31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 149)
a shocking proposition.
The fact that an indigenous person claimed to be the guardian of the former child was something that not only the former child, Kang Seol, but also Chameli and Philia, who were listening to the story, were embarrassed by..
“my… You mean guardian??”
“That's right.”
Brispin glanced at Chameli and Philia, giving them a hint..
Chameli and Philia jumped up..
“I don't think it's something we can listen to together, so we'll wait outside..”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
In an instant, only Count Brispin and Snowfall remained in this space..
‘Why? Why do you want to claim yourself as my guardian??’
Snowfall was momentarily confused as she was presented with completely unexpected conditions from Brispin..
Perhaps guessing his feelings, Brispin continued..
“Don't worry too much. I'm sure this proposal doesn't come from the very evil intentions of a corrupt nobleman, as you fear..”
- What is a hidden camera??
- How did you know lol
- Isn’t this an illegal temple??
Snowfall spoke plainly.
“This is the first time I have heard of an indigenous person claiming to be the guardian of a former child. I am concerned that it will only cause side effects on both sides..”
“Times are changing.”
“…….”
“Don't think that all the residents of Pandea are fools. Among the transferees, there are those who do not like the current social system, and among the natives who are the leaders of society, there are also those who are wary of the transferees themselves..”
“…That's right.”
“slowly… It means that there are cracks in Pandea. The friction between us turns into fallen leaves that are piling up on the continent. and… On the day when even a spark falls, the fallen leaves will burn all at once..”
- What does that mean??
- It's almost like we're talking about conflict between Jeon and indigenous people..
- Ah haha
Brispin calmly explained to Kang Seol..
“Of course, it's more likely that nothing will happen right away. But what I'm worried about is what happens later. Becoming your guardian does not have any binding power on you, so all I can do for you is to free you from the messy problems you may get caught up in when operating in the land of Nevenia..”
“hmm….”
“You may be concerned that they are trying to use you politically, but that is not the case at all, so you don't have to worry about that..”
- It's all for you (actually, it's for me))
- You don't lose anything (you lose nothing))
- So am I a fraud? (Yes)
Actually, the conditions were pretty good.
‘At least there won't be any unnecessary arguments..’
Who will touch the mighty man on the line of Earl Brispin??
However, these superficial suggestions usually have fangs hidden in them. If you do something wrong, it's easy to get the back of your hand bitten off..
Kang Seol calmly said what he had to say..
“What does the Count want from me??”
The answer that came back was unexpected.
“What we need right now... Well, I can't think of anything..”
“…yes?”
“As I said, this is an investment for the future. Later, when it's really urgent, please listen to me just once. That's enough.”
“Are you saying you won’t ask for an unreasonable request??”
“No. You might be asking too much. But I won't force it on you..”
“Hmm….”
“And the compensation for that unreasonable request will be fair and generous..”
Although Snowfall did not delve into Brispin's inner thoughts, she was quite interested in the recent news from all over Nevenia..
‘They say that transferees and existing officials often clash... . Maybe it's preparation for what comes next??’
If done incorrectly, large-scale bloodshed could have occurred among the people based on the existing Nevenian kingship and the emerging powers..
Snowfall guessed that Earl Brispin was preparing a self-rescue plan in case such a problem occurred..
“If you don't believe it, you can leave it in writing. It won't be of much use to me since you'll be living a free life anyway, but it's a different story for you. Do you ever cross the border??”
“Even if there is, I don’t think it will be right away..”
“Then it's even better.”
[Earl Brispin has claimed himself as your guardian. How would you answer?]
1. I hate you, Brispin..
2. great.
3. I wish we had a closer relationship.
4. Are there any other rewards??
……
Snowfall thought for a moment and nodded to Brispin..
[Faction Formation: You are on friendly terms with Count Brispin..]
[The public's rumors about you are growing..]
[Rumors are spreading about you in Ilya..]
‘I still can't forget that night.’
‘There really was a hero!’
‘Sheesh… To brag about something that doesn't matter….’
‘That's right, it's about Brispin's puppet..’
The rumors that were not rumors that surfaced on Kangseol's interface made him laugh ridiculously..
“Why are you doing this??”
Chameli, who was next to him, asked.
“No, nothing. Rather, what do you have to say??”
“Oh, regarding the compensation for this job.….”
“That sacred object..”
“Yes, compensation has already been paid to Philia, but not yet to Snowman.….”
Chameli and the Black Pilgrims had promised holy relics to Kangseol on the condition that he participate in this work. Now the only thing left to do is keep that promise..
‘however… Something feels a little strange?’
Chameli avoided Kangseol’s eyes as if she had committed a sin. Kang Seol had an ominous feeling even before she spoke her words..
‘By any chance, do you have no intention of providing a sacred object??’
At that moment, I felt extremely uncomfortable and a wild thought occurred to me: how can I make them keep their promise?.
“There's a bit of a problem... Because there is.”
“No way, no compensation will be paid….”
Chameli asked back with wide eyes..
“yes? Let's go?”
“…Isn't it??”
“Is that possible? Keeping promises is a value that must be strictly observed as a person who serves God..”
“…then what's the problem?”
“The sacred object I told you about... It's not in our hands right now, so I think it will take some time to get paid..”
“what does that mean?”
she said, scratching her head.
“Coincidentally, the priest of the diocese is currently researching the item, so I think payment will be possible only after receiving the item back from him..”
A holy water father is, so to speak, the same as the manager of a supply depot..
Their knowledge of holy relics was like that of a blacksmith who was well-versed in iron, and could directly strengthen or adjust the holy relics. Because he was such a special being, I knew that even the parish priest could not treat him carelessly..
“Is it difficult to get the item back??”
“Oh no. That's not it... The Father of Relics is currently in Timbrian, so there is a period of time to return the items and return to Ilia.….”
“Fortunately, the.”
“yes?”
“I, too, was about to head to Timbrian after this incident..”
“So, is it okay if I accompany you??”
“yes, it doesn't matter.”
Anyway, given the distance from Ilia to Timbrian, you will be able to receive the relic within this break period..
‘By the way, if it's a Timbrian... Gyeongtaek must go first..’
- Originally, I had crossed over to the Timbrian side, but a noble from the Timbrian side said there was something I needed..
If you meet Kyung-taek Kyung this time, you will be able to have a more leisurely conversation..
‘At that time, I didn't have enough time because of the Black Knight.….’
However, as Kang Seol continued to think about him for a while, Chameli said something important to Kang Seol..
“Brother, so... He said he was trying to deal with heartbreak.?”
“Yes, that's right.”
“…I believe that monstrosities are originally conceived from evil and, like water and oil, cannot mix with humans..”
“…….”
“However, it is also true that if there is someone who can handle it, you are considered the closest person. Even the Black Knight who wielded grief fell to his brother. So… We'd like to help you with that grief thing, too..”
Kang Seol was startled by the unexpected suggestion and asked back..
“yes? Is that really true??”
“Yes, if it is helpful to you, it will become a foundation for your bell to spread further. By the way, our Holy Beast has dealt with monsters in the past, so I think it would be okay to ask for help from him if things don't go well..”
“…thank you.”
There was a bit of a delay in receiving the holy relic as compensation, but it was okay because I received unexpected help..
“Then when… Are you leaving??”
Kang Seol answered Chameli’s question..
“Tomorrow, we are planning to move.”
“Well, that fast.?”
* * *
Doo doo doo…
The shock of the carriage wheels crushing the stone and moving forward was transmitted to the carriage..
“…The road is not good.”
“It's a road not often traveled by people..”
“Just because of me... You don't have to move together.….”
“Still, it's better to have a friend if possible, right? Although it is only a short period of time until Timbrian, I am excited to spend time with you..”
Snowfall and Chameli were currently on a trip..
Since Kang Seol left without looking back after finishing his work, the citizens of Ilya must have heard of his departure from the city too late..
Philia was surprisingly friendly to Kang Seol..
- Well, see you next time..
Philia and I have added each other as friends, so we can contact each other if we need anything..
Anyway, it is not that trade does not take place between Ilia and the Timbrians, but the reason why the carriage was shaking was because the place where Snow and Chameli and their party were currently going was not the Timbrians..
Purr.…
“We have arrived, Bishop..”
“Oh, let me get off..”
In a remote forest.
A place where the birdsong you often hear is not beautiful, but rather creepy..
A lonely house stood here in the middle of nowhere..
A scenery worthy of a fairy tale.
Snowfall got off the carriage and thought about Brispin's words for a moment..
- Here is a letter of recommendation. If the old man still lives in that house, you can hand him the letter of recommendation. Well, unless you do something really annoying, I'll read it..
As Snowfall was wandering around the house, the door was torn off its hinges with a roar that sounded like thunder, and a grumpy old man appeared..
Kwasik-!
“Hey, who's been making noise in broad daylight? Are they thieves??”
“…….”
- Before we became friends, my personality was... It's a bit nasty, so be careful..
The old man looked at the snow and said.
“What is this kid? Who sent it? They don't look like they're stupid lost in the woods.….”
- and… I'm screwed.
- Aren't you going to lose your hands while handing out a letter of recommendation??
- I think I'll get a letter of recommendation.;;
Before being kicked out of the door, Kang Seol hurriedly took out a letter of recommendation from her pocket and held it out..
“Are you right, Frannan??”
“Yes, but?”
“Here is a letter of recommendation.”
Pak-!
The old man slapped the recommendation letter with his palm and threw it into the air..
“Get out of here! If he was in his right mind, he wouldn't have written me a letter of recommendation and made me do it..”
- As you go, take along some fermented liquor worth at least 10 gold coins. He's an old man who likes alcohol, so don't be surprised if he gets drunk..
Squeak…
A chest appeared from the carriage..
“If you want to lure me with money... hmm… Sniff... this?”
rattly-
The chest was filled with bottles of high-quality liquor..
“I brought some alcohol to commemorate the occasion..”
Frannan said with a smile..
“So, where are you from? The weather is still chilly, so everyone please come in..”
And immediately he called the man who was serving him as a servant..
“Hey, you bastard! Go ahead and build the fireplace..”
“Yes, Nari.”
When all the pilgrims, Chameli, and Snow Seol entered the small house, it was filled to the brim..
“Even if it's a little cold, do it. I usually stay cold.”
“it's okay.”
“Okay, where should I read the recommendation??”
The old man didn't know when he got the recommendation letter back that had been thrown in the sky, but before he knew it, he was reading its contents. And when he was halfway through reading, his expression became serious and he threw down the letter of recommendation and said:.
“Take it out.”
“yes?”
“The guy who brought it, take it out.”
Snowfall laid out her sorrow on the table..
Tuk.
Grief was loud again..
【Heeheehee! Old man, I really like the magic power! If you kill all the guys in front of me now, I will give you strength.!】
“What kind of horrible guy is this??”
“It is the spirit that dwells in the abomination called grief..”
“…I can't shut up?”
“Unfortunately, other than scaring….”
“Right. But unfortunately it turned out.”
“yes?”
mulberry-!
Frannan uncorked one of the drinks Kangseol brought and took a gulp..
“Ugh... Among the people who tried to deal with the demon spirits, none of them are still alive. Hey! Take away the firewood, the old man will burn to death! The guests said they were leaving now, so I told them to take a look..”
“yes? ah… yes.”
“Brispin, is that guy so senile, why would he send such a crazy person?….”
- The old man has an impatient personality and will try to finish everything quickly. you handle it well.
Snowfall did not happen and told Frannan.
“You can deal with heartbreak. clearly.”
“No, I'm sure there are people who can handle demonic spirits.…”
Sreuk…
Kangseol showed his hand to Frannan..
There, hanging there was a token that only those who had overcome the labyrinth of penance could have..
“It must have been... what?”
- Still, once you take over the job, you'll be quite trustworthy. Even though the old man doesn't seem like a big deal now, he had a bit of a name for himself a few years ago. That's right too…
Frannan shouted at the servant who was unloading firewood..
“What are you doing there? Don't turn on the fire?”
“…….”
- In the Zodiac, he rose to the rank of magician, the right-hand man of each of the 12 magic towers..
Hitch-!
Frannan sneezed and shouted..
“Fix the door too! The guests must be cold.!”
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