Verdict Ryant always thought of Leo as a surprise every time he thought of him.
‘Cluck. There really is such a thing as a heavenly choice.’
I knew right away that Leo was a member of the royal family.
How could I not recognize those clear silver eyes?
There were several members of the royal family he had met so far.
However, Verdict felt grateful again.
‘I’m so glad I met this kind of person right before I die.’
He is now over 90 years old.
I think I’m healthy for my age, but how much longer can I live here?
Honestly, I felt that the end of my life was not far away.
And what I felt while living over 90 years old was that the talent allowed to me ended here.
no matter what I couldn’t go higher than this.
It was as if the sky had drawn a line for him.
It is impossible to go beyond this point.
In order to overcome that, he continued to roam the wilderness even after getting old.
I thought I would not be able to grow further if I just practiced in the corner of my room, so I tried to find a way from the outside.
Thanks to that, I reached the current level, but the wall that blocked my way from then on was too steep and big.
But the moment I saw Leo, I recognized him at a glance.
That he has the talent to break through this huge wall that blocks him.
That said, it can be passed without too much difficulty.
I was ecstatic just to see that brilliant possibility.
Leo even learned the magic of the founder, King Karst.
To the old wizard, it was like the second coming of a legend.
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Just looking at them makes me smile and I am happy.
From the moment he saw Leo’s magic, Verdict felt Leo that way.
So, even though he doesn’t talk too much, he took the initiative and had many conversations all the way to the dukedom.
“Lowering. I am the younger brother of the former Duke of Lyant.”
“I know, Ball.”
“Then do you know why I don’t live comfortably in the Duchy and roam the wilderness?”
“well? I’m not sure why.”
Leo shrugged.
Even while playing the game, I hadn’t even heard of Verdict’s past.
he chuckled.
“It’s simple. My family didn’t approve of it.”
“Yes?”
“The Ryant duchy has been famous as a swordsman since ancient times. But since I was little, I didn’t like holding a sword very much. Rather, magic was more fun. I wasn’t very talented.”
“You joke too much. Who will believe me if the ruler of thunder and lightning says he has no talent?”
“Cluck. But it’s true. Especially compared to the talents of the lower, they must be fireflies in front of the sun.”
Even Leo couldn’t answer that question.
Even if it’s not that much, there will be a difference in talent.
Since you rolled the dice and set it as the world’s strongest talent, you won’t even be able to compare it to a decent level.
“Still, when I was young, I was pretty good among my peers. However, the elders of the family did not acknowledge me. If you don’t learn the sword, why don’t you treat it properly?”
“Um… . The Ryant family is one of the most prestigious families in the kingdom, isn’t it?”
“It is because of the unique pride and stubbornness of the famous family. Of course, a lot of that has gone now thanks to me and Albert.”
Verdict raised the corner of his wrinkled mouth.
“Anyway, I wanted to be recognized for my magic. I ran away from home because I wanted to be recognized by my family if I roamed the West and defeated powerful monsters or warlocks. However, such a wandering life suited me well, and from then on, I continued to wander the West.”
“okay.”
Leo nodded.
Conversation with Verdict made the boring trip less boring.
It was quite fun to hear the past history of a talented NPC, and Leo himself talked about his past, so time passed quickly.
‘Actually, it wouldn’t be much if it was a 12-year-old’s past.’
Of course, Leo’s experiences were all strange, but I couldn’t tell all of them, so I dramatized them appropriately.
That’s how they safely arrived at the duchy.
“Thank you very much. Wizards. I will definitely repay this favor with my whole life.”
“I thought I was going to die, but thank you for saving me.”
Merchants bowed politely to Verdict and Leo.
If it wasn’t for them, it was clear that he would have been captured and killed by the bandits, so it was a gratitude that came from the bottom of his heart.
The merchants parted warmly after pledging several times to repay the favor someday.
Until then, Verdict was in a good mood.
Talking with Prince Leo, who was like a brilliant jewel, and parting with good merchants were all pleasant things.
However, that’s for a while.
‘That bastard. Why did you become such a jerk?’
When I saw my nephew who laughed at the poor Leo and started exercising, my enthusiasm soared.
Exercise for the person who wants to become a great wizard? Undo???
If he had been five years younger, he would have struck him in the head with this cane right away.
Since he didn’t have the energy to do that, Verdict only screamed out loud.
“How dare this son of a bitch dare to treat me!”
* * *
Leo and his party were guided by the Duke to his personal office.
Sellise and Logan tried to withdraw, but the Duke invited them in too, so they sat together.
As soon as he sat down, the Duke let out a sigh.
“… Uncle.”
“Why are you calling?”
“… I am also a duke now, so it would be difficult if this guy did that.”
“What is it?”
Verdict’s eyes glared.
“Don’t you remember how I wiped your poop and changed your diaper when I was little? What comforted you when you sniffed after being beaten by your brother? You asked me to sleep with you because you said you couldn’t sleep because you were afraid ghosts would come out at night?”
“Sue, Uncle, please… .”
He ejaculated with a face flushed with embarrassment.
“Can’t this guy and that guy do it?”
“It’s possible. can. So please save me face in front of you.”
“What?? face???”
When Verdict’s white eyebrows rose again, the Duke was taken aback.
“ah… no.”
His face was red from red now.
Leo, who was listening from the side, almost burst into laughter.
‘Even Duke Lyant was cute in the past.’
His dark history as a child with the spirit of a lion.
Leo controlled the corners of his mouth that were about to go up on their own.
“By the way, Duke. What did you call me for?”
The duke rescued him at the right time before he got into any more trouble.
The duke looked at Leo with grateful eyes.
“hehehehe. Originally, that was the reason I wanted to introduce myself to you as my uncle decided to return to the manor this time. I didn’t know you would come with me like this.”
“Introduction?”
“Yes. Uncle is rarely seen because he usually wanders the West, but he is an excellent mage. He said he was coming to the territory this time, so it would be nice to meet him once.”
Leo realized the duke’s intentions.
All wizards want to meet an outstanding wizard and hear his personal experiences and teachings.
That’s why, after hearing the news that Verdict was coming to the estate, he hurriedly found Leo.
It meant that he always thought of Leo a lot.
‘The duke is very loyal.’
Also, the person itself is really good.
It would be better if I just fix the bad boy side or the way my eyes roll when I see Selize.
“Of course, I also wanted to see Lord Sellise one more time in the name of that.”
Fearing that Leo would think of such a thing, Duke Lyant smiled and said,
He looked at Celise.
“I don’t know if you know how surprised I was when I saw the sutra again. It’s been a while since we broke up, and I’m at the advanced level of sword expert. My eyes almost popped out.”
“I am also honored to see the Duke again.”
“If it is such an honor, even now, my disciple again… .”
“I will decline. I am determined to be loyal to you for the rest of my life.”
“… … .”
Again, it was a knife-like refusal.
The duke knew that too, so he made a calm expression.
no, i was trying to
Verdict asked.
“Are you crying?”
“No, uncle.”
“But what’s wrong with your expression?”
“Why is my expression?”
“… not.”
Verdict, in order to save his nephew’s side this time, slightly looked away and pretended not to know.
Leo tilted his head.
“By the way, why did Prince Verdict return to the estate? Are you going to rest in the Duchy instead of wandering around the West now?”
Originally, as far as Leo knew, he was a person who was constantly wandering without settling down somewhere.
It wasn’t a very difficult question, but unexpectedly, the duke was hesitant to answer.
“Well. I don’t know if I can tell you this… .”
Duke Ryant sneakily looked at Verdict.
Verdict took a sip of his tea and spoke casually.
“I’m fine, so don’t worry about it.”
“Then I understand.”
The duke nodded and continued.
“My uncle and I are going to have a big battle soon.”
“Who are you?”
Leo was puzzled.
Where is the opponent for the Duke of Ryant?
Even the ruler of thunderstorms joined in there.
The duke shrugged and answered lightly.
“It is a giant.”
“… … ?”
Of course, Leo who heard that was not light at all.
In the world of this Lost World, the race of giants was extremely rare.
According to the setting, it existed in the past, but now it is in a state of extinction.
And as far as Leo knew, only one giant survived.
“no way… Are you talking about the last giant, Uranus?”
“Cluck. Your true knowledge is broad and deep.”
Verdict smiled with an expression that said he was also great.
However, it was absurd for Leo.
“Are you going to fight the ruler of the West now?”
The middle region of this world was the territory of humans, and the east was the Abyss ruled by different races.
However, the west was a desolate land where life was difficult to live.
The environment was not good, and if you went deeper west, powerful beings were staying.
Commonly known as ‘Rulers of the West’.
All of them built their own territory alone, without accompanying limbs.
But there was no one I could ignore because I was alone.
The rulers of the West were so strong that even the Grand Dukes of the Abyss had no confidence to beat them one-on-one.
Fortunately, the rulers of the west were only in their own territory if not touched, so neither humans nor other races paid attention to it.
I wonder if even the vampire prince Charpeng, who had fled here in the past, was reluctant to go further west.
They were such terrifying beings.
said Leo.
“Uranus cannot be defeated no matter how duke he is.”
“I know. That’s why Uncle is also with us.”
“It’s impossible even if Verdict-dono joins in.”
“And I was thinking of asking the warlock over there as well.”
The duke pointed at the quiet Logan.
He put on a puzzled expression.
“… You mean that?”
“exactly. I don’t really like warlocks, but if you’re at the level of you who have received royal permission, I’d like to trust you and ask for help.”
“I don’t like it that much.”
“I did some research on you too. In addition to being a nobleman in the past, the running Black Tower rarely did anything illegal. If this goes well, I’ll let you enter my territory as the Magic Tower, not the Black Tower.”
“… … !”
Logan’s eyes widened at the irresistibly sweet condition.
The duke shrugged and spoke to Leo again.
“Besides that, a few of my knights and wizards have decided to join me.”
Having heard this far, Leo thought quietly.
‘One sword master, two 6th class mages, and many knights and mages helping them… .’
Even among them, one sword master and one 6th-class mage were people who had reached the edge of the realm.
Of course, even with them, the rulers of the West cannot win.
That is why they are called rulers and have lived for hundreds of years.
‘But if I join them… .’
Leo’s eyes twinkled.
“Then I will participate too.”
The last giant, Uranus.
I don’t know if there’s a chance, but Leo couldn’t help intervening since he knew there was.
The reason was simple.
Because Leo knew what would come out of catching him.
‘It was called the treasure of the giants.’
Their legacy, which is said to have been handed down to giants from a long time ago, from the age of mythology.
As an SSS-grade material, it had a special effect if entrusted to a skilled alchemist.
‘Because it erased one of the penalty characteristics.’
It was one of the few items that could cure this cursed body.