BJ Swordmaster

Chapter 88 Reason (1)

When I heard from Russo.

Royal knight Melissa immediately canceled the planned schedule.

Originally, the royal knight was not an easy-to-move, but the situation was a situation.

Henry Camilton.

Patricia made a fuss, but Melissa was determined to get Henry to join the Royal Knights.

To do that?

The order was to find out why Henry refused to join.

'There's something heinous going on in Ballaran.’

Russo's correspondence was short, but it contained something that could not be taken lightly.

It includes the fact that something that should never have happened in the country of righteous knights, even the subject is a high-ranking aristocrat.

The fact that the person who sent the letter was the chief instructor had to take the time, even more so because Henry Camilton was entangled.

If I could solve the problem and accept talented people, there would be nothing better than that.

And when I got to the academy.

Melissa could face Henry Camilton with a pretty serious look.

"The chief instructor Russo said, It's something you have to tell me yourself."

"Yes."

"What is it about?"

"I'd like to ask you a question before that.”

"To do so."

"I heard that the royal knight is not swayed by the nobility. They say that outside intervention has no effect on the royal knights, only by the king's command."

"It's a clear fact."

"It's about Duke Rodrick."

Melissa frowned. It was because a name that was much higher than I thought came out.

Duke Rodrick.

It was the strongest of Balaran's high aristocrats, and Rodrick's knighthood was said to be comparable to the level of the Royal Knights.

'Of course, it's ridiculous.’

It was not acceptable to Melissa, the party, but at least the eyes of the public were.

Then, you may think the young students in front of you have similar thoughts.

Melissa decided to instill confidence first.

"Even Rodrick pays tribute to the royal knights. There's no exception. So you can rest assured."

Henry looked relieved. Then he gestured to the back.

The guest who showed up did not exceed Melissa's expectations.

"Austin Rodrick. Don't tell me you're asking me to solve the family's problems.

"That's right."

"You're confident for that."

Melissa's eyes narrowed.

The royal knight was not a mercenary. With the eyes demanding explanation, Henry calmly began to explain.

"I'll tell you from the beginning."

***

As soon as Melissa arrived at the Academy, Henry's actions were simple.

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Henry first identified what kind of human being Melissa was.

She was righteous. He had considerable pride in his group and was full of confidence in his own skills.

I wasn't arrogant. Pride and confidence were in the proper line. He would rather die than submit to injustice.

"I'm satisfied. Lord Melissa is indeed a model of the Royal Knights."

If he chose the wrong opponent, he could have shown Rodrick a gap.

Fortunately, Melissa was reliable.

Of course, there should be ample evidence for her to move, but it wasn't difficult for Henry.

"……that's what Rodrick's been doing."

Henry first explained the rough situation. Austin gave a more detailed, realistic description that anyone could believe.

Why did the descendants of the Rodrick family end up in the Academy?

What will happen if I leave this place.

As to why you broke up with your family and how you'll end up living.

To my surprise.

Melissa looked a little shocked.

"That's what Rodrick says."

"Yes, Duke Rodrick."

"…...that's a fact that I never knew. I mean."

Melissa thought for a moment, then said.

"The moment Austin leaves the royal road. The shadows of the family will come, and Austin will be dragged away. This is the situation, isn't it?”

"Yes."

"Even though you've made a clear denial?"

"Austin's doctor doesn't matter."

Henry replied, but Melissa shook her head.

"I'd like to hear it directly from Austin."

Austin shrugged his shoulders.

"How can I express more than that? I did my best."

"I agree. What's the level of shadows?"

"You mean the whole thing? Or the level of friends who'll be after me.….”

"The latter."

"There will be one six-star and nine five-star. We move in groups of ten.”

"That'll be enough."

Melissa's enough means she can deal with all of them alone.

However, it is possible to compete with others.

Melissa looked at Henry again.

"Do you have a plan?"

"I haven't thought about it yet."

“……?”

"I wasn't sure Lord Melissa would help. As you said at first, it's actually within the family."

'...I don't understand why.’

What would the world have looked like in the eyes of these young trainees?

Rodrick's knights were unchallenged by the royal family, the most powerful family, and even had ruthless shadows.

I wouldn't be surprised if Melissa had refused.

'It's not too wrong to think about it.’

Melissa's ability to move was to the extent that prevented Rodrick's event.

I wanted to jump into Rodrick Street right away, but to do so, it had to be the case that the king ordered it himself.

Melissa had to respect them, just as they respected Melissa.

"If I want to move, it must happen before my eyes. Don't forget that."

It was the most important condition in carrying out this work.

Justification.

If things were to go where Melissa couldn't see them, there was nothing she could do.

"Thank you."

"It's something to do. Let's get back to work."

Melissa turned around. It was up to the trainees to make plans.

Even if they intervened after completion, now they had to give them time to do it.

And apart from this.

'Maybe this is why.’

Melissa was feeling positive.

Henry Camilton. Austin Rodrick.

Both were coveted talents, but Henry was a step ahead in terms of his value as a knight.

'Cause you said it was for an appointment.’

Henry refused to join, and so did Austin.

But their reasons were different.

Austin said he would be a vagabond, but the real reason revealed today was the family.

What about Henry?

You mean you can't join Austin alone.

That is, the moment you solve Austin's problem.

Henry also had no reason to refuse to join.

'It's possible. I'd rather have the other members join...No, I don't want the rumor to spread.'

What if Rodrick finds out about this?

Melissa loses the opportunity to solve the problem.

There is enough force anyway. If the opponent was an assassin, Melissa alone could deal with it without difficulty. Even when the opponent reaches the tens.

Feeling heart-fluttering for the first time in almost years, Melissa returned to the royal family.

***

Can you really handle Melissa alone?]

"That's enough, because of the technical nature of the assassin. They don't leave a trace when dealing with weaker goals than they are, but they don't even approach them easily when dealing with strong goals."

[Why?]

[That much of a difference.]

What about the same class?]

"If it's the same level, it depends on the environment or the situation, but if it's not, each other's skills are the absolute criterion. The assassin's technique focuses on secrecy rather than destructive power, and rising standards do not change much."

Assassins and knights.

In the end, the same was true of using Mana.

An important difference was the way to utilize it.

Even if the same amount of Mana was consumed, the knight would not focus on direct defense and attack, but the assassin would invest Mana in factors such as speed and secrecy.

Furthermore, as the level went up, the sense of handling Mana became sharper.

"If the enemy's level is high, covertness doesn't work. I'll see through all the movements. You can't face it head-on, you end up looking for a break, and it's common that you're attacked backwards in the process."

Of course the other way round.

No one was better than the assassin when he was aiming for a weaker goal than himself.

The goal is to close your eyes without knowing when you were attacked.

"That's what this is all this."

Henry summarized the plan in one sentence.

"We have to endure a brief moment before Lord Melissa intervenes."

In fact, a rough outline was held.

The process of leaving the royal road, using gates, and reaching the mission site.

Shadows aiming for Austin will surely pop out at that time, and Melissa, who was waiting at the right distance, will step in and it's over.

There are two things to check.

It was to find out what might happen in the bay from Austin, the party's chief instructor, and obtain a suitable mission through the authority of Russo's authority.

"That's enough. That should be enough. I felt it when I just met him. Even if I had a hundred, I wouldn't be able to approach Lord Melissa.”

First of all, Austin added confidence.

Four stars in the story, but five stars in the assassin.

If you felt that way, you wouldn't have to worry in terms of force.

And that afternoon.

Russo succeeded in getting Henry's expected request.

"Maybe it'll suit your situation.

Thanks to the authority of the chief instructor, the request was not confirmed by other trainees.

The area is Heritz.

The request was to punish a dungeon near a self-author, and the recommended number of students was six based on class A students.

"Will you two go this time?"

"Yes."

"Don't worry. Since I saw your skills.”

Now Russo knew.

Henry and Austin were not trainees.

"There's something else that's bothering you. This request didn't even hang on the bulletin board. I want you to know that you're performing that mission."

Austin grinned out.

"You don't have to worry about that. I'm sure they already know."

"How?"

"Because it's Rodrick. He probably knows everything from what kind of mission he entered the Academy to what kind of mission he performed. I'm sure you know you've already taken the request."

"…I don't think so. It's still an academy. I didn't plant a mole.….”

Stop talking and pause.

Russo looked Austin in the eye, and Austin nodded.

"I can still stay here because the responsibility for the disappearance goes to the Academy. I don't think the dean will tolerate it at all."

Russo groaned.

I guessed it when I heard the story.

But as I gradually grasped the specific circumstances, I felt that the scale of the work was growing.

"I'd love to accompany you, but...….”

"I won't approach you if you're around."

"…Yes, Lord Melissa has agreed to help.”

Russo's role ends here.

To set up a place with Melissa, to look after the Academy's inner circle.