Chapter 325 Eventful Promotion Ceremony (4)
Kiki.
someone got up
The attention of the nobles was focused on him for a moment, but the man walked towards the Dmitri family with a confident step.
“Duke Dmitry. Congratulations on your son’s promotion!”
“thank you. however… .”
sneak
I saw Roman Dmitry.
Seeing as if he didn’t know his name well, the man revealed his identity first.
“I am Count Christine of Umberto Kingdom.”
“Christine! I remember hearing the name. What did Umberto’s nobleman come to Cairos for?”
“What is it? I visited only to celebrate the news that Dmitri’s three sons will be holding a promotion ceremony.”
“Heh heh, is that so?”
It was a friendly atmosphere.
Count Christine’s intentions were too blatant, but Duke Dmitri was also a human being, so he could only be kind to those who congratulated him on his son’s achievements.
It was a winning game.
Countess Christine, who had been talking for a long time because she had spoken to her first, changed the subject of the conversation as if she had suddenly thought of it.
“Ah, I prepared a special gift for Mr. Lauren Dmitri.”
“A gift?”
“yes. I’m presenting it to congratulate you on your promotion, so there’s no need to feel so pressured.”
I noticed the servant.
The servant ordered something as if he had been waiting for it, and it showed an attitude that aroused admiration just by looking at it.
“It is a sword made by the artisans of Umberto Kingdom. It’s a sword used for ‘events’ like today rather than actual combat, and it took a lot of effort to match Dmitri’s reputation. The exterior is decorated with pure gold and jewels such as diamonds are placed in the middle. And above all. To prove that this sword is for the Dmitri family, it is engraved with Dmitri’s emblem and the initials of Master Lauren Dmitri. Isn’t it really beautiful?”
like he said.
It was a very fancy sword.
At first glance, it seemed that hundreds of gold had been invested, and Count Christine showed a confident expression at the thought that she had prepared the perfect gift.
Even if Dmitri is a super rich man.
It was clear that at the same age as Lauren Dmitri, if she received a gift of this size, she would be excited and kick her in the waistband.
however.
Lauren Dmitri’s reaction was strange.
Rather than showing interest in the sword, he accepted the sword with a slightly burdensome expression.
“… thank you.”
I was puzzled.
What kind of reaction is this?!
Countess Christine thought for a long time to prepare a gift for Lauren Dmitri, and was convinced that the craftsman’s finished product would definitely be eaten.
However, the reaction was completely different from expectations.
He didn’t say he didn’t like it outright, but he couldn’t help but notice that Lauren Dmitri didn’t like his gift.
‘I don’t think he hates luxuries.’
It was a big deal.
Even if you spend a lot of money, if you can’t buy favor, your efforts so far are meaningless.
It was then.
“Hahaha, that’s a really good sword. It would have been really cool to have attended today’s event with that sword.”
Count Samir.
He naturally intervened in the conversation.
* * *
A gift from Countess Christine.
As soon as he saw Lauren Dmitri’s embarrassed expression, Count Samir knew that this was an opportunity.
“I sincerely congratulate Master Loren Dmitri on his promotion. Like Countess Christine, I couldn’t come empty-handed, so I prepared a present. However, I’m not sure if you’ll like it because it’s a gift with a different feeling from the famous sword that Countess Christine prepared for you.”
shuddered with humility
He carefully took out something, and prepared four round bracelets.
“A magic artifact created specifically for recent aura swordsmen. The name has not been decided yet, but I bought it at a higher price thinking that Master Lauren Dmitri might need it. To put the effect briefly, it is worn on the wrist and ankle, respectively, and the size is automatically adjusted according to the user’s body. And if you set the weight, you can adjust the weight from 10kg to 100kg.”
“… Do you have such an artifact?”
It was different from just now.
At Lauren Dmitri’s slightly interested reaction, Count Samir was delighted inwardly.
‘also.’
It was as expected.
As Henry Albert said, Lauren Dmitri showed interest in things related to development, and of course he coveted magic artifacts for training.
If it had a simple weight control function, Count Samir would not have chosen it.
The true point that fascinated him was his mana circulation ability.
“The greatest strength of this artifact is that it is equipped with mana circulation ability. Usually, aura swordsmen use a magic circle to conduct mana circulation training to remove impurities from the body, but if you wear this magic artifact, it periodically circulates mana and filters out impurities, although not as much as using a magic circle. It is truly a groundbreaking item. Even if it’s not a brilliant sword, I thought that an artifact like this was necessary for Master Lauren Dmitri’s ‘development’.”
“… !”
eyes have changed
From the moment mana cycle was mentioned, Lauren Dmitri showed eyes like a puppy waiting for a snack.
It worked.
I was convinced and showed a bright smile as soon as I handed over the gift.
“thank you!”
The difference in response was stark.
Count Christine’s gift was nothing but thanks, but no soul, but Count Samir’s gift seemed excited enough to show a childlike smile.
It was a perfect development. I thought that the efforts of visiting Kairos a few days beforehand were shining.
“Actually, this gift was specially prepared by His Majesty the King of the Franks. Although he couldn’t attend the promotion ceremony himself, he asked me to convey congratulations on the promotion to Master Lauren Dmitri. I feel good because you seem to like the present.”
“Of course it has to be good. I am grateful that you have come to visit me like this, but to think that you prepared a gift like this for my son. I will treat you greatly!”
Duke Dmitry laughed heartily.
If it ended like this.
Count Samir would have thought that even the finish was perfect.
The problem started then.
“Duke Dmitry. We have also prepared a gift for you.”
Nobility followed.
The promotion ceremony wasn’t over until it was over.
* * *
It was literally a gift barrage.
Baron Berg, from Hector Kingdom, spoke with a confident voice even after seeing the situation ahead.
“Prince Edwin Hector sent me a special gift. Does everyone know Terkan?”
“… Are you Terkan? Are you referring to Hector’s First Sword, once called Hector’s Sword Master?”
Count Samir asked with a surprised face.
Then Baron Berg grinned.
“you’re right. Hector’s first sword. There is a training log that records how he trained while he was alive. It has been kept in the possession of Hector’s royal family for generations. Prince Edwin Hector said he wanted to give it as a gift because he owed a great debt to the Dmitry family. Of course, with the recent swordsmanship revolution, I can’t say that the old way is the correct answer, but I’m sure that Terkan-sama’s training journal will be useful to Lauren Dmitri-sama.”
“… this.”
A crack appeared in Count Samir’s expression.
Terkan’s training log!
it was a treasure
I didn’t expect that priceless royal treasure would be given just for Lauren Dmitri.
the problem is.
It was another aristocrat who came out as if competing.
It was Viscount Janssen from Redford.
He also prepared a formidable gift.
“Everyone has prepared a great gift for you. We also had a lot of thoughts about what kind of gifts to prepare, but His Majesty King Redford told us to prepare everything necessary for Lauren Dmitri, saying that we have to return the favor to the Dmitri family.”
Glance.
gave me attention
Like Countess Christine, who first went out, a servant brought something, which was the size of a wagon.
thud.
“This is 30 magic scrolls of 12 types of magic artifacts required for training. It’s enough to use for a year, so if you use it to your heart’s content, we’ll replace it with new ones when we run out. You don’t have to feel burdened at all because it’s to repay the favor you’ve received from Dmitri.”
Mouth gaped.
A wagon full of magic items.
It was incomparable to Count Samir’s gifts, and the price of all of them far exceeded 1,000 gold.
heard by rumor
Since the Earl of Rondon ascended to the throne, the Kingdom of Redford has quickly regained stability and is improving financially.
Still, I didn’t know that I would prepare a gift like this.
Even at first, Count Samir, who thought he had completely dominated the initiative, felt his presence diminish as the presents were revealed one after another.
“I am… .”
“As a special gift… .”
Nobles in a riot.
Count Samir took a step back.
While preparing magic artifacts, he boasted to the King of Franks to trust only himself, but it turned out to be ridiculous.
There was a fact he overlooked.
other nobles.
They also heard advice from Henry Albert.
“Ehh.”
A sigh came out.
in vain.
It was Count Samir who did not want to return to the Franks.
* * *
Fortnight after that.
Dmitry declared that the principality became the kingdom of Dmitry.
that day.
Duke Dmitri said this to Roman Dmitri, who was looking at him as he ascended to the ‘seat of the king’.
“This seat is yours. I will hand over this position on the day Dmitri proclaims the imperial title.”
At first, I thought of inheriting the throne.
However, Roman Dmitri still had many things to do in the field, so he judged that it was premature and refused the throne.
No one thought anything strange about him.
Although Duke Dmitri ascended to the position of king, everyone knew that the person who actually led Dmitri was Roman Dmitri.
the festival has begun
Kings and key figures from all over the world came and formed a meeting place that was even greater than at the promotion ceremony.
to the meeting that day.
people were convinced
In the future, the continent will be the Kingdom of Dmitry.
No, Roman Dmitry will lead.
* * *
Time passed.
The continent has regained stability.
After the captivity of Dmitri, the Kronos Empire was very quiet, and the Kingdom Alliance, including Dmitri, quickly established a new system.
The problem was the Valhalla Empire. The Valhalla Empire has had a lot of problems lately.
After the death of Morales, the Duke of Vieto, who had been living in seclusion, moved in earnest, and a fierce confrontation was taking place between the faction of the Emperor of Valhalla and the Duke of Vieto.
Those who have lost romance.
They spent a turbulent time looking for romance.
after the proclamation of the kingdom.
half a year later
In Dmitri’s endless mountains, looking out into the overgrown mountains, the soldiers talked to each other.
“Did you hear the news?”
“What?”
“I heard that the Emperor of Valhalla is gathering troops to subdue Duke Vieto’s rebels. That’s why the atmosphere in Valhalla these days is very hideous. The common people support Duke Vieto, but the power of the Emperor of Valhalla is so great. If a civil war breaks out in Valhalla like this, even Dmitri will be affected.”
“Damn the Empire bastards. Whether it be Valhalla or Cronus, please, I hope at least a bolt of lightning falls from the sky and wipes it all out.”
Valhalla Empire.
It was a big concern for people.
With the Duke of Vieto ending his reclusive life, the troubled relationship finally began to show signs of war.
The civil war in Valhalla is not a simple matter.
Unlike the Cairo Kingdom, it is not the scale of tens of thousands of troops colliding, but an unimaginable number of people will die.
It was bittersweet.
I thought I’d found some stability now, but it’s a war.
The soldiers exchanged a few more words and seemed to concentrate on their guard duty.
It was then.
rustle.
“Who are you!”
“Say the password!”
over the bush.
A strange noise was heard.
The soldiers reacted like lightning and aimed their weapons, and the soldiers in the rear immediately finished preparing to send magic communications.
endless mountains.
In fact, it was a place where there was no reason to be particularly vigilant.
However, Dmitri was not caught off guard in any case.
how long did you wait
A man appeared through the bushes, staggered over, and fell to the ground.
dump.
“… ?!”
It was an embarrassing situation.
After reporting the situation, some of the soldiers were wary of the surroundings, while others approached the man to check his condition.
It was a worryingly thin face.
The man looked up at the faces of the soldiers and struggled to open his mouth.
“… cast … please give it to me.”
“Please say it again.”
The voice was small.
As I listened, I heard what the man was trying to say.
“… Luna… … Please help.”
Luna.
What that meant was clear.
The country of Saint Isabel.
Beyond the endless mountains, the only place where humans have formed a home.
The name of the place was Luna.
That is to say.
The man’s true identity was that of Luna Kingdom.
