Episode 400
Episode 132. Tejiz’s magic dragon seal (2)
Until now, Yuma had never imagined a journey with his teacher.
The teacher is the commander-in-chief of the empire, so he was always the one who had to protect the empire. Leaving the empire with such a teacher was only possible during a ‘war’.
Of course, he had been with the Black Wolf for training before he killed Heize Rolmandy.
However, Yuma thought that it was also an exceptional event that occurred due to the special circumstances in which Hayes Rollmandi had to be punished at the time.
But to go to Tejiz this time with the teacher!
Duran next to him was already smiling like a child, laughing heartily after a long time. It was the first time I saw such a bright face after Asuka Roget’s death.
‘When I first went to Yoheim, when I went to Inzbikan, when I was in the midst of subjugating demons, when I went to purify the Rose Society, when I went to the East, on any other journey… I’ve never imagined being with Master
.
Why?
Is the teacher uncomfortable? To see it that way, Yuma and Duran were too innocent of a teacher’s relationship.
Also, it is true that it was difficult to be with the master on non-war days, but it would have been possible if Yuma really wanted to.
Then, out of fear that the empire’s reputation and Zach’s prestige would be in trouble?
Nor was it. If that was the problem, Yuma wouldn’t have gotten along with Randel in the first place.
Yuma soon realized why he couldn’t be with his master.
‘Because I thought it was something I had to solve without my teacher’s help.’
If the last few journeys had been with Duran Jacques, Yuma’s suffering would have been greatly reduced.
Duran’s sword is an overwhelming symbol of power that can turn a difficult task into an easy task and a difficult problem into a simple one.
However, Yuma was always able to complete the journey without Duran. Sometimes they fall into crises and even in extreme situations, they always end with great results.
When a grown lion hunts, it is only for its own pack that it receives help. In that sense, Duran was not part of Yuma’s group.
He is a being close to his parents who raised him to become a strong lion leading the pack.
That was the reason why Yuma naturally excluded Duran whenever he went on a journey.
“Anyway, since the two strongest knights in the empire went together, I feel relieved this time. You, along with Lord Duran, go to Tejiz and come back after achieving your goal.”
“I understand, Your Majesty.”
“Ha ha ha! His Majesty, this Duran Zach, along with his apprentice, will destroy any element that could threaten the Empire and return!”
“Very nice to see, Lord Duran.
Oh, and Sir Randall.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
Randel, who had been laughing at Cheryl, suddenly came back to his senses and answered.
“As long as Prince Duran is away, you will stay in the imperial castle. Although the Dragon Lord is protecting it, I would like to have at least one knight of the highest level by my side.”
Hella’s purpose for saying that was actually not an escort, but somewhere else. The fact that Hella’s eyes were now reaching Cheryl and Randel openly and repeatedly was proof of that.
Randell was quick to notice in this way.
“I will, Your Majesty!”
It was a very happy voice. Cheryl was still looking out the window, and Catherine was talking to herself in a small voice.
“It’s a waste of Cheryl…
“Haha, daughter. This father is going on a journey after a long time, so how about saying something nice?”
“Whether it’s demons or monsters in Tejiz, let’s pray for repose.”
“Even to my disciple whom you like…
“You’d better keep quiet, father. This is where His Majesty resides.”
“hmm!”
The place where His Majesty resides.
That was the reason Catherine didn’t want to run into Yuma from the moment he entered the imperial castle.
Catherine knew that Hella had feelings for Yuma. Also, Hella knew Catherine’s heart well.
So it is inconvenient.
Natalya has friendships and memories built up while traveling together for a long time, and since she is originally Yuma’s lover, it wasn’t too uncomfortable to be together.
However, the case of Hella is different.
She was the Empress of the Empire, the supreme ruler of this land, and the lord of Yuma.
The thought of facing such Hella and Yuma together made me feel very bad because I felt a sense of defeat.
‘The time I spent with Yuma was much stronger than His Majesty’s, so why am I feeling this way just by facing Yuma with Her Majesty… Yes.
It wasn’t the first time he had met Yuma with Hella. However, lately, emotions have been fluctuating to the point where it is difficult to get out of hand.
Catherine’s feelings for Yuma only deepened over time.
“Have a good day, Yuma. Don’t get hurt.”
“Thank you, ma’am. Please don’t get sick until the lady is gone too.”
“What’s wrong with me living in a mansion every day? Do n’t worry about anything.”
“Last time, the lady was worried that I was going back at night.
He said he would take care of me because no one was worried. I am similar.”
“Iaa …
Duran and Landel put a low -level cheating at the same time. It was together with the vulgarity of raising one’s thumb.
In the end, they had to leave the room while enduring Catherine’s murderous stare. Even that, if Hella hadn’t said that it was okay to leave, she would have been sweating.
“I will apologize for the rudeness of my father and brother, Your Majesty.”
said Catherine, looking at the door the three had left.
“No, I envy your harmony. Jim’s family couldn’t.”
My only enemies are the women I can’t hate at all. Catherine thought so and held Hella’s hand.
* * * “Can’t you quit smoking this bastard! why me! Should I give this to you?”
Ariel, who had arrived a few days later than the date Mahatrisha said, shouted as soon as she saw Yuma. She also lamented her fate as a cigarette delivery man.
But fortunately, I didn’t fire a breath like the first time we met.
“Ariel-sama, I am always grateful.”
At least, he almost fired his breath at the point where Yuma answered like that.
It was two days later that he left for Tejiz’s demon dragon seal.
The party for Tetiz was decided with Yuma Duran, Ron Zecca, Rakir, and Ariel.
The reason why Ballinan was absent from the party was because of Dragon Heart. Sheltion’s dragon heart is likely to be stolen by Free, the first dragon, to react to Matiu.
Then the situation becomes irreversible. Also, in the first place, most of the dragons were unable to use their strength properly in front of Freega Matiu.
Only excellent dragons who can perfectly control their powers, at least as much as Kriesha, can even stand against him.
Ballinan, who uses the dragon’s power, couldn’t be together in that sense either.
Ariel was simply a guide for the same reason.
“Hyung, I’ll be sorting out the family business. I will make Pobianga your brother’s force.”
“Don’t push yourself too hard, Ballinan.”
“Don’t worry, Malone and Zecca were actually people who did not have to participate in this journey. No, not participating could have been rather helpful.
The reason they went to Tejiz now was to solve the danger of the demonic dragon being sealed.
Of course, the best move would be to safely reunite the seals without a fight, but that was unlikely. Perhaps a battle with Frigga or the beings guarding the seal would be inevitable.
In the process, if transcendent black magic or authority, like Vargas’ gluttony, unfolded, there wouldn’t be much that Zecca and Marlon could do. If it was the Grand Master, Duran, he could do anything.
However, when the two of them, especially Malone, heard that Duran was together, their eyes lit up saying that they would never be able to leave. Duran also coolly accepted him as a party, so there was no chance to stop him.
“Master, I’m actually worried.”
The day before leaving for Tejiz, Yuma and Duran sat in the upper garden and had a drink.
“What are you worried about? disciple.”
“After I touched the seat of power in the East, I received various powers.
Also, while dealing with various transcendental beings, I learned that the authority is absurdly strong and that almost everyone is helpless.”
“Hmm… what do you want to say?”
“Do you really need to take Zeca and Marlon? When fighting that first dragon, Sheltion, I almost lost my comrades. So I’m afraid. I’m afraid they’ll be wrong.
Because Free is also the first dragon.”
Duran emptied his glass for a while and did not answer. Yuma waited while emptying his glass at his pace.
“My disciple.”
“Yes, Master.”
“I liked that cheeky corner from the first time I saw you. I’ve seen a lot of talented kids, but you were the first to say everything to me clearly.”
But now it’s too much.
It was a voice full of energy. Even Yuma was so surprised that he put down his glass.
“Who do you think I am. I am the man who has reached the pole of the sword of the King of Knights, Duran Zak, and I am the one who has reached the pinnacle of all the warriors in the world, and I am your teacher.”
“Yes, Master.”
“But just now, there was a hint of concern in your voice, not for Marlon and Zecca, but for me. Am I wrong?”
Yes.
Yuma was worried not only for Marlon and Jeka, but also for her teacher.
He was concerned about what would happen if he battled Frigga and his teacher collapsed in front of his power.
That was the reason why Duran Jacques was talking about Yuma as if scolding him.
“You are not wrong.”
“Who do you dare worry about?
After fighting the transcendentalists, did they seem to be stronger than me? Or did it seem that the authority you gained surpassed that of my sword?”
astonishingly.
It’s so incredibly dizzy…
It’s just that the teacher is spurting out energy.
In the past, Yuma would have collapsed without enduring it.
But not anymore. Yuma seemed to be able to break through this energy and compete with the teacher if he wanted to.
At some point, Yuma was revealing a blatant killing spree towards his master.
It wasn’t because he hated the teacher, but because his blood was boiling.
The sharp energy exuded by the two warriors seemed close enough to explode at any moment. As the distance gradually decreased, the blades of grass in the garden were cut and created a whirlpool.
Duran relaxed first. He had a relaxed face, and Yuma, who had relaxed a beat late, had sweat on his forehead.
“I won’t blame you any more.
You have become stronger, disciple.”
This journey will be the last lesson I will teach you as a teacher. you have already reached me
Duran spared his words and filled Yuma’s glass with another drink.
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