Chapter 593,
Chapter 155. Back to Lapra Rosa (1)
Surprisingly, Quaul and Valeria seemed to be able to communicate well.
“Hmm, get well. That cold lady listened to Kwaul very much. The nobleman who used to yell loudly even at Nari cooks like a very docile sheep.”
Like the characteristic arrogant personality displayed in the cabin, Kwaul was the human version of Murakan.
When he introduced himself to his colleagues for the first time, he described himself as the most precious body in the world, and even pretended to hit everyone if he felt bad because he would speak ill of everyone.
Of course, he wasn’t malicious or genuinely looking down on his opponent, but just like Murakan, his way of speaking was a bit violent and his ability was very good, so all his colleagues seemed to think so.
Even though he grumbled, he was especially kind to the kids, so there was no need to show his example.
However, as Jett said, he maintained a very upright and respectful attitude towards Valeria, so his colleagues reminded him of Murakan. It was like watching Murakan dealing with Jin when he had to get a limited edition of Chunhwa.
“…Huh, that part was a problem that could be solved if I did what you said! Yes, I tried to solve everything too technically.”
“This is a common mistake engineers make. It’s not even a matter of being a 5-star wizard to amplify the effect of the wand device.”
“Assuming you learned the magic formula I made in 10 minutes while talking to me. While working at Zipple, I had numerous magical geniuses as assistants, but none of them came up with such an idea and made a ceremony on the spot. You are on a different level!”
“A wizard of 8 stars or higher would be able to create more than ten effects with one stick device. Let’s just talk about this for today. It sounds like your head is complicated.”
“Yes! As you said, it seemed like we had to sort out the device improvements that came to mind right away. And when is the next conversation? just tell me I guess I have to adjust my working hours to yours.”
“I’ll decide by evening and let you know.”
Quaul immediately took out a writing utensil and wrote something down, and his colleagues exclaimed admiration at Valeria as they proudly turned around.
As a disciple, should I say that he was proud of his teacher? Jin felt somewhat better when he saw Valeria’s academic appearance after a long time.
“No one will be as lucky as you, Gene Runkandel. It’s not enough to receive my help, to enlist such a person.”
“Your virtue is great. One of the conditions that Kwaul said was to have a record mage as an assistant. As I expected, it seems that it is not you who became my assistant, but Kwaul-sama.”
“As expected?”
Valeria met Jin’s eyes.
She was also conscious that Jean was speaking as if she knew her well.
“Well, I did it because I couldn’t imagine you becoming someone’s assistant.”
Jin also looked around, wanting to be sorry.
‘By the time my master gets record magic at the level of his previous life… will he know about my return?’
What would Valeria’s reaction be like at that time? My heart felt stuffy when I suddenly came up with a question like now.
However, on the other hand, I also thought that she was the only one who could fully reveal her secret.
If the day comes when Valeria can check all of ‘Jin Runkandel’s records’ and if she can share them with her colleagues. You won’t need to add any explanation to all the work you’ve done.
As a regressor, Jin has some guilt or responsibility, though. There wasn’t a single thing that I didn’t feel proud of.
“Sometimes you talk like you know me well.”
At Valeria’s direct words, Jin calmly nodded.
“Anyone who has ever seen you would have thought like me. And as soon as you saw me, you called me by name as if you knew me.”
The two looked at each other for a while and were silent. Valeria remembered Jin in a dream from a long time ago, and Jin remembered her in his previous life.
‘From the point of view of this jet… No matter how you look at it, it’s not a normal relationship. Has there ever been a time when you looked at someone of the opposite sex with those eyes?’
‘At least as far as I know, there was no Jet.’
‘Yes? Lord Barkas, do you think the same as me? hey this Our Miss Enya will burn her insides. What about the lady of the secret palace? If this comes to Talaris-sama’s ears…’
‘You two should change the subject. I don’t know Miss Valeria, but at this distance, the young master might be listening.’
Just like what Gilly said, Jin was roughly understanding what Valkas and Jet were saying. Valeria hadn’t heard.
‘Even if he’s heard of it, he’s not the type to show interest or show off.’
Valeria naturally averted her gaze first.
“Anyway, I didn’t expect to bring an engineer like that in such a short time. Kwaul’s ability must be of great help to me in my personal affairs as well. Get me a room in Tikan. I guess I will have to spend a lot of time here.”
“Choose anything you like from among the empty rooms. Ask Gilina Jet for anything you need.”
“okay.”
“And Valeria.”
“why?”
“thanks.”
“what?”
“Not hurting Veradin and Sandra Ziple. It must have been a golden opportunity for you.”
“I didn’t just send it out of consideration for your relationship with them, so there’s no need for that. I just decided that keeping the two alive would be a bigger blow to Zipple in the future.”
It was a lie.
It was only after the two left that Valeria checked the records that Veradin would not betray his friends.
It means that even Valeria couldn’t be sure of Veradin’s psychology until she saw that record.
Besides, no matter how sincere Veradin was, it could become a problem for her as well, depending on how Zipple uses him in the future.
Therefore, Valeria just decided to put her trust in Jean.
“…And it’s been quite a while since I’ve seen that kind of record. Right now, with my recording magic, it’s difficult to read the inside that is inherently so personal.”
“Then how?”
“It means that Veradin’s sincerity for you and Dante Hiran is deep enough to be recognized by my record magic. I hope he won’t forget that feeling and will lead the way until the end to end the ziple.”
Veradin’s goal is not the destruction of Ziffle, but purification.
Of course, Ziffle would be weaker than now, and Valeria planned to exterminate them then.
“I’ll tell you in advance, no matter how close someone is to you, it’s just a zip for me. Taking away my roots and family. Whatever point I bring down him and his family, if you stand in my way then. Our alliance ends there.”
Jean didn’t answer, and Valeria walked past him a moment later.
Looking at Seonjin, Jet made a fuss about Na-ri, asking if he was dumped.
* * *
End of May 1800.
The conclusion of the armistice agreement between Runkandel and Zipple was officially announced. The place was the central square of the imperial capital, where the emperor was executed.
Since the founding of the Empire, there had never been a larger crowd than this in the central square.
People from all over the world gathered to watch the announcement of the truce between the two families.
In Runcandel, the Black Knight Captain, Stam, and in Zipple, Octavia came out as the representative.
The public guessed that Chiron was in the Black Sea, so he sent other members of the same rank as representatives, but it was Runkandel’s consideration that the two announced the agreement. Unlike Rosa, Kelliac is still unable to move.
“…This concludes the announcement of the agreement between the two families. On behalf of the Empire, I would like to thank the two families for making such a great decision. In addition, our empire, along with the two families, will do our best to reduce the suffering of the world.”
At the end of Dante’s speech as an inductee, cheers spread from the crowd. Just looking at the mood of the crowd, it felt more like an announcement than a ceasefire.
Contaminated areas continued to grow, and the crowd hoped that the powerful would restore the world as soon as possible, no matter who caused it.
However, the warlord aristocracy and politicians who knew the situation at least a little were clearly aware that the current truce was a fake peace that would last only a few years at most. In their eyes, the identification of friends and family only became clearer.
Dante came as an inductee, but all the attendees in Hyran were on the Runkandel side, and the imperial family were all on the Ziple side.
After the announcement of the agreement, Hiran delivered the bodies and belongings of the two families, and Runcandel and Ziple returned to their respective lands and held a funeral ceremony.
A black flag expressing condolences had been hung in the Garden of Swords before. After the funeral ceremony, a sword stuck in the ground in the garden and a black helmet increased in the mausoleum.
And Jin visited Rosa’s office to have a private meeting.
Today was the first time Jin returned to the Garden of Swords after the war.
Originally, it was impossible, but the members of the family could not recklessly show their hostility to him.
Even the elders of the Black Sword Society didn’t seem to criticize Jin, who had finally returned to his family. There was a strict order from Rosa to behave well when Jin returns.
From the moment Rosa showed herself trying to save Jin by overdoing everything in the Geomwang Temple, it was virtually no different that Jin had further solidified her status as the ‘next family head’.
“You are late.”
Rosa said in a dry voice. Jin was conscious of his gaze so as not to see her chaos that was not covered by his clothes.
“There was a lot to do.”
“There should have been a harvest.”
It was a story about mechanical devices and blueprints. Rosa also wondered if Jin had found any clues about ‘chaos erosion’.
“You seem impatient, Mother.”
“Are you being rude to me now?”
“It’s just something I said out of concern.”
Rosa smiled.
“You seem to be worried that I might make a hasty deal with the Prophet now that the situation has become more urgent than you expected.”
“I will not deny it. I plan to leave Inse for a while after today.”
Rosa’s eyes narrowed at those words.
