Count Scribe's Tutor

“Beyond that, you better be ready to suffer. ”

What's that supposed to mean?

Robert made a curious look on his face.

I felt a familiar posture in the hallway beyond the stargate. It's like a huge amount of energy. He knew there was only one man with this much power.

“Looks like you're here. ”

Robert grins.

Immediately, someone entered the office.

A middle-aged man with gray hair. It was the Duke of Setia. He closes his mouth soon as he's about to say something scary about finding Ferda. Because he was conscious of Robert.

“Your Grace, may I take this man for a moment? ”

“Of course, of course. ”

Robert answered with a smile.

The duc reaches out without hesitation as soon as permission falls. It was to grab Ferda's wrist. However, Ferda, who was aware of this in advance, avoided the duc's hand by changing the position of her feet.

Then he smiles, looking at the duc frowning.

“Good for you. I was going to look it up. ”

“What? Me? ”

That can't be right. That's what the duc looked like.

Faced with unbelieving eyes. Ferda gives you a bold nod.

“Yes, I have something to tell you. ”

Desert tribe immigrants, another story behind them.

It was about Akasha and the second disaster.

Of course, it was hard to say "the second disaster." That's why I found a mutant monster in the desert that makes humans into monsters. I explained.

When the sky suddenly burst into flames.

Ferda's long story ends. With the sunlight extending out the window, the office was drenched in silence.

“· · · · · · Unbelievable. ”

Then Duke Setia breaks the silence.

The duc mutters with a stiff face.

“A monster turns people into monsters." ”

The duc's reaction was understandable enough.

Of course, such monsters had never come out of nowhere before.

“You may not believe it, but it's all true. ”

Ferda replies with a steady voice.

Then Robert, who was silent, licks his lips.

“Akasha has a beginner's combat power in Biginer. Besides Mana Sword, the covering is unbearably hard, and ultimately, it must be burned to death. ”

Robert's notebook is nothing but Shantam's.

The way back to the erl, Shantam was the new language of the kingdom, written by Akasha. After going through the records in the notebook, Robert asked with a questionable face.

“Is everything written here true? ”

“That's right.”

“Phew, what a terrible monster. ”

Robert sighs deeply.

Then Ferda continued speaking.

“It's not that threatening if you leave a single object alone. But crowds can be quite tricky. Even a tiny wound from him will turn you into a monster. ”

The duc nods, agreeing.

Then I asked him straight away if he came up with anything.

“Do you have an antidote? ”

Yes. The third author, Lantern, left an antidote.

But we only have ten antidotes. I had to use it as carefully as possible. That's why Ferda shakes her head without hesitation.

“Yes, unfortunately so far · · · · · · · ·. ”

When the negative answer returns, the duc sighs without a word.

But I haven't given up hope yet. I had a reliable friend.

“I should tell Earl Keshmif, just in case." If the wizards of the Horse Tower gather their strength, they might be able to make an antidote. ”

The conclusion is impossible.

Except for the third round, no antidote was made. Even in the sixth round, Earl Keshmif believed that the Duke believed that it was impossible to make an antidote! I was like, "Oh my God.

But I didn't notice enough to put cold water on the fire of hope that was just starting to burn. So Ferda turned the conversation around.

“I'd like to ask you to do something about this. ”

“Tell me. I'd be happy to help if I could. ”

The duc was the messenger.

Delivering Akasha's information from here to other nobles and royalty. And preparing them for the impending calamity. This was the mission given to the duc.

Something that may seem like a quiet errand in some ways.

But this was something only the Duke of Setier could do.

‘You wouldn't believe us if we told you. ’

What if Ferda or Silvan or Robert told this story? You'd think it was nonsense. Or you might laugh at a joke that's not funny.

But the duc is different.

Duke Setier is the greatest knight in the realm and the guardian of the realm. That's why the words from his mouth have a unique weight. No matter how crazy a story may seem, it has the power to make you think.

‘If you decline.' ’

We can negotiate a proper duel in the name.

That's what Ferda thought. Fear of his end, the duc nods without hesitation.

“I see. I'll do that. ”

I opened my eyes to a cooler answer than I expected.

Then the duc looks at Ferda's face and smiles.

“Why? Isn't it strange that you don't demand a duel like usual? ”

To be honest, I did. But the silence was consistent because it could not be tolerated.

Then the duc opens his mouth with a serious bite.

“This is about the lives of the people and the fate of the kingdom. I'm just doing what I have to as a nobleman. ”

I remembered the fact that I forgot with the answer.

Political neutrality, weak to the weak and strong to the strong. A man who obeys frivolous knights and always wields his sword on the side of the people and the royal court.

Duke Setier was always like that.

‘The combat imagery was so strong that I forgot for a moment · · · · · ·. ’

There was a reason to be respected by many people.

Ferda bows silently. At the same time, the duc's words continued.

“As soon as the day breaks, we'll head back to the capital. ”

The answer came back, and I couldn't keep my mouth shut.

Just before the second disaster began, this is where the authors of the other round suffered the most.

The process of persuading the monarchs and nobles of the kingdom to prepare for disaster. I spent more time here than I thought, and there were times when I could not overcome disasters.

‘But. ’

This time it's different. There was a reliable ally named Duke Setier.

I can assure you, it is no exaggeration to say that this is the fastest preparedness ever. As Ferda's smile darkens, Robert's voice is heard.

“I'll have the wagon ready at the North Gate by dawn. ”

“Thank you for your consideration. ”

The Duke bows his head to Robert.

This was the end of today's meeting.

* * *

Ferda leaves the office and walks on her way.

It was because he promised to meet with reality when the report was finished. As I was just about to move my feet, I felt a familiar posture. He was the Duke of Setier, who left the office one step earlier.

“It reminds me of something I haven't told you. First, take this. ”

As soon as the duc finished speaking, he handed him a free crystal ball.

I immediately filled my mouth with the identity of the crystal ball.

“This is a video recording of Merced's class. ”

Turns out I left Merced and Kalman to the Duke.

Ferda looks at the crystal ball with curious eyes. The duc's words continue as he attempts to inject his magical power into the crystal ball.

“Let me get this straight. He climbed to Bigginer's throne last night. ”

Biginer has just created Mana Heart.

This meant that he took his first steps as a knight.

“Slower than I expected. ”

But Ferda was not satisfied.

Of course. Merced was taught by the duc when he left the capital. It was almost a month ago, but it was too slow for that.

“I can't help but notice how little magical power I had in the first place. ”

The duc shrugs.

Immediately, a cold analysis followed.

“It's not just that. The magical power absorbed through breathing and the speed at which magic is recovered are below average. If you consider that, you're on the fast track to progress. ”

The last word felt like sarcasm.

The duc sighed and said.

“So at first, I thought, why did you leave this child with me? I honestly thought it was a waste of time. But as time went by, I changed my mind. ”

I think I know what you're talking about.

Ferda nods and bursts into laughter.

“Mercedes is a bit of a prodigy, though. ”

“No, just saying you're good doesn't end there. Her body has surpassed the human category. ”

The duc yells rather excitedly.

It was worth it. Merced was born an experiment. It is also the only success. So you must be as good as your physical abilities.

“Wounds heal quickly, and fatigue accumulates quickly. And he has a keen spirit and a desire to become strong. If it had been enough magic, it would have been a prosecutor representing the kingdom in the future. ”

The Duke kicks his tongue as if it were a pity.

Ferda, on the other hand, didn't think so. It didn't matter if I lacked magical strength.

Merced has a unique gift that no one can match, an absolute immunity to divine power.

“Anyway, he was a tasty kid. ”

“That's a relief. ”

Ferda smiles lightly.

Shortly after, the duc reveals a story he had not thought of.

“So, when I get back to the capital, I want to take her. ”

“You mean Merced? ”

“Old enough to go alone. I'm going to talk naked and teach you a lesson sometimes. What do you think?”

There was nothing to think about.

The Duke says he teaches by himself. What more is there to say?

Ferda grins without even thinking about what she said.

“I'll tell Mercedes myself. ”

“Hahaha! Thank you. I'll raise you well. ”

The duc laughed if he liked the answer.

“So how was Kalman? ”

“Kalman? Oh, you mean the Cat Child. ”

Later, the duc recalls Kalman. He gives a subtle look. Like you're trying to figure out what to say. But for a moment, the duc gave an honest assessment.

“Ordinary. No, you better say you're not talented. You seem very good at handling daggers, but this is also not a talent. ”

If the master of swordsmanship can say this, he is truly incompetent.

Ferda nods quietly and listens to his assessment.

“The only advantage would be clearing your throat or lifting your hand. If you grow up like this, you'll make a great pickpocket. ”

After the assessment, the duc smiles as if he's joking.

But Ferda didn't take it as a joke.

“I'm glad you said that. ”

“· · · · · · · Are you really going to raise them with pickpockets? ”

“No, I'll raise him as a thief. ”

“That's what it is! ”

The duc yells with a silly expression.

“What a thief. A more prosperous job would be nice, wouldn't it? You are still young, so if you correct enough · · · · · · ·. No, thank you. You brought him here, so you must have your own plan. ”

A peacock who nodded his head and convinced himself.

Since then, they've been having conversations. It was mainly about what happened while Ferda was away.

As the night got deeper and deeper.

Is it because he said everything he wanted to say? The duc reaches out with his face tightened.

“You must be tired from the long journey. Get some rest. I'll solve all the unsolved repetitions later. ”

“Yes, I look forward to a duel with the President. ”

Ferda smiles, holding the Duke's hand.

Then the duc responded with a laughing voice.

“Baby, this guy. Don't say anything that's not in your heart. ”

“You're sharp. How did you know? ”

“We haven't seen each other in a day or two. That much I can tell. ”

After the duc's maneuver, the two burst into laughter.

No one comes first, almost at the same time.

And the next morning.

The duc left the white paper with Mercedes.

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