Episode 790
“A comedy festival has arrived?”
Raon frowned as he looked at Dorian who was sobbing.
“That’s right! “I heard you arrived at the front gate a little while ago!”
Dorian nodded, saying that all the prosecutors outside were talking about comedy.
“Well, let’s take care of the bread first.”
Raon pointed to the piece of bread hanging from Dorian’s chin.
“Ah, yes!”
Dorian laughed and put all the pieces of bread on his face into his mouth.
-I don’t know what kind of bread it is, but it looks delicious…
Lars took a long sip of the bread, saying he was hungry.
-Bring bread to King Bon too! My head is spinning from hunger! Kellogg!
‘I only have Nadin bread, if that’s okay….’
– That’s it, that’s it! This king will keep his mouth shut until evening!
The guy shouted that he would refuse and ran away into the ice flower bracelet.
“Did you come alone to the comedy festival?”
Raon sighed briefly and looked at Dorian again.
“no. “He said he came with his subordinates this time.”
Dorian shook his head, saying that he didn’t come alone like he used to.
“Why did you request an audience with the matriarch?”
“I don’t know that either.”
He shrugged and said he came as soon as he heard about the comedy festival.
“The Minister of Foreign Affairs has sent word to Gajujeon, so I think they will arrive soon.”
Dorian pointed toward the front door and muttered that it wasn’t a bad atmosphere.
“I guess so.”
Although there were minor problems with Shinju Oring, there was no reason to refuse a visit since they were not enemies.
“It’s a comedy…”
Rektar rubbed his chin and turned his gaze toward Sieghardt’s front door.
“Was there any chance in between?”
He narrowed his eyes as if he had already sensed the energy of a comical festival.
“If you say it’s a coincidence….”
Raon looked back at Rektar and widened his eyes.
“okay. “Seeing how much he has grown in a short period of time, it seems like he has come to great enlightenment.”
Rektar nodded, saying that the Comedic Emperor’s energy had become incredibly strong.
“Can a transcendental person achieve enlightenment so easily?”
“The realm of transcendence is mysterious. “You can achieve nothing for 10 years, or you can gain enlightenment in 10 seconds and climb to a higher place.”
He said with a thin smile that it was a very unfair world.
“But the reason why the Comedy Emperor suddenly came….”
“I guess it was to find out how much Shinju Oryeong’s ransom is.”
Raon placed his hand on the sword and lowered his eyebrows.
I didn’t know how much stronger the Comedy Emperor had become, but I knew why she came.
“Currently, Ohuang and Oma are engaged in a skirmish across the continent. War is also breaking out between the small and medium-sized powers that follow Ohwang-Oma. In this situation…”
He let out a shaky breath as he followed Lektar towards Sieghart’s front door.
“The value of Hsinchu Five Spirits, where Transcendants and Grand Masters exist, is very great. “The outcome of the war may change depending on which side Shinju Oryeong takes.”
“I guess so.”
Rektar tilted his chin as if he sympathized.
“Furthermore, Shinju Wuryeong lost much of its reputation and power due to the attack of the Holy Sword Yanju. “There is no way they would miss this opportunity to increase their weight class.”
“It looks like you’ve already read everything.”
He smiled softly as if he was proud of his grandson.
“Because it’s obvious.”
Raon scratched the back of his head and shook his head.
Since I knew what kind of person Ariel, the comedian, was, it wasn’t that difficult to understand her psychology.
“Under the current situation, it is right to listen to the comedy festival’s proposal as long as it is not too burdensome. But…”
Raon looked at Rektar and curled his mouth.
“This incident changed the situation. “Because no one knows that Sieghart and the Holy Swordsman are connected.”
The Emperor of Hugeuk would walk the tightrope between O-Hwang and O-Ma, trying to increase his ransom, and originally, he had no choice but to accept the deal.
However, since Rektar, the Holy Sword Master, was her biological grandfather and belonged to Oma in name only, her plan was no different from an illusion.
“yes.”
Rektar also laughed as if he thought the situation was funny.
“Of course, you shouldn’t bring up your grandfather’s name here. “A restraining order will probably be issued even within the family.”
Raon put his finger on his lips, saying that he should never reveal it.
“No one on the outside knows.”
The Dragon Lord was so focused on himself using demonic energy that he did not look at Rektar, and Tacheon died by being decapitated.
Even if he survived, it would take time, so it was information that no one could know for a while.
“If I’m going to follow your plan, I’ll have to hide my presence.”
Rektar licked his lips and his presence suddenly subsided. Even though he was right in front of me, I couldn’t even feel his presence.
“Thank you for your understanding.”
Raon bowed his head to Rektar.
“Isn’t it beneficial to everyone? And…”
Rektar carefully touched Raon’s head.
“There is no need to say thank you to family members.”
He smiled as if to get used to it.
“Yes…”
“Ah, what do you want to ask for before going to the Holy Sword Training?”
Rektar raised his eyes as if he had now remembered.
“I’ll tell you about that after the comedy festival returns.”
“Sure.”
He left the training hall, saying he would see him at the annex.
“Wow…”
Dorian exclaimed as he looked at Rektar’s back.
“Your grandfathers are all wonderful.”
“yes.”
Raon nodded, fully agreeing with that statement.
“These are people I can’t keep up with.”
Even if I could one day catch up with Glenn and Rektar’s military power, it seemed like I would never be able to match their faith and will.
* * *
Coo coo coo coo!
The front door of Sieghardt, which had become thicker as if it would never collapse again, opened, and Foreign Minister Iliun walked out.
“Welcome to Sieghardt.”
Iliun raised his voice and lowered his head as if he had been instructed to treat the guest politely.
“Thank you for welcoming us.”
Comedian Ariel bent down with a faint smile.
As she slowly raised her head and saw her elegant figure, the eyes of the warriors outside the castle opened hazily.
“Kuh-hum!”
When Iliun cleared his throat with aura, the warriors whose eyes had been blurred came to their senses and straightened their backs.
“You were rude to the customer.”
“are you okay.”
Ariel waved her hand lightly as if it was a familiar occurrence.
“Please follow me. “I will guide you to the main building.”
“Please do me a favor.”
She said thank you and followed Iliun with her subordinates.
“It’s still a beautiful place.”
Ariel smiled softly as she looked around the lush green interior of Sieghart.
“I feel more alive than before.”
“Thank you for saying that.”
Even though Iliun heard the praise, he did not show it out loud and only nodded slightly.
When Ariel arrived near the main building while chatting lightly with Iliun, a tall swordsman on the right caught her eye.
‘Raon Sieghardt?’
The snarky little boy who had embarrassed him twice was looking in this direction.
His noble appearance, like a halo shining behind his back, was still there, but there was something even more surprising.
‘You’ve already reached the level of Grand Master?’
Although it was not a limit that was on the verge of transcendence, it seemed certain that he had reached the heights of a grand master.
‘It doesn’t make sense…’
Even though he was said to be a heaven-sent talent, he was only a master at that age. I was in awe of Raon’s uneducated talent.
‘I remember that picture.’
When I drew Raon’s flag with great determination, I remembered that there was a devil-like drawing engraved on it.
I immediately closed the book out of fear beyond my understanding, but now that I look at it, I wonder if I really sold my soul to the devil.
‘But…’
The truly scary thing about Raon is not his sword, but his heart and tongue.
Since I’ve been bullied twice, I didn’t plan on being bullied today.
“long time no see. Lord Gwangpung.”
The comedian looked at Raon and smiled happily.
“yes.”
Raon just nodded his head lightly, as if he wasn’t really interested.
I felt annoyed inside, but I held it in and kept smiling.
“I heard you were seriously injured, but I’m glad you’re safe.”
“yes.”
He gave a short answer this time as if he had no intention of talking.
“I have to see the matriarch, so I’ll see you later.”
“….”
Raon just nodded without answering. He was a kid who showed the height of arrogance.
‘I won’t get hit this time.’
The comedian kept smiling even after seeing Raon’s cheeky appearance.
If he suffered twice and fell for that bastard’s mind again, he was not qualified to become the leader of Moby Dick.
“Let’s go.”
The Hegeukje approached Iliun, who was a little distance away, while maintaining a gentle complexion.
“Oh, yes.”
Iliun blinked his eyes as if he was even more embarrassed, and then started guiding again.
‘Okay…’
Ariel exhaled calmly and twisted her mouth.
‘You shouldn’t react to this level.’
Because I had suffered so much from Raon, I felt sick without realizing it, but I was able to endure it well thanks to my preparation in advance.
As I walked along, satisfied with myself, Sieghardt’s main building was in front of me.
“It’s not ready yet, so please wait a moment.”
Iliun led the way to a luxurious guest room and then went out.
“Haa….”
Sakan, the master of the Sword Mastery, sat down on a chair and let out a long sigh.
“He’s not the leader of the North for nothing. All of them are giving off the same force as a lion…”
“Among them, Raon Sieghardt, whom I saw earlier, was outstanding. “Not only was he good-looking, but the thin energy he gave off was enough to make my skin tremble.”
Majangdanju Beriol shook his head, saying it was beyond absurd.
“Raon Sieghardt’s real weapon is not his force or his sword, but his tongue.”
Ariel shook her head, trying not to let the sound escape the room.
“Never fall for that guy’s mind. Just think of it as a puppy barking for a day and ignore it.”
“You were quiet?”
Berriol tilted his head, saying that he had said very little.
“You’re just pretending to be reticent. “Because there are countless snakes in its stomach.”
Ariel chewed her lip, saying never let down your guard.
“But I don’t know if things will work out as planned. “When I entered Sieghart, my skin started shaking…”
“I have no choice but to loosen up.”
She crossed her long legs and shook her head.
“Currently, not only Sieghart but the entire Ohuang is suffering from a manpower shortage. We can’t send support because there are continuous fights here and there. On the other hand, since Ouma can create external troops, losses on one side are bound to accumulate.”
Ariel laughed, saying it was no different from a gambling table where you could see the opponent’s hand.
“In other words, it’s a deal we have no choice but to win.”
She folded her hands together, looking like she was already victorious.
“Of course, even if that’s the case, you shouldn’t let down your guard. “You too, keep your head up.”
“yes!”
While Ariel was passing the time by emphasizing caution to her subordinates, there was a small knock on the door.
“Come on in.”
When I told him to come in, an old butler with a kind smile came in and bowed his head. It was Roen, an assassin with the nickname King of Sal.
“We are ready.”
Roen showed a careful bow and pointed outside.
“Please go to the throne room.”
“All right.”
After straightening her clothes, Ariel followed Roen and stood in front of the throne room.
Coo coo coo coo!
With a light gesture from Roen, the heavy door of the throne room opened, revealing a blood-red carpet and a platform rising like a mountain.
Glenn was sitting on a golden throne erected on a platform that seemed absolutely unshakable, and on either side of him were Sieghardt’s executives with their backs turned and a cool breeze flowing through them.
Raon Sieghardt, whom we saw a moment ago, was also standing in front of the pillar on the right, looking straight ahead.
Ariel smiled at Raon.
‘Was that why you reacted like that?’
I thought it was strange that he was so quiet, but since we were meeting here anyway, it seemed like he was trying to start an argument first.
He’s still a sly guy, but today was different. It’s not you or Shinju Oh-ryeong who are disappointing, but Sieghart and Oh-hwang.
“See the northern sky.”
Ariel walked to the center of the throne room and bowed. Her eyes sparkled with a serious color, contrary to her inner feelings.
“Get up.”
Glenn waved his hand lightly, as if there was no need for an excessive greeting.
“Thank you for your hospitality even during my unexpected visit.”
Ariel lowered her head once again and looked at Glenn.
“We’re not enemies, so there’s nothing we can’t welcome. So…”
Glenn rested his chin on his fist and looked down at Ariel.
“What are you hoping for?”
His bright red eyes flashed as if he knew everything.
“Look….”
Ariel pursed her lips.
‘It’s not normal either.’
To ask about his purpose so openly, he seemed like a leader who stood at the top of Sieghart.
I felt the will not to be dragged away under any circumstances.
“Then shall we get straight to the point?”
Ariel lowered her hands that were placed in front of her and nodded.
“The matriarch knows better than me, but there are wars, big and small, currently taking place across the continent. “At first, they were equal, but one side is gradually losing ground.”
There was no change in Glenn’s expression even when he was told that the Five Emperors were outnumbered.
“I understand that Sieghardt suffered quite a bit of damage as well. The same goes for the Bongshin family.”
Ariel nodded with a faint smile.
“so?”
Glenn twitched his right eyebrow as if he was uncomfortable hearing any more than this.
“Ohwang is strong. However, it is not large enough to cover the entire continent against Oma. So…”
Ariel watched that scene and whetted her appetite. Now was the time to begin.
“We will lend you the power of our Shinju Oryeong.”
An intelligent light shone over her eyes.
“What do you want?”
Glenn nodded as if he had known it all from the beginning.
‘As expected…’
I guess I have no choice but to accept it.
Although the exact situation is unknown, there has recently been talk that the Aryan family has collapsed.
It is said that the Iron Squadron and some armed forces also have many wounded, so it would not be possible to refuse.
“There is no need for financial compensation. “I am also a warrior, so I am not attracted to such things.”
Ariel smiled slightly, saying something that could elevate herself.
“I am. No, what we, Shinju Oryeong, want is recognition of our sphere of influence. “Please give us the opportunity to expand our power not only in the land we currently own, but also in the places we support.”
He lowered his head as he said that.
‘You might not think it’s a big deal, but….’
This is truly a big reward.
To achieve power, you need people, and to gain people, you need time and sincerity.
If someone dies or provides help in a dangerous situation, it is natural for people to follow that savior with favor. If you manipulate a few pieces of information, it would be a piece of cake to win the favor of the entire region and get them out of Ohwang.
If all goes as planned, by the end of the war, he will be able to exercise a level of dominance that is comparable to that of the Five Emperors.
“Hmm…”
Glenn rested his chin and narrowed his eyes as if he was thinking about it.
“For your information…”
Ariel raised her finger and revealed her pitch-black gaze.
“Oma sent me a big offer first, but I didn’t accept it and came to the head of the family.”
As he said that, he brought his hands together in front again.
‘You will have no choice but to accept it.’
If they go to Oma, the balance of Ohwang Oma will be greatly disrupted.
Sieghardt would have no choice but to catch it even if it meant losing money.
“That lady. “You’re still too greedy.”
As Ariel was smiling contentedly, a thin voice came from behind.
“I guess you didn’t learn anything even after being robbed like that?”
This is Raon Sieghardt. The guy shook his chin as if he was pitiful.
“That’s right. It’s similar to when I got robbed at the plate. “It’s like right before you lose all your money.”
Rimmer chuckled, saying that was exactly the expression on his face.
“Ha…”
Ariel turned her back, forcing the distorted expression on her face to disappear.
“Isn’t the Great Lord of Light Wind no longer a child? If you have something to say, come out and do it right.”
Raon always attacked in such a mocking manner to break people’s psychology. This time I had no intention of getting hurt, so I calmed down and snapped my fingers.
“Since you say so, I will make it clear.”
Raon tilted his head and looked down at Ariel.
“You made it sound like this war was in the hands of the Hsinchu Five Spirits, but you only have two choices.”
A red flame that would never go out burned above his eyes.
“Follow me or die.”
