Episode 56
Vinchen said.
“Goblins originally live in groups. However, if you look at the mandate, there is something unusual.”
Merlin silently listened to Vinchen’s explanation.
In fact, rather than the fact that he was also a ‘mutant goblin’, he focused more on the fact that ‘Elder Tiloban pointed out Vinchen’ and gave the mission.
However, Vinchen focused on ‘mutant goblins’.
‘I forgot the basics.’
In fact, what was more important was not ‘who gave the mission’ but ‘the content of the mission’.
Vinchen did not forget the basics that even he had forgotten because it was so obvious.
“What singularity did you find?”
“It means that they are goblins who have separated from the group.”
“Why is that unusual?”
“Usually those goblins are outcasts. It is an object that can be subjugated even with two adult men equipped with weapons. However, the assignment was handed down to me as a member of the elders.”
“….”
It was so trivial that Merlin had missed it.
“That should be interpreted as meaning that this goblin has something special hidden.”
“Did you determine what was hidden?”
“This goblin is not lost.”
They should form a group, but they are not forming a group.
It’s not even a disappointment.
Then there was only one answer.
“There is a high probability that this guy has predatory traits. Rather than falling out, he ate his own people and became stronger, leaving him alone. By the time I arrive, it may have had powers above level 7.”
Those with the Predatory Power eat their own people and gain more power.
It’s very rare, but it does exist.
‘I know this case better than anyone.’
Vinchen remembered the appearance of the mutated goblin recorded in the mission statement.
There were 7 dots on the chest.
500 years ago,
even Daven was almost killed by a mutant goblin.
‘A mutated goblin with seven dots on its chest.’
Even then, such goblins existed.
If it’s the same as back then, the ‘spell of predation’ will remain in the mutant goblin now.
“Was Elder Tiloban aware of such a fact?”
It was not a mission that would be given to a 9th grade cadet if it was a beast species with power of 7th grade or higher.
It was also a mission that Merlin, his mentor, could have taken issue with.
“Master. This is my war.”
This was not simply a war as unmanned.
This was also a war as a successor.
“Because I am also Adenka.”
Therefore, it was a mission that was not suitable for Vincen, a 9th grade cadet, but it was a suitable mission for ‘Vinchen Adenca’.
“I will definitely win and come back.”
I decided to inform the elders clearly.
That Adenca has a seventh Adenca.
* * *
Returning to the dormitory, Vinchen closed his eyes and asked Yulian.
‘Do you know anything about the 7-spotted mutant goblin?’
-Because stools come in so many different shapes.
There are cases that have natural characteristics, and there are rare ones who practice witchcraft.
Sometimes, there are those who have very strong power because their bodies have been strengthened.
The general consensus was that those guys were goblins only in name, but in reality they should be seen as other monsters.
-Is 7 dots that special?
‘It was like that in my time.’
500 years ago.
Vinchen had directly subdued the mutant goblin with 7 points.
‘It was Samion’s top-secret mission. I was 22 at the time and I almost died then.’
-I was 22 years old and I almost died? to the goblins? Were you careless?
‘no. I wasn’t vigilant.’
Even then, I fought to the best of my ability.
However, the mutant goblin was too strong even considering that it was a mutant.
‘Because he wasn’t a naturally created goblin.’
-sure?
‘It was an artificially created chimera.’
-oh my god. You mean black magic?
‘okay. If it’s the same as it was 500 years ago.’
– If it was a mutant creature or chimera related to black magic, there would be a record.
The continent has always been wary of black magic.
All families were like that.
So, all information related to black magic is stored in a special way in ‘Asdalga’, which has privileges for records and storage.
The Arthdal family has records of at least 1000 years and played a role in informing and disseminating guidebooks and records on black magic to the continent.
-I’ve also seen a lot of research and logbooks about black magic. If Samion’s mission was to subdue the mutated goblin, the record would surely remain.
‘So it’s not strange. Mutant goblins made a lot of noise in the world at the time.’
Mutant goblins are also goblins, and the continent was noisy because of Devlon, the warlock who gave birth to those goblins.
Despite an incident of that magnitude, the one-armed Daven’s life-and-death mission was lost to record.
‘No matter how 500 years have passed…’
It was strange that no one could properly remember the mutated goblins.
The history related to Daven was distorted, and Aslan’s family, ‘Failker’, disappeared from the records.
Mutant goblins were also not recorded.
It was full of strange things.
‘If you bump into it, you’ll know.’
next day.
Vinchen reported to Vargon.
“Why are you leaving alone?”
“Because I judged that my life might be in danger.”
“…”
Vargon said after a moment of silence.
“Do you need support?”
“doesn’t exist.”
Vargon couldn’t find any shaking in Vincen.
Vinchen was definitely a child with a special corner.
“Good luck.”
“Representative student Vinchen. I will take the mission and advance to the southern province of Tournikon.”
“The expedition is permitted. Don’t lose your dignity as a Red Fort cadet.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
When Vinchen opened the door to Vargon’s office, a large man was sobbing.
“Gongja. If you do this, I will be very sorry.”
It was Wilson.
His big eyes were full of resentment toward Vincen.
“You are going on an expedition, but why are you leaving me?”
“What do you mean?”
“I heard you’re going on a solo mission! If you’re going alone! Are you going alone?”
Wilson’s voice rose a little.
Wilson was confident that Vincen would achieve great things.
I thought we should be there together.
As Vinchen’s name rises, the great servant Wilson’s name will rise as well.
“Are you not a mission performer? So let’s go together.”
“…yes?”
“Even if I do the mission alone, I need someone to take care of me.”
The mutant goblins were to be subdued alone.
However, he needed someone to wait on him throughout the expedition.
“…yes?”
“Looks like you’ve packed everything. let’s go.”
A large backpack was already slung over Wilson’s back.
“That’s it…!”
“why?”
Wilson shook his head, shaking his fears away.
Yes I am the great valet Wilson!
I made up my mind and said it as lively as possible.
“also! I knew you would take me!”
He straightened his shoulders.
My self-esteem skyrocketed.
He smirked at the attendants he encountered in the hallway.
The fear of going together on a dangerous mission was overshadowed by arrogance.
‘Did you see? I am the attendant who accompanies Confucius on his solo missions. I say this much.’
While he was proud of himself, he slowed down and Vinchen moved away.
“The late Confucius! let’s go together!”
Vincen and Wilson left the Red Fort.
In the meantime, someone else found the Red Fort.
“butler! Will I be able to meet Vinchen here?”
* * *
Shortly after Vincen left, a man and a boy came to Vargon.
Vargon frowned slightly.
“You want permission to enter?”
I checked again.
Vargon looked at the boy and said something absurd.
“You mean you want to go through the regular course of the Red Fort?”
“yes!”
“You know we start as 9th grade cadets.”
“yes!”
“Is heaven fruit your goal?”
“What about cloth? What is it?”
The boy seemed to have nothing to do with rumors about the cloth.
“I’m not interested in heaven, so why is the sole heir of the Barticans supporting the cadets of the Red Fortress?”
The Barticang family was called a famous spearmanship.
One of the samurai that stands shoulder to shoulder with Samion and Adenkawa.
This 14-year-old boy in front of me was the only son of the Vatican and the heir to lead the next Vatican.
“Isn’t there an excellent educational institution within the Vatican?”
In fact, the reputation of the ‘Red Fortress’ as an educational institution was not very high.
The Red Fort was a bit ambiguous to see as a complete educational institution.
In terms of reputation as an educational institution, the Vatican’s ‘Changseong Muhakdang’ had a much higher status.
“And I know that you are completing the 3rd year course at Changseong Muhakdang with the best grades. But I don’t know why he would throw it all away and come to the Red Fort. Did your family approve of it?”
“Did your father say that too?”
“….”
“Why do you want to enter?”
“I want to learn with Vinchen and beat Vinchen.”
“Is that the real reason?”
That is the external packaging.
There must be other intentions.
Vargon had such doubts.
Rather, Raven asked back.
His eyes were pure.
“Could there be another reason?”
Come to think of it, it was an entry that had nothing to gain from Raven.
I couldn’t figure out any other intentions.
Vargon asked.
“Is there any official documentation?”
For a moment, Raven looked a little taken aback.
Like Herka, he seemed to be the type to get fed up with ‘officials’ and ‘documents’.
The butler stepped out.
“Here it is.”
Vargon accepted the application form from the butler.
On paper, it was perfect.
Even the seal of the Vatican was clearly stamped.
“It’s not something I can decide. I will pass it on to the general manager, Sir Herka. I will guide you, so please rest in the receptionist for a while.”
“yes. thank you!”
Time passed and Herka returned.
“Eh? The only son of the Vatican entering the Red Fortress?”
“yes.”
“What should I do? Shall I allow entry?”
Herka replied with a bright smile without hesitation.
“good. OK.”
“…yes?”
“It’s unusual, but there’s nothing that shouldn’t happen, right? lets think. If the sole heir of the Vatican comes to the Red Fortress, then our status will rise, right?”
Herka giggled and laughed.
He tapped Vargon’s shoulder.
“You’re not thinking that there might be some political problems, or that the Bartican is hiding something, or anything like that. Our complicated and meticulous Lord Bargon?”
“…”
That kind of thing is something to worry about.
It’s not another family, it’s the Vatican.
It’s a family that’s more friendly to Samion than Adenka.
“Let’s live comfortably in a complicated world.”
“Sir Herka.”
Please
do what you think.
I wanted to say that.
“If there is a problem, I will take responsibility. That’s why there is a general manager.”
Herka waved and gave Vargon a light wink before walking outside.
“Instead, take care of the rest of the administrative procedures, competent Lord Vargon!”
“…”
“Oh right!”
Herka turned around.
“Who sent it on a mission given to Vincen?”
Vargon knew.
That Herka wasn’t very interested in a single cadet.
There must have been a plan.
asked defensively.
“Why are you asking that?”
