Episode 45
Invitation from the Neresta family
[Are you sure you’re human? What is that… ?]
Did he touch some kind of extraterrestrial being, like a demon?
Of course, a question couldn’t help but cross Elric’s eyes.
『Otherwise, there is no way a human other than Mervinger would have achieved this level… !』
Mephisto suddenly stopped mid-sentence and laughed.
“is not it? If you think that humans haven’t been idle for the past thousand years, it wouldn’t make sense.』
[…] ?]
Elric frowned slightly as he could not understand Mephisto’s words.
Either that or not.
Mephisto was busy laughing, wondering what kind of nonsense he had gotten into.
『It’s fun, it’s fun! Is it really clear?』
[What?]
『It is said that although this person belongs to the strong axis in the present era, he is not an absolute powerhouse.』
[If that’s the case, there are more similar levels… .]
This era can be said to be a world overrun with ‘monsters’.
At least in terms of the other six stars, each one was comparable to the head of the Neresta family, and it was no secret that each family had retired masters who were similar to or better than him.
Is that all there is?
The Lion Gong family, which forms the opposite of the Magic Tower, is known to surpass the Magic Tower in terms of pure force, and the imperial power that protects the order of the empire is not easy to see.
The same applies even if you leave the framework of the empire.
Numerous forces and countries that are not well known are lurking around, such as the Free Revolutionary Army, heterogeneous alliances, and Protestant alliances. The demon camp currently hidden in the shadows cannot be left out.
『Pahaha! That’s right. perhaps! Maybe there is a good reason why Mephisto woke up in this era!』
Elric’s expression turned gloomy.
[Did you drink medicine somewhere without my knowledge?]
『What does a brat like you know! A wild world where countless wild beasts are waiting for an opportunity to rip off each other’s necks, claiming they will become kings! The confusion and hostility spreading there! And the joy of trampling them all and finally achieving victory… !』
Mephisto was busy chatting loudly, lost in his own thoughts, saying that he needed to regain his strength as soon as possible, and that in order to do so, he would have to get rid of you quickly.
However, I could clearly understand what Mephisto was talking about.
Guy Neresta is such an outstanding strongman that even Mephisto admits that he is ‘okay.’
And he is seething with a desire to win.
Thanks to this, my ears felt like they were about to explode.
‘Just cast a silence spell?’
I couldn’t bear to do that because I had sworn an oath to Mana, so I frowned.
“Why are you doing that? Did it not fit well in your mouth? I told the chef to pay attention… “I guess we’ll have to talk about it separately.”
Guy Neresta narrowed his eyes and looked at Elric.
A calm gaze that cannot be read with any emotion.
However, Elric somehow had to feel as if his true intentions were all seen through.
“Oh, no. On the contrary, it was so delicious that it still lingered in my mouth, so I stopped… . “I apologize if I caused any misunderstanding.”
“is it? Well then, that’s a relief.”
Guy nodded dryly.
* * *
“I heard something unpleasant happened today while you were coming in for a moment? “I have given a harsh warning to the Chamberlain, so I hope he will forgive me.”
The whole time I was talking to Guy.
Elric seemed to know the ‘weight’ of being the head of a family, just as he felt for Daisy.
Guy was polite and courteous in every word he spoke, but he also had the power to overwhelm his opponents.
It’s still the same now.
Even though it wouldn’t be easy for someone of that caliber to say an apology in person, he didn’t care at all.
Therefore, rather than coming in with a bow, he looked out and looked confident.
‘It’s not just that. ‘Everything around me is perfect.’
The servants and vassals seen occasionally, as well as the children, were polite and disciplined in their behavior.
His tone of voice was full of pride in his family.
It seemed as if I could see as clearly as fire how they would act as one body when a crisis came.
Isn’t this the power of a ‘prestigious family’?
‘i envy you.’
I thought about whether I could one day build a family like this.
On the one hand, I felt like I was drawing a rough picture of how my family should go in the future.
“Don’t be too picky. “Rather, I’m just sorry that I made a mistake because I was drunk on the magic circle.”
“Thank you for understanding. and… “I heard that they are handing over the excavation rights to the nest to us.”
‘Now let’s get to the point.’
Elric nodded.
“yes. I owe Sean so much. Rather, I thought this was natural. but.”
“Are there any conditions?”
Elric shook his head.
“It’s not a condition, but rather a request or a request.”
“Something?”
“I heard that there were many victims in the imperial capital because of Dean Verlux’s fraud.”
“A victim? I think they were fire moths blinded by greed. That’s not important. so?”
Guy had the same gaze as Mephisto.
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and.
‘You’re testing me.’
Elric didn’t miss the fact that Guy’s calm eyes were trying to figure out everything about him.
Is he just wanting to see what his son’s friends are like?
or not.
Is this an attempt to examine Mervinger’s capabilities as he prepares for a new rise?
“I want you to bail them out.”
“Are you asking me to contribute some funds?”
Elric did not miss the brief moment of disappointment that flashed across Guy’s eyes.
I’m guessing you’re just asking for something like this.
It was a level of conversation that would suffice to ask Sean or another practitioner.
But Elric didn’t care.
“no. “I would like to create a foundation.”
“Foundation? “Isn’t that what it is?”
“no. different. There are many people who have lost their property and jobs, so it will be difficult to even talk about it. “We hire them cheaply and use them for investigations.”
Only then did a deep smile appear on Guy’s lips as he read Elric’s thoughts.
“It means that the talent will be with the bear, and the fame will be with Mervinger.”
“Is that possible? “It’s just part of a public service project that Neresta is also working on.”
Although the nest was discovered, it is so massive that it is said to be the largest ever.
Exploring, excavating, managing, and preserving it would require a huge amount of labor, and this would inevitably cost astronomical amounts of money.
No matter how much you go to Neresta, it will be burdensome to cover all of this at once.
That’s why Elric suggests that we hire Professor Verex’s victims to save on labor costs.
If they made an ‘investment’, they usually had some amount of wealth or knowledge, so they would be useful in some way.
I heard that there are some retired high-ranking officials and professors, so even those who would have paid quite a high price could be treated cheaply.
Even if that’s not the case, it would be enough to entrust them with simple chores or hard labor.
Moreover, if it was mentioned as a public project, public opinion could also be taken care of, so Neresta had no reason to refuse.
However, everyone knows that the owner of the nest is Elric.
As Guy pointed out, it was clear that the benefits of the public project would go to the Mervingers rather than the Neresta family.
Everyone only cares about the owner, not the users.
For the Nerestas, it is as if they spend the money as they should, and despite the hard work, they give the honor to Mervinger, the Holladang.
『I forgot one thing. Mervinger’s face was famous for being very thick. They show off as they please, and even pamper themselves with just a snap of their fingers, ha!”
[You pamper me. Your words are harsh. I’m saying let’s all live well together.]
『To the point of heinousness. A perfect Mervinger.』
Like Mephisto, the other people present also clicked their tongues at Elric’s thick face, but ended up laughing as they saw no reason to reject him.
Sean just made a bewildered expression, saying, ‘That guy again?’
but.
Gai smiled even wider, as if he was having fun.
His eyes, which had been calm until now, were suddenly shining intensely.
The eyes of a wild beast, as if it had found delicious food.
Those are probably the eyes of the real Neresta matriarch.
match!
As Guy applauded loudly, the chamberlain approached and bowed his head politely.
“Did you call me?”
“Let’s find out the procedures for establishing a foundation. “The founder, the operator, the owner, everyone is here, Elric Mervinger.”
“… !”
In an instant, Elric’s eyes widened.
Guy turned to look at him and raised one corner of his mouth.
“Why but? Is there any problem?”
“Oh, no. However, the capital must be provided by Neresta, so it seems absurd for me to put my name on the foundation.”
“Don’t worry. “It is a gift from me as my friend’s father, in addition to expressing my gratitude for the excavation rights.”
“… .”
『Pahaha! You got a kick out of it, kid! He’s like a snarky snake.』
Mephisto was so embarrassed by this scene that he threatened to die.
That’s right, Elric planned to hand over all the headaches of ownership and management of the foundation to the Neresta family and only eat the delicious fruits.
On the contrary, Guy transferred all the names to Elric, making him share both authority and responsibility.
No matter what problem arises, he cannot take a step back.
With this, Elric and Neresta have become a community of destiny.
No matter what Elric did in the future, the foundation’s reputation was bound to be affected, and the name of the co-owners, the Neresta family, was bound to be attached to it as well.
From the outside, it would appear that Mervinger and Neresta have established a close relationship.
No, if you look at it in terms of reputation.
Wouldn’t it be seen as if the Neresta family is supporting the ‘rising hero’ Elric?
『Perhaps they are trying to swallow Mervinger in one gulp.』
Mephisto chuckled, wondering what Elric’s face would look like when he was in danger while trying to use a trick.
however.
[no. I don’t know if it’s better, right?]
『… hmm?”
[My position will also increase as I have Neresta on my back.]
『… !』
[Rather, it is a loss for Neresta. There would be no greater gamble than getting close to me, not knowing what will happen in the future… ?]
“why?”
[As much as Mervinger has been popular, there are many places that regard him as a thorn in his eyes. Especially with her six desires.]
『Hoo.』
Elric stroked his chin with his hand.
[They said they would join hands with me, even risking such things… I don’t know what you’re thinking. Anyway, this is an unexpected harvest.]
Elric was curious about Guy’s thoughts.
What on earth made him think so highly of himself?
It seemed like the purpose of the initial invitation was simply to check the face of the new Mervinger.
It felt like my direction of thinking changed significantly along the way.
What is it?
Just because he’s my son’s friend?
no. I wasn’t the kind of person to judge between right and wrong under such circumstances.
Because you have a family name?
no way. In modern times, the reputation of the Neresta family is no less than that of Mervinger.
It’s not even about mentioning the foundation.
So what’s left… .
‘Could it be this?’
Elric slowly pulled up his sleeves.
A seal of cruelty stamped on the back of the hand.
The essence of Cheongyeon was flowing within this.
Perhaps Gai was not only able to escape from Qingyeon’s True Palace in a short period of time, but also noticed that he had secretly improved and used it?
I don’t know why, but what if this made me think differently?
So I wanted to ask you about this.
Quaaaang!
Suddenly, one wall of the head office exploded with a loud explosion.
Stone dust splashed and dust rose.
The Chamberlain, said to be the head of the ‘Shadow’, was suddenly standing there as if protecting Sean and Tasha, and the waiting soldiers were also surrounding them as if they were guarding the matriarch.
Elric was also able to avoid the attack by creating a ‘cold wall’ that he had memorized in advance.
‘what is this… ?’
It was just absurd to him.
How dare you think of terrorizing the head of the Neresta family in the middle of it!
I thought that if I wasn’t crazy, I was no better than a piece of shit.
‘Smiling?’
It was only later that I noticed that Guy was smiling without any agitation.
however… Guy’s gaze was not focused on the wall, but on Elric.
As if something interesting was going to happen from now on.
For a moment, Elric’s spine stood on end with an inexplicable feeling of anxiety.
“you!”
Soon, I heard an old man’s cry coming from the side of the wall that had burst, and my head automatically turned towards that direction.
‘No way, back then… !’
The voice of an old man heard when he was trapped in Cheongyeon’s Jinggung.
My eyes met with an elderly man clad in a robe.
He was smiling cheerfully as if he had found a valuable treasure.
“Become my disciple!”
Wizard who swallowed talent
