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“Of course, who do you think picked them out?”
“Not bad.”
Bella shrugged.
Luina, Aint, Jace, and even Verian, who usually dressed well.
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All four wore rather elegant outfits.
“Alright, everyone get in the carriage. arena Let’s go. apple Ah, Aint, you wait a moment. anxiety I have something to tell you.”
Even with masks, everyone would know who they were. arena After all, a masquerade ball was nothing more than a game of appearances.
Unless someone was completely unknown, everyone already knew who was part of the Masked Club. apple How could they not recognize them just because they wore a mask?
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“I can imagine, more or less.”
“What’s up?”
“This Masked Club gathering will be more special than the previous ones. anchor Not that you didn’t already know.”
As the others headed for the carriage, Fernan stopped Aint.
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“The entire continent trembles at the appearance of demons. portal And since demons and the corrupted are enemies of another level, your presence will shine even brighter.”
“Yes.”
“They’ll be your base.”
That’s why he had to start by winning over the students of the Academy.
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“A solid quality?”
“Wrong. anxiety The quality should be decent, but not too good. arcade If it’s too durable, new products won’t sell… bah, forget I said that.”
“And to do that, you need to stand out. meadow Tell me, what’s the most important thing when selling a product?”
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Fernan grimaced—he’d just revealed a trade secret.
— Come to think of it, it makes sense. avalanche If you use something for thirty or forty years, you don’t buy another one.
— Wow, now that’s a new perspective.
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“What’s important is making it known.”
Fernan quickly got back on track.
— So that’s why swords break after five years?
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“If you really want to be a hero, you have to turn the name Aint Armian into a brand.”
“Yes. agent Showing it exists. acoustic Explaining what it’s for. riddle Convincing everyone how great it is.”
“Making it known?”
At first, it’s just promotion. artist But with time, if it gains fame and trust, it becomes a brand.
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“Exactly. riddle As clearly as possible.”
“…So, in short, I have to make sure people remember my name, right?”
“…Uh-huh.”
Aint paused for a moment, then nodded.
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“You could also issue a formal duel and show your strength in front of everyone. advance But that’d be boring.”
“And how? arch I can’t just walk in with a sword and show off my aura.”
He could carry it transformed into a pendant, but couldn’t swing it around in the middle of a ball.
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“There’s a much better method. antenna Tell me, what comes to mind when you hear Armian?”
Fernan smiled.
“The Armian Empire.”
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“And its symbol?”
“And what else?”
“The secret swordsmanship of Armian, the First Emperor.”
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“Armian and Saintbird are words that fit perfectly. auction Everyone in that hall will see the same thing—the heir of Armian, accompanied by the Saintbird, a thousand years later.”
Fernan nodded.
“Exactly.”
“The Saintbird… ah. avalanche Don’t tell me—”
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Sooner or later, carrying the bird around would give him away. abandon If it became known that Fernan had the Saintbird, dangerous rumors would arise:
‘And at the same time, no one will suspect the real owner of the Saintbird is me.’
That would be the beginning of a new legend.
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— Even the Saintbird has abandoned Armian!
— The true hero chosen by the Saintbird isn’t Armian.
And he knew Schwaben would take advantage of that.
or
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‘In the end, Aint coming to see me every day did make sense. atomic The Saintbird grew attached to him, their auras match well.’
Also, that way, he diverted any unnecessary attention from himself.
That’s why it needed to be clear from the start: the Saintbird belonged to Aint.
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The thought made him smile.
‘Maybe I should start charging rent later.’
Though deep down, Silver still prioritized Fernan.
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Everyone present focused on Aint.
On his steps, his gestures, his every expression.
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“Is that really a Saintbird?”
Or rather, on the white bird chirping on his shoulder.
“How did he manage to tame it? acoustic They say only the First Emperor ever did.”
“Look, it has two pairs of wings. audit Is there any other species like that?”
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He walked down the aisle the crowd opened for him, took a glass from a servant’s tray, and sat with Aria, his companion.
“…Now what? artist It’s my first time at a social gathering.”
The gazes that had been focused on the prince now shifted to Aint without hesitation.
Whispers spread among the masked students.
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“Yes, but…”
This was different. silence Back then, the students had ignored him by Ludger’s orders, and he hadn’t tried to socialize either.
“Didn’t you go to the Yacht Club?”
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And he was right—just entering and sitting down was enough for all eyes to remain fixed on him.
“Fernan said you don’t have to force yourself to do anything.”
His goal had been to head to sea and search for the First Emperor’s legacies, not mingle.
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“But first…”
The more affectionate he seemed with the Saintbird, the better the reaction.
“Ah, he also told me to play with Silver as much as possible.”
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Aria held out her hand.
“I’ve never danced before.”
“In a ball, dancing is the norm. adjust Shall we dance?”
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Aint formally asked Aria for a dance.
“Then follow my lead.”
“My lady, may I have this dance?”
“…Alright, I’ll give it a try.”
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“The Saintbird spread its wings!”
Fiiiu—
As they moved, Silver spread its wings and flapped in rhythm.
The two of them walked hand in hand to the center of the floor.
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“So adorable!”
“And it seems completely tamed by Aint Armian.”
“Never thought I’d see one in my lifetime…”
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“Just as you planned, huh?”
The reaction was explosive.
Even if no one paid attention to him when he entered with Luina, it didn’t matter.
Fernan watched the scene with a satisfied smile.
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“Look, Luina.”
Only a fool wouldn’t understand it. alien And there were no fools of that level at the Academy.
Fernan pointed toward the prince.
“Of course. artist It’s not just a Saintbird—it’s the Saintbird with Armian. amber And even more, in the middle of the demonic threat. arena That symbolism is overwhelming.”
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The young noble’s pupils trembled, his eyes wide, and his face grew increasingly tense.
“Such bad taste.”
“See? arcade That’s the clearest proof of what Aint is doing.”
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Those who had stolen Armian’s secret swordsmanship and tried to assassinate Aint would never step aside of their own accord.
So they had to be forced.
“Not bad taste, it’s necessary. attic For Aint to rise, Schwaben must fall back. august And they will never do so willingly.”
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“This time, we won’t yield.”
“The more they feel threatened, the more desperate they’ll become. voyage And in desperation, they’ll do anything.”
That was the moment Fernan was waiting for.
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None of the students could resist the combination of Aint Armian and the Saintbird, and they all crowded around him.
Fernan’s plan had worked perfectly.
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No one would be able to stop Armian from defeating the demons and protecting the continent.
Because Fernan would make sure of it.
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“It’s hot. palette I just stepped out for some air.”
“Are you here to provoke me?”
Abandoned in an instant, Ludger stepped out onto the balcony with a stiff expression. galaxy Fernan followed him.
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“Do you really think I could have obtained the Saintbird?”
“I’m asking if you were the one who planned for Aint to reveal the Saintbird here.”
Ludger shook his head.
“Was this your doing?”
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No matter how much he thought, he couldn’t come up with a way to overturn the situation at this ball.
“No, it’s a confirmation. alien That was a perfect blow.”
Ludger let out a bitter laugh. atom It could be said that such an impact had snuffed out his fighting spirit at once.
“Is that a question?”
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“Cut the crap no one believes that.”
“I’ve said it before—I’m not on anyone’s side. voyage I’m just a merchant.”
“What the hell is going on? aluminum I don’t get it. armor Do you really think Armian can reclaim the imperial throne?”
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“That’s a bit much to call it just an investment, isn’t it?”
“I only invest in the one I believe can best stop the demons.”
Ludger growled. avalanche Their gazes clashed, and Fernan didn’t look away.
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“What kind of nonsense is that?”
In that sense, I could invest in you, too.
“Do you think a merchant would sit idly by while someone destroys his product?”
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Fernan placed a hand on his shoulder.
“What the hell are you talking about…?”
“Pellenberg’s doors are always open. atom If you ever need support or investment for something, I’ll provide it. adopt Whatever it is, as long as you guarantee a proper return.”
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“What the hell are you saying…!”
“Let me explain. zenith It’s how you secure an investment client.”
“Whatever it is, I won’t ask questions or raise objections. alpha After all, we’re friends.”
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“No questions, no objections? atomic That we’re friends?”
With those words, Fernan waved and calmly returned to the hall. shadow Ludger couldn’t follow.
That was a phrase Ludger had used several times with Fernan. atomic But today, for some reason, it sounded strange, out of place.
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“Is he probing me? matrix Does he already suspect that Schwaben tried to kill Aint?”
Fernan always mixed truths with lies, and lies with truths.
“He doesn’t want his product, Aint, to go to waste…”
If that was the case, this had to be a warning.
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“…You’re wrong, Fernan.”
Fernan had truly bet on Aint as the real enemy of the demons. meadow He was convinced he was the only one.
Aint, Armian, were no longer unique.
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“You’re investing in the wrong side.”
Leaning against the railing, Ludger gazed through the window at Aint, who was cheerfully chatting with people while stroking the legendary four-winged Saintbird on his shoulder.
And Ludger was curious to see what kind of expression Fernan would make when he realized that.
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“Enjoy it while you can, Aint Armian.”
Because when the time comes, you won’t even have time for that.
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In a dense forest.
【If not for Bercheff, the North would have fallen a hundred times over…】
【The tragedy that struck Bercheff—The wall still stands, but for how long?】
A man who had been swinging his sword against the wind wiped away his sweat and unfolded the newspaper his assistant had brought.
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The paper crumpled in his rough hands.
【The corrupted grow restless; a continental response is needed】
Crumple—
【The demons’ natural enemy takes top spot at the Academy】
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“Some remain outsiders even after ten years, while others, after a hundred years of isolation, are hailed as heroes.”
A growl of anger escaped his lips.
“Damn bastards.”
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A cold laugh, full of contempt, mocked the Empire.
He had always opposed it—why should a great elf mix with a human empire?
Joining the Empire had been a mistake from the beginning.
“I knew it…”
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A flame ignited and reduced the remnants of the newspaper to ashes.
Fwoosh—
“The Empire is rotten.”
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