The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Episode 29
Dwarf (1)
The king displayed the weapons gifted by the dwarves in the palace.
As news of this spread, the palace was crowded with nobles who wanted to see the legendary dwarven weapons.
Even those who initially scoffed at the exaggeration were captivated by its beautiful appearance.
Rumors about Mugu spread like wildfire, and now there is almost no one who does not know about it.
The same was true for the second prince’s faction, which was not pleased with the achievements made by the first prince.
“… … As expected, you’re amazing.”
A middle-aged nobleman let out a sigh as he examined the armor on display.
If even those who normally pride themselves on their high standards would drool, how much more so would he, who was born a merchant?
But the appreciation didn’t last long. Soon, the middle-aged nobleman moved away.
“It’s better than I expected. Not only the appearance, but also the performance is beyond my expectations.”
“What is the value?”
“I don’t know, but if they were to be auctioned, each one would probably cost as much as a mansion.”
“… … I see.”
The face of the Count of Balmons, a man who had been listening to the voice of a middle-aged nobleman, distorted.
It was a natural thing for the Count, who was known as the real brain of the Second Prince faction.
‘Why is it that luck is on that guy’s side… … .’
If only they had brought dwarven equipment, it would have been considered a feat comparable to victory.
No, even if only that trace had been found, it would have been enough to be recognized as an achievement.
But he brought the most important dwarf himself, and it was at such a coincidental timing that he had established a relationship with him as his personal savior.
It was an irreplaceable achievement.
It was a great feat that would be remembered throughout Esteban… no, throughout the continent.
Count Balmons muttered nervously.
“Tsk, if only those assassin bastards had done things properly from the beginning… … .”
The best way is to kill them without anyone knowing.
But now he must have become alert. It would be foolish to try the same method.
Of course, I did consider dealing with the dwarves.
However, the ones guarding them were the Knights of the Sun. There was no way a hired assassin could break through.
‘Not good.’
But that doesn’t mean I can just sit back and do nothing.
The current Second Prince faction was losing ground day by day due to the bastard’s northern attacks.
“… … Can’t we do anything about it?”
Count Balmons muttered as he did so, his eyes sparkling.
“What did you say?”
“Here, I prepared it in advance.”
“Well done.”
The count accepted the papers handed to him by the middle-aged nobleman.
Then he checked the contents of the document and smiled coldly.
“If we can’t kill them, the best we can do is make them join our side.”
This should be enough to use as bait to catch them.
* * *
The western wing of the palace.
It was originally a deserted place where you wouldn’t even feel a trace of life unless there was an important event, but since the expeditionary force returned, there hasn’t been a single quiet day.
It was because of the guests who would be staying there for a while.
“If there is anything missing, please let me know at any time.”
“K, K, K… … ! Thank you.”
Surtr expressed his gratitude with an awkward expression.
After the maid in charge of him left, he let out the breath he had been holding and wiped away the cold sweat.
“This, this is what human life is like… … .”
When in life would you ever have the opportunity to receive help from others?
To survive in the harsh wilderness, you had to constantly work on your own.
However, even though this situation was awkward, I didn’t feel bad about it.
“It actually doesn’t seem so bad… … .”
A harsh climate. Barren land. Meager food.
Because everything in Esteban’s palace was different from when he lived quietly inside the barrier.
That’s why the dwarves, including Surtr, were surprisingly quickly falling into the comfortable life of the palace.
Another thing I liked was how they treated me.
The existence of the revealed dwarves was like a treasure to the continent.
Not only was his metallurgical skills renowned for their greatness, but his academic skills in particular were irreplaceable.
Because of this, the dwarves were treated with more respect and respect than the elders of the academic world.
Needless to say, the clan is delighted.
“… … Ahem! I guess it’s enough to just stay here without going anywhere else.”
Even though they said they would provide a safe haven where freedom is guaranteed.
Anyway, if only the blacksmith could use it, wouldn’t freedom be guaranteed here too?
That was when.
“Captain!”
A dwarf ran up to Surtr. He was the one who had gone to ask for permission to use the forge.
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Surtr asked with a bright expression.
“Oh, you! Did you ask about using the blacksmith’s shop?”
“That, that, I did ask… … .”
“Hmm?”
At the hesitant voices of the clan, a feeling of unease passed through Surtr’s mind.
But it was only for a moment.
“… … Oh, I see. Do they ask for a fee to use the blacksmith shop?”
“That’s not it… … .”
“Hmm? Then, are you asking me to strengthen the blacksmith’s facilities in exchange for using it?”
“The poem actually forbade the use of the blacksmith by humans.”
“what?!”
thud!
Surtr sat up in shock.
Then, the glass of water he had received from the maid fell limply to the floor.
Of course, there was no time to worry about such things.
“Why on earth?! There must be a reason for that!”
“I don’t know either. All I can say is that the First Prince did not give permission… … .”
“You didn’t allow it… … .”
There was no way that could happen.
Surtr, who was flustered, hurriedly grabbed his hammer and went to the First Prince’s office.
But what was there wasn’t Prince 1.
Crunch-!
“… … What is it?”
It was the man I had seen in the village of the clan. I clearly remembered hearing him called George.
But what was important now was not the name, so Surtr’s mouth opened urgently.
“Hey… … ! I heard a strange sound just now!”
“Are you here to use the blacksmith shop?”
“That, that’s it! That’s it!”
Surtr nodded vigorously and continued.
“Isn’t that different from what we promised? We clearly promised to treat you well until the clan’s treasure trove is completed!”
“No, what… … .”
The only condition Surtr put forth for the contract was that the clan be treated at least as guests.
The first prince readily agreed.
But after making that promise, you forbid the use of the blacksmith’s shop to a clan called the dwarves?
The current situation is clearly different from the promise.
“If you don’t know, please bring the First Prince so I can talk to him.”
“First of all, I remember it roughly, right?”
“Oh! Then please give the clan permission to use the blacksmith… … .”
“That’s impossible.”
“Oh, no! Look, why on earth are you doing this! There must be a reason!”
Surtr pounded his chest as if he was frustrated. He really felt like he was going to die from frustration.
But whatever, the man named George was babbling indifferently.
“You want to be treated as a ‘state guest’? What kind of crazy kingdom makes its state guests do blacksmith work? Even if we party all day, it won’t be enough.”
“What, what?!”
It’s definitely not wrong. It’s not wrong, but… … .
For dwarves, blacksmithing is a daily routine and a source of energy.
If you don’t do blacksmith work even for a day, thorns will grow on your body.
Even though it was an abnormal thing by human standards, I didn’t think that the first prince, who knew the tolerance of his clan, was unaware of it.
In other words, the first prince intentionally created this situation.
“That’s nonsense!”
“Well, some people might think that way.”
“Father, please, if you are going to treat us as guests, open the blacksmith shop quickly… … We have not been able to do blacksmith work since the village… … .”
“Well? Let me ask you something first.”
“This is… … .”
You can’t nag or beg.
This little human didn’t seem like he could communicate with anyone.
“That, that’s right… …! Where is the first prince? I’ll go and talk to him myself!”
“His Majesty has gone to the training ground.”
“Okay, so you mean the training ground? Okay, thanks for telling me… … .”
“Well, if it were me, I would rather come next time than bother you during your training and become a substitute for the scarecrow.”
“… … .”
Surtr was silent for a long time, then said:
“… … I’ll come next time.”
“As you wish.”
It was frustrating, but nothing was more important than life.
* * *
When I returned to my office after finishing my training, I was greeted by George, who was processing the paperwork that had piled up due to the northern raid.
Of course, I can’t say that that discontented face is welcoming.
Anyway, the guy started explaining what happened while he was at the training ground.
“The dwarves have arrived.”
“Surtr, is that him?”
“yes.”
Well, I guess that’s what happens.
I chuckled and looked at the papers on the desk.
It was a document about the Galder Plains and the dwarves.
“I think the negotiations will be concluded in about four days.”
“Probably. There won’t be any changes.”
A place where dwarves who have formed an alliance with Esteban can live.
In the State Council, there was a heated discussion about leasing the land to the dwarves.
There was no need to worry.
It was known that the land was useless to begin with, and most nobles were positive about the negotiations because they thought that they had to maintain relations with the dwarves.
Of course, it was obvious who the nobles were who opposed this.
“That doesn’t mean the dwarves will rely on the Federation Empire.”
It seemed that he wanted to keep open the possibility of discord between the dwarf and Esteban, even by opposing it so forcefully.
I put the papers down with a scoff.
“By the way, didn’t you say Surtr came to visit?”
“They asked for permission to use the blacksmith shop.”
“What an interesting guy.”
I curled my lips as if to say it wasn’t worth listening to.
“That can’t be.”
Desire is an emotion that comes from lack.
We can’t allow those guys to just sit back and relax in this situation.
Even while in power, they had to move in the desire for freedom.
Of course, the same was true even after safety and freedom were secured.
“Tell them well so they can do what you want. I’ll leave that up to you.”
“… … This is overtime again.”
ha…….
George sighed and scratched his head.
But at that moment, the bastard’s expression changed to a surprisingly serious one.
“The Second Prince faction has moved.”
“… … I see.”
The time has come for that to happen.
For them, now that the dwarves were still in the castle, it was the best time to turn the situation around.
If the dwarves move to the Galder Plains as agreed upon, then there will be no room for trickery.
I looked at George and said.
“For the time being, just focus on moving the dwarves.”
“Huh? What about the surveillance of the Second Prince faction?”
“Don’t worry about it. Let them do whatever they want.”
“… … .”
Then a question appeared on George’s face.
But I didn’t explain any further and just looked out the window.
My eyes were filled with laughter.
‘It looks like they’re trying to recruit the dwarves?’
Sadly, it seemed like he was just assuming that I was able to bring them here based on coincidence.
In fact, it was something they might have thought was just a stroke of luck.
… … So if you can, try it.
If you want, you can steal my achievements and take them.
There’s nothing you guys can do anyway.
