The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 147

Episode 147:

Wajangchang. Craddangtang!

“Kaaah!”

The sound of furniture being smashed came from inside the barracks, along with someone’s angry screams.

The guards guarding the front of the barracks flinched in fear.

And finally, the sounds in the barracks died down, the door fluttered open, and someone came out.

“Tell everyone to gather together.”

Viscount Jayden’s anger seemed to have subsided a little, but his red face still showed anger.

A temporary meeting held in the barracks right next door.

The atmosphere could not have been good because the two knights who had set out to suppress the steamboat were defeated.

However, it was not a situation to give up the fight.

Although he had the symbolism of being a knight commander, Luciano was not the strongest knight in Viscount Jayden’s camp.

“Please let me out! “I will definitely win.”

“Aren’t I the one most familiar with the Count’s swordsmanship? “Please leave it to me!”

The knights seemed eager to let each other go, perhaps thinking it was an opportunity.

Perhaps because of that, Viscount Jayden’s expression relaxed slightly.

“stop. I understand your thoughts well, but this battle must be won. “Don’t just focus on your motivation, but if you have a strategy for winning, suggest it.”

“….”

As the knights fell silent, the conference room fell silent for a moment.

“I have a great idea!”

There was someone who spoke confidently at that time, and it was Viscount Jayden’s eldest son, Titus.

“How about you leave this fight to me?”

The Viscount, who pondered the explanation that followed for a moment, finally nodded.

In any case, losing this match would have been a huge blow. First of all, it was necessary to change the atmosphere at all costs.

“Do whatever you want.”

And the third battle, which may be the last, has arrived.

* * *

“Then this time, Senior Enrique….”

“Excuse me! “Viscount Raoul, I think you should come out for a moment.”

While they were deciding on the third contestant, a messenger came in and looked for Raoul.

When I followed the messenger to the castle tower to see what was going on, I saw someone coming from under the castle wall and shouting.

“My name is Titus de Ashton! He is Viscount Jaden’s successor and the chief knight of the Black Bear Knights! “I have something to say to my cousin Raoul de Ashton!”

The sight of him facing the enemy lines alone and raising his voice seemed quite spirited, but Raoul sensed his intentions and just chuckled.

“I’ve been shouting those words over and over again for a while now.”

Raoul nodded as if he understood what the messenger said and stepped forward.

“You have something to say to me? “Tell me your business, Titus.”

When Raoul appeared, Titus, with a stiff face, pulled out the great sword from behind his back, pointed it at Raoul, and shouted.

“Raoul de Ashton! I challenge you to a duel! “If you are a knight too, let’s compete with me fairly!”

“…!”

The knights and soldiers on the castle wall murmured as if they were surprised by the unexpected situation.

But Raoul answered with a cold expression.

“I refuse.”

“…What?”

A look of confusion appeared on Titus’ face, as if he had not expected to be rejected so immediately.

But he had no intention of giving up and shouted again.

“under! Are you planning to hide behind your subordinates like a coward? “It’s a family matter, so let’s decide right from wrong!”

Raoul looked down at him with cold eyes and asked.

“Are you the third great knight on Viscount Jayden’s side?”

“This is a duel request that has nothing to do with knight warfare! As a member of the Ashton family, I challenge your unjust actions! Let’s decide right and wrong with the sword!”

“That’s terrible.”

“What?”

“After the incident 16 years ago, Jayden’s name has long been removed from the family register of the Ashden family. Now, stop making hateful noises and pretending to be blood relatives. and you. How dare a man without a proper title dare challenge a duel? Why are you making such a fuss? “It’s not even funny.”

Titus seemed at a loss for words at Raoul’s harsh words. The great sword he had drawn was trembling, as if he was having a hard time holding back his anger.

When Raoul turned around and tried to leave as if he had no regrets, Titus became impatient.

Originally, I had planned to provoke Raoul, drag him into a duel, defeat him, and throw the knight battle itself into disarray.

‘I thought he was a guy with a strong sense of fairness and a lot of blood…’

You could tell just by looking at Raoul’s actions revealed so far.

As soon as he arrived in the capital, he robbed his relatives, and during the Gate Incident, he led a private army and went on a rampage under the pretext of saving the citizens. At the investiture ceremony, didn’t he make a show by collaborating with the temple?

He must have been thirsty for attention, but it was a miscalculation to turn down a challenge to a duel in front of so many people.

“for a moment! I am the third Daejeon knight! Raoul, if you’re not a coward, let’s fight proudly in front of everyone! Are the direct descendants of the prestigious Earl of Ashton avoiding confrontation for fear of defeat?”

Was he stimulated by Titus’ openly provocative words?

Raoul stopped walking and turned around again, waving his fingers left and right and saying.

“Tsk tsk. Do some research on the topic. Do you think that I, the head knight of a nameless order of knights, the owner of five fiefdoms, the Viscount of the Kingdom of Leuven, and the temporary lord of Cornford Castle, are on the same level?”

“Ugh.”

“But if it’s the third contestant in the knight battle, it’s a different story. “I’ll make you pay for running your mouth without even knowing the topic.”

Titus clenched his fists as Raoul accepted the confrontation.

‘I’m caught!’

And several nobles around Raoul spoke with anxious expressions.

“Viscount Raoul, is there any need to accept a confrontation? “We already have two wins, so leave it to the knights.”

“Isn’t Viscount Raoul currently in charge of Cornford Castle? “I understand how you feel, but it’s too dangerous to come forward yourself.”

It was natural for them to be worried. This is because there are still few people at home who know what Raoul’s true skills are.

Of course, since the ordination ceremony, we know that Raoul is a genius who reached the level of expert at a young age, but what guarantee is there that he can beat his cousin who is more than ten years older than him?

But Raoul, who had already made his decision, seemed to have no intention of changing his mind.

In the end, the confrontation took place, and the nobles and knights of the county castle, who did not know the circumstances, had no choice but to look at the confrontation with anxious feelings.

* * *

*Name: Titus (28 years old)

*Level: 69

*Occupation: Knight (Sword Expert Intermediate) Chief Knight of the Black Bear Knights

*Affiliation: Viscount Jaden, Reuben Kingdom // Jaden Family, Brennan Republic

*Stats: Potential (Grade A) )

[Strength 73] [Dexterity 67] [Stamina 71] [Intelligence 64] [Mental Strength 68] [Magic Power 67] [Sense

62

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‘It’s pretty decent.’

It was certainly amazing to achieve something close to the expert level at a young age not yet 30.

If he could even use tattoos, there would certainly be few people his age who could match him.

But that was a general story, and he was not a threat to Raul at all.

If the third knight had been sent as a truly talented person, the odds of winning might have been higher.

But Titus, who didn’t know that fact, had a very relaxed expression.

The last time he saw Raoul was at the investiture ceremony, and he knew that Raoul had attained the rank of Expert.

‘No matter how genius he is, he wouldn’t have risen to the level in just one year. If you can achieve really quickly, you’re at the Expert Intermediate level. ‘You’re definitely not my opponent.’

Generally speaking, it was a natural prediction.

Who could imagine that Raoul has already reached the level of expert level and is on the verge of reaching the top level?

And that illusion was enough to bring about fatal results.

bang! Plop!

“Whoops…!”

Not even five minutes had passed since the confrontation began.

But Titus had almost lost his will to fight.

His black armor, which had been decorated with colorful patterns, was dented and broken to the point where it was difficult to find any intact parts.

His helmet had already come off and was lying in the distance, and his face was bruised and swollen in various places, giving him an unhuman appearance.

However, since he was not mortally wounded, he was able to move somehow, but that was actually making him more miserable.

Sheaeak puk! Plop!

“evil! Argh!”

A semicircular bundle of sword energy the size of a fist flew out and struck Titus’ entire body.

Titus pathetically swung his sword and destroyed several pieces of sword energy, but it was not enough to block the constantly flying sword energy.

‘What a fucking monster. ‘I was hiding my skills. This is a scam!’

The reason he was able to hold on despite being beaten like crazy was simply because Raoul was controlling his strength.

His tattoos were already activated and his entire body was overflowing with power, but what good was that?

This is because they are being beaten one-sidedly, unable to move even a single step from their spot.

Raoul, standing about twenty meters away, was simply swinging his sword in the air.

But the results were not light.

A golden sword energy extended from the tip of the sword, divided in the air, and flew towards Titus like a guided missile.

When you reach the expert level, you will be able to send mana blades from a distance.

At first, it’s just one ray, but as you become more skilled, you can fire multiple rays at the same time, and as you progress further, you can even change their form.

In other words, Raoul’s current technique was a performance that only a very small number of highly skilled knights, even among expert knights, could show.

His strength was on a different level from that of Titus, who only reached the advanced level with the help of tattoos.

Hiss! Shhh!

It was a beautiful and overwhelming sight to see dozens of fragments of golden mana blades constantly flying from Raoul’s sword, which he swung about twice a second.

Those who had been watching the battle with fascination on the castle wall were suddenly shouting without realizing it.

“Long live Viscount Raoul!”

“Long live the Earl of Ashton!”

“Wow!!”

Although the winner was not yet decided, no one doubted Raul’s victory.

Coogugung.

The castle gate opened, and about 300 fully armed knights and 700 cavalry slowly came out on horseback and lined up in front of the castle wall.

It was to deal with unexpected situations that might arise after the knight war.

And finally.

Bub bub bub! Craddangtang!

Titus’s defenses, unable to withstand the bundle of sword energy, were punctured, and he fell to the floor, curled up and screaming.

“surrender! Hang, surrender! evil! I lost! “Stop that!”

Raoul walked leisurely and put a knife under his chin and asked.

“Do you admit defeat?”

“That’s right, I lose!”

Push. Raoul’s sword pierced his thigh.

“The words are short. I ask again. Do you admit defeat?”

“Ahhhh. That’s right! “I lost!”

Titus held his bleeding thigh and lowered his head.

Whilick.

Raoul put away his sword, turned his head slightly, looked to the side, and spoke loudly.

“That’s right. Do you admit defeat?”

Before we knew it, dozens of knights from both sides were approaching the battlefield and pointing their swords at each other.

And among them, Viscount Jaden also stood.

Biting his lower lip, he raised his head and looked at the castle wall, and before he knew it, he saw soldiers putting arrows on their bows and preparing for battle.

The cavalry in formation under the castle walls is gaining momentum as if they can attack at any time.

“Haa…”

Viscount Jayden sighed, pointed the greatsword he was holding down, and stabbed it in.

Googungung.

The ground beneath the great sword, which was dug all the way to the hilt, screamed as if there had been an earthquake.

“I lost today. “Let me just leave.”

“great. “I’ll leave it at that for today.”

As Raoul raised his hand, the knights carefully sheathed their swords.

“Hmph, don’t think this is the end.”

“well. “My thoughts are a little different.”

“bouncer. “Let’s go back.”

At Viscount Jayden’s words, his knights put away their weapons and slowly retreated.

“Oh, father…”

Titus, who was lying on the floor, moaned and called out to him, but Viscount Jaden looked at him for a moment and then turned his head away.

“Well, no matter what, it’s blood, so I’ll treat it well and send it back.”

Viscount Jayden frowned at Raoul’s words and turned around.

“do whatever you want.”

In this way, the knight war ended in a perfect victory for the Ashton family.

As promised, Viscount Jayden quietly cleared the camp and turned his horse’s head.

Jake, who was watching from afar, asked.

“Wouldn’t it be better to deal with it now? “I feel uncomfortable because I feel like I am leaving behind regrets.”

“That’s not bad, but if you’re going to dispose of it, you should pull out as much as you can.”

“If you say so…”

Jake had been following Raoul so far and had barely seen him suffer any losses.

Even if it seems like a loss right now, in most cases, it ends up being a benefit in the end.

‘You must have thoughts this time too.’

He wasn’t the type to turn his head anyway. Jake was secretly curious about what he was trying to achieve this time.

(Continued in the next part)