31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 207)
After a while, the carriage that the broker came in was carrying the emblem of a soaring falcon, Adeline's symbol..
Where is that?.
Red plaid fabric symbolizing the royal family, including brilliant gold threads, surrounded the carriage..
The carriage was completely transformed thanks to the talents of a few talented people..
‘This is kind of surprising….’
A carefully crafted design that will be immediately noticeable to those with intermediate vision, but will never be noticed by others..
“Well, please hide well..”
“I believe it.”
“then! How much money did you receive? Hehehe! I will take care of it well, so trust me and rest in peace..”
After a while.
rattle…
rattle…
A dazzling carriage passed slowly along the straight street..
“stop!”
“what's going on?”
The checkpoint warden came forward and blocked the carriage, which at first glance looked like it was related to the royal family..
Still a little intimidated, the director speaks as cautiously as possible..
“I haven't received any news. Is this something coming from the royal family??”
“Yes.”
“If so, what kind of object is it?….”
“Why do I have to tell you that??”
The director furrowed his eyebrows for a moment, eased his anger, and said:.
“It's a principle.”
“Who set the principles??”
“that….”
“Isn't that name, Holly or Mekin, a principle set by the majestic monarch of Adeline??”
“Yes, that's right.”
“In obedience to His command, we must temporarily cross to Nevenia for reasons difficult to disclose. Here, look at this royal letter..”
The director received the royal letter from the broker and checked it for a while..
Although there were some suspicious details, it was clearly a royal letter..
“Ha, I'll just proceed with the basic procedures..”
“…basic procedure?”
“yes. We'll just go ahead and check the inside of the carriage and verify your identity..”
“Hmm….”
“If you refuse even this, we will have no choice but to report to you separately..”
Cold sweat broke out on the back of the group’s neck..
‘Checking the inside of the carriage?’
Kang Seol sensed that things were not going as expected..
The broker dressed as the king's messenger took his time and spoke..
“Hmm… I can't help it. Follow the established procedures.”
“thank you for your consideration.”
“This is also the teaching of His Highness, who is fair and just. You go ahead and check the carriage. However, you must not open the chest..”
“Oh, I see..”
Rustle…
Soon, a choice occurred to Kang Seol..
[Things are taking a strange turn. I think someone will be checking the inside of the carriage soon. How will you respond??]
1. The first person to enter the carriage is beheaded..
2. pretend to be a corpse.
3. Pretend to be a statue.
4. Just run away.
……
Poor choices.
However, this situation was already predicted to some extent..
The broker left a request to Kang Seol in advance..
- I have a cord with one of the checkpoint personnel, but unfortunately I wasn't able to boil his intestines, so there could be problems. So, be prepared..
Kang Seol carried out the preparedness plan that the broker had told him about in advance without delay..
rattle…
After a while. Two men came into the carriage..
“Hmm… What kind of carriage has only one chest? It's suspicious.….”
“There's something else to win?”
“I need to open it. is not it?”
“under… haha… What are you going to do by opening it? I didn't hear you?”
Another man responds while breaking into a cold sweat. He was a man closely related to the broker..
“I'll report it to the director. I need to check the chest..”
After a while.
The man who came out of the carriage said.
“The director's approval was rejected. He was a messenger or something, but he refused at first, but the director said he couldn't let it pass, so he only agreed..”
“Yeah, really? Well that's a relief.”
“Come on, let’s open it. It's a bit heavy, so listen to that one..”
“uh. Uh oh….”
“Grumble….”
Meeeee profit…
“…What is this?”
“Gold award… Looks like?”
On fine silk, there was a statue sparkling with gold.
“Is this a gift for Hein IV's accession to the throne? really… Making a fuss about something that is not a big deal... Hey, let's go out.”
“Uh, uhh!”
“Why are you like this today??”
“No, nothing. It's a bit hot.”
The man said as he removed his foot covering the groove protruding from the bottom of the chest..
Shortly after the checkpoint personnel came down from the carriage..
“Pass!”
“Well then, thank you for your hard work..”
“yes!”
So the snowfall was able to pass through the border..
de… Ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd…
The chest inside the carriage shook, and the wooden planks underneath were lifted..
“Phew….”
After hiding in the secret space provided in the carriage, Snowfall used her shadow hand to move the position of the chest to cover the exposed gap..
“Hahaha! Look at it. I said I would pass safely.?”
I considered using a scale card when crossing the border, but quickly dismissed it..
‘If this matter is handled incorrectly, it could lead to a rebellion..’
Because of that, Kang Seol even prepared a mask because he could become a robber who participated in the rebellion. In this job, I had to become something that seemed not to exist..
‘Must remain a mysterious figure until the end.’
If I used the balance card, not only could I find out his identity, but I could also get Frannan involved..
‘That won't work. You have to use the planan for a long time..’
Why did you go to Alcatron?.
I didn't want to ruin my relationship with him over something like this..
Anyway, Kangseol had a lot of thoughts, but in the end, he crossed the border safely..
“The problem is when going from Nevenia back to Adeline. Are you going to use the same method??”
“well… There are many ways. Let’s think about it step by step. Where did you say your destination was??”
“Timbrian, please head to Timbrian..”
“All right, Timbrian. Beer made from barley there is also famous. Take a deep breath. The carriage will keep running.”
Snowfall began its final inspection before heading to the Timbrian area, the meeting point..
“hmm… Of course, this method is the easiest and fastest..”
Chewy profit…
snowfall torn madness store invitation.
The last time I used the Madness Shop was before I entered Alkatron, so it's been quite a while..
* * *
“Hmm hmm~.”
“Oh my, how happy are you??”
The maid who was combing the woman’s hair asked.
“Well, let me guess.?”
“uh… When Janet is in such a good mood, it's usually a day when there's a big deal... Is that right?”
Janet nodded..
“Yes, that's right. Looks like there's a big deal coming soon.”
“Then, you will meet him again.?”
“Him?”
“You know that. A person who is a hot topic among mediators! I heard you only deal with Janet.?”
“Hmm… yes, that's right.”
“How… Did he also fall in love with Janet's old-fashioned gestures and brilliant appearance??”
“…I tend to meet people wearing masks, so no matter how much I think about it, that’s probably not the case..”
“Oh, sorry.….”
Janet shook her head..
“are you okay. Rather… What do you think?”
“yes? What?”
“That guy.”
“I am… hmm… It's a pity.”
“……why?”
“I've been following the man's moves regularly, and I'm amazed every time I see him. ah! This man is so crazy! While doing it.”
“Ho ho ho! That's the charm. It's different from others?”
“yes. however… It's a shame that a man like that will eventually die like other humans..”
“…….”
“that… Those gods sold two entire planets, right? In the words of life born on such a planet... It's obvious.”
“What you're saying is that he's probably going to die in the end.?”
“yes. Isn't it obvious? How can a life abandoned by God survive?.”
“…That might be right.”
“why? Janet, do you see it differently??”
“No, just… just….”
Sreuk…
Janet stood up and said.
“I'll stop. There's a deal..”
“yes Do you like your hair??”
“Yeah, it's the best.”
“Hehehe….”
Janet left her mansion wearing a fancy coat..
Jeopuk…
Jeopuk…
Many people's eyes follow her..
“wow… It's Janet..”
“Heh, just because I earned a little bit, I pretend to be a rich person.”
“But it's really beautiful….”
“Arthur. she is poisonous.”
“I know, I'm from Supernova.”
Janet was forced to listen to things she didn't want to hear..
supernova.
star abandoned by the gods.
Regardless of what others said, she went her own way..
“My ears are itching.”
controlled society.
Wouldn’t an atmosphere where even the flow of air has stopped create this feeling?.
The place where the intermediate gods stayed was bleak and dark..
As if it were meant to be a dystopia, it was made with the assumption that the future of humanity would also be like this..
Everyone is God, but at the same time everyone is not God.
Dominating someone, but being dominated at the same time.
“It's a funny puppet show, really..”
This is a huge intersection that connects the flow of the universe, the so-called hub of energy..
The support of madness that Snowfall is currently experiencing is also being refined here and transformed into a different force..
‘Some go to their gods... The god who abandoned them.’
There was someone standing around the main portal..
“Senior, you are leaving.?”
Janet was a respected senior..
Receiving the respect of merchants meant that she had done a good job..
Now, her junior Oria has come to meet her respected senior before making a deal..
“Yes, Oria. I have to go do business again. I'm sick of it, really~ It's quite old-fashioned and tiring to fawn over those who are inferior..”
“cook….”
“huh?”
“Oh, I'm sorry. If it were any other day, I would agree, but today it feels like empty words..”
“What are you talking about?”
Oria pointed to Janet's face with her finger..
“Yes, you are smiling.”
“what?”
“Didn't you feel it? You're smiling now.”
“…….”
“Even though he makes noises of laughter, his facial expression never smiles... cool.”
“It’s unusual, really..”
Oria smiled as if she sensed the hidden meaning in the expression..
“Let's go now?”
“huh.”
“Let's have a drink when you come back..”
“It's good.”
“Well then, I will pray that this time too it will leave a huge mark.!”
“pray? Tsk tsk… to whom?”
“That's right... well?”
They are gods, but it's a funny joke.
god doesn't believe in god.
“I'll go.”
“yes.”
Jiiiiiiing…
A portal is built, and soon Janet walks proudly beyond the red space..
Sigh…
He wore a devil-shaped mask and covered his expression..
Exciting…
My heart is beating strangely.
It was a very strange thing..
Floating Floating…
A drum roll announcing her arrival and a carpet on the floor..
“long time no see. Rather, this drum sound and the carpet….”
Now, this man is being targeted by intermediaries. Snowfall welcomed her.
“Hahaha! How about this? I tried to be stylish.”
“You look different every time I see you..”
“Because I saw this door!”
Sell something and leave a note.
Even though she is well versed in this, her dealings with this man are interesting..
Rich people only know how to spend money but don't know how to spend it..
But this man is different.
Men have always lacked madness. Maybe it's because he knows how to use limited resources..
“Janet sells anything, anything..”
“yes.”
“today… Oh!”
Janet laughed..
“Today, didn’t something change for me??”
“…It's the same.?”
* * *
A village on the outskirts of the Timbrian region.
Even if you just walk down the street, you can smell the cozy smell of cow dung..
Three men and women in shabby clothes were talking on the first floor of the inn. There seemed to be only three people on the first floor as the owner was nowhere to be seen..
Bright eyes and facial features that look as if they were embroidered by hand. The woman's radiant appearance was not obscured by her skimpy attire. However, the woman's expression was intimidating..
“I'm dead.”
“…Please don't say things like that, Rio... Mr. Line.”
“Your brother is truly cruel. Is it okay to trample on the life of a girl with many dreams like this??”
Princess Liona kneels down on her desk like a pitiful heroine. A total of three people, including Count Brispin and her bodyguard, Cadi..
“Surely, you will be able to return to the Kingdom of Zonia. have hope.”
“Brispin.”
“Please tell me.”
“I always trust Brispin. That's right, he's the most loyal person he's given to me since I was young. Even now, even when everyone else has left, you still stayed by my side.?”
“It's natural, princess. Servant IV is a misguided man. His very existence is the one who will drive Nebenia into decline..”
“lol… The people will be disappointed when they hear that you are verbally abusing your brother like that..”
“sorry.”
Liona lowered her head and said.
“i am not a fool.”
“Yes, you are wise and merciful..”
“So you can see. That there is no hope.”
“…….”
“…Do you know how far the Kingdom of Zonia is from here? It's almost the westernmost country..”
“Instead, it is a very strong country. Maybe even more than Nevenia! So if you go there, even Servant IV will not be able to threaten you. Those who rule Zonia are the princess’s… Because they are relatives.”
“Why did my mother come to this place so far away?….”
Brispin looked at the princess with hard eyes..
“The hardships you go through now will be of great help when you ascend to the throne in the future..”
“Suffering that cannot kill me makes me stronger... That's right?”
“you're right!”
“But what if I could kill you??”
“yes?”
“They say I'm dying?”
“What kind of guy!”
“The people I saw passing by earlier were whispering like that.….”
“These guys! Hmm… Ignore those guys. Trust this Brispin, I will make it happen.”
The princess still spoke with gloomy eyes..
“how… The Kingdom of Zonia is too far away..”
“There is not just one road in the world, there is also a road in the sea!”
“The idea is to use the sea route rather than the land route.?”
“That's right!”
“What about the boat??”
“The ship provided by Zonia is already anchored in the port. All you have to do is get there! We are going into exile in Zonia.!”
“Brispin.”
“yes!”
“If it's a port... You have to go to Prion.….”
“…….”
“To get to Prion... They say they have to end Adeline, but there is no chance of them arriving without being pursued by their brother.….”
“Ugh….”
The long distance was a problem, but the biggest problem was having to outrun the chase and finish the race..
“for a moment… Please wait here for a moment, princess..”
“…There's nowhere else to go.”
Meeeee profit…
Brispin got out and touched his forehead..
“Is this really the end?….”
Brispin had sowed seeds in case something like this happened..
Not only to the mercenary leaders, but also to powerful transferees and free knights..
“no one… You're not coming.”
No one reached out for them. Their last remaining act of loyalty would have been not to at least report it to Servant IV..
“In the end, the princess….”
At that time, a shabby carriage arrived at the inn..
“Everyone is here.”
“Just wait here for a moment.”
“yeah.”
Someone got off the carriage.
Brispin checked to see who had just gotten off the carriage..
“…….”
“Long time no see. Count.”
Man wearing a weird crow mask.
“This voice….”
Count Brispin immediately rushed into the inn..
rattle…
“Wow, princess!”
“We were screaming like that, but we somehow didn't get caught.….”
“Okay, that's it.!”
“What happened? By any chance, my brother….”
“no. That damn… No, anyway! Well, it has arrived!”
“arrive?”
Next, a man wearing a robe entered the inn..
I profit…
The man in the crow mask looked at Brispin and asked:.
“where is the statue?”
“Mine, I have it. Well, that mask is….”
“Isn’t this something worth going public about? … I want to check the statue first..”
Brispin took out a strange statue from his pocket..
“This is it.”
“…It's authentic.”
Snowfall could be known just by looking at its outline. There was only one statue like that in Pandea, the Joy of the Fallen..
“…If you bring the princess safely to her destination, I will give you this statue..”
“where is your destination?”
The consultation process is the most important moment..
It was all over when the person helping the princess freaked out when he heard that the destination was Priyon..
Princess Liona was so lost in her thoughts that she looked like she was about to cry..
“Phew, it's Priyon.….”
The crow's pale golden eyes scanned the group. When those eyes passed by, Liona flinched..
I thought it was wrong.
“It's Priyon….”
Kangseol took a moment to regain his appetite..
“It's close..”
The situation in the South interlocks like gears.
A foreign substance called snow got caught in the machine of violence and irrationality that was supposed to run smoothly..
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