Episode 218. New Forces & Balance in the Mid-Earth (3)
Clever.
A knock rang out once more.
It’s too polite to be called an assassin.
Rather, it might be more scary to show confidence like that.
“Come on in.”
Jinhyeok kept his eyes on the front while holding his fangs tightly.
rattle.
When the door opened…
…an unexpected person appeared.
“Hey. The customer service is very poor. I’ve been to various houses to play, but it’s the first time I’ve ever had a knife.”
A handsome man with blonde hair.
It was Abraham, one of the duke’s aides.
When someone sees the way he smiles as he shakes a half-left wine bottle, anyone will know that he is a friend of 10 years.
“You don’t even have basic etiquette? Why do you burst into someone else’s room at this late hour?”
“Don’t be so stiff. Let’s have a drink lightly. There’s plenty of time left anyway, right?”
Abraham strode inside without permission.
Alice, who was in the living room, was startled and put the mask back on.
And quickly, he flew towards his room.
Dada.
The way he runs away to his room is like a hamster running away from a cat.
“Why is that friend doing that?”
“Leave it alone. It’s because I’m very shy.”
“Is that so? Hmm. Well, mages do have a bit of an eccentric side. That would be even more unusual for a skilled person who has risen to the ranks of the great mage.”
“A great mage?”
Elise?
“Didn’t you know? The magic he showed on the castle wall was such that even Pilgrim, the chief mage of the empire, stuck out his tongue. At first, he said he thought a dragon had appeared, and his face turned white.”
Well, it’s because I show a lot of bad-tempered appearances.
Alice is originally a great being.
Originally, it would have been difficult for the magicians and knights of the Empire to dare to face Elise’s attack head-on.
‘But how did I become such an idiot…’
Jinhyeok clicked his tongue as he saw Alice peeking out from the crack in the door.
“Is that why you came all the way here to see him?”
“No, I came to see you. To be honest, swordsmen are more to my liking than mages. The theory is that in combat, you have to face each other.”
“Why are all the guys who use swords all crazy for fighting…”
“Hmm?”
“No. It’s because there’s someone similar to you.”
It’s called cheonyuseong.
There is a guy like a dream tree in the medical world who becomes a bloodthirsty sword demon with just a sword.
there was exactly
Right now, he would have been knocked over by the Moorim guys and went over to the opponent’s formation.
“I was tired from editing, but as you said, let’s have a drink. Coincidentally, I also wanted to ask you something.”
Jinhyuk sat down at the table.
“It’s nice to be cool. I like it.”
Ebraham poured the red liquid into a clear glass.
Since the table had already been swept away by Alice, the snacks were almost destroyed, but a few slices of cheese would be enough.
“If you have any questions, ask. If I can answer, I’ll answer.”
“I don’t look like a bad guy, unlike how I look, so why did you join the duke’s side?”
Abraham’s fingertips flinched at Jinhyeok’s question.
“Hmm. It’s a strong question from the start.”
“The night is so short, I don’t want to spend it with you.”
“Puhaha! Yes. The two of you guys can’t talk all night long.”
“Why? You know what it means for a Grand Swordmaster to be on the side of the Duke rather than the Emperor?”
“You seem to know a lot about the internal affairs of the empire, so I’ll speak comfortably. You know how precarious the current imperial power is, right?”
Emperor Reinhardt is a scarecrow emperor with both hands and feet amputated.
It means that a new star is definitely needed for the future of the empire.
In other words, the princes who would succeed Reinhardt had to prove their worth.
but.
The first prince was old enough, but he was not fit to become an emperor.
‘If there’s an incompetent tyrant, he’s a perfect fit.’
He was tyrannical and cruel, and rather than spreading his reign, he coveted pleasure and power right before his eyes.
The 2nd prince, who was quite intelligent, lost his life in a mysterious accident while out hunting.
‘It’s highly likely that the nobles used their hands.’
Lastly, the third prince had the virtues of a monarch that will go down in history, but he was too young.
‘It takes too much time to become a threat, and even a Weinstelln would have to be wary of the 2nd and 3rd princes.’
What is certain is that the wings of the nobles will be torn to shreds by the nobles before the 3rd prince can lay the foundation and take flight anyway.
“…So you joined the nobles?”
“It’s for the future of the empire. The iron blood modifier has already disappeared a long time ago, and the reality is that each kingdom is only looking to see if it will rebel against the empire. Besides, since there are Murim and the third power, I have no choice but to make a choice.”
hmm.
It is said that the future of millions of imperial citizens is more important than the emperor alone.
“Why did someone with such a cause approach me?”
Abraham looked straight into Jinhyeok’s eyes.
“The anticipation that it might change everything.”
“Are you serious?”
“I’ve had a fair amount of alcohol, but not so much that I’m spitting nonsense.”
I thought he was joking, but the smile had disappeared from his face.
…This is true.
“I know the relationship between you and Pennheimer. As expected, the old man didn’t give up. So I investigated a little deeper. A player from outside the tower that everyone in the empire didn’t think much of… In fact, what a great skill. Whether he was losing. And how many achievements he has accumulated. Everything.”
Abraham took a sip of wine.
“Actually, I don’t believe that a great country can change because of one human being. Even if that target is a Grand Sword Master who has far surpassed the level of human beings.”
So I attached to the duke.
If you can’t make the best choice.
Because I had to choose the second best.
“However, after seeing you, I changed my mind a little. Maybe, one human being can really change the fate of the empire.”
“No way… are you going to turn back to the emperor’s side? Betray the duke?”
“Whether it will be or not is not up to me.”
“This is what my actions decide.”
“Yes.”
[Lv10 ‘Eye of Gluttony’ determines the authenticity of what the target said.]
[What Ebraham said is ‘true’.]
At least he’s not lying.
‘This work is fun.’
One big variable appeared due to Abraham’s whim.
A hidden card that can inflict fatal wounds on the duke if used well.
‘The question is, how well do you use this…’
Jinhyeok’s head began to spin rapidly.
“How do you plan to join us?”
“As you said, without the help of the empire, attack the giant’s body and secure a base. Proving your skills is the premise of all of this.”
Well, this is what I originally planned to do, so it’s a condition that doesn’t matter much.
“Secondly. I heard that you have a close friend in Murim.”
“It’s not a close friend, it’s more like a leech…”
“I don’t know what’s going on, but it’s great luck to have the same side inside.”
“No, are you not on the same side now?”
“The second condition is to obtain information from him about the inside of the Murim. Of course, the information we are talking about here must be useful information for the future.”
shit.
I have no intention of hearing this word at all.
It must mean that he will move that heavy butt only if he somehow manages to succeed in both.
Of course, even this much was an unexpected harvest.
It’s too good an income for one’s rest interrupted in the middle of the night.
“I think we’ve talked about everything. Then, good luck. I’ll wake you up first.”
Abraham slowly rose from his seat.
With a little worry and anticipation.
Jin-hyeok called and stopped him as if he had remembered something.
“Ah, I’m just saying this out of spite, but don’t worry too much if something goes wrong and your betrayal is exposed.”
“What else does that mean?”
“It’s not a big deal. It means that even if the situation goes to the worst, I can take care of you at least.”
A piece of paper appeared in front of Abraham.
“The deceased… Corporation?”
“It’s a great company. It’s like a place to find talent.”
Jinhyeok did not forget to make a final sales proposal.
As the company’s representative, talented new employees are always welcome.
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Time passed without hesitation while preparing various preparations to attack the adult body of the giants.
There were only a handful of things to do, as it would take more than a week to get to the place where the giants are located, even on the fastest route.
“You dare to ask Jim to carry his burden?”
Elise looked at the pile of items and frowned.
But it was only for a short while.
“Hey…”
Alice, who had a lump on her head, carried a load larger than her body on her back.
Next came T-Bone, who was proudly grooming his weapon next to Jinhyeok.
I ordered T-Bone to focus on leveling up and growing in the worm den along with sweet potatoes and other spirits, but…
I called him back for this job.
Even if the other guys couldn’t do it, it was because T-Bone, who was contracted as an undead monster, was able to do so.
“Dalgrak. T-Bone. Become stronger. I will protect the Master.”
T-Bone inflated his bony bones.
Mmm.
I’ll have to give him a bath with ogre milk sometime.
Even just looking at the holes between the bones, it looks like there is a lack of calcium.
I even felt strangely apologetic at the thought of having her fight against an enemy whose height difference was 30 times greater.
“So the three of us are going like this? How far?”
“Yes. I’m looking forward to it. Growing up with nature as my friend…”
On the way, I picked and ate mushrooms and ate crayfish.
You’ll be able to really feel like you’re camping.
Elise looked like she was about to cry, but she didn’t know that.
Would it be possible to have a comfortable and comfortable trip in the Middle Ages in the first place?
“If it’s late, I’ll leave.”
Jinhyuk hurriedly retook his steps.
“Wait, wait.”
“Moongrak.”
And then Alice and T-Bone followed.
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How many hours had passed like that?
As we moved away from the capital of the empire, a secluded mountain road continued.
The warm sunlight and the smell of green grass. to fresh air.
It is quite a contrast to the spring of Seoul, which is full of fine dust and yellow dust.
of course.
In Seoul, the tail does not follow the ordinary travel route in broad daylight.
Even more so if it’s the guys with the weapons.
“Did you check?”
Alice quietly opened her mouth.
Quickly rolling your eyes and examining the forest, you have no choice but to acknowledge the sense of magic.
“okay. I noticed it a little while ago.”
At first, I thought they were like bandits.
The guys who will join this time are on a completely different level from those guys
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