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237Angry Predator's Way (1)
Chris's actions.
It seemed against manners..
This is the territory of the empire..
With the emperor of the Valhalla Empire looking down on him, Chris was the first to show respect to Roman Dmitri..
The atmosphere was cold and frozen..
Even the people who had been cheering Chris' performance just a moment ago kept their mouths shut as they watched the Emperor of Valhalla..
at that time.
Roman Dmitry raised his hand..
Seeing Chris's acceptance of his loyalty, Chris finally shifted his gaze to look at the emperor..
I don't even kneel.
But I didn't even offer up my sword..
I got cocky.
The faces of the high-ranking nobles sitting at the head table with the Emperor turned bright red, but they could not say anything until the Emperor came forward first..
Valhalla was the same as Kronos..
In this country where the emperor exercises omnipotent power, one cannot carelessly raise one's voice in front of the emperor..
“Did you say his name was Chris?.”
Finally.
the emperor opened his mouth.
While Emperor Kronos seemed aggressive and emotionally dry, Emperor Valhalla had a very lethargic voice that did not fit his reputation as a 'nation of warriors'..
The exterior was also very ugly. His body was rather dry, as if he had not done any special physical training, and his sunken eyes appeared dark..
“Yes, my name is Chris..”
“amazing. It is not easy for a stranger from a foreign country to win the eve stage, but he actively decapitates the warriors and emerges as the final winner. I also expected a boring match where everyone was watching each other's thoughts, but thanks to that, I saw an exciting performance..”
“thank you.”
“I'm even thankful.”
The Valhalla Emperor grinned..
It seemed strangely maddening..
Even though he did not show any special words or actions, the Emperor of Valhalla gave off an atmosphere that made people nervous..
“by the way. Just now, why did you show courtesy to Roman Dmitry first? Alas, I didn't mean to reprimand you. I have no intention of imposing the laws of the empire on people from other countries. Just curious. Even in front of me, people who act like you are not that common..”
It was somewhat frivolous words and actions..
Chris spoke in a weightless, excited voice..
“……Because it is a stage for my master. Just as the warriors of Valhalla sacrificed their lives on the eve stage for His Majesty the Emperor, I too risked my life for my lord. There is no other reason.”
“Hoo.”
The Emperor of Valhalla was impressed..
As he looked at Chris, a small heat arose..
“He has outstanding skills at a young age, and even blind loyalty to his master. He is truly a good talent. Valhalla is a country that has treated talented people since ancient times. People say that this country doesn't welcome 'outsiders', but in reality, that's exactly a rumor targeting 'incompetent outsiders'. Valhalla can do anything to recruit talent like you. If it's money, it's money, if it's fame, it's fame, if it's a woman, it's a woman. For those with talent, Valhalla is truly a paradise..”
The smile got thicker..
I was no longer held accountable for my attitude, but the story flowed strangely..
“how is it? If you pledge your loyalty to me here, I will reward you on the eve with a reward that surpasses whatever Dmitry promised..”
Remarks from the Emperor of Valhalla.
That too.
completely crossed the line.
* * *
There were groans coming from all directions..
In front of the successor of a nation.
Chris's statement that he would recruit his own person was an act that went so far beyond etiquette that it seemed as if it was nothing..
unexpected and unexpected behavior.
If Chris didn't know what kind of person the Emperor of Valhalla was, he would have reacted a little embarrassed by the situation that befell him..
Emperor Valhalla.
As the 14th son of the previous emperor, who gave birth to as many as 23 sons, he was a cruel person who ascended to the throne of emperor by even ending the life of his youngest child in a fierce fight with his brothers..
a dark day.
A wind of blood was blowing in the imperial court..
Holding a sword dripping with blood, the Emperor of Valhalla killed all members of the imperial family except himself..
people said.
Kronos' only opponent is Valhalla..
The reason they could not actively accept Valhalla even though they knew that fact was because of their closed culture and the crazy rumors about the Valhalla emperor..
I just think it's the worst because Kronos has revealed his ambition to conquer the continent..
I couldn't say that Valhalla, the lesser evil, was a good option..
Unlike Kronos, there were not many cases of invading the borders of other countries, so many people who did not know the circumstances of Valhalla fell into the illusion that it was a country of warriors and thought unconditionally favorably of the Valhalla Empire..
the reality of lesser evil.
It was more extreme than I thought.
In a world where the strong dominate everything, an abnormal person takes the top spot..
“Chris, take your pick..”
And yet.
People agreed that the Emperor Valhalla's offer was attractive..
His choice meant upward mobility.
Everyone acknowledges that the Emperor of Valhalla is a cruel and ruthless person, but the reason he was able to achieve his current power was because he gave exorbitant rewards based on his ability..
It is not a lie to say that heaven is for those who have ability..
The reason why talented people from all over the continent flow into Valhalla through the ranking system is because of the paradise-like daily life of Valhalla that a small number of people experience..
Conservatives and Progressives.
The emperor maintained the middle way..
At times, both sides took sides, but what is certain is that both forces were composed of talented people suited to the empire..
eyes were focused.
Everyone is.
I was confident in Chris' answer..
No matter what country Valhalla was, there was no reason for a being chosen by the emperor to refuse naturalization to Valhalla..
The moment you say yes.
heaven will unfold.
Valhalla was a country where the winner took all..
however.
Chris' answer was different from what I expected..
“……Sorry, but I decline..”
“Why?”
“The person I am today, whom His Majesty the Emperor values, would not have grown to the degree I have today if it were not for my lord's teachings. blast furnace. The value your Majesty desires lies with you, not with me. Since I only manifest my presence as Dmitry's sword, I cannot accept His Majesty's offer..”
chris.
The priority for him was pure desire..
desire for strength.
He didn't think that whatever Valhalla offered, it would make him stronger than Roman Dmitri..
And Roman Dmitry. He was someone who made his subordinates valuable..
The benefits and treatment received by Dmitry's subordinates gave them unwavering faith in the name of Valhalla..
Chris's answer was appropriate.
Although he politely declined, the Emperor of Valhalla looked at Roman Dmitri for his answer that made his master's name shine..
It was fun.
The Emperor of Valhalla felt a strange sense of kinship when he saw Roman Dmitry accepting Chris's answer as if it were natural..
“If you say it that way, there's nothing you can do about it. This is the end of the eve performance. And to the winner, Chris, he will be granted so much wealth that he will not be able to use it all in his lifetime.!”
Emperor's Cry.
The reward for the winner was certain.
At his cry, which excluded all minor emotions, the people of Valhalla shook off their tension and let out cheers that resembled enthusiasm..
A country like this.
It was Valhalla..
* * *
The eve is over.
The time when everyone returned to their accommodations for the festival tomorrow..
Wow.
Viscount Jonatan's head turned..
The Marquis of Belfir spewed out his anger at him with a heated face..
“What a fucking bastard. You said it clearly. Aside from the ranked players, there is no doubt that Gonzalez will win. But what are these results? A stranger from another country won the championship. And I, who boasted in front of everyone that I would deal with Roman Dmitry's minions, was reduced to an incompetent being spouting lies in front of the Emperor..”
“Sorry, sorry... … Ugh!”
Wow.
“shut up.”
I slapped him again.
last meeting.
At that time, the conversation took place in a more static atmosphere than now, but the situation was different in the face of failure..
Emperor Valhalla.
He was thoroughly performance-oriented..
As the Marquis of Belfir, who led this plan, he could not avoid responsibility..
“How happy the conservatives were as soon as Chris won. If we repeat today's failure, His Majesty the Emperor will side with the conservatives and not us. That is an unacceptable result. The future of Valhalla cannot be satisfied with repeating the barbaric history of the southern jungle..”
The current Valhalla is on the borderline..
Will we move towards a new future?.
Or will we stand still, talking about tradition?.
Recently, a cooperative relationship with the 'Kronos Empire' has been pursued, led by Marquis Belfir, but the Emperor of Valhalla was the kind of person who could change his mind at any time..
Therefore, results are needed to prove that their advice is correct..
If defeat were repeated, it was bound to irritate the emperor..
Valhalla was a unique country in many ways..
Although the emperor possessed omnipotent power, there was no specific future for the country that he envisioned..
The violence continued.
When Marquis Belfir, who had been beating him for a while, caught his breath, Viscount Jonatan hastily adjusted his posture..
kneel down.
said in an earnest voice.
“Marquis. Please give me just one chance. I will somehow make it so that Roman Dmitry loses..”
It was the last chance.
The moment you get out of sight.
You can't survive in Valhalla.
For someone accustomed to failure, Valhalla was not a very kind world..
“No, you don't have to move..”
a cold voice.
Marquis Belfir wiped the blood from his hands with a handkerchief and recalled the contents of the report he had received a moment ago..
“Barbossa began to move in earnest. So, you might as well wish him success. What if even Barbossa fails? In the realm of responsibility, I guarantee you won't survive.”
one day before the festival.
There was still a chance to turn the tables..
* * *
Immediately after returning to the accommodation.
Roman Dmitry took a break.
Knowing that he usually enjoys hot tea, the servants brought him something to eat and drink..
however.
One of the servants carrying the refreshments spoke in a hushed voice..
“don't eat anything.”
Moment.
Roman Dmitry looked at the servant.
The servant spoke urgently to Roman Dmitry while the other servants went to take care of other things..
“Barbossa moved. I don't know exactly what trick he pulled, but he needs to be careful about everything he eats and drinks from now on. Please keep in mind. Barbossa's opponents always fell helplessly against the unknown. But don't raise your voice to prove 'his or her'. Tomorrow is the festival stage. There may be poison in it, but while you're trying to prove it, Barbossa will end the situation by making you a coward who avoided the festival stage..”
I looked closely.
The servants did not arrive.
he added.
“I am someone who respected Mr. Morales. We are 'one force' and I hope that people like you will not be defeated by cowardly tactics. We won't force you to trust us. But if you are careful about everything in Valhalla, you can at least face Barbossa fairly..”
It was a sincere voice..
It had nothing to do with political power..
He, who follows the tradition of Valhalla, heard about what kind of person Roman Dmitry was through Sánchez..
Regardless of nationality, they were worthy of respect. What if a person like Roman Dmitry falls again due to a cowardly trick?.
I felt like I couldn't accept the fact that I was a member of Valhalla..
so.
moved people.
Through people with similar thoughts, I found out that Barbossa is moving today..
his role is over.
At least it provides a platform for Roman Dmitry to compete fairly..
At the sight of the servants coming inside, the servant changed his expression and was about to leave..
That moment.
The servant's expression was stained with shock..
“……?!”
Roman Dmitry.
He was drinking tea as if he was showing off to everyone..
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