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History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 349

349fury. Ascend to the Spirit King (1)

[You have absorbed ‘Panthalasa’, the spirit king of the Pantara Mountains..]

[Spirit King Panthalassa, who was absorbed by you, wants to stay in Manahat..]

[If you accept this request, you will succeed Panthalassa and attain the status of 'Spirit King of the Panthara Mountains'.]

A message suddenly appeared before Lloyd's eyes..

But Lloyd didn't realize that..

Fast charging was still in effect..

So I was still in a trance..

When he opened his eyes, about two minutes had passed since the message first appeared..

Ding dong.

[Asurahan's mind skill option ⑤: The activation time of rapid charge has ended..]

Kiyiyi……!

The mana circle that roared and raged slowly calmed down..

The violently rotating momentum gradually calmed down..

The ferocious mana absorption is over..

Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

An empty space left behind by the mana absorption frenzy..

The cold wind of the snowy mountain blew there..

I touched Lloyd's cheek and eyelid with a peck..

Soon Lloyd opened his eyes..

“…….”

As soon as I open my eyes, my pupils start to roll.

Check your surroundings.

I glanced at the message that appeared before my eyes..

It was an eye roll typical of an experienced person who has already used quick charging several times..

‘After using rapid charge, you can check the situation while in a trance and the benefits or skills gained from mana absorption through a message..’

That way you can see how things have changed..

Has fast charging changed the surroundings to your advantage?.

What benefits did it bring?.

What choice should you make?.

I was able to understand it clearly by looking at the message..

But the message that appeared this time was…….

‘This is beyond my expectations.’

gulp.

It wasn't a very long message..

But I had to read and check it over and over again three or four times..

This was because something much greater than I had expected was revealed to me..

‘Spirit King Panthalassa? So the spirit that interrupted my construction by causing a blizzard was the spirit king who rules this mountain range? But he wants to live in my Manahat.?’

I knew it wasn't just an ordinary spirit..

I expected him to be a bit of a nosy guy in the mountains here..

So from the beginning, I used rapid charging to absorb and eliminate him..

But I didn't know that someone who was absorbed like that would make a request like this..

‘You want to live by sitting in my mana heart? what.’

Should I say this is a random application for permanent residency?.

Lloyd inwardly tilted his head..

But one thing was certain.

If the Spirit King's application to reside in Manahat is accepted,?

‘I will acquire the status of spirit king of this mountain range..’

He's human, but he's a spirit king..

Lord of the spirits of this neighborhood.

Just thinking about it made me queasy..

But Lloyd did not easily give in to such temptation..

‘Tsk. No matter how good an item looks, you should check it first.?’

It's a world where you cut your nose when you close your eyes.

There is no one or thing that I readily trust..

Just because it looks good on the outside.

Wow, this is cool stuff! That's why.

If you take a shortcut, you usually end up with regrets..

Especially if it's your first time seeing it..

‘Because there is no prior information at all. Let’s say there is a fruit juice that looks really delicious and luxurious. But what if you look at the ingredient list? The fruit juice content is 3%, and there are many cases like this. So, we have to consider it. What is good and what is bad when you gain the status of spirit king?.’

Status of Spirit King?

It looked good at first glance.

But there might be some trap cards in that position..

Lloyd checked the inside of his Manahat, feeling like he was holding a 1,000 won salt shaker at the supermarket and carefully checking the ingredient list..

Then a response came immediately from near Manahat..

- ha… … It’s cool… … It's cozy…….

‘…….’

A perverted whisper can be heard faintly near the mana heart in my chest..

Through the whisper, I felt a mass of extremely compressed cold mana..

Lloyd realized the identity of the cold mana mass..

I tried talking to him.

‘hey. That is Panthalassa, the spirit king of this mountain range.?’

- ha… … It's cool... … It's cozy…….

‘…….’

- Haaa… … This home-like comfort…….

‘……hey.’

- Haaaa…….

‘kick them out?’

- ha?

‘Mr. Geese.’

Tendons sprouted from Lloyd's temples..

He discussed the feelings of a building owner facing a tenant who was behind on rent for about a year..

‘Hey, what are you going to do with me right now? I want to get kicked out right now?’

Did the words “kick them out” sound threatening?.

Finally the correct answer came back.

- Huh? Are you kicking me out? here? me?

‘uh. at there. you.’

- Can’t we just postpone that decision??

‘Ask me to postpone it?’

- okay.

‘until when?’

- Man, just until you die.

‘…….’

- I'm doing this because it's so cool, cool, cozy, and comfortable here. I really mean it. I have been around since the rise of the Pantara Mountains, but this coolness... … This is definitely my first time.

‘Cool? No way, the heart of winter?’

- Yes, the heart of winter within you.

The Spirit King's answer was slightly trembling..

Like a person who has experienced a novel newspaper article.

Or, like a person who experienced the grace(?) of an air conditioner for the first time after using a fan all his life..

It was a voice filled with emotion..

- So please, human. I won't ask for a long time. Wait a minute, can't we just stay here until you die, rest, and then leave??

‘Hmm, but then it doesn’t matter if the mountains here are further damaged??’

- There is some correlation. but…….

‘but?’

- I thought opportunities like this wouldn't be common..

‘A chance to experience the ultimate coolness while wearing something new like the heart of winter.?’

- Yes. Just such an opportunity.

The Spirit King’s answer continued..

- Human, I've been watching the construction you've been working on. They're probably trying to build a road across this mountain range..

‘Uh, right.’

- So, are there any plans to develop other areas??

‘no, maybe.’

- That's it then.

‘Hey, you are the spirit king of the mountains..’

- This area has already been destroyed anyway, and developing it a little more is fine as other areas of the mountain range are much larger..

‘…….’

- So please. Just allow me to stay here for a few decades..

‘Write it.’

Lloyd was finally convinced.

Spirit King, this guy has truly penetrated the heart of winter..

So, it's your main job and responsibility, and you're trying to put it aside for a while..

‘Well, people are like that too. Not all spirit kings are perfect beings..’

Everyone has moments when they want to fool around..

No matter how sincere you are.

I also thought that the Spirit King wouldn’t be any different..

‘but. If he were the spirit king of the mountains, he would literally be like the mountain spirit of these mountains. Well, since you've probably been working ever since the mountain range was created, you might want to enjoy a vacation at least once..’

I asked for permission for just a few decades..

It may be a long time for humans, but.

For a spirit king who has lived for a long time, he will only experience what a human would feel for a few hours..

‘In human terms, are you asking them to leave school early or use half-time?.’

When I thought about it that way, I understood the Spirit King's attitude a little bit..

Of course, that doesn't mean I have any intention of granting that request yet..

‘Well then shall I ask you a question?.’

- What are you curious about, human being?.

‘What benefit will there be if I do your favor??’

- I will gain the status of a spirit king who rules over this mountain range, even if it is only for a few decades..

‘No, so please explain in detail what is good about obtaining the status of Spirit King..’

I really need to hear this.

It was natural.

‘I don't want to regret it after just believing vaguely that it was good..’

It was Lloyd's sincerity..

The world he saw and experienced was truly like that..

Starting off half-heartedly or going ahead and regretting it just because other people say it's good.

That's enough for parents who got caught up in a real estate scam in Korea and were ruined..

Or, similarly, the Countess and Countess Frontera, whose family was nearly destroyed by being caught, is enough..

I didn't want to go down that train..

So no matter how good other people like it.

I didn't want to be shaken by those sounds..

I wanted to carefully consider the details..

‘The same goes for investments such as stocks. There are so many cases where people get into something because they say it's good, but then they get hit by a high point and they can't get out and become anxious. What about Bitcoin? There was quite a craze at one time. At that time, everyone said it was good, so the people who went in and got bitten?’

Trying to hit the jackpot with Bitcoin.

I almost ended up becoming B.T..

‘Being like that is a given. It's still the same now.’

If you gain the status of Spirit King, I will carefully listen to what the pros and cons are..

As usual, Lloyd was armed with a strict mind..

Panthalassa's answer soon came back..

- When you become the Spirit King, first... … I feel good.

‘……Not like that. more specifically.’

- More specifically? Well, first of all, we can call the spirits of this mountain range and give them orders..

‘Command? as you please?’

- maybe.

The Spirit King’s answer continued..

- That is, if they recognize and accept you as the Spirit King. You will be able to wield the power of the spirits of this entire mountain range at will. At least within these mountains.

‘really? I kinda doubt it.’

- Why do you have doubts??

‘You didn't call any other spirits when you fought us. why did you do that?’

- Because I let my guard down. I never knew there would be someone who would hit me so painfully, or who would absorb my mana indiscriminately..

‘Hmm.’

- It's true. I was able to easily defeat the sword masters I met in the past by myself. So, I thought it would be similar this time, and that there would be no need to call while disturbing the rest of the other spirits. Although my thoughts were careless,.

‘Hmm.’

It was certainly plausible..

Lloyd's question continued..

‘good. If being able to control the spirits of these mountains is an advantage, what are the disadvantages??’

- does not exist.

‘doesn't exist?’

- Yes.

‘Write it. It smells a bit like a real thing..’

- Saja?

‘I feel like I'm opening my mouth to scam you..’

- no. There really isn't. We just need to keep this mountain range from being damaged too much..

‘To prevent the mountain range from being severely damaged?’

- Yes.

The Spirit King continued..

- If the damage to the mountain range becomes too severe, the spirits residing in the mountain range will become dissatisfied or move to another place. If you do that, you will lose support among the spirits..

‘There's going to be a rebellion?’

- Yes, rebellion. You just have to be careful about that..

‘Hmm.’

Lloyd struggled..

If this place is damaged too much, other spirits may arise..

He thought about it until then and laughed..

‘Then I won't have anything to lose. If a rebellion breaks out, all you have to do is give up the position of the Spirit King..’

- what?

‘It wasn't mine in the first place. There is no need to be obsessed. After all, my goal is to finish construction here well. So, I get it. I accept your request.’

- Now, wait a minute! Are you saying I can give up the position of the Spirit King? what is that…….

‘Oh, it's okay because I gave permission. Then just rest for a few decades.?’

Ding dong!

As soon as Lloyd expressed his permission,.

Spirit King Panthalassa's voice suddenly became quiet..

At the same time, a powerful message appeared before my eyes..

[You have accepted Spirit King Panthalassa's request..]

[As a result, you became the ‘temporary spirit king of the Pantara Mountains’..]

[Your term as Spirit King will last until your life expires or you hand over your position to another spirit..]

[As of this time, you have acquired absolute authority to call upon all spirits residing in the Pantara Mountains and determine the source of each individual spirit..]

‘Whoa.’

Lloyd took a deep breath as he checked the message..

What Panthalassa said was true..

As soon as I accept your request.

Things related to his ascension to the Spirit King came to mind..

Lloyd finished checking the message with a happy feeling..

And then I looked to the side..

“Are you okay?.”

A question that seems to have been waiting for me.

Javiel was asking with his characteristic cool eyes..

Maybe he was worried about this one..

But I guess they look like that to hide it..

Lloyd smiled and shrugged his shoulders without realizing it..

“as you see.”

“Then, the spirit from earlier…….”

“I absorbed it. Thanks to you, I became the spirit king of this mountain range..”

“…….”

“Really.”

“…….”

“It's true?”

“…….”

“If in doubt, keep a straight face and ask a question..”

“I don't really have any doubts. but-”

“but?”

“I feel sorry for the spirits of this mountain range who have come to respect someone like Lloyd as their king..”

“…….”

“Now, the spirits here will also jump into the construction work. It will be operated day and night, handling various construction equipment. They will be tempted by overtime pay and other things, and will be thrown into a scene of harsh labor exploitation. It's clear even without looking.”

“…….”

“Am I wrong??”

“huh. That's what's happened to you so far.”

“…….”

“Except for your case, I am not a bad business owner. So I'm going to start right now.”

“What are you starting?.”

“Well, whatever. If you're going to subcontract to the spirits, you'll have to first acknowledge me. Even if it's just a little discipline at the beginning of my tenure,.”

“You're saying you're holding the military?”

“What the heck.”

Lloyd smiled and turned around..

Vast mountain ranges spread out beneath steep cliffs.

I said as I looked around at the magnificent scenery that was heartbreaking..

Temporary status as the Spirit King of the Mountain Range that I unexpectedly gained..

I was planning to put it to good use..

“All the local spirits, let's start with the first-come-first-served hit-and-run..”