Chapters Chapter 233: To Baldur (1/2)
Kang Chul-In was going to activate the penalty option of the Needle of the Empress. He planned to wipe out the entirety of Rothschild’s territory.
Since he was bound to receive the penalty anyway, he wanted to release its effect in Baldur instead of in Laputa.
“Hehe… he must be scrambling to rebuild his infrastructures by now.”
He was sure of it.
Rothschild’s only saving grace was his wealth.
He would’ve invested a tremendous amount of gold to restore his land and boost his own specs.
“I shall ruin it all for you.”
Kang Chul-In was a brutal man. He planned to stomp Rothschild, who was struggling to survive, without mercy.
It was nothing personal. To be clear, Kang Chul-In did wish to teach this annoying maggot a lesson, however,
A three-way race is a no go.
More importantly, he had already experienced how devastating a three-way race could be in the past. It was an opportunity to prevent such an occurrence from happening.
An alternative option would be to attack Vilhelm’s Gullveig region, but Kang Chul-In knew how inefficient it could be.
Even if Kang Chul-In summoned lightning, storms and earthquakes upon Vilhelm and Ao Xin, how much damage could he inflict? Sure, there could be some damage, but it would barely be enough against these two powerful enemies.
However, it was different for Rothschild’s case.
Summoning natural disasters upon him now would equate to a death sentence.
Therefore, Kang Chul-In decided to ravage the Baldur region, or Rothschild’s territory to be specific. That also prevented the Baldur coalition from forming.
“Eeek…!”
Meanwhile, Kwak Jung was foaming at his mouth due to the electrocution.
“Y-your Majesty… w-what is this… Urgh…!”
“It’s jealousy.”
“…I beg your pardon?”
“The wife of the Emperor of Blood and Iron seems to be jealous.”
“W-What do you mean...”
“Something along those lines.”
Kwak Jung couldn’t comprehend Kang Chul-In’s explanation, which had some sense to it.
The Needle of the Empress seemed to view Kang Chul-In as the reincarnation of the Emperor of Blood and Iron. If not, why would it hinder his marriage?
Why are you being jealous?
Indeed, the empress is Arshelly’s biological mother. But strictly speaking, she was the emperor’s wife, not Kang Chul-In’s.
Thus, he couldn’t empathize with this item’s jealousy.
Speaking of which, I can’t even remember her face.
Despite having witnessed the emperor’s memories, he could not fathom the empress’ appearance.
Whenever she appeared in the memory, her face had always been blocked by either the Emperor of Blood and Iron or an obstacle.
Anyway, I’m no Emperor of Blood and Iron. Your jealousy is worthless to me. Stop hindering my marriage.
Kang Chul-In glared at the Needle of the Empress and gritted his teeth.
Pzzt, pzzt!
Immediately, a tremendous volt of electricity sparked from the item and flowed into Kang Chul-In’s body.
“Kek…!”
Kang Chul-In groaned in agony.
He was a monster with physical attributes beyond a layman’s, but even he could hardly bear through this pain.
“E-Eek?!”
Kwak Jung gulped as he watched Kang Chul-In suffer.
His hair was standing, and sparks were flying around his body. In Kwak Jung’s eyes, Kang Chul-In appeared to be a character from the manga Dragon Ball.
“S-Saiyan?! It’s a Saiyan!”
“…What are you saying?”
Kang Chul-In mumbled, as he stared at his pathetic subordinate.
***
Kang Chul-In headed immediately towards Rothschild’s territory with Ninetails.
“Seems like someone is insulting me.”
Kang Chul-In frowned and scratched his ears.
“Itchy?”
Ninetails replied.
“A bit. No actually, quite.”
“Hmm… seems like it’s time for you to clean your ears?”
“Indeed, it’s been a while since my last cleaning.”
“I-In that case!”
“...?”
“Husband, please lie here for a second!”
Ninetails hurriedly placed a mat under a tree. It only took her a second to do so.
“Come here!”
Ninetails tapped her lap and signaled to Kang Chul-In.
“Hmm?”
“I have an ear pick here too?”
Surprisingly, Ninetails had a small ear pick made of mithril in her hand. She was indeed a scrupulous woman.
“Why are you carrying that around?”
“I’m travelling with my husband, so isn’t this basic?”
“I-Is that so?”
“Hurry, come lie on my lap!”
“Hmm...”
Kang Chul-In’s ears were really itchy by now. He pretended to succ.u.mb to Ninetails and placed his head on her lap.
“Alright then.”
What was wrong? They were fiancées and it was in broad daylight.
“How’s it?”
“How’s what?
“My thighs.”
“D-Do I need to comment on them?”
“Heeng...”
“They’re good.”
“R-Really?”
“They’re comfortable.”
“...!”
“Your tails too.”
“Hohoho~!”
Kang Chul-In was speaking the truth.
Ninetails’ lap was very soft and comfortable indeed.
In addition, her fluffy tails which blanketed Kang Chul-In were extremely soothing. Only her husband could enjoy this experience.
“Ah, I wanted to apologize to you regarding our marriage. This damn bastard is not letting me have it.”
Kang Chul-In glared at the Needle of the Empress on his left hand.
He rarely apologized to anyone, but in this circ.u.mstance, he had too.
Marriage was the dream of all girls!
Furthermore, Ninetails was the queen of the Fox Valley who ruled over many demi-humans. She was not one to have her marriage in such an undisclosed manner.
“Not at all.”
Ninetails shook her head.
“This girl is blessed to have met you, husband.”
“...”
“I was fated to live and die alone without a partner. Without you, I would’ve never experienced this thing called love.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes!”
“In that case, that’s a relief.”
“Do you know what?”
“What?”
“Husband is surprisingly a caring person.”
“…No way.”
“I’m serious!”
“First time hearing that.”
The two of them continued to converse for long afterwards.
Thanks to that, Kang Chul-In could enjoy a chill, relaxing break after so long.
To think this day would come.
Kang Chul-In smiled while staring at the blue sky.
“Heeng… husband doesn’t even have a lot of earwax… where’s your sign of human touch...”
Ninetail muttered as she continued to clean his ears.
***
Meanwhile.
“Argh!”
“Haiya!”
“Waah!”
Cyamodus’ training ground.
Almost 20,000 soldiers were shouting relentlessly.