Episode 331 Trade City Ramelun
“With this, the alliance between Preston Castle and Linden Castle has been concluded.”
Sein smiled as he stamped the castle lord’s seal on two documents.
“Are you okay like this? We have a huge advantage…”
Deple tilted his head as he looked at the documents. No matter how you look at it, this contract was too advantageous for them.
“yes. are you okay. “It looks like we’re at a disadvantage on paper, but in reality, it’s not.”
As Sein put in his seal, he glanced at Baek Woo-jin, who was standing next to Dapple.
‘Because that person is there.’
Baek Woo-jin is one of the top five martial artists on the entire continent. Just because he is Dapple’s mentor, this contract is absolutely not a loss.
In addition, I received help from Baek Woo-jin in more than one way, so I was able to make any appropriate concessions.
“thank you.”
Dapple bowed his head to Sein, clutching the alliance documents tightly.
“Honestly, I didn’t have any expectations about the alliance, but I think everyone will be happy. “It’s all thanks to Master.”
He turned to the side and lowered his head to 90 degrees towards Baek Woo-jin.
“It is a reward for keeping a promise.”
Baek Woo-jin smiled and helped Deple stand up.
“yes? “A promise?”
“A promise to practice faithfully until I return. “You kept it well.”
“That’s all…”
Dapple shook his clenched fist.
‘Master…’
My heart is beating violently.
I don’t know what to say because I’m so grateful that they gave me such a big gift for keeping that not-so-difficult promise.
“thank you.”
All I could say was thank you.
“Stop because it’s embarrassing.”
Baek Woo-jin waved his hand and then approached Se-in.
“Lord Seong. Thank you for your concern.”
“Woojin took care of it. uh? “Are you sure you’ll go back right away?”
“This guy is also the owner of the castle, so he can’t leave the house empty for too long.”
“But if you stay a little longer….”
“There are places we need to stop by along the way.”
“Uhm…”
Sein bit his lower lip.
‘I can’t believe I’m already leaving…’
When I heard that I was going back, the left side of my chest felt a little sore.
It is not simply out of affection or gratitude. He seemed to have something more imprinted on him.
“Do not worry. “We will see each other again soon.”
“Ah…”
When Baek Woo-jin made eye contact with Se-in and smiled, she lowered her head with a red face.
-There’s another one missing. Ugh….
The darkness muttered that it was over and clicked its tongue.
“So where are you stopping by?”
“This is the trading city of Ramelun.”
“Oh, as expected…”
Sein nodded as if he knew.
“It’s because of the rumor that Ramelun joined hands with the empire.”
“uh? Did you know?”
Deple opened his eyes and took a step closer.
“Half of the rumors are probably true. “We did some research and found that more than half of the council supports the Empire.”
Sein sighed lightly and relayed Ramelun’s situation.
“yes. I know that too. However, since the current mayor is from Shukan Castle, he still maintains neutrality.”
“Oh, I remember that too. “You’re going to check it out.”
“yes. I have a little connection with the mayor. “I’m thinking of going there to get some information and maybe get some help if I get the chance.”
Dapple nodded with hopeful eyes.
‘Darkness. Where is Ramelun?’
-It is a city built slightly to the south of the center of the continent.
Darkness struck a large city in the south from the continental map hanging on the wall.
-Ramelun is home to cultures from all countries on the continent. It is a city made up of people of various races and origins, so it maintains neutrality under any circumstances.
‘That’s why it’s called a trading city.’
-okay. There is no castle lord or king, and decisions are made by councils from each province and country and mayors elected by the councils. But now it seems that neutrality has collapsed.
Darkness clicked its tongue. It was bittersweet because it seemed like the character of the city that had existed for hundreds of years had collapsed.
‘The trading city of Ramelun…’
Baek Woo-jin saw the continent again. Ramelun was built in a place where it could reach every country on the continent as a trading center.
It seemed like if that place helped them, they could take the war against the empire to their advantage.
“If that’s the case then I guess I won’t be able to catch it.”
Sein shook his head, trying to hide his regret.
“We will quickly send it to the central region using the white wolf, the pride of Preston Castle.”
She stood up with a proud look on her face.
**
Ugh.
The door to the north wall, which rose stronger than before, was opened.
Baek Woo-jin, a white wolf the size of a mid-size car, and Moon Joo-young, a depleted warrior, headed in front of the open door.
‘The ride is good.’
Baek Woo-jin grinned as he stroked the fur of the white wolf he was riding. Because it was full of soft fur, there was no discomfort even if you sat on the white wolf’s back for a long time.
Not only he but others were leisurely riding the white wolf.
“If everything is ready, let’s go.”
“yep!”
“All right!”
Baek Woo-jin went out the door first, followed by Moon Joo-young and Deple’s Moo-young guest.
“Then to Ramelun….”
“Baek Woo-jin!”
As I was about to run into the pure white snow field, I heard Sein’s voice from above the north wall.
“Thank you so much! I wish you luck in the future!”
When she lowered her head, the warriors of Preston Castle appeared behind her.
“Oooooh!”
“thanked!”
“If there is a battle with the Empire, I will fight with my life!”
“I will go after training with the Northern Heavenly Sword, so please look forward to it!”
“Let’s meet again!”
The warriors waved both hands and cheered.
“Those guys…”
Baek Woo-jin smiled slightly. Since these were familiar faces while teaching the Northern Heavenly Sword, my heart felt warm.
“See you again soon.”
After saying those words, I turned around.
“Baek Woo-jin! Baek Woo-jin!”
“Goodbye!”
“May luck be with you!”
Baek Woo-jin stroked Baek-rang’s forehead as he heard his name ringing in the north.
“let’s go!”
**
Because the physical strength and speed of the white wolf were far superior to that of a horse, Baek Woo-jin was able to arrive at the trading city of Ramelun much earlier than expected.
“Is that Ramelun?”
Baek Woo-jin looked up at the trading city of Ramelun in the distance and stretched greatly.
“It’s big.”
Buildings of different shapes were lined up on top of the huge circular castle wall. Looking at the different colors and styles, they all seemed like buildings from different cultures.
‘It looks like a dome stadium.’
To put it simply, it looked like a huge dome stadium filled with several buildings.
-It’s higher and bigger than before.
The darkness let out a somewhat nostalgic voice, as if it had a connection with that city.
“It’s definitely big, right? Because the population was large and the origins were diverse, the empire was not hasty to be touched. not now but.”
Dapple licked his lips with a bitter expression.
“Let’s go in first. “If you’re too late, you’ll miss the meat stew of Ramelun’s pride, Elven Rest.”
“They say you have to try it when you come to Ramelun! “No way!”
Moo Young-gaek shook his head and snuggled up next to Deple.
“that’s right. “I can’t give the head of the house trashy rooms and food.”
Moon Joo-young lowered her posture as if she was about to run away.
‘It’s a good fit now.’
Baek Woo-jin smiled while looking at the backs of the three people.
After living together for nearly two months, the three of them became close friends, as if they were best friends.
-It’s encouraging that the relationship has improved, but the most surprising thing is Deple’s growth.
‘that’s right.’
Baek Woo-jin nodded.
While I was here, I trained three people from time to time, and the one who made the most progress was Dapple.
The guy who was in the middle of grade 6 suddenly rose to the end of grade 6. He seemed to have a growing talent.
-The seed that I had been steadily training for met you again and sprouted.
Darkness laughed as he watched Dapple running away. The reason Dapple grew so quickly was because of his admiration for Baek Woo-jin and his honest and consistent training.
‘Maybe so.’
“Master! Hurry!”
When Baek Woo-jin nodded, Deple turned around and waved his hand as if telling him to come quickly.
“If you’re late, you won’t even be able to find a room!”
“i get it.”
I followed the three people to the gates of Ramelun. The gate was as large as the city, and there was a long line of people waiting to enter.
After waiting for almost an hour, it was my turn to enter.
Baek Woo-jin passed the inspection by not showing the cards of Linden Castle or Preston Castle, but the cards of Runan Village, which he saved when he came here.
It was a choice made to not attract attention, but seeing as it was passed right away, it seems to have been a good choice.
‘The road is almost 10 lanes long.’
As I placed Baek Woo-jin’s card in my arms, I looked at the central road right in front of the castle gate.
The road was so wide that more than six carriages could pass at the same time.
-If you go up this road, you will find Ramelun City Hall and Parliament. Simply put, it’s for bluff.
‘Bluff. It’s the same everywhere.’
Baek Woo-jin chuckled as he looked at the stylish buildings built on the road.
“Prosecutor! Leave your thoughts later and go quickly! “I’m missing the stew!”
“That damn stew…”
When I came here, Dapple said that the stew at Elf’s Shelter was the best on the continent, so I kept talking about how I had to eat it.
“No spirit guest! Don’t speak rudely to the head of the family! Do not worry. “I’ll go first and make a reservation!”
The three people ran towards the elf’s shelter, going forward or backward.
“Not even kids.”
**
After Baek Woo-jin reserved a room and dinner at the elf’s shelter, he went up the main street with Dapple.
“I’m a little nervous.”
“I’ll be behind you, don’t worry.”
“Wow, awesome! “This needs to be written down!”
Dapple took out a small notebook and took notes while muttering his words.
-Wow, there’s one more crazy person.
The darkness waved its sword blade. Following Moo Young-gaek, who was crazy about stealing, Deple, who was crazy about Baek Woo-jin, appeared. My head is already starting to hurt.
“It’s embarrassing, so let’s stop and go up. But you know the mayor?”
“yes. I met the current mayor before when my father was alive. “He was a member of the National Assembly at the time.”
“Then maybe we can talk a bit.”
“If that’s the case, I have nothing to ask for, but you are a stubborn person. “It might be difficult.”
Dapple gave some explanation about the current mayor, Caelach. After listening to it, I found out that he was comparable to Moon Ju-young in terms of inflexibility.
Dapple was also moving to obtain information rather than expecting allies.
“What brings you here?”
When Baek Woo-jin arrived in front of City Hall, the security guard standing in front of the iron gate blocked the road.
“I came to see the mayor.”
“Have you made an appointment?”
“yes. “If I tell you it’s lacto, you’ll know.”
Dapple nodded confidently even though he had never made a promise.
“Hmm…”
The security guard entered the city hall muttering the word “lacto” and came out about 5 minutes later and opened the iron door.
“Please go in. The mayor’s office is located in the center of the third floor.”
“thank you.”
Dapple bowed his head and crossed the iron gate into the parliament building.
“What is lacto?”
Baek Woo-jin climbed the stairs and turned his head to Dapple.
“It’s a nickname that my father and the mayor use to make fun of each other. “It’s like slang that only the two of you can understand.”
“Then I guess I know you came.”
“I think so.”
Dapple stood at the entrance to the mayor’s office on the third floor with a slightly nervous expression.
smart.
“Please come in.”
When I knocked on the door, a loud voice came from the room.
When I opened the door and entered, a middle-aged man with sparse gray hair was sitting at the desk.
His face was ordinary, but he had a taut energy as if he were pulling a rubber band. As Dapple said, it was a stubborn impression.
“It was you, after all. Dapple.”
“Uncle Caelach. long time no see.”
“Whew…”
Kaylak started sighing and lowered his eyes.
“I don’t know what to say to you because I only feel sorry….”
“No. “You helped me enough.”
Dapple shook his head. Caelak did not use Ramelun’s power, but helped Linden Castle with his personal wealth and connections.
It wasn’t a huge help, but I was really grateful.
“Your face has brightened. I’m glad you seem to be doing well. But this person…”
“He is an escort.”
Baek Woo-jin did not reveal himself, but only said that he was an escort, just like at Preston Castle.
“Don’t worry, I’m a trustworthy person.”
“If you are… hmmm!”
Caelach paused and looked at the door. After a while, the door opened and a man dressed as a butler came in.
“I brought the car.”
He put three cups of tea on the table and walked out the door with a grin.
“So what brought you here?”
“I’ll tell you straight. “I want to form an alliance with Ramelun.”
“I knew you would say that.”
“mister. The empire’s movements are unusual. “It will eat not only us, but also Ramelun.”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t.”
Caelach shook his head resolutely.
“mister!”
“No, don’t say that again. “It’s not that it can’t be done, it’s that it can’t be done.”
“yes?”
“I mean. “I have no strength.”
Caelach looked at the car gently swaying.
“As you know, in Ramelun, decisions are made by the mayor and council. “Even if I am the mayor, there is no answer if two-thirds of the council members reject it.”
“Then no way!”
“okay. Contrary to external rumors that only half of the members of the National Assembly were taken over by the Empire. “It’s too late to do anything.”
“Ah…”
“The reason they put me in the mayoral position is simple. They left me in the most visible place so I couldn’t interfere with their work. “The secretary who just brought the car is also here to keep an eye on me and find out who you are.”
“That…”
Dapple’s eyes trembled as if he couldn’t believe it.
‘You did well to pull off the trick.’
Baek Woo-jin looked at the door, his cool eyes shining. There were a lot of people around this room, so I used a shield to block the sound from escaping, which was a good decision.
-It looks like that mayor, Caelac, is nothing more than a puppet.
‘I think so.’
Calac’s tight atmosphere changed, as if it had been loosened like a broken rubber band.
“I want to help, but there’s nothing I can do. “I feel like I’ve been living wrong lately.”
“Uncle…”
Dapple bit his lip. Now that I thought about it, it seemed like his forehead was full of wrinkles without me seeing him.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t fulfill your request. “Your identity may have been discovered, so leave as soon as the sun rises tomorrow.”
“I understand.”
Dapple stood up weakly and walked out the door. Baek Woo-jin followed suit and stood up, looking at Caelach.
His eyes were stained with regret and sorrowful pain.
-It’s a shame. It would have been convenient in many ways to receive support from here.
‘There is no need to feel sorry.’
Baek Woo-jin left the room with confident eyes.
‘Because it’s not over yet.’
**
That night.
While Calock was working in the mayor’s office, the door was opened without knocking.
“Caylac Market.”
The person who opened the door and came in was a middle-aged man with a friendly smile on his face.
“Chairman Rawdon.”
Cailac narrowed his eyes and stood up.
“They said someone came to visit during the day.”
Mayor and Chairman. Even though their relationship was mutually respectful, Rodon was talking to Caelach.
“An acquaintance came to visit.”
“friend? Have you ever had a young acquaintance like that? When you see that there is an escort, it seems like there is status. “What does lactora mean again?”
“Hmm…”
Caelak bit his lip at Rodon’s sly expression.
‘As expected, you had everything figured out.’
Everything here, including the city hall escorts, secretaries, and cleaners, becomes Rodon’s eyes. He already knew everything.
‘But I don’t know that Dapple is the lord of Linden Castle.’
I hoped that Dapple would leave as quickly as possible before Rodon discovered his true identity.
“This is a child I met when I was traveling around before. “He didn’t forget to come and visit me.”
“Hmm, you even have an escort?”
“We are not escorts, but mercenaries.”
“What do you like?”
Rodon smiled and nodded.
“Have you made the decision to talk about it before?”
“Chairman. Ramelun has never once violated his neutrality. No matter how powerful the Charon Empire becomes…”
“Huh, you still don’t know? You don’t have a choice. “You can’t possibly know that more than 80% of the council is already in favor of the empire, right?”
“That…”
“This has already been decided. “It’s a hassle to hold a council meeting, so I’m just asking you to make your own decisions.”
Rodon coldly laughed at Caelak, who frowned.
“The day will come in a few days when you will have to make the right choice. If you make the wrong decision then, not only you and your family will die, but many people will die.”
Rodon waved his hand and walked out the door.
“Haa…” As
Caelach let out a deep groan and held his head, a black shadow flickered in the window behind him.
Ugh.
The shadow that fluttered in the wind changed into the shape of a man wearing a haengbok.
“Is this okay?”
The man in the night suit glanced inside the mayor’s office and then silently kicked the wall.
“Ah, they only order the annoying things from me, not Moon Joo-young.”
