The best territory designer of all time - Episode 204
204fury. an unexpected encounter (1)
Very occasionally, there are moments when you realize that you are dreaming..
For example, this would be the moment when, even in a dream, one encounters a being that is so alien and yet vivid at the same time..
Just like now.
- Are you Lloyd Frontera??
“…….”
Lloyd blinked..
And I raised my head.
Is this what it would feel like if the burning Mount Everest spoke to you?.
A huge flame giant stood before my eyes..
His whole body was covered in blazing flames, and his eyes were looking down from a distant place, high enough to even pierce the clouds..
‘Well, there are all these dreams.’
Still, it's just a dream.
At least you won't be killed by that fire giant..
Thinking that way, Lloyd felt relieved and relaxed his shoulders..
“Yes, I am Lloyd..”
- lie.
“…….”
- Kim Soo-ho, did you think I didn’t know you??
“Uh, that's.”
For a moment I was at a loss for an answer..
That fire giant, could it be his conscience?.
Isn't that why he is burying himself in guilt for pushing the real Lloyd away and pretending to be him?.
But fortunately that wasn't the case.
the flame giant said.
- I am the one who sees through the essence of the soul and the ruler of karma. Nineteen Watchers of Purgatory. Helcarus, King of Hell.
Like a thunderstorm.
Or like a landslide hitting this side.
The King of Hell followed with a self-introduction that shook the whole world..
- And he is also the owner of Georexius, the knight of hell who fell by your hand..
“Oh, you mean that Hell Knight??
- Yes.
coo coo coo coo coo coo coo……!
Helcarus, the king of hell, has bowed down..
It feels like a mountain peak is looking down on me..
Lloyd raised his head, trying to straighten his shoulders..
I looked up at Helcarus..
“Is that why you came to my dream??”
- yes, that's right.
“You're not really trying to ask for compensation, are you? That was clearly self-defense due to negligence on both sides..”
- Both sides… … fruit? self-defense?
“yes.”
Lloyd nods..
He responded even more clearly..
“Your subordinates and I were in a desperate situation because we couldn't catch each other. In that situation, you cannot impose unconditional responsibility on the surviving party just because someone harmed someone. Wouldn't you like it??
- Do you think I came to you only to discuss responsibility and such?.
“Then why did you come here??”
Lloyd asked.
Helcarus, the king of hell, let out a fiery laugh from the corner of his mouth..
- I came to examine the qualities of a person fit for hell..
“yes?”
What kind of nonsense is that?.
Lloyd tilted his head..
The King of Hell continued his words..
- I have been watching you with interest ever since the moment you dealt with Georexius. But I could see something quite special about you..
“What does it mean to say that it is a unique corner??”
- It was petty. It's indescribable. The back end was dirty. So much so that I wondered if it was okay to be so cruel. It was disgusting. It's reminiscent of a mosquito that sucks blood in the middle of the night and then hides under the bed to avoid angry humans..
“…….”
Hey, why are you suddenly hitting a living person's bones?.
Lloyd felt a growing sense of sadness..
The diss continued under the guise of praise from the King of Hell..
- Plus, it was detailed. Like a rat that always creates a corner to escape to. It was mean. So much so that I would tell the devils of hell to use it as an example. Is that all? That song. The song that makes you feel relieved the moment you hear it and makes you want to erase your ears. That amazing song that made me enjoy even the skepticism of my days as the king of hell..
“What do you think of my song?…….”
- It was a song I wanted to have in hell for tens of thousands of years, 24 hours a day, every day..
“why?”
- Because then all the souls who fell into hell will struggle with even greater suffering..
“Hey, you're not saying you're going to use me as a live speaker for Hell's broadcast..”
- Why isn't it?.
“…….”
- He had truly desirable singing skills and voice. Moreover, if you were you, you would be able to use all kinds of means to toy and harass even the devils who protest that song. So how about it? Lloyd, no, Kim Su-ho. Don't you want to believe in me and show off your talent in hell??
Is there any……!
Is it……!
go……!
The thunderous sound of the King of Hell shook all the spaces in my dream..
It simply wasn't loud.
It was the kind of wave that grabbed the hair at the bottom of the soul and shook it wildly..
Lloyd had to struggle not to be crushed in the face of the torrent of waves..
And I opened my eyes.
“…….”
Tweet jack, tweet!
The sound of birds chirping on an early summer morning.
The white curtains on one side of the bedroom window are fluttering softly..
The sunlight seeping through was tickling my cheeks..
I felt warmth.
Lloyd thought.
‘It's a dog dream.’
The King of Hell is a piece of shit.
what?
I'm going to use my song to broadcast hell?
Then, all the evil souls who fell into hell will suffer and struggle even more.?
‘That King of Hell is such a frugal man..’
I couldn't help but laugh when I remembered the dream I just had..
It was a dream so vivid that it somehow felt even more disturbing..
‘I become needlessly vivid about the topic of dog dreams..’
Lloyd got up from the bed and shook his shoulders..
Actually, it wasn't that I didn't care..
Was it right after defeating Sir Georexius, the Hell Knight, in Namaran?.
He also remembered the message that appeared before his eyes at the time..
At that time, this message definitely came to mind..
[The King of Hell is amazed by this incredible feat you have performed. The ruler of Hell, who lost his corps commander, has begun to take notice of your talent, wit, and potential for advancement..]
……Called.
“…….”
Tsk.
let's not think about it.
It's just a dream.
Even if the King of Hell is interested in you, will he really be interested in recruiting you because of your singing skills?.
That will never happen.
Could that really happen?.
Lloyd cleared his throat loudly on purpose..
“Wow! hmm!”
Soon, a response came from outside the bedroom..
“Master Lloyd? You woke up?”
“uh. come in.”
The voice that welcomes you first in the morning of ordinary life.
The maid Emily smiled and brought breakfast..
“You don’t have to ask. I didn't wait that long today either..”
“Uh, if I tell you I didn't really plan on asking, you'll get upset.?”
“I saw what you were doing, Mr..”
“okay. I was planning to ask you a harsh question..”
“Hehehe. Today’s soup is delicious. Please eat.”
“Yes, thank you.”
Lloyd held up a spoon..
hell is shit.
I will enjoy this peaceful life for the rest of my life..
With that promise, Lloyd enjoyed the soup..
And on the other hand, I thought.
‘It's been about five days now.’
Serazade.
The Sultan's Daughter Crossed the Desert to Get a Lullaby.
It had already been five days since he had given her the condition of enlisting in the engineering corps in exchange for recording lullabies..
‘I guess it's time to end my worries..’
For the past five days, Serazade has seemed lost in thought all day..
Looking at that scene, Lloyd could feel it..
Sooner or later she'll make a decision.
Also, whatever decision she makes, it won't hurt her..
‘of course. If you join the engineering corps, you'll be keeping someone with the talent of a sword master by your side. If you refuse and return to the Sultanate, your time to become a sword master will be greatly delayed..’
Neither one is a loss to you..
‘So what kind of answer will we come up with?.’
Soup that has cooled down just right to eat.
Lloyd felt half curiosity and half anticipation as he took a shot of the remaining soup..
♣
“Phew.”
If I tell you how I feel right now?
I'm just half at a loss and half embarrassed..
That's how Serazade defined his feelings..
I sighed even louder and raised my head..
Jack jack, jack jack.
I saw birds flying above the trees on a path in the forest..
Between them, I could see the blue sky and white clouds of early summer..
I thought it was a really beautiful place..
‘But having to stay in a foreign country like this for 5 years?.’
she felt at a loss.
Should I do something like that just to get a lullaby?.
Should I invest up to 5 years of my life?.
Plus, if you make that decision, how will your father react?.
‘There will be chaos.’
It's natural.
someone yourself.
She is the Sultan's daughter. She is the princess of a country.
Of course, she is the daughter of a concubine, not a queen..
Although she is just one of dozens of daughters,.
Nevertheless, the fact that she is the princess of the sultanate remains the same..
So I was embarrassed.
‘I left Ahinsha on my own, but if I were to serve in another country's engineering corps for five years, the Sultan would... … Phew, I don't know what to expect..’
I'm sure there will be an uproar..
I had no idea how much of a fuss there would be..
So I was even more embarrassed..
‘But I have to become a sword master.’
That's the only way to be sure to be recognized by the Sultan..
Once you reach the level of sword master,.
Because every story will be different.
‘If you think of it as an investment for that purpose, it's worth it..’
I need a lullaby.
Without it, you will have to go through hellish sleepless days again..
You will not be able to concentrate on your swordsmanship training..
growth will slow.
The road to becoming a sword master will also be long..
‘Is it a choice between investing five years and risking your father's wrath, or safely returning to Ahinsha and dealing with insomnia on your own?.’
Serazade sighed heavily again..
Then, suddenly, without realizing it, I stopped..
Beyond the bushes on the other side.
This was because he heard a sigh similar to his own not far away..
“Phew.”
“…….”
Who is it?.
This is the outskirts, quite far from Frontera territory..
They said it was a deep forest where not only private houses but also hunters rarely enter..
So I thought it would be a good place to think about my worries alone, so I went for a walk..
“…….”
Serazade walked towards that direction..
Thanks to this, I was able to find the person who sighed soon after..
‘Boys? No, I don't think it's a child..’
Across the bushes where her eyes are headed.
There was an ‘adult child’ with a young face..
I thought he was only 160cm tall..
curly orange hair.
The freckled cheeks underneath are round..
Even his eyes, which looked particularly clever, had the soft look of a rabbit..
The petite body that matches his short stature further accentuated this gentle feeling..
‘Who is it?’
Serazade's eyes narrowed..
It seemed suspicious..
This place was literally deep in a forest with no people..
But he's a boy who doesn't even have the ability to fight, let alone fight..
It was never a suitable situation.
In addition, there was a luxurious carriage and items that appeared to be the luggage of the group were placed around the boy..
‘Hmm, what's going on?.’
First of all, it wasn't a dangerous-looking opponent..
Even in the boy’s posture and movements.
There was no trace of learning swordsmanship..
It was then.
“Julien!”
On the other side, a man came running in a huff, calling for the boy..
I stopped in front of the boy, taking a deep breath..
“Whoa, whoa. Have you been waiting long??”
“no. I'm fine. What about rocks??”
“Well, I think it will be difficult today..”
The man wiped the sweat from his forehead and shook his head..
An embarrassed look appeared on the face of the boy called Julien..
“is that so. That's a big deal..”
“sorry. We are trying hard to clean it up too.…….”
“Then shall I help you too??”
“yes? no! What are you saying? You don't have to do that. How dare we even ask for Julien’s help in this matter?.”
“Um, I'm fine. Well, it means we have to roll up our sleeves together and clear away the mud and push the rocks..”
“Well, that's why we do it.”
“is that so…….”
“yes.”
The man nodded firmly..
Julien drooped his shoulders like a puppy caught in the rain..
“Still, I'm sorry for no reason. If I hadn't been the academy's top graduate, I wouldn't have received this carriage from the royal family. If it weren't for this carriage, I could have just walked to the estate from here. You wouldn't have to suffer.”
“Ugh, no. What are you saying?.”
The man waved his hand and said.
“You are an honorable valedictorian. We, who serve such a person, also feel pride in doing something honorable. Besides, this carriage, as you said, is a precious item given as a gift from the royal family. It is also an honor given to the valedictorian..”
“Still, it's just a carriage…….”
“Don't say things like that. We're really fine. Since ancient times, isn't it an honorable tradition for graduates who have been given this carriage by the royal family to return home on this carriage??”
“But I had no idea that the rain would come so suddenly and the road would collapse.…….”
“It wasn't Julien who destroyed the road, right? Don't be too hard on yourself. The collapsed mountain path is quite muddy and the rock blocking the path is a bit bigger than expected, but it's okay. If you just work hard today, you will be able to clean it up..”
“How about sending someone to the territory and informing them of the situation? It's not far away…….”
“There is no need for you to do that. Please take care of our face too. We can solve it. For that purpose, we are accompanying Julien..”
“So what I'm trying to do is help out a little bit.…….”
“Please wait comfortably. There's no need to be sorry.”
The man smiled happily.
That man's entire body was covered in mud..
Nevertheless, he seemed to truly enjoy assisting the boy named Julien..
Serazade felt quite impressed by the appearance of such a boy and man..
“…….”
It's Julien.
As I listened to the story beyond the bushes, it suddenly occurred to me.
Was it during the last few days that you stayed at the Count Frontera mansion?.
Several times, I looked over my shoulder and listened to the servants and maids happily chatting..
They said there was Lloyd's younger brother and second son in this family..
He said he was quite smart..
He achieved the feat of graduating second in class at Royal Academy..
So, he said that he would return to the territory within a few days..
‘Is that boy, no, man, the second son?.’
Much younger than I thought.
And it looks like we're in a pretty difficult situation..
‘There was definitely a heavy rain shower two days ago..’
It was the first heavy rain in a while..
However, because of the rain, part of the mountain path seemed to have collapsed and been cut off..
That's why they were in a situation where they couldn't move in the carriage given by the royal family..
‘This might be beneficial to me.’
Serazade's mind became busy..
collapsed mountain road.
A large rock that is difficult to remove.
Because of that, Julien and his group were stranded..
But if you help Julien,?
‘Lloyd Frontera. You can more comfortably ask him to record a lullaby. Because I'm in a situation where I'm doing my younger brother a favor..’
This gives you an advantage in negotiations..
So, this is a clear opportunity..
‘good. Let's help.’
Serazade finished calculating..
I got up from the bushes.
I openly broke my hiding and approached beyond the bushes..
I talked to Julien.
“excuse me.”
“Mommy!”
“…….”
“Wow, I was surprised. who are you?”
Is it because this person showed up too quickly and started talking to me?.
Julien was startled and opened his eyes wide..
Looking at that scene, Serazade suddenly thought without realizing it..
This guy somehow looks like a fluffy baby rabbit..
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