Swordmaster Healer

81 Encounter (2)

“I've contacted the Node Commander. He'll be here soon. ”

"The Liberation Army leader wants to meet the notorious protagonist, Seong-jun, White Devil, in the empire, but it's too early to trust him completely."

That's why I couldn't let go of the tension. The position of the hand on the waistband was an advantageous point to draw the sword.

“I understand.”

Seong-jun nodded and replied. I knew that he didn't trust himself completely, but there was no great emotion.

It was natural. Thanks enough for walking me to the Node.

“The Node Commander has arrived. ”

A soldier carrying a messenger flag passes by with news. He turns to face Seongjun.

“Let's go see the Node Commander. ”

“Please guide me. ”

Seong-jun said in a calm voice. Abigail nods and starts walking ahead.

I was taking a quick walk, but I was able to afford to look around.

Those at the Node were busy moving because the Imperial Army's siege is getting narrower by the day. Armed forces are stationed all over the place, and I see people rushing out with weapons.

“This doesn't look good. ”

Seong-jun said. He turned his head for a moment and threw his gaze at Seong-jun.

“How much would you know if you were from the heart of Terencia? Empire forces are always spreading their advantages throughout the country. ”

Proper packaging and promotion of victory was essential in order to lead the war to victory.

It was meaningful for the Empire to have been somewhat pushed on the front lines with the Royal Alliance to record successive battles at the Liberation Army's Red Forest Node.

So in the Empire, we were continuing to promote more and more actively.

“Can you wait here? ”

After arriving at the reception room in the Node Command building, Abikel said. Seong-jun nodded his head and pulled down the nearest chair.

After a short while, Abigail walked in with two men and two women in 10 minutes. The man's face was unknown, but the woman was not a stranger.

- You must be Captain Erina. I didn't expect to see you here again.

Lischevald told me that he missed the way he looked at Erina. It was the same with Seongjun. Erina, who was the Head of Magic Slaughter, was also close to Rowkel, who was a former student of Seongjun.

“I didn't expect to see a knight of dawn here. Very nice to meet you. My name is Heinz. ”

A red-haired man with a Commander's Insignia introduced himself. He said, ’Knight of the dawn' was the title to call him Seong-jun in the Royal Society.

It seemed like he wanted to offend the title 'White Devil’ called by the Empire.

“This is Lord Erina. ”

“Nice to meet you."

Erina bows slightly. In fact, Heinz didn't have to introduce her. Seong-jun knew her.

“I'm Kang Sung-jun.”

Seong-jun also introduced himself.

“I think you're from Earth... …. You're fluent in our language. ”

Heinz looks surprised. Of course, he had heard rumors that the White Devil was Rowkel's apprentice.

This was a kind of confirmation task. Erina remains silent beside Heinz. Her gaze toward Seong-jun was filled with complex emotions.

“I learned from my master. ”

The rebirth of Rowkel will make it hard for you to believe that magic exists in these two worlds.

It was most convenient to describe him as a ‘disciple’.

“Lord Rowkel's apprentice! I've heard the rumors, but it's hard to believe. ”

“There's a way to find out. Right, Lord Heinz? ”

Erina said, looking at Heinz scratching his chin with an embarrassed expression. How to confirm?

I was curious because I had a rough idea, but not sure. After Seong-jun cast an indifferent gaze, Erina opened her mouth with a faint smile.

“Try ‘Welcome Sword’ on me. ”

Erina has seen many of Rowkel's welcome swords by her side. That's why I had to be familiar with the 'Welcome Sword’.

“Variation.”

Seong-jun spoke the starter language instead of answering Erina's words. One day, Roel is held in his right hand in the shape of a sword.

The sharp blade flashes with light. Even Seong-jun's eyes seemed to emit sharp light.

“Lord Erina……. You could die. ”

Heinz said in a calm voice. His words were not mixed with lies at all.

“Even a 'welcome sword’ didn't rust my sword to death in a ‘strike’. And this is the surest way. ”

“Then I have no choice. I'm going to step back. ”

The tip of the sword drawn with the cold metallic sound was towards Seong-jun. It was a sign that I was ready for the welcome sword.

“Welcome sword.”

Seong-jun opened his sword. 31 welcoming swords in error sought Erina's entire body.

“Flashsword.”

Erina wields her sword as well. It was an application sword that temporarily strengthened the arm muscles with magical power to speed up the inspection.

You swiftly whipped down 28 Welcome Swords from Erina's Black.

“Oh, what a sword...! ”

Heinz, who came in second to the Knights Brigade, was able to glimpse a faint vision, and admired it.

“Tsk!”

The problem was with the remaining three Welcome Swords - in less than 0.01 seconds! Erina takes a step back and retrieves the sword, swinging it for defense purposes, but it is too late.

You slay two welcome swords, but the other one aims for Erina's neck. I quickly retrieved the sword and defended it, but with the impact of the error, a piece of magical power left a scar on her cheek. Red blood spatters.

“Oh my... ”

Surprise emanates from Heinz's voice. His gaze was looking at the wound on Erina's cheek, and his eyes were shaking severely.

‘The White Devil...'... No, I heard that the Knight of the Rising Wind is the Sword, but I never thought I'd hurt Lord Erina, the skilled Swordsman! ’

Heinz swallowed a dry saliva. The eyes that were staring at Erina's wounds soon turned to Seong-jun.

‘A fearsome swordsman. A genius who will remain in the history of the continent.... ’

Your hand trembles. After a glimpse of Heinz's reaction, Seong-jun opens his mouth, transforming Roel into a ring with a calm look.

“What do you think?”

“It was a perfect ‘welcome sword’. I'm so sorry I doubted you. ”

Erina lowers her head, pulling in her sword. Since I could feel the sincerity in my voice, Seong-jun smiled clearly. His gaze shifts from Erina to Heinz.

“You look like you're in your 20s, but you have a sword.... Excellent work, Lord Rowkel! You're going to be so happy! ”

Heinz was impressed. He joined the Brigades after Seongjun's former family, Rowkel, lost his life in the Great Plain of Lidonia. So I never met him, but I really admired the best knight, Rowkel.

“The Commander will be pleased, too! ”

“Right? I don't know if I can actually see that face. ”

The Liberation Army Commander is called the Shadow. I rarely show myself within the Liberation Army to avoid the Empire's pursuit. Even if there were occasional important seats, I hid my identity thoroughly with a mask and cloak.

“I'm here to help the Liberation Army. Can you give us a rundown of the situation? ”

Seong-jun asked. Heinz opened his mouth with a serious expression.

“Has Lord Rowkel told you about the Imperial Army's strategic tactics? ”

“I know the basics. ”

I avoided the specific mention because I was concerned about being annoyed.

“Then you're aware that the Imperium has already taken control of the magical communications. ”

In Heinz's question, Seong-jun nodded his head instead of answering. It was a basic tactic to take control of the magical communications network by broadcasting interference during a siege.

“Eight Imperial forces, 80,000 mobilized. I tried to resist the interference, but it didn't work. ”

Not to mention, the Liberation Army at the Red Forest Node was only 20,000.

-8 devils... There are more troops than expected. Judging from Lord Heinz's expression, there aren't many Liberation Soldiers at the Red Forest Node.

Lischevald said, without saying anything, she glanced at Heinz.

I wanted to know his plan. You leave the explanation to Heinz, then take a step back.

“You said you heard about the Red Forest in downtown Terence? ”

“Yes. The Imperium has been working hard to advance its victory. ”

“Then the Commander must have sent reinforcements. If my calculations were correct, I would have arrived already. ”

“Where are the reinforcements doing? ”

This time, Seong-jun asked. I asked Heinz a question, but I was expecting his answer.

“It seems the Commander has not sent enough reinforcements. ”

“Yes. If I had more troops, I would have hit the Empire army right away. ”

Seong-jun was right. Hinds nods with a stiff face. The silence so far indicates that Liberation Army reinforcements are not enough to deal with the Empire army.

Heinz was speechless. There seemed to be no special plan. Erina lets out a short sigh.

“First……. You should try to contact them. ”

I couldn't stay still. As Seong-jun declared. If there are support troops outside, it is a priority to try to contact them. If we attack from both sides, the Imperial Army will suffer little damage.

“It would be a good idea to try to make contact with a small group of people in a prime number. ”

“There are too many Imperial forces. There's also one swordsman. ”

In Heinz's words, Seong-jun nodded. I heard about the existence of the Sword from the Central Plaza of Terencia.

“A swordsman's power is required to break through. However, Lord Erina cannot move because of the Node Defense. ”

A smile spread over Seong-jun's mouth.

“Now, have you forgotten there is one more swordsman here? ”

This is where the swordsman who was reborn after his former life had the best name. Erina smiles, and Heinz nods nervously.

“I'm sorry, I forgot for a moment. ”

Heinz raises his hands and politely takes an example of the knight.

“Please…. May I?”

“Relax. Even a sword won't stop me. ”

Seong-jun said in a confident voice.