Chapter 45 – Back to Ruben (2)
Taking out his smartphone, Xi’an immediately launched the mobile lord.
Now that the National Foundation Day event has come to an end.
When he returned to the palace and greeted Crown Prince Conrad, all schedules were over.
I really wanted to go back to the imperial palace.
Still, right after coming out of the hall.
Since I was in a hurry, I needed to say goodbye to Conrad properly.
but what
It was enough to just put on a face and come out.
So, in fact, the only thing left to do is leave for Leuven.
But the time to go to Leuven was not that short.
There are also thick pockets of money.
If you prepare the paperwork in advance, the paperwork will be complete when you arrive in Leuven.
‘see···.’
Xi’an rummaged through the mobile lord’s items.
‘for now···.’
Xian pondered over and over again.
At the end of that, the first thing I decided to do was this.
【Arnaise’s Blessing】
①【＜Charlotte’s Pride＞: Knights! Raise the sword of honor!]
[Effect 1] – The growth efficiency of soldiers in the territory increases by +1,000%!
[Effect 2] – Efficiency of raising Knights of the Territory increases by +1,000%!
[Effect 3] – Endless fighting spirit rises! The soldiers and knights of the territory are immune to all mind attacks!
It was ＜Charlotte’s Pride＞, a privilege opened by completing the legendary achievement.
A passive skill that increases growth efficiency by as much as 1,000%.
At first, I thought it was applied right away when the achievement was released.
But when I thought about it, I realized that it couldn’t be.
At the time of releasing the achievement.
The mobile lord must have said this.
《Hidden special items will be unlocked by achieving legendary level achievements!》
Opening.
At first glance, the effect could appear to have been opened.
However, considering the case of Elodie’s Lab Lv.1.
There was no doubt that it was literally only open.
Apply means to do something separately.
And Xian didn’t know that something was Hyeonjil.
‘There’s no way I’ll just give it this easily.’
Still, it was well worth paying attention to.
Because this is not only the knights and soldiers of the territory.
Xian, it was a passive that applied to himself as well.
The growth efficiency Xian is currently receiving is the effect of the Soldier Training Center Lv.1.
And growth buffs through watching ads.
The total was +600%.
If you add +1,000% efficiency to this, you get a whopping +1,600%.
One hour of training was equivalent to 17 hours of training.
Of course, the Demon Soul Sword.
Xian now has to train to the magic spirit recipe.
It is safe to say that this effect was absolutely essential.
even.
‘The efficiency of soldiers and knights is applied differently… are they different?’
And in a way, Xian could be said to be Ruben’s soldier and knight.
So maybe.
It could have been +2,000% with both applied.
I also coveted the removal of ads worth 500,000 gold, but…
‘I just need to look at some commercials.’
Xian pressed the perks item without hesitation.
Hold on.
《Would you like to unlock the ＜Charlotte’s Pride＞ privilege?》
A confirmation window pops up.
It seemed like I had to do it again.
Xian pressed the OK button once more.
Then the screen changes and ‘Loading···.’ A phrase came to mind.
Waiting for the completion of the purchase that will come soon.
《Error: The privilege cannot be unlocked due to an error.》
A notification popped up saying that there was an error…
‘error?’
The moment I wanted something.
Immediately, a notification window about the reason for the error popped up.
and.
《Error Reason: Insufficient payment amount》
pop.
Xi’an’s thoughts came to a standstill.
no.
It won’t be.
Absolutely no way.
So no!
Xian unconsciously touched the screen with trembling fingers.
And check ＜Charlotte’s Pride＞ once again.
Eventually, Xian was able to face the truth.
《＜Charlotte’s Pride＞ unlock cost – 500,000 G》
pop.
A sound is heard, and Xian’s thoughts stop again.
I rubbed my eyes several times and checked the screen.
However, the screen that came up did not change.
no way.
probably not It won’t be.
Xian checked the amount in the inventory.
The confirmed amount was 450,000 gold.
Gambling at the National Foundation Day event…
No, it was money won from a duel with Nathan.
Of course, the 100,000 gold to be received from Arya here.
Also, about 1,000,000 gold worth of imperial family assets in the inventory.
Adding all of these together, there was a whopping 1.55 million gold coins.
But the ones that haven’t been cashed out yet.
The money currently in Xian’s hands was 450,000 gold.
that means that.
The amount Xian could cash right now was 450,000 gold.
The cost to unlock the privilege is 500,000 gold.
insufficient amount.
50,000 gold.
“·······”
sinking silence.
Hey ascending.
Right then.
Tring!
《When you get stuck while proceeding, try the hyeonjil!》
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“Seriously, don’t be mean!!!”
Upset!
Amelia looked startled at Cian’s scream.
From nob le mt l. co m
Jerry ran out of the room with a surprised face as well.
gazes.
“It’s a ‘reward’ for achieving a legendary achievement!!!”
There, Xian was venting the anger of the world.
500,000 gold is not even the dog’s name!
If the level of quality is also legendary, what the hell are you trying to do!
it’s sh*t
It was real sh*t!
If this isn’t sh*t, then what the hell is it!
This wasn’t just sh*t, it was raw!!
of course···.
Once the passive bra was applied, the effect lasted forever.
Even the effect was staggering.
Truly an opener passive.
But what is the price…
Tring!
《If you get stuck while proceeding, why don’t you try a hyeonjil!》
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pop.
Something snapped in Xian’s mind.
A roar of rage.
If you can talk about the state of the joke.
The realm of mobile lord must be Exceed!
‘under! They seem to think that I only have 450,000 gold in my hands.’
OK. It happened like this.
Let’s make a private decision once.
Sian shook his head and shouted.
“Amelia!”
“Yes, four?”
Amelia suddenly came to her senses and answered.
“Before we go to Leuven, let’s stop by Lucia for a moment!”
“Lucia…?”
Lucia, the greatest commercial city in the Empire.
“Why all of a sudden?”
“I’ll sell you some of these!”
Then, Xian pulled out a small pouch.
and.
Patter.
Enormous jewels came pouring out of that little pocket!
“······!!”
Amelia opened her eyes.
The jewels spilled out of his pockets.
That was because it was an amount that could never be put in a pocket.
“A subspace pouch…?”
A question that naturally arises.
Amelia’s expression turned to shock.
Whether or not he knows how Amelia feels.
“How much will it cost if I sell all of these?”
Xian asked indifferently.
Amelia had nothing to say.
Really…
A person who does not work in the category of common sense.
Amelia checked the spilled jewels with a confused feeling.
Gems that are not ordinary even at first glance.
I don’t know who made it.
The quality was also the best of the best.
It seemed that if he sold all of them, he would easily pass over 1 million gold.
1 million gold.
Is this a reasonable amount?
however.
“How many of these… do you have the imperial family crest engraved on them?”
Some jewels had a crest symbolizing the imperial family engraved on them.
About 10% of all gems.
It wasn’t that much, but having even a fraction of it was a significant problem.
Only members of the imperial family can use the imperial crest.
In other words, these jewels were meant to be jewels possessed by members of the imperial family.
“Why are these things here…?”
Amelia asked Sian.
Xian replied as if asking for something obvious.
“That’s because it was brought from the imperial palace.”
“······ yes?”
Amelia wondered if she had heard it right.
That…
What do you mean by that?
“Isn’t it kind of like selling something with the imperial family’s crest on it? Every single one is precious…”
Xian made a rather troubled expression.
But he quickly nodded.
“Amelia, do you know how to handle stolen goods?”
“and!”
What do you really mean!
The other day he gambled at the imperial palace.
Does it seem like he’s been stealing quite a bit now?
Probably sooner or later.
He might be dragged off by the Royal Knights and cut off his head.
mind wandering.
dump.
Amelia’s mind snapped.
#
The week-long event has come to an end.
However, the afterglow left by the event did not go away easily.
It was also the largest festival in the empire.
This time, it is an event of the millennium.
Because of this, more people gathered at this event than ever before.
Even after the event ended, many people did not leave and enjoyed the afterglow of the festival.
Squares, streets, pubs, restaurants.
The capital, Darkan, was crowded with countless people.
People seem to use it as a snack bar.
We were talking about what happened at this National Foundation Day event.
The National Foundation Day event where there were numerous events big and small.
But ironically.
Wherever you go, people’s stories don’t differ much.
“They say that the saintess is not the beauty of this world. Is that true?”
“hahahaha! I must have missed the event!”
“Isn’t it strange to be there? I couldn’t even look at the venue, let alone wait.”
First of all, a saint of the Holy Empire.
Called the reincarnation of Muriel, she had never appeared in public.
Most people only knew of the existence of the saintess through rumors.
But this time, the news of participating in the National Foundation Day event was announced,
Naturally, interest exploded.
“How are you? Are you really as pretty as rumored?”
“Don’t even talk! As soon as I saw it, my whole body shuddered… I wondered if the rumors might have been reduced, not exaggerated! It was worth the wait even before the real event started!”
“Huh…”
And too.
The saintess was a saintess.
“Especially when I was chosen by the Zodiac Sword, I really… I wondered if that was a goddess!”
Also, attention was once again focused on her being chosen by the Zodiac Sword.
A saintess chosen by the Zodiac Sword.
that means that.
Kai Ellandour.
Fanat Lorsilt.
Beating these two imperial stars.
Because it meant that the saintess was the best talent of her time.
so that.
“I heard that Xian Ellandur was also chosen. Is this for real?”
“Don’t talk. At that time, even His Majesty the Emperor was so surprised that the venue turned into a real mayhem.”
“How could that happen…”
People’s attention was naturally focused on Xi’an.
No, in fact, it is the center of the topic in this National Foundation Day event.
Kaido and Lorcylt too.
Not even a saint.
Of course it was Xian.
Cyan Elandour.
As the youngest son of the Elandur family, he was famous for being a maniac.
Although it was not widely known that he was an illegitimate child.
A story that those in the know know.
In any case, it was a typical representation of a person who said ‘nothing to look at’.
However, such Xian was chosen by the Zodiac Sword.
Cyan has emerged as a hot potato.
Xian’s presence quickly spread throughout the empire.
And people’s evaluation of such a proposal.
It was truly different.
“I knew the rumors were unbelievable, but… a man named Xian. Meeting you in person was more than I thought. I heard that he is the lord of Ruben…”
“I will send someone to find out more, Your Highness.”
“No. Let me find out on my own.”
someone curious.
“Didn’t you say you were crazy?”
“Is it true that Elandur is Elandur?”
Someone feels a sense of surprise.
“under! How the hell is that crazy bastard? I can’t admit it!”
“Anyway, he must have been doing some trick behind the scenes. I don’t think anyone is going crazy.”
“You cheeky bastard. It looks like you’re a lord and you’re acting out. Did you say Ruben? A manor like that ruin. I will have to smash it sooner or later.”
Some blind envy and jealousy.
“Hey, did you hear that story? The story of Xian-nim saving a child from a slum!”
“If you are Xian-sama… are you referring to the person who made a fuss at this event?”
“okay! That Xian Ellandur!”
“Yes, this man! what nonsense is that What kind of slum child does an aristocrat save?”
“No, I was like that at first too. Oh my God, Xian-sama is different. Well?”
Others respect and envy.
and···.
Ellandur Mansion located in the Marquis of Ellandur.
And the gymnasium on one side of that mansion.
hook! Whoo!
There, a man wielded a sword.
A handsome man with a cold feeling.
He is like a lofty wolf standing in the snowy field.
He was none other than Kai Ellandur.
The eldest son of the Ellandur family.
A genius among geniuses called the star of the empire.
Kai was swinging his sword alone in an empty gym.
Quick!
Kai’s sword that embroidered the air was fierce.
How could the sword wielded by Kai, a master beginner, not be fierce?
even taking that into account.
Now, Kai’s sword had considerable momentum.
Hwaaak!
Every time the sword passes, a sound like the air being ripped open comes out.
That moment.
pop.
Kai’s sword stopped for an instant.
Eventually, Kai’s gaze turned to one side.
the place you looked at.
A woman was standing there.
Undisturbed posture and expression.
The lofty elegance felt in it.
She is none other than the hostess of the Marquis of Ellandur.
It was Kai’s mother, Isabel.
“I don’t think I disturbed you for nothing.”
Kai straightened up and replied.
“I was just about to finish.”
Meanwhile, Kai kept the sword he was wielding.
Hard enough to be grave.
It was no different from the usual Kai.
However, Isabel could feel the atmosphere of Kai that was quite different from him.
Isabella opened her mouth slowly.
“Don’t worry too much.”
Kai had no answer to Isabel’s words.
Seeing Kai like that, Isabel slightly lowered her gaze.
A selection of Zodiac Swords.
It was a first-of-its-kind interest at the National Foundation Day event.
Because the chosen one was able to spread their name throughout the empire with the honor of being the best talent of the time.
And that’s it.
It was an honor that Kai deserved.
Although people used to compare Panat and Kai.
Everyone in the know assumed Kai.
Kai, who is said to be at the level of a beginner level master.
But the truth is, Kai was already knocking on the door of Master Intermediate.
Although there was a variable called a saint.
Even so, he thought that Kai would be chosen.
but.
“Currently, I am telling the Prime Minister and persuading His Majesty to allow me to choose the zodiac sword, albeit unofficially. The past cannot be undone, but once an exception was made—”
“mother.”
Kai interrupted Isabel.
gaze.
Kai slowly opened his mouth.
“Tell the Prime Minister again and return the matter.”
“·······”
“I am okay.”
Isabelle looked at Kai quietly.
That moment.
“Brother Kai.”
A voice called Kai came from one side.
Where I looked, the commander-in-chief, Lelith, was walking slowly.
Lerit’s words continued.
“The head of the household is looking for the young master.”
Kai nodded once towards Lelith.
Then he looked at Isabelle again and said.
“then.”
So, Kai suddenly left the place.
Isabelle silently watched Kai leave.
A face that comes to mind at the same time.
“draft···.”
Kwap!
Isabel’s eyebrows furrowed as her fists were clenched.
#
Inside the carriage heading to Leuven.
Xian touched the screen of his smart phone with a trembling hand.
Hold on.
《Special Purchase Complete!!》
“Knights! Raise the sword of honor!
《Charlotte’s pride descends on the estate!》
Tring!
《Growing efficiency of soldiers in the territory increases by +1,000%!》
《Efficiency of fostering Knights of the Territory increases by +1,000%!》
《Endless fighting spirit rises! The soldiers and knights of the Territory are immune to all mental attacks!”
Numerous notification windows popped up on the screen with a single touch.
At the same time, churrr.
Countless gold coins began to evaporate into the air.
That amount alone was 500,000 gold.
A family of four can play and eat for 1,388 years…
‘······ Damn it.’
Sian muttered to himself involuntarily.
Honestly, this…
Does this really make sense?
It was 1,388 years.
Not 1,388 ‘days’, not 1,388 ‘months’.
A whopping 1,388 years.
Does it make sense that such an enormous amount evaporates with just one touch!
Really.
It was a feeling I had never gotten used to.
When will I be able to get used to this feeling?
“······ ha.”
I probably wouldn’t get used to it even if my whole life went by.
But Xian wasn’t too disappointed.
Now that he has learned the hemp blend method.
A lot of profit was obtained through mana stone refining.
More than anything.
‘Now then, the remaining amount is…’
Xian calmly counted the gold coins in his inventory.
From 450,000 gold won in a duel gamble.
Add the 100,000 gold you received from Arya.
After adding the 1 million gold obtained by selling the royal treasures in Lucia,
And except for the 500,000 gold of ＜Charlotte’s Pride＞ that I just bought.
‘1.05 million gold.’
It was 1.05 million gold.
That’s more than all the money Xi’an has ever made at Leuven combined.
Actually, it should have been more than this.
Unfortunately, treasures with the imperial family’s seal on them could not be sold.
It wasn’t that Amelia couldn’t deal with stolen goods, but
Because the imperial family’s treasure transcended the concept of stolen goods…
Still, an unimaginable amount.
And although Ruben has made a lot of progress compared to before.
There were still too many things missing.
There are only a handful of essential facilities for life.
There were only essential facilities for life.
Transportation facilities such as roads were almost non-existent.
Above all, due to the nature of Ruben located in the Dark Forest.
He had to suffer from the threat of the demons every day.
Although he found some stability after destroying the Orc colony last time.
Since then, trolls, ogres, etc.
There were still a lot of monsters that turned Orcs into something like that.
In particular, a mighty witch who settled in the dark forest.
It was impossible to know when that mighty beast would turn towards Ruben.
So we had to upgrade our defenses, which were still just wooden fences.
Weapons such as the Singijeon had to be purchased.
Charlotte’s pride must have been sharp.
Gradually, various rangers and special units, including knight training camps, had to be fostered.
Here’s an additional research facility due to Jerry’s recruitment.
There was so much to do, so much to do.
This means ie.
‘It’s the start of the second round.’
Xi’an entered the [territory facilities] category.
I must have been good at it in the past.
Now is the time to show you what money is.
Right then.
Tring!
《And, excessive game use can interfere with normal daily life…!》
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‘under! He’s laughing.’
There is a certain degree that a dog with dung is a dog tree with chaff.
In the first place, this mobile lord itself was not normal.
‘Where is the fix.’
Hold on.
Xian snorted and pressed the X button.
And then, when I was about to enter the [territory facility] item again.
“Youngjung. I will sing in the eternal forest of the dark forest.”
Amelia’s voice muttered beside her.
Apparently, my mouth was full, I was munching on something…
Anyway, it seems that we have almost arrived in Leuven.
“Whoa, let’s go in and see Ruben.”
Xian swallowed regret and put his smartphone in.