Continuity is the Father of Magical Power

SIDE: Stan

I spent my teenage years as a mercenary in the Holy Land.

The country was always in a state of civil unrest, and the demand for assassins and mercenaries like me was very high.

As a mercenary, he was strong enough to be scouted many times by the Holy Knights, the elite of the Holy Nation.

The scout... well, he refused everything. I was originally a man who wanted to live freely without being tied to anyone. That's why I'm so sorry to be a knight of nobles and popes and fight people I don't want to fight.

Mercenaries can choose who, where, and when they want to fight.

I just... I don't think that's a good way to live as a mercenary.

I had changed my allies too slowly, and when I realized that there was no one on my side in the Holy Land.

Not only that, a lot of nobles have nominated me as a traitor.

As much as I can, the country won't win.

Having lost my ability to live in the Holy Land, I decided to change my name from Bruno to the present Stan and flee to the Empire.

He lived as an adventurer after entering an empire without mercenary demand.

Living as an adventurer… earned enough money to live with the power I had before me.

However, it was really less than the amount that I earned when I was a mercenary.

I suppose I was earning enough as an adventurer now. Still, from me, who had made a lot of money a while ago, I felt forced to live a very modest life.

At that time, I heard that Muldeen, who had recently become a nobleman, was recruiting knights for a broken reward.

I don't care what I thought when I was a mercenary.

I realized that money is more important than weird pride.

That's how I took the Muldeen Knights entrance exam for impure reasons.

I'll never forget that day...

In the morning interview exam, I was willing to show you the bargaining skills I had cultivated as a mercenary.

Until you meet the examiner in your guided chair....

A quiet, intelligent woman who's never been in a man's world as a mercenary or an adventurer... that type of flare I met at first took away my heart.

I don't remember what I said in the interview in particular.

When I realized it, it was an afternoon practical examination.

In the practical exam, I tried to show Flair something good.

Well, the result was a complete defeat.

My attack didn't lead to the Commander, and I was easily defeated.

For the first time, I felt a setback.

And I felt like the plating named pride that covered me thick had been peeled off.

Then, after joining the Knights, I threw away strange prides and money from my head when I was a mercenary, and practiced with all my heart to become stronger.

Beginning with no attribute magic, earth magic, wind magic... all the swordsmanship that mixed them, all the things that could be used, were my own.

And the first Knights' Final match was held.

I was trying to show Flair something good this time.

There are many rivals. Besides the Knights' most powerful trio, our Knights are only the best of the best.

It is not strange to lose to anyone at any time.

As expected, there was a great upheaval from the qualifiers.

I was focused on using magic, and when I finished, my impression was' I managed to survive '.

After receiving the results of the qualifiers, the first round of struggle was not so difficult.

The problem is that Kel won two rounds.

Kel and many knights originally expected to be in the top four alongside the strongest three.

At that time, Kel was riding in the waves.

That's why I was so happy when I beat Kel.

With delight, he turned to Flair who was sitting near Leo and said, "I did it! I turned my face."

I was surprised to see it suddenly, but Flair smiled and applauded me.

Just because I did that, my exhaustion flew away somewhere.

Well, after that, the Herman made me crazy.

And... the day after the most powerful match, I was coming to the castle with the commander to have Leon's sword made.

It just so happens that Flair and I crossed each other in the hallway.

They noticed us over there and said, "Good job yesterday. They were both very well dressed."

And then... so much happiness and I don't know when my next chance will be if I miss this timing! I lost my temper and forgot that there was a commander and confessed grandly.

Now that I think about it, it wouldn't have been strange if I had ended up being disgusted and turned down.

Maybe it wasn't because Flair was kind.

"I can't go out with you right away... but next time, I'd love to have dinner with you two."

When you said that, I felt relieved that you didn't have to refuse and was happy to be invited to dinner, and I almost cried immediately.

Then, I invited Flair to a luxury restaurant recommended by the captain, and he managed to get along with me.

What we talked about in the restaurant... I don't remember much because of the tension.

I think I told you about my mercenary days. I don't remember when I told you about the battle.

Even when I was isolated in the mercenary era, I couldn't taste the tension...

From now on, there will be no such thing as tension.

That's what I thought...

The tension in front of the brave man was unbeatable at that time.

A few minutes ago...

"Hey, I got a hole!

"Oh, no! No knight can beat a brave man now!

When the brave broke through the walls, the magical knights and adventurers, including me, were upset and confused.

I didn't think the brave man would outperform the magic there. Even though the latter half of the attack was a combined intensive attack, we were unable to destroy the Magic Cannon.

What... what should I have done with this?

"No, I don't have time for that right now! All of you! Keep attacking the people outside the wall! Ready!? There must be no one but the brave!

Returning to me, I flew instructions to resume the attack in a hurry.

And all the men who heard my voice looked at me happily.

Apparently, a few people have found out what I'm thinking.

"Yu, the brave one...."

"Don't worry! I'll fight!

"Oh, no! No matter how many commanders you say, it's futile on a boulder!

"You'll have to go alone! All responsibility lies with me. Well, this is still the fourth man in the Knights of Muldeen. You don't have to worry."

Who will fight the brave if I don't fight?

I can't let you fight General Leons.

"Ha, yes... good luck"

Oh.

Turning my back on the worrying faces of my men, I jumped down the walls to fight the brave.

Hmm. I'm looking at Flair too. I can't show you anything cool here.

"Okay, as I thought, you're confused. While the opponent is confused, I'm at Leo's place...."

I won't let you go.

I managed to make it. I landed in such a way as to obstruct the brave man who was about to start running again.

"What about you?

"It's Stan. I'm the captain of the Muldeen Magic Knights. I won't let you through here if you die."

That's how I pulled out my sword.

A special sword from Mr. Leon. With this, one or two surprises will be decided.

"I'm sorry... but I'm dying for someone I care about. I will definitely let you through."

I see.

Isn't that obvious in war?

We're fighting to protect our loved ones. You won't be able to make trouble listening to that.

Well, this is the first time I've had a war to protect someone...

With that in mind, I flew magic to the point of restraint.

Of course. The brave have all been prevented by the shield of light.

"After all, that shield is troublesome. I have to be surprised."

"Whose surprise is it?

"Chi."

I managed to avoid the hero who approached me at an invisible speed by building a wall with earth magic.

I see, this is fast.

Can't you take him down now?

On the contrary, did you think you could defeat me with the attack you just pulled?

Hmm. You've been licked a lot.

"I have cheaper skills than you, and I train with people as fast as you!

Because Alma's movements are more anomalous than this.

The hero feels his overwhelming stat hasn't caught up with swordsmanship yet.

Well, that doesn't change being superior.

"No, this isn't serious yet."

"I know that!

As the hero flew the slash, I flew the slash, too.

"You too....."

"This isn't all I got!

You can fly slashes, too? I answered the question by stabbing my sword on the ground.

"Can you summon the Golem..."

Yes. My sword is capable of creating a giant orchestral golem from the ground!

"But the results won't change where there's more like this."

"After all, are you sure?

I smiled at the brave man who slashed the Golem.

"Hey, what is this golem?"

"It's a special golem. There's no point in looking for weaknesses!

This Golem will not die unless his sword is broken.

An immortal Golem would be enough to help a heroic opponent.

I see. Then we'll just defeat the Summoner. "

"If you can do it, try it!

Give up the Golem and successfully avoid lifting and sinking the hero who came towards me with earth magic.

No matter how fast your feet are, the ground is unstable and you can't run well.

Heroes have no means of attacking from ranged range but to fly slash. So if we don't get him close, we can win someday.

"You're a real pain in the ass."

"It's an honor to have you say that to that brave man!

Now it's my turn.

He flew the magic to focus the shield of light on the front, launched the hero with earth magic from the bottom, and hit the ground as hard as he could by the golem waiting up there.

"Ku"

"One shot at a time like this."

But this shot would have worked on the boulder.

"... I feel cracked in my ribs"

"I'm glad to hear that. At this rate, I'll make you incapable of fighting."

"No, I won't be alarmed anymore."

"What about it?"

When I realized, there was a brave man behind me, and blood was spraying up from my body.

Damn it... I can't even follow you 10 times faster.

"Finally alone... am I okay at this rate? No, don't think about it. Let's move on."

"Wait..."

I fell down, I could barely put my weight on my body anymore, I could only reach out to the brave.

"You really are amazing. It's been a long time since I've had such a strong opponent."

"Damn it....."

Mr. Leon, I'm sorry. And, Flare... I'm sorry it's so cool.

Side: leon's

"Nooooo!

Ms. Flair was screaming with a voice and volume that could not be considered from her normal cool appearance.

"Mr. Flair, calm down. Stan's not dead yet. Hey! Hurry up and send Lena to Stan!

While I managed to calm Mr Flair down, I skipped the instructions.

Please, Stan, stay alive.

"Damn it... Kate, you're being serious. What's wrong with him?"

Kate wants to beat herself up right now, thinking she'd hesitate to kill someone.

But I don't have time for that right now. I need to stop Kite right now.

"Please wait. Master Leo must never leave!

When I stood up to jump out of the castle, Belle stopped me with great strength.

"Then who can fight him!... Stan's been hit!

I know that this is eight. But I couldn't help but yell.

"Still, Leo fights as a last resort. Leo, look here."

Belle, who forced me to sit down, turned his back on me with a smile.

No way...

"Hey, Belle! What the hell are you thinking?

When I realized I was fighting Kite, I stood up to stop him right away.

At that moment, the monitor heard an old man's voice.

Hey, kid, I can't let you go any further.

"Huh?

"Oh, hey. And why did Master...."

Turning to the monitor, he saw a master who was equipped with heavy armor.