Episode 196
It seems like Iron Blood Ball’s eyes are lingering on me for a bit longer. As I am receiving blank stares, I begin to wonder if I should just say good-bye.
‘Did you see through it?’
Now that I’m wearing the mask, I look like Naru, not Luan.
It was like borrowing the power of a magic tool, but the important thing was that it was impossible to know the extent of the camouflage power of this technique.
At the same time, I thought that someone as strong as the Iron Blood Ball would not know… … .
I wonder if I should have reacted immediately if they realized it was me.
The bottom line is, I don’t know what’s what.
Because he had such an expressionless face, it was difficult to get clues by looking at his facial expressions.
“hey. Can’t you hear me? right now-.”
Bah!
First, I hit the back of the head hard for not being able to understand the atmosphere.
Because it was an urgent situation and some emotions were involved, my hands naturally became stronger.
He couldn’t even make a sound and fell to the floor and fainted.
Does this guy really know?
The fact that I just saved my own life.
‘… ‘It’s not the time to worry about other people’s lives.’
Uncomfortable silence again.
“… … .”
“… … .”
Iron Blood Ball’s characteristic indifferent gaze reached me. This guy hasn’t said anything yet.
I somehow feel pressured to speak first.
I also shook my head desperately while trying to maintain my composure.
Did you realize it?
Didn’t you realize it?
I hope it’s the latter, but it seems like I’m clinging to vain hope.
Should I just pretend to be calm and say hello? But what if I didn’t realize it? The risk is too great.
I looked at Sanghyeolgong with a nervous feeling.
Instead of his usual attire as the head of the family, he is dressed in simple attire that makes him look like a wanderer. Is it because of that? I feel once again that he is my age in appearance.
Maybe he was just trying to hide his presence, but honestly, at first glance, he just seemed like a handsome and mysterious boy… … .
This made me wonder if something like this was happening in the back alley.
‘Try to say something.’
Basically, responding is a decision based on the other person’s attitude.
It meant that if Sanghyeolgong said even one word, a response could be established based on that information… … .
This guy just stared at me, making no sign of opening his mouth.
In the end, I was the first to open my mouth, unable to withstand the pressure.
“… “Are you hurt anywhere?”
“… … .”
f*ck, isn’t this it?
Sanghyeolgong’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he seemed to be taken aback by my tone of voice.
And finally, the moment when Sanghyeolgong’s mouth opened slightly… … .
“what? “You were here.”
With a deep voice, a huge figure appeared.
‘What is this… … .’
He was an incredibly large man.
2 meters? 2 meters fifty? Or something more?
I can’t feel it.
In any case, he was giving off a thuggish aura that made him look bigger than his actual physique, and in addition, he had a shaved head and strong muscles that reminded me of a rock.
Also hanging on his back was a bastard sword the size of my torso.
In fact, it looked more like a blunt weapon than a sword. This is because the blade was ridiculously thick. Almost one book at a time.
It looked like they were Sanghyeolgong’s party.
This man showed no signs of trying to hide himself.
“Anyway, if you look away, it disappears right away. In case someone isn’t a black fairy, it’s only in these gloomy back alleys… huh?”
A somewhat light tone compared to his size and voice.
For the first time, Sanghyeolgong, who had been looking at me blankly, lifted his gaze and opened his mouth again.
“It’s nothing special.”
“okay? Then let’s go quickly. We must have been the last. “Don’t you know how dirty their personalities are?”
“Sure.”
“But what about this kid?”
The man’s eyes turned to me.
I was hesitant about what to do, so I suddenly lowered my head and said,
“hello. It’s called Naru. I’m a student at the academy and this person looks like he’s in trouble. As a result, it seems like it was a pointless interference, but… … .”
“Ohh. “He is truly a talented person.”
The man with a grin put his hand on my head. It felt like some kind of lion had placed his paw on her.
I brainwashed myself for a moment.
‘I am a student at the Academy… … . Naru is a good, kind, and kind academy student who doesn’t know anything… … .’
If it were Naru and not Luan, how should she react in this situation?
As I thought about it, I opened my mouth.
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“Excuse… “You both seem to have unusual temperaments, but what brings you to the academy?”
Of course I can’t say that.
There are only a few people within the family who know about Sanghyeolgong’s whereabouts.
If this man said he couldn’t answer, I was going to act like I realized something and leave quickly.
“ah. Revealing that is a bit… … .”
As expected, the man scratched his cheek with a slightly embarrassed look.
however.
“Are you curious?”
“yes?”
“As a noble, it would be polite to give thanks.”
Sanghyeolgong showed an unexpected reaction.
“Maxim. “If it’s okay, would it be okay for me to accompany this child to the upcoming meal?”
“No, what is that… … .”
I was very surprised by two facts.
The identity of this large, elderly man is Maksim of the Pacheongeom – that is, the fact that he is the teacher of the guys who parted ways earlier… … .
The fact that I might be kidnapped right now.
I spoke hastily.
“Oh, thank you for your words. Coincidentally, I just ate a lot, so-.”
“Then, let’s take a look around the mall together. “Let me at least help you digest it.”
“… But as I was in the middle of eating, I felt hungry again. thank you.”
… Whatever the situation, wouldn’t it be better than being alone with Sanghyeolgong?
I looked at Maxim with my last hope, but this man burst into laughter and shouted:
“That sounds fun!”
* * *
But I never would have guessed that it was a choice that would send me plummeting to the bottom of hell.
“oh. “You finally arrived.”
“… Brothers, you must be punctual for your appointments. “The passage of time is also God’s grace.”
“What is that kid?”
“You look cute~.”
“… … .”
The place where Cheolhyeolgong and Maksim took me was a restaurant that even I, who frequented the shopping district quite a bit, had never stopped by… … .
Unlike the shabby exterior, the interior exuded elegance and class.
The place we headed to was the basement room of the restaurant.
There was no noise and only soft lighting illuminated the interior, creating a calm atmosphere.
‘Plus, the texture of the furniture… … .’
I could tell because, as an aristocratic brat, I had at least a keen eye for insight.
Although they are made from wood and lack fancy taste, they are all handmade by excellent craftsmen.
The clerks I glanced at on the way there all had the same etiquette as servants from prestigious families… … .
Is this a hidden restaurant frequented by bigwigs?
The reason is that customer information is completely hidden.
It probably seems like that.
Anyway, there was a fairly large table prepared in the room, and there were a total of four people sitting there… … . At first glance, each person was wearing a unique outfit.
There is no time to explain their appearances, so to put it briefly, they were a gangster, a monk, a pirate, and a witch in that order.
‘… … .’
All four people feel similar prayers as Iron Blood Ball and Maksim.
The moment we encountered each other, I realized what kind of place this was and who they were.
‘Is this everyone’s middle name…? … .’
Cold sweat slowly flows.
From my perspective, it was like stepping into the jaws of a monster.
Should I have just run away without looking back?
I felt more dazed than when I faced the Demon King, but I tried to gather myself.
“I heard Delak got help. So I decided to buy him a meal.”
“Iron Blood Lord Nari received help? “Well, did they attack a priest at least?”
“That’s a funny joke.”
Maxim chuckled. For your information, I didn’t find it as funny as the rat claws.
Anyway, the crowd’s attention was naturally focused on me, but I tried to ignore the pressure and smiled pitifully.
‘It’s absurd, isn’t it? ‘I can’t believe an idiot like me is coming to such a precious place.’
So please, please respond properly.
Sigh!
A well-forged knife gets stuck on the table.
“Are you out of your mind?”
As expected, the woman dressed as a pirate spoke in an irritated voice.
Eyepatch and cutlass, the overall look is as sharp as an eagle.
The pirate said, pointing at me.
“This is a bar. “What are you going to do if I bring you a baby who hasn’t lost any baby fat yet?”
“… … .”
aha. That’s why.
‘Pirates shouldn’t say things like that.’
I took my eyes off the pirate and looked at the monk.
Looking at his attire, he was a priest of the 72nd religion, but looking at his solid body that was not covered by the priest’s clothes, he seemed to be a combat expert – that is, an inquisitor.
I think that a priest worthy of a middle name would be considered the ultimate weapon of the church… … .
You are younger than you think.
In fact, everyone here was as young as they looked. Although it may not be like that on the inside.
“… … .”
The priest’s thin eyes turn to me, and a gentle smile passes by his lips.
“Rest assured, Little Emperor. “Nothing will happen.”
“… … .”
Instead of reassuring me, why don’t you just kick me out?
I muttered to myself, but there was nothing else I could do.
The bully didn’t seem particularly interested in me… The witch was looking at me with her sparkling eyes, and for some reason I felt uncomfortable.
“Let’s all sit down first.”
Maxim spoke in a low voice, and the pirate clicked his tongue.
At the same time, his interest in me disappeared as if it had melted in the snow, and the change was so sudden that I was shocked.
said the pirate.
“I’m sorry, but I’m a bit busy with business these days. “The schedule starting tomorrow is planned down to the minute, so let’s finish it quickly.”
“Tsk tsk tsk tsk.”
As the gangster laughed openly, the pirate’s eyes narrowed.
“What’s funny? “Have you at least looked in the mirror?”
“excuse. “Stop wrinkling in front of the chrysalis because it’s funny.”
“what?”
“Is that so? There are people who are much more noble and noble than outlaws like you… “I couldn’t help but laugh when the pirate of the sea said something.”
“It stinks, so close your mouth.”
“Oh oh. “Could you please close it yourself?”
“Come closer. “I will personally cut off your tongue first.”
The atmosphere is already ugly.
The pirate and the gangster got into an open argument, and neither the witch nor the priest seemed to have any intention of stopping them.
Only Maxim scratches his head with a puzzled look on his face. When I looked again, it didn’t look like a lion, but rather like a dull bear.
“The middle name was announced.”
An indifferent voice cut through the argument.
It was an iron-blooded baller.
The eyes of the two people who were glaring at each other immediately focused on Sanghyeolgong.
I realized that Sanghyeolgong had applied divine protection. Since he was a man with so many blessings, I don’t know what he used.
“It’s been 10 years. “Only three people in the empire have that right.”
“… … .”
“Coincidentally, it was the Red Mage who used that right 10 years ago. So, the reason this time is probably the same as then.”
“I heard that the purple archmage was attacked?”
A light voice intervened.
It was a witch.
“I also received an offer. Can you fill that vacancy? … . Of course, I refused because it was a hassle.”
“… … .”
“Well, Alderson’s fighting skills are poor, but… Still, wouldn’t it be obvious if the Archmage himself had been attacked?”
The monk received those words.
“The religious leader must have intervened.”
“… … .”
If you think about it, this might be right.
No matter how much he used the hidden world and manipulated the princess… It is surprising that the devil’s descent took place so secretly.
‘More than anything… ‘I haven’t heard how Dean Alderson got dragged into the world.’
When I looked, Alderson was already trapped in the basement of the building.
‘Was Leone involved?’
Actually, that would be the most natural thing, but there is also something puzzling about it.
If Leone is behind everything, why did he help me?
“So, even though the cult leader intervened, the plan was foiled without any damage. What a feat. “Delak, I heard your bloodline was very active.”
Sanghyeolgong nodded at Maxim’s words.
“I guess so. “Because he’s going to be a big kid.”
“uh… … .”
Those around him whispered slightly at that attitude. Not only Maxim, who asked the question, but even the pirates and gangsters looked surprised.
Maxim said in an embarrassed voice.
“This is so… … . You know how to say that too. “Why don’t you give Hiiro some more praise, too?”
I am referring to the eldest son, Heiro Badniker. He is probably at the height of his fame as a hero belonging to Heros.
He seemed to be acquainted with Maxim, a fellow hero.
“That guy became A-level. “This is a great achievement for one’s age.”
Sanghyeolgong’s head tilted.
“Is Heero satisfied with the results?”
“hmm… … .”
“Probably not. And Maxim. “Now is not the time to discuss the Badnicker family’s education.”
“… “That’s true.”
Maxim nodded.
And I kept looking at Sanghyeolgong until the moment my story came out… … .
Sanghyeolgong didn’t give me a single glance.
So it’s even more difficult.
If there had been any reaction, I would have been able to guess that he had discovered my identity.
‘by the way… … .’
Suddenly bad news here.
Did I drink too much apple juice earlier?
My body was desperately wanting to have a bowel movement.
However, no matter how much of a man I was with a steel plate on my face, it was difficult for me to say where the bathroom was while the middle name elders were talking.
“I’m sorry for interrupting you, but can I go to the bathroom?”
Although it was difficult, it was not impossible.
Holding in urine for a long time is not good for your health, so I guess I had no choice… … .
Once again, the crowd’s attention was focused on me.
While most of the people were giving dumbfounded looks, only Maxim burst into laughter.
“Puhaha! That’s so bold. “I’m looking forward to the future.”
“… I know. It’s definitely an unusual kid. Maxim, is he your student?”
“no.”
Then the pirate’s poisonous eyes turned towards Sanghyeolgong.
“Then this way?”
Sanghyeolgong spoke to me without replying.
“If you go straight to the right, you will come out.”
“… thank you.”
I quickly left the room.
Just leaving that space made me feel relaxed. They didn’t put pressure on me overtly, but being caught between monsters made me feel very stressed.
“… Does it just pop out like this?”
It might not be a bad choice. Since the face was created anyway, there is less worry about being tracked.
I sighed and headed to the bathroom.
“Uh, there… … .”
Before I entered the bathroom, the clerk spoke in a confused voice, but I ignored it because my priority was to drain the water.
Is it because it is a gourmet restaurant?
The bathroom is also very clean and unnecessarily luxurious.
Anyway, even after doing my errands and washing my hands, I didn’t leave the bathroom right away.
I leaned my back against the wall for a moment and started thinking.
‘No matter how much I think about it, it just sticks out…’
It was that moment.
The door burst open, and Iron Blood Ball suddenly appeared.
“uh… … .”
“There were a lot of eyes watching.”
Sanghyeolgong said in his characteristic calm tone.
“Shall we talk for a moment?”
“… “Is that so?”
Is this the pursuit of the strongest demon hunter? For a moment, he seemed to experience what it would be like if Priest Luan ran away.
“… … .”
But surprisingly, Sanghyeolgong seemed to have a hard time opening his mouth.
It wasn’t a fitting look, but it seemed like he was choosing words.
What on earth would a man like this be so concerned about saying?
Naturally, my nervousness also increased.
“I am… … .”
Finally, the Iron Blood Lord spoke.
The voice that came out was very cautious and cautious.
“… “Respect your child’s tastes.”
“… … ?”
What does this mean?
The moment the tension turned into doubt, Iron Blood Ball left the scene. It seemed like he hadn’t come to do business in the first place.
I was standing blankly in the bathroom, and suddenly I saw my reflection in the mirror.
Naru’s face decorated with a Linchal mask.
As I said at the beginning, she has a face like a girl.
Coincidentally, the academy cadet uniform is official uniform.
… therefore.
This means that if someone sees this figure at first glance, it would not be strange if they mistake it for a woman.
I slowly came to understand the situation.
‘If Sangvis-Blood knows that I am Luan and has seen through my disguise just now… … .’
From Sanghyeolgong’s point of view, does this mean he saw his son, whom he had reunited with after a long time, dressed as a woman on the street?
Then, when we first met, the reason why I couldn’t say anything and stayed silent was because Iron Blood Prince was also uncharacteristically embarrassed.
“… “Kwaak.”
I was completely out of my mind.
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