Solo Swordmaster

#917. After all, that’s it

* * *

The first moment.

she thought involuntarily.

In the end, Limon, who sensed the abnormality, must have appeared.

Because he was the only one who could break the barrier of the Seven Arks so easily that they had even withstood their joint efforts.

but right after that.

Rose realized.

that it was an illusion.

It was the only exception in the world that could destroy this barrier as easily as Limon… or rather, Limon.

The moment the barrier is broken.

The one who appeared in front of them before they knew it.

A man with a particularly pale complexion, wearing a black cloak and carrying a bloody spear.

“The Sword Demon…!”

At least the exit was open.

Rather than being relieved, the princesses, including Rose, had no choice but to harden their faces and raise their guard.

Sword Demon Vlad Chepes.

As a sword master and a warlock.

An existence that even Limon declared to be the worst of all sword masters.

Unlike the other sword masters who were forced to move because of the spell, he cooperated with the Wanderers himself and was an enemy who interfered with them.

In the midst of this daunting situation, even Johanna could only say that the appearance of him was truly the worst.

“Let’s go.”

[…yes?]

“I’ll deal with her, so get out of here.”

That moment.

They doubted their ears.

Li Qingyu, in particular, looked at Vlad with an expression of disbelief.

“You mean you’re going to help us?”

“I am not helping you. They have personal business.”

“…”

Even after hearing that, the girls couldn’t move.

Not another sword master, but Vlad, who has come to side with them now.

Even those other than the Black Dragon Princess, Li Qingyu, had no choice but to doubt whether this was a trap or not.

what is its authenticity.

When even Li Qingyu cannot easily judge.

The first person to make a decision was an unexpected person.

“going.”

“Ainsha?”

“Worry about it later. You can just run away and think about it.”

“…okay.”

Whether this is a trap or not.

The most important thing for them who fell into the trap of the holy lord and was cornered was to escape from this place.

If you have no choice anyway, it’s better to act as soon as possible.

Even though she is the weakest member of the Seven Dragons, Li Qingyu gave up her worries at the words of Ainsha, who is a princess who is superior to anyone else when it comes to escaping.

“Then please follow me.”

Li Qingyu like that.

Ainsha is expressionless.

Rose with complicated eyes.

Hasneti slightly bowed her head.

Yekathrice just ran away.

And the grim-faced Yuna-gyeong and the masters of the Chilryonghoe following the princesses.

Vlad didn’t give a glance even while he was quickly passing by.

It doesn’t matter if they escape or not.

Because of Vlad’s sudden appearance, Johanna, who had taken a step back, crouched down, and turned her gaze to the running repairman who was guarding her and himself.

“Samaedo shop.”

“…?”

“They will still need the sister-in-law’s help.”

Was it because the words were unexpected?

Or maybe it was because I didn’t know what it meant.

Vlad said quietly to the running repairman who forgot to be vigilant and blinked his eyes.

“Above all, the sisters have a place to return to now.”

“…”

Originally, there was a worrisome black brew.

But now, I wonder if he felt something in Vlad’s gaze as he looked at the platinum tattoo that gave off a warm feeling.

Even after the running Suri, who had a worried expression for a while, eventually nodded and left.

Johanna did not pursue her.

Because I knew.

If he made a hasty move, Vlad’s spear would pierce him right away.

Even as a woman who wields the power of Ruler’s Jinryongseongong and Seven Arcs, Vlad’s swordsman’s sword, which penetrates everything, was reluctant to deal with.

So Johanna asked quietly.

“What is this, Sword Demon?”

“Didn’t you tell me? I will tell you that you have personal business.”

“If your personal business is about how to prolong your life, I think you were too impatient.”

Looking at Vlad, whose complexion looked bad, Johanna spoke calmly.

It was not incomprehensible.

Even so, Vlad is in a state where his injuries are piled up in layers as he continues to struggle with the Seven Dragons.

In addition, as his life force was rapidly draining as the spell was broken, he had no choice but to become desperate to save his life.

Especially now that it has been proven that the Seven Dragons have a way to keep him alive through running repairs.

But whatever it is.

There was no way the Seven Dragons would accept him, who had been keeping pace with the World Federation until now.

Johanna, who pointed it out coldly, couldn’t help but put on a puzzled look at Vlad’s words.

“It doesn’t matter what my last name is. Because what I want to ask you is a different matter.”

“Are you talking about another problem?”

What do you want to ask about this board?

I looked at her with calm, sunken eyes as she made a questionable expression as if I couldn’t guess at all.

Vlad asked quietly.

“If you achieve your goals, can you bring my family back to life?”

* * *

A long-cherished wish.

A lifelong wish.

Every human being has one or two such aspirations.

The revived Sword Masters were no exception.

In the first place, the fact that they came back from the dead against the law was in order to achieve a long-cherished wish that they could not achieve in their lifetime.

The Sword King who wished for a match.

Geomrang who wanted to become a hero.

A swordsman who wished for peace in the world.

A sword that wanted to protect the country.

A sword that wanted to become a god itself.

A swordsman who dreamed of a new world.

A swordsman who wanted his homeland to be pure.

From the Swordsman who hoped to make love come true, to the Swordsman who was looking for a partner to mate with.

Although it may seem insignificant and absurd to someone, it is a wish that the parties want to achieve at any cost.

It was an obsession engraved into the soul that could not be given up even after death.

And among those sword masters, the man who was most obsessed with his long-cherished wish.

Abandon honor.

Try your hand at black magic.

Even the people sacrificed.

Even though he was cut down by his master.

Even so, can you achieve the goal you wanted to achieve by not giving up and fully cooperating with the World Federation?

At the end of watching Vlad calmly ask.

Johanna chuckled.

“It is possible.”

“…Even though the commander is already dead.”

“Wanderer-nim was an outstanding talent, but his power also came from the stars after all.”

Thanks to being sealed in the Nine World, the power that the Constellations can currently exert is only a fraction.

However, with only a fraction of that power, they have made monarchs absolute and endowed them with powers comparable to sword masters.

Like bringing the dead back to life.

It’s not difficult as long as you collect the Seven Arcs and break their seals.

After explaining it calmly, she added a word.

“Of course, it takes a lot of work.”

“If you want to save your family, you have to be sincere.”

“I don’t ask for a lot. It is enough just to bring back the mistake of a moment ago.”

that there is still a chance

Johanna graciously offered.

Vlad’s intervention was unexpected even for her, but when dealing with sword masters, fate is often twisted.

I made preparations for when things go awry.

Even if the princesses escaped the barrier, it was a problem that could be solved with Vlad’s cooperation.

But Vlad didn’t accept her offer.

I just asked instead.

“Then what about after that?”

“…what do you mean?”

“It means what will happen to my resurrected family after the Constellations you follow win.”

“Ah, I guess you were curious about that.”

It was only then that he seemed to understand Vlad’s concerns.

Johanna nodded and spoke softly.

“If that’s the case, you don’t need to worry. If you become a Constellation, you will be able to create a paradise for your family yourself.”

“Is it paradise?”

“yes. You can be happy forever with your family in a perfect world where there is no pain, longevity, or unhappiness.”

“…Right.”

In fact, among the constellations, it is said that there are many people who listed their family members or lovers in the distant past.

Hearing what Johanna said, he nodded.

Although he acted like a wanderer’s limbs to achieve his long-cherished wish, it was the first time he had heard such detailed information about the constellations.

So after a short stay.

Vlad confirmed last.

“Then, does a Constellation mean that you can even forsake the cause for your own precious things?”

“No, it is not.”

A constellation is an existence for salvation.

Even sacrificing a cow for the great.

Acting in the cause of preventing the end of the world.

In the process, he could show a little mercy, but he would never abandon the cause or give up salvation.

At the end of looking intently at Johanna, who made a statement without the slightest hesitation.

Vlad closed his eyes.

“As expected.”

“Have you decided?”

“I have decided.”

He nodded slowly, and Johanna smiled and asked,

As if he already knew the decision.

no i actually knew

Vlad is dead after all.

Even though he might have been resurrected, he was already dead, so he couldn’t move further and was bound to be entangled in the mess of the past.

Aww!!!

So it was.

right after that.

The reason why Johanna had no choice but to lose her smile.

“…What does this mean?”

“Didn’t I tell you, I decided.”

It’s crazy because I was preparing for it just in case.

After narrowly avoiding the bloody spear that would have pierced his heart if he had been a little careless.

Johanna asked as if she didn’t understand.

“Are you giving up on your dream?”

“No, it’s the other way around.”

Vlad shook his head.

Then he looked at Johanna with heavy sunken eyes and said.

“It’s only now that I realize that the Constellations you follow are getting in the way of my long-cherished wish.”

What Wanderer could not see because he was blinded to the fact that he could use the lion resuscitation method.

But working for the World Federation.

Hear about the constellation.

I’m going to go to the sword again.

something vaguely felt.

And, recalling the fact he had finally become convinced of through his conversation with Johanna, Vlad put strength into his hand holding the spear.

“So, for my long-cherished wish, you must die.”

“…”

Maybe it’s because he felt that resolute determination.

In the end, I realized that there was no more room for persuasion and that the time I spent talking to him was just a waste.

After letting out a gentle sigh.

Johanna asked.

“Do you think that is possible?”

“Does it seem impossible?”

“Of course.”

It was never arrogance.

With the power of Jinryongseongong and the Seven Arcs, it was Johanna who even managed to get repair and the joint attack of the five princesses, albeit for a short time.

No matter how intimidating his swordsman was, that was all.

In a one-on-one fight, no one could beat her except for Limon.

“After all, you guys don’t know anything about us, even when you’ve come this far.”

“What do you mean you don’t know?”

“It would be good to know now.”

nevertheless.

Vlad did not waver.

Raising the sword, he just continued talking quietly.

“The fact that a sword master is someone who can cut anything he wants to cut and kill anyone he wants to kill.”

“Well, is it really?”

Just like that…

Seeing Vlad aiming the spear.

Johanna clenched her fists.

The moment the eyes of the two crossed.

Qurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

―That is how the desperate struggle of the absolutes who risked the fate of the world began.