#177
“Is there something you’re worried about, Sehyeon?”
“Just… .”
The confusion that comes from the word “last.” Perhaps because of this, Sehyeon continued to feel uneasy even after returning to the empire.
A cold body temperature touched the back of my hand. Kwak Jeong-han was holding tightly to Se-hyeon’s hand, who had flinched, and was looking at Se-hyeon with strong eyes.
“Mr. Sehyun. Mr. Owl and I believe that this growth was not achieved through our own capabilities. “A lot of people helped us every time we conquered the tower, and I think we got to where we are today thanks to that.”
“But it’s true that you two are growing up quickly.”
“Yes, I know. However, I wanted to say that the process was by no means a solo effort. I believe that my experience with many imperial vassals also served as a catalyst for my growth. “There were many things we confirmed in the process.”
Kwak Jeong-han and Aul not only conquered the tower, but as selected vassals, they also often helped other empires climb the tower. He met and worked with countless vassals of the empire.
You must have realized a lot in the process. What is lacking and what could be better.
“So don’t worry. There are more empires than Sehyeon thinks and they are training themselves to fight against their enemies. Regardless of the gap in growth, I can tell you that they all feel the same way as we do.”
There was a smile on the corner of Kwak Jeong-han’s mouth. He was too upright even when he told me not to worry. I wondered if this meant that honesty was comforting.
“The day after tomorrow, many empires will be invited and gather together. At that time, Mr. Kwak Jeong-han and Mr. Aul can also attend the event. “Did you know?”
“yes.”
“Frog.”
“Your promotion will be given tomorrow, so why don’t you go in and rest today?”
Kwak Jeong-han and Owl slightly avoided Se-hyeon’s gaze again without answering. When Sehyeon stared at him with a scary smile, he nodded and led himself out of the water. In a lumpy manner.
“I just heard that you were at the lake today. “I’m going to pretend there was no promotion tomorrow.”
“… Sehyun, stay until dawn… .”
“Shall we only promote Mr. Owl?”
“Dog, croak.”
“… “I’ll pick you up on the way.”
Se-hyeon took hold of Kwak Jeong-han and Aul’s hands one by one and walked away from the lakeside. As they left the lakeside, Kwak Jeong-han and Owl’s steps were filled with lingering regret that did not disappear.
By tomorrow, Kwak Jeong-han and Awl had to be promoted to knight level, and opinions gathered around Agasa and Fan had to be discussed about the future.
The time given was 4 days and 4 hours. I had already wasted 12 of those hours, so I had 3 days and 16 hours left. In it, he had to gather all the empires in the federation and go find Bilwil.
Many empires are probably awaiting word on this matter.
So, there was a lot of work to do for at least two days.
The scheduled date arrived in the blink of an eye. Fan and Agatha, Lee Jae-young, Baek Do-hyun, Shadow Empire’s Li Jeong, and Magic Empire’s Baluk participated in the video conference, expressed their opinions, and decided to convene the empires.
The convening location was designated as Sehyeon’s Empire, as was the case for previous federation meetings.
And today was the day when all the notified empires gathered in one place. And this time, as an exception, Tira, the Lord of the White Clothed Empire, was also present.
“Thank you all for your hard work today. I think everyone knows the reasons for this convocation without needing to say much. So, we will move on immediately after a brief discussion. “If you have conflicting opinions on this, please speak up.”
Kings of empires crowded together. They were all looking at Agatha, each expressing their own concerns.
But one of them raised his hand.
“I will speak out.”
“Please reveal the ranking.”
“Ryomada, Lord of Muul of the Snow Tiger Empire, ranked 11th in the empire rankings.”
It was a man covered in ice from head to toe. This was an empire that had recently been incorporated into the Chowun Alliance. In addition, it was an empire that had not yet signed a vassal contract.
Those eyes were aimed precisely at Sehyeon. Full of disbelief. She deserved to know. He was now doubting Sehyeon’s qualifications.
“I want accurate proof of the skills the author uses. Am I the only one who can’t shake the feeling that it was all empty? “It feels too absurd.”
Sehyun, who was resting her chin and indifferently receiving Ryoma’s gaze, smiled and stopped Lee Jaeyoung growling next to her.
However, before Sehyun could open her mouth, someone interrupted Sehyeon.
“Wow, you talk so much.”
Everyone’s eyes were focused to one side. There was ‘Numan, the Lord of the Heavenly Empire’, picking his ears and chattering.
He was also someone who found fault with Se-hyeon and made fun of him at every turn. However, when everyone left the Chun Alliance, he was the one who expressed his will to stay and fight until the end.
And currently, Numan was in a state of being a vassal state of Sehyeon.
“How about arm wrestling, gentleman?”
Numan asked in a grumpy manner, flicking his little finger. At those words, fine wrinkles appeared between Ryoma’s eyebrows.
“What did you say?”
“I asked you about arm wrestling. Let’s just leave those rare Celestials alone and have a fight. Otherwise, what form is sitting in 11th place?”
“Do you think I came here just to play games like that?”
“Aren’t you leaving because you feel like you might lose in a game like that? They say it’s because they can’t see it, but if that Celestial Race comes forward, there will be no answer. Some kind of vassal cut off the rain and fell asleep. Oh, I don’t know, but I am Numan of the 21st Heavenly Ancient Empire.”
Numan deliberately revealed the ranking and subtly sarcastically asked if he couldn’t even do this. At those words, Ryoma slammed the desk and jumped up from his seat. And he asked Numan viciously.
“Okay, let me ask about your level first.”
“Me? 59 Let’s come. “The strength is 207.”
“It’s 67. “The strength is 232.”
The corners of Ryoma’s mouth slightly rose. He seemed confident of victory. There was a good reason why his man, Ryoma, appeared like this.
It may not seem like a big deal, but the difference in stats between the two was stark. The stat difference per level was as much as 4. It was said that Se-hyeon, whose level stats went up by 2-3, was an opponent that couldn’t even jab even if he matched his level.
The entire empire left the heavy situation behind and began to cast an interesting gaze. Among them, there were some who were joking and predicting which side would win. Before we knew it, the atmosphere had deteriorated into a place where each other was judged superior or inferior.
Agasa and Fan did nothing to stop it. Perhaps because they were trying to sort out their ranks, they both took a step back and watched leisurely with their arms crossed. Sehyun’s side was no different.
Lee Jae-young was raising his arms and pouring out cheering songs, and Lee Jeong and Baluk were also looking at them with interest. No, Li Jeong was ready to intervene if necessary.
Baek Do-hyun was the only one who was looking them up and down as if looking at something pitiful.
“Come out. Shouldn’t we finish it quickly and go to the guy who thinks he’s Bill Will or Bingsin?”
Numan began to stride out, holding his desk. The desk was placed in the exact center of the room with a thud.
“Hey, there are Celestials. “I’d like to ask you for some skills.”
Although the words were quite jarring, Sehyeon cast <Depth of Love> and <Will of Solidarity> without saying anything.
[‘Allies’ cast the wide area buff ‘Depth of Love LV.7’.]
[‘Allies’ cast the wide-area buff ‘Solidarity LV.1’.]
As soon as I cast the skill, I saw my body twitching here and there. These were all empires that were receiving Sehyun’s buff for the first time. The wide-open eyes that were looking up into the sky turned to Sehyeon after a while.
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The people looking at me with their mouths slightly open were looking like they were asking if this was possible.
[The current buff increase value of ‘Depth of Love’ applied with ‘Will of Solidarity’ is 84%.]
“Finish it quickly. It’s not an easy skill to use. Otherwise, I will step forward.”
“Just stop worrying and watch the sunfish there.”
Numan looked at Ryoma with burning eyes and slammed his hand on the desk. His sturdy forearms were writhing like fluttering fish. Currently, Numan’s power received through <Depth of Love> has increased by 84%, reaching a total of 381. It was a shame that could never be lost.
Ryoma also twitched his eyebrows as if he realized something and glared at Numan’s arm. But he soon lowered his body and placed his arms on his desk.
“Someone please shout for the start. “What about Agatha?”
“I understand. “Both of you, please prepare.”
At Agatha’s words, the two men’s hands were tightly interlocked. Since they were similar in size, their hand sizes were not that different. The hands of the two interlocked people were already trembling.
“Let’s begin.”
Kwaang-!
As soon as Agatha’s spear hit the floor, a struggle of power between the two men began. But there was no movement. The clenched fists were not moving at all from the center.
“Oh, you’re boring?”
Numan said sarcastically as if he was bored. There was only one person struggling. Ryoma, who was clenching his teeth and working so hard that the veins on his forehead were protruding, was trembling so much that it was pitiful to see.
In addition, I was breaking out in a cold sweat, and I was shaking my whole body, probably because I thought it wouldn’t work out later.
It was a pretty childish fight.
“Level… Wow, did you cheat?”
“I don’t know what nonsense you are talking about? Wow, blaming skills isn’t enough, what level have you reached? How are you? Are you going to vomit blood?”
“Hey, hey! That bastard uses foul language! You can’t lift your elbows?! Mr. Lee, don’t you do it right?!”
Next to me, Lee Jae-young started making a fuss with his pointer. Either way, it was a matter of life and death over there, so I was in no rush. To be exact, Ryoma.
