Episode 246 Grand Banquet for Heroes
“What do you mean?”
Cheon Yu-seong’s eyebrows were bent into an inverted shape.
The ones above probably refer to beings equivalent to godhood.
I didn’t understand what it meant to not be known to them.
“Do you remember Antrad, the mid-level demon?”
“You mean the skull that devastated the fortress.”
“Yeah, that guy.”
“I remember it was a pretty powerful demon. But what does that have to do with those guys upstairs?”
“To summon those demons, we need to collect cursed relics. However, their relics were not complete enough to make Antrad appear. The location was also not the right place.”
Compared to the poor conditions, an absurdly strong person emerged.
And that too with a lot of his own power.
and.
This meant only one thing.
“Someone exercised transcendental power to help me… Is this what you mean?”
“That’s right. And this kind of thing isn’t something gods can do. There’s no good reason for it.”
Demons like to run wild, but they don’t like to go on rampage by interfering with the system forcibly.
In fact, it is the same for anyone.
Because you will have much more to lose than to gain.
“The person who helped the demons was the manager. That probably touched a very high line. Maybe even the highest line.”
Jinhyuk looked at the night sky reflected in the window.
The upper floor of the tower cannot be seen from here.
There will be absolute beings who observe all things beneath the tower.
“I can’t believe a senior manager… is involved.”
Cheon Yu-seong’s face hardened.
Because what this means is too heavy.
And I knew that the higher I climbed the tower, the more rapidly the risk would rise.
I couldn’t help but feel that the blood circulating in my veins was cold.
“What should we do next?”
“Well, first of all, let’s enjoy today.”
“what?”
“You came to the middle level and just fought like crazy, didn’t you? The demons interfered before you could even rest properly in the fortress. Now, it’s enough just to recognize that there’s someone trying to attack you.”
“You talk as if there is a way.”
“I have a few things in mind. We’ll have to wait and see if they work out.”
“Anyway, your confidence is always astounding.”
The other person is a senior manager.
It is a transcendental entity that governs all things related to the tower in the same position as the gods.
But what is it? What about this confidence?
“Still… I don’t know why, but I feel like I can somehow get out of even the worst situation if I’m with you.”
Eat.
Cheon Yu-seong laughed for the first time.
It was a gentle smile that warmed my heart.
“I make sure to take care of my employees’ welfare. So don’t worry too much. Even if other people don’t know, I will definitely protect my people.”
“Yes. Like you said, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to enjoy today.”
Isn’t the person right in front of me who has solved all the problems that I thought were impossible until now?
There was sure to be some kind of breakthrough this time too.
Because that was the player he knew named Jinhyeok.
It was then.
“Ugh. It was so annoying I thought I was going to die.”
Ellis approached with a tired face.
Next to them were Teresa and Andrea.
“What’s going on?”
“The strange guys were flirtatious and said they would rather go dancing or go out for a night drink at the lake.”
“There was someone who calmly said, ‘Cheers to your eyes.’”
Ellis and Teresa let out a long sigh, recalling the terrible moments.
I didn’t realize it because I was too busy talking to Cheon Yu-seong, but it seemed like he had been through some pretty rough times.
“Hehe. That’s because you girls are so pretty.”
Andrea smiled brightly.
Umm. Surely those two would make the nobles anxious.
In contrast to the silver-haired Alice in a black dress, Teresa with blonde hair in a white dress stood out wherever she was presented.
Since Ellis and Andria, who looked like sisters, were there, it was natural that they would grow up to this degree.
“Still, you managed to get through all those people.”
“Well, thank you Tyler for your kind words.”
“In words?”
“Yes. In words.”
Umm… … .
It’s hard to believe.
Can’t you imagine that this guy refused in such a friendly tone?
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Then Andrea spoke the truth in Jinhyuk’s ear.
“Elise also spoke strongly, but to be more precise… Teresa released the ‘energy’.”
“……!”
Could it be that you wrote ‘corruption’?
Jinhyuk swallowed his dry saliva.
Certainly, if Teresa had turned black, it would have been difficult for ordinary people to handle her energy.
‘Honestly, the blackened version is a bit burdensome to me.’
I got goosebumps all over my body as I imagined the two noble queens emitting terrifying energy.
After a while.
“Ah! Everyone was gathered together. I wanted to have a drink together, but there was so much work piled up.”
“It was quite difficult to find the main characters of the banquet as they were in the most corner.”
As Abraham and Pesis joined in, everyone gathered together except Wolyoung, who was hiding in the shadows.
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In a comfortable atmosphere.
Fine wine and delicious snacks added flavor to the conversation.
Since the time had been so hectic, this moment felt even sweeter.
When the atmosphere settled down to a certain degree, Abraham, who was intoxicated, spoke to Jinhyuk.
“I gave up everything else for the cause of the survival of the empire. I thought that it was enough if I could protect the framework of the empire no matter how much I sacrificed. However, you have achieved achievements on your own that cannot be compared to mine. I achieved it.”
Words filled with complicated feelings… … .
There was a mixture of gratitude, regret, and self-destruction.
at the same time.
Sreung!
The ceremonial rapier worn at the waist was pulled out.
“It is an empire-specific courtesy offered to those who have been favored.”
I have received a favor that I cannot repay even if I spend my whole life doing it.
It also helped me awaken pride and self-esteem that had been lost due to wear and tear over the years.
Jinhyeok was a hero and benefactor of the empire.
[Abraham activates ‘Knight’s Faith’.]
In an instant, a warm energy enveloped the inside of the banquet hall.
Golden petals made of energy began to fall one by one from the ceiling.
It’s a beautiful sight.
But what was even more surprising was that the sound had suddenly disappeared.
Even the sound of chatting. A scene inside where all the sounds of the instruments of the band had stopped.
The nobles are bowing down to show respect.
The magic tower lord leading the white tower and the knights leading the red cavalry.
The royal guards that protect the imperial family and the heads of numerous famous families.
Everyone expressed their gratitude in their own way.
Reinhardt, who was on the central podium, also looked at Jinhyeok with eyes full of emotion.
[The Empire grants you an ‘honorary title.’]
[‘Giants’ Citadel’ is upgraded to the status of a ‘Principate’, which guarantees an independent status from the empire!]
[You have achieved an amazing achievement.]
[This work will be inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ tomorrow.]
Status windows appeared one after another.
‘Principate as an honorary title… … They give you status.’
It was an unprecedented compensation for an empire with a strict class system.
While Jinhyeok was embarrassed, this time Pesis slowly opened his mouth.
“I also found this event very interesting. Goinmul Corporation. An emerging power made up of only prominent members.”
If there is a force that is currently discussed the most within the tower, it is probably this one.
so that.
“I’m really looking forward to their future actions. They will probably establish themselves as a force that can bring a big storm to the tower. Just being able to see that legendary beginning is worth coming here for.”
[Pesis’ favorability has increased significantly.]
Pesis’ favorability level has also risen.
I attended the banquet with the intention of relaxing and eating something delicious… … .
‘This is where unexpected rewards keep pouring in.’
Once again, I thought that summoning the first Reinhardt was a godsend.
Because of his speech, the nobles were able to reflect on their mistakes.
And when I saw Ellis, who made it possible, I smiled happily without even realizing it.
“Why are you smiling so unpleasantly?”
Alice opened her rabbit eyes.
“No, it’s just that I’m so special. After all, I thought that I didn’t get the position as the head of Ataraxia for nothing.”
“Heh. Now I’m starting to appreciate my true worth. This is what I am now. I’m a vampire who used to have everyone lining up just to talk to me.”
“Okay, okay.”
Jinhyuk matched Alice’s rhythm and patted her head.
“Oh. Now that I think about it, what did you mean by what you said at the grave?”
“huh?”
“Was it… Sensio Te Arfem? There’s a spell you used to summon an invitation.”
It seems like an imperial language, but I didn’t study it separately because it didn’t seem to have much use.
I guess the only thing I could understand was the word empire.
“Ah… that?”
Ellis waved his hand as if it was no big deal.
“Only those who carry on the royal bloodline can protect the empire. That’s what it means. It was an extremely outrageous statement on a child’s subject.”
“……Hmm. He was a pretty cool guy. He was the first emperor.”
“It wasn’t bad. It wasn’t too flashy.”
“I have a question. Can I ask one more question?”
“Huh? Ask.”
“The reason he died was because you drained all his blood, right?”
A Grand Sword Master could have lived to be over 200 years old, but I feel like his lifespan was somewhat short.
Maybe the culprit was this vampire… … .
Ellis smiled brightly.
“Oh my. For some reason, I think that will be your signature tonight.”
The cold sinking air.
It is a night when the fangs look particularly sharp.
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The banquet that lasted until dawn came to an end.
Everyone returned to their respective lodgings, drunk and full.
The tension loosened as if I was going to forget all my fatigue just for this day.
Right then.
Tuk… … Tuk.
Jinhyuk carefully woke up Pesis, who was sleeping.
“Umm, wow…Ji, Jinhyuk? What are you doing at this hour?”
Pesis was startled and stood up.
It had to be that way since Jinhyeok appeared at the bedside with an ominous smile on his face.
If it had been Cheon Yu-seong instead of Pesis, he might have pulled out his sword on the spot.
Jinhyuk lowered his voice significantly.
“From now on, please go for a short walk with me. There’s a place I really want to go.”
“Huh? A walk? At this time of night? Where on earth is that place you really want to go…?”
Pesis looked like he was saying something stupid.
“I want to go to the emperor’s tomb again, which I went to earlier.”
“Woah, the emperor’s tomb? No, why on earth do you want to go there again?”
“There’s something I really need to get, but I was so busy earlier that I couldn’t get it.”
“You’re not saying you’re going to rob, are you?”
“Uh huh. Robbers! What on earth are you looking at me for?”
At Jinhyeok’s angry remark, Pesis’ face turned red.
“I’m sorry. Well, Jinhyeok, who is now the grand duke of the principality, would do something like that…”
“Please call it a long-term rental.”
“yes?”
“It was an unavoidable decision due to the international situation and resource conflicts.”
Pesis wanted to ask what kind of nonsense that was, but instinctively he realized that he was already in a swamp he couldn’t get out of.
Raising my favorability rating also played a significant role in my resignation.
“Hehe. Most things will be given to you if you tell the imperial family, but wouldn’t it be better to just ask for a favor?”
“I would do the same if it were a decent thing, but this isn’t at that level. Above all, the current emperor probably doesn’t know how to get there.”
“Even the emperor doesn’t know… how can that be?”
An earthquake occurred in the pupil of Pesis.
okay. I thought Fesis would know.
No matter what anyone says, there was only one person in the tower who could be called a great explorer.
“Mr. Pesis, I’m sure you’ve heard of it at least once, right? What about the rumors about ‘Balmung’, the dragon-killing sword that sleeps in the empire?”
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