Episode 215
Thanos and Charlotte shut their mouths as if they had been hit with a bullet.
I’m not stupid, and I know that those guys want to be like me and be strong like me.
It’s not just these two, but Seldo, who’s probably with his older sister right now.
Until now, I just didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to.
I think our little ones need to mature a little mentally.
“You and I are different. The world I lived in was full of ridiculous monsters. The Exile Pantheon that I decapitated with a single stroke of my sword, his nickname in his previous life was Dragon Slayer. He easily cut down three dragons, and you don’t know that fact.”
“… … .”
“Heynckes Beckerman, who cut up Cell’s body, do you know what he did first after becoming a Half-Blood in his previous life? He took his disciple Merengues and together, the two of them cut off the heads of 3,000 knights, 2,000 magicians, 7 masters, and all the royal family of the Cradle Kingdom. That day, he declared himself the strongest swordsman on the continent. That’s why no one could disagree with him when he said he was the strongest on the continent.”
He raised his hand and patted Charlotte’s head.
“People call the world now the ‘human world’. That’s not wrong. There are so many high-circle mana users that it’s overwhelming when you look at the continent, and there are nearly a hundred masters. However, the world I lived in was the ‘human world’. I reached the top in that world where such monsters were running wild. There’s no way you could become as strong as me when your backgrounds and environments are different.”
“… … .”
“This isn’t about belittling your talents or efforts or anything like that. It’s about telling facts, the truth. The world you and I live in is different. It’s not the same, and it shouldn’t be the same. It’s too violent a world. That’s why.”
“So that’s why?”
“Don’t be impatient, and live smoothly. Slowly learn what you don’t know, and if there’s something you want to know more about, learn about it, make good friends, and experience the world. That’s how I want you to live.”
“boss…….”
“That’s something I’ve never done. I really wanted to live like that, but I couldn’t. Did I tell you before? My hobby when I was young was drawing?”
Charlotte shakes her head.
It might not match up a bit, but it’s true.
When I was young, my hobby was drawing.
Especially landscapes.
I am very good at drawing things.
“I wanted to live that way, that way, but I couldn’t. But I’ve changed too much to live that way now, even if I wanted to. I don’t want you to live like me.”
Charlotte sheds tears.
Thanos, who was next to him, was the same.
A difficult childhood.
For the two boys, it was a present-continuous story until recently, and I came in and brightened their unfortunate childhood.
In other words, the two guys never saw the end of their unfortunate lives.
But I saw the end.
I have my people and my family.
“I hope you don’t have to live a miserable life like me.”
The guy hugs me with reddened eyes, as if his sincerity has been conveyed to Charlotte.
Thanos, who was sitting in his seat, turned his head and looked at the distant mountains, as if trying not to be caught crying.
The teacher, who had moved to my shoulder, slowly stroked my hair.
hmm.
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It’s a bit inappropriate to think like that in this situation.
Did I tell you that the reason I’m growing my hair out these days is so that Master can sweep it down easily?
I don’t remember, so I don’t think I did it.
She smiled and hugged our little one.
okay.
This is family.
Providing mental support to ‘each other’ while filling in what is lacking.
It’s a bit strange, but I feel grateful once again that I’ve made a comeback.
I don’t know what kind of guy he is, but if I ever meet him, I’ll have to hug him tightly.
What a wonderful guy.
* * *
Southern region.
The territory ruled by the Counts of Maurice was a coastal city.
The official name is ‘Rotterdam’.
The landmass was not that large, but it bordered the southern coast, and beyond that coast was the Black Sea.
Not only that, before going to the Black Sea, they were able to trade with other kingdoms, including the neighboring country of Ishmael, based on the ‘South Sea’.
In other words, Rotterdam was the center of trade for the Teslan Kingdom, and it was only natural that its maritime power would develop.
Rotterdam was now ruled by Elizabeth.
Elizabeth used the same method she had used at the Valanti Estate and the Mantis Counts.
First, he investigated those who had previously held senior positions in the Maurice Counts’ household, and those who were found to be disqualified were forced to cut off one of their fingers, write a pledge in blood, and then banished from their lands.
It was possible thanks to the help of ‘Nameless’, which had become the largest information organization in the kingdom, and that was the right answer.
Of course, all those who committed heinous crimes were executed without exception.
Even now, their necks are hanging on the wall.
Elizabeth, who had done such a thing, thought.
Should I say that I realized it?
The Counts Maurice were truly remarkable in many ways.
Apparently, according to the data reported to the king, Rotterdam has been in deficit for several years, but in reality, investigations have shown that Rotterdam has always been in the black.
Well, when I think about it again, I can’t help but think that I died well.
After discussing the direction of Rotterdam with the elders and finishing up some of the loose ends, Elizabeth went around Rotterdam with Sel.
So we arrived at the pier.
That was also the east pier.
The dockmaster, who had been leisurely reading a book at the entrance, jumped to his feet when he saw Elizabeth and the group following her.
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“Hello, my lord!!”
A scream, a scream beyond that.
It was a cry that was completely ignored by the listener’s ears, but Elizabeth laughed.
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He approached the dock manager, who was kneeling with a smile, and helped him up himself.
“You don’t have to be so polite. Are you Mr. Vitolo, the wharf manager?”
Vitolo had this thought for a moment.
What sin have I committed recently?
He hasn’t done anything that could be criticized by the nobles, but why would he be a noble?
Different from the commoners, the nobles are the ones who are at the top of the pyramid hierarchy.
If you catch it, it becomes a knot, and if you don’t catch it, it doesn’t become a knot.
That’s nobility.
Vitolo’s face turned pale for a moment.
I worked hard and didn’t get anything backed up, but I guess the nobles saw it differently.
‘Am I going to die here?’
When you think like that.
Elizabeth said.
“Rotterdam, the air is really good. The smell of the sea is also nice.”
“Yes… … Yes, that’s right. That’s right. That’s right.”
Elizabeth still smiled.
After coming out of the well, I saw many commoners.
Elizabeth realized why he was reacting this way.
This means that the tyranny of the former nobles was that great.
But Elizabeth was relieved by that reaction.
Because there are so many great examples of counter-teachers everywhere.
In this way, Elizabeth was able to grow rapidly.
She said.
“You don’t have to think too hard about it. I’m not here to find fault with you, Vitolo. Just.”
Elizabeth’s gaze shifted to the side.
A silver-haired kid who was much shorter than her.
Cell just then looks up at Elizabeth.
“I came to see the sights. If you don’t mind, could you show me around?”
“Water… … Of course. No, it would be an honor.”
Guided by Vitolo, Elizabeth and Sel’s party toured the dock.
After walking for a while, Elizabeth’s eyes caught sight of a ship covered in dust.
It doesn’t look like a finished ship, but it doesn’t look like they’re going to continue building it either.
The reason I still kept my eyes on it was because the unfinished ship seemed too big and too solid.
I would say it’s a little different from other ships.
Vitolo, noticing Elizabeth’s gaze, added:
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“This is a huge ship that the former lord built by taking all the money he had.”
“A big ship?”
“We had ambitiously planned to build a ship that could circumnavigate the continent and cross the Black Sea whirlpools, but unfortunately, due to lack of funds and manpower, the plan was abandoned midway. We haven’t cleaned it up yet, but if it’s unsightly, we’ll clean it up right away.”
Elizabeth smiled inexplicably at Vitolo’s words.
“I didn’t have a present to give to my younger brother.”
“……yes?”
The ship must have looked pretty good to Elizabeth.
Because I asked like this.
“How long will it take to complete that ship?”
Vitolo said with a serious expression.
“I dare not lie in front of your lord. This will take at least eight months to complete.”
“Eight months?”
“If you get help from many wizards, it can be reduced, but it’s only a difference of one to two months. Most of the so-called craftsmen who tried to join have all given up. The materials are ready, but there are no professional workers who can make them. They’re all participating in the subjugation of the Forest of Demons.”
Elizabeth tilted her head.
“Who originally designed this ship?”
“It’s gone. It’s gone along with the blueprints for this ship.”
“It’s disappearing?”
“Yes. It’s been a while. There was a rumor that he was dragged to some kind of forest, but it was a false rumor. That gentleman disappeared for about 5 to 6 months, and that’s the minimum. If it’s long, it could be 8 months? It could be more than that. He was also a former wizard, and there was a lot of noise at the docks here for a while because of where he disappeared to.”
“… … .”
“To finish, as you may have guessed, there is no ‘blueprint’ right now. The bonding part and the reinforcement work on the keel are different from existing ships. It is different, so if we invite experts and wizards who know the shipbuilding industry, it will take at least 8 months to build it. It is very complicated.”
Elizabeth asked after thinking for a moment.
“Please just tell me this.”
“Ask me anything and I will answer.”
“Can we really build a ship that can cross the Black Sea?”
Pier manager Vitolo nodded his head in confidence.
“It is designed to be durable enough. The keel section is double and triple layered, and the wood used to make up the ship is of the highest quality and even has magic resistance… … .”
Vitolo’s story was long.
And finally, he adds:
“This is a ship that originally cost 20 to 30 million won. It was not only because there was no blueprint, but also because there was a lack of funds. To complete this, we need at least 4 to 6 million won.”
Elizabeth took something out of her bosom as if that would do.
Those were jewels that Elizabeth had personally owned.
The dead Clark Valantier had made Elizabeth look as pretty as possible in order to sell her to another family.
She had purchased all the jewels she could find, made a dress out of them, and hired a maid to take care of the dress so that Elizabeth would not wear it carelessly.
The jewels Elizabeth now holds in her hands are the result of tearing apart all of those dresses and taking out only the jewels.
The reason why the Valanti estate was poor was not only because they were being robbed of money by Count Mantis.
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Elizabeth had invested half of the jewels taken from that dress into her estate, and now she had half left.
I was saving it because I didn’t know where to use it, but now I have a chance to use it like this.
Is this fate?
