Swordmaster of the Red Light District

Bond (3)

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My parents gave me the name Seria and died when I was still young.

Originally, it would have been quite difficult to live, but thanks to my older brother, I was able to lead a stable life.

Evan. The name of my brother who raised me and supported me.

My brother, who was smart and hardworking, quickly stabilized his life after his parents passed away.

Thanks to this, I was able to sleep in a warm room, and I didn’t feel hungry because I didn’t have enough to eat.

My brother always used to say this.

If there is a dream that my beloved sister wants, I want to make it come true.

He held his brother’s hand and followed him around, experiencing various experiences.

All the experiences I had with my brother were enjoyable, but the one that captured my heart the most was none other than a sword.

“I want to be a knight.”

My brother advised that we need really great talent to become knights because we are not nobles, while investing most of the money we earned for my swordsmanship lessons.

Even at a young age, he had the awareness that he was being sarcastic.

I used to repeat myself that I would give up after struggling for two or three years with a little talent.

Still, I was pretty good on the country floor.

When there was no rival among my peers in the vicinity, my brother allowed me to attend a swordsmanship school near Hwangdo for a semester, saying that people should play in the big water.

So many years passed.

I was able to be selected as the servant of the only two knights of the Duke of Alstein.

It was recognized as having the most dazzling talent among girls of her age.

He decided that he would become an excellent knight and let his brother take care of him.

Although the older brother was immediately self-made, it would be quite reassuring to have his younger sister, who became a duke or knight, behind him.

By the time he had about two years left until he became a knight thanks to his skills that were steadily increasing.

The news that my brother is getting married later arrived. having a child or something

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Naturally, I wanted to run to my hometown, but this time the Master was put on an important mission, so I had to assist as a servant.

After I wrote a long letter of congratulations and sent it, I looked at the mission outline.

Valerius Labyrinth Attack Operation.

About a thousand years ago, Valerius was regarded as a legendary wizard and mana engineer, and an undisputed genius, especially when it comes to space magic.

If there was a problem, he had a very eccentric personality, so his relationships were very narrow and he did not have any disciples.

As a result, most of the theories and artifacts created by Valerius were lost after his death.

Many people tried to find the legacy of Valerius.

Investigations continued with the unfounded hope that the eccentric Valerius had prepared at least one bizarre arrangement, and all failed.

The myth of Valerius, which was now regarded as a legend in the story, had a cataclysmic change recently.

The labyrinth built by Valerius was discovered right after the disaster that caused the entire mountain to collapse.

The reaction was enthusiastic.

There were many who coveted Valerius’s legacy as much as his name.

Under the mediation of the imperial family, the powerful aristocrats and matops, after long consultations, divided each other’s shares and dispatched subordinates to form a raiding force.

The raiding squad, which was founded by the alliance of the forces of the empire, was composed of numerous knights, wizards, and experienced adventurers.

I wasn’t afraid of the labyrinth.

The greatness of the raid squad was also powerful, but it was because they had already dispatched an investigation team several times to figure out the identity and structure of the labyrinth.

The formation of such a large-scale raid was not for fear of the dangers of the labyrinth, but for political reasons.

And immediately after the raid team, which was judged to be overpowered, entered the dungeon.

The entrance is blocked.

We all overlooked the fact that Valerius had an undisputed talent for space magic.

The twisted space hid the entrance, but with the power of the raid, they could break through the new entrance with their own power.

However, there was not enough time.

The labyrinth was tightened every moment and took away the essential elements for human survival one by one.

As they struggled to break through the entrance, the surrounding environment deteriorated even more rapidly.

Everyone could recognize it as the air burned and lava rose from the ground.

The labyrinth was forcing the raiders to advance along the set path.

They attacked the labyrinth as the creator intended, and threatened to reach the end of the labyrinth.

Eventually, the raid team advanced to the depths of the labyrinth.

As we moved forward, removing dangerous traps and demons released from seals, the surrounding environment was temporarily stabilized.

Small amounts of water and human-edible gray powder were also found.

Even an elaborately crafted artifact was found as if it was a reward for hard work.

It was then that everyone realized what a crazy little bastard named Valerius was.

Time has passed.

The raid team continued to advance and rest for more than several months, and the labyrinth still had no end in sight.

said the wizard.

“It’s not human.”

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No matter how well-versed in space magic, a wizard cannot build such a magnificent labyrinth in just a few decades.

Moreover, the more you go inside, the more the style of the building changes.

The small building we see now is said to be in the style of 900 years ago, according to the wizard.

The raid team came to a conclusion.

“It’s a dragon.”

Thousands of years ago, there was still a time when a few dragons were still alive.

said the wizard, grinding his teeth.

“The dragon must have expanded and refined the labyrinth for hundreds of years even after disguising the death of the false identity of Valerius. In addition to that, it seems that he received help from other dragons as well.”

“There’s no way he’s still alive. When did he die?”

“The last pure-blooded dragon died 600 years ago. It must have died before that.”

“Unfortunately, we’re very smart, but we’re stuck in a labyrinth, a rare and insane dragon that has been painstakingly built for over 400 years.”

The final masterpiece built by the dragon, who has reached the end of his life, mobilizing all his powers for his final play.

That was the essence of this labyrinth.

We moved on. Maybe he didn’t even know he was going round and round the same space to meet a new enemy.

There is a limit even if the limited space is distorted, so the hypothesis that they hover in the same place was quite convincing.

“I can’t see the end. I need to find another solution.”

The wizard shook his head at the knight’s argument.

“If you apply force to the distorted space, there is a high possibility that you will lose the one remaining exit.”

“I brought a wizard along to solve this situation.”

“That attitude is the problem. Because of the lack of trust in wizards, the main element of the raid team is made up of knights. To break through the magical security of the labyrinth and clear the distortion of space, the current wizard’s power is not enough. I don’t know.”

“Is it really impossible?”

“There are many ways to destroy the labyrinth. It would be possible with only the knights. However, the raid will also be annihilated.”

“Then you’re saying that we have to fit in with the pranks of the Dunjin Dragon from hundreds of years ago.”

Two years have passed.

People were pretty dead, and I was able to wield swordsmanship.

The crisis of death came without time for rejoicing.

I was certain of death, but a sharp arrow blew a storm and shattered the Chimera’s core.

Everyone’s eyes turned to the arrow’s owner.

He was an experienced adventurer and was hired as a mercenary for the raid. The force itself was evaluated as poor.

“what is your identity?”

“Ultra. Gadi’s author’s ultra go.”

An adventurer who was hiding his skills and identity.

Some were very angry, but it did not escalate into armed conflict.

One hand was a disappointment. The reason Ult revealed his skills and identity was that he could no longer guarantee that he would attack the labyrinth if the loss of troops increased.

Since he was hired as an adventurer in the first place and faithfully fulfilled his role as an adventurer, there was little reason to be angry.

Time continued to pass.

Due to the stress of the extreme situation, even if they opened their mouths, the discord only deepened, so everyone focused on silently advancing the labyrinth.

However, around the time the raid team had reduced to about ten people, the atmosphere changed again.

After each battle, we sat down and chatted, unraveling the story we had been hiding.

Most of the survivors were knights with strong bodies, so there was no very unique and interesting story.

The reason why they belonged to this damned labyrinth’s raid was also clear.

because it was done above.

There was one wizard who was greedy for knowledge, and there was one case where he volunteered for fame and wealth, but that was only that.

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Naturally, everyone’s eyes turned to Ult.

Ult, who was silent, answered.

“One of my acquaintances is suffering from a powerful curse. I am creating an adventurer status and wandering around the labyrinth and ruins to find a way to unleash the curse.”

“Are you a woman?”

“Woman.”

“It’s a woman.”

“It could be a man.”

Ult burst out laughing.

I asked, leaning against my sword.

“Why are you looking for it in the labyrinth? How do you do it? You don’t go to the wizard?”

“A curse of origin.”

Even when a person died, our mood, which had been quiet, seldom subsided.

The wizard shook his head.

“Your rotten branch now makes sense. It’s unfortunate, but you can’t inflict curses on origins.”

“There must be a way. Sure, wouldn’t there be hope for an artifact that could turn back human time? To return the state to a time before the time when the curse was inhabited by the body.”

We looked at each other.

Colchester, the current leader of the raid, laughed weakly.

“Okay. If you find an artifact that can solve your lover’s curse, let’s get out of this labyrinth and find your lover together.”

Everyone nodded.

One way or another, everyone here owed Ult a life at least once.

Time continued to pass, and in the end there were only three raiders left.

It could be said that it was pure luck that I was able to survive to the very end.

If I had to add one more reason, I was very good at manipulating artifacts.

The ability to control multiple artifacts at the same time and use them in battles alone could be called the leader of the attack squad.

Anyway, we were three, and by the time I made my way to the next level, I was able to break through the last gate of this damn labyrinth.

After nearly 10 years, we have escaped the labyrinth.

shoot aa

The Wind Blows. The sun warms the skin.

Losing our laughter, we stood there for a long time after leaving the labyrinth.

“I didn’t get much.”

Colchester said.

As he said, countless artifacts were obtained from the labyrinth, but most of them were lost in the process of breaking through the labyrinth.

The last artifact left by Valerius could be called the last masterpiece left by the dragon, but it was not an artifact that could be used for the Cursed Year.

Ult, who received the last artifact, muttered while grinding his teeth.

“…I don’t need it, Sir Colchester.”

“You just take it. If you have to count the greatest contributors to the raid, you are the one. What do you think everyone will do now?”

“I’ll go.”

“…”

“I miss you. Oppa. I miss you so much, my heart hurts. I want to go home. I will go home.”

“You’re not going to return to Alstein Garr? Are you planning on hiding?”

He shook his head.

It was possible to survive from the labyrinth because of many sacrifices.

There were many debts to be paid. At least, he had to deliver his last will to the family of the raiding party.

I had no intention of hiding.

“I’m going back. I’m going to see my brother, and then. I’m going back. To Alstein.”

“Then I’ll ask you a favor.”

Ult let out a long sigh.

“I don’t have time. I need to check the labyrinth and ruins I’ve been looking for. Seria’s hometown is near my estate, so can you meet Pietro instead of me to check if Titi is okay?”

“Okay. Leave it to me.”

“Okay. Listen to both.”

Colchester cleared the situation.

“Ult, you, as an adventurer, died in the labyrinth. If you are going to be an adventurer, create a new one. Seria, come back to work. Don’t contact the duke. If you reveal your identity vaguely now, it’s just right to die with a knife.”

Colchester said that after hiding for about two months, he would notify all the nobles involved in the raid about the attack on the labyrinth in a letter.

It’s going to be noisy for a while, but that’s the best way to protect us, Colchester stressed.

“If you can’t avoid the storm, you have to go into the middle of it. Do you understand?”

“I know.”

“Yes. And this is yours.”

Colchester, who had acquired an artifact of academic value, handed me a combat artifact. All of them were artifacts I loved.

“thanks.”

“I don’t need to thank you. When I return to Alstein, I’ll have to put out an artifact. Be aware.”

We fine-tuned our opinions until we parted.

Most of the stories I couldn’t understand were tuned by Colchester and Ult, and I just nodded.

Two days later we went in different directions.

And what I was able to confirm when I returned to my hometown missing my brother.

A well-groomed cold tombstone.

It was a boy kneeling in front of a gravestone on a rainy day.

*

The battle paused for a moment.

The man and Seria looked at each other and calmly analyzed the situation.

If the battle continues like this, Seria has an advantage.

Two artifacts could offset the firepower of three warlocks.

In terms of swordsmanship alone, the man was definitely higher. However, due to carelessness, he suffered serious injuries, and Seria had many artifacts.

Of course, it wasn’t that there wasn’t an element that turned the board around.

Seria injured the man, but did not immediately push him. It meant there was something to protect.

The man was convinced that if he focused on Ray and Pietro to create a defensive battle, he could increase his win rate.

But do you really need to risk your life here?

The man was skeptical. Things seemed to be already twisted, and it seemed better to join Rod with full strength.

Seria was also in trouble.

If they kidnapped ‘Titty’, you must not let it go.

However, he was too worried about the safety of his nephew standing behind him to continue the battle as it is.

He felt sorry for Ult, but he could not give priority to Titty, putting the life of his nephew, the only remaining family member at risk.

Wouldn’t it be better to walk away like this? each other’s opinions were correct.

At that moment, Ray stepped forward.

“Eight seconds if it’s long?”

“?”

Seria, who was about to back away, stumbled in embarrassment.

Rey sighed and folded two fingers.

“Is 8 seconds too long? I think I can hold on to 6 seconds.”

Ray confirmed Graduite’s arrest in front of his eyes.

I thought I could survive a few sums if I even use Overdrive.

It was absurd to say that he could withstand the sword with his sword, but Rei decided to trust the value of Harsia’s name.

“Will you take care of the wizard while I hold Graduate? This area is where they are now. We need to make a quick decision before we get more support. We don’t have time.”

“…”

Seria was sad.

His nephew, the only remaining family member and precious being, seemed to have been hit in the head by the battle that took place face to face.

Otherwise, I couldn’t explain the reason for such nonsense.

Seria became urgent.

“You have to. First aid.”

Seria rummaged through her arms and pulled out a potion from the labyrinth.

Seria smashed Rey’s head with a potion bottle, fully demonstrating her strong physical strength.

gang!

“Pu-heuk?!”

The potion bottle shattered, and blue potions poured over Rey’s head.

Rei, who was hit on the top of the head out of the blue, looked back at Seria, dripping potions from her hair.

Seria smiled contentedly at Rey, who had lost her face.

“It’s fine now.”

Even in the labyrinth, he used to treat his colleagues who had gone insane for a while in this way.

It was clear that it would work well for my precious nephew .