Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 355

Magic is Learned for Nothing – Episode 356

Storm’s Eve (2)

Count Persimmon’s forces number 17,000.

That includes 12,000 direct troops and 5,000 members of the Death Squad run by Heinz. Heinz is a wizard who deserves recognition, being a 6th Circle mage [a powerful magic user].

His skills were too good to remain a vassal of the Count’s family.

Yet, Heinz remained a vassal of Count Persimmon.

People applauded Heinz as a true loyalist.

But they only knew one side of the story.

Heinz sold his conscience to receive a book written by Mammon [a demon associated with greed]. Thanks to that, he broke through the 5th Circle, but guilt remained.

No one knows except Legion.

Given Legion’s personality, he would never reveal that.

Yet, the guilt in one corner of his heart was not erased.

Heinz betrayed his lord once for his own gain.

But no one knows that.

Only he knows.

If he keeps his mouth shut, it will remain a secret forever.

But Heinz couldn’t do that.

If he received the territory, he would become a lord. He could also receive the loan at once.

His wife also subtly wanted that.

But Heinz gave up the rest.

And he vowed to give his life for the lord he had betrayed in his heart.

He had achieved his wish by obtaining 6th Circle magic. If he continued to strive like this, he felt he could reach 7th Circle magic someday.

That was enough.

Let’s not be greedy anymore.

Just up to there.

But it didn’t seem that way to people.

They unanimously said that Heinz’s loyalty monument should be erected at the entrance of the territory.

Loyalty monument?

Crazy…….

That’s too much.

A loyalty monument when he’s not even dead.

If they ever do that.

I’ll find the bastard who made the loyalty monument and grind his face with a millstone.

“Count Legion will be joining us soon.”

Heinz said to Count Persimmon.

Count Persimmon had regained his former abilities. No, he seemed even stronger now.

A strange light flickered in his eyes.

His cold eyes used to have a slightly chilly aura, but that had disappeared now.

It seemed that spending a long time recuperating in Count Legion’s territory had worked in a good way.

Many people were worried, but he had returned much stronger than before.

He was a trustworthy lord even before.

Now, he was a lord worth dying for.

He would never betray him again.

Even if his soul were to be extinguished.

Then, what could he do for him?

Heinz would never forget the man who had allowed a snake to coil in his heart.

Count Legion.

A man with much deeper thoughts than he appeared.

A bit naive.

Acting as if a screw was loose.

The man who discarded the authority of a noble and lived like a friend with the territory residents.

I know that’s all a mask.

A thoroughly calculated action.

Fascinated by such a calculated personality, stellar figures were gathering under him.

Raiden, the Ice Hero, whom I saw recently.

He wasn’t one of the kingdom’s Seven Great Warriors, but he was known to be as strong as them.

He was judged to be stronger than Count Persimmon.

Not only that.

The most troublesome existence in the kingdom.

Dreyzer, one of the kingdom’s Seven Great Warriors, was Count Legion’s loyal subject.

Count Legion had two Sword Masters [elite swordsmen].

In short, he could freely deploy two moving one-man armies in operations.

His forces were just over 5,000, but their actual firepower would be several times stronger.

Heinz judged that Count Legion was as dangerous as the Duke of Kong.

His judgment was…….

Maintain a good relationship while drawing a line.

Count Heinz’s words made Count Persimmon nod. There were no other words.

“Count Legion’s personal abilities are outstanding, but I understand that he is experiencing large-scale battles for the first time. Furthermore, his main force is said to be composed of mercenaries. I don’t think he will be of much help this time.”

Count Heinz probed Count Persimmon.

His response would change depending on how he thought of Count Legion.

“Who’s not going to be helpful?”

Count Persimmon retorted with a snort.

“Count Legion…….”

“Is that your honest feeling? Or are you testing me?”

“…….”

Heinz closed his mouth and waited for Count Persimmon’s next words.

“Did you see his territory?”

“Yes.”

“There are spies sent by us among the territory residents, right?”

“Ah, well…….”

“You can speak frankly. I can fully expect it given your personality.”

“For Your Excellency’s safety…….”

“Then you know what the territory is like.”

“A little…….”

“What is it like? What is Count Legion’s territory like in your eyes?”

“Madness…….”

“Madness?”

“Yes. Madness itself. I don’t think it’s a place that can exist in the real world.”

“Yes. He seems to think nothing of it, but it’s shocking to outsiders. That place is like the Demon Realm.”

“The Demon Realm?”

“It sucks everything in indefinitely. People gather there knowing it’s very dangerous. Whose power is it like?”

“Count Legion…….”

“That’s right. Do you remember when you first saw him?”

“He was a fledgling.”

“He was a fledgling. A strange look mixed with playfulness and murderous intent. He has grown unbelievably in such a short time. Do you think it’s possible?”

“I’m not sure.”

“It could be because of his good abilities. I think he’s great. But he’s growing beyond common sense. Coincidence overlaps with coincidence. If coincidence overlaps with coincidence, is it a coincidence? No. Wouldn’t there be some meaning?”

“What do you mean?”

“Let’s check it out. What do you think is the power of the Duke of Kong and us?”

“The Duke of Kong is overwhelmingly advantageous.”

“Isn’t that right? They have the capital city of Poman and even the citizens as prisoners. Well, I don’t know about the citizens.”

“Then how should we attack the Duke of Kong?”

“A siege.”

“That’s right. It’s a siege. There’s no other way. If he withstands the siege, we’re screwed. On the other hand, if we cross the castle, he’s finished. Both sides have a cause.”

“Is there a possibility that they will harm His Majesty the King?”

“They can’t do it now. They’ll lose their cause. If they win the battle, it will be thanks to His Majesty the King. And he will take the throne himself.”

“Surely…… you’re not thinking of entrusting this battle to Count Legion?”

Heinz asked, suddenly realizing something.

“Hahaha, don’t think too much. You know we can’t do that even if we wanted to. The Five will all gather soon. Count Legion can’t do anything without overcoming them.”

“Ah…….”

The Central Five that Count Persimmon mentioned.

They were practically the core figures of the royalist faction. They were also the figures supporting the kingdom.

Their contribution was great in checking the lion-like Duke of Kong.

The Great Sage Baserabap.

Duke Sijinpi.

Marquis Knuckle.

Marquis NoMoney.

Marquis Gaggle.

Even Count Persimmon, known as the Overlord of the North, was several steps behind their power.

This civil war will start with them and end with them.

The other nobles are just extras.

Even if they were uncomfortable, they had no choice but to move according to their orders.

Especially new nobles like Count Legion, who had no ties to anyone other than Baserabap.

No one except Baserabap would try to give him any command authority.

“Count Legion may be buried like this.”

“Yes, that could happen. So let’s watch and see. How dignified he can be in front of the Central Five.”

Count Persimmon had a very amused expression.

“Doesn’t Your Excellency have any desires?”

Heinz asked.

“What desires?”

“The desire to go a little higher.”

“Hmm, I think I used to have a little, no, a lot…… but not anymore.”

“Why? Isn’t Your Excellency the Overlord of the North?”

“That’s separate. To be exact, I would like to say that I can’t join the race.”

“What race are you talking about?”

“The kingdom is in a whirlwind of storms. Do you acknowledge that?”

“I acknowledge it.”

“From the moment I went to Count Legion’s territory to recuperate, I fell out of the race. It was better that way. I was able to know Count Legion’s true nature to some extent. You know Dreyzer, right?”

“Of course.”

“He’s my senior.”

“Yes…… Yeeees?”

It was news to him.

No matter how he thought about it, Count Persimmon and Dreyzer were not related.

There is quite a difference in their ages. Count Persimmon is much older.

But Dreyzer is his senior?

“He’s much stronger than you think. Who do you think is the strongest in the kingdom?”

“I’m not sure…….”

“Recently, Don Quixote’s name has been mentioned a lot. But I think my senior is the strongest in the kingdom.”

“What about Marquis Forsethe, who went missing?”

“Hasn’t he also dropped out of the race? One of the kingdom’s Seven Great Warriors is missing.”

“It’s fortunate from our point of view, but it’s a big loss from the kingdom’s point of view.”

“I can’t help it. I don’t know where he suddenly disappeared to.”

“Well, what do you think? My senior is Count Legion’s right-hand man. To be honest, my entire knighthood can’t beat my senior.”

“Is he that strong?”

“He’s that strong. Besides, there are many amazing subordinates under Count Legion. You’ve seen Sepia, haven’t you?”

Thinking of Sepia, Heinz shuddered all over.

Only children are not afraid of Sepia.

It was difficult to breathe even when he was standing still. But that Sepia brought in ogres and created a knighthood.

What was even more surprising were the magical armaments they were wearing.

Did Count Legion have that much money?

It’s a complete waste of money.

The ogres’ armor, helmets, gauntlets, weapons, etc. were all magical armaments.

Magical resistance, physical resistance, all equipped with such magical armaments.

Imagine the ogre corps facing the human knights head-on.

In a word-

It’s terrible.

If they were to face the ogre corps without knowing anything, annihilation would be instantaneous.

“Will they participate in this battle too?”

“I don’t think they will participate.”

“Why? They’re a tremendous force.”

“There’s still a strong aversion to monsters. Imagine them crossing the city. The citizens will turn their backs on the royalist faction.”

“Ah, I see.”

Count Heinz nodded.

So Count Legion suddenly hired mercenaries.

“Dreyzer, the vanguard of Count Legion’s army, has arrived.”

A knight rode up and reported to Count Persimmon and Heinz.

“Bring him in.”

Soon, Dreyzer approached Count Persimmon with a few subordinates.

Heinz glanced at the 500 or so soldiers Dreyzer had brought.

It was a unit with no order. There was no sense of unity.

The feeling was similar to mercenaries, but…….

They were much rougher.

What should I say.

It was like carnivorous beasts gathered in one place. A very unpleasant aura emanated.

The soldiers seemed to feel it too.

They were quite well-trained soldiers, but they didn’t even approach Dreyzer’s unit members.

“It’s been a while…… no, it’s been a while. Count Persimmon, Your Excellency.”

Dreyzer raised one hand and smiled brightly, then gave a proper greeting, knowing that there were many people watching.

“Yes, it’s been a while. Duke Dreyzer.”

Count Persimmon did not let go of his words either.

“Duke my ass. It’s embarrassing.”

“You are more than qualified as a knight. Of course, I have to call you Duke.”

“Whatever. The master will arrive in the evening.”

“I understand. I’ll keep that in mind.”

Count Persimmon nodded and then looked at the two men standing behind Dreyzer.

The moment he saw them-

Count Persimmon was greatly shocked. He was overwhelmed for a moment just by making eye contact with them.

They were by no means his inferiors.

“Who are those guys?”

Count Persimmon asked.

“Ah, they’re my subordinates. Hey, you guys say hello. Count Persimmon.”

“Hello.”

“Hi.”

“Hey! Can’t you do it right! He’s a high-ranking noble. You’ll lose your head if you do something wrong.”

“Ah, yes. I’m Mamma Yujiro.”

“I’m Jason.”

Mamma Yujiro and Jason saluted Count Persimmon with disgusted expressions.

“Mamma Yujiro?”

“Yeah, you’ve probably heard of him at least once. He’s one of the kingdom’s Seven Great Warriors. Ah, Jason hasn’t been famous because he’s only been in prison. But he’s a 7-star martial artist, so please treat him well.”

“Wh- what did you say?”

Count Persimmon and all the vassals around him froze.

It was already absurd that Mamma Yujiro had appeared, but another 7-star martial artist?

What the hell?

What are these guys?