100 episodes – persuasion
Tigris headed straight to the Imperial Palace as soon as the duel was over.
It was because the Emperor had instructed him to come to the Imperial Palace as soon as he arrived in Victory.
There was an unexpected duel with Leopard, but the victory or defeat of the duel was decided in less than a second, so I was able to arrive at the reception room sooner than I expected.
When the door to the reception room opened, a friendly face appeared.
It was a Rain Rover.
“I see the great golden clan.”
“It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other, are you going to say hello so firmly?”
“This is a place where the dignity of the imperial family is strictly established. So, shouldn’t we be more strict with respect?”
“It is said that a relationship between people can only be made with proper rudeness.”
“·················ogue.”
As Tigris continued to bow his head, Rain Rover gave a sullen expression.
“Well, that’s a Tigris tribute, but… set your example. Sir Tigris.”
Tigris then straightened up his back.
Rain Rover looked down at Tigris’ face.
“······Something seems to have changed a lot. Sir Tigris.”
In the past, Tigris always felt like the blade was standing, but now it feels very harmful.
Tigris meekly admitted.
“Yes. It has changed.”
If Morita met Tigris and started a new life, Tigris met Morita and learned to admit her mistake.
Such inner growth made Tigris even more human, and the change was revealed in his expression.
“It definitely looks better now. It would be better if that hard tone and etiquette were gone.”
“It will be fixed gradually.”
Rain Rover’s eyes widened.
“Are you really going to fix it?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
“Why?”
Rain Rover posed a suggestive question.
“Is it because we are getting married?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
“to······?”
Rain Rover couldn’t control his expression for a moment.
It was because Tigris had never expected such a positive response.
“Am I wrong now? I feel like I’ve been offered something…?”
“It seems like it would be similar.”
Rain Rover taps his forehead! hit
“What the hell is something like that! I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a cool proposal like this in my life!”
“I think it’s because it’s my first confession.”
“··········!”
Rain Rover’s face turned red.
“He… is it true that you haven’t really married anyone before your return?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
“Do you have any dating experience?”
“It never happened.”
“greatness! greatness!”
Rain Rover said, fanning his hand.
“Well, then there is nothing I can do about it. I have to understand.”
“Have you ever had a relationship with Princess Rain Rover?”
Rain Rover screamed in embarrassment.
“Yes?! no? Don’t you?! Why are you asking such a question?!”
“He spoke as if he had a lot of experience.”
“Absolutely not! what the. Don’t you know that you’ve returned?”
“Before the return, the relationship between me and Princess Rain Rover was not very good.”
“Ah… Anyway! I don’t have anything like that. So please, don’t ask such strange questions!”
“Yes. All right.”
The Rain Rover felt like it had already run out of jeans.
‘okay. In this game, the one who likes it first loses.’
Perhaps Tigris is thinking of a relationship with Rain Rover as a mere arranged marriage.
It is said that Rain Rover has indirectly expressed his feelings so far, but that bearded man cannot notice it.
So, you have to be proactive.
‘But now what?’
Rain Rover was also the first love.
As Rain Rover’s mind began to wander, the door to the reception room opened, and three men Tigris knew came in.
Black Meister Bergan.
The chief of the Suin Autonomous Region, Teho.
Dwarf Maleus.
It was understandable that Bergand and Tejo had entered the reception room, but he never thought that Maleus would come to the palace.
Bergan said with a bright smile.
“It’s really nice. Sir Tigris. As soon as I came from the Forest of Mist, I heard that the Gillion Kingdom had their discipline set. It was a lot of trouble.”
“It was something I had to do as a teacher.”
“I never thought they would do such a frivolous thing. I don’t think Charlotte would have lost because Charlotte came out on her own, but it still looks good for you to come forward.”
Then Teho came.
After the question and answer with Tigris in the Marquis of Baros, Teho’s attitude toward Tigris changed in a favorable way, but now he was laughing out loud.
It was probably because he brought back the bone needles of Masarai, the treasure of the beast people.
Teho approached Tigris aggressively and waved his hand violently.
“I was really looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you so much for bringing back the treasures of the beast people. Sir Tigris.”
“I wasn’t the only one doing it. It was an operation that started with Sir Bergang, the Golden Knights, the Iron-Blood Magic Corps, and the Inquisitors.”
“Still, I know that the operation would not have been possible without Sir Tigris. Once again, thank you very much.”
Finally, tears were about to come out of Teho’s eyes.
Tigris was a little embarrassed by this situation, so he quickly pulled out his hand without realizing it.
Tigris took the bracelet of protection from his arms and handed it to Captain Teho.
“I forgot to give this back. We will return it.”
“no. You can continue to use it.”
“no. I don’t need it anymore. And it’s okay to get the curse-resistant relics again soon. And isn’t this guardian bracelet a symbol of the white tiger?”
“I think you are referring to the ring of mourning, which has nothing but the ability to resist curses. This bracelet of guardianship brings good luck…”
Maleus, who was watching from the side, punched Teho’s leg with his fist! hit
“Stop it now, you bastard! I will get tired of listening!”
“No, though….”
“If you really appreciate it, wouldn’t you be able to give it another holy thing or treasure?”
“Oh, I see. Sir Tigris, do you have any relics you would like to see?”
Tigris thought for a moment and then opened his mouth.
“I’ll tell you about that later. Nothing comes to mind right now.”
“If you remember, please tell me again. It is definitely.”
“Yes. All right.”
Maleus coughed and looked up at Tigris.
“greatness! I’m late to introduce because of one weird guy. nice to meet you It’s called Maleus. Is this your first time seeing it in person?”
Maleus’ horse had bones.
From the time Irene was sent to the dwarven forge, Tigris knew that Maleus existed, but never came to visit him.
Of course, Tigris is not obligated to come and explain.
However, because of this, River was unable to function properly for almost a month as he checked all of River’s internal information network.
It was just a small complaint about the suffering.
“There were several circumstances. Sorry for not being able to see you.”
When Tigris bowed his head and said sorry, Maleus was rather taken aback.
“No, what do I do if you come out like that? How much have you done for us! I will raise my head.”
When Tigris raised his head, Maleus coughed.
“Kuhm! It may be the first time I’ve met a dwarf, but my original personality is rough and rough. That’s not how people who work with iron are. So you don’t have to be sensitive to what I say. Just think of them as iron rods.”
The Maleus in Tigris’ memory and the present Maleus were very different.
Before returning, Maleus spoke directly to Tigris or spoke with bones often.
-You’re useless except for one thing you can use well with swords.
– Looking at your sword, I’m afraid that the guys below you will be ripped apart like this. I’m glad I wasn’t born as a human.
Recalling that memory, Tigris immediately apologized, but when Maleus was so embarrassed, Tigris was even more embarrassed.
“Well, I don’t have anything to say because the chatter has said everything. If your weapon is broken, come to me anytime. You and your disciples will heal you first.”
“······Yes. All right.”
The door opened as the greeting turned around.
“Your Majesty, please!”
At the eunuch’s words, Tigris and Rain Rover straightened their posture.
It was Emperor Todd and the principal of Bastian who entered the entrance.
As soon as Emperor Todd entered the reception room, he found Tigris.
“I see the great golden clan.”
“Give you an example, Sir Tigris. I know your tribute very well, as I’ve heard Sir Berggan pierce my ears. You did a really great job. Are there any injuries?”
“Yes. Thanks to Your Majesty’s concern, no one was injured.”
“I am so glad.”
Emperor Todd looked at Tigris as if he were looking at a precious jewel.
The situation in this empire changed so drastically that it was divided into the difference between Tigris and no Tigris.
Thanks to Tigris, the imperial power soared without knowing it, and all the projects and policies planned by Emperor Todd were passed at once.
In the past, everything that Emperor Todd wanted to do was blocked by the central nobles and he sweated, but now he is rather active in how to help Emperor Todd.
All of this was thanks to Tigris.
“Then take a seat. I have a lot of stories to share.”
Bastian placed the regressions of Tigris next to the emperor.
Emperor Todd opened his mouth as the eunuchs and maids all went out as if Emperor Todd had already spoken.
“It’s nice to see you two again. Wasn’t the bed uncomfortable for Elder Teho?”
“Thanks for your consideration, it was fine. It just seemed better than being at my house.”
“Let me know if you need a bed. I will give you a present.”
As the ceremonial conversation passed, Elder Tejo pointed to the memoirs placed next to the emperor.
“By the way, what are these books?”
Emperor Todd looked at Tigris and said.
“It would be better for Sir Tigris to explain it to me than to do it myself. Sir Tigris, can you explain it in a way that you two can understand?”
Tigris nodded.
“Yes. All right.”
* * *
Tejo and Maleus couldn’t decide where to start.
Should I be surprised that Tigris is a regressor?
Or should we be surprised that there is a constellation called Uno that threatens the continent?
One important thing was that the current situation on the continent was not so good that he had to reveal to Teho and Maleus that Tigris was a returnee.
After a long silence, Maleus opened his mouth.
“…so, is this the memoir?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
“Can I read it?”
“I don’t think it’s for me to decide.”
Tigris looked at the emperor.
The emperor nodded and said.
“As long as you stay in the Imperial Palace, you will be able to read it at any time. But the existence and content of this memoir is a condition that only you two should know.”
Maleus and Tejo nodded, knowing how important this matter was.
“All right.”
“And there is one more condition. Please allow me to browse the dwarven archives.”
When he heard the word Archives, Maleus widened his eyes.
“The archives are full of ugly stories hidden from the world. Why do we need to open the door to that archive?”
“Because the archives may have a way to kill Constellation Uno.”
Even if they kill Rota and Arpem, if Uno is alive, this continent will suffer forever.
It is said that there are Rakan and Tigris to fight against Lota and Arfem, but if there are no heroes like Tigris or Rakan, this continent will one day fall into Uno’s grasp.
The emperor wanted to completely annihilate the existence of Uno, the cause of this sad month.
Maleus looked at Tigris and said.
“If Uno is a constellation, is it impossible to stop it just by destroying the relic?”
“It is not known whether the holy relics symbolizing Uno exist on the continent, and even if it is destroyed, the threat of Uno does not disappear. The Holy Relic is only a symbol of the constellation, and the real thing is in the sky.”
“Well······.”
Maleus thought for a moment and then opened his mouth.
“Personal opinion, but I would like to give you access to the archives. But the archives cannot be opened with my consent alone. All dwarves must agree.”
“Yes. I know.”
“And they will never understand that the world is going to end no matter how much I explain. Their world is all about a forge with a hammer, an anvil and a furnace.”
Most of the dwarves live in the volcanic zone at the southernmost tip of the jungle, beating their hammers with their own workshops.
The reason I live a life cut off from the world is because I don’t want to hold a hammer for other races anymore.
Dwarf races are historically a scarred race.
The Dwarf race has been enslaved by persecution from numerous races, including demon kings, dragons, giants, and even humans, during the long history of the continent because of their excellent craftsmanship.
“Especially, old dwarves who have lived for more than 1,000 years will unconditionally oppose even if the world has two sides. I believe in you, but he will think of your absurd force as the birth of a new demon king.”
The Dwarves were afraid that other races would become exceptionally strong.
When that race gains power, the dwarves are unconditionally dragged away and made weapons for them.
The Dwarves did not know that Tigris would not open the door to the archives, even if they were afraid.
Tigris nodded, knowing this answer would come.
“I understand. But if you bring back the treasures of the dwarves, won’t you allow them?”
“If you’re talking about the treasures of the Dwarves, are you talking about ‘Uros’?”
“Yes. That’s right. I’m talking about armor for dwarven warriors that can even block the breath of dragons.”
For beasts, Masarai’s bone needles are the treasures that represent the beasts, but Uros is the treasure and pride of the dwarves.
It didn’t improve the abilities of Dwarves like Masarai’s Bone Needle, but it was a treasure that I desperately wanted to recover because it was a sacred relic that symbolized the history of the Dwarf race.
“However, Uros has never been seen since it was destroyed by the king of giants…”
“If you read the regression, you will see that I wore that Uros to fight Lota and Arphem. Can’t you convince me to enter the archives on condition that you take back that Uros?”
“Hmm······.”
Maleus thought deeply and opened his mouth.
“If you really get Uros back, I’ll try to convince you somehow.”
“thank you.”
After the negotiations with the Dwarf race were over, Bastyan opened his mouth.
“Now it seems that we have to discuss a different topic. your majesty.”
When the emperor nodded, Bastian handed out the prepared papers using telekinesis magic.
The document was titled [Special Talent Education Project].
Teho tilted his head.
“What is this?”
“It is literally a project to educate special talents. In a nutshell, it is about gathering geniuses from all over the continent and forming a special class to give them intensive education.”
Bastian continued his explanation.
“Rota and Arfem have created their own clan. They call it Rota’s body and the Slayers. Those vassals devoured the kingdom of Gillion, and made the Black Land and the Marquis of Baros into their sphere of influence. The reason this was possible was that Rota and Arpem provided various support so that their families could grow properly.”
“So, does that mean that we also have to nurture talents to oppose those families?”
“Yes. That’s right. In fact, it is already very late. Fortunately, the death of Marquis Baros and Count Vinsmoke prevented their expansion, but all the clan except for one clan have finished growing.”
“What level are they?”
“Most of them are made up of wizards and alchemists, but you can think of them as being on the same level as me or Sir Bergang. There are about 12 such beings. If Levis is sealed, there will be 11 people.”
At Bastian’s words, Teho and Maleus swallowed.
“Currently, in the Empire, the only beings who can be called the Sword Master and the Archmage are Sir Bergang, Sir Tigris, and me and Nadal. Comparing only with simple power, it is overwhelmingly at a disadvantage.”
Emperor Todd looked at Maleus and Teho and said.
“So the cooperation of the two of you is absolutely necessary. In order to protect the continent from their demonic beasts, it is important to find geniuses hiding everywhere and to grow them up correctly and quickly. Just like Lord Tigris teaching his disciples.”
Emperor Todd said, pointing to the papers.
“You have enough time, so please read it slowly and make a judgment.”
Maleus and Teho looked at each other for a moment and then began to read silently.
＜＜Words of the author＞＞
End of prologue…(?)