“what’s the matter? It’s tough.”

“It hurts.”

“If it was only this painful, those guys wouldn’t have been able to deal with it.”

It hurt even when those guys hit me.

And even if you hit it, it hurts.

“Ahahahaha… … .”

“Anyway, I didn’t expect to be introduced to the best blacksmith in Cormir.”

I was indebted to Khalid, so I decided to introduce him to Caleb in the Dragon’s Brazier.

“You’re so busy that there’s a good chance you won’t be able to tell me.”

“are you okay. I didn’t mean to go there hoping for a famous sword like you had in the first place.”

“Even if it’s not Caleb-sama, there are many outstanding blacksmiths at the Dragon Brazier.”

While Caleb was making the first soul, I saw the skills of other blacksmiths besides his metallurgy.

All of them were excellent field managers, if not as good as Caleb.

“Anyway, thank you. You seem to owe a lot to me.”

“no. How is Prince Louise?”

“Ah, that… … .”

As he tried to bring Louise up, he looked around and gestured for her to come closer.

He seemed cautious even though he had already told him that there were only Travis people he could trust.

“I have something else to do these days, but I can’t sleep and I’m busy every day.”

“is it so?”

“Yes, I’m only telling you, but sooner or later the royal family will be in trouble. For the time being, be careful not to get involved with other nobles as much as possible.”

“All right.”

It is probably a warning of the uproar that will arise when the third prince exposes the involvement of the first prince with the black magician.

Khalid was also Louise’s favorite knight, so he must have heard of it to some extent just in case.

‘Beware the nobles… … . When I get to Travis, I’ll find out about the nobles involved.’

After talking with Khalid and moving, they arrived at Cormir before they knew it.

Khalid and I went straight to the dragon’s furnace and looked inside.

As expected, the heat inside was hot enough to make one’s face hot, and the sound of the blacksmith’s hammer resonated noisily from all directions.

“oh! Is Ren here?”

A blacksmith who had been resting for a while found me and approached me.

“yes. But everyone seems to be very busy.”

“There are many people who have heard rumors that the first marriage you have this time is amazing. There are so many people requesting to see the First Marriage, it’s a headache.”

Well, it’s worth it.

There were so many people who witnessed the scene where the first marriage was completed.

Even without directly touching it, those who saw the brilliance that went off when the first soul was born would have said that an object that surpassed the famous sword came out.

‘It might get annoying.’

Humans’ obsession with treasured swords is not to be taken lightly.

If you don’t have skills worthy of an excellent sword, it’s just right to be dangerous.

“Ah, this is a knight from the royal family, and he said he needed a sword.”

“My name is Khalid.”

Khalid lightly bowed and greeted.

“is it? If you’ve come to ask Caleb for a favor, it’s a pity, but it won’t work. For Caleb-sama, even with the number of backlogged orders, even 10 bodies are not enough.”

“It’s okay if it’s not Caleb. If anyone has time, I’d like to ask.”

“Then, if it’s okay with me, I’ll do it for you. Because I have time to make at least one sword.”

When the blacksmith readily accepted the request, Khalid’s expression brightened.

“thank you.”

“hahahaha, did you say Sir Khalid? Come follow me.”

“yes.”

The blacksmith came out and said hello lightly and went back.

Khalid also thanked me and followed him.

I was going to go see Caleb once while I was there, but he seemed so busy, so I just went with Travis.

When I arrived in Travis, the householder greeted me.

‘Your complexion has improved a lot.’

Compared to the first time I saw it, the current Leighton Travis was very similar to the one I knew in the past.

It feels like a lot of anxiety has disappeared.

It seems that the sadness of losing Spencer Travis has been diluted a lot.

‘If there is no Spencer, there is a high probability that the second son will become the next head of household… … .’

Come to think of it, there is not much information about Travis’ second son.

In the previous life, Travis quickly collapsed, and the next head of household was not even appointed.

Because Layton was at the head of the house and collapsed just like that.

‘It won’t happen this time.’

Leighton smiled and extended his hand to me.

“Long time no see.”

“Long time no see. Layton.”

“I heard you lifted the curse on Uncle’s body?”

“I’m not sure yet. I did help, but I didn’t confirm the effect. That’s why I came today.”

Leighton’s calm gaze scans me.

Aside from being grateful to me, I feel like I haven’t completely relaxed my guard.

I don’t know my abilities properly, so it’s understandable.

In the first place, sending me to Cohen must have been just in case, and I wouldn’t have expected it.

“Would you like to go with me?”

“I will.”

Even on the way to the basement together, Layton’s expression looks quite complicated.

There are probably many thoughts running around in your head.

“Vincent hasn’t been here yet, but it’s amazing that outsiders have already come twice.”

“ha ha ha… … , So do i.”

I laughed awkwardly and went inside as Layton opened the door after releasing the barrier.

A rush of cold air rushes in from all directions.

The cold wind penetrating deep inside his clothes felt cool.

It was because of cold resistance.

When I turned my head to the gaze I felt from the left, Layton was looking at me with a puzzled expression.

“Why is that?”

“Isn’t it cold?”

“it’s okay.”

As a high-ranking knight, his body can withstand this much cold, but it’s surprising that I look fine too.

Anyway, the cold seems to be stronger than last time. Is it because of the mood?

“no… … ?”

“Huh… … .”

Layton and I let out a short moan at the sight unfolding inside.

The wide expanse of snow is completely frozen, and large ice pillars soar in all directions.

The frost that shattered here and there and the cold wind that raged.

A black silhouette of a man standing tall with a sword in the middle.

As we pass through the hazy ice fog, Cohen Travis, with sparkling blue eyes, stands there, breathing.

‘uh… … ? This… … .’

System messages popping up out of nowhere.

I turned my gaze to the epicenter and then looked away again, ignoring the message.

“Uncle.”

“Did the head of the household come with you?”

His gaze passed Layton and stopped at me.

“You came just in time.”

He came right up to me and thud! I get down on my knees and bow my head.

“Thanks to you, I have found a way to completely clear the cold heart method and be freed from this terrible curse. Lord.”

“uh… , uh… … . effort… You did.”

I feel a warm gaze right next to me.

I couldn’t move easily because if I turned my head, I thought I’d meet Layton’s eyes.

“main… army?”

A voice full of wonder.

“Uncle, what is this?”

Layton opened his eyes and glared at him.

“Do you remember the words passed down in our family?”

He stood up and spoke to Layton.

“I know. No way, do you think Ren is the main character?”

“okay. I think so.”

Layton frowned as if he didn’t understand.

“Do you think there will be a hero who can summon the old heroes to save the world and revive the kingdom?”

“Do you think our family heads are heroes?”

Layton pondered for a moment at the sudden question, then nodded.

“you’re right. The heads of our family in the past have been excellent enough to be called heroes.”

“My lord has summoned them from their slumber. That power freed me from this curse of cold.”

At those words, Layton’s eyes widened.

As with Spencer, Layton knows that I have some communication with the ghosts. But what surprised me so much was that he called them. It must be because of it.

“Let me explain.”

I thought it would be better for me to explain clearly than for a third person to explain.

“Try it.”

“yes.”

Having said that, I passed them and approached a tomb.

‘Travis… … , The Leighton Travis I saw in the past was a man I could trust.’

A knight who died with honor while fighting to the end to protect Brilliant even when his family was collapsing.

The person Louise trusted was Layton… … .

‘Since it happened like this, it wouldn’t be bad to call my forces, starting with Travis.’

Regardless of whether you’re fighting the Argen family or the demons, it’s impossible to fight alone.

Even Cohen Travis swore allegiance to me, and the phrase passed down through the family in Travis must also refer to me.

Could this be fate?

“Abel.”

– You’re back. donate to the cemetery request. please listen to my request

[Subquest – Confrontation with Cohen Travis]

[Abel Travis, who thought he was not suitable for the position of head of the household, always took Cohen’s notice and took the position of the head of the household. Feeling sorry for him, I always just adjusted to him. Abel wants to take this opportunity to face Cohen properly and be acknowledged that he was the right person for the position.]

[Reward – Strength +0.5, Agility +0.8, Sense +0.4]

– I saw your father go in and talk to you. I also want to command you to fight Cohen to your heart’s content.

The quest that appeared in front of me when I first entered the cemetery and saw Abel’s grave.

Seeing that he didn’t give me a quest before and now he asks for it like this, it seems that he has had a change of heart watching Cohen in the meantime.

“great. Mr. Cohen.”

I turned around and called Cohen.

“yes.”

“I see that Abel is like that. I want to stick with Cohen. He says he wanted to be recognized by you when he was alive.”

Cohen’s eyes flicker for a moment.

Abel suffered the same wound as his wrath.

What is Cohen thinking right now when Abel says he wants to join?

“All right.”

“Now, wait. What do you mean when you say that the former head of the family will stick with you?”

Layton asked as if he didn’t understand.

“You will know when you see it for yourself.”

Originally, I didn’t intend to show this ability to Cohen yet, but I’m sure I’ll make Travis my side.

[Code – Abel Travis]

Abel’s spirit sinks into me.

In disbelief, he opened and closed his palms and let out a laugh.

“her… … .”

Then he looks up and sees Cohen Travis standing in front of him.

“Long time no see. older brother.”