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I'm a max level newbie - episode 246

246fury. Grand Banquet for Heroes

"what does that mean?"

Cheon Yu-seong’s eyebrows were bent into an inverted shape..

The ones above probably mean beings equivalent to godhood..

I didn't understand what it meant to not be known to them..

"Do you remember Antrad, a mid-level demon??"

"You're talking about the skull that devastated the fortress.."

"okay. That guy."

"I remember it was a pretty powerful demon. But what does that have to do with those guys upstairs??"

"To summon that demon, you need to collect cursed relics. However, their relics were not complete enough to manifest Antrad. The place wasn't the right place either.."

Compared to the poor conditions, an absurdly strong person emerged..

And it has a lot of its own power..

and.

This meant only one thing.

"Someone exercised transcendent power to help... … Is this what you mean??"

"That's exactly what I mean. And this kind of thing is not something the gods can do. There's no reason for that."

I like demons running amok, but I don't like them going as far as to interfere with the system forcibly..

In fact, it's the same for anyone..

Because you will lose much more than you gain.

"The person who helped the mines was the manager. That, too, probably touches a very high line. Maybe it's the highest place."

Jinhyuk looked at the night sky reflected in the window..

The upper part of the tower cannot be seen from here.

There will be Absolutes there, contemplating all things beneath the tower..

"Senior managers… … Are you involved?."

Cheon Yu-seong’s face hardened..

Because what these words mean is so heavy.

And I knew that the higher I climbed the tower, the more rapidly the risk would rise..

I couldn't help but feel the blood flowing through my veins was cold..

"What should we do next??"

"Well, that's fine. First of all, let’s enjoy today."

"what?"

"You came to the middle level and just fought like crazy, right? Before I could even rest properly in the fortress, the demons interfered. For now, it's enough just to recognize that there's someone trying to stab you in the back.."

"You make it sound like there's a way."

"I have a few things in mind. I'll have to wait and see if it works.."

"Anyway, your confidence is always astounding.."

The other person is a senior manager..

It is a transcendental body that governs all things related to the tower in the same position as the gods..

But what is it? This confidence?

"still… … I don't know why, but I feel like I can somehow get out of even the worst situation if I'm with you.."

eat.

Cheon Yu-seong laughed for the first time.

It was a soft smile that warmed my heart..

"I make sure to take care of the welfare of my employees. So don't worry too much. Others may not know, but I will definitely protect my people.."

"okay. Like you said, it wouldn’t be a bad thing to enjoy today."

Isn’t the person right in front of you who has solved all the problems that were thought impossible until now?.

There was sure to be some kind of breakthrough this time too..

Because that was the player he knew named Jinhyuk..

It was then.

"Ugh. It was so annoying I thought I was going to die."

Ellis approached with a tired face..

Next to them were Teresa and Andrea..

"What's going on??"

"The strange guys were flirtatious and said they would rather go dancing or go out for a night drink at the lake.."

"A toast to your eyes... … There were also people who calmly said,."

Ellis and Teresa let out a long sigh, recalling the terrible moments..

I didn't realize it because I was too busy talking to Cheon Yu-seong, but it seemed like he had been through some pretty rough times..

"lol. That's because the sisters are so pretty.."

Andrea smiled brightly.

Umm. Those two are definitely enough for the nobles to fret over..

In contrast to the silver-haired Alice in a black dress, Teresa with blonde hair in a white dress stood out no matter where she was placed..

Since Ellis and Andria, who looked like sisters, were there, it was only natural that they would spend this much time together..

"Still, I managed to get through all those people.."

"Well, thank you Tyler for your kind words.."

"in words?"

"huh. in words."

Umm…….

It's so hard to believe.

I can't imagine how this guy refused in such a friendly tone.?

Then Andrea spoke the truth in Jinhyuk's ear..

"Elise also spoke strongly, but exactly… … Teresa released ‘energy’."

"……!"

Could it be that he wrote ‘corruption’?.

Jinhyuk swallowed his dry saliva..

If Teresa had turned black, it would have been difficult for ordinary people to handle that energy..

'To be honest, I feel burdened by the black version..'

I got goosebumps all over my body as I imagined two noble queens emitting terrifying energy..

After a while.

"ah! Everyone was gathered together. I wanted to have a drink together, but I had so much work piled up.."

"It was quite difficult to find the main characters of the banquet as they were located in the most corner.."

As Abraham and Pesis joined in, everyone gathered together except Wolyoung, who was hiding in the shadows..

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In a comfortable atmosphere.

Fine wine and delicious snacks added flavor to the conversation..

Since the time has been so hectic, this moment feels even sweeter..

As the atmosphere settled to a certain degree, Abraham, who was intoxicated, spoke to Jinhyeok..

"I gave up everything else for the cause of the survival of the empire. I thought that as long as I could protect the framework of the empire, no matter how much I had to sacrifice, that was enough. However, you have achieved results single-handedly that cannot be compared to mine.."

Words filled with complicated feelings…….

Gratitude, regret, and self-destruction were all there..

at the same time.

sreung!

The ceremonial rapier worn at the waist was pulled out..

"It is an empire-specific courtesy offered to those who have been favored.."

I have received a favor that I cannot repay even if I spend my whole life.

It also helped me awaken the pride and self-esteem that had been lost due to wear and tear over the years..

Jinhyeok was a hero and benefactor of the empire..

[Abraham activates ‘Knight’s Faith’.]

In an instant, a warm energy enveloped the inside of the banquet hall..

Golden petals made of energy began to fall one by one from the ceiling..

It's a beautiful sight.

But what was even more surprising was that the sound had suddenly disappeared..

Even the sound of chatting. The scene inside where all the sounds of the instruments of the band have stopped..

The nobles are bowing down to show respect..

The magic tower lord leading the white tower and the knights leading the red cavalry.

The royal guards that protect the imperial family and the heads of numerous famous families.

Everyone expressed their gratitude in their own way..

Reinhardt on the central podium also looked at Jinhyeok with eyes full of emotion..

[The Empire grants you an 'Honorary Title'.]

['The 'Giant's Citadel' is upgraded to the status of a 'Principate', which guarantees an independent status from the empire.!]

[You have achieved amazing achievements.]

[This work will be inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ tomorrow..]

Status windows appeared one after another..

'Duchy as an honorary title... … They give me status.'

It was an unprecedented compensation for an empire with a strict class system..

While Jinhyeok was confused, this time Pesis slowly opened his mouth..

"I also found this very interesting. Stagnant Water Corporation. An emerging force made up of only prominent members."

If there is a force that is currently being talked about the most within the tower, it would be this one..

so that.

"I'm really looking forward to what's next. It will probably establish itself as a force that can bring a big storm to the tower. I think it was worth coming here just to be able to see the legendary beginning.."

[Pesis' favorability has increased significantly..]

Pesis’ favorability level has increased..

I attended the banquet with the intention of relaxing and eating something delicious.…….

'It's a continuous flow of unexpected rewards..'

Once again, I thought that summoning the first Reinhardt was a godsend..

Because of his speech, the nobles were able to reflect on their mistakes..

And when I saw Ellis, who made it possible, I smiled happily without even realizing it..

"Why are you smiling so unpleasantly??"

Alice opened her rabbit eyes..

"No, just. Because it’s special. As expected, I thought that the position of head of Ataraxia was not obtained for nothing.."

"Hehe. Now I'm finally realizing my true worth. This is how I am now. In the past, everyone was lining up to talk to a vampire.."

"Yeah yeah."

Jinhyuk matched Alice’s rhythm and patted her head..

"ah. Now that I think about it, what did you mean by what you said in the grave??"

"huh?"

"frame… … Was it Sencio Te Arfem? There's a spell you used when calling out invitations.."

It seems like an imperial language, but I didn't study it separately because it didn't seem to have much use..

The only thing I could barely understand was the word empire..

"ah… … that?"

Ellis waved his hand as if it was no big deal..

"Only those who carry on the royal bloodline can protect the empire. What does this mean? It was an extremely outrageous thing to say on a childish topic.."

"……Hmm. He was a pretty cool guy. A guy called the first emperor."

"It wasn't bad. I didn't even open my mouth."

"I have a question, can I ask one more question??"

"huh? ask."

"The reason he died wasn't because you drained all his blood.?"

A Grand Sword Master could have lived to be over 200 years old, but I feel like his lifespan was somewhat short..

Maybe the culprit was this vampire.…….

Ellis had a bright smile on his face..

"Oh my goodness. Somehow, I think that will be your signature tonight.."

cold sinking air.

It is a night when the fangs look particularly sharp..

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The banquet that lasted until dawn is over.

Everyone returned to their respective lodgings, drunk and full..

The tension loosened as if I was going to forget all my fatigue just for this day..

right then.

Tuk… … Tuk.

Jinhyeok carefully woke up Fesis, who was fast asleep..

"Umm, gasp… … Ji, Jinhyuk? What are you doing at this time??"

Pesis got up from his seat, startled..

It had to be that way since Jinhyuk appeared at the bedside with a sinister smile on his face..

If it had been Cheon Yu-seong instead of Fesis, he might have pulled out his sword on the spot..

Jinhyuk lowered his voice significantly..

"From now on, please go for a short walk with me. There's a place I really want to go."

"yes? A walk? At this time of night? Where on earth is the place you really want to go?……."

Pesis looked like he was saying something stupid..

"I want to go to the emperor's tomb again, which I went to earlier.."

"Huh, the emperor's tomb? No, why on earth do you want to go there again??"

"There's something I really need to get, but I was so busy earlier that I couldn't get it.."

"I'm sure it doesn't mean you're going to rob.?"

"Uh huh. It's a grave robber! What on earth do you think of me?!"

At Jinhyeok’s angry remark, Pesis’ face turned red..

"sorry. Well, Jinhyeok, who is now the Grand Duke of the principality, would do something like that.……."

"Please call it a long-term rental.."

"yes?"

"It was an inevitable decision due to the international situation and resource conflicts.."

Pesis wanted to ask what kind of nonsense that was, but his instincts made him realize that he was already in a swamp he couldn't get out of..

Increasing favorability also played a big role in my resignation..

"Phew. Most things will be given away if you tell the imperial family, but wouldn't it be better to just ask??"

"I would do the same for anything, but this isn't at that level. Above all, even the current emperor probably doesn't know how to get there.."

"Even the emperor doesn't know... … Oh, no way?"

An earthquake occurred in the pupil of Pesis..

okay. I thought Fesis would know.

No matter what anyone says, there was only one person in the tower who could be called a great explorer..

"Mr. Pesis, I'm sure you've heard of it at least once, right? The dragon slayer sword that sleeps in the empire. What about the rumors about ‘Balmung’??"