Episode 134
Hatem Goodspring, the current head of the Goodspring family, is not a man with a strong attachment to his children like Iron Blood Lord.
As he comes from a great family, he focuses on eradicating the cult, but if you ask him if he is as active as Badniker, he is not that either.
Political position?
Although he maintains a good relationship with the imperial family and the central nobility, he has no other impure intentions other than to keep Badniker in check.
So what is Hatem Goodspring’s long-cherished wish?
What on earth does this man want?
The answer is simple.
Going beyond Badknicker.
Until just a few decades ago, Badniker was called [a prestigious family in decline], [a setting sun], and in vulgar terms, as an old family.
Separately, Goodspring’s prestige was high enough to rival that of the imperial family.
Not now.
Of course, this does not go to the extent of saying that the relationship has been reversed, but no one among the people of the empire will put Goodspring above Badniker anymore. I don’t know if it’s the other way around.
Is this the trend of the times?
It’s still alive and well, but will Goodspring come to an end in the near future?
Hatem didn’t think so.
This situation was created because of only one person.
Iron Bloodsmith Delac C. Badnicker.
Obtaining the largest number of blessings in history, subjugating the Jewel Beast, graduating early from the academy, succeeding to the position of head of the family at the youngest age, receiving a middle name from the imperial family, receiving a second name as a duke, hunting down demons, and eradicating priests… … .
The explosive action attracted everyone’s attention, and those who felt fear at first soon changed to awe.
Iron Blood Lord Delak was too free to be considered the head of the family.
Although he was too cruel to be called a hero.
Regardless, I had no choice but to acknowledge his performance, and before I knew it, I felt reassured by his infinite hatred for the devil.
Now the crowd also knows.
That the hand of that cruel person would never be directed at them.
Certainly, the natural charisma of the Sanghyeolgong was not something that could be imitated.
– In my time, I was defeated by Badniker, so I will definitely correct that mistake before I retire.
This was a habit of Hatem Goodspring that only a small portion of the family knew about.
Could it be the influence of that atmosphere?
Most of the members of Goodspring do not like Badknicker.
For the most part, that is.
* * *
I realized this while beating him up.
He’s strangely strong.
Are you born with strong bones?
It’s rare to find a guy like this.
What’s strange is that a man with this kind of muscle would normally have to have a much more sturdy physique.
Even considering that the butterfly was still in its growth stage, the butterfly’s physique was rather small.
Anyway, it was clear that it was sturdy, so I hit it with confidence.
Separately, there seemed to be no tolerance to pain, but this was not surprising.
Even in the sparring with Hector right now, I lost because I couldn’t bear the pain of being kicked in the shin bone and there was an opening.
“… … .”
“… … .”
I sat on the rock and looked down at the butterfly sitting upright.
The moment the night breeze blows, my body trembles.
“Are you cold?”
“Oh, no.”
“It’s worth it. Even though winter is almost over, the night air is still cold. “I think it’s more like this because it’s near a lake.”
“Yes, yes…” … .”
I quietly looked at the butterfly’s face.
My face was swollen just a moment ago, but the swelling is already going down.
It’s not a blessing, it’s like a physical characteristic this guy has.
“Butterfly.”
“yes… … .”
“I know you guys have some dirty intentions. “What I said about Seren was just a pretext.”
“… … .”
“I won’t ask about that situation. Actually, I’m not that curious. “I’m a bad nicker, but I’m not interested in feuds between families.”
To tell the truth, I found it extremely pathetic that Goodspring had kept the family in check even though it had an enemy called the Church… … .
This guy seems to be proud of his family, so he didn’t reveal the details.
“That guy named Butter was accompanying us temporarily as a guardian, and you were the one that those Youngdo guys over there were actually following, right?”
“Yeah, that’s right… … .”
“We will arrive at the island soon, so let’s stay quiet for the rest of the time. A peaceful and comfortable tour of the islands by carriage. “It’s good.”
“Joe, it’s good… … .”
I patted the butterfly on the shoulder and said,
“How old are you?”
“… “I’m fourteen.”
“You’re only two years older than me. “You can speak comfortably.”
“Oh, no.”
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“I heard it’s really okay.”
“I’m really okay too… … ! This is convenient… … !”
The butterfly answered in a somewhat tasteful tone.
He said it was easier there, but there was no need to force it, so I nodded.
“okay. Anyway, it’s okay to go now, but just walk around and get rid of the swelling. “Don’t be suspicious of Butter for no reason.”
“… … .”
“What are you doing. “I said you can go.”
The butterfly did not wake up easily.
Did you hit me too hard? I didn’t touch the leg.
“Brother… “You are really strong.”
older brother?
For some reason, this tone reminds me of Charon.
The butterfly looked at me with complicated eyes and continued speaking.
“… Most of Goodspring was paying attention to his eldest son, Heero Bad Knicker, but Sangvis was actually using that to hide his secret. “As expected, he is a scary person.”
It seems that the damaged area of his mouth has completely recovered, and his speech has become normal as well.
That level of regenerative power is almost as good as mine when I was practicing Cheonhwa Jeilgong in Yeongsan.
“… “What a dagger.”
“no. This is the first time since Brother Barter that I have been so helpless. “Even if I unleash the power of the Divine Beast to its full potential, I don’t think I will win.”
“Is that so?”
The butterfly suddenly looked determined and said.
“I changed my mind. “If there’s a man like you, I don’t have to force myself to take him.”
“I can’t believe you took me away. “You mean Seren?”
“that’s right.”
Bitterness was evident in the butterfly’s tone.
“There must be something going on with your brother hiding your power, right? So, I will try to forget what I saw today.”
“… … .”
Actually, from my perspective, it doesn’t really matter whether Nabi reports to Barter or not… … .
If I had to choose, it would be better to keep it a little more hidden for now. Because there won’t be any annoying flies.
“Can I ask you one favor instead?”
“Please take care of Seren, something like that?”
“… That’s right.”
It’s not surprising.
Barter didn’t know, but the way this guy looked at Seren was full of goodwill.
“Well… … . Even if I don’t take special care of him, he will get through it on his own. “You know it well because you are my younger brother.”
“Yes, of course. Still, you don’t know what people are doing.”
I nodded and said.
“I also owe that guy in many ways. “He will help you if you think you need it, but he doesn’t want to interfere too much.”
“That is enough.”
The butterfly let out a breath as if it had rested for a moment, then stood up, trembling.
It looks like he’s about to go back.
I felt like I wanted to breathe some more night air today, so I turned my attention to the lake.
“… Then, Brother Luan, please take good care of Sister Seren.”
With those last words, the butterfly’s presence disappeared, and the moon, which had been hidden by clouds, appeared.
‘It was a full moon.’
Only then did the moonlight fall on the lake, showing its calmly flowing surface. It felt like time had stopped and was passing by.
I looked at the lake as if I was fascinated for a while and then suddenly muttered.
“… sister?”
* * *
From the next day, the leaders of Goodspring became noticeably calmer.
There is no longer a need to argue in a dark manner or hold back one’s tail.
The butterfly kept its promise.
“Why is it like that all of a sudden?”
“What’s going on…?” … ?”
“After all, ignoring is the answer. “I guess they’re tired because they haven’t responded in a while.”
Those in Yeongdo, free from stress, breathed a sigh of relief.
On the other hand, there were some guys who gave me strange looks.
They were Hector, Charon, and Seren.
“… … .”
I ignored their looks. Because it was troublesome to explain the situation.
Moreover, I am now having fun training my divine power, and once I get a feel for it, my progress is steady.
“This is a truly outstanding talent… … . “At this rate, you could become the youngest person to reach the level of ascension.”
Looking at Arjan’s sincere admiration, which does not make empty remarks, it seems that my speed is fast, even if you take away the convenience that Lise gave me.
ah.
And I also learned how exactly my appearance changes through Shinsuhwa.
“In addition to the pupils, the hair has also turned a little black.”
“hmm?”
“Your skin has also become slightly bronzed.”
“Uhm… … .”
“Perhaps the higher the level, the clearer it will become.”
Black hair, bronze skin, slit pupils… … . Coincidentally, the characteristics of the ancient black fairy were included.
It’s not like I’ve become a lizardman, but it doesn’t seem like a particularly positive change.
“I wish I had grown horns like you… … . “That’s cool.”
Arjan let out a low laugh at my complaint.
Anyway, time passed without any major incidents… … .
Just one week after leaving my hometown.
We finally entered the system.
* * *
A time when I was a mercenary in the South.
There is a song that gets stuck in my ears.
City of dawn.
Hope always beckons.
Twilight City.
Even the darkness flees.
The city of tomorrow.
I will definitely go back.
policy!
Oh oh. System-.
Eternal and immortal, the city of newlyweds… … .
A singing voice that could be heard in any bar in the South.
A song sung by drunken bards and mercenaries with their arms around each other.
It’s no wonder such songs became popular in the South.
Because it was the most barren and dangerous land in the empire, there were many people who especially admired the system.
Actually, so did I.
Although he was an aristocrat, he had never been to the islands, so he developed a secret admiration while listening to that song.
And seeing the system with my own eyes shocked me to the point where I completely forgot the songs I had heard hundreds of times.
“Wow… … .”
“It’s spectacular.”
Wouldn’t it be much wider than the Butterfly Forest, the size of which I still can’t guess?
The city, which spread out radially around the overwhelmingly majestic red-brown castle, seemed large enough to be considered a country in my limited insight.
Even if you look down from a fairly high hill, you can’t see the end.
The walls surrounding the castle were not only high but also thicker than anything I had ever seen before… … .
Dozens of rivers flowing through them created one spectacular sight.
Twilight River.
I heard that the river at sunset has a more beautiful color than the most expensive wine.
As the symbol of the imperial family is red, red is basically the most sacred color in this country, followed by orange, which symbolizes the sun.
That is why the red wizard sits at the head of the seven-colored archmages representing the empire.
Anyway, we made our way down the hill, and soon we reached the entrance to the magnificent archipelago.
Roaring-.
The entrance to the castle gate was crowded with people, but of course we do not use the place used by ordinary citizens.
This is because most people come from noble families.
I passed through the gate and entered the city.
“This is my first time seeing a road this big.”
It is no wonder that Evan speaks in a surprised voice.
Even though Badniker’s carriage was not small, it was spacious enough to pass on this road.
If a carriage of this size passed by in another city, it would probably attract attention from all directions… … .
It was not a surprising sight to the citizens of this city, and it did not attract much attention.
At least I saw a few people who recognized Badniker’s pattern whispering.
“Chu, is it festival season? “There are too many people!”
“If I get lost here, I’ll be lost for a week…” … .”
“What is that? It looks delicious… … !”
“oh! “The giants just passed by!”
They are countrymen who set foot on the island for the first time in their lives.
Evan, Charis, Mir, and Pam were all glued to the window and rolling their eyes.
On the other hand, high-ranking nobles like Hector, Seren, Charles, and Zeros looked familiar… … .
Charon seemed surprised when he first looked down at the system, but now he didn’t seem particularly interested.
Which side was I… … .
“Charis! Get your head off! and. “I guess I can just get over the 10th floor of that building?”
To put it bluntly, the hillbilly side.
Can not help it.
Like I said, it’s my first time coming to the islands too!
They say that when you first come to the system, your eyes will literally roll. I understand what that means.
In my mind, I just want to go on a tour of the academy and the like for a week.
Of course, Badniker’s carriage sped down the road, leaving behind the bustling cityscape.
How long did you wander around the city like that?
By the time the hillbillies had calmed down and moved away from the windows… … .
[Yeonja.]
For the first time in a long time, Mushin revealed his presence.
[Where is this place? I feel a familiar presence… … .]
I answered, feeling that the frequency of conversation had increased these days.
‘It’s a system.’
[policy… … .]
Musin stopped and asked.
[then… Is this the land where the Nameless King sleeps?]
fantasy,
