The best territory designer of all time - Episode 85
85fury. Julien Frontera (2)
“Is that the person you are looking for, Julien Frontera??”
“Yes, that's right.”
“The visitor's name is?”
“This is Lloyd Frontera..”
“What is your relationship with Julien Frontera?.”
It's a relationship.
Lloyd thought for a moment and said.
“It's family.”
It is true that they are family by blood..
But it feels awkward and strange to say that you are my younger brother..
I have never met Julien face to face yet..
Moreover, even in Korea, it was the same as having no younger siblings or brothers..
Fortunately, the academy dormitory's housemaster didn't take any issue with our answer..
“great. Please show proof of identity.”
“here.”
Proof was easy.
He held out his family necklace..
The necklace's magical proof device has been activated..
Wow!…….
A hologram-like image appeared from the necklace into the air..
It was Lloyd's own face..
Lloyd put his face on the video..
The video and the face matched. Then the video turned blue..
“You are correct. Then please wait here for a moment..”
“thank you.”
Lloyd sat in the dorm lobby and waited..
The lobby was an old-fashioned space filled with dark maroon wood and the smell of old books..
As I was sitting there alone and spending time, suddenly, a bit of anxiety began to creep up like bone broth..
‘Did you say Julien? There was no detailed mention in the novel..’
Lloyd's younger brother, Julien Frontera.
It has never directly appeared in the novel Iron Blood Knight. Instead, it was only mentioned briefly at the beginning of the novel, during the downfall of Baron Frontera..
‘After Baron's downfall, I was in a situation where I had no idea how to pay my tuition. Eventually he got kicked out of the academy. And he died. The night he left the dormitory, he was walking through a back alley looking for a place to sleep, but was robbed and stabbed..’
In the face of a robber, she stubbornly tried to protect her mother's pendant. Then she said she was stabbed..
Death was not instantaneous. He had a chance to survive. But he didn't take that chance. It was because it was a very deserted alley..
I collapsed in the corner of the alley and struggled until dawn. In her weak voice, she desperately called out to someone. But no one came. She died in a pool of blood flowing from her own body. There were only 30 minutes left until morning dawn..
It was truly a vain death..
Some even mentioned that his death was even more unfortunate because he was evaluated by the Academy as being sincere..
‘That was it. sincerity.’
That was all he knew about Julien Frontera..
What exactly is your personality?.
What do you like and dislike?.
What was your actual relationship with Lloyd like?.
I didn't know anything else.
So I was anxious.
‘Write it. Still, it won't be revealed..’
Anyway, Julien is seeing this place for the first time in almost three years. Even if you think this person’s changed tone and behavior is a little strange? All you have to do is make them feel like things have changed in the long time you haven't seen each other..
‘There is a word that is just right for times like this, right? It's called Gaegwacheonseon.’
Gaegwacheon line.
Bro, you came to your senses.
That's the concept for today..
Lloyd was formulating a strategy (?) before meeting Julien..
“what. Why did you come here?.”
A harsh, no, not so cold, sharp voice pierced my eardrums..
Lloyd looked away..
The direction the voice came from.
There was an ‘adult child’ with a young face..
Curly orange hair. His freckled face made him look like he was only fifteen or sixteen years old. His small physique further contributed to that youthful impression..
I was short.
160I thought it would barely pass the centimeter..
Because she was skinny, her small figure stood out even more..
Moreover, even his facial features were cute and doll-like..
‘That's Julien?’
Lloyd just stared at the 'adult child' who was presumed to be Julien..
Then the adult child frowned..
“Why did you come here?.”
It's still a harsh and pointed reaction..
Lloyd was convinced after seeing that..
‘That's right Julien.’
I heard that you are 21 years old, the same age as Haviel. So, she looked a lot younger than I thought, so I was a little worried about her..
That attitude of openly being harsh towards this side..
When I saw that, it seemed like that guy was Julien..
A sly smile appeared on one side of Lloyd's lips..
“Why did you come.”
got up from my seat.
I took a big step towards him..
I saw Julien flinch..
Meanwhile, his green eyes were full of stubbornness..
No, rather than stubbornness, it felt like a miasma that was determined not to be defeated..
‘Let’s not get entangled in a long or deep way now..’
Lloyd and Julien.
I don't know exactly what the relationship between the two brothers was like..
I didn't want to get too involved with that guy..
Anyway, this time I was planning to return to Barony once the suspension bridge construction was completed. Besides, he wouldn't suffer the same misfortune as in the novel, so there was no need to get involved too deeply..
‘So, let’s do exactly what the Baroness asked us to do and go back..’
Lloyd picked up the bundle..
He held it out to Julien, who looked up at him with pointed eyes..
“this.”
prison.
A fairly large bundle was placed in his small arms. No, it was put on.
“What, wow.”
Was it heavier than I thought?.
Julien's body swayed once..
asked the guy.
“Is there a place to eat here?.”
“rice? meal?”
“uh.”
“why is that.”
“As soon as I met you, you asked me to have a meal with you..”
“Who said that?.”
“Who would have said that?.”
This was one of the things the Baroness had asked me to do when departing from the Barony this time..
Julien seemed to understand the gist of it without having to say it in detail..
“Oh really.”
Julien's round nose wrinkled..
“this way.”
I turned around holding the bundle..
I walked down the hallway ahead..
1There was a restaurant for visitors on one side of the floor..
It was a place used by family members and acquaintances who came to visit academy students..
“What are you going to eat?.”
First, I sat down and asked.
Meanwhile, he observed his older brother, Lloyd..
‘Tsk.’
No, let's stop observing..
As expected, just looking at your face made me feel bad..
There was no other special reason. It's just that he was that kind of person from before, his older brother.
“I'll tell you in advance, no alcohol is allowed here..”
I hit the player in advance just in case..
Still, I was worried at the same time..
It was because of the image of Lloyd Frontera in my memory..
‘Even if you throw me in the corner of hell, I'm a person who will find alcohol first..’
Lloyd was the one who said that if he didn't drink even for a day, his body would break out in hives. She was drunk and acting out every day. Breaking furniture was common, and sometimes even hitting people..
Of course, he was no exception..
No, in a way, I got hit the most..
When I was young, I was beaten for not following the errands I was told to do..
After I got older, I was hit with a bad feeling when I saw him acting awkwardly in front of me while I was drinking..
In the end, he even gave me an even harsher beating, asking me why I was always being so sincere and annoying people..
Lloyd was that much trash..
It was one of the worst pieces of trash he knew..
So Julien couldn't quite believe the current situation..
‘How did that person achieve such feats?.’
Suddenly, something from a few days ago came to mind..
Someone from the royal family came.
found myself.
I told you the news.
trading city of cremo.
The central city of the Cremona region, where his hometown is located.
It is said that a gigantic monster, Giga Titan, attempted to land there and went on a rampage..
It was said that the ship that had been floated to celebrate the completion of the statue was sunk, the statue was destroyed, and the guard post was blown up..
There was even a fire in the city..
‘But they said no one died. That's not all. It was said that someone defeated the Giga Titan by displaying superhuman courage and sacrificial spirit..’
Honestly, I was purely impressed..
I felt a deep sense of respect..
My heart was pounding while listening to it..
Putting aside the question of why someone from the royal palace would tell such a story to me, I was curious..
What kind of person is this person who achieved such great achievements?.
What kind of life has this person lived, with what wonderful aspirations?.
I really wanted to know.
It would be nice to meet him at least once, if possible. I wanted to learn. As I looked at the face of such a great hero, I wanted to resemble him even a little..
In short, Julien was completely fascinated..
So I was freaked out.
The moment Julien heard the hero's name, he had to pick his ears roughly several times without realizing it..
‘Nonsense!’
The hero who saved the trading city of Cremo.
His name is Lloyd Frontera..
Of course I couldn't believe it.
But I had no choice but to believe.
It was a story told by someone from the royal family..
Of course it couldn't be false..
In addition, a member of the royal family even made a request..
Please keep this story to yourself for the time being..
The news has not yet spread to the capital, and it will be announced officially and widely to the public when His Majesty the King bestows a honorary medal on Lloyd Frontera in the near future..
The more I listened, the more dazed I became..
I felt like I got hit in the back with a hammer..
‘Lloyd Frontera? This is truly ridiculous. There's definitely something wrong with that. There was a mistake. People are mistaken as a group. Or being possessed or possessed by something.’
I thought that way first..
There is clearly something distorted or misunderstanding..
Otherwise, there is no explanation. Because my trashy brother is far removed from such achievements. He's just a type of human who drinks every day and causes accidents. 'Cause he's just that kind of guy.
‘……I believed that.’
Julien raised his head..
beyond the table.
I glanced at Lloyd, who was carefully examining the menu..
For some reason, I didn't even open the page where the alcohol was. He was just looking over the food list with a serious expression on his face..
Then, as if by chance, our eyes met.
“What are you looking at?.”
“……uh?”
“If there is a menu you want to choose, look at it first. Because I will buy it. Since this is an outsider restaurant, you have to pay.?”
“Uh, uhh.”
“Then choose.”
Tuk.
A hand holding out a menu in this direction.
Even a slightly irritating laugh.
It looked so unfamiliar and foreign..
That's a bit strange.
“…….”
Julien blindly covered his face with the menu he had taken..
I couldn't see the contents of the menu at all..
Also, why is your mouth talking gibberish?.
“Uh, well, Lord Asrahan?”
“Javiel?”
“uh.”
“Why is that guy?”
“I heard you came together.”
“Have you been listening to my news?.”
“……uh.”
Ah Mr..
Why am I having this conversation, with a guy like that?.
Julien held the menu tightly..
Lloyd Frontera is not looking for alcohol. Lloyd Frontera, who mixes more than 10 words with himself but never swears or threatens..
It was such a strange, awkward, heterogeneous, strange, unfamiliar, unfamiliar situation and appearance that, honestly, I even had the bizarre thought of wondering if that person was really my older brother..
In short, it was a little confusing..
However, whether he was aware of his feelings or not, Lloyd was still answering in a much more human tone than before..
“Well, I somehow ended up here. don't worry too much.”
“……uh.”
“really. Did you miss Javiel??”
“uh? Uh, a little bit.”
“Are you sad that I didn’t bring you??”
“It's not like that.”
“Well, that's it. Actually, that guy tried to follow me, but I stopped him from coming..”
“I couldn't come?”
“uh. If you move with him, you'll go crazy. So many eyes are focused on me.”
“Ugh, yes, that’s right. Because he’s handsome and cool.”
“Anyway, that's why I couldn't come. Because he was stubborn, I told him not to sing him a lullaby and he immediately shut up..”
“Lullaby?”
“There is such a thing. Anyway-”
Lloyd, who had been talking well, stopped talking and looked at me with a straight face..
Julien flinched without realizing it..
Lloyd's mouth opened..
“Have you decided what you want to eat??”
“huh?”
“Why are you so surprised? Have you decided? something to eat.”
“Uh, this.”
“Eat something a little more expensive.”
“are you okay. really.”
“Once you've chosen all the menu items, put the menu down..”
“…….”
I wanted to keep covering my face more and more..
Lloyd Frontera like that is so strange and unfamiliar that it drives me crazy..
Julien bit his lower lip and lowered his head..
‘Ha, I'll spin..’
It was a long time since I last saw you.
It was also an unexpected encounter..
So when I first heard the housemaster come and say that my brother was looking for me, I couldn't believe my ears..
As I came down to the lobby, I made a strong determination not to lose the momentum and not to be swayed like before..
So I deliberately treated him harsher..
I treated it as pointedly as I could..
Then, given that person's personality, I expected him to start stabbing me or do something mischievous..
‘Then I was going to call the housemaster..’
If it were the housemaster's authority, he would be able to kick out Lloyd, the visitor..
Even so, I wanted to cut my meeting with Lloyd as short as possible..
But the plan fell apart in 10 minutes..
It was all because of that person’s strangely normal(?) behavior..
‘Should I just ask him outright why he does that?.’
Honestly, I had a lot of questions..
Why are you acting like a normal person?.
What kind of fraud was the feat achieved in Cremo?.
As we sat face to face like this, I raised my head with the thought of asking a question. She cast a determined look at Lloyd..
At that moment, Julien had to see something unexpected that he had never expected..
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