Chapter 399 Chapter
119. Banquet in the Imperial Palace (4)
As if this was an expected reaction, Dante calmly looked up at his grandfather.
Those eyes confused Ron’s mind.
His grandson, Dante, was a strong human being.
No one in Hiran could have imagined that his grandson, who was born weak and small by nature, would become the next head of household.
It is thanks to Ron’s full support for Dante to beat his father and his brothers and become the perfect next head of household.
In the background of that support, there was harsh training.
The image of Dante struggling to climb the stairs of the sword while screaming so hard that his throat became sore was an impression that Ron would never have again in the world.
It was nothing compared to the mental strength and willpower that people ‘commonly’ say are great.
It was a training that was only possible with a strong and rare will that even the peerless warriors who reached 10 stars would stick out their tongues.
It has been 17 years since all the training that started at the age of five continued.
If you are a human who has endured or can endure that harsh growth. Everyone has no choice but to harbor a huge demon deep in their hearts.
That’s why Ron believed that his grandson would not be a good and just human being.
The world was not a fairy tale. Sometimes, like Runkandel, you shouldn’t hesitate, sometimes you have to be different like Ziple, and there are times when you have to do all sorts of dirty things like all other giant powers.
Doing such a thing without any remorse is the basis of the basics of being the leader of a group.
However, contrary to belief, Dante, who has been watching, has never fallen in love with his innate good nature.
‘Yes Dante. my grandson You were originally such a child.’
Suddenly, a thought passed through Ron’s mind.
Even if Dante becomes the family head or rolls in the mud, it is only his own wish that he wants to seize power and rule the world.
‘The reason you’ve endured so many painful days is to keep yourself as you are. Or maybe it was because I liked the act of swinging the sword itself.’
If you change your thinking a bit.
Thanks to that superhuman will, Dante might have kept his unique upright character.
Anyone could fall into temptation at least once.
The temptation to become stronger The temptation to seize power more easily The temptation to eliminate rivals more easily…
His grandson had never shown interest in such a temptation. I just quietly swung my sword.
“…that would be a value that only you have, grandson.”
“Grandpa?”
When Dante questioned the story without context, Ron grinned.
“Dante. You cannot form an alliance with Runcandel. Because no one in the family wants that.”
Dante nodded heavily.
“I know that too.”
“But in the future, when Jiple uses memory manipulation magic, he will need a means to prevent it.”
Ron put his hand on Dante’s shoulder and continued.
“This old man, Jean Runcandel, your friend is looking for the means. I think I already own it.”
Gradually, Dante’s eyes widened.
“So don’t make yourself Jin Runkandel’s, but make Jin Runkandel yours. That way, when you become the head of household, no one will object to your decision.”
“Grandpa!”
“Of course, even then, it’s only possible when your friend is that useful.”
It was an unexpected story even for Dante. He knew very well that his grandfather was sometimes the coldest of all.
Nevertheless, the fact that Ron subtly affirmed Dante’s opinion meant that the issue of ‘mind manipulation’ was serious.
No matter how strong a soldier is, if the mind is manipulated. It is possible to act for Zipple without even knowing it.
‘If Zipple’s mental manipulation is at the level Dante said and continues to develop further. Anyone can be like that. The swords of Hiran who will assist Dante, and Dante too. Maybe even me.’
That was what Ron was concerned about.
Mind manipulation has never appeared in the world power scene before.
‘There will be very few forces aware of Ziple’s mental manipulation. Even I just found out about it through Dante… I don’t think there are many people in Runkandel except for that devilish guy.’
Shiron Runcandel.
Does the person he made his lifelong adversary really know? I had such a question.
‘Even if you know, there must be a reason why that monster is not leaving the Black Sea.’
Ron shifted his gaze to Jin.
Everyone was staring at Jin, not just himself.
Originally, Ron intended to use this banquet to once again announce to everyone that Dante was the next head of household.
I also wanted to make it clear to Dante’s brothers, who seem to be having their own minds these days.
Assisting Dante is the only way for you to set foot in Geomwangseong.
However, I didn’t really like it because this guy who could be called an uninvited guest was playing the role of the main character at his first banquet in 22 years.
‘Now that it’s like this, I’d rather use that guy for Dante’s sake.’
Ron stroked his beard.
“You understand?”
“Yes, Grandpa. I will keep that in mind!”
“Heh heh yes. Now, it seems that all the distinguished guests have gathered, so it is time to announce the start of the banquet.”
match…!
When Ron lightly clapped his hands, the cluttered banquet hall suddenly fell silent. Even though it was just applause, it contained a deep and huge energy, so those who reached the stage could get a glimpse of what Ron had accomplished.
Naturally, everyone looked up at Ron and Dante.
“Thank you for coming, Ron Hylan, the lord of the sword castle.”
Ron waving at those who responded with applause for a while.
Originally, the next order should have been a thank you for the ‘royal family’ who found this place.
However, Ron continued as if he didn’t care about the royal family.
“It was my grandson here who held my banquet today. To celebrate Dante Hylan. As you all know, I want a famous grandson. Thinking that this guy will soon inherit my sword has made my heart so full that I can’t sleep many days.”
The imperial family did not show any displeasure even though they were obviously ignored.
Rather, he laughed lightly at Ron’s story.
It was a part that showed how much power Ron had in Bement.
‘Even if there was an emperor, not the royal family, Lord Ron would not have expressed his gratitude to him.’
Jin looked at the table where the imperial family was sitting and thought.
Imperial mystics.
In Hufester, the members of Bement’s royal family were called that.
It was because they rarely came to the fore except for the ‘Emperor’.
Almost all members of the imperial family attended banquets of magnates or showed up at big events in the empire in this way.
‘Still, the reason why the imperial family has power comparable to that of Lord Lorne and other contributors is because they play a role in discovering the royal guards and special leases.’
The right to appoint the imperial family’s bodyguards and special leases was the inherent authority of the imperial family.
‘There is a high possibility that the biological golems seen in Wantaramo Forest were also the work of the imperial family. I’ll make it clear sooner or later that they’re not mystics, they’re just stinking bastards.’
Her gaze met with a member of the royal family. Jin naturally looked into his eyes and thought about that.
On the other hand, there were also those who barely had an awkward smile.
Except for Dante, the other pure-blooded Highlanders. They couldn’t bear to openly show their displeasure, but just keeping their seats seemed to be an ordeal in itself.
“But it seems that there are people who want to cause a fuss on this pleasant day.”
The moment Ron suddenly erased his laughter and said that, the pure-blooded Hirans stunned and changed their behavior.
But it wasn’t them that Ron was aiming for.
“The 12 riders of Runcandel and the captain of the demons. The actions you showed were such great rudeness that I could rebuke them at will without any problem.”
People’s eyes again focused on Jin and Lata.
“I’m sorry, Sir Ron.”
“sorry.”
As they both answered, Ron smiled again.
“It’s a time of great blood, so I understand. But you will have to pay the price. That’s what I was thinking. I should have prepared something suitable for the visiting guests. Maybe this old man’s face won’t be enough.”
Then, Rata’s eyes twinkled.
The two groups were usually quite friendly as Ghost Corps had its main building in Bement. That’s why Lata understood that Ron was helping her.
So that you can break Jin right away.
“I’d like you two to congratulate my grandson with a duel tonight at midnight. You don’t have to wait until the banquet is over. Everyone seems to be curious about the results.”
“I will gladly accept the consideration and suggestion of Sir Rata Prochiron, the captain of the ghost.”
At that moment, cheers erupted from everywhere. Naturally, people thought that the duel between Jin and Lata would end secretly where no one was around.
‘He scolds me and Lata and naturally raises Dante’s dignity.’
Highlan is clearly one of the world’s greatest houses, but it was also true that it was inferior to Runkandel.
However, it was only natural for Jin to have a duel to ‘celebrate Dante’ that Dante’s status would rise.
“I will accept Runcandel 12 riders.”
Ron smiled in satisfaction at Jin’s answer.
“Good. Then, let’s all enjoy the food and drinks I prepared and watch the martial arts of the two gods at midnight.”
The banquet hall is quickly filled with heat.
A group of people sitting behind Jin were having this conversation.
“Thanks to Rata Froch’s sudden action, it will be better to perform the ancestral rite.”
“After midnight, Ziffle and Hilan become enemies.”
No one was watching them closely, but only one.
Zephyrin was smiling brightly at them.
