The Rise of the Sword Expert
Auruses

"Young Master Akion, why are you sleeping here?"

The moment I opened my eyes, the sunlight instantly struck my retina and blinded it for a moment. Once I got used to it, I realized Bastian was covered. His face was filled with worry.

"I just fell asleep looking for the wind last night."

His face has not changed.

I stood up from the chair I was sitting in. The blanket she had previously covered me with, I gave her with as much courtesy as possible. Maybe the caste here could have made me act as I please, but it wasn't me.

"Please, get me some bath water, Bastian."

Now, I have to live my life as Akion. There was no need to think much about the former, even the fierce battle was in front of me.

There is a worry in me about this family. What will be their fate, if I just run away or do not care about it. Perhaps, Aki's feelings slowly converged on me.

"Lord Baron welcomes you in, Young Master Akion."

Bastian opened my father's office door. Lots of files in front of him. It almost made his face invisible.

Looking at how poorly maintained this room was, I knew they were short on workers. It's natural that a leader has a private secretary, but here all I've seen to take care of anything is Bastian.

They are just nobles with titles.

I looked at my father's face. My attitude is perfect as a knight, a firm body and a straight view without any hesitation.

"There's a problem in our area." He placed his file just before speaking, and his eyes focused on looking at me expectantly.

"What problem, Dad?"

"Sit down first. It's gonna be a long talk."

He stood up and turned to Bastian giving the order with just a gesture. Bastian's out.

I sat facing my father. He gave me the file. I picked it up and read it carefully.

There was a region called Aurus in the territory of the Barons. Very poor area. The drought has been going on for six months there. Several monsters appeared and the region slowly became like the source of a curse.

I looked at my father. With the problems that began so far, it was clear that the Baron himself lacked credibility.

My father explained, he had already asked the empire for help, and other noble families. But what is the reverse?

Something that is mutually beneficial, that is the main consideration. While this region? There is not a single bit of profit in it.

For a moment I remembered, that Akion himself had thought of Aurus. How can he make his people not suffer?

I sip the tea that Bastian brought me. Estimating about Aurus, I can't just sit back and finish it just by reading a book. I gotta get over there.

"Dad, let me go to Aurus."

I looked at me with a smile. It seems this is what he expected. The only reliable one in this family is Akion. As for Harzem, he was busy playing everywhere.

However, his forehead was naturally wrinkled.

"Does it matter if you bring a little knight?"

The worry arises. They lacked workers, brought many knights and caused them to lose their lives, which would be even more detrimental to the Barons.

"I just need to bring Levian, Dad."

Dad nodded.

I'm a swordmaster and Levian is my greatest warrior. We can even defeat hundreds of soldiers.

**

Birds fly over our heads. From under my cloak, I peeked at the bird spread its wings wide.

Blue skies, hot air, hardened soil, even most of it is a desert. Our horses walk on it. Trees are a sight of steps.

Each family has its own story, Sanktessy is told as a prosperous region, many trees growing on its land. The blessed territory.

It started 430 years ago. Suddenly the Sanktessy region was hit by a rain of blood. Since then, everything has slowly changed.

Some say, this region is cursed. With such thoughts in mind, slowly the priest chose to leave this region and settle in the territory of other nobles. Meeting a god's servant was more difficult compared to a witch. That's why Baron Sanktessy called a witch instead of a priest when Akion was sick.

According to Levian, we will arrive in Aurus in seven days, a total of nine days. Aurus is in the Southeast part of the Baron Sanktessy region, the route is difficult. Thus making Aurus an isolated region.

They are under siege by disaster.

One, two, five, eight, thirteen, seventeen ....

The total desert monster that had been defeated by me on the way to Aurus. Not many. However, to those who were not trained, it became a terrible scourge.

The moment I entered the Aurus region, a very dry wind struck. I already know, what the region will be like with this wind fuse.

For a moment I remembered the state of the earth. Here is known as the curse, eating in my country is known as the doom.

"Mr Akion, where are we going?"

Levian whispered to me. The people who saw us both wearing black robes looked clear. The children sat helpless. The situation in this area is so severe.

"Let's go to the village chief's place." I moved my horse slowly, down the village road.

**

"Young Master Akion, why don't you tell me first?" The village chief greeted me in a hurry.

"It's only natural that I look at my territory."

Me and Levian undid the robe we used. The luxurious welcome never occurred in my brain, this region is being critical. Eating should be grateful.

But there is something strange here.

The village chief served quite a sumptuous meal. Potatoes that taste quite sweet, fatty smoked meat, and vegetables. Even a bottle of wine is refreshing.

I ate it without hesitation.

"It's our wisdom food on the way, isn't it, Levian?" I glanced at Levian.

"Yes, Young Master Akion."

Even though we were both busy chewing food, but I knew there was discomfort in Levian, just like me.

"I want to see the bookkeeping on Aurus."

"Is that necessary, Young Master Akion?" He bit his lower lip a little.

There may be rats here, too.

I chuckled softly behind my two lighted hands before my face.

"Yes?" The response was pretty good. He seemed to hear my slow snick.

"Is there a problem for me to see the bookkeeping from my own territory?"

I without making small talk emphasized my voice, there was a threatening aura emanating from it. I saw his body tremble a little and he nodded.

"Nothing, Young Master Akion. But, can you give me until lunch tomorrow to give me the bookkeeping?"

"Why indeed?"

He tried to find an excuse again. "I must make sure to give a good report to Young Master Akion."

His smile was full of lies.

I glanced at Levian for a moment and looked back at him.

"alright. Do what you need!"

"I'll rest first."

I came out of the dining room. From the side of me that was already behind him, I knew what he would do after this.

Levian was standing by the window. He was just waiting for me to do his job. Trained knights could not even sleep for a few days. So I deliberately did cruel things by giving him orders without sleep.

"Then, I go first Young Master Akion."

Levian disappeared into the darkness. Only the night wind came with me.

**

Everything is ready.

The servants looked at me uneasily. The village chief came in haste, I saw him glaring at his servant who had not been luring me with all their food.

I just touched a little bit of the food they prepared. I have no desire to eat. So, I told the village chief, I will go outside.

"Young Master Akion, wouldn't you rather rest again?"

The village chief touched my hand unconsciously. He forgot who was standing before him.

I pulled my hand and looked at her, affirming that I didn't want her to get in my way.

He looked down, there was a worried breath coming out of his mouth. I left him without looking back.

Look, I may not be from this world. However, I cannot forget those who are starving like this. The village was indeed ravaged by destruction and their village chief ate quietly.

I remember my parents. They taught me to help others. We even have an orphanage in Indonesia.

"Master, can you give me some bread?" The brunette girl held my pants. Stare with grief.

I saw a wound on his right hand.

"What's your name?" I sat down crouching, making our eyes aligned. Face alert.

On the streets such things are common. I know how worrying about taking a hit.

"Agnes."

"What a pretty name."

I glanced in the alley behind him.

"Call your brother to eat together."

He smiled cheerfully. "What is it, sir?"

I'm nodding. His glowing eyes as if piercing through my heart, he turned towards the alley and called out to his brother.

Twins may be three years old and a girl around five years old appears and looks at me.