Solo Swordmaster

Episode #182. One stone?

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Countess of the Sea Serpent.

Originally, it was one of the low-level aristocratic families created to use it as a disguised identity externally when the Blue Dragon Clan was called the Demonic Cult.

However, no matter how disguised, what was behind it was the Seven Dragons, which encompassed all criminal organizations.

In addition, it is because of the tendency of the blue dragon clan to be righteous and benevolent.

The Sea Serpent family played an active part in every tribulation, gradually increasing their title, and from generation to generation, they received the love of the people and the trust of other nobles, and even the support of the royal family.

Even though other disguised identities were discovered and destroyed by Limon, luckily he didn’t get caught.

when hundreds of years have passed.

Before anyone knew it, the Countess Sea Serpent was called a noble among the nobility and became the real power of the British Empire beyond the royal family.

The authority was so great that even when the blue dragon clan became bisexual and revealed that he was the owner of the Sea Serpent Count family, it was accepted without much resistance.

The tradition and reputation of the Earl of Sea Serpent in the British Empire was just as deep and high.

and at this moment.

Yuna-gyeong was directly confirming the tradition of the old count family.

[Wow, that’s a really amazing mansion.]

‘What’s new about the guy who has been living in the Leviathan Hotel?’

[That and this are different. Leviathan is great too, but you can’t feel the history just by pretending like this, right?

]

[Eek! Are you saying it in a mean way?!]

Limon smiled.

Even though he criticized Yuna-kyung, he also sympathized with the sentiment.

A pure white building standing tall in the middle of the Hampstead Heath Hill overlooking the city of London as a whole site.

This castle, which was more like a castle than a mansion, was literally a lump of history.

It didn’t just mean the old-fashioned architectural style.

A statue of a master craftsman is hidden between corridors full of art and a maze of flowers covering the garden.

Even the floors that were worn smooth by so many steps and the traces of repairs that seemed to have already passed hundreds of years.

In this castle, even a stone rolling around had a hint of a distant time.

‘It reminds me of the past.’

Limon inadvertently put on a nostalgic expression.

Even though the form was very different, the scent of that distant tradition reminded me of the place where he had lived for more than half his life.

“lee? Why?”

“Ah, I thought it was a fairly historic castle.”

“of course. This castle was first built during the Hundred Years War.”

Julia, who was guiding Limon, smiled when she heard that.

And as if bragging about his career studying in London, he told anecdotes about the Earl of Sea Serpent.

“In fact, it is said that this castle could not have been built without the sacrifice of the sword king, Richard I.”

“…okay?”

“yes. If Richard I hadn’t risked his death to stop Joan of Arc’s advance of madness, there would have been a massacre in London.”

“I guess so.”

After beheading Charles VII and causing a revolution, he made himself commander-in-chief of the French army.

Joan of Arc, the sword flower, led all the French troops into the attack, burned villages and cities in England, and annihilated people of all ages, men and women.

If Richard I hadn’t stood in her way alone to buy time for reinforcements to come.

And if he hadn’t delayed the advance of madness for ten days by fighting until all the hundred swords he had prepared were broken.

England itself, let alone London, would have disappeared then.

Julia, who said it like a joke, added a word lightly.

“So the citizens of London said they were very happy to build this castle.”

“Because you believed that this place would be your last resort if London fell into trouble again?”

“that’s right. Actually, this castle never served as a fortress, but instead, the Countess of Sea Serpent lived up to that expectation.”

In fact, the Countess of Sea Serpent played a significant role in making the British Empire so prosperous.

Of course, Britain, who had already lost its sword master, made a secret move by moving the Seven Dragons from behind so that England could endure the fierce age of heroes.

On the surface, it developed the shipping industry and led Britain to dominate the sea.

In that respect, it was a natural result that the Countess Sea Serpent became the real power of the British Empire.

Of course, from Limon’s point of view, all of that was just a ploy to expand the power of the Seven Dragons.

“Well, the Countess Sea Serpent did a lot of work.”

However, Limon didn’t bother to reveal his intentions.

Right now, he was here as Lee, a musician, not Limon Aspelder, the swordsman.

That’s why Julia was especially in a good mood.

“how is it? Just being able to live in a place like this doesn’t make you feel good about entrusting the work of the Countess Sea Serpent?”

“I sincerely think so.”

[Where is that? It’s like I’ve got it all right.]

On Limon’s shoulder, who nodded, Yuna-kyung muttered, “I’m so lucky.”

I was still thinking about how to dig up the inside information of the blue dragon clan, but thanks to Julia, I was able to infiltrate the count’s family easily.

Of course, I don’t know how far I can go as a performer.

However, it was clear that it was much better than watching the count family’s movements at least from a distance.

“Now, this is Lee’s quarters.”

“Ho, are you okay?”

“Thank you for me. Because I did my best to get the best room in Liga Dongguan.”

“Yes, thank you.”

“…It must be my fault that I feel like that gratitude doesn’t contain a soul, right?”

I prepared a well-decorated room that is as good as most hotels.

It was a while to be disappointed with Limon’s reaction as he nodded his head while looking at the location of the relatively secluded room and the window just the right size for one person to come in and out.

After sighing, Julia continued by leading him to several places, including the restaurant and the lodging.

“The concert is in ten days. Originally, it’s a tight time even for rehearsals…”

“That’s plenty of time.”

“Yes, of course.”

Julia smiled bitterly.

Words that other people would have considered arrogant.

But she, who knew better than anyone what a monstrous talent this cheeky young man had, could not dismiss it as mere arrogance.

“Practice will start tomorrow, so until then, take a break and relax. You can go in and out of most places except for the main building.”

“That’s good.”

“However, it would be best not to approach the West Building if possible.”

“why? Is it a restricted area?”

“It’s not like that. Just…”

“Wait a minute.”

“yes?”

Limon held out a hand to Julia, who was muttering as if she had heard a difficult question.

And the garden she was guiding.

I listened to the voice that was faintly felt even in his senses coming from beyond the flower wall that made up the complex labyrinth.

“Is Count Rose still going to act like this?”

“…what do you mean?”

“Don’t be shy. I am asking about it now.”

“I remember that the discussion had already ended.”

“Heh heh heh, I don’t know since when the discussion ended when he unilaterally avoided an answer.”

What comes along with an old man’s giggle is the strangely familiar voice of a woman.

His voice, clear and clear as if rolling in jade, yet piercingly clear, cut off the other person’s laughter as if it were being cut with a knife.

“From the beginning, London’s security is under the count’s jurisdiction. Your meddling in that is beyond your authority.”

“Wouldn’t it be natural for me as a Londoner to go beyond my rights?”

“If you really want that, please get permission from the royal family and then speak again.”

“Say something that makes sense. Couldn’t the royal family, which has been a puppet of your family for a long time, grant me such permission without your permission?”

“Prince Carol, refrain from blasphemy.”

“Hmm… I see. If you really say that, I’ll see the Crown Prince first and get permission, so let’s talk again then.”

“Yes, take a look.”

The old man clicked his tongue at the woman’s hardened voice.

and after a while

The moment when the curtain that surrounded the woman and the old man and blocked out the sound disappears as if it were melting, and one of the woman’s presence disappears as if it were turned off.

An old man walked out of the maze made of flower walls.

“hmm? Hey, isn’t this Ms. Julia?”

It must have been quite unexpected to meet the old man in a place like this.

Julia greeted the old man politely, even with a startled expression on her face.

“Hello, Prince Carol.”

“Hello, of course. I’ve been exercising a lot lately, so I feel like I’ve become healthier.”

“That is fortunate.”

“Is there anything that can be said to be fortunate? A high-level player like me has a chance of getting sick.”

An old man with gray hair and a white beard shrugged.

Carol added another word with an apologetic expression as if she had just remembered.

“Oh yeah. You may not know since you are not a player.”

“It can’t be. I am fully aware of the importance of health care.”

“You don’t look good for that kind of thing, but aren’t you working too hard running around London to find someone to perform for you?”

“Don’t worry about that. We are finally looking for a performer.”

Julia smiled wryly and slightly turned her head.

Then he pointed to Limon, who was next to him, and continued.

“Let me introduce you, this is Lee. You would know the violinist who performed with the singing Soonbaek, right?”

“Oh yes, of course. Anyone with eyes and ears would not know the genius performer who debuted with the song of that noble princess.”

“Lee is Duke Carol. An introduction… is not necessary, right?”

“Isn’t this too much? Miss Julia. Still, you haven’t introduced me to someone I’ve never met before.”

Carol laughed lightly.

Then, with a wrinkled smile, he gave Limon a hand.

“Anyway, nice to meet you. I never thought I would see such a talented musician as you in a place like this.”

“…I’m really unexpected.”

“hmm? What do you mean?”

“I never expected to see a celebrity like you here.”

“Ha ha ha, what if you paint this old man’s face with gold?”

It took a while for me to burst out laughing as if I had heard all the funniest jokes.

Carol suddenly asked.

“But how long are you going to embarrass my hand?”

“Excuse me, I’m not used to this kind of greeting.”

Limon, who pretended not to know the outstretched wrinkled hand, took Carol’s hand and shook hands only after receiving the urging, not the urging.

After shaking Limon’s hand a few times, he seemed satisfied.

Carol, who had a happy expression, winked lightly at the two of them.

“Then, look forward to the performance in ten days. Please play nice music.”

Carol, who lightly offered words of encouragement, took a brisk step until she disappeared on the other side of the maze.

Limon, who had been staring at the back, opened his mouth after a while.

“I was just wondering, was it because of that nobleman that it would be better not to approach the west building?”

“…Could that mean Carol?”

“It’s okay, so start with the answer.”

“Hoo Li, you really are… you are right anyway. Right now, Prince Carol is staying in the West Building.”

“why?”

“I don’t know that either. Perhaps you have something to discuss with the Count.”

“Discussion…”

Limon frowned upon hearing Julia’s reply.

After seeing Carol, Yuna-kyung, who was holding her breath on Limon’s shoulder, muttered with a dumbfounded face as if she didn’t understand at all.

[No, what the hell is that great old man living in the Countess Sea Serpent’s house with his house right in front of you to discuss?] ‘Well, I don’t know about

that, but one thing has become clear.’

[What is it?]

‘It’s really good that you came here.’

Limon muttered inwardly and gazed intently in the direction of the west building where Carol had disappeared.

The oldest player and a genius who raised magic-type skills that had been treated as garbage to where they are today.

In London, he is second only to Rose, the Blue Dragon Princess, and more famous as the master of the Magus Guild than his real name.

The magic lord, Carl Amadeus.

Limon smiled coldly as he recalled the touch left in his hand by one of the Ten Great Lords.

‘Thanks to that, I was able to dig up the two most likely suspects at once.’