116. Luna
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World Tree Garden site. A peaceful recording where the surroundings are controlled for a moment and no one comes.
Do-yoon, who was savoring Eloa’s special tea there, asked back.
“March?”
“Yes that’s right.”
Immediately after Luna and Tia’s magical education, Dokgo Moo-young, a guest, smiled and said to Do-yun.
“It’s a kind of ‘hero making’. It is an event that is usually held whenever a new strong candidate appears, and the warriors and the candidate march through the capital of Muspelheim together.”
“Well…”
As Doyoon is also the best war expert, he quickly understood what he meant.
The alliance started making heroes in earnest.
Do-yoon had all the conditions to be promoted as a hero.
In addition to being the third boss monster killer, Do-yoon made an unprecedented achievement of subjugating the corps leader. The symbolism couldn’t be more certain.
In addition, there were no conflicting interests from other countries, facilities, or guilds.
He is currently receiving overwhelming pushes from Dokgo Moo-young, Heineken, Brudet, and Ray, and the Dragon Lord is behind him. In addition, the royal family of Rockenmire, Skeletonia, and Billen are actively supporting him.
There would be no one on the continent who dared to touch Doyoon by saying that he would try to keep a newcomer in check.
‘Was the release of the growth support buff decisive?’
He has a self-evident candidate for the next warrior, a strong background, and even a growth buff. Numerous people on the continent will try to join him, or put their own people in his team.
Now that such a trend has been established, Doyun’s support base can be more assured. As for the coalition, it would have been a good thing if his power had been strengthened.
Above all, now that the corps commander has been subdued, this is a golden opportunity to solidify unity within the alliance.
Even in Doyoon’s eyes, making a hero now was a timely strategy that involved many calculations.
‘Come to think of it…’
It wasn’t long before Doyoon’s reputation was properly recognized. Even after his growth buff was known, it had only been 10 days since he returned from his trip.
The day I brought Luna was the 4th day after the trip, and today was a week after that.
‘A lot happened in that short amount of time…’
I thought it had been several months, but it’s still 4 days.
‘I guess I need to rest.’
Too much stress has accumulated.
Right now, rather than training, fighting, or resolving incidents, I think I need to have a leisurely schedule that strengthens my internal stability.
“Yes. I will.”
“All right. Then, I will prepare it in a week.”
Dokgo Moo-young got up from his seat and bowed down to Do-yoon, who was much younger than himself.
Do-yoon, who saw him off, looked at the back of Dokgo Moo-young as he disappeared.
‘…I didn’t notice.’
Doyoon swallowed his saliva.
he looked back
Standing there stood a dark elf girl with dark skin and night sky-blue hair, now fairly fit and looking healthy.
It’s only been a week since I brought Luna. On that day, let alone hiding, she was just a slender girl who couldn’t even brake.
But now, a week later, she just showed perfect stealth, not being caught in the sense of being alone.
He did not leave Doyoon’s side and continued to talk with him.
‘They say he’ll grow up fast, as he’s already reached full age…’
Those were Tiamat’s words.
Spiritual energy is generally universal, but demons receive the positive effects of spirituality more slowly than other races.
But it wasn’t Luna. Physically, she fit in very well with Doyoon’s aura. Even better than Tia, the divine beast, at receiving the aura.
The result is right now.
The [Demonic Deficiency] and [Growth Disorder] in Luna’s status window disappeared shortly thereafter, and she, who looked like a 7-year-old girl, already had the appearance of a 9-year-old. Of course, the flesh and muscles started to stick, and there was no sense of looking like that.
“…will you follow me this time too?”
She hides herself and follows Do-yoon whenever she goes out. Probably will do the same this time.
Luna stared at him without answering.
Most conversations were like this. When Do-yoon asks a question, he just looks at him without answering. As surprising as the long talk of the first night was, she was very reticent.
Strangely enough, however, the conversation went well with just that.
“…okay.”
Feeling the affirmation in her eyes, Doyoon reluctantly nodded.
As long as you don’t get noticed by Dokgo Moo-young, you should be able to follow him even in places where warriors gather.
I don’t know now, but in a week I’ll be free from Heineken.
‘I wonder if it’s right to welcome this speed of growth…’
Recently, it was always a thought I had when I saw Luna.
“…”
“…”
The two looked at each other for a moment.
Soon, Doyoon moved back to the building without a word.
Luna, as always, followed him quietly.
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A week later, the march began in the capital city of Muspelheim.
The hidden intention was heroic propaganda, but the title was to celebrate the victory of the battle to recapture Metapolis about a month ago. Doyoon and the warriors were the protagonists of that war.
Preparing for the march, Doyoon sensed Luna’s location. It was she who came along this time as well.
Heineken came up to him and held out his hand.
“It looks so good when you’re all dressed up.”
He had a lot of eyes to see, so he used his lower body.
Doyoon answered with a smile.
“Are you condescending because it’s an expensive gift?”
“Villen’s designers are the best on the continent. That’s not something you can wear just because you have a lot of money.”
“Yes, yes. I will keep it in mind and wear it.”
Doyoon shook hands with him and did not feel any discomfort from Heineken.
Heineken didn’t even notice Luna.
‘…’
Do-yoon broke out in a cold sweat on her back for a moment at her dreadful growth.
Soon after, the march began.
aa-!!!
As the procession of wagons left the castle, the allied people who filled the squares, streets, alleys, and buildings burst into cheers.
It was a huge event that not only the people of Muspelheim, but also people from all over the continent gathered. The cheers were so loud that the entire wagon in which Doyoon was riding shook.
Doyoon and the warriors climbed onto a large wagon with a platform and waved to the allies.
As warriors with various personalities, there were various reactions. Heineken was amused by the event, and Ray’s shoulders rose with momentum to pierce the sky.
Among them, Doyun consistently waved to the public with a nice smile and sophisticated gestures. It was the most skillful of them all.
“Kyaah”
“Han Do-yoon! Han Do-yoon!”
His splendid appearance, serious atmosphere, and sophisticated demeanor combined made people cheer for him as the protagonist of this parade. The response from women was particularly enthusiastic.
‘Hmm…?’
‘Oh…’
Seeing Doyoon like that, the organizers of the union branch were surprised and admired.
Since he never showed himself in external activities, I thought he was a young apostle who only knew how to fight. I never thought I would look so sophisticated.
The three warriors who knew Doyoon’s identity smiled heartily at those reactions.
‘Oh, who is that!’
It is Enoch who has been through war for over 200 years. Unsurprisingly, he has participated countless times in these events to boost the morale of his allies.
Didn’t he even repeat his return every time, becoming the protagonist of making heroes every time he debuted?
Combat is only a small part of war.
As the de facto commander-in-chief of the coalition, he has always led the ‘war’ and won it, regardless of areas such as cutting out cancer cells, internal unity, politics, and morale enhancement.
And, such Enoch’s skill will shine in this episode without fail.
Now that he started to go out as a hero and gain influence, that was the starting point.
However, while waving to everyone, Doyoon swallowed regret.
‘Hmm…’
As he looked around, Heineken telegraphed.
[Do you have any uncomfortable places?]
[Are there any other warriors?]
[Yes?]
[I didn’t expect to meet the King of Stars and the Lion King, but I was still hoping for a new face.]
[ah…]
[I heard there is one more hero I haven’t seen.]
[That, that’s…]
Heineken was at a loss for a moment, then passed the message to Dokgo Moo-yeong.
Seeing such a sign, Doyoon frowned. Dokgo Moo-young said the same thing before, what kind of seed is he so reluctant to show?
Moments later, Dokgo Moo-young transmitted the message.
[sorry. I got a confirmation that I would definitely attend, but it seems that interest has cooled.]
[…All right.]
He said so, but deep down he was Dokgo Moo-yeong, who was relieved that she did not come.
Originally, she did not want to come to the event. But being such an unruly squire, this was not particularly surprising.
However, when she heard that Do-yoon was attending, she suddenly notified that she would also join.
‘I’m glad I didn’t come…’
She is a woman who does not know where to turn. Even though he is a hero, is his nickname ‘crazy bitch’?
Dokgo Moo-young was worried about what she would do to Enoch, who showed interest in her. At least, this place where the continent’s attention was focused was difficult as a meeting place for the two.
[We will make sure to meet you next time.]
[I need to see your face once. Please.]
However, it is not possible to refuse Enoch’s request.
If you have to meet, it would be better to make a quiet place where possible, out of the public eye.
Like that, Doyoon left behind the regret and continued the march.
But after a while
“…yes?”
‘…?’
Something was caught in the senses of Do-yoon and Luna who followed him in hiding.