Chapter 68 – Return
『[Gyeongji Quest] – ‘This is my world! This is the world I made!’
▶ You who have developed Ruben with a lot of talent and amazing wit!
I’ll defeat the demons that dwell in the dark forest!
The locals must have secured it to some extent!
You must be ready to make a lot of money through the upcoming ups and downs!
There is no more commanding manor!
Now Ruben will be filled with only the brilliant light road!!
It’s been awhile since I thought …
How are you?
What to do with this!!
A new threat has surfaced in Ruben!
It’s none other than you!
Forget all the boring explanations!
After half a year, you’ll be kicked out of your lordship in Ruben!
Oh my gosh!
How much money did you pour into Ruben, but you kicked me out!
Of course, reasonable people don’t think about sunk costs!
Only opportunity cost!
But you’re not that rational, are you?
If it had been rational, I wouldn’t have done so much!
hahahaha!
So you’re not going to stay still, are you?
Of course you can’t stand still!
Eliminate the threat looming over Ruben.
Confidently let the whole world know who the owner of Ruben is!”
-Compensation: Unlocking the territory growth package + opening the mileage system.
-However, in case of failure, Ruben’s lord status will be disqualified and mobile lord’s rights will be limited.
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“Me and Ruben will build an overwhelming cause.”
Sian said to Conrad.
Conrad tilted his head and asked again.
“Overwhelming justification?”
“That’s right.”
In fact, it was not that much of a problem for Xian to abandon the name of Ellandur alone.
As Conrad said, it was enough to give Xian a title.
Then Xian was able to create his own family.
It was able to become independent from Elandur.
Of course, getting the title was never easy.
For some people… No, it was the ultimate dream of almost everyone.
A life reversal from a commoner to an aristocrat.
To receive a title meant that.
So, it was not an easy task.
It couldn’t have been given carelessly.
But Conrad is the Crown Prince of the Empire.
As for the title, it was possible at Conrad’s discretion.
To be precise, it was possible enough under the name of ‘wish’.
However, if the element of Ruben was added here, the story would be very different.
Because at the same time as giving Xian a title, he had to bestow Ruben as Xian’s territory.
But Ruben was the domain of Elandur.
No matter how crown prince…
No, it could be said that it was impossible for even the emperor to take away the territory of Ellandur.
but.
“It’s not even without a justification.”
It wasn’t very impossible.
“Isn’t that without a justification?”
At Conrad’s question, Xian nodded and continued.
“Your Highness may not know it, but Ruben has actually been neglected for decades.”
Basically, all territories in the empire belonged to the imperial family.
And that territory is divided and governed by each noble.
In simple terms, it could be seen as a concept in which the imperial family distributed land to the nobles.
The nobility of the empire was governed by their respective jurisdiction over the land they received.
This was the basic feudal system of the Charlotte Empire.
Therefore, each noble has a ‘duty’ to manage and enrich the land bestowed by the imperial family.
It was a duty that nobility should have.
But what about leaving the land unmanaged?
It was like abandoning one’s duty as an aristocrat.
A right is a law that comes into existence when one’s duty is fulfilled.
And all the territories of the empire eventually belonged to the imperial family.
so.
“I guess I have a reason to retrieve Ruben again.”
The Hwang family has an excuse to retrieve it again.
“That’s right.”
Xian nodded.
However, this too is only a justification.
So go one step further here.
Xian makes a great achievement in the empire with Ruben.
A feat no one can ignore.
As a result, a cause that no one can ignore.
Then Xian could say:
Now look.
You Elandur have neglected and failed to do their duty.
But now, can I claim the right to the territory I have built?
I have the strength to say this.
Of course, even if I said this, Elandur would ignore it.
Elandur was Elandur.
Because the justification was always the justification.
But what if the voice of the crown prince, Conrad, was also mixed with that voice?
So what if Conrad gives strength to those words?
“… it might be possible.”
Elandur can never ignore this.
No matter how Ellandur he is, Conrad is a member of the imperial family.
He was also the second-in-command of the empire and the next emperor.
Elandur and Durak could never ignore this.
In other words, there was a justification and basis for bestowing Ruben, which Ellandur had neglected, to Xian.
cause and cause.
If there was a reasonable justification for both sides, it was a forced fight from then on.
Exactly whose voice is louder?
Turning Elandur into an enemy is a later matter.
However, it was certain that Durak could not proceed with the matter on his own.
“It looks like I have to ask Your Highness an embarrassing request.”
So, Xian came to Conrad.
Conrad did not answer easily.
Because that was a really difficult request.
In a way, Conrad also had to pretend to be with Elandur.
Of course, I couldn’t believe that Ellandur would rebel against the imperial family…
Still, it was undeniably unsettling.
Conrad was silent for a while.
“I really want to blame the cubic state of the past.”
And Conrad’s words that followed.
“However, the words have already been spoken, and I promised to grant your wish by walking up to the name of the imperial family.”
Conrad looked at Xian and said.
“It will be a difficult fight… but I will help you.”
“Thank you, Your Highness.”
Xian bowed his head deeply.
To be honest, I even thought Conrad would refuse.
No matter how much I said I would grant your wish.
Xian’s request now was a really difficult one.
Even so, Conrad said he would accept all of that.
“It’s still too early to be thankful. In the end, it all depends on how you do it. I mean… isn’t it just a last hit?”
Conrad laughed out loud when he said that.
And it wasn’t wrong.
In the end, all these plans had to build an overwhelming justification for Xi’an.
If you can’t build an overwhelming justification, there’s nothing you can do before you even force it.
From now on, it’s Xian’s area.
Ruben’s name had to be widely known on the continent.
“However, I can’t just hit the last hit when I’ve decided to help. It just went well.”
Conrad took something out of his chest.
One piece of parchment, finely dried.
Conrad handed it to Xian.
“What is this?”
“It is one of your causes. It’s also something that’s been rotting my head lately.”
Xian tilted his head.
“Read it once.”
Following Conrad’s words, I unfolded the parchment and examined the contents inside.
That’s what I looked into.
“Are you saying that monsters are rampant in the western region?”
“Yes.”
Conrad said with a slight frown.
“It is not that this has not happened very often. However, this time it was too much. For some reason, monsters are pouring out more than before. Because of that, the people of the West are suffering serious damage.”
“Even though I recruited the troops of the western nobility?”
“Still, it was hard to stop. So I dispatched the 7th Knights of the Royal Knights… but it seems they still can’t be suppressed.”
Xian looked quite surprised.
That’s right, the Royal Knights, like the White Wolf Knights, are called the 1st Knights of the Empire.
It was the strongest knights, made up of all experts or more skilled.
Even after dispatching such knights, they can’t suppress it?
Although the situation was serious, it was not unusually serious.
“So I think it would be good for you to take care of this.”
Right then.
Tring!
The notification sound came from the smartphone again.
『[Gyeongji Linked Quest] – ‘Huh…? We might be a little stronger…?’
▶ The West is suffering from a sudden outbreak of monsters!
They’re trying to block it out somehow, but they say there are too many of them!
you!
What are you waiting for?!?
Now is a great chance to build your reputation!
Ruben’s soldiers fight with the demon beasts every day.
The elite of the elite who defeated the demons of sloth and the monsters of chaos!
Would that monster be a big deal?
Pasha in one blow! Push!
what···? Maybe we’re a bit stronger…?
You who crouched down in Ruben and grew stronger!
Now is the time to show off your power!
Smash the monsters rampant in the West with Ruben’s soldiers!』
-Reward: Prestige Points and Prestige Point Shop opening.
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“And do you know? If you handle this well, His Majesty may like you and see you differently. Then I will see my opportunity and promote your marriage with my sister. ha ha ha.”
Conrad gave a mischievous laugh.
Conrad had one sister.
He was 9 years younger than Conrad, and was about the same age as Xian.
Elena von Charlotte.
To put it simply, she was a princess.
“wait. Come to think of it, that would make things a lot easier. how about Are you really not thinking?”
Conrad changed his expression and asked.
Of course, if Xian and Elena got married, Xian would become a member of the imperial family.
Then it was justification and nabal, and there was no need for everything.
However, that was nonsense.
Could it be that a wedding with the princess would come and go just because this one thing was taken care of?
I had no idea from the beginning.
There were many things to be concerned about if you were tied to the imperial family.
As expected, it was enough for Xi’an to be the lord of Ruben.
More than anything, Conrad didn’t mean it sincerely either.
“You are joking too much.”
“hahahaha.”
As expected, Conrad smiled lightly.
“But it’s not like a joke. I think it’s fine as long as you are.”
“yes?”
“Well, my sister’s will is more important than mine.”
Conrad smiled again.
anyway.
“How about you take care of this once and for all?”
Conrad made another proposal to Xian.
Well… To be honest, it wasn’t bad even as a cyan.
No, it wasn’t bad, it was just too good.
Xian has half a year left.
In order to make achievements within that time, I had to move right away.
In the meantime, this kind of work can be called public enough.
Above all, even the quests linked to the territory.
It was a great thing for Xian.
But why?
“You build a cause. I can save you troublesome things. Ha ha ha ha ha.”
Somehow, I thought it might be better for Conrad.
Xian looked at Conrad for a moment.
The wide-opened expression showed a sense of relief that the troublesome work had been relieved.
It looked like he was playing with Xian…
Well… but the fact that Conrad was there to help didn’t change.
Xian shook his head lightly and asked.
“If you do a good job, do you get a separate reward?”
“hmm···.”
Conrad paused for a moment.
But that’s for a while.
“I’ll give it to the nobles of the west, even if it’s ripped off.”
Conrad nodded happily.
#
Ellandur Mansion located in the Marquis of Ellandur.
And Durak’s office located in the mansion.
smart.
“This is Aaron.”
Aaron knocked on the door of the office room.
Aaron is the leader of the White Wolf Knights.
A master who has reached the beginner level.
Even so, Aaron couldn’t hide his nervous mind.
– Come in.
A low voice came from inside.
Aaron clicked and opened the door.
I was able to face Durak, the head of the Elandur family.
Aaron slightly lowered his head and said.
“It has been confirmed that Master Xian is returning to Leuven.”
Durak said nothing.
His gaze was also directed toward the empty air, not Aaron.
Aaron opened his mouth again.
“Just one thing. Right after the boy left the mansion, he headed to the capital city, Darkan, not Ruben. We are currently on our way from Darkan to Leuven.”
At those words, Durak looked at Aaron.
Eyes without emotion.
“Should I have the knights keep an eye on it?”
Durak looked away again.
“Leave it.”
And the words of Durak heard.
“All right.”
Aaron nodded his head without any objection.
Because it didn’t matter anyway.
Of course, I didn’t know why Xian went to Darkan.
Exactly what he did after entering the imperial palace was unknown.
But it didn’t matter.
Durak right in front of you.
No matter what Xian did, he couldn’t go against Durak’s will.
In Elandur, Durak’s words are absolute.
It wasn’t just Elandur.
In this empire, on this continent, there was no one who would disobey Elandur or Durak.
If the imperial family, the heart of the empire, moves… I don’t know.
However, the imperial family could not move so easily.
And that’s only for Xian, one person.
Even more so, even when he broke the will of Ellandur.
“Anyway, half a year.”
In the end, it only dragged on half a year of meaningless time.
Aaron quietly left Durak’s office.
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Xian was able to leave Darkan, the capital of the empire, and arrive at Ruben.
A dark forest full of trees.
In the distance between such dark forest scenery, the scenery of Ruben could be seen.
“Isn’t it all right?”
Xian is half happy.
And it was a mixed feeling of worry.
That would be the case, too, because if Xian was only absent, things would have exploded.
Even this time, the period of absence was longer than expected, making me even more anxious.
And sure enough.
buzz buzz.
A crowd of people gathered with a closer view.
Xian let out a deep sigh.
How can the case never end?
Xian moved slowly.
and.
“······ huh?”
Sian tilted his head involuntarily.
Because something… was strange.
First of all, it was because of the Witchbeast that people were gathering in a buzz.
To be precise, it was to dismantle the demon corpse.
“Lycan slope?”
Also, the lycanthrope slopes.
A monster called a werewolf, if you look at its simple strength, it was a higher level monster than a troll.
And this is a dark forest where monsters become monsters due to Over Drive.
That’s why Lycanthrope was embarrassed.
Witchbeasts are coming. It was a thing in Ruben every day.
Above all, the moat and other barriers were intact.
There must have been Leah in the manor.
It seems to have held off well without any damage.
So, it wasn’t because of the lycanthrope that Xian had doubts.
A soldier’s sword with a slight black tinge.
And the armor that looks unusual even at a glance.
The ＜Morcrew’s Flame＞ special benefit that Xi’an possessed in the past.
It seemed that he had received B-grade equipment from the hot blacksmith’s Lv.2.
And something shimmering over that B-class sword.
“… to come?”
that was auror
“Because the dwarves use the aura on the weapons they made. Isn’t Lycanthrope leather just like a veil?”
squeak.
“I heard Dana at the soup kitchen cut the cutting board while cutting tofu. Because it’s overlaid with an aura, there’s no such thing as a great sword.”
Kwajik.
The soldiers of the territory were trimming the lycanthrope corpses with an aura!
“·······”
Xian was at a loss for words for a moment.
Of course, in Darkan, he had mastered the practice of A-rank Auras.
Youngji’s growth buff efficiency is also amazing…
Maybe…
While Xian was away, it seemed that something had happened.
“······ What?”
in a slightly different sense.