Chapter 306 Flash in the East Flash in the West (1)
Marquis Valentino’s thinking was a bit unique.
Unlike those who reacted admiring the series of processes in which Roman Dmitri defeated the Kronos Empire and caused a swordsmanship revolution, expectations as collectors were inflated.
Think about it.
Experience is what artisans consider important when creating works, and Roman Dmitry went through things that ordinary people cannot experience.
then.
What a great piece of art it will be.
The entire process of burning down a defensive fortification alone, defeating 300,000 troops, and defeating Shefir will provide great inspiration to the craftsman.
after the war is over The Marquis Valentino was troubled.
I wanted to hear that Roman Dmitri had entered the smithy, but there were no rumors that I heard even after a while.
day.
Two days.
The sun rose and set.
Around the time of a month passing by, Marquis Valentino jumped up from his seat while drinking wine.
“I can’t stand it like this!”
Like the nickname of the greedy collector.
When the baby started to burn, I couldn’t control my emotions.
It is common for people of high social status to make an appointment several days in advance, but Marquis Valentino headed for Dmitri even though it was rather late.
The sun went down while we were moving.
Even though he knew that his actions were a nuisance, he felt that he would not be able to go to bed if he did not do this.
and present.
“No, I tried to hold back as much as I could for fear of looking like a strange person, but when the hell are you going to make a new sword?”
Emotions erupted.
Staring at Roman Dmitri, who was sitting across from him, Marquis Valentino spat out the words he had in his heart as if complaining.
“To be honest, I think I’m a mess too, so I really wanted to wait until Roman Dmitri himself said that it was made. By the way. Didn’t you say that you would definitely review ‘positive’ even though you didn’t give a definite answer when you waged an all-out war with Kronos? I can’t sleep lately. I polish the blade of my blaze dozens of times every day and wait for new arrivals. Couldn’t you make me a new sword thinking you’re saving a person?”
It was desperate.
Unlike the solemn expression that made a decision, the infinitely light remarks brought laughter to Roman Dmitri.
laughed
He was a fun person.
Although the all-out war between Kronos and Dmitri was a matter at stake for the fate of the country, he was a unique human who talked about ‘sword’ in the midst of it.
Even in his previous life, if it was the sword of the Heavenly Demon, Baek Jung-hyeok, there were many people who followed him with a bundle of money.
But there was no one as obsessive as the Marquis Valentino.
thinking about it.
For the first time, it was this Marquis Valentino who overwhelms the characters in his previous life.
said Roman Dmitry.
“Even if it wasn’t, I was thinking of making the sword as soon as the situation was sorted out. I also needed some time to sort out some of my recent realizations, and there are some that I personally would like to put to the test. Just wait a month. It is not a promise to give the sword to Marquis Valentino, but I will make a new sword and give Marquis Valentino the opportunity to purchase at least one.”
Moment.
Marquis Valentino’s expression brightened.
With a bright expression on his face as if he had won the world, he nodded enthusiastically.
“Good idea! thank you!”
Even though I’m not saying it’s a gift.
Marquis Valentino repeated with a smile on his face that he had thought of it well until the moment he left Dmitri.
* * *
A few days later.
Golden Bank really sent 1 million gold.
If they did not fulfill the contents of the pledge that they personally stamped, they would have worried about the situation in which the effect of numerous pledges received in the name of Golden Bank would be weakened.
It was as Roman Dmitri intended.
If they didn’t send 1 million gold, they were thinking of making the pledge of the Golden Bank useless under the pretext of the pledge.
any choice.
It was an advantage for Dmitri.
The method of the Golden Bank, which did not cover the means and methods enough to be called the devil of gold coins, rather caught Hoffman’s ankle.
Things have been sorted out to some extent.
Having solved all the problems in front of his eyes, Roman Dmitri left the training of the enlisted men to Chris and headed to the workshop.
“Hans. I plan not to go out of the studio for about a month. If there is something important, you can send a signal to inform the situation, and if not, you can handle all four lines.”
“All right.”
Hans nodded.
Since he was familiar with the situation, he naturally prepared the environment for Roman Dmitri to stay.
Sigh.
thud.
inside the workshop.
Only Roman Dmitry remained.
Staring at the furnace, Roman Dmitri raised the hammer that was resting on the anvil.
‘The act of making a sword is my identity that I repeated until the moment I died. Through the sword, I can project the level of achievement I have reached as a warrior and what values I currently pursue.’
Meantime.
A lot happened.
As Marquis Valentino had thought, the inspiration to create the sword was overflowing, and it became incomparably stronger than when making ‘Darkness’ through countless battles.
So, I took a month.
I don’t know how many swords I’ll be making in the meantime, but I wanted to pour as much inspiration as possible within that time.
and.
I had something to try.
‘The flames of fire.’
Hwareuk.
Rurrr rrr r r r r r r.
A fire broke out.
The stove caught fire, and the flames burning around Roman Dmitri heated the interior of the workshop.
power of fire.
If a sword is made using the power of fire, which has never been experienced in a previous life, what type of sword can be made?
Even if Marquis Valentino hadn’t come to visit in the first place.
Roman Dmitri would have opened the workshop within a few days to solve the question that was dominating his mind.
It wasn’t hot.
Roman Dmitri fell into the state of becoming one with the object and the self without having to use the Divine Power of Fire.
Roaring.
engulfed in flames
It was spectacular.
Roman Dmitry finally took the first hammer blow in the raging flames.
Caan –
A cheerful sound.
The first day of the month started like that.
* * *
That time.
Hoffman slammed the desk with his face flushed red with seething rage.
Quaang!
“How dare you, Roman Dmitry, threaten me?!”
Golden Bank.
Historically, it is the backbone of power that everyone recognizes.
Relations with Golden Bank were formed smoothly, even if the empire dared to take the step of Golden Bank, which wielded its wealth like the aura of the 7 stars.
But Roman Dmitri crossed the line.
He put a knife through the head of the Golden Bank and committed an unprecedented atrocity, telling him to spit out 1 million gold if he wanted to live.
It was disastrous.
The former president of the bank and the former president of the bank.
I’ve never experienced anything like Hoffman’s.
The reason why he didn’t pay special attention to escorts while visiting Roman Dmitri was because dealing with the Golden Bank was inevitably more difficult for a person with power like Dmitri.
I believe in my previous experience.
Roman Dmitri might not come out as servile as the rest of us, but at least he didn’t know he would make some stupid, gritty picks against Golden Bank.
It was an obvious mistake.
Bowing his head towards Roman Dmitri, Hoffman realized he had made a mistake in the comforts of power.
And now.
Sent 1 million gold.
It wasn’t for the same reason that he wanted to keep his promise.
As expected by Roman Dmitry, in order for the Golden Bank pledge not to lose its meaning, it was impossible to allow people to make excuses.
A written oath signed by the bank president.
Even if it was done with threats, Hoffman had no choice but to give the money while shaking with anger.
‘Roman Dmitry. You picked the wrong opponent. I’ll show you what it means to be hostile to the fiends of gold.’
summoned the subordinate.
Knowing that Hoffman was not in a good mood, Suha lowered his head as soon as he entered and did not make eye contact.
said Hoffman.
“What material did you request last time?”
“All investigations have been completed. Currently, there are four major players that deal with the Dmitri family in large amounts of ‘iron’. There is Valentino of the Cairo Kingdom, Zenit of the Cronus Empire, and Vincent of the Muriel Kingdom Alliance of the Valhalla Empire. As you know, all of them are super-wealthy people who lead the commercial sphere of their respective countries, and they are responsible for 70% of Dmitry’s iron distribution. The remaining 30% often go directly to Dmitri to buy iron. And Kronos’s Zenit had virtually cut off the deal with Dmitri shortly after the war broke out.”
70%.
It was a significant number.
Checking the data, Hoffman showed a sharp look.
“Roman Dmitri must be relieved that he has secured 1 million gold. But let’s see if you don’t come to me and apologize for what happened in the situation where your business partners are cut off one by one.”
The power to defeat the sword.
that’s gold
Hoffman was convinced from his own experience that money is an absolute value.
“The first target is Valentino. Book your warp to Cairo right now.”
“All right.”
Valentino.
A follower of Roman Dmitry.
However, merchants cannot ignore the contractual relationship they have had with Golden Bank.
laughed
The beginning of revenge.
Neither Cronus nor Valhalla, but the betrayal of the closest people.
* * *
Kairos.
Valentino’s mansion.
Marquis Valentino welcomed Hoffman’s visit with a bright face.
“welcome.”
“It’s been a while, Marquis Valentino.”
The atmosphere was cordial.
The rich man and Golden Bank usually had to maintain good relations, and the Marquis Valentino often met Hoffman in private.
But as soon as I got to the guest room. Hoffman showed a slightly uncomfortable look at the presence of an unexpected person.
“… Who is that?”
“This is Count Fabius. We had a prior appointment, so after talking, I thought it would be great if I introduced him to Hoffman, so I asked him to meet him. If there is any inconvenience, I will send Count Fabius first.”
It was an ambiguous situation.
I didn’t like it because I knew that Fabius was Roman Dmitri’s loyalist, but I thought it might be an interesting situation.
in front of Fabius. Wouldn’t it be a really fun picture if the Marquis Valentino betrayed Roman Dmitri?
“You don’t have to.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
moved to place
Count Fabius watched from the side, and a picture was made of Marquis Valentino and Hoffman facing each other.
said Hoffman.
“The reason I said I would visit Marquis Valentino is because of the matter with Roman Dmitri.”
“… What do you mean by that?”
“I had a big trouble with Roman Dmitri this time. It’s not unusual to have emotional problems on this floor, but the problem is that Roman Dmitri threatened with my life. Marquis Valentino. The Golden Bank and the House of Dmitry are completely over. Golden Bank intends to use any means to get revenge on Dmitri from now on.”
“Kuhm.”
Marquis Valentino swallowed his silence as if in trouble.
It was a chance.
Hoffman pushed the opponent without giving a chance.
“The reason I found Valentino first was for my relationship with the Marquis. Actually, if you want to pressurize Dmitri, it’s right to visit Count Muriel in Valhalla first, but I wanted to tell Marquis Valentino about the situation first. I won’t say it back. Cut the deal with Dmitri. If you accept my request, you will not receive interest on the money borrowed by Marquis Valentino through the Golden Bank for the next ten years, but in the opposite case, you should think about throwing up all the borrowed money as soon as the deadline expires.”
It was carrot and stick.
bigots.
They don’t all do business with their own money.
The use of debt was the key to business, and Marquis Valentino, like other wealthy people, borrowed money from the Golden Bank.
Paying it all off was a lot of pressure.
In addition, it was not just a matter of simply paying off the debt, but he had to think about his relationship with Golden Bank later.
Hoffman believed in the power of money.
however.
Marquis Valentino glanced at Count Fabius and said with a strange smile.
“… I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to betray Dmitri. I will repay the money I borrowed from the Golden Bank as soon as possible. In fact, I’ve already been told about this by Roman Dmitri. Those who wish to maintain friendly relations with Dmitry in the future have been told not to leave room for pressure on the Golden Bank. And my choice, as you can see, is Dmitry.
“Marquis Valentino!”
Hoffman widened his eyes.
I was puzzled.
Valentino’s debt would be tens of thousands of gold, but I didn’t know that word would come back that I would pay it off at once.
Moment.
A hypothesis came to mind.
The idea that part of the 1 million gold that Roman Dmitri received might have flowed into Valentino.
If they lent him money from the Golden Bank, the justification for betraying Dmitri would be weakened.
Hoffman showed ferocious momentum.
“Don’t be quick to decide on this matter. If you refuse my offer, Golden Bank will want the ruin of Valentino as well as Dmitri.”
It was an obvious threat.
In a situation that revealed hostility, the Marquis Valentino rather distorted his expression.
“You don’t understand what I’m talking about. just go Would you take responsibility if I told you that I was stamped out by Roman Dmitri and stopped selling the sword? It seems like it’s over anyway, but don’t show your pride for nothing and walk away calmly. than your relationship. My relationship with Roman Dmitry is more important to me.”
Things went wrong.
Before Hoffman could answer anything, the Marquis Valentino shouted at the people beyond the door.
“Guests are leaving! Serve them politely!”
