The Chronicles of Darkness Episode 9
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Jeonggwang and his party came out of the king’s huge tent.
The middle-aged driver who guided them here approached and spoke briefly.
“I will guide you to your lodgings. “Follow me.”
King Frovugne, King Balboue VI, was cool-headed, unlike the Marquis of Evreux, who was extremely stingy.
There were three tents assigned to Jeonggwang and his party, and although they were inferior to the king’s, they were large and luxurious incomparably with other tents.
“I will send someone to let you know when the meal is ready, so please rest well.”
“Yes, Lord Puhuni. “I’ll be looking forward to it.”
The middle-aged knight bowed politely and winked at Manuel, who followed him without saying a word.
As the blunt Puhuni and the cold Manuel left to share the joy of the new year, Jeong Gwang shook his head.
“If anyone sees it, they might think we’re going to get into a fight. One tent will be for Manuel, one for Estelle, and the other will be for me and Zhao. See you later then.”
As Jeong Gwang and Zhao entered the tent, Estelle quickly followed them and asked them questions.
“It was clear earlier… … I said Luyong. “You’ve met a dragon in the East, right?”
“The word ‘dragon’ is something that people exaggerate. “It’s just a big lizard.”
“Zhao, is it true? ah! Judging by the expression on his face, it seems like that. Jeong Gwang, what did you whisper to the king? The king said he was quite surprised. huh?”
“It’s no big deal. Even His Majesty the King asked if that was it.”
“Zhao, I don’t believe it. Are you just ignoring this by saying it’s not the time to tell you yet? “When will that damn time come?”
“Hey, Estelle. Better ask Zhao from the beginning. “I’m going to sleep, so you can do whatever you want.”
“… … !”
Zhao’s eyes lit up and Estelle’s face became pale at the words Jeonggwang said while lying down on the bed.
“no no. are you okay. “If that’s you, then that’s probably it.”
“Your confidence in me has suddenly increased significantly.”
“Hmm, hmm, hmm. I know. “Is it time for that?”
When Estelle cleared her throat in embarrassment, Jeong Gwang smiled with his eyes closed.
“no. “Let’s just go.”
“Why are you like this without affection? “Let’s sleep later and talk about it.”
Estelle laughed while saying trivial things.
Zhao, who had been looking for an opportunity to join in on the conversation, gave up first, and Jeong Gwang, who was trying to sleep in bed, had no choice but to say one thing.
“Estelle, you seem to be in an overly good mood.”
“uh? I? It’s not.”
“Is that because His Highness personally apologized?”
Estelle scratched her head and then gave a half-hearted expression.
“Well, I didn’t feel bad.”
“And? Honestly.”
Estelle raised her hands in response to Jeong Gwang’s persistent questions.
“I feel like the world is still worth living in. “I never thought there would be such a king.”
“He’s a pretty nice guy.”
“It’s pretty. The evaluation is too poor. “Isn’t it really amazing for a person of such high status?”
Estelle badmouthed the Emperor of the Whippel Empire, whom she did not even know, calling him a greedy old man.
“What you said is exactly right. It would be nice if I organized myself and lived a decent life. “What kind of trouble is this just because of that old man?”
“Still, someone like Your Majesty lives longer than someone like Your Highness.”
“Is that the end? Are you going to add something like, ‘If it’s the way it is?’ yes?”
Jeong-gwang, who was lying in bed, opened his eyes, and Estelle thought he was trying to get along and got excited.
“That old man must go away quickly. His very existence is a sin. Where will that blood go, his children will be the same way. “The same goes for your subjects.”
“Let’s go check.”
“uh? what? no way… … “Let’s go kill the emperor?”
Estelle slowly took a step back but stopped when she heard Jeong-gwang’s answer.
“When will we get there? Let’s go out, the Hüffel Imperial Army has arrived.”
Jeong Gwang, who was lying on the bed, slowly got up and raised one corner of his mouth.
“There’s someone I like.”
* * *
The Duke of Battenberg, commander-in-chief of the Dragon Conquest Army, laughed inwardly as he watched the Probunyu army opening the road with a nervous face, and then narrowed his eyes when he saw the elderly man standing at the end of the road.
‘I thought you weren’t mature enough to be a parent, but your determination is real.’
King Provenue VI, who had grown from a boy to a man in 20 years, was greeting the imperial army with eyes filled with determination.
‘But that doesn’t change the fact that it’s stupid.’
Where can a weakling who is so busy with all kinds of government affairs that he has not learned swordsmanship or mana management properly come crawling out here?
‘It’s bothersome in many ways.’
Even the king of a small country is a king, and there are many eyes watching him, so he must be treated befitting his status and consider his circumstances.
I wanted to kick him with all my might and send him flying into the palace, but I had to do that to protect the honor that I had sacrificed everything to maintain.
‘Consider it an honor, Balbu.’
The Duke of Battenberg gracefully got off his horse, Schwarzblitz, and walked proudly.
Then he went before the king and offered a polite greeting.
Words filled with rhetoric and traditional etiquette flowed from his mouth.
The King also responded gracefully and comforted him.
“Duke Battenberg, thank you for your hard work on the long journey.”
“No, Your Highness. We tried to come sooner, but there were too many troops and we had to delay. Please understand with an open mind.”
The king glanced at the large army led by Battenberg and sighed inwardly.
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‘There are so many knights, even soldiers… … Are you trying to show off your power or take over your own country?’
Regardless of what the intention was, the difference in national power between the two countries was once again clearly felt.
“What else is there to do other than understand? “I feel reassured because the ball is running towards me, and I’m just happy to see you after a long time.”
Battenberg smiled kindly.
“Long time no see. “This is the first time since the King passed away and I attended His Majesty’s coronation to mourn and congratulate him.”
“… … .”
The king asked this gently.
Condolences and congratulations.
What do you do when you subtly show off your power and the power of your empire to a boy who is only thirteen years old?
“At that time, I was young and anxious, so I couldn’t express my feelings properly. I will take this opportunity to speak. Thank you so much.”
“No, Your Highness. This is what I have to say. “It seems like only yesterday that the coronation ceremony was held, but I am deeply touched to have an audience with His Majesty, who has now grown up and become a saint.”
“… … .”
The King forcibly smoothed out the wrinkles between his eyebrows.
Others heard it as a warm compliment, but those who knew Battenberg’s true character were different.
This old monster was treating the king like a kid.
“haha. “You have changed a lot as you get older, but your merit remains the same.”
“As I devoted myself to training every day, at some point it became like this.”
“indeed. “The best knight of the continent and the best prosecutor of the continent.”
“When you praise me like that, I don’t know what to do. “Your Highness Haonde.”
A flash of light passed through Battenberg’s eyes.
“I am very worried since you are here. “Why don’t you return to the palace and try to provide support?”
“Support will be provided by the cardinal in the palace.”
“Your Highness, you know very well that’s not what I meant.”
The King straightened his back and opened his chest.
“Gwain will be with our country’s elite soldiers.”
“It’s too dangerous here.”
“You don’t know that that’s why I came.”
The king responded in kind and looked around at the Probunyu Kingdom army, which was intimidated by the powerful force of the Hüfpel Empire army.
And then he shouted while giving strength to his stomach.
“Gwain has neither outstanding dancing nor outstanding resourcefulness! I will not become a burden to the conquering army by stepping forward out of a sense of righteousness! There is only one reason why Gwain wants to be here! “I want to keep in mind the heroes who sacrifice themselves to protect their country, and if something goes wrong, I will take responsibility as the king and die with them!”
There was a moment of quiet silence.
Tremendous cheers erupted.
“Waaah! Your Majesty the King! Provenyu, long live!”
“Your Majesty is with us!”
“Let us sacrifice our lives for you and Probunyu!”
The king engraved the sight of the enthusiastic Probunyu army in tears deep in his heart, and when the cheers died down, he turned his gaze to the commander-in-chief of the dragon conquering army.
“So please take care of me, Prince Battenberg! The safety of our country and continent is Your Majesty’s greatest sword! “It’s up to you, the commander-in-chief of the conquest army!”
“… … .”
Battenberg glanced around and cursed under his breath.
Both the Probunyu Kingdom army and the Whippel Empire army were watching him, every single one of them.
‘How dare this brat! ‘Are you putting pressure on me just because I’m a little older?’
Rumors are faster than running horses. Battenberg was confident of victory because he believed in his own skills and the power of the imperial army, but in order to meet the world’s expectations of soaring high thanks to King Balbu VI’s praise, he had to minimize the damage to the Probunian army.
After the emperor accepted the request of Balbue VI, he set a standard for dealing with the situation and gave him discretion, but if the atmosphere continues this way, he has no choice but to pay more attention to Prince Probunyu.
‘I never thought this young guy could be so cunning.’
If he catches the dragon, the glorious title of Dragon Slayer will be added to Battenberg’s high reputation, but the praise from the common people will be directed not to him, but to the king who made the speech a little while ago.
As my thoughts reached this point, an old man who was more than just cunning and evil as a devil came to mind.
‘Did you know this would happen but didn’t say anything to keep me in check?’
He was still an old man.
‘I need to be more careful. ‘I’ll skip it just this once.’
Battenberg calmed his fear of the emperor and his anger toward the king and solemnly declared:
“As the sword of Emperor Feha! As the commander-in-chief of the conquering army! “I will do my best to lead this conquest to victory!”
“Waaaaaa!”
The conquering army became one and cheered.
Battenberg raised his hand, consulted with the king, and had the conquering army disperse.
And, pledging not to miss even the smallest variables, he asked the king.
“Your Majesty, I heard that there are foreigners here who have sinned against the envoys of our country and the Knights of Stern. “I’d like to meet them.”
“It just worked out. I didn’t know it was in the back, but now I can see it. “The authors.”
Battenberg, still annoyed by the occasional cheers, frowned and looked in the direction the King was pointing.
I saw three people among the dispersing conquering army. A young man, a foreigner I had never seen before and the most handsome man I had ever seen, was shouting with his hands clasped over his mouth.
“Long live your Majesty the Emperor! Your Majesty the King! “The Duke of Battenberg is 100 years old!”
“… … !”
Battenberg’s white eyebrows rose.
To him who turns exactly 100 years old this year, I wish him 100 years. Isn’t that the same thing as saying he should die instead of living any longer?
The king next to him cleared up the misunderstanding.
“The author is Jeong Gwang-i. “The ball was so correct that it made a mistake, and it was not done out of malice.”
“… … Of course it is.”
“I’m telling you in advance in case you misunderstand, but my nature is free-spirited and polite, but I’m not tied down. “I hope you will take that into consideration.”
“I understand, Your Highness. “Then I’ll see you again at the joint strategy meeting.”
Battenberg glared at the concentrate and took a step forward.
Then, he stood right in front of Jeong Gwang, looked closely at him, and then opened his mouth.
“Are you the boy called Cheek in the land where the sun burns?”
“yes.”
“I am Duke Georg Friedrich von Battenberg, the greatest knight on the continent, owner of the magic sword Bluut Prasenda Daimon, and commander-in-chief of the dragon conquering army.”
“It’s too long, so I’ll just do the last part. The Duke of Battenberg… … .”
“stop!”
“count. Yes, of course. “It’s an honor to meet you.”
Battenberg’s eyes sank heavily.
“Besides being free-spirited, you don’t know how high the sky is. Yeah, it’s worth it. “I know you are strong.”
The energy felt from Jeong Gwang was so great that the arrogant Battenberg readily acknowledged it.
However, he was surprisingly strong for his age, and if a tooth stronger than Jeonggwang was applied, he could apply heat without hesitation.
“But that’s it. The barbarians of the region you passed through and the knights of your country are of a different class. “Behave so that good shoots are not cut off along the way.”
This was advice given by a man who always despised foreigners because he felt sorry for his qualifications, but Jeong Gwang thought differently.
“People there say this. “The arrogant bastards of the land where the sun sets are no match for them.”
“… … How barbaric it is. I think you’ve been affected too, so let me give you some advice. Do not use the Stern Knights you defeated as a standard for your country’s knights. “The Stern Knights are not armed with military force, but are distinguished by their appearance and are well-versed in etiquette.”
“Your appearance is not good and your manners are even worse. Oh, you heard from His Majesty the King, right? I come from a place with a very different culture, so I don’t know the etiquette here. “Please understand with an open mind.”
Who on this continent would have come out like this to Battenberg?
He looked down at his anger without realizing it, and his blood ran cold.
‘I can’t believe there’s a guy like this in the world!’
This naked thunderbolt had a knack for turning people inside out, to the point where their high level of strength seemed like it was no big deal, so much so that they wouldn’t have believed it if they hadn’t seen it face to face.
‘I need to deal with it before I make a mistake in front of people.’
It was a good sword to use for killing dragons, but the tongue attached to it was too dangerous.
‘This guy does that.’
Did you say Kamau?
The foreign people, who seemed so ordinary and strange, remained silent, befitting their title of quiet warriors.
‘Rather, this guy is more useful.’
His strength is not as strong as that of the younger guy, but he is quite superior, and most of all, he doesn’t stay still.
‘The emperor will like it. It’s not easy to have such rare and different playthings all at once.’
And finally.
‘Hmm… … .’
Battenberg continued to focus his eyes on Estelle and recalled the sight he had briefly seen.
‘are you okay. No, it exceeded my expectations.’
I was satisfied at first sight.
It may have been a long time ago, but these days it has become difficult to see half-elves. Aren’t they the highest class among them?
‘I guess I’ll have to find an appropriate point and finish this.’
Now it was time to subdue the males and send them to the emperor, and take the females.
I came to my senses.
‘I promised myself a little while ago that I would be more careful, but I made this mistake.’
If, by chance, the two males’ skills were better than expected, the emperor might catch them and take them down.
‘It makes no sense for me to touch these monkeys myself.’
There just happened to be the right people to entrust the job to.
A smile appeared on Battenberg’s lips, then froze.
“Duke. Why are you smiling darkly at yourself? “Tell me what it is and we laugh together.”
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