Novels online

Chapter 201

< father leon(3) >

Christmas is coming.

The Pantheon's Christmas was to be spent in America..

This is because the Hobson administration decided to hold a grand banquet for allied hunters to commemorate the success of Washington's attack on the Black Gate..

In reality, it was a way to strengthen relations with allies and promote the health of the United States to the world, but Pantheon also decided to get involved in the promotion anyway..

Meanwhile, the pantheon was busy..

First, we had to attend a ceremonial event with President Hobson, meet and talk with the Maverick Guild and some American pantheon believers, and then proceed with the knighthood ceremony..

Even in the United States, where Christianity is traditionally strong, the pantheon's influence is expanding day by day, and other Holy Grail knights are also busy traveling around, so the more senior executives are, the farther away they are from vacation..

Of course, Leon abandoned most of his thoughts and only thought about going somewhere with Karina..

I met the daughter I thought was dead for the first time in nearly two hundred years. She understood that the senior executives also understood, but Leon had to participate in this Christmas celebration banquet..

"Soyeon Cheon."

"yes."

Soyeon, who followed Leon around as his assistant or as an agent for the Korea Hunter Association, adjusted his awkward suit and tie..

"Has Grand Duke Carina arrived as well??"

"Yes, Your Excellency is waiting too.."

eve of christmas.

Today is a celebration commemorating the U.S. government's success in attacking Washington Gate. Even though the contents were not as dangerous as expected, the success of the Black Gate attack was something worth commemorating..

"But, Your Majesty, after today’s celebration, the ‘new divinity’ will also appear.?"

"That's right. This country is the strongest and most influential country in the world. It's a good opportunity to introduce them to a new scene.."

"Ventasis, what are you saying? Your Holy Grail Knight has been taken away.."

Cheon So-yeon was a knight of Ventasis. He swore revenge on Akasha, the Great Duke of Slaughter, and achieved revenge by borrowing his power, but his soul was saved through Leon's mediation..

However, even after that, Cheon So-yeon was able to use Ventasis' dark power, thanks to Ventasis taking care of Leon's convenience in many ways..

But this time Ventasys didn't usually make big concessions..

The god of darkness and vengeance had to share his Grail Knight with the new dragon god and also give up the 30,000 souls he should have harvested..

Soyeon was also worried because it was something that could shake the authority of the God of Darkness..

Even though he is one of the main gods of the pantheon, Ventasis is a type that is infinitely closer to an evil god. I wonder what price he has to pay for being so cooperative with Leon..

"Even the God of Darkness is not someone with limited flexibility. Although he lends his strength in exchange for his soul, there is a distinction in his treatment.."

Is it personal revenge, national revenge, or who is the target?.

Even so, Leon felt sorry for the avengers who contracted with him, as it was the same for Ventasis' contractees who died and could not go to paradise..

Therefore, Leon took revenge on the devil on behalf of the souls that Ventasis should have taken, and this was so grand that even Ventasis moved..

"Your clothes are pretty."

"yes? Ah, there you go, thank you.."

Soyeon blushed when Leon complimented her dress. But Soyeon also knows that it is not a rational approach..

She also knew that Leon reminded her of his daughter when she burned herself to take revenge on the Archduke of Slaughter..

"Once again, congratulations."

"okay. Thank you."

Leon looked genuinely happy. Soyeon smiled happily, knowing why he was more excited than usual recently..

"Has your father recovered??"

"Thanks to your Majesty for your concern. Since I am consistently consuming Goddess Demera's crops, I am sure you will be up from your sick bed soon.."

"Yeah, that's a relief. Karina, you too should always feel guilty that you have committed great disloyalty to your parents.."

"······Even though it was revenge that had to be taken?"

"No parent would be happy for their child to abandon them for revenge. Children should bury their parents, parents should not bury their children.."

Leon was confident that Cheon Ji-ho, the former host of the Demon Sword, who heard So-yeon's story, would have similar feelings to him..

I was sure that my heart would break and I would blame myself as I swallowed my painful screams..

Because it is the love a parent deserves, because it is such a great love, only children can break their parents' hearts..

"Stay by your father's side. There were so many things she couldn't do for her, so she always lived in regret.."

"······I'll keep that in mind."

This is probably why Leon has been trying to be with Karina so much lately. Although she thought it was foolish of her daughter, Soyeon knew her sorrowful heart and decided to be nice to her father..

* * * *

The sponsoring chairman arrived. At the entrance, Leon found a limousine with Karina in it..

"Did you arrive first, Your Majesty?."

"okay······."

Leon stared at Karina, who was getting off with Maverick Guild's S-class Hunter Allen Taylor..

On this trip to the United States, Leon and the Pantheon's protocol will be entirely handled by members of the Maverick Guild hired by the White House and the U.S. government..

The fact that the number of Pantheon believers was not small and that they had joint attack experience played a role..

"Sore······."

Leon left the attendants behind and glanced at Karina..

As it was a celebration, participants such as Harina, Soyeon, and Allen were aware of the appropriate dress code..

Men wear suits, women wear dresses..

Pantheon got her clothes tailored from the silk shops selected by the White House staff, but Leon only saw men's clothing, so today was the first time he saw his daughter in a dress..

Karina's dress was truly a show of confidence..

Kareena's black dress has a bold back and side cut similar to what Hollywood actresses would wear..

"Karina, that dress······."

"It’s pretty good, right? I thought the dress culture of Lionheart and the Dragonian Empire was trend-setting, but Earth is just as tough.."

"Big, big... Is that so? It's quite different from the clothes other knights received.."

The female knights of the pantheon also wore their own dresses. However, the dresses introduced by the White House are basically expensive, but modified, ready-made dresses..

But even if you look at Karina's dress, it's far from that kind of ready-made dress..

"This dress was a gift from England's Lord Graham. They say they brought in the artisans who supply to the royal family by airlift. Indeed, your skills are amazing.."

"Sir Graham?"

Leon vaguely remembered who Graham was. When Leon could hardly remember, Soyeon whispered softly..

"The one your Majesty defeated along with Lord Cornwall in a courtship duel. He's the one who wore the silver armor."

"You mean that guy who looks like his gisaeng brother??"

"······He was knighted by Queen Victoria.."

"Heh, I know. And the shameless guy who started courting."

Now that I think about it... Leon's eyes turned to Allen Taylor..

"You were one of the guys in the courtship duel.."

"Uh, um... Your Majesty. That's to clear the quest······."

"The reason I decided to become Jim's son-in-law was just for the sake of a quest.?"

"Oh, no. Actually, I have a crush on His Excellency, Grand Duke Dragonia.──"

"What is it?"

"······."

What are you saying?.

Allen Taylor knew that the Lionheart King in front of him was a great man worthy of respect, but apart from that, it was not easy to deal with a man who was an old man himself..

And it’s not like I don’t have dark intentions inside..

'I only served her for a few days, but she is an attractive woman..'

As I encountered numerous upper-class women, I realized that they were from a different world than myself..

But after seeing Karina, it was an illusion..

Earth's high society is a fake that merely imitates real nobility. A true noble is someone who exudes dignity just by walking..

Karina had the dignity of royalty and nobility, and everyone who met her was overwhelmed and instinctively surrendered..

'If it weren't for Peha, a courtship duel would have been worth it.······.'

It was then. Allen felt her fierce gaze directed at him and met her gaze..

"Huh···!"

Allen is about to start snowing. It was only natural, but the real king, who was more authoritative than Karina and proudly propagated the theory of divine authority, was glaring at him..

The incarnation of absolute power, a child's sole possession, has long been aware of the thoughts of a commoner who uses his strength..

'These lowly guys?!'

Leon's expression distorted sourly..

There's no way Leon doesn't know their dark intentions..

Graham, who brought in a royal supply craftsman from far away in England, or Allen, who clings to my daughter's side and claims to be her bodyguard..

'Are these guys still seeing their chance?!'

It was a time when Leon felt a sense of crisis..

"GRARARARA! Your Majesty, it seems like it’s been a while since I last saw you! Oh, Grand Duke Carina, you're beautifully dressed.!"

Vulcan approaches from afar with the Burning Sword Knights. Although his suit was stretched tightly by his bursting muscles, he looked Karina up and down with a very pleasant gaze..

"Still awesome tits and ass!"

"······!"

How dare this damned barbarian kill my daughter?

When Leon was shocked and was about to say something, Karina responded indifferently..

"Kyeong has such a fierce face that there is nothing to see other than his strong muscles. Take off your clothes and go."

"GRARARARA──!!"

Vulcan bursts out laughing happily. Karina and Vulcanus are old friends and joke about things like this without much thought, but their father, who is watching, is different..

"Karina······."

"yes? Why are you doing this, Your Majesty?."

"You... have a curfew after ten o'clock from now on.."

"???"

Treasures should be kept hidden at home and not shown. It was something all fathers had in common..

* * * *

After the successful completion of the Washington Gate incident that turned the United States upside down, the entire United States is in a festive mood leading up to Christmas..

Aside from that, what they are most interested in is the Pantheon and the Dragonian Grand Duke who came from another world..

The existence of real gods, the Lionheart King who represents those gods. The transcendent power shown by the Holy Grail Knights is bound to attract great interest even in the United States, a powerful Christian country..

-There is only God······.

-No, it's still a different dimension.······.

-Surprisingly, the Lionheart King seems to accept Christianity..

-Why doesn't our god show up at times like this??

-The number of believers in the pantheon is increasing tremendously! In this way, even our believers···!

These were established religions that were already losing their authority after the cataclysm. The appearance of the Pantheon cannot help but feel a great sense of crisis..

But apart from that, even ordinary Christian believers were confused as to how to accept gods from other dimensions..

"Mr. President, I heard that the Pantheon is making an important announcement this time. Do you know anything??"

"Senate President. Please wait a little longer. I'm keeping it a secret for a surprise show.."

When President Hobson heard of Leon's plans for a Christmas celebration, he cooperated..

Although he is a Christian, he already knew of the existence of Meriel, the goddess of fate, and acknowledged that gods from other dimensions are very useful beings..

The U.S. government also plans to take part in Leon's plan during this celebration..

However, the reason it was kept secret until today was to prepare for opposition and protests from religious coalitions linked to the domestic opposition party..

Fortunately, it seems that Christian believers in the United States have no intention of attacking the otherworldly people who came out of the Black Gate..

"You're here at the right time.."

President Hobson pointed to Lionheart King Leon and Dragonia Grand Duke Carina approaching from the entrance..

The Lionheart King looks somewhat uncomfortable and the blunt Grand Duke of Dragonia.

Although he felt a strange atmosphere between the two, President Hobson shook hands with a friendly smile..

"Welcome, Your Majesty the Lionheart King. Grand Duke of Dragonia. Did you have any inconveniences on the way here??"

Leon accepts his handshake..

"Thanks to you, I'm having a good time."

"That's a good thing. How do you feel, Grand Duke Carina? Unlike Your Majesty, you must be very unfamiliar.."

"It's a pleasure to the eyes to see a different world. I'm just grateful for the hospitality.."

President Hobson, who succeeded in instilling considerable goodwill in the two people, continued his conversation with them with his mouth twitching..

"By the way, you are planning to start at the opening ceremony, right? I heard the general outline, but since this was my first time, I didn't know what to prepare.."

"Just broadcasting is enough.."

At Leon's request, President Hobson even invited broadcasters and internet broadcasters to broadcast the event..

Reporters flocked from all over the world due to the success of the Washington Gate attack and the attendance of the two people currently receiving the most attention in the world, the Lionheart King of the Otherworld and the Emperor of the Empire..

Now that the world is paying attention, Leon has made an important announcement..

"It starts slowly."

Moments later, with the opening of the celebration, reporters' cameras captured ministers and deputy ministers from around the world and Hollywood stars..

But even those people are just bridesmaids this time. This is no different from the fact that reporters flocked like this..

"Lionheart King Leon Dragonia Lionheart! Carina, the Grand Duke of Dragonia, is entering Dragonia.!"

A man and a woman stand on the podium with a loud introduction from the host..

One was a blonde-haired young man wearing a stylish blue suit, and the other was a dark-haired beauty wearing a beautiful black dress..

Is there anyone who can understand at a glance that two good-looking men and good-looking women have a father-daughter relationship??

The two people focused the camera on their personal appearance and speeches suitable for the opening ceremony..

There were listeners who were curious about many things about them, but questions about the royal family were strictly prohibited and only what the two people said was allowed..

"Today, Jim would like to introduce you to a new god in the pantheon.."

And a bombshell. Everyone becomes noisy when they hear that God is being introduced..

"Quietly."

The noise subsides with one word from Karina. Leon is also Leon, but Karina's gaze has an unspoken energy that overwhelms the audience..

"Prince Dragonia."

At Leon's words, Karina unleashed something writhing in her shadow..

Shadow, who received the holy power of several gods through the Holy Power Concentration Staff, was able to reveal a gigantic incarnation even with his still insufficient divinity..

"Well, that is···!"

"oh my god···!"

"de, dragon?"

It did not have a physical form.

The shadow expanded and revealed the shape of a beast that could only be recognized at first glance..

However, the shadow so large that it swallowed up the podium was enough to make its presence felt..

[I am the Dragon King of Drakkara and the master of myth. He is the one who holds the mountain and is the progenitor of all dragons..]

The overflowing voice, showing off its overwhelming grandeur, made even the listeners behind the camera nervous..

Dragonia felt that her voice was sufficiently reaching the world and declared her new name in a dignified voice..

[Dragonia, the divinity of gold and contract.]