Sword Master Who Leapt Through Time - Chapter 18



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#18 How do I get home?

But that wasn’t the end.

“Anyway, that bastard Lightena. Even though I recommended good people to him, he rejected them all… … . He takes those guys as his disciples? How can that Archduke have such a bad eye for people? I should have inherited the position of the head of the household… … !”

This bald man’s remarks crossed the line way too far.

Iodine, who was a devoted teacher, eventually lost patience and lost his temper.

“Private tutor! There are many eyes watching here! It is against the rules to call your teacher like that!”

“What? Are you teaching me right now?! Do you think that just because Lightena declared you to be her successor, you’re already an archduke?! Don’t you even see any private tutoring or anything?!”

“That’s not it… … !”

“What the heck! Someone like me is ridiculous! This is why Lightena’s judgment is so messed up! She took a starving beggar from the streets and turned him into a human, and she doesn’t even know how to be grateful! If she’s that kind of person, she should at least be good at swordsmanship! And that’s not even it!”

“I was wrong. But at least to the Master… … .”

“Shut up! What are you talking about! I don’t approve of you! Beggars! Vagabonds! This new guy is an expert-level low-level guy, right? He’s crazy. He rejected all my recommendations, and now he calls these guys his disciples… … . There’s no doubt that Lightena is crazy!”

“Private school!”

Oh, my head hurts.

Cassigier rushes forward, snorting like a mad boar, while Iodine struggles.

‘Is the Grand Duke even a human?’

He seemed like a worldly superhuman, but he must not have been able to break away from his kinship. Judging by the way he left that kind of man alone.

But that’s a big deal.

It’s not me?

“Private tutor. Then would you like to check? Whether your insight is accurate or not?”

“what?!”

It wasn’t even a real private affair in the first place, and since they crossed the line first, we have the legitimacy. After all, I’m not going to live here for a thousand years.

There is no reason to tolerate seeing something you don’t like.

“Why bother talking about a good sword? If you are not good at swordsmanship, let’s have a fight. If I lose, won’t your words be more effective?”

“Junior!!”

Iodine tried to stop me, but I kept my eyes focused on Cassiere.

Shudder.

His shoulders shook.

He opened his eyes narrowly.

It seemed like he was trying to gauge my strength.

It’s really consistent.

You really don’t want to fight a fight you think you’ll lose?

Yeah. What do you think? Do you think I can win?

A little later,

The results are in.

He snorted, his scalp dyed red.

“How insolent! Who in the world would spar with a brat who is their disciple? How vulgar. I will personally confront Laitena about this rudeness!”

you,

You’re not sure you can beat me… … ?

I should have known.

By ancient standards, my swordsmanship was low, but in return, I was able to directly control the aura.

Since I have unknown powers, I am afraid that I might be embarrassed.

But it would be a shame to underestimate my provocative skills that I had while rolling around in Roverland.

“Why? Isn’t it simple? Just keep everyone’s mouths shut with that hairy, undeveloped skill?”

He stretched out his fingers and pointed to his bald head.

Cassie blinked for a moment, wondering what was being said, then realized it later and blushed.

“this……!”

Just as he was about to explode with anger, I interrupted him and stepped in.

“Why? Am I too old to stick with you?”

chuck.

This time, I pointed to my voluminous blue-black hair with my finger.

“Huh… … ! Huh… … !”

Cassiegière, who had forgotten to even be angry and was just laughing in vain.

at that time,

“Ahem! Big! Lord Lansen. No matter what, leaving behind a physical weakness… … Big! It’s not right to do that.”

Brooke Dennar stepped in and attempted to mediate.

But the laughter that escapes between coughs… … Man, Mr. Brook really is a bad person.

at last.

Phew… … .

Phew! Big phew!

Laughter leaking out from everywhere.

It seems that even the shameless Cassieger had a hard time enduring this.

“Yes… … You guys… …! That bastard Lightena must have told you to do it! To humiliate me like this! I’ll watch how long you’re going to act so arrogantly!”

Cassiegière hurriedly leaves the place, pouring out his delusions of persecution until the very end.

Yeah. Run away. That’s your level.

As I was looking at that shabby back, Iodine approached me with a worried expression.

“Junior Lansen… … .”

Ah, I felt it even though she didn’t say it.

“it’s okay.”

That pot-bellied bald guy with a narrow stomach is probably going to make a fuss at this meeting.

Some trick to embarrass me.

But that didn’t mean much to me.

Who cares whether I get embarrassed or not?

What means something to me now is the sword.

Only the sword.

Sling.

I drew my sword and asked Iodin.

“What should I do first today?”

Iodin looked at me with a complicated expression, shook his head, and drew his sword.

Now,

Another exciting day has begun.

* * *

After a full day of training, night came again.

I haven’t slept much lately… … No matter how strong my body is to become a Sword Master, I need to get some sleep now.

I can’t sleep.

“I’m starting to get worried… … .”

It’s already been 12 days since I got here.

Although I have been immersed in swordsmanship training, I am becoming increasingly uneasy.

“How long are you going to stay here? How… … do I get back?”

The time ratio during the last time travel was 6 to 1.

If that were the case this time, then two days would have already passed in the original time zone.

It’s okay for up to two days.

Now that the Count’s head has been suddenly cut off, everyone will need time to figure out the situation.

You’ll have to be careful because even one wrong step could result in your neck being cut off.

But anything more than that would be dangerous.

Rumors will spread that I was the one who beheaded the Count.

You will feel doubtful about the fact that I am invisible.

In the Yeongji Army, in the family… … . Those reckless guys would surely soon turn the circuit of happiness in all sorts of ways.

‘Lansen has become a companion to the Count!’

‘I killed the count, but I was badly injured and became a cripple just like before!’

‘If I make good use of this opportunity, I could make a big splash!’

In the face of greed, such nonsense will soon be accepted as the truth, and one by one, those who had been bowing down will raise their heads.

The ruined city of Kushan was clearly depicted.

Our family members are not only powerful, but also have great power and connections with Rivera Pietro, who is on the same side, so we won’t be in immediate danger.

But as time goes by, we cannot know what variables will arise.

There must be so many Torai in Kushan City… … .

So I’m worried.

Because I can’t figure out what the conditions are for returning.

Sling-

I took out the Book of Destiny from subspace.

If you spread it out and read it, there are exactly two pages you can read.

One is the previous page that started with ‘The secret chapel of the cultists is…’ and the other is this page that says ‘The Master returned with the cultist’s treasures stolen.’

Strangely enough, even though I was able to write in the ancient language and script, I was unable to read the other pages.

If you try to read it, you won’t understand the meaning, as if it were nonsense being exchanged while drunk.

“Anyway, it seems to have something to do with socializing… … .”

Last time I came back after killing the leader of the secret chapel.

So what about this time?

‘There seems to be something in the treasure the Archduke brought… … .’

A treasure that even a pig named Cassigier showed curiosity about.

But there was no way for me to see it.

Not only the Horizon Knights, but also the two male and female magicians who had come with the Archduke at that time were guarding him strictly.

“It’s stuffy.”

Even seeing that was a problem.

How can I get back?

Should I break it?

Or… … should I keep it?

My head is so complicated that I can’t sleep.

I went out for a walk and enjoyed the night air.

In the distance, magic lanterns shine brightly on buildings, and moonlight pours into the Grand Duke’s garden.

Under the moonlight, a blonde woman sat on a rock, looking up at the sky.

He stretched out his hand and measured a point in the sky.

“Iodine… … ?”

When I called out absentmindedly, blue eyes looked back at me.

“Junior Lansen… …?”

“Are you looking at the moon?”

I said it and then realized it later.

I accidentally omitted the formal speech.

Are you going to nag me again… … .

But Iodine didn’t care and answered calmly.

Speak informally to me, just like you do.

“No. I was looking at the stars.”

“… … They won’t say anything because I spoke informally to them?”

Then she looked around and answered softly.

“No one is watching right now. I’m not shameless. You saved my life, right? I won’t say anything if you speak informally to me.”

“Ooh~”

In response to my sincere admiration, for some reason, I get a glare in return.

“… … Anyway, it’s late to say this now, but I was really grateful back then. Thanks to you, I’m alive. Thanks to you, I saved the children.”

“How are the kids?”

“Yeah. I sent them all back home. I get letters every holiday.”

Iodine smiles pleasantly.

I felt somehow mischievous.

“But then, how about you just speak to me politely in private? You saved my life, and I’m three years older than you.”

“… … No matter what, it’s a bit too formal to speak to your juniors… … .”

I laughed heartily and sat down next to Iodine.

Iodine, who slightly sticks out his butt to give me space.

“Do you like looking at stars?”

She shook her head at my question.

“Not just any star. I like looking at the 13 stars.”

“13 weeks?”

“Anyway… … . If you look closely, you have no common sense at all.”

She took a short breath and pointed to the stars in the sky one by one.

“All the stars move. You know that?”

“… … The stars are moving?”

“Yes. It rotates around the center of the sky.”

I didn’t know.

You shouldn’t get to see the sky that often.

“All the stars revolve around the center of the sky… … There are thirteen stars that do not move and always stay in the same place. These thirteen stars, named after the lords, are called the thirteen lords.”

“Aha… … But why do you like that?”

In response to my question, Iodine raised his hand again as before and aimed at the nearest star of the god.

“That star is Mibavar, the goddess of wisdom. This is the only place in the world where Mibavar rises directly overhead at this angle. That star does not move.”

“Huh… … ?”

“So, through the Lords, I can know my position in this world. I am here now. I have come this far. This position, overlooked by Mibavar at this exact angle, is the place I must protect. The place where I belong. This is the purpose of my life.”

… … Now that I think about it, wasn’t that what Cassiere said? That Iodine was an orphan.

There must have been some unusual twists and turns before the orphan girl became the disciple of the best swordsman in the world.

Perhaps that is why Iodine’s expression as he looked at the stars was sorrowful and serious.

Bam!

Iodine suddenly got up, perhaps embarrassed by what he had said so late.

She turned her back, hiding her slightly flushed ears.

“Anyway, I’m going now. I have to prepare a special lecture for the exchange meeting.”

He walked a few steps, even mentioning something that didn’t need to be said, then turned around and emphasized it.

“Use polite language in front of other people!”

“Yes. Yes. Senior.”

I watched Iodine moving away, then glanced up at the sky.

‘It really doesn’t move… … .’

After looking at it for a while, I could see it with my own eyes.

13 stars that are fixed in place and do not move among the slowly flowing starlight.

In this world where everything changes, is there anything that doesn’t change?

‘Well, I have that too.’

People I must protect even at the risk of my life, children I want to protect.

To me, it’s like a star that will never change.

I smiled bitterly as I thought about that.

Sigh… … I really need to go back soon, but what should I do?

I returned to my bedroom, stumbling, with worries that had no answers.

* * *

A few more days passed.

I still have no idea how to get home.

The day of the exchange meeting finally arrived.

Iodine, who we met first thing in the morning, was very nervous.

“Okay. The special lecture preparations are complete. I’ve also finished learning the information about the trainees. Junior Lansen. Has your junior finished preparing for the swordsmanship demonstration?”

“It’s not perfect. But… … .”

“Okay. I have to prepare more… … . I’ve also prepared the expected answers for the Q&A… … . Oh, right. Hair! Yeah, and your hair is perfect today. Yeah. Everything is ready. It’s perfect. Let’s calm down. Just stay calm.”

Iodine, who felt his hair while checking its condition, perhaps traumatized by the messy hair he had last time, took a deep breath and began mind control.

however……

Hey, Iodine?

My head isn’t the problem right now… … .

“senior.”

“Don’t tell me to talk. I’m trying to control my breathing.”

“No, senior.”

“for a moment.”

“No, that’s not it. Clothes. Look at the clothes.”

“huh?”

Only then did Iodine look down at his clothes.

Her round ears turn bright red amid her blonde hair.

“Ugh… … Ugh… … Euaaaah!”

Iodine runs into the bedroom screaming.

The yellow chick pajamas fluttered in the wind.

No, you didn’t even notice that I was wearing pajamas because you were worrying about your hair?

People are all the same.

It looks like it’s going to break, but one by one it’s starting to break.

There are chick pajamas there… … .

With a sly smile on my face, I turned my gaze toward the training ground.

The trainees will be gathering soon.

Phew… … .

I took a deep breath, stretched, and fine-tuned my body.

Okay. Perfect. Ready for battle.

“Then… … . Now, should I start to relax a bit too?”

I calmed my mind and broadened my horizons.

With the mindset of going to the battlefield.

It was a meeting that I didn’t attach much meaning to until now, but it’s different now.

It’s not like I’m doing this to make a lasting impression at the social gathering…

I was just thinking about it.

The last day of the exchange meeting that lasted a month.

Today was a special day, one of the few days when outsiders came to this place, the heart of Yeongju Castle.

What if the Book of Destiny wasn’t sending me to any random time zone, but to a time zone where some event related to the cult was happening?

If I have to solve that case to be able to go home,

That incident was probably,

On the last day of the exchange meeting,

Hundreds of outsiders enter the castle,

It will happen today.