Grave Keeper of the Fallen Kingdom

‘… … Was the reason you just provoked Louise to make this proposal?’

I provoke Louise by laughing at her as if she were dependent on me, and then I make this offer, which makes Louise unable to refuse.

He’s more sophisticated than you think, and he’s like a tomboy.

No, but more than anything, why are you taking me?

“That’s not okay.”

“Kuh, it was the same at the last banquet, and it’s the same now. After all, you can’t do anything without that knight named Len Argen.”

“… … .”

Louise couldn’t answer easily.

He just stared at Alan with his mouth shut and the muscles around his eyes twitching.

‘I have to go to the North anyway.’

Snowy mountains in the northern part of the continent.

The black land in the north, where it is cold all year round, is a place that humans have not yet conquered properly.

The southern desert is also a dangerous place, but the northern part is several times more dangerous.

Because there are monsters with high intelligence in that snowy mountain.

‘The seed of disaster… … . This time, it might be dangerous enough to be incomparable to the last time in the desert.’

I was really surprised when I heard the news that the North had collapsed in my previous life.

Has that time already come?

“done. Let’s pretend this negotiation never happened. But you came all the way here and got one.”

After saying that, Alan grinned.

“I know you won’t be my competition if Ren is taken away.”

The atmosphere has changed.

From beginning to end, the initiative in the conversation had passed to Alan.

Ruiz obviously had a lot of hands, but Alan had the decisive one card.

Louise found out to Allan that he needed that one card all too easily, and with just that one quick-witted Alan completely took control of the negotiations.

“All right. I’ll send Ren.”

“okay? good idea.”

“I also have a condition.”

“… … Aren’t the negotiations over? You think I’ve conceded enough if I went to the North just by taking one Ren?”

“It will be different depending on each person’s standards. It was worth it for me to let you go.”

Alan looks at Louise with a slightly disapproving expression.

But even so, it doesn’t seem like the negotiations will break down like this.

“so. What are the conditions?”

“… … Go and don’t die. Big brother and Rend.”

Is it because of unexpected conditions?

For the first time, Alan couldn’t open his mouth as if he had frozen on the spot.

He stood blankly for a while, staring at Louise, then smiled.

“You are serious.”

“yes.”

“Yes, you are here right now for a reason.”

After saying that, Alan’s gaze turned to me.

“Is there anything else you want?”

“doesn’t exist.”

“i get it. Don’t go.”

Alan turns around.

I asked Louise only after he was gone.

“Prince Louise.”

“what?”

“… … Won’t you ask my doctor?”

“… … .”

Louise’s pupils shake.

As if he hadn’t thought of that, his wandering eyes turned towards the darkness where Alan had disappeared.

“Going… did you dislike it? If you go and call your brother-“

There is a hint of bewilderment in his muttered voice.

I almost burst out laughing at the reaction that was more intense than I thought.

“It’s a joke. I will go.”

“… i get it.”

I tried to pretend to be calm, but I felt a deep sense of relief in that short word.

“greatness.”

Louise took a few steps back and drew her sword.

“Hyung-nim also went, but it’s been a while since we played.”

“great.”

* * *

Diplomacy between the Brilliant Kingdom and the Rosaria Kingdom proceeded smoothly.

As expected, Louise was the representative of the talks between the two kingdoms, and the main content of the talks was the support of the Northern Ain Bayer Fortress.

On a regular basis, Brilliant has continued to cooperate on the condition that it supports Baier, the Ain who guards the northern part of the Kingdom of Rosaria, and receives loans and loot from the invading monsters.

What was decided at this meeting is that Alan, led by the kingdom’s Golden Lion Knights, will provide support as a pretext for exchange between kingdoms. And there were many other small items, but the important thing was that Alan, not Louise, was going to the North.

Most of these decisions were made after reviewing the contents of the negotiations in advance at the internal meeting of the kingdom, and the only thing Louise arbitrarily changed during the negotiations was Allan’s northern route.

Lying on the deck, I reviewed the contents of this meeting and organized my thoughts.

‘Reb must have been thinking of sending me to the North since he tied me up with the Knights of the Golden Lion.’

Although I had never directly collided with Lev, it was clear that he was conscious of me.

Sending him to the north so blatantly is proof that the plan to assassinate the king is not perfect.

It would be to reduce even one variable.

‘We don’t know that we know the plan. Even if I go to the north, there’s a good chance.’

On this side are Travis and Arjen.

Sir Cohen has now almost completely shaken off the curse of the cold. It’s been quite a while since I’ve regained my former state.

Moreover, Uncle Cleta is there, so you don’t have to worry too much.

If there’s one problem, it’s that it’s difficult to accurately grasp Lev’s true intentions.

Did he send me knowing the existence of the seed of disaster? If so, how do you know from where? Also, to what extent do you have a connection with Black Castle?

‘I don’t think Lev had fallen to this extent in his previous life.’

If Lev tried to kill me and Louise, it was the same as if he intended to kill all of the Golden Lion Knights.

It means that he has the confidence to fill the gap in his power.

‘And the only way to make up for that amount of power is in Black Castle.’

Lev still doesn’t know about Ferbant’s betrayal and Argen’s joining.

Moreover, Alan’s trip to the north will also act as a variable for him.

‘I have no choice but to fully trust my colleagues this time.’

Too many things have already gone wrong with my previous life.

The reason Lev is carrying out such an unreasonable strategy is probably because the situation did not go the way he wanted unlike in his previous life.

“ha… … , The question is what trap Lev has dug in the north.”

– Tsk, you’ve been full of worries all day.

My ancestor made a dissatisfied expression and said to me.

“What if I get anxious?”

– Why do you think it happens?

“hmm… … , Is there a lot to think about?”

– Wrong.

“Then what? I know you’re trying to do that because you’re weak again.”

– That’s the correct answer. pathetic guy Even after learning my swordsmanship, you still have such weak thoughts.

“I don’t know if I’ve mastered this swordsmanship, but aren’t I still lacking a lot?”

– That’s the problem. I can’t believe you are my descendants. I still can’t even get close to the decisive battle… … , Eh! Tsk tsk.

I sighed at the nagging of my ancestors and got up from my seat.

“you’re right. This is not the time for me to worry about useless things like this.”

– Yes, do you fall asleep with that skill? If I were you, I wouldn’t be able to sleep because the time I closed my eyes would be too precious.

That’s right.

Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of things and moving here and there, so I could feel that I was a little more relaxed than before.

‘Current Havenberg swordsmanship is about 26%. According to my ancestors, I have to raise at least 50% of the intermediate level to be able to fight the first decisive battle.’

I already raised to 26% of the intermediate level, I thought I raised it quite quickly, but listening to my ancestors, it’s not at all.

The growth rate decreases rapidly as the skill level increases.

The number that can be felt goes up only when it is accompanied by enlightenment.

However, it is not possible to achieve enlightenment every time.

If you borrow the power of this system, you can raise your proficiency with simple effort, even little by little.

‘They said there were about two months left until the northern application.’

Seeing-.

I took out the chohon and grabbed the handle.

– Whoa… … .

When I correct my mind, I feel like my thoughts are organized and my concentration is definitely rising.

“Two months. Within two months, I will reach the threshold of the first decisive battle.”

– good night. It should be that much of an aspiration.

Only then did the ancestors laugh as if they were satisfied.

I closed my eyes and remembered the swordsmanship my ancestors were practicing.

Huung.

A horizontal cut through the air.

The power contained in it is excellent, but the difference between it and the ancestor’s sword is still felt.

-Your swordsmanship has enough foundation to rise to the level of a high-ranking knight. However, the Qi and the body cannot keep up.

“yes.”

Huung.

swung the sword

Engraving the tips and advice of ancestors one by one, he swings his sword again.

– Manifestation, injection, transformation, release of qi. Remember these four things.

manifestation of qi.

If you can create and raise qi inside your body, you will be able to look at the threshold of knight-level.

I raised my qi and spread it all over my body.

– The expression of energy is the basic of the basics. Next, inject qi into the sword.

A faint, grayish energy begins to linger over Chohon.

– good night.

qi injection.

If you can use a sword or any part of your body to use qi, you can say that you have reached the level of a knight.

– Transform your ki.

Adjust the density of the energy flowing into the sword and rotate it.

transformation of the qi.

In the process, the sword paths of knight-level swordsmen diverge.

A sword that transforms in its own way.

Domination, control, and implementation of ki The more you do it perfectly, the closer you can get to a higher rank.

– Finally releasing it. That is the final step to becoming a senior knight.

“Haap!”

I pulled my right arm that was holding Chohon all the way back and stabbed it forward.

Piyung-.

Pagagagak!!

The sword energy that stretched out in a straight line rotated and pierced the two trees in front of it and disappeared.

“ha… … .”

The angle, trajectory, distance, and power of the qi are still unsatisfactory.

The poor swordsmanship that the image he was drawing in his head was not reflected in reality.

that’s my current state

– Do you feel it?

“yes.”

-That’s the difference between a real high-ranking knight and you guys.

“What am I supposed to do?”

– You quickly climbed to where you are now by expedient methods. Not being able to keep up with your physical abilities is something you have to endure. The only way to solve that would be to complete that quest quickly.

“But didn’t your ancestors tell you to raise your sword?”

– If you can’t use that shortcut, you’ll have to pick up your sword. Your swordsmanship is still lacking, and your image is not perfect. A senior article is just a stage to go through. To look beyond the master level, the sword must be held in your hand every moment.

“More than master level… … .”

transcendence.

The ancestors are talking about the realm that was only passed down in legends.

It is a state that only a few of the heroes of the past have achieved.

In the present age, even that was discussed as a fictional level, but did the ancestors say that it was a real level?

– Raise your sword. swing constantly Do not erase the image. The stage you are aiming for, constantly imagine and think of the end. That earnest heart and thoughts will help you grow.

“I haven’t seen that level yet.”

– Don’t show me.

“… … yes? how?”

For the first time, the faded ancestors stood in front of me completely.

The knight who had never listened to my request pulled out the sword hanging from his waist for the first time.

– See. It may feel like an illusion, but try to see it anyway.

Iron gruck.

The sound of the joints of the armor worn by the ancestors colliding is heard like a hallucination.

Whii-

I could feel the cool wind blowing through my ancestor’s sword, splitting it and scattering it.

– Havenberg Swordsmanship, Myth.

Heavy sunken air.

A feeling of intimidation, even though it is clearly not real.

Just looking at it with my eyes open makes it hard to breathe.

– End sword killing.

In an instant, a black and white reversed world unfolds before your eyes.

The dark Havenberg Argen stands at the end of a road soaked with the blood of innocents.

The two pupils shone brightly with life, and the flying blade of the sword stirred the space.

The darkness of the abyss that appears at the end of his gaze that does not look back.

The moment the sticky darkness suddenly covered the world and engulfed the ancestors, his sword moved.

“Huup… … !”

My throat choked up as if I had stopped breathing.

At the same time, the world shattered like a piece of glass and disappeared, and in its place, my ancestor with a sword was looking at me with calm eyes.

“ha… , ha… … .”

My saliva is dry and my heart is beating wildly.

My body didn’t listen, as if I saw something I shouldn’t have seen.

– Did you see it?

“Look… I couldn’t.”

Whether the ancestor’s sword cut through the darkness or not.

I couldn’t see the result.

– is it.

There were so many emotions packed into that short sentence.

Chief among them was disappointment.

“I haven’t seen any results.”

– result?

“but… … , I saw the process clearly.”

An ancestor’s eyes flashed with displeasure.

– Have you seen the course?

“yes. that black… … An unfinished sword… Are you afraid?”