Episode 54
The moment I passed the 4th floor stairs and stepped onto the 5th floor.
Suddenly, the surrounding scenery changed drastically.
The moment I climbed the last stairs, the scenery that had been inside the mansion until then changed to the edge of a steep cliff.
It was a sight I couldn’t believe even when I saw it with my own eyes.
“… “It’s strange.”
Is it a hallucination?
It’s too realistic for that.
A dark sky and birds flying in the sky… … .
bird? If you look closely, it looks like a bat.
Anyway, it is a cliff with a fairly dark atmosphere.
“I guess this is your first time on the 5th floor.”
For some reason, Hector opened his mouth in a condescending tone.
“The scenery on the 5th floor changes every time. “The last time I came, it was on the beach at sunset.”
“Is it hallucination magic?”
“well… … .”
It was a large place, but fortunately it was easy to find where to go.
This is because tables and chairs were suddenly placed at the edge of the cliff.
I don’t know if food would fit down my throat in a place like that, but now that I think about it, I ate well even at the top of Yeongsan Mountain.
Hector and I looked at each other, then walked towards there.
“You’re here.”
Sanghyeolgong, who was sitting at the table, spoke in his characteristic grave voice.
“yes. came.”
I nodded and glanced to both sides.
It wasn’t just Iron Blood Ball.
There were people sitting on both sides of the round table, and coincidentally, they were people I knew well.
Heero Badniker, the eldest son.
The second daughter, Nero Badniker.
In terms of reputation alone, they would be the two most famous children among the children of Iron Blood Prince, who are above Hector.
‘Were these guys at home too?’
That can’t be possible.
These two are active heroes, and have already built enough reputations that their names are known everywhere in the empire.
As far as I know, he must be as busy as Sanghyeolgong.
In other words, this cliff is not a hallucination, but a completely separate place.
Perhaps it is a subspace that only a great wizard can create?
Subspace is as long as you have the owner’s permission, coordinates, and a magic tool as a medium… … .
Anyone,
Anywhere,
It is a space where you can freely enter and exit at any time.
This means that it is optimal for gathering people scattered from various places into one place.
Of course, it is a high level of magic with an incredibly difficult level, so I heard that there are less than ten people in the entire empire who can use it… … .
There is one person in Badknicker who is outside the standard and capable of this kind of skill.
Guardian Assad.
That archmage would be able to use subspace magic without difficulty.
I was a little horrified that it had moved so naturally that even I didn’t realize it.
The opponent is the monster of monsters who has protected Badniker for 300 years.
“This is my first time seeing your face.”
At that time, a dry voice intervened.
As I turned my gaze toward the voice that grew louder just by hearing it, I saw a dazed face as if it had just woken up from sleep.
Hiiro, the eldest son.
Even before the retrograde, he was not a person who particularly harmed me.
It would probably be accurate to say that I wasn’t even interested.
Anyway, what should I say about this guy?
It may be an appropriate expression, but he is not a ‘badniker’ person at all.
It means an impression that is far from sinister, gloomy, or dark.
Even now, if it weren’t for Iron Blood Ball, I would immediately lie down on my desk and go to sleep.
“… … .”
On the other hand, Nero, the second daughter, is extremely ‘badniker’.
In an aura that makes you feel gloomy just by looking at it, he is sipping tea without even pretending to look at him.
At that time, Heiro suddenly tilted his head, looked at Sanghyeolgong and asked.
“Are you calling both of us?”
“no.”
“So that means one of them is an uninvited guest.”
Nero said.
“It was Luan who answered my father’s words. That means he was the one who called me here – Hector, what qualifications do you have for coming here?”
“… “I have something to tell your father.”
I looked at Hector with new eyes.
This was because this cheap guy was showing a withdrawn attitude for some reason.
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I don’t think it’s simply because it’s in front of Iron Blood Ball.
‘Do you have a difficult relationship with those two?’
Probably so.
A look of patheticness appeared on Nero’s face for a moment, and Heero spoke in a low voice.
“You don’t deserve that. “I thought you would be kicked out someday anyway.”
“What is that… … .”
“you. “Because I have no talent.”
Hector’s face stiffened.
“It’s earlier than expected, and the person replaced is surprising, but that doesn’t give you the right to make fun of yourself.”
“… I am.”
Hector said, tightening his eyes.
“I’m not talking to Hiiro, I’m talking to my father.”
‘Ohh.’
I was amazed on the inside.
This is because it seemed like he was expressing his opinion on a topic he was intimidated by.
Although Hector was an ugly guy, he wasn’t ugly even when he faced his fears.
“therefore… “You’re saying you don’t deserve it.”
Hiiro stood up with an annoyed look on his face.
Hector’s face was tense.
I felt that my concentration was extremely refined so that I could react immediately without taking my eyes off the other person’s every move.
So the whole story is simple.
Craddangtang!
“… … !?”
Obvious level difference.
I don’t think I realized it until the moment Hiiro’s outstretched palm hit the solar plexus… The movements just now were not particularly martial arts.
His basic physical specifications were significantly higher than Hector’s.
Among the children of Iron Blood Prince, genius refers to Hector… … .
The monster says Heiro.
And now I can clearly see the distance between a genius and a monster.
“Cough… … !”
Hector sat down and exhaled.
“Let’s go. “Don’t look any more ugly than this.”
“I, I… … !”
Hector stood up again and suddenly let out a loud scream and ran away.
I think today is the day to see many sides of this guy.
I never thought that he would show such ugly courage.
On the other hand, Heero still had an expressionless expression, and he seemed to have accepted Hector’s struggles as a struggle rather than a fight.
Heero easily dodged Hector’s simple but strong charge and immediately grabbed his neck.
“Oops!”
“Please don’t bother me…” Or do you want to die here?”
Grumbling.
I could see strength going into my tightly clenched hands.
Hector’s complexion turned pale in an instant.
I frowned for a moment.
‘It’s a bit excessive.’
Hiiro is not letting go right now.
They’re not even brothers, and they just look like they’re squeezing an insect to death.
Even Hector wasn’t that good when he fought me.
Although he was an immature guy in many ways, he showed at least the slightest sign of trying to keep the line, but I don’t feel that kind of self-restraint in the current Hiiro.
I saw Sanghyeolgong for a moment.
I’m curious about what this man is thinking right now.
Sanghyeolgong was staring at the table with an expression on his face that was completely unintelligible.
It seems like he’s lost in some thought.
It may seem like you have no idea.
I don’t know what his true intentions were, but he didn’t seem to have any intention of moving right away.
“Whoa, whoa…” … .”
Hector’s complexion gradually becomes pale.
Damn, it’s like a crazy family.
“Brother Hiiro, let’s stop there.”
I grabbed Heero’s wrist and said, but this guy didn’t even look at me.
It goes without saying, but no one likes to be ignored.
Naturally, my grip gained strength.
Quad deuk.
“I told you to stop.”
“… … .”
Only then did Hiiro look at me.
There seemed to be a slight sparkle in his half-closed eyes.
“… why me?”
“Brother Hector must have understood by now.”
“Probably not. “I know this guy better than you.”
“Let me speak so that you can understand.”
“Hmm.”
Heero looked at me with interest and said, “Sure.” He loosened his grip.
I looked down at Hector, who was lying on the floor, coughing, with pitiful eyes.
“Then why are you attacking me? “I don’t think my body is in good shape yet.”
“… “Get out of the way.”
“If you get out of the way, what should I say to the matriarch?”
“only once-.”
“Give me one more chance?”
“… … .”
Looks like it’s the perfect answer.
I clicked my tongue openly.
“Brother, you were killed by the head of the family, and you still don’t know about that person?”
“… what are you talking about.”
“Do you think whatever you say now will reach the head of the family?”
“… … .”
“On the contrary, it will only increase disappointment. So, don’t disappoint any more today and just leave. “That’s true from your point of view, too.”
“still… … !”
I whispered in a voice so low that only Hector could hear.
“Or should I beat you up here instead of Brother Heero?”
“… … .”
“Are you okay? It would be much more embarrassing than getting beaten up by Heiro. “My father’s disappointment will definitely be greater.”
Hector’s expression hardened, and he gritted his teeth and stood up.
Then he looked in the direction where Sanghyeolgong was and politely bent his back.
“… … .”
Sanghyeolgong made no reply or reaction.
In some ways, it seemed as if interest in Hector had already disappeared.
Hector didn’t seem to be expecting a response, so he went back the way he came and left.
I was wondering what to do when I left, but Hector, who had been walking for a while, disappeared from sight after a while.
It’s like magic.
I couldn’t find anything out of place in the scenery, but it seemed like there was an exit somewhere over there.
Hiiro asked curiously.
“What did you say?”
“I just told them well.”
“No way. “He’s a guy who recognizes stubbornness.”
“… … .”
“It’s okay if you don’t want to say anything.”
Heero sat down again with a shaky step.
Then he falls down on his desk and yawns loudly.
What was strange was that even though he was acting like that, Sanghyeolgong didn’t react in any way.
‘Ludvik also behaved somewhat comfortably in front of the Iron Blood Ball, but… … .’
Compared to Heero, the blood in his feet is new.
Does this mean that Iron Blood Lord trusts Heiro that much?
“Then let’s eat it slowly.”
At that time, Sanghyeolgong spoke in his characteristic calm voice.
Both Hiiro, who was slumped over at his desk, and Nero, who was drinking tea, straightened up in an instant.
And the moment Nero put down the teacup he was holding on the table.
Pot-.
The teacups on the table suddenly disappeared, and various foods appeared in their place.
An appetizing smell pierced my nose.
Come to think of it, I didn’t even eat breakfast.
“let’s eat.”
“thank you for this food.”
“thank you for this food.”
The two of us responded to Sanghyeolgong’s words, and I too said a beat later, ‘I will eat well.’
I take a bite of a juicy steak as if it had just been grilled, and then put a salad dressed with a sauce I have never seen before.
Although I prefer meat over vegetables, this salad was just as delicious as the meat.
‘It’s nice to eat delicious food.’
… Is it really just a place to eat?
Although I felt puzzled, I put the food in my mouth.
For a while, only the sound of dishes on the table rang quietly.
I wasn’t the type to overeat, but the food was delicious so I ended up eating a bit too much.
There was too much food to begin with.
Anyway, after the quiet meal time, Sanghyeolgong wiped his mouth and said:
“Hiiro.”
“yes.”
“I heard that you won the martial arts competition held by the Second Prince. “She made it to the finals without a single scratch.”
“That’s right.”
And the moment I heard Sanghyeolgong’s next words, I realized what kind of place this was.
“If you want something, just say it.”
This is a place for non-gong merchants.
fantasy,
