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15Fire, energy and mana (4)
Rumors move faster than feet.
The rumor that started with Lawrence spread to Dmitrie in just one day..
“I heard that rumor?”
“Rumors that Master Roman subdued Blood Fang? Does that even make sense? Master Roman is a half-penny who can't even swing his sword properly..”
“……That's right, but the testimonies of people who saw it in person are very vivid..”
“That's right, it's just a rumor. Even if a person of Master Roman's caliber goes out to the hunting ground and catches a wild boar, the reality is that the rumors are exaggerated as if he had killed a legendary dragon. From what I heard, it seems that Master Roman showed something in front of the residents of Lawrence, and it was probably the Dmitri Knights who made the plan. That day, Dmitri's knights left the castle in a hurry..”
“is it? Well, how could Dmitry's idiot do such a thing?.”
Most didn't believe it.
Just as people did not trust the shepherd boy, the image of Roman in Dmitry was far from trusting..
an absurd rumor.
People treated it that way.
Even when the merchants from Lawrence spat and spoke, the only response they got was sneers..
At a time when men were talking about rumors.
The boy who was organizing his luggage next to him pricked up his ears..
‘……Master Roman subdued Blood Fang.?’
thud.
I felt like my heart was sinking.
The boy's name is Kevin.
He received help from Roman, and later made a living by doing odd jobs that Hans saved him..
He couldn't forget the day he met Roman..
The moment his life fell into ruin after being beaten by the Blood Fang gang, Roman appeared like an angel and passed judgment on the evil forces..
The screams of the Blood Fang gang.
Putting a dagger in his mouth and cutting off his tongue seemed so cool to Kevin..
It was from then on..
Kevin had a dream.
‘Let me become a strong man like Master Roman. A strong person who can protect his people in any danger. It's the only way for my family to survive in a harsh world where no one can be trusted..’
I gritted my teeth.
I don't know when and where the Blood Fang gang will strike again, but even he had to be strong as his father was unable to fulfill his role as the head of the family..
Meanwhile, a rumor came.
Dmitry's people all treated it as nonsense, but Kevin was convinced that it was true..
Thump thump.
my heart was racing.
Roman Dmitry defeating a villain with a tree branch.
In that case, it wouldn't be a problem to wipe out the Blood Fang gang alone..
The hero who promised to solve the usury problem made something miraculous a reality in just a few days..
‘Ah, master.’
I was moved to tears.
I don't know if Master Roman really did such a dangerous thing for himself, but I was moved by the fact that he didn't forget his promise to himself, who was just a commoner..
I wiped my tears.
I had to work, but I couldn't concentrate because I kept feeling overwhelmed..
When will I be able to see Master Roman again? If such a day ever came, Kevin wanted to make sure to express his gratitude without forgetting his current feelings..
I had a busy day.
Just when I was about to finish the last work.
Tuk.
“Do, master……?!”
“It's been a while.”
Upon seeing Roman Dmitry come to visit him, Kevin unknowingly lost his luggage on the ground..
I was lost for a moment.
Kevin, who was doubting whether this was real, was startled and suddenly bowed..
“Thank you, master! Thanks to you, my family was able to survive. thank you so much!”
I cried.
Kevin's face turned red and he spoke heartfelt words..
Roman said.
“Kevin, how have you been??”
“ah……!”
I was speechless.
Roman remembered his name..
Others might think it was a trivial detail, but Kevin couldn't take it lightly..
I was thrilled.
With tears welling up in his throat, Kevin spoke in a tearful voice..
“Thanks to you, I had a really good time. The Blood Fang gang no longer persecuted us, and thanks to Mr. Hans' rescue, we were able to solve the urgent problem of making a living. I don't know how to express my gratitude.”
“I have a grateful heart. From now on I am going to make you a suggestion..”
“……What do you mean by that?.”
“In the future, your family will not have to worry about livelihood issues. In a warm house that blocks the cold wind, you will eat delicious food three times a day, and you will live a life where you not only spend your days doing hard work but also enjoy hobbies. The way to live like that is simple. I plan to make something like that in the future.”
I got goosebumps.
He didn't know what Roman was trying to say, but Kevin instinctively knew he had a big opportunity..
“Therefore, live for me. If you swear loyalty to me, I will gift you a new life.”
Roman's remarks.
Lightning struck my head.
Kevin had never dreamed in his life that he could follow someone as great as Master Roman..
But Roman suggested it first..
Be your own person.
Although he felt dizzy at the thought that it might not be real, Kevin knew he couldn't pass up Roman's offer..
It was instinct.
Kevin lay face down and hit his forehead hard on the ground..
puck!
“From now on, I will live for Master Roman. If Master Roman tells him to die, he will die, and if he tells him to kill someone, he will kill that guy. The promise to take care of my family. That one is enough.”
I raised my head.
Drops of blood flowed from my forehead..
Drops of blood dripped into his eyes, but Kevin looked up at Roman without blinking..
He was a foolish guy.
You show your loyalty with blood.
‘Even your foolishness resembles a light horse..’
Gwangma was like this too..
In response to Roman's order to keep his position, the person who held his position even against hundreds of political opponents was Gwangma..
At that time, he was just an unknown person, but he was given the nickname Gwangma..
Even though his entire body was covered in wounds from attacks coming from all directions, and the blood flowing from his body created a river, Gwangma blocked the Jeongpa people without even shedding a groan..
Loyalist of the Heavenly Demon.
Even when he first took down the Gwangma, he swore loyalty to Roman's every word by burying his head in it..
“My life belongs to you from now on..”
kevin's voice.
It was more than a resemblance.
Kevin was a more extreme guy than Gwangma..
eat.
laughed.
A child with a different charm.
In his new life, Roman is ready for a new relationship..
“yes, you are mine from now on.”
It was a time when no one paid attention to Roman yet..
Roman got someone.
* * *
Roman brought Kevin with him..
After asking Hans to help Kevin adjust for the time being, he walked to a place that Hans recognized..
A shabby workshop in Naeseong-gun.
It was a place used by Baron Romero in the past..
Therefore, the entry of outsiders was strictly prohibited and it was clearly blocked from the outside space, making it a suitable place for training..
“From now on, I will be spending time in the workshop for a week. In the meantime, we don't need anything, like food, so don't let anyone in. Keep this in mind. Unless you need me right now because my people are in danger, you shouldn't be looking for me..”
I asked you to please me.
and then went inside.
Inside the workshop.
there was nothing inside.
A cool wind blew, and straw was spread across the floor, as if Hans had prepared it in advance..
It was a meticulous detail, but it wasn't necessary for Roman today..
Roman put all the straws aside and sat cross-legged so that he could fully receive the energy of the earth..
Heavenly Demon God Technique.
operated the flag.
Roman, who was instantly immersed in his own world, slowly moved the mana accumulated in his Danjeon..
‘Heavenly Demon God Stage 1.’
today.
Roman's body hasn't even taken the steps of a Heavenly Demon God yet..
It was necessary to lay a foundation for the weak body, and so far, in order to enter the first stage, the human stage, I was content with only accumulating mana..
And now. Roman collected the minimum mana.
In order to perfectly use the martial arts derived from the Heavenly Demon Divine Gong, it was necessary to enter the human stage..
‘The stage of benevolence begins with removing toxins from the body..’
Hwaak.
Mana moved..
The mana that was moving heavily through the blood vessels was soon blocked by a huge wall..
thud.
It was Takgi.
Roman is a person who has never lived a productive life until he is in his mid-20s..
There was more toxins accumulated in his body than people of similar age, and Roman's face turned red as he was blocked by toxins from the beginning..
But I didn't lose my composure.
It was a situation I expected from the beginning, so I made a plan to collect the minimum amount of mana and enter the human stage..
life ahead.
Roman must become stronger.
As new relationships were formed, strength was needed to protect them and achieve the goal..
stages of phosphorus.
that was the beginning.
preparing yourself.
Roman calmly contemplated the interior..
‘Removes all impurities in one go.’
thud.
Rumbling.
Mana reacted..
Cheonma Baek Jung-hyuk.
As he had been obsessed with martial arts all his life, Roman's strong will began to melt away his courage..
The power of mana varies depending on will. People who don't understand mana can only show 10th power even with 100 potential, but Roman was a person who went beyond the limit and showed 150 power..
Mana was strongly stirred according to Roman's will, and nosebleeds began to flow from Roman's face due to the strong impact..
Rumbling.
It was a hopeful symptom..
It wasn't like a fire-entry demon, but as the body's turbidity was expelled, black nosebleeds were flowing down..
time has passed.
day.
Two days.
……and three days.
Roman was completely immersed in meditation..
My face was drenched in sweat, and the blood that had been flowing out of my nose was now seeping through every pore..
Calmly step by step.
Roman let out a sigh..
To enter the stage of humanity.
And, in order to regain the power of the Heavenly Demon once again.
A state of trance.
So, Roman spent his own time in a space blocked from the outside world..
* * *
hans.
He hurriedly walked somewhere..
If everything went according to plan, he planned to meet me in the evening, but the situation that befell him didn't allow him time..
“I guess the master came out?.”
a week ago from now.
As soon as Roman began his closing training, Lawrence announced his intention to visit Dmitry..
Breaking off the engagement.
This was a problem that was supposed to be resolved in person, but the meeting was postponed when Hans reported Roman's situation to Baron Romero..
And today. I received a report that Viscount Lawrence and his wife visited Dmitry's estate early in the morning..
So he had no choice but to go find Roman..
‘The atmosphere around here is unusual..’
The breakup of the engagement has not yet been revealed to the world..
Of course, everyone who knows knows, but I was wondering why Lawrence hasn't made it public yet..
Let's all talk.
It was a position where Roman was needed..
Hans, who arrived at the workshop, stood in front of the door and quietly waited for Roman, even though he had to call him right away..
“Keep this in mind. Unless you need me right now because my people are in danger, you shouldn't be looking for me..”
Roman's Command.
Hans remembered it.
There are many people waiting for Roman in the castle..
But it was more important for Hans to follow the orders of his master, Roman..
Roman, who has changed recently, is not a person to make empty remarks..
There must have been a clear reason for not calling him, so he told people as if he would call Roman right away and quietly waited for Roman to come out..
How much time has passed.
There were several people who came looking for Hans..
After sending them all away, Hans felt a sign of popularity inside only as the sun rose in the sky and was about to set..
Squeak.
the door opened.
And a familiar face comes out.
Hans, who was about to welcome Roman with a bright face, was startled when he saw Roman's appearance..
“……Do, master?”
sharp eyes.
milky skin.
And he has a strong physique like a man..
It was certain.
Roman's appearance had changed a bit..
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