The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Episode 18

first war (3)

-The head of the household has been studying Ilgeom for the first time in ten years!

This was the first event that occurred after Julius was given the nickname ＜Demon Dragon＞.

Of course, since the opponent was a kid who hadn’t even undergone the Flowering Ceremony, of course that one sword didn’t contain the essence of magical power and reason.

Still, the fact that the family head held the sword was not enough symbolism, so it overflowed.

Even more so if the target is ‘Ragnar’s idiot’.

– What about sick people? So what happened to the sick?

– I heard you’re fine except for being tired.

-what? does that make sense? No matter how weak you were, how did you survive being hit by the head of the household?

– So that’s what I mean.

-no way… … The head of the household is sorry for his son who is treated like an idiot… … !

-Shh! Hey, are you crazy? What are you talking about! Did you forget that what the head of household hates the most is not being able to distinguish between construction work and being careless?

– Otherwise, it makes no sense, right? … .

– I thought so too, but think carefully. I don’t necessarily see it that way.

-but. Lately, there have been rumors that Captain Baek Gap Yonggi is keeping an eye on him. Wasn’t that a rumor?

Then, some people were shocked when they investigated how Theo came to learn the sword of the family.

-To the Byron family, to the top of Ceres… … You said that the Gyolongkai persecuted Prince Theo?

-But since Prince Theo was punishing, did he become dissatisfied with it and slander?

– Fifteen factions playing tricks like this to catch one bastard? does this make sense?

-It’s not a one-on-one match, it’s just a headcount persecution… … .

-However, you were defeated by Prince Theo in the appeal trial?

-There was a real asshole!

Now, the nickname ‘Ragnar’s idiot’ was referring to the members of the Kyoryongkai, not Theo.

In addition, Dongbaek Palace was taken away stupidly, so rumors spread to the point that everyone in Winterer didn’t know about this.

Because of that, people in the existing Dongbaek Palace couldn’t even raise their heads properly.

In one side.

Ordinary prosecutors cheered for Theo’s actions.

Is it because of that?

-Jamryong, who has been hiding for a while… … do you want to get up now?

Now, two months before the flowering ceremony.

The fact that you might see an unexpected star,

People now began to keep an eye on Dongbaek Palace, where Theo had started to stay.

* * *

“Leave the palace intact, why the hell! As the palace owner, I have to leave the palace!”

“Princess, please fix it!”

“If you run like that, you will get hurt! Calm down!”

“Let go, these! go home! I will directly ask the head of the household!”

The ladies-in-waiting were busy trying to stop Emile from going wild.

In fact, they were all lightning-fast.

It was because I was suddenly kicked out of Dongbaek Palace, where I had been living well a while ago.

“The same head of household gave Dongbaek Palace to Cecilia, the woman and her son.”

Emile glanced at Ed with his ax eye.

“Isn’t that what the older brother who made things like this say?”

“The princess has no face. All of this is purely my fault for misunderstanding the other person.”

Ed was sincere.

I never thought that Theo would be able to go out unscathed even after personally enduring the family leader’s sword.

‘If I had been hospitalized for at least a serious injury, it would have been easier to use… … Not now.’

‘Death due to sequelae’ has also crossed the water.

It seemed that I had to do everything in my power to hunt Theo.

“Now what are you going to do? You’re not asking me to stay in this filthy, shabby place, are you?”

“Please be patient for a moment. I’m going to make you pay double for the disgrace the princess has suffered.”

Ed’s eyes twinkled.

Whether the words were directed to Emile or to himself was something only he knew.

* * *

“Axion.”

“Yes. Uncle.”

Axion watched Emil throw things wildly in hysterics from the shock of being kicked out of his place, then turned his gaze in the direction of the sound.

“Next time you meet Theo Ragnar, be sure to kill him no matter what.”

“I was thinking of blowing at least one arm at the flowering ceremony anyway.”

“Don’t even think about messing with it. neck firmly. You must cut your throat. Got it?”

Axion wanted to ask.

What exactly happened in the alternative law office.

However, no matter how much he inquired, Ed and Emil kept their lips tight as if they had promised.

‘Anyway, these are facts that can be known immediately by digging up other disputes. You must be quite ashamed.’

I can’t see the mother who always slapped her child saying she didn’t like it.

Axion found Emil more funny than pitiful.

‘Did you get a sword from your father? Whoops. sick bastard. I mean, he’s really grown up.’

The corners of Axion’s lips twisted.

How does it feel when you realize that a toy you thought was fun is more fun than you thought?

It couldn’t have been that good.

“Can I ask you one question?”

“What is it?”

“What is the identity of the ‘relic’ in the Rose Palace? Why are your uncle and mother so anxious about not having a rose palace?”

On the surface, the Rose Palace is just a place where the women of the household are gathered together.

But Ed and Emil have been trying to reach out here for a long time.

Ed pondered for a moment.

I wondered if I could share the secret I accidentally found out in Troyban with this young nephew.

Fortunately, the trouble didn’t last long.

He was also half Troy.

“Do you know the Great Dragon?”

“Isn’t it the distant ancestor of the guardian dragon that was said to have made a contract with the ancestor?”

“hit.”

“But why?”

“If there are traces of the Great Dragon in the Rose Palace. Will you believe it?”

“… … !”

Axion’s eyes widened slightly.

Because it was completely unexpected.

“However, the Taegoryong can only come from an old oral story… … !”

“no. He was ‘real’ alive. And in his lifetime, he gave everything for the people he cared so much for. Both the body and the magical power. Even the soul.”

“… … !”

“And the traces of the ancient dragon are usually called ‘relics’. But among them, the most precious relic is said to be in the Rose Palace.”

For a moment, Axion’s eyes were shining bright blue, which Ed did not see.

“It’s not just the Rose Palace. Dongbaekgung where we were, Maehwagung of Maehwagungju, and Gajujeondo where the head of household is staying. The artifacts are all scattered.”

“What shape does the artifact have? If they forcibly occupied the Rose Palace and stole it… … !”

“The problem is that each artifact has a different appearance because it is a spiritual object. It might be a relic until you get it yourself.”

“It is difficult.”

“That’s why I, and your mother, have been trying for so long and so hard to get my hands on the Rose Palace.”

“We’ll need to catch old Theo no matter what.”

“yes. That’s it. he’s dangerous much more than expected. If he is in this world, he will always hold us back.”

Maybe he had already been chosen as an artifact.

Ed added an afterword.

“So, the Kyoryonghoe will continue to stand by your side.”

“The rumors I’ve been hearing these days aren’t very good. Do you still want to do it together?”

“You don’t like the way you talk.”

“Whoops. I’m sorry if it sounded like that.”

“… … Even if it is not, nine places announced a departure a little while ago. But six still want Theo Ragnar’s head. I will see the right opportunity, so make your move at that time.”

“I will.”

“Especially, the Ceres Merchant Chamber is connected to your mother’s family, so it would be helpful… … !”

Beep profit!

Ed stopped talking and raised his head.

And for a moment, his expression hardened.

A black feathered bird floating high in the sky.

It was a telegram that was specially raised in the Ceres Merchants.

By the way… … The bird was bloody.

It didn’t seem to have the strength to flap its wings.

as if he were going to die right away.

somehow unknowingly

Ed thought of Theo staring at him with blood-red eyes, and a chill ran down his spine.

* * *

Julius widened his eyes at Evelyn, who was almost bathed in blood and dust.

“You… … What is that like?”

It’s like when you just came back from a mission.

Even Wellington, who was next to him, did the same.

Evelynn smiled at Julius while letting out disturbed breathing,

Wellington held out the wooden box he was carrying to Theo.

“The box you asked for, is this correct?”

click-

Theo forcibly tore off the lid that had been tightly sealed with wax, inspected the contents, and nodded.

“Yes. That seems right. I spent an hour on this. Thank you for your hard work.”

Julius, who had been listening indifferently to the unknown conversation, asked urgently.

“What the hell is that?”

Theo replied in a calm tone.

“It’s the hang dragon’s lifeline.”

“Well… … ?”

“If Hangryong had been leaking information about his family to Troyban through the Merchant Ceres, would you believe it?”

“What is that… … !”

Julius’ eyes widened to the size of a lantern.

Wondering what the hell this was all about, he hurriedly turned to Evelyn.

Evelyn replied with a blunt face and nodded.

“As Master Theo requested earlier, we are on our way after killing all the members of the Ceres Merchant Branch, who are residing in Winterer.”

“… … !”

“Fortunately, most of the escort troops at the branch were out on business, so it was easy to deal with because they were vulnerable to defense.”

The Merchant Ceres is in charge of military supplies among Ragnar’s vassals.

No matter how conflicted he was with Theo, if he carelessly touched him, he could face the political headwinds he had barely sealed.

But.

“But I found something interesting there.”

“… … that’s the box What the hell is in there?”

“This is a letter secretly sent by the Secretary General to Troyban through the Ceres Merchant Army. It contained a lot of important information.”

“her… … !”

Julius’ face contorted.

Her relationship with Ed wasn’t usually that good, but the sense of betrayal was so great because she was the ninth dragon, the main axis of the family.

“Then we must hurry up and publicize this fact… … !”

“Nope. I don’t think so.”

Theo shook his head.

“What do you mean, Prince Theo? So, are you trying to cover up Hangryong’s face like this?”

“Hanglong isn’t a person who is easygoing enough to be caught with something like this.”

“… … .”

“Even if this was caught, I would have prepared to cut off the tail. If you touch it rashly, you will only get a counterattack.”

“… … that.”

Julius was unable to continue his words.

According to Theo, Ed isn’t such a nice person.

“Moreover, the head of the family must already know this.”

“Is that true?”

Theo nodded.

‘Even in my previous life, the downfall of Hangryong and Dongbaekgung lord actually proceeded according to Gajujeon’s intention.’

Theo was in the intelligence department, so he knew the whole process all too well.

The Dragon Dragon Society was actually a camouflage that Ed used his nephew, Axion, as a proxy to take control of Ragnar.

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Later, he grew so big that he gained power enough to threaten the Senate.

The downfall came far too easily for him.

In Ragnar, it was just as dangerous to be out of sight of the family head.

‘Still, with this incident as an opportunity, most of the Kyoryongkai must have left. Public opinion around you won’t be good either.’

It was still at this time, before the Gyoryukai had solidified as Ed’s private organization.

‘On the other hand, my value would have gone up that much.’

“So I’m going to leave it as it is. If even Hanglong had an idea, he wouldn’t be able to touch me hastily.”

“… … I guess I will try to cut the controversy that will become red with the fall of the Ceres Merchant.”

Theo laughed silently.

It was an unspoken affirmation.

For a moment, Julius trembled involuntarily.

It was because it showed what Theo’s goal was, which he hadn’t said before.

‘No matter what, on the outside, it seems that Prince Theo directly punished the Ceres Merchant Corps as an example, and that Hangryong was bent on it.’

Theo’s name value will increase that much.

Even those who still hold grudges against him will be able to end up in the ranks of the Ceres Merchant, so he will take it upon himself.

‘When the hell did you have such a cool attitude… … ?’

Considering that Theo’s hands were numb just a few days ago, he had given advice, so the change was too quick.

On the one hand, I thought so.

– Where the hell did Theo get this information from?

But it was a difficult atmosphere to ask.

“For the time being, Hanglong won’t be able to quarrel with me.”

“I will look for an opportunity instead. By using Confucius Axion. For instance.”

“It will be a flowering ceremony. Everyone will be crazy by then.”

Julius nodded heavily.

Theo nodded as well.

There are two months left until the flowering ceremony.

I had to somehow become stronger in it.

Enough to stand against the dragon’s magical power.

Because the first war isn’t over yet.

‘The storage room on the second floor was blue. That will definitely be of great help.’