The Greatest Man in the World Hides His Power

47 – Territory Affairs – 2

The important thing is that the black alchemist appeared and that he was captured.

“Can these guys come in droves?”

Since it has been recovered even if it is hit in the new sword union state, which is a higher level than the sword skill, it is impossible to block it with only the troops of the Stein estate if the black alchemists are determined and attack.

That’s why I was worried and asked, but after reading the bastard’s thesis again, Cecil reassured me in a calm tone.

“You don’t have to worry about that. It takes a lot of preparation to make it into that state. It’s just the money, materials, and things that aren’t easily available.”

“Then I’m relieved…But it’s a bit like being careless.”

“That’s right. I think it can be mass-produced by weakening it. However, in that case, it seems that the intellectual ability will greatly decrease…”

“Can you tell such a thing from the thesis alone?”

“I wrote it down in detail. Would you like to take a look?”

Having received her thesis she gave me, I quickly read it. Hmm. Black is writing and white is paper.

I have no idea what you’re talking about.

An ignorant swordsman should just swing his sword.

“Anyway, I don’t think there’s anything to worry about right now… I’m sorry.”

She began searching for the black alchemist’s corpse, which had been cut in half. Ignoring her viscera dripping and covered in blood, she rummaged through her corpse and took a few artifacts, then some of his flesh.

“Let’s burn the rest.”

“Can’t we just leave it there?”

“This can also be a sample. Other black alchemists will use this person’s corpse to research and lower costs, and then they’ll get tired.”

Then it would be better to burn it. I made a pit and threw his corpse into it, and Cecile cast a spell and set the black alchemist’s body on fire.

It burns well.

The acrid smell of burning corpses and black smoke billows into the sky.

Cecile stared at it and smiled bitterly.

“I thought that one more disadvantage of being twins would be added here. Wow. It’s ridiculous.”

“Are they targeting twins?”

“Well. According to the thesis, it seems that twins born on a certain date are needed. There must also be basic talent. Hmm. Well. I can’t say that this thesis is perfect, so there may be other conditions.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. The hypotheses have been adopted quite a bit, and it seems that there are some evasive parts. Didn’t I mention it earlier? Its value as a thesis is low.”

Yes, it was.

But even if it was useless as a thesis, she put the thesis in her bag, as if it seemed that the attached materials and theories had some place to use.

“Do you intend to study?”

“Um… A little bit? I don’t know about anything else, but its resilience is amazing. I’m going to study how it was done at the academy. If it goes well, I’ll transplant it to you.”

Even if an arm is cut off, it will regenerate. That’s very attractive.

I don’t know if anyone can cut off my arm.

“It will take a long time, won’t it?”

“Is that so? hahahaha. But don’t worry. I’ll try something.”

So, I spent her time with her, watching her body burn.

Her corpse was burned and her bones ground to powder before being scattered in the lake. Since this is enough for business, the dead Black Alchemist will bless our future.

“Then let’s go. I wasted my time for nothing.”

I think I spent more time cleaning up than fighting. After calming her grumbling, I climbed into her carriage and said,

“What will I do when I return?”

“I have to enchant first. And… I also have to subdue the monsters… I’m going to leave that up to you. I’d like to move with you, but since this has happened, I’d rather stay quietly in the castle, right?”

“Yes. That would be nice. Anyway, I’m worried about Miss Lucy.”

“Lucy? Why?”

“I wonder if something happened while I was gone…”

“hahahaha. You don’t have to worry because you have Elan. Elan belongs to the master class, and she handles bows at a high level. She should be able to finish off a decent unit by herself, right?”

Well, she was pretty strong too. She will work well as Lucy’s escort.

“Assuming that Elan is kept attached as Lucy’s escort, the burden of monster subjugation and other tasks may increase on you. I ask for your understanding on that part.”

“Don’t worry.”

“There’s nothing I can do for you, but it seems like more and more requests are being made. If you need anything, tell me anytime.”

So far, there is nothing necessary.

I nodded her head and shook the reins, and she seemed to have nothing more to say, except for the rustling of her papers.

How far did you travel like that? When the sun was completely set, a castle began to appear in the distance.

It was the Stein Wall.

Ah. Came home

For the first time in a long time, the castle walls of the estate were covered with trees, as if the construction was in progress.

“I finally see the construction of the wall.”

“I was told that the castle walls were being built with the money I got from Count Eshtal. Is there a problem?”

“No. I have to do it someday. I should have done it, but I just postponed it. I feel relieved that Lucy is doing well.”

She burst into a small laugh and brought her face towards the window that led to the driver’s seat. She had a twinkle in her gaze as she gazed at the castle wall, a star that was gradually approaching.

The height of the castle wall is a new form of emotion.

“What?! Lord?!”

It was then. A familiar cry was heard near the castle wall. Looking that way, there was Atram standing there, wearing leather and fur, giving instructions to the soldiers.

“Why are you coming by carriage? Why did the lord come again?”

“Isn’t it okay to come?”

“hahahaha. It can’t be, but I didn’t expect you to come this time…”

I pointed at the carriage with that gaze that seemed to be asking for an explanation. When he saw the various loads in the wagon, he nodded his head as if he knew it only then.

“Are you here to enchant?”

“Whoops. Answer. I’ve been looking for a lot of good enchantments. Especially since they’re useful for farming or construction… I’ll be busy tomorrow.”

“Yes!”

Laughing with delight, he raised his hand toward the wall. Moments later, when the gates opened, I told Atram to see me later and waved the reins.

The rocking carriage heads for the mansion. When the young people wandering the roadside saw the carriage, they were all surprised and hurriedly bowed down.

“Oh my God! Lord!”

“Welcome!!”

He is the lord who is loved by the local people. It’s not like he’s been in the manor for that long, yet he’s this popular. It sure is great.

“Tsk. I’ll do this for Lucy.”

“I’m doing the same to Miss Lucy.”

“Really? That’s good.”

Speaking in a lighter tone, she went back to her seat. She glanced back, and a smile hung on her lips. Even if she said that, she seems happy that Young Jimin likes her.

I can’t be honest.

“…Why are you laughing?”

“I just laughed.”

“…Hmm.”

She lowered her head again and turned her gaze away from her. Hearing the clatter of her horses’ hooves, they drove her carriage and arrived at her mansion. As if she had already heard, a silver-haired beauty was waiting for her with her fair-haired elf.

“Welcome!! Chunyoung! You’ve worked hard!”

In her comfortable gray dress and heavy black coat, she smiled and ran over and took my hand. I don’t know what to do with the excessive hospitality.

“Look how cold your hands are. Aren’t they cold? Come on in! It’ll be warm inside.”

“Can’t you see that my sister is here?”

Lucy smiled as the carriage door opened and Cecil stepped out. Then she went up to her and gave her a light hug before she said in a sweet tone.

“Welcome. Sister. What happened all of a sudden? You originally planned not to come this time.”

“Yeah, but I also got some nice enchantments… Um. And I have a few things to say.”

The word enchantment made her face brighten, but her expression stiffened at the words that followed.

She seemed to have roughly noticed what Cecile was going to say.

“The story of the black alchemist?”

“Yes.”

It was a cold day, but there was no need to keep talking outside. We went inside, and as Lucy had said, we started talking in earnest in the warm living room, where the fireplace was filled with firewood.

“I met the black alchemist at Plenian Lake.”

You’re starting with the main topic. Cecil, who told Elan what had happened without hesitation, instructed Elan with a serious expression.

“Elan. I don’t want you to be separated from Lucy for a while.”

“Yes. All right. Trust me.”

“And Cheonyoung, focus only on defeating monsters. And the rest of the time… Just protect me. Ah. Of course while I’m in the territory.”

“It doesn’t matter, but what about when you’re at the academy?”

“You won’t enter the academy unless the black alchemist is crazy. Don’t worry too much about that…”

“Oh, sister.”

“Huh?”

Lucy slightly raised her hand.

“Can’t Chunyoung take care of me?”

“…It won’t work. Why?”

“Eh. I can’t even fight, so… I’m nervous.”

When she shrugged her shoulders and spoke softly, Cecil smiled bitterly.

“Then let’s do that. But I think it’ll be a bit difficult to subdue monsters.”

“At that time, shouldn’t I be with my sister, Elan? Hmm. I often go out when I’m managing the walls or distributing enchanted items to the territory. After all, it’s better for Cheonyeong to be by my side. Same.”

It’s a very natural thing, but why is the atmosphere between the sisters unusual?

Is this okay?

I looked at Elan, and she tilted her head as if asking why.

I guess it’s just because of my mood.