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313A masterpiece of art) (4)
Silence fell..
The retainers respected the reputation of the 'collector', but that did not mean they supported the judgment of not being able to distinguish between public and private affairs..
Arbitrary withdrawal from business was clearly wrong.
Because of the money and effort put into carrying out a business, the Valentino family's loyalists did not just smile like puppets..
among them.
Simmons, who served the Marquis Valentino for 30 years, said:.
“My lord. Of course, I respect the lord's hobby, but I cannot accept withdrawing from the jewelry business, which only involves harvesting the fruit, simply to win the bid for Roman Dmitry's sword..”
“you're right. We need a good reason.”
The vassals sent their strength..
Marquis Valentino was not obedient..
Valentino said that he could give advice at any time if he went in the wrong direction, so his retainers did not worry about the price of their advice..
If you are not confident in persuading your vassals,.
Marquis Valentino must have accepted the opinions of his vassals and prepared for this auction without withdrawing from the jewelry business..
but.
This time, he showed a firm attitude..
“I know very well what you are concerned about. However, winning the bid for Roman Dmitry's sword is not simply about satisfying my personal desire to collect. The world is changing. Dmitry has surpassed the status of a principality, and as the head of the kingdom union, he controls all areas except the two major empires. What do you think that means??”
“……It means that a new world will open around Dmitry..”
“right. Valentino was fortunate to ride the trend of the times. Roman Dmitry has grabbed the ropes, and depending on how we act from now on, we will face a completely different future. Valentino is Cairo's rich man. This is a fact acknowledged by all, but not many people on the continent know Valentino's name the moment they step outside the well..”
The kingdom's richest men.
It was a frog in a well.
Those who actually led the continent's commerce were ultimately from powerful countries that had taken root in the empire..
Valentino has been content in the well so far..
It was a rich enough life, but I wasn't stupid enough not to grab the opportunity when it presented itself..
“We will take advantage of this opportunity to advance into the continent. Hector, Umberto, Redford, Frank. The moment you advance into the four kingdoms, you can naturally lead the business of the continent. The problem is how to overcome already established merchants. I believe that Roman Dmitry's famous sword will be the solution. A family that possesses two of the seven famous swords created by Roman Dmitri, and has given full support to Dmitri even before he gained his current fame. Valentino will not simply be called Cairo's rich man. If we inflate our actions by winning the third no-name bid, we can't help but think that 'Dmitry' is behind us the moment we enter the continent..”
Valentino was a businessman.
When doing something, quickly calculate the business benefits.
“We stockpiled a lot of supplies for after the war. Iron, foodstuffs, etc. At first, the plan was to relieve the enormous volume within Cairo, but the situation was different from the moment Dmitry was put on his back. Valentino will advance to the continent. Instead of being the richest man in Cairo, he will be reborn as the richest man on the continent. Now, I have become a person who cannot be satisfied with being the ‘rich man of Cairo’..”
The moment you see Third No-Name.
Marquis Valentino thought.
I need a lot of money.
In order to win the bid for Roman Dmitry's sword in the future, he cannot be satisfied with the wealth in the well..
My thoughts were endless.
The strong obsession with collecting even led to entry into the continent..
Things have changed.
In response to Marquis Valentino's plan, Simmons was the first to bow his head and raise his voice..
“I will follow your will.!”
“I will follow your will.!”
Advance to the continent.
The eyes of Valentino's retainers began to burn with strong desire..
* * *
the meeting is over.
A place where most have left.
The knight who escorted the Marquis Valentino to Dmitri asked the last remaining Simons..
“……Do you really think that Third No-Name's winning bid will lead to expansion into the continent? It's only an ideal plan, but the reality is that you have to take a huge loss to win the bid for one sword. As an engineer, it would be presumptuous for me to get involved in commercial matters, but I'm not sure if this is for Valentino..”
Simmons stopped walking..
saw the article.
Having grown up with the support of Valentino, he awakened his aura and became a loyalist who thought about the future of Valentino..
He is an upright man..
The angular face and unwavering eyes have grown into the look that Valentino wanted..
“What you say makes sense. Maybe this matter will end with winning the bid for one sword..”
“Then why don't you stop it??”
“The goal that the lord wants has been achieved. Because that alone is meaningful enough..”
“……what is that.”
It was something I couldn't understand..
When he responded that the article was questionable, Simmons chuckled..
“What kind of person do you think Marquis Valentino is? Cairo's richest man? A greedy collector? He is called by many nicknames, but what is certain is that he achieved a wealth so great that he could be considered Cairo's richest man, even while satisfying his greedy desire for collecting. He did not achieve this simply because he inherited the wealth of his ancestors. The Marquis Valentino used his own ability to increase his family's wealth, a process supported by his strong desire for his collection..”
valentino.
He was a fun guy.
I didn't turn my attention to collectibles because I had a lot of money, but because I had a strong desire for collectibles from the beginning and wanted the fortune to buy them..
That's how Valentino's fortune grew..
You need to have enough wealth to not run out even if you spend it, so you don't have to worry about money while purchasing collectibles..
however.
Marquis Valentino spoke of entering the continent.
He was satisfied with his life in Cairo, but wanting to advance to the continent meant that he needed more wealth..
Why?.
It was a simple problem.
Roman Dmitry's famous sword.
I concluded that my current financial resources were not enough to purchase them in the future..
“Marquis Valentino is a person who strives to earn as much as he spends. If such a person is willing to reveal his aspirations like that, we must believe in him and support him. Keep in mind. Cairo's rich man is not a frog in a well. Because he was satisfied with his well-being, he was a man who earned as much money as he needed. If he sets his goal to advance to the continent, it won't be long before it becomes a reality..”
In those words.
The article gave me goosebumps..
The Marquis Valentino was not a criminal..
Did they say that there is only one difference between a genius and a crazy person?.
Marquis Valentino, who spoke of entering the continent to collect collectibles, was definitely not included in the category of normal people..
* * *
Unlike Third No-Name, which sells at auction,.
The remaining two swords were handed over to their new owners..
“It's a gift.”
gift partner.
It was Chris and Kevin..
They held the swords and looked at Roman Dmitry with eyes filled with emotion..
“The names of the swords are First No-Name and Second No-Name. As your martial arts skills deepen, those swords will perfectly embody what you want. The sword is not just a simple iron weapon. If you fully understand the sword and improve your skills, then you can enter a new realm..”
“thank you.”
“……thank you.”
however.
Kevin's reaction was strange..
At first, he showed a bright expression as if he had won the world, but as soon as he heard that his sword was 'Second No-Name', he quickly withered away..
It was definitely a good weapon.
Kevin recognized the value of the sword just by holding the handle, but he could not take this situation positively..
I tried to hold back.
Because I was so grateful, I wanted to suppress my sincerity..
but.
couldn't do that.
The jealousy and inferiority complex rising from within Kevin's heart made his true feelings come out of his mouth..
“……My lord. I know this is a really presumptuous request, but can I get first??”
It was an unexpected reaction.
Roman Dmitry asked, looking at Kevin..
“The reason is?”
I gritted my teeth.
clenched my fist.
I didn't want to show my inferiority complex, but I just couldn't bear it this time..
“I don't like it when someone other than me is given the title of first..”
* * *
It was a funny situation.
past life.
Something similar happened in Baek Jung-hyuk's life..
‘Even back then, Gwangma caused problems..’
At first it was a simple problem.
In the process of dealing with the remaining forces of the Sapa, the Blood Demon said that the enemy's stronghold should be wiped out first, and the Gwangma said that the seeds of conflict should not be left behind by chasing the fleeing enemies..
Neither statement was wrong.
The situation could have been resolved through appropriate compromise, but neither of them backed down that day..
Voices became louder.
Blood Demon did not like Gwangma..
Usually, the people of the Demon Cult recognized him to some extent as the leader of the Blood Demon Cult, but Gwangma, who was just from the streets, was not recognized by anyone except Baek Jung-hyuk..
I had no intention of criticizing blind loyalty..
However, because it was judged necessary to sort out the ranking, the argument that day turned into a fight..
both.
drew the sword.
A violent clash broke out, and people watched in fascination as the Four Heavenly Kings fought..
at last.
The winner was a blood demon.
Looking at the Gwangma lying on the floor, the Blood Demon showed an expression of boredom..
“……Really, this is a guy I never want to fight with again..”
I only won by a narrow margin.
Gwangma was threatening.
With the attacks relentlessly following him, I thought that if Gwangma had learned martial arts even a little earlier, I might have been defeated..
In any case, it was recognized that the Blood Demon was stronger than the Gwangma through the match that day..
After the situation was resolved and Gwangma returned to the Demon School, he knelt in front of Baek Jung-hyuk with a face stained with blood..
and.
asked why.
When asked why he did that, Gwangma said something absurd..
“I wanted to check the Blood Demon's skills. I hope to always be my master's most trusted and number one sword. There are no exceptions. Whether it's a blood demon or a sword demon. Since this is an opponent I need to defeat at any time, I just took this opportunity to check it out..”
It was absurd.
Even though they are called the same Four Heavenly Kings.
Gwangma was obsessed with the title of best..
When Baek Jung-hyuk mentioned it, he hoped Gwangma's name would be called first..
Then and now.
Baek Jung-hyuk did not get involved in the fight between his subordinates..
In a world where the might of the jungle rules, it was a natural matter to organize the hierarchy through skill, and even their master could not intervene..
A hierarchy that excludes ability is bound to cause problems..
Even if forced, a stronger being cannot follow the orders of a weaker being..
so that.
It was still the same now.
Roman Dmitry tells Kevin the reality.
“I decided on the owner of the sword based on skill. If you want to take first place, you just have to prove yourself worthy of it..”
Moment.
Kevin's eyes changed..
It was the answer I was hoping for.
Hearing Roman Dmitry's words, he looked at Chris as if he had been waiting and said.
“Let’s stick with it. I will prove with my skills that I am suitable for that sword..”
* * *
recent.
Dmitry The people were talking about one topic..
“Dmitry's flash, Chris and Dmitry's demons, who will win if Kevin fights??”
War with Kronos.
The two beings who made a remarkable contribution on that occasion were naturally mentioned as objects of comparison in people's mouths..
Opinions were divided..
Most people said that Chris would definitely win, but some people heated up the drinking party by saying that Kevin's irregular style might create a change..
Chris also heard the rumor..
but.
didn't care.
Since he was sure of his victory, there was no reason to be swayed by rumors like that..
however.
Things were different now..
Kevin's remarks upset Chris..
“Does that mean you can beat me?.”
“yes. I don't think it's impossible.”
I distorted my expression..
Chris' target is Roman Dmitry..
As he walked forward, looking at the sky, he never even thought about being caught up by someone..
blast furnace.
“Okay, accept the challenge. I will prove with my skills why my lord gave me First No-Name..”
sparks flew.
Like that day in my past life.
Chris and Kevin raised their swords at each other.
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