The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 160
Investiture Ceremony (2)
After the rebels’ actions, the gloomy atmosphere in the palace became lively for the first time.
The succession ceremony that follows the crown prince’s investiture ceremony.
This is because we have become busy with schedules that continue like a festival, as if to reward those who have been waiting.
And among them, the ones who were most busy were those who had to prepare for the ceremonies.
“There’s less than a month left! Move quickly!”
“Have the necessary materials arrived?”
“The dwarves are bringing it!”
“There’s less than a month left. Isn’t it too late?”
It was the investiture ceremony of none other than ‘that first prince’.
A man who achieved countless feats with his outstanding vision and military force.
I can’t sit still for even a moment because I feel like I can’t afford to be careless in my preparations.
However, the dwarves who arrived later were in a very relaxed situation.
“Well, is this the drawing of the ceremonial hall that will be used for the investiture ceremony?”
“Yes. First of all, since the time is pressing, we need to complete the construction as quickly as possible so that it can be completed before the investiture ceremony… … .”
“I don’t like the overall structure. Let’s start over from the design.”
“What the hell are you talking about! Let’s start over from the beginning!”
The person in charge and even the technician waved their hands in shock at the dwarf’s words that were spoken so casually.
Even if construction proceeded quickly, it was clear that it would not be possible to meet the schedule if we had to start over from the design stage.
Of course, the dwarf was rather puzzled when he saw those sights.
“Huh? It’s not like we’re not doing any construction, so why are you guys so surprised?”
“Oh, no… … I don’t know how much time it will take to design it… … .”
“Were you worried about that?”
One dwarf tilted his head as if he didn’t understand, then looked around to find something to write down.
Finally, when someone handed him a pen, he began to scribble something on the margins of the blueprint without a second’s hesitation.
“Just wait a moment.”
“What on earth… … .”
Swish- Swish-
“… … .”
In that short silence, only the sound of the pen tip brushing continued.
It seemed like the part where he said to wait just a moment wasn’t a lie, as the dwarf’s hand stopped before five minutes had passed.
“Please check.”
“This, this is… … !”
The hands of the construction manager who received the paper trembled with shock.
What was drawn there was a drawing with such a perfect structure that it was hard to believe it had been drawn in five minutes.
It was clearly more magnificent than the existing design and was clearly a form befitting a ‘vesting ceremony.’
So I couldn’t help but be surprised.
‘Oh, my goodness! I’ve heard of the abilities of dwarves, but this… … .’
It was just a drawing of what came to mind in a short period of time.
It was more beautiful than any building they had ever seen.
Even without exaggeration, I could be sure that it was worth billions of dollars.
Whatever.
The dwarf lifted his heels with difficulty and ran his fingers over the drawing.
“Ugh! The existing design was too common and had a rigid structure. But if we change it roughly like this, it will be a little better.”
“Is that so?”
“Let’s take our time changing the other details. There’s still some room in the schedule.”
Those words left me speechless once again.
There is only about a month left.
If someone else had said this, I would have thought he was a braggart, or had mistaken the timing.
But these are dwarves.
“Great! This is the first time we’ve built a structure for human royalty.”
30 days.
For them, it was easier than building a sand castle before the waves came.
* * *
“… … .”
The workers looked on in disbelief at the sight unfolding before their eyes.
The same was true for technicians who had devoted their entire lives to construction.
“What the heck is this ridiculous speed… … .”
“Are you saying that the outline of the building is already starting to appear?”
From the moment the dwarves began leading the construction, construction was progressing at a noticeably fast pace.
To be exact, it wasn’t ‘visible’; it was visible.
The foundations that change quickly in the blink of an eye are visible to their eyes as well.
And assisting it was a huge, black, mechanical arm.
“Hey, Lamestone! Bring me some finished Caymentum!”
“I prepared it in advance, so here it is!”
At that moment, bricks weighing hundreds of kilograms were lifted in a flash.
And the dwarf who was standing above to do the work took it too lightly.
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Sights that are simply unbelievable.
A task that would have taken several people struggling for a long time if it had been an ordinary construction worker was completed in just one second by two people.
“Well, that’s why the progress can’t be fast.”
“I can’t believe it even though I saw it with my own two eyes.”
“In the first place, what on earth are those bricks that are completed so amazingly quickly… ?”
Also, that wasn’t the only reason it was fast.
“Hey, pillar! The pillar space isn’t the right size!”
“Let’s leave that part alone for now, because the design may change!”
“Hmm! The slope is roughly 2 degrees. How about cutting it down a bit more?”
“Hehe, that wouldn’t be so bad.”
The dwarves moved as if they were one body, assisting each other.
If it’s digging the ground, it’s digging. If it’s building a structure, it’s building it.
It is about moving towards the goal of completion by acting fluidly where each is needed.
For this moment, it was okay to call it a single organism. At least that’s how it looked to humans.
“What should we do… … .”
“Rather, if we interfere, the work may be slowed down.”
Because of this, the workers who were supposed to help with the work were just standing there.
It’s not that we do nothing, it’s that we can’t do anything.
This is because the construction method was different from the beginning and was carried out in a rigid manner without any room for interference.
At that moment, someone started walking slowly from far away.
“How is the work going?”
“Oh, little human! Long time no see!”
“… … Should I not say that little human being?”
It was George who was preparing the investiture ceremony on behalf of the busy baron. The dwarves who knew his face greeted him warmly.
George looked at the construction site with an annoyed expression on his face and scratched his head.
“Well, the outline is roughly formed.”
“Hmm! It’s only natural if it’s left to our clan!”
Bang bang!
The dwarf who answered pounded his chest.
It is an answer that shows pride.
George nodded, writing something in his notebook.
“So roughly how long do you think it will take to complete?”
“If everything goes according to plan, we should be able to complete it in two weeks.”
“Is that so?”
At the mention of two weeks, a murmur erupted from the workers standing behind them, but George and the dwarf ignored it and continued their conversation.
“Then, let’s aim for three weeks, but don’t worry about the budget and do whatever you want.”
“Huh? Don’t worry about the budget… … .”
“What I mean is, don’t worry about anything and just create a masterpiece that will make the nobles cower.”
“Hahahaha!”
At those words, the dwarf burst into a cool laugh.
“You underestimate the greed of the dwarves! Are you really sure you don’t care?”
“Well, I still have money left.”
“Very good! Then don’t worry.”
The eyes of the dwarves who were listening to the story suddenly began to sparkle.
“If there is nothing to be afraid of, our clan has no reason to hesitate.”
“Yeah, well, that’s fine.”
George nodded slowly.
In fact, these instructions were based on meticulous calculation.
The nobles must have been fearful of the First Prince due to his previous actions, so he calculated that he would use this opportunity to further press him and impress upon him the dignity of the royal family.
Since he had predicted the unconventional actions that would follow, he had to get down on his knees in advance to make the future easier.
Of course, I didn’t calculate how much the dwarves would spend until completion… … .
“What, it’s not my money?”
George was already oblivious to that.
* * *
“First, I organized the letters sent from other countries.”
thud!
George placed the pile of papers and such on the desk.
As construction progressed, news of the investiture ceremony spread to other countries.
The first places to contact us were, of course, Arendelle and the Holy Empire.
But what was surprising was that the next place I received a call from was Azran.
“Well, it’s only natural since it’s a country that trades butterfly corals.”
“Even if you think about it that way, it’s still surprising.”
The news would have been delivered late to Azran, located in the southern continent.
But the fact that the contact arrived so quickly meant that the letter was sent at the same time as the news was received.
‘Was it really effective to talk about a federal empire?’
A continued relationship with Azran would benefit Esteban both geographically and materially.
In any case, it was definitely a positive sign.
I roughly put the letters away and scoffed.
“But, there are some familiar names.”
“… … Oh, you mean the ones who bought the magic formula?”
George picked out a few from among the letters and began to look through them.
Then he shrugged his shoulders and laughed again.
“You still haven’t come to your senses after being treated like that. Or maybe you still have a fondness for ancient magic.”
“It’s not worth reading. Throw it away.”
“Huh? Is that okay?”
“I know what they’re going to say anyway.”
Even if they had somehow convinced themselves that what they had purchased was an ancient magic formula, it would have been frustrating because they had made no progress in their research.
So, on this occasion, he probably wanted to secretly congratulate me while secretly asking for some magical information.
‘Or maybe they were looking for additional compensation from another source.’
For example, Mithril, which started trade with the Holy Empire.
Either way, the fact that there was no need to read it was the same.
“Well, then.”
Bam-!
George shrugged and threw them in the trash can.
“Then I will go and finish preparing for the investiture ceremony. I will send you more information when I hear it.”
“Do as you wish.”
So George left without looking back.
I narrowed my eyes as I looked at the sight.
There was no particular reason.
‘So in the end, you have no intention of receiving a title.’
It is no exaggeration to say that we have already taken control of Esteban.
Since there was no need to be concerned about anything anymore, he decided to give the guy a title of nobility to make things easier.
Because awarding titles of nobility to commoners would no longer be a problem.
But the guy refused.
-Huh, what a bother, nobleman. Just give me money instead.
Are you saying that even managing the territory is a hassle?
The idea that it would be better to just take the money comfortably rather than take on the additional duties of a noble.
I couldn’t help but accept it because it was such a consistent and guy-like thought.
Of course, my true intention was different.
‘You can’t leave it like that.’
Even if the Baron were to ascend to the rank of Marquess immediately, George’s activities, under the guise of his aide, would still be limited.
That’s what the class difference was like.
So, in order to use the guy more effectively in the future, some kind of action would be necessary.
Especially now that the appearance before regression is gradually appearing.
‘Even if you don’t want to receive it, I will force you to receive it.’
I raised the corners of my mouth as I stamped the document I was writing.
… … The document is about a new person who will be promoted to the fifth rank.
“Let’s start with the original first.”
It was a moment that brought us one step closer to our goal of solidifying our position.
