I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years

198. That’s Not How War Works (4)

I had a problem while riding back in the carriage.

How to catch Super Harpas?

Isn’t it like you can use cheat keys like in games?

What cards do I have?

Unfortunately, students cannot use it.

First of all, it was too dangerous to take him to the battlefield as he had not yet fully grown, and given his status as a student, there was no justification for me to take him in the first place.

In other words, taking someone with you is a big risk in itself, but the return is close to zero. If you bring them back alive, it is an opportunity to gain practical experience, but they are still children, so you cannot take them and there is a high chance that they will die.

To put it bluntly, there is no guarantee that even the most developed Lewis will be able to survive for a day, or even half a day, on the battlefield.

So at least students could not participate in this war. Even if I can’t, I’ll have to wait around this time next year to think about whether or not I should take him.

There were only a few options available to me, and I chose one of them.

“Hey Merlin. “What did you come to see me for?”

“It reminds me of old times. “It was a time when I was reckless and reckless.”

“Harabeoji, who is this old man?”

“He’s my grandfather’s friend. Amy.”

Honey is dripping from my eyes. I sighed as I saw the extreme temperature difference between when I saw Principal Merlin and when I saw her granddaughter. Is it possible to recruit this? I think he just thinks of me as an annoying uninvited guest.

I came with Principal Merlin because I thought this was someone I should recruit as early as possible, but it looks like he will never come.

“Chinggu? I know that! “Merry Garten, right?”

“That’s right.”

I don’t think I’ll ever go there because I’m busy looking after my granddaughter. I sighed inwardly at the difficult second recruitment.

My plan to recruit powerful NPCs scattered around the world and use them in the Harpas battle was met with difficulties from the start. No, it’s not the beginning. First of all, we successfully recruited Principal Merlin.

“I am already old enough.”

“Unfortunately, isn’t it unsafe to leave it to young people?”

“The Imperial Knights are strong. So much so that I won’t lose to those devils.”

No, it’s the Imperial Knights, and if Harpas appears on the mound, he gets fired like a dog.

Even though your knight commander is strong, he’s only at the level of a mid-level boss. How can he win? Harpas is a mid-boss, but even in the original, he was barely defeated by all sorts of modifications to the main character.

…I wanted to be honest, but it was obvious that I would be treated like a crazy person, so I kept my mouth shut and watched the war of words between Principal Merlin and former leader of the Imperial Knights of Kalintz.

“The situation is not so easy.”

“What can we do when we go? “He’s an old man who doesn’t have much time left to live.”

“You know the situation of the imperial family, right?”

“…”

“Harabeoji, what are you talking about?”

“Amy. Would you like to come in for a moment?”

“Hung?”

“Wait a minute, I have something to talk about with my friend. Emma. Please take Amy to her room.”

“All right. Amy.”

“Alas! “I’m going!”

A little girl named Amy disappeared across the garden. Maybe she’s going back to her room? She doesn’t seem to have any worries about getting lost since she is using the sidewalk.

Then, is it time for her to start arguing in earnest?

I stepped forward when there were only three of us left. He speaks as if he were an old man in the back room, but when I look into those handsome eyes, I realize how much nonsense that is.

If that’s the old man in the back room, then Principal Merlin is also the old man with dementia in the back room.

“Who are you?”

“My name is Johan Quartz. “I am in charge of the saint’s escort knight.”

“You’re not a prosecutor. And…Did you receive divine protection?”

An old man with stern eyes, like a veteran from a martial arts novel, looked at me curiously. It’s surprising because it’s a blessing that even the emperor can’t easily receive.

“You know right away.”

“It’s because I don’t see the habits that a prosecutor should have.”

“I am not a prosecutor.”

“Hmm…”

“He’s quite a promising young man. The prosthetic hand on your arm is also this guy’s work.”

“Hoo.”

Still, there was a bit of a positive reaction to the idea that I was a prosthetic hand maker. But that’s it. Carlintz, the former leader of the Imperial Knights, turned his gaze to Principal Merlin and opened his mouth.

“It’s quite an interesting story, but isn’t it too much to bring out this old man?”

“Heh heh.”

“You may feel that way, but it is difficult to look at this war optimistically. The Empire will not be able to stop Harpas’ advance.”

“The power of the empire is strong. “What does a single escort knight claim to know?”

As a Kalinz with strong pride in the Imperial Knights, they immediately objected to my words.

This is the reaction I expected.

“Harpas is stronger than ever. So much so that he defeated the Phoenix with his own power.”

“… !”

Even though he had never actually seen a phoenix, he was well-known about the phoenix, so Kalinz looked surprised at my words.

Originally, Harpas was a being who could not defeat the Phoenix in a direct confrontation even if he died and came back to life.

Not only was the main body weak in combat power, but another problem was that it was difficult for demons to properly demonstrate their power in this world.

“I don’t know if you’ve heard any news from the outside since you’ve already retired for a while, but the power of the Harpas Church is stronger than ever. The first defense line in the western part of the empire has already collapsed and the second defense line is barely holding on.

Even if the main force moves, victory cannot be guaranteed.”

At my words, Kalinz sighed and looked worried. I guess it’s because I’m well aware of the seriousness of what I said. He asked me in a self-deprecating voice only after it was time to have a cup of tea.

“…Even so, what can one prosecutor do?”

“I want to use this opportunity to subdue Harpas. Could you please join us as a member of the punitive force?”

“There will be plenty of talented people better than me. As you can see, I am an old man just waiting for the day to die. Besides, my right arm is already like this.”

Kalinz said as he lifted up his silver-shining prosthetic hand.

Is it for everyday use, not for combat? I wonder where the outer shell went, but that’s not important. I told Cipro in advance to buy as much as I could from the black market, hoping that the ingredients would arrive.

“We will make it so you can swing it better than in your prime.”

“…There is no way such a complex object could be made in a short period of time.”

“It’s possible. Instead, I need help.”

From what I remember, there must be some good materials in the warehouse at this house. I opened my mouth to Kalinz, who looked at me with puzzled eyes.

“First of all…”

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“This is absurd.”

“How do you feel?”

“Are you a dwarf?”

“Have you ever seen a dwarf this tall?”

“Her. At this rate, even the imperial family will want to recruit you. There are very few blacksmiths who can handle mithril with precision.”

I couldn’t hide my satisfaction as I looked at Kalinz’s admiring face

Well, it’s a mithril prosthetic hand that I made with great care and effort for half a day, but if I’m not satisfied, I’m still full. At that level, it would survive without a problem even if a lot of auras were pushed in.

I stared at the old man, who was in decent health, but had an insanely expensive prosthetic arm that was worth the price.

The old man was like a child, imbuing the sword in his hand with aura.

Wow, it looks like it’s almost 3 meters tall. As expected, there is something different about the person who received the title of the strongest swordsman in the empire. If you can pull it out naturally at that level, if you pull it out with intention, wouldn’t you be able to literally split a castle wall with a single blow?

“I received a gift like this, but it’s not my job to just wipe my mouth and pretend not to notice. “I don’t know how much it will help, but I will help you.”

“Thank you.”

Having succeeded in recruiting the strongest swordsman in the entire empire, I immediately thought of my next target.

Once you recruit that guy, it would be a good idea to leave for the West right away.

“Principal Merlin. Do you know where Geren Kwon Seong is?

“You’re going to call that brain muscle guy too?”

Ah. Come to think of it, I guess I didn’t have a good relationship with Principal Merlin. It’s hard to get along well with a simple ignorant passionate fighter and a rational and calm wizard.

“This is not the time to judge people.”

“Ugh… I’m not going to stop you since you’re the leader. “If it’s him, he’s probably on Mount Duranz in the east.”

“Can you open the portal?”

“Heh heh, Kalinz. This is how I live these days.”

“For something like that, you look happy.”

“Don’t you remember when you were young?”

“Are you talking about the times when we went wild without knowing what to do?”

“But at that time, I was excited every day.”

You were completely immersed in memories. I said, gathering up the remaining mithril and putting it in my pocket.

“We don’t have time, so let’s leave right away.”

“I really want to hurt an old man by bending his spine…”

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“What?! It’s so funny that you’ve come to call me for the third time?! Guide me now! Haha!”

… Did I call you for no reason?

Anyway, that battle-mad old man said he would willingly follow me, so I’m glad.

I said this while looking around the gathered party at a senior center with an average age of about 70.

“I’ll stop by the academy before I leave. “I have one last thing to do.”