Sword of the Philosopher

Before starting a meeting with Cheon, Exxon will check the damage to the mansion. Zero human damage. Exxon himself seemed satisfied that it was only around where we were fighting that was destroyed.

"If you fight this guy, it's not weird if the whole mansion crumbles."

Given my abilities... as far as I'm concerned, I could have dealt with more weapons containing dragon demon stones.

So, we rendezvous with Sophia and the others. Abel and Katra seemed upset by the continued roar, but Sophia and Richard seemed to keep us in the room until the end.

"Were you okay?

"Oh. I ended up talking to one of the Marquis of Four Dragons, Cheon. For one thing, the battle is over."

"... Looks like Mr. Leon's been active"

Abel says. He was watching the fight against Exon up close, and he seemed confident about the area, too.

"Well, me and the Marquis work together, something like that. Though the mansion was somewhat broken because I didn't think I would fight without a dragon demon stone weapon"

"It would be your word if it was done to that extent of damage. So, what do we talk about?

"We're not entirely on our side yet. I'm pretty sure it's just one more step though."

It is true that Cheon is also rocking from the puzzling information Exon had and so on...... he will probably be fine.

Here, I think. Currently, there are good reasons for me, Sophia, and Richard... but I also feel like I can tell you the truth about Exxon. With that in mind, there is also the hand of having an operational meeting... hmm, the subtleties.

"There's a lot to do, but the first thing to do is to fit in the mess in the mansion. We don't have to do anything, so just wait here."

"What about Master Luon?

"I'll wait elsewhere. I'm Cheon's guide."

That's what brings me to the room where Cheon is. When I went inside, I saw him sipping tea just like the first time I met him. However, there is no sword beside it.

"... Somehow, you're a lot calmer"

"Really?

Schon shrugging his shoulders.

"Isn't it absolutely natural to wait more than we've decided to talk about?

... you're switching fast, you marquis.

"I'd appreciate it if you'd be quiet... but I have a question for you."

Schon looks directly at Nehmeisa. The first step is to gather information from him.

"What?"

"About Nehmeisa."

From there, I'll give you the same explanation for me and Sophia as I did for Exon. As a result, he sighed.

"I see. Exxon's endorsement of your words has something to do with it."

"I think so. I'd like to ask you about Nehmeisa today."

It may be difficult to determine from his information whether he is using space-time magic... but there should be more ingredients.

"I know it's active because we organize a lot of things."

"Sure, Lord Nehmeisa assumes all sorts of things. To be honest, I had a thought about whether to do so much for a dying organization… rather than perhaps thinking about something else"

"Something else?

When he asked back, Schon grinned.

"It's like... right, to crush the organization as quickly as possible, and we're ready to have no problems with new enemies coming out again, or something like that. And as if something were going to chase you. An organization called" The Black Sword "would be one of its preparations"

- Again, Nehmeisa is working on something. Shouldn't we be able to conclude that we're already using space-time magic?

"In it, I took on the conquest of Exon...... but honestly, given the fact that I am so over-alerted that I use magic to give you the right to live and kill, there is doubt"

"As for magic... sure, I think measures have been taken. Something slips through your sensing abilities."

Schon nodded whether he would agree with my words.

"I guess so. If you're right, it's a real pain in the ass."

"I made you wait."

Before Cheon finishes saying it, Exon finally comes to the room.

"Confirmation, Schon. Can I ask for the cost of repairing the mansion?

"Send it to Empire, not me"

"Besides being trampled down."

Exon talks with laughter. It's a light voice, so it's probably meant to be a joke.

"Ma, shall we go around here about the mansion... Well, Cheon. Looks like we were having a conversation, but how far did you hear?

"What position they stand in"

Cheon answers looking at me.

"That somehow made me understand why you flipped the anti-flag."

"Well... so. What do you think of the current situation?

"I'll tell you what, I'm not in a position to fully accept your claims myself. But I know you can't peddle Lord Nehmeisa's words."

"If that's what you're thinking, that's enough."

"Well, I don't think I have a choice in the first place."

- Cheon has failed to crusade Exon. I don't know what would happen if I ran back like this...... but well it wouldn't be just like failing equals summary execution. You won't want to do anything about the Marquis any more in a situation like Exon is betraying you, and there's a political risk when it comes to cutting him off first.

"From here, Exon. I need to figure out what you want to do."

Cheon says... I agree with you on the inside.

There's something I don't know about Nehmeisa, but I still need time to "pack" him. How do we proceed to get there?

"There are as many ways to do it. It's just that Lord Nehmeisa is putting in place various measures. It's tough if you don't go above that."

"Right...... then, Cheon"

And Exon opened his mouth.

"Return to the realm once and for all. I missed the discussion, but I was injured. You can explain that your dragon demon stone greatly damaged my dragon demon stone, reduced my ability to regenerate it and made it immobile for a while."

"So do you think Lord Nehmeisa will be convinced?

"Even if I'm not convinced, we need time to send out the troops. I can't do anything for the moment. For one thing, you should be able to operate under the stance that you are cooperating with Lord Nehmeisa."

"In it, if you need anything, I'll give you the information."

"That's what I'm talking about"

... Well, instead of dropping it around.

"Exon, naturally we should keep a secret about the consequences of this fight. Keep your mouth shut of the mansion."

"I know you don't even have to say that. Oh, and schon. Are there any Nehmeisa's men around the mansion? You'd be aware of that."

"The person who observes me, you mean? At least he's nowhere near the mansion. I suppose you avoided monitoring me poorly because of my magic detection abilities as making me suspicious."

- I'm also using demons to observe the area around the mansion, but there's no suspicious person. You'll be fine around here.

"If the fact that we are in a cooperative relationship has come to light, I will know more than Lord Nehmeisa should have responded. Shall I stay in my territory for the time being in the form of an injury for the first time?"

"Oh. You'd better have that done."

Exxon grins at Cheon's words and turns his gaze to me.

"You're going to have to work again."

"... I could almost read what I was going to do. You're talking about bringing the other marquises on your side, aren't you?

"Exactly"

"It might be possible to subjugate you as long as you have a weapon, but is that all you're gonna do?

"Big and small, the Marquis has something to think about Nehmeisa. Explain what he's willing to do, and he'll take the choice of static without being one of us."

Even if you can't be on your side, you mean make it a neutral position?

"Whatever it is, the imperial side will naturally stand in the way when it comes to doing it big time. I just want to do it secretly if I can from here."

... that would lower morale on the Imperial side, and I agree.

"Let me take care of how you do it. Now, Lord Luon, you need to create a weapon or something, so let's spend some time in this mansion for the moment."

I breathe. Apparently, at last, he was going to be able to rest his bones.