The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Chapter 130

Dragon Blood (5)

Vittorio ordered just one thing from Theo before the Capitol General Assembly began.

– Speaking of plays.

-Try grabbing the lawmakers whose heads are full of poop. If you prove your ability to me, I will actively help you in everything from now on.

Prove your worth so that I can give you everything.

That’s what it meant.

In any case, this was a necessary order for Theo as well.

Simply taking control of the Temple Knights and the Black Skull would not be able to control everything in the Floating Islands.

So Theo replied that it would be enough.

gossip gossip-

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Lawmakers were busy shaking their butts while watching him.

Others would say it quietly and quietly.

The voices were so clear that Theo wondered if they were having a conversation right next to him.

-That person is said to have obtained Kriemhild’s mystery.

-You’re younger than I thought.

-But let’s not ignore it just because we’re young. He’s the one who drove out the ghost squad that we couldn’t do anything about.

Despite the attention of so many people, Theo showed no signs of being nervous at all.

“My name is Theo, the swordsman of Ragnar. It is an honor to meet the legislators who lead the Dominion of Benota Island and the Floating County Islands.”

-Practical test? Aren’t you a senior inspector?

-Did you hide your skills? Or was the power of mystery great?

– But have you ever heard of that name? Theo Ragnar, Theo Ragnar… … . Are you hearing this for the first time?

-That’s right. If he was a talented person like that, rumors would have spread at least once.

Theo’s reputation was limited to Winterer, and was unknown because he had never done any outside activities before.

“Quiet! Be quiet, everyone.”

Crack!

After confirming that Vittorio had become quiet, he opened his mouth again.

“Theo Ragnar. The council would like to ask you some facts. Will you answer me correctly?”

Theo nodded.

“On Ragnar’s honor, I swear from now on that I will not lie in anything I say.”

“Then it would be easier to talk. You know how proud Ragnar’s swordsmen are in their families.”

Vittorio asked several questions, and Theo answered without adding or subtracting the things he had experienced each time.

While the lawmakers were all angry at the atrocities of the Demon Slaughter Corps, they pondered over how they would have responded if they had been there.

the answer?

Of course it was ‘difficult’.

It seemed that the position of the warrior was not for anyone.

Other witnesses present at the scene subsequently attached their testimony.

At that time, cheers and exclamations erupted from everywhere.

They were the Temple Knights, the Black Skull, or young councilors related to them.

Thanks to this, only the elderly lawmakers coughed or moved their butts as if the seats were uncomfortable.

They were only uncomfortable with the fact that public opinion was so skewed on Theo’s side.

Even so, the quick-witted lawmakers did not miss the subtle change in the atmosphere.

‘It’s not the President who has taken the initiative, but Theo Ragnar, the heir to Kriemhild!’

It was a common thought that popped into their heads.

Theo’s presence surpassed Vittorio’s and filled the Capitol.

-If it’s like this… … .

– It won’t be easy to contain.

-The President is determined to seize all power with Theo Ragnar at the forefront!

The legislators swallowed their saliva.

There was no gap between Theo and Vittorio.

“Kriemhild-nim has sent a truly blessed heir to our Wealthy Islands. Twice you saved something that could have endangered the King and then Troyban.”

“It’s an overstatement.”

“Then there is something I want to ask you. When you first came to Fuyu Islands, why did you use a pseudonym?”

“Because I didn’t want to attract Troyban’s attention.”

The justification for visiting the floating archipelago that Theo put forward externally was simple.

Return of the dragon slaughter sword.

“As I said, I am an envoy representing Ragnar to return Balmung, which was taken as a trophy from Troyban. However, it was unknown how strong Troy-Ban’s demonic reach was in the floating islands, so I had to approach cautiously using a pseudonym.”

And, as you have experienced, Grimal almost handed over the Floating Archipelago to Troyban. Theo added an afterword like that while scanning the crowd.

Members of Parliament who had been acquainted with Grimal now turned their heads or looked down. It seemed that if we made eye contact, we would be dragged away by the Temple Knights.

“Certainly, thanks to you, the Floating Islands were saved from danger. Bio, thank you again on behalf of all residents of the Dominion for this.”

“thank you.”

“But there is something I want to ask you.”

Vittorio’s eyes narrowed.

“All crises are now over. Then, as you said, are you willing to return Balmung and Aegir?”

Yes?

The lawmakers who were discouraged by the defeat quietly raised their heads.

-what? Something a little cheap?

-Did you feel it too? The two of them, it feels like they are running parallel lines.

-Is the President wary of Kriemhild’s successor… … ?

-There must be something! It’s clear!

Theo wordlessly drew the dragon slayer from its scabbard.

Sureureung!

With the blue color, the mighty momentum raged like a storm.

oh oh oh-

It is an act of treason to recklessly pick out a blade in the sacred Capitol.

Several lawmakers tried to point this out, but could not come forward.

The Temple Knights, and the Black Skull. Even Vittorio’s granddaughter, Marti, was silent.

His trust in Theo was strong.

“I will definitely give it back. but.”

hooked!

Theo raised his head as he stuck the dragon sword straight into the ground.

“There’s a problem. The current Balmung is that it refuses to be touched by anyone unless it is recognized as its owner.”

Theo smiled as he looked over Vittorio and all the other members of Congress.

“Could you take this?”

-… … .

-… … .

Silence passed among the members for a moment.

At the question that seemed like a provocation, some lawmakers with a strong desire to compete even wriggled their eyebrows.

“Call me a second-term congressman, Caravaggio Romano. Does Kriemhild’s heir just say that if we don’t take Balmung, we won’t be able to return it?”

A middle-aged man with a solid build glared at Theo as if he were going to eat him.

Theo smiled leisurely and shook his head.

“Could that be? However, I just want to say that if no one can pull out Balmung, which has already been sealed, it will only be for decoration.”

“That means… … It is said that if there is a person who draws balmung soon, that person can use it.”

“Then he will use Balmung on behalf of the floating islands.”

There was greed in Caravaggio’s eyes.

A councilor chosen by Balmung.

As a politician with a strong desire for power, he had no choice but to be tempted.

Because it means to be a person who ‘represents’ the floating group.

“He is too. It makes no sense to keep a new sword like Balmung just for decoration.”

Caravaggio muttered to himself like that while looking at Vittorio.

Does that mean you can touch it yourself?

When Vittorio nodded, he quickly got up from his seat and went down the podium.

And he held the balmung.

The bloody veins sprouting from his arm muscles seemed to be a fairly good swordsman.

But,

Whoa!

Balmung shook violently and brushed off Caravaggio’s hand.

“Ouch!”

-uh? Ugh!

-Why are you here! Avoid everyone!

Kwaaang!

Caravaggio was thrown back, vomiting blood, and landed in the middle of the seats behind him.

The Capitol was plunged into chaos with the sound of hurried jumps by lawmakers who were startled.

Ugh! Whoops!

Either that or not.

Balmung was still trembling proudly.

“As you can see, this guy is very picky. Recognition will not be so easy.”

While members of Congress looked at each other and whispered about how to do this,

On the contrary, the more sympathetic lawmakers rose from their seats.

“I will try!”

“I will do it too. In the old days, he was quite well known on the continent.”

“Hope. I will try it myself.”

There was only one thought in their heads.

‘Even a stranger did it, so why not be chosen by Balmung as me!’

But the results were all the same.

They couldn’t stand Balmung’s resistance and were thrown out, or even if they managed to withstand it, they often passed out due to the backflow of magical power.

-What kind of nonsense… … !

-Have you done anything else to Balmung? Otherwise, why would Balmung reject us!

Members of Parliament were now even suspicious of Theo.

Whoa!

The moment Theo brought his hand to Balmung, he was awakened by the clear sword ringing.

Even the lawmakers who were not familiar with swords had a strong impression that the dragon slashing sword was as fiercely welcomed as Theo’s.

just as expected.

pass-

The vision of Kriemhild briefly appeared above Theo’s head, then, after taking a quick glance at the crowd, disappeared quietly.

All members of the legislature kept their mouths shut.

Doesn’t it look as if Kriemhild’s will perched on the dragon’s sword is scolding them for their ugliness?

clap-

Theo casually pulled out the balmung and slung it over his shoulder.

“If you want it back, I will give it back. However, my personal opinion is that it would be better for someone to spread Kriemhild’s name on behalf of the Floating Islands than to leave it alone. What do you think?”

Theo turned his gaze in the same direction Kriemhild’s vision was looking around,

Members of Congress averted his gaze by silently lowering or turning their heads.

There was no disagreement.

“Anyway, everyone here seems to have the same thoughts as me.”

With Theo’s laughter,

Ground, ground, ground!

Vittorio powerfully struck the gavel three times.

There was a hint of satisfaction on his lips.

* * *

The final conclusions reached at the General Assembly were as follows:

-Theo Ragnar returns the ownership of the dragon slasher Balmung and the dragon armor Aegir to the original owner of the Dominion.

-However, the Dominion allows Balmung to be ‘loaned’ to Theo Ragnar for the value of Balmung and the courtesy of Kriemhild’s successor. However, the rental period is limited to Theo Ragnar’s one generation, and should be returned immediately if he dies or is disqualified from Kriemhild’s successor.

-Theo Ragnar, as a condition of renting Balmung, makes the floating army have a reciprocal relationship with the Dominion, and in return, strives to share the mysteries of Kriemhild, including ＜Nibelun＞, with the Dominion.

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The important point here was that Theo, in his personal capacity, entered into a ‘contract’ with the Dominion Council on an equal footing.

Personal qualifications other than Ragnar.

The Dominion of the Floating Islands has a great political position within the empire as it has the qualifications of an electorate with the right to elect an emperor.

Since he stood shoulder to shoulder with such a place, it was clear that Theo’s fame would spread greatly if the details of this contract were known to the world in the future.

just as expected.

Reporters, who had been watching the rapidly changing political situation while staying in the floating archipelago for the past few days, started pouring out articles related to it.

＜Troyvan crossed the line! Trying to sink the floating islands to the bottom of the sea!＞

＜Troyban took hundreds of thousands of lives hostage. Can I leave it as is?＞

Among them, there were many knights who doubted the morality of Troy Ban, but they soon disappeared due to invisible pressure.

Instead, there are far more articles announcing the emergence of a new hero about Theo than in-depth exploration of this case.

＜Theo Ragnar, who appeared like a divinity and defeated Troyban’s conspiracy, who is he?＞

＜A real test at the age of fifteen! Theo Ragnar, a lightning quest!＞

＜Hero Theo. put the sea king to sleep.＞

＜The sixth successor of the north, who was surrounded by secrets, will his identity be revealed?＞

Fast-paced reporters also found out that Theo is now the ‘sixth candidate’ that has stirred up Winterer.

＜Can’t blood cheat? How did the son of great actress Cecilia become proud of her mother’s beauty?＞

Among them, he brought out Cecilia, who had once turned the theater world upside down and then quietly disappeared.

“oh! This is Theo’s article! Cecilia-sama’s face even came out!”

I can’t stand this!

The lady-in-waiting of Dongbaek Palace, who had been running errands outside for a while, picked up the newspaper that was on the newsstand and started running to Dongbaek Palace, no, to Cecilia’s shop.

“Cecilia Niyim! Extra, extra!”

However, the maid’s footsteps stopped midway.

Maehwa Palace was entering the shop.