The best territory designer of all time - Episode 82
82fury. Wrong answer better than correct answer (1)
“I regret it..”
“hmm? what?”
It was a clear, sunny midwinter day, about ten days after leaving Barony..
Everyone in the group stopped and enjoyed their meal..
Javiel, who was playing with his spoon, suddenly said something like that..
Lloyd tilted his head..
“I regret it?”
“It's exactly as you said.”
“why? I regret being born?”
“…….”
“Or is there something you're worried about??”
“There is no need to worry. but-”
“but?”
“I felt like I was too lazy last year..”
“It's laziness?”
“I neglected my sword training too much..”
Javiel held the spoon tightly..
He said with his eyes fixed on the soup cooling in the bowl..
“To be honest, I would like to start by saying I am sorry to Lloyd. So, what happened in Cremo?.”
“In Cremo?”
“yes. That night when I faced the Giga Titan..”
Javiel raised his head..
I looked at Lloyd..
“I set out to fight against the Giga Titans. But it wasn't enough. I didn't have enough strength. As a result, Lloyd had to take action himself. He was in great danger and had to face the risk of actually dying..”
“aha. So you are reflecting?”
“yes.”
Javiel nods his head.
he was sincere.
“If I had been a little stronger, if I had been able to take on the Giga Titan alone and take it down, everything would have been different. Of course, Lloyd would never have been in danger. That's why.”
The silver-haired knight's eyes sparkled with determination..
“So I set a new goal for this year..”
“goals for the year?”
“That's right.”
“Hmm, that's grand. So what is the new goal you set for this year??”
“This is Sword Master..”
“Pook-up.”
Lloyd almost spit out the soup he was drinking..
Javiel looks here and speaks with serious eyes..
Because that guy’s goal is funny?
never was.
On the contrary, it was the opposite..
‘My goal for this year is to become a sword master. For other people, it would be almost impossible even if they had to stick to it for the rest of their lives, but since that guy says that, it seems like something is going to happen for real..’
I actually felt that way..
I really thought this guy could do it..
Because it was actually like that in the novel..
‘That's the scary thing about Javiel.’
How many knights throughout history devoted themselves to training?.
How many people wanted to become a sword master?.
He must have risked his life to fight and sweat again to make the sense he gained from that battle his own. He must have been honing his swordsmanship literally his whole life..
How many people have been hung on the sword like that throughout history?.
‘Probably hundreds of thousands of people. Maybe it's more than that.’
On the other hand, among them, those who reached the level of sword master?
‘Less than 200 people.’
It really was that way..
Based on the number of names officially recorded in Laurasia's history books, the number is exactly 179. In addition, it was a widely accepted view in the academic world that, including cases with ambiguous records or unclear authenticity, the number would not exceed 300..
Even if we gather historical estimates, it is less than 300 people..
If we look at the exact proven number, it is 179 people..
‘Based on the Samguk Sagi (History of the Three Kingdoms), it can be said to be similar to the total number of all kings in history including Goguryeo, Silla, Baekje, Goryeo, and Joseon..’
Number of kings from major countries in the history of the Republic of Korea, excluding Gojoseon, Samhan, Gaya, Buyeo, etc., for which historical materials are relatively lacking..
It was almost similar to that number..
‘This is proof that becoming a sword master is incredibly difficult..’
But you set that incredibly difficult task as your ‘goal for the year’ and then work hard at it..
If someone else had said that, it would have sounded crazy..
But because that guy said that?
It never sounded like a joke..
‘Anyway, he's such a monster.’
That was when Lloyd thought so..
Javiel's still serious voice pierced my ears..
“I plan to work hard toward my goal. Even if it’s just to avoid being caught up by Lloyd..”
“uh? me?”
“yes.”
“why me?”
Lloyd became puzzled..
Javiel responded calmly..
“You have already made the triple circle. Haven't you reached the level of a user with Mana Heart?.”
“Uh, I did..”
“So I thought. Perhaps, unlike the slow, dull, and helpless appearance that Lloyd appeared on the outside, he was actually a genius in swordsmanship..”
“what? Slow and stupid?”
Lloyd's eyebrow twitched..
Javiel said as if it was obvious.
“By swordsmanship standards, it was definitely the case. It's not like he was particularly quick at learning the lessons, nor was he naturally particularly strong or agile. To be more precise, it was below average..”
“Isn’t that using you as the standard??”
“Anyway, that's how I saw it.”
“……It's so reckless.”
“Anyway, I think my thoughts were a misunderstanding. To be honest, I really didn't know that Lloyd would create Mana Heart like this in less than a year..”
“Tsk. Is that how the story goes?.”
“yes. So, these days, I feel a sense of crisis that if I let things go like this, Lloyd will catch up with me..”
“omg.”
Hey, Mr. Iron-Blooded Knight..
That will never happen?
Lloyd wanted to say that.
I am by no means a genius.
I'm just turning my shabby mental techniques into skills and investing RP to grow faster than others..
Therefore, no matter how hard we try, we will never be able to catch up with Haviel..
It's still the same now.
Even if we have the same triple circle.
This is true even though he can use a triple blast that is more powerful than Haviel..
‘I'm just counting the output according to the specifications. I wouldn't dare compare the ability to use it to Javiel..’
it actually did.
Comprehensive physical strength such as basic stamina and strength, mana management ability reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix's dazzling guitar solo, reflexes, ability to utilize one's power, sense of balance, application ability, combat sense, experience, and fighting spirit, all on a different level. up to technology.
Comparisons were meaningless in all areas..
If we compare it to a car?
Javiel could truly be said to be an ultra-high-performance, cutting-edge, futuristic super formula machine from the 31st century..
On the other hand, he?
‘A 20th century tea cozy with a fighter jet engine but missing the steering wheel..’
A lottery shot with a triple circle and triple blast, but no control. That was Lloyd's cold assessment of himself..
‘So relax, man.’
Of course, Lloyd didn't bother to say those words out loud..
There is no need to reveal the existence of RP..
Rather, I decided to leave alone the sense of crisis that Javiel was feeling due to misunderstanding..
‘If I work harder and become a sword master early, I will benefit, right?.’
Habiel is burning his will to grow his skills after a long time..
Looking at Javiel like that, Lloyd secretly smiled..
The journey toward the royal capital continued amidst the midday snow that had begun to fall..
♣
The journey was quick.
There was no incident or accident.
The only incident was that the chronic insomnia of one member of the royal order was completely cured. Of course, it was thanks to looking over my shoulder and hearing Lloyd's lullaby service recited to Javiel..
Anyway, ten days have passed again..
Finally, the group arrived at the royal capital Magenta..
“You will immediately have an audience with His Majesty the King. I'm sure you remember the precautions when giving an audience.?”
“of course.”
Lloyd and Javiel followed the royal envoy..
The royal capital was a white and red city..
The walls of almost all buildings were white with a warm beige tone..
On the other hand, the roofs were all covered with red-brown tile panels..
The road from the outskirts of the royal capital to the royal castle was extremely wide and clean..
‘But the shape of the palace is a bit unusual..’
As he followed the royal envoy through the main street, Lloyd cast his gaze towards the royal castle in the distance..
The shape of the royal castle was unusual..
I had a rough guess after reading the description in the novel Iron Blood Knight, but when I actually saw the visual, it felt much more unique than what I had read in the novel..
‘It looks like a boiled egg half buried in the ground. Or the bunker from SutaCraft..’
It was round..
It was smooth and flat..
At the same time it looked as heavy as a rock.
It was as if the round, flat bunker had been magnified hundreds of times..
The appearance was dozens of light years different from the universal(?) shape that anyone would normally think of as a medieval royal castle..
But did you notice this interest?.
I heard the voice of the royal envoy ahead..
“Did you think our royal castle was unique??”
“Ah, yes. That's right.”
“It's not even possible.”
The royal envoy laughed softly..
“Everyone has that thought when they see our royal castle for the first time. It's weird and unique. I don't think it's royal. Have you ever thought so too??”
“It's not like that. I've heard it through rumors.”
“Then have you ever heard why it looks like that??”
“yes.”
Lloyd nodded..
I remembered something briefly mentioned in the novel, Knight of Iron Blood..
“I heard that it was built hundreds of years ago. I heard there was a time when this city was called ‘Taliano’. It is said that during that time, there was an incident where an unlucky and foolish king was chosen twice by the same dragon..”
“That's right. It is said in history that it was a very shocking incident. That's why most royal castles built during that time were shaped like that..”
“Is it to ‘not get picked’ even if the dragon comes?.”
“That's the way it is. Flat and round. So that there is nowhere to grab it. They say that style was popular at the time..”
“And now, our royal castle is the last remaining egg-shaped royal castle. Is that correct?”
“haha. He's a friend who studied a lot. The more I see it, the more I like it.?”
“That's too much praise..”
Lloyd joked..
As I was chatting with the royal envoy, I realized that the royal castle was right in front of me..
The party entered the royal castle after going through complicated procedures..
I headed straight to the throne room..
As soon as I put on my new clothes for the audience, I felt like I had finally arrived at the royal castle..
‘Phew.’
I will soon meet the king.
If the Count of Cremo that I met before was just the best, the king I will meet from now on is truly the best of the best, the super best..
In short, the biggest hand in this country.
In other words, it means that they are the biggest customers with the biggest pockets..
‘Let's try our best.’
Lloyd repeated the King's personality and characteristics that he had learned from reading the Iron Blood Knight. She quickly drew up a scenario that had played out in her head countless times before she came here. She took a final look at the big picture she had decided to realize from now on..
Soon the king entered the throne room..
“His Majesty the King enters.”
I quickly got down on one knee..
I lowered my head..
the sound of a door opening.
The sound of confident footsteps.
I heard a sign of someone sitting on the throne..
Soon a clear and powerful voice knocked on my ears..
“Lloyd Frontera and Javiel Asrahan, keep your heads up..”
I raised my head.
Beyond the red carpet on the floor.
I saw black leather boots.
Brown leather pants with a rough texture were also seen..
What he wears on his strong and slim waist is a long sword with stains on his hands. Above that, the strong upper body, shoulders, and neat neckline were visible in simple clothing..
The last thing that came into view was the face of a woman who appeared to be in her late 30s..
Red hair wavy as if it had been imbued with flame. The proud yet stern blue-green eyes shining brightly within them..
The moment our eyes met, Lloyd almost let out an exclamation without realizing it..
‘stylish.’
King of this country and sword master Yuihan.
Indomitable Monarch, Alicia Termina Magentano.
It looked much more dignified and imposing than I had imagined through the description in the novel, Iron Blooded Knight..
The voice was even more so..
“Are you Lloyd Frontera??”
The King asked, looking down at Javiel..
Lloyd shrugged his shoulders..
“Long live His Majesty the King. Lloyd Frontera meets His Majesty the King, the rightful owner of this land..”
“……You?”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Lloyd Frontera?”
“That's right.”
“Hmm. That's weird. Judging by his appearance, he looks like a nobleman..”
“…….”
“Moreover, judging by the momentum he feels, he seems qualified to mix the burden and the sword..”
Startle.
This time, Javiel, who was bowing next to me, shook his shoulder..
The king was able to guess Javiel's state with just a brief glimpse..
Indeed, it was a keen eye worthy of the sword master's prestige..
The King, Alicia raised the tips of her red eyebrows..
“Anyway, I was able to hear about your activities through the sincere advice of the Count of Cremo. Therefore, I commend the courage and sacrifice you showed in the city of Cremo. but-”
A meaningful light appeared in the king's turquoise eyes..
“Jim doesn't judge people hastily just by blindly listening to someone's recommendation. I only trust Jim’s eyes. Therefore, I have a desire to personally check your abilities. Especially Lloyd Frontera, starting with your abilities..”
“If you say ability, what do you want to check?…….”
“Simple. I heard that your ability to carry out civil engineering projects is amazing. Honey Lloyd Frontera, all you have to do is answer Jim's question with your own wisdom..”
“Yes, Your Highness. Please ask me.”
The king chuckled..
her question fell.
“Lloyd Frontera. What construction do you think is most urgently needed in the current situation here in the royal capital of Magenta??”
The King's smile changed significantly..
In fact, she was already setting her sights on Lloyd. From the time she heard the report from the Count of Cremo, she became very interested in the abilities that Lloyd said she displayed..
That's why.
‘Prove it. If you do that, I will personally use you with great care..’
King Alicia looks at Lloyd while thinking about the correct answer she has in mind..
Her eyes sparkled with desire for young talent..
So at this moment, she didn't even know.
Lloyd is bowing his head politely at his feet. A smile of conversion appears on his lips..
‘come.’
It's exactly as expected.
He had been analyzing the whole journey here..
I searched through the memories of the novel Iron Blooded Knight. I checked the rumors and records about the royal capital obtained here. In this way, we kept in mind what kind of construction the king most desired and would most need in the royal capital..
But now, the king was asking exactly what he had expected and prepared for..
I felt like the material I had just crammed in for a day showed up on the final exam..
‘So from now on, it’s my turn to bake and boil it..’
The corners of Lloyd's mouth slightly curled up..
He moistened his lips. I put a powerful gear on my tongue..
“If I dare to reply to Your Majesty's question,…….”
A sly voice came from him..
The king is the biggest jackpot customer in the country..
Lloyd's game was set to scratch the king's itch and win construction orders..
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