······ The premonition was right.
Arell.
A dark elf on the brink of extinction, and the adopted daughter of Grand Duke Persephone.
They say that she who possesses the skills of a sword master is a gift.
Should I like this?
‘It’s a poisoned chalice.’
Holy Grail. But it was a poisoned chalice.
It is an action that has not been done in the past.
It was the first time he ever came to me.
It’s because he’s a bitter pragmatist.
Archduke Persephone never wastes himself on things he doesn’t care about.
Your own time, energy, and even a glance.
However, his interests are not all good.
Those who receive his attention are usually broken and ruined.
‘The problem is that I have to accept it.’
Even knowing that it was a poisoned Holy Grail, I couldn’t help but accept it.
I used the word ‘gift’.
That’s what he said as soon as he saw me again after ten years.
If you don’t receive this, it means that there is no next.
It was said to be a euphemism, but in fact it was no different from saying it openly.
Rejecting a gift that was handed over with a smile meant that I didn’t like you.
yes. Suppose you received
Even if Archduke Persephone didn’t want anything, that itself would be a ‘debt’.
A nogoe who served as a grand duke for 200 years.
During six emperor changes, he remained in that position.
His debt will continue even after I ascend the throne and die.
You can also squeeze the blood from the generation of grandsons.
That’s why you shouldn’t be in debt to Archduke Persephone.
Because his time and human time were so different.
If I forgot that he was a dark elf, I would get my nose stuck.
“Are you burdened?”
······ do.
It’s a lie if it’s not burdensome.
However, if I can’t accept even this much, that is like proving the smallness of my vessel.
“It was my first time receiving a gift like this, so I was thinking about it for a while.”
“What are you worried about?”
“What do I have to give back?”
“Fine. Consider it in my favor.”
It’s a favor, but in the end it’s a debt.
debt of the heart. A debt that makes him have no choice but to do what he reluctantly asks for.
There will be no one in the world who can ignore him, and he will eventually collect the debt one way or another.
So I said
“Hmm, I’m not so shameless as to just accept a simple favor gift. So, I will specifically include the Archduke in my next ‘business’.”
“Business…?”
The Archduke seemed to be a bit taken aback by the unexpected words.
That is what is called a god of wealth in the empire.
Dare to present a ‘special’ business plan to him who is sucking money in a wide area so that there is no place he has not touched.
what should i say about this
Should I say it’s ridiculous?
“I plan to build a grand canal that connects the southern tip of the continent to the east and west. If I go my way, I can cut the shipping cost and time by more than half. If Grand Duke Persephone proceeds with me, it will surely succeed.”
“…”
Hearing it makes more sense.
It is so absurd that there is nothing to say.
Canal construction is a national project.
It was a grand project that the entire empire had to move.
To build a canal that connects the southern tip of the continent and the east and west requires unimaginable money, time, and war.
I don’t do it because I don’t know, I don’t do it because I can’t.
But would a crown prince carry it out?
It was something that a passing dog would laugh at.
Are you crazy?
Or are you pretending to be crazy?
‘The latter.’
Received his favor, as well as favor.
It was a favor that I had no choice but to refuse.
Deliberately making an outrageous offer to induce rejection.
If it was intentionally thrown, it’s a fairly high-end.
It was that he would not even bear the debt of his heart.
“Thank you for the offer, but I will only accept your heart, Your Highness.”
“Sorry.”
I was sad, but my heart felt lighter.
The heavy lump of lead has become a light feather, so I let go of the time.
―Never be in debt to Grand Duke Persephone. no matter how trivial it is. If he buys you a pair of shoes, he will ask you to give up your last name in 50 years.
It is a proverb that expresses him.
A miraculous exchange in which sexuality is received by one side rather than a pair of shoes.
They couldn’t avoid it because it was the imperial family.
Rather, the imperial family was the place that owed him the most.
Upon Emperor Hyeonje’s death, most of the imperial family’s foundations flowed to Grand Duke Persephone.
This is the reason why I, who had no special abilities, was able to easily purify the empress and the princes.
In particular, Empress Josephine, who was heavily in debt, was told that the entire family, including all her relatives, had become broke.
‘You must have expected that a war would break out against the continent if I ascended the throne.’
It was robbed before the national treasury ran out.
Deusra grew and harvested the maximum amount of interest in the Peaceful Zone.
Now that I think about it, I’d rather he wasn’t interested in me.
But now he has taken an interest in me.
‘I’ll see it as a positive sign.’
It must mean that it is worth coming to find it yourself.
It also meant that he saw my potential as high enough to give his adopted daughter as a gift.
Of course, the gift itself has an intention.
“I heard that you became the owner of the spirits. I congratulate you.”
turned the subject
Now that we have finished talking about gifts, this will be the main topic.
“Thank you.”
“If you’ll excuse me, can I have a look at the sword?”
“There is nothing difficult.”
“If you have a contract, can you call me?”
Do you know about spirits?
This point was very surprising.
No matter how long a Dark Elf lives, the spirit is a mystery that disappeared a thousand years ago. Almost no one knew about him.
It was only later that the existence of the start language was revealed, but that is not the case now.
‘It’s no use deceiving me.’
If you know, you can’t lie.
However, this is also a debt. On the contrary, it was a golden opportunity to clear the debt.
“Caliburn.”
When I memorized the starting language and called my name, the particles of light gathered on my hand.
As much as it is called the one who guides the light, its majesty comes out with admiration.
“You really… have signed a contract.”
“So it must be a lie?”
A light flashed in Persephone’s eyes for a moment.
“Do you know how to awaken the spirits?”
how to wake up
When Zero dominates a spirit weapon that is still in its own way, it wakes up.
However, it was almost impossible to find a spirit weapon in good condition, and this was a way that could never be said.
“Well, I didn’t do anything other than draw the sword.”
“Didn’t you find out anything while making a contract with the spirit? I know we can talk.”
Why are you doing this?
It’s an interest unlike the Archduke of Persephone.
I shrugged.
“Conversation is possible, but not yet free. I think it will take some time.”
“then.”
Archduke Persephone winked at Arel.
Then, with a groaning sound, Arell drew his sword.
“Can you also wake up this sword?”
That red sword.
That sword with an eye drawn in the middle was very familiar to the eye.
‘Berserker.’
A dark elf knight called Berserker used that sword.
Only then did I realize that the female Dark Elf was a Berserker.
A crazy monster that slaughters allies and enemies alike!
Although the number of Dark Elves under the command of Archduke Persephone was small, they were strong enough to overturn the world of human power at once.
Berserker was outstanding among them.
Enough to compare with Croft now.
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[Are you sure you want to unlock the security?]
can be solved
It is in a state of sound like Caliburn.
But I couldn’t release it right away.
“It looks like it will be difficult right now.”
“What is difficult right now?”
“I think it can be done if you give it time. I think I hear something.”
Pretending to be listening, I placed my head on the sword.
As if my performance had worked, there was a change in Archduke Persephone’s expression for the first time.
“If you release the seal on this sword later, I will fully reward you.”
“I will try.”
That was it.
As if that was all there was to say, Grand Duke Persephone rose from his seat.
“I think I took up too much of Your Highness’s busy time. See you at the princess’s coming-of-age ceremony.”
He bowed briefly and left his seat.
Allel remained.
‘It’s not easy.’
It was like a storm.
I think it would be more comfortable to fight sword to sword.
I sat on a chair and sipped the prepared tea.
When I was talking to him, I couldn’t even think of drinking tea.
Dealing with other nobles and dealing with Archduke Persephone, a living witness of history, is the difference between heaven and earth.
‘The gift is Berserker.’
I shifted my gaze to the expressionless Arell.
It’s like a doll that doesn’t feel emotions.
If it’s a Berserker who slaughter regardless of enemy, it’s a down expression.
It must be a gift and a watchdog left to keep an eye on me.
But, at the same time, it was also an opportunity.
As the saying goes, keep your enemies close, you will be able to carry out the intentions of Archduke Persephone more clearly.
Since Archduke Carlos had already been turned into an enemy, turning Archduke Persephone into an enemy was too risky.
I don’t know how I knew that I was debuting in the social world, but…
‘Is a normal life more difficult than I thought?’
Still can’t help it.
It’s better to roll in the shit field than the past colored with regret.
Of course, in order not to roll in real shit, I felt like I had to accelerate a little more.
For example, other mysteries, hidden treasures, or imperial palace remarks.
*
‘He’s hiding something.’
After leaving the palace, Grand Duke Persephone thought.
I was sure Reinhardt was hiding something important.
‘I can’t read thoughts.’
He has the power to read other people’s thoughts.
If you are a ‘human’, no matter how strong or weak, you can read them all.
However, Reinhardt’s thoughts were not read.
Because you’re not human?
no. He is clearly the emperor’s son.
Even as a child, Reinhardt’s thoughts were easy to read.
However, the current Reinhardt cannot read thoughts.
Could it be that the madness is too deep?
There were times when the thoughts of a proper madman were so complicated that it was hard to read.
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Judging from how the prince of the Rigel kingdom was dealt with, it doesn’t seem to have been cured yet.
Besides.
pounding! pounding!
The heart races.
It was the first time in half a century that I felt my heart beat this much.
It’s a feeling of tension that I haven’t felt in a long time.
An unknown force was acting on Reinhardt.
Its power was stronger than any existence he had felt in half a century.
‘This feeling is the same as when facing Numbers.’
Half a century ago, he met a god called Numbers.
One of the 12 Lords.
I was fascinated by its overwhelming power.
And now, when I see Reinhardt, I get a similar feeling.
If there is a relationship between the 12 gods and Reinhardt, Arel’s investment is worth it.
Awakening the spirit meant inheriting the power of the main god.
Lost ancient mysteries.
The power to awaken and deal with it is because only the 12 gods have it.
‘Let’s watch it once.’
It was a meaningful time.
It was good that I was forced to step forward and meet him.
Later, I was very excited to see how Reinhardt would solve his request and what kind of reward he would ask for.
Of course, his goodwill does not always lead to positive results.
Because he is more afraid than anyone else when he is out of expectation.
But if Reinhardt really inherited the power of the 12 Lords.
‘Only those who have the power of the Lord can breed Dark Elves.’
It could be a new alternative to the Dark Elves on the verge of extinction.
As a stallion, a tool only for breeding.
＜ Dark Elf Arell ＞ End