Chapter 244: |
Chapter 244
– The Kingdom of Houston’s neighboring country, Kingdom of Catal. There’s a shard of the dragon heart there.
“……!”
Raymond swallowed.
Kingdom of Catal.
It was an ally of the Cross League Empire and a kingdom that used a part of the Dragon Heart as a royal symbol.
Once there, he would be able to get a dragon heart.
If he can get the king’s symbol.
* * *
‘Dragon Heart. We must get it.’
Raymond decided.
His sister’s life was at stake.
Then there were the practical problems.
‘If I can’t cure Sophia’s illness, my life will be over.’
Somehow, the only candidates left for the throne were Raymond and Sophia.
Without Sophia, he would have been the heir to the throne.
“The problem is that it’s incredibly difficult. It’s a dragon heart.’
Dragon Hearts.
It was a treasure associated with the founding fathers of the Kingdom of Catal.
It is said that the progenitor of the Kingdom of Catal was an unusually SSS-level Saint who healed a dying dragon and received a portion of the Dragon Heart in return.
In other words, it is a treasure that is no less than the identity of the kingdom.
The Kingdom of Catal cherished the dragon heart so much that it was pinned to its crown.
In other words, he has to rip off some of the symbols of the country embedded in the middle of the crown.
When he thought about it, it was an enormous challenge.
‘Uhhhhh I just want to be the best healer on the continent and enjoy the glory of wealth, so why do I have to go through this ordeal every time?’
Raymond tore his hair out.
I thought I’d settle with Kairn and Lemarton and live a little longer, but the trouble wasn’t over.
‘Even if you ask to tear it apart justa little, they won’t listen! It’s impossible unless the king of the Catal kingdom goes mad.’
But then, Raymond was stunned.
He came up with a way.
‘I just have to drive the king crazy.’
It means, if he make the king feel mad and grateful, it’s possible.
‘It’s not impossible. Looking at the current state of affairs in the Kingdom of Catal.’
The Kingdom of Catal was located in the middle of the continent, called the West Triangle, as opposed to the other four countries in the southwest.
And, as is often the case with the countries of the central part of the continent, there was great turmoil at home and abroad.
‘There’s a lot of problems. What if I can solve them?’
Raymond looked at his hands.
It just so happened that the turmoil in the kingdom of Catal was a problem that could be helped by his power, the power of medicine.
“I can become the benefactor who saved the kingdom of Catal and ask for some dragon hearts!”
Raymond clenched his fists.
* * *
Raymond first contacted Laina to see if there was any sign of the “bastards” in the Catal Kingdom.
– Alas, Your Highness. Justice seems to be springing up. Try to eradicate the bastards from the Catal Kingdom.
‘No, I’m scared.’
If they were in the Catal Kingdom, they would have to reconsider.
‘I don’t want to run into those terrifying guys again.’
Laina grinned.
– Unfortunately, no trace of ‘them’ has been found in the Kingdom of Catal. Their traces were found in another kingdom in the middle of the continent…….
“Yes, thank you. I will continue to put my full faith in the mages of the Wizard Tower.”
Raymond interrupted.
He didn’t want to be involved.
‘Anyway, I’m relieved they’re not there.’
After making his decision, Raymond went to see King Oden.
King Ofen was writing a letter with a serious face.
‘What kind of letter is this?’
Oden explained to Raymond’s gaze.
“This is a letter to His Majesty the Emperor concerning the events that took place at the time of the Grand Council.”
“……!”
It refers to the Emperor of the Cross League Empire.
‘To investigate matters abroad, the power of the Kingdom of Houston alone is not enough.’
The cooperation of the allies was necessary.
“I’ve asked the Wizard Tower for a favor.”
“However, the atmosphere in the ecliptic doesn’t seem to be good, so I’m worried about whether they can cooperate properly.”
“What’s going on?”
“The kingdom of Gears is pressuring us to depose the current Emperor, Empress Catherine, and elect a new Emperor.”
Raymond looked surprised.
Kingdom of Gears!
It was the largest power in the Cross League Empire.
“Your Majesty the current Emperor has been elected for less than three years now, right?”
“There is a lack of virtue, so they want to elect a new person who is suitable. It seems that he intends to put the ‘Holy Son of Radiance’ on the throne this time.”
Saint of Radiance.
Renowned as one of the best healers on the continent, he was also a member of the royal family of the Kingdom of Gears.
“The Emperor is supposed to elect the most prestigious member of the royal family of the Ten Kingdoms of the Cross League Empire. A saint of radiance would be well qualified.’
“The other three powers, the Rosette Kingdom, must have a lot of worries. You don’t want to see the Radiant Saint become Emperor and the Kingdom of Gears dominate.”
“So it looks like they’re looking for a new candidate to take on the Radiant Saint, but it doesn’t seem to be a good idea.”
King Oden shook his head.
“As long as you can compete against the Radiant Saint, even if you’re not part of the top three kingdoms. So long as you’re from the royal family within the ten kingdoms.”
“Even if you’re not one of the top three royals?”
Raymond had a look of surprise.
Never in the history of the Cross League Empire has a foreign royal family been elected emperor except for the Kingdom of the River and the Peninsula.
“That’s how urgent it is. But in the end, one of the three great royals will become emperor. I believe that the saint of radiance will become emperor.”
Raymond agreed.
The fame of the Radiant Saint encompassed the entire Cross League Empire.
Raymond had his own fame, but compared to the Radiant Saint, he was like the sun and he the firefly.
‘He’s like my role model.’
A successful healer who has achieved the richest and most famous fortune on the continent! Raymond especially envied the wealth of the emperor, which the saint of radiance had attained.
‘Well, whoever becomes emperor. It’s none of my business.’
Raymond shrugged it off.
In spite of this, the election of the emperor is a league that is monopolized only by the three major powers and the Peninsula Kingdom. To be precise, it was their own power struggle.
“What’s the matter?”
“That’s …….”
Oden looked surprised.
“You want to go to the Kingdom of Catal?”
“Yes, I plan to attend the ‘World Conference.'”
It just so happened that he had a good excuse to visit the Kingdom of Catal.
It was a “banquet of all nations” to which VIPs from neighboring countries were invited.
“I want to attend as a healer representing the Kingdom of Houston as well as in the capacity of royalty.”
“As a healer?” King Oden looked puzzled.
‘It’s more advantageous.’ Raymond thought to himself.
If you’ve ever been a member of the royal family, you’re just one of the royals of many countries. Honestly, the Kingdom of Houston isn’t a great country, and it’s going to be buried by all sorts of gorgeous and higher royalty.
On the other hand, what if you participate as a healer?
“It’s a lot easier to stand out.”
Moreover, as can be seen from the fact that the founding father was a healer, the kingdom of Catal was a kingdom of healers.
Just as the Kingdom of Houston was dominated by former knights, the Kingdom of Catal was dominated by healers.
“What are you up to?”
“It’s because of Sophia.”
Raymond revealed what had happened.
King Oden had a heavy face.
“I understand what you mean. But the West Triangle is different from the Kingdom of Houston. You know that, right?”
Raymond nodded.
It is often said that the southwestern part of the country, where the Kingdom of Houston is located, is the frontier of the continent.
A boring area where the weaker countries gather.
“The Kingdom of Houston is a very stable country on the continent as a whole.”
The center of the continent, on the other hand, was littered with all kinds of dangers.
Unstable politics.
A powerful monster that haunts.
A civil war erupts.
Wicked Lodges.
Mysterious ancient ruins.
All kinds of felons.
‘It’s a place where people like the White Killer pops out. On the other hand, it’s also a land of opportunity for immense wealth.’
In the center of the continent, for example, there was a unit of currency called the hype.
It meant ‘high pena’ and was a large cheque issued by a bank at the top, where one high peat was worth 10,000 penas.
The scale of the economy was so different that such a huge amount of money was used.
‘Even if it’s not for Sophia, we need to make it to the center of the continent.’
Raymond’s dream doesn’t stay in the kingdom of Houston.
To become the best healer on the continent and enjoy the greatest wealth!
To do so, it was necessary to advance to the center of the continent.
‘This is a way to gain a foothold in the center of the continent!’
Said with such determination. “I’m sure we’ll do it.”
King Oden nodded.
He couldn’t dissuade him because he was saying that he was going for Sophia.
However, he said a word.
“Be careful.”
“……!”
At that, Raymond qas momentarily stunned.
He looked at Odem.
There was worry in his eyes.
It was a look he gave to his son as a father.
“…….”
Raymond did not answer.
To be honest, Oden’s worries were unwelcome.
Oden felt Raymond’s signs of it, but he knew it was his karma and couldn’t say anything.
Raymond thought to himself. ‘I don’t have to force myself to open up.’
After that day, their relationship never got closer.
It’s hard to get closer.
Awkwardly rich.
This was their relationship right now.
It will take a very long time for the relationship between the two to work.
‘Maybe it won’t heal forever. I haven’t forgiven him yet.’
No, let’s be exact.
It’s not that Raymond didn’t forgive, but he couldn’t.
The pain that had accumulated throughout his life was not something that could be solved with a single apology.
‘It doesn’t matter.’
Raymond shook his head.
It was a matter of time.
Then it will come to a conclusion one way or another.
Raymond decided to let his heart flow.
* * *
Thus was Raymond’s departure to the kingdom of Catal, and the historians of the continent recorded this universal banquet with great significance.
This is because it was the first time Raymond’s light began to shine in the center of the continent.
However, there were others besides Raymond who decided to go to the Kingdom of Catal.
First, Rashid, the prince of the Peninsula kingdom.
“You want to go to the Kingdom of Catal?”
“Yes, Your Highness.” Rashid bowed his head.
In front of him sat a sworn old man on a throne.
Peian VII.
He was the ill-fated king of the Peninsula kingdom.
“Didn’t she decide to attend the banquet of all nations, Estelle?”
“I’m not going to a national banquet. I’m going to do it for something else.”
“Warrior training?” Peian VII frowned.
“The Kingdom of Catal has just been suppressed by a rebellion, and everywhere is in turmoil. It could be dangerous.”
“I know. But I want to leave.”
Rashid knew the Catal kingdom was in danger.
But he had to go.
‘If I want to find any trace of the former crown princess Rastel, I have to go to the Kingdom of Catal.’
Former Crown Princess Rastel.
Maybe it’s Raymond’s birth mother.
The one who witnessed her final death remains in the Kingdom of Catal. If he finds him, he will find out the truth.
Peian VII nodded.
“I see. Poor child, may heaven bless your path.”
“Thank you.”
Before he abdicated his throne, Rashid turned his head and looked bitter.
Peian VII was looking at a portrait.
It was a portrait of his daughter, former crown princess Rastel.
Peian VII has lived his entire life longing for his former crown princess, Rastel, who died during the Great Blood Crisis.
‘If I can find out the truth, it will be a great gift to Your Highness.’
Rashid looked toward the kingdom of Houston, where Raymond was.
‘Please, let his light shine here on the Peninsula.’
Rashid desperately left for the Kingdom of Catal.
At that time, there was someone besides Rashid who decided to go from the Peninsula Kingdom to the Kingdom of Catal.
Beautiful emerald eyes.
It was Estelle, one of the two famous saints of the Peninsula Kingdom, the “Two Beautiful Stars”.