Episode 268 Episode
86. The unwelcome trustworthy jockey (1),
the senior chairman, was a scene similar to that of the Supreme Court Justices Beamont.
First of all, in the center of the spacious venue, I saw three huge wooden podiums that were so massive that it took my breath away.
Standing on the podium were three elders, a deputy elder, and the secretary of the council of elders, with other elders sitting on chairs arching behind them.
The three people standing on the podium are the ‘Black Sword Society’ and ‘Hobeophoe’, which are affiliated organizations of the Elders’ Association. They are the heads of an organization called the Hominhoe.
In other words, they are the main pillars of the Council of Elders.
The Hobeophoe and the Hominhoe literally put up the value of protecting the laws of Runcandel and the people of Hufester, and the Black Sword Society was in charge of overall ‘cleaning up the silver circle’ of Runcandel.
A group that distinguishes between those to be killed and those to be taken care of, and takes necessary measures for each.
The Council of Elders had quite a bit of power within the family.
Among them, the Black Sword Society was unique.
If they decided to kill someone in Hufester, he became a traitor even if he was innocent and a traitor even if he had merit.
Old ghosts who can be erased from the world without a rumor, anyone in Hufester, regardless of whether they are citizens or nobles.
Of course, it was said that they had omnipotent power, but it did not mean that they were not subject to anyone’s sanctions.
The couple and the 12 riders were able to contain them.
In particular, as the family head’s order was absolute, even if they issued an order to kill, if the family head objected, the name of the target had to be erased from the list immediately.
As if Jin’s name was erased from the Runkandel kill list just today.
“Jean Runkandel.”
“Yes, Chief.”
“Nineteen years old this year. You were listed on the Runkandel Kill List on January 1, 1798, and then on February 9, 1799. Around noon today, your name was taken off the list.”
The elder (black sword chairman) ‘Jorden Runkandel’ raised his eyebrows as if he was very displeased with that fact.
A voice that was somewhat thin and nervous, not typical of Runcandel. In addition, a thin white beard growing below the chin is added, making him a character whose outward dignity is nowhere to be found.
‘It looks like nothing special from the outside, but Dang-sook is a position-oriented person. Even though he competed with his father for the head of household, he survived and seized power in his own way.’
Runkandel usually only competed as a rider with the children of the head of the family.
However, a special case. For example, in the succession process, the story was different when the successor ‘too quickly’ sorted out the other riders, or when there was an outstanding member of the clan within the family head’s cousin.
In Jorden’s case, both were included.
Prominent in his youth, he waged a rank war with Shiron as the 2nd rank jockey.
Of course, compared to Shiron, Jorden had a difference between a phoenix and a crow.
However, if the target of comparison were not Shiron but other ordinary purebloods, Jorden would most likely be compared to a phoenix.
In other words, a person who might have become the head of a family without Shiron.
“How are you feeling?”
“great.”
“Yeah… From your point of view, it must be pleasant enough. But for me, it was a pretty unpleasant experience. A wanted man came and turned him into a jockey.”
Jorden openly expressed dissatisfaction with Shiron’s decision.
‘There is no one in the family who does not know that Jorden Dansuk always feels fear and inferiority towards his father. That’s why he became an eccentric character. But this is the first time I’ve ever known you to be so careless.’
The reason for the lack of caution was obvious.
It was because he was not only the most powerful person in the Council of Elders, but there was no one among the elders who would tell Shiron about such trivial words and actions.
Besides, Jorden was Rosa’s henchman.
Even though they are all old, what good would it be if the common elders hated him?
“Chief, fix it. I also don’t like the fact that a magic swordsman has become the standard of Runcandel, but shouldn’t I at least welcome it today?”
Vice President (Hobeop Chairman) ‘Lynne Milkano’ opened her mouth with a gentle tone.
The former head of the Milkano family, she was also a Rosa person.
That meant that the two pillars of the Black Sword Society and the Guardian Council were Joshua’s subordinates.
The Secretary General of the Senate (Chairman Homin) ‘Telot Runkandel’ just stared at Jin without saying a word.
“Yes, the Vice President is right. Now that the twelfth horseman of the family has been born, it’s a fitting occasion to celebrate… Yes, congratulations. Gene Runcandel.”
Jorden said that and shook his hand insincerely.
It meant just go.
‘I expected it, but this is a bit harsh. I didn’t know that I wouldn’t even pull out the deciding factor.’
When the jockey first visited the council, it was common for each elder to congratulate them and say that they would pass on the decisive battle and secret technique.
However, with Jorden openly expressing his refusal to do so, the elders could not readily step forward.
Either that or not.
Jin also did not have high expectations in the first place.
However, Jin was conscious of an elder who was watching this situation with a frown from earlier.
Jed Runcandel.
His uncle who taught Jin when he was a student. He seemed to want to tear Jorden to death right away, but he couldn’t bear it, so he was suppressing his tantrum.
It had to be.
Being ignored by the child you taught is no different from being ignored yourself.
‘I’ll have to give Uncle Jed a small present.’
Jin met Jorden’s eyes with a calm expression.
“Thank you for congratulating me, Elder.”
“I know, so go. Were you still standing there?”
“If it wasn’t for the elder, I wouldn’t have been able to survive.”
Scared to finish Jin’s words.
Jorden’s eyes were bloodshot.
bang!
Jorden, who hit the podium with his fist, glared at Jin.
“What did you just say?”
The reason he was so resentful was for the same reasons as Jed.
it was ignored
To the youngest who just became a jockey.
If it wasn’t for the elder, I wouldn’t have been able to survive.
That meant that he lived without being caught because the Black Sword Society was incompetent.
In fact, it wasn’t that the knights of the Black Sword Society and Runcandel were incompetent and couldn’t catch up.
It was at that moment that Jed burst into laughter.
“Hahaha!”
All eyes turned to Jed, who suddenly stood up.
“What is so funny? Elder Jed.”
“I think the elder ate a room. When he first came to the intermediate class, I also drank water several times. I laughed because I felt sympathy for some reason, so please don’t take it too bad.”
“her…!”
“Since the old people in the back room are acting so rudely, it seems that the youngest jockey has become very horny. I understand to some extent. No, in fact, no one felt a greater sense of betrayal than me when they learned that he was a magic swordsman.”
“What do you want to say to Elder Jed?”
At Rin’s question, Jed pointed to Jin.
“Right now, in your eyes, that guy may only look like an idiot who provokes the elder, but think about it. Jin received a sword from the head of the house and woke up in three hours. What did you do right after that?”
When no one answered, Jed went on.
“I went to the mausoleum. It was not a medical center, not a restaurant, not the family head’s office, but a mausoleum. At least that means he’s not a very cheap guy. Did any of the riders of this generation go straight to the family guardians like Jin? There was none.”
“What kind of great act is that? Even though he is a child taught by Elder Zed, he is very laconic.”
“It’s a great move, Chief. Isn’t that especially true from the perspective of the Council of Elders? Other than saying that such a mean guy is the only one who takes good care of old people in the backroom like us, even after he gains power.”
The Black Sword Society, the Law Society, and the People’s Association.
Surprisingly, quite a few general elders agreed with Zed’s words.
In fact, there were not many riders who treated ordinary elders properly.
At least, Joshua once served the elders with great care, but after taking power, he was properly acting as a senior.
“The leap is serious. If you knew even a grain of rice that the 12th Horseman was polite, you wouldn’t have dared to disdain me.”
Jorden clicks his tongue.
“That’s right, the elder wasn’t being too mean. Anyway, it seems like everyone doesn’t want to let this guy know the decisive battle. This Jed Runkandel is going to pass on the decisive battle to the 12th Horseman, thinking of when he is older and weaker.”
“Do whatever you like. But you haven’t forgotten about Zed, right? There are many decisive battles and secret techniques that can never be passed on without the consent of the majority of the elders.”
In an instant, a vein stood on Zed’s forehead. He is a general elder, has a strong single-minded tendency, and is hot-tempered.
Jorden and Lynn lead the general elders, holding the positions of elder and vice-president, respectively.
It was obvious to see whose opinion the elders would support.
However, Jed pretended not to have his pride hurt at all and replied:
“Do you think I am stupid? I must have forgot such a law. If you do not agree, I will only teach you things that can be handed down on your own.”
“Then let’s vote right now. Raise your hand if you are an elder who wants to pass on the decisive battle to the 12 Horseman!”
When Jorden shouted, the room became quiet as if cold water had been poured on it.
‘No, these old men. No matter how much he notices Jorden, he never raises his hand!? Did Jin do that much wrong? Rather, fighting against the elder should be praised as Runkandel!’
Not a single person really raised a hand. Even the Homin Chairman, Telot Runcandel, whom he secretly trusted, was subtly avoiding Zed’s gaze.
“As you can see, the result is like this. It’s a pity that the elder Jed. I think we can stop sending the 12th Horseman out now. As for the decisive battle that can be passed on without the consent of the elders, you should take care of it yourself.”
In Runkandel, there were a total of ten decisive battles, seven secret techniques, and three secret arts.
However, Oui was not something that could be handed down by the Council of Elders, and during the decisive period and the non-period, there were eight and five items that could only be passed on with the support of more than half of the members, respectively.
In other words, he can only pass on decisive battles and secrets, which the elders refer to as ‘lower classes’ in vulgar language.
Jed nodded, calming his simmering stomach.
‘It’s unfortunate, Jin.’
Jed thought so, but Jin decided that he had gained much more than expected from this meeting with the elders.
‘Anyway, some of the decisive battles were modeled after the fighter jets and the Myungwang sword. It’s not like I’m in an urgent need to learn it right away.’
On the other hand, the discovery of an ally named ‘Jed Runkandel’ was very new.
Deep down, he had calculated that if even his uncle had completely turned to Joshua’s side, he would be tired of coaxing the Senate.
‘Roasting or processing Jorden Dangsuk is something to be solved gradually. Rather, the person I care about is Lynn Milkano, the head of the Hobeop Association… What could be this grandmother’s weakness?’
Milkanoga.
Coincidentally, there was a person Jin knew well.
