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The Branded Female Fencer CH 57

Author:Hermit Category:urban Update time:2023-01-03 14:50:21

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Alfiris turns to Kazas with a very calm expression on her face while holding Miranda.

 

「You are both right and wrong.」

「Oh, what’s in your mind」

「I too am a student of academia.

I know that ethics is often left behind for the sake of academic progress.

Because progress is smoother that way.

But in the process, my teacher taught me something.

It was that『words are sometimes stronger than swords and magic.』」

「I know those words too, from a 200 year old scholar, Roland.」

「I don’t even know whose words they are.

But you have no idea what they mean.

You may be very smart, but unfortunately you are no more stupid than a four year old in some respects.」

「…I have 5 degrees and became a professor at the age of 14, and you are just a mercenary preaching to the choir Interesting.」

 

Kazas seemed more intrigued than offended.

Even her emotional response was that of a scholar.

Alfiris continued without flinching.

 

「To take an extreme example, if the king says,『It’s war,』there can be war.

Even if it’s a personal grudge.」

「Today, it is rare for a king to be so centralized, but I’m sure there are cases like that from time to time.

I’m not a king, so it doesn’t apply to me.」

「That’s what’s wrong with you.

You don’t know yourself well enough.」

「Do you think that you, who just met me, can understand me」

「I can’t speak for you, but more generally.

The word of a scholar is sometimes tougher than that of a king.

Because the word of a king can only spread within a country at best, but the word of a scholar or someone who is not bound by the framework of a nation can spread throughout the continent, depending on the individual’s fame.」

「Hmm.

Certainly.

I’m getting to be a bit of a household name in the eastern part of the continent.」

「You seem to be a well-known scholar, so you should take more responsibility for your words.

It’s about the aftermath that happens with your words.

It is necessary to consider at least as many, if not all, measures as can be thought of, and to consider measures that could serve as a bulwark.

If you can’t do that, then you shouldn’t say anything at all.

Not only will you be a social nuisance to many people, but it will also shorten your life expectancy.」

「My life」

 

Kazas didn’t think of that, either, and looks surprised.

 

「Yes.

Suppose a war were to break out as a result of your one word.

It is all right if the one who started the war wins unilaterally, but if the one who started the war loses as a result, it is definitely you who will be held accountable.

Isn’t that what people are like You’ve read about the time of the witch trials in books, haven’t you」

「…That’s true, I can think of a few that come to mind.」

 

Witches are a group that exists separately from the Church of Witchcraft, and it is said that they may have been rooted in each land longer than the Church of Witchcraft.

Witches were originally scholars, doctors, and teachers who gave wisdom to ignorant citizens, whether they could use magic or not.

But these women, who wielded power and knowledge beyond the reach of the inhabitants, were forced to take responsibility when bad things happened in their land.

Because of their power of speech, when someone followed their words and something bad happened, the people held the witches responsible.

It is also true that the circumstances revealed more or less a conspiracy to expand the power of the Church of Witchcraft.

To top it all off, there were the witch trials—— It sounds like a trial, but it was mostly like a one-sided execution without even hearing the witch’s side of the story—— was carried out, and one after another, witches disappeared from the continent.

Only when the land became desolate and infested with demons as a result did people realize the significance of witches, but it was already too late.

Many of the surviving witches have grown tired of humans and have come to live in hiding.

The role of the original witches was then shared between the Church of Witchcraft and the Church of Arnelia, but they do not know what the witches are doing there.

She knows about that period, whether it was Kazas or not, on the books, and her impression at the time was that the people were appalled at the stupidity of the people and thought they were not doing well because of the way they were being blamed by one of the witches, but she didn’t expect the events to apply to him.

He can’t help but groan at the point she made.

 

「…It seems I have to admit that you have a point, if not an entire point.」

「I’m glad you understand.」

 

Alfiris smiles at him.

Miranda is fidgeting, seemingly at a loss for where to put her raised fist.

However, Lisa, who was watching the exchange, had an inward thought.

 

「(As was the case with the guild interaction, Alfiris is very pure, but at the same time very cold.

I hope that thing doesn’t eventually kill her.

What in the world has she seen in her life)」

 

However, despite Lisa’s concern, it seems that Kazas was more interested in Alfiris than convinced.

 

「However, despite being a mercenary, you seem to be a moderately learned woman.

The word “master” was mentioned in the conversation, which person did you study under」

「Aldorius Serck Rozelwork, do you know this name」

「! Of course, I am one of his admirers!」

 

Kazas came up to Alfiris with a twinkle in his eye and grabbed her hand.

Then, he suddenly clutched her hand.

 

「That man is also a man whose historical facts are shrouded in mystery.

He was such an all-around genius, yet he renounced all power and disappeared.

I never thought you’d know what happened to that person… How fortunate I am!」

「Haah……」

「If you don’t mind, I’d love to hear his story!!」

「Well, it’s fine but…」

「Let’s get right to it! Let’s start by getting to know him.」

「(Why do so many strange people come around me)」

 

While Alfiris screams her heart out, a helping hand is extended from an unexpected source.

 

「Sensei, can’t we go on You may take your time, but I’m in a big hurry.」

「Oops, I see.

Well, it’s just a matter of finding out where she’s staying, rooms, and such, so I’ll visit you tonight or tomorrow.」

「(I didn’t think it was the moment of the birth of a stalker!)」

 

At the moment Alfiris was caught in such paranoia, Fenna advised Rhine and Kazas.

 

「If you’re going first, you’d better be careful.」

「Why is that, Dark Elf-nee-chan」

 

Rhine asks rudely.

But Fenna no longer cares about every single thing.

 

「I checked earlier, and the age of the building is clearly different between the second basement floor and beyond and this first basement floor.

The labyrinth was obviously built later.

And there is only one reason to make a structure a labyrinth.」

「…Anti-intruder measures, is it」

 

Rhine replies.

Alfiris is not surprised to see Rhine pondering.

 

「If it’s a dungeon, doesn’t it deserve to be a labyrinth」

「Alfiris, are you an idiot, were you」

「W–What! I don’t want you to call me an idiot!」

「No— you really are.

Think about it, the purpose of building a labyrinth is to prevent intruders.

So why would you want to prevent intruders」

「…Because there are things you don’t want to be seen」

「Correct.

That could be treasure, or simply a fortress, though I’d structure it like a maze.

But with treasure, they don’t bother creating a new dungeon.」

「After all, the creation of a dungeon itself takes a tremendous amount of money and effort, and it’s like revealing yourself and saying,『Here’s the treasure.』And, a possible possibility is that…」

「…What is it」

「One of the possibilities is that they sealed something terribly bad.

But that one is considerably more plausible.」

「Is there a basis for this」

 

This time, Miranda, who is indeed already back to being calm, joined in.

Rhine nodded in agreement with Miranda’s words.

 

「Yes.

This is actually the third time this request has been made, but none of the previous applicants have returned.」

「Come again!」

「Lately I’ve been making a lot of money around here.

One of the guys I got close to was being recruited at the first recruitment seven days ago.

I was suspicious, so I quit.

But that guy never came back.」

「Is it possible that he went straight to somewhere else」

 

This time, Nia asks.

 

「Leave her alone to propose to her」

「That’s…」

「It’s going to be a very happy occasion, so I’ve been preparing a little entertainment myself.

I was suspicious and started my own investigation.

The woman who was going to be his wife also asked me to do it.

And then, just as we got confirmation, 10 people didn’t come back.」

「Still, 10 people is not much of a confirmation, is it」

「It’s a matter of probability.

Out of the 10 people I checked, all of them, you know There’s a bit of a rumor going around in the guild.

And there’s been a lot of shady stuff going on lately.」

「Is there anything else」

「The guilds suddenly disappear, the forest monsters suddenly disappear, the dead come back to life, and on and on.

That’s about the extent of the common four-way talk, but last I heard, Krummus and Zamwed have entered a state of war.」

「What did you say!」

 

Now Fenna was surprised.

It would seem so.

Indirectly, Krummus is an enemy to Fenna.

But Rhine, unaware of such circumstances, continues.

 

「There are a number of things wrong with the process.

First, the second prince was stabbed to death by a peasant.

And the first prince died of a sudden illness.

The king was also said to have collapsed due to the passing of a succession of princes.

Perhaps because of these circumstances, the third prince, who had not been heard from for some time, suddenly came forward as acting king.

The king no longer has the power to lead the country, so he says he will lead the country in place of the king.

But that prince was famous for his stupidity, so naturally his chief advisors objected.

And then…」

「…」

「He slayed everyone who opposed him on the spot.

Some of them were famous as military officers, but the survivors say that they were as strong as Archfiends.

But anyway, it is said that thanks to that prince, the front with Zamwed has picked up.

In fact, it is said that he was pushing it.」

 

Fenna was open mouthed.

That’s because, yes, her own avenger was alive.

They checked after defeating that Treant, just to make sure, but all the soldiers were dead.

No, they could not identify the corpse because they could only see it as a very fragment.

Naturally, I thought there was no way that the prince, who had wounded me, could escape.

Fenna was absolutely mortified, but Lisa continued to ask questions.

 

「Do you know what happened to a man named Zelvados」

「No, I don’t know of any.

What’s wrong with that person」

「I was just wondering a little bit.

I’m wondering if we might be heavily involved in this.」

「Hmm… You guys seem to know something about this.」

 

Rhine expresses interest in Lisa’s question.

But,

 

「Yeah, well.

However, it may be a good idea to move on now.

Motion detectors are disappearing one after another on the third basement floor.」

「What! You mean humans are already in there」

「Unfortunately, I don’t know if all of them are human… What would you do about it, Alfie」

「I don’t need to be asked, let’s move on!」

 

With these words, the group quickened its pace.

Everyone’s consciousness had already turned to rescuing the others, but only Fenna was left with mixed emotions when she learned that her avenger was still alive.

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