Sword Pilgrim

Episode 226

“The hero of Carpe who stopped the dukedom’s invasion. Count Zervan’s coming!!”

Children with baskets of flowers scatter flowers at the head of the triumphal ceremony.

The people split on both sides waving handkerchiefs and cheering for the march of the Queen’s knight, Colius.

“Kyaa, Knight! you are handsome!!”

“It looks like a piece haaang.”

If there were women who fainted at the sight of the handsome Colius, the men’s hearts grew magnificent as they shed heated tears.

“I heard that it was all thanks to the Count that the air force bastards stopped going north?”

“It’s the Queen’s knight, so of course! If it wasn’t for him, we would all be dead!”

“Yeki! Not quite like that though. There are masters in the capital!”

“You don’t know what, but he single-handedly defeated 30,000 airmen, don’t you know that?”

“Ay, how can a man single-handedly slaughter 30,000 soldiers? Say something that makes sense!”

“Even if it’s true!”

“Yes, it is true! What are you? do you want to die? Do you want to taste the Stone Fist?”

“Let’s blow it!”

“This guy must be an Air Force spy!”

Whether there was a commotion or not, Callius led the horse as he saw the end of the triumphal road.

He was welcomed by the people and sprinkled with music and flowers, but his expression was expressionless as always.

end of the improvement ceremony.

Because there was a queen at the end.

chuck.

Having reached the end of the triumph, Colius dismounted and fell to one knee.

In a clear voice, the queen congratulates Colius, who bowed her head in front of her eyes.

“Count Calius von Zervan returned after defeating the thirty thousand air force disturbing the southern part of Carpe. Your achievement is a feat that no one else in Carpe can do.”

“It’s overrated.”

“It’s not an exaggeration. Even the gods in the sky were wary of your power, and with that power you raised the status of Carpe to the nations of the continent, so I can’t help but praise you.”

also.

“Invisible hard work, and the King of Carpe, Gwa-in, will certainly praise your work..”

Invisible hard work? Not knowing what he was talking about, Callius smiled as he looked at something he had pulled out of the Queen’s arms.

“Look at the people of Carpe. This is the sword holy water made from the holy water of god Balterus!”

“Ohhh!”

When the name of Balterus was mentioned, all the people gasped and prostrated themselves.

Geom Sung-soo.

It seemed that Beatrice had given her strength.

“Thank you for your effort. count. Because of you, Carpe overcame another crisis.”

“I just did what I had to do.”

“Those who cannot fulfill their responsibilities are heaven and earth. So, since you help me like this, I have no choice but to give you an award.”

Seeing the queen smile, Colius smiles softly as well.

“I have a lot to say. Go inside and do it. count.”

“yes.”

The whispering queen raised Callius and shouted to the people.

“Today is the celebration of Carpe, so open the treasury and give wine and food. We will hold a banquet for Count Zervan.”

this is the king’s name

“Everyone get drunk and rejoice.”

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

Capital of Carpe.

For three days and three nights, Kaladi cried out for his achievements and shook off all his anxiety.

* * *

A corner of the royal castle.

“Carpe’s sword. Listen to Colliers von Zervan.”

Pope Felice of the Order of Balterus appeared to Colius and recited the king’s edict.

chuck.

“Carpe highly praises your achievements. Originally, it was natural to hand over the territory, but to you, who is already the owner of the north, further territory is unnecessary. In response, the Queen was directly below the Commander-in-Chief. I appoint you as Marshal of Carpe.”

The four great nobles cannot acquire other territories by the will of the founding king.

Queen Honey gave the title of Marshal to Colius, who had only a noble title and no title. That alone gave him military power and brought with him many different benefits.

military power.

got some kind of power.

A twinkle flashed in Colius’ eyes.

“Thanks to the sword of the hero queen who saved Carpe from danger, the country became rich and strong. However, this is only temporary, and Your Highness’s worries are still continuing, so we want to break it down.”

“I will listen right away.”

Perhaps, given the position of marshal, it is to drive out the air force located in the south.

Either he or she must be trying to order the Air Force to launch a counterattack.

It was what I was hoping for.

The Air Force’s invasion caused great damage to Carpe and many people died.

Because I was thinking that the dukedom should be trampled on once.

‘If the empire is in a frenzied state, this is the perfect timing to weaken the principality.’

If all of Carpe’s forces were mobilized, it might even be possible to destroy the principality.

However, it is right to win a war by minimizing damage, so it is better to attack the principality with the minimum number of troops.

The continent is still in chaos, so it’s right to be prepared.

The moment when Colius, who had already conceived of attacking the principality in his head, was about to follow the order.

Felice’s strange voice was heard.

“Your marriage is still here.”

“…?”

“You will know the story of Ruidren. If I didn’t, the blood of Ruidren, one of the four families blessed by God, would have disappeared. If you hadn’t appeared just in time, Carpe would have lost all of Luidren’s lineage forever. Queen Honey is very concerned about the descendants of the nobility.”

“…yes.”

Something strange is going on with the story.

Callius raises his head to see if this is true.

“Calius von Zervan. I also know that you are not married. Is it right?”

“But I…”

“So the Queen’s concerns are great!”

I have no intention of listening.

Felice shouted loudly holding the queen’s edict, wondering what was so exciting.

“I am promoting your marriage. This is the king’s order, and refusal is treason.”

“…”

“Don’t worry too much. You are the hero of Carpe. I don’t intend to pair anyone up… I wonder who you are too?”

At Felice’s whispered words, Callius nodded.

“Keuheum, the Queen has been struggling and thinking. Come to think of it, Her Highness is also looking for a husband because her marriage period is full, so she wants to establish a good relationship with you! Callius, listen to the Queen!!”

“…”

Slurr.

Callius stood up from his seat and glared at Felice as if he were going to kill him.

“Kuh hmm. Hear the king’s name.”

Felice, who had cleared his throat, handed over the edict with the king’s jade seal to Colius.

Looking at the words written on the silk, the queen’s handwriting is correct.

Felice was talking nonsense, but it was also roughly the same.

“…Is this the Queen’s will?”

“It is the fate of those who sit on the throne. You, too, must do your duty as a nobleman.”

He said he would give him a prize, but he thought he would suddenly pursue an arranged marriage.

It just wouldn’t have sounded like this.

“It’s the breath of nobles.”

“I will not deny it.”

I wondered why, but if you think about it, the answer is close.

“You must be afraid of my power.”

“That’s why I should have killed him in moderation. Do you know how much the nobles fear you? The appearance of a powerful general is a blessing to the country, but a protruding awl is unnecessarily worrying and scary.”

So it’s an arranged marriage.

Not only Carpe, but all countries in the past have suppressed power in this way.

It was also a natural procedure.

“I don’t know if I should say this, but the queen’s beauty is hard to find anyone to match, even in Carpe. If I had to look for it, it would be about the sword saint. It is an honor to be the queen’s companion as a man. Is it not like that?”

That’s not wrong.

Even her eyelashes are pure white, she is like a fairy who lives in the snow.

In addition to the mysterious atmosphere, the appearance is also neat and beautiful.

She is so delicate and beautiful that any man would want to hold her in her arms.

However.

“This is not acceptable.”

I couldn’t accept

Noble on the outside, but modern on the inside.

Even though arranged marriages are a matter of course here, I am not.

furthermore.

“For some reason.”

“What I have for the Queen is loyalty, not love.”

“I guess so. It must be sudden. You’re not the daughter of another noble family, you’re the queen.”

Felice fully understood Colius’ feelings. Even you would have been

“But, Colliers.”

“yes.”

“It has to be done someday. It’s not something that can be solved just by avoiding it. Aren’t you close to thirty now? It’s too late. If that’s what you have to do anyway, I don’t think it’s too bad having the queen as your spouse.”

furthermore.

“I don’t know how the Queen will see you if you refuse.”

“….”

“That frail person took courage. Are you going to stay still as the in-house captain?”

“You’re being forced.”

Let’s talk to the pope.

It’s quick to meet and talk to the queen.

“Where are you going!”

“I will speak with Your Highness.”

“You bastard, Callius. Why do you think I came all the way here to tell you this?”

“…”

“You know, don’t you? That His Highness had you in mind right away.”

His feet, which were about to head to Daejeon, stopped.

“Have you considered what would happen to His Highness’s heart if I told you this and still go and say no?”

“What do you think it will be like?”

“Don’t walk down the same path as me. If you miss the timing, you will regret it for the rest of your life like me. And the sorrow of a woman knows no bounds.”

Seeing Felice talking while remembering Sullivan, Colius also became a bit solemn.

“Women are supposed to be treated with utmost sincerity like a delicate sword. If you treat a woman only by trusting her face, you won’t be able to use it.”

“I am dealing with a queen, not a woman.”

“So are you going to refuse? His Highness said that Zervan’s blood is also important, and that if a national marriage takes place, you can take a second wife right away. Wouldn’t it be perfect to have Your Highness in the capital and another wife in the north?”

It seemed that he was intending to continue the lineage of the royal family and that of Jervan.

“I’m not a stallion, so why would you do that?”

“Hey! It’s a man’s instinct to spread the seeds of God’s grace. Maybe it’s not functioning well? Since ancient times, the lower part of a man also needs to be sharpened like a sharpened sword…”

“If you keep talking nonsense, I will go.”

Felice hurriedly grabbed Colius’ arm and continued talking.

“Hey. I mean think about it well. Most people in the world do arranged marriages. But can we really live without love? no. If you start by getting married and slowly caring for and caring for each other, you will develop love and cherish your whole life. Have a child there. The deeper you go, the deeper you will become, and you will not be neglected.”

Callius’ eyes narrowed.

“Why does someone who has never been married know so well?”

“Because I regretted it. I know better than anyone.”

“…”

If you say that, there’s nothing to say.

“…I’m not taking good care of Emily at all.”

“Children are not raised by taking care of them. A good father simply shows his child the way and shows his back is enough.”

Because children grow up watching the backs of adults.

“Think carefully. Wouldn’t you also need a partner to go to the battlefield safely?”

“I couldn’t keep it.”

“hmm? What do you mean?”

Callius silently and slowly removed Felice’s hand.

Even though he didn’t throw it away by force, the pope couldn’t bear to hold his hand again because of the sudden heavy atmosphere.

“I don’t have the right to embrace someone like that.”

* * *

King’s War.

The queen sitting on the throne did not forget her duty even though the whole country was at a banquet.

I was looking at the house that I had to look at.

A stupid and powerless cowardly king.

She even felt the appearance of a king now.

“Is Marshal Zervan here?”

“yes. Meet the Queen.”

The Queen’s eyes were unwavering as she looked at the kneeling Colius warmly.

Unlike him, of course, his face was red.

Ashamed.

“Did you worry a lot?”

“yes.”

“Then you must have brought the answer. great.”

His face was flushed red, but he seemed to be trying hard to pretend to be resolute.

Although his heart weakened a little, Carlyus made an effort to speak his mind calmly.

“Thank you, but I will decline.”

Took.

One appeal fell.

“…for this reason.”

“I don’t want to force a marriage through an arranged marriage.”

“It would be fine if it wasn’t for that political marriage. right hmm. that’s right. What if I am in love with the count? It’s something you have to start doing step by step. Yes?”

The trembling hands and shaking pupils seemed to tell her how she felt.

Like a pure white rabbit who does not want to be abandoned, the queen looked at Colius anxiously and imploringly.

However, he rather calmly expressed his refusal.

“Thank you, but I do not adore the Queen. Please withdraw from this.”

“…!”

Tears welled up in the frozen queen’s eyes.

And as if possessed by something, he ordered the guards standing nearby.

“Hello. Wow, the enemy who refused the king’s order immediately…!”

The queen shed tears like chicken droppings and bit her lip.

The resolution had been made in advance.

However, there are times when a king has to give orders no matter how much he hates to give them.

He openly rejected the king’s mandate.

Nevertheless, if he does not pay any price, the nobles will entangle him even more.

So, with a sniffle, Clara shouted at the guards.

“Let me go to the house….”