Disciple of Immortal-Act 6: Chapter 21: Skill Test

Disciple of Immortal-Act 6: Chapter 21: Skill Test

Act 6: Chapter 21: Skill Test
Disciple of Immortal
「I see… Sophia-dono doesn’t even try to juggle with words and directly tells us to sell THAT. However, the fact that she said it must mean it’s something necessary for the world.」
Cardinal Wardell looked at the letter and, with a pained expression, uttered those words.
「What is written in that letter… Cardinal Wardell?」
Rizel, the templar, asked Cardinal Wardell.
「Something that you shouldn’t know about.」
Of course, what Cardinal Wardell was referring to was the 《Saint Staff》.
It was something that shouldn’t be mentioned carelessly to his subordinate.
If it were made public that the church had sold it, that would become a huge problem.
However, while the young Cardinal Wardell might have accepted such a deal, negotiating with the current Cardinal Wardell to sell a relic for money seemed like a bad move.
While Cardinal Wardell’s words were diplomatic, it was clear that he wasn’t too enthusiastic about this deal.
It seems he knew that he couldn’t afford to underestimate the Sophia Trading Company.
From the looks of it, it seems like he was well aware of the fact that the Sophia Trading Company was a subordinate of a higher power from past interactions.
「Is the Sophia Trading Company really such a dangerous opponent? They are indeed famous for being a gathering of the world’s wealthiest merchants… But… why must we, the Jonas Faith, have to care about the moods of mere merchants?! Your Eminence, I cannot accept this!」
Rizel made an appeal to Cardinal Wardell.
Cardinal Wardell looked at her, and then peered at us.
「… So, are your strength valued by Sophia-dono?」
「Something along that way.」
I nodded in agreement.
It would be more accurate to say that Sophia was simply lending her name for us to accomplish our mission.
「I see… Actually, I would like to see with my own eyes the skill that Sophia-dono valued. I have a great interest in martial arts, you see. I know it’s rude to ask this after you’ve traveled all this way and must be tired, but would you indulge this old man’s selfish request?」
「Even if you say that…」
「The one over there, Rizel, is quite skilled even among the templar. I would like someone to spar with her, but what do you think about this offer?」
Cardinal Wardell turned his gaze toward Rizel as he asked for our opinion.
「Me, against them? Cardinal Wardell… Is this a joke!? Why should I fight them!?」
Rizel raised a protest toward Cardinal Wardell.
「Does that mean you lack confidence, Rizel?」
「I’m a knight whose job is protecting this holy capital… I won’t lose against mere merchants. The reason I ask is because I think if it’s necessary to go that far!」 řÅＮőʙÊ𐌔
When I looked at Cardinal Wardell, our eyes met.
「What do you think, envoy of Sophia-dono? Naturally, I won’t force you to do this, but…」
Cardinal Wardell was obviously trying to test us.
He probably wished he could send us away if possible.
Cardinal Wardell likely didn’t underestimate the Sophia Trading Company, but rather, it seems that the 《Saint Staff》 was something the Jonas Faith found difficult to part with.
However, his defiant remarks also meant that he wouldn’t entrust the 《Saint Staff》 to us if he found out that we were weak.
「I don’t mind, Rizel-san.」
「For an envoy of a faithless merchant to say such things… How presumptuous.」
Said Rizel as she glared at me.
「Your Eminence! I might’ve hurt the envoy a little.」
Rizel’s hand touched the handle of her sword.
「It doesn’t matter… Rizel, go all out. Otherwise, you’re going to regret it.」
Cardinal Wardell reminded Rizel for the last time.
「… What are you trying to do? No hard feelings, okay, you dog of the trading company!」
Rizel drew her sword.
I kicked the ground and dashed past Rizel, drawing my sword as I pointed the tip of my sword at her back.
「Hah!」
Rizel grimaced, and a few seconds later, she turned her gaze toward me, who had already stood behind her.
From her movements and reactions, at best, she’s probably around level 70.
「This shouldn’t be a problem, right, Cardinal Wardell?」
「… So she won’t be able to win no matter what. You may retreat, Rizel.」
Cardinal Wardell wore a look of resignation on his face and let out a deep sigh.
「I’m not done yet!」
Rizel swung her sword as she turned around.
I cut Rizel’s sword blade, then swept her legs, causing her to fall on her rear.
The broken blade pierced right in front of Rizel’s nose.
「Impossible… I’ve always been swinging my sword for the church, and yet…」
Rizel muttered those words as she lay on the ground in a dumbfounded state.
「It’s a splendid skill. I appreciate your leniency in the face of such a cowardly ambush.」
Cardinal Wardell spoke calmly.
「No, all we need is the item in question, and that will be enough.」
There was no need to go this far, but it was necessary to convey to Cardinal Wardell that this was an opponent who couldn’t be dealt with by force.
What Cardinal Wardell wanted to confirm was probably that factor as well.
「I will guide you to the designated place. As a follower of Jonas, I cannot accept any payment… However, I would like you to convey to Sophia-sama that I hope no evil will be used in this matter.」
Cardinal Wardell bowed his head to me.
「Yeah, you have my promise.」
「W-Wait, Your Eminence! A-Are you saying that we must yield to the merchant guild because of my inadequacy? This cannot be…! Not like this!」
Rizel stood up, holding the broken sword in her hand, and shouted at Cardinal Wardell.
「Didn’t I tell you to retreat, Rizel? Don’t make me repeat myself for the third time.」
「U-Urgh…」
Rizel dropped the sword from her hand and slumped, her head hanging down in defeat.
Although Cardinal Wardell had transformed into a completely different person than I had imagined, it seemed that the negotiations themselves had gone smoothly.
Now we just need to destroy the 《Saint Staff》.
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Act 6: Chapter 21: Skill Test