Solo Swordmaster

#938. Ready

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Maddo London.

A city with a long history.

In particular, after enduring the Demonic War, London was prospering as the most developed and safest city in Europe.

…until the London incident happened.

The shadow monsters summoned by the Crown Prince, who was the specter of the Liberation Brigade, destroyed countless buildings.

Although there were few casualties, the sight of a beautiful city ruined overnight was bittersweet for all Europeans.

Still, they rose again.

London was restored in just over a year.

No matter how much money and manpower was invested, it was an achievement close to a miracle considering the scale of London.

And whatever.

How a person feels more attachment to what he has earned through hard work than what he has just gained.

The British and the few Europeans who helped rebuild London became even more proud of the city they had touched.

In a sense, it was a blessing in disguise.

The number of foreigners considering settling in London has also increased significantly.

So it was.

The reason why the woman with the violin case on her shoulder couldn’t help but sigh.

“They say life is free…”

Where did things go wrong?

she looked back.

Did you leave Frankfurt College of Music and come to London with the desire to study music further?

Did you get a performance at Count Sea Serpent’s family because they gave you money?

There was no problem up to that point.

If it’s a problem, it’s that I reunited with a man in the middle of the day.

And it was a relationship that taught me how to play the violin for a few days, so it suited the man’s violin performance during the London crisis.

At the time, I just acted on my feelings and impulses without knowing the reason…

but after that.

Her life has changed.

Previously, he was just one of the top-notch violinists.

It was because her performance was so impressive during the London crisis that she became a hugely popular person in London.

Of course, it’s rare to find a player who doesn’t like attention.

She welcomed the attention of the British.

That’s why I collected donations by going to performances everywhere, from nursery schools to construction sites.

Thanks to such charity performances, her popularity in London has increased even more.

It was to the point where she seriously contemplated whether to acquire citizenship and emigrate to London, even though she was not British.

So this moment.

She couldn’t help but sigh over and over again.

“How many times must London fall?”

Defense of London.

Even sword demons and swordsmen.

The big incident that three sword masters attacked.

In particular, the existence of the swordswoman Joan of Arc, which remains a fear in British history, was enough to cause a game in the British people.

It was ironic that he had saved London at the cost of the sword.

In any case, the aftermath of the Battle of London was significant.

It was because the city that had barely been restored through all the hardships was messed up again.

It was no consolation to them that, unlike before, the damage to the city was limited to the outskirts.

It is all the more so in that even Avalon, the strongest magic that protected the British Empire, collapsed due to this incident.

“If only the Great Barrier in London had remained, there would have been no casualties this time.”

Especially decisive was the monster wave that took place this time.

London is a big city.

As large as it was, there were dungeons in the city as well.

Previously it was one of London’s pride, but now it has become a disaster.

When the monster wave happened, the monsters pouring out from inside caused chaos.

Fortunately, the monsters were defeated thanks to the cooperation of players from the Blue Dragon Clan, Witch of the 27th Line of Magic, and former Magus Guild.

Even so, there are thousands of victims.

The fact that even among the civilians who were safe despite all the uproar, the fact that this amount of damage came out was enough to frighten the citizens of London.

“…I know this sounds like a full stomach, but.”

Of course everyone knew.

London suffered minimal damage.

As it is the home of the Blue Dragon clan and the heart of the British Empire, it is on the side of blocking the monster wave well.

Right now, in other cities in the UK alone, there were places where 10,000 units of damage occurred.

Even Britain, a very powerful country, was like this.

In the case of other countries in Europe that collapsed after the Demon God War, it was difficult to even calculate the damage.

That’s why Europe is a mess right now.

From those who gather in big cities, including London, where it is safe, to refugees who lost their home during this monster wave, to those who

consider the big cities dangerous and flee to remote countryside or return to their hometowns.

All of them were entangled in a mess and forming a sea of phosphates.

Enough to think that it was rather heaven during the London Crisis and the London Defense War.

‘What should I do?’

So it was.

Why was she troubled?

As long as he had already settled down in London, he could stay as long as he wanted to.

The problem was the family.

After communication was restored some time ago and it was confirmed that it was safe, she urged her family to evacuate to London.

However, the family did not listen to her advice, and rather believed the rumor that London was more dangerous and encouraged her to return home.

It was just really frustrating.

No matter how many ugly things happened in London, it was definitely better than a place where monsters still roam.

‘…No, is London really safe?’

but right after that.

She doubted her own beliefs.

‘Will there really be any safe places left in the world before then?’

The whole world is messed up because of this monster wave.

Of course, dangerous rumors are heard from Africa, where war is commonplace, to the United States of America, the world’s most powerful country, and the closed Russian Khanate.

Even more heinous ghost stories were circulating about small countries and remote villages where there were no such rumors.

‘If a monster comes out again…?’

It became like this with just one monster wave.

If this phenomenon happens again, no matter how powerful the country or the big city will be, it will be safe.

she was anxious

No, it wasn’t just her.

In fact, it would be more difficult to find one among all of humanity who was not anxious about this situation.

everyone was feeling it.

that something is happening.

Change the world more drastically and decisively than when the Iron Age opened.

And there is a ‘something’ that even ordinary people like themselves, as well as huge countries and superhumans, cannot intervene or resist…

Beep!

“…I was surprised.”

Was it because I was too deep in thought?

Startled by the sharp sound of a sudden bell, she reflexively checked her smartphone.

And he made a puzzled expression.

“What is this?”

Another monster appeared, so I thought it was a disaster message telling the residents to be careful.

The moment she put her finger on the screen while puzzled by the fingerprint authentication screen and the simple screen with only a phrase asking for authentication.

A series of texts appeared on the screen.

[Miss Julia Franke.]

[You have been put on the evacuation list first.]

[Go to the marked place by the specified deadline.]

[Be careful, the only belongings allowed are one bag’s worth.]

[1st degree under 40 years of age. You can accompany your family members within, but keep in mind that no other person can evacuate with you.] [For

inquiries, please contact the Spirit Call Center at the number below.]

[It was an emergency committee.]

Text and machine sounds.

map that followed.

A woman staring blankly at her flickering smartphone as if telling her to move quickly.

Julia Franke, one of the world’s foremost violinists, murmured involuntarily after a while.

“…to evacuate? What could be safer than this London?”

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A man of great build.

Umbaru had a disgruntled expression on his face.

I’m already busy with the follow-up of the monster wave, so why should I waste my time in a closed room like this?

Because I couldn’t figure out why.

So he thought with his arms crossed.

Whoever summoned him, once he met him, he would hold on to the annihilation.

Sigh.

“Ah… you waited a long time, right? I’m sorry for being late. Mr. Umbaru.”

“…No, it’s okay.”

However, the moment he saw the opponent who opened the door and came in, Umbaru had no choice but to swallow all that irritation.

Only one person in Egypt and all of Africa could grab the girl in the baggy military uniform by the collar.

Because it was only her master, Pharaoh.

“Why did you call me?”

Whether that’s the case, why did everyone else call him?

To Umbaru, who asks questions.

Nadia said shyly.

“Eh, don’t be so nervous. I just invited you because I have a few questions for you.”

“…You shouldn’t have called if you had any questions.”

“Because communication is bad all over the world these days. And it’s also a question worth asking yourself.”

“What is that question?”

“Yes, it is a very simple question. So please answer honestly.”

I’m going to have a good time.

After a weak smile.

The girl hurriedly asked a question.

“―Mr. Umbaru, have you received any recent quests?”

That moment.

Umbaru was taken aback.

It wasn’t because of the sudden question that seemed to catch her off guard, nor because of the girl’s face whose expression had disappeared as if the smile from a while ago had been false.

It was because of the cool energy in her golden eyes.

what does that mean

What if I get the wrong answer.

Umbaru, who had been able to instinctively intuit as he had gone through countless battles, swallowed dryly and said.

“I didn’t get it.”

“…Does it mean that someone else received it?”

“I’ve heard rumors of high-level players in the Federation who disappeared after accepting quests.”

“Is that so…”

At the end of looking at him blankly.

Nadia turned her head slightly.

Then, after confirming that the black-haired man standing behind him nodded, he smiled again and said,

“Ahaha, thank you for your honest answer. Thanks to that, it has become easier to ask for the next request.”

“What request?”

“For now, this is it.”

thump

After holding out the metal bracelet.

Nadia said with a flustered face.

“Excuse me, could you please wear this?”

“…what is this?”

“Hmm, should I say it’s a special item to support the players? It will be easy to use because it comes with communication and other functions.”

“…”

“By the way, you don’t have the right to refuse.”

High-level players, especially those holding high-ranking positions in the African Federation, will be required to wear this bracelet.

after saying it out loud.

Nadia continued her explanation.

“If there is a quest in the future, do not accept it and tell me right away if such a thing happens.”

“….”

“Also, if there are any players who suddenly change their behavior or behave strangely, please report it immediately.”

“…what the hell is going on?”

“well…. If I had to say it, I would call it preparation for war.”

Umbaru did not know.

I could understand if it was to prepare for the monster wave.

Nadia’s actions now felt more like she was trying to keep an eye on the high-level players of the federation rather than monsters.

But such Umbaru’s suspicions.

Nadia didn’t bother to let go.

He took out a fan from the documents he had brought with him and asked with a relaxed face as always.

“In that sense, I’d like to ask… How many of the chieftain’s tribe, regardless of gender or age, can handle weapons?”