Chapter 422 Nongonghaengsang (論功行賞) (2)
The past few days.
Kevin faced the same problem as Chris.
Since he had already received a huge bounty, he was not very interested in money, and he did not want to live as a nobleman by receiving a title.
It was unimaginable when I was living in the slums.
At that time, he would have chosen the rich and prestigious movie regardless, but he was different now, who is evaluated as Dmitri’s powerhouse.
the life you want.
You can choose whatever you like.
Kevin, who had been thinking for a long time, visited Roman Dmitri only after a few days had passed.
“Lord. I don’t need any more gold coins or power. I want to stay by your 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 in the past is too good to deserve, but I have come to ask you this out of my personal greed as a swordsman.”
actually.
The most practical reward was clear.
Kevin learned the Heavenly Demon Sword.
Since he knew only the first half of the powerful swordsmanship, which was divided into the first half, the middle, and the second half, it was the best option for a swordsman to ask for information about the second half.
But my heart was not in my heart. After experiencing this war, Kevin gained confidence in himself.
I heard that Chris was going to carve out his own path unlike himself, so he wanted to develop himself and achieve the feat of defeating Chris.
blast furnace.
This reward stemmed from jealousy.
Kevin lost a match against Chris and gave away his first no-name.
So he was currently using his second no-name, and he was jealous of Chris even though he knew how great of a sword it was.
Jealousy stemming from the fact that he was given a higher level sword than himself.
Each time it remained like an obstacle in his mind, so he wanted to take this opportunity to receive a new sword just for himself.
It was a very pure desire.
In a situation where people who received the choice of compensation realized their desires, Kevin could live his whole life in a movie of wealth and honor if he wanted to.
But that wasn’t the future he really wanted.
From the moment he cut off his own arm to become Roman Dmitri’s sword.
For Kevin, life with Roman Dmitri came first, so he wanted to stay by his side.
Someday.
people die
He also hoped that if such a day would come, he would be recorded as the first person to represent Roman Dmitri rather than Chris in Dmitri’s history.
Some people may not understand Kevin’s feelings.
Roman Dmitri’s reward is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but can you just blow it away with a single sword?
Sympathy was not required.
The time when I was wandering around the slums.
The feeling of meeting Roman Dmitry for the first time was more shocking than when believers faced God.
to him.
Roman Dmitry was a god.
Seeing him bowing his head and waiting for an answer, Roman Dmitry presented a prize for him with a calm face.
“I will accept your request. However, it takes time to craft a sword. one month from now. I will give you the one and only sword for the swordsman Kevin, which does not exist anywhere else in the world.”
“thank you!”
I shook my head.
Kevin’s smile was as if he had the whole world.
* * *
News from Kevin.
Also passed on to Chris.
At the news of the unexpected request for a sword, Chris looked at his sword with a complicated face.
“… Was this something you coveted so much?”
My mind was complicated.
When I heard that Kevin had visited Roman Dmitri, I honestly thought he might be asking for something to improve as a prosecutor.
Before meeting Roman Dmitry.
Unlike himself, who was a promising prosecutor at the time, Kevin was just a boy who had to worry about making a living every day in the slums.
The starting point was different.
So, Roman Dmitri taught Kevin from start to finish, and Chris told him to stand by and improve on his own.
The difference between the two was not simply a matter of discussing skills.
I was confident that I would never lose, even when I saw Kevin expressing his inferiority complex while thinking and developing on his own.
however.
It was different now.
Kevin not only chose to develop himself, but also proved the result by defeating Ares this time.
‘Kevin is developing rapidly every day. I no longer exist as a boy from the slums, but as a prosecutor, Kevin, so I cannot guarantee that I will win unconditionally against Kevin. At the crossroads of life and death, Kevin defeated Ares. In a situation like that, you can’t be sure that I’m different either.’
Ares is strong.
At the time of the recruitment screening, Chris did not do his best, but he felt considerable difficulty with him.
such a being
He was caught by Kevin and put to death.
As he watched Ares desperately beg for his life, Chris had a lot of confusion in his head.
If he had fought Ares at the crossroads of life and death, would he have been able to win?
Kevin’s growth is something to be sincerely happy about for Roman Dmitri, but I didn’t intend to give him his place.
With this reward, there was a fact that became clear.
Kevin is.
I will not give up until I surpass myself.
Just as he demanded a new sword out of jealousy of First No-Name, ignoring his obsession and aspirations did not make them unrealistic.
It was clear that one day he would point a sword at himself.
Just as he challenged to win First No-Name, Kevin will show his ferocious teeth every moment to aim for his place.
‘I will never give up my seat.’
A fire broke out inside.
It was only then that Chris was able to confirm his sincerity in the roaring sense of goodwill just by thinking about it.
Wealth and glory.
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 swordsman.
If so, it was decided from the beginning what to ask for.
I knew it myself, but I couldn’t bring myself to say it out loud.
Kevin.
His presence moved Chris.
* * *
Faced with Roman Dmitry.
Chris did not hide his sincerity in the gaze looking at himself.
“Currently, the continental ranking system is in a very confusing state. It was revealed that the existence itself was Alexander’s plan, and most of the rankers died in a series of wars, making its existence virtually meaningless. However, I think it is necessary to maintain the ranking system in the future. For whatever reason, the ranking system has become a part of society and set the stage for competition where swordsmen can prove themselves. one month from now. Please hold a tournament to redefine the rankings of new swordsmen. And if a winner is born in that tournament, please announce to the continent that it is the best sword recognized by the lord as the second person in the continent excluding the lord.”
It was an unexpected request.
Chris is.
I hoped for a stage of competition.
I hoped to defeat challengers like Kevin and prove to the world that I was still a true second person.
said Roman Dmitry.
“It is not suitable as a reward. I agree to revive the ranking system, but that is a matter to be discussed at the Imperial Council. Are there any other requirements besides that?”
“there is.”
“Speak.”
I swallowed dry saliva.
Roman Dmitry’s reaction.
expected
The revival of the ranking system did not serve the purpose of compensation.
But even so, the reason why he mentioned the ranking system was because his true purpose was related to it.
“I hope that competitions that redefine the rankings will be held periodically. And the swordsman who wins the competition every year, please give me the opportunity to dare to challenge His Majesty the Emperor. We do not intend to challenge His Majesty’s authority. The master is already the best swordsman on the continent recognized by everyone, and for swordsmen like me, there is no choice but to be the ultimate goal. I hope you understand my sincerity.”
chris.
His dream was to surpass Roman Dmitry.
To be precise, he wanted to be the best sword on the continent, but everyone acknowledged that the position belonged to Roman Dmitri.
Kevin?
Any other tests?
I didn’t care.
No one in the world will be able to take his place, and he will be proven to be the second person representing the Dmitry Empire in the competitions held periodically.
Not only that, but he raised his head and looked up at the sky.
Even though he knew it was a futile and impossible dream, Chris wanted to move towards it.
It was a chance.
The only chance to challenge Roman Dmitri while creating a place to openly compete with challengers.
Roman Dmitry was the emperor of the empire.
It was clear that if he did not create a system to challenge him, he would be dragged into treason the moment he drew a sword.
So I had to tell you now.
Maybe he could take his request negatively, so even after he said it, Chris couldn’t hide his nervousness.
My mouth was dry.
A cold sweat broke out in his head, but he clenched his teeth and waited for Roman Dmitri’s answer to stick to his words.
“It’s fun.”
Roman Dmitry laughed.
Chris looked up and looked down at him.
“chris. I will accept your request.”
* * *
A few days after that.
An international conference was held.
Representatives from each country gathered in Dmitry to discuss not only the ranking system that Chris suggested, but also important issues.
Cronus Valhalla Cairo Hector Umberto Redford When the Frankish kings visited Dmitri, the busiest people were their attendants.
Dmitri’s temporary imperial palace.
In the building that replaced the new imperial palace, a person asked for something with a serious expression.
“Didn’t I tell you? The King of the Franks is a very sensitive person, so you need to be fully prepared to stay here even for a day. Bedding made from the materials mentioned in advance and bottled water that the bed enjoys must be prepared from Odelia.”
“… I hadn’t heard about it beforehand.”
“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 at the Imperial Palace for one day.
For that reason, he had a lot to prepare for.
King Frank is not a luxurious person, but he is more demanding than expected, so William prepared for Dmitri’s trip for several days.
However, the message was not delivered.
“Damn you guys. There’s nothing else to forget. Forgetting His Majesty’s business.”
recent.
Inside the Franks, there was no spirit.
After the war, there was a lot of work to be sorted out, and as I attended various events, I often emptied Frank.
It seems that there was some internal confusion in the process.
William frowned and sighed heavily before speaking to the caretaker of Dmitri’s palace.
“For now, please move your luggage with me. And there.”
far away
I could see the servants passing by.
Since they were servants with a perfect appearance, William had no reason to respect them.
“Come here and carry some luggage with me. hurry!”
King’s attendants.
Although he was in charge of running errands and all sorts of dirty work, he was a person of such a position that his status itself was that of a semi-nobility.
In addition, a person who can exert direct influence on the King of the Franks.
He was only cautious because he was the manager of Dmitri’s palace, but even ordinary nobles treated him cautiously inside the Franks.
blast furnace.
The attitude of treating servants was natural.
In fact, it was an attitude that would not be a problem for William, which was so common in aristocratic society.
however.
Manager Dmitry’s expression hardened.
William asked with a puzzled expression in the suddenly chilled atmosphere.
“… Any problem?”
“Yes.”
concierge.
It was true that he coordinated the overall affairs of this place, but he was not the real power of the palace.
In an instant, an ominous aura crept up.
Looking at the circumstances, William’s keen instincts knew that the presence of the servant whom he had just treated badly was at issue.
just as expected.
A servant walked towards this side.
I didn’t know it when I saw it from a distance, but as the shape of the face gradually became clear, something flashed in William’s mind.
‘Huh?! No way.’
Dmitry.
A list of people to be careful with there.
The face of one of them was clear.
And at the same time as realizing that fact, Dmitri’s people bowed their heads to the person who seemed to be a servant.
“Baron Hans!”
“Is something going on?”
Hans smiled warmly.
It was.
He was Hans.
