Chapter 186 - Allen Cell and Political Marriage [37] (1/2)

186. Allen Cell and Political Marriage [37]

Gregor Ash.

A genius swordsman who climbed up to the ranks of Thirteen Knights of the Oracle at the tender age of 20.

He is about 170 centimeters tall.

Straight ashen hair.

A ferocious smile with the corners of his lips curled up. And well-formed facial features.

A black cloak is worn over a white noble suit, and a『certain crest』in grey is engraved on it.

He believed in the existence of God from the bottom of his heart. Several crosses dangled on his cloak.

「As expected of “Arcstria”. You pretended to be obedient, and vigilantly waited for an opportunity to assassinate him. Your approach of doing whatever it takes is genuinely applaudable.」

Gregor sent dry applause her way, while glaring at her with hostility.

「However, there is just one thing I can’t forgive. What were you thinking?! Breaking the vow towards God!?」

As Gregor unleashed intense bloodlust towards Sie, the guests raised their voices.

「That’s right! Kisama,『Number Ten』! What the hell were you thinking raising your hand against Numero-dono!?」

「A tool baring its fangs at its owner is something that can never be forgiven!」

「A person of the Imperial Kingdom attempting assasination on Numero-dono… This will develop into a major international problem! Do you not understand that!?」

In response to the violent jeers, Sie retorted with a nonchalant look.

「I’ve already discarded my Ringard nationality. I don’t belong to any country now. Just Sie Arcstria. Is there a problem?」

If Arcstria, the leading authority of the Imperial Kingdom, raised their hand against the Empire’s great noble, it would certainly develop into an international major problem.

But she doesn’t belong to any country now. The responsibility falls entirely on her.

「Nuu… Trying to act clever!」

Nobles placed great importance on this logic and formality, so they had no choice but to just grit their teeth.

When Sie silenced the nobles, Gregor heaved a sigh loudly.

「Appearances and saving face, logic and formality – those useless things don’t matter! This woman broke her vow to God! That’s the problem here!!」

He pulled out the sword fastened to his waist and pointed the tip at Sie.

「…As rumored, he’s a crazy believer of God.」

What crossed Sie’s mind was the『Gregor Massacre』which occurred ten years ago.

This was a tragedy in a small island country called Rosas, located at the tip of Polyesta Federation.

Gregor Ash, a quiet boy who was ten years old at the time, suddenly said,『God says, slaughter everything that lives on this island』and massacred 30,000 islanders.

The Black Organization, which zeroed in on his brutality and powerful soul dress, soon sent an agent to Gregor, and he then went on to become one of the Thirteen Knights of the Oracle.

(In the current situation where I failed to assassinate Numero… There’s only one thing I can do.)

Sie calmly used her brain and decided on her next move.

(I will kill the Thirteen Knights of the Oracle, Gregor Ash, and decrease the power of the Empire!)

In order to fulfill the duty of『Arcstria』, she thrust her right hand into the empty space.

「Imitate -〈Aqua Queen〉!」

At that moment, a beautiful sword appeared, as though tearing through space – a sword which was as blue as the sky and as transparent as the sea.

Its ability is the manipulation of all kinds of water.

A soul dress with excellent situational adaptability and abundant means of attack.

「Hou, as expected of Arcstria, the number one spear of the Imperial Kingdom. That’s quite an output.」

Gregor cooed and assumed his stance.

「Aren’t you going to bring yours out? Don’t tell me you haven’t manifested your soul dress.」

Gregor shrugged his shoulders at the provocative remark.

「If I use it, I’ll kill you in no time. God wants blood and scream. That’s why I can’t finish it right away.」

He said, stroking his ashen blade.

「…I see. Hope that that carelessness doesn’t cost you your life.」

Sie quietly dropped her center of gravity, while on maximum guard.

(To produce enough heat to melt the dagger without deploying his soul dress… He must have managed to tame his spirit core quite a bit.)

A swordsman accustomed to handling the spirit core can exercise a certain amount of its ability without bringing out the soul dress.

(Gregor’s ability is probably a type that manipulates fire or heat. In terms of compatibility, he’s not a bad match for me!)

When she concluded so, she moved her center of gravity slightly to the front.

「Well then, let’s get started. The Apostle of God will pass unilateral divine punishment upon you!」

Gregor roared and ran in a straight line.

「Let me hear your scream!!!」

「HA!」

At the same time, the two unleashed a diagonal slash containing their body weight.

And at that moment when both swords collided,

(What…!?)

Gregor’s sword went through Sie’s sword.

Her eyes widened and she jumped back at an instant’s judgement.

However,

「Kuh…!?」

There was no way to completely avoid that attack in that posture, and a red line ran across her chest.

Fresh blood dyed the pure white dress red, and Sie’s expression turned into one of anguish.

「Oh? I thought it would be decided by that single blow, but you have good reaction speed.」

Gregor, who slashed her chest, sent dry applause.

「…That slash just now. The blade seemed like it disappeared. What kind of ability is it?」

「Fuhaha! Oi Oi, are you seriously asking your enemy that…!?」

He said, and laughed happily.

「Kuku… Normally, I wouldn’t tell you, but… God, who sucked your blood is extremely pleased! As a reward for offering that body, I can tell you a little bit.」

Gregor added,「Be grateful to the benevolence of God」and he held up the ashen sword before his chest.