Overpowered Sword Chapter 37

Level up with swords (37)

The guild’s response was quick.

The two were immediately led to the drawing room to speak with the guild master. He had simply entered the heart of the guild, a place that even B-rank adventurers could not easily enter.

This meant that this issue was serious.

As it was, it wouldn’t have been surprising if Leon had been excluded at the time the words were delivered. Because he was wandering around everywhere, it wasn’t something a C-rank adventurer would do.

However, thanks to Rize’s illusion, the upper-class members of the guild assumed that Leon was a Holy Knight, and after seeing him accompanying Cesare, they even became convinced. There is no reason to treat a person who may be an apprentice of the Seongcheolsae Knights as an outsider.

“The Master says he will be coming soon. “If there is anything you need before then, please let me know.”

Rize arranged the refreshments on the table and spoke politely.

The attitude had already changed from that of treating adventurers to that of treating nobles or royalty.

“No, it’s okay as is.”

Leon waved his hands, feeling a little uncomfortable. Even though I thought it would be like this, the atmosphere was uncomfortable.

Cesare also took a few sips from his teacup without saying anything.

Fortunately, the silence was quickly broken.

This was because the tightly closed door opened, and the guild master of the Blaine branch revealed himself.

‘big!’

Leon opened his eyes without realizing it.

The Khan I met in the slums was also quite large, but compared to this man, he would have been smaller by a hand. He was at least seven feet tall, making his shoulders appear even more massive.

He briefly bowed to the two people and introduced himself.

“Bernard, the guild master of the Blaine branch. “I didn’t meet you for a good reason, but please be kind to me.”

“May the Goddess bless this meeting. “Bishop, Cesare.”

“This is Leon.”

Bernard took turns shaking hands with the two people and sat down on the large sofa across from them. Perhaps it was made specifically for that purpose, but the shape that fit the width of the body was a bit comical.

Also, it was only then that Leon found out.

One of Bernard’s legs, which could not be seen because it was obscured by his huge body, was a prosthetic leg made of metal.

‘… Now that I think about it, I heard that the guild master was A rank in the past. ‘Could that bridge be the reason the adventurer retired?’

[Well, I guess so. If it’s not an arm but a leg, it’s normal for the combat ability to drop to less than half.]

The legs were more important than the arms that wielded the weapon. Even for a wizard who had little need to move, this would have been a fatal weakness, but for a warrior, it was an irreversible loss.

To the point where it is impossible to remain an A-rank adventurer.

“First of all, I would like to hear about the business the bishop came to see.”

Bernard opened his mouth as he picked up a scone.

“When it comes to Seongcheolsaegi Knight’s business, I can only think of two things, but you never know.”

“Hmm, two things… ?”

“Extermination of religious beliefs, extermination of heretics. Since you wanted cooperation at the guild level, it’s probably the former. “Isn’t that right?”

It was correct.

Unlike Rize, Bernard did not look nervous, perhaps because the guild master’s accomplishments were not for nothing.

Cesare also answered in a calm voice.

“Just like you said. If you’ve guessed that far, you can get straight to the point. “Let me tell you one thing first.”

Cesare said, raising his gauntleted index finger.

“I am a retired castle knight. Nevertheless, I abused my authority to create this position. Do you know what I mean?”

Lise looked puzzled at those words, but Bernard’s complexion soon turned pale.

The rules of the Seongcheolsaegi Knight are strict.

As much as they possessed great power and authority, the Seongcheolsaegi Knights were a group that valued discipline second only to the words of the Goddess. He was famous for not even having room for flexibility in most things.

However, Knight Seongcheolsae, who had retired from the front line, used that authority. That means there was a reason to break the rules!

“… “It’s a special matter.”

Bernard said, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

“How much time do you have?”

“I don’t know.”

“What is the expected amount of damage?”

“If we assume at least 10,000 human casualties and the maximum, I think it will have a devastating effect on the entire city.”

Cesare’s explanation was concise and clear.

With each question and answer, Bernard lost his composure, and when it came to Lise, who had maintained a blank expression, she almost started to stumble.

Even if only half of the story was correct, it would already have been a disaster.

But Cesare did not stop there and urged them on.

“Last night, we raided one of their bases hiding in District 23. As a result, we were able to confirm the existence of ‘evil’ and the preparation of a large-scale ritual, but they must have also realized that their true identity was discovered.”

“Is it a race against time…? .”

“In my personal opinion, about a few days. “Because the scale of the ceremony is large, it may not be tomorrow, but I can’t guarantee anything more than that.”

From then on, it was the turn of guilds and churches.

Cesare and Bernard discussed the terms as representatives of both groups. Instead of executing emergency quests at the guild level, the payment of the reward is also shared by the church, and adventurers must gather at least C rank or higher to form a siege, etc.

After sorting out the minor details first, there was only one final issue left.

“A rank, this is really… .”

Bernard scratched his chin with an embarrassed expression.

“There are four A-ranks active in Blaine, but only one of them can move right now.”

“why?”

“Two of them were seriously injured while exploring the ancient ruins and are in no condition to fight, and the other one is far away due to a request. “It will take fifteen days to come back.”

In reality, it was something that could not be helped.

Those who reached A rank were rare, and even more so were those who remained without work. I should have felt fortunate that at least one person remained.

Leon spoke carefully.

“What kind of person are the remaining A-ranks?”

“Hmm.”

Bernard thought about the question for a moment and then answered.

“A rogue-type women’s adventure. Her name is Karen, and her age is unknown. Her mainly used weapons are daggers, ropes, and awls. She specializes in reconnaissance, tracking, and exploration, but she also has excellent close combat skills. “She has a strong desire for fame, so I don’t think she will turn down this request.”

“Log… is it.”

This is the path chosen by dexterous and agile adventurers. Its role is not highlighted in simple battles, but it also becomes an indispensable job as you progress to higher level quests.

Moreover, if it was A rank, it was as if its combat prowess had been proven. Leon and Cesare nodded without any hesitation.

“Then please take care of me, Guild Master.”

“Of course. I will tell my lord well too. “The religious order and the nobility have been reluctant to face each other since ancient times.”

Leon, who knew the inside story, flinched.

The grace of the goddess and the betrayal of humans.

If the Holy Church knew this, it would not be strange if they despised the entire upper class, including nobles. The current caste system was practically created by the sins of that time.

Fortunately, Cesare responded as if it was no big deal.

“Thank you for understanding. then.”

The two got up as soon as they finished their business. This was because there was one more place to stop by besides the guild.

Slum.

<Fang>, it was time to meet Khan.

* * *

The slums in broad daylight were completely different from those at night.

There were only a few drunk people, and merchants with mats were selling ordinary goods. Perhaps it was the ‘face of day’, but all the windows in the entertainment district were closed and there were no children touting customers in front of them.

It is a landscape similar to a street corner that can be seen anywhere.

If Leon hadn’t memorized the directions, he wouldn’t have known which part of the slum this was.

‘Now that I think about it, I never asked Khan to meet me somewhere… .’

In that case, it was best to go to a place I knew.

Thanks to 〈Anbeop〉, I remember the roads I passed by at least once. The alley I entered after following the gangsters, went straight for three blocks, turned right, then left, left, and then right.

Then a familiar building appeared.

Around here, it’s not much different from midnight. The stench of blood, alcohol, and violence permeated the entire area.

“Is this here?”

“yes.”

said Cesare, dressed in his robe like last night.

“It’s a place overflowing with malice. “If you live in a place like this, you won’t know what’s right and what’s wrong.”

“Because it’s a place where such people gather.”

“Sequel relationships are important. Do evil people gather together and create a bad environment, or does a bad environment create evil people? The way I see it, this place is half and half. “It wasn’t a good environment to begin with, but it got worse as those who spread evil intentions gathered there.”

‘It’s literally mud,’ commented Cesare.

Leon agreed with those words and took a step forward.

I thought maybe I would have arrived faster than them, but I couldn’t sense any sign of Khan. There was a chance he could be hiding like last time, but he wouldn’t be able to fool Cesare.

“Let’s go inside and wait.”

The inside of the hideout didn’t seem to have changed from last time.

Alcohol bottles rolling on the floor, blood stains remaining without being wiped away. Except for the increase in traces that I couldn’t see.

I think the two stayed there for about 10 minutes.

“Hahaha! You did a good job. The 23rd district was turned upside down? “They raided the entire slum in the middle of the night and made a big fuss!”

Khan walked in, letting out a loud laugh.

“How did you like the scroll I gave you? “For a stolen item, it was quite useful, right?”

“I only wrote one page.”

“But what’s written is written! “It was a good thing I gave it to you!”

Khan sat down on the sofa across from him and shouted.

The guy who laughed heartily for a long time, probably because he was so excited about ruining District 23, looked back at Cesare.

“I was quite satisfied because I had put a real poop on those bastards’ faces. So, did you deliver it to the guild as well? “It seems like the guy you brought here is from there?”

“If this was the intended operation, it was half a success, <Fang>.”

Leon said while holding back the laughter that kept trying to escape.

“Just as you thought, the upper echelons of the guild took this situation seriously. “Not only will we carry out a large-scale subjugation operation, but A-rank adventurers will also be mobilized.”

“Oh, but half? “Why?”

“For some reason.”

At the same time, Cesare’s robes fell down.

When I untie the tightly tied string, pale light leaks through it. Reflected light from refined metal.

A Seongcheolsaegi knight wearing full plate armor appeared.

“The Knight of Seongcheolsae came to see you.”

“… … Damn it.”

Khan, who must have sensed the force radiating from Cesare, realized that his true identity was true, and muttered as if chewing.

The sense of being closer to an animal than a human was recognized.

Even if we fight here, our chances of winning are slim. Although the skills themselves were equal, their power was never equal. s*x law. And the state of armament was several levels different.

Tdu-duk-duk.

Nevertheless, Khan’s fighting spirit did not die out.

A bone sound came from my tightly clenched fist.

If Cesare pushed him to the edge of a cliff, it was clear that he would pounce with the determination to die with him.

“What is the knight of the goddess doing in this shabby place?”

Instead of answering, Cesare declared.

“The Fangs of the Blaine Slums, Khan. “I have come to lend your strength in the battle to subdue evil in District 25.”

“wickedness… ? No, those bastards were ‘evil’?!”

“Yes.”

Khan, who looked like he had completely stepped on shit, frowned.

I couldn’t believe it, but it was really them? When I dug through the bushes, it was like a basilisk, not a snake, came out.

It was an incident worthy of a Seongcheolsaegi knight being dispatched.

Khan questioned with that distorted face.

“What do you mean, you’ll borrow my power? Why should I help subdue the cult? Even if you pay them enough, they won’t do it. “Do you think I don’t know how much of a bastard the foreign magicians are?”

“I’m sorry, but you don’t have the right to veto.”

Cesare said, ignoring his objection. He had expected that he would not comply.

“Although I didn’t know it was ‘evil,’ there are suspicions that you and your gang covered up the situation until it escalated to this point. My request for cooperation gave me the opportunity to clear myself of that charge. Still, if you reject this offer… .”

“What if I refuse?”

Cesare said, his eyes flashing with a murderous look.

“I will put every single one of them on the list of heretics. He might as well run to the end of the continent and look for a rat hole.”

Khan, who was at a loss for words this time, resigned himself.

Even the one Holy Knight in front of me is too much, and if he is mentioned in the list of heretics, he has no chance of surviving even if he has ten lives.

Khan gave up and chuckled as he took out a bottle of alcohol.

“Damn it, I fell for your own trick.”

Cesare continued speaking, unconcerned by that attitude.

“This is a recommendation that applies not only to you but also to the ‘Guardian’. “If you don’t want to use poison, please pass it on to me.”

“hmm? “Is it just me and the ‘Guardian’?”

“Two are enough for actual power. Other than that, it is enough to evacuate and isolate residents before the start of the subjugation war.”

Khan, who emptied a bottle in an instant, brightened his eyes.

“It’s a small selection. Are you planning to carry out a beheading operation?”

“… “Your brain works well.”

Cesare’s wit raised his guard even further.

“That’s all I have to tell you. The final day of the operation is two days later, so make sure all preparations are completed by then.”

In any case, there was no option to exclude Khan.

In the face of ‘Swallowing the City’, they had to unite. No matter what happens, it’s better than everyone dying.

Leon realized that he was now ready.

From now on, I will just do my best in what I do.

[It’s okay to be scared and get in shape.]

‘It’s noisy, Demon Sword.’

Leon patted the back of his hand once and laughed. Before he knew it, all the anxiety in his heart had disappeared.