The Book Eating Magician (193+)

Chapter 221

All-out War #5

The empire’s Seven Swords were the only sword masters who would emerge at this stage.

The swords which represented the empire, Andras’ Seven Swords… Hyde and Lloyd had died, so two seats were empty. However, considering the size of the empire, they could easily fill those seats. Additionally, there were five sword masters remaining, so it wouldn’t be difficult for them to infiltrate the troops.

Theodore was taut with tension as he thought about it. ‘Let’s say the person is one of the empire’s Seven Swords. Then… which one is he?’

It might seem like a trivial question, but it was the most serious problem. According to magicians, the Seven Swords possessed a power equivalent to their number. The 7th Sword Lloyd and the 6th Sword Hyde were considered the weakest among them if there were no errors in the order.

Theodore decided to start a process of elimination.

‘It isn’t the 4th place.’

Pan Helliones was so impressive that Theodore couldn’t forget it. However, even compared to Pan Helliones, the 1st and 2nd Swords were much greater. In that case, this sword master could be everyone except for number 4, 6, and 7.

Theodore recalled Veronica’s words about them, –Ah, Kid. It doesn’t matter if it is No. 1 or No.2. The two of them might be the strongest in Andras, but they shouldn’t affect you.

Theodore had questioned her, ‘Why?’

–Both of them don’t move outside Belfort, the capital of Andras. Even in the last war, they never crossed the borders unless the emperor ordered them.

‘If it happened in the past, they could act now…’

–No way. Well, if it does happen, you will be in big trouble. You won’t be able to survive an encounter with them.

Veronica’s advice was ruthless and decisive.

‘It was cold, but she makes a lot of sense.’

He would definitely die against an opponent who was on her or Blundell’s level. Theodore had only just awakened his Sorcery, so he wasn’t on a level to face them. They were monsters when it came to fighting. As such, the peak swordsmen of Andras were too powerful for the present Theodore to face.

Then this meant the only ones remaining were No. 3 and No. 5.

Either way, Theodore’s artificially raised senses could catch even a grain of dust. He would attack if the sword master took one step further. A strong power rattled around the body of the determined Theodore.

As his string of tension was pulled tightly, the unidentified sword master made an unexpected action.

‘Huh?’

The sword master placed his hands at the swords hanging from his waist.

Ching!

Then he didn’t hesitate to release the swords. The two swords fell to the ground, producing a heavy metal sound. His intent was unknown, but he had disarmed himself.

Even if he was a sword master, picking up dropped swords involved unnecessary movements. A magician with exceptional mobility like Theodore would be able to attack the sword master a few times before the swords would be picked up.

Theodore’s expression became one of dumbfoundedness. ‘Is this a trick?’

His opponent’s strange actions didn’t end here. The knight in black armor raised a hand to the faceguard wrapped around his face. Theodore didn’t feel any hostility, so he watched while maintaining a certain distance.