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151Collector of Anger and Greed (3)
Marquis Valentino.
He was a fun person.
Even though Dmitry is still a marginal force, he boldly announced that he would bet on Dmitry..
Four factions in Cairo.
It was clear that they would show their displeasure with the decision of the Marquis Valentino..
If there was no reason to attack outright when it was a neutral force, there was a very high chance of being attacked from all sides just because it supported Dmitry..
It was a stupid choice. If he followed the Marquis Benedict's 'aristocratic faction', he would have stably established himself as the core of power, but he chose to take a risky gamble by abandoning the stable option..
There was no reason to refuse..
In a situation where a strong ally entered the situation, Roman reacted calmly..
“I admit it. If Valentino supports Dmitry, Dmitry could emerge as a new power..”
but.
Roman did not accept everything just because it was beneficial..
There were clear standards, and Valentino has not yet met them..
“By the way. Dmitry, no, I don't really like rigid relationships. If the Dmitry family receives Valentino's support while they have not achieved anything yet, it is very likely that Valentino will claim equal status no matter what the future results are. I don't like that. Dmitry's alliance. The nobles of the northeast did not simply support Dmitry, but pledged 'loyalty' as members..”
I looked straight into the eyes..
No matter what reputation the opponent had or what advantage he gave, Roman did not allow the system of power to collapse..
“Dmitry doesn't need anyone's help. He has the ability to solve all problems on his own, and in the process of forming a force like Dmitri's alliance in the future, what is needed is loyalty to accept the current system. Let me ask you one question. As for the Valentino family, can Marquis Valentino follow Dmitri? Rather than taking a step back and watching, are you ready to do anything for Dmitry??”
asked in reverse.
Valentino and Dmitry.
Valentino still had a high reputation abroad..
Just supporting it is a great decision, but Roman Dmitry said he is not satisfied with that alone..
how.
What is the source of confidence?.
Marquis Valentino's eyes rippled as he looked at Roman..
‘Roman Dmitry does not care about the four factions in Cairo. Although there would be considerable risk if I refused Dmitry's offer, Roman's words and actions showed no fear whatsoever. Is it the courage of a young man? That's not it. The hero of Cairo, who led Dmitri to take control of the northeastern region and made a remarkable contribution in the war against the Kingdom of Hector, possesses something more than courage..’
Smirking.
laughed.
What is most important to collectors??
It was just a rarity..
The empire that dominates the continent may be full of such talented people, but he was a type of person that could not be found in a weak country like Cairo..
‘I am so attracted to Roman Dmitry..’
I was moved..
I wasn't really interested in power in the first place..
As long as Valentino survived, it didn't matter if he was not the best but was in the role of assisting the best..
The opponent.
Even if it was a commoner-born baronial family..
“Let me take this opportunity to clarify. If you accept my offer, Valentino will follow Dmitry. Even if I have to hug rice straw and jump into a fire pit, I will smile and follow your orders..”
It was an unusual choice.
Although he made a decision that went against common sense, Roman Dmitry calmly accepted the loyalty of a family like Valentino..
Baek Jung-hyuk's life.
loyalty was familiar.
As for my confidence in myself, I did not consider the value of Valentino’s name important..
“Please take care of me in the future.”
That was it..
Even if there were repercussions from this, it was a problem that would have to be dealt with at any time..
The meeting of Roman and Valentino.
An unexpected connection arose..
In a warm ending, the Marquis Valentino asked the last question..
“……As soon as it returns to the family, would you mind revealing the identity of the craftsman who created Blaze, Roman Dmitri? I got such a great sword, but I don't think I can bear it if I don't show it off to people around me..”
It was certain.
Marquis Valentino was a truly unique type of person..
* * *
collector of greed.
As much as he had a great desire to collect, he loved to show off his collection..
Nobles near the capital.
He invited them over and had a simple tea party, and when the atmosphere warmed up, he subtly showed off Blaze..
“Oh oh.”
“Is this the famous sword of rumors??”
The nobles' eyes lit up..
blaze.
Blaze's popularity among the nobility was considerable, as he paid a huge amount of money to win the bid..
A sword that amplifies the power of Aura..
It was an ability that made people's mouths drop just by hearing the rumors that were known to the public, and above all, the fact that it was a sword that was auctioned off by a greedy collector completely guaranteed its quality..
Marquis Valentino said:.
“Hehehehe. I don't know what rumors everyone has heard, but this black rumor is more than that. Recently, I conducted a simple experiment on prosecutors under my command. A 1-star swordsman faced a 2-star swordsman with a blaze, and surprisingly, he blocked the 2-star aura with the 1-star aura..”
“Is that really true??”
“Have I ever lied about my collection? furthermore…….”
lowered my voice.
The twitching corner of his mouth was enjoying the situation of bragging..
“The identity of the craftsman who created Blaze is none other than Roman Dmitry. The hero of Cairo, who defeated Hector's kingdom, and the eldest son of Dmitri, a sacred place for blacksmiths. he created blaze.”
“omg?!”
“Does this mean that this is Roman Dmitry's sword??”
“you're right. Roman Dmitry created three swords in his life, and this Blade is the second sword. And when defeating the Kingdom of Hector, Roman Dmitri used Blaze to defeat Butler. Isn’t that amazing? I decided that it was worth investing a large amount of money just based on the quality of the sword, but the true value of the sword lay elsewhere. Don’t you all know this? Roman Dmitry is a talented person who will become the best swordsman in Cairo in the future, and the sword he created is a tremendous treasure in itself..”
Everyone went crazy.
Then I realized.
The amount that Marquis Valentino bet was only pennies, and the value of the sword would skyrocket in the future..
At first, the eyes were simply admiring..
I was quickly stained with envy..
Regardless of its monetary value, I was truly jealous of the fact that there were only three Roman swords that existed in the world..
The rumor spread quickly..
The famous sword chosen by Valentino.
They say the craftsman who made that famous sword was Roman Dmitry..
People praised the sword's performance and expressed admiration for the story it contained..
The value of swords has skyrocketed..
That wasn't all.
As people began to doubt the sword's abilities, Marquis Valentino invited craftsmen to publicly verify it..
“……This is a sword that is even greater than rumored. I have seen many famous swords in my life, but this is the first time in my life that I have seen a sword that can absorb mana to this extent. To be honest, if I had the money, I would buy it..”
craftsman's remarks.
Put an end to doubts.
People paid attention to the swords made by Roman, and began to call the three swords the 'Roman Dmitry Collection'..
And those rumors.
It produced unexpected results.
* * *
Dmitry Forge.
It's been a busy day there recently..
We originally received a lot of orders, but as rumors spread about Roman, we received more orders than we could handle..
“I want to buy Master Roman's sword.?”
“That's impossible. Master Roman does not sell swords individually..”
“100It is possible to order equipment to arm your people, but there is a backlog of orders right now, so you will have to wait at least a month. sorry. Although Dmitri has many blacksmiths, he is currently unable to process orders quickly..”
At first I inquired about Roman's sword..
Naturally, in a situation where they were rejected time and time again, people naturally submitted production requests to the Dmitry family..
Roman Dmitry, the creator of the famous sword.
Isn't it his family name?.
Even so, the family was said to be the best in Cairo for its blacksmithing skills, and as its reliability increased, people thought that they could trust Dmitri..
In fact, the Dmitry family did not disappoint their clients..
When those who received the highest quality products spread the word, orders poured in uncontrollably..
A fire broke out in the furnace..
The blacksmiths had no time to rest, and Dmitry enjoyed the greatest prosperity in history..
And the fact is.
It was also reported to Baron Romero..
“……This is what happened. Thanks to Master Roman's reputation, we have a backlog of orders for more than half a year..”
It was Hendrick..
His expression was very red..
Although I was happy about the blacksmith's boom, I was truly happy that people recognized Roman's value..
“Hahahaha, everyone wants my son's sword..”
Baron Romero laughed heartily..
reputation as a prosecutor.
I was happy.
His son's success was naturally a joy, but this incident pleased Baron Romero more than ever..
“Roman, Rodwell, Lauren. My sons followed me into the blacksmith shop from a young age, but none of them had a sincere interest in steel. Actually, I thought it was natural. I have spent my entire life working in a blacksmith shop, but children born into noble families cannot live the same life as me. But Roman created a famous sword that the Kingdom of Cairo admired. How happy is this?.”
three sons.
The eldest son, considered the successor, accepted the family business..
I couldn't help but be truly happy in a situation where my talent as a blacksmith was revealed..
“you're right. Master Roman is gifted with the talent to succeed the lord..”
“is it? Ha ha ha ha ha.”
succession plan.
I had a lot of worries.
Roman lost all his points due to the years he spent as a fool, but now he didn't have any doubts..
I felt confident..
Roman Dmitry.
He was the perfect heir to the Dmitry family..
* * *
At that time when the world was noisy.
Roman meets an unexpected visitor.
“Long time no see.”
It was Mackin..
Valhalla Intelligence Department.
The man who previously suggested recruiting Roman appeared again after a long time..
“what's going on?”
“I've been hearing a lot about Roman lately. That was really great. Defeating Hector's kingdom wasn't enough, but defeating Butler. I thought I knew Roman Dmitri very well, but I guess that was an underestimate too..”
Valhalla Empire.
They have been feeling unwell lately.
The fact that Roman Dmitry was a four-star swordsman was no longer their secret, and the four factions in Cairo were actively moving..
In particular, Marquis Benedict was very active..
Seeing the condition of an arranged marriage for his beloved daughter, the Valhalla Empire decided that if things continued like this, they would be deprived of talent..
and.
“In my heart, I would like to give Roman enough time to think about it. However, my thoughts changed after seeing the formation of the ‘Dmitri Alliance’ centered on the northeastern region. What on earth are you thinking? Are you intending to form an independent force rather than the four factions in Cairo??”
Dmitry Alliance.
Rumors could not be stopped forever..
Eventually, it reached Valhalla's ears, and they thought they could not allow Dmitri any more time..
“The leadership of the Valhalla Empire is suspicious of Roman Dmitri's intentions. The reason why the Dmitri family has not been threatened so far is because of the possibility that Roman can swear loyalty to Valhalla. If you have other thoughts. We hope to hear confirmation on that. You can think of it as a threat. If the Valhalla Empire wishes to remain a part of the Kingdom of Cairo and not the Valhalla Empire, it cannot afford to ignore future dangers..”
The eyes became sharp.
The favor is gone..
The eyes flashed with murderous intent, but the smiling face showed no intention of negotiating at all..
Dmitry Alliance.
the wick is on fire.
The complex system of power centered around Roman Dmitry showed signs of slowly collapsing..
“Please select. Will you follow Valhalla, or will you remain an enemy of Valhalla?.”
It was a one-sided notice..
The moment you reject an offer.
Valhalla's favor will turn into menacing hostility..
however.
Squeak.
Roman leaned back in his chair..
Looking at Mackin.
Roman showed a cold expression..
“I know what you mean, but why should I follow your choices??”
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