Episode 656 After party, temporary dissolution of the reception committee (3)
He spoke seriously, but his complexion did not change at all.
The light created by the bonfire created a dreamy atmosphere.
Could it be because of the backlighting?
Soyoung, her face slightly reddened, spoke slowly.
“I’m thinking of dismantling the receiving committee.”
“…”
Dismantle.
After hearing the story, Ray nodded as if he knew that.
“I said something serious again. I would have said it from the first time I saw you. Do as you please.”
“…it may take a long time.”
Hongyoung said in a low voice.
At that, Ray laughed.
“Go. Because I haven’t even given you guys a decent vacation.”
“…Saint.”
Hongyoung and Soyoung’s faces calmed down.
They know.
Just like now, at a time when the Heukbang is actively moving, how great of a force they are.
And that the situation would be even more difficult if all the receivers were to leave.
But he knew it and was going to let it go.
Something hot rose in my chest.
Soyoung turned her head to try not to express herself.
“You can’t just do what you say and then look for it if you need it.”
It was said as a joke, but the reaction that came back was different from what I expected.
he smiled bitterly.
“I know. I will be lonely as much as I have left you for so long.”
“….”
“….”
Hongyoung and Soyeong were speechless.
It was too unfamiliar to be a reaction from a saint who seemed to have no blood or tears.
The eyes looking at the bonfire endlessly somehow seem lonely unlike usual.
Hongyoung, whose motherhood was stimulated, lightly bit her lip.
“…Can I apologize and give you a hug?”
“Ho Hong-young!”
Embarrassed, Soyoung dissuaded him.
Hongyoung’s eyes were already colored like those of a woman who left her child alone by the stream.
Ray shook his head and looked at them.
“how are you. Let’s meet again when the time comes.”
“When the time comes… we will visit the saint.”
“…please take care of yourself.”
Hongyoung and Soyoung bowed their heads.
By politely setting an example.
After not raising their heads for several minutes, they slowly disappeared as if they had suddenly melted into thin air.
In the noisy hall, drunken goblins were screaming loudly, but Ray didn’t hear them.
“Erinus.”
Hongyoung’s muttered words before he left linger in my mind.
‘There is a kingdom called Erinus at the end of the continent.’
It was at most an incomprehensible word, but Hongyeong was never a nonsense person.
He must have figured something out before deciding to disband the reception committee.
“What is it?”
I had never even heard of a kingdom called Erinus.
I don’t know much about the history of the continent, but it probably wasn’t even a kingdom in the past.
“Whew, I can’t help it. I guess I have no choice but to move.”
Even if you stay still, you won’t be able to eat porridge or rice.
I felt keenly from the days of Seongguk that it is better to move quickly at times like this.
First of all, securing allies comes first.
I knew it only after facing the power of the Black Room.
‘I don’t even have a chin to fight the Heukbang with my power yet.’
It is not a problem that can be solved just because an individual is strong.
At least enough power was needed to lead an all-out war.
If, at a time when they might fight against the Heukbang, they are gathering a new force, and then even a powerful force like the second coalition arises, then the continent will fall into their hands.
“I’ll have to make a strong alliance and leave it to the Goblin Queen.”
I have no intention of going back safely and managing the territory.
Since no one wanted to turn their backs on Heukbang, he had to come to the fore.
Thinking of things that should move the kingdoms.
The first night of the festival was over.
* * *
The next day, the building for foreign envoys was completed.
After resting at an inn in the village, they moved their residence.
Philia admired the building with a stable that looked pretty intact.
“It’s more than I expected. I can’t believe it was built in three days.”
“Thanks to the many deaths while working on it.”
Goblins lying in the shade of trees could be seen behind Ray as he spoke.
A smile bloomed on his lips as if he liked the work even though he was gasping for breath.
I guess it’s not the lord and the yeongjimin.
Gregory shook his head with a tired face.
“To say great is an understatement. Thank you for making a place for us.”
“What is gratitude? Come inside. I have something to tell you.”
It’s kind of suspicious to see him rubbing his hands together and talking.
They didn’t like it, but they followed him into the annex.
Contrary to the splendid exterior, the interior was quite calm.
It was hard to believe that it was a prefabricated building, so it must have been enhanced with reinforcement magic.
Ray ushered them into a massively built palace.
It was believed that the Daejeon, which had a multi-layered structure, was an audience room for the king of any other kingdom.
The nobles swallowed their saliva at the larger interior than expected.
“Do you remember what I said last time?”
“yes? As for last time…”
“A story about the preferential treatment of the Lessian Empire.”
“Ah yes. Even His Majesty the Emperor was delighted. Depending on the case, the Lessian Empire will promise better treatment than other kingdoms.”
“Yeah, that’s what I mean. I don’t think it’s going to be a normal alliance.”
At those words, not only Gregory, but also people from other kingdoms tilted their heads.
Selena, who had been listening to their conversation, interrupted.
“Are you saying you can’t be a common ally? Do you want a blood alliance with the Bone Empire?”
Gregory’s expression suddenly brightened at her words.
Compared to other countries, the Empire has fewer princesses.
However, there were many princesses who were not married.
If even one of them can connect well with the saint, Lessian will be able to reign well for another hundred years.
“Lessian is of course welcome.”
As if he had been waiting for it, Gregory salivated and rushed at it.
When the conversation didn’t go the way he wanted, Ray calmed them down.
“It’s not like that. So, what I want is not only an alliance between my territory and the empire, but also an alliance between the Lessian Empire and the kingdom I want.”
“…yes?”
“For example, if I want the Lessian Empire and the Devon Kingdom to form an alliance, I should at least be able to review them positively. How can I listen to you?”
“….”
“….”
Gregory and Selena looked at each other at the same time.
‘Did I hear it wrong?’ It was a look.
Negotiation of kingdoms and kingdoms’ brokered alliances.
It was something that some powerful countries did when they united small kingdoms.
However, it was a problem if it was not the small kingdom that brought up that proposal, but the Lessian Empire.
“It is impossible. The Empire cannot trust an alliance forged by others.”
“Ayy, but I was a saint in the old days, how can I not trust that trust?”
I am dumbfounded when the saint of yesteryear speaks in a tone as if he were negotiating on the market floor.
“It’s not possible.”
flatly rejected.
As if he had already expected it, Ray nodded and offered another condition.
“Then how about this one? The Lessian Empire only needs to listen to one request from me later. At least one is fine, right?”
“That request is…”
“I won’t do anything dangerous. Of course you can refuse. It’s okay if you show sincerity.”
can i refuse?
At that, Gregory frowned.
It’s a unique habit that comes out when you’re struggling.
‘There’s no way a saint would lie… If he’s sincere, there’s nothing wrong with listening.’
Compared to the conditions, there was a lot to gain, so the worries did not last long.
Gregory took one look at Selena and asked for her consent, then made up her mind when she gave a small nod.
“great. Under those conditions, it is acceptable.”
Unlike before, when he spoke with a smile on his face that had lost his vigilance, Ray laughed inwardly.
‘Heh heh. This is very good.’
One request is enough.
However, if you give carrots appropriately every time you do, the Lessian Empire will try to grant your request easily.
From easy to difficult at first.
In time, they will be transformed into faithful dogs.
As if the power of the Lessian Empire had already become her own.
The way he smacked his lips and raised the corner of his mouth seemed to have a sense of alienation to be called a messenger of God.
When the conversation was over, other kingdoms intervened one by one.
“I don’t think it’s fair to grant preferential treatment only to the Lessian Empire… but if our kingdom is on the same terms, we can treat them differently.”
Gleiman Kingdom was the first to bite.
The Baybon Kingdom was also quick to say that it would not be inferior to him.
“I am Gayman, the 1st Knight Commander. The case needs permission from His Majesty the King, but if the Holy Son gives permission, I’ll push through it no matter what.”
“Neither do I!”
The nobles spoke without waiting for their turn.
The conditions he offered were practically non-existent, and the things he could get in return were infinite, so he had no choice but to reach out.
Just looking at the fact that the capital of the kingdom of Heron, which received magic tools from him first, was being praised as a ‘sacred fortress’, it was possible to see how great the utility was.
As the quiet inside of Daejeon turned into a commotion, Lay sensed that it was time to pull the rope.
“Magic tools don’t come out when you dig them, so how do you take care of all the other kingdoms? The Kingdom of Heron took it, so now there are only three left.”
three!
At those words, the eyes of the aristocrats turned black.
