The Elysian Empire was moving according to Rafishalās wishes. Whether itās ambition or greed, Rafishal seems to be thinking about taking over the entire continent and has had the entire Elysian Empire prepare for battle. In order to conquer the continent within three yearsā¦ā¦the ten Gods of War were scattered throughout the land and began preparing for war.
āMaster Yuki, Master Rafishal wants to see you. Please return to the Imperial City immediately.ā
I was also the head of the newly established attack force and was making preparations, but Rafishal called me. I donāt want to see that face again, but right now I have no way to refuse it.
āWhat can I do for you?ā
āDonāt look so glum. I have a little favor to ask of you.ā
āOh, you mean a favor, not an order?ā
āYes, a favor. I treat the Ten Gods of War with respect.ā
Itās fine to respect the ten gods of war in your own way, Rafishal, but if thatās the case, you shouldnāt have implanted such a bomb. I thought this as I touched the red jewel under my neck.
āSo, what is this favor youāre asking?ā
āI need you to go to the Northern Glacier Ruins for reinforcements.ā
āNorthern Glacial Ruins? Iāve never heard of this placeā¦ā¦What do you mean by reinforcements there?ā
āIāve been having a man check it out in secret, but he seems to be having a hard time. Iām sure thereās something in there that the Elysian Empire will need in the future, so help the man out and get it for us.ā
Even if it was not an order, I would not have the right to refuse. I wanted to leave this manās presence immediately, and granted his wish.
āAll right. Iāll go. So, who is this man?ā
āHe is a former mercenary named Scarfi. He is not officially a member of the Elysian Imperial Army at the moment, but he is scheduled to become one of the Ten Gods of War later on.ā
āYouāre giving such an important mission to a man who is not officially a member of the Elysian Empire?ā
āThere are times when it is more convenient. Besides, the man is trustworthy.ā
āWhat makes you trust him so much?ā
I was curious and asked him about it, because I had always assumed that Rafishal didnāt trust anyone.
āHe is terribly greedy for power. Those who are greedy for power will do as they are told if you dangle a mighty power in front of them.ā
I donāt seem to be on the same page with this Scarfi guy.
Reluctantly, I headed north to a place called Glacial Ruins. Iām allowed to take my men, so Iāll be bringing my newly established unit with me.
āYuki, so what are we doing at this place called the Northern Glacier Ruins?ā
Mary, the second-in-command of my unit, asks me that question after hearing about the Northern Glacier Ruins.
āI donāt know much, but Iām supposed to ask a guy named Scarfi whoās been there before me for details.ā
āScarfi? Scarfi, one of the Twelve Heavenly Masters?ā
āWhat? Heās famous?ā
āHeās a member of the Sword Clan, the most powerful mercenary group in the world, and even children know the name of the Sword King Scarfi.ā
The Twelve Heavenly Masters are the same as Yuto and the othersā¦ā¦
āBut itās no longer the time of the Twelve Heavenly Masters. From now on, it will be the era of Yuki and Elysia Ten War Gods.ā
āStop talking like that. I donāt want to be one of them.ā
āGive it up. Even if you think so, the public opinion will raise the appearance of the new heroes in a funny way. If you fight in earnest from now on your name will naturally spread.ā
I really hated it, but I think what Mary said was right. My name is going to be spread all over the worldā¦ā¦.I donāt like it, but maybe it will make Yuta notice meā¦ā¦.Thatās the only thing I can do now.