105. Belial
It was halfway through the last area of the northern forest.
Xian’s feeling caught something.
‘what… ?’
It was an incredible amount of mana.
With this level of mana, I can confidently say that Xian had only met one person before.
‘Drake level… .’
Even Ophelia wasn’t on this level.
Feeling the mana like a calm lake, Xian increased his pace.
There was a bit of fear at the appearance of a strong man who exceeded expectations, but he instinctively realized that the reason Grak said he had to go further was because of that existence.
It was when Xian finally ran out of the forest.
A hut at the end of the cliff caught my eye.
‘what?’
Do people even live here?
Grag and Cecily follow behind.
said Grak as if he could read his thoughts.
“Didn’t you hear that when you heard the story of the ordeal in the northern forest?”
“Get the certificate and come back.”
I definitely remembered it.
Xian, of course, thought that the token was given to him by Grak.
“Then what about him?”
“Yes, I am just the manager of the forest.”
A small sound comes from the back of the cabin.
It’s quite a distance, but I could feel it because I had sharpened my senses.
Xian walked slowly towards it.
“… … .”
I saw an old man chopping firewood with his shirt off in silence.
He was an old man who seemed to be about ten years older than Drake, but for some reason his body was unusual.
Strong muscles are amazing.
It was just amazing that he could maintain his body at such an age.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been a guest.”
The old man who was chopping firewood properly arranged the ax and shook his hands.
said the old man in the clothes he had taken off.
“hmm… He must not be the son of the Lugrant guy.”
Xian said to the old man who spat out the name of the family head of Alteon without fear and looked at him as if asking what the hell are you.
Of course, I didn’t mean to question where he said such a thing carelessly.
Because I knew my life was precious.
“Do you know the name of Duke Alteon’s daughter, Sarah?”
“Hall hall… know. Judging by what they are talking about, it must have been Sarah’s child.”
“yes.”
It was a time when I wondered what the old man really was, why he called the people of Alteon, a great aristocrat, so fearlessly and lowly.
The old man who strode forward smirked and said,
“Then our great-grandchildren… .”
Would you like to see some ketchup?
* * *
Xian was greatly surprised.
Not because of the old man’s words, but because of his congestion.
‘So your mother’s grandfather? Was he alive?’
Well, if you think about it, it’s not that strange.
Judging by the appearance of the old man, his age is in his mid-late 70s.
Obviously, if you were a normal person, you would be quite old, but if you reached that level…
I was able to maintain a much healthier body for a longer time than the average person.
When Sian checked Grak, he nodded quietly.
I would say there is no lie.
“What are you doing? Do you want to take a look?”
“yes? Are you serious?”
Sian’s voice said as if he was leaking steam.
“Why is it so small to show?”
“No, there are people watching over there!”
He looked at Grak and Cecily.
“If you’re embarrassed to show little things to a maid… .”
“No, it’s big!”
As Sian undid his pants, Grak turned away and Cecily covered her eyes.
But if you cover it like that, can’t you see everything?
Anyway, it was the time when I was trying to keep my pants down so I couldn’t see Xian.
“Puhhhhh. It’s fun.”
“yes?”
“It was a joke.”
Of course it should have been a joke.
If it wasn’t for that, he would have seen another huge dragon.
“Let’s go in, I’ll serve you some tea.”
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My great-grandfather entered the cabin and served hot tea as promised.
After pouring a glass next to Cecily and Xian, he said,
“So, you mean that kid has grown up like this already?”
“hmm… Have you ever seen me?”
“I’ve seen it before, when I was having a blast with that kid named Stein.”
ah…
You were watching then…
he opened his mouth
“You have become very hardened. Both inside and out.”
As soon as I felt like I was recognized by the best adult in Alteon, I was moved to tears.
It seemed that it was because he had only received cold treatment after coming to Alteon.
‘In a way, I must have felt sad at the cold attitude of the people who were my family… .’
Great-grandfather Harnis said.
“Okay, take it.”
“This… ?”
It was a jewel similar to the purple hair that symbolized the Alteon family.
It was the size of a thumb nail.
He said as he looked at the colorfully shining figure.
“This is the one called Belial.”
Harnis explained that it was a rare gem that had only been found in some areas of Alteon since long ago, and that it was very precious.
Of course, because the quantity is small and beautiful, the price is worth dozens of times more than diamonds.
Belial, which can no longer be obtained because the mine dried up about a thousand years ago and must only be used, has become a jewel that symbolizes Alteon.
So, to those who conquered the northern forest, they were given even a small piece to signify that they were now part of Alteon.
“This Belial… .”
“Yes, it’s a guy called Jeungpyo.”
Xian took Belial and nodded.
“thank you.”
“What’s obvious, is the girl next to him a maid?”
Come to think of it, I said that before, but it seemed like I needed a proper explanation.
Xian said firmly.
“no.”
“Hmm… No matter how young you are, you can’t use it if you say that from a young age. Tsk tsk.”
It’s also the color glasses.
It’s rare to accept a different race as one’s spouse, but since it’s not, it’s a direct connection to that side.
“We are just friends.”
“okay? Anyway, sorry about that. I thought you brought a real child.”
“yes?”
There seems to be something like sunglasses, but don’t you?
Anyway, I don’t know.
“Wouldn’t your great-grandfather hate it if I met someone from a different race as my spouse?”
“What do you dislike? If you like each other, it’s over. It’s just a pity that it’s not.”
Unlike an older person, he was quite open-minded.
Well, even if it’s just Grak right now, in a way, he’s Ain.
If the great nobility had a prejudice against the different races, it didn’t make sense to have their aides as subhumans.
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Maybe it was because of this free-spirited way of thinking that my mother fell in love with a dragon.
“Anyway, since you’ve received the certificate, let’s go.”
“yes? Already?”
“Or are you going to stay overnight?”
“It wasn’t, but… .”
It was ambiguous to just get the certificate and go quickly.
I thought he would do something like a virtue.
“I’ll go get some firewood.”
Xian said.
“Are you uncomfortable living here alone?”
No matter how good it is, there are obviously limits.
It didn’t seem like he was always next to him, and he seemed to be managing the forest.
“It must be uncomfortable, but… .”
He said it as if he were telling life.
“When the surroundings are quiet, you can see the way forward.”
“No one else I know is like that… .”
I mean Drake.
He liked to wander around aimlessly.
It didn’t seem like it was simply a reason to cover a lot of people.
He smiled, as if he thought he was referring to Drake.
“He was originally a well-behaved guy, see him when he fights. Aren’t you just as busy as a fish out of water?”
hmm… Well, strictly speaking, that’s cool…
Even if your body is a bit tired, being able to fool your opponent’s eyes feels like a state of art.
“Anyway, is that all you’re curious about?”
“uh… yes.”
I wanted to ask if I was lonely if I had to say it, but I didn’t have the courage.
“Yes, thank you for caring about the old man’s loneliness.”
Of course, I wish I knew all of that.
Anyway, Xian nodded.
“It was also an honor to meet you.”
* * *
Xian, who had been to the northern forest the day before, woke up early the next morning.
Today is the day of the tournament.
I woke up early in the morning and prepared for the morning competition.
Washed, adorned, and dressed.
“Cecily, how are you?”
“matches well.”
The ladies-in-waiting helped her change from one outfit to another, but Xian honestly didn’t know.
It felt like I had to be careful with my usual clothes and different fabrics, and it felt burdensome.
‘This must be quite expensive…’ .’
So I asked Cecily to stop wearing something suitable, but Cecily’s answer was the same every time.
‘Everything goes well… .’
What makes it different from the ladies-in-waiting who get excited and try on this and that?
‘Anyway, is there anything pleasant?’
Cecily seemed in a good mood after yesterday’s visit to the northern woods.
I don’t know why, but it was anyway.
“I’m going to spend all my time choosing clothes for a while. I will do this.”
When Xian said that because he thought it would never end, the ladies-in-waiting flinched.
Although far removed from the power of the family, since yesterday Xian is now a proud member of Alteon.
I couldn’t help but be afraid of the work of the young owner, who became uncomfortable while trying on this and that clothes on his own urge.
Well, Xian himself didn’t think so.
“Okay, please leave now.”
“yes… .”
Before hearing the scolding, Xian said as the girls hurriedly organized their clothes and went outside.
“Cecily, what about Drake?”
“You just did well.”
I wish I could go with him, but he was adamant that it was not his place.
After all, the great meeting is the place to decide the major events of Alteon.
It was extremely disrespectful for him, as an outsider, to say that he would be seated.
Even if his position on the continent or the relationship between his maternal great-grandfather and great-grandfather was smooth, he should refrain from it.
“ha… .”
It was when Xian let out a deep sigh.
Just then, the lady-in-waiting knocked on the door.
“Bocchan, if the head of the household is ready, this is a message telling you to attend the venue in no time.”
“I understand.”
Xian said to Cecily.
“Are you going to go with me?”
“huh.”
Cecily had to wait outside, but said she would do it nonetheless.
Xian nodded and left the room.
“let’s go.”
Now, the time had finally come.