< Episode 33. crossroads >
Episode 33. crossroads
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“I will prove it.”
At Ian’s words, there was silence in the proof hall.
It was a silent roar.
The nobles looked at each other in amazement, and the royals seemed to be perplexed as well.
But the king’s eyes narrowed in interest. For the first time since entering the demonstration hall, his eyes were on Ian.
What were you thinking at the same time?
“Bring that thing.”
“Yes.”
At the king’s command, six servants moved. It was to bring some things.
The proof hall was a bit noisy.
Each of them is holding a square box.
Ian jumped at the six boxes.
‘Maybe, that one.’
As Ian, I had only heard of it, but it was the first time I had seen it in person.
that would be it too.
what’s in it
“These are treasures handed down to the royal family.”
It was because they were temporarily loaned out for the entrance of the ordeal.
The valet slowly opened the boxes one by one.
“This bracelet strengthens the body like a stone.”
[Petrified Skin Bracelet] was encrusted with brown jewels.
This can only last 3 minutes, but it was useful to break through the trap in the ordeal.
In addition to that, there were also a [small subspace ring] for storing food and general items, and [windwalking boots] for running around in the air.
Lastly, [Magic Nullification Shield] and [Shield Earrings].
They were magical tools that looked great just by looking at them.
But what surprised me the most was the last thing.All.
“This robe is a magic tool that erases the wearer’s appearance and traces.”
The so-called [Invisibility Cloak] was a very thin robe that fluttered in the air.
And it was so stealthy that even the monster gatekeeper in the ordeal wouldn’t notice.
The chieftain smiled at Ion, who was surprised.
“The Seven Princes seem to need your help, so this is a gift you have prepared in advance.”
“A gift? The other brothers and sisters?”
“Other people have received it, but things are a little different. The 7th Prince, unlike the others, has no one who can save them.”
Ian flinched.
A king who prepares gifts for the challenge of ordeal.
He thought again about King Elaine.
‘Of course, it’s not just something you give.’
So, while looking at the king and approaching the object, the valet interrupted.
“Hwang Gong Hao, the 7th Prince. Before that, there is something you must know.”
“What is that?”
“There is only one magic tool that can be brought into the treasury. If you choose one, you cannot bring any other magic tools.”
“!”
Ian’s face hardened for a moment.
‘Can you take only one of these?’
Of course, Ian knew the answer to which one to choose.
In the past, although he did not enter the ordeal called ‘Treasure Vault’, he did a lot of research nonetheless.
‘In the treasury of trials there is a monster gatekeeper. An invisibility cloak is essential to get things to avoid him.’
In fact, many royals had prepared an invisibility cloak. Then he used to pass the ordeal by secretly bringing things away from the monster’s eyes.
The chief servant smiled at Ieon like that.
“What would you like to do? 7th Prince lowered. Your Majesty awaits your choice.”
Ian was deep in thought.
‘I have to choose an invisibility cloak here.’
Ion remembered the treasure trove in the Crucible.
There were two paths in total.
[Sword Graveyard]
[Manma Battle]
In the Tomb of Swords, the famous swords and precious swords collected by each successive Kaisteine.
Before Manmajeon, all weapons and accessories other than the sword, as well as invaluable relics that existed in the world, were sleeping.
‘The ordeal is different from the two roads.’
But one thing was the same.
A monster that even knights cannot easily deal with is guarding the treasure.
I heard that not only the troops, but also the three major knights of the kingdom locked up monsters who had given up subjugation in the treasure chest.
‘In fact, it is said that even a prince who had been appointed as an official knight a few hundred years ago was killed by that monster.’
The monsters among the monsters that even the oath doesn’t really work.
Of course, in order to survive such a monster, he had to choose an invisibility cloak. Even if they make eye contact, they become food immediately.
However.
‘Even an invisibility cloak is not universal. You can fool the eyes of a monster with a cloak for only 5 minutes.’
Will you be able to get what you want within that time?
‘No, it’s unreasonable.’
Ian had an object he was aiming for. However, 5 minutes was not enough to get to where the object was.
‘Well, assuming that the thing is really there.’
I could have brought something else in moderation, but that didn’t work.
It has to be there, but it can be helpful in dealing with the Duke and his other heirs.
Ion swallowed his saliva and looked at the king.
The king looked like he was interested in what Ion would choose.
In the end, after thinking for a long time, Ian made a decision.
“Then with this.”
Ian picked up the thing.
That moment. The king’s brow furrowed strangely.
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The royal family looked at Ion as if in shock.
6 pieces to IanIt was when the box was lowered.
“Brother. Is what I am seeing right now true?”
“okay. right.”
“How dare you get your father’s attention…”
The people in the royal seat narrowed their brows.
No wonder the king of Elaine never moves first for his children.
The children who have received his attention so far are handpicked.
But right now, the youngest, Ion, is interested in the king and receives gifts as well?
Of course, these were the things they had received.
“But the invisibility cloak….”
Of the six things, that was the problem.
The invisibility cloak was a treasure among the treasures that even the royal family had to spend a great deal of money on.
In fact, that invisibility cloak was the correct answer to clear the ordeal.
“They give right away the precious treasure that we struggled to save on our own.”
“I haven’t gotten anyone but the third brother.”
A few cold eyes reached the third prince.
However, the third Prince Louis shook his shoulders.
“What. okay. Thanks to His Majesty’s grace, I made it through. But anyway, neither me nor the youngest at that time don’t have the money to save it, right? Because you had a strong family. My name is Sam.”
“Thanks to that strong mother-in-law, she stumbled. My brother got the invisibility cloak for nothing.”
3 The prince looked at her with a questioning look at the words of the princess.
She can’t speak, but the truth is, the choice that day was something that even the three princes regret every day.
‘I never had to choose an invisibility cloak. Since that day, the way my father looked at me has changed.’
It really was.
Until then, it was King Elaine who had high expectations for something. After Prince Louis accepted the king’s gift and passed the ordeal.
‘cold. It’s like looking at someone else’s eyes.’
That was it.
That’s why the 3rd Prince wished Ion didn’t choose the invisibility cloak.
‘It is a test in itself. You must never be deceived.’
However, the other members of the royal family only smiled and looked at Ion.
“If I knew the value of the invisibility cloak, of course I would choose that one, but I don’t know if I know that.”
“Well, unless you have an invisibility cloak, you can’t bring good things in the first place.”
The treasury of ordeal was a treasure trove collected by the successive Kaisteins.
It was not for nothing to judge the value of the royal family by the things brought from there.
In short, depending on what kind of goods Ian brings from there, the game could change.
In fact, didn’t the 3rd Prince start winning the hearts of the royal knights with the sword he obtained there?
The ‘answer’ brought from there was an important fork in the road to be evaluated by the king.
“What do you think he will bring?”
“Well? Wouldn’t it be nice if I could just bring something with me?”
The items brought by the successive royal families were diverse. But most of them were swords.
The sword was the spirit of Kaistein, the meaning of existence, and they were descendants of the ruler of the sword.
And the king’s evaluation was quite important. The final choice is as much as he does.
“That must be the answer the father wants. The best defense is offense.”
“I do not know. So far we went to the Tomb of the Sword. It seems that the father was not very satisfied.”
“That is your mistake. My father once praised my sword.”
“okay? Then, is it the sword of the first king that is in the tomb of swords that your father is waiting for?”
Of course, there were many good things besides the sword.
Because the items that the successors of successive Kaistein obtained from there were recorded in history.
However, since it was Kaistein, the selections were limited.
“No matter what you bring, there is an invisibility cloak, so bring something useful…”
But it was then.
“Then let’s do this.”
Everyone in the thing Ian choseswallowed saliva
The royals doubted their own eyes.
I had no choice but to do so.
“Did you throw away your invisibility cloak now?”
What Ian chose was none other than the [Small Subspace Ring].
At the same time, the royal family held back their laughter. that it could be.
The nobles said pitifully.
“It seems that he did not know the function of the invisibility cloak.”
“Even if it’s a subspace ring, it can’t contain anything…”
What Ian chose is a ring that can hold things. However, it could not contain any magic tools, only ordinary items. In the early days, it was a rule that came about because of the royal family who thought of putting magic tools in it.
“I understand. You don’t know anything.”
“At the very least, it can contain potions, herbs, and bread.”
And it was then.
When Ion finished his choice, the king picked up the sword.
“Open the door of ordeal!”
At the king’s cry, the sword began to emit light.
One of the swords of the royal family he wielded. [Sword of the Dawn].
It was the key to unlocking the treasury of trials.
And finally, a huge light fell into the center of the demonstration field.
Cuckoo Kook!
At the same time, a huge iron gate appeared in the light.
The nobles swallowed their saliva at the sight.
“What will that prince bring from me?”
“Well. Isn’t that a huge sword after all? If it’s a man, it’s a great sword, isn’t it?”
“However, the prince is small. So what about rapiers and daggers?”
“What! The best defense is attack, but wouldn’t a high-end magic tool or elixir be better for a small person like the 7th Prince?”
And when everyone is talking loudly.
Ion entrusted all of the magic tools he had to the headmaster. Then he took the ring and walked towards the iron gate.
‘I am finally entering this place.’
In fact, it was one of the regrets he left behind in his previous life.
Those who do not pass through this place are just stallions who leave only bloodlines.
Still, it was a place I never had a chance to go into. So he used to imagine it every time.
‘The image of myself entering this place.’
Ian inserted the
OK.
Cyrillic.
The seal slowly rotated and the huge iron gate began to unlock.
However, the waitress was talking to Lee Eon, who was waiting for the door to open.
“Lowering. How would you like to receive the royal seal even now?”
It was advice.
That the hardships ahead will not be easy for young Ian to go through. So, even now, think of life instead of honor.
But Ian ignored it.
because he knew The moment he receives the royal seal, he falls from the royal test.
‘You will receive the protection of the royal family for the rest of your life, but at the same time you will never ascend to the throne.’
A royal family in name only. You will get a separate palace and live a boring life that you cannot escape from.
So he said.
“Remember it wisely. I am Ian Kaistein. It is the name of the one who will bear the name of Kai Stein until now and in the future.”
Finally, the iron gate opened.
Without hesitation, Ian moved inward. As soon as he got inside, the space in question came out.
That’s the crossroads between [Sword Graveyard] and [Manma Battle].
‘You have to choose things well here.’
Of course, he wasn’t sure if the item he would choose would be the right answer.
But this was probably the first and last chance the king had.
If you fail, that’s it.
You’ll never get a chance from the king again.
‘But that’s not the case.’
Without thinking about it, Ian headed one way.
< Episode 33. crossroads > end