Back to the Battlefield: The Veteran Heroes Return to the Fray! Volume 2 [Parts 1 to 2] by Kiraku Kishima

Author:Kiraku Kishima
Language: eng
Format: epub

It was over in no time.

“Dammit, we’ll remember thiiiiis!”

The pirates stumbled away, their faces bruised and swollen.

“Don’t worry, I know you will. I’ll have the knights of this kingdom arrest you later.” Alan had fought empty-handed, but they still didn’t stand a chance.

“You’re a lifesaver, Alan.” As soon as the pirates were gone, Kevin popped up like nothing had happened.

“You’re such a...” Alan trailed off with another long sigh.

***

That night, Alan was in the guest room of the Fifth Kingdom’s royal palace, tending to his sword—the very sword he’d received from Empress Margaret. It had been crafted with a magical technique that made it easier for him to pour his mana through it, but without periodic maintenance, the conductivity would drop.

He drew the sword and placed it on the table, then picked up the scabbard. He pulled its tip off to reveal a magicite meant for the upkeep of magic swords inside it. With a steady hand, he used the magicite to sharpen the blade. It was challenging to do an even job without using too much or too little strength, but Alan was accustomed to the work.

“I haven’t done this in over twenty years, but my body remembers.” He used to do this every day when he was young; muscle memory wasn’t so easy to forget.

“I did such a poor job when you first taught me that you scolded me,” he murmured.

There was a knock on the door, followed by Rosetta’s sweet yet firm voice. “Master Alan, I have come to inform you about tomorrow’s plans.”

“Come in.”

Rosetta opened the door courteously and entered the room. She quickly glanced at Alan, then lowered her head slightly. She was usually more casual, but she seemed to be in work mode.

“I apologize for interrupting your sword maintenance.”

“Pay it no mind. So, tomorrow’s plans?”

Rosetta raised her head and began her report. “The official audience with the king will be held at twelve o’clock. After that, the Secretary of Military Affairs said he certainly wanted to meet with you, so he invited you to dinner at five o’clock. Will you attend?”

“The Secretary of Military Affairs would be... Ah, yes, Rand. I owe a lot to him for his help during the great war, and it’s been some time since I’ve seen him. Sure, I’d like to talk to him too.”

“Very well, I will pass your response on.”

“Hmm? What’s wrong, Rosetta?”

After Rosetta finished reviewing Alan’s schedule, she stood in place silently. When she was working, she usually moved on to the next topic so fast you’d think she was in love with it.

“Um, can I ask you something, Master Alan?” She had returned to her casual tone, likely because she wanted to discuss something personal.

“You can ask me anything. I have nothing to hide from you, besides official confidential business.”

“Is that so?” Rosetta let out a breath and relaxed. “This is about Master Kevin. Is his war record really true? Were his accomplishments perhaps swapped with someone else’s?”

“Oh, that’s what this is about.” Observing Kevin

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