The Indomitable Martial King Chapter 68

Cilan and Russ looked at each other with the same expression. No, in this remote part of the world, is there anywhere else to go other than the ruins of the Silver Age? Leffenhardt nodded.

“I know what you’re thinking. And, before I say this, I must first tell you about my dreams, my goals in life.”

Everyone looked at Reppenhardt with curious eyes. Repenhardt looked into everyone’s eyes one after another. Silan, Siris, Russ, and even Tila.

Reppenhardt swallowed for a moment. And he continued speaking as calmly as possible.

“I don’t think of elves, dwarves, or orcs as slaves.”

Cilan and Russ nodded absently. I’ve seen Reppenhardt act like that countless times in my time together. It wasn’t an awkward story at all.

“And, I want others to think like me.”

This time I didn’t quite understand. Both Cilan and Russ blinked. Repenhardt smiled bitterly, wondering if he had said it too bluntly. And he said it out loud.

“To create a world where elves, dwarves, and orcs are not slaves, that is my dream and life’s goal.”

There was silence. Everyone just looked at Reppenhardt with bewildered eyes without opening their mouths. Only Tila was smiling softly.

After a moment, Russ stuttered and asked:

“Tongue, brother. I don’t quite understand it. So, are you saying that you are going to release elves, dwarves, etc. into the wild?”

Leffenhardt smiled bitterly. Yes, that would be a natural reaction. I’m not particularly angry anymore. He answered quietly.

“They also have reason and emotions. Same as humans. “Russ, the expression ‘wild’ is reserved for animals.”

“Eh, well, that’s true, but… … .”

Russ scratched his head. It was such a random thing that she couldn’t put her mind together. To him, treating people of different races as people rather than slaves sounds similar to calling for treating domestic animals raised at home as people. Is the difference just that the livestock can speak?

It is natural for questions to arise.

‘why not? ‘What on earth are you doing?’

Russ pondered. He knew that many masters had eccentric personalities, but wasn’t this a bit extreme? She even had doubts about whether she had made the wrong choice.

On the other hand, Silan showed a surprisingly understanding expression.

“What can I say, I think it’s Mr. Leffen-like.”

Silan has already met many people of different races next to Reppenhardt. He also felt that what he knew and reality were quite different. Although I didn’t feel angry at this society that enslaved elves and orcs, I could at least sense that there was something wrong with the social perception that dismissed them as mere slaves.

Now Cilan could understand why Reppenhardt had such a dream.

But making Leffenhardt feel that way and making the world feel that way are two completely different things! Cilan asked with his stern face.

“So, Mr. Leffen, you want to change the world?”

“Yes.”

“You’re not just saying you’re going to secretly free the slaves, are you?”

“Maybe if necessary. But that is not my ultimate goal.”

Reppenhardt turned to everyone and slowly opened his mouth.

“Even if I have to fight the world, I want to achieve this dream. That’s why I’m asking you.”

And asked in a serious voice.

“Will you follow my wishes?”

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Everyone was silent. Everyone was silent and lost in thought. Leppenhardt was worried as he looked at that.

‘Did I say this for no reason?’

Actually, there is no need to even talk about this. He could have just used a suitable excuse to separate Silan and Russ and go to Grand Forge on his own.

But I didn’t want to do that. He was the one who had to persuade the world. If he couldn’t convince even his few colleagues, and even if they couldn’t accept him, if they couldn’t at least understand him, his dream had no chance. He became the Demon King again, and once again covered the continent with flames and had to establish a dark empire.

‘This is a story that should have been told at some point.’

Reppenhardt looked at Cilan. In fact, Russ had no chance of understanding him. It’s been a while since we met him, and he’s never had any contact with other races. To be honest, I have no expectations at all.

But Silan was different. Whether he knew it or not, Reppenhardt had been implicitly showing Silan that the reality he knew was wrong. It was also continuously taught that elves and orcs actually have reason and emotions like humans, and that they have their own culture and traditions.

At least, I think Cilan was sufficiently persuaded. So, will that boy really understand him?

Reppenhardt looked at Silan with nervous eyes. This is not simply about finding like-minded colleagues. It’s like trying to gauge whether or not he will be able to take a different path from his previous life!

Finally, Silan opened his mouth.

“I will follow Mr. Leffen.”

It was not Repenhardt who was surprised, but rather Siris.

“Cylan?”

Silan continued calmly.

“Well, I don’t completely agree with Mr. Leffen’s dream. Honestly, I think it’s an absurd dream. However, as Mr. Leffen said, it is true that I felt that this world where people of different races were nothing but slaves was strange.”

There was something I experienced along the way. She had felt something along the way. Cilan grinned.

“More than anything, it’s hard to meet colleagues on such a large scale while traveling around the world as a pilgrim, isn’t it?”

The reason Silan wanders the world is to preach the teachings of Philanense as a pilgrim. And the reason most priests wander around as pilgrims is because of their desire for fame and to leave their names as saints of the religious order. Of course, Silan did not choose the pilgrim’s path solely for that reason, but that does not mean he had no desire for honor.

Cilan suddenly showed a playful expression.

“Elves, dwarves, and orcs all have men and women, right?”

Everyone looked at his lips, wondering what he was going to say. Cilan continued.

“So, you’re saying that elves, orcs, and dwarves can also love? In that case, we must preach Philanense’s teachings! I don’t believe that Mr. Leffen can really change the world, but if you follow him around, won’t you meet a lot of hidden races? Then, I might be able to leave my name in history as the first person in the history of the church to spread the faith to different races. I can’t miss this opportunity.”

Everyone was speechless. What can I say, it was a completely unexpected reason. Reppenhardt made a shocked expression. Should I say this was properly persuasive or not?

“Anyway, you’re saying you’ll follow me, right?”

“yes.”

“It might be dangerous? You may be hated by humans. “What would you do if we attacked the nobles and asked them to free all their slaves?”

Leppenhardt asked Silan to confirm, wondering if he had not grasped the gravity of this matter. But I guess that’s not the case. A very calm reply came back.

“If Mr. Leffen decides it is necessary, do you plan to help?”

“Even though it’s outright theft?”

“Please cover your face.”

Looking at Cilan smiling softly, Reppenhardt also smiled. Apparently, my first gamble in this life had paid off. The idea of ​​spreading faith to other races clearly means recognizing them as human beings.

‘Did we do it…? … .’

It’s a very small step, but it’s a good step. Feeling proud, Leffenhardt looked back at Russ.

‘Now it’s this guy’s turn.’

He still looked puzzled. It was natural. Unlike Cilan, Russ did not have the time or situation to properly persuade. Rather, he should be doubted if he came out here as understanding him.

However, Leffenhardt did not say this with the intention of kicking Russ out. I didn’t even accept it in the first place if it was going to be kicked out in just a week.

Leffenhardt asked a question in a soft voice.

“Honestly, you don’t understand, do you, Russ?”

After hesitating, Russ obediently nodded.

“Yes, brother.”

“I think so.”

Reppenhardt shook his head as if he understood everything.

“It doesn’t mean you have to understand me right away. It doesn’t mean you have to follow my will right away. You haven’t seen anything or heard anything yet. So it’s natural to be embarrassed.”

I didn’t show him various things like I did to Silan, nor did I tell him various stories about the truth about this race. But then he suddenly said, ‘This race is not a slave! Do you believe it? If you shout, ‘Shut up and believe!’, that would be the behavior of a cult leader.

However, it is too common sense to persuade Russ here. This is not something that can be resolved with just one or two words. So Leffenhardt didn’t expect anything like that either.

What he wanted from Russ was simpler. Reppenhardt opened his mouth.

“You swore to follow me. Then follow me and see more with your own eyes. And make your own decisions. “All I ask is that you don’t betray me until that time comes.”

After continuing his conversation seriously, Repenhardt suddenly burst into laughter.

“Well, even if it were a betrayal, it’s not that big of a deal. I’m just saying that you should control your mouth a little better. “There are a lot of secret parts to what we have to say in the future, right?”

“older brother… … .”

Russ closed his mouth and met Reppenhardt’s gaze. He had unwavering eyes. The look in his eyes was too firm and determined to be dismissed as just an eccentric person. The eyes of a madman are never like that.

Moreover, I was deeply moved by the fact that Silan was convinced. No matter how much you think about it, it sounds like nonsense, but Reppenhardt’s attitude is too confident for that. He clearly feels confident that if you follow him, he will definitely understand.

After a while, Russ came to a conclusion.

“I will also follow you, brother.”

Leffenhardt did not force Russ to accept his ideas. He just asked me to look at him and judge him from the side. This is by no means an unreasonable request.

“To be honest, I don’t really understand what you’re talking about. But I have already pledged my loyalty to you. “I don’t understand what you mean, but no matter how much I think about it, I don’t think that’s a reason to betray you.”

Suddenly, Russ knelt down in front of Reppenhardt with a serious look on his face.

“The path you take is the path I take. That fact will never change until I return to my clan!”

Russ shouted. It was a voice full of strong will. No matter who the opponent was, once he had sworn allegiance, he would protect it, a truly knightly appearance.

Silan trembled with a cringe-like expression on his face.

‘Wow, I wonder if someone is not a knight, so the line is… … .’

Anyway, with this, both Siland and Russ joined Repenhardt’s will. Of course, I can’t say that I completely agree with him, but at least he can be trusted.

Reppenhardt relaxed his shoulders with a relieved look on his face. I tried to pretend not to, but he seemed quite nervous.

‘Now, we can talk in peace.’

Feeling relieved, Reppenhardt opened his mouth.

“The place we are heading from now on is Grand Forge, a sacred place for the dwarves and a place where there is a temple dedicated to their main god, Alport. It is one of the greatest secrets that should not be known to humans. “Do you understand why I spoke at such length?”

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The northernmost part of the Settelad Mountains is one of the most rugged terrains that humans cannot dare to enter. There are rugged mountains and sheer cliffs dotted here and there, and between them are endless coniferous forests that are hundreds or even thousands of years old. A thick fog was rising above the huge forest, so no matter how strong a human being was, he would not dare to step foot here.

A huge monster was roaring in a deep forest with rising fog, a thick forest that did not even receive much sunlight even though it was afternoon.

“Oooooh!”

It was an ogre, a gigantic humanoid monster over 3 meters tall, a monster that enjoyed man-eating and had such great strength that it could kill wild beasts like tigers with its bare hands. Dozens of such ogres were now gathered together and running through the forest. Everyone clearly looked angry. It was because of the presence of ‘humans’ who dared to trespass into their territory without permission.

The ogre in the lead rushed towards the intruders in the forest, swinging a wooden club the size of a beam. Every time the club is swung, a gust of wind rises and the wind noise is loud. At that time, a young-looking girl with strangely voluptuous breasts quickly charged forward. The girl held in both hands a pair of battle axes that were almost as large as her body. cried the girl, crossing it over her head.

“Earth! “Give me strength!”

Quang!

The ogre’s club hit the girl’s battle axe. Surprisingly, the girl easily blocked the ogre’s blow. Even with that small body, it displayed monstrous power comparable to that of an ogre. Not only that, he immediately flicked the club away and swung the battle axes in both hands to cut deeply into the ogre’s abdomen.

“Taaaat!”

The ogre screamed and spilled its intestines. The boy with long red hair who was watching from behind stuck out his tongue.

“Well, I’ve been used to it for a while, but I really can’t get used to it.”

A dwarf girl, Tila can instantly amplify her strength by communicating with the earth. It was a technique possible because they were dwarves, descendants of the spirits of the earth. Although he was a slave, Tila, who inherited the blood of a warrior, still retained the secret rites of his ancestors.

From the beginning, she possessed a strength several times that of an adult. When she uses this technique, she can instantly exert monstrous strength equivalent to that of an ogre.

After swinging the ax roughly and spraying blood left and right, Tila ran back to the other ogres.

“Taaaat!”

Tila’s battle ax jumped among the ogres, spraying blood into the air one after another.

Beside him, Siris was also dealing with other ogres. Her crude wooden club is aimed at her again and again. Each club is thicker than her body. Even if you just brush against it, you will suffer fatal injuries that will rupture your internal organs. However, Siris cleverly took advantage of the gap in the attack to throw her body and swing her sword.

“Ha!”

The silver scimitar dances with clear energy. This scimitar, newly purchased in Strathand, was not made of mithril or a great magic weapon, but it was a high-quality sword forged by a good blacksmith. The silver blade cut the tendons of the ogre’s limbs one after another, causing fresh blood to flow out.

As time passed, Tila and Siris’ movements began to slow down little by little. It seemed like fatigue was setting in. Silan prayed again and let out a loud cry.

“Philanense, protect them! May their arms become endlessly strong and their hearts beat like a dragon!”