[Zedi, my dear friend and teacher,
It's been half a year since we last communicated. I can't wait to share with you what I've seen and heard in Eternal Star City over the past three months.
According to your advice and methods, I have already passed the "battlefield withdrawal" that you mentioned. I can now sleep on a bed, and I no longer subconsciously pull out my sword when I hear footsteps behind me. The sound of the blacksmith's hammering also no longer makes me nervous.
My father arranged for me to enter the police station and work under his old classmate in the military academy. Have you heard of the name 'Horse Slayer' Lord Lorbec Deira?
With the superb sword skills you taught me (don't misunderstand, I'm praising you, not myself) and the rare Power of Eradication (this is me praising myself), I became a level two police officer and the captain of the city defense patrol when I first entered the police station. Although I understand that I got this position because of the Karabeyan family name.
You won't believe what I've experienced in just three months. There were too many accidents, and I had to sort them out one by one.
As I mentioned before, Constellation is an old and decaying country. As a descendant of the Empire, the past is no longer glory, but more like a burden.
You can't imagine how many administrative disputes and shady dealings there are in the police station alone in a place like the capital. Its efficiency and effectiveness are so low that it's unbearable, let alone the common people. So much so that the street order and living functions of a few districts in the capital are actually maintained by the gangs. Because to them, the channels of the gangs are faster, better, more reliable, and more convenient than the government.
Coincidentally, I obtained an informant in the Black Street Brotherhood. It was under such circumstances that I got involved in the life-and-death battle between the two major gangs in the capital. Once again, my understanding of the gangs and these non-government figures was refreshed.
Regardless of the innumerable ordinary class and supra class elites (there were also quite a few Psionic Warriors, and each of them had the right to occupy a place in the Legendary Wing's Stardust Unit), there was only one thing that I was very concerned about. Do you still remember what you told me about the swordsmen who abandoned the original heart of the sword and the mission of the Tower of Eradication's existence?
You mentioned before that their swords have turned into pure killing weapons, and their Power of Eradication has also changed into the purest Power of Death. They are no different from the calamities that our ancestors swore to fight against.
Even though it has been almost a hundred years, I am certain that I met a Swordsman of Eradication from outside the tower. He is what you call a 'Disaster Swordsman'.
In the face of such a violent Power of Eradication that was filled with the desire to kill, even the Glory of the Stars that I was so proud of, which was endlessly growing, was no match for it. When that power invaded my body, it was simply … I could not help but think, 'What kind of lunatic would be able to endure such a Power of Eradication flowing through my body?'
If it weren't for the unexpected help you received, you might be receiving my funeral obituary now.
'In short, I've already seen the Power of Eradication where killing intent and violence coexist.
That swordsman was from the Blood Bottle Gang. That's right, it was the gang that the two calamities founded a hundred years ago at the end of Mindis the Third's reign. It was said that one of them had already disappeared from the capital. I suspect that the Kingdom's Wrath had personally taken action. Other than him and that bow, who else in the capital could get close to those calamities?
My curiosity made me look through many books while I was recuperating. I also borrowed my father's reputation to read many forbidden books and police station records. I was shocked to discover the following fact: Ever since the Blood Bottle Gang was founded a hundred years ago, mysterious supra class swordsmen of all kinds had appeared seventeen times. The lethality and destructive power they displayed were not something that an ordinary supra class Swordsman of Eradication could compare to. They were similar to the swordsman I met. It seems that the Disaster Swordsman I met was not the only one who appeared out of nowhere.
Another inference was that the two calamities secretly founded the Blood Bottle Gang a hundred years ago. The 'Disaster Swords' also betrayed the Tower of Eradication a hundred years ago and established the Swordsman of Eradication's legacy outside the tower. Are these two really unrelated?
What worried me even more was that the Tower of Eradication really did not know about the relationship between the legacy outside the tower and the Blood Bottle Gang. Why did we never ask about it?
No matter what, Zedi, my dear teacher, I feel that the answer lies in the truth behind Crassus and his followers' betrayal of the Tower of Eradication. I need to return to the Tower of Eradication as soon as possible. At the same time, I would like to ask you to grant me access to the inheritor's books.
The Blood Bottle Gang stopped here, but there was another gang that was not inferior to it. My informant told me that the rise of the Black Street Brotherhood was very strange. They started during the Bloody Year. At that time, they were just a group of mercenaries and adventurers who survived on the edge of a knife (even though they were very powerful). In just a little more than ten years, they had already invaded half of Constellation's underground world and were extending their tentacles towards Eckstedt and Camus Union.
The Blood Bottle Gang had the reputation of being a Mystic, but it was also the product of the nobles and bureaucrats' evil deeds. What did the Black Street Brotherhood rely on to rise? The information from my informant was that they had a very secretive but abundant financial and human support.
Speaking of which, I would like to ask: Have you heard of the name 'Black Sword'?
It was rumored that he was the leader of the Black Street Brotherhood and had profound swordsmanship and realm. Some people said that he was the most dangerous king of assassins who was good at hiding. There was even a police report that said that his sword was some kind of cursed antique that possessed unfathomable power. However, there was one thing that was unmistakable: he was a supreme class elite. In the past ten years, a supreme class Knight of Eradication and a supreme class Psionic Warrior were suspected to have died in his hands. They were both present at the time of the incident.
Even though the difference in power between supreme class elites was huge and it was difficult to predict who would win, I could not help but wonder, 'To be able to kill two supreme class elites at the same time, outside the Tower of Eradication's field of vision, is there really such a powerful swordsman? I also suspected that he was the heir of the 'Disaster Sword', but he was also a member of the Black Street Brotherhood, the enemy of the Blood Bottle Gang. This puzzled me no matter how much I thought about it.
'An even bigger thing happened yesterday during the Constellation Conference.' Teacher, you might have already received the message from the messenger crow. 'Constellation has a legitimate heir. He is not a noble, nor is he a branch of the royal family. Instead, he is a living prince named Thales Jadestar. I know that you were classmates with the 'Sword of Reversing Light', Prince Horace. What do you think of Jadestar? I witnessed the new second prince's elegance with my own eyes from behind my father. Even though he was only seven years old, I can only say that Jadestar is worthy of being part of the royal family.
However, he did not appear at a good time. The Jadestar Royal Family was facing a rare pressure. The Eckstedt Diplomat Group was assassinated in Constellation.
Yes, Zedi, my dear friend and teacher, I once again smelled the stench of war. In my father's opinion, no matter how he mediated, the conflict between the Dragon and Constellation was inevitable.
'I'm sorry. Teacher. '
The Tower of Eradication had worked hard to preserve the light of swordsmen and knights for mankind. These warriors, who once used their supernatural powers to open up the future of mankind and fought against the calamities with their Power of Eradication, will once again rise with their swords and fight to the death on the battlefield for their respective countries.
If war breaks out, I can only pray to the Sunset Goddess that I will not meet Kroesch and Misadun. When I thought of the days in the Tower of Eradication and the thought of stabbing each other's hearts, I could not help but tremble.
Also, Miranda has already arrived at Broken Dragon Fortress and is serving under the Fortress Flower with honor. However, this also means that if war breaks out, she will be the first to face blood.
Also, I met Raphael at the National Conference. He is working in the Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Department and is also contributing his strength to this country.
But please believe me, teacher, your worries will not come true. From serving in the military to being on duty, I have seen a lot, but reality will not change me. The ideals of me and the other two will never change. Especially me, after experiencing the cruelest battlefield, only then did I realize the value of life. After seeing the ugliness of the kingdom, only then did I desire the arrival of change even more. One day, we will use our own strength to rebuild this aging country.
I wish you all the best. Chase after Teacher Chartier as soon as possible!
P.S.: Constellation has already entered winter. It will soon snow in Eternal Star City. How is the weather over there?
Your loyal friend and student, Kohen Karabeyan
Calendar of Eradication, Year 672, 18th of December, morning, at home.]
In front of the Everlasting Lamp, Kohen stopped writing. He looked at it for a long time and sighed.
The blond police officer hesitated for a while, but in the end, he still erased the sentence "He is working for the Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Department and is also contributing his strength to this country" and wrote "I will write to you after further confirmation of his current situation" instead.
He stood up from his desk and glanced outside the window of his manor.
It was six o 'clock in the Eastern City District. Early in the morning, the visibility on the streets was quite high. Even at this early hour, there were still many nobles' servants running back and forth. Especially with the recent occurrence of major events in and out of the country.
Thinking of this, Kohen shook his head. The kingdom had an heir, but it also caused the confrontation between the royal family and the noble suzerains at the National Conference yesterday. How were they going to resolve the conflict with Eckstedt?
He did not think that the Duke of Nanchester, who had experienced such humiliation, would still answer the king's call without hesitation. The petty suzerains of Western Desert did not look like noble gentlemen who would go through a national crisis together. The fat duke of the Eastern Sea was even more famous for being stingy. Only the unexpected young duchess of Blade Edge Hill and the rebellious Iris Flower of South Coast Hill remained.
At least, the first battle would be carried out by the Northern Territory and the royal family?
'Constellation is really like a multi-headed snake,' Kohen thought.
But then he remembered that the multi-headed snake, Kilika, was killed by the human hero, the founding monarch of Eckstedt, Raikaru Eckstedt. His heart became even more gloomy.
The sound of hooves could be heard from the road outside the window.
A group of knights rode out of the inn that was specially used to entertain foreign nobles.
But the rhythm of their riding and the strength of their whips were different from the usual Constellation knights.
The riding of Constellation's cavalry emphasized harmony, stability, and the whips of the horses were just right.
But the rhythm of this group of knights was fierce, and the whips of the horses were extremely heavy. Their steps were uniform, and their discipline was awe-inspiring.
They were a little like the knights of the Northern Territory.
'Wait a minute.'
Kohen's pupils suddenly shrank!
He saw the flag that the group of knights were holding.
* Bang! *
Kohen suddenly pushed open the window!
He stuck his head out, trying to see the flag clearly.
That … flag with a color that was incompatible with Constellation's.
The flag had a red border and a black base. On the flag was a roaring crimson dragon.
The dragon's claws were ferocious, the dragon's wings were wide open, and the dragon's eyes were pure black.
'What a rough and violent style.'
The blond police officer was slightly taken aback.
'Did they … arrive in the wee hours of last night?
'The city gate did not stop them and let them rest in the inn outside the city, but let them in?
'Is this His Majesty's will?'
Suddenly, the coldness on his face caused Cohen to shiver!
Kohen reached out and touched his face. He felt a crystal on his face.
The police officer was stunned.
He reached out and caught the second and third crystal outside the window.
White stars fell from the sky.
It was snowing.
Kohen took a deep breath and looked at the sky.
Winter had arrived.
—
Early morning.
He woke up on the hard stone bed that was unique to Renaissance Palace.
He slid down the bed and stepped on the same cold stone floor as yesterday.
It seemed even colder than yesterday.
Thales felt as if he was living in a dream yesterday.
Step by step, he followed Gilbert to the starry blue carpet from the Hall of Stars yesterday afternoon. He no longer cared about the king and suzerain's argument behind him.
The nobles, bureaucrats, and citizens on both sides bowed to him.
They addressed him as' Your Highness'.
'Prince Thales.'
"Are you hallucinating from the excitement?"
Thales suddenly woke up and looked up to see Jines.
The mature and charming female official was leaning against the stone door with her arms crossed, looking at him quietly.
"No, I'm not."
The prince answered flatly.
"I just feel that it's a little unreal.
I'm also at a loss. "
Jines looked at him and snorted softly. "Of course, you were just a nobody in the past. But now, you are a prince, Prince Thales, the Second Prince of Constellation.
"No, it's not that simple." Thales sighed and smiled bitterly. He buttoned his shirt and grabbed his coat.
"In the past, I only needed to think about how to survive.
From today onwards.
What I need to think about is how to survive, "Thales answered quietly.
He buttoned the last button on his belt.
Jines frowned, then raised her eyebrows.
'Another Jadestar,' she thought to herself.
'Pitiful Jadestar.'
Thales fastened his leather boots, but that sentence appeared in his mind again.
'"Fight for Constellation, die for Constellation, and … live for Constellation."'
'Am I really ready?'
He paused for a moment and fastened the sheathed JC dagger to the belt at the back of his waist.
"Are you ready, Your Highness?" A familiar voice came from outside the door.
Gilbert's figure appeared at the door. There was an unusually solemn expression on his face.
Jines sighed and made way for the former Foreign Affairs Minister.
Gilbert took off his hat and bowed to Jines as he said to Thales, "Please forgive me for disturbing your rest the next day, Your Highness, but … please hasten your grooming."
Thales revealed a puzzled expression.
Gilbert took a deep breath. "They are here, Your Highness.
His Majesty hopes that you will stand by his side and receive those people with him. "
"Those people?" Thales asked, puzzled.
But he immediately reacted.
The prince also looked back at Gilbert with the same solemn expression.
"Yes, those people."
Gilbert tilted his head and pursed his lips. He hesitated, but in the end, he firmly spat out a word.
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