Episode 306: A flash in the east, a flash in the west (1)
Marquis Valentino’s thinking was a bit unique.
Unlike the people who reacted with admiration to the series of events in which Roman Dmitry defeated the Kronos Empire and started a sword revolution, my expectations as a collector were overflowing.
Think about it.
Experience is something that craftsmen consider important when creating works, and Roman Dmitry experienced things that ordinary people cannot experience.
then.
What a great piece of work this will be.
The entire process of burning down a defensive position alone, defeating an army of 300,000, and defeating Shefir will provide great inspiration to the craftsman.
After the war ended. Marquis Valentino was anxious.
I wanted to hear that Roman Dmitry had entered the blacksmith shop, but as time passed, there were no rumors.
day.
Two days.
The sun rose and set.
As a month passed by, Marquis Valentino jumped up from his seat while drinking wine.
“I can’t stand it like this!”
Like the nickname ‘Collector of Greed’.
When the baby started to get upset, I couldn’t control my emotions.
It is common for people with social status to make an appointment a few days in advance, but Marquis Valentino headed to Dmitry even though it was a bit late.
While we were moving like that, the sun was setting.
Even though I knew that my actions were a nuisance, I felt like I couldn’t go to sleep if I didn’t do something like this.
And now.
“No, I tried to hold back as much as I could for fear of looking like a weird person, but when are you making a new sword?”
I vented my emotions.
Looking at Roman Dmitri, who was sitting across from him, Marquis Valentino let out the words he had been holding in his mind as if he were complaining.
“To be honest, I thought it was crappy, so I really wanted to wait until Roman Dmitry directly said that he was making it. By the way. You didn’t give a definite answer when launching an all-out war with Kronos, but didn’t you say you would definitely consider it ‘positively’? I can’t sleep these days. “I am polishing Blaze’s blade dozens of times every day and waiting for a new one. Could you please make me a new sword, thinking that it will save someone’s life?”
I was desperate.
Unlike the solemn expression on his face when he made his decision, his extremely light remarks made Roman Dmitry laugh.
I laughed.
He was a fun person.
Even though the all-out war between Kronos and Dmitry was a matter of the fate of the country, he was a unique person who talked about the ‘sword’ in the midst of it.
Even in his past life, there were many people who followed Baek Jung-hyuk, the Heavenly Demon, with bundles of money.
However, there was no one with greater obsession than the Marquis Valentino.
thinking about it.
For the first time, it was the Marquis Valentino who overpowered the characters from his previous life.
Roman Dmitry said.
“Even if that weren’t the case, I was planning on producing the sword as soon as the situation was resolved. I needed some time to sort out some of the realizations I’ve recently gained, and there are some things I’d like to personally test out. Just wait a month. “I don’t promise to give the sword to Marquis Valentino, but I will make a new sword and give Marquis Valentino the opportunity to purchase at least one.”
Moment.
Marquis Valentino’s expression brightened.
He nodded enthusiastically, showing a bright expression as if he had won the world.
“Well thought out! thank you!”
Even though it doesn’t mean it’s a gift.
Marquis Valentino repeatedly told Dmitri that he had thought it through with a smiling expression until the moment he left.
* * *
A few days later.
Golden Bank really sent 1 million gold.
If he had not fulfilled the contents of the pledge he personally stamped, he would have been concerned that the effectiveness of the numerous pledges he had received in the name of Golden Bank would be weakened.
It was as Roman Dmitry intended.
If they didn’t send 1 million gold, they planned to use the pledge as an excuse to make Golden Bank’s pledge useless, and on the other hand, if they sent 1 million gold, all they had to do was take the money and end their relationship with them.
Any choice.
It was beneficial for Dmitry.
The Golden Bank’s methods, which were so generous in their methods that they were called the devil of gold, actually held Hoffman back.
The situation has been somewhat resolved.
Having solved all the problems at hand, Roman Dmitry headed to the workshop, leaving the training of the soldiers to Chris.
“Hans. I don’t plan on going out of the workshop for about a month. “If there is something important to do, you can send a signal to let them know the situation, and if it is not, you can handle all four lines.”
“All right.”
Hans nodded.
Since it was a familiar situation to him, he naturally prepared the environment where Roman Dmitry would stay.
Squeak.
thud.
Inside the workshop.
Only Roman Dmitry remains.
Looking at the furnace, Roman Dmitry lifted the hammer resting on the anvil.
‘The act of making a sword is my identity that I repeated until the moment I died. ‘Through the sword, I can project what level I have reached as a martial artist and what values I currently pursue.’
Meantime.
A lot happened.
Just as Marquis Valentino thought, the inspiration to create the sword was overflowing, and after fighting numerous battles, it became stronger than when creating ‘Darkness’.
So I set aside a month.
I don’t know how many swords I will make in the meantime, but I wanted to pour out as much inspiration as possible within that time.
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and.
There was something to test.
‘The flames of the fire.’
Hwareuk.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
A fire broke out.
The furnace caught fire, and the flames burning around Roman Dmitry heated up the interior of the workshop.
The power of fire magic.
If you create a sword using the powerful power of fire that you have never experienced in your past life, what type of sword can you create?
Even if Marquis Valentino hadn’t come to visit in the first place.
Roman Dmitry would have opened the door to the workshop within a few days, if only to resolve the questions that were occupying his mind.
It wasn’t hot.
Even without having to use the Flame God Art, Roman Dmitry fell into the state of oneness of all beings.
Grumbling.
was engulfed in flames.
It was spectacular.
Roman Dmitry finally attempted the first hammer blow amidst the swirling flames.
Kaang-
A cheerful sound.
That’s how the first day of the month started.
* * *
That time.
Hoffman’s anger was boiling over, and he hit the desk with his face turning red.
Quang!
“Roman Dmitry, how dare you guys threaten me?!”
Golden Bank.
Historically, it is the center of power recognized by everyone.
Due to the actions of Golden Bank, which wields its wealth like the aura of the seven stars, even if it is an empire, the relationship with Golden Bank has been amicable.
But Roman Dmitry crossed the line.
He committed an unprecedented atrocity by holding a knife to the throat of the president of Golden Bank and telling him to spit out 1 million gold if he wanted to live.
It was devastating.
The previous president of the bank, and the president of the bank before that.
I have never experienced anything like Hoffman.
The reason I didn’t pay special attention to escorting Roman Dmitry was because it was bound to be difficult for a powerful person like Dmitry to deal with the Golden Bank.
I trusted my previous experience.
Roman Dmitry may not come out as servile as the others, but at least he didn’t think he’d make such a foolish choice to bar his teeth against the Golden Bank.
It was an obvious mistake.
Bowing to Roman Dmitry, Hoffmann realized that he had made a mistake in the comfort of power.
And now.
Sent 1 million gold.
It wasn’t for the same reason: keeping a promise.
As Roman Dmitry predicted, in order for the Golden Bank’s pledge not to lose its meaning, it was impossible to allow a precedent that would give people an excuse.
On the sworn note with the bank president’s seal.
Even if it was done through threats, Hoffman had no choice but to hand over the money, even though his body was trembling with anger.
‘Roman Dmitry. You picked the wrong person. I will now clearly show you what it means to oppose the demon of gold.’
He summoned his subordinates.
Knowing that Hoffman was not in a good mood, Suha bowed his head as soon as he entered and did not make eye contact.
Hoffman said.
“What information did you request last time?”
“We have completed all investigations. Currently, there are four major companies that trade ‘iron’ on a large scale with the Dmitry family. There is Valentino from the Cairo Kingdom, Zenit from the Kronos Empire, Muriel from the Valhalla Empire, and Vincent from the Kingdom Alliance. As you know, they are all very wealthy people who are leading the commercial circles of those countries, and you can see that they are responsible for 70% of the distribution of Dmitry Iron. The remaining 30% often go directly to Dmitri to purchase iron than you might think. And Kronos’ Zenit practically cut off business with Dmitri immediately after the war broke out.”
70%.
It was a significant number.
While checking the data, Hoffman showed a sharp look in his eyes.
“Roman Dmitry must be relieved that he has secured 1 million gold. But even in a situation where business partners are cut off one by one, let’s see if you come to me and apologize for what happened.”
The power to overcome the sword.
That is a gold coin.
Hoffman was convinced through his own experience that money was an absolute value.
“The first target is Valentino. “Right now, reserve your warp flight to Cairo.”
“All right.”
Valentino.
A person who follows Roman Dmitry.
However, if you are a merchant, you will never be able to ignore the contractual relationship you have had with Golden Bank.
I laughed.
The beginning of revenge.
It would not be Kronos or Valhalla, but the betrayal of those closest to him.
* * *
Kairos.
Valentino’s mansion.
When Hoffman visited, Marquis Valentino welcomed him with a bright face.
“welcome.”
“It’s been a long time, Marquis Valentino.”
The atmosphere was friendly.
The great wealth and the Golden Bank usually had a good relationship, and the Marquis Valentino often met Hoffmann in private.
But as soon as I arrived at the reception room. Hoffman looked slightly uncomfortable at the fact that an unexpected person was present.
“… … “Who is that person?”
“This is Count Fabius. We had a prior appointment, so we had a conversation, and I thought it would be really good to introduce you to Mr. Hoffman, so I asked him to meet with me. If you feel any inconvenience, I will send Count Fabius first.”
It was an ambiguous situation.
I didn’t like it because I knew Fabius was Roman Dmitry’s loyalist, but I thought it might be a fun situation.
In front of Fabius. If Marquis Valentino betrayed Roman Dmitry, wouldn’t that be a really interesting picture?
“You don’t have to do that.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
I moved my seat.
A painting was created where Count Fabius watched from one side and Marquis Valentino and Hoffman face each other.
Hoffman said.
“The reason I said I would visit Marquis Valentino is because of the problem related to Roman Dmitry.”
“… … “What do you mean by that?”
“This time we had a big problem with Roman Dmitry. It’s not unusual to have emotional problems on this floor, but the problem is that Roman Dmitry threatened my life. Marquis Valentino. The Golden Bank and the Dmitry family are completely finished. From now on, Golden Bank will stop at nothing to get revenge on Dmitry.”
“Hmm.”
Marquis Valentino swallowed his voice as if he was troubled.
It was an opportunity.
Hoffman pushed his opponent without giving him a chance.
“The reason I visited Valentino first was for my relationship with the Marquis. Actually, if you want to put pressure on Dmitri, it would be right to go to Count Muriel in Valhalla first, but I wanted to tell Marquis Valentino about the situation first. I won’t say it back. Cut the deal with Dmitry. “If you accept my request, Marquis Valentino will not have to pay interest on the money he borrowed through the Golden Bank for the next ten years, but if the opposite is true, you will have to think about coughing up all the money you borrowed as soon as the deadline is over.”
It was carrot and stick.
The richest people.
They don’t only do business with their own money.
The use of debt was the core of business, and the Marquis Valentino, like other wealthy men, borrowed a lot of money from the Golden Bank.
Paying it all back was a lot of pressure.
Moreover, it was not a problem that would end with simply paying off the debt, but the strained relationship with Golden Bank had to be considered afterwards.
Hoffman believed in the power of money.
however.
Marquis Valentino glanced at Count Fabius and spoke with a strange smile.
“… … I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can betray Dmitri. I will repay the money I borrowed from Golden Bank as soon as possible. In fact, we have already been informed about this by Roman Dmitry. Those who want to maintain friendly relations with Dmitry in the future should not leave any room for pressure on the Golden Bank. And my choice, as you can see, is Dmitry.”
“Marquis Valentino!”
Hoffmann’s eyes widened.
I was embarrassed.
Valentino’s debt must have amounted to tens of thousands of gold, but I didn’t expect that word would come back that he would pay it off all at once.
Moment.
A hypothesis came to mind.
I think that part of the 1 million gold that Roman Dmitry received may have gone to Valentino.
If they lent the Golden Bank’s money instead, the justification for betraying Dmitry was bound to be weakened.
Hoffman showed a ferocious spirit.
“Please do not decide this matter hastily. “If you reject my offer, Golden Bank will want the destruction of Valentino as well as Dmitry.”
It was a clear threat.
In a situation where hostility was revealed, Marquis Valentino actually distorted his expression.
“You don’t understand what I’m saying. Just go. No, if I keep doing this and Roman Dmitri catches me and says he won’t sell the sword, will you take responsibility? It seems like the relationship is over anyway, so don’t show your pride and just quietly step away. More than my relationship with you. “For me, my relationship with Roman Dmitry is more important.”
Things went wrong.
Before Hoffman could respond, Marquis Valentino shouted at the people beyond the door.
“A customer is leaving! “Take care of it politely!”
fantasy,
