Episode 422: Merit Award (2)
last few days.
Kevin faced the same problem as Chris.
Since he had already received a huge reward, he was not that interested in money, and he did not want to live as a nobleman with a title.
It was something unimaginable back in the days when I was living in the slums.
At that time, he would have chosen wealth and fame no matter what, but now, when Dmitry is considered a powerful man, he is different.
The life you want.
I could choose whatever I wanted.
After thinking for a while, Kevin went to see Roman Dmitry after a few days had passed.
“My lord. I don’t need any more gold or more power. “I want to remain by my lord’s side in the future.”
“Are you saying you don’t want compensation?”
“… … That’s not it. If possible, I would like to receive a sword just for me. “The sword I was given before was too good to be true, but I am asking you this out of my personal greed as a swordsman.”
actually.
The most practical reward was clear.
Kevin learned the Cheonma Sword Technique.
Since he only knew the first half of the powerful swordsmanship, which was divided into the first half, the middle half, and the second half, the best option for the prosecutor was to ask him to teach Chosik afterwards.
But my heart was not moved. After experiencing this war, Kevin gained confidence in himself.
Since I heard that Chris, unlike me, was carving out his own path, I also wanted to develop myself and achieve the feat of defeating Chris.
blast furnace.
This compensation was motivated by jealousy.
Kevin once lost a match against Chris and gave up his first no-name.
So, I am currently using the Second No-Name, and even though I know how great it is, I still feel jealous of Chris.
Jealousy stemming from the fact that he was given a sword of a higher rank than himself.
Since that always remained an obstacle in my heart, I wanted to take this opportunity to receive a new sword just for myself.
It was truly pure desire.
In a situation where people who were given the choice of compensation realized their individual desires, Kevin could live in wealth and fame for the rest of his life if he wanted to.
But that wasn’t the future he truly wanted.
From the moment he cut off his own arm to become Roman Dmitry’s sword.
For Kevin, life with Roman Dmitry took priority over everything else, so he wanted to remain by his side.
Someday.
People die.
If that day ever came, he hoped that he would be recorded in Dmitry’s history as the first person to represent Roman Dmitry rather than Chris.
Some people may not understand Kevin’s feelings.
Roman Dmitry’s reward is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but he manages to blow it away with a single sword stroke.
There was no need for empathy.
A time when I was moving around the slums.
The feeling I had when I first met Roman Dmitry was more shocking than when believers encounter God.
to him.
Roman Dmitry was a god.
Seeing him with his head bowed waiting for an answer, Roman Dmitry presented the award to him with a calm expression.
“I will accept your request. However, it takes time to make a sword. One month from now. “I will give you a unique sword that does not exist anywhere else in the world, just for Prosecutor Kevin.”
“thank you!”
I raised my head.
Kevin’s brightly smiling face made it seem as if he had the world.
* * *
Kevin’s news.
This was also conveyed to Chris.
Upon hearing the news that a completely unexpected sword had been requested, Chris looked at his sword with a complicated face.
“… … “Is this something I really wanted?”
My mind was complicated.
When I heard that Kevin had visited Roman Dmitry, I honestly thought he might ask for something to improve as a prosecutor.
Before meeting Roman Dmitry.
Unlike himself, who was a promising prosecutor even back then, Kevin was just a boy who moved around the slums and had to worry about making a living every day.
The starting point was different.
So Roman Dmitry taught Kevin from beginning to end, while Chris stood by and told him to improve on his own.
The difference between the two was not simply a matter of skill.
As Chris, who had thought and developed for himself, he was confident that he would never be defeated even when he saw Kevin expressing his inferiority complex.
however.
It was different now.
Kevin not only chose the direction of self-improvement, but also proved the result by defeating Ares this time.
‘Kevin is improving rapidly every day. Since I no longer exist as a boy from the slums but as prosecutor Kevin, I cannot guarantee that I will unconditionally win against Kevin. At the crossroads of life and death, Kevin defeated Ares. In a situation like that, I wouldn’t be able to be sure that I would be any different either.’
Ares is strong.
At the time of the recruitment screening, Chris felt quite difficult against him even though he did not give his best.
Such a being.
He was caught by Kevin and put on the execution platform.
As he watched Ares begging for his life, a great deal of confusion arose in Chris’ mind.
If he had fought Ares at the crossroads of life and death, would he have been able to win?
Kevin’s growth was something that Roman Dmitry should be truly happy about, but he had no intention of giving up his spot.
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One thing became clear with this compensation.
As for Kevin.
I will not give up until I surpass myself.
Just as he demanded a new sword out of jealousy of First No-Name, his obsession and desire did not cease to be real just because he ignored them.
It was clear that one day he would point a sword at himself.
Just as he challenged to take over First No-Name, Kevin will show his ferocious teeth at every moment to take his place.
‘I can never give up my place.’
A fire broke out inside.
Only then was Chris able to confirm his sincerity, as his passion for victory burned brightly just by thinking about it.
Wealth and honor.
Can that brilliant life satisfy you?
no.
It was impossible.
Even if he adorned himself with expensive accessories like Marquis Fabius and had numerous women in his harem, he could never be satisfied with his life as a prosecutor.
So what to ask for was decided from the beginning.
I knew that fact myself, but I couldn’t bring myself to say it out loud.
Kevin.
His presence definitely moved Chris.
* * *
Faced with Roman Dmitry.
Chris did not hide his sincerity from the gaze that was looking at him.
“The continent’s ranking system is currently very confusing. It was revealed that its very existence was Alexander’s plan, and as most of the rankers died in the successive wars, its very existence became virtually meaningless. However, I think we need to maintain the ranking system in the future. Whatever the reason for its origin, the ranking system has become a part of society and has provided a competitive stage for prosecutors to prove their skills. One month from now. Please hold a competition to redefine the ranking of prosecutors. And if a winner is born in that competition, please announce to the continent that it is the second-highest sword in the continent other than the lord, and that it is the best sword recognized by the lord.”
It was an unexpected request.
As for Chris.
I hoped for a competitive stage.
He hoped to take down challengers like Kevin and prove to the world that he was still a true second-in-command.
Roman Dmitry said.
“It is not suitable as compensation. I agree with reviving the ranking system, but that is an issue that needs to be discussed at the Imperial Conference. “Are there any other requirements besides that?”
“there is.”
“Speak.”
I swallowed dry saliva.
Roman Dmitry’s reaction.
I expected it.
The revival of the ranking system did not serve the purpose of compensation.
However, the reason he mentioned the ranking system was because his true purpose was related to it.
“I hope that competitions will be held periodically to redefine the rankings. And the swordsman who wins the competition every year should be given the opportunity to challenge His Majesty the Emperor. It is not my intention to challenge His Majesty’s authority. My lord is already recognized by everyone as the best swordsman on the continent, so for swordsmen like me, he has no choice but to be the ultimate goal. “I hope you understand my sincerity.”
chris.
His dream was to surpass Roman Dmitry.
To be exact, they wanted it to be the best sword on the continent, but everyone acknowledged that that position belonged to Roman Dmitry.
Kevin?
Any other tests?
I didn’t mind.
No one in the world will be able to surpass his position, and he will be proven as the second best representative of the Dmitry Empire in competitions held periodically.
Not only that, he raised his head and looked at the sky.
Although he knew it was a futile and impossible dream, Chris still wanted to move toward it.
It was an opportunity.
A unique opportunity to challenge Roman Dmitry while creating an open competition with challengers.
Roman Dmitry was the emperor of the empire.
If a system was not created to challenge him, it was clear that the moment a sword was pointed at him in the future, he would be accused of treason.
So I had to say it now.
Chris could not hide his nervousness even after speaking because his request might be received negatively.
My mouth was dry.
Cold sweat broke out on my head, but I gritted my teeth and waited for Roman Dmitry’s answer to stick to what I had said.
“That’s fun.”
Roman Dmitry laughed.
When Chris raised his head, he looked down at him and said.
“chris. “I will accept your request.”
* * *
A few days after that.
An international conference was held.
Representatives from each country gathered at Dmitry to discuss not only the ranking system that Chris had suggested, but also important issues.
When the kings of Kronos, Valhalla, Cairo, Hector, Umberto, Redford, and the Franks visited Dmitry, the busiest people were their attendants.
Dmitry’s temporary imperial palace.
In the building that replaced the newly constructed imperial palace, a person asked something with a serious expression.
“Didn’t I tell you this many times? The King of Franks is a very sensitive person, so if he wants to stay here even for a day, he needs to be fully prepared. “Bedding and beds made from the materials mentioned in advance, and your favorite bottled water must also be from Odelia.”
“… … “I didn’t hear about it in advance.”
“yes?”
man.
William’s eyes widened.
This international conference was scheduled to last for two days, so the kings of each country decided to stay here at the imperial palace for one day.
For that reason, he had a lot to prepare for.
The King of Franks is not a classy person, but he is more picky than expected, so William prepared for Dmitry for several days.
But the story wasn’t conveyed.
“Damn you guys. There is something else to forget, forgetting His Majesty’s business.”
recent.
Inside Frank, he was in a state of panic.
As the war ended, there was a lot to organize, and as I attended various events, I often had to leave Frank.
It appears that there was internal confusion during the process.
William frowned, sighed, and spoke to the caretaker of Dmitry’s palace.
“Please move your luggage with me first. And there.”
Far away.
I saw servants passing by.
Because they were servants with impeccable behavior, William had no reason to respect them.
“Come here and carry some luggage with me. hurry!”
The king’s attendant.
Although he ran errands and did all kinds of dirty work, he was a person of such status that he was considered a semi-aristocratic person.
Moreover, he is a person who can directly influence the King of Franks.
He was only cautious because he was the manager of Dmitry’s imperial palace, but even ordinary nobles within the Franks treated him cautiously.
blast furnace.
The attitude of belittling servants was natural.
In fact, it was an attitude that was so natural in aristocratic society that it was not a problem for William.
however.
Manager Dmitry’s expression hardened.
William asked with an expression of confusion as the atmosphere suddenly became cold.
“… … Is there any problem?”
“Yes, there is.”
concierge.
It is true that he coordinates the overall affairs of this place, but that does not mean he is not the actual person in power in the imperial palace.
At that moment, an ominous energy crept up on me.
Looking at the situation, William’s keen instincts knew that the existence of the servant he had just treated was a problem.
just as expected.
A servant walked towards this direction.
He didn’t notice it when he saw it from a distance, but as the shape of the face became clearer, something flashed in William’s mind.
‘omg?! no way.’
Dmitry.
A list of people to be treated with caution there.
The face of one of them was clear.
And as soon as they realized that fact, Dmitry’s people bowed their heads to the person who appeared to be a servant.
“Baron Hans!”
“Is something wrong?”
Hans smiles warmly.
It was like that.
He was Hans.
fantasy,
