“It really is a scam. I never thought I would have 200 million GP. Even a few years ago, I grumbled about how to raise such a large sum… … .”
It must be said that getting a loan from Spayone Bank was truly a move of God.
Chapter 122
122. Return (3)
As soon as the day dawned, I told my sister about the results of the auction.
“So, how could you earn that much?”
My sister opened her eyes wide in surprise.
“however… … Did you spend 20,000 platinum coins in the gold shop? Will it be okay?”
“Hmm, wouldn’t it be okay? The empire has a lot of platinum deposits. The amount of mining last year was 8,000 kg, right? Platinum is about 50 grams, so it’s only for one year… … That makes 160,000 coins.”
“You don’t turn all the platinum that is mined into currency.”
“… … If it’s really difficult, Speyone Company will take care of it for you.”
After all, it is the world’s common currency. If there is a shortage of platinum coins in Korea, then Spayone Firm will surely procure platinum coins from other countries.
“If you think about it any more complicatedly, it may interfere with the use of the Gold Shop. It’s okay to worry about that part after the conflict with the church is over.”
Sister nodded as if in agreement.
“… … That’s it. Still, to be able to earn that much platinum… … .”
“Thanks to the loan from Spay One Bank. to be honest… … Now you just have to focus on increasing the amount of mana and finding the leader’s location. In addition, if we can secure the list of church members, we will probably be able to eliminate all the nobles who are cooperating with the church.”
However, the terminals were excluded from the priority. If only the leader, the leader, was dealt with, the organization would collapse piece by piece.
No, will some organizations be created around the apostles?
Since the 6th Apostle was killed by my sister, it might be reorganized into 5 organizations.
but… … .
“You have to deal with everything.”
At my sister’s cold voice, I narrowed my eyes and nodded.
“Still, as the Church is spread all over the continent, it is unreasonable to annihilate the enemies with only the current Darkness. First of all, it would be most realistic to unveil an organization called Death Parade across the continent and wipe out them one after another with the cooperation of other countries. Of course, that will come later.”
Now I had to find out where the leader was.
‘Before the demonic invasion begins… … .’
It was just a few days ago that I thought so.
The present, a few days after returning from the northern front.
-Large monsters are attacking villages and cities from all over the empire, including the Swallow Territory.
Albert’s report made me touch my forehead for a moment.
“In other countries… … ?”
– Nothing has been reported yet. Isn’t it an anomaly that only broke out in Korea… … .
“no way… … You already got that power?”
Did you hear the muttered self-talk?
Albert tilted his head.
-yes? sorry. could you say that again?
“No, nothing. Rather, what about the damage to Yeongji?”
-According to the report, 73 people were killed and 11 people were injured, and 112 people were killed and 304 people were injured among the soldiers who are currently fighting with the beasts.
“… … It seems the scale of the battle wasn’t that great.”
-Yes, the number of monsters that attacked the Swallow territory was about 3,000. Moreover, most of them were D-rank kobolds, so there was no great damage. However, there are reports of more than 10,000 orcs attacking in other territories.
Ten thousand orcs. Although they were powerful enough to be classified as C ranks, the danger increased significantly as their numbers increased. Because they can use what is called a strategy.
It must be difficult in many ways to block it even with the troops of the Swallow Territory.
“Certainly, it will become even more dangerous than the previous raid. First of all, release your troops and reinforce the bush in towns and cities.”
-All right.
The 3,000 Demonic Beasts that had attacked the Swallow Territory had now been cut in half, but it was too early to be relieved.
Should I say I’m lucky?
About 10,000 soldiers are stationed in the territory given by the imperial family. Of course, their salaries will have to be covered by the Ardennes family from now on.
However, due to the soldiers in question, Ardennes became a great family with troops approaching 80,000.
The villagers were able to focus on their daily lives with a little peace of mind as countless soldiers armed with light and heavy armor began to prepare for the attacks of the beasts by going back and forth between towns and cities.
-And SpayOne Bank says it will increase the loan limit to 1.3 million gold coins. Of course, I have to secure part of the Ardennes Corporation as collateral… … .
“Yes, it must mean that we look forward to the future of Ardennes brightly. First, the loan… … Think about it slowly later, and solve the raid first.”
Is it because of the rapid growth?
SpayOne highly valued the value of Arden.
I put my chin on my chin with a small smile at the increase in the limit.
‘If you know that money is no different from power to me… … I wonder what kind of expression he will make.’
It must have been a kind of investment for Grans to make the Ardennes firm rich and strong.
But if he knew that the funds were going into my pocket, not the Ardennes store, and if he found out that I was one of the leaders of Darkness, what kind of expression would he make?
I smiled and immediately told my sister about the report I had received from Albert.
“The invasion of demon beasts has already begun?”
“It’s smaller than expected. Besides, there has been no confirmed invasion of demonic beasts from other countries except the Labadian Empire.”
“then… … .”
“I don’t know for sure, but 10,000 orcs moved as an army. It would be difficult to view this as a natural phenomenon unconditionally.”
-That’s a lie.
Elim showed up.
Could it be that we were still together in this place during the conversation?
If so, you may have noticed some of the remarks I brought out.
Sister Sophia looked at me as if she was sorry, but it wasn’t a lie that I had to hide.
No, I already told my sister once.
“Yes, I am assuming with a certainty the cause of this commotion. And I already told my sister about it.”
“ah… … .”
“My sister might dismiss it as nonsense, but I… … I think it exists.”
-… … You’re talking about Lucifer’s right hand.
I nodded once at Elim’s remark.
“Yes, the right arm of Lucifer, who was called the Great Demon King, has the ability to control demon beasts. If the Church had obtained that ability, it would be easy to understand this incident. It’s smaller than what we know, but hundreds of thousands of monsters moved all at once in Korea alone. Do you think that demonic beasts will attack the Humans on such a large scale, even in the middle of winter?”
-surely… … There is a point. It is common for monsters such as Orcs and Kobolds to stock up on food in the fall and to live in villages in the winter.
“Well, that’s it. Raids ranging from hundreds to 1-2,000 occur every year, but a case like this is unusual.”
Elim nodded and closed her eyes as if lost in thought for a moment.
‘Whoa… … .’
There was no way to confirm whether the church had found Lucifer’s right arm.
If the leader of the 7th and 8th circles can control countless demon beasts… … Indeed, the Great Demon King will return.
‘Finally, we have entered the beginning of the 8th circle. Enough of this… … Is it possible?’
For one year, he met the conditions of the 8th circle by drinking a large amount of Uria’s holy water.
My sister said that it can’t be helped because of the side effects, but in my case, there was no big problem even if I drank more than 1~2L a day.
And half of the gold points earned this time. In other words, by investing 100 million GP, he learned the 7th Circle Master Course and the 8th Circle Basic Course, and rose to the ranks that are treated as absolutes in this world.
The 8th circle… … How strong will it be?
‘I’d like to give it a try, but… … .’
Unfortunately, it was difficult to find a place to try it.
‘If possible, I’d like to buy ‘that’ too… … .’
『The Dragon Man’s Potion』
3.5 million gold coins. It is a race conversion potion worth 350 million gold points.
The gold points I currently have are 108 million GP.
If you get a loan from the bank and collect the winning bid at the auction house a few months later… … Might be able to make up for it somehow.
The question, ‘Is it really necessary to purchase the Dragon Man’s potion?’ came up several times.
And my answer was ‘no need’.
But the benefits were definitely there.
A skill unique to the dragon race. A body several times stronger than that of the Humans. A lifespan close to eternal life. And even the appearance that does not age.
As a typical example, the above four can be cited.
‘On the other hand, in order to learn the basic course of the 9th circle… … You will have to drink holy water for at least a few years. In addition, 300 million GP with just the basic course… … .’
A situation where you can’t even learn the advanced course of the 8th circle.
I chose Dragon Man’s potion as one of the means to strengthen myself.
Breath, a unique skill of dragons, was very coveted. I also liked the fact that you can spread your wings and glide freely.
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‘It’s good to have a lifespan close to eternal life.’
If you ask, ‘What will I do after living so long?’, I will confidently answer, ‘Then, what will I do when I die early?’
He died in his early twenties in his previous life, so it seems that he was left with resentment.
I smiled shyly and glanced at my sister.
‘Let’s talk to my older sister.’
By the way, just because he became a dragon doesn’t mean he can’t go back to being a human again.
The 『Potion of Humanity』 was sold at a low price at the top.
“By the way, do you drink holy water every day?”
At my question, my sister smiled shyly.
“… … Yes, I am drinking it like water.”
“Just in case you didn’t know, I prepared supplements in the box over there. Drink little by little whenever the time is right. Don’t push yourself too hard. I would like to hand over the skill book if possible, but they say that no one except me can use it… … .”
It was really sad. If someone else could use the skill book, I could create an invincible army.
“As soon as the words came out… … .”
I took out the holy water that I had stored in the subspace pouch.
And when I started drinking it like a snack, my sister said, ‘Ugh… … !’ I vomited and ran straight to the bathroom.
It’s enough to make you sick just by looking at it.
“Are the side effects that severe? I didn’t feel anything… … .”
– It seems that the amount of mana in the mana core suddenly increased, accompanied by depression. Perhaps you are abnormal, and Sophia is normal.
Since there was no comparison target, it was Elim that made me abnormal.
“… … Well, if it’s my current sister, maybe there’s no need to drink anymore. Church Headquarters can be handled by me.”
At that moment, my sister opened the bathroom door and came out. I couldn’t help but worry about his thin appearance.
My sister let out a small sigh as she sat down on the sofa opposite.
“Whoa… … . It’s not that you can’t drink it, so don’t worry too much. Don’t even try to solve it all by yourself.”
“… … .”
The person who vomited just by looking at it… … .
I leaned against the backrest scratching my cheeks.
-To be honest, if you are Sophia now, you can use spirit magic equivalent to the 7th circle.
“Oh, really?”
-Yes, the problem is that you have to evaporate about 40% of mana at once.
“ah… … .”
-If you suddenly release that much mana into a human body, it will be accompanied by a huge shock.
After all, it means that one attack can make you defenseless.
I shook my head wildly. Then, as if something had come to mind, he opened his mouth slightly.
“Oh, so… … .”
The minimum amount of mana that had to be met each time you leveled up. From Elaim’s explanation, I was able to accept the condition.
Chapter 123
123. Return (4)
The moment when I touched my chin and was lost in thought for a while.
“what? Keynes, that port… … .”
My sister pointed her finger at my desk.
A communication sphere that emits bright light. It is a communication sphere connected to Count Spayone and Granance.
I was startled and ran to my desk.
“… … Please be quiet for a while.”
Eliem and Sophia nodded.
I picked up the communication phrase and immediately injected mana.
“Yes, have you been at peace?”
-Yes, I heard that you suffered a lot on the battlefield.
“no.”
– I won’t touch your engagement after that.
“… … thank you.”
At the same time as my answer, Grans rolled her eyes from side to side.
– Is there anyone around?
“Sister went downstairs a little while ago. There is no one around.”
He nodded once, then drew an arc with his lips.
I was a little surprised. To think that this cold-blooded man smiled.
-I delivered the promotion application for you to the principal. And it just got approved.
“then… … !”
-Yes, the headmaster said that he will perform the ceremony himself, so as soon as the New Year’s party is over, prepare to go to the family home with me.
What did Grannes say just now? You say the headmaster conducts the ceremony himself? Does that mean you can come face to face with him?
My heart started pounding.