123 Tues – Harvest Season
Morgoth was living in a private dormitory for distinguished guests in the Imperial Palace.
When Tigris arrived at the small garden connected to the dormitory, he could see a man sweating profusely and running hard.
it was morgot
‘······ Is that Morgoth?’
Tigris almost didn’t recognize Morgoth.
I knew that Morgotte had gained a lot of weight, but I didn’t expect it to be that much.
In Tigris’ memory, Morgoth didn’t gain that much weight, but rather was a man with a dwarf body.
Tigris remembered Morgoth before his return.
The first meeting between Tigris and Morgot was around the time Rota and Arfem showed their ambitions to conquer the continent in earnest.
Morgoth entered the Imperial Army with the heads of the 3rd corps commander and ugly priests of the Gillion Kingdom at that time.
At that time, the empire was falling, and the kingdom of Gillion, which was advancing with the chimeras of Rota and Arpem, was at its peak, so no one could believe Morgot’s betrayal.
Even Rakan.
-I’ve been running away from death all my life, but I don’t want to live by taking the lives of good people!
Morgoth explained the reason for his apostasy by revealing every single act of anti-humanity that was taking place in the name of faith in the Kingdom of Gillion.
As I said earlier, no one believed in Morgoth at first, so Morgoth did not entrust an important mission even though he was a five-star knight.
However, while evacuating to Fort Aren, the last fortress of the Imperial Army, he proved that he was completely on the side of the Empire by blocking the Chimeras who were attacking Maleus and the beasts alone.
Tigris erased the genius and achievements of Morgoth before his return from his mind and purely looked at the Morgot today.
Morgoth kept running, not knowing that Tigris had arrived.
It is fortunate that the shock on the knee and hip joints is dispersed using the Auror, but if an ordinary person ran with such a heavy body, he would have injured his joints and could not walk for a while.
‘I was born with just one sense of Auror. But you didn’t even know I was here.’
In Tigris’ memory, Morgoth was a very sensitive person.
When the Great Worm Chimeras raided the Imperial Army’s encampment, they were so sensitive to external stimuli that they reacted second only to Tigris.
He was so keen that he could immediately recognize who was looking at him just by looking at him like this.
Its sensitivity and survival instinct are the basis of Morgoth’s genius, and if it were this dull, I suddenly thought that the genius Morgort in Tigris’ memory might be different from the Morgots of today.
‘Is it because I gained too much weight?’
Tigris decided to try Morgoth.
Tigris shed a very feeble life.
At the same time, Morgotte was running and fell flat.
It didn’t matter how old you were or not.
And he headed to the golden knight who was escorting him by crawling.
“Why?”
A golden knight guarding Morgoth asked in bewilderment when Morgoth crawls to the ground like a worm.
“who······! Who saves my life…!”
“yes?”
“hurry! Hurry up and call the troops! me! Someone is trying to kill you?!”
“The Imperial Palace is completely safe.”
“Because that’s not it!!! Even now, over there… Huh?”
Tigris was standing in the direction Morgoth was pointing.
As soon as the Golden Knight found Tigris, he immediately bowed.
“It is an honor to meet Sir Tigris! My name is Arwen from Team 3 of the Golden Knights.”
“Nice to meet you. Sir Arwen.”
Morgoth looked at Tigris with a puzzled expression.
“uh? It certainly felt like living in this direction…”
Tigris said nothing.
‘Is it just immature?’
Before the return, Morgoth was a worn-out soldier.
It was only natural that he would have been rolling for several years in a battlefield where he never knew when and where an attack would come from.
Rather, you should think seriously that Morgoth, who has only three rings, noticed the feeble life that Arwen, a four-star knight, did not even notice.
Tigris said as he looked at Morgoth waking up and waking up.
“I heard you found me.”
Morgoth said, waving his hand in amazement.
“Keep your words down. Sir Tigris. After all, I am no longer a prince.”
“Then let’s do it.”
“······to?”
I told him to let go, but he didn’t know that he was going to release it right away.
“greatness! Anyway, it’s really nice to meet you. I greet you formally. This is Morgot. I have been very indebted to Sir Tigris’ disciples and younger brother before.”
“Tigris di Norberdne. By the way, you want me to learn a sword?”
At Tigris’ words, Morgoth nodded with a firm expression on his face.
“Yes. That’s right.”
“Why do you want to learn swords?”
Morgoth immediately answered whether the question had already been expected.
“It’s for a living.”
“·················ogue.”
Tigris was momentarily speechless.
“For a living?”
“Yes. I’ve been thinking a little about my future, but how long can I stay in the Imperial Palace? I will have to become independent sooner or later, but the only thing I can do is swordsmanship.”
The question of making a living was very important, but it was an answer that made me feel ill.
“Then you don’t have to learn swordsmanship from me, but you can learn it from Sir Arwen, so why did you find me? Or formally request a swordsmanship instructor from the Empire.”
“There are several reasons, but the main reason is that the first knight I want to see when I leave the Imperial Palace is the Knights of the Black Wolf.”
“The Knights of the Black Wolf?”
“Yes. That’s right. Even though my body is like this now, I am a 3 star knight. If you lose some weight and gain muscle, it will be a useful article. However, I think joining the Knights of the Black Wolf will be a little difficult because of the perception that I am a ‘renegade’.”
Come to think of it, Tigris didn’t really think about Morgoth’s position.
Morgoth is not enough to abandon the Kingdom of Gillion, and the title of a traitor who divulged all major secrets will follow for the rest of his life.
Morgoth wondered if Tigris might have branded him as a traitor and looked at him.
Of course, the Empire will give Morgoth a new identity, but there is no way that Tigris will not recognize Morgoth whose identity has been laundered.
So, wanting to learn swordsmanship was just an excuse, and Tigris said that he wanted permission to join the Black Wolf Knights.
‘······ Come to think of it, Morgot was also a prince.’
It was typical aristocratic idiom to say something complicated like this in such a complicated way that you should write a letter of recommendation simply because you want to join the Knights of the Black Wolf.
In particular, it was natural in a way that Morgoth, who had suffered all his life from Prince Matthew, came out so cautiously.
“So, rather than an opportunity to learn swordsmanship from me, you need a letter of recommendation to join the Black Wolf Knights.”
“To be precise, it is, but other than that, I also wanted Sir Tigris to evaluate my swordsmanship skills.”
Morgotte’s answer was certainly appealing.
Morgotte is not a minimum of a 5-star knight, he is a talented person who can become a sword master if he receives proper education.
It was saying that such a talented person would come into the Norberd family on their own, but there was no reason to refuse.
“I will not bother Lord Tigris. Please tell me a little about your swordsmanship while you are in the Imperial Palace. Of course, I’m too fat right now, so I can’t lift a sword, but I’ll try to make it a normal weight by next month.”
Tigris thought for a moment.
The genius of Morgoth was well known by Tigris.
Morgotte is a swordsman similar to Trisha, with a style that moves freely between enemies through fast reaction speed and senses.
Would it be right for such a talented person to learn black wolf swordsmanship, which was made for group tactics?
Of course, if you look at Morgotte’s genius, it is clear that he will be a better knight than other black wolf knights.
However, learning black wolf swordsmanship that kills all of Morgot’s strengths is not a very good option.
Tigris thought for a moment and opened his mouth.
“You can write any letters of recommendation. If you are a three-star knight, you are qualified to join the Knights of the Black Wolf.”
“then······.”
“But I will give you one option.”
“Is that a choice?”
“I know one swordsmanship that suits your muscles and talents. It’s a sword technique I made by personally refining the swordsmanship of the Pines family, which has already been destroyed.”
Morgot was in a moment of admiration.
“So, are you going to teach me swordsmanship that’s right for me?”
“But there are conditions.”
Morgoth’s expression hardened at the word “condition”.
“Conditions?”
“The moment you learn this swordsmanship, you will never leave the Norberd family for the rest of your life.”
“It would be. In a way, you can learn the swordsmanship developed by Lord Tigris without paying anything.”
“Then give me a choice. If you just want to join the Knights of the Black Wolf, I don’t need to teach you swordsmanship. I just need to write a recommendation letter. However, the moment you learn the sword technique of the ‘Lightning’ that I made, you will have to become a knight serving the Norbert family for the rest of your life.”
“I’m not a black wolf knight, how come… Oh, you mean to become a subordinate of the Norberd family?”
“It will be like that when you form a family. That is the condition.”
There are a total of five noble families that follow the Norbert family, and there are countless families from commoners.
It means to be one of them, so of course you have to be careful.
“Then of course it’s good. I will become a member of the Norberd family.”
Morgoth accepted it very readily, contrary to what Tigris had expected.
“Isn’t that decision made too hastily?”
“Right now, I am just a commoner with no support base. In such a situation, what reason would I have to say no to the great Norberdians who look after me?”
It was difficult to decide whether Morgoth was more snobbish than I thought, or one who seized the opportunity.
However, it was very good for one unique ‘feel’.
“However, I would appreciate it if you hand over the ‘Thunderbolt’ taught by Lord Tigris to future generations and give them permission to develop it.”
“That’s natural.”
Morgot’s face brightened.
“Then can you show me what kind of swordsmanship you will give me?”
“Even if I showed you now anyway, you wouldn’t be able to imitate me now. Instead, I’ll give you the swordsmanship I wrote.”
Tigris took out a book of swordsmanship with the word ‘Lightning’ written on it from his pocket.
“While you are reshaping your body, learn the secrets of this swordsmanship for yourself. Until then, never pick up a sword. Because useless habit can be heard.”
“Yes. All right! thank you! thank you!”
Morgoth embraced the sword like a treasure.
The reason why Morgoth was so happy was not because Tigris could simply learn swordsmanship.
In that case, there was no difference between the students of the Imperial University and Morgoth.
The point is that Morgoth became the first person to be trained in the swordsmanship developed by Tigris.
Morgoth could have predicted very easily how much ripple this would have in the present aristocratic society.
Even if he is still breathing, the nobles within the empire will flock to Morgoth, give him all kinds of loot as gifts, and make a fuss to establish a connection with him.
‘Pleasure comes after hard work.’
In the kingdom of Gillion, he could not resist and had to live like a plant.
All he could do was pretend to be lazy like a pig so that Prince Matthew could hardly see him as a competitor.
Now it’s different.
Depending on how you use the brilliance of Tigris and the Norberd family, your position within the Lucet Empire will be completely different.
Therefore, Morgoth had no choice but to bow his head toward Tigris, who had saved him.
“I will never forget this grace for the rest of my life. Sir Tigris.”
* * *
Time passed quickly and it was autumn, the harvest season.
Tigris and the Rain Rover visited the construction site of the buildings that were moving forward on the grounds of the Imperial University.
Bighton, the general manager of Trinity Village, opened his mouth.
“The construction of the building is proceeding without any problems. As previously reported, there was a problem with the supply of cement due to a large-scale fire at the cement plant, but we quickly signed a contract with another plant, so it is now progressing smoothly.”
“Will you be able to proceed with the construction in winter?”
“There seems to be some dissatisfaction from the wizards under Count Albre. Even on Thanksgiving, I didn’t see the faces of my family, but I want to see them at the end of the year.”
Tigris said while looking at the wizards who were building steel frames with magic.
“That will be a problem that Count Albre will take care of. By at least early to mid-February, all the key buildings should be erected.”
“I will tell Count Albres that.”
“Then suffer. Baron Baiton.”
“Yes. All right.”
Baiton recently received the title of baron, rising to the ranks of aristocrats in name and reality.
Upon successful completion of this Trinity Village project, His Majesty the Emperor himself was going to give him the title of baron.
Perhaps because of that, Bayton’s eyes, looking at Tigris, were overflowing with admiration.
Tigris and Rain Rover went around the construction site separately.
“I heard that the black soil stabilization operation has been successfully completed.”
Rain Rover nodded.
“The 2nd corps commander suffered a lot. As expected by Sir Tigris, the 1st Corps commander was also shattered.”
1st Corps Commander Gamelin was a vain general who used very outdated tactics.
The reason he was able to rise to the position of commander of the 1st Corps was purely because he was good at politics in the military like a fox, not because of his high military ability.
“It is true that in an era of peace, the political ability to scratch the itch of the nobility is more important than military insight, but such a political soldier is no longer needed.”
“You also know His Majesty Todd. Around this time next year, Commander Gamelin will retire from the Black Earth. At least he has good political skills, so he can calm the dissatisfaction of the Toho forces in the Black Soil region.”
Tigris and Rain Rover left the construction site and walked through the streets of the park.
“How about the 2nd corps commander?”
“With this war, General Marshall has proven his abilities. He even rescued the 3rd Division from being destroyed and occupied the most territory. His Majesty the Emperor will award the Golden Cross and send him to work at the Imperial Palace for the time being. He is going to compile a new doctrine based on the wars he experienced in the Black Land.”
Marshall’s corps commander would do well.
He is one of the few generals Tigris recognizes.
“He is a talented person, but he comes from a branch, so he has a strong desire to succeed. Please send lots of invitations to social churches hosted within the Imperial Palace.”
“Anyway, I sent you an invitation to this engagement.”
Rain Rover and Tigris also talked about other things.
The story of the beasts and the dwarves deciding to accept the economic and technological alliance proposed by the empire.
The story of the citizens of Gray Town moving one after another to the temporary accommodation provided by the former Marquis of Baros, preparing and training for a large-scale railroad construction.
There is even a story that the 587 prisoners who were kidnapped by the Gilion Kingdom were handed over to the Suin Autonomous Region.
Like a farmer harvesting wheat, the seeds Tigris had sown were being harvested.
Tigris and Rain Rover sat down on a nearby chair.
“Honestly, I had no idea that things would go so smoothly. I knew Rota and Arfem would get in the way.”
“Rota and Arpem have lost Levis and Somnium, and Pelen has lost their left arm. Even Rota and Arphem’s stingrays in the Empire have all been cut off. For the time being, I will hold my breath and watch the Empire.”
“Will it be quiet when we enter the constellation dungeon?”
Tchrist Actually, that was the part that bothered me the most.
Trisha and Nadal reported that it would take at least a month to overcome the dungeon of the Iron Blooded Heart constellation.
Even if you can quickly obtain the heart of a giant, tears of Nyx, and powder of the wings of a world tree fairy, it was because the iron-blooded heart was made with alchemy magic.
Even if you make full use of the time warping ability of the celestial map of Byeolbaragi, you will be away for at least 3 to 5 days in real time.
“So, we have to move carefully so as not to be detected as much as possible. Getting an iron-blooded heart doesn’t mean it’s over.”
To be honest, there was nothing I could say.
Because the future has changed so much, using regression records is now limited.
Fortunately, the only way was to recruit and prepare good talents based on the directory.
“·················ogue.”
Tigris paused for a moment and looked back.
There was definitely an eye on the Tigris and Rain Rover.
Tigris stared straight at the giant maple tree from which the leaves fell.
“Come out.”
At Tigris’ words, a young woman appeared from behind a maple tree, biting a teddy bear.
“It feels better than I thought.”
Tigris immediately recognized the woman’s identity.
The lover and witch of the hero Pereira.
It was Amoris.