The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 188
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One day, a few days later.
“Nothing happened this time.”
“hmm?”
For a moment, I thought it was a calm reminiscent of the calm before the storm.
Contrary to the Marquis’s anxiety, nothing happened in the royal palace for several days.
Literally, ‘nothing’ happened.
That was the incident the Marquis was talking about.
“Hehe, you were worried about that?”
“That’s… … I guess there have been many things like that up until now, right? I thought it would definitely be a similar case this time… … .”
“Well, there was a lot going on. I understand.”
The Marquis scratched his head at Duke Walter’s nagging.
In the end, the worries turned out to be unfounded, but it also revealed how much the Marquis had suffered up until now.
In fact, even now that my anxiety has somewhat subsided, I can’t forget that look in her eyes.
“Perhaps Your Majesty, if you had been with His Majesty the King at that time, you would have reacted the same way as I did. How delighted he seemed… … .”
“Did you look that anxious?”
“Yes. Because at that moment, he showed interest like a child.”
“… … Certainly, that’s a bit dangerous.”
The actions the King had taken since he was the first prince were clearly efficient and correct.
But there were always risks and recklessness that followed.
Especially if you showed genuine interest, it was like something was definitely going to happen… …
“But this time, nothing happened?”
“That’s true, but… … .”
“Why don’t you just relax and be at ease? If you keep doing that, your attendants will start to feel uneasy.”
“Haha, that makes sense.”
Finally, Marquis Vidor put everything down and smiled gently.
Perhaps this time they would be able to get through it comfortably.
“But what is that?”
“hmm?”
What caught the Marquis’ eye at that moment was a document that appeared to have been paid for directly by the King.
But the Duke confirmed this and said it was no big deal.
“Ah, that’s the budget for escort that came down a while ago.”
“If it’s about escorts… … Are you a dwarf?”
“Hmm. His Majesty said there was a place where we needed the help of the dwarves, so I hastily organized a party.”
“okay.”
The dwarves who worked with Esteban were the most important personnel.
That’s why, when they moved, they tended to summon more escort knights than ever before.
Perhaps the budget for that will be clear.
‘……for a moment.’
Suddenly, Marquis Vidor, who had been nodding in agreement, felt something strange.
Has anything come up recently that required the help of dwarves?
“Do you happen to know when the budget was released?”
“I remember His Majesty the King giving it to me about two days ago.”
“… … .”
Bam-!
“hmm?”
A sound reverberated through the Treasury, whether it was a chair being dragged or a heart sinking.
Marquis Vidor, who had risen from his seat in such a hurry, spoke to the Duke with a pale face.
“Excuse me, but I will go and see His Majesty the King for a moment.”
“Uh, um… … Ah, I see.”
The duke, who had been bewildered, nodded his head without realizing it at the ghostly, tired face.
And yet, he blurted out his true feelings from the depths of his heart.
“That… … Joe, be careful?”
“yes.”
The Marquis quickly ran out of the treasury.
And a little later.
“Eeeeeeeeeee! Your Majesty!”
The screams of the Marquis Vidor echoed throughout the King’s study.
But no one stopped it. And that’s understandable.
“Where the hell did you go?!”
There was no way anyone would complain about it being noisy in an empty space.
* * *
“Oh… … I thought I came quite far down south, but why is it colder than the capital?”
“Because it’s the winter sea.”
A coastal city south of Estevan.
George got out of the carriage and bundled up his clothes as the wind blew like a blade.
And as if that wasn’t enough, he crawled into the carriage and took out another thick coat.
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As he looked at that pitiful sight, the boy began to shudder.
It was while watching the children playing in the distance.
“It’s so cold that I could die even if I just sit still, but how come those little kids over there are running around so well?”
“I guess my body can’t compare to those of you weak and lazy guys.”
“Is it my fault or is it because it’s cold?”
“What is obvious.”
“… … .”
The guy shut his protruding mouth.
Then, as if he knew that it would be difficult to hear anything good if he stayed longer, he quickly turned around and began to check the situation.
“The knights and carriages that followed have all arrived. The dwarves that joined us will probably arrive within a few days.”
“hmm.”
“So what do you do now?”
Although he did follow me when I told him to, I still hadn’t heard any plans.
What can you do with only a minimal escort and dwarves? … … .
“You’re not planning on building a fortress here using the dwarves, are you?”
“No way.”
“Ah! Or are you going to block the sea? I won’t leave them any land to land on… … Something like that.”
“Be quiet and wait.”
“… … Ugh.”
I looked away, dismissing the guy’s wild thoughts.
There was a party of lords who had rushed there after receiving word that the royal family had come to visit.
“Oh, welcome. It is an honor to have His Majesty the King visit us in person.”
“hmm.”
A nobleman with dark skin and a skinny body.
He had come in such a hurry that he had forgotten to fasten his cloak, which was blowing back and forth in the wind.
Of course, it was understandable that the king would come without warning… … .
‘More than anything, it must be my visit itself that is frightening.’
To the nobles, I was nothing more than a judge who would not be swayed by even the slightest injustice.
From the time he cut down Asus to the time he personally purged the Second Prince faction.
So, he must have run out in a hurry, afraid that he might get caught with a book.
The lord tried hard to hide his expression and bowed deeply.
“Well, first of all, it’s cold outside so I’ll take you inside. Please come this way.”
“There is no need for that.”
“yes?”
“Now, bring a ship to carry the knights and a captain who is skilled in navigation.”
“What do you mean… … Ah!”
The lord, who had been racking his brain for a while following my instructions, smiled brightly when he realized that my business was not with him.
At least I figured out that I wouldn’t get caught.
“Would you like to take a tour of the nearby coast? In that case, I will arrange a passenger ship right away.”
“He told me to bring a captain who is skilled in navigation.”
“I… … What do you mean by navigation… … .”
“We need someone who is knowledgeable about the geography of the Continental Ocean and the Fallenstar Archipelago.”
“omg!”
At those words, not only the lord but also the attendants listed after him could not contain their shock.
“Sir, are you really going to move all the way to the Fallenstar Archipelago?”
“okay.”
“Oh, no! The Fallenstar Archipelago is a pirate stronghold!”
Southern Channel.
There were hundreds of islands scattered here and there, and although there were hidden reefs and other threats, the biggest threat to ships was pirates.
Would merchant ships moving for trade needlessly go around the vicinity?
This means that no matter how good your navigation skills are, it is impossible to escape their threat.
At that moment, a cool, low voice rang in the lord’s ears.
“I won’t tell you three times. Bring her.”
“… … Hmph!”
The lord bowed his head, visibly shaking.
It was only then that he realized who the man standing in front of him was.
“Z, I will immediately arrange for a ship.”
A sword master who has risen to the top of the knighthood.
No matter how many pirates swarm around, it would never be possible for them to brush past his collar.
After some time passed like that.
The promise of immediate arrest was not a lie, for the knights of the estate brought several men from the port.
“It is an honor to serve you, Your Majesty. We are the crew of the ship that will safely transport you to the Fallenstar Archipelago.”
“You must be familiar with the geography of the surrounding area.”
“Yes.”
“Good.”
There was no need to delay as things were progressing at a rapid pace.
I gestured to the knights and gave them instructions.
“The knights board the ships, leaving only those who can greet the dwarves.”
“insect!”
The knights began to move in unison toward the port.
The knights didn’t know why they were going there, but since they were already full of loyalty, they didn’t even feel the need to ask.
Even if there are a lot of pirates there.
Of course, there were also people who were not convinced by this situation.
“No, are we just going to keep going like this? What about the dwarves?”
“We don’t need them yet. For now, we’ll move to the archipelago and take care of things, so don’t worry.”
“You’re just doing this all of a sudden without even making a plan? Shouldn’t there be at least something?”
“It’s an operation… … .”
I shrugged slightly.
He hasn’t said anything to me yet, so I guess I’m left with some questions… … But anyway, given the circumstances, shouldn’t I move quickly?
‘It’s my duty to protect Esteban, who is caught up in the phone calls, even if only a little.’
The innocent smiles of the children I saw earlier. So that they won’t be trampled by the enemy’s boots.
“Then let’s name the operation ‘Pirate’. That should be enough.”
“What kind of absurd thing is that… … .”
George’s eyes widened as he was about to ask back, as if it was so absurd.
“… …Operation code ‘Pirate’, right?”
“Yeah, pirate.”
At the same time, my lips began to rise.
Soon, the eyes of the two people who met each other were filled with joy, without exception.
“It’s going to be a fun plunder.”
With that, all doubts were resolved.
Except for the lord who looked at this sight in bewilderment.
* * *
Fallenstar Archipelago.
The ones who ruled this barren land were pirates who had made their nests on hundreds of islands.
But even those who seemed like they would cause trouble in this small landmass surprisingly got along well.
That’s because there is someone who brings together all those pirates and rules them over.
“Kuuuuu, this month’s income is also good.”
A room full of gold.
A man as big as a bear is lying inside.
He was a man known as the Pirate King of the Archipelago.
And around them stood pirates, each holding their own weapon.
“Keke, capturing a merchant ship heading to the Southern Continent was a big deal.”
“It was loaded with gold coins. Was it a merchant ship from the Southern Continent this time?”
Merchant shipping is their main source of income.
To be exact, the target was merchant ships trying to move by a faster route due to tight schedules.
Since a million gold coins would pour out in one go, there was no reason to risk going all the way to the coast.
Moreover, they had no rivals or enemies.
“The Federation Empire is truly equal. If you give them a fair amount of gold, they’ll turn a blind eye to some level of plunder.”
“Khuh! It is equal, I guess.”
The gold coins paid to the imperial court, like taxes, implied that their actions were being tolerated, whether knowingly or unknowingly.
Rather, they are under the protection of the Federal Empire, who extort money from other countries and offer it to them. So, there is nothing to be afraid of.
“By the way, didn’t you say there was a ship approaching the archipelago?”
“Yes, it looks like it started in Esteban.”
“If we’re going to do it, let’s just throw it away and send it.”
“Captain, you’re not going to kill me this time either, are you?”
“of course.”
The Pirate King’s mouth opened wide, revealing golden teeth.
Money is stolen, but people are not killed.
Because humans are a species that repeats mistakes all the time.
“When in a hurry, you tend to prefer a straight route. Remember, today’s customer may also become your future customer.”
“Kuhaha, you are truly the captain.”
“This much is basic.”
The pirates exchanged bitter smiles.
Bam!
At that moment, someone came urgently into the room they were in.
“What’s the fuss about!”
“Ouch, this is a big problem!”
“… … What’s the big deal?”
Could something big happen in this archipelago?
That was when I thought so.
Kwakwakwakwang!
“… … !”
A loud vibration accompanied by the sound of something collapsing caused the gold coins to fall down.
The Pirate King quickly got up from his lying position, feeling that something was wrong.
