Episode 220
A large-scale festival was held in the capital city of Skolborne.
It was to celebrate the successful repelling of the undead’s attack.
Abelson opened up the treasury and provided wine and meat.
It wasn’t a particularly easy situation, but a time as good as now to win the hearts of the people doesn’t come often.
I decided I needed to push myself a little bit to get the flow going.
“As expected of Your Majesty the King!” “If we only believe in and follow Your Majesty, the future of the Mariott Kingdom will be bright! Haha!”
Fortunately, the strategy worked beautifully.
People, without exception, began to praise Abelson and completely believed in and followed him.
The festival continues until late at night.
At dawn.
Choi Hyun-seok opened his eyes as if possessed by something.
“It’s still noisy.”
I went to bed early the day before, regardless of the festival, but when I woke up, the festival was still going on.
He did some light stretching and got up from his seat.
“Uhm… Hero. Where are you going?”
Rachel approached, rubbing her eyes as if she was still half asleep.
“I’m going to training.”
“Training?”
“Oh. Don’t bother me by following me. Just sleep more.” “No… I want to go too…”
Rachel came over, sobbing, and slumped down on Choi Hyun-seok’s shoulder.
“Okay… let’s go…”
I didn’t like the look of it at all, but I also felt bad about leaving it behind when it was following me.
Choi Hyun-seok had no choice but to take Rachel to the parade ground.
Outside the palace, the noise of the festival could still be faintly heard.
‘At times like these, I have to work even harder.’
Choi Hyun-seok has no plans today.
So I thought I’d do some personal training for the first time in a while.
It was a rare holiday, so he could have taken a day off to relax, but he felt more uncomfortable resting.
‘If you don’t want to have regrets when you die, you have to do everything you can.’
He is still weak.
I don’t know what other people might think, but that’s what I thought.
Because there were still those stronger than him.
When you become stronger than anyone else.
If we become the strongest in the world like on Earth, then we will be able to rest easy.
That thought crossed my mind.
“Haam~ Warrior. What’s the fuss about this early in the morning? You’ve been working hard, so on a day like this, you should take a break.”
Rachel, who had been slumping on his shoulders, yawned and said.
Choi Hyun-seok picked her up and roughly threw her into the air.
“Whoa-! Why are you throwing a lady!?” “I told you not to come with me if you were going to bother me. Why do you come here and whine when you’re just going to sleep?”
Choi Hyun-seok shook his head.
Even though I said I was just going to train quietly on my own, you forced me to come along and say such nonsense.
Rachel retorted with wide eyes.
“That won’t do! We’re a needle and thread! Pat and Matt! A warrior and a dedicated fairy! A soul duo!” “What soul duo? And we’re not Pat and Matt, we’re more like Tom and Jerry.” “Well, it depends on how you look at it.”
Choi Hyun-seok, who had no particular desire to deal with the situation, ended the argument without adding any more words.
However, Rachel, who had woken up, continued to ask questions while walking around Choi Hyun-seok.
“So. What are you training for today?”
“For now, it’s speculation.”
“Speculation?”
“Your Nobilis proficiency is still lacking.”
After combining magic and magic energy into mana.
Speculation, which was naturally divided into several types, was also reorganized.
That’s Nobilis.
This was improved upon by Hyunah Park and Sarah Dunphy based on what they had previously created with Raidrun.
They completed the unfinished Nobilis in a total of 10 forms.
“I need to get more used to it if I want to use it without any problems in real life.” “Come to think of it, I haven’t used anything after Type 5 in real life yet.” “That’s right. I didn’t have enough practice from Type 6 onwards.”
Since I could only use half of the existing forms, I had to quickly increase my proficiency.
“And I need to improve the float too… I’ll have to do that when I have time. Or ask my older sister.”
Improving the float was also an important task.
Flomote is a secret weapon that Choi Hyun-seok can use.
It’s like a joker card.
However, since it is based on magic, it is currently unusable.
We had to make major changes to allow the use of floats using mana.
This is not an easy task.
Perhaps it was comparable to the task of creating a new speculation.
Choi Hyun-seok shook his head, shaking off thoughts about Flomot.
“Let’s think about Flumot later and practice Nobilis first.”
An empty parade ground.
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Choi Hyun-seok stood alone and took his stance, and the full-scale training began.
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Training began and half a day passed.
Choi Hyun-seok, who had not eaten anything for a while, stopped by a restaurant.
I was thinking of doing some simple yoga and then going back to training.
“I’m starting to get used to it here.”
The restaurant was very splendid as it was where the dignitaries visiting the palace dined.
Choi Hyun-seok, who was not naturally suited to this kind of atmosphere, felt extremely uncomfortable in this place.
I had trouble swallowing food, so my throat got choked up all the time.
But now I’m pretty used to it, and it doesn’t feel as uncomfortable as it did at first.
“hmm…?”
Choi Hyun-seok narrowed his eyes.
Because a familiar man was sitting in the restaurant.
“Olaf?”
“Olaven.”
“ah.”
Duke Olaven Grimire of the Dracaen Empire.
He was eating at a restaurant.
“What is going on here? No, more than that, is it okay for you to show yourself so openly?”
On the surface, the Mariott Kingdom and the Dracaen Empire have no contact at all.
There was no need to show the two of them uniting to raise the alertness of neighboring countries, including Gatren.
Recently, I thought I should pay more attention since I’ve dealt with two cardinals of Gatren, a lot of paladins, and priests.
“Hmm, as rumored, the food at the Mariott Palace is pretty good. Not as good as Dracen’s though.”
Olaven Grimier was calmly slicing meat.
Once the commander of the Allied Forces and now the Duke of the Dracaen Empire.
In other words, he is one of the most powerful people on the continent.
It was quite impressive to see such a person eating alone without any escort or servant.
He wiped his mouth with a napkin and looked back at Choi Hyun-seok.
“Today is an official visit. Externally, I came to negotiate new trade with the Kingdom of Mariott.”
“Then in reality?”
“I came here because I have a favor to ask of you, Sir Choi Hyeon-seok.”
He offered Choi Hyun-seok a seat.
“It looks like Chief Choi Hyun-seok has come to eat too. Would you like to sit down first?”
If someone saw me, they would think I was the owner of this restaurant.
But, it strangely suited him so well that Choi Hyun-seok sat down without realizing it.
One by one, dishes are placed in front of him.
As the servants finished preparing the meal and left the restaurant, Olaven brought up the main topic.
“This work in the Mariott Kingdom was very successful. It was a great benefit to both of us, Drassen and Mariott.” “Certainly. It feels like we’ve picked up the pieces without lifting a finger.”
Choi Hyun-seok nodded while cutting the meat.
If the Dracaen Empire had not assisted during this Cardinal’s visit, things would have been complicated.
Maybe there was a big battle inside the capital.
If that had happened, the loss of life and property would have been unimaginable.
‘Even if we won like that, it was a problem.’
Even if you win the battle, it’s not the end.
Gatren, who had the excuse, would have hung on until the end.
Until the kingdom of Mariott collapses or falls into his grasp.
In that situation, thanks to Drasen’s help, we were able to easily drive out Gatren.
Even though it was a win-win situation, I was grateful.
“So, this time I would like to ask you a favor.” “What do you want?”
“Do you know the Kingdom of Chersi?”
Choi Hyun-seok shook his head.
As I got used to living here, my knowledge of many things increased, but I still don’t know all the countries on the continent.
Olaven Grimier continued speaking nonchalantly, as if he understood the situation.
“It is a kingdom located between the Mariott Kingdom and the Dracaen Empire. It is a small country with a territory and national power that is about half that of the Mariott Royal Palace.”
The Kingdom of Mariott is not a very large country either.
Strictly speaking, it was just one of those minor kingdoms, but Chersi seemed to be an even smaller country.
“So. Why are you suddenly talking about the Chersi Kingdom?” “Currently, Gatren is moving to swallow up the small and medium-sized countries of the continent.”
At this point, Choi Hyun-seok couldn’t help but notice what the other person was trying to say.
“Please keep Gatren from intruding into the Chersi Kingdom?”
“exactly.”
Olaven said, stroking his handsome beard.
“It would be great if our Dracaen could come out to the outside world, but it would be difficult because there is a high possibility of diplomatic problems arising.”
“hmm…”
“That’s why I think there’s no one better suited for this job than Choi Hyun-seok. He’s equipped with legendary powers, and he’s the only one who’s ever shaken off Gatren’s clutches.”
I understood what Olaven was trying to say.
You will also know that you are the right person for the job.
But Choi Hyun-seok was worried.
As Olaven put it, this is a matter that determines the fate of a nation.
It means that tens of millions of lives are at stake.
It is true that it is burdensome to accept it blindly.
As Choi Hyun-seok’s worries seemed to deepen, Olaven added.
“This is something that is needed not only by the Kingdom of Mariott and the Kingdom of Chersi, but by the entire continent.”
“Why?”
“Gatren is growing bigger by swallowing up smaller kingdoms. This means that the probability of war breaking out is higher.”
Gatren, who judged that he had become strong enough, will start a war to conquer the continent.
The damage that would occur would probably be greater than in any war that had ever occurred.
At that moment.
Tiring!
A warrior quest occurred along with a familiar alarm sound.
★☆★☆ Warrior Quest! ★☆★☆
The Kingdom of Chersi is in danger!
As a legendary warrior, I can’t ignore them!
Shake off the evil Gatren’s clutches and save the Kingdom of Chersi!
· Objective: Drive out Gatren’s forces from the Chersi Kingdom. · Reward: A large amount of experience points and 3,000 warrior points.
Choi Hyun-seok shook his head after seeing the warrior quest.
‘Now they’re openly treating us as an evil force.’
The Holy Empire Gatren and the Church of Deusis.
On the surface, they are followers of God.
But the warrior system, which is no different from a god, calls them evil.
“What’s going on?”
“Oh, it’s nothing.”
Choi Hyun-seok shook his head and continued speaking.
“Well, I got some help, so I can’t just wipe my mouth and pretend I didn’t know. Let’s just do whatever it takes.”
A smile appeared on Olaven Grimier’s lips.
He handed Choi Hyun-seok a thick stack of documents.
It was a summary of what was currently happening in the Kingdom of Chersi.
“For more information, please review this document. If possible, I recommend that you memorize it all and burn it so that no one can see it.” “Well, that’s hard…”
I can’t believe I’m trying to put all this information in my head.
Even giving it a week would have been too much.
After much thought, Choi Hyun-seok immediately put the documents into his inventory.
“It’ll be okay if you do it this way so no one else can see it.”
“Ahem… definitely.”
Olaven nodded as if he understood.
He got up from his seat and straightened his appearance.
“Well then, I’m off now. I have something to discuss with His Majesty the King about a new deal.”
“See you next time.”
“Don’t worry. You’ll see it soon.”
With those words, Olaven Grimier left the restaurant.
Choi Hyun-seok snickered as he watched his back as he left.
“He’s a mysterious gentleman. He’s exactly like Hong Gil-dong.” “That’s right. Are all the high-ranking nobles of the empire like that? It’s amazing.”
Choi Hyun-seok frowned at Rachel’s words.
There was something strange about what she said.
“Rachel. Have you never met a high-ranking noble before?” “Of course! I just met you when I was with the warrior!” “I heard you worked as a dedicated fairy before, too.” “Yes. There are ten warriors who have passed through my hands!”
Rachel spoke proudly, puffing out her chest.
Choi Hyun-seok’s doubts deepened.
“Have you never met a high-ranking noble before?”
“yes!”
“why?”
“Uh… really…?”
Rachel scratched the back of her head.
Why couldn’t I meet the high-ranking nobles even though I had 10 warriors?
Even Rachel herself thought it was a little strange.
“I’ve served ten warriors in two years, but I’ve never met a high-ranking noble. Why is that?” “Ten people in two years…”
Choi Hyun-seok washed his face with a dry cloth.
10 people in 2 years.
Even if you continue to accept warriors without any breaks in between, the average survival period of a warrior will not exceed 3 months.
At this point, wouldn’t it be closer to a ‘Grim Reaper’ rather than a ‘fairy’?
‘I didn’t graduate from the fairy job, I just got cut off…’
Rachel used to boast that it had been a long time since she had taken off her fairy label, but she wasn’t bragging.
It was clear that the position had changed from dedicated fairy to hero scout, probably to ensure the survival of the hero.
Choi Hyun-seok gently pushed Rachel away.
“Rachel. Stay away.”
“yes?”
“Don’t be too close to me from now on.”
“why?”
“If you tell me to just fall, then fall!”
I was proud of myself for enduring two years with this worst of the worst, but I wanted to leave it at that from now on.
Of course, Rachel isn’t the type to just back down.
“Why are you suddenly like that!?”
At the words, “Get away,” Rachel clung even tighter to him.
Rachel, who clings like a leech.
Choi Hyun-seok let out a deep sigh.
“Well, I guess it’s okay.”
Now, I wondered what would be the point of pushing this little reaper away?
‘Anyway, Rachel is pretty and cute.’
Okay, that’s fine for now.
