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199Duchy of Dmitry (4)
In the middle of the training hall.
Rodwell Dmitry looked at the sword..
Unlike before, one side of my vision was stained with darkness, and the sense of imbalance constantly stimulated my nerves..
I felt a sick feeling for a moment..
There was a time when I was familiar with the tool called the sword as if it were a part of my body, but now even my body does not completely follow my control..
crackling.
I hit forward and went out..
The muscles that had been trained for years exploded and rushed forward, swinging the sword against an imaginary enemy..
sudden-
a narrow difference.
The attack missed..
The information conveyed through the senses correctly determined the enemy's location, but when I actually swung the sword, the opponent's location was a little further away..
It was a gap in the senses..
The mind used the senses based on past memories, but the senses that conveyed current information gave different information due to the loss of an eye..
took the steps.
We continued to attack without stopping, but none of the attacks were successful..
hook.
It was the same just now.
They stayed close to the virtual enemy, exchanging attacks and defense, and in a real fight, they made dangerous attacks that disregarded their lives..
However, a satisfactory scene was not produced..
The attacks were limited to shallow cuts to the enemy's flesh, and instead created a scene where one's own life was in danger..
Whenever an imaginary being plunged a knife into his heart or cut off his head, Rodwell Dmitry gritted his teeth with a red face..
It's okay to die.
Just once.
I wanted to utilize my senses properly..
However, the moment even my last persistent attack failed, I felt like my feet were sinking in..
Kwadang!
I fell badly.
Although blood flowed from his forehead, Rodwell Dmitry looked up at the sky with a lost expression..
Battle with Kronos.
I did not regret risking my life in the battle at Daejeon Temple..
If I could go back in time, I would have made the same choice without hesitation to ensure Cairo's victory..
but.
The realities I had to accept were too harsh..
Although he lived his whole life for Dmitry's future, he had no choice but to admit that he had to give up his position as successor..
Because Roman Dmitry showed such results.
Rodwell Dmitry lost his great goal in life, and his unstable physical condition even caused his swordsmanship to deteriorate..
It was disgusting.
It was he who said he would give up his successor..
Even though it was a conclusion that I had organized my thoughts on, the aftereffects that came late made my emotions boil over..
I looked up at the sky for a while.
It was clear.
Looking at the sky, which was so peaceful despite his feelings, Rodwell Dmitry smiled innocently at some point..
I was annoyed. Actually, it's not a problem to blame on anyone..
If only he were strong enough not to lose his eyes. If only he were a more suitable successor than Roman Dmitry..
In a series of circumstances, there was no reason for me to be this shabby..
‘……Let's not get ugly.’
widely.
I stood up with my sword in hand.
He is a man who knows honor..
I don't know why my brother changed, but he had no intention of becoming a stain on the family like he was once called Dmitri's idiot..
What if you are not a successor?.
What if you lose an eye?.
it will happen again.
Gritting his teeth, Rodwell Dmitry began swinging his sword..
It was a mess.
Although I lost the sharpness I had before, I tried my best to adapt to my only eye..
The sun was stinging..
When sweat flows like rain.
“That won't solve your problem..”
a familiar voice.
Roman Dmitry was standing on one side of the training hall..
* * *
Roman Dmitry said.
“Your body has been practicing how to swing the sword in its normal state for a long time. Losing an eye does not simply mean visual limitations, but all the changes that begin from that. This does not mean that the current ignorant training method is necessarily wrong, but there is a more certain method..”
At the time of the Murim conquest.
There were many subordinates who lost their bodies..
They experienced a gap in their senses, and in numerous cases they created ways to overcome it..
“Block out the five senses and start from a new starting point. If you don't get lost in the loss of one thing and practice how to use it in situations where only one is allowed, later when you open up all five senses, the gap in vision won't be that much of a problem. Of course, the five senses cannot be blocked using general methods. But if you want, I can do that..”
It was honest advice..
I told him the best solution, but Rodwell Dmitry's reaction was not pleasant..
“Why should I listen to my brother??”
Blockage of the five senses.
Maybe it was the right answer.
Even though it was a quick way to solve the problem, Rodwell Dmitry did not want to follow his brother's advice..
it was a matter of emotions.
Everyone acknowledged how great Roman Dmitry was and that he was a worthy successor, but he didn't want to even accept his brother's help when he was deprived of everything..
It was a pointless feeling of resistance..
Rodwell Dmitry looked away and returned to his sword training..
“The choice is yours. But there's something you need to know.”
it wasn't a conversation.
Words conveyed one-sidedly.
Even if others ignored what he said, Roman Dmitry spoke his truth..
“Dmitry has now entered a new phase. There will probably be many trials. We don't know what tricks the Kronos Empire and Valhalla Empire, which disapprove of us, will pull, and we cannot trust the Alliance of Kingdoms, which we think of as allies for now, to the end. In that situation. We must protect ourselves. If we break down and fester within, those who trust and follow us will have to pay the price..”
fence.
The scope was expanding.
As he accepted new relationships, Roman Dmitry's values also changed..
If you followed the law of the fittest in your past life,.
This life did not pursue only practical benefits..
“I need people I trust for Dmitry's future. Until now, I have been able to take responsibility for everything on my own, but as time goes by, I will inevitably reach my limits on my own. If Dmitry were attacked while he was away due to a battle on the border, if the Empire attacked from all directions with its troops. On the battlefield without me, I definitely need people to replace me..”
Conquest of Wulin.
It is not a result achieved alone..
In the absence of Baek Jung-hyuk, there were people to replace him, and later they were called the four kings..
so that.
“Rodwell Dmitry. You are my younger brother, you are my flesh and blood. If you need someone to lead Dmitri in my absence.…….”
relationship of trust.
The need for mutual exchange sometimes originated from one side's blind feelings..
“i hope it's you.”
last words.
Rodwell Dmitry's eyes were blue..
a long time ago.
The older brother he thought no longer existed was now right in front of his eyes..
* * *
Time goes by.
The day of the festival has finally arrived.
People flocked to Dmitry Castle, and the proclamation ceremony of the Dmitry Principality was held in front of everyone..
Daniel Cairo.
he stepped forward.
“Today is a truly meaningful day for Cairo and, by extension, the Salamander Continent. Recently, Cairo has experienced incidents that threaten the security of the country. The traitorous Marquis Benedict brought in the Kronos Empire for his own power, and battles in the west terrified the people of Cairo. In fact, Cairo previously chose to compromise in recent situations. Even in situations where we didn't do anything wrong, we bowed our heads first, and at one time, we thought that was the natural way to do it. But the Dmitry family proved us all wrong. It awakened Cairo's pride and showed how the country must move forward in order to exist as a country..”
My voice gained strength.
The experience so far has developed Daniel Cairo, and now he shows signs of overwhelming people..
He glanced at the people..
Starting from the union of kingdoms to the kingdom of Hector..
Dmitry clearly expressed his thoughts to those who attended to celebrate the founding of the Principality..
“Dmitri deserves everyone's blessings and a new start. As the King of the Kingdom of Cairo, I, Daniel Cairo, will sincerely congratulate our ally, the Principality of Dmitry, on its departure, and I will do my best for the development of Cairo and Dmitri as a community of common destiny with the same roots..”
That moment.
Cheers erupted like enthusiasm..
Dmitry's people were enthusiastic, and leading figures from other countries understood what Daniel Cairo's remarks meant..
friendly country.
It was not a concept of vassalage..
On an equal footing, Dmitry said he would accept the principality.
‘……Cairo is the first to recognize the Principality of Dmitry as an individual power. Even so, in a situation where people are enthusiastic about Roman Dmitry's actions, it seems like it is giving wings to the future of the Dmitry Principality..’
it was someone's idea.
and.
This was also what Daniel Cairo intended..
When he finished speaking and Baron Romero came on stage, Dmitry was literally in a festive mood..
* * *
the party got underway.
The Dmitry family prepared a separate space for the nobles inside the inner building and served food outside so that the common people could enjoy the party..
It was truly a scene that proved Dmitry’s wealth..
It would take a huge amount of money to feed tens of thousands of people, but Duke Romero was not stingy with giving..
Dmitry's Iron Mine.
Since the safety net was installed, the amount of wealth generated from iron mines has completely exceeded normal levels..
endless mountain range.
Mineral veins that people didn't know about were discovered.
There were plenty of jobs, and as rumors spread that Dmitry strictly enforces safety, workers flocked not only to Dmitry but also from outside the country..
Dmitry's development was a natural result..
With supply and demand in perfect harmony, Dmitry was growing into a large city..
blast furnace.
The extent to which he gave to people did not affect Dmitry's wealth in the slightest..
It was a fun time.
As people were eating and chatting and the atmosphere was getting warmer, the representative of the Kingdom Alliance who was talking with Duke Romero quietly mentioned a new topic..
“Duke Dmitry. Roman Dmitry is already approaching his late 20s, so shouldn't he be thinking about getting married soon? A man can only do great things if his family is stable. At the same time, the princess of the Kingdom of Umberto is also in a state of marriage, so why not prepare a separate meeting for this??”
Representative of the Kingdom of Umberto.
It was Count Verdi.
When the marriage with Roman Dmitri was mentioned directly, Duke Romero looked troubled..
“I also hope Roman finds a good partner. But as you all know, Roman has flaws. Even though he was engaged to a woman, he couldn't end it. But how can I take the lead in marriage again? In fact, right now, more than Roman's marriage, I just hope he isn't in danger..”
avoided answering.
In aristocratic societies, people usually find a partner even after their late teens..
Roman Dmitry did not have many people who wanted him because of Dmitry's reputation as an idiot, and the marriage, which was promoted only in his mid-20s, fell through..
It was a matter that the Dmitri family needed to think deeply about, but Duke Romero did not consider the marriage a top priority due to the incident with Lawrence..
furthermore.
Breaking off the engagement was such a big problem..
For nobles who were sensitive to issues, there was a high possibility that they would not take the risk of breaking off the engagement..
however.
“What a flaw. Dmitry is a hero who defeated Knight Commander Gustavo when he was only in his 20s, but who on earth treats it as a flaw just because he broke off the engagement once? A hero's life is inherently full of ups and downs. If people consider the breakup of the engagement a flaw, I will arrange for Roman Dmitry to marry a wise woman who recognizes his worth..”
“you're right. Now he is the heir to the Duchy of Dmitry, and breaking off the engagement is not a problem at all..”
Member of the Kingdom Alliance.
Viscount Ringo of the Kingdom of Redford.
He was the Marquis of Marten of the Kingdom of Odelia..
They representing each kingdom hastily added their words to Count Verdi's remarks..
Moment.
Our eyes met.
From their previous remarks, they knew that they had attended this party with a common goal..
‘These guys are crossing Roman Dmitry.!’
‘damn guys.’
‘How dare you!’
eyes looking at each other.
The spark of competition flies.
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