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章節 133: Not Ordinary Relationship

Riezel was honestly amazed.

He had to admit that there were so many powerful people in this world, such as now, where a swordsman equivalent to a Level 5 first-class adventurer just casually popped out.

If this were in the world of Danmachi, it would probably cause quite a stir.

However, it made sense.

A marquis who came from the royal capital with an attendant by his side would truly be unworthy of his status if his attendant wasn't at least a Sword Master.

"Hello." Riezel nodded as a sign of courtesy.

"Hello." Glimann returned the gesture, but the fighting intent in his eyes remained undiminished.

Obviously, this man was very interested in Riezel—or rather, he really wanted to spar with Riezel.

At the War Festival, Riezel's displayed strength impressed this swordsman, sparking a desire in him to challenge Riezel.

Unfortunately, the current timing wasn't right.

Glimann resisted the urge to challenge Riezel, opting instead to stand behind Phillip and focus on his duties as an attendant.

"Please, have a seat and let's chat, Riezel." Yuri invited, patting the seat next to her.

Riezel didn't hesitate much, naturally coming to her side and sitting down.

However, this seemingly natural move didn't escape Phillip's eyes, who suspected there was more to it. He glanced at the little distance between Riezel and Yuri, secretly surprised.

'It seems that the relationship between Riezel Brynhart and Marquis Frenzel is even better than I imagined...'

Before this, Phillip, like everyone else, thought that Riezel was a talent recruited by Yuri into the Frenzel family, serving as her capable subordinate. However, judging by their interaction and the distance they displayed right now, he could be absolutely sure that their relationship was not as simple as superior and subordinate.

At least, Phillip had never heard of Yuri letting anyone, let alone someone of the opposite sex, sit so close to her.

'Is it to warn me? Or...' Phillip's thoughts raced.

He somewhat suspected that Yuri did this intentionally to hint to him not to speak out of line and warn him that Riezel had someone backing him up. But Riezel's action of sitting next to her was so natural that it was impossible to doubt if there was any deliberate intention behind it.

Even if there was, it couldn't be denied that the relationship between both of them was not an ordinary superior-subordinate one.

Realizing this, Phillip toned down his casual demeanor a bit.

At the same time, Riezel finally spoke up.

"I wonder why Marquis Charlier wanted to meet me?"

Riezel didn't beat around the bush, diving straight into the topic.

Yuri remained silent, quietly listening on the side.

"Why, huh...?" Phillip suppressed some miscellaneous thoughts and smiled. "The main reason I came all this way to find you this time is because of the royal family's orders."

Upon hearing that, Riezel wasn't surprised. Ever since he learned that his identity as a Tactical-Class Magician had been exposed, he had anticipated something like this would happen sooner or later.

"Is it because I used tactical-class magic in the royal capital without permission that the royal family wants to punish me?" Riezel smiled faintly as he spoke.

In principle, all major countries indeed prohibit magicians from using tactical-class and strategic-class magic in cities because of the potential harm it could cause. Especially strategic-class magic, once unleashed, could potentially wipe out an entire city in an instant.

Therefore, all countries on the continent explicitly forbid magicians from casting tactical-class and strategic-class magic without permission.

Violators will be punished, with fines being the lighter penalty and even capital punishment being a possibility for more serious offenses.

Riezel had used tactical-class magic without permission in the royal capital, so according to the law, he was liable to be pursued and punished by the kingdom.

Of course, Riezel brought up this topic merely to shift the focus of the conversation, with a hint of perfunctoriness in his tone.

In response, Phillip shook his head with an involuntary laugh before beginning to explain.

"It's not about that. Sure, you used tactical-class magic in the royal capital, but firstly, it was to repel an attack from a foreign Tactical-Class Magician targeting the Frenzel family, which is understandable. Secondly, it didn't cause meaningful damage, and only the Frenzel family itself suffered considerable losses, with their mansion being directly destroyed. That's why, the royal family has decided not to pursue your violation this time, so you can rest assured."

That was probably one of the compensatory measures made by the royal family. They also knew that they had definitely angered Yuri this time and thus sought to make amends.

However, Riezel didn't care about such matters at all. Whether the royal family pursued it or not was irrelevant to him. Even if they wanted to punish him, whether Yuri agreed or not was another matter.

No matter what, the reason Riezel used tactical-class magic in the royal capital was to repel a powerful foreign enemy; at least, this was the overall justification. If this were considered a crime, should he just stay silent and watch the Frenzel family being attacked, and Yuri being harmed or even killed?

If this were the case, there would definitely be a lot of controversy.

In such circumstances, Riezel wasn't worried at all about what might happen to him. Even if they did something, he didn't really care.

At worst, he would just leave Jinas.

However, it was obvious that Jinas wasn't going to let him go.

"The main reason I came this time was for your ennoblement." Phillip revealed his true purpose. "Since you have become a Tactical-Class Magician, according to the kingdom's regulations, you are eligible to visit His Majesty the King, receive a promotion, and be granted the title of viscount."

'Sure enough, this man has come for that matter, huh...' Riezel's expression remained calm, and his mind was equally undisturbed. "Just for that? You came all the way here just to inform me about my ennoblement?"

A marquis, the highest-ranking noble status just below the royal family, had actually come all the way to the Frenzel territory, situated on the northern border, solely for Riezel's ennoblement? Even though he happened to be a rare Tactical-Class Magician, it seemed like a bit too much trouble.

If it were to recruit a Tactical-Class Magician as his own subordinate, that would be understandable. But to do the royal family's bidding, with no benefits whatsoever, a marquis need not go to such lengths.

Facing Riezel's question, Phillip hadn't even begun to explain when Yuri answered first.

"Marquis Charlier's visit isn't just for your ennoblement; it's also to confirm my situation."

She spoke with the same calm expression as Riezel.

It must be said, this scene made the two of them seem quite like a married couple.

Phillip felt somewhat awkward but still answered Riezel with a half-sighed, half-smile.

"Indeed, bringing the instructions from the kingdom regarding your ennoblement is the purpose of my trip, but confirming the status of Marquis Frenzel is also my purpose."

Who let Yuri leave the royal capital with the excuse of 'escaping with severe injuries'?

Now that she had finally appeared in her own territory, naturally, the royal family would send someone to check on her, to see if she was really okay.

"Now that it seems Marquis Frenzel is well, I can rest assured."

Phillip didn't mention the oddities of this topic at all, nor did he inquire whether Yuri had really been seriously injured, as if deliberately avoiding this sensitive topic, he glossed over it.

"Did the royal family send you here to try and persuade me to return to the royal capital once it's confirmed I'm fine?"

As Yuri asked with a half-smile, Phillip's expression became helpless.

"Ahaha... Marquis Frenzel is indeed perceptive..." Phillip said helplessly. "But, judging by your current condition, it seems there are no plans for you to return to the royal capital, right?"

"As you can see, I'm quite busy now." Yuri answered straightforwardly. "A Demon Swordsman has just appeared in my territory. Considering the possibility that he may have accomplices who could threaten my territory, I must find a way to deal with this matter promptly. Moreover, with my family's War Festival revived, I have numerous responsibilities to handle. Unfortunately, my father is currently unavailable to assist, leaving me swamped with work. I can only ask Marquis Charlier for understanding."

"...Understood." Phillip remained silent for a while, then gave up. "I will report your situation to His Majesty, I believe His Majesty will understand."

"Thank you." Yuri nodded.

"What about Sir Brynhart?" Phillip turned to Riezel. "Are you not intending to return to the royal capital with me?"

Facing Phillip's direct question, Riezel answered even more directly than Yuri.

"Sorry, but I don't plan on heading back to the royal capital anytime soon..." Riezel shook his head, his tone indifferent. "Everyone is aware of the multiple attacks I faced there, nearly costing me my life once. It was a truly traumatic and terrifying experience, you know? So, for now, I'd rather stay in Frenzel territory and savor some peaceful days."

His answer made Phillip feel a bit awkward.

No choice.

The hidden meaning behind Riezel's words was clear. He indirectly expressed to Phillip's face that 'the security in the royal capital is so terrible'.

Honestly, it left Phillip, who represented the kingdom, somewhat speechless.

Riezel had been attacked multiple times and narrowly escaped death was a fact well-known among the nobles of the kingdom. Making matters worse, the Frenzel secondary residence in the royal capital also suffered an attack and was destroyed.

Riezel's bringing up the royal capital's security issue made it really hard to argue against.

"The royal family is already investigating the mastermind behind the attacks. I believe before long, those daring criminals will face the kingdom's judgment."

In the end, Phillip could only say that to assure Riezel.

"Well then, let's consider returning to the royal capital after the kingdom's judgment is out then." Riezel nodded and finally let out a smile.

Yuri also smiled, looking particularly happy.

Seeing their smiles, Phillip realized that Riezel seemed to have been waiting for that kind of response from him.

Realizing this, Phillip sighed inwardly.

What else could he do?

He could only accept this outcome and convey Riezel and Yuri's words about not returning to the royal capital yet. As for how the higher-ups would handle this matter, it was no longer his concern.

He had done his best.


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章節 134: Becoming a Sword Saint?

After discussing the main topics, Phillip didn't leave immediately. Instead, he chose to chat with Yuri about some short stories involving their parents, seemingly aiming to ease the tension in the air.

Now it was Riezel's turn to be left out, sitting aside and watching Yuri and Phillip engage in conversation, talking on and on.

However, the so-called short stories Phillip and Yuri discussed were either about the actions of some noble family or the kingdom's internal affairs. In the eyes of outsiders, it seemed quite grand, giving off the impression that these two were indeed important figures.

However, Riezel could tell that Yuri wasn't particularly interested in these kinds of topics. Maybe when she talked about such topics, it didn't feel like casual chatting but more like discussing national affairs, without any relaxation or joy.

'Could it be that this girl likes chatting with me because of this?' Riezel suddenly realized this point.

Whenever Yuri chatted with him, she always appeared cheerful and happy, which was completely different from her current calm and composed demeanor.

It became clear to him that she probably enjoyed genuine casual conversations between friends rather than discussions that easily strayed into discussions about noble circles and national affairs like now.

Watching Yuri sitting there, calmly conversing with Phillip, Riezel silently thought to himself.

'I should chat with her more often when there's nothing else to do... That should make her happy, right?'

Thus, after about half an hour, Phillip finally stood up.

"Now that everything we needed to discuss is done, I'll return to the royal capital." Phillip said, bowing his head slightly. "When you two return to the royal capital, I'll come to visit."

"Take care." Yuri nodded, not saying much more.

Behind her, Marilyn stepped forward, ready to escort Phillip out.

Phillip finally left the reception room with Glimann, leaving the Frenzel family behind.

It was worth mentioning that before leaving, Glimann cast a glance at Riezel, showing a hint of reluctance. Unfortunately, Riezel had no mood to pay attention to this eager swordsman.

"Is this how it ends?"

Watching Phillip and Glimann leave, Riezel couldn't help but ask Yuri.

He was naturally referring to Phillip easily giving up on persuading both of them to return to the royal capital.

"I thought he would linger a bit longer..." Riezel muttered to himself.

"No point." Yuri shook her head, answering his question, "As long as I have a valid excuse, he can't force me to return to the royal capital, and it's the same for you."

On the surface, Riezel was still Yuri's person.

In other words, even if Phillip or the kingdom hoped Riezel would return to the royal capital, accept his noble title, and become a noble of Jinas, they still had to consider Yuri. With her there to support Riezel, they wouldn't dare to take any forceful actions against him.

However—

"They certainly won't give up so easily either..." Yuri turned to him, speaking quite earnestly. "Your current strength has been largely exposed. Being a powerful Sword Master and a Tactical-Class Magician simultaneously, with such combat power, such talent, this kingdom is bound to not easily let you go."

Mainly, they were worried that if they couldn't win Riezel over, he might run to another country and become their asset.

A Tactical-Class Magician, while not on the level of a Strategic-Class Magician who could determine the outcome of a war, possessed powerful military capabilities that could sway the course of a war.

Such people were scarce even in large countries like Jinas, numbering only twenty to thirty. If they could have more, it would undoubtedly be beneficial. Not to mention, Riezel was also a powerful swordsman with formidable combat abilities.

"Your value now exceeds that of an average Tactical-Class Magician, just below Sword Saint and Strategic-Class Magician."

Yuri pointed out the crucial points.

"To the kingdom and the royal family, someone like you is worth the cost to recruit. This visit from Marquis Charlier could be seen as a simple recruitment, but it could also be a test. They need to know your stance toward the kingdom to decide how to entangle you in this country."

Upon hearing that, Riezel unconsciously frowned.

"From the looks of it, you really don't want to stay in Jinas." Yuri noticed his troubled expression and chuckled.

"Not exactly..." Riezel shook his head. "I don't mind staying in Jinas, but I don't want to become a noble, let alone be used as a tool by Jinas."

His rejection wasn't toward the kingdom itself but rather the deceit and machinations he might encounter within it.

Becoming a noble and entering the inner circle of the kingdom meant exposing himself to these things, again, like in his messy previous life.

He wanted to avoid it at all costs.

Yuri seemed to understand what was going on in Riezel's mind and fell silent for some reason.

After a moment of pondering, she finally spoke up.

"If that's the case, then perhaps you need to think of a solution. With me around, the kingdom won't resort to using force against you, but there are still methods to trap someone in this country, as much as they want."

Riezel didn't doubt her words.

After all, Jinas was one of the four major countries on the Akasha Continent.

It was evident that the influence of a major country, once set in motion, could be quite problematic.

At that time, Riezel might very well find himself already manipulated by unknown arrangements, grateful to be sold off and counting money for others with tears in his eyes. In such a scenario, he might even willingly head to the royal capital and accept the noble title and position he originally rejected.

It wasn't an exaggeration at all.

Nevertheless, Riezel didn't believe he could engage in a battle of wits and bravery with a powerful country like Jinas. Even Yuri, a Strategic-Class Magician, had many restrictions placed on her, so what could he possibly do?

With this in mind, Riezel suddenly got an idea.

"How strong do you think I need to be for even a powerful country like Jinas to think twice before offending me?"

At his sudden question, Yuri was momentarily stunned.

Looking at her reaction, Riezel lightly continued.

"Since they have ways to deal with me, I'll get stronger until they dare not make any rash moves, fearing the consequences if I uncover their schemes. That way, I won't have to worry so much about being manipulated, right?"

His words plunged Yuri into silence once again.

After a while, she sighed.

"Then become a Sword Saint..." Yuri revealed the solution.

"A Sword Saint...?" Riezel turned his head to her.

"Yes." Yuri nodded heavily. "Becoming a Sword Saint means even the royal family will have to think twice before acting against you. Not as a Strategic-Class Magician, but as a Sword Saint. That's the only way to achieve what you want."

Even a Strategic-Class Magician didn't have freedom, as evidenced by Yuri's own circumstances.

So what if you are a nuclear weapon? Isn't control over nuclear weapons still in the hands of the country, something they can manipulate as they wish?

The kingdom might see Strategic-Class Magicians as important military and war assets, but they had never feared such weapons.

One of the reasons was the royal palace located in the royal capital, Yeluvia.

The royal palace had a defense system set up to hinder the flow of magical energy. Be it tactical-class magic, strategic-class magic, or even combat-level magic, none of it could be used within the royal palace.

As the saying goes, strategic-class magic only proves effective on the battlefield while in some places, there might be means to counter it.

However, Sword Saints were different.

Sword Masters alone could single-handedly defeat thousands of opponents as if strolling through an empty field. Considering this, one could only imagine the terrifying strength possessed by Sword Saints.

With such a presence causing chaos in the royal palace, unless an equally skilled Sword Saint was dispatched to stop them, who could halt their rampage?

Sword Saints symbolized personal prowess and force, not directed toward countries or their armies, but toward the powerful figures in authority behind them.

Because of this, the royal family wasn't too afraid of magicians.

Although, the defense systems where they resided were not to be trifled with, the strict conditions for using high-class magic and the time it took for the magic to take shape provided the royal family with ample reaction time.

However, the royal family certainly feared a powerful swordsman capable of slicing through their defenses in the blink of an eye and cutting their necks without them even realizing what had happened.

This was why many in the magician circles looked down upon Tactical-Class Magicians and Strategic-Class Magicians, believing mastery of combat-class magic to be essential.

If a magician's combat strength rivaled that of a Sword Saint, even if they were not Tactical-Class or Strategic-Class Magicians, the threat they posed in the eyes of powerful figures like the royal family would surpass that of Tactical-Class and Strategic-Class Magicians.

Strategic-Class Magicians intimidated countries.

Sword Saints intimidated individuals.

They were two different types of existence, each carrying its own significance.

If Riezel desired status, fame, wealth, and significant privileges, then becoming a Strategic-Class Magician was the way to go. However, if his goal was to intimidate a specific individual or group by instilling dread, then becoming a Sword Saint would be the better option.

"Of course, if you can achieve both, the whole world will be at your disposal—you can go anywhere without worry." Yuri added, her eyes betraying a hint of anticipation.

In fact, her words were not without reason.

She just felt that perhaps this incredible feat was within Riezel's reach.

"A Sword Saint, huh...?"

Riezel murmured, closing his eyes, and pondering what he should do next.

'If that's the case, then so be it...'

'It's time for another dimensional travel...'


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