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150Collector of Anger and Greed (2)

that time.

Training was going on for a long time at Dmitry's training center..

crackling.

It was Chris.

Chris, who was watching his opponent with fierce eyes, attempted to attack with lightning-like movements..

slap.

The attack missed..

Chris' attack was so fast that it was difficult to follow with the eye, but Roman let the opponent's attack go with simple movements..

Still, Chris didn't look embarrassed..

As if he had expected it, he launched a linked attack just as he was rushing forward, blocking Roman's path of retreat..

It was a sharp attack.

The soldiers watching held their breath, and Chris, who had exchanged dozens of attacks in an instant, seized the opportunity..

‘It's now.’

That moment.

sudden!

“……?!”

Suddenly, Roman attacked..

Timing I thought was the perfect opportunity..

A single counterattack completely disrupted Chris's breathing, and he was pushed repeatedly and ended up falling to the floor..

“Chris's aim was good. The process of anticipating his opponent's moves and cornering them was flawless. The problem is the timing to decide the winner. When a momentary burst of power occurs in a seamless attack. Inevitably, gaps between attacks will occur. It is a problem that cannot be solved by general methods. If the opponent is skilled enough to exploit the gap, there must be a sure card to break the opponent's balance before a decisive attack..”

“……I'll keep that in mind.”

There was no sign of resentment..

It's a natural result.

No matter how many times Roman attacked, he showed no sign of wavering, so he attacked boldly when he thought it was an opportunity..

The price of failure was experience.

Roman Dmitry showed how he can counterattack a stronger opponent, and Chris showed no signs of shame even though he rolled on the floor looking shabby..

The other soldiers were the same..

People praised Chris and other soldiers for their performance on the southern front and their performance in competitions, but no matter what evaluation they received, they did not lose their beginner's mentality in front of Roman..

Cheonoe.

Roman was an overwhelming presence..

People who followed such a being could not dare to let down their guard and show an attitude of being complacent..

“next.”

The sparring took place one after another..

After Chris, Kevin, McBurney, Henderson, etc..

They collapsed miserably..

Sparring with Roman was a repeated exercise every day, and I never once successfully attacked Roman..

Nevertheless, they stubbornly stuck to their training..

They knew that the more they competed against Roman, the stronger they would become, so even if they lost, they tried to learn from it..

Dmitry's gymnasium.

It was stained with men’s sweat and heavy breathing..

When the training, which had been going on for a long time, finally ended, Hans, who had been waiting far away, approached..

“young master. A guest has arrived.”

“Guide me.”

presence of guests.

I already knew.

When Roman shifted his gaze, he saw the Marquis Valentino waiting with a flushed expression..

* * *

The wait was quite long.

Marquis Valentino waited at the dance hall for a whopping two hours, but did not feel bored at all during that time..

‘Is this Roman Dmitry's class?.’

Soldiers including Chris.

Not everyone was a skilled person.

As they proved their skills in this competition, each of them showed enough skills to take a place in most noble families..

In particular, Chris' presence was overwhelming..

His swordsmanship was at a level that was impossible for the average person to follow, and I thought that Chris was a person with the ability to rip off the entire northeastern region..

And yet.

He was no match for Roman..

The prosecutors who had a strong presence, the moment they faced Roman, their presence faded like a dying flame..

‘There is a topic that has been causing a stir in the Kingdom of Cairo recently. What rank will Roman Dmitri, who defeated the second-ranked player in the Kingdom of Hector, be given in the Kingdom of Cairo? Those who were skeptical pointed out that he was in his mid-20s and said that defeating Butler might have been a fluke, but I personally confirmed that Roman Dmitry is not a person to be underestimated. A presence that can easily defeat even skilled players like Chris. He possessed an ability that was more overwhelming than the world's assessment of him..’

my heart was racing.

If they were simply superior in military power,.

It couldn't have made the Marquis Valentino this excited..

‘The greatest talent in the Kingdom of Cairo. I have the sword he made.’

It was a great symbolism..

The thought of meeting such a being made me excited as if I were meeting a beautiful person of the opposite sex, and I straightened my clothes as I walked towards the waiting room..

Regardless of the value of the name Marquis Valentino. I wanted to look good as a human being..

“This is Roman Dmitry..”

Let's arrive at the reception room.

Roman offered to shake hands first..

Moment.

I felt like my heart was going to explode.

Thinking that he had created a famous sword with his own hands, Marquis Valentino wiped his hands on his pants and held them together..

“This is Marquis Valentino..”

“Let’s sit down first..”

“thank you.”

It was a strange atmosphere..

Although it was the first time the two had met, the reception room felt like it was heating up due to Marquis Valentino's burning eyes..

Marquis Valentino could hardly hide his emotions..

It was his first time meeting Roman Dmitry, but the one fact he confirmed formed an infinite fondness for Roman..

He said.

“The reason I came to see Roman was because of Blaze. I think you all know what blazes are. I was surprised that such a great treasure was released on the auction house, and I won the bid, thinking that I had to get it somehow. To be honest, I searched a lot of places to find out the craftsman who created Blaze. And today, we came to our final destination, Dmitry..”

The voice became slightly heightened..

people said.

Marquis Valentino's aspirations as a collector are said to be great..

It was a pure emotion that was not fake, and that is why he did not assert his power as a marquis in front of Roman..

“Roman. Are you really the one who created Blaze??”

I asked straight.

Eyes colored with desire.

It was a funny situation.

I had no idea that my intention to find out the value of the sword would lead directly to this result..

‘People call the Marquis Valentino a greedy collector..’

Blaze's Auction.

It was conducted anonymously..

Rather than trying to hide his identity, he hoped that the value of his name would not affect the value of the sword..

blast furnace.

“you're right.”

There was no reason to hide it.

statement acknowledging the fact.

The Marquis Valentino could not contain his burst of joy..

* * *

Marquis Valentino.

There is no one in the Kingdom of Cairo who does not know him..

Regardless of his nickname as a collector of greed, he was a figure who was always mentioned when explaining Cairo's power system..

‘Among the forces of neutrality. He is the most powerful person.’

four factions.

King faction, noble faction, Kronos Empire faction, Valhalla Empire faction.

They shared the power of the Kingdom of Cairo and hoped to rise to the top while always keeping the rest in check..

In the process, Marquis Valentino was quite an attractive figure..

His wealth, which dominated Cairo's commercial circles, had the power to upset the balance of power, but he remained resolute despite years of love calls from four factions..

he said.

“I'm not interested in power. No matter who is in power, Valentino hopes to always be in the same position..”

It was a smart choice.

From the moment he clearly supports one faction, everything he does is bound to be caught up in factional warfare..

So I stayed in the middle..

Cover your eyes.

closed my mouth.

Regardless of how things were going in Cairo, he focused on making money and pursuing his hobbies..

Cairo's key figures.

I'm not sure what to do.

Such an amazing person reacted like a fangirl to the truth revealed by Roman..

“also! Roman is the one who created Blaze! I am truly honored! You have no idea how much I wanted to meet Roman. When I first saw Blaze at the Adelian Auction House, I had a strong feeling as if lightning had struck from the sky. How on earth did you make such a famous sword? I heard that Dmitry is a sacred place for blacksmiths. So, did you inherit your father’s bloodline??”

The questions continued.

pure fan spirit.

He had no malicious intent..

I really wanted to meet Roman, and while he was asking me various things, my eyes fell on the sword Roman had..

“……If you don't mind, could I take a look at that sword??”

Request to see the sword.

This would not have been allowed in a battlefield..

but.

Roman handed over his sword..

It was not to trust the other person, but to understand the intentions of the Marquis Valentino who held the sword..

gulp.

Marquis Valentino swallowed dry saliva..

As if receiving a great treasure, he carefully touched the sword and checked it here and there..

‘……What is this.’

I was astonished.

Blaze and Salamander.

It's a shockingly great sword..

That alone filled me with respect for Roman, but Darkness was on a completely different level..

A heavy sword as if imbued with darkness.

The eyes of Marquis Valentino, who had experienced numerous famous swords, immediately recognized the true value of Darkness, and he was so surprised that the corners of his eyes trembled..

Roman Dmitry was a great craftsman.

It was not a flame that cooled down after creating the masterpiece of a lifetime, but it showed signs of gradual development..

first sword salamander.

Second Sword Blaze.

Third Sword Darkness.

‘Every time a new sword is created, it is showing rapid growth. If Roman Dmitry is called the greatest genius of all time as a swordsman, it is no different in the world of blacksmiths. How much more amazing will the sword this monster will create in the future be? And if Roman Dmitry becomes renowned as a craftsman, the swords he creates will be recognized as being of great value in and of themselves..’

I was so shocked that I almost burst out laughing..

blaze.

People thought they had invested too much in just one sword..

I don't know if it's common knowledge, but after checking out Darkness, Marquis Valentino saw the future ahead..

Roman Dmitry.

You will be called the best swordsman and the best craftsman..

Tuk.

I put down my sword.

Marquis Valentino looked at Roman with a very serious expression..

“Even if I were to ask you to sell me this sword, I don't think you would ever say yes. So, may I make a special offer to you, Roman??”

* * *

special offer.

There were two conditions.

“first. If you ever sell a sword, please give me a chance..”

It was a personal greed.

If Roman were to find a new owner, as was the case with Blaise, Marquis Valentino hoped to become that owner..

“second. If you make a new sword, please let me know. No, if possible, I would like to at least see what kind of sword it is. Place and time are irrelevant. Whether in Dmitry, in a faraway country, or in a remote area where humans are not allowed to enter. If Roman gives permission, I would like to somehow visit and check the state of the famous sword..”

The eyes sparkled with desire..

Roman didn't answer anything..

Marquis Valentino.

The Cairo magnate was burning alone..

Rather than asking questions to understand his intentions, I waited for him to tell me everything he was thinking..

“If you promise two things, the Valentino family will support Dmitry in the future..”

that remark.

It was unexpected.

Rather than simply being greedy as a collector, he made a statement that he would give up his neutral position..

It was fun.

Roman drank tea and looked into the other person's eyes..

“Do you know what that means??”

“Of course I know. The Valentino family has maintained a neutral position so far. Thanks to this, there were no particular problems while running the business, and people began to call the Valentino family the richest man in Cairo..”

“So why do you want to support Dmitry? I don't think it's simply because of the desire to collect. In order to satisfy the desires of the Marquis Valentino, the Valentino family sacrifices too much..”

force of neutrality.

that he takes sides.

Even if the opponent is not one of the four powers, it is bound to be inconvenient for the powers that divide Cairo..

Marquis Valentino said:.

“Let me be honest. In fact, there has been considerable pressure from four factions recently. As the power struggle in Cairo becomes more intense, Valentino cannot maintain a neutral position forever. So, I have been constantly thinking about which force to support. Would the Noble faction, the Kronos Empire faction, or the Valhalla Empire faction be better? Meanwhile, I heard a rumor that Roman Dmitry defeated the northern lords and created the 'Dmitri Alliance'..”

suggestion just now.

It's not a split-second decision..

Before meeting Roman, Marquis Valentino had thoroughly calculated his profits and losses..

“People call me a collector of greed. I pay a reasonable price for valuable items, but the target is not limited to items. I also really like investing in people. When a person who is still undervalued develops and achieves something, it gives a tremendous sense of pleasure that cannot be felt through collecting..”

Roman Dmitry.

His actions were unconventional..

People simply focused on the name value of the enemies he defeated..

However, Marquis Valentino recognized that the leadership Roman had shown so far was unusual..

and.

Dmitry Alliance.

Dmitri, who was maintaining a neutral position like himself, made a move to break away from neutrality for the first time..

“Of the four factions in Cairo, there is no one I will follow. But with Roman, it's a different story. Watching the ragtag northeastern region being taken over in an instant, I decided that the Dmitri family led by Roman was worth investing in. furthermore. I have even confirmed that he is the craftsman who created Blaze, so there is no reason for me not to like Roman.?”

“Dmitry already has a lot of money. Is there any reason for him to accept the Valentino family as his allies while being checked by the central government??”

It was as Marquis Valentino expected..

The other person had no intention of following the trend, and by asking the question just now, he proved that he had the courage to do so..

It was amazing.

Cairo's richest man.

They did not accept it as necessary..

“We know very well how much wealth Dmitry has amassed. but.”

The more the better).

Marquis Valentino laughed..

“Isn’t the more money the better? There isn't much I wish for. If we can establish a relationship with Roman in the future, and if Valentino can survive in Cairo, we will do whatever we can to support Dmitry..”

collector's instinct.

The sense that elevated the Marquis Valentino to his current position had a strong desire for Roman Dmitry..