Sword of the Philosopher

The last place designated by the Marquis of the Four Dragons, Zaul, is a mansion that is said to exist in the direct jurisdiction of the Imperial City. Located north of Teito, by the lake, that building looks kind of fantastic.

"Don't be a painting"

Look at the mansion from a distance. I squeal...... else Anastasia, Sophia and Richard. A total of four of us went here.

"Is this a mansion owned by the Marquis of Zaul?

When Sophia asks Anastasia,

"No, it's a mansion owned by his relatives."

"Relatives, are you"

"I know how alarming you are, but Zaul's supposed to try to get into us, so let's just do something superficial."

Anastasia said so, shrugging her shoulders small.

"This place works as documented. Leave the discussion to me. But Lord Luon, you're going to have to work a little."

Yeah, I know.

Marquis smiled in response,

"Well, let's go in... everyone, please"

Upon reaching the entrance, the maid is greeted… in a courtyard kind of place, overlooking the lake, with a table and chairs.

And there was an old man who stood alone and greeted us. The tall is low and the cane is stretched out to the ground with both hands. My spine isn't bent, but I don't seem to be good at moving from the presence of canes.

I have a soft grin, but the impression I've seen is that the word "old" suits me. Only my eyes are sharp, and I can see how I'm trying to see through this mind, and I'm not even trying to hide it from you again.

"Can we have a cup of tea and discuss this?

When Anastasia raised her voice earlier, the opponent - Zaul nodded.

"Exactly... Well, thank you for having responded to my invitation, Anastasia"

"Well, the intensity of that gaze is the same. Come on, fix it or your men will hate you."

"You're not my brother-in-law."

Zaul, who cut and threw away, puts his gaze on us.

"Are you an escort?

"A guest. I felt it was necessary for this discussion and I was accompanied"

That's what I said. Anastasia will introduce us. In the meantime, Zaul narrows his eyes and shows us his moves to identify us.

What she talked about is a spirit that takes into account the strength of the demonic crusade and feels like inviting her to participate in the battle. It was an obvious reason, and Zaul also showed how convinced he was once.

However, from time to time, sharp eyelids can be even more poignant... so the search for your belly is starting. I don't think so, because we know what's going on.

"... and here's the thing"

"Hmm, well. All right, let's sit down and have some sweets and negotiate."

We'll take our seats. We sat across from Zaul... four to one, so it seems kind of odd.

First, we start talking where Zaul is unobstructed.

"This time, the Empire was upset that Exon had not betrayed much. Though, he hasn't imitated anything that would go into stupid honesty either. As for the Imperial side, you should want to know how the rest of the Marquis moves"

To that extent, Zaul sighed.

"Exxon also seems to be leading rebel groups and working on a variety of things. In fact, it works and other rebel groups are trying to respond. As far as we're concerned, it's a big deal."

- You can count on it.

Yes, Anastasia cuts back. As soon as he did, Zaul glanced at him.

You said, "Please?

I said, "I don't need that kind of forethought."

As she spoke, she distorted the edge of her mouth to shape a grin,

"This is what you should have thought. It's not a good idea to talk to Exon directly, but I don't even think Cheon can talk because he looks static and still doesn't get along."

To that word, Zaul utters nothing.

"Well, I can talk... if I can tell in the conversation that I have a cooperative relationship with Exon, I'll bring it into the negotiations"

"... negotiation?

"You don't have to be stubborn. Don't you want to insure yourself?

- Even in the last fight, the material said it was a conversation like this. In other words, even if Anastasia didn't know the circumstances in the dossier, she predicted how Zaul would move.

"Whether it's on the Emperor's side, or on the rebel side, if you lose, you have no ex or son. Therefore, I will stand around to make sure that there is no problem in either position... that's what you thought."

Zaul is silent everywhere... but I guess the silence of affirmation.

"I have a collection habit such as dragon demon stone, so I stepped on a relatively high success rate even when negotiating... well that would be a hit. It doesn't work with exons and schons."

"... you mean you've come to this place after everything you've figured out"

Now without showing any upset, Saul says.

"Then let's ask. Are you working with Exon?

"Right."

"If so, you should want my power... but what do you use as trading material?

"Even if the rebel side wins, we will preserve your territory as it stands… in accordance with the achievements of the battle, territorial expansion, etc."

"Hmm, is that a reasonable place"

Saul says...... yeah, no problem so far.

"Even if the emperor changes, as far as I'm concerned, I'm not dissatisfied"

"By the way, then, the Emperor would have instructed you to help us defeat Exon as well. Did you offer any rewards?

"It wasn't satisfactory though...... I'll just say one thing. Like you said, I'm gonna stand around and make sure it's okay to win either way."

"You think we can't cooperate directly or something?

"It will take the form of a covert support. There's as much to do as you like."

Saul speaks as he drinks tea. Hmm, it feels like working together for a reward... but should I think I'm doing an emperor-by-emperor thing to see from the conversation between the elite knights?

"Hmm, that would be nice."

"Nevertheless. Is there any chance we can win?

- Are you here? This should be the same flow as last time.

"That's in a warrior sense, is it?

"Whatever."

"Don't worry about that. I'm getting ready... but I'm sure I can win, especially if I see the power of Lord Luon."

"Then you need to show me that."

Saul says so, he rides himself out slightly and continues.

"Even when it comes to the Emperor's side, I don't think I can expect much of a reward or anything...... but if you win, I think you can do a lot of things. So if you can do it, I want you to win."

"At least it'll be easier to talk through... okay. So, what do I do?

"Luon, did I say? If he is going to defeat the Empire, I will have him prove it... and fight the dragon I gave birth to."

- The dragon demon stone that Zaul holds is called the 'Dragon Life Stone', which can produce dragons with its hands. However, in addition to the fact that it takes the corresponding magic to improve the quality, the downside is that the person cannot be as strong as the other Marquis. What's more, it also takes a lot of time to produce a strong dragon, so it's not efficient either.

In the game, a powerful dragon hit the main character. Defeat it and he surrenders. Afterwards, the shadow may also be thin in the Marquis because it was taken away and there was no turn.

"I don't mind. So, do you want to change places?

Anastasia moves on. Then Zaul shook his neck to the left and right,

"No, it's fine here. Lord Luon, hurry up, but let's have a fight."

... there was a big dragon in the game, is that it?

When I replied, "Okay," Zaul stood up.

"There's a trump card on the Empire's side... let's see if we can break it down here"

Probably talking about an artificial dragon... the moment I nodded, Zaul snarled his fingers,

For a moment, intense magic appeared that covered the entire body.