Genius Gamer, Reincarnated into a Heroic Family Chapter 223
Guardian (2)
Soon after, Karadon was taken away by the knights guarding the Black Walton Forge and imprisoned in the dungeons of the Steel Nest.
He will be taken before the Caladan Tribunal, which will arrive in a few days.
This news was immediately spread to Emblitz’s home, the ‘Ash Palace’.
“… … So the plan was ruined because that rotten little brat from Kaladan interfered?”
Emblitz Swordmaster, Felen Gaden.
Pelen is a 9-star inspector and one of the stalwarts of Emblitz who has supported it for a long time.
He devoted his entire life to Emblitz, and when he reached the 9th level, he had no doubt that Emblitz’s bloodline would return to him.
But the lord abandoned him. He never gave him the Emblitz bloodline!
So I changed my goal.
‘Let’s take over Emblitz!’
There was a big obstacle to that. Since his lord had already reached the 10th star level, there was no answer for him.
Like Kaladan, Emblitz, who values swordsmanship as the highest value, found it impossible to destroy the family by any means necessary.
So he changed course slightly.
Let’s slowly erode the family’s influence. By any means necessary!
Black Walton was the best of the means, and I never thought that it would fail when it was so close to success!
“… … Your Majesty will soon learn of this fact.”
The shocking defeat of Philae Emblitz! The fact that he was defeated and fell to Harang with only swordsmanship, without even using magic, will soon be reported all over the world.
Not only will this smear Emblitz’s face, but the fact that Phillay has been secretly plotting will also be known to the lord.
“How, how can that be?”
It was good that they suddenly decided to duel. If Pelen had the chance to duel Harang, he would have decided that it would be a good idea.
Since he is a 7-star and Harang is a 6-star, wouldn’t it be nice to win before Harang grows any further, so that his name will be remembered for all his future actions and history?
“But what are you going to do if you lose this… … .”
Pelen gripped his scabbard tightly with an annoyed expression.
In this case, there is no choice but to shift all responsibility to Philae… … .
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“The Steel Nest began digging a huge tunnel 500 years ago, after the warrior Kaladan visited.”
“That’s right, it was to create a residence for Guardian Deleon!”
“Our craftsmen, with the world’s best technology, built an underground castle that was very, very wide, very, very large, very, very high, and very, very deep.”
Listening to the craftsmen’s words, Harang walked towards the deepest cave in the steel nest.
The place was heavily guarded by dozens of soldiers, and various sensors, interceptor machines, and magic-detecting devices were watching for intruders.
Honestly, if we were to sneak in, Harang wouldn’t be able to come anywhere near this place.
‘At this rate, even if he’s a 9-star powerhouse, it’s only a matter of time before he gets caught.’
Moreover, even if you manage to get through all these security measures and get inside, a fearsome strongman named ‘Deleon’ awaits you.
I thought I knew why the artisans’ treasures had been preserved for 500 years without ever being stolen except once.
“Come to think of it, I heard that the border here was breached once.”
“Oh, once… … there is one.”
The craftsmen said it was no big deal.
“It was about 100 years ago. That day was also a day of sacrifice. At that time, someone sneaked in without a sound and ran away with one of the most precious weapons from the weapon warehouse. How he escaped the security is still a mystery.”
“What weapon was stolen?”
“uh…….”
Only then did the craftsman take a quick look. The sight of the dwarves taking a look was quite amusing.
“Sigh, I shouldn’t have said this originally, but I guess there’s nothing I can do about it if it’s Prince Harang. The weapon called the ‘Black Blood Needle’ has been stolen. It’s a truly terrible weapon that infects anyone who gets stabbed with it with an incurable poison. However, the downside is that the user also gets infected a little bit every time they use it… … .”
“hmm.”
What a shame that such a weapon was stolen. According to the craftsman, the weapon has not been found even after 100 years.
“This is it.”
As I listened to such stories, I reached the deepest part of the Steel Nest, and a huge cavity that was hard to believe was a cave appeared. In the cavity, there was a huge door that I had to crane my neck and raise my head to see the end.
“The door we enter through is this way.”
A small side gate right next to the large gate. After passing through it and walking for another 30 minutes, Harang was finally able to see the true value of this place.
“crazy…….”
It was such an unbelievable space that such exclamations came out naturally.
This place was so huge that it was hard to believe it was not a cave but just a new world.
The cave ceiling was covered with luminous stones, making it look like the night sky, and on the ground softly illuminated by these stones, a black castle was built.
The black castle was also glowing softly, and its appearance was so dreamy that I almost lost myself in it.
“Lord Delion is in the castle.”
“We’re off now… … .”
The craftsmen stepped back, trembling. Harang nodded and approached the castle alone.
Squeak… … !!
As he approached, the gate opened automatically. As he entered, the luxurious interior caught Harang’s eye.
Dazzling chandeliers and gold-rimmed sculptures, famous paintings and sculptures long ago sold to a mysterious rich man… … .
Harang, who had seen all the artworks at once through the Morning Star, could immediately tell what kind of life the lord of this place was living.
“You’re here. Harang Paul Caladan.”
Again! Harang raised his head as he heard a voice from above. There was a gentleman wearing a bowler hat standing there.
Harang bowed politely.
“It’s nice to meet you, Delion.”
“I was surprised to see an unexpected person, but I guess I’m lucky to be able to see the rumored Harang Paul Caladan. I guess he wants me to extend the deadline for the offering?”
“That’s right. Because of the conflict between humans, circumstances arose where it was impossible to prepare a sacrifice.”
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Again! Delion slowly came down the stairs and approached Harang.
“You do realize that I have absolutely no reason to take that into account, right?”
Creepy!
Harang felt a chill. There was clearly a gentleman standing before his eyes… … A huge turtle as big as a mountain, like carrying a mountain on its back… … It felt like an unbelievable size turtle was staring at him.
I couldn’t move.
My limbs feel frozen.
Even her lips turned blue and trembled, but Harang closed her eyes tightly and raised her synchronization rate.
Harang opened her eyes again and spoke, concentrating as much as possible to keep her voice from shaking.
“I know. That’s why I, a descendant of the Kaladan bloodline and warrior, have come to ask you a favor. I know what promise you and the previous warrior made.”
“Hoo… … How do you know that? I don’t think that guy, Kaladan, would have told his descendants.”
Of course, Harang didn’t know at first, but he was able to find out thanks to the updated [Quest] after defeating Philae.
“You can’t stay awake for long without consuming large quantities of special metals. You can’t exert your powers. It was Kaladan who saved you from the brink of death. He brought you here to help protect the steel nest, and to provide you with enough metal to sustain your life.”
“You know a lot.”
Despite telling him the terms of the contract, Delion’s expression did not change.
He didn’t look particularly surprised.
Harang could only find out the reason after arriving here.
“If you know that much, you must understand that I cannot extend the deadline any further. The sacrifices they offer are my lifeline. Tell them that I cannot extend the deadline any further.”
Delion’s words had a forceful force. Harang almost nodded without realizing it at the voice that had a strange charisma, but she held on with her iron will.
“But… … Now, such a sacrifice doesn’t seem particularly urgent to you.”
“Oh, you think so?”
“Before, you had to get metal from the craftsmen of the Steel Nest to survive, but as time passed, you were able to afford it.”
Harang said, pointing around.
“This collection is proof of that. Delion, aren’t you… …acting as ‘Mega-tycoon Robertman’ in real life?”
“… … !”
Delion’s eyes opened wide, as if he had not expected anyone to notice that much.
“You… … how did you know that?”
“I made a guess based on the art collection here. It is said that the mysterious tycoon collected them through auctions, and if you guess his whereabouts and movements, you can narrow it down to one person. However, it has been a mystery where he is staying… … .”
Harang looked straight into Delion’s eyes and said.
“You were right here.”
“… … .”
Delion’s expression slightly distorted. It would be bad if his property was exposed to Kaladan.
The artisans of Black Walton believed that Delion had mysterious abilities and had been collecting art pieces from all over the place, but they could not fool Kaladan’s intelligence.
The Carla Dunn side was also keeping a close eye on the whereabouts of the tycoon who had collected the art.
Thanks to that, I could tell right away.
That Delion is a Guardian who disguises himself as a human and operates in reality.
To be honest, it was something I couldn’t believe even as I was saying it. A Guardian disguised as a human and acting?
Such cases were so rare historically that it was questionable whether it was even possible, but Delion’s expression said it all.
That face looks so embarrassed.
“It would be a bad thing if this property was discovered by the main family. After all, they would no longer be able to enjoy the free offerings from the Iron Nest.”
Long ago, Kaladan made a pact between the Iron Nest and Delion.
The Steel Nest offers sacrifices to Delion, and Delion gives them peace.
But now, 500 years later, that contract has become meaningless.
The Dukes of Kaladan had the military power and wealth to protect their iron nest at any time.
The reason Delion was still able to receive sacrifices was entirely due to the promise he made with the warrior Kaladan long ago.
But… … it turns out that Delion has enough wealth to no longer need to take free sacrifices?
Duke Kal-El will immediately draw a sword and come to find Delion.
Delion has such terrifying abilities that he can’t possibly handle Duke Kal-El, who is considered the best in the world. If you threaten him to step down from the Steel Nest, he will have no choice but to be kicked out of there.
That is, at the point where everyone discovered his true identity as the tycoon Robertman, Delion was no longer the leader.
“What amazing insight and information….”
Honestly, if it weren’t for Harang, no one would have been able to uncover his identity with just a few pieces of art.
This was possible because Harang had the insight to see through both Caladan’s information and his artwork at once.
“… … So, what are you trying to say, you descendant of the warrior?”
“I guess you don’t want me to tell my family about this.”
Delion didn’t nod, but his lack of response was enough of an affirmation.
“The same goes for me. If I don’t tell my family, won’t I end up sharing a secret with the great man Delion alone?”
“……what?”
“I have no intention of making an enemy of Lord Delion. I swear it on my knightly honor.”
Delion’s expression became like, “Why are you doing that?” If you wanted to blackmail Delion by revealing his secret for the sake of your desires, you could do so as much as you want.
But Harang didn’t want any of that, and just swore not to tell anyone.
There, Delion couldn’t help but be dumbfounded. For someone who had spent his entire life seeing only people consumed by greed, the sight of him swearing while giving up all greed was very unfamiliar.
So, Delion.
Even though Harang didn’t say anything, she was the first to bring up the subject.
“… … How can I help you?”
Only then did Harang smile and speak with relief.
“I told you before. For now, it would be sufficient if you simply extended the period of the sacrifice.”
As she said that, Harang held out her hand for a handshake. Delion met it with a bewildered expression.
“Please take care of me in the future.”
