Solo Swordmaster

#524. I’ll give you the subject.

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The Age of Bronze in the past.

Through negotiations with the seven dragons, Plato obtained the autonomy of the former Greek territories.

And in its place, a country that is not a country was established.

That is the Free Cities Federation.

As a federation of city-states with each city having autonomy, it was called Europe outside of Europe, and it was a country that lasted for nearly a thousand years.

Due to its historical nature, the Free Cities League did not take any particular side.

So this moment today.

It was quite an unusual event that the world federation establishment ceremony of the 7 guilds was held in Athens.

It meant breaking the neutrality that the Free Cities Federation had maintained for hundreds of years and becoming a supporter of the World Federation.

But in another sense, it was inevitable.

“I said that I would provide a seat in the wide midfield, but to think of a place full of the smell of salt as my base. Stupid things.”

It was a beauty in a court robe who responded with a smile to the man in the black dragon robe.

“I agree that if we were going to do it, we would have liked Rome, which has history and traditions.”

“Where is the history and tradition in the narrow land that was burned by the devil after losing its hegemony in Europe long ago?”

“It would be better than a country divided into 77 who are fighting each other.”

“The priests of the pseudo-church speak well.”

“Psychic, if you blaspheme like that, you will be punished.”

A reincarnated monarch with a cold face.

The divine lord smiles.

An old man tinkering with silver coins added a word to the cold air that flowed between them.

“Stop both. Since the headquarters of the World Federation has already been established here, it would only be a loss to everyone if we moved it now.”

The golden lord who does not take sides with either side and speaks out of the truth.

That’s why the words sounded neutral at least…

“You sound like a merchant who only knows money.”

“The words of a person who has purchased a large amount of real estate in Athens in advance are very persuasive.”

The atmosphere at the venue only grew bloodier and showed no sign of getting better.

Well, it was natural.

Each of them is a monarch.

Of course, each of them is the absolute of this era with omnipotent authority.

Unlike the Seven Dragons, which are tied together by a single root, there is nothing in common from place of origin to disposition.

There was no way they were friendly with each other.

Even the gentlest Divine Lord had conflicts with the Golden Lord in terms of business and with the reincarnated monarch over propagation issues.

In that sense, it was unusual for them to come together and hold talks like this.

Nevertheless, there is one reason why they even established the World Federation.

Because there was a reason to cooperate with each other.

“…It doesn’t matter if it’s just an argument, but don’t forget that the only good thing is to fight among ourselves.”

“Of course I haven’t forgotten.”

A middle-aged man with a muscular body like that of a blacksmith.

At the point of the Creator Lord, the Divine Lord smiled and stopped the quarrel.

And the golden lord also shook his head.

“I know that we must work together to prevent the Seven Dragons from playing solo. That is why you agreed to the establishment of the World Federation.”

“Currently, the Seven Dragons are too dangerous.”

“If it’s too late, even if you want to stop them, you won’t be able to stop them.”

Each of them is a monarch.

It had its own information network all over the world.

That’s why I knew.

The blue dragon clan that confronted Carol.

The green dragon clan that killed Gula.

The Red Dragon Clan, who waged war against Branga, etc.

That there was active involvement of the Seven Dragons in the disappearance of the three monarchs in the past year or so.

In that sense, it was only natural that they would come up with a doubt.

Maybe the Seven Dragons aren’t satisfied with having all the wealth, and are trying to get rid of the monarchs and conquer the world?

It was an assumption that could never be ignored by those who knew the Seven Dragons in the days when it was called the Demonic Cult.

That is why they established the World Federation.

I agreed with the persuasion that the 7 guilds also needed to join forces to keep the united Seven Dragons in check.

“Stop the nonsense.”

…Of course not everyone was like that.

“The reason why I have been suitable for this kind of clown play is not because I am afraid of the Seven Dragons. It is to give you a chance to contribute to my cause.”

“Is that an invitation to us to come under the reincarnation lord?”

“It is a command, not an invitation.”

any organization.

The strong dominate it.

Then, it was natural for the strongest one to become the head of the World Federation and rule over everyone.

Looking at the reincarnated lord who said it clearly, the divine lord erased his smile, the golden lord made a cold expression, and the creative lord frowned.

There are three exceptions.

He remained silent throughout the talk.

Infinite Lord Lee Chun-gi, who calmly watched the situation.

And…

“Only talk in your sleep…”

Is there anything tired?

A purple-haired woman with darker circles than usual on her face and a corpse-like appearance.

The Command Lord continued with a bleak, subdued voice.

“…because I want to kill you.”

“You’re going to kill me? you?”

“okay.”

“You must be really crazy to play around with only corpses, Commander.”

Even after hearing those provocative words.

The reincarnated monarch was not angry.

On the contrary, it seemed to be ridiculed, and it only contained a cynicism.

Not because he was particularly arrogant, but because he actually deserved it.

He is one of the strongest among the monarchs.

No matter who I fight, I won’t lose.

In particular, due to the nature of his absolute skill, he could have won overwhelmingly if he had fought against the commander-in-chief, who only commanded the undead.

That’s why, in the past, even the Command Lord would not have been able to say such provocative words to him.

“…I can’t see you anymore.”

but this moment.

She wasn’t nervous at all.

furrowing his brow in annoyance.

I just slowly turned my head.

“Can we start soon?”

One of the last of the seven monarchs present at this occasion.

The person who promoted the establishment of the World Federation answered her question with a silent nod.

So, the commander who received permission did not hesitate any longer.

“Still, since we have to cooperate in the future, I was going to give you carrots first, but…”

Before he was the commander.

The Ghost of the Liberation Brigade.

As a Wanderer, I just raised my hand.

“…First of all, I’ll tell you who’s on top.”

right after that.

A few figures appeared.

“Hmm, since you already called us, it seems like you gave up on the trap, right?”

A grinning cowboy.

“Oh, there’s someone I’m glad to see.”

An innocent nun smiling while looking at the holy lord’s robe.

“As expected, it seems that expecting the Master to come was too much of an expectation.”

A nobleman with a bloody spear muttered quietly.

“There will be many opportunities in the future.”

A monk with a gentle impression.

“…haam.”

Indian girl yawning.

“…”

A boy in military uniform with a cold face and a thin sword with his arms crossed.

Seeing the six dolls surrounding the venue, the divine lord widened his eyes.

How did they get into a place closely guarded by the elites of all guilds?

And why didn’t he notice until they showed up?

because I couldn’t know

However, the reincarnated monarch was not shaken.

I just laughed a little bit.

“Hey, how many of these things are you going to fight against?”

“It’s not miscellaneous… it’s not a few, it’s just one.”

“what?”

“I mean, one person is enough to tell you about your subject.”

“You are truly insane, Commander.”

“You’ll know that later…”

Contrary to the ridicule from before, the words of the reincarnated monarch, who sincerely wanted to live, spilled out in one ear.

Wanderer said grimly.

“Take care in moderation.”

“Can’t you kill me? You don’t even have to get seriously hurt.”

“okay.”

“Hmm. I can’t help it, I’m not an expert in close combat.”

It seems so annoying.

Looking at the sword and Billy scratching the back of his head, Vlad, the swordsman, said quietly.

“It doesn’t matter if I do it.”

“You’re not good at saying the death penalty is moderate, aren’t you?”

“If it were me, I could end it moderately enough to cut off an arm…”

“… A priest learns the meaning of moderation.”

“Junior, then I…”

“Senior, please just watch. I would like to ask you this.”

An ambitious swordsman swordsman.

Conversely, he sighed while looking at the drowsy Geomyeong and the indifferent Geom-gwang.

“If I had the youngest sister, I would have ordered it instead, but anyway, I wonder how far the black man went to find a child.”

He said he would have gone.

While grumbling, Billy pulled out a knife.

Then, after throwing it into the air and snatching it, he aimed at the reincarnated monarch with the tip of his sword.

“Come on, come on.”

“Looking at the coffins will make you shed tears.”

He seems to be angry at the attitude of dealing with himself alone.

Billy tilted his head as he watched the reincarnated monarch with an angry expression stand up.

“huh? Why do you wake up alone?”

Is it because I don’t understand the meaning?

I turned my eyes to the reincarnated monarch who frowned.

Billy grinned.

“My lady said so. One person is enough to tell you about your ‘people’ topics.”

“…”

“So, all four of you, let’s fight together.”

I wonder if that’s how you know the subject.

Billy babbles and speaks.

The other lords harden their faces.

The moment when the reincarnated monarch, who could no longer hold back his anger, opened his hand.

Qurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

A roar like thunder shook Athens.

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Whoops.

the not-so-distant past.

There was a cruel master.

Of course, he was strict and thorough in his teaching.

A teacher who declared that he would always cut even a disciple if he crossed a line that he should not have crossed as a human being or if he became a harm to mankind.

Because those words weren’t lies.

Let’s put a lot of people dying and a country on the verge of perishing when one’s disciples run out of control.

The master drew his sword.

And even given a chance.

I couldn’t stop the runaway.

A disciple who pointed a sword at himself.

– cut.

As a protector of mankind who would do anything to protect the world.

But the master is just ruthless.

It wasn’t heartless.

Knowing that there were many people who even tried to slaughter the body of the student, the master picked up the body of the student and left, making a tomb in an unknown place.

And, in case the location of the tomb was to be avoided, I never visited the place again.

Because that was the only thing he could do for his pupil.

Time passed like that.

Snow piles up and melts repeatedly.

Let the seed become a beautiful tree.

Nobody knows where it is, so no one is looking for it.

There was a visitor who appeared after more than 70 years at the tomb, which had been abandoned and neglected as even the teacher did not visit.

Of course, the visitor did not know where this place was.

But I knew who was here.

He was the best assassin, and that’s why he could read footprints buried in the snow.

So follow those footprints.

The place where Rashid al-Din Sinan, the sword, arrived.

In front of a single, rugged tombstone standing tall in the middle of a snowy forest.

she was

Even in this chilly air.

In clothes as thin as a sobok.

Skin that was as white and transparent as ice.

Showing off her slender body.

Touching the tombstone with slender fingers.

It is sad like a ghost, transparent like dew, yet lonely like winter.

bandages around the eyes.

A woman with long silver hair.

And…

…a disciple who came to the place where he first met his master and found his tombstone there.