Episode 244 Marriage Talk
After several hours, the ship started to depart soon.
The comfort of the trip was the best because I rented the largest ship among the anchored ships.
Until now, they thought that the sea was a series of pain and suffering, so the satisfaction is indescribable.
A refreshing breeze blew through her hair and the dazzling sunlight reflected off the sea, revealing an unbelievable view in front of her eyes.
The decoration of the old ship also gives off an antique atmosphere for some reason.
The people who came out on the deck and looked around let out admiration without even realizing it.
“Haa….”
“…the outside of the island is so beautiful….”
The view of the small town far away blends with the wide sea, bringing a simple yet free feeling.
It was quite a distance from the tragedies of the ancient wars that had been memorized, recorded, and handed down to later generations.
The elders are no different from that idea, and they just cast a hazy stare far into the sea, tinged with a bit of desolation.
On one side of the deck, Ray handed Hael a drink and said,
“It’s a pretty nice view, isn’t it?”
He nodded his head without looking away.
“They say that there are all kinds of beautiful scenes and flavors outside, so that’s right. It is a scenery I like quite a bit.”
“It’s not as nice to look at as you might think.”
He laughs at the way he speaks that seems to have a philosophical view of the world.
“How can there be only good things in a place where people live? What happened to the report I told you about earlier?”
He, who was drinking alone, answered.
“Ah, no matter how much it is, there is no space to accommodate only 200 people in a holy country, right? If it’s a simple report, I’ve already finished it, so don’t worry too much.”
At his words, Hael shook his head.
“That’s not what I’m worried about. I wonder if we, who don’t know the outside world, will be able to do well… To be honest, I’m a little worried when I think about the future.”
At that time, Elder Xian, who had been listening quietly by the side, stepped forward.
“Elder Hael has nothing to worry about. Even though we have little experience and don’t know the outside world, haven’t we gotten through it well? I will be able to pass this time safely as well.”
As if the elder’s words were comforting, Hael showed a slight smile on his lips.
“…I guess so. Coming out to a new place must have made me weak for a while.”
“Heh heh heh. There are times when the elder is weak. It’s a big deal.”
After the two talked for a while, Ray quietly left the deck.
The place he headed was the guest room where the chieftain was.
Elder Meird’s words right before his death had been quite disturbing, so lately he had been spending time talking with the chieftain.
As usual, when he opened the door and entered, the young chief awoke from his meditation.
“You’re here again.”
“It’s the doctor’s job to check the patient’s physical condition.”
It still makes a lot of unknown noises.
The young chief sighed heavily.
“Haa…. Didn’t you keep saying that before me? It means that he has recovered to the point where he no longer has to come.”
Ray also nodded.
It is natural that the Young Chief is in good physical condition.
It did not just fix the wrong gihyeol, but recreated it with a completely new concept.
Since I completely changed it to a new one (?), I would have been in trouble if it hadn’t been restored.
he said with a grin.
“Isn’t it bad to have a pleasant chat with lonely people?”
“A chat over a boring car can be seen as a coexistence of beauty and evil. Do you always come to me because you want to talk to me?”
He took out a business in the way of talking while going with the flow and pointing out the gist.
“I haven’t been on board for a while, but now I’m going to teach you the things you need to live.”
The young chief, who was lost in thought for a moment at Ray’s words, happily shook his head.
“If that’s the case, I’d rather ask you a favor.”
The young chief responds more positively than expected.
I thought about what I would do if I refused, but I guess it was a useless worry.
Within a moment, the young chief said, showing an uncomfortable expression.
“I’m sorry, but if the matter is settled, would you avoid the seat? Because I have to finish my meditation.”
I don’t know what meditation is so important, but the old man’s eyes were firm as if he didn’t allow for disagreement.
There will be harvest anyway, there will be plenty of time.
There would be more things to talk about in the future, so there was nothing good about being impatient.
‘I’ll have to do this for today.’
He lightly bowed his head and left the room.
They come every day, but the cold response remains.
How a person can be so consistently cold is even tongue-in-cheek.
He shuddered at the coldness that would kill even an Ice Troll in one blow.
* * *
Around the time when Ray finished all his pilgrimages and was returning to the Holy Land with his clan of heroes.
The Kingdom of Celia was greatly agitated.
The nobles seated around the long table quarreled with each other raising their voices.
“A saint is a being that must be acquired.”
“Even the news from the Holy Kingdom is unbelievable, but this time, it is said that the Wyvern Mountains of the Lessian Empire and the Imperial Conquest were organized by hand, right? If you miss it now, you will regret it in a hundred years!”
“Besides, isn’t the saint originally from the Kingdom of Celia?”
Contrary to them, those who present a different opinion speak in a voice of frustration.
“But how are you going to get me? The opponent is now a holy country that has fully entered the ranks of the great powers, and the target is the saint of that place. If there is even a pointy number, say something.”
“That’s…”
He shouted vigorously, but there was no good way for them to do it.
The nobles, who were silent like mutes who had eaten honey, lowered their heads, and the king, who had been still, stepped forward.
With his eyes shining, he sings quietly.
“It is said that heroes of any era have a habit of liking women. Although it is an old and remote number, it is also the most certain number.”
The king, who kept his mouth shut for a while, spoke shortly after.
“I’m thinking of sending Princess Celestia, what do the Lords think?”
The aristocrats opened their mouths in amazement at the unconventional words.
What kind of existence is Princess Celestia!
She is famous both inside and outside the castle and is the most beautiful woman in the castle.
In the eyes of others, she was so perfect that she still hasn’t decided on a proper marriage partner.
It was a day when I put off the courtship that was flocking in like that, but I can’t help but be surprised that a foreign candidate suddenly appeared.
Some of the nobles who secretly coveted Princess Celestia protested against it.
“No. No matter how much he is a saint, his origins are just commoners in the kingdom. How could such a person be chosen as Princess Celestia’s mate?”
“That’s right. The events of the Lessian Empire must have happened as a result of some coincidence. Otherwise, one person could not have accomplished such an inhuman feat.”
They tried to fight to the death, but the king shook his head.
It is a known fact that the saint stopped the necromancer at the border.
That alone is enough to win a country’s dukedom, but it’s not a business that loses money because the brain is also excellent.
Of course, the king was also bitter about the fact that he had to send his most cherished daughter for an arranged marriage.
In the end, the king’s remarks divided the conference into supporters and opponents.
“It’s a good idea! Princess Celestia should be able to win the heart of a saint.”
“If we can capture the saint, the national power of the kingdom will also increase considerably.”
“It is not a dream to enter the ranks of the great powers.”
The sweet word ‘powerful country’ raises the voice of support.
However, the opposition also came out stronger than before.
“It is said that excess is worse than lack. A saint is beyond the level of being under someone else’s command, so if you try to force him into it, you’ll only get resentment.”
“That’s right. In addition, the saint was chosen by Goddess Gaia. Gaia will be angry if you try to take advantage of a saint called God’s representative for your own personal use.”
At their words, the king salivated.
“Hmm… I guess he does too.”
God’s wrath is terrifying.
In fact, since several kingdoms had been destroyed by Goddess Gaia in the past, they did not dare to move recklessly.
It’s natural that you can’t make hasty decisions when you’re scared.
When the king is worried, the nobles under him also quarrel with each other and express their opinions.
In the end, the meeting turned into an uproar, with no conclusion reached.
The long meeting came to an end only when the impatient King said he would have a meeting with Princess Celestia.
* * *
Princess Celestia usually enjoys reading books in the library.
Geography or military tactics and tactics.
Even with the body of a princess, she learns even flattery and nonsense, and to others, she looks like a person who is crazy about books.
Today, as usual, I was stuck in my private study, and a quarrel politely approached me and said.
“Princess Celestia is called by His Majesty the King.”
“My father is me?”
When asked without hiding his questionable expression, Shibi just lowered her head.
She felt something uneasy, but soon she closed the book and got up from her seat.
Following Shibi’s guidance, the first thing I saw upon entering the Daejeon was the king, who was spinning round and round with a serious expression on his face.
When her father, who was usually strict about keeping fit, grunted like a pooping puppy, she became curious and started talking.
“…I heard you called.”
When a clear voice resounds in the Daejeon, the king, who has come to his senses, pretends to know.
“…You’re here.”
“What are you doing? Usually, he visits me personally…”
“I called because I have something to say to you. It’s quite a serious matter, so it’s not easy to talk about it in the study.”
Seeing her father’s hardened expression, Princess Celestia straightened her posture.
After tidying up her clothes and taking in a few breaths, she lowered her head slightly.
“It seems to be a problem related to me. I’m ready, so please don’t mind and tell me.”
For speaking in a spirited manner, it is clear that he is nervous.
Even she herself does not know what her father is trying to say.
However, the present image is not that of a father, but that of a king.
That’s why I just thought I should set an example.
The king, who had been silent and sparing no words, looked at Celestia with sunken eyes.
“The story of the saint protecting the kingdom… No matter how much she confined herself to the study, the princess must have heard of that too, right?”
“Yes….”
“Speak simply. What do you think of marrying a saint?”
