“The performance of this welcome ceremony was sponsored by the great sea gatekeeper, the Frodo family.”
‘The Frodo family!’ There was a brief exclamation among the students.
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Not all aristocrats are alike.
Fro too.
It was one of the great families that controlled maritime trade in the west sea of the empire. A family that has no place to compare among the empire’s prime ministers in terms of its wealth.
“And this also served as a congratulation for Master Jackal’s enlistment over there.”
There was a student who raised his hand at the introduction of the moderator. It was a jackal.
He smiled generously at the surroundings and silently bowed.
And the jackal was no fool. There was a possibility that emphasizing the family line or exposing oneself excessively would have the opposite effect.
It was already agreed upon who would say what. The moderator continued.
“You can look forward to it. You will be able to savor the quality seafood of the famous Province Coast to your heart’s content. And later, we will properly introduce our Hanabi performance members.”
“Oh, really?”
A blush appeared on the faces of some of the children.
There is a reason nobles run circuses. The circus is one of the entertainments that can be easily enjoyed by people of all ages. Therefore, they organize a circus to advertise the family’s prestige.
After all, it’s like a signboard of a family.
Of course, among the circus performers, there were many tall-looking people, both male and female. The slender body built through practice and the elaborately decorated face looked more atmospheric in the light of the torch.
And John looked at one of them. At the same time, he has not fully accepted the current situation.
what the hell just happened
why is she here
By any chance, did he come to this game world like himself?
If neither this nor me… .
Evangeles looked at John, who seemed half insane, and said in a frustrated tone.
“Perhaps… Do you know any of them?”
“Personal information… You should check it out.”
“… Sis, what? What are you talking about?”
John did not answer. He got up and started walking towards her.
Evangeles stopped following John. Its slow but sure gait attracted people’s attention little by little.
“uh? he is him A kid who is better at fighting than a swordsman.”
“baby? really?”
“Even if it seems invisible, they say they hide several knives under their bodies.”
“uh? Is that possible?”
“They treat knives like ghosts.”
They were girls who had never had a proper conversation with John. There was a jumble of grounded and unfounded rumors.
And among them was a girl who was friends with John.
“But he is gay.”
“Oh? really? … But, Ida, how do you know that?”
“My brother and I are childhood friends.”
“a… , It looks cute, but it’s a pity.”
“hey. you. What are you going to do if you’re cute? Kkeuk.”
John paid no attention to the commotion going on around him. Even the system log flashing in front of his eyes was not visible.
There was only one girl in his eyes.
He could hear only the sound of his own footsteps.
Tumble- Tumble- Tumble-
The distance between John and her grew closer and closer. Suddenly, something caught on his leg and he stumbled for a moment.
John looked down at the bump on his toe.
It was a staircase.
Stairs leading to the platform.
When he finally stepped onto the steps above the podium, something grabbed his hand. Before long, a voice he had never heard whispered to John.
“Guest, wait. I think this crosses the line.”
John knew his name.
“Jackal… .”
“As a host, may I ask your intentions?”
Only then did Yohan read the system log floating in his eyes.
[User Guide: Be warned. Currently, the friendship level with ‘Jackal Frodo’ is not enough to be allowed to meet with his possession ‘Pre-Inheritor’. Either give up the meeting or face him.]
The jackal was surprised by John’s expression, but did not let go of his hand. It was definitely a stage he had prepared for. There was no reason to allow the act of going up on the stage.
“… It just takes a moment.”
“Take that moment to explain. I honestly don’t want to allow it.”
For a moment, John felt alive.
It was not the jackal’s, but his own. It felt like my head was spinning.
Had it not been for the jackal’s arm holding his own wrist, John would have punched him.
This is the character you created.
He was interfering with Miri’s reunion.
dare.
There is no way that the circus troupe belonging to the family will remain here forever. However, as written in the user guide, ‘giving up’ this encounter was not an option for John.
Then there is only one thing left.
If I had to fight anyway, I would destroy this child on the spot.
where everyone can see.
To the point where I couldn’t even dream of being elected as the grade president.
thoroughly.
“Aren’t you letting go of your hand, you little pig?”
“What, man?”
widely-
John struck the jackal’s hand. However, he failed to free his hand. John glared at him. For John, it was a waste to even look away from her for that moment.
The jackal’s mouth twisted.
“You bastard, what did you eat wrong?”
[Enter the hidden event, ‘Meeting of Destiny’.]
[User’s Guide: Tie a kite with the demi-god of this world, and awaken her.]
The system log he had never seen made him cool. You can’t make things that have been going on so far in vain.
John took a step back up the stairs. It was to gain an advantage. Her grasped hands and the jackal’s grip tightened.
As long as you can eat your mind to aim, people have many vital points. If you stick out your finger like this, you can poke the jackal’s eyes, and if you stamp your foot like this, you can kick the jackal’s jealousy.
If there’s just something going on…
“You bastard, did you get mad after seeing the circus performers?”
“Why, go up and do tricks for you?”
– They were the guys who followed along like this.
It was a gang that was running around with jackals. Including the jackal, the total number of heads is five. And one of them looked tall.
“Jackal, you bastard George?”
Being surrounded was to be avoided. John took the situation calmly.
‘I can’t win this way.’
It was an accurate decision.
To him, this moment was more important than any other event he knew. However, an unannounced dogfight was not the type of confrontation he wanted.
‘I only fight to win.’
Just like when I faced Bastia, I had to make a plan and examine the possibilities in advance. If necessary, he could use all the points of ‘Jung Yo-han’ that he had acquired over the years.
Yohan prepared to write [Simulation].
‘First define the enemy.’
John memorized the faces of each of those five people.
‘And set the form of victory.’
It’s not just about beating them down.
He had to talk to Miri, who would be behind his back.
There are two guys who are on the alert.
Jackal and tall guy.
It seemed that if only those two things were done, the rest would be sorted out somehow.
The bigger problem is the jackal.
This size is powerless in itself.
Fortunately, the jackal was also hesitant. Five people attacking one could not have a good effect on the election.
“Jackal, is this bastard really worth hitting?”
“Well. It’s not a fight I wagered, but this side comes out recklessly.”
During the brief standoff, several children swarmed them. And among those who came, there was also John’s side.
“hey. Unsightly. If you want to duel, do it one-on-one.”
It was Evangeles.
He came between the jackal and the other two. Then the tall guy said.
“What are you again? Will you deal with me?”
“I am Evangeles of the Hermes family.”
“… Hermes?”
The other person raised his eyes and said with a bright expression.
“Ahh. Is this the family that has been raising drunkards for generations?”
“… Our manor has been the home of wine for generations.”
“Right, the wine is famous there.”
But there was not a hint of favor in that tone.
“I heard that people from that family even eat horses when they get drunk? Were you born that way too?”
A giggle and twisted laugh leaked from the group of jackals.
Evangeles clenched his fists.
“Cancel that word.”
“Nope.”
Jeong Yo-han’s activated skill, [Simulation], had been informing him of repeated defeats. And John was able to realize a painful fact.
Right now, he doesn’t have the [Arms of Justice].
It wasn’t difficult to find the condensed milk. Perhaps after he passed out, the wooden sword was collected. Seeing the vigor of the vicious jackal and his gang, John shook his head.
‘I can’t win like this.’
When Evangeles lowered his stance, John was dazed. The more benevolent people are, the more ferociously they rage. And John knows when Evangeles is furious.
First, the fight had to be stopped.
Johann jumped on the jackal’s shoulder. The jackal’s hand that was holding his wrist twisted itself, and he was forced to let go.
“You, this child?”
John didn’t even look back at the jackal. As soon as he landed, he dashed towards Evangeles.
“Evangeles! Be patient!”
“Move!”
John fell down hugging Evangeles. Evangeles, who tried to run at him, got tangled up with John and collapsed unsightly.
Evangeles pushed John down and tried to stand up again, but John kicked his leg and knocked him down again.
“Be patient, for now.”
“Get out of the way, John. Now my parents are insulted.”
John did not let go of Evangeles’ legs. Thanks to this, Evangeles had to fall noisily again. One of the Jackal’s gang, who saw John and Evangeles wallowing, laughed as if they were having fun.
“Puhahaha. Funny babies, this one. Why are you guys messing around with each other?”
One person laughed, and the rest laughed along. Evangeles, who sat down on the floor, glared at John with a red face.
“Why are you stopping me! Didn’t you hear what those bastards said?”
“Be patient for now.”
Evangeles looked at John as if he was going to chew on him and said to the guy who hit the padlip.
“you. Apologize for what you said earlier!”
“Yes, it’s a dirty hand, it’s a new one!”
The opponent followed Evangeles’ words and smirked. Evangeles slammed the floor with his clenched fist.
And at the same time there was applause.
Damn! Damn!
A single clap echoed through the auditorium. He seemed to have a knack for making the sound louder. The old man, who caught the attention of the crowd, spoke in a heavy voice.
“everyone! I am the leader of the Hanabi Circus troupe. Step aside, and we’ll prepare a meal for you soon!”
He was a gray-haired man. And at the same time, a clever girl broke in.
“Wow. Can we eat something delicious in a little while?”
it was
She sneaked up near the podium where John and Evangeles were. Then he lifted them up from the floor and said.
“If dinner is delayed because of unnecessary fuss, will I be sad?”
Ida winked one eye at her host, the jackal.
The jackal thought it was a nice wink.
“ah… Well. Don’t worry, that’s it. It will probably be the best dish for Miss Lee Da.”
Ida, with John and Evangeles on both shoulders, walked at a brisk pace. When the distance increased to a certain extent, Ida asked as if tossing it.
“What is it, Brother John? Excited.”
“Ah, yes.”
“It’s heavy, so can you give me some strength in my legs?”
Ida smiled softly, but Evangeles did not.
“dissappointed. John.”
John couldn’t afford to pay attention to Evangeles or Ida.
His eyes were on Miri on the podium.
For a brief moment, Miri and Yohan’s eyes met. It was a moment of mixed feelings. But soon she had to move to set the table.
Utensils and tables were moving in carts. Here in the auditorium, the food was being prepared as it was. Johann, who had slipped away from Idana Evangeles, picked up a silver tableware.
It was time to prepare for a fight.
Of course, if you fight, you must win.
And the only downside of [Simulation] was that it took time to find the winning move.