Chapters Chapter 213: A real man pays in full! (2/2)
“Haha….” Nilus could not respond immediately. It showed just how difficult Kang Chul-In’s task was.
“If this goes unsettled… there’s a high chance for me to die instantly. In fact, I’m guaranteed to die. It’s written there for you to read, but the weapon Death Calling can even defeat a mighty dragon.”
“Y-your Majesty!”
“If you can’t accomplish this mission, I have to withdraw my army. That’s the only solution I have for Death Calling.”
“Kehem…!” Nilus cleared his throat.
“Just speak honestly. Can you do it?”
“As for that…” Nilus contemplated for a moment and cautiously opened his mouth.
“If there’s an enormous amount of magic gems, it might be possible.”
“Magic gems?”
“Yes, your Majesty. Cost wise, about…a hundred thousand gold’s worth of magic gem may possibly let you disappear for 5 minutes.”
“A hundred thousand gold…”
Kang Chul-In was visibly concerned.
A hundred thousand gold was a hefty cost, especially since Laputa’s finance situation had only just started to stabilize.
“Alright.”
Kang Chul-In, however, was willing to bear through this enormous cost.
It was understandable.
Two years have passed since the second Great Summoning.
Kang Chul-In had been holding it in since. As Rothschild had already escaped, he could only be satisfied by killing Aleister.
“I shall sponsor the hundred thousand gold.”
“…!”
“In return, it must work without fail. Otherwise… I’m a dead man.”
“Your Majesty…!”
“I trust you, Nilus. From this moment onwards, till the end of the war, I shall entrust my life to you.”
“What!?”
Nilus’ eyes widened exponentially.
“Your Majestyyyyy!”
Thump!
Nilus bowed in front of Kang Chul-In and smacked his forehead onto the floor.
“I, Nilus, shall take your Majesty’s orders and exert myself to the fullest to accomplish my mission!”
His voice reverberated in the tent.
“Sob…” Then, he started to cry.
“Why are you crying?”
“I am deeply moved, your Majesty.”
“…?”
“For your Majesty to entrust your life to me, a humble servant, what greater honor can there be? This shall be my family’s pride and honor for generations to come. Leave the work to me!” Nilus clenched both of his fists, while bleeding from his forehead.
“Excellent.” Kang Chul-In nodded in great delight.
He even got Nilus up himself and wiped his tears.
“I feel assured after witnessing your resolve.”
“It’s my honor, your Majesty!!!” Nilus bowed his head once again.
What a lad.
Kang Chul-In smiled with content.
A Lord’s role was to manage his people.
Thus, for a leader to have such a loyal subordinate was nothing but a great delight.
“You may leave to prepare for your duties. I shall send the magic gems over in about two hours.”
“Yes, your Majesty!”
Nilus left Kang Chul-In’s tent hurriedly.
“Signaller!“
“Yes, your Majesty!”
“Give a call to Dorado.”
Within five minutes, Lee Chae Rin’s hologram appeared in front of Kang Chul-In.
“Lee Chae-Rin.”
-Yes, Mr. Chul-In. What’s up?
“Do you happen to have some magic gems in your storage?”
-I do indeed. I won’t say there’s many but there should be quite a number.
“How much is it cost wise?”
-A rough estimate would be 120 thousand gold.
“That’s more than enough.”
-Sorry?
“Those magic gems, can you sell all of them to me?”
He needed the magic gems anyways, so he even bought an extra 20 thousand gold’s worth of magic gems. If Timothy knew this, he would have collapsed onto the floor.
-That’s not too hard. But the price may be too high…
“Ahem…”
-You know what, just take them for a hundred thousand gold.
Lee Chae Rin was feeling benevolent.
“…!”
-This discount is only for you, Mr Chul-In!
It was an incredible discount indeed.
“Thank you.” Kang Chul-In valued Lee Chae Rin’s altruism. It was a good thing he saved her previously.
“Ah, also,” Kang Chul-In added.
“I will pay you immediately after the war ends.”
-No problem. Do you wish to pay in installments?
Lee Chae Rin reached out a helping hand again, as she knew exactly what kind of rough situation Kang Chul-In was in.
-36 months installment shall be easier….
“No.” Kang Chul-In rejected Lee Chae Rin’s proposal.
“I do not want that.”
-I-Is that so?
“A man pays in full. In cash.”
-…
“Alright then, send me the gems within two hours.”
Kang Chul-In ended the call.
Yes, it was a matter of pride.
A real man couldn’t care less about installments.
***
Meanwhile in Laputa,
“Hmm?”
Timothy, Laputa’s administrative supply officer, had shuddered in anxiety.
Shiver, shiver…!
His body trembled for no reason.
It was as if the country’s finances which he worked so hard to stabilize was going to collapse.
“D-Don’t tell me?” Timothy suddenly pictured his master’s face.
Whenever he felt a similar feeling, it always had to do something with Kang Chul-In.
“N-No way. No way…” Timothy shook his head vigorously.
Flap, flap!
The goblin’s long ears flapped up and down.
“Your Majesty, you can’t do that… Timothy, your humble servant, believes in you…” Timothy tried his best to rid this ominous feeling.
What did it take to stabilize Laputa’s finances?
They literally started from the bottom and struggled hard to finally become an affluent nation. It would be a disaster for Timothy if the nation’s finance suddenly went back to square one.
The problem was that… it actually happened.