Eastern Mountain Front
“good night. Lord Rivetran, the power of Venting in Taxis will help Thurrayon. Benting also sent someone to meet them. Contact them and head to Venting.”
“Yes, Your Excellency.”
Immediately, the fire of the magic tool went out, and the Marquis looked back at Hyeon-jun. Hyeon-joon flinched at the fact that he had been cheating on his heart.
“Jun, head to the front line of the eastern mountains.”
“yes.”
The civil war cannot break out until Turaion escapes. Moving an entire family couldn’t be that easy. It will take some time. During that time, Hyeon-Jun was also thinking about gaining karma by making his achievements in the Eastern Mountains. rather good
“His Highness has called you.”
‘It’s rather bad!’
Why did the princess call out to see this insignificant bastard!
“I will lend Benting’s flag until Turaion arrives.”
“Your Excellency, that’s too much.”
The Marquis smiled softly at Hyeonjun’s words.
“Take it.”
“… … yes.”
They say to receive it, but I have to receive it.
Even in the midst of that, Hyeon-jun thought that the marquis might not have lent Benting’s flag without thinking.
‘It could be that they want to make sure the relationship between Turaion and Venting.’
If that’s the case, Hyeon-jun wouldn’t dare refuse and say something. rather… . is it rather good?
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“Go away.”
“yes.”
Hyeonjun returned from the Marquis’s office, sat down, and closed his eyes.
“What’s wrong with this guy?”
“Don’t talk to me, hyung, I’m tired right now.”
“Why are you my brother?”
Mercenaries surrounded Hyeon-jun, who had lost his energy, and touched him. Hyeon-joon sighed deeply and moved like a holy temple and removed those hands at once.
“Oh, you’re so damn bad that you feel bad.”
The mercenaries grumbled and went back to their seats. Hyeon-jun stayed like that for a while, then stretched and went into the room.
The discussion between Benting and Turaion took almost 5 hours, and Hyeonjun was exhausted and didn’t want to do anything. I just need to wash up and sleep. Hyeon-joon went into the bathroom and was bathed in hot water, and a sudden thought struck him and opened a store. And he smiled.
‘680 karma has risen.’
It must have risen while attracting Turaion to the innovative faction. Hyunjoon chuckled and looked at it. Yes, seeing rewards like this makes me feel better. Ah, if the princess is crowned as the queen, another karma will come in. How much karma will come in then?
‘No, surprisingly, it might come soon.’
If the princess was going to become the queen anyway, she might come in less than expected. Hyeon-jun calmed down his excitement and organized his thoughts on where to spend karma.
‘Should I buy Mana Control 2?’
Mana Control 2 costs 300 karma. In the meantime, I’ve used magic hundreds of times, but the price hasn’t gone down at all. If you buy Mana Control 2, you may be able to control strengthening your body with mana. Even though his mana is now over 160, once his body is strengthened, it will be completely depleted.
If using magic is the sense of using as much mana as needed, strengthening the body is more like exploding mana. Hyeon-jun cannot control it with the power of mana control 1.
‘Once you buy Mana Control 2.’
Hyeonjun immediately bought Mana Control 2, and after thinking about it for a while, purchased Strength Enhancement 1, which dropped to 240 in price. This time, Hyeon-jun couldn’t feel any special change in his body. Hyeonjun, who was looking at his body in front of the mirror, tilted his head.
‘Did my muscles get a little bigger?’
Is it an optical illusion? Hyeonjun trembled as he posed, then shook his head. I don’t know what has changed on the outside. However, the strength has definitely grown significantly. Hyeonjun, who can delicately control his body, nodded his head in satisfaction as he felt the difference. Now, even if you face a knight in full plate armor, you won’t be pushed back like before. And with stronger muscles, you will be able to perform more diverse movements.
After strengthening his body to test mana control 2, Hyeonjun tried to reap mana right away.
“Ummm…”
Once strengthened, the time taken was reduced. Before it was 3 seconds, now it takes 1-2 seconds. That, too, would be long in a battle that competed for an instant, but compared to before, it was only half as long. Also, for the first time, Hyeonjun achieved the feat of leaving mana even after strengthening.
‘It’s about half left.’
In terms of time, it was reinforced for about 4 seconds. Even if you run out of mana, you can only enhance it for 8 seconds, but it’s a huge improvement. First of all, it is because you do not have to suffer from mana depletion by reducing unnecessary waste, and you can strengthen it by dividing it into two. Hyeon-joon, who squirted water out with magic, nodded as he felt that moving the water was more comfortable than before. Now, you may be able to try a variety of things by developing from just exhaling in combat situations.
‘Don’t think too fast. I am steadily getting stronger.’
Hyeon-joon clenched his fists while repeating to himself.
***
After preparing to move early in the morning, Hyeon-jun sighed as he looked at the flag hanging on the carriage. It is a pattern of Benting with a round shield, a spear, and a bear. You have to go around the Benting territory with the pattern of Benting. It will give them tremendous power, but it will also draw attention from others.
‘It could be a kind of test.’
There is no way the Marquis will go over if he puts up the flag of Benting and shows a clumsy appearance. I don’t know how it is when they are alone, but when there are other people’s eyes, I will have to act according to the weight of the pattern.
‘And I already have eyes to see.’
Hyeon-joon glanced at those who were seated next to the mercenary group of Jun-Ann Gunter.
You must go with the other soldiers moving to the Eastern Mountains front. There are only 10 of them, but like Benting’s soldiers, their momentum is not normal. There is also a knight on horseback and preparing, and his servant is also with him.
“Lord Gallion, preparations are complete.”
“Okay, let’s go.”
At Hyeonjun’s words, Gallion nodded and started to ride.
The mercenaries have 16 people pulling two wagons, but Gallion and the soldiers have 12 people, but they pull two wagons. In addition, Gallion’s squire was mounted on a horse, and he was pulling an extra one of Gallion’s war horses.
As the soldiers walked in accordance with the ceremony, the mercenaries followed suit. After seeing the soldiers, the mercenaries hesitated about whether they should also match the ceremony, and Gunther made a prickly remark.
“It’s better not to mess with it.”
In the end, the mercenaries are walking on their own as usual. However, he sharpened his eyes and walked with a confident step. They are no longer a wandering free mercenary. They are the mercenaries of Jun and Gunther of Tureion, and they are raising the banner of Benting.
After leaving Yeongju-gwan, people who saw them passing by the streets moved their steps busily while whispering. Suddenly, those with the Marquis pattern appeared out of nowhere. You can’t be alone. Hyeonjun neatly ignored the stares staring at him and confidently drove his horse.
As they left the city and went farther away, the soldiers got on the wagon at Gallion’s beckoning. Hyunjoon also looked back and nodded. All the mercenaries climbed into the empty space of the wagon. It was possible because Gallion was considerate of the mercenaries and allowed them to load their wagons.
The soldiers also took off their helmets and sat comfortably. Gallion also took off his helmet. You have to travel for a long time to the front, but you can’t stay fully armed all the time. Of course, it was only enough to be able to finish arming right away when the necessary moment came. Also, if people’s eyes are on you, you will be fully armed. It is for the dignity of Benting.
“Jun, please take good care of me in the future.”
“Yes, Lord Gallion. I also ask for your consideration.”
Gallion knew that Hyeon-jun was Turaion. Of course, it has not been publicized yet, and only the Marquis and his aides know about it. Since Gallion wasn’t the Marquis’ aide, he didn’t know the details, but as a guide and supervisor, he had to know what he knew.
After that, we didn’t speak to each other. Hyeon-jun wanted to walk among the mercenaries like before, making noise and playing around, but he couldn’t. I have Benting’s eyes, so how can I do that?
After moving silently like that for a while, we all sat down together while taking a short break to eat lunch. It was a chilly day, so it was good to light a fire if possible even when taking a short break like this. Seeing that the soldiers were trying to light a fire, Hyeon-jun lit it with magic. Seeing this, Gallion’s eyes lit up.
After eating, Hyeon-jun got up and warmed up. Seeing this, the mercenaries took a peek.
“What are you doing? Get ready.”
At Hyeonjun’s words, La Hansen jumped up and strode forward holding a longsword for training and took a posture.
Hyeon-jun also grabbed his training longsword, spun it around, and got into his stance. Lahansen rushed in without hesitation.
The mercenaries who saw it also sighed and carried out their training with equipment. It’s not because it’s hard to train, it’s because I want to show off in front of the driver’s eyes.
Hyeonjun acted as if Gallion and the soldiers were not there. There was no skill that had to be hidden yet. All of them are developing step by step as Hyunjoon makes a path. There’s nothing wrong with being seen by them.
Besides, they have to go with the mercenaries anyway. It is attached for guidance and monitoring, but you cannot go there separately. Also, the June & Gunter mercenaries won’t be slowing down too much as they’re used to the madness of marching and training at the same time.
La Hansen could not stand the heated sparring and quickly fell out, and when it was the turn of the other mercenaries, Hyeon-jun changed his weapon and picked it up. Sword and halberd, spear and shield. Hyeon-jun handled them all gracefully and pushed the mercenaries.
Gallion was looking at it with prudent eyes.
“Thank you for waiting.”
“No, we cannot take soldier’s training lightly.”
As we started marching again, Hyeonjun started talking first.
“They said they were mercenaries, but I thought they were very talented. Indeed, it’s worth it since someone like you is directing them.”
“It’s too much praise.”
“We can’t fall behind either. We’ll train together from now on.”
Upon hearing this, the soldiers’ complexions turned slightly pale, but their expressions were calm.
Mercenaries march and train at the same time, and Benting’s soldiers can’t whine in front of them.
Gallion secretly looked at Hyeon-jun.
‘Turaion is a knight family… . It’s strange.’
No matter how you look at it, Hyeonjun’s swordsmanship cannot be said to be that of a knight’s family. Along with unnecessary movements, there are also strange movements that I don’t know why. He is removing and refining them while guiding the boy who appears to be a seed.
‘Halberd and spearmanship are also not common.’
He handles long weapons that exert his strength in group battles like a sword. Of course, there are also angular movements to teach the mercenaries. In a group battle, the most important thing is to maintain formation, and in that situation, you cannot swing your weapon sideways or turn it greatly. However, Hyeon-jun’s movements are too free-spirited.
‘It’s terrifying.’
It’s the first type of warrior you encounter. If you run into a guy like that, the first move is to make a neat concession. And the same goes for mercenaries. Even if most martial arts develop in different directions, they eventually converge and evolve into one place. However, Hyeon-jun and the mercenaries are grabbing hold of the branch that abruptly protrudes from the huge flow.
Gallion organized his continuing thoughts. For now, focus on your mission. You should report it to the Marquis later.
***
Looking at the front of the eastern mountain range, Hyeonjun let out a small sigh.
‘Is this really made by human hands?’
The majestic castle wall continues endlessly. No matter where you look to the left or right, you can see the fortress wall on one side of your field of vision. Barracks are built like a village on the inside of the wall, and they are built at wide intervals.
“That’s great.”
“The spear and shield that protect the southern kingdom.”
Hyeonjun nodded his head as he listened to Gallion’s words full of pride. No one can see this sight and deny it.
“There is another wall on the border with the mountain range, and there is also a unit monitoring the movements of monsters within the mountain range.”
“You mean there’s another one of these huge walls?”
“hahahaha, of course not. The outer wall is a bit small.”
“Even so, it is unbelievable.”
“We didn’t block everything like this. It can’t be. This is where the battle is the fiercest. There are no walls like this in relatively quiet places.”
Hyeonjun nodded and looked at the mighty venting power.
There will be an unimaginable number of soldiers, and it is no exaggeration to say that all of them are elite soldiers. I can’t even imagine how much money is going out if I add a salary, food, weapons, and other miscellaneous things for them.
“I don’t think any other changes will do this.”
“Of course. The war between the Empire and Sahat is a story from so long ago, and they are just idle pigs who only eat money and food.”
Hyunjoon couldn’t help but nod his head. There’s no way a monster can do diplomacy, and the front of the Eastern Mountains never runs dry. After Benting was founded, the southern kingdom found peace, and Benting has been at war without a single day’s rest for hundreds of years. I dare not compare with those who guard the borders of the Empire and Sahat.
But on the other hand, a little anxiety arises. Can Benting focus on civil war over the Eastern Mountains, where battles will rage non-stop every single day?