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The best territory designer of all time - Episode 209

209fury. Difference between command and request (1)

‘Hehehe, I never thought things would go this well..’

It was a midsummer night.

The young dragon Solitas was walking in an uncooled tropical night..

But like a dragon, he didn't care about this much heat at all..

He just clenches his fists at the achievements he has achieved..

‘I did it. I did it. I finally mastered wood carving.’

Solitas recalled the events of today's day..

Groaning like usual.

He said he wrestled hard while holding on to a piece of wood..

The tree was cut, carved, and trimmed into pieces smaller than a fingernail..

Was it a time when you were concentrating for a long time?.

Suddenly I heard a voice next to me..

“That's enough. Now let's move on to the next step.”

His teacher was the dwarven craftsman, Corgidus..

When did Master come to my side?.

Since when have I been watching this piece?.

He was so focused that he didn't even notice that Corgidus was approaching..

He was even more surprised by the unexpected words that came out of his teacher's mouth..

Did Corgidus laugh at himself?.

“At this point, there is no need to hold on to the tree anymore. I’m even more proud because I can see that you put in some hard work..”

“Well, then…….”

“This means that starting tomorrow, we will start carving stones..”

chin, chin.

Looks like I did a good job.

As if they were proud.

The back of Corgidus leaving after tapping his shoulder a couple of times..

How much I internally cheered while looking at the back..

‘I thought I would never be able to escape from cutting wood for the rest of my life..’

It was really.

Even if you think about it yourself, you were a serious asshole..

Even if the teacher was a dwarven craftsman, he could not properly absorb even 1% of his teachings..

The Corgidus I was teaching was getting frustrated every day..

But still I didn't give up.

‘of course. Because I have to get married!’

I have a grand wish..

getting married.

Building a healthy family.

Didn't you swear early on that you wouldn't hesitate to go through any difficult and thorny path for that purpose?.

‘So I didn't give up. It was really hard. Sigh.’

Solitas, who was walking along the path, wiped away tears with her sleeve..

I was overcome with emotion as I thought about the moments I had worked hard to achieve since I entered this territory as an apprentice to a dwarven craftsman..

‘And this jewelry cutting class wasn't even free..’

We had to dispose of fecal sludge from the main sewer once a month..

Human?.

Orc grunting.

Even the smelliest elf.

The feeling of self-destruction that bloomed every month every time I fired my breath at a lump weighing tens of tons.!

‘Of course, it will have to continue like that for some time to come. We'll have to do more of that. It's okay though. Because I'm improving. Just need to try a little harder.’

Solitas clenched his fists..

Now we have reached the stone cutting stage..

Next you'll be able to cut metal, and someday you'll be able to cut real gems..

‘Then, like other dragons, I can make a mountain of pretty and valuable jewels. you can do it.’

Just 10 years.

If you just try harder.

You too will be able to enter the marriage market with confidence..

Solitas continued its delusion with the mindset of one-shot drinking of kimchi soup by making reservations for the meet-up dress code, wedding destination, family planning, postpartum care center, and even Silver Town in advance..

The young dragon's delusions naturally led to potential brides..

‘Phew. If I really get married, who will I end up with??’

I was curious.

So I tried to count.

‘As of now, there is a female dragon of my age who is of marriageable age but is still single... … Let’s see… … According to information I heard before... … Were there seventeen people??’

I clenched and unclenched my fingers..

I'm going through a list of female dragon candidates who are potential brides..

Solitas, who was thinking about it, suddenly remembered another being..

‘Oh, there's another one. Daughter of Dragon King Berkis.’

Did you say that she was the daughter of the Dragon King Berkis who married a human woman?.

Uniquely, it was said to be half-man, half-dragon, half-dragon. That's why it was said that the marriageable age is different from that of regular dragons..

In other words, the Dragon King's daughter would also be one of the bride candidates..

But Solitas, who had been thinking that far, shook his head..

‘I am indeed. What am I thinking. Anyway, she is the daughter of the Dragon King. Nonsense.’

Even if you're delusional, it doesn't mean you're not..

How dare you be the daughter of the Dragon King?.

There is no possibility of connecting with such a being, no, there is no possibility of meeting such a being..

In other words, it means that you cannot even look up from the beginning..

‘So, exclude that from the calculation. Phew. I hope the remaining candidates get along well until they have accumulated a lot of jewels in 10 years. Don't catch a cold, take care of your scales, and don't catch reflux esophagitis from breathing too hard..’

So, Solitas prayed for the well-being of bride candidates who might become his companions..

I promise to live harder in the future.

Reflecting on my solid plan to get married someday,.

I walked down the path on a midsummer night with a happy heart..

Then, suddenly, I heard a suspicious sound..

‘hmm?’

For the first time Solitas stopped walking..

Prick up your ears.

I focused my hearing towards the far ahead of the trail..

‘Someone is coming?’

Who on earth could it be at this hour past midnight?.

Two people were walking this way.

Solitas brings out the senses a little more..

He pierced the darkness and examined the other person's face with a vision that transcends human level..

Thanks to you I was able to see it.

‘human. Two people. One is a man. One is a woman. In the middle of the night? Walking side by side? With a flushed face?’

The young dragon swallowed dry saliva without realizing it..

I was able to realize the identity of the other person as soon as I saw him..

They are a couple.

These are abominable things.

Not knowing any shame about the subject, they walk side by side until midnight and sprinkle salt on the bitter heart of the innocent dragon..

but… … I can't think of anything to criticize..

‘Jeez, damn it.!’

Solitas gritted his molars..

Every month, tens of tons of pine trees are burned in a fire to see if someone can get married. I pay tuition with such expensive labor, and every day I lock myself in a dusty workshop, carving stones and wood..

But that abominable couple just stands out from all directions hahaha..

I was truly energized..

So it was unfair..

But I couldn't say anything..

‘Damn it, damn it! Starting tomorrow, I will cut the stone harder.!’

The young red dragon held his tear ducts in anger..

In case the disgusting couple saw me like that, I hurriedly ran to the other side..

The woman in the couple, Serazade, tilted her head at the sight..

‘hmm?’

obviously just now.

I felt something from far away..

‘It disappeared quickly. Who is it?’

I couldn't figure it out.

But there didn't seem to be any sign of a person..

Unless you're a sword master, you won't be able to hide your presence so quickly..

‘Is it a rabbit?.’

Serazade sighed..

If you are like a rabbit, there is one by your side..

“Hey, why... … Please?”

“no, nothing.”

Julien asks in this direction as if he is worried..

Serazade quickly shook her head at that sight..

And I was thankful the moon wasn't bright tonight.

Thanks to that, Julien wouldn't have noticed his red face..

‘Phew, I'm going crazy..’

Serazade bit her lip without Julien knowing..

Actually, this walk in the middle of the night was never intentional..

From the beginning, I had no intention of walking with Julien at all..

No, I never had such expectations..

‘I'm just so frustrated. So I just wanted to get some fresh air..’

She was unable to leave her room all day..

All day from morning to evening.

I just repeated what Lloyd told me last night..

It was said that Julien would soon leave for the royal capital..

I spent the day just thinking about those words and thinking about them..

‘I don't know my heart either.’

My heart sank so much when I heard Lloyd say those words..

Why don't those words leave my mind?.

I couldn't figure out anything.

On the other hand, I was anxious.

If you happen to run into Julien like this,.

What kind of expression should I make then?.

What kind of greeting should I give to Julien?.

I was just thinking that I really didn't know..

So I couldn't leave my room all day..

I was wondering what would happen if I really ran into Julien..

On the one hand, I'm scared, but I also think it'll be very awkward..

It seems pathetic to see myself struggling in such a situation..

I ended up spending the whole day lounging around in a small room..

‘So I came out just to catch my breath for a moment..’

Because it's past midnight.

Because it’s when I don’t run into anyone..

I had finally left the hotel with a little bit of peace of mind..

Therefore, Serazade never dreamed that she would run into Julien at this time and on this path..

“Whoa whoa.”

Julien didn't know that either..

I never would have thought that Ms. Serazade would be out for a walk at the same time and in the same place as me..

‘What on earth should I say? No, can we keep walking together like this?.’

Julien walked worriedly..

Should I make another excuse and go another way?.

I thought about that for a moment, but then shook my head..

‘If I do that, I think Ms. Serazade will think it's even weirder..’

Maybe you feel sad.

Then we have to keep walking together..

‘What should I say that's good?.’

We need to talk about something.

I couldn't say anything.

I remembered the words I heard from my brother last night..

The feelings I realized at that time struck my heart..

But I wondered what would happen if I was the only one like this..

I was no longer able to say anything carelessly..

Meanwhile, the rough path came to an end..

“……ah.”

Before I knew it, the mansion was in front of me..

Julien realized this and quickly turned to Serazade..

“excuse me.”

“yes?”

“That, uhm…….”

“good night.”

“……Ah yes.”

I wanted to say good night to you first..

Before we knew it, Serazade had turned around and was entering the mansion..

Behind him, Julien only purred his lips..

♣

The night was deeper.

‘Strange. I can't sleep.’

Blink your sparkling eyes.

Julien returned to the bedroom and was lying blankly..

Why can't I sleep?.

The image of Serazade that I walked with a while ago kept coming to mind.?

The last greeting, I regret not having said it first.?

I couldn't figure it out.

No, actually, I knew why..

It was thanks to what my brother said last night..

‘You said, 'Then you lose Miss Serazade.'.

“…….”

Am I really missing out on this?.

Like before, like a fool, I couldn’t say anything..

Every time I see Ms. Serazade, I act like an idiot..

Am I just going to be so frustrated and lose it?.

‘I don't like that.’

No matter how many times you think about it, there is only one answer in the end.

Julien bit his lip tightly..

I just didn't know what to say, but it was nice.

It just didn't matter if we didn't say anything..

Just walking side by side like before.

And sometimes, even if our eyes meet.

Even if I can't convey these feelings.

‘I miss you.’

I jumped up without even realizing it..

Julien got up..

I went out into the dark hallway..

♣

‘Strange. I don't want to sleep.’

Blink your sparkling eyes.

Serazade returned to her lodgings and was lying blankly..

Why don't I want to sleep?.

The image of Julien walking side by side with me earlier kept coming to mind.?

It bothered me that I was so awkward and embarrassed that I quickly said hello before entering the mansion.?

I couldn't figure it out.

No, actually, I knew why..

It was thanks to what Lloyd said last night..

‘'Julien, he'll be leaving for the royal road soon.'.

That one word kept breaking my heart..

“…….”

Julien, that rabbit-like man.

When will I leave for the royal road?.

I should have asked that earlier..

If this continues, won't he just leave tomorrow?.

So, maybe that walk earlier was my last chance?.

‘I don't like that.’

No matter how many times you think about it, there is only one answer in the end.

Serazade clenched her fists..

I didn't want to send Julien to the royal road like this..

I didn't want to break up like that..

It was better not to say anything.

It was okay to just walk in silence like before..

I wanted to spend every day like that from now on..

therefore.

‘let's do it.’

I jumped up without even realizing it..

Serazade stood up..

I went out into the dark hallway..

♣

Julien walked.

carefully, slowly, but surely.

I passed through a dark hallway leading to an outbuilding..

went down the stairs.

Towards VIP accommodation.

I promised myself I would knock on her door..

♣

Serazade also walked..

Without hesitation, confidently, but holding a deep breath.

I passed through a dark hallway leading to the main building..

went up the stairs.

towards the closed door.

I stretched out my hand.

♣

smart.

A knock echoes through the hallway..

Julien shrugged his shoulders at the sound he made..

Could it be rude?.

No, you're knocking on a woman's door this late at night..

This is clearly a rude example that is committed without even thinking about it..

‘but.’

I still want to see you.

Even if this is the case, I want to see Serazade..

With that in mind, Julien looked at the closed door..

Soon it's smart again.

knocked.

♣

Squeak.

The sound of hinges echoing through the hallway..

Serazade tensed her shoulders in response to the reaction she made..

Could it be rude?.

No, you're knocking on someone's door this late at night..

This is clearly a rude example that is committed without even thinking about it..

‘but.’

Still have to do it.

Even if it's like this, I want to be with Julien..

With that in mind, Serazade looked at the opening door..

“who……?”

Did I wake up from sleep?.

Count Frontera's sleepy face seen through the open door.

The moment I saw that.

Serazade got down on both knees..

I practiced it hundreds of times in my mind and said it again..

“Count, please give me a second son. I am confident that I will make you happy for the rest of your life..”