Episode 7 of The Chronicles of Darkness
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Jeong Gwang put his face close to the Marquis’s face and smiled.
“I am there. “Let me change the promise I made yesterday a little bit.”
“What do you mean all of a sudden?”
Jeong Gwang reassured the frowning Marquis.
“It’s the better one. Please convey this to His Majesty, the Emperor of the Hüffel Empire. “I admitted that I had made a mistake in disciplining my subjects because I did not know the etiquette of this place. I also asked them to accept the fact that I would stand at the vanguard of the conquering army as an apology and to see the dragon.”
“… … “Are you serious?”
“Sure.”
“… … If you go to Whipfel, you can extend your life depending on your abilities, but if you go to ‘Mountain of Silence’, you will definitely die the day the dragon awakens. “Tell me your real purpose.”
“It’s obvious. “To catch the dragon.”
Estelle had been making a fuss since a while ago, even pointing a point at Jeong Gwang, but the Marquis didn’t care.
No, there was no time for that.
I reflected on Jeong-gwang’s words and focused all my attention on looking into Jeong-gwang’s eyes.
His words made sense and his eyes were immaculate and clear.
“Your Majesty the Emperor must have heard of ‘Cheek’. “I must keep my words.”
It was true. The Marquis knew, but there was no way the Emperor didn’t know.
“After listening to Zhao’s chatter all night long, you’re wondering if it’s all just nonsense, right? “It’s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding.”
I had thought that way at one point, but Zhao explained the reason in such detail that there was no mistaking it.
“They say I couldn’t catch that cheek at all. Your Majesty will not be angry because he will have a good sword like me. “It’s something that wasn’t there before, so it’s not a waste if it breaks.”
Duke Albert would have to put in a lot of effort to convey the message, but if the emperor was a greedy person, there was a high possibility that he would do so.
“What do you think, is this better? “If I lend a hand, the Probunyu soldiers might shed a little less blood.”
Lastly, the Marquis’s eyes trembled slightly as Jeong Gwang finished by secretly chanting the Sangcheong Immortal Divine Technique, which had the scent of a Dao Gate.
‘I never thought there would be a side like this. ‘It is a bright and righteous energy that can only be felt from a monk who has been celibate all his life and devotes himself to the world.’
There was no other way anyway.
The Marquis stood up and bowed politely.
“From what I read in books, this was Eastern etiquette. Jeong Gwang, I offer my condolences in advance. Thank you very much. “I hope you go to a good place.”
The marquis ordered his servant without delay.
“Bring Duke Albert here immediately! Tell Sir Arno to prepare to report to His Majesty the King using communication magic!”
Jeong Gwang, who was dumbfounded at being treated as a dead person, pushed the servant’s back with his eyes shining.
“Go ahead, go ahead. Marquis, are you able to contact the royal palace right away?”
“We need time to prepare for this and that, and we have to cross a few bridges.”
“Where is it? It’s much better than Jeonseo-gu. “Can I take a look?”
“It’s impossible. “I appreciate you, but I can’t tell you our country’s secrets.”
“What a shame. “You’re really grateful, right?”
The Marquis of Chechhan told Duke Albert, who rushed to him, the whole story and even discussed it, then reported it to the king through a magic crystal ball for communication.
King Provenue VI gave permission after much deliberation with the cardinal.
And the next morning.
Jeong Gwang informed the Marquis that he would set off for Silent Mountain.
“Why do you want to go so quickly? “Duke Albert and the envoys haven’t even left yet, loading the Hühfel Empire bastards onto the carriage.”
“The castle is shabby and the owner is stingy, so what’s the point of having more? Although Probunu is ugly, it is better than this place. “I’m going to take my time and take a look.”
Jeong Gwang says he will, but what can he do?
After taking the necessary measures, the Marquis sent Jeong Gwang and his party away.
“Goodbye. “Don’t forget your sacrifices.”
“You’d rather speak evil.”
Still, thanks to the Marquis’ consideration, Jeong Gwang and his party were able to go comfortably.
A few drivers were assigned to avoid any troublesome issues.
There was also someone who would be in charge of contact and provide information about dragons and the Whippel Empire, and Jeonggwang and his party happened to know this person.
It was Manuel, a middle-aged man with a pale face.
They rode at a leisurely pace on the horses provided by the Marquis and entered a nice inn.
And after eating dinner at the restaurant, we were about to disperse to our respective rooms when Jeong Gwang called someone.
“I missed you. I also have some questions. “Why don’t you go to my room and have a drink?”
Manuel was so scared that his pale face turned pale, but he did not forget his mission.
I didn’t have the ability or guts to forget.
“I understand. let’s go.”
As the two went up the stairs, Zhao followed them as if it was natural.
Estelle, who suddenly visited the lair of a dragon famous for its ferocity, glared at their backs, snorted, and disappeared.
As soon as Jeong Gwang entered his room, he offered wine and asked questions about dragons.
Manuel drank wine one after another, as if he were in his right mind, and answered them one by one.
Jeong Gwang was as happy as a child listening to an exciting fairy tale.
“and! Is there such a thing?”
“exactly. “It is in history books and passed down through oral tradition.”
“It’s dragon language magic. How amazing. “Just saying a word can make magic happen.”
What I have learned from asking or observing Estelle is that human magic is about reciting complex formulas with your mouth, repeating them more strongly in your head, and then transforming and mixing the properties of the mana you contain according to the formulas and releasing them.
I heard that elves use the same methods as humans, but aren’t dragons quite different?
‘for a moment. Estelle was stuck in the forest and learned only from her teacher.’
I asked, just in case.
“Are there any records or stories of people using such technology?”
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“The concept of words has existed for a long time, but I believe it is only an abstraction that words have power and no one has manifested magic.”
“but. “If you can use magic with just words, then Zhao is the best in the world. The whole world belongs to Zhao.”
“All, sobriety.”
“It’s a compliment. But it’s a pity. If that were possible, it would be good for Manuel as well. For example… … .”
Jeong Gwang opened the door roughly and turned his gaze to the person coming in.
“Estelle’s personality becomes softer.”
“Are you drunk already, what nonsense are you talking about?”
“Manuel, just accept it. Estelle, I’m here because you have something to say to this person, right? “Have a drink first.”
Estelle glared at Jeong-gwang with a disapproving look, gulped down her drink, and slammed the empty glass down on the table.
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“Manuel, why did you betray me?”
His pale face darkened.
“It’s not like that.”
“So, are you a spy planted by the royal palace in the dark guild?”
“Not even that.”
“In the end, we come here. Jeong Gwang told me to look broadly, but does the Dark Guild itself belong to the King?”
“… … .”
Manuel remained silent and Estelle became convinced.
“I’m really amazed. He is a king in name and appearance, but there is nothing else to do. Probunu is also ready.”
“Estelle, you are talking too much.”
“You are loyal. It’s as unpleasant as a knight receiving a medal… … It went too far. “This isn’t it, is it?”
“… … .”
“Wow. I guess that’s right. “What’s going on?”
Jeong Gwang explained as Estelle blinked her wide eyes and drank from a bottle instead of a glass.
“If a person needs money, there’s nothing they can’t do.”
“Ugh. know. Still, even though he is a king in name and appearance, he has respect for himself and is not taking money from the shadows.”
“I do it when I can afford to save face. Think of the luggage of the Frobunyu mission to the Hüffel Empire. “Isn’t this too much for a poor, small country to pay as a bribe?”
Jeong Gwang continued speaking while looking at Manuel, not Estelle.
“Although the people of Probunyu were poor, they were not naked. “If you don’t extort from the people and take advantage of dark money, you can say you are a saint.”
“… … .”
Manuel’s expression remained the same, but his eyes became somewhat softer.
If a weak country wants to maintain peace, it has no choice but to sacrifice a lot to the powerful country. Is it possible to raise funds for this in a normal way while causing minimal damage to the people? The Probunyu royal family had long been involved in smuggling, creating and cultivating vocal organizations such as the dark guild.
However, when Jeong Gwang found out about this situation and evaluated the king as a saint, Manuel was not only grateful but also moved.
Although it was only for a short time.
“Manuel, the amount you left in writing because you didn’t have enough money to give us before is guaranteed by His Majesty the King, right?”
“… … .”
“Silence is positivity. “I understand it that way.”
Estelle, who was angry at Manuel but felt a little relaxed after learning of the situation, reprimanded Jeong Gwang.
“Just do it in moderation.”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
“More than that, you. Are you trying to catch the dragon before the imperial army comes?”
“Why? “As expected, the difference in our way of thinking is too big.”
“… … I get scared every time you say that. “Then what are you going to do?”
“well.”
“Phew. “I shouldn’t say anything.”
Zhao gave advice to a frustrated Estelle.
“When Danju doesn’t say something clearly, there is a good reason. Believe in sobriety. “You will let me know when the time is right and everything will work out.”
“Zhao. Zhao is the kind of person who would follow Zheng Guang without a moment of hesitation if he were to jump into hell. I want to believe it too. I mean it. But, ah. I don’t know.”
Jeong Gwang suddenly asked a confused Estelle.
“Would you like to go back now? Then you will feel at ease both physically and mentally.”
“… … !”
Estelle’s face stiffened.
‘That’s right. I once said that I deeply regret coming out of the forest. But do I really want to go back?’
Life in the forest, which had little emotional ups and downs, and the joys and sorrows changed frequently, and the dangerous companionship of Jeong-gwang.
Common sense suggests that we should choose the former, but Estelle never once tried to go back.
‘why?’
The first thing that came to mind was the pride of walking in this wide world with my own two feet.
It was because of the sense of responsibility that I said I would accompany him next time.
And the last one… … .
‘… … ‘There was someone in the world who saw me as myself, not as a half-elf or a witch.’
Jeong Gwang was like that and Zhao was like that.
The Marquis of Evreux did not even care about such things and only treated Duke Albert, who would have left for the Hüffel Empire by now, as an equal collaborator.
And the feeling I felt every time I found out was… … .
‘… … It was comfortable. I was free.’
I didn’t want to get off this ship.
I don’t know how far I will sail, but I wanted to meet more people and feel that feeling.
“Concentration.”
“yes.”
“I’m not getting off this ship.”
“And what if you get captured by a bad person?”
Estelle raised her head and answered resolutely.
“It’s scary, but do you think I’ll just sink? Even when I was young, I was disobedient and rebelled, so I was constantly sold here and there, but now that I’m grown, it’s even worse. “I will become a water ghost and go with him.”
“That won’t happen.”
Jeong Gwang grinned.
“I told you it would be safe if you came with us.”
Estelle was in tears.
“You who said that seem the most dangerous.”
* * *
The imperial palace is the center of the greatest power in the ‘land where the sun sets’ and where the absolute ruler who rules the continent resides.
While numerous nobles and ministers lined up holding their breath, an old man sitting on a brilliant throne was lost in thought with an expressionless face.
It was because of a monster from the East who suddenly appeared.
‘For making my subjects like that. He admitted his mistake and asked me to accept it as he would stand at the forefront of the dragon conquest army?’
King Sponheim
‘As a professional, I couldn’t stop or catch him, so I asked him to notify me, and it was worth it.’
If that guy is really that ‘cheek’, if only half of the information I heard about him is true, then that would be okay.
Didn’t he prove his minimal ability by destroying the Knights of Stern and Count Etihonen, who had stripped him of his title earlier and thrown him into the dungeon, alone with a middle-aged man named Kamau?
The emperor frowned, his face filled with deep wrinkles like furrows.
The empire’s prestige was lost, and being ‘a person with the power of God’ was too much.
‘It’s unpleasant, though. If he keeps his promise, he will have a useful sword. It’s better to use it like that than to take out your anger by killing it. ‘I can preserve that much of the load’s strength.’
When I heard that they had given an absurd reason such as ‘to see dragons’, I believed it even more.
Although the emperor knew Cheek, he was a ruthless person, but he also had a strange personality and knew how to take responsibility for his words.
‘Even if there are other intentions, it doesn’t matter.’
No one, no group, could handle the power of the great Hüffel Empire.
King Sponheim XI, who wields the mighty power of the empire, opened his tightly closed mouth.
“Lord Battenberg.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“I give this order to the Duke, the greatest knight on the continent, the owner of the magic sword Bluout Prasenda Daimon, and the commander-in-chief of the dragon conquering army.”
An old man with an angular face and sturdy physique knelt on one knee and bowed his head.
“Your order, Your Majesty.”
The emperor’s hoarse and cracked voice became louder as he continued speaking.
“If you meet monsters from the East in Probunu, check to see if they are useful or not. If it is useful, use it appropriately. If not, since it is a rare race, Jim will use it as a plaything. Send it to the imperial palace.”
“I will keep this in mind.”
“Also, the half-elf that Konrad and Etihonen, who I stripped of their titles, coveted, will be given to the Duke, so please know that and do your best for this conquest.”
Not only Battenberg, but everyone in the hall shouted “Long live the Emperor!”
The emperor looked around at them in confusion and snorted to himself.
‘Even though Battenberg is happy, he is trying not to vote. The other guys are a sight to behold. ‘How much of a bribe would it take to defend Probunho like that?’
It was as if they were all cautiously admonishing that if too many Probunyu soldiers died, public order would collapse and a civil unrest might break out, and the refugees might come to the Hühfel Empire and become vagabonds, so they should be somewhat tolerant of the situation.
Is that all there is?
The same goes for the difficult-to-pronounce name ‘Junggwang’. If you look at the benefits calmly, there are many reasonable aspects, so didn’t he ask you not to break a good sword?
‘What’s even funnier is that most of what you say isn’t wrong. Yes, suck the blood of other countries like that.’
It was good to turn a blind eye to a certain point because it was a way to satisfy the greed of subjects while also preventing the development of small countries that were not worth eating but needed to sleep as they pleased.
‘But I can’t forgive that guy as much as he does.’
The emperor thought of the great being that the conquering army would offer him, but who would soon be hunted down and torn to pieces.
The emperor’s white-faced eyes burned with greed.
‘As the owner of this continent, my life is limited, so I can’t let him outlive me. I can’t tolerate misbehaving on my continent. I will kill him and even take his body.’
Now it was time to finish.
“Tell this to Duke Albert of Probugne, who is anxious outside the imperial palace.”
The majesty of an emperor resonated throughout the audience.
“I will appropriately grant the 6-year-old’s earnest request to King Probunyu, whom I cherish like my own brother.”
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