0.01 Second Sword Master

1 Second Sword Master Episode 41

[Guardian Spirit’s Shield]

– The option effect is changed to the shield of the guardian spirit when using Instant Power at the same time as the shield of protection.

-Maintains the highest level of shield for 15 seconds.

I blankly stared at the information window.

A new option will be created if you use the momentary strength and the shield of protection at the same time.

It is the guardian spirit’s shield.

First of all, any skill with the word ‘God’ in it means that it is a very good skill.

As proof, didn’t I just see it?

The golden light, which is said to be the highest grade among the shields, was embracing the entire place.

‘Although it’s a flaw that it can be used again only after the momentary strength cooldown is over.’

I have a pendant that can reset the cooldown.

If you use it, you can now use the momentary strength in two directions.

once for defense.

Once for attack.

After blocking the opponent’s attack, he immediately gained the strength to counterattack.

It was a great harvest.

“I apologize for the sudden visit.”

The clear voice quickly brought me back to my senses.

The one looking at me with an enchanting gaze was Violetta, the head of the Charlene family.

As you can see on the game screen, she was indeed a great beauty.

However, one thing to be careful about in this game is that you have to be careful with pretty girls.

[Violeta]

Power: 30

Intellect: 95

Look at those high intelligence numbers.

That is a stat that would allow you to become a sword master if you were armed.

That means her head is flying.

‘He wasn’t even the original heir.’

Violetta was not the heir to the family.

However, she threw away all the five brothers above her and proudly became the head of the Charlene family.

It was possible because she had an outstanding brain.

In other words, if she wanted to, she could eat me and stab me in the back dozens of times.

“Did the head of the Charlene family come here for something?”

Even so, isn’t he the head of the Charlene family?

Money on this continent is a woman who has all the money.

Of course, having a good relationship would be good for me and good for the kingdom, but-.

“Ho Ho. It seems that the commander of the grand division is not happy with me. Nobles even bet a lot of money to see me at least once.”

“Just keep things simple.”

Aslan’s bluff, once activated, was in front of a pretty woman, so he couldn’t make a stupid face or speak well.

“Oh my goodness. Keep cool.”

She covered her mouth with a fan and burst out laughing.

“There is one thing I would like to ask you. What was that orb of divine light earlier?”

It seems that he was curious about the defense shield I had spread.

“Lord Violetta.”

But I can’t easily give away my trade secrets.

“Don’t try to know too much.”

Of course, I wanted to say it as mildly as possible, but the bravado that took over my body was glaring at Violetta terribly.

“Excessive curiosity always leads to anger.”

“…”

“Now can you tell me why you came to see me?”

Violetta nodded and put her hand behind her.

Then her men brought a box and set it down in front of me.

“This is my little present for the commander of the Grand Division, Aslan.”

little gift?

Then the chest was opened and the gold and jewels inside beckoned to me.

“I don’t know if you will like it.”

oh my. sister.

Why are you bringing such a precious thing?

I do not know what to do.

“I have a big job ahead, so I hope I can help you a little with this.”

Ugh. A little bit.

Why are you saying such an embarrassing thing?

I wanted to be grateful for her favor with a tear-dropping smile.

But,

“What are you doing?”

The morbid bravado that had been coldly looking down at Violetta from earlier wriggled, causing a fiery rage from the start.

“Yes?”

“I asked what are you doing now.”

Violetta was taken aback, and this crazy bravado ran amok.

“Are you trying to buy my favor with this kind of money?”

no. this crazy guy

How much is that!

“You looked at me so lightly. You are cocky, Violetta.”

I managed to catch Aslan’s bluff before the tougher words came out.

But it seems it’s already too late.

Because Violetta was staring at me with her eyes wide open.

“You are talking harshly. Our Charlene family is the top of the continent. Whether it’s a relationship, a contract, a transaction, even love, we solve it with money. Because that is our way.”

“Then I will refuse.”

“Why? So far no one has refused my gift. But why are you refusing?”

As if responding to that question, the bluff he had been holding on to soared once again to the top of his head.

“I don’t buy friendships with money.”

“!?”

“A relationship bought with money can’t last long. I hate that inauthenticity.”

I said, pushing the box to Violetta, who was staring blankly at me.

“So take it back.”

Oh, no.

my money!

I wondered if my golden box would disappear like this,

“Then… how can I make a good relationship with you?”

Violetta did not give up easily.

“Trust.”

“Trust me?”

She immediately snorted.

“Do you believe in something so light that you can throw it away like a devoted mate at any time?

But it wasn’t bravado to succumb to such ridicule.

“Anyone who knows honor will keep that trust. If trust is built up in each other, it will be much stronger than a relationship built with money. I value that trust above all else.”

“…”

What nonsense are you talking about?

Money is always the best!

As Violetta said, trust is something that can be abandoned at any time like a devoted partner, but a relationship built with money will never be broken if money is given.

However, Aslan’s bravado, which began to boil once, did not break.

Even if I tried to push it away, it was immovable.

“then······.”

But then Violetta brought her face closer to me and said,

“How can I build trust with you?”

The atmosphere seems to change a bit strangely.

Is it because of the mood?

“You know that better than I do.”

“Ho Ho. You are a fun person. like. So how about this one? Let me make a suggestion for the beautiful trust between the two of us.”

She continued, folding the fan that was spread out.

“From now on, the Charlene family will make the Kingdom of Eli the top priority for trade. Of course, the amount invested in the kingdom will be enormous.”

I was staring blankly at the golden box, but Violetta’s words brought me to my senses.

for a moment. what did i hear wrong?

It was a huge benefit to our kingdom to actively open trade and not to spare investment money.

It means that there is much more potential value than taking that box and taking the gold.

But if there is something coming, there must be something going.

“What does the Charlene family want from me?”

“Well, if someone like Aslan-sama becomes a strong ally, we have nothing more to wish for, right?”

Is that what it really is?

“If someone draws a sword against the Charlene family, it will be considered a challenge to Aslan.”

“It would be very reassuring if someone like Captain Aslan helps our corps.”

what. I thought it must have been twisted, but why did things work out so well?

“And the lieutenant commander.”

Violetta’s words were not over yet.

Then it is.

There must be something more you want from me.

Otherwise, there was no way he would make such an unconventional proposal to me…

“I hear you haven’t gotten married yet.”

“…?”

“Maybe we can build trust in each other in a slightly different way.”

Yeah?

“Come to me anytime. Wouldn’t we be able to become closer then than now?”

And then Violetta left the room with her signature laugh.

“…”

I stare blankly at her rapidly disappearing back,

“ah-.”

I let out a sigh at the meticulousness of her returning with a gear nose box.

You can just leave it like that and go.

***

“How is Renee?”

“Yes. He said he just came to his senses.”

Violetta nodded at the subordinate’s words and burst into laughter as she looked at the box that came with it.

I’ve met many nobles so far, but Aslan was the only one who refused the box.

“As expected, you’re not the kind of person who’s interested in me for nothing?”

He slowly descended the stairs and bumped into Aaron, who was waiting under the shelter.

A playfulness suddenly kicked in.

“Chief Aaron Knights.”

“Why?”

“Here is a present I prepared for you.”

Aaron frowned as he put the black box down in front of him.

“Isn’t this the jewel box you were giving to the commander of the Grand Division, Aslan?”

“that’s right. I’ll give this to the captain. I think you should share it fairly with everyone here. how is it?”

However, Aaron and his knights did not even flinch at such a sweet temptation.

“Looks like the commander of the grand division rejected your favor, but we are of the same opinion. We cannot do anything against His will. Take it.”

The owner and the knights were all the same.

Seeing this much gold, it was worth worrying about once, but I liked that spirit of refusal without hesitation.

“The Kingdom of Eli is a very interesting place.”

Violetta gave orders to her men as she returned to her quarters.

“Put in as much money as you can into the Kingdom of Eli. Let each branch be notified.”

“Eli… to the kingdom? Isn’t it a place that hasn’t been commercially developed yet?”

“yes. So, from now on, I will try to grow it. Seeing Aslan and his knights today, I am convinced. At least they won’t betray us for money. So put in the highest possible amount.”

“Yes, my lord.”

Violetta was in a good mood today.

It was the discovery of a new investment destination, the Kingdom of Eli, and the most gratifying thing was getting to know a man named Aslan.

“Huh. When are you coming back?”

I wondered when he would accept his last offer.

* * *

After the messy auction, I was finally going home.

It’s home.

Eli Kingdom was now my home.

A house you want to get out of as soon as possible.

Purr~!

Today, as I slowly drove the horse humming Lulu, I fully enjoyed the joy.

He obtained two new items and even received an investment promise from the Charlene family.

What a good thing.

Of course, the box filled with gold and jewels still shimmered in his eyes, but he suppressed the pain with the mindset of sacrificing a cow for his generation.

I hope your life goes smoothly like this in the future…

‘By the way-.’

There was one thing that disturbed my peace.

‘Why does that keep following me?’

[Raphael]

There was an uninvited guest who was secretly following me.

Dark elf Raphael.

Do you think I won’t see it?

no. I would have never known that she was following me if I hadn’t had the player’s eyes to see other characters’ information windows.

Aaron and the other escort knights don’t seem to know at all.

‘Should I just ignore it and go?’

He must be following the story of the game to meet our main character, Alexander.

Wouldn’t it be better not to pretend to know each other and let the two meet naturally?

I tried to ignore it, but

“Aaron.”

Aslan’s bravado couldn’t just ignore this.

“Yes, the lieutenant commander.”

As soon as I saw Raphael’s name, the bravado that stimulated my back surged to the top of my head, and I pointed to the forest where Raphael was hiding, following that boiling emotion.

“There’s a little mouse hiding there.”

“Yes?”

Aaron and the knights were puzzled and looked in the direction of the forest I pointed to.

I told them that

“Bear it.”

Then, Raphael’s name floating in the air began to shake violently.