Sword of the Philosopher

- Schon, one of the Marquis of the Four Dragons, is a swordsman ascending figure who retained his young appearance as a mid-twenties. I just want to tell you that your age is not so different from Exon's in itself, and make youthful approximate.

And the person is the owner of Dragon Demon Stone - "Dragon Blade Stone". There was no such thing as a phenomenal regenerative ability as Exon, but it was no stranger to the troublesome.

"You mean you got ahead of me?"

Exon speaks out - yes, the Marquis showed up at the Mansion, which means the Marquis moved at the point before Exon returned to the Mansion.

"With his mobility, it's possible to rush even after I turn around... but I don't even know if I'm going to turn to the enemy. We need to talk first."

That's where he throws his gaze at me.

"Could you please be present?

"... are you considering the fight?

"It's only insurance. It's quiet in character. It's unlikely that we'll fight instantly... but if we can cross the blades, it won't work with me and him."

- Cheon's "Dragon Blade Stone" is a demonic stone that allows him to freely produce swords due to his name's passing power... but this alone seems like no big deal.

However, it is not impossible for Exon to speak as he did earlier. Each of them has specific abilities for Dragon Demon Stone, but they also have weaknesses. Exon's "Dragon Raw Stone" is very incompatible with "Dragon Blade Stone" because of its properties.

"What kind of person is Cheon?

I ask - I know myself, of course, but you should let Sophia and the others know who you are. Although we have briefly communicated information about the Marquis of Four Dragons at one time, it would be no harm to have an explanation from Exxon. Due to the current situation, as soon as I get to town, I'm going to be discussing it with Cheon, and I don't have time to explain it.

"Sophia, you didn't tell me?

Exxon asked, I shrugged my shoulder - I need to make sure there's no contradiction in the content of the story.

"Even about your Dragon Demon Stone, I know as much as I know on the brink of battle. I didn't expect to work directly with the Marquis, and I didn't think it was necessary for the moment... I've heard a lot from her about this Marquis, but I don't know what the character of the person is."

"Is that true, too? He looks youthful. I have a habit of seeing things in a big way with calm settling. The territory is southwest of the continent. I betrayed you. It would feel like you've come to explore my belly."

"What are Dragon Demon Stone's abilities?

"The name is Dragon Blade Stone... the ability to create swords freely by magic, but it has more troublesome properties than that"

And Exon looks sinister.

"Magic amplified using the power of Demon Stone makes it literally a sword that can slash anything. Even though it has regenerative abilities, it is more than an attack using dragon demon stones, and in some cases I will die as well"

"The one you don't want to fight, so..."

"Exactly"

As for the information, is this the place? Sooner or later, we'll make a supplement to Sophia and the others about the Marquis.

"... what about Sophia and the others?

"That might not be a good idea to engage at the moment. Have them wait in the rooms in the mansion. So do you, Abel."

"Okay."

Nodding Abel...... Now, what's the development? I got to be silent in the carriage with some anxiety.

The name of the town ruled by Exon is Blaken. The presence of the Marquis means that the town is also large. The town's landscape extends circularly around the mansion that exists on the hill is medium.

"Come on, it's funny that you're going to have so much to worry about, even though you're just going home to the mansion."

Exon speaks. The mansion awaits one of the four dragon marquises named Schon. No one of us can predict what will happen.

We may just talk peacefully, or we may go into battle. I think of as many cases as I can… Arrive at the Mansion.

A samurai comes and Exon gives instructions. Here Sophia and Richard, as well as Katra and Abel, go to the room.

"Well, let's go"

Exon tells me and tries to lead the way. However,

"Sophia."

"Yes."

She gets out before she gets the word. So I summon one user demon as much as a rat and leave it with her.

Plus Exon tilted his neck... his mouth didn't pinch and he started moving again.

Shut up and follow me, I'll casually look at the interior of the mansion. It doesn't feel like a luxury mess. Rather a simple, white-based, calm atmosphere. Does it go against belligerent character and prefer qualitative things when it comes to this kind of thing?

Eventually in front of a room with exons. When you open it without even knocking, there's...

"I've been waiting for you."

Thirty looking men there, dressed in black aristocratic clothes. Dark hair is long enough to reach the waist. The atmosphere definitely corresponds to the title Marquis, but the youthful appearance that does not make you feel the same age as Exon is subtly uncomfortable with style.

And he sits on the edge of the couch, with a sword beside him.

"This is the fifth cup. If I drink any more, I might just be unable to move."

That's what he said. He put the cup down. Sounds like tea you're about to drink. Since there is still some hot air, it will have been re-brewed earlier.

"It's about you. Given my speed of travel, did you visit here?

Exon asks. The voice is... seeping slightly alert.

"Naturally. We can't wait here for days."

Stand up slowly. I'm sure it's a combination of force.

"Quickly, but let me get to the point. What are you gonna do about this?

"I'm not out of my mind."

"I understand that... that you, of a seemingly short-circuited character, have thus flipped an anti-flag against the Empire... I deduce that it was for some reason"

Extremely sober words and deeds. From my eyes, it also looks like I'm exploring Exon's belly.

"What, you want me to be one of them?

"... I'm not going to ask questions. Anyway, why did you turn to the enemy? I want to ask that sincerity."

Silence arises. Schon throws his gaze over here again and again, but there's no way he's trying to talk to me. Do you think of me as Exon's squire?

"... I've heard the opinions of others."

Exon starts talking...... we have to be careful from here. From what's going on, Schon is crushing this one. If it works, we could be on our side.

"In it, I gained one certainty. If you keep pushing, I'll be killed."

"To His Majesty the Emperor, huh?

"Exactly. Cheon, you will follow the same fate again."

In contrast to determinations, Cheon gives a harsh look.

He also thinks it's not funny...? Maybe with one more push...

"I don't think this road is rosy, either. Until I put it on the scale which is better and consequently chose the path of betrayal"

"... right"

Schon loses his word. Okay, how do we get out?

"... you're exactly what he said"

"What?"

When Exon hears back, Schon utters an unexpected word.

"Exactly what Lord Nehmeisa was concerned about."

- Why does Nehmeisa come out here? The question is for a moment. Then I get one guess.

Is he convinced I convinced Exon? Is that because the intelligence agent asked me to talk to Exon, or did I find myself in the same situation before I made the time travel?

"Exon, I see your point of view."

At the same time as the words, Cheon took the sword in his hand.

"Runaway, let me stop it"