Episode 226
“One thing is certain.”
“What is it?”
“The Holy Empire Gatren is involved in this incident.”
Choi Hyun-seok said with a confident expression.
“Why is that?”
Rachel couldn’t understand.
How can we be sure of Gatren’s intervention?
All that has been revealed so far is that Ian Nel Chersi is up to something.
There was no trace of Gatren anywhere.
“What makes you so sure? And didn’t that blue fox hate Gatren?”
The reason Choi Hyun-seok came this time was to shake off Gatren’s clutches.
Ian Nel Chersi actively helped Choi Hyun-seok.
The circumstances did not fit for her to have been under Gatren’s orders.
“That’s true. I don’t know if Ien is Gatren’s subordinate or not.” “But why are you so sure Gatren is involved?” “Because the warrior quest hasn’t been cleared yet.”
Choi Hyun-seok checked the warrior quest he had received before coming here.
★☆★☆ 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 continued to think strangely.
Clearly, he succeeded in overthrowing the hardliners in the Kingdom of Chersi.
No, hardliners are rapidly losing power across the continent.
Rather, it is an achievement that exceeds the quest goal.
It’s strange that we haven’t even heard news of it being cleared yet, even though additional rewards are dropping right now.
“The fact that the quest hasn’t been cleared means that Gatren’s scheme still remains. If Ien causes something here, there’s a high chance that Gatren will be involved.” “Aha! That’s true!”
Rachel clapped her hands in genuine admiration.
“Sir! You seem strangely intelligent today! Did you eat something wrong… Aaak!” “I’m naturally intelligent.”
Choi Hyun-seok hit Rachel on the forehead and continued speaking.
“Anyway, I have a feeling that Gatren is involved in the incident that Ienel Chersi is trying to cause.” “Hmm, then what do we do now? We don’t even know what exactly that fox is trying to do.” “That’s why we need to gather information.”
“How?”
Choi Hyun-seok chuckled at Rachel’s question.
“The king here is my vassal.”
“Kkanbu?”
“He’s my friend. If I ask the King to have a meal with me, he’ll probably make it happen today.”
First, it was necessary to investigate the key figures, the royal family.
After making his decision, Choi Hyun-seok headed straight to King Molin’s office.
***
That evening.
Choi Hyun-seok was invited to a meal with the royal family.
King Molin del Chersi.
Wife Sophie Nel Chersi.
My daughter, Ian. And my two sons, Kian and Logan.
The only attendees are the royal family and Choi Hyun-seok.
A meal with royalty.
I would have been nervous in the past, but not anymore.
Now that you have acquired legendary powers and become acquainted with the leaders of each faction.
This kind of position was familiar and rather comfortable.
As we entered the restaurant, King Molin greeted us with a bright smile.
“Welcome! Sir Polkill. You’re the first to suggest a meal. I guess my sincerity got through to you. Hahaha!”
King Molin looked genuinely pleased.
Even though she had been rejected by many people up until now, she couldn’t help but feel good when Choi Hyun-seok approached her first.
“Come on, let’s talk over a meal since I’m going to be busy. Sir Polkill is joining us today, so he instructed me to pay special attention to him.”
“thank you.”
The meal was held in a friendly atmosphere.
The food was delicious.
King Molin spoke with a smile the whole time.
“All the nations of the continent are keeping an eye on the Chersi Kingdom. This is because we have become a symbol of peace. I believe that now is the time for the Chersi Kingdom to make a leap forward.”
King Molin’s voice is excited.
The Chersi Kingdom has not been a very strong nation since its founding, and that is still the case today.
He was always wary of the surrounding countries, and especially had no choice but to bow down to the words of Gatren and Dracen.
But not now.
The first treaty between humans and demons.
As a result, the Chersi Kingdom, which had become a symbol of peace, came to be in a position that other countries could not easily interfere with.
“If we continue to solidify our status as a neutral and peaceful nation, I believe that the Chersi Kingdom will forever be synonymous with peace on the continent.” “That’s an excellent idea.”
Choi Hyun-seok agreed with King Molin’s words and agreed with him.
‘He is definitely a smart guy.’
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King Molin was a man who knew how to seize the opportunity given to him.
He will surely be able to achieve his blueprint as he has the determination and drive to take action.
‘If only Gatren hadn’t interfered.’
Choi Hyun-seok secretly looked at other people’s faces.
He didn’t create this place just to eat.
The real goal is to obtain information about Ian and the two princes.
‘If Gatren wanted to do something, there’s a good chance he’d use one of the people here as a lever.’
I’m more than 90% sure.
There is definitely a Gatren’s henchman here, and it is likely that it is Prince Kian who is in line with Gatren or Ien who is up to something.
At that time, Choi Hyun-seok’s thoughts were deepening.
The king raised another topic.
“Oh, Lord Polkill. There will be a big party at the palace in a few days. Would you like to attend?”
“Party?”
“Yes! It’s a party to celebrate peace. It’s a place where all the high-ranking nobles of the kingdom gather to celebrate and bond with each other.”
At that moment, Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes lit up.
‘This is it.’
You can tell intuitively.
This is what Ian Nell Chersi does.
At the same time, the Gatren Empire takes action.
Everything will be connected to this party.
“I would appreciate it if you could invite me… .”
“father.”
That’s when I said I would join the party.
His second son, Kian, got involved in the process.
“The party is a place for the unity of the nobility of our Chersi Kingdom! It is not right for outsiders, and especially non-nobles, to participate!”
Kian strongly opposed Choi Hyun-seok’s attendance.
“I agree with Kian. I feel that having Lord Polkill attend would undermine the party’s identity as a united party of the nobility of the kingdom.”
Even Ian interferes with Kian’s words and opposes Choi Hyun-seok’s attendance.
Choi Hyun-seok looked at the two closely.
‘The second son, Kian. He is under Gatren’s protection. It is clear that he is planning to do something that day.’
This time, I turned my gaze and looked at Ian.
‘There is no apparent connection between Ian and Gatren. So it’s either one of two things. Either he’s planning something on his own, or he has a secret connection with Gatren that I don’t know about.’
While Choi Hyun-seok was looking into the two’s intentions.
King Molin was trying to collect his confused mind.
He seemed a little surprised that his daughter and son were against Choi Hyun-seok’s attendance.
“Your words are not wrong. However, Lord Polkill is a benefactor who came to help our kingdom. He is not a person belonging to another country.” “That is the bigger problem. Isn’t his identity unclear? If that man harbors evil intentions, the nobles in that place will be wiped out.”
Kian’s words were reasonable.
A party is an event where all the high-ranking nobles of the kingdom gather.
If Choi Hyun-seok wanted to, he would have the opportunity to kill all the leaders of the Chersi Kingdom within 10 minutes.
‘I understand, but I don’t think people would normally say something like this out loud in front of the person involved.’
In fact, it was no different from saying to Choi Hyun-seok’s face, ‘I cannot accept it because you might be a villain or a murderer!’
Choi Hyun-seok chuckled.
It’s annoying, but what can I do?
There is no reason to attend the party when you say things like that.
Because if you somehow find another way, that’s it.
“If you think so, then I… .”
Just when Choi Hyun-seok was about to say that he would not attend the party.
King Molin suddenly stood up and shouted with a flushed face.
“Kian, you rascal! You can say anything you want in front of a distinguished guest! Lord Polkill is my guest! Don’t you know that your words are nothing but disrespect to a guest and even insult to me, the king?”
The sound was so loud that the restaurant was about to leave.
Choi Hyun-seok opened his eyes wide and looked at the king.
“Uh… I’m fine. You don’t have to say that…” “No! This is my fault for raising my child so poorly! Sir Polkill. I sincerely apologize.”
The king bowed his head and apologized.
Kian lowered his head, unable to hide his resentful expression.
‘Well, that’s a good thing. I didn’t necessarily have to be formally invited to the party, but this makes things easier.’
Honestly, I didn’t really care if I was invited to the party or not, but I thought it would be better to get invited and move around comfortably.
Because sneaking around was annoying in many ways.
He lightened the mood by comforting the excited King Molin.
‘This guy is secretly a hot-tempered person.’
I didn’t know it because we talked with a smile every day, but he was a man with a fiery personality.
Anyway, the meal continued again.
It ended in a fairly decent atmosphere.
After returning to his room, Choi Hyun-seok closed his eyes while thinking about what he had to do tomorrow.
‘Tomorrow is the second Kian. Let’s dig into that guy closely.’
Kian, who tried to stop himself somehow.
He was currently the prime suspect, as he was under Gatren’s protection.
***
The next morning.
The palace was bustling from early in the morning.
“What’s going on?”
For a moment, I was puzzled by the noise I heard outside.
Then the door burst open and an armed royal knight rushed in.
“What’s going on?”
Choi Hyun-seok stared blankly at the royal knight.
“Dugal Polkill. You must accompany us for a moment.”
“yes?”
You suddenly barged in and told me to follow you?
As Choi Hyun-seok remained silent, a royal knight who appeared to be his senior spoke.
“There are rumors going around that you have been physically and verbally harassing palace maids and female priestesses of the Deusis cult.”
“Huh!?”
“We don’t want any conflict either. If possible, we would like you to come together and help resolve any misunderstandings.”
Choi Hyun-seok washed his face with a sigh.
“Haa… I came here and didn’t even talk to a woman once, and you call that harassment…?”
“What did you say?”
“It’s nothing. Okay, let’s go.”
It’s obvious even without checking.
Someone must have spread strange rumors to get rid of him.
Where the royal knights went, King Molin and several women were waiting.
The women were all people Choi Hyun-seok was seeing for the first time.
“Speak straight. Is what you said really true?”
King Mollin shouted.
Those who appeared to be maids and priests all had frightened expressions on their faces, but did not back down.
“Yes… He asked me if I wanted to meet him… I told him I had a husband, and he forcibly hugged me, saying, ‘What’s the big deal?’”
A maid said, shivering.
Of course, Choi Hyun-seok was shocked.
‘This is your first time seeing me!’
Besides, what’s the big deal about having a husband?
Even though he liked women, he wasn’t that shameless and trash.
“I was cleaning the hallway when this guy suddenly showed up and groped my butt and said it was chubby… sob…!” “I was cleaning this guy’s room when he suddenly took off his clothes and… told me to sit on the bed with a disrespectful look in his eyes…”
The content was equally as inspiring.
If what he said were true, then he was a crazy lecher.
So five maids confessed that they were harassed by Choi Hyun-seok.
Finally, a middle-aged woman dressed in priestly attire stepped forward.
“I am Toris, the first-ranking priest of the Deusis Church.” “Please speak.”
I don’t know what a first-class priest is, but judging by the king’s attitude and the divine power he felt, he seemed to be a high-ranking priest.
“That man asked me if I wanted to sleep with God.” “Priest. Sleeping with God? What do you mean?” “I didn’t understand either, so I asked what he meant…”
Priest Torris said with a look of contempt.
“He pointed to my vagina and said that his thing was like a god. I still vividly remember that moment when he confidently told me to receive the grace of God!” “Hey, that’s too much! And you’re not my type!”
Even Choi Hyun-seok, who had been patient until now, couldn’t tolerate this.
It was mind-boggling to hear a woman who looked twice my age say something like that.
“He also said that he gets pleasure from raping women who are not his type, especially older women!” “This woman is the real deal!”
As Choi Hyun-seok tried to run out, King Molin stepped forward first.
“Let’s stop here. That’s enough talking. Send the maid away and bring in the priest.”
“yes.”
The maid and the priest come out.
King Mollin sighed.
“You too, please step outside. I would like to speak with Lord Polkill for a moment.” “No, Your Majesty! I cannot allow such a man to be with Your Majesty…”
“hurry!”
The royal knights had no choice but to follow the king’s stubborn words.
Finally, the king, left alone with Choi Hyeon-seok, sighed and wiped his face.
“Ha… I’m sorry.”
“yes?”
“I know very well that Lord Polkill would not do such a shameless thing.”
King Molin sat down on his chair helplessly.
“I think it was someone who was displeased with Sir Polkill’s presence in the palace.”
Both the King and Choi Hyun-seok know who that someone is.
Second, Kian del Chersi.
It was clear who it was.
However, neither Choi Hyun-seok nor the king directly mentioned the name.
“Rumors are already spreading within the palace, and eyewitness accounts and testimonies of victims reporting seeing Lord Polkill committing sexual assault are pouring in.”
“Phew…”
“In particular, the remarks of the high priest of the Deusis Church are something that even I, the King, cannot ignore… I am truly sorry.”
I didn’t have to listen to the gossip.
He was told to leave the palace.
“Okay, I get it. I can’t help it.”
Choi Hyun-seok was furious, but he couldn’t turn the palace upside down just because he was angry.
“Thank you for your time. I hope we can meet again next time.” “Now, wait a minute… Sir Polkill…!”
Ignoring the King’s desperate voice shouting from behind.
Choi Hyeon-seok left the palace right away.
Everywhere I went, I was met with cold stares from people.
“f*ck… I’ve experienced so many shitty things in life.”
Finally arrived at the entrance of the palace.
Choi Hyun-seok, who had sworn in front of the security guard, swallowed a lot of phlegm and spat it out.
“Kyaaak- Whew!”
“Hey, you! What are you doing!?”
The terrified guard thrust out his spear, but Choi Hyeon-seok stood tall.
“What? What do you want me to do?”
“…”
One way or another, Choi Hyun-seok is a legendary powerhouse.
He was not someone you could hold responsible for spitting on the part of a mere palace guard.
Choi Hyun-seok walked down the street, still grumbling as if his anger had not subsided.
“It was dirty! Let’s never see each other again! Never set foot in a palace like this again!”
The guards could only watch Choi Hyun-seok’s back as he walked away.
