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116Hwa Geumui Hwanhyang (錦衣還鄕)) (3)
Human emotions were so strange..
If Roman Dmitry had simply said he needed time.
Those in power in Cairo must have thought that no matter how great a talent they were, they were being taken lightly..
but.
Open ranking matches were a different story..
“……It's an open ranking match.?”
“yes.”
“Open ranking matches represent an endless challenge that tests your limits. You fight until you are defeated, and the place you kneel on becomes your ranking. The problem is that open ranked competitions are not an easy place to discuss lightly. The more the limit is tested, the more intense the confrontation becomes, and you may lose your life by a blind sword..”
“I know.”
Ranking matches are a sensitive issue..
Since it is a battle between the strong, it is not surprising if you die at any time, and in open ranked matches, the severity is worse than in other cases..
It's not a one-off showdown..
100If Roman Dmitry above knocks down #99..
Immediately challenge the next opponent.
Since the method is to fight until the limit is clearly reached, the rankers who accepted the challenge did not take matters into their own hands..
It was a natural attitude for them..
The idea is not to simply point out yourself and challenge yourself, but to step on yourself and move up, but who on earth would want to remain a victim of rankings?.
endless challenge.
The method is to avoid it as much as possible..
Nevertheless, the fact that Roman Dmitry expressed his intention can be interpreted to mean that he has a certain level of confidence..
‘Roman Dmitry defeated Butler of the Kingdom of Hector. The fact that a being who already deserves to be ranked high based on the results alone decides to challenge an open ranking match is largely intended to test himself. That's great confidence. Even though you are now in a situation where you can enjoy wealth and fame by taking advantage of the attention focused on you, you are willing to give it all up and take on a new challenge..’
I was impressed.
Roman Dmitry.
The age difference between him and Daniel Cairo was not that big..
Although he is still at an age where he has not really experienced the world, Roman Dmitry showed unusual behavior..
“After all, he is the hero of Cairo..”
“You made a great decision. With this, the ranking of the Kingdom of Cairo will fluctuate significantly. He is a talented person who defeated Butler of the Kingdom of Hector, so who can stop Roman Dmitri? I'm already looking forward to it..”
They were nobles.
They responded with interest.
Roman declined the offer to be a royal knight..
At the same time, they said they would prove their worth, so there was no reason to stop them..
and.
‘This will be a place where you can truly understand Roman Dmitry’s skills. I just can't believe he knocked out Butler based on rumors alone. Roman is still in his mid-20s. We can find out his true identity through open ranking matches..’
not bad.
The open ranking match will be a place for evaluation..
In a time-consuming way, Roman presented a topic that others could not help but find interesting..
That's not all.
The time spent preparing for and conducting ranked matches was also intended to give players enough time to console themselves..
open competition.
Roman took advantage of the situation..
He raised his own value and ignited the competitive spirit of those who wanted him..
Roman said.
“In the near future, I will prove myself in front of everyone. And then, I will decide my future direction..”
Those words.
Everyone accepted it as they pleased..
Daniel Cairo joins the Royal Knights.
The remaining three nobles believed that the ambiguous answer about their future direction was referring to themselves..
The truth is none of that..
When you finish a ranking match.
‘At that time, a new landscape is created..’
Roman Dmitry.
Not with someone else's sword, but as Roman Dmitri, I will turn this world upside down..
* * *
After the party.
Roman was called by Marquis Benedict.
Marquis Benedict, who was already slightly intoxicated, poured himself a drink and said:.
Squeak.
“The fate of people is so interesting. I sent you to the southern front with the intention of being considerate, but it turns out that the kingdom of Hector has declared war. And you stopped it and became the hero of Cairo.”
The glass was filled with alcohol..
Seeing Marquis Benedict giving him a wink, Roman took a sip of his drink with a calm expression..
widely.
“Thanks to you, I had a good experience.”
“……It's a good experience?”
“yes. Through the war with Hector's kingdom, I learned that the world I knew was not everything. So I decided to do an open ranking match. Testing how strong I am in the Kingdom of Cairo. When I finally feel confident that no one is above me, I want to move on to the continent and become the best..”
“It’s the best on the continent. It’s a dream that’s just right for your age..”
He also drank alcohol..
onetime.
Marquis Benedict also dreamed of becoming the best..
However, the continent was a world filled with monsters beyond imagination, and the day he faced his own pitiful limitations, he thought he would live a satisfying life in the Kingdom of Cairo..
The power of the central government that persecuted and persecuted my young nephew..
Although he did not live a very honorable life, he was called a living power in Cairo..
Marquis Benedict said.
“I have one child, a daughter. She tried hard to have a son, but because her daughter's mother died young, she could not try any further. People say that to me. Like other nobles, take a new wife and have a son. But strangely enough, I don't like that kind of thing..”
It was a famous story.
marquis benedict.
Contrary to the scandalous rumors about him, he did not reveal his true colors even though he had great power..
It didn't matter what it was called outside..
At least at home, he was just a father who only had eyes for his daughter..
“I give you my daughter.”
widely.
I put down my drink.
Anyone who knows Marquis Benedict.
I realized that the meaning of those words was not light..
“I told Fabius that you weren't that naive. As I read the story of that time and saw you saying that you would play an open ranking match in front of people today, I was reminded of the monsters on the continent I met when I was young. Are you sure. I may not have been born with great abilities like those guys, but I at least have the ability to recognize that a man named Roman Dmitry could grow up to rival them..”
“……I broke off my engagement.”
“Know. Would I have proposed marriage without even knowing that? I also have no intention of forcing you on my daughter. However, it means that if you arrange a meeting for the two of them and are interested in each other, you are willing to accept the result..”
I drank alcohol.
wrote.
When I heard that he had defeated Butler, I saw Roman challenging an open ranking match..
Marquis Benedict instinctively knew that Roman Dmitry was someone that could not be embraced by an ordinary price..
There was only one way.
blood relationship).
Even though the aristocratic faction valued origin more than any other faction, Marquis Benedict accepted the Dmitry family..
“I'm not asking you to see my daughter right now. Like I said before, you'll need plenty of time to move on. But keep this fact in mind. Yes and now, Marquis Benedict is watching your back. If you take my hand and say you will share our future together, you will be able to get everything you want in this Kingdom of Cairo..”
Marriage into the Benedict family.
That meant inheriting all of Marquis Benedict's power, and that's how strong his desire for Roman was..
like that.
The drinking party for the day has come to an end..
Marquis Benedict's proposal made one thing clear:.
‘Roman Dmitry. Whoever takes him will devour the kingdom of Cairo..’
A being that destroys the balance of power.
It seems that other forces' thoughts were also different, and Roman received contact from Count Gregory and Count Denver one after another..
* * *
The forces dividing Cairo.
Their courtship was amazing.
Daniel Cairo served as deputy commander of the Royal Knights..
Marquis Benedict proposed marriage..
And Count Gregory and Count Denver also made suggestions that were in no way insufficient compared to the others..
“I assure you At some point, the Kronos Empire will unify the continent. Whether it is King Daniel or Marquis Benedict. After all, they who live in Cairo can't give you much. I promise you the power of the Kronos Empire. The moment you accept the offer, the Kronos Empire will change your life completely..”
“Valhalla's proposal is the same as before. In addition to giving you a noble title and territory, I will also give you a chance to enter the warrior's tomb. You know what that means. The Warrior's Tomb is a place where warriors who have graced Valhalla throughout the ages are buried, and their weapons and knowledge accumulated throughout their lives are left there. If you wish to become the greatest sword on the continent, the Valhalla Empire has the ability to guide your path..”
both.
It was unconventional.
People thought Daniel Cairo's proposal was shocking, but when they actually looked at it, the other three nobles risked their lives..
The desire to take over Roman was that strong..
Even though Butler was at the bottom of the continental rankings, there was no one but Roman who could defeat Butler in his 20s..
20mid-teens.
meant a bright future.
As Roman Dmitry's growth is certain, Cairo's powerful figures have made an unusually unconventional proposal..
If you want a comfortable life.
Whatever you choose, wealth and power will follow..
To be precise, Daniel Cairo's proposal should be excluded, but the other three powers proposed a perfect future..
And yet.
Roman wasn't tempted at all..
‘I am a person who cannot live under someone.’
past life.
From the time I fell to the bottom of life, I went up step by step by trampling on those above me..
every time.
There were many people who made sweet offers..
They said they would give everything, but that is not absolute value..
‘In the end, if the value of my existence runs out or I show behavior that goes against my own desires, my attitude will change. The pinnacle position I desire is the authority to decide everything. Rather than being swayed by other people's decisions, I exist with integrity no matter what happens around me..’
It was comfort in a different sense..
now.
I was just using them..
The favors they give are expected in return, and the path of living as Baek Jung-hyuk, the Heavenly Demon, was difficult to be deceived by them..
My throat burned..
I felt thirsty.
After the public ranking match ends.
What will happen from then on has already made Roman's blood boil..
* * *
Roman's accommodation in the capital was the height of splendor..
The royal family gave special consideration, and the nobles of the central government also helped, allowing them to stay in a good place..
Let's arrive at the accommodation.
It was Hans who welcomed Roman..
“young master!”
It was always the same.
Hans scurried along with his short legs, took Roman's outerwear, and examined it carefully..
“I heard you had a really hard time on the southern front. Are you hurt anywhere? I can't tell you how much my heart trembled when I heard the news about Master Hans. Still, I'm so glad you're safe..”
“Nothing much happened.”
“Is that so?”
Hans smiles brightly.
really.
was a good person.
That day, Roman was able to get enough rest for the first time in a long time..
We had a comfortable time because Hans had prepared warm water in the bathtub to help you relax, fragrant candles, and foods that Dmitry enjoyed eating..
Rest was just as important as training.
When he rested, he shook off complicated thoughts and focused on recovering from the wounds he received on the battlefield..
And a few days later.
Roman heard something unexpected from Hans..
“……young master. This may be presumptuous, but could you please meet Master Lauren??”
Lauren Dmitri.
A blood relationship that Roman had never experienced suddenly appeared before his eyes..
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