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History of the Greatest Estate Design - Episode 356

356fury. Why A/S is scary (1)

Whoa whoa-!

Huge bony wings stirred the air..

The even bigger figure of Yongyong soared into the sky..

Thanks to this, King Venetogna was horrified and had to control his bladder severely..

‘……Hehehehe!’

He couldn't come to his senses at all..

He just had a meeting with the crazy guy who came to his capital with a bone dragon..

That's how I tried to save the kingdom from destruction..

I never dreamed that the ending would be such a kidnapping drama..

I really had no idea that like this, without any plan, I would be able to enjoy free airing with my bare body 3,000 meters in the air on the palm of Bone Dragon..

‘Huh, huh, huh, extreme!’

Hung! Huh! Whoa! hook!

Every time Yongyong's huge wings stir the air above,.

Every time the acceleration suddenly increases with a tremendous roar..

So every time the headwind hits my face and my whole body,.

King Venetogna had to shrug his shoulders..

I just hope it doesn't fall.

I gave my two trembling legs a lot of strength..

Of course, in the meantime, he tried his best not to lose his final authority and pride as king..

“This, this! this! Hmm! What kind of reckless behavior is this?!”

I screamed as loud as I could..

I hope that my voice doesn't tremble..

At least the eyes shine brightly.

Never bowed down or prostrated.

Even if I were to die, I pledged to die with a dignified appearance and instead stood tall..

Thanks to this, it was Lloyd who was shocked..

“……Wow, car!”

I was surprised and quickly stretched out my hand..

I am afraid that King Venetogna will be blown away by the headwind..

I quickly grabbed his shoulder to prevent the unexpected ending of a fall to his death..

and shouted.

“sorry! In fact, if I don't do this, I don't think you will believe me at all.!”

“What you said?”

“It means that the canyon railway that will be used as a trade route in the Pantara Mountains has been completed! If you don't believe it no matter what, why not show it to me in person?!”

“Show me? To Gwain? Are you still talking nonsense like that??”

“No, I'm just trying to prove that it's not bullshit! So please! Just look down for a moment!”

“……Huh!”

Lloyd's hand pressed firmly on King Venetogna's shoulder..

The king could not stand it and collapsed..

And I got angry.

His beard trembled at the insolence of daring to sit on the king's shoulders..

He tried to shout at Lloyd with angry eyes..

But before that.

Lloyd's words, spoken half a beat faster, interrupted the king's shouting..

“Hey, can you see it??”

“……what?”

The king was about to get angry but missed the timing..

Lloyd took advantage of the moment he flinched and quickly pointed to one side..

A comment was also added to entice the other person to look in that direction..

“If you look over there, you will understand everything I do..”

“what…….”

Half wrath, half bewilderment.

Just like that, the King turned his head without realizing it, feeling like he was half seasoned and half fried..

Following Lloyd's gesture, I looked down at the foot of the Pantara Mountains far below..

And I took a deep breath without realizing it..

“her?”

It was straight.

The places where the peaks and canyons had been were neatly cut and neatly arranged..

Of course, it was still full of steep slopes..

but…….

“Hey, that's something?”

Lines drawn along the slope of the canyon.

I was zigzagging up the slope..

But when I looked closely, it wasn't just a line drawn on the ground..

It was a road.

There were two lines of iron blocks along the gently ridged road..

And on one side, a large, long cart that I had never seen before was rattling up the slope along two lines of metal blocks..

“These are the railroads and trains I mentioned..”

The corner of Lloyd's mouth slightly curled up..

I think it was a good idea to keep the test train moving at the right time..

He said with his eyes aligned with the king towards the railroad tracks..

“The principle is simple. A long carriage with wheels that perfectly fit the tracks is made to move on tracks placed at regular intervals..”

“But how can that slope…….”

“Well, several technologies were used. I can't reveal that because it's a trade secret..”

“…….”

The King's Heavy Silence.

Meanwhile, Lloyd's voice also became more serious..

“First of all, I sincerely bow my head in apology for today's disrespect to the King, the rightful ruler and monarch of the Kingdom of Veneto. Although this was done out of concern that the unnecessary conversation might take too long and create a hostile atmosphere, it is certainly an action that will be criticized for such a reckless action..”

“…….”

“However, I thought it was best for both parties to confirm it with my own eyes, even if it was a bit of a stretch. This was believed to be the surest way to prevent unnecessary misunderstandings, resulting arguments, and sharp disputes that deepen emotional rifts..”

“…….”

“Of course, I am well aware that these words are also my excuses. So, I bow my head earnestly and ask you to please forgive me for my rudeness today with the same generosity as a friend..”

Lloyd's voice was more serious than ever..

It wasn't intentional seriousness..

I meant it..

‘of course. The king of a country was brought in as if he had been kidnapped. Honestly, I thought I might have gone too far this time..’

So I was worried.

But I finished it.

There are many other moderate means..

It was obvious that there would be too much waste of time and effort..

‘Because time is frozen anyway. Because of the difference in sense of time that arose. From the king and the people of the Veneto Kingdom, it must have been less than a month since Yongyong tore down the peak. It was obvious that I would never believe that a trade route crossing the mountain range was completed in the meantime..’

But how much effort did it take to explain it?.

Vigilance must be at its highest due to the demolition of Yongyongi’s peak..

It was stuffy just thinking about it..

That's why.

Seeing is worth hearing about.

I just wanted to show you.

I thought that if I said that, people would believe me..

‘So now I need to calm my mind. To be honest, I was a bit rude at times..’

It was the old King Venetogna..

I guess I was quite surprised when I was kidnapped(?) earlier..

Even now, the blood that had drained from my face had not returned..

Lloyd felt sorry for that and took off his winter clothes..

He placed it carefully on King Venetogna's shoulder..

I didn't say any more unnecessary words..

Sometimes silence is better than words.

I think now is such a time.

I politely waited for the king's answer..

“…….”

Venetogna's white, bushy beard twitched..

In fact, he was very surprised inside..

It was because of Lloyd’s attitude..

‘I apologized to Gwain now.?’

It was unexpected.

I was helplessly kidnapped..

I thought I was going to die now.

Just like that, the guy who rudely kidnapped him was offering an unexpectedly polite apology..

It had no choice but to be like this.

I thought this was a better way for both of us..

He looked into my eyes with sincere and polite eyes and said calmly,.

At the same time, it showed evidence that this was inevitable..

The Pantara Mountains spread out beneath your feet..

It was a railroad built to pass through that place..

‘Was what the author said true?.’

Of course it could be a trick.

It may be a ploy to disarm one's mind in this way. No, the possibility of that happening is quite high..

But King Venetogna quickly shook his head..

‘no. The author's position is too advantageous for it to be a trick. Right now, Gwain is just a helpless old man who was kidnapped by them. If you put your mind to it, it wouldn't be a problem to spoil the wine..’

But that Lloyd Frontera?

didn't do that.

didn't harm this one.

Didn't threaten or threaten.

Instead, he calmly presented evidence for what he claimed..

Then he said he was truly sorry and offered a polite and careful apology..

‘If the goal was to take the person's life, there would be no need to do that. If I just do some harm here, it will be over. The same goes for the kingdom of wine..’

If that Lloyd is trying to invade and destroy the Kingdom of Veneto?

You don't have to be this complicated..

This is the yard where they were kidnapped..

Take my life like this.

Just march to the capital.

It will be enough to carry out destruction and slaughter with the Bone Dragon at the forefront..

If you do this, the kingdom's defense force, which has lost its king and no central point of command, will collapse in an instant..

‘But the author doesn't do that..’

After thinking that far, King Venetogna finally lowered his suspicions..

With eyes that leave only the slightest doubt.

Feeling slightly offended by the fact that they dared kidnap me.

He asked Lloyd harshly..

“You are a very nasty person. Gwain will ask one question. Lloyd Frontera, are you always like this??”

“Oh, that's not it..”

“if?”

“Usually I act a little more viciously..”

“…….”

“Oh, sorry. This is not a threat either. It wasn't my intention. Really.”

“…….”

That just sounded threatening enough..

King Venetogna has had a bitter taste in his mouth..

And then I realized.

‘This negotiation has no choice but to start with Gwain losing..’

Anyway, the hilt of the sword is held by Lloyd Frontera..

Moreover, behind the author's back is the powerful hegemony Magentano..

So in the current situation?

that the author does not harm himself.

Magentano doesn't invade.

The best thing we could do was just be grateful..

So in some ways, this is not a negotiation.?

It should be seen as a place to hear the news of the Magentano royal family through the author's mouth..

‘…….’

It's a bit humiliating, but it can't be helped..

This is just the cold reality.

After completing his calculations, King Venetogna said, trying to hide his gloom..

“If you do, I'll listen to it..”

“Do you mean the will of His Majesty the King whom I serve??”

“That's right. Anyway, it seems like Gwain is the one who has to hear it..”

“Thank you for your understanding..”

“Thanks. Rather, I should express my gratitude. I'm talking about the magentano royal family's generosity in not willingly choosing to invade even in this situation..”

I laughed bitterly with my bones in my words..

Lloyd spoke with more politeness in his voice..

“All right. If you do so, I will convey to you the intentions of your Majesty. My lord, King Alicia Termina Magentano, desires direct exchange and trade with your country..”

“A.C? trade?”

“yes.”

Lloyd nodded..

His answer continued.

“You probably know this. My home country, Magentano, has wanted to expand into the Southwest for generations since its founding. However, attempts were repeatedly thwarted due to geographical barriers that were difficult to overcome..”

“okay. Because of the Pantara Mountains.”

“you're right. Therefore, my lord, King Alicia Termina Magentano, specifically ordered me to build a trade route that would safely cross the Pantara Mountains..”

“Could it be an invasion route??”

“Whether the railway down there will be used as a trade route or an invasion route will be a matter for my lord and your country to decide..”

“Are you saying that you simply opened the road according to orders, and it is up to those in politics to decide what purpose the road is used for? That's irresponsible..”

“sorry. But because it's true.”

“okay. Facts are facts. Even Gwain wouldn’t necessarily deny that..”

“Thank you for your understanding.”

“What is gratitude.”

King Venetogna clicked his tongue..

That guy named Lloyd Frontera.

The more I talked, the more disgusting and greedy I became..

It was the same with his speaking skills that cleverly escaped the target of responsibility, as was his shameless face that made his intentions clear while maintaining a calm face..

It was disgusting because I was on the other side of the negotiation..

I wondered what it would have been like to be under him..

‘I feel envious once again. Alicia, I never thought he would envy that greedy and fierce woman so much..’

Lloyd Frontera's actions today.

Boldly crossing the line and taking the lead.

Determine the direction of negotiations based on leadership.

He was making himself play on that board..

At the same time, he was exquisitely taking actions that would cause as little animosity as possible from this side..

That was why.

“In that case, I believe that you are not planning to pass on political responsibility to an old man like me just for lip service.?”

I nudged Lloyd with clever words..

As if it was my intention, but not my intention.

Mixing your true feelings into it.

If we accept this notification.

They asked me what I would give them..

Even though we are helpless and only receive notifications,.

I asked in circles what kind of sincerity he would show if he really wanted to consider this person his partner..

waited at the same time.

Will Lloyd actually accept his intentions?.

His wrinkled eyes glowed with a hint of curiosity and anticipation..

And Lloyd did not disappoint King Venetogna's expectations(?) at all..

It was as if King Venetogna had clearly anticipated what he wanted..

As if to appeal that he was prepared for that, of course..

He smiled a natural smile..

“of course.”

“Of course?”

“yes.”

Nod your head with confidence.

Like a salesperson trying to please a new customer, he said it while tasting..

“Isn’t after-sales service following the conclusion of a transaction an essential virtue??”

It's been like that since ancient times..

That way, you can eat everything, including your liver and gallbladder, with a smile..

Lloyd's smile sparkled even warmer with dreams of kindness, service, and exploitation..