Became the youngest disciple of God of War - Episode 218
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The three-year-old Sanghyeolgong was probably around 30 years old when he was given his middle name..
On the other hand, my age now is at most sixteen. Even if you do a rough calculation, it means that Sanghyeolgong achieved similar results at about half his age.-.
…Of course, at that time, the position of middle name had just been created, so the selection requirements and procedures would have been much more difficult than now..
‘anyway.’
At a moment like this, keeping your mouth shut for too long is the worst option..
Moreover, the opponent is the emperor of this country..
I immediately opened the spout.
“I don't know what to do with Your Majesty's praise. I will use what you said today as lifelong advice internally and as glory to my family externally, and I will work harder..”
“hmm.”
“But, Your Majesty. The title of my middle name still weighs heavily on me. Please let me know..”
It was the moment I said this.
That's it…….
The armor of the knights lined up trembled slightly..
It was right after I uttered the word ‘Tongchok’..
Yeonokje, who was always smiling softly, straightened her expression and changed her mood..
My skin stings..
It also meant that the feeling of intimidation was not just a feeling of pressure, but was transformed into a tangible force..
How is it possible for a being without a high level of inaction to emit this level of energy??
If I hadn't actually seen it, I wouldn't have believed it..
“Tongchok?”
The voice spoken was hot. It felt like heat seeping out from cracked ground..
“Are you saying you won't follow my orders?.”
Although the Purgatory Emperor did not hide his displeasure,.
Even considering that fact, I thought that a character like this showed his emotions too blatantly..
in other words.
‘Just on purpose.’
Are you planning on putting pressure on me to make it my middle name??
For a method of an imperial emperor, it is somehow inferior. At this point, it's almost like he's threatening me with words..
“That's right.”
And I am a nice guy who has never given in to fear..
Of course, the island was the safest, most beautiful, and comfortable place to live on the continent, a place that I, as a mercenary in the past, truly envied..
Not now.
There are still many places to go and more work to be done..
If you are tied to an empire, an institution, or an imperial family, you will not be able to achieve even half of that goal..
Even the badniker's fence couldn't tie me down..
Likewise, the institution will not be my purgatory either..
“I am an immature body that has yet to feel responsibility in words..”
“Hwangseong also has the best teachers. You won't have to worry about teaching.”
“… The southern dwarf commanders say that the true value of a peerless sword can only be confirmed on the battlefield. I'm still in the process of proving its worth, but I'm concerned that it may not even have ornamental use..”
“Are you doubting Jim’s insight??”
“It's not even possible. I'm just worried that the rumors of the crowd might become a 'cloud in judgment'..”
“what? Ahaha……!”
The Emperor of Purgatory slapped his thigh and burst into laughter. It was a cool smile that put to shame the expressionless expression so far..
It was behavior unbecoming of an emperor, but strangely enough, even that appearance suited him quite well..
“A screen of judgment. I never thought Jim would fight back like this with what he said. So bold.”
“I apologize..”
The Purgatory Emperor smiled lowly and continued..
“okay… As you said, the issue regarding middle names may have been premature. I admit it. So Luan Badnicker, will you accept another position?.”
“What do you mean by a different position??”
“The Knights Templar might not suit you... … . The Imperial Special Forces or Royal Knights would be good. Of course, this is only a temporary position, and you will be promoted to your middle name at any time once you have sufficient skills and experience..”
“…….”
I never thought I would be this obsessed.
I was not only tired but also scared, but since the conversation went on for a long time, I managed to think of an excuse to make..
“Your Majesty's offer is the honor of a lifetime.…….”
“I became a useless nobleman. Let's get to the point.”
“…I am sorry, but before I came here today, I made an agreement with the head of the family..”
Purgatory Emperor’s eyebrows twitched..
“Are you talking about Delak??”
“That's right.”
“Hmm…….”
In the end, the only person who could cause aversion to the emperor was the Iron Blood Prince, even after exhausting all the connections I knew..
For some reason, I felt like I summoned the devil because I didn't want to be captured by the dragon.…….
This is not the time to choose between hot and cold rice..
Whether it's a devil or an evil god, if you can use it, you should use it..
“What promise did you make?.”
“I have a mission to perform as a Badniker. The head of the family asked me to accompany him, and I accepted..”
“…Duties as a Badniker.”
I deliberately didn't mention Heros..
With just this, the Emperor of Purgatory seemed to have noticed something..
The Purgatory Emperor paused for a moment and was silent for quite a long time..
muttering unintelligible words.
“…Is it a business passed down from previous generations?.”
“……?”
“I will respect you. But you probably forgot that Delac is also your middle name, right? If you two go on a joint mission, the Empire will also provide its support..”
karma of ancestors.
What does the mission in Yeongsan have to do with Badniker??
‘Cushette and… metabolic type?’
My head was spinning, but I decided to take advantage of this opportunity..
“I am offended, but this is a family matter. Badniker has not received anyone's involvement regarding Eunwon since ancient times..”
“…….”
The Purgatory Emperor seemed quite uncomfortable, but I dared to add another word..
“Your Majesty has resolved Good Spring's long-cherished wish. What small people want is the same. Please watch as Badniker completes his long-held wish..”
“…under.”
Of course, but in general, it would be crazy to outright deny the emperor's words..
I don't know if he has some authority and is trusted by the Emperor of Purgatory..
Opening your mouth carelessly for a snot like me is no different from committing a mortal sin..
So, the only way to make the purgatory sacrifice go away is to return the words that the emperor himself said..
I don't know if I should call this fortunate, but the Purgatory Emperor was quite talkative, so it wasn't difficult to put him in a situation of self-contradiction..
“Puhuhuh…….”
The Emperor of Purgatory, who was laughing absurdly, looked at me again and muttered..
“Luan Badnicker. I'm craving it more and more.”
“…….”
“good night. This time, I will give in to your insistence. But next time you'll have to prepare another excuse.”
“I'm just so sorry.”
“then… If you don't like your middle name and other titles, what should I give you... … . ah.”
After thinking for a moment, Purgatory Emperor smiled and said,.
“I grant Luan Badniker the right to enter the Night Market Gate..”
“……!”
* * *
If there was one thing I liked about Yeongokje, it was that he didn't like annoying pretentiousness..
The emperor, who had canceled all the troublesome events that followed the investiture ceremony, waved his hand and ordered him to leave..
“ah. Still, please participate in the banquet held in the evening. The preparations are quite grand, and there are many people who want to see you..”
Jim won't be attending though..
Those were the last words of the purgatory ritual. Afterwards, I followed the guidance of one of the drivers and headed towards Yajangmun Gate..
What is this night story that I am so surprised by??
In short, it is a place where artisans from Hwangseong stay.…….
It is the empire's largest treasure trove, storing not only weapons handmade by the most skilled fieldmasters in the empire, but also objects, magic tools, and even relics..
I'm sorry to say this to Alderson, but it probably doesn't compare to the dean's collection warehouse..
“His Majesty allowed you to select items for the night journal up to three times..”
“Up to three times?”
I asked a slightly strange question..
The article continued to explain in a calm tone, perhaps because this question was familiar..
“In order to own a Yajangmun item, you must receive recognition from the Imperial Yajangmun (冶工). That's the rule.”
“aha…….”
“You've done well to secure just one, so don't stress too much..”
I asked one after another.
“Exactly what areas do I need to be recognized for??”
“The first is, of course, skill. I don't know if you know, but the pride of dwarf craftsmen is very high and they will never give their equipment in marriage to someone with insufficient skills..”
I asked back without realizing it because of the refreshing expression..
“It's a poetry collection?”
“Oh, excuse me. We originally evaluated the masterpieces we produced that way..”
“It's us…….”
I glanced at the article.
For some reason, I thought he was a bit short for his age, but he probably had dwarf blood in his veins..
The reason why there are so many mixed bloods in the imperial family is probably because of the purgatory tendency. The tendency to prioritize talent over status or lineage..
Anyway, I'm confident in my skills, so I'll pass..
“Next is sharp eyes. You will be asked questions about the characteristics, history, and uses of the item you want to own, as well as your impressions of it, but if you cannot answer even one question, you will be deprived of the opportunity..”
“hmm.”
The Seven Deadly Sins Sword was still strapped to my belt..
I wasn't particularly stopped when I had an audience with the emperor, because originally, one of the schedules for the investiture ceremony was to bow to Emperor Purgatory..
In other words, I can use the martial arts chance now, so this test is also not a problem..
“Are there any more?”
“yes. Even if you pass both of these tests, it is of no use if your craftsman does not like it. In some ways, it is the most difficult test..”
“Isn't that too far-fetched??”
“That said… Confucius is going to Yazhangmun to receive compensation by order of His Majesty the Emperor, so if possible, you will pass over it..”
While we were talking about this and that, we arrived at Yajangmun Gate..
Yajangmun was located at the end of the imperial outer castle, and although the weather was still quite cool, the temperature in this area was hot..
Kaaang… … ! Kyaang……!
Dwarf craftsmen were seen hammering, carrying equipment, or resting with their sturdy upper bodies exposed..
Even though I was passing by, he seemed completely uninterested..
“come here.”
Following the driver's instructions, I passed the workshop and stood at the entrance of what appeared to be a large warehouse..
Somehow it wasn't the image of a shiny treasure trove that I expected.…….
It looks like a very shabby looking warehouse..
Although the size was enormous, there was no feeling of grandeur..
Still, the lock was locked..
Clap.
The driver who opened the door with the key looked at me and said.
“The time limit is up to one hour. Then think about it..”
I nodded and went inside..
Cooung.
The door closed with a heavy sound, and I looked inside..
The endless space inside was quite cool and lit by a soft lamp..
“Cough… … . pestilence.”
They don't even clean this place.
Old dust tickled my airways. I walked away, pushing away the dust with my hands..
‘I don't think they're managing it properly..’
Is this really the report of the field survey??
I'm sure the sarcastic Emperor isn't planning to lock me in the antique warehouse..
For a moment, doubt creeped in... Those thoughts disappeared after looking around for a bit..
“Wow…….”
The level of weapons is formidable..
I could see at a glance that it was incomparable to the treasured swords I had sold in the past..
I could tell just by looking at the texture of the blade..
Even if you give it to a local kid, it's sharp enough to cut through a rock..
But I wasn't particularly greedy..
Even so, there was no new soldier as good as the Sword of Seven Sins or the Onmyangdo..
In fact, both of these weapons are natural if you consider their origins..
One is the relic of the Nameless King, and the other is the weapon of the Demon King..
‘The scary part is that those two beings are the same person..’
nonsense.
I shook my head and looked around again..
“There's no need for armor, jewels are useless, and I can't even tell what magic tools are.…….”
Is this all there is to it??
Should we slowly wake up our god of war??
As I was thinking about that, I discovered something quite interesting..
“There are books too?”
There was an old book lying among the shiny armor..
It was a somewhat uncomfortable black cover..
“…wait for a sec.”
Somehow, the text engraved on the cover seemed familiar. A strange shape that looks just like a figure.
I've seen this text somewhere before.
Where was it?
“ah.”
- Hey Luan! Look at this.
- What's this? painting?
- no. It's my name?
- Eh?
therefore… It looks quite similar to the letters that the third executioner sometimes scribbled with a tree branch while squatting..
I stared at the book cover..
“Lady, I thought you would read this..”
Because the script the third brother used was of an unusual type, I also became slightly interested.…….
Since there wasn't much to do in Yeongsan, I sometimes received instruction..
The problem is, I've almost forgotten who I am now..
Still, as I strain my eyes and strain my brain, I wonder how I can read it..
Of course, there weren't many readable letters..
“la… play… la… s……?”
laplace?
“uh.”
At that moment, of course, what crossed my mind was Seren..
Before returning, the time period when the Demon King of the Black Swamp descended..
Seren's words just before she died.
- Among Goodspring's heirlooms, there is something called [Laplace's New Book], which contains information about what will happen in the future. Sort of… Prophetic Bibliography.”
Laplace's new book.
There were two copies of this!?
I racked my brain again and somehow read the text below..
“ball… About… house……?”
What does this mean again?.
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