Sword Pilgrim 121
Sword Pilgrim chapter 121

We had to leave as soon as possible, but there were so many things piling up.
The most urgent of them all.
“Nali, this is about to happen… ….”
brans sent me a circle with his finger.
He said he had no money.
“Where did all that money go?”
There were roughly 50,000 Golden Person families.
Fifty thousand gold is lightly more than a year’s worth of taxes for the territory.
However, that large amount of money disappeared in just three months?
“That money-eating witch…” ….”
brans said, keeping an eye out.
I looked where my finger was pointing.
Beatrice opened her chest wide and spoke proudly.
“Please fund my research.”
“Why do you wear rags so often?”
“I’ve covered up everything I can.”
“Don’t wear slips all the time.”
“I also put on a cardigan.”
That cardigan is too thin.
What kind of a man goes around dressed like that?
There wasn’t much to look at.
I thought, “……. You mean such a huge amount of money was spent on research?”
“Yes.”
brans looked at Beatrice wrong in the eyes, as if he cared about her.
He and Beatrice looked at brans disdainfully, but it seemed that something had happened between them.
But it was none of my business.
“Give me the ledger.”
“It’s over here, sir.”
It was true.
It was about expanding the mansion and building a workshop for Beatrice.
And most of the research materials had been purchased.
Obviously, things proceeded as agreed.
But the problem was the extent of it.
Beatrice had so much expensive money and materials to buy that it would evaporate in just a few months .
“…….”
Beatrice started to avert her gaze when Callius didn’t say anything.
“I’ve never over-consumed anything, you know. All you have to do is make it commercial and publish it: …….”
A sigh came naturally, but I couldn’t blame her. I had often predicted that I would get this much money from the start. 
After all, all that mattered was how much they could recoup.
“How long will it take to commercialize?”
“‘Umm, about five years?”
“Nari!!! I witch has made us all shaggy! Now take off all your clothes, hang them from the ceiling, and spank them, and you’ll feel better!”
“Hmph, you don’t even know the subject, you come in here with a bunch of flowers, and you ramble on.”
“Me, me, me, when!”
“Shut up, both of you.”
We can’t afford to delay Beatrice’s research. The TD potion must be an elixir made from a small amount of Troll blood and Dragon blood.
“‘Five years is a long time, and if we can complete it within a couple of years, it will be of great use in the fight against the Empire.’
Although it was not yet an elixir, it was confirmed that it could make one’s body stronger if taken for a long period of time.
It will get better in a year or two as we are loading up on data through the sixth unit.
Beatrice said, “Five years, because I’m a seeker of perfection,” but perhaps even one year should be enough data.
“One year.”
“What?”
“Have it commercialized within a year.”
“But the current level is…” ….”
I guess that means it’s unsatisfactory.
But even that unsatisfactory result is necessary for Carpe.
“‘It’s well worth feeding the sixth squad now. Make sure you start mass producing it first.”
“Yeah, …….”
“And the more data we have for improvement, the better, right?”
“Isn’t that right?”
“I suppose we could try out the potion on the entire Royal Army, not just the 6th.”
“‘…… that’s for sure.
The profits would remain and the data would be available.
Research and experimentation is money after all.
With money comes more research and more experimentation.
Money shortens time.
So, in the end, only with money can everything run smoothly.
So it must be done.
“What’s more, it’s already been verified that it has no harmful effects on the body.
It’s not too late to start cultivating it now.
We have to make the Royal Army even stronger to take on the Empire.
This is good for her.
A good opportunity to solidify her position in the kingdom, not to mention her fundraising skills.
After Cedric, to establish a cult in Carpe, she would have to be worthy of it, and she would have to prove that she had the right credentials.
“‘Very well.
“Good. brans.
“Yes!
“Bring Helena.”
“What?”
Why? The look on her face says, “Why?
“Break in and bring her to me.”
“Yes!”
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There was no need to force an explanation.
* * *
The parlor of the mansion
Helena, her red hair fluttering, sat opposite me with a look of utter frustration on her face.
* * * * “So, they want money. Now?”
“It’s for Carpe.”
“‘So now. The word I’m going to give you, after all these years, is that I want money. Now?”
“Yes.”
Helena glared thornfully at Callius again and picked up her cup.
She was surprised by the tea and glared at Callius again.
Why does it taste so bad? Was it intentional? Did you burn yourself with poison?
Callius smiled, “That’s the car Emily took.”
“It was a joke. It’s delicious. But do you usually eat this?”
He didn’t look tasty at all .
Callius replied nonchalantly.
“Sometimes.”
Sometimes I visit him and make him a cup of tea. Just by pouring hot water over the tea leaves, the tea becomes sweet, but Yongye from Jervain makes it astringent, like an unripe lime.
This was also a talent.
“…….”
“Why do you see it that way?”
“It’s not easy being a father, is it?”
“You should be good to your father, too.”
“You don’t do much, do you?”
“It’s good to do well.”
“…… holy shit.”
He chuckled in disgust.
Callius was also a little funny, his mouth slackening.
“I’ve been looking at it for almost three months. It’s very sad that after seeing you for the first time in almost three months, all you want to talk about is money.”
“It means that I want to recover the money I invested in …….”
“‘Oh, so now it’s money? That’s, um, why don’t you stay a little longer? There’s not much profit left now, though.”
“I wonder how long it’s been.”
“Right now it’s …… about 43%?”
“I wonder if …… that’s not much left?”
“You have to get to 70% to get it.”
I don’t know if it’s because I’m a merchant or if Helena is special.
Seventy percent of twenty thousand gold is about thirty-four thousand gold, which is a lot of money.
If that’s the rate of return in just three or four months, I guess I can let it go.
“Please wait another year. Then you’ll get twice as much back.”
“That’s fine then. First, look at this potion along with these.”
Behind Callius was a row of junk, and in front of him suddenly appeared a water potion.
“What are all these?”
“They are relics of the Hira tribe.”
“Bira? What are those?”
“‘It’s an ancient minority tribe that existed in the north long ago. The level of their Artifacts lightly surpasses that of the Donation Artisans.”
“Yes, it does. It’s a relic, so if you put it out in a neat and tidy manner, the donation artisans will jump at it with their eyes wide open.”
I didn’t go to any unnecessary trouble to bring them.
These are worth what they say they’re worth.
Of course, some of them have very useless uses, but to guys like the donation magicians and scholars, they’re probably more valuable than a thousand gold.
“And this potion is an elixir made from a mixture of Troll blood and Dragon blood. When ingested, it will peel away the limits of your physical body.”
The potion Callius woke up and ate.
Quite a good potion.
Callius thought to himself, “I guess I can call it an elixir if it’s this good.
Quite frankly, restorative is still the correct term rather than elixir, but I’m not talking about the wrong one.
“It’s outrageous.”
He paused for a moment, then continued, “It’ll heal your wounds and boost your physical abilities a bit. I also took an elixir and made a full recovery, so I’m not lying.
A clear water potion.
Helena opened the bottle of it and was momentarily startled by the faint scent that wafted through the room and closed it back up.
“‘You’re not lying, are you? Can you sell it for as much as your name suggests?”
“That’s about right for the item.”
“‘What about commission, thirty percent possible?”
“You sound like a thug. Just eat the ten percent.”
“Ten percent is very weak! I’m busy, okay?”
“Not that. It’s something I can’t afford without this much of an item. If you get an audience with the Queen and tell her what’s going on, she’ll Shadow you with both hands up. And this elixir, too.”
“Indeed.”
If Callius’ words were true, that potion would be a calling card.
“‘We’ll just sell it to the Masters in turn, at a higher price…’ ….’
I don’t know if it’s an elixir or what, but it will be able to fill the void in the Calpe water potion market where the holy water has disappeared. If the recovery speed is as fast as he said, it’s as good as having another life.
“If we sell it first to the masters, then to the talented general class players and nobles…’ ….
Its value cannot be easily determined.
Helena’s mouth was full of spit.
‘Su-eup.
“‘Kuhum, how about twenty percent?”
Helena: “Fifteen percent. I can’t go any higher than that.”
Helena: “It can’t be helped. I want to check the sample, so shall I take one?”
“Check it here.”
“Yes? How do I check here…” ….”
“BRANS.”
“Yes!”
As soon as he ran, he pulled out a Zordic dagger from his chest and cut brans arm.
“Ew!”
I grabbed him by the arm and dropped a few drops of elixir into the wound.
So, tsk, tsk.
The wound is starting to close up.
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It’s definitely slower than holy water, but it’s enough to see you become at peace, so it’s certainly an elixir.
“I guess we can call it an elixir.”
“Not bad, Eric, not bad at all.”
Chuck.
Halena closed the deal, hand in hand.
“By the way, why did you call me?”
“What do you mean?”
“You’re the Queen’s knight, why didn’t you just tell her?”
His face was full of expectation.
“‘Because the royal family could have a monopoly. Nationally, that might be a good idea, but personally, it’s not.”
“…… So, we’ll keep the source a secret, won’t we?”
“You’d better.”
Most of the country’s renegades were dead, but they couldn’t let their guard down.
It’s better that Beatrice’s existence is still veiled.
“Until the time comes.”
* * *
The Road to the Queen
I was on my way to study with the sword, but I stopped by the academy just to remind myself.
“Is this it?”
The Royal Academy.
I walked slowly down the corridor, taking in the appearance of the lovely building.
As I walked, I saw a nasty guy with glasses.
“Who’s …… that? Don’t tell me you’re Count Jervain?”
The author looked quite angry, but as soon as he saw Callius, he bowed.
“Yes, it is.”
This is an honor.” “I hope you’ve come to see Emily’s Younger half.”
“Where is the other half of Emily?”
“‘Class C.’ Oh, they’re probably practicing sparring right now. Would you like to see it?”
“Show me.”
I proceeded to ignore the guy who was making all kinds of noise about theory in the morning and practice curriculum in the afternoon, and saw Emily practicing.
Emily was sparring in the warm sunshine.
Her opponent was the son of an aristocrat.
The boy was a head taller than Emily, but he wasn’t Emily’s opponent.
“Tsk!”
He would win in a flash.
He lowered his wooden sword with a blank expression on his face and turned his head to the side to look at me.
He was immediately startled, and waved his hand over his loose mouth.
He had spotted Callius.
I gave him a little wave in response.
Then Linnie and Flora, who were nearby, waved too.
Linnie wondered what Flora was going to do about it, but she had nothing to do with it.
“‘All four of us were in the same class.’
She didn’t know if it was coincidental or intentional.
But it wasn’t bad.
A moment to think so.
“Don’t worry about my daughter.”
“…….”
“I’m going to take her in as a disciple.”
When did the Pope arrive, he approached and looked at Emily.
The unnamed noble instructor bowed her head in fear.
‘I heard that you were confined to your home after Saribian’s death, but have you shaken it off?
“Did you also raise an apprentice?”
“‘None at all. I didn’t have any children talented enough to be taken as disciples, and I didn’t have the time or will to do so.”
However, after Saribian’s death.
It means that he had a change of heart.
“I didn’t die this time, but one day I will be dead and gone, and I will become a sword for the kingdom, but even if I do, I want to leave my will behind.”
“‘If that’s what Emily wants, fine. I don’t mind.”
“Thank you.”
“While you’re teaching, why don’t you teach those girls together?”
“Who?”
“Those are my nephews (nephews).”
“I don’t think it’s her, is it?”
It was Flora.
“He’ll be a fine man.”
The Pope’s eyes narrowed .
Eventually, his eyes twinkled as he spotted something in Flora. He glanced at her amusedly and asked
“Hmm, a commoner.”
“Yes.”
“I like it.”
Three more years.
When I come back in three years.
I can’t wait to see how much the children’s skills have improved.
“It’s been quite some time now. How is the queen’s swordsmanship?”
“It’s going well.”
The queen’s talent wasn’t bad.
That didn’t mean she was a good one, but she was passionate about learning and wasn’t difficult to teach.
“Just …….”
Callius furrowed his brow as he pondered.
“‘Just.
“You step off your feet a lot.”
I often stepped off my feet and Callius saved me.
“…….”
Pope stared at Callius, wondering seriously if he had a balance problem.
Sword Pilgrim chapter 121

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