Episode 241 Prank (3)
Late at night.
A time when I would normally be deeply asleep.
But Harold couldn’t sleep.
He just sits there with a blank expression on his face, both cheeks flushed.
Where his eyes landed, there were a lot of people talking noisily.
“Is this delicious?”
“Give me some too.”
“me too! me too!”
“Wow, this is a pretty color. “It smells good too.”
The flame siblings and twins take out bottles of liquor from Harold’s display case and have a drinking party.
They were having a very proper drinking party with snacks that I couldn’t tell where they had been picked up.
Harold could not say anything and just watched despite the students’ behavior as they ransacked his house.
It was ‘he’ who brought those idiots.
“her… … .”
As a deep sigh came out of Harold’s mouth, a shadow approached him.
“Are you still out of your mind?”
Harold answered his teacher Douglas’ question in a weak voice.
“… I’ve come to my senses enough. “I got hit like that, so of course I have to come to my senses.”
“Kuhum.”
Douglas cleared his throat in response to his skeletal disciple’s protest.
That’s right, the dark handprints left on Harold’s cheeks.
Because it was Douglas’s work.
A teacher who runs to the sound of 3 seconds and hits his student repeatedly on the cheek.
Douglas spoke seriously as he looked at his student’s swollen face.
“Thank God it ended like that, Inseok!”
“Did you have to beat your old disciple like this?”
“Uh huh, I didn’t even know I was thankful for Inseok!”
“… yes?”
When Harold asked incredulously, Douglas whispered softly with a slightly dark look on his face.
“If I hadn’t done that, you would be in your coffin by now.”
“Won, Master also jokes… … .”
“You will gradually find out whether what I said was a joke or not as you experience the tower owner.”
“… … .”
“I went in there a couple of times too.”
“… … .”
Douglas was so serious that Harold could not think of anything to retort.
Instead, Harold’s gaze turned to one side.
There was Lois, kicking the flame siblings and twins’ butts one at a time and putting them in a corner.
At that time, a heavy hand came up to Harold’s shoulder.
“Follow me. “I have to formally greet the tower owner.”
“Master, that person is really… Are you the owner of the tower?”
“So you’re saying I’m just talking nonsense because I’m senile?”
“Well, that’s not it.”
To be honest, it was more difficult to believe easily.
The student he taught at the academy was Tapju.
And that is the very longed-for pagoda from 250 years ago.
How can one easily believe this?
Douglas seemed to have read his student’s thoughts and said with a slight smile.
“Don’t judge the tower owner based solely on his external appearance. “There is deep knowledge and wisdom hidden inside that cannot be judged by common sense.”
“… … .”
“If he had not laid the foundation, the Tower of Desire would not have had the prosperity it is enjoying now.”
“… All right.”
Not only his teacher Douglas, but also Erica and Floria.
They all said that Royce was the owner of the tower.
Unless they went crazy as a group, it was clear that Royce was the top leader.
Harold stood up and approached Lois with Douglas.
Harold standing in front of Lois.
“Harold, a disciple of the Tower of Desire, greets the Tower Lord.”
Lois smiled at Harold, who bowed deeply towards her.
“Are your cheeks okay?”
The bottom pops out straight away.
It seemed so natural and natural that Harold was at a loss for words for a moment.
Then, when Douglas nudged me from the side, I came to my senses and answered.
“yes? ah… yes. “It’s okay.”
Meanwhile, Shiva, who was watching the scene, gaped.
‘Oh my God!’
It was just a little while ago that I was dragged in without knowing why.
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Meanwhile, Shiva was startled three times.
I was surprised that the first place I was taken to was Meister Harold’s home.
second is… … .
‘They were real Grand Meisters?!’
An old dwarf who is mistreated by Royce.
A red-haired woman who is also abused.
Even the woman with her eyes closed was less abused.
Who would have dared to imagine that those bastards were real grand meisters?
However, such suspicions were completely erased when the renowned Meister Harold called Douglas his teacher.
It is a well-known fact that Meister Harold was a disciple of Douglas.
And the most shocking truth of all.
Shiva could guarantee it.
It was only today that I found out what a horrifying surprise it was.
I thought the world would never split in two, but it really happened that the world split in two.
‘G-G, Royce was really the owner of the tower?!’
Although it has not been officially announced yet, the owner of the place that had been vacant for over 250 years has appeared.
In a way, the fact that I was among those who knew the identity of the owner was a very honorable thing.
Except for the fact that the owner of the top of the wish list is a vicious roommate who always exploits him.
‘wait? If I enter the Tower of Desire… ‘You have to accept that person as the owner of the tower, right?’
It was the moment when my long-held dream of Shiva, the dream of entering the Tower of Desire, was shaken for the first time.
Lois nodded in satisfaction as she watched Shiva clutching his head in confusion.
At that time, Harold opened his mouth as if something occurred to him.
“Anyway, I’m really glad. Everyone will be so happy to find out that the three of you are alive and well. And if you know that the tower owner has come… … .”
Lois waved her hand.
“No, only you know this for a while.”
“yes?”
“Why do you think we came to you secretly at this time of night?”
“… … ?”
Lois pointed to Douglas and two others with her chin.
“Those guys are dead to the public.”
“What is that… … .”
Why should people who are alive and well be called dead?
As someone who didn’t know the context, it was natural that I couldn’t understand it.
Lois winked at Douglas.
It was a signal to explain yourself.
Douglas nodded and took a step forward with a serious look on his face.
“Actually… … .”
Douglas, slightly relieved, began to talk.
Erica and Floria intervened from time to time to add flesh to Douglas’s story, and the circumstances were conveyed in detail.
From when they were kidnapped to when Lois saved them.
The content of the request received by the Black Gold Mercenaries and the fact that Royce took advantage of this to convey their deaths to the Tower of Desire.
Harold, who heard the whole story, was furious.
“this person! “How dare you!”
Harold’s eyes were bloodshot.
If the instigator of this incident were in front of him, he was so lifeless that he would have torn him to death at any moment.
Then Lois intervened.
“Oh, now that I think about it, I have something to tell you.”
“… … ?”
Lois opened her mouth as attention was drawn to her.
The story that came out of his mouth was about William and the Siron estate.
Everything Lois has found out so far.
The complexions of the others hardened when they heard this.
Also, I was impressed.
“her… “You figured it out on your own?”
Everyone was shocked at the fact that Lois, who had only recently arrived in Cyron, found out about something like that.
At that time, Harold asked a question with a questioning look.
“no way… “Did you come to the Transcendental Studies Center?”
“I did it to find out what William was up to.”
“her… … .”
“Anyway, William is the only one who has been identified, but I don’t think he did this alone. “From what he says, there are clearly other conspirators inside the tower.”
“her… that.”
“William, you bastard! “What a good thing I did!”
“hmm… … .”
Uncomfortable groans were heard here and there.
Lois asked, looking at Harold.
“What happened to the situation in the tower after the news of the Grand Meisters’ deaths came?”
“under… After listening to the tower owner’s words, I now understand why William came up with such a proposal.”
“What did he say?”
“… “We decided to elect a new owner for the tower.”
The Grand Meisters’ faces hardened once again.
But Lois was surprisingly calm.
This is because I had already made some predictions.
‘As expected.’
What other reason is there to deal with three Grand Meisters, who are currently the mainstay of the tower, at once?
‘It’s probably to pull out the old axis and build a new axis.’
Lois nodded slightly and looked at Harold.
“So what’s the agenda? “I guess it passed, right?”
“yes… … .”
Harold nodded and sighed inwardly.
‘her… Somehow, I thought the agenda would be passed without a hitch.’
Selection of a new tower owner was a very important matter.
Although it was a matter that needed to be considered carefully and thoughtfully, the agenda was passed very naturally with many Meisters agreeing with it.
At the time, I thought it might be so, given the circumstances, but after learning the truth behind it, I finally began to see strange things.
At the same time, I was able to realize the true goal of this Grand Meister kidnapping.
Floria said with a groan.
“New tower owner… … . “That was their real goal.”
“okay.”
The tower owner’s seat has been empty for a long time.
That’s probably what they’re after.
Erica asked with a worried face.
“What do you plan to do now?”
“You have to wait.”
“yes? but… … .”
“Erica.”
“yes?”
“Do you know when a greedy guy is most desperate?”
“… well?”
“When you are happy that you got everything, the moment when the things you were sure you got slip away like grains of sand.”
“… … .”
“Or when what you were holding is taken away.”
The corner of Lois’ mouth twitched.
“You want the position of top owner? “Then let’s give it to you.”
“… … .”
“When the candy in your hand is taken away. What kind of expression will he make… “I’m really looking forward to it.”
Lois’s smile was so sinister and evil that Harold was left speechless.
Also, I felt like I knew why Master and other Grand Meisters were afraid of the Tower Master.
“Harold.”
“yes?”
“I have something for you to do.”
“I am… “What can I do?”
Harold’s eyes widened as he heard Lois’ story continue.
* * *
The three weeks passed like flowing water.
If it’s long, it’s long. If it’s short, it’s short.
Meanwhile, the Tower of Desire had to go through a more hectic time than ever due to an incident that hit like a storm.
At the center of the storm was the death of the Grand Meisters.
Two weeks had passed since the first meeting of the 15 Meisters, and the mementos in question were delivered.
The Meisters, who recognized that the relic was real, had no choice but to admit it.
The deaths of the three giants who led the Tower of Desire over the years.
Their deaths quickly spread throughout Cyron, with waves of mourning coming from all over.
Afterwards, the funerals of the Grand Meisters were held on a grand scale, personally hosted by Lord Siron.
A few days passed after the funeral.
15 Meisters gathered at the Tower of Desire.
“hmm… … .”
Harold arrives at the conference hall first and looks at each of the Meisters entering the conference room.
Lorna, Dump, Paula, Delfina, Laura, Brianna, Ines, Andres, Leonel, Valen, Damian, Agus, Alio.
And even William.
Including myself, there are 15 Meisters that the Tower of Desire is proud of.
Harold’s eyes became harsh at the fact that among them was the person who had tried to drive his teacher to death.
The words Lois said flashed through his mind.
‘This probably started a long time ago. Also, since many of the meisters will have already been recruited, the selection of the top master will be conducted through a vote that favors them.’
While Harold was recalling Royce’s words, Ailio, the chairman, took his seat and the meeting began.
“Everyone probably knows why this place was created today. Since it is a matter of selecting a new top owner and someone who will be responsible for the future of the tower, everyone is asked to think carefully and give their opinions. So, how should we select the top stocks this time… “If you have any opinions, please raise your hand and speak up.”
As soon as Ailio finished speaking, there was a moment of silence.
At that time, Agus broke the silence and raised his hand.
“Say your words, Agus.”
“Since he is the owner of the tower, wouldn’t it be right for the person with the most skills to take that position?”
William denied that opinion.
“It makes no sense. “We all have different fields of study, so how can we compete?”
Several Meisters nodded in agreement.
William, who gained strength, continued his opinion.
“The meisters here have such outstanding reputation and skills that it would not be surprising for anyone to become a top owner. So, why not skip the unnecessary process and select the top owners through voting?”
“What do you all think of William?”
As Ailio asked, voices came from all over the place.
“I agree.”
“That doesn’t sound like a bad idea.”
The atmosphere in the meeting room went like this, and in the end, the method of selecting the top owner was decided by voting.
Harold’s eyes lit up at the story.
‘It is as he said.’
Royce’s prediction was that it would proceed through voting.
Lois added:
‘Watch carefully. ‘Whether it was voluntarily or on someone’s recommendation, the guy who appears in the top list is probably the instigator of this incident.’
As soon as Harold remembered Lois’ words, a hand came up from one side.
“Please tell me, Damian.”
“I follow the majority opinion, but I wonder if there is a need to vote.”
Damian smiles while saying that.
“If you are the owner of the tower, wouldn’t it be natural for someone who has made sacrifices to watch over the great and small affairs of the tower to sit in that position? Honestly, if not this person, who else would be suitable for the position of top owner?”
“Who on earth are you praising so profusely to recommend?”
Damian erased his smile and answered in a cautious tone when Delphina scolded him.
“Who would it be? Of course it’s Alio. “I recommend Meister Ailio as the next top lord.”
As soon as Damian finished speaking, surprise flashed across Harold’s eyes.
‘Alio… Could it be you?!’
As Damian said, Ailio, Floria’s direct disciple, has personally overseen major and minor affairs of the tower over the years.
Ailio entered the Tower around the same time as Harold and spent a long time together.
Although Ailio was slightly older than Harold, they remained friends regardless of their ages.
Since Harold knew his friend’s personality, he unconsciously ruled out Alio as the instigator of this incident.
What’s wrong with him that he’s planning something like this?
If it were the Alio he knew, he would definitely reject Damian’s recommendation.
Harold wanted to believe that Damian’s recommendation would also be an impromptu opinion rather than a planned one.
‘Reject, Alio.’
Harold prayed in his heart.
but.
“I’m just grateful that you look at me so kindly.”
“I was just stating the obvious.”
Ailio did not decline Damian’s recommendation.
I just look at Damian with a calm smile.
As if it were a natural thing.
Harold’s eyes filled with emptiness as he saw the new appearance of his close friend whom he had seen for decades.
fantasy,
