342. Red Curse (1)
In shock and fear, the first day of the hunting party came to an end.
“… … .”
It’s a time to show off each other’s game, cook and eat fresh meat, and build friendships.
However, people hesitated and did not enter the camp. It was because of the huge wolf dog sitting proudly in the middle of the camp.
Clap clap clap.
The monster dog, which was licking Prince Mores’s cheek with its large tongue, looked as if it would bite off the prince’s entire head if it were to be attacked.
Masain, who could not see anything, cautiously came to the side and opened his mouth.
“Lowering.”
He didn’t seem to let his guard down, as if he was still unfamiliar with Max’s appearance.
“That dog… “Is it true that Shinsu can no longer return to his original form?”
“hmm?”
Seongjin, who had been sitting blankly in half-meditation until then, looked up at Max and scratched his cheek.
“No, that’s not it… … .”
The reason why Max is currently maintaining this size is because Seongjin is continuously providing aura. After recognizing the connection between the clans more clearly, it became possible to freely send aurors to the dog.
The problem is that Seongjin realized an unexpected benefit from this connection.
‘If Max is big, it’s great for meditation.’
Aura practice is the work of naturally pulling the aura that is constantly circulating in the body into the dantian and settling it into orbit.
The larger and healthier the body, and the higher the Auror affinity, the faster the rate at which layers are built.
However, as he suddenly shared the Auror circulation with Max, Seongjin’s body seemed to have doubled in size. As the space for circulating auras increases significantly, the amount of auras accumulated in the danjeon is bound to increase.
“People would have found out anyway, so I didn’t think there was any need to rush back. So, I was meditating with my dog in my spare time… … .”
Masain’s face turned strange after hearing Seongjin’s explanation.
Are you meditating even in this situation?
“… But sir, people are scared.”
“what?”
Seongjin was taken aback by the unexpected words and looked back at the camp entrance. No, you’re saying that you feel scared even after seeing such a cute and gentle puppy?
“You can practice as much as you want even after returning to the Jinju Palace. So, why don’t you get your dog back to normal for now and get some rest?”
“Um, well, okay.”
At Masain’s recommendation, Seongjin stopped the flow of Aurors with a shocked expression.
OK-
Slurp.
Max’s body suddenly becomes thin, like the air leaving a balloon. Just like what I saw one day when the connection with Louise was lost.
Of course, Max, who had returned to normal, was very disappointed.
Kiing-
-why? Why stop now? Don’t you like me, strong and huge? huh?
“Max, you are strong enough even if you become small.”
Wong!
-okay. If you do, fine.
Max, who was wagging his tail, licked Seongjin’s hand.
Tsk tsk tsk!
“This cute guy!”
However, even though Max was brought back, the situation did not seem to improve much. This is because the members who witnessed the sight of the wolf dog shrinking before their eyes were frightened and took a step back.
“Huh!”
“The wolf has gotten really small!”
“Shh, it’s not a wolf, it’s a divine beast. If the Paladin hears, he might charge us with blasphemy!”
“Ah, I’m still so scared! Doesn’t that mean it can grow again at any time?”
Oh my.
It seems like you’re more scared somehow?
* * *
The ones who achieved the best results in today’s hunt were by far the Jinju Palace resident knights. Drivers obsessed with high-end distilled spirits and vacations swept up every deer they could see. Occasionally, there were people who caught wild boars or roe deer.
On the other hand, the results brought by social group members were very poor. Except for one deer that the Countess of Bathurst caught, all of their achievements consisted of a few small game such as rabbits or pheasants.
Seongjin clicked his tongue slightly.
“Well. I understand that it’s ultimately a place to build friendships, but isn’t it still a hunting party in name? Everyone needs to improve their hunting skills, right?”
“… … .”
“Well, it’s all about having fun, so I’ll be considerate this time. “The game caught by the knights will be generously shared with the members, so don’t worry too much, Count.”
“… Truly, thank you. Lowering… … .”
Count Bathurst responded to Seongjin’s generous words with a trembling voice.
Anyone can see that this was because the prince held a hunting competition on his own, but it was something that could not be argued directly. The count could not help but lament. For this hunting party, we deliberately spread food in the forest to increase the number of deer, but didn’t the wrong people sweep away all the game?
‘If the prince will attend next year… … !’
Needless to say, his hunting party will never be active again. Just imagining it made the Count feel like his stomach was burning.
Aside from the deep gloom on the host’s face, Seongjin’s group was in a completely festive mood.
“Congratulations, Lord Haven!”
“I really can’t beat you! “This is the first time I’ve seen you move your body as enthusiastically as you did today!”
“Hmm haha! “This is no big deal!”
While the resident knights praised him, Sir Haven danced happily while holding a bottle of high-quality distilled liquor in his arms.
Seongjin looked at that figure in awe.
“I never thought Lord Haven would win… … .”
I thought he was a salary thief with no motivation to do anything, but when I heard about it, my eyes widened and he went around slaughtering deer? Anyway, you should know that he likes drinking.
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“Anyway, what should we do with all these deer, sir?”
Sir Claudia asked, looking at the mountain of prey with puzzled eyes.
“Do as you did earlier. Wouldn’t it be okay to distribute some to the members and leave the rest to the residents of Bathurst Territory?”
“If you are not a professional hunter, the leather may be damaged.”
“What do you think? It’s not like I’m selling leather. “It’s not like it needs professional care anyway, right?”
It was as he said.
The resident knights who didn’t know much about hunting cut off the deer’s neck and body, so even if they tried to remove the skin, there was nothing useful about it.
“Give me all the meat and skin, and just ask me to keep some of the delicious parts.”
Seongjin gave that instruction and briefly glanced at the skinny villagers gathered in the corner of the camp.
Although he is sincere in managing his hunting grounds to the point of banning hunting for his subjects, the Earl of Bathurst is unlikely to be so tactless that he even takes back the gifts given by the prince.
“Oh, I see!”
But perhaps there was some misunderstanding, as Sir Claudia was looking at Seongjin with a very moved face.
“No way, your Majesty ordered the knights to intercept the game in advance…” … !”
“huh?”
“I always feel this, but you are truly thoughtful. “It is a great honor to have such a person by my side.”
“no… … .”
Seongjin was speechless and just blinked.
I’ve been thinking about this before, but what is this guy always misunderstanding? No matter what Seongjin does, she puts a good meaning into it and is moved by it in her own way.
“Sir, for the rest of my life… … .”
But that was when Sir Claudia added something. Lord Haven suddenly became very excited, pushed his head behind her and shouted.
“Hey! “I have never been so happy that I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to you!”
“what?”
“I will also dedicate the honor of winning today to you! Long live Prince Mores! Long live Rohan’s premium spirits!”
Seongjin’s face hardened.
“Is this the first time we’ve heard this? “I never agreed to it, so why are you freely offering it to me?”
Then Lord Haven’s eyebrows drooped.
“yes? Wait. Isn’t that too much, sir? I definitely said a long time ago that I would bury my bones at Jinju Palace from now on… … !”
No, I don’t know. There’s no need.
You just live your life. Don’t bother others for no reason.
Seongjin waved his hand and pushed back Sir Haven, who was in tears. Then the other resident knights giggled and patted Sir Haven on the shoulder.
“Go to sleep, cheer up. There must be one or two things you have dedicated your life to. “Don’t you know that well?”
“No, I’m being serious this time too! Prince Mores is the savior of my life… … !”
“Stop talking nonsense. Now, as a way of comforting everyone, why don’t we crack open that distilled liquor now? huh?”
“Whoa! What are you looking at now? “I will save this as an heirloom for the rest of my life and pass it down from generation to generation!”
Seongjin shook his head. Anyway, they seem like a bunch of drinkers that I can’t stop.
“Sir, we brought the bear to camp.”
Just then, Sir Kurt approached and reported to Seongjin. The bear Max caught was so large that it took several Auror users to move it?
“Good job. But didn’t you hunt separately?”
This was a question asked because, surprisingly, the records of Sir Kurt, the most skilled of the resident knights, were very poor.
“Haha, Lord Masaine has firmly told me to stay by your side. So he didn’t have time to show off his skills.”
Sir Kurt smiles and answers awkwardly.
But Seongjin already knew that he had no interest in hunting from the beginning. Even while he was meditating, he was constantly detecting the presence of a senior knight attached to the camp.
“… … .”
Sir Kurt, along with Sir Maria, is in charge of two axes of managing the resident knights. Unlike Sir Maria, who was faithful to her principles and had a strong hold on her junior knights, Sir Kurt tended to neglect his juniors except in very rare circumstances.
That’s why they’ll let the resident knights raid the count’s hunting grounds as they please. It would have been impossible if Sir Maria had been the commander.
However, seeing as he released the knights and protected the camp until the end, it probably means that he has not forgotten his duty as a resident knight.
‘Or maybe I was guessing in advance what to do with the game I caught… … .’
Although it was difficult to know his true feelings, it was clear that he was a friend who thought a lot about many things.
“okay. “Thank you for your hard work tomorrow as well.”
Anyway, I thought that he would continue to have a similar attitude, so I responded like that, and Sir Kurt looked at Seongjin with a strange expression.
“Sometimes I thought Sir Claudia was unusual… … .”
“huh?”
“no. “It’s nothing, sir.”
* * *
Meanwhile, the mood among hunting club members was somber.
“At this rate, wouldn’t it be safe to say that there are almost no deer left in the hunting grounds?”
“Why don’t you move your hunting ground a little west, Count?”
Even for the Earl of Bathurst, it was not an impossible proposition.
The quality may be different from the hunting ground that was managed by releasing food for the hunting season, but wouldn’t it be at least better than this place that was completely wiped out by the imperial knights?
‘I’ve heard rumors that Prince Mores is a crazy person, but I never thought he would do something this crazy.’
As he was looking at the prince’s tent with resentful eyes, the count caught sight of a large imperial carriage.
At that moment, a bright and wonderful idea appeared in the Earl of Bathurst’s mind.
He ran to the prince’s tent and informed him that the hunting ground had been moved.
“West Mountain?”
“Yes, that’s right, sir.”
The Count answered politely and looked at Prince Mores with a kind smile.
“Your Majesty Haonde. “What are you going to do with me?”
“huh?”
“The roads in the western mountains are rough, so a carriage probably won’t be able to climb them.”
First of all, the plan was to separate Prince Mores and the resident knights, the source of all evil, from the gathering.
But the prince, who was thought to be embarrassed, actually smiled brightly. If you didn’t know his true identity, he had a wonderful smile that you would have admired greatly.
“Ah, you take care of all that. But don’t worry, Count.”
“yes?”
“I just need to ride my dog. No problem.”
William Bathurst blinked, wondering what he had just heard.
… yes?
fantasy,
