History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 285
285fury. How to freeze time (3)
“……crazy. oh my god.”
Lloyd muttered without realizing it..
That sound couldn't help but come out..
Of course.
This thing called time.
It is the proud flow of this world that flows equally to everyone..
This means that you can now manipulate it as you wish to some extent..
If the description of the skill option that appears in front of you is true, it means that you can truly participate in the flow of time..
‘So, you are expressing the power of the winter heart that resides in my Manaheart? So it became possible to freeze the flow of time in the world.?’
I couldn't help but think that this was too much(?)..
I thought it might be too divine or a transcendental ability..
‘Still, you shouldn't get excited.’
Lloyd suddenly came to his senses..
I didn’t cheer carelessly..
I wasn't even excited because I was intoxicated with joy..
Rather, I looked over the details of the options carefully with a more cool-headed mood. I argued. I pondered and doubted.
‘Because it’s such a good option. This is a skill that may sound absurd..’
In fact, conditions or benefits that are too sweet always have pitfalls..
There is nothing free in this world.
There is no giving away.
If someone waves a piece of honey-covered litmus paper in front of you, saying it's an incredibly good benefit, you should first question whether that person is a scammer..
That was Lloyd's theory..
It was also the secret to surviving life until now..
It was the same at this moment.
‘Never before have system messages fooled me. Still, this is a really good option. So you should be suspicious. I need to check and confirm.’
So don't be overjoyed.
I need to calmly organize things first..
‘In short, the world's time is frozen and stopped, and in the meantime, you can designate any location you want as a freeze exception area. In such unfrozen areas, time passes normally, but no aging phenomenon occurs..’
The more I thought about it, the more it was an option with incredible performance..
Of course, there were no restrictions..
‘Once activated, the option is limited to one year. It is impossible to change the unfrozen area until the option activation is cancelled. And as soon as I leave the unfrozen area, the option activation is canceled. Moreover, it is not an option that can be activated randomly. Because it requires a whopping 3,000 RP to activate once..’
Lloyd checked the RP he had currently accumulated..
‘Umm… … 2,665. It's a little lacking.’
As I thought, I wanted to activate the option right away and check..
But unfortunately, the RP I had collected was slightly insufficient..
‘I guess I'll have to do the hard work of collecting RP sometime soon..’
Isn’t there a person or a person with good fortune(?) who can raise the favorability rating a lot right away?.
I thought that if I had time, I should save more than 3,000 RP, even if it meant taking extra effort..
‘If this option works as described, there is nothing better for me..’
Exciting, Exciting.
Just thinking about it made my heart flutter..
Even though I repeatedly promised myself not to get excited, I did that..
Actually, it had to be that way..
Time freeze option.
This is because there are countless ways to use this to your advantage..
‘If we were to use it immediately for the immediate task, it would be useful in finding materials for Aotearoa, the Jewel of Truth, and proceeding with construction. Because I don't have much time left. So, I've been feeling a bit anxious these days..’
Suddenly, I remembered the future I saw through the ending spoiler..
The fateful restoration phenomenon that began that way also came to mind..
The start of that shitty incident was only about two and a half years away..
But there was so much work to do until then..
that was the problem.
It was a cause for nervousness..
‘2We must find all the key materials for the Jewel of Truth within one and a half years. I don't know how much time it will take to find it. And what if you find everything? I need to build a jewel. After building it? You will have to ask and get an answer on how to prevent the phenomenon of restoration of fate..’
But will the work end once I get the answer?.
That couldn't have been it..
‘Once I get the answer, I'll have to work hard to put it into practice..’
I don't know what the answer will be yet.
But I didn't think it would be easy.
It was unclear how much time it would take..
However, when I thought that I only had two and a half years left, I found it difficult to breathe even when I slept at night..
‘Then, this amazing option arose. The process of finding the core materials for the Jewel of Truth, and even the process of constructing the Jewel. Every time you do construction, you can freeze time by designating the construction site as an unfrozen area. Then, the construction can be completed quickly while the time of the world stops. No matter how many months the construction takes, it is no problem as long as it takes less than a year. Because time doesn't pass.’
Then I thought it would save a lot of time..
‘Moreover, what if you don't seem to be able to prevent the phenomenon of restoration of destiny even after all the effort you put into making such a fuss? It's a bit extreme, but you can stop time by turning Frontera territory into an unfrozen area. In that way, you earn an extra year. While devising countermeasures. With the world stopping.’
It's a really extreme method, but.
It seemed like a method that could be used at least as a temporary measure in a dead end..
‘Anyway, just having that option is very useful..’
He once again pledged to collect RP even harder, more persistently, more brutally and cruelly..
But that was then..
An unexpected voice pierced my eardrums..
“are you okay?”
“……uh?”
Lloyd suddenly came out of his thoughts..
I raised my head.
We met face to face.
Silhouette looking down with its back to the sun.
wavy short hair.
A bitter smile on my lips.
“majesty?”
three steps ahead.
When I approached, King Alicia was smiling strangely..
Lloyd quickly got down on one knee and showed respect..
“Long live His Majesty the King. Lloyd Frontera, the eldest son of the Count Frontera, comes to see His Majesty the King, the rightful owner of this land.…….”
“In this situation, etiquette was established. Jim first asked if you were okay..”
“yes?”
“Are you okay?.”
“Ah, as you can see, I am in good shape, Your Majesty..”
“is it.”
“Yes, that's right..”
Lloyd quickly nodded..
And I felt embarrassed.
‘Ah Mr. I was in big trouble. She hasn't thought of an excuse yet.’
Somehow, I unintentionally absorbed the heart of winter..
It is a treasure borrowed from the king while he was in political favor..
It's not just a treasure, it's a sacred item from the royal family..
Looks like they tried to scam it(?).
But I hadn't come up with a suitable excuse yet to cover up this situation..
I was looking into the new option 'Time Freeze' that I unexpectedly got..
Trying to guess its effect and think about how to use it..
Even though I promised myself not to get excited, I got excited on the inside..
I haven't yet prepared an excuse for this important matter..
But I ran into the king much faster than expected.!
‘Write it. What should I say?.’
Lloyd's hair was spinning..
What happened here today.
Various situations seen during the accident process.
The actions, process, and results you took therein.
The king's reaction and social repercussions expected in the future.
All those elements were recalled, combined, and predicted..
I came up with my own scenario and came up with excuses..
He loaded it onto his tongue and fired in a sly, yet sly, voice..
No, right before firing..
King Alicia’s question came first..
“Judging by the situation, the Heart of Winter must have already been lost. Is it right??”
“Ah, yes. Let me tell you that separately.…….”
“It has been done. Jim has already figured out the situation and has come here to confront you..”
“…….”
Lloyd looked at the King..
For some reason, it was difficult to read her expression or eyes accurately..
It was a tone and expression with a strange nuance..
No way, the king’s sister.
Am I angry?.
‘Even if it were me, I lent you something important and I would be angry if you broke it..’
Should I just apologize and say I was wrong?.
I thought maybe that would be better for my relationship with the king..
But that was then..
Unexpected words came from the king's lips..
“I have lifted the burden. The guard who was rescued by you said this. When I opened the door to the refrigerant injection room, I saw that there was already a problem inside. The two royal wizards were covered in blood. One was stabbed and the other appeared to have been stabbed..”
“…….”
“Perhaps the reason why the Heart of Winter went berserk was because of the conflict between the two wizards. Although more investigation is still needed, isn't it enough to assume that you are not directly responsible for this incident based on the circumstances provided by the guards' testimony?.”
“…….”
“Also, the burden has been lifted. Rather, you risked your life to save my wizard and guards. In addition, he readily stepped forward to rescue the workers left behind. But how can I just criticize you for this incident?.”
“Umm, Your Highness. Are you being presumptuous?…….”
“Say it.”
“Why on earth do you protect me so much?.”
“Are you curious??”
“That's right, Your Majesty..”
Lloyd asked honestly..
A king who openly supports himself like this.
Her reaction and attitude were unexpected..
But the king chuckled again at this question..
“Jim is not quick to support or defend you. Just letting you know.”
“What is this notification for?.”
“This is an example of a statement you would use to defend yourself when questioned by a member of the Noble House..”
The king's teasing smile became a little more coy..
“Anyway, an accident occurred at your site today. As a result, the Heart of Winter, a sacred item of the royal family, was lost. Regardless of Jim's personal feelings, this situation can be said to be a very serious and important matter. Isn't that so?.”
“Yes, that's right..”
“That's why. Perhaps the Noble House, which unanimously agreed to use the Heart of Winter, will definitely risk this. They will probably file a complaint and indictment to bring you to court in the near future..”
“Do you mean indictment or indictment??”
“okay.”
The King nodded..
“Because you are the burden. Therefore, he had immunity. Because the House of Nobles cannot judge and judge you. Because that authority is given only to Jim. That means he's going to ask me to judge you..”
“ah.”
It's like that too.
‘It's roughly as expected.’
Lloyd inwardly shook his head..
The King's words continued.
“Jim also wouldn't be able to refuse such a nobleman's request. Because he has no reason to refuse. Rather, I am in a situation where I have to come forward in anger and bring you to court..”
“But why did you come to me?…….”
“Do you want to ask if I am protecting you??”
“So it is, Your Majesty..”
“I like you.”
“……yes?”
I raised my head in surprise..
The king's eyes are smiling in this direction.
It was a look in his eyes that somehow showed a hint of playfulness..
“Rather than a difficult new item that can only be used a couple of times over hundreds of years, a person like you who can stay by his side for decades and provide useful assistance is much more useful to him. Wouldn't it be so?.”
“Well, if you say so openly that you will eat it.…….”
“This is an investment in talent. Isn't it so?.”
“No, your majesty..”
“Tsk. How can a person reject something so blatantly and harshly?.”
“Please consider this not a rejection, but a complaint made out of regret..”
Lloyd bowed his head sincerely..
On the one hand, I'm sorry, and on the other hand, I'm thankful..
‘This means that you will continue to openly shield me from now on. To be honest, the royal family's reputation has been lost, but they are willing to turn a blind eye to that..’
As expected, the king’s sister.
not an ordinary person.
Instead, I will take care of this side..
I will make it more useful than new stuff..
It was also the case that he revealed his intentions subtly yet blatantly..
On the one hand, I completely understand that level of greed..
‘but. During this time, my sister really gave me a lot. Even during the regicide incident, when I sucked up some mana with rapid charging, he didn't really reprimand me. Since the Monster Domino refugee crisis, we have been sending a lot of support materials. In addition, all kinds of special treatment and preferential treatment are provided..’
If you think about it, you are the king before your eyes..
He could be said to be the person who helped him the most in getting through the difficult times of today..
Of course, that doesn't mean I have any intention of becoming the king's servant..
‘It's not like I haven't done anything for the King..’
As much as the help and support this side received.
There's a lot you've done for me.
That's enough already..
So let’s be willing to accept this help too..
You can just pay it back later..
“Truly, Seong-eun is devastated..”
Lloyd expressed his gratitude honestly..
I was secretly grateful that everyone was safe today..
Now, it was time to focus on clearing up the aftermath of the accident..
♣
A few days have passed.
The scene where the accident occurred was quickly resolved..
Fortunately, there was little damage to the tunnel that had already been drilled..
There was no deformation in the ground that had been previously frozen using the freezing method..
Because the cold air that had leaked was so overwhelming, it seemed like the rest of the construction could easily proceed until the ground had completely thawed..
Instead, something else prevented Lloyd from resuming construction..
The House of Lords issued a statement condemning Lloyd.
An indictment was filed to determine responsibility for the loss of royal family items..
‘It's just like the King said..’
What followed proceeded as the king had expected..
The King accepted the House of Lords' indictment.
The trial schedule for this case has been announced..
In the meantime, Lloyd took a long-awaited break..
A few more days passed in an instant like that..
Finally, the day of the trial presided over by the King has arrived..
“Are you ready, Lloyd? You must leave now to avoid being late for your court appearance..”
“Uh, wait a minute.”
morning of trial.
Lloyd faced the mirror..
He responded leisurely to Javiel's words of encouragement..
“Hang in there. Just finish the warm-up exercise you were doing..”
“It's a warm-up exercise.?”
“tongue exercise.”
Since ancient times, flashy tongue play has become a weapon in court disputes..
Lloyd smiled mischievously at the mirror and licked his tongue..
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