The Greatest Man in the World Hides His Power

23 – Winter – 2

What I taught the children was the three-jae sword method and the three-jae-simbeop method.

The Samjaesimbeop, which grows slowly but is stable, chaste, and less prone to minor illnesses, and the Samjae Swordsmanship, which is the basis of all swordsmanship.

If you learn these two things properly from a young age, it will be of great help when you learn other things later.

Of course, the children seemed a bit dissatisfied, perhaps because they wanted fancy swordsmanship. However, perhaps thanks to my persuasion, everyone calmly practiced the Samjae Swordsmanship and the Samjaesimbeop.

Participating in the training was the same for girls.

Anyway, the only thing you can protect yourself in the end is yourself.

The job of taking care of the children, or training them, ended when the priest of Hiran completed the renovation of the orphanage.

“You really worked hard.”

“The children are all kind, so I listen to them well. There was nothing particularly hard to say.”

It is fortunate that there are no bad-tempered people like the noble children of noble families.

If there was a guy like that, I would have just stunned him and enjoyed the peace.

“It seems Yeongji is full of energy since Cheonyoung came. hahahaha. I think this is also the Goddess’ protection.”

“If it’s really like that, I think I should offer something to the goddess.”

If the goddess really brought me here, it’s because she lives such a peaceful life thanks to her.

“More than that… Why is Lucy’s situation so bad?”

“Didn’t Sister Lucy tell you? Huh. You’re a very deep-seated person. But it seems like you’re taking on your own affairs too much. Baron Vallonde Tarr. Rumors have come that he’s recruiting mercenaries. There is.”

Ballonde Tar. Trash who is the head of Baron Tar and is honest with his desires.

He was a strong aristocrat in this area who is now obsessed with Lucy.

“Gathering mercenaries… That means they can attack our territory, right?”

“Yes. According to Baron de Tarr, this winter he is going to wipe out the monsters that hibernate… But he doesn’t usually have any interest in destroying monsters. The fact that he suddenly gathers troops means he has other plans. There is an evaluation that it must be because of it.”

I see. Anyway, I knew it well. As I looked up, the Hiran priest scratched his cheek with an embarrassed face.

“The temple is also a resting place for travelers. This is just the news I heard from a traveler who left after staying a few days ago. And the priest of the temple in the Tar Territory informed me… He said he didn’t even pretend.”

“I see…”

“And Sister Lucy knows this too. I gave a report a few days ago…”

I see. Tsk tsk. If this happens, tell me. Then the story would have ended more comfortably.

Thinking of Lucy, who must have been in pain all by herself, made me sad.

“Thank you, priest. If it wasn’t for the priest, I would have passed on without knowing anything.”

“hahahahaha… This is also the grace of the Goddess. Please help Sister.”

“Okay. But…”

“Yes?”

“The priest seems to have a good opinion of Lucy. Lucy and Cecil. They are twins.”

When I asked him, remembering the story he heard at the academy, he smiled.

“I’ve been watching them since I was a kid. But how can you rule out them as twins? Probably not just me, but many people in this estate think similarly. Cecil and Lucy sisters have been so kind to me. I So is the lord… How is your brother?”

“I’m from another world, so I don’t have that kind of prejudice.”

“Oh. I did. How is it in another world?”

“Twins are just twins.”

The smile on his lips grew wider as if he liked my answer.

“Then please.”

After that conversation, I parted ways with Hiran and immediately returned to the mansion.

Lucy was sitting in Cecil’s study the other day, doing her business.

Looking at the documents and data piled up beside him, it seems that he has a lot of work to do.

Why is there so much going on even in winter?

“I’m back.”

“You’ve worked hard. Huhu. Did you have a good trip to the temple? Is Priest Hiran all right?”

“Yes. He’s in good health. To the extent that he does the maintenance work of the orphanage all by himself.”

“Well, he’s been like that for a long time… You’ve had a lot of trouble. If you often help with the work of the temple, the main altar will send you a plaque of appreciation later. It helps to suppress the energy of death, so if you have free time, you can entrust the work of the temple. Will it?”

Think of me and entrust the work. It’s not bad.

“I’m preparing myself… But I think I need to gather more holy power.”

I looked at her as she spoke shyly. Not knowing what to do with my gaze, she blushed slightly and tried to erase her embarrassment.

“I’m sorry. I’m not enough…”

“That’s not what you see.”

“What? Then…?”

“I heard that Baron Valonde is recruiting mercenaries.”

I wince, my thin shoulders tremble. Lucy was silent for a while, then nodded her head slightly.

“…Yes. They said it was to subdue monsters in the winter.”

“Do you think it’s real?”

“…Real or not, it doesn’t matter.”

“I think of this as a family workplace, so it’s only natural that you’re concerned as a family. Lucy. I want you to be honest with me.”

“…..”

“Why isn’t there a saying like this. Sharing happiness doubles, sharing worries halves. Just talking about it will make you feel much more comfortable.”

“…Hah. I can’t help it. Yes. I heard that Baron Valonde is recruiting mercenaries. But don’t worry.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. I have money set aside just in case. In fact, when there is friction between nobles like this, it is often resolved with money. If you fight the wrong way, your own territory may also be attacked and damage may be caused. It won’t be much.”

It means that you might end up robbing an empty house while on an expedition.

Well, considering that there were often cases in Moorim where they just took money and backed out when they were fighting over territory, it could be passed without a big fight as Lucy said.

“I have already asked another high-ranking noble to intervene.”

“Higher nobility?”

“Yes. It’s Count Esthal… When I asked for similar things a few times, he accepted it willingly, so this time it will work out as well.”

It was then.

The door burst open and Elan entered with an urgent expression.

“Lucy! It’s a big deal! Huh?! Were you there too? Great!”

What happened to you coming in without knocking?

As if it didn’t matter whether I looked at it or not, Elan took one breath in, bared his teeth, and growled.

“I got word that Balon de the pig is moving his forces here!”

As Atram, Lucy, and I gathered in the conference room, Elan reported the information he had received.

“My informant in the Tar Territory said that Baron Balonde sent out after gathering his mercenaries and his men. He said his target was the Demon Forest.”

It seems that the author, Count Eshtal, did not intervene. Perhaps because it was unexpected, her expression darkened noticeably.

“The forest of monsters… It’s a perfect place to wait for subjugation.”

“It’s a good reason to move troops.”

They are said to be moving to the other side instead of going straight into the forest. It is said that one of the travelers discovered that the other side was the way to the Stein estate.

“The monster’s forest is a complex place, so it’s impossible to enter anywhere, so they say they’re moving troops.”

That’s not wrong.

The monster’s forest is no different from a kind of gin. So, you need to decide the route to enter as well.

The problem is that this is not what Baron Valonde wants.

“Is this enough to cross mediation?”

“Since the troops have already been moved… By the way, you are not afraid to move the troops at this time? How are the other territories reacting?”

At Ram’s question, Elan shook her head.

“Even if it’s a trend where everyone stays quiet. It’s as if someone has instructed them.”

Are you saying we can’t expect empty houses to be robbed by other nobles?

Then it’s almost impossible to get the troops back without touching them.

“…Then how will they come out?”

Lucy said with a serious expression, and I tapped on the table to predict the future.

“It’s obvious. After moving near the territory, they will ask us instead of entering the forest. They came to subdue the forest of monsters, but they want to enter the castle and heal their fatigue.”

“You mean to let the troops go inside.”

“Yes. If you refuse, you will turn away from our efforts to kill the monsters. You vicious bastards!” And then attack.”

What kind of crazy lord would let a large number of armed troops enter the territory?

But that’s just a story that can only be done with strength in the end.

Baron de Balon des is a personality. Anyway, he is considered one of the most powerful nobles in this area, so he would easily do such a thing.

“What are the odds of winning?”

“It should be seen as a disadvantage. No matter how Mercury he is, it is true that he is strong… Should I call Cecil? I think her magic will help.”

As Elan said with her serious expression, Lucy kept her mouth shut and pondered. And as she carefully opened her mouth, I spoke first.

“You don’t have to.”

“…Cheonyeong?”

“For now, how about trying to solve the problem by talking?”

“I don’t think he’ll be able to communicate because he’s less mature until he dies of old age…”

“That’s what I think. Baron Balonde is a bit…”

Elan and Atram said so, but I couldn’t help but choose to talk as pacifists.

Wouldn’t it be neat if we communicated through words?

“Even if mercenaries are like that, there will be people who have been forcibly conscripted. So let me try.”

“You?”

“But… It must be dangerous? If you go alone, they will try to catch and kill you first?”

Elan and Atram were negative. Lucy didn’t say anything either, but he seemed to stop.

hahahaha. These people. I worry about everything.

“It’s not difficult to lose myself if I go alone. So, Lord Lucy.”

“…Yes.”

“This job. Can you leave it to me?”

Lucy looked at me worriedly. But that’s only for a moment. Biting her lip lightly, she nodded her head slightly.

“If you promise not to overdo it.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t overdo it.”

Well, this kind of thing is too much.

Anyway, since I got permission, there’s no need to hesitate.

I got up and received the document with the seal of the lord’s proxy.

As I handed it over, Lucy’s expression wasn’t very bright.

“Let’s avoid that expression.”

“But… How can you like it when you send people to rough terrain?”

“It’s not particularly rough.”

“…Even so. The number of deaths on Cheonyoung-nim’s shoulders may increase…”

What would happen if a few more people were already carrying tens of thousands of deaths?

“Still, he’s a human, so he should be able to communicate a bit. You don’t have to worry too much.”

I can’t help it if it doesn’t work.