The Duke’s Madness

Professor Chizui and Professor Knowles, both injured in the battle, were admitted to the ward side by side.

The two, who were usually proud of their close friendship, spent time talking about various things.

“hahahaha… That’s right… Aren’t you curious? Professor Knowles?”

Professor Knowles answered Professor Chizui’s question.

“Arthur Bayern. That’s what the kid said.”

“yes… you’re right… The student who disappeared 7 years ago is like this… I never thought it would appear suddenly… ,”

At his words, Professor Knowles was troubled.

‘I’m sorry… No, should I say this is amazing?’

Arthur Bavaria, the heir to the duchy that disappeared seven years ago.

It was certainly surprising and miraculous that the child suddenly appeared and rescued the rebels and Arcane professors in crisis.

It was to the point where he thought he had hallucinations because he had shed so much blood when Arthur Bayern appeared.

However, right after that, it was Professor Knowles who experienced something more surprising than the appearance of Arthur Bayern.

It was Arthur Bayern who appeared after 7 years and broke the sword.

‘Swordsmanship can cut anything… However, breaking that sword skill meant that something at a higher level than that was manifested.’

And above the sword skill, there is only one higher level.

A state that only one out of tens of thousands of swordsmen has achieved.

Sword master’s sword steel.

‘The fact that Arthur Bavaria cut off the swordsmanship of the search police means that he became a ‘sword master’, the level of a transcendent.’

Because of that, Professor Knowles couldn’t understand.

‘… Is this possible? How can Arthur Bayern become a sword master?’

He was originally a boy with extraordinary talent, but how could he become a sword master in seven years?

Even after looking through countless histories, there was not a single swordsman who became a sword master at such a young age and in such a short period of time.

‘It’s not something that can be described as a genius or something like that… That is impossible.’

So Professor Knowles believed deep down that he had been mistaken.

I suffered too much for the last 7 years, and my eyes are dim.

It made more sense to think this way.

‘Hmmm… okay. No matter how much I think about it, it makes no sense. No matter how genius Arthur Bayern is, Sword Master is too much!’

When Professor Knowles made that decision, Professor Chizui murmured.

“hmm… So Arthur Bayern student and a little more… I want to talk… Time is running out.”

Professor Knowles, who had lost his mind at his words, asked a question.

“You seem to have a pretty close relationship?”

“hahahaha… That’s right. Even though I say this… 7 years ago, I will continue my studies… I was looking for a successor.”

“… !”

Professor Knowles’ mouth fell open.

“Hu, you mean the successor?”

“Heh heh heh… Don’t be too surprised… It’s just my thoughts… But don’t you know?”

Professor Chizui raised an eyebrow.

“If an Arthur Bayern student wants… With enough talent to walk the path of a scholar… He could be my successor.”

Professor Knowles frowned.

‘… No matter how much I admire this friend, Professor Chizui, how can I learn from an excellent swordsman like Arthur Bavaria?’

As a natural swordsman, he couldn’t understand it.

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No, I didn’t understand.

For a swordsman like Arthur Bavaria to turn his eyes to learning, it was a loss to humanity beyond the uninhabited world.

‘I’ll have to stop this friend before he winds up in vain.’

After organizing his thoughts, Professor Knowles opened his mouth to refute.

“Hmmm! Professor Chizui. I’m sorry, but Arthur Bavaria will not be interested in academics at all.”

Professor Chizui’s eyes widened.

“that is… What do you mean Knowles… professor?”

“Arthur Bayern is a student and a natural swordsman. It is said that it is far from academic.”

This time, Professor Chizui distorted his expression.

“… I’m sorry, Knowles… professor. You are the one who got it wrong. Arthur Bayern… His talent as a scholar is more outstanding.”

“So that’s why you saw it wrong!”

“hahahaha… You are the one who got it wrong!”

“You’re a frustrating friend, really! So Arthur Bayern… ,”

In the midst of such a sudden discussion, it was time to exchange opinions.

The door to the hospital room opened, and someone came in.

Angelina Baby.

It was the Arcane Exhibition Hall.

Upon her appearance, Professor Knowles and Chizui turned their gazes and shouted.

“Mayor!”

“… ?”

“Arthur Bayern… student! where… Are you there!”

At the shouts of the two professors, Angelina answered with a wink in her eyes.

“… Why are you suddenly looking for Prince Arthur of Bavaria?”

“I have a question for you!”

Angelina shrugged.

“I’ve been away for a while now.”

The eyes of the two professors widened.

“Well, you said you were away? Could it be that he disappeared again?”

At Professor Knowles’ question, Angelina looked around for a moment before whispering.

“Arcane Prison.”

“… ?”

“I went to rescue Willett Crestol, who was trapped there.”

“… !”

The two professors opened their mouths in amazement at Angelina’s explanation.

“What do you mean? Mayor! Prince Arthur of Bavaria is suddenly going to Arcane’s dungeon!”

Instead of answering, Angelina handed her a piece of newspaper.

The eyes of the two professors widened as they slowly read the contents.

“This, this!”

“The execution of Willett Crestol… !”

Angelina, who confirmed the reaction, said with her eyes shining.

“… The time for the decisive battle has come, Professors. Time for a decisive battle with a real sword, not a pen.”

The necks of the two professors swayed.

* * *

The scene of Arcane where the night has fallen.

The scenery was so beautiful that I burst into admiration.

Arthur looked at the scenery in front of him with a bright smile and murmured.

“It hasn’t changed here.”

Everything has changed over the course of 7 years, but fortunately, there is one thing that hasn’t changed.

As Arthur, who liked that fact, hummed, Ginny approached.

“Gongja. I’m ready.”

At her words, Arthur turned his head.

“Then are we going to Arcane Prison now?”

“yes. As Gongja-nim asked, it seems we can go alone.”

At Ginny’s words, Arthur tilted his head.

“… hmm. It would be nice if it was me, but it’s strange for some reason.”

“What?”

“Genie’s reaction. In the past, if you did something like this, you would perk up your ears, right?”

At Arthur’s answer, Ginny narrowed her eyes and burst out laughing.

“I’ve seen it with Gongja-nim several times, and it makes me sad when everyone is surprised by things like this.”

Arthur’s eyes widened at her answer.

At the same time, excruciating pain arose.

Angelina Baby.

Her lineage ability was activated.

‘oh… Is it true?’

According to Angelina’s explanation, the moment she felt pain in her eyes, she said it was the truth, so Ginny’s words earlier were real.

Arthur stroked his chin for a moment and looked at Ginny with a new look.

‘In the past, whenever I asked to do something, I was surprised, but it turns out that Genie has grown too.’

Because of that, the corner of Arthur’s mouth went up.

Growing up with someone you could trust like Ginny was a very good sign.

Arthur, who was in a good mood, jumped from the railing he was on and shouted.

“Then there is no need to hesitate. Shall we go right away?”

Ginny’s eyes lit up at Arthur’s words.

“Undercover, camouflage? Which of the two would you choose, Mr. Confucius? Whatever method you choose, I will assist you.”

Arthur blinked at Ginny’s confident answer.

“What do you mean, Ginny?”

“yes?”

“Why bother hiding?”

“… ?”

This time Ginny narrowed her eyes.

In the meantime, Arthur explained while reloading the beast in his arms.

“The search cops aren’t stupid, they must have set a trap. If you go into hiding, you will surely fall into that trap, so why do you think about buying and suffering?”

Ginny asked, perplexed.

“Uh, uh… Then how are you going to rescue old man Willett?”

Arthur smiled.

“You have to go head-on and knock them all down.”

“… !”

“If we destroy the entire Arcane Prison starting from the entrance, wouldn’t it be possible to save Elder Willett without falling into the trap?”

Ginny’s mouth fell open.

“Are you serious, Gongja?”

“Then you are serious.”

“… … .”

Ginny thought as she closed her gaping mouth.

‘… I thought I understood, but I didn’t.’

Arthur Bayern always defies common sense.

While Ginny recalled that fact once again, Arthur turned his head and looked at Arcane, who was immersed in darkness.

After observing the scene for a while, Arthur raised his eyebrows.

“Old Willett, please wait a moment. I will rescue you now.”

* * *

Arcane’s Dungeon.

Even before the rule of Dormund, there were rumors of the brutality of the dungeon, but now it was nothing compared to before.

“… aaagh-!”

“help me! help me!”

“If you’re not going to save me… Please kill me.”

screams and shouts.

And in the bloody dungeon, the aura of death continued to linger.

This is because the tone of the dungeon has completely changed since Dormund’s colonial rule began.

Previously, harsh prison life was all there was, but now it was accompanied by tortures of enormous intensity.

Thanks to this, the rebels trapped in the Arcane Dungeon were dying by dozens every day.

Remembering that fact, the guards of the Arcane Dungeon.

At the same time, Atran, a member of the pirates, opened his mouth and yawned.

‘no… Who the hell would attack a place like this?’

Is it because of its notoriety?

It seemed to me that even the cats on the street were avoiding the arcane dungeon now.

It was unthinkable that someone would attack such a place.

However, the new ruler sent from Dormund emphasized the security of this dungeon dozens of times.

Thanks to this, quite a few pirates were standing guard in the dungeon, and Atran was dissatisfied with that fact.

‘under… I have to patroll the streets and steal a bit of money.’

With the pocket money I earned, I bought a drink and sat down with a woman.

Wasn’t that why he became a pirate and a search cop?

But this month, he failed to draw lots, and it was so unfair that he stood guard in the dungeon.

Standing on duty in a daze in front of this dungeon full of blood and screams was like hell in a different sense.

Knock out the Gari champ-! After spitting out, Athran grumbled.

“… f*ck. I’d rather have an incident happen, tuup.”

With these words, he leaned his back against the wall.

In order to spend an uncomfortable but boring time, it was to sleep while standing.

It was the moment when Athran, who was as comfortable as possible, was about to close his eyes with a satisfied smile on his lips.

An unfamiliar voice rang in my ears.

“smart.”

“… ?”

“hello? I am Arthur Bayern.”

Surprised, Atlan opened his closed eyes.

At that moment, I saw a strange man approaching from nowhere.

Atlan shouted as he aimed the long gun in his hand.

“Who, who are you! Reveal your affiliation and identity!”

At Atlan’s question, Arthur, who finally visited the dungeon, smiled broadly.

“Didn’t I already tell you?”

“… what?”

“My name. I told you Arthur Bayern.”

Atlan’s eyes widened at Arthur’s words.

‘What is this… ?”

Arthur Bayern?

But how did this strange man break through the impenetrable gates of the arcane dungeon and stand in front of me?

In order to reach this place, you have to break through the double check of the Dormund army in front of you?

‘There’s no way the checkpoint will ever break through. then… ,’

The eyes of Atlan, who was speechless, widened.

It’s because when I think about it, it’s not like there are cases where I suddenly appear and proudly reveal my name instead of belonging.

‘Persimmon, inspection! You came out of the inspection!’

After finishing his thoughts, Atlan hurriedly lowered his back and shouted.

“Do, you are from the Government General of Dormund!”

“… ?”

“I-I’m sorry for being rude without knowing you left the inspection!”

At his words, Arthur narrowed his eyes.

“Dor… Munt Governor-General?”

“Yes, yes!”

“… hmm. Really, do you think so?”

“… yes?”

“oh… Pain in both eyes. You really think so.”

“… … .”

“How amazing. Every pirate I meet suspects me of Dormund. What is the reason?”

Atlan tilted his head.

‘This… What else do you mean?’

Surprisingly, it was Atlan who did not understand any of the previous conversation.

‘

‘

However, since I couldn’t help but answer, I cautiously opened my mouth.

“Uh, uh… I don’t know what you mean.”

“is it so? Well then, I can’t help it.”

Arthur shrugged and asked a question while putting his hand in his bosom.

“If you go inside, you’ll be in a dungeon, right, guard?”

Atlan finally understood Arthur’s words and smiled.

“That’s right! This is the dungeon of the Arcane!”

“oh. Thank you for your kind reply. Have a good evening.”

Arthur greeted him, and Atlan bowed happily at the greeting.

‘I never thought I’d avoid leaving the inspection like this!’

Something was odd about the situation, but it couldn’t have been a lucky day.

That’s when Atlan lifted his lower back.

Arthur pulled out his hand from his chest and pulled the trigger on the beast.

bang-!!

The entrance to the dungeon was smashed with a resounding explosion.

The smile on Atlan’s lips slowly disappeared at that sight.

“… ?”

In the meantime, Arthur moved leisurely and headed for the dungeon.

Atlan, who had been staring blankly at the back, belatedly realized the situation and shouted.

“… Intruders intruders!!!”

An arcane dungeon that has never allowed outsiders to enter.

It was the moment when the fortress of the iron fortress was broken through so absurdly.