Count Scribe's Tutor

Chapter. 48

Duke of Setier

Ferda stares at the hand in front of her eyes.

I then looked up at the person who asked me to shake his hand.

‘Duke Setier. ’

Knights of the realm, revered by knights.

But Ferda remembered him in a different sense.

"The person who was a real colleague in the previous round. ’

He was Yoo Baek Hyun's colleague, to be exact. After all, Duke Setier is a trusted ally of the protagonist. He was also a moderately fortunate figure who prevented the second disaster.

‘Though he has some combat temperament. ’

In the eighth round, he asked Yoo Baek Hyun for a friendly duel without even trying.

I remember not successively losing, but wanting to fight everyday. In other words, it means that we are quite tired when we are together.

‘Still, it would be better to make friends. ’

Unlike the 8th round, we will intervene directly in civil war. Then the more nobles, the better. Especially when there's no power, like Robert.

‘· · · · · · If so. ’

I'm going to have to get some traction.

As soon as I made up my mind, I heard the voice of Duke Setier again.

“Won't you tell me your name? ”

It must have been frustrating to keep my mouth shut.

Awakened from thought, Ferda soon smiled lightly.

“Ferda Inoside. ”

Immediately, I grabbed Duke Setier's hand tightly.

At that moment, I felt strong enough. Are you trying to test me? Or are you planning to retaliate by shaking my hand later? So Ferddo set a fire to it.

Knng!

A blue tendon sprayed from the back of my hand. But there was no hard feeling. Seeing Ferda smiling, Duke Setier slightly raised his mouth. Then Ferda continued to introduce herself.

“I'm escorting the Archdruit Erl family to the next household. ”

This is where all the major nobles of the kingdom gather.

You can't be the earl's youngest master in a place like this. That's why I wrote the phrase "next week."

Meanwhile, in Ferda's introduction, Duke Setier recognized the existence of reality. As a courtesy, he looks back at Ferda.

“Your performance was impressive. Excellent work.”

“A compliment.”

I heard from Robert that in the battle against all death, his work was passed down through the crystal sphere to Duke Setier. So I greeted him naturally.

After formal greetings.

“I'm sorry for saying this so abruptly. ”

I got the gist out.

He blinks at the end for a moment, his eyes glare brightly.

“If you're not busy, why don't you hang out with me for a while? ”

Generally, hanging out at these banquets means having a small conversation separately. However, if Duke Setier had said it, its meaning would have changed.

‘I expected somewhat · · · · · · · ·. ’

As I mentioned before, Duke Setier is a combat buff.

Moreover, unlike it looks, it is quite straightforward in nature. So asking him to fit in was like asking him to do a friendly duel.

‘I can't believe we're fighting in a place like this. ’

When I fought Yoo Baek Hyun, I still covered the time and place.

I burst into laughter.

But I couldn't say no here. It would be difficult to impress the Duke of Sethier if he was subtracted or weak.

"and the face of reality. ’

All nobles are watching this place. Given the face of reality, it was better not to avoid this duel. Ferda turns her gaze and sweeps the banquet hall lightly.

Then I quickly found out who they were.

‘This is enough for a spectator. ’

The first prince was nowhere to be found, but the second prince and many other nobles remained in the banquet hall. After confirming this, he fixed his gaze on Duke Setier again.

“I'm not busy, but · · · · · · ·. ”

A puzzled perch.

Soon, he replied with a smile.

“This place looks small enough for the duc. ”

“Oh, what does that mean? ”

“Literally. ”

Looking at the face bitten with strange expectations.

Ferda gives a straightforward remark.

“You wanted to fight me, right? ”

He said that once.

It was because it sounded somewhat rude. Duke Setyr also opened his eyes, wondering if that was an unexpected answer.

Suddenly, a big laugh pops out.

“Hahahaha! This was more fun than I thought! ”

Duke Setier blew up the big bamboo.

Soon, there was a bright smile on his mouth.

“Yes, you're right. I just wanted to fight. ”

I couldn't find anything unpleasant. Rather, he stared at Ferda as if it was funny. A moment later, he pointed to the outside of the banquet hall.

“Then let's go out into the backyard for a while. ”

The violent force rises in the air around the duc.

The strength you can see in an unmanned man about to fight. It was determination.

“If there is enough, we can fight with peace. ”

“Do you really need to go to the backyard? ”

At that time, there was someone who intervened in the conversation.

It was Sarphene, the second prince in a splendid silk robe.

“I think you two want to have a friendly duel. If so, I can make it easy for you. ”

Sarphene claps her hands behind her back.

Then the knights who appeared out of nowhere started pushing all the banquet hall tables into a corner. Not only that, the nobles of the Second Sons escorted the other nobles to the corner of the banquet hall as if they had waited.

He may not have been able to assess the precise force before, so he is trying to achieve his goal using the Duke of Setier.

Ferda smiles in plain sight.

Meanwhile, Duke Setier was somewhat unhappy.

“Well, I don't like noisy things. ”

“I will not stand in the way of a duel. ”

Sarphene quickly dealt with it.

“I swear as the host of the banquet, ”

The prince swore an oath and refused.

Duke Setier frowns and turns his head. Then he looked at Ferda and asked.

“What do you think? ”

“I think it would be good to use this. ”

A blade that glows silver by receiving the light.

Duke Setier tilts his head when he finds it.

“Knives?”

“Yes, I don't cover my sword. ”

It's a lie. In fact, it was much easier to use a dagger than a longsword. Because Ferda was an assassin who specialized in using daggers.

The Duke of Setier, on the other hand, used a longsword. They always carry a Triangle Shield and Longsword when they're on the battlefield. So, of course, Rich's not used to the short sword.

“Interesting. All right, let's do it. ”

The Duke of Setia, who doesn't know what he's doing, nods happily.

Ferda added another condition to it.

“I also think you should refrain from using Mana. ”

“I agree with that, too. I don't want to destroy the banquet hall. ”

They had a strong hunch about each other's abilities in secret.

Even if you fight with knives, it's only a matter of time before this place turns into a battlefield. The Duke of Setier, who accepted the offer, turns to find a useful knife for his weapon.

Then, I heard the conversation of the nobles behind my back.

“Hmph! I don't know where the horse bones rolled. ”

“How dare you brag in front of the duchess." ”

“He needs a beating to wake him up. ”

Testimonials that never go beyond expectation.

When I heard this, I secretly smiled.

Most of them will be settled in civil wars anyway. You don't have to worry about them every day. So I ignored the gossip and fixed the knife.

But it wasn't real.

“That's the shape of the owner. Even the Escort Knight is a mess. ”

“Tsk, tsk, this is why seeds without roots are not allowed. ”

“What a country this is going to be. Phew. ”

The more gossip about Ferda continues, the more distorted his face becomes.

A tightly clenched fist filled with strength. So far, the practice of musical writing put the faces of the nobles in each eye. It was a trick that would make me pay a fair price if I found out his name one day.

Then the Duke of Setier returns. Looks like you found a knife that fits your hand. After swinging the knife several times, he smiled.

“Let's get started, then. ”

A word to announce the start of the duel.

The intestine was quietly bitten. Then, Ferda raises her hand as if she wasn't ready.

“I'll get my permission first. ”

“Hmm? Permission? ”

Who gives you permission? Duke Setier tilts his head.

On the other hand, Ferda turns around and walks straight into the room.

Soon to face reality, he kneels on his knees and bows. Usually in the official position, I always called him Young Master, but here I thought of calling him differently.

“Lord.”

To be seen as the next shepherd, not just a child of a noble family.

I used a different title than usual I then raised my mouth slightly, facing the golden eyes, which were quietly shaking.

“Will you allow me to join the duel? ”

Everyone's gaze poured into practice.

There was no embarrassment on the face. Rather, I realized Ferda's intentions faster than anyone else.

Is that why?

The thread nods naturally.

“I'll allow it.”

Ferda gets up from her seat as soon as permission is given. Soon, I was about to turn around, but I said something unexpected.

“If you win, come and win. ”

One bad word led to another.

Is that the best prosecutor in the realm? It's too rude to be rude. You're reckless. These reactions spilled out in real time.

Ferda also opened her eyes a little surprised. However, soon after, he smiled and said.

“Yes, I will give my victory to the Lord. ”

I turned to the end with a confident answer. He takes a step closer to Duke Setier and bows his head briefly.

“Thank you for your patience. ”

“Haha, that's it. So we're good to go? ”

“Of course.”

Ferda nods.

At the same time, Duke Setyr's face was taken seriously. After fixing the knife, he looks at Ferda with a steady eye.

“I've asked for a duel first, so I'll concede my lead. Come.”

Then I won't say no.

After fixing the knife, you slowly catch your breath. The wheezing fades. Only after he hides the sound of Mack's lunge did he activate his skill.

“· · · · · · · · Hyde Walker. ”

The ultimate stealth skill that hides all the moves.

The most effective way to use Bondi Hyde Walkers is when the opponent doesn't know it's you. But now the Duke of Setier is watching him.

So what happens when you use Hyde Walkers?

The answer is simple.

‘Only the moment the skill is activated will the Pokémon disappear. ’

What I realized when I was a hunter.

One moment, to be precise, all the movements vanish and reappear. What's important here is that it's just a moment, but that all of the metrics are completely gone.

‘That means · · · · · · · · · ·. ’

It means you can get out of the Duke of Setier's sight in an instant. Of course, you can question it. What can you do in such a short time?

Then Ferda replied with an action.

Pa 'at

You jump off the ground and run in a straight line. As fast as he can. Then I reached out my hand in front of the knife. As a result, I managed to dig into the Duke of Setier's arms in the blink of an eye.

“ · · · · · ·!? ”

Then Duke Setia opens his eyes.

It seemed to have detected a course of action.

But it's too late. The knife was right in front of him.

Besides, Ferda's an assassin far from hesitant. With no maggots, the knife flies towards the Duke of Setier's neck.

But in that moment,

Kaga Gaga!

The duc's knife came in.

I squeezed a few coins right through the crack. The duc rebounds his slanted blade vigorously.

Ka 'ang!

A strong repulsive reaction kicks Ferda's knife back.

The duc hurriedly pulls back, creating a gap. Ferda smiles as if it's fun, watching the duc quickly fix his posture.

‘I guess I'm not the Grand Master after all. ’

I can't believe you stopped this raid. There were not many people who prevented it completely even during their time as hunters. There were only three of us.

When the black eyes sparkled with interest.

I was embarrassed by Duke Setier's face.

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