Episode 141
There are many powers in the world, but to pick the strongest family, there are three.
Lupines of the Eastern Gorge.
Fimbulbetr in the North Ping Snow Fields.
And as far as Dragias in the Central Plains.
They are often referred to as the three generations of families, and those who have built a mighty power in their respective domains.
People with a light mouth often flirt, saying that thanks to them, humans are not despised by other races and are equal.
As such, their movements attracted the attention of various luxury artists.
Lupinus, located in the canyon of the Ministry of Labor, has been less active after discharging the Eight Rivers.
As for the reason, there were many reasons, but the popular opinion was that a common generational change was approaching.
He said that he was silent for a short time because he could not find a suitable successor.
Allen felt it was a mixture of half truth and half lies.
‘The problem that Lupinus had already faced has been resolved.’
Nevertheless, the reason for the lack of external activities must have been due to the fact that Eliza, who was originally qualified as the successor, married another family.
In the end, there is a justification to strengthen the internal stability, so when the preparations are complete, he will appear again.
Next up is Pimbulbetr.
The Fimbulbetr family, located in the snowy plains of Bukpyeong, is the least influential of the three generations.
Because the northernmost part of the continent was their realm beyond the Union of Beasts on the top of the central Galshudin Great Desert.
They silently did their duty while fending off all kinds of bizarre monsters and the dead from the continent’s edge.
It’s like passing winter and waiting for spring.
However, as the three generations of the family, the force was not pushed anywhere.
As a warrior from Pimbulbetr, it is enough to judge that one serving is enough.
To that extent, trust and belief in them aside, their personal abilities were also superior.
‘Maybe it’s normal to wallow with monsters in the harsh icy land:
The last one was the Dragias family.
A place where they are more active than the other three major families and increase their influence around them.
The location also occupied the huge central plain next to the Aldnia Empire, so even though many depended on the elves for food, the Dragias family was free from food problems.
There is a festival held once a year on the estate of the Dragias family.
Dragias Harvest Festival.
It was a festival on a scale that was incomparable to that held at the Reinhardt estate.
As it is a huge festival, the checkpoints are also lighter during this time, and many people are invited to Beldin, the central city of the central plain.
The Galshudin Academy was no exception.
Unlike the Eastern Gorge, which takes several days or the Bukpyeong Snow Field, which takes several months, the Central Plains took less than a week.
Selecting students and sending them to the harvest festival was like a win-win as it could boost the students’ motivation.
Twenty students who were thus selected.
“Where did you say you were coming from this time?”
“The chief executive is coming from the Empire side, and one of the twelve chieftains is coming from the Beast Alliance.”
“It’s less than before…”
“Because I’m jealous. If it wasn’t for Dragias, I wouldn’t have been able to hold the harvest festival.”
The students were busy talking to each other without paying attention to the sight passing by.
The scenery passing by may be strange at first, but those who are here are only tedious sights that they have seen several times.
It’s like boring sand.
However, expectations for the harvest festival were more passionate than anyone else’s.
There is nothing sweeter than taking a break when someone works hard.
“Allen, where are you going?”
It was the same with Rachel.
Her eyes twinkled, and she listed what she had researched.
“Are you sure you want to watch the eve before the harvest festival? Oh, let’s go around Beldin before that.”
The purpose of going to Dragias is not to have fun… . Allen smiled bitterly at the thought.
“Yeah. 0
“Oh, that’s right. My uncle is also coming to the festival this time, did you know?”
Allen paused. Uncle? In his mind, the relationship diagram of the Granaf family came to mind.
‘Welf Granaf.’
He is the younger brother of the current head of the Granaf family, Elliot Granaf, and a person outside the family who plays the role of a mother-in-law while holding the real power, including the top.
It is known that he is proud of his strong friendship with the current householder.
The Dragias family sent out a lot of invitations, so if the conditions of the estate are okay, you may be able to attend.
“No contact with your family? Someone is coming.”
“Our family…”
Allen shook his head as he recalled the complicated situation of the estate.
“Uh goo w
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“That’s sad.”
She looked at him with a sad face.
“It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, so it’s good to say hello, right?”
She shrugged. Allen knew that she was hiding some of her words, but she didn’t care.
“But why?”
“My uncle suggested that I come to see you once.”
“suddenly?”
“Yeah, if it’s uncomfortable, you can say no…”
Rachel said that, but it was the face Allen wanted to see him once.
“Allen, if your fiance says that, you won’t go?”
Besttula, who had her mouth shut at the waist, also groaned.
Allen nodded, thinking that there was nothing he couldn’t do.
“I suggested an invitation, so I can’t say no. But when are we going to meet?”
“As soon as possible. Wouldn’t it be better to finish boring tasks quickly?”
She grabbed Allen’s arm.
“With your permission, I’ll tell you a story that might be of interest to you.”
A playful smile appeared on Rachel’s face.
“You know what? The Grand Prince of the Dragias family was also said to be a fool until ten years ago.”
But one day, it must have suddenly changed?
“Certainly, bro, is it correct that he’s aiming for Allen Reinhardt?”
in a dark room.
Outside the window, in the midst of busy preparations for the festival, thick screens filled the windows inside the room.
Several people were sitting in the center of the room, and they all seemed anxious about who might hear.
“Yeah, probably right.”
“I have confirmed that the youngest Confucius is communicating with the first Confucius’ faction over and over again. I have succeeded in wiretapping several times, but if you order an investigation again…”
“No, that’s fine.”
The young man in the middle of them, Elos Dragias, shook his head with a deeply sunken face.
“I trust you.”
They quietly listened to the young man.
“If one of these people betrays us, we’ll all die. No, maybe he already knows.”
“You don’t have to deny it.”
The young man looked around with eyes full of guns.
“Some of you may be here because of your loyalty to your family. But there will be others who will line up for me rather than just him, and they may be trying to gamble on the less likely side.”
He answered before others made excuses.
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Those who were about to say something quietly shut their mouths. They were also nobles. those who seek power.
I couldn’t say that outright, but I was embarrassed to argue that Elros was completely wrong.
It would be weirder to shout like that in this place.
“If this is successful, it will be possible for me to enter the ranks of power as a close aide to me. I will not forget your sincere feelings.”
In any case, they risked their lives on this matter.
Whatever the purpose, no matter what kind of greed I came to this place, it was a fact that did not change.
The purpose of Elos was not to cause a strife between them, but to once again recognize the benefits to be gained from the success or failure of this event.
“I don’t know why he’s targeting Archduke Reinhardt. But, as long as he knows what your brother wants, it doesn’t matter.”
He stopped talking and manipulated his hands. At his will, the magic that blocked the noise in the room was released.
Elros called out the name of a person.
“bell n”
“Did you call me, Confucius?”
Entering the room with his horse was a middle-aged man of moderate size with short-cut ivory hair.
Welf Granaf.
Rachel’s uncle, he attended this harvest festival as a merchant, not the family’s representative.
Welf approached him in strict manners with a nervous face.
He was now a merchant, not an agent of the family.
“What about what I said before?”
“••• Since he is coming to this harvest festival, I will make an appointment with Confucius.”
“In return, I will give you three years’ worth of food trading rights. However, you will have to pay the price properly.”
“Thank you for that alone!”
The west is where the influence of the elves who control the food is great.
Therefore, depending on the attitude of the elves, the downfall of the Reinhardt family has no choice but to speed up.
It was also the reason why Welf obtained the right to trade food through a trade.
To drive away the influence of the elves from the realm.
Although it cannot be completely erased, if you do business with the Dragias family for several years, you will not be completely swayed by the opinions of the elves.
Elos also benefited from being able to solve the problem with a simple trading right, rather than disposing of food at a low price.
He laughed and encouraged Welf as if he understood Welf’s plight.
“I hope that the future will be filled with only good things for Yeong-ji.”
“Thank you.”
Welf turned around without hesitation when the deal was over.
Listening to other stories uselessly will only put you in danger.
Elos smiled as if satisfied with his neat attitude, and saw him off with his eyes.
The door closed again.
Now all that remains is to wait.
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After leaving the Galshudin Great Desert, the party arrived at the Central Plains within a few days.
“Oh… is that the Golden Plains? Actually, it’s even worse.”
“Indeed, you are the only family that is free from the influence of the elves.”
“It’s like this…”
Their eyes turned to the golden plain ahead of them rather than to the appearance of the majestic wall.
The golden grain that fills the entire field of vision makes a rustling sound whenever the wind blows, making me feel affluent.
Others, except them, overflowed the highway towards Veldan.
From mere mercenaries to different races, families, and wizards from all over.
And on the outside of the plain, Dragias’ forces were stationed.
The soldiers, knights, and wizards of Veldan who guarded the grain took turns patrolling each other, and other travelers did not dare to think of frosting the grain.
There was a long line at the gates that we had reached, and it seemed like it would take a lot of time.
However, the academy student was specially invited, so he quickly entered the castle gate.
The soldiers went back after guiding the academy students to the reserved accommodation, and the students got off the carriage one by one.
The professor who came to lead them also said one word to enjoy for ten days, and then went back to the dorm.
He also seemed excited to enjoy the vacation he had been on for a long time.
How long he had been watching them, Rachel grabbed his arm when there were almost no people left in the wagon.
“What are you doing, Allen. I’ll see you soon.”
As if afraid of getting lost in the crowd, she clasped his hand and moved to a certain place.
Amidst the mix of races, tribes, and languages that make up the market, Bestla drooled.
“Uhhhhhhhhhh… .”
‘Why?’
“Um… it’s just a feeling, so it’s over. I’ll tell you when I’m sure.”
Even if she didn’t say anything, there was something she could have guessed. A dragon blood drawn by Dragias to the door. Maybe it’s because of that.
It was at the top of the building where he had just followed Rachel.
The luxurious exterior and clean exterior walls showed that this place was recently built.
Rachel checked the top name, nodded, and turned around.
“I’m here”
Beldania top.
It was a top run by her family.
Allen went upstairs with her, and the upperclassman, who recognized their outfits, led them to the reception room, as if it had been told beforehand.
“If you’re waiting here, I’ll let Belf know.”
“Yes, please.”
“I hope you have a good rest.”
shudder_
After the door closed, she took a short break with Allen.
She came here before the pain of the trip was relieved, and she was also deeply sorry, so I took care of Allen so that he could rest quietly.
When more than ten minutes passed.
The door to the reception room opened.
“Uncle! I haven’t seen you in a long time…?”
Rachel’s body stopped as she said hello.