Episode 111
floating islands (1)
“daughter. Do you really want to go?”
“yes. I want to do well now.”
I want to do ‘well’… … la.
Princess Narcissus Niel smiled wryly as he watched his daughter cramming her belongings into her travel bag.
It must mean that he is no longer confined to the palace and wants to go outside.
And it was clear that Theo’s performance last time had been a stimulus to this.
I wanted to somehow stop my daughter who was going to go to the battlefield, who would voluntarily go to a dangerous place.
Isn’t it a child who has been wearing it all his life because he is not in good health?
I wondered if I could finally finish the closed-kwan training and spend time by my side.
But.
You shouldn’t be doing that.
A daughter has her own life and dreams.
I didn’t want to disturb that.
‘yes. Being able to make a different choice than me, who had to give up my dream for this child… … !’
Still, I asked in a slightly sullen tone, if there was nothing I could do about the last remaining regret.
“Did you get permission to participate in the operation?”
“yes. here.”
Ray proudly showed the document with Julius’ seal on it.
“What about the knife?”
“I got it.”
“You don’t even have a dragon.”
“The train has been cut off.”
“Travel expenses? How much does that cost?”
“You can use the money you received.”
Ray looked at Niel as he zipped the suitcase.
“me. not a kid If you keep doing that, you won’t come.”
“… … yes yes I get it. have a safe trip If you go, be sure to call me every night.”
“… … .”
Ray got up from his seat while packing his bag.
and moved on
The destination is the Floating Islands Autonomous Territory.
It was where Theo and the others were.
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[The quest has arrived.]
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[Scenario Quest #4]
Raise your intimacy at the request of your companion and guardian dragon, Lodbrok.
· Difficulty: A+
Reward: Amity +100, dragon blood talent awakening
· Failure: death
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‘The ＜dragon blood＞ talent can be awakened?’
Theo has the most outstanding reward among all the rewards he has received so far. My eyes flashed.
Meanwhile.
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Lodbroke’s voice grew clearer.
“Are you shaking the carrot?”
‘like this… … can i do it? Can you hear me?’
“Ahh. It seems to be shaking. It’s a pity that we can’t even share the time when direct communication is possible.”
The noise was no longer audible.
food-
‘You’re still the same.’
『Don’t people say that if a dragon suddenly changes, it’s a sign of death? I have no desire to die yet.”
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Lodbroke’s laugh lingered.
“frame… … Rant?”
At that time, Shelford, who was next to him, asked with a face what was going on.
Theo raised his hand slightly to signal that it was nothing, then returned to focus on the conversation.
‘Why did you suddenly connect? Perhaps?’
『If you’re asking if it’s because the dragon blood is strengthened, I’ll answer no for now. The fact that communication with you is now possible is actually a coincidence that happened when you entered the realm of the sea king.”
sea king?
It was the first word I ever heard.
『To me, it is an ancient dragon that can be said to be a distant relative. He lived in the sea for a long time and was called more by that name.”
‘Are you saying that an ancient dragon is around here?’
It was a story that surprised even Theo.
I had never heard a story like this in my previous life.
No, I guess I didn’t have a chance to see it.
“Didn’t you tell me? I said ‘there was’. It is past tense.”
‘then?’
『He, too, exhausted much of his strength trying to defeat the ＜Nameless Lord＞, and was pinned down with a sword and sealed on the seabed by the dragon slayers who were after him.』
Several fragments of information were listed in Theo’s mind.
Appearance of the Black Skull.
The relationship between Troy Barn and the Shipping Federation.
dragon sword.
An abnormal phenomenon that suddenly struck the floating archipelago.
riots of sea species.
The King’s realm.
Communication link with Roadbroke.
There were only things that could not be found in common with each other, but
Somehow it seemed that there was something running through all of this.
‘… … Could it be that the various abnormal phenomena that are happening around here are caused by the existence of that sea king?’
“Also. you are very clever It’s so easy to figure out, it’s to the point where this side rather cools down.”
Unlike Lodbroke’s laughter, Theo couldn’t laugh.
‘It makes sense if the sea king, who was sealed by the dragon slayer’s sword in the distant past, is suddenly unsealed and goes on a rampage.’
Theo’s guess was this.
very distant past.
There is an ancient dragon called the Sea King, who lost all his powers after fighting with the ＜nameless lord＞.
At that time, it was attacked by humans who wanted to gain the glory of being dragon slayers and sank to the bottom of the sea.
Then one day, if Troyban, who heard rumors about the dragon slashing sword, retrieved the dragon slashing sword, and the sea king woke up little by little from the seal, the current chaos was created… … .
The reason why the Black Skull, the hidden sword of the Floating Islands, raided the Ceres Merchant Army to retrieve the Dragon Slayer Sword,
The reason why the Shipping Federation joined hands with Troy-Ban in the previous life was also understandable.
In order to get the dragon slaughter sword back, he must have had no choice but to be dragged around by the leash they put on.
『However, it seems that the long sealing only had a bad influence on the sea king. Only madness is felt, sanity is nowhere to be found. Maybe after I finish stretching like this… … I wonder if the surrounding area will become a mess?』
The situation in which the autonomous territories called floating islands can collapse as a whole is just ‘stretching’?
her!
Theo laughed involuntarily.
‘What do you want me to do?’
『Dragon Heart. Didn’t you promise to find a replacement?”
‘Do you want the King’s?’
『A heart that has already been stained with madness will only become poison. The attributes are too different.”
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Lodbroke’s laugh deepened.
『But, if it’s a part that has been “purified,” it seems to be of some use.』
‘I think the reason I was able to communicate with him was because of the sea king’s magical power, so I’m sure it is.’
『Do you know what makes you different from other Ragnars?』
‘What is?’
『The point is that he understands the horse very well. ha ha ha!”
Theo was finally able to laugh along with Lodbroke’s laughter.
‘Then I’ll have to find a way to approach the sea king first.’
“It won’t be easy. Even in my prime, I couldn’t ignore his magical power.”
‘Do not worry. I’ll find it somehow. There are also things that just come to mind.’
『Good, very.』
Theo put his hand on his chin and organized his thoughts.
Shipping 3 Ga.
Did they, the long-time patrons of the floating islands, not know about the existence of the sea king?
Of course it couldn’t be.
‘I have to buy Antonio’s favor more deeply. To access Spinola’s backbone.’
I strongly thought that I could feed Troy-Ban and get the Shipping Federation to his side.
‘Rather than that, Lodbroke, we have something to discuss.’
『Why? This kind of communication is quite difficult for me too, so I can’t continue it for very long.”
Certainly it wasn’t his magic power, so it didn’t seem like he was omnipotent.
‘I have found traces of the ＜nameless lord＞.’
“I already know. And that the followers who follow him are trying to rise up.”
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Lodbroke’s voice sank deeply.
『All the things you have seen and heard, I have been watching and listening as well.』
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Communication with Lodbroke did not last that long.
get back to you soon At that time, we will be able to chat a little longer than now.
Those were the last words.
‘Anyway, you’re one-sided.’
Fortunately, there didn’t seem to be a big difference between a few months ago and now.
‘Still, I’m glad you said that you know that the ＜nameless lord＞ was involved in the various incidents that are happening now.’
Being a being who has lived her whole life keeping him in check, it was natural for her to be watching her every move.
‘I have to come up with a plausible plan from now on, but what should I do?’
If you’re good at it, you’ll be able to weave the Black Skull together as well.
Theo thought about this and that, and went out to the railing and cast his gaze at the sea.
ridge… … !
ridge… … !
It was a trick to figure out the exact location of the sea king while chasing the weak wave of magic that still flowed along the bottom of the sea.
A day or two like that.
Until the three days passed, Theo continued to analyze the magic waves while looking at the sea whenever he had a chance.
Thanks to that, by the time I was stealing and learning what form and method the dragon’s magic is composed of.
-Are you so curious about the sea? You’re going to lose even your eyeballs.
-Pahahahaha! that’s right, that’s right Shouldn’t you put a basket under it somewhere?
There were people who threw jokes that weren’t even funny, as if to ask Theo to listen.
Theo turned his gaze toward it without a word.
Five men and women flirting with each other with different characteristics and clothes.
The escort troops brought by Antonio.
I heard that they are high-class mercenaries who were invited at a high price?
‘There are dog-headed beastmen, gunslingers, and free knights. Is that a wizard over there?’
Certainly, they were hard to find in the north, where the respect for pure martial arts was strong.
‘Is there a Black Skull among them?’
As you can guess, it must be hidden.
The problem is that the mercenaries only scrape Theo’s group’s planting in the close line, but do not cross the line.
‘Then I have no choice but to cross over from this side.’
It was around the time Theo narrowed his eyes.
tadak-
I felt a familiar presence from one side.
‘It begins.’
bang!
Suddenly, an explosion sounded, and the dog-headed beastman was thrown violently and crashed into the wall.
In front of him, Selford snorted with his arms crossed.
“A high-level mercenary with mediocre skills? Venota, Benota, then, is there anything wrong?”
“This bird… … Kuck!”
Kwaaang!
The mercenary, who had been sprawled on the ground, tried to get up from his seat, but was hit again by Selford’s kick and vomited blood.
A kick so strong that the armor he was wearing was torn apart.
Other mercenaries tried to help him by drawing weapons, but
seureung-
“Are you still? What if you don’t want to lose?”
Arin drew his sword and pointed it at them.
At the tip of the sword, a sharp sense of anticipation drifted.
And live a life of turmoil.
“Gee, sword!”
“Why is such a talented person here… … ?”
In an instant, the faces of several mercenaries hardened.
It was only then that they seemed to have guessed how foolish they had been.
“I have a hobby of making necklaces by plucking out the eyes of bastards who carelessly raise their eyes, right? how is it? Will you do the same?”
“My, what have I done… … !”
“I told you. Raising your eyes is unlucky.”
“That, we just ran into each other… … !”
“It’s just that. Did I feel bad?”
“Hey!”
The guy became contemplative and was already rude to his pants.
“Maknae, is this really what you do? These guys were a bit flirtatious, but if you hit them wrong, you’ll be in trouble right away, right?」
Shelford’s transmission, laughing like a psychopath, sounded like he was going to die of annoyance.
In fact, this was part of a plan Theo asked Shelford and Arin for separately last night.
“Pud. stop.”
Pud. Selford’s stage name.
“But, Bocchan, don’t these bastards keep eating pumpkin seeds from behind? At this point, we need to do a really good education… … !”
“I told you to stop.”
“Sigh! Nunginungi, you bastard, know that you are safe because of the real master. Got it?”
“Yes, yep! Thank you for saving me!”
The guy left with his colleagues, wondering if Theo and Shelford’s words would change.
Each of the other mercenaries quietly rolled their eyes.
In the meantime, they were quickly reviewing what they had done to discredit Theo and the others.
“Anyway, our young master has a very broad mind. Wouldn’t it be great if we normally take care of each other like this? Should I go back and forth all the time, should I match the things I did without a word, I am going through all the hardships of hardship.”
“… … You don’t have anything with me, do you?”
“Is that okay?”
Selford gave a playful answer and immersed herself in acting again.
Standing next to Theo, who was still watching the sea from the railing, he spoke loudly for everyone to hear.
“Rather than that, where are we really going? Can you really tell me now?”
Attitude as if it wasn’t just a simple inspection.
Now, all the conversations they have will go into the ears of not only Antonio, but also the mercenaries.
Now it’s time to cast the bait.
“It’s not something to talk about in the neighborhood, Fudd. Lower your voice.”
“Ah, it’s because it’s frustrating, it’s frustrating! What on earth is this ancient dragon king who lives in the sea? What the hell is that, why are you struggling in a remote area like this?”
“Once you go, you will find out for yourself.”
“It’s frustrating, but you’re talking about Seon dialogue again.”
“If you don’t like it, you can leave this itinerary.”
“Above the sea like this? And is there anything wrong with the family lord? If I get an order to close the training this time, is it at least three years?”
“Then quietly follow me.”
“Okay. I’m going crazy and jumping, really.”
Selford convincingly pretended to be in trouble.
Even Theo was fooled.
‘At this point, the bait must have been taken.’
I slipped the existence that meant the sea king.
If you don’t react at all, that’s even weirder.
‘Now I just need to wind the steamer.’
It was just then that Theo thought so.
Wow!
Suddenly, my stomach rumbled loudly.
-Ha, it’s a seawater species!
– A monster appeared! Cannon! Wind up the canvas first, quickly!
-Shit! Why is the Sea Serpent… … !
– You said it was too quiet! Sailors to their designated positions! Move fast, you slugs!
On top!
and sirens blaring.
It was a warning sound announcing the appearance of a monster.
‘done.’
Beneath the sea level in Theo’s eyes, monstrous creatures with magical powers resembling those of dragons were coming in droves.