Episode 246
Once I received the bundle of letters, I returned to my room and looked through them.
When I counted them all, there were a total of twenty-one and five.
“Twenty-five at a time… … ! Indeed, brother! This may be the first time in Heros history that we have received so many offers at once! “It gives me goosebumps!”
Verita naturally followed me into my room and made a fuss.
Personally, I find it more thrilling to accurately count the number of letters with my eyes from a considerable distance away.
I asked, showing the letter.
“Do you know anything about Heros’ clans?”
“hmm? Well, you know what other people know, right?”
“Then, among these, please leave out the places where rumors are a bit dirty or picky.”
“Sure!”
Verita, with a big smile on her face, couldn’t be happier about being asked to do chores, when she received a bunch of letters.
Then I pulled it in front of my nose and started checking it closely… … .
Checking each thing with bloodshot eyes was as solemn as an appraiser risking his life on some emotion.
I was a little burdened by his attitude, but I waited quietly without saying anything… After a while, Verita finished checking and handed me a bundle of selected letters.
“Here it is!”
“So how many sheets are there now?”
“There are 10 sheets in total.”
“hmm.”
It’s still a bit much.
I think it would be good to have about five pages, but I guess I just narrowed it down to the best of my ability.
I received a bundle of letters from Verita.
Each letter has a different seal.
I opened it and checked, took a quick look, and then threw it in the trash.
“what?”
“why?”
“ah. “You read faster than I thought.”
“I finished reading.”
“yes?”
I said, pointing to the trash can.
“The content was too cliché. What should I say? It seems obvious that I just wrote it according to the manual. “Look at this.”
I directly recited a passage from the letter I was reading.
“… And most of all, all of the clan members who saw you showed off your sword skills praised… … .”
“ah.”
“The knife is a piece of cake.”
When fighting Heiro, the sword was briefly taken out of the first attack and was all that was used.
Even that wasn’t written well.
As a result of clashing with the Seven Deadly Sins Sword, I was convinced that if I continued to respond with my sword, I would be defeated by Heiro’s strong sword, and I immediately struck down the sword.
“… “It certainly seems insincere.”
Berita’s voice lowered, and the smile disappeared from her face.
‘Could it be this guy again?’
I quickly cut off the flow before Verita took off.
“no. But it could be like that. Even from this clan’s perspective. How many recruitment offers like this have been sent out so far? “Sometimes you fall asleep while writing, sometimes it’s annoying, and then you might make a mistake.”
“But it is difficult to tolerate such disrespect for your brother.”
It’s hard to tolerate.
The moment he heard those words, the person who should not have made his presence known at a time like this raised his head.
That thing is curiosity.
“What if it’s hard to tolerate? Are you going to attack the clan alone and face a life-or-death battle with these guys?”
I’m not being sarcastic, I’m purely curious.
This is because I was curious about how this crazy woman would respond to the clan she had identified as her enemy.
Then Berita smiled softly and said.
“It can’t be. If it’s an A-level clan, even I have no chance of winning in a head-to-head match. So, on the contrary, you should join that clan and slowly destroy it from within. “It may take a long time, but it is the most reliable method.”
“… … .”
“I guarantee you, they won’t even realize why their clan is declining.”
… I asked for no reason.
I quickly apologized.
“do not do that. please.”
“hmm… yes.”
As I read the letter, leaving behind a slightly depressed Verita… … .
I was a little surprised to see a clan name I knew.
“There is also a Pacheon Geomdan.”
I thought that Pacheongeom guy was really great too.
Even though Sanghyeolgong expressed his intention to reject it to his face, he shamelessly sent another recruitment offer… … .
This is difficult unless you have fairly thick facial skin.
In addition, there were clans such as [Frost El], [Full Moon], [Brotherhood], and even the [Desert Scorpion] mentioned by Chainscythe.
I took a quick look at the benefits of joining a clan, then immediately discarded the ones I didn’t like… … .
It was difficult to treat just one piece that way.
Berita said with slightly relaxed eyes.
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“That is the legendary [Black Rose Letter]… … . “It’s my first time seeing it in person.”
“… … .”
I was about to say something like a legend, but I just held back.
This is because in the first place, most of the actions of Sanghyeolgong were accompanied by modifiers such as ‘legendary’, ‘mythical’, or ‘unprecedented’.
“Are you still going to join the [Black Rose Order]?”
Verita said in a slightly regretful voice.
“What’s wrong with your expression?”
“hmm. “If I join the Black Rose Order, I probably won’t be able to join it.”
“ah. okay?”
It’s nice to hear, but… … .
I looked down at the purple letterhead.
Sure, it’s quite attractive to be able to shake off this leech-like woman, but… … .
“… “Hold it for now.”
No matter how much you think about it, being tied up with an iron-blooded baller, even in Heros, carries a lot of risk.
Actually, from my point of view, both Sanghyeolgong and Verita are equally dangerous beings… … .
To put it bluntly, I am more wary of Sanghyeolgong, whom I have no idea what his plan is, rather than Verita, whom I can control to some extent.
Even more so now that Verita has caught up.
“Brother… … .”
I continued my thoughts, ignoring Verita, who was giving me a moved look.
For similar reasons, it is also awkward to join a high-ranked clan.
This is because the more powerful a clan is, the more powerful it will be, and it will not be easy to deceive the spirit of those people.
“It’s all bad.”
In the end, I threw all the letters in the trash can, but Verita, who was next to me, nodded and said.
“Surely, there is only one organization on the entire continent that is suitable for you, brother.”
“… … .”
okay. And at least it won’t be a colorless faction.
The moment I was thinking that, I heard the knocking sound again.
I opened the door thinking that there would be a lot of customers today.
It’s not a welcoming face at all.
There was a quite unexpected person standing there.
“sister?”
“… hmm.”
It was Nero Badniker.
“Is there a problem?”
“I have business to do.”
Nero looked at me with complicated eyes and asked cautiously.
“however… “Did I perhaps disturb you?”
This was what he said while looking at Verita who was inside.
I quickly dismissed the unpleasant misunderstanding.
“Not at all.”
“Then that’s a relief. “Just follow me.”
“You have to know what’s going on so you can follow along.”
“This is a call from the Headquarters Manager.”
“Director… … .”
I mumbled in a daze and suddenly came to my senses.
“… “Are you the general manager?”
* * *
Heros’ position, rank, and rank are more complicated than you might think.
Fortunately, it is easy to distinguish between positions because there is a grading system that even outsiders can easily understand.
From S class to D class, the top and bottom are clearly visible to anyone.
However, if the hero belongs to a clan, a different position will be created from the general rank of Heros.
It doesn’t necessarily have to be a clan leader or vice-clan leader.
In addition, most clan leaders also hold the position of branch leader, which is also unavoidable.
Generally, every clan has an area in charge, so being the leader of a specific branch is also one of the clan leader’s roles.
Although he is referred to as a branch leader, he is also said to have a grade depending on the scope of the area he is in charge of and the level of risk in the area.
And the one who stands at the top of this complex system is only one hero among many.
He is the head of Heros.
Of course, fame, honor, and power are also at a great level.
As a simple example, a single piece of paper can provide enough power to level several cities.
Director Lee is even in a position to have a three-way meeting with the Emperor and the Pope at a meeting held once every 10 years.
The symbolism of this director’s existence can be seen in the fact that he stands shoulder to shoulder with the highest authority in the imperial power and religious authority.
As I heard about what I knew or had newly learned from Nero Badniker, I hid my nervousness.
‘Such a great man called me?’
After the Purgatory Festival, the head of Heros is said to be the next one.
It is literally a mountain beyond a mountain.
At this point, I’m even starting to think about having a conversation with the Pope.
Even the head of Heros was, in some ways, a more secretive figure than the Purgatorio… … .
Where did you perform and what activities did you do? I’ve heard rumors to that extent, too.
Other than that, I haven’t heard anything about his personality, characteristics, weapons he mainly uses, or even his personality.
He is not confined to the imperial palace like Purgatorio, and seems to wander around quite a bit.
I remembered a few things I knew about Heros’ general manager.
The name is Taon Glad.
This name is Geumhyeol (金血).
Currently serving as head of the division for 100 years.
As can be seen from the above, not human.
“Everyone is here.”
I raised my head at Nero’s words.
I saw a large door that appeared to be the headquarters manager’s office, and a familiar face was standing in front of it.
“Hiiro?”
“… Heero?”
“… older brother.”
I looked at Heiro while asking and answering questions that were somehow welcome.
Other than his complexion being a bit haggard, he looks better than expected.
‘but.’
It wasn’t that I was seriously injured, I was just exhausted after putting all my effort into it.
Rather, I thought that the aftereffects on my side of winning might be greater.
Hiiro, who happened to see my hand with a burn on it, asked.
“What’s wrong with your hand?”
“It’s a side effect of the technology I used yesterday. “It was quite a risk for me as well.”
“hmm.”
Heiro grinned and said something unexpected.
“Then you can also see it as the scars I left behind.”
“what… “Think whatever is convenient for you.”
Anyway, it seemed like this guy also had business in the headquarters director’s office… … .
As I stood there wondering who to call first, I heard a voice from inside.
“Please come in.”
This probably means two people together, right?
Heiro and I exchanged glances and then entered the general manager’s office at the same time.
There were two men in the spacious room, a blond man sitting in the office and a silver-haired man standing stiffly next to him.
In many ways, the appearance and atmosphere were very contrasting.
‘Who is the general manager?’
Of course, he is the person sitting in office, but what can I say?
I’m not sure.
This is because the image of a young man sleeping, almost lying down on his desk, drooling, did not at all seem like the head of the headquarters.
“Ugh… … .”
The moment my head was half-raised with a groaning sound, I could smell alcohol.
A frowning silver-haired man said.
“Director, please stand up now.”
“Uh… … . Is it meal time already? Jerome, I’m sorry, but please bring some for me. It’s a stew full of hot, well-boiled radishes… … .”
“It’s not meal time. “You didn’t sing two badniks today, did you?”
“… Badniker?”
A deep voice came out, and finally the man called the general manager raised his head.
What should I say about my cheek, which still has desk marks on it? It really had no weight. Even more so with the half-opened eyes.
“It was like that… … . ah… It’s so annoying… … .”
“Wipe the spit from your face, and please maintain your dignity.”
A person named Jerome standing next to him spoke as if he was frustrated, but the general manager’s expression or attitude did not change at all.
Still, I wipe the spit stains with my sleeve.
And then he asks with still bleary eyes.
“… “Why did I call these friends?”
“He said he had something to say about grade adjustment.”
“ah… It did.”
Taon nodded and then his gaze turned towards this direction.
“Hmm… greatness.”
hem.
And the general manager, who slightly adjusted his appearance, looked at me and said.
“therefore… Luan Badniker?”
“yep.”
“You caused a great surprise in the promotion match yesterday? New heroes are always welcome… … . “I admire your accomplishments.”
“thank you.”
“So yesterday our hero friends discussed in the conference room all night and came to a conclusion? “But before executing this, I couldn’t help but ask your opinions, so I called you here.”
I nodded.
“Please tell me.”
“First of all, Heiro Badniker is scheduled to be demoted to Class B.”
I was a little surprised and looked at the general manager, then reflexively looked at Hiiro standing next to me.
This guy also looked quite shocked.
“Delegation… “You mean?”
“okay. what… As you probably know, originally, Class A was a grade that excluded the demotion system. But this time, something like that came out. Since there is no demotion system, A-level heroes have become lazy and have given up the attitude to develop. To put it simply, the stagnant water is starting to rot.”
“that… … .”
“okay. Absolutely not. But the important thing is that so many heroes came to think that way, enough to reach my ears.”
“… … .”
“Of course you are still young. To put it bluntly, it’s not stagnant water, but new waves… … . The decisive reason for such talk was yesterday’s defeat, so it is not completely unrelated. how is it?”
I saw Heiro.
Perhaps because he was still young, his face was slightly red and his breathing seemed to be disturbed.
To be honest, I didn’t think it would be strange to yell here.
Becoming the first victim of the relegation system is, to put it mildly, humiliating.
This means that it is difficult for a guy with a big ego like Heiro to accept this.
“… “I will.”
Nevertheless, Hiiro calmed down his temper.
I glanced at this guy with slightly surprised eyes. Somehow, at this moment, Hector’s face flashed through my mind.
“good.”
The general manager nodded.
“The hero badge will be collected soon, and a B-grade hero plaque will be issued again. “It will be processed by today at the latest, so stay at headquarters for now.”
“All right.”
“good. Well, you can leave now, Jerome? “Please leave your seat for a moment.”
“All right.”
What kind of trend is this?
While I was in a daze, Heiro and Jerome left… … . In an instant, I was meeting alone with the head of the department.
Taon, who was left alone, took out a hip flask from his arms and began to drink it.
“Fuuu… … .”
It looks like they are having a hangover with alcohol. If you drink alcohol on an empty stomach, it will hurt your stomach.
“Shall I go too?”
“… Wow. no. “Sit down.”
Is it a burp or a hiccup?
Taon made an unknown sound, stood up from his seat, and rattled his teaware in an uncharacteristic way.
“Do you like black tea?”
“Not really.”
“okay? “Then what do you like?”
“Apple juice.”
“hmm. “I’ll prepare it next time.”
Taon smiled and sat down in front of me, and offered me some steaming black tea.
Anyway, since it was a recommendation from a superior, I couldn’t refuse it.
I drank the tea with a nervous look on my face.
“How much do you know about Sister Razvet?”
I almost spit out the tea I had in my head’s face.
fantasy,
