Lord of Training - Chapter 48



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48. Messenger of God.

48. Messenger of God.

Harry’s expression was not good.

Where did the friendliness you showed just a moment ago go?

“Why are you looking for Saint Veronica?”

“yes?”

“I asked why you were looking for the saint.”

“I’d like to ask about the Labyrinth Gate. I need to know where it is so I can attack it.”

“Ah! So that’s what it was.”

In an instant, Archduke Harry’s expression returned to his original state.

“I’m sorry. I’m not on good terms with the Aquila Order. And now you won’t look good on them either. They still see anyone who has awakened their flying skills as a witch.”

“Are you a witch?”

There was nothing special about the Aquila Order in Alain’s memories.

However, the relationship between the Knights of the Aerial Magic and the Aquila Cult was not very good.

The Aquila cult claimed that the dimensional gate was created by their creator god, Aquila, and that the dimensional gate was created as a warning to humans who worshiped indiscriminate wars and false gods.

The problem was that their doctrine stated that flying in the sky was the domain of gods and angels, and so they rejected the aerial magic knights.

In the early days of the Gate’s creation, all sorts of superstitions arose, and distrust and devil worship were rampant.

I heard that in the process, the Aquila Church captured people who had awakened the magic of flight and burned them at the stake, calling them witches.

Now that magic engineering has taken hold, superstitions and stories about witches have all but disappeared, but relations are still not good.

“But isn’t the saint’s ability certain? They say she can accurately predict the location of dimensional gates like a ghost?”

“I admit that. When I was conquering the Labyrinth Gate, the Saintess confirmed where the gate was. But when I think about what the sect did, well······.”

Archduke Harry frowned and shook his head.

Unfortunately, it seems that we will have to find out separately how to contact Saint Veronica.

I heard that there is a church within the palace of Atlan where the saint lives.

It is likely that the kingdom needed to protect it because of its special ability to determine the time and location of the creation of the dimensional gate.

If the dimensional gate was created in an uninhabited place, such as a forest, valley, or mountain, by the time humans noticed it, the dimensional monster had already exited the gate and caused great damage.

And how much more troops and gold will have to be poured into dealing with it?

However, if the Saint of Aquila had specified the time and location of the gate’s creation in advance, great damage could have been prevented.

Because we can deploy troops quickly.

And the Aquila Order could easily expand its power by having their own church and saint in the palace, as this would make it the official religion of the kingdom, so they obediently entrusted the saint to the palace.

“Anyway, I’m not familiar with the saint. You won’t be able to meet her either. The saint can’t meet anyone except for the priests or the people involved, and she rarely comes out of the church. And there’s no more maze gate left. If there were, I would have run there right away.”

Honestly, I didn’t expect the remaining labyrinth gates, but I still wanted to hear about it directly from the saintess.

And I was also curious about how she figured out when and where the dimensional gates were created.

“But Your Highness, do you still have the magic to awaken?”

“Of course. I’ve only awakened eight spells so far. My goal is to complete ten before I die.”

There are 15 known types of magic so far.

If 8 of them were awakened, it would be incredible.

Perhaps his pride was hurt by the rumors of a named-class aerial magic knight who had awakened nine spells in the Lacrosse Empire.

“Will the saint appear at this palace event?”

Harry thought for a moment, then nodded.

“Probably so. He will still show up at important events. But he won’t be easy to approach.”

“Yes, I see.”

“Then, is there nothing more to see?”

“doesn’t exist.”

“Where should I drop you off?”

Even though it wasn’t my place to go, Archduke Harry took the trouble to take me to the port.

“Don’t be late today. Come home early. Let’s have a drink.”

I was momentarily taken aback by the gesture that seemed to be tilting a glass.

Do you eat and eat like that?

“All right.”

Huh! It’s another war with alcohol today!

Fortunately, there was no need to find accommodation in the capital.

Because you can stay at Archduke Harry’s mansion.

Harry the Archduke went to work at the Airborne Magic Training Corps, and I was here loading gnome metal panels onto a trading ship bound for Kalvas Port.

The metal panels I sent would make 30 medium-sized unmanned aircraft.

Now, Hela Wake will take care of the rest.

***

next day.

Negotiations with the Privy Council staff went well.

It was confirmed that I would have the operating rights to the Ferring City Gate for five years.

And after five years, he was designated as the preferred negotiator.

Although a considerable amount of gold had to be paid to the crown each year, it was manageable compared to the profits gained.

And the Duke of Harry Russell stood surety for me.

In the capital, I was just a nobody, a mere officer.

I have some gold, but I don’t have any mansions or properties, and the Havelock estate isn’t mine.

What would make you open a large gate on a day like this?

But I was able to get through it right away because Archduke Harry guaranteed it.

‘I must buy the Grand Duke a lot of good alcohol later.’

I got a really good kkanbu.

And that night, at the appointed time, he radioed Hela Wake.

Chi-chik!

“The metal panels were shipped yesterday.”

– Phew! That’s a relief. It’s not too late.

“We can produce 30 medium-sized aircraft, so we can take additional orders.”

– That’s good news.

“There is some really good news.”

– Don’t hesitate and speak quickly.

“I have secured the operating rights for the Ferring City Canyon Gate.”

There was a moment of silence.

Didn’t you hear my radio?

Chi-chik!

“I heard that I will be in charge of the operation and management of the Spirit Gate there for the next five years.”

– So does that mean we can start operating the illegal production plant in earnest?

“Of course. I spent a lot of gold this time. I’ll be busy from now on. I need to hire workers for the mine, build a path inside the gate, add troops to guard the gate, start the gnome smelting plant, and start regular airborne production.”

– Wow! I didn’t know you could really do it.

“I am the kind of person who does what I have to do.”

Of course, the Archduke helped me a lot.

In this way, the unfair manufacturing plant also began operation.

***

[Atlanta Royal Throne Room]

‘It’s magnificent!’

A ceiling that looks like it could easily accommodate an aerial magic knight flying around.

Large windows and pillars.

The king’s audience room was truly large and splendid.

As expected from a royal family that has lasted for 300 years, various sculptures and works of art were well displayed on the walls, and it was also unique to see the armor of the previous kings placed here and there on the walls like statues.

‘I didn’t know there were this many nobles.’

It seemed like all the capital’s nobles were gathered here.

There were now a great number of people gathered in the audience room, half of whom were nobles.

The rest were only the real powers of the military and officers of the rank of colonel or higher.

And upon the platform was a throne, and beneath it sat three princes.

‘That woman is a saint.’

She was wearing an elegant outfit, her face covered by a veil.

She was sitting in a seat unlike the others, with maids standing behind her.

Considering that the position of the saint is next to that of the princes, it seems that the power of the Order of Aquila is quite strong.

“Hey! Lieutenant Colonel Alain Bombard.”

I turned my head when I heard my name.

Corps Commander Bugsley stood with his adjutant.

“insect!”

“Oh! In the audience room, do not salute anyone other than His Majesty the King.”

“Ah! Sorry. I didn’t know.”

“It’s okay. Aren’t you the main character today?”

I feel a little embarrassed to be the main character.

It’s not like I’m the only one receiving the medal······.

Of course, I was the only one to receive the Silver Star Military Merit Medal.

‘Are you looking at me?’

The saint’s gaze seemed to be looking at me.

Even though I’ve moved a few times, it still follows me around.

Am I mistaken?

After a while.

Bambarabam! Bambarabam! Bambarabam!

The trumpet sounded and the audience room door opened.

“Bring your Majesty Bert Russell, King of the Atlan Kingdom!”

Thud! Thud!

A man wearing a crown entered, escorted by the Royal Airborne Magic Knights.

‘Huh! Are you a bandit?’

Since Prince Harry was 180cm tall, I thought King Burt Russell would be tall too. But now that I look at him, he looks to be at least 190cm tall.

Moreover, he had a thick neck and waist and an unusual appearance.

And the hands that are like a pot lid are made to catch even monsters.

It seemed likely that Archduke Harry Russell would give up the crown.

A large number of people gathered in the audience room were bowing their heads and waists toward him to show respect.

As expected, the king is good.

If I become a lord, no one will be able to touch my territory, right?

I didn’t have any big ambitions.

And just behind King Burt appeared Privy Councillor Regis.

‘But why can’t I see the queen?’

King Burt walked up to the stage and took his seat.

Then the princes and saints who were nearby sat down.

The ministers of the kingdom stood in the front row closest to the podium, followed by the notable nobles and generals.

Next came the positions of lower-ranking nobles and officers.

It was as if he had found his place in the hierarchy.

The event was now a place where awards were given out according to major.

A place created to honor the achievements of soldiers who drove out the Lacrosse Empire from the Kingdom of Lutes and who fought bravely in the war with the Kingdom of Albion.

And in the evening, a large celebratory banquet is held.

First, titles and decorations were awarded to generals who had served in the Kingdom of Lutes.

Everyone clapped and congratulated.

All King Bert had to do was exchange a few words with the Privy Councilor, pinning on his rank and decorations.

“I hereby confer the title of Earl upon Lieutenant-General Buxley Brown, and appoint him Commander-in-Chief of the First Field Army.”

Clap clap clap clap!

Commander Bugsley, no, now commander.

Commander Buxley was awarded four star epaulettes.

It seems that he was promoted because he commanded the general attack since the 2nd Legion had the most troops in this war with the Kingdom of Albion, and because he attacked the enemy’s capital and defended the wall.

How annoyed would the 7th Mobile Corps Commander be if he saw this?

But he did not attend this event.

Because the 7th Mobile Corps is currently in the Kingdom of Lutes.

‘Now that Bugsley has become the commander, who will be the commander of the 2nd Corps?’

It was bittersweet, but somehow I had a feeling I would become Uncle Sten.

When the generals’ turn was over, the nine people including me who had been waiting moved to the front of the stage.

“To Major Alain Bombard!”

My name was called first.

Chuck, chuck, chuck!

I went before the King, and King Bert received his decoration from the Lord Privy Council.

Privy Councillor Regis began to list my accomplishments.

“······In recognition of his distinguished services, Major Alain Bombard is awarded the Knighthood and the Silver Star.”

King Bert Russell pinned the Silver Cross on my chest.

“insect!”

King Bert Russell saluted and extended his hand.

“Congratulations.”

“thank you!”

He shook hands with the king.

Huh? But why are you holding my hand strong?

As expected of someone with a large build, his grip strength was considerable.

And King Bert took my hand and pulled it close to my ear and said:

“Alain Bombard. I will watch you.”

“······?”

The king stared at me for a moment, then said something incomprehensible and let go of my hand.

And immediately another officer’s name was called.

I stepped back.

‘What? You’re going to watch over me?’

Somehow it doesn’t sound good······.

***

After the awarding of titles and medals, there was still some time left until the congratulatory banquet.

People were busy walking around, greeting each other, and the princes and their entourage gathered around them as if to show off their power.

‘I think I know why Archduke Harry is so obsessed with the military…’

I stood behind a pillar in the corner of the audience room, avoiding Privy Councillor Regis and Commander Buxley.

It was because I could be called here and there for no reason.

And he watched the saint’s movements.

It would be great if you had stealth skills like Lieutenant Colonel Nicole.

At that moment, the saint was seen leaving the audience room with two maids.

This was an opportunity.

If not now, there was no telling when he would see the saint again.

I had no connections in the church, so I thought I’d just give it a try.

I hurriedly followed them outside.

And then he caught up with the group of saints disappearing into the hallway.

however.

“Saint Veronica is waiting. Follow me.”

“yes?”

A maid was waiting for me.

What is going on?

They say heaven helps those who help themselves, so I was just wondering how I could meet the saint, but it came true so easily?

It was the saint who asked to see me first.

I followed the maid into the prayer room inside the palace.

The maid went out immediately and a veiled saint came in.

I bowed my head and showed my respect.

“Hello, Saint Veronica.”

Saint Veronica took off her veil.

And then suddenly he knelt down on one knee toward me.

“Welcome, messenger of God!”

What does this mean?

A messenger of God?

“I think there was some misunderstanding.”

“That can’t be. I sense considerable divine power from you, sir.”

Divine power?

He starts speaking in increasingly incomprehensible language.

For a moment, I was dumbfounded at what was happening.

‘Are you talking about my dimensional energy?’

I took the information about the Aquila Order that the Archduke told me and applied it to the current situation.

The Aquila Order claimed that God created the dimensional gate.

And the saintess had a special ability to know where the dimensional gate was created.

If so, then it makes sense.

They seemed to call dimensional energy divine power.

And dimensional energy flows through my body······.

‘It’s divine power!’

If so, this was a chance to learn information about the Labyrinth Gate.

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