The Greatest Architect

“I regret it. ”

“Hmm? What? ”

About ten days after the Baron departed, it was a sunny midwinter's day.

The group stops and enjoys a meal.

Xaviel, who was teasing the spoon, said something like that.

Lloyd tilts his head.

“Regret? ”

“As you say. ”

“Why? Do you regret being born? ”

“ ……. ”

“Or are you worried about something? ”

“I have no concerns. However”

“Only?”

“I've been thinking about my laziness for the past year. ”

“Lazy?”

“I have neglected my sword training too much. ”

Xaviel squeezes his spoon tightly.

He said with his eyes fixed on the soup that was getting cold in the bowl.

“To be honest, I just wanted to say I'm sorry about Lloyd. I mean, what happened in Cremo? ”

“In Cremo?”

“Yes. The night I confronted Gigatitan. ”

Xaviel raises his head.

I looked at Lloyd.

“To fight Gigatitan, to fight Gigatitan, and so on. But it wasn't enough. It wasn't enough. As a result, Lloyd had to do it himself. He was in great danger, and he actually had to go through a near-death crisis. ”

“Aha. Is that why you're reflecting? ”

“Yes.”

Xaviel nodding his head.

He meant it.

“If I was a little stronger, if I could take on Gigatitan alone, everything would be different. Of course, Lloyd wouldn't be in any danger. That's why.”

The Silver Hair Knight's gaze flashes with determination.

“So I've set a new goal for this year. ”

“The objective of the year? ”

“That's right.”

“Well, that's magnificent. So what's this year's goal of a new one? ”

“I'm the Master of the Sword.”

“Pushup.”

Lloyd nearly spits out his usual soup.

Xaviel looks this way and speaks with serious eyes.

Because he has a funny target?

Definitely not.

Rather, it was the opposite.

‘The goal of the year is to become a sodmaster. It's almost impossible for anyone else to hang on to for the rest of their lives, but I think he's telling the truth. ’

I actually felt that way.

I thought this guy could really pull it off.

That's what they do in novels.

‘That's what Javier's afraid of. ’

I wonder how many knights there have been in training in history.

I wonder how many people want to be a sod master.

He put his life on the line and sweated again to make the senses he learned in that practice his own. I'd literally been sharpening and polishing swords my whole life.

How many people have hung from the sword in all of history?

‘Maybe hundreds of thousands. Maybe more. ’

On the other hand, who is on the path of the Master?

‘Less than 200. ’

I really did.

Based on the number of Rosters officially written in the history of Lorasia, there were exactly 179 people. The academic instinct was that if the records were blurry or unclear, combined with the cases that were unclear, there would not be more than 300 people.

The historical estimate is under 300.

179 to be exact.

‘Almost three countries based on deception, Goguryeo, Shilla, Baekje, and there, all the numbers of kings from time to time, are similar to the total number of people. ’

The number of people of the kings of major countries in the history of Korea, except for relatively underfed highland vessels or burrows, kayaks, grants, etc.

It was almost the same number.

‘It must be hard to be that much of a sorcerer. ’

But I can't believe you set up such an incredibly difficult task as' Goal of the Year. '

If someone else had said that, it would have sounded crazy.

But that's what he said?

It never sounded like a joke.

‘What a monster. ’

It was when Lloyd thought that.

Xaviel's voice is still serious and pierces his ears.

“I'm going to work hard for my goals. even if it means not being caught by Lloyd. ”

“Huh? Me? ”

“Yes.”

“Why would I? ”

Lloyd wonders:

Xaviel insists.

“You've already created a Triple Circle. You've reached the user level of Manahart. ”

“Yeah, I did. ”

“So I thought, Maybe Lloyd was a swordsmanship genius, unlike the slothful, dull, relentless look he had on the outside. ”

“What? Slow and steady? ”

Lloyd's eyebrows twitch.

Xaviel said as if it were natural.

“Obviously, by the swordsmanship standards, because you're not a quick learner of teaching, you're not an exceptionally strong natural workforce, you're not physically vulnerable. And to be more precise, it was extraordinary. ”

“Isn't that based on you? ”

“Anyway, I think it was. ”

“...... I can't believe it. ”

“Anyway, I think I was mistaken. I honestly didn't think Lloyd would make Manahart like this in less than a year. ”

“Huff. That's how the story goes. ”

“Yes. I feel like Lloyd might catch up with me if I keep my hands off him. ”

“Phew.”

Hey, Mr. Ironblood Knight.

It's never gonna happen.

Lloyd wanted to say that.

You are not a genius.

They are just enriching themselves with skills such as Asran deep law and investing RP to grow faster than others.

That's why no matter how hard this side tries, it will never catch up to Xaviel.

It's the same now.

Even if I have the same Triple Circle.

It is the same even if you can use a triple wave more powerful than Xaviel.

‘I only counted the specs. Javier won't be able to take advantage of it. ’

In fact, I did.

Comprehensive physical strength and stamina, such as Jimmy Hendrix's ability to control other dazzling spirits, his reflexes, his ability to harness power, his balance, his application, his sense of combat, his experience, his determination, and his whole other skill level.

Comparisons were meaningless in all areas.

What about a car metaphor?

Xaviel was truly an ultra-high-performance, 31st-century state-of-the-art super formula machine.

Whereas yourself?

We've got fighter engines and a 20th-century T.O.G. with no steering wheel. ’

Lottery shot with triple waves but out of control. That was a cold assessment that Lloyd made of himself.

‘So relax, man. ’

Of course, Lloyd didn't say that out loud.

It is not necessary to inform them of the existence of RP.

Instead, Xaviel decided to leave the crisis of feeling misguided.

‘If you work harder and become a soothsayer early, it's my gain. ’

Xaviel fuels the will to grow like a mother.

Seeing Xaviel like that, Lloyd smiles secretly.

The road to the Kingdom continued through the snow of daylight as it began to scatter.

♣

The journey was short.

No incidents, no accidents.

The only incident was to the extent that the chronic insomnia of one of the members of the Council was completely cured. Of course, it was because I heard Lloyd's lullaby service reciting to Xaviel.

After all, it's been ten days again.

Finally, the group arrives at Magenta.

“You will soon learn of His Majesty. Do you remember the cautions of Al-Hyun? ”

“Of course.”

Lloyd and Xaviel followed the conspiracy.

The Royal Road was a white and red city.

Almost every building had a warm, beige-toned white wall.

On the other hand, the rooftop had red brown groups and panels on it.

From the outskirts of the Royal Road to the Royal City, there was no room to clean and spacious.

‘But the shape of the palace is a bit unusual. ’

Along the road, Lloyd glanced at the distant kingdoms.

The shape of the castle was unusual.

I was guessing by reading the descriptions from the article of Iron Blood Novel, but when I actually came across the visual, it felt much more unusual than when I read it as a novel.

‘It looks like you have half a boiled egg buried in the ground. Or bunkers from Suthakraft. ’

Rounded.

It was smooth and flat.

At the same time, it looks heavy as a rock.

It seems to enlarge the bunker a hundred times, rounded and flat.

Normally medieval kingdoms are universally thought of (?) It was a light decade different from the shape.

But did he notice any interest on this side?

I heard the voice of the previous Czech.

“Did you think our kingdom was unusual? ”

“Oh, yeah. That's right."

“That's how it works. ”

The cheek smiles low.

“That's what everyone thinks when they first see our kingdom. It's weird. It's bizarre. I don't think it's royal. Did you think so, too? ”

“That's not all. I've heard rumors. ”

“Then why have you ever heard of a shape like that? ”

“Yes.”

Lloyd nods.

I recalled what was mentioned briefly in the article on Novel Blood.

“I heard it was built hundreds of years ago. This city was called Taliano. At that time, an unfortunate and foolish king was elected twice by the same dragon. ”

“That's right. It's been reported in the history books that it was a very shocking incident. That's why most of the castles built in those days look like that. ”

“For 'not to be drawn’ when the dragon comes. ”

“Sort of. Flat and round. No place to hold it. At the time, they said that food was fashionable. ”

“And now our kingdom is the last of its kind. Is that correct?"

“Haha. You've been studying a lot. The more I see, the more I like it. ”

“A compliment.”

Lloyd shudders.

Talking to the policeman, I suddenly saw the prince approaching me.

The group enters the castle after a complicated process.

I went straight to the throne room.

When I put on a new garment for the throne, I felt that I had come to Kingdom.

‘Phew.’

Soon you will meet the king.

If the Earl Cremo you met before is just a "A", then the king you will meet now is really a "A", a "A" super ".

In short, the biggest hand in the country.

This means that you are the largest customer holding the largest money bag.

‘Let's do well.'

Lloyd reflected on the nature and character of the king he had read and acquired through the article of Iron Blood. I drew a scenario that I had turned my head many times to get here. From now on, I last checked the big picture I had in mind to do.

Soon the king entered the throne room.

“The king is entering. ”

I quickly knelt on one knee.

You duck your head.

Door opens.

The sound of footsteps.

You hear a voice sitting on the throne.

Soon, a clear yet powerful voice tapped my ear.

“Lloyd Frontera and Xaviel Asrahan raise their heads. ”

I raised my head.

Beyond the red carpet on the floor.

I saw black leather boots.

I also saw coarse brown leather pants.

A long sod bag with a firm and sleek waist. Above it, I saw a strong body, shoulders, and a lump-free neck.

The last thing I saw was the face of a woman who appeared to be in her late 30s.

The red, wavy hair that has been carried away by the flames. Rigid, stringent cyan eyes that glow heavily in them.

The moment the eyes met, Lloyd almost admired me.

‘Cool.'

The king of this country and the unique Master of the Sword.

Alicia Termina Magentano, Monarch of Fortitude.

It was much more majestic and authentic than I had imagined through the depiction in the Knights of Novel Blood.

His voice was even more so.

“Are you Lloyd Fronteline? ”

The king looked down at Xaviel and asked.

Lloyd twitches his shoulder.

“Long live the king. Lloyd Frontera meets His Majesty, the rightful ruler of this land. ”

“…… Are you? ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. ”

“Lloyd Frontera? ”

“I'm afraid so.”

“Hmm. Strange. Looks like a nobleman to me. ”

“ ……. ”

“Plus, you deserve to mix the sword with the burden you feel. ”

Hmph.

This time, Xaviel, who was taking a side by side example, shrugged his shoulder.

A king who's seen roughly Javier's footsteps just by saying good-bye.

It was an eye for the sovereignty of the sorcerer.

The king, Alicia, raises the tip of the red eyebrow.

“By the way, Jim heard your performance through the faithful words of Earl Cremo. That's how you repay the courage and the sacrificial spirit you showed in Cremo. However”

A meaningful light appeared in the turquoise eyes of the king.

“Jim doesn't judge people for their indiscretions when he hears someone's recommendation. I only trust Jim's eyes. So Jim's eager to see for himself what you're capable of. Especially Lloyd Frontera, with your abilities. ”

“If you say capability, what do you want to see?... ”

“It's simple. Jim tells me you're quite capable of pursuing your civil works. So, Lloyd Frontera, you will answer Jim's questions with your own wisdom. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Greetings.”

The king smiles bloody.

Her questions dropped.

“Lloyd Frontera. What do you think Magenta's most urgent needs are for the king here in this tiny city? ”

The king's smile changed.

In fact, she was already taking a shine to Lloyd. She was also a woman who became very interested in Lloyd's ability to perform from the moment she heard the report of Earl Cremo.

That's why.

‘Prove it. Then I will take you seriously. ’

King Alicia looks at Lloyd with the right answer in mind.

Her eyes flourished with longing for young talent.

So at this moment, she didn't even know she was dreaming.

A polite bow under your feet, Lloyd. He has a smile of contrition on in his mouth.

‘Here I am.'

Just as I expected.

He was analyzed again and again the whole way here.

I traced the memory of the knight in the blood of a novel. I checked the rumors and records about the royal city I had acquired here. So I kept in mind what the king hoped for most and what the royal family needed most.

But now, the king was asking for what he had anticipated and prepared.

I felt like everything I studied for one day with just a thunderbolt came out as it was in the final exam.

‘So from now on, it's time for this side to bake. ’

Lloyd's flaky, curled tail.

He chopped his lips. I put a powerful gear in the bottom of my tongue.

“If I dare to post an answer at the bottom of your door.... ”

A gentle voice flows from him.

The king, the biggest biggest customer in the country.

Lloyd's battles were thrown to win the construction order by appropriately scratching the itch of such a king.