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Chapter 486
Chapter 486
Chapter 486
Chapter 486: The Responsibility of the Empire
The next day, I proposed a formal duel between Elna and No-Name to my father, and he agreed to consider it depending on No-Name's response. In the process, I disclosed all the information I knew about No-Name's predecessors and her family. Understanding the potential danger to the Brave family, my father merely said:
"I understand everything in detail."
"Is that all?"
"She is trying to surpass the Brave family and the holy sword. That level of background is as expected. At least she's not an abnormal person doing this on a whim."
"If it comes to a direct confrontation, she might use the magic sword "Dis Pater". If that happens, Elna will have no choice but to draw the holy sword."
"Silver judged that it is not yet on the level of the holy sword, right? Then let them do it. Like the first Brave, let them duel without comparing the superiority of their weapons. This is also the responsibility of the imperial family who welcomed the hero into the Empire. If we don't arrange a stage, we will be scolded by the past emperors."
Saying so, my father laughed.
Next to him, Franz looked grim.
"It is a risky bet."
"We know better than anyone the difficulty of maintaining a bloodline for five hundred years. They will not challenge a battle they cannot win due to temporary emotions. Rather, I am more concerned about Elna losing in a fight without the holy sword."
"That's one of the risk factors. It could damage the reputation of the Brave family."
"Elna... will not lose."
The shadow of a tarnished martial reputation breeds contempt. This could potentially trigger unnecessary battles. Franz's concerns are natural. But, Elna won't lose.
"May I ask the basis for that?"
"Because Elna said so."
"Of course she would say that, but her opponent is an SS-rank adventurer. Their class is different."
"Well, if she loses, we'll think about it then. It's not as if the strength of the holy sword or Elna herself will be greatly weakened. They were simply strong. As for the martial reputation, it can be restored in the next war."
"You rely too much on the individuals. Whether or not to use the demonic sword is up to No-Name. We can't predict the outcome."
At Franz's words, my father nodded once and rose from the throne. He approached the window and looked down at the Imperial City.
"I judged that the reason Silver brought No-Name to the Imperial City is because they wanted to settle an old grudge. Because of the emergence of the demon, they can't cooperate if there are such uncertainties."
"But does it need to be conducted in our country? Wouldn't anywhere else do?"
"If we did that, they might fight until one of them died. That can't happen. Both are necessary for humanity. We need to set many restrictions and have them duel in front of the public. I have already decided. Are you going to oppose me?"
"Oh dear"
With a resigned sigh, Franz bowed and left. It was a hard-fought agreement. Well, whether or not to go ahead is up to my father.
"But just having them duel is boring. Don't you think? Arnold."
"It's a coincidence. I was thinking the same."
"Then, let's prepare as much as we can. It's a fight between two of the top swordsmen on the continent. It would be rude not to offer a reward."
Anticipating his intent, I quietly bowed my head. Now it's up to No-Name.
"I have no interest in becoming a spectacle."
Having visited the unnamed inn as Silver, I discussed the empire's plan.
However, the unnamed one shook his head.
"Don't you think sparring also serves as enemy reconnaissance?"
"It's different in front of a large crowd. We have our clan's pride. A proper match is one thing, but a prepared one-on-one battle is another. We cannot afford to lose."
"Then you should just win."
"They aren't opponents we can beat by sheer willpower. The objective this time is strictly to gauge our opponent's strength. We won't get unnecessarily involved."
"Your goal and your clan's is to surpass the hero. That's why you're strengthening Dis Pater, right?"
"What of it?"
"Well, it seems there was a book of the first Brave that the royal family had in storage."
Saying that, I place a book on a nearby desk.
The unnamed one, who had been unresponsive until now, showed a strong reaction at the mention of the first Brave.
"Why do you have such a book!?"
"The royal family came to know about the situation. And on top of that, they proposed this one-on-one battle."
"Did you read it too?"
"Only lightly. The first Brave and your ancestor seem to have had a match wagering the holy sword. With an ordinary sword, mind you. If fulfilling your clan's long-held desire is the goal, wouldn't this be a chance? Surpassing the holy sword would mean surpassing the hero. But thinking of the battle between the first Brave and your ancestor, if you don't surpass even after sealing away any excess, wouldn't it not count as surpassing the Hero?"
"That is"
"That's something to consider after reading this book. Ah, it's something I borrowed from the royal family. Handle it with care."
After saying that, I left the place.
It's the unnamed one's decision to make.
And the place I transported to was an alley a little away from the inn.
There, Henrick had just finished a task.
"This time it's three?"
"They were the ones originally infiltrated. They were trying to sneakily make contact."
Henrick said, putting away the short wand he held in his hand.
Three men were lying next to him.
They must have been knocked unconscious by Henrick.
"Any information?"
"They didn't have much information. They were just soldiers after all."
"I see. But if we keep cutting off their communication like this, they'll try to make contact using stronger pieces eventually."
"Don't worry. I'll take care of the bugs."
"Counting on you."
After a brief comment, I left the place.
Originally, the story is that Silver couldn't stay in the imperial capital, so the unnamed one was dispatched.
Therefore, as Silver, I can't stay long in the imperial capital.
Well, if the unnamed one refuses, I wouldn't have the leisure to worry about such things, but I doubt I need to worry about that.
As long as we keep exterminating the harmful bugs, the unnamed one will make his own judgment. That judgment is something we can hope for.
With such thoughts in mind, I was about to teleport to the castle.
There's still something I need to find.
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