#95
“I am proud to say that we have incorporated the cutting edge technology of the engineering empire. If you enter the starter word into the ring, it will be able to lift up to about 1 ton (limited to inanimate objects). The principle is magic stones… .”
“Can you lift up to 1 ton?”
“Okay… .”
“Can I just think about it? “How do I enter my starter word?”
“Recognize it with your brain and shout the starter word… .”
“Activate. “It doesn’t work?”
“… “Can you please listen to me until the end?”
Fan said with a somewhat upset expression. But Sehyun didn’t even seem to hear those words. Fan’s explanation continued.
“You can’t lift a living thing. As I said before, it can only be used in inanimate objects, and it can be activated by recognizing it with the brain and shouting the starter word. The principle is that it is a magic stone, and you can lift up to about 1 ton regardless of the quantity as long as it is within the cognitive range.”
“Can you move? “Like I want?”
“Of course it is possible.”
“Do you have a starter for seaweed? What is the cancellation principle? “If there is a magic stone jammer, does that mean I can’t use it?”
Fan gently rested his chin as he watched Sehyun asking various questions. She looked good.
“Because it is a magic principle, if there is a magic blocking magnetic field or other barrier, it will have to be removed. However, since the highest-grade resistance skill has been planted, it can only be used unless it is an SS-grade magic stone breaker. Cancellation is possible without a starter word. “You just have to stop thinking.”
“I just need to think about it?”
“At first, it would be better to look with your eyes and blink to imprint the object into your brain. “It’s quite difficult.”
Sehyeon caught the small box in front of her eyes and stared at it as if it were engraved in her mind. And he quietly shouted ‘activate’. The trembling box began to rise little by little into the air. But as soon as I could blink, the box fell onto the table.
“Is it a skill?”
“It’s science.”
It’s engineering. It was an ability that could be utilized widely depending on the application. Only then did Sehyun smile as if she was satisfied. Lee Jae-young’s expression was somewhat glum, but as the serious atmosphere of the meeting resumed, everyone’s eyes turned to Fan.
Fan did not hide his seriousness, as if this was the main topic now.
“I’m telling you in advance, what I’m going to say from now on is a fact that must never be leaked. “I promised to take the risk of letting you know about this, and I made an agreement with Agatha to provide the Federation with blueprints for airships, which are the engineering empire’s technology, if it leaks out.”
“Is there any reason to go to such lengths to inform us?”
“Because you are the ones who will become a force in the future.”
Fan’s words sounded as if he were telling you to be prepared to do the same. Since we decided to be together, we needed to follow his words.
“Tell me.”
“I have something to show you. We’ll have to see it as soon as possible. The location is the Cavalry Empire, but the Grand Duke will not be allowed to attend. Of course, I promise you some level of safety. “If possible, we will try to move together.”
“Ha, there is no way the Grand Dukes would allow it.”
Baek Do-hyun said with a laugh. Sehyeon also agreed to this. Although Ruhak was currently standing still without any objection, he did not know whether he would allow it when he actually said he would go.
However, Fan put an end to everyone’s concerns with just one word.
“I will allow it.”
Fan said with confidence. The gaze was directed at Ruhak behind Sehyeon. Why? What immediately came to mind was the time of the banquet.
Even at that time, Sehyeon was surprised that the Grand Duke so obediently accepted the visit. Moreover, Ruhak knew in advance that it was an ‘observation’. Banquets with this purpose were familiar.
When I thought about the grand dukes who had given me the opportunity to build an alliance with the empire, a thought suddenly occurred to me. I wonder if the grand dukes should also help the king with his achievements.
And if what Fen is talking about now is an important indicator of that achievement, and the Archduke is in a position and situation where he has no choice but to allow it even if he takes risks, then, as Fen said, the Archduke will definitely give permission.
“As you know, allied countries cannot engage in imperial wars with each other. The Grand Dukes are probably fully aware of this. “If you don’t believe me, I will write a contract with separate conditions and possible sanctions.”
“I will go when my brother goes.”
“It’s nice to be able to make your own choices.”
“f*ck off, where are you going to scold me for second place? None of your business.”
“Seeing as Isis didn’t say anything, I guess it’s true.”
Baek Do-hyun crossed his arms and was lost in thought for a moment. But soon he looked back at Sehyeon and asked what to do. He had a strong feeling that the decision was left to him.
“Do you all have time tomorrow? “I think the sooner the better.”
“I am welcome.”
“I’m happy anytime, bro.”
“I’ll tell Isis.”
The round table conference ended with everyone making promises for tomorrow. As I heard later, the three empires that invaded Sehyun’s empire were ranked 40th, 48th, and 51st, respectively, so they were fairly mid-to-upper-tier empires.
He said that he didn’t even know that the three countries would invade together, but judging by the way he was smiling, it seemed like he didn’t mean to believe it.
And unfortunately, the little monster that Jaeyoung Lee brought had no choice but to return to Jaeyoung Lee’s arms. The moment it was handed over to Se-hyeon, she shed tears like chicken poop, and not only Se-hyeon but also Lee Jae-young was very embarrassed.
I wondered if I hated it that much, but the thought of sending my heroes to another place made me uneasy at the thought that it might be so. Besides, it was a variant.
The monster may have thought that he was abandoned because he was different from others. In the end, Se-hyeon had no choice but to give Lee Jae-young a small monster again.
Instead, he comforted Lee Jae-young by telling him to always come visit. Seeing Lee Jae-young crying while hugging the monster tightly, he must have felt uneasy as well. Jaeyoung Lee eventually returned with the small monster in his arms.
‘I’m sorry, monster. It’s my fault. I was afraid you would be eaten by other kids. And I wanted to come see you often. Okay, don’t cry. It’s okay if I protect you, pop. ‘I’ll make you a strong house.’
The words Jaeyoung Lee said as he turned around struck my heart in a strange way. It was a moment when I realized that he was a king.
And after everyone left, Sehyeon went to Ruhak’s office. Ruhak, who was looking at the documents, only moved his gaze to check on Sehyeon, but he did not take any attitude or speak to him.
It was Sehyeon who cried out first.
“Achievements. “You know something, right?”
Did the kings who passed through countless times start out as a game? Then, like on Earth, the day of choice came and we were forced to perform. There were many questions following me.
However, looking at Ruhak’s look of resignation, it was clear that there had been many failures. And he still couldn’t give up.
Is it because I don’t believe it that much?
“Say something.”
“What if I can’t speak?”
Ruhak opened his mouth. Ruhak put down the documents in his hand, stood up, and approached Sehyeon. With one step in between, our eyes met each other.
“If you can’t open your mouth, if you can’t say anything because of that. “What are we going to do?”
“There might be scope to tell.”
“Maybe so.”
“Do you think I came here to fight you?”
When I looked at Ruhak, I felt like I was standing on the edge of a cliff. The distrust and hatred he showed became especially clear when the two of them were together. It was so breathtaking that I couldn’t breathe.
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“any… “I’m looking forward to it.”
Suddenly, I felt a hand brushing my ear. In an instant, the back of his neck was grabbed, and Sehyun was dragged straight into Ruhak’s arms. His strong fingers grabbed his chin and pushed him up, lifting his head.
A shaky breath reached my lips. But that’s just it. There was a gap between the stops with just one inch left. Although it was a very short interval, they did not touch.
“The only time I will give up on you is when you die.”
Sehyun’s body suddenly stiffened. The words that came out of Ruhak’s mouth were what Sehyeon had said to him before. On the day of the third reliability check.
“You told me that during our third secret meeting.”
“… … .”
“So he died?”
A suppressed voice was asking. Sehyeon couldn’t say anything. He could only see blurry eyes of different colors. He even looked distorted.
“I, who was saddened by his death, how should I receive compensation?”
I couldn’t tell if it was sincere or sarcasm. Maybe it was both. Did he think that something had happened externally? I might have waited for Selection Day to find out.
And what did they think when they saw the king not coming?
“Don’t be mistaken.”
The hand that was pressing down on my chin traced below my ear and slowly moved towards the nape of my neck. I felt a hand groping my clothes. Faint lacerations appeared wherever his hands touched. When Sehyun couldn’t bear it and tried to push his hand away, the voice that passed his lips reached his ear.
“You were just similar.”
I couldn’t ask what it was. The heavily tilted body felt like a wave rising high. It felt like it was going to attack me and swallow me up at any moment.
Ruhak was someone I needed to talk to more than anyone else. Yet he always remained silent. He didn’t tell me anything, and even excluded his own feelings and memories. This time too, what he chose was silence.
“… Are you trying to avoid me again?”
