The Deeds Of An Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat

Chapter 37: Want a Real Sword

Im sorry!! Im sorry!! This failure is my responsibility!! Please, please spare my daughter

As I raised my right hand, the annoying woman crying at my feet finally stopped.

Honestly, it would have been easy to cut off this womans head in my irritation. But that wouldnt do.

She still had value to be used.

Look at me.

Ugly. The womans face was twisted in fear and dirtied with tears. Very ugly, almost unbearable to look at.

Indeed, humans lose a significant amount of value if they arent beautiful.

You did very well. Dont belittle yourself.

Ahh ah

Your daughter followed my orders perfectly and guided us in flawlessly. It was my fault. So you dont have to feel responsible.

Such a thing

I stood up and approached the woman.

Then I lowered my gaze to where she was, and put my hand on her shoulder.

I didnt really want to, but I had to. To bind this womans heart even stronger.

Ah, a feeling of discomfort spread throughout my body from my right hand. Its disgusting. I have to wash it thoroughly later.

The darkness that brings calamity to this world must be destroyed. Please continue to lend your strength to me from now on.

Everything I have belongs to you, my lord. I will serve you with all my heart and soul.

Looking at the ecstatic expression on the womans face, I was convinced that everything I had done was right.

I had no more use for her, I thought, as I let her go.

This country is truly unfortunate.

I had been preparing for years to overthrow Myrstia, the loathsome dominant power of the old generation, but when it came time to execute my plan, I received unbelievable information about the emergence of the dark attribute.

In the past war, a single magician with the light attribute covered everything, and history shows that Myrstia gained dominance as a result. Therefore, we cannot ignore the dark attribute that is its counterpart.

Furthermore, darkness nullifies magic. This is not good. It is an absolute power that this country should not possess.

So I leaked this information to each country. Of course, I didnt make any mistakes that would reveal me as the source of the information.

Everything will be engulfed to eliminate the darkness. Surely, countries that do not have good feelings towards Myrstia will start to move towards its elimination.

Of course, I moved too. In this country, there were many foolish nobles, so it was too easy to get close to them. 

That was the Assault on Aslan Magic Academy this time. Eliminate the darkness while still inexperienced, and if possible, abduct it. 

If it can be eliminated, thats fine.  If it can be abducted, it can be used as our pawn. I could do that. It was a not-so-bad plan. 

But the result was a spectacular failure.

Why? I pondered. There was little information about the darkness attribute. 

Did that magic tool not function? No, that possibility was unlikely. I couldnt imagine it deviating from the framework of magic.

Hmm oh, didnt they say, hes a noble who also enjoys swordsmanship? 

At that time, I dismissed it as insignificant information, but could it be possible? 

Simply put, was it repelled with non-magical power? Trained assassins? A child of that age in a country that revered magic as supreme? Unbelievable. Or rather, I dont want to believe it.

No, there is one more.

There is also a story that a useless person who cannot even use attribute magic enrolled this year.

Moreover, unexpected intervention by a third party is also possiblesigh.

I dont know. There is not enough information.

Hmm, what should I do

Well then, Alfred. Let me ask you. How much did you tell Father about the Sword Saint Festival?

Only that such a thing as the Sword Saint Festival is being held in the Empire, I conveyed.

Thats troublesome. In other words, Father doesnt know that the Sword Saint Festival is a brutal festival where people die every year.

KukukuAlfred, this matter must not be spoken of to anyone else. Dont worry. Whatever happens, I will leave a written record of my will to ensure that you will not be held responsible.

With the incident with Mia finally settled, my head was filled with thoughts of the Sword Saint Festival, which I had been looking forward to for the past few months. 

Therefore, while I do feel somewhat sorry to see the troubled look on Alfreds face, but I simply cant yield on this matter.

There is no need for that.

Why?

I apologize, Master Luke. I myself have a desire to see it. This is my will. Therefore, if by any chance something happens, I will take responsibility myself.

Kuku, youve become quite respectable, Alfred. Your will doesnt matter. My will takes priority, obviously. Ill leave a written record. This is my decision.

Thank you very much.

As I researched about the Sword Saint Festival, I found out that they held matches using real swords. 

Of course, it seemed that they didnt condone murder, but it was silently acknowledged that there was no choice if it resulted in instant death. 

It was truly a serious and genuine competition.

Kuku this feeling that makes my blood boil.

It was something that I hadnt felt in a long time.

First, I need to acquire a real sword. I want to choose it myself. Well go there directly, so prepare yourself.

Understood. Shall I prepare the guards immediately

No need. Youre enough.

Understood.

After that attack incident, I strongly desired a real sword. 

What I have now are only replicas for training purposes. Of course, the army knights have their own weapons, but I still wanted to choose my own.

Honestly, I am very excited now. Incredibly so. It must be the backlash from the recent increase in troublesome matters.

There is a risk of death. Because of that alone, my father would not allow me to participate in the Sword Saint Festival. 

So, I thought about it.

I just need to acquire the qualification of an adventurer.

If I do that, I can go to the Empire as an adventurer rather than as a noble. 

I wouldnt need to worry about the troublesome etiquette of being a noble. 

The only concern is the risk if my identity were to be revealed, but I wont make such a mistake.

Kukuku Ahhahahaha!!

Perfect, isnt it!! 

With this, I can participate in the Sword Saint Festival without my father saying anything!!

Alfred-san looks at me with an indescribable expression as I suddenly burst out laughing, but its fine. I have already done my research.

Lets head to the blacksmith right away.

Im sorry, Zach-san. I took you up on your offer and came along Here, Ferris, say thank you too.

Thanks

No, its fine, really! Dont worry about such a small thing like that!

I wasnt lying with my words.

Its nothing. When youre doing things like being an adventurer, you realize how important connections can be.

In the end, these kinds of relationships end up benefiting oneself in some way.

Plus, you introduced me to so many things. I dont even know how to thank you

Thats why Im saying dont worry about it. But more importantly, about the blacksmith Im going to introduce you to now

Yeah, what about it?

Well, his skills are definitely top-notch, but hes a bit difficult to deal with

What, is that all? Its fine, Im good with people.

Eh

Why is he so full of confidence they are usually expressionless, quiet, and not particularly friendly but well, they must be good at something in their own way. 

Anyway, its a good thing Im here to support them.

While I was thinking about this, we arrived at the familiar blacksmiths shop.

As usual, it was a simple, unadorned building that had been converted into a shop. But that was fine.

This is the place I was talking about

At that moment,

I will not yield to power, I told you already!!!

A deafening roar echoed out from inside the building, causing people walking on the street to stop in their tracks.

What the?

I didnt understand the situation, but I immediately went inside.

Shut up. Dont raise your voice. I wont say it twice, got it?

The moment I saw the person in front of me, the nightmare that I thought I had forgotten resurfaced from the depths of my mind like a demon crawling up from h**l.

I want to praise myself for not screaming out loud, What the h**l are you doing here!?.