CH 235

Feast for the Feast (6)

It was very shameful.

Sanchez had asked Roman Dmitry if he was worthy of the stage, but in the first place the Valhalla Empire trampled on the meaning of the festival.

Changing the warrior to represent the festival is a delicate matter.

For political gain, Valhalla accepted the request of the Kronos Empire and changed her opponent at will.

I was pathetic.

How did this country become like this?

'This is probably the reason why Master did not compromise with the Valhalla Imperial family. If you become the trumpeter of the powerful, a comfortable life is guaranteed, but like Barbosa, you have no choice but to fight against the opponents they decide. Now I can understand why Master was so antipathetic to the forces seeking change. Master wasn't afraid of change, he just hated garbage that took care of his teeth in the name of change.'

Morales wanted Roman Dmitry to appear on stage.

If it was the ability to overwhelm himself, he would cut Barbosa's head and show the pride of a warrior.

However.

But he couldn't hide the truth.

For Valhalla, limiting one option would be sensible, but Morales provided a way for Roman Dmitry to live.

alternative. It was an extremely divisive choice.

Just because those in power were ugly, Morales didn't want to fight the same way they did.

like that.

Sanchez heard the truth.

He spoke the truth on behalf of the dead, and thought that Roman Dmitry would of course take the safe route.

It was natural.

It is said that Morales' death brightened Roman Dmitry.

In a foreign country far away, there was no reason to risk Valhalla's dirty plans.

By the way.

Roman Dmitry's reaction was not as expected.

Know.

" What do you mean. Did you know that Valhalla communicates with Kronos?"

It was shocking.

Roman Dmitry, knowing the ugly truth, set foot in Valhalla.

Roman Dmitry said.

"The relationship between Kronos and Valhalla is on a strange borderline. People think that Valhalla adheres to the bystander attitude, but in fact it's not something that can be crushed by the word bystander. This can be seen by looking at the civil war in Cairo. What if the Marquis Benedict succeeded in rebelling and the regime changed. The Kronos Empire would have used Cairo as a bridgehead for conquest of the continent. What's the point if Valhalla criticizes the Kronos Empire only then? none. Bystanders give them no real advantage. To think that watching preserves power is only the idea of weak men who have never held power in their hands."

imperial relations.

A small doubt sprouted.

People say that the empires see each other as a big stumbling block, but the two empires didn't harm each other more than you think.

Like.

Like acknowledging each other's existence.

"I don't think Valhalla's relationship with Kronos seeks a perfect alliance. After all, each is a force that occupies a large chunk. If it exceeds a certain level, the two empires will not be able to avoid a fight. However, until the surrounding forces are sorted out, there is a sufficient reason to join forces. Considering such a premise, we come to the conclusion that Valhalla's bystander is not simple."

" what it is."

Sanchez took a breath.

It felt like I was out of breath.

Roman Dmitry was speaking calmly, but as a person of Valhalla, he could not help but be shocked.

Valhalla.

It is a country of warriors.

They had convictions and did what they believed and followed.

That's a good word to say, and the closed Valhalla was also called the country of no communication.

nevertheless.

Sanchez liked Valhalla.

Although Valhalla's ways may be ignorant and incomprehensible to people from other countries, Valhalla who purely pursues their own way represents the soul of the warriors.

If what Roman Dmitry said is true.

No, as Morales' will is true, Sanchez couldn't hide his disastrous expression.

reversed

For the sake of frugal power, to join hands with Kronos, whom he had criticized for so long.

Even if they had a decisive battle with Kronos in the future, it was not a very important issue for the people of Valhalla.

If Kronos values results.

Valhalla loved the process.

Rather than the result of winning, I wanted a defeat worth losing even if it was lost.

said Sanchez.

"Why did you accept Valhalla's invitation, knowing that? This is a plan jointly created by Valhalla and Kronos. After the battle with Barbossa is over, it is clear that the forces that want to kill Roman Dmitry will move out of the public eye. Are you sure you can afford it? I admit that Roman Dmitry-sama is strong, but even that has its limits. The warp gate leading to Dmitry would definitely be problematic, and it would be virtually impossible to escape on foot the long distance to Dmitry."

His voice trembled.

When asked about the sincerity, Roman Dmitry showed a calm expression.

"I accepted it because I knew the truth."

" Are you serious?"

"Even if the truth hidden beneath the surface is revealed, it does not change the reality that confronted me in the first place. It is a reality that must be dealt with. In order for Dmitry and other small powers on the continent to protect their country, they must not ignore and deny the situation in which Kronos and Valhalla are colluding."

Worst case hypothesis

It was too risky to go to Valhalla, but there was a reason to accept the invitation even at the risk.

"I hope that my steps in the war to come give a cause. Valhalla deliberately traps me, and the Kronos Empire plots another plot to kill me. How do you think people will react if I defeat the Twelve Swords of the Continent and return alive? The reversal starts from there. Even if the ugly truth is later revealed, one precedent will give people a cause to fight to the end."

That moment.

Sanchez was speechless.

Roman Dmitry.

He was such a reckless man that even Valhallein said he was crazy.

* * *

The conversation is over.

Roman Dmitry did not run away.

Recalling his promise to go on stage, Sanchez stepped out and looked at the moon shrouded in darkness.

" Roman Dmitry. You are really crazy."

My heart raced.

this festival.

Even the battle with Barbossa in the first place cannot be guaranteed.

Although Morales is said to have been defeated, Barbossa is a six-step higher than Morales in the ranking that shows a huge difference at each level.

Even if you take the risk and defeat him.

What greets Roman Dmitry when he comes down the stage is not the cheers of people, but a black conspiracy.

Still want to fight

laughter came out.

Even though it was a very dangerous task, strangely Roman Dmitry gave the hope that it could be accomplished.

onetime.

Morales said this.

"A true warrior tolerates no precedent. Just because no one sees it, it's a reasonable choice for everyone. If you neglect your training and compromise with reality, your weakness will eventually force you to kneel and put your head on the floor in a battle determined by will. I'm not that great. Even though I knew that Barbosa was clearly wrong, the time I had been ignoring for the past proves my weakness. Sanchez. If you meet a true warrior. learn the life he lived Even if you cannot live like that, you will learn something for the days to come."

true warrior.

It was the being Morales spoke of.

Roman Dmitry seemed like such a great figure in the history of Valhalla.

walked the night

Sanchez clenched his fists as the moonlight faded and he stepped into the darkened space.

'I still feel that you are reckless. But if what you really said to me was your sincerity. When Barbossa is defeated, I hope that you will not be killed by the imperial conspiracy.'

Morales.

His master may have wished for such a choice.

If you choose the path of a warrior even after giving you an alternative option, be willing to devote yourself to him.

messed it up

Probably.

From now on, it seemed that I had to spend a fierce time.

* * *

The eve day was bright.

People have been busy since morning.

Since the festival representing Valhalla will be held tomorrow, there are many things that need to be dealt with in advance today, the day before.

That evening.

As the sun went down, people flocked to the festivities.

People crowded around the gigantic stage, and they each showed anticipation.

"Who really wants to win?"

"Absolutely Gonzalez of the Jonathan family. On the eve stage where rankers cannot participate, it is safe to say that there are virtually no opponents when a 4 star swordsman comes forward. Besides, rumor has it that Gonzalez will challenge the rankings after a while."

"Hey, this guy. Still, the match on the eve stage is unpredictable. It's not a one-on-one match, but 30 people go on stage at the same time."

people chatted

Then.

Someone mentioned the topic of discussion.

"How about Dmitry's flash?"

" hmmm. I'm looking forward to it, but I don't think it's a bit lacking against other warriors.

"I heard that Dmitry's flash showed overwhelming force in the war against the Kronos Empire. How fast his swordsmanship is, those who have watched his fight come up with the word glare without even hearing the word."

"It's definitely not something worth noting. Just looking at the fact that Roman Dmitry, whom he serves, defeated Morales, Chris may not be an ordinary person either."

even just a day ago.

Chris wasn't interested.

He accepted it as an uninvited guest mixed in with the festival, but Roman Dmitry's actions drew attention to him as well.

the only stranger.

attention was focused.

However, it was a fact that everyone agreed that he had a low chance of winning regardless of skill.

"It will be difficult to win. There is no precedent for someone from another country to win on the eve stage. The warriors of Valhalla must be wary of Chris, knowingly and unknowingly, but with 30 warriors competing at the same time, would a miracle happen for Chris to win? probably to survive. We have no choice but to respond defensively from start to finish."

one person's words.

That was the honest evaluation of people towards Chris.

* * *

The time has come.

At the referee's call, the warriors representing each family took to the stage.

"Chris of the Duchy of Dmitry!"

"Oooh!"

Kris! Kris!

Kris! Kris!

People cheered.

Most people were negative about Chris' win, but that didn't mean people rejected him.

Roman Dmitry was recognized as a true warrior.

For the sole reason he was serving him, the people of Valhalla deserved a shriek for Chris.

series of situations.

Among the warriors on the stage, some showed dissatisfied expressions.

"Ttttttt, it's like cheering a stranger."

"Even if we die on this stage. I can't see anyone who's not from Valhalla wins.

It was as people expected.

Just like he didn't accept Roman Dmitry as Barbosaro's opponent.

So was Chris.

Some warriors felt humiliated just by the fact that a warrior from another country who had not been verified was on the same stage as them.

Besides.

They received a special order from the owners of the family.

"It would be a great joy to win the eve stage, but even if you lose, remember one thing. Kris. Kill the strangers following Roman Dmitry at any cost. If the mission is successful, apart from winning, I will take responsibility for the future of your family."

Murderous intent lingered in his eyes.

Chris was a common enemy.

They both knew that they had a similar purpose just by looking at them, and a warrior spoke in a secret voice.

"Perhaps Dmitry's rat bastard has a high probability of moving defensively from the start. In a situation where you are dealing with the warriors of Valhalla, you will not be able to save your life if you go out for nothing. So, how about wetting the stage with the blood of a stranger at the same time as the start? After that, I think it would be better to decide the match."

"I agree."

Good. I will cut off the head of the stranger, and then I will chew you all down."

The warriors grinned.

Opinion prevailed.

They should covet each other's lives anyway, but it wasn't a bad plan to achieve a common goal.

Finally.

High-ranking nobles, including the emperor, were seated at the top.

At the signal that everything was ready, the referee raised the flag.

flutter.

start-!

A signal to mark the beginning of the eve.

people were excited

That was then.

Pavat.

someone moved

it was chris

Contrary to expectations that he would move defensively, he was the first to run towards the warriors.

And then.

flash.

Beheading the warrior who has not yet come to his senses.

flash.

He also cut the head of the warrior who rushed in late.

poof.

He tore off the chest of the warrior who was right next to him.

Blood gushing out like a fountain.

people were astonished

The attack is so fast that it is hard to see with the naked eye.

As soon as it started, the three warriors fell to the ground with blood splattered on Chris' sword.