143 – The World’s Best Cooking Contest (1)
Race Alliance.
The core of the common name association is very simple and clear. I want to escape from the overwhelming threat of an enemy that cannot be dealt with by a single race. Forget the past Eun-Won relationship and cooperate with each other.
To put it bluntly, the current situation is that if the enemy next to me dies, I could die too. Of course, in the midst of that, there were also tribes that were biting and hanging on to die together. Of course, the result was annihilation.
If all races on the continent had been united from the beginning, we might not have been pushed this far. But, I knew that was impossible. The demons decided to invade.
It was the tribal union that creaked like a rusty machine because it was not oiled even after they united. So, in order to understand each other, we created the first United Knights.
That was the Royal Knights.
Although there was a crisis in the middle. Now it has managed to rebuild successfully. At the center of success was Hans, the new general manager of the Royal Knights. And the leader, Hans, is now…….
“Do you know about the legend of Dragon Heart?”
I was researching a certain legend. At first, I thought it was just a legend and passed it on. Regarding the recent changes, Hans felt the need to investigate. First of all, body changes.
The physical ability has been greatly strengthened compared to before. Not to mention the speed of reaction. Judgment has also improved. It is truly specialized in combat. If it had been there, there would have been no problem.
However, the biggest problem is right thinking. In other words, it was a change in values. Violent thoughts now and then dominated his head. For example, to violate the women who are with you…… Such nonsense.
“The Legend of Dragon Heart… You mean?”
“Yes.”
So Hans chose to ask Cluna directly. If she’s been around for a very long time, she must know something. Cluna handed her the tea she brewed herself and said.
“A lot.”
“A lot?”
“Yes, Dragon Heart is a legendary treasure trove and medicine that has been passed down since ancient times.
“In other words, it is a universal substance that can become anything.”
“It’s a similar analogy.”
It was natural. Because dragon hearts are the best material that can be used anywhere. In fact, even in the game, dragon hearts were used as the best reinforcement material. Whether it be a person or something.
“But it is said that no one has seen Dragon Heart in person.”
“There’s no one there? Cluna and you too?”
“Yes, it is. That’s why I think it’s just a legend.”
This was another unexpected piece of information. No one has seen Dragon Heart in person? Hans tilted his head. Certainly, dragon hearts were shown as bound items in the game.
Unlike online games, the bound item here means that it belongs to the character who acquired the item. That is, if character A gets a dragon heart. Only A can be written.
Then, what does the dragon heart here have to do with the bound item? I’ve reached that point, but I’m still not sure about anything. Hans took a sip of his tea.
“It tastes refreshing. Did you add fruit juice?”
“Yes, it’s boiled like an elf. Maybe it doesn’t suit your taste?”
“It’s not bad. Rather, it makes me want to keep drinking.”
“Thank you.”
If possible, I’d like to drink directly from what flows under you.
Hans bit his lip. He bit so hard that thick blood began to flow from his lips. It started over again. From that day, that is to say, from the day I killed the black dragon Zaerkan.
At first, it was limited to strengthening physical abilities. Slowly, he sensed that something was changing his thinking. And Hans identified the cause of the change as the dragon heart.
In the first place, it was a change that made no sense unless it was Dragon Heart. Didn’t a strange word almost come out of nowhere just a moment ago? Hans sighed. His head hurts more and more.
“I’ve heard strange legends from the orcs.”
“Are you from an orc?”
“Yes, you can get its heart by killing the dragon.”
“Hmm… That’s not a legend at all.”
“……Doesn’t that make sense?”
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“Yes. In fact, most of the lore itself is similar.”
Prove your courage, prove your skills, show your blood, or offer a sacrifice. In the end, she explains, only those who fight the dragon and win can obtain the Dragon Heart.
‘Then, do I really have a dragon heart?’
Damn Zaerkan bastard. Sprinkling sh*t all the way Annoyed Hans, though. There was no way right now. Besides, it’s true that if you use it well, it’s helpful.
“Let’s move on to that. Where are the other members now?”
“I called. I’ll probably come back soon.”
“I’ll be right in.”
“All of the Royal Knights! You have answered the captain’s call!”
I don’t think it’s necessary to be so formal. But Hans didn’t bother to say anything. He raised his hand and accepted them. They soon sat down.
“The reason I called everyone today is simple. At the same time as telling them about the future situation… To set a goal.”
“Are you talking about goals?”
“Yes, goal.”
Currently, the tribal union is attacking and occupying the territory of the demon tribe for their own benefit. However, that did not combine the powers of the tribal union into one. Rather, it can be said that it is dispersed.
“We can’t be satisfied here. Everyone has to join forces to completely subdue the demons.”
The tribes have recovered a lot of strength from each other. In addition, as each problem was solved, it began to develop greatly. For example, in the case of the 12 tribes and the orcs, the excessive checks on each other were stopped.
Instead, that power was being used for power generation elsewhere. In the case of the Orcs and the 12 tribes, it was a place where even the Human Kingdom and the Dwarf Principality could be surpassed if the tribe’s strength alone was considered.
“Fortunately, due to active expeditions, the wariness of expeditions has decreased a lot. Now is the opportunity to unite our forces.”
Until now, it was nothing more than a big picture drawn by Hans. Reduce vigilance and fear of expeditions. The benefits gained through the expedition are clearly imprinted on the leaders of the tribal union.
If you do that, you will have no hesitation in attacking and reclaiming the territory of the demons in the future. In fact, the Human Kingdom and the Dwarf Principality had fun on the expedition and recovered many territories.
The 12 tribes and orcs were also following suit. However, the elf was still not moving. What the vampires and dragons are doing has not been properly figured out yet.
“So, what exactly does the captain want?”
“I’m planning an expedition. Not led by the Royal Knights, but by a tribal alliance.”
When the water comes in, you have to row.
* * *
Letters were delivered to the countries belonging to the Tribal Alliance one by one. It was a letter sent in the name of Hans, the leader of the Royal Knights. It was absolutely nothing to ignore.
Even if it was the elves who hated and hated Hans. If you simply put your emotions first and exclude them from work. Suffer so much damage. If that happens, you will eventually fall behind.
There is no turning back later. Macenis, the head of the elves and the elder, had the same idea. Despite his hostility, he gave me the opportunity to participate.
“You seem to have plenty of room.”
In fact, Makenis already knew the truth of the case. The world tree was already a sword aimed at the elves. The fact that Hans and Cluna saved countless elves.
Nevertheless, Captain Makenis chose to remain silent. Rather than dissolving the hatred of the elves. Rather, it was because it was much easier to set a target and unite as one. I am determined.
To make a savior who saved the elves into an enemy. But even so, it was something I had to do. For the hope of living for our compatriots who lost their salvation due to the destruction of the World Tree.
And I thought I had proven that will at the Tribal Union meeting held again. It was as if he had declared it openly in front of everyone. However, he didn’t even care.
“……Is it really a vessel for a hero?”
No matter how virtuous you are, if you are this level. Rather, it is the law that the opponent is intimidated. Elder Macennis was like that too. Every now and then I feel like I’m breaking down on my own.
In the past, he was the only elder who supported the first hero who saved the world. As time passed, I wondered if even I had become a clogged idiot. It was ugly indeed.
“This is like ignoring us elves!”
“That’s right! We must set an example!”
“……That’s right, Sir Hans. Is this how you looked at me?”
I can’t come to my senses even in this situation. Seeing them inducing a dispute, Captain Makenis let out a sigh. Thinking that Captain Hans would have seen him this way in the past.
fruit juice? I’m a bit skeptical…