Count Scribe's Tutor

“So what should we do from now on? ”

I'm afraid of what Roberts has to say.

Seric gives you a thought that seems to have cleared up.

“It's best to move after all the royal reinforcements arrive. ”

“Reinforcements?”

“Yes. Only then will I be able to plead guilty to Earl Archdut." But in this case, we also have to keep the worst of it in mind. If the fort is taken down before then. ”

Surrounded by the undead army without fail.

The blurry seric darkens his face. Meanwhile, Robert flicks his fingers at Serik's comment. I think I have an idea.

“Ah! How do I find my way back? ”

“Length. ”

“So the way back to Jerome. ”

The investigators on their way to the Kingdom met the Silver Knights on the way here.

Then maybe we should just go back the way we came? Of course, I didn't remember because the road was so rough, but if you look for it, you will find it.

At that moment, Joon, who was silent, opened his mouth.

“On second thought, yes. Lord Ferda won't remember the way? ”

Do we know what June meant? Robert and Serek open their eyes wide.

I heard about it. Ferda said she found the investigators' location by following the Silver Knights. Then you will surely remember the way.

“It's a possibility. But... ”

A blurry series unfolds the map.

Then you point to the western forest where the investigators are now. Completely opposite the Neutral Zone

“It looks pretty far from the map. If we're going to get back, we're going to have to move more boats along the way. But that's not the case. ”

“Too late. The enemy has been on the streets all day. ”

Robert swallows a groan.

The enemy will arrive in front of the fort tomorrow night, no matter how late. From now on, it was hard to get to the Neutral Zone, even if you were to move quickly. We'll run into 30,000 undead on the way.

Then he opens his mouth again.

“That's a little suspicious, isn't it? ”

“Who? Ser Ferda? ”

“Yes. I'm sure you remember the way, but I don't understand why you're on the other side. Even if you don't remember, you can find as many as you want. ”

After eavesdropping on the three conversations, Ferda wakes up. I thought there'd be a misunderstanding if I just let it go. You announced your popularity with the sound of your footsteps and immediately opened your mouth.

“I remember when I was on my way back. ”

A sudden voice. The three men stared at Ferda with their flawed faces. At the same time, Ferda continues.

“But I shouldn't have gone that way. ”

“Can you tell me why? ”

In Robert's question, Ferda replied with a graveyard tone.

“Earl knights were stationed on every side of the road. ”

“ · · · · · ·! ”

“They said. If there are survivors among the investigators, eliminate them for any reason. That's why I came here. ”

Of course it was a red lie.

The Silver Knights have been back in the fortress for a long time, and killing survivors is all they can think of. Not only that, she remembers the way back to Jerome, but Ferda claps her mouth shut.

The Inquisitor must remain in the Earl's decree. ’

To make you see the action in the future. Only then will they realize the value of reality and try to bring it to the table. It will make it easier for the Serenek Forest to be recognized as an independent territory.

Meanwhile, Joon and Serik, who don't know Ferda's black insides, crouch their faces at once. It was because he was angry at the Earl's mischief.

“How dare you seek His Majesty's life! ”

“This is treason! ”

Two who couldn't overcome the anger, their faces turned red.

Robert drops his head as if confused. After a while, Robert clears his mind and sighs.

“Then you should stay here for a while. ”

There were no objections.

Of course. There's not much we can do about it now.

“I see. Let's keep an eye on things, then. ”

That was the last time the meeting ended.

Subsequently, a resting order was issued to the investigators. However, royal knights, including June, were busy trying to establish a permanent residence. If you know the existence of the bridge, you will feel useless, but Ferda closes her mouth.

‘I don't want to explain. ’

A simple reason. You head out on your own, leaving the investigators looking busy. I sat sideways against the hard cavern wall. Looking up at the night sky full of clouds, he muttered.

“By the way, I didn't say hello today. ”

It was about reality.

I didn't ask you to come here with the investigators. At least you'll be able to ask him if he's interested in making a living armor.

“You shouldn't have gone too far. ”

In reality, once you plug something into it, it tends to dig only until it loosens up. The same reason they make living armor. But you have to take care of yourself. When I was worried about that.

Fluffy

Suddenly, I felt popular.

A moment later, Robert revealed himself.

Seeing you sneaking up on me, you sneak out without telling June. Soon after that, Robert smiles and says, arriving next to Ferda.

“I just want to get some air. ”

I heard it's 16 this year, but I'm shorter than I thought.

It looks a few centimeters different than the actual one. Is it because you lived outside the castle when you were growing up? I had no idea.

“You must have been very offended. I'm sorry.”

Robert opens his mouth.

Ferda tilts her head slightly after a sudden talk.

“What do you mean? ”

“I'm talking about Serik. ”

Robert smiles bitterly.

“He's the first henchman I've acquired since I entered the castle. ”

It reminds me of old times.

He closed his eyes looking up at the night sky.

“That's why I'm a little more loyal than everyone else. At the same time, he's very wary of strangers. That's why he's been so rude to you. ”

The story doesn't come from the original.

A story I had never heard before flowed out of his mouth. After a while, Robert turns around and bows to Ferda.

“Apologize again. I'm sorry.”

How many royal families can bow their heads for you?

Maybe you shouldn't be distracted. One thing, except Robert.

Ferda's eyes sparkle with interest. A moment later, Ferda shakes her hand, still looking down at him.

“Enough. If you don't cross the line, there's no problem." ”

“Sun?”

Robert asked as if he were curious, but the answer never came back.

Outside the cave where only silence roamed.

After a short time, Ferda rises to her feet. I was going to go to the back of the cave and summon her inside the bridge. You'd better keep it in the middle before you ask me to sleep.

But it was then.

“I have one question for you. ”

Robert remains silent for a while.

“If you don't mind me asking, can you answer me? ”

“Depends on the question. ”

What else do I want to know this time?

Ferda turns around and looks at Robert.

“I don't know much because I lack my virtue. Speaking of which... ”

He glares at you as you speak.

I had curious eyes.

“Can you tell me about the chief of the Sernerc?" ”

Scared to the end of the question, the mouth in the mask cracked.

I've been waiting to ask you this. It means that I was interested in the practical question. Ferda strokes her chin as if she were clearing her mind. Soon, she opens her mouth.

“Whatever.”

We're just getting to know each other.

Then it's best to only talk about the information you really need.

“The chief's name is Silvan Archdut. ”

“The arcade?”

Robert frowns, frightened to the end of his answer. It was due to the name of the arc that came out of nowhere.

“Is that the arcade I know? ”

“Yes. Earl Archdut's blood, in fact. ”

“But during the day, the Serenek Forest is a heterogeneous land. ”

“That's also true. ”

Ferda nods.

Robert asked with a face that he didn't understand.

“How did the blood of the Earl become the chieftain of Senek? ”

You may be wondering.

So Ferda starts the story with a bold voice. From marrying the daughter of the previous chief to the testing of the chief to making the Serenek Forest autonomous.

Of course, he did not say that he had been sidetracked in the forest. I could show Robert compassion, but that's all I could get.

‘It's better not to talk about weaknesses. ’

So I just said the best I could.

Not long after, not too long after.

“So · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Robert closes his eyes and quickly clears his mind.

Then I quickly came to a conclusion.

“In summary, the count's third son recently passed the chief's test and was recognized as a chief of the Sernerk. ”

“That's true, but it's a little different. ”

“Hmm? What part of that? ”

The ambiguity gives Robert a strange look on his face.

At the same time, Ferda replied.

“The truth is, I don't think of Erl Archdut as a father. ”

“Hmm, is there something you're not telling me? ”

It was not a lie to say that it was clever. I never thought I'd find something at once and bring it back. Ferda nods quietly. Then, this time, he talked about the time he was in the Archdute backwriting.

But it was a little different than before.

Unlike what I used to recite in the best possible way, I revealed discrimination and reprimand this time. The fact that I had been living in the castle for less than a year. Everything I grew up with was discriminated against by other brothers as a bastard.

As the story progresses, Robert's face hardens.

Looking at this, Ferda smiles.

‘Yes, be more angry. ’

Reasons to bring up stories that were discriminated against as a bastard.

This was to make Robert feel close to himself. The more immersed you are, the more emotional you will be.

And Ferda didn't just talk about discrimination.

The reality was packaged as' a man of unhappiness who was capable, but not recognized as a bastard. 'And that was even more stimulating for Robert.

“· · · · · This world seems the same wherever you go. ”

Robert mutters with a stiff face.

Now is the time to be immersed enough in real life stories. So let's get down to business. After a short exhale, I turn the conversation elsewhere.

“However, I have recently been recognized as a legitimate successor. ”

“Oh, really? That's a good thing. ”

Robert replied with a glare.

But Ferda shakes her head.

“Not a good thing. It's a half-assed admission. ”

Then I brought up what had happened recently. He received a certificate, but did not send a lion to the kingdom. Except, of course, he threatened the Earl and failed to send a lion because of the Undead.

The story is that the Earl doesn't want to be the successor, but has been transformed into a messenger on purpose. Robert struggles, his face trembling.

“Have you seen this clumsy fellow? ”

Robert's face crumples.

Seeing this, Ferda sighs on purpose. A few moments later, Robert, who was troubled, opens his mouth.

“Okay, that's settled. ”

“Decision?”

“Yes. Sernerc's chieftain has helped me, and now it's my turn to help him." ”

I'm done smiling.

Robert makes a solemn expression.

“In the name of Robert Din Laderon, the third prince of Laderon, I hereby declare Silvan Archdut to be the official successor of the Erl 'Archdut. ”

In order to become the official heir of the noble family, a deed of the Lord and the royal family had to be acknowledged. So at this moment, in reality, it was no different from being a formal successor.

“Of course, it won't work right now. This recognition requires a notary. But I promise you, when this is all over, I will gladly acknowledge him as my successor. ”

Robert grins. At the same time, Ferda smiled.

That promise was enough. It's worth the effort to leave the castle and meet him. When I achieved the goal of Sogi and smiled pleasantly.

“Your Majesty! Where are you, Your Majesty?" ”

You hear Joon's voice at the entrance to the cave.

Robert smiles with an awkward face.

“Yikes, I think they caught us sneaking out. ”

He wipes the dirt from his clothes.

He then faced Ferda, smiling at her.

“Excuse me for today. Tell me another practical story later. ”

Ferda nods with a smile. Then I quietly watched Robert head for the cave. After joining Joon, Ferda leans back against the outer wall of the cave until she sees you heading back to the cave.

“Not bad. ”

That's far enough.

As he smiles satisfactorily, he soon looks north to Fort Fort Forum.

“Tomorrow. ”

All death squads will arrive at the fortress.

Ferda, who was thinking about this, immediately turned away. I called in the bridge to discuss my future actions.

And his expectations were right.

* * *

Fort Forum.

Is it because it's not dawn? Or is it the fog?

I see no landscape beyond the keep. We don't want any fighting on a day like this. Olan, the guard in the steeple, thinks to himself.

“Ahhhh.”

An orlan that yawns and sags.

Just a little more and we'll switch. Usually I'm not this sleepy, but nowadays, yawns have become more frequent. Since the exhibition system was proclaimed throughout the Earl's decree, Irira's vigilance has been strengthened.

“But the second shift is too much. ”

Olan grunts a little.

After that, you see a senior soldier dozing off against the wall. I wish I could doze off like that. Olan sighs.

“This weather really looks like something's going to come out. ”

I think it's the fog. I see a shorter line of sight in the blink of an eye. Then the light flashes from a distance.

“Huh? What is that? ”

For a moment, I thought it was a torch, but it wasn't.

He would, too, because the lights were blue. Watching this, Olan turns to wake up his senior soldier. He told me to report anything suspicious, so I could wake him up.

But then.

Phew!

An arrow through the Senior Soldier's head.

“ · · · · · ·! ”

He didn't scream once, but saved his life. The orlan looks at it, startled, and sits down. At that moment, a sharp arrow grazed his head.

“What-what-what-what-what-what-what. ”

The near-death orlan mutters in a trembling voice.

Soon, he brings his eyes to the seam of the spire. Immediately, his eyes opened wide. The light that flashed beyond the fog suddenly began to burn blue.

“That's... ”

It was not only surprising. The new blue light spread in an instant. A light that brightens the whole fog. The moment he saw this, he had a hunch.

The enemy has invaded.

Ding, ding, ding!

“I'm under attack! Invasion!”

I was afraid, but I couldn't stand it. Olan wags his bell like crazy. Soon after, the bell rang from top to top. It looks like you've noticed the situation from the other spires.

A fast-paced fortress.

With him, you hear footsteps beyond the fog.

Tick-tock, tick-tock!

Zombies, skeletons, ghouls, dead golems.

Thousands of undead reveal themselves shining a blue glare.

A vast army beyond measure.

All death squads have arrived in front of Fort Fort Forum.

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