Episode 203
EPISODE.102
The royal ball that lasted for three nights ended safely. As time passed, the royal capital began to regain its original form at a rapid pace.
Perhaps it was because the royal family appeared to be alive and well with the ball. Otherwise, I don’t know if it’s because the collapsed buildings were restored in the blink of an eye… … .
The market began to open again on the royal capital, where the gloomy atmosphere still remained, and the warmth began to return to the faces of the people walking through it.
And then, about four more months passed.
“Master.”
As Russell made his presence known, a voice came from inside.
“Come in.”
Squeak-.
The door rattles open with well-oiled hinges.
“They said they would visit around noon, so they came just in time.”
Daria giggled as she watched Russell come inside.
“Okay, why did our youngest want to see this teacher today?” … .”
When she tilted her head as if she was curious, Russell took out a document he had kept in his pocket and submitted it.
“Hmm?”
Surprisingly, it was a document with the title ‘Application for Study Abroad’.
“It was quiet for a while, but it’s back to research abroad again.”
Smiling as if she was used to it now, Daria turned the first page of the document.
I asked, lightly squinting at the contents contained therein.
“Apart from the study abroad, did you tell Her Highness the Princess?”
Russell nodded as if it was obvious.
“of course. “I visited you the other day and received permission.”
When told that permission had been obtained, Daria shrugged her shoulders with meaningful eyes.
“You should study abroad once or twice. I think Her Royal Highness has given up on it.”
Crispy-.
After picking up the cookie in front of him and eating it, he added while giggling.
“If you go out and about like this, you will meet a simple wedding on your first wedding night.”
As if what she said wasn’t entirely wrong, Daria moved her fingertips towards Russell, who was smiling bitterly.
Tuk-.
I gently pushed the bowl full of cookies toward Russell.
“I baked it myself, would you like to try some?”
“thank you.”
When I lifted the cookie with my fingertips and took a bite, the chocolate crunched between the crispy baked dough.
And the nutty taste that can be felt through the gap, and the crunchiness that is different from chocolate or dough.
‘Is this an almond?’
It’s hard to believe that he baked it himself, and the workmanship was on par with that of a professional bakery.
Daria muttered unconsciously as she watched Russell devouring a cookie in an instant.
“I wish I had let that child eat too…” … .”
Regret and disappointment. A voice full of faintness disperses in the air.
“yes?”
Daria shook her head at Russell, who paused and questioned.
“No, it’s nothing.”
As if to change the topic, he hurriedly shifted his gaze to the document in his hand and said.
“Rather than that, the place we are going this time is a third country. Akin is a merchant country… … .”
As the name suggests, Akhain was a country where trade and exchange developed.
Also, it was a place with too small a territory to be called a country.
‘Among the great lords of the kingdom, there are a few who have territory equal to that of the Akhain merchant kingdom.’
Even his own territory, which had increased after becoming a grand duke, was enough to cover about 60% of the Akhain merchant kingdom.
Rather than a typical country, it is a size that should be better called a city-state.
‘What lies beneath the surface of such a small country is the darkest place on the continent.’
Russell complained inwardly as he recalled the information about Sangkuk Akain.
From gambling and entertainment to money laundering, drugs and slavery. That was the other side of Akhain, famous for being a merchant.
What was surprising was that the shadow allowed Akhain to maintain its status as an independent nation from the surrounding powers.
‘As long as the shadowy hands reaching out from the surrounding countries are tied to Arcane, even the Empire will not be able to easily touch them.’
Even though those who live in the shadows are crouching in the dark, among those who use their hands are giants above the water.
A shadowy culture that should be eating away at the country is actually sustaining the country.
Akhain Sangguk was a truly ironic place.
Is it because I was conscious of that fact?
“I may be feeling old when I say this to you, but… … “Be careful.”
Daria gave a brief warning as she lifted the stamp to stamp the document.
“The darkness of those who live in the depths of the shadows is always deeper than expected.”
While working as a freelancer, he has had several encounters with the shadowy side.
However, it would be a hasty judgment to rely only on that experience and make a hasty judgment about people in the shadows.
‘That’s right, if you compare the shade I encountered to water─.’
─Because it will only be in the shallowest part.
The deep sea (深海) is something we do not know because we have never experienced it and what kind of darkness lurks in its depths.
That’s why Russell nodded with a firm expression.
——————
faqwiki.us
Join our Discord for new chapter updates!
https://discord.com/invite/xr7SxG5T6V
——————
“I will engrave it.”
“okay.”
Then, boom.
The seal with Daria’s seal left a clear red mark.
It was the moment when Russell’s permission to study abroad was granted.
.
.
“Let’s see, what else do I need to take care of… … .”
For the next few days, Russell was busy preparing to go abroad for research.
Of course, I wasn’t taking care of anything very important, but whatever.
It was amid such busyness that Muyaho visited Russell.
“Hey, male. “Are you going somewhere far?”
Muyaho asked as he saw Russell gathering extra clothes and a canteen, and he nodded as he swept a few unadorned robes into subspace.
“yes. “I plan to go out for some personal work.”
“If it’s personal… … how much?”
“hmm… … .”
Russell, who had been counting the time for a moment, shook his head.
“I do not know. “It may seem like it will be over in just three or four months, but if it takes a long time, it could take up to a year to think about.”
“Hey, profit!”
At Russell’s words, Muyaho jumped up from his seat.
Then, he ran in front of Russell like a flash and said.
“Isn’t the promise different? c*ck!”
“A promise?”
“You agreed to spar with me every time I come to the capital, but you’re gone for such a long time!”
“If it’s Dalian, aren’t there other people besides me?”
I don’t know if it was because of Russell’s request, or if there was something else going on.
Gillian Pearlson, as well as Daria and Nicolo, often sparred with Muyaho.
But he came to me on a fake day and asked me to spar with such strong players.
When I asked that question, Muyaho lay down on the spot.
He was lying down on Russell’s desk, rolling his body around and struggling like a herd.
“Oh, I don’t know. I don’t know! Those guys aren’t as fun as you guys. “It’s fun!”
Compared to myself, who has only been in the 7th Circle for less than half a year, they are strong people who have become superhumans for more than ten years.
It’s not fun to have such strong people. Should I say this is so absurd?
While hesitating about how to react, Muyaho suddenly got up from where he had laid down.
“yes!”
match!
As if he had a good idea, he was clapping his feet and wagging his tail left and right.
“How about doing it like this? c*ck?”
“… … ?”
“I’m going with you!”
Russell asked with a blank face, wondering if he had heard wrong.
“who… … .”
“This body!”
“With whom?”
“With you, the male!”
Some part of me must have thought it was a really good idea, but he was looking at himself with his arms crossed and looking very triumphant.
“Of course, I’m not trying to use this opportunity to cut in line or anything like that. princess… … . “Keun—I made a promise to my sister.”
What is cutting in line, and why is Hecate called eldest sister? I’m sure Muyaho would be older.
Russell thought to himself, putting aside a few questions that came to mind.
‘The rank of earldom is an honorary position, so it wouldn’t be a big problem if I went along… … .’
I thought about it and asked myself.
“Is it okay to leave the beastmen in the forest?”
“I think I’ve said it before, but the beast king is quite different from the human king you think of. “Maybe if I tell them I’m going on a short trip outside, everyone will be like that?”
Russell sighed at the explanation he clearly remembered hearing.
Of course, strictly speaking, there was nothing bad about it.
Because she was one of the strongest among superhumans.
‘If Muyaho is with us, dangerous situations will be greatly reduced.’
Even more so when you think about the place you have to go through Sangguk. Although Muyaho’s appearance was a bit flashy, it wasn’t a big problem.
That was the same for me, who had black hair and red eyes, so all I had to do was disguise myself with a magical artifact.
Russell finished his thoughts with a sigh and nodded.
“I understand, but I will report it to the top first.”
There was no particular reason for rejection, but as another superhuman-level person was leaving the country, it had to be reported.
“Oh, you mean we can go together!?”
Muyaho raised the corners of his mouth and smiled.
I tried breeding a flock of raw fish just in case, but I never thought it would work!
But Russell wasn’t finished speaking yet.
“Of course there are conditions.”
“condition?”
“In any situation, please prioritize my judgment and act according to my words.”
Muyaho moved his chin wildly as if it was natural to meet Russell’s condition.
“Yep!”
Since he was not yet accustomed to human society, that was only natural.
“It doesn’t matter as long as you follow that.”
“i get it. c*ck. “Keep that in mind.”
After a moment of packing again, feeling that the situation had been roughly resolved, Russell suddenly stopped and looked at Muyaho.
“however… … .”
“Yes?”
A question that had been put aside for a while raised its head.
“Why do you call Her Highness your eldest sister?”
“Uh, um, uh… … .”
After stuttering and hesitating for a moment, Muyaho quickly avoided Russell’s gaze.
He didn’t make eye contact and muttered softly as if making an excuse.
“Woah, it’s a promise between women. Male, you don’t have to know.”
It was a face that no one wanted to talk about.
.
.
A few days later again.
Muyaho asked Russell, who had completed all preparations and exited the warp gate.
“So male. Where did you say we were going? “Akkad merchant country?”
“It is true that our first destination is Akkad, but I have no intention of staying there for long.”
The Kingdom of Akkad is merely a gateway through which one passes to enter the original destination. Because there was a different destination set from the beginning.
“then?”
“After going through the Kingdom of Akkad, we… … .”
Russell spoke with his eyes shining brightly.
“I’m going to the empire.”
wizard who swallowed a dragon
