Sword Master Who Leapt Through Time - Chapter 28



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#28 Great Discovery

The city was still in the process of clearing out the remaining gang members, but I left that to my younger siblings and dragged the merchants out first.

“I came because you told me to follow you… … Are you okay?”

“So. I’ve never heard or seen any rumors of relics being discovered, but they’re suddenly saying they’re excavating some relic… … .”

“But I feel better now that I’m out. I’m so scared inside the city… … .”

“That’s right. A real purge… … . Isn’t that killing too many?”

“What are you going to do about subduing the demons?”

“That’s why! Why the hell did I come here!”

I heard merchants chattering.

They were whispering in low voices, but to me, the Sword Master, I could hear everything as if they were speaking right next to me.

‘It must be hard.’

Anyway, they are merchants who travel between several cities.

From their point of view, it was of no concern whether Csias had committed evil deeds or not.

I wonder if they would be dissatisfied with me for slaughtering so many warriors.

As the number of warriors decreases, trade becomes more difficult.

So I was looking forward to it.

‘I wonder what kind of expression he’ll make later.’

Every single thing.

As he rode ahead, he glanced back at Calceric, who was following him expressionlessly.

The leader of the renowned Calceric Brotherhood in Robertland.

He was performing the ritual with his emotions completely hidden.

“So, Calceric? Have you thought about it?”

“… … Are you saying that we should take all our brothers and throw ourselves into the fight?”

“Okay. As I said, I’ll give you the best conditions.”

“… … I’m truly sorry. As I said then, I can’t make decisions on my own. I’ll ask my brothers, but it’s hard to give you a definitive answer.”

“okay?”

“Yes. But we five brothers will devote our lives to assist you for the next year until the price of our lives is paid.”

“Do that. You won’t regret it later.”

“sorry…….”

Due to the large-scale purges, Kushan City is now facing a serious manpower shortage.

The Calceric Brotherhood is a large mercenary group with over 30 expert members.

It would be great if I could gulp it down whole… … .

In fact, Calceric’s intentions were obvious.

‘You probably don’t think we’re worth entrusting your body to.’

Kushan City is a lower-middle tier city compared to the entire Robertland.

It also has a relatively low importance on the golden trade route connecting Oldland on the eastern continent and Gloryland on the western continent.

So, it was no surprise that the Calceric Brotherhood, which was doing quite well, was in the public eye.

I asked for a year of service in exchange for saving their lives, so they plan to fulfill that and then leave.

‘You might be thinking that this city is going to be ruined soon.’

Like the merchants over there, anxious about what will happen to the devil.

So I was curious.

I wonder what kind of expression that Calceric will make later.

I looked up at the sky.

“Here, turn your nose slightly towards 1 o’clock.”

“yes!”

I adjusted the direction of my march while looking at the Mibavar floating in the sky.

As we passed through rolling hills filled with grass, the ground gradually became muddy, and eventually a wetland covered with moss and trees appeared.

“Northern wetlands?”

“Are there really relics here?”

The cavalry led the merchants, dismounted from their horses, and continued the march.

And finally.

“think.”

It was clear when I looked at the sky.

Mibavar was floating at exactly the angle I remembered. The other gods were the same.

“Is this the right place? I am the minister, but… … .”

Calceric asked with a mysterious expression.

As he said, it was a spectacular view.

The large rocks jutting out and the steep, sheer rock pillars were all covered with moss and trees, forming a maze.

The ground is muddy and the shallow water ripples.

It is a beautiful place like a garden cultivated by nature.

But that’s not the real value of this place.

‘It’s been a while. About ten thousand years?’

To others, it may just appear as a mass of rocks and pillars, but my eyes find familiar streets and silhouettes within it.

Should I be sad or happy?

senior.

My senior really lived in a place far away from me.

He approached slowly and placed his hand on the rock.

This place, which was beautiful and prosperous, has now disappeared.

“Yeah. That’s right here.”

The merchants who followed me also turned their heads as if they heard my answer.

“The ruins… are nowhere to be seen… … .”

A merchant said that and covered my mouth.

That’s right. You have to be careful what you say in front of the new count who massacred hundreds of people overnight.

I answered with a big smile.

“Look carefully. Everything you see now is ruins.”

“That… … If you look closely, it seems like that too… … .”

I smiled and drew my sword as I watched the merchant diligently demonstrating his worldly wisdom.

“Eek!”

I left the surprised merchant behind and stood in front of a moss-covered rock.

“Open your eyes wide.”

Sasa sak!

He swung his sword delicately like a barber over the rocks covered with moss and trees.

As the cut moss and trees fell to the ground… …

“Rice, wall??!”

A seamless wall surface appeared, as if it had been molded and baked from clay.

“This kind of architectural technique… is from the Magic Age…?”

A discerning merchant leaned against the wall and muttered.

I watched the merchants making a fuss and gave instructions to my soldiers.

“Hey! What are you all doing! Ripping off the moss and trees!”

“Yes, four!”

A hundred soldiers began to move quickly, following my instructions.

“Hey, here too!”

“There’s a wall here too!”

“Ouch! There’s a door here!”

Ancient buildings that had been hidden by moss, trees, mud and ponds began to reveal themselves one by one.

“Okay, okay, pull out everything you see and gather them in front of me!”

As I said that, I went into the entrance of the building I had kicked out first.

The inside of the building was also covered in moss. The walls were entangled with tree roots that had penetrated them, and the floor was wet and sticky.

But as soon as we lifted the torch and kicked away the mud, we could quickly find something shiny.

As expected, this is a city of knights, so something like this was discovered right from the start.

I took them all in one hug and poured them out.

“That, that!”

Merchants flocked in like clouds.

He looked at the things I had thrown out, not caring that the mud was getting on his expensive clothes, and let out a gasp of shock.

“You’re saying that you didn’t get any rust even though you were in a wetland like this?”

“It’s true! This shine! This sound when I tap it! This material won’t rust even in moisture!”

“Lu, Luceras Steel!”

“Ancient weapon!!”

The eyes of the merchants who had been lukewarm until just a moment ago began to widen.

Because ancient weapons made of Luceras steel were valuable treasures loved on every continent.

‘Well, in reality, it’s just an ordinary item that even a knight cadet would have at least one of, but in this day and age, it’s a huge treasure.’

Ancient weapon manufacturing techniques were incomparable to those of today.

Except for the iron swords that are deliberately made crude for the purpose of swordsmanship training, they are all famous swords of the century by modern standards.

therefore,

Discovery starts now.

“Hey, it was found here too!”

“Here it is too!”

The soldiers who had scattered all over the place came out holding their items and poured them out in front of me.

“A sword again? Or armor too?”

“Why are there so many swords and armors?! Is this a coincidence?”

“Wait a minute! That’s an ancient gold coin! It’s sold for a very high price to collectors… …!”

Merchants who are at a loss over the treasures pouring in.

Then suddenly a smart merchant realizes:

“Wait! Wait!”

“What? Why?”

“If you’re not going to look, get out of the way! Let me look too! Wow… … There are already three ancient swords!”

“No, wait a minute! Everyone, look!”

“Oh, why!”

The smart merchant looked around with his head held high like a madman.

What catches his eye is… … huge rocks stretching out endlessly and rock pillars standing steeply like cliffs.

It was all covered in moss and trees, so I couldn’t see its true color…

“That’s right now! Those rocks and pillars… … aren’t they buildings!?”

“!”

“!!”

Only then did other merchants begin to notice the situation.

“What, what? No way… … ”

“Really? That’s all… … ?”

Their gaze slowly turned towards me.

The dance of trembling eyes.

I nodded.

“Welcome to the ancient city of Glowingsteel.”

“!!!”

Merchants flinching their shoulders as if struck by lightning.

One of them muttered.

“It was a city… … . It wasn’t just ruins, an entire ancient city was discovered… … .”

Even though we’ve only raided about 10 buildings, we’ve already found a lot of treasure.

So how much treasure would we find if we raided all the buildings here?

“At this point, it’s just a mine, right? A mine where ancient relics are found… … .”

They realize.

Kushan, an insignificant city located in the northwest of Robertland, will form a new economic zone centered around ancient relics.

“Ah~ This ruins are too big, that’s a problem. We’ll need a lot of warriors and explorers to excavate them all~”

I stretched and spoke loudly as if to make him listen.

That’s why I brought the merchants here.

Those merchants will now spread what they saw today throughout the continent.

Along with the fact that Kushan City needs a lot of warriors and explorers, there is also the fact that it will have a lot of money.

“I… …! Count!”

“Count! Let me talk to you for a moment!”

The merchants who had been quietly snickering until I arrived suddenly started to aggressively rush towards me.

It was as if we were family reuniting after ten years.

Do I look different now?

From now on, it’s my turn.

“Ah, let’s go back to the city for more details. Let’s talk about it tomorrow. Tomorrow.”

It was cute how he whined like a puppy that needed to take a dump when I rejected him.

Okay, so we’ve seen the merchants change their stance.

I slowly turned my gaze.

Calceric, who was standing next to me.

He, who had always stood there with his mouth shut and a serious expression, was now opening his mouth wide.

When I got there, I was amazed as I touched the ancient sword and armor.

If you do it well, you might even drool.

Suddenly my eyes met his.

‘how is it?’

When I asked with a raised eyebrow, Calceric put down the relic and came over to me.

As expected, his gait was restless, like that of a dog that needs to poop.

Yes. If you don’t roll your eyes at the sight of an ancient weapon made of Luceras steel, then you’re not a warrior.

He opened his mouth, looking at me intently.

“Uh, Count Lansen… … . That’s… … .”

I smiled faintly.

“Why? Do you have anything to say? Sir Calceric, who will be leaving in a year?”

Did I tell you?

Don’t regret it.

* * *

A few days later.

A rumor quickly spread throughout Roverland.

‘There’s a huge moneymaker in Kushan City!’

‘Ancient weapons and armor are pouring out!’

‘The new count is currently lacking in talent!’

At that rumor, the buttocks of warriors and explorers overflowing in Roverland shook.

“Brother! I heard there’s a lot of money to be made in Kushan City?!”

“Guys! Pack your bags!”

There are also those who walk around in each city with their shoulders back,

“This is a tremendous opportunity.”

“Yes. Now the ruler of Kushan City will have tremendous power.”

“Yes. A regional heir, maybe even a rank just below the Five Kings.”

“So if I join now, will I become an original member?”

“It could be a life-changing opportunity.”

“… … Okay. Let’s go to Kushan.”

There are also mercenary groups and warrior groups that have the power but have not yet found a nest.

“A city-sized ruin!”

“This has to go! We have to go no matter what!”

“There must be something in that area if it’s a city! If you find something like that, it’ll be a life-changing experience!”

Explorers who are fascinated by ancient ruins,

“Hey! Have you heard the news?! The relics of the Magic Age have been discovered… …!”

“Haha, I heard you already sold your house and hired warriors. Are you going too?”

“Aha… …! I guess I can sell the house! Let’s go together!”

Everyone, including scholars who dedicated their lives to studying the magic age, rose up.

Relic Rush!

In search of treasure, opportunity, and knowledge, warriors from all over Robertland flocked to Kushan City.

* * *

“Kushanshi?”

The news spread quickly and reached the ears of the giant crouching on the northwest side of Roverland.

Tall, over 190cm, with light golden hair.

He, who had been lying around bored and eating grapes, sat up abruptly.

“With the death of Ksias, an ancient city was discovered?”

The man suddenly got up as if he couldn’t stand it anymore, spun around, and then burst out laughing.

“Is heaven helping us?”

“That is indeed so.”

“Prepare the army. With nimble and experienced men.”

“yes.”

“You know? What about the speed?”

“It is life.”

“Okay! Today is cavalry training!”

The man couldn’t hide his excitement and ran outside.

The heart of Norberg, the ruler of the Ailun Plains region.

The man who holds the first place among the five kings of Robertland.

Harun, the Storm King.

It was the first time in a long time that his heart started beating.