Sword Master Who Leapt Through Time - Chapter 25



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#25 I’m back home

How much time has passed?

The time I stayed in ancient times was 45 days in total, 3 times for 15 days each, so if I calculate it correctly, it should have been about a week.

What on earth has been happening in this city?

First, let’s check on our younger siblings’ safety.

‘I guess not… … .’

The first place we visited was our mansion and the Ilneon Dungeon.

I had hoped, but as expected, the mansion was empty.

Even in the dungeon, not a single one of our family members was visible.

‘Yes. It’s natural for it to be empty. It’s not an easy place to defend in an emergency.’

My anxious mind suddenly started to raise its head, but I tried to console it.

‘Maybe it’s there?’

The only place in this city that is easily defended after the castle.

I quickly flew towards the other side of the city.

I was trying to stay calm, but… … I felt like I could only calm down if I saw my siblings’ faces as soon as possible.

* * *

Author: Baron.

It was a place commonly called by that nickname by the citizens of Kushan City.

West of Kushan City,

It is located in the so-called ‘old town’, which occupies about one-fifth of the entire outer city area.

Knock!

I jumped over the ‘old wall’ surrounding the old town.

Indeed, the current situation was so serious that soldiers holding torches were maintaining strict vigil on the walls.

Normally, it would be polite to announce the purpose of my visit in front of the castle wall, but I don’t have the time right now.

After avoiding the soldiers’ gaze and crossing the old city wall, I ran in a straight line toward the Baron’s Castle in the center of the old town.

Soon, a rough but sturdy-looking castle appeared before our eyes.

This is the stronghold of Rivera Pietro, the leader of the rebels.

That’s also why he’s called ‘Baron’.

Kushan City was founded 40 years ago.

But this baron has been here for 300 years.

300 years ago, the land where the Pietro family settled after being driven out of Gloryland.

Count Xias overthrew Ribera’s father, who was a baron at the time, and absorbed this land, establishing the city of Kushan.

So, in a way, this place can be said to be the starting point and origin of Kushan City.

‘If it were Se-ah, she would have come here.’

The old city walls, although not very high, are solid and stand out, with the Baron’s Castle at the center.

Because this place, protected by these two walls, was currently the safest place in Kushan City.

“Hoooo… … .”

Still, I can’t help but feel anxious.

Surely they will be there? Yes, they will all be there.

Everything will be okay.

This time, I was about to jump and enter the Baron’s castle, but I heard the sound of someone approaching from behind.

A low, threatening woman’s voice was heard.

“Shh. Don’t move. Who sent you?”

Thin auric threads stretched out and surrounded me.

If I move even slightly, my body will be instantly engulfed in aura threads.

I was amazed.

‘Expert top level.’

At this level, it was a skill that could be counted on one hand in the current Kushan city where Count Ksias and his confidants were all dead.

“Slowly. Turn your head. Come into the light.”

A cold voice that wouldn’t even let a needle pass through.

Heart pounding.

My heart flutters at that voice.

How long has it been since… … .

Crack.

I reached out my hand wrapped around the aura and kicked away the aura threads that surrounded me.

Orange aurora threads shimmer and crumble like sugar.

“Wh, what… … !”

I slowly turned toward the astonished voice and met his eyes.

“Katrina. When on earth did you get here?”

“evil!”

The woman, Katrina, froze stiffly, making a strange noise.

My body is stiff, but my eyes are fluttering. The bright yellow eyes quickly move back and forth between my face, my hands, and my legs.

“Oh, oppa? Oppa? Really?”

“Yeah. It’s been a while.”

Seon-seon smiled and waved.

“Ahh! Brother!”

Katrina threw down her sword and ran towards me.

Oh my gosh, I’m going crazy.

It wasn’t a complete mess, like a dog meeting its owner after 10 years.

Hold my cheek and look into my eyes. Hold my shoulder and examine my body thoroughly.

Rubbing the newly formed right hand.

Roll up your left pant leg to check your leg.

“Ouch! Really! Aah! It’s really all better!”

He screamed with joy.

I dropped the guy and asked him, thinking that he would sniff around if I left him alone.

“When did you come back?”

“Two days ago! Sea sent me a message. She said she was going to hit Ksias. Come back right away, because you never know what might happen!”

As she said this, Katrina lifted the bracelet on her left wrist and showed it to me.

An ancient bracelet engraved with a magical message.

That was also a treasure from the subspace that I brought with me when I escaped the kingdom.

“I see…….”

All kinds of emotions are swirling around.

“That’s great. But when did you become so skilled? You were definitely an expert level player!”

Katrina Egion.

The last blood relative of the Duke of Aegion.

It’s been almost half a year since I’ve seen this guy.

The leader of the younger brothers who set out to find a new base in order to leave Kushan City.

That’s Katrina.

He was the oldest of my siblings, at 25 years old, exactly two years younger than me.

Since I lost my hands and feet, this guy has practically been leading the family.

So, it can’t help but be more welcome.

My siblings who were the same age as me or a year younger than me were all killed by Count Deulkashu, and after that, the only person I could rely on as a friend was this guy.

“All sorts of things have happened. When I was in this city, my brother was so overprotective that I never really got to experience real combat. But when I go outside, there are so many evil spirits. In every city I visit, all sorts of bastards are doing their thing… … I’m glad I came back alive.”

Wow, even so, you’re a top expert at 25 years old.

To this extent, it is a talent that would make one recognized as a genius wherever one goes.

Indeed, he is a successor to the Duke of Egion, one of the most prestigious knight families in the kingdom.

Anyway, I felt relieved.

Judging from the bright atmosphere, it seemed like everyone was safe.

Still, just in case, I waited for Katrina to calm down a bit and then asked her seriously.

“The kids… are they all okay?”

Katrina smiled brightly.

“Yeah! Everyone’s safe! Hah… … . Since my brother came back, our family is finally all gathered together. How long has it been since this happened?”

“That’s right. They’re all here. Finally… … .”

“Oh no, this is not the time.”

Katrina spun around and shouted loudly at the Baron.

Any consideration for those who are already asleep in the deep night is thrown far away into the sky.

“Everyone come out and look! My brother is back!”

The torches of the soldiers startled by the loud voice shook like flies.

A moment of silence.

and…….

bang!

Bam!

I could hear doors opening here and there and people running.

Slap.

The first to arrive, or rather the first to jump out of the window and fall out of thin air, was a young man with black hair and blue eyes who looked strangely annoyed by everything.

Varen Rhonda.

The last blood relative of the Marquis of Rhonda.

She is 24 years old, one year younger than Katrina.

The guy stared at me silently, then nodded his head briefly.

“Hyung? Long time no see.”

“Long time no see. Baren! Let me see… … . Are you top-class too?”

“Oh. Although I’m about two months later than my older sister.”

Baren nods his head with an annoyed expression.

Anyway, the personality is cool.

If you’re a top expert at 24, the continent will be amazed.

“Brother!”

Before I could even say hello to Baren and Chae, Daisy came running in with her short red hair fluttering in the wind.

The guy ran at full speed and dove at me from ten paces in front of me.

Snap!

I opened my arms wide and caught the daisy that had come flying towards me. I could feel the guy’s joy through the heavy inertia.

“… … It’s too much.”

Baren frowned from the side.

Anyway, Baren. He’s like a big cat.

But he himself jumped out of the window to check on me first.

After actually checking, he took a step back as if he wasn’t interested, just like when he was little.

“Brother!”

“brother!”

My younger siblings came rushing out.

“Teacher, are you here?”

While my younger siblings from the Kingdom of Banroa surrounded me and greeted me, Seklan, an orphan I had picked up in a dungeon, approached me and bowed to me.

I reached out and patted the guy’s head too.

When I turned my gaze, I saw Rivera standing on the railing of the Baron’s castle, bending slightly.

I nodded my head in gratitude for having protected my younger siblings so far.

“Lansen!!!!”

And then a loud voice rang out.

When the younger siblings heard that voice, they stopped clinging to him, smiled, and made way for him.

I see a bear-like man running towards me.

A smile naturally comes to my face.

“Bulson!”

Our last protector was Burson. Behind him, a line of little chicks followed, rubbing their eyes.

“It’s the teacher!”

“Ssam!”

Burson runs over and wipes away the reddened eyes.

Little ones chirping like baby birds.

Ah, now it feels real.

I’m back home.

* * *

As it turned out, it was already past midnight.

It was time for me to go to sleep, but when I returned, a meeting was naturally called.

“You came back at just the right time, Oppa.”

Sea, with her blue hair braided to one side, spoke with her characteristically expressionless face.

The Baron’s conference room with a round table.

Compared to the huge round table, the cavernous, cozy space and the round dome-shaped ceiling made even soft voices resonate loudly.

“So it’s been a week since I left?”

“huh.”

As expected, the time ratio is 6 to 1. It roughly matches what I calculated.

“Did you have a good time… … . We’ll talk about that later.”

Sea said, glancing at the people on Rivera’s side.

The fact that I travel through time is still known only to my family, especially my younger siblings and Uncle Burson.

“It’s after midnight tomorrow, so it’s tonight, but anyway, the entire Kushan City council meeting is going to be held.”

“Full council meeting?”

“Yes. All the armed groups in Kushan City are planning to gather together to discuss future governance.”

Doing something like that?

It was a very different development from what I expected.

“Is there anyone influential enough to host such a meeting?”

Because most of the armed groups in Kushan City were sons of bitches.

What I expected was a total chaos where everyone was fighting everyone else.

But a roundtable meeting… … .

“Yeah. He did it.”

“who?”

“Ashley.”

“Ashley?”

The moment I heard that name, my mood immediately turned sour.

“Surely not, that bandit Ashley?”

Nod.

“Ashley the human trafficker?”

Nod.

“Ashley the drug producer? Ashley of the harem?”

Nod.

Bam.

My teeth fell out on their own.

I asked the last question without hiding my breathing, which was ragged with excitement.

“That cross-eyed bastard who killed Knight Ibsen?!”

“That’s right. That Ashley.”

“No, how did that kid do that?!!”

Ashley.

A thug of bandit origin who has been in Kushan City for about 5 years.

I also know that he has quickly expanded his influence with his unique business acumen and that he is now quite a force to be reckoned with.

However, no matter how highly he was evaluated, he was not a big shot who could compete for the ruling power of Kushan City.

Sea let out a small sigh and said.

“I was surprised too. He was smarter than I thought. It was annoying.”

Sea summarized the current situation with a blank face.

“Before my brother came, we were on the verge of being eaten by Ashley.”