#309. It’s a problem from now on.
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In conclusion.
The Seven Dragons Association ended safely.
…Though life came and went several times, the sword master invaded, and each clan was torn apart.
However, the war did not break out.
Above all, the fact that the condemnation of Li Qingyu had become ruthless meant that the Black Dragon clan had passed a major hurdle.
But they couldn’t rest.
On the contrary, it became more hectic.
It’s like leaving a mark where the typhoon passed.
It was because the princesses of the Seven Dragons had a lot of work to do just to clean up the aftermath created by gathering and taking turns.
“It’s been a rough day.”
However, Li Qingyu was excluded from those who were so busy moving.
It was unavoidable.
It was because I was attending the Seven Dragons Association with my stamina running out, so I was in no condition to work.
“I mean.”
“….”
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“No, compared to what you said was difficult, the swordsman looked so fine.”
“That’s because they are of different ages.”
‘…I don’t think it’s just a matter of age.’
Although he’s the one who’s responsible for exhausting her all night.
Li Qingyu couldn’t help but smile bitterly at Li Mon, who, unlike himself, didn’t show any signs of tiredness.
I was well aware of the greatness of a sword master, but I didn’t expect to experience that fact in this way.
It’s a shame because she’s a princess with a strong body.
If she had been an ordinary woman, she would have passed out before dawn and could not even wake up.
‘I should consider practicing the seventy-two kinds of martial arts that are effective for physical training…’
Maybe it’s because I remembered last night.
I even blushed involuntarily for a while.
Li Qingyu shook his head slightly and calmly opened his mouth.
“Anyway, I’m glad. I thought that in the worst case, a war might break out on the spot.”
“Didn’t I say I would be fine?”
“I’m sorry I didn’t believe you.”
“There is no need to apologize.”
It’s only natural to prepare for the worst.
Li Qingyu, who was staring at Li Mon, who spoke casually, suddenly asked,
“Can I ask a question about the swordsmith?”
“What do you mean?”
“How could you be so sure that such a reckless plan would work?”
The result was just good luck.
This plan was like a gamble.
If even one more princess agreed with Charlotte.
So if she got a majority share, she would have to make Charlotte her fiancé on the spot.
Even so, why was I able to watch the process calmly as if it was a predetermined outcome of course.
Unsure of the reason, Li Qingyu asked incredulously.
“Did you know by any chance that this would happen?”
“Don’t you think I am a fortune teller? Do you know these things by intuition?”
“then…?”
Looking at Li Qingyu, who had an expression that he couldn’t know more, Limon said casually.
“I just believed.”
“Ainsha and Rose Maia won’t turn away from sword fighting?”
“No, the dragon nature you have.”
Limon laughed.
and said it mischievously.
“Even your ancestors played separately, but there is no way that you, who have been separated for nearly a thousand years, can easily unite now.”
“That’s a sharp word.”
Li Qingyu couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
A desire for monopoly is an instinct for dragons.
Even if the same dragon is the opponent…
No, rather, it’s the same thing, so it’s even more coveted.
It was because of this that the seven dragons that ruled the Bronze Age thoroughly divided their territories and were active.
In that sense, Limon’s argument that it was more ridiculous to believe that the Seven Dragons could unite overnight was indeed valid.
‘It’s a gamble I would never have taken.’
But Li Qingyu knew.
What underlies Limon’s plan was, after all, trust.
Ainsha’s pure love.
Rose’s integrity and conviction.
Maia’s passion and tenacity.
If they didn’t know better than themselves.
And if I hadn’t trusted their choices even a little bit, I wouldn’t have been able to sit still with such an outrageous proposal.
It was impossible for Li Qingyu, who did not trust anyone, even if he knew.
“You’re a bit mean, too. In the end, it means that he gave it to us knowing that it would be an impossible task for us.”
“It’s a grumpy thing to get older when you get older, isn’t it?”
One more time to shrug.
Unlike before, Limon made a serious face.
“Above all, if you really want to resurrect a dragon, you must pass this test.”
“…You mean you literally have to prove your qualifications.”
“okay. I can understand that you are trying to resurrect the dragon, but I cannot accept that you are trying to reverse the age of dragons.”
“…”
“Are you sad?”
“No, on the contrary, I am grateful.”
Whether as a disciple of the Sword Emperor.
As a guardian of mankind.
It was natural that Limon could not accept the long-cherished wish of the Seven Dragons.
If he had a personality that would easily tolerate it, he wouldn’t have fought against the Seven Dragons for the past hundreds of years.
That’s why Li Qingyu smiled.
“The fact that they are testing our qualifications like this means that they are giving us at least a chance.”
“I don’t like it. I gave you a chance, but you are the one who decides whether it will be a blessing or a curse.”
“Yes, I know.”
Li Qingyu nodded.
Limon’s opportunity is a double-edged sword.
If you prove yourself worthy, you might even get a chance to become his bride, resurrect the dragon, and perhaps even fulfill the long-cherished wish of the Seven Dragons.
Conversely, if no one can prove himself worthy, Limon will never allow the dragon to be resurrected.
But that in itself is unconventional.
It was an opportunity that would never have been given if it had not been for Li Qing-yu’s request, and it was the maximum concession Limon could make.
Seeing Li Qingyu express his gratitude, Limon muttered.
“Well, anyway, the Golden Dragon Princess of this generation is pretty good.”
“Are you saying that you immediately grasped the true intentions of the swordsman?”
“That’s it, but it’s about winning the support of two princesses right away. It wouldn’t have been easy even for the Golden Dragon Princess.”
Limon scratched his cheek.
Although the Golden Dragon Clan has acted as the head of the Seven Dragons Association, the seven clans are all different in the end.
That’s why I thought that even Princess Geumryong would have to go through a bit more trouble to get another clan’s share.
It was an unexpected result for Charlotte to immediately win the support of the Silver Dragon and Red Dragon Clan.
Seeing him like that, Li Qingyu smiled bitterly.
“Because times have changed.”
“Is this also the influence of the Seven Dragons’ benignization?”
“Because the wealth of the Golden Dragon clan is overwhelming among us.”
“…tsk, it means it’s because of the money.”
Limon clicked his tongue.
That we should be careful of Charlotte, I already heard last night when I told Li Qingyu about the plan.
It is said that the Seven Dragons control all the wealth in the world, but among them, the financial power of the Golden Dragon clan is overwhelming compared to other clans.
In this era where money and power are important.
In particular, the influence of the Geumryong Clan had to become stronger in the current Chilryonghoe, which had achieved bisexuality.
However, even taking that into consideration, it was an undeniable fact that Charlotte’s judgment and boldness stood out among the previous Golden Dragon Princesses.
“Thanks to that, the plan went a little off.”
“From my point of view, this is an achievement that exceeds expectations.”
“Instead, you’re more relaxed than you originally thought, right?”
As originally expected, it would have taken more time for Charlotte to conciliate the other clans.
I could have used that gap to prepare myself.
However, it was clear that Charlotte would not give Li Qingyu time to do so, as she had already brought in the Red Dragon and Silver Dragon clans.
Rather, they will move one step ahead to solidify their current dominance and collect insufficient shares.
It was a while to frown and ponder.
Limon asked suddenly.
“What do you see going forward?”
“well. I’m not sure, but…”
When Li Qingyu calmly opened his mouth after thinking it over.
Pop.
[Team leader, I’m here!]
Yuna-gyeong, who was in a temporary lodging with the children from the orphanage, broke into the penthouse.
Thanks to that, Limon clicked his tongue.
“Tsk, why are you interfering at a time like this?”
[Eek! Wasn’t the reaction too callous? If your cute pet is back, you should greet it more warmly!]
“Welcome, did something happen?”
[look! Like the princess here, at least a little bit of regards… Huh
?
Yu Na-gyeong pointed at Li Qing-yu with her wings and then suddenly tilted her head.
[What happened to the princess?]
“As you know, there was a branch of the seven dragons.”
[I don’t mean that. I think something has changed.]
“What do you mean?”
[I don’t know…?]
Like the atmosphere of Li Qingyu, who obviously looks tired but feels like a strangely full cat.
Like a dress wrapped up in a strange way.
Like usual, it was the sense of distance from sitting close to each other on the same sofa instead of across from Limon.
It’s been a while since I felt a sense of incongruity in everything, ‘something’s weird… what is it?’, but I didn’t know the reason, so I tilted my head.
Yuna-kyung suddenly met her wings.
[Oh, come to think of it, did you change the interior?]
“You look sharp.”
[sure. Even if I look like this, I was a PAB agent in my lifetime, so it’s perfect if you pretend to be this much.] It’s
a moment to be elated.
Yuna-kyung put on a puzzled expression only belatedly.
[But why did you suddenly change the interior?]
“Some of the furniture was broken. In addition to replacing them with new ones, I also replaced the others with stronger ones.”
[Wow…. The furniture here is damaged, so it must have been a really big deal.]
“…Yes. It was a big deal.”
For some reason.
Li Qingyu quietly averted her eyes and covered her face with a teacup.
However, Yuna-kyung, who did not see her ears slightly reddened while examining the changed interior, continued her conversation calmly.
[Anyway, I’m glad you’re safe. I was worried because Gongju sister’s atmosphere seemed so serious.]
“It’s fortunate. It’s a problem from now on.”
[What’s the matter?]
“It looks like there will be a war soon.”
[Yes?]
Yuna-kyung blinked her eyes after hearing the absurd answer after asking casually as usual.
And only belatedly, he opened his beak and shouted.
[No, wait! Didn’t the Seven Dragons Association end safely? But war?]
I was so embarrassed.
Li Qingyu said calmly to Yu Na-kyung, who asked while flapping her wings like a bird.
“The Seven Dragons Association has ended safely. Instead, the competition for the qualification to become the swordsman’s bride has just begun.”
[Yes?]
“Fortunately, Ainsha took my side, so I got over the immediate hurdle, but it’s the same as she is still aiming for the position of swordsman’s wife.”
[…What’s the point?]
“Rose, who declared neutrality, is fine, but the other princesses will intensively check me.”
[…???] Whether
Yuna-kyung’s eyes turn into question marks or not.
Limon, who was listening to Li Qingyu’s opinion with his arms crossed, narrowed his eyes and asked.
“You mean that means of containment is war?”
“yes.”
“I bet the Count won’t wait to see if there is an armed conflict.”
“I guess so.”
Li Qingyu nodded.
Now, in order to collect the majority stake, even one clan must be made an ally.
Turning the blue dragon clan into an enemy was something that even Yekatrice wouldn’t do hastily.
“But there are wars that not even Rose can stop.”
So, thinking of the measures Charlotte would take from now on, Li Qingyu continued with a wry smile.
“If I were Charlotte…”
