Chapter 266 (1/2)
“In fact, the Merchant King says there is something he really wants to ask you.”
Aren sipped the black tea like he was thirsty. Based on the way he was so thirsty, the Merchant King might be asking me for something really tremendous.
...I didn’t think it would be something small.
“I understand. I will meet the Merchant King. Can you give me some time instead? I think it will take around two weeks.”
“Of course. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much.”
“I’m more grateful.”
Aren and I looked at each other and smiled lightly. The conversation that followed wasn’t a big deal. It was how the situation in Fortren changed after Aidan’s disappearance and what was popular in Fortren these days. Aren laughed when he learned the identity of Dark Wolf revealed among the immortal humans was me. He then followed up with trivial questions about Helena.
Then Alfred appeared. “It is all done. I modified it as you requested.”
“Um.”
Alfred handed me the cloak in his hand and I examined the information. Indeed, his magic engineering modifications were wonderful. Just by wearing the hood, no one could recognize my face. It was like it was a dark night. Alfred told me, “I also upgraded Transparency as well. If you want, a group Transparency is available.”
“Oh, thank you. Haha. I never even thought about it.”
“I’m glad you like it.”
Alfred smiled like a snake. I didn’t know who the hell this man was. He also seemed to be around my age.
“I’ll be going.”
“Go carefully. I will contact Sir Leslie. Go back and look for him straight away.”
“I understand.”
“Good luck. I look forward to hearing from you.”
I nodded lightly and immediately used the lord’s authority to return home. The surroundings distorted and scattered. Then in an instant, I was back in Metheus’ office.
“Sigh. So what happened to the match?”
I immediately put on the hood. I came out carefully using Transparency. Helena didn’t notice and was busy moving her hands quickly. I felt that the dark circles under her eyes made the father and daughter very similar.
...I would have to tell her someday. I had to think about it once the competition was over. I headed straight outside to the tavern where users were entering and exiting. There were surprisingly many people here. The stadium couldn’t accommodate everyone, so it was natural for them to come here together to watch the competition in the game. The chicken and beer in front of them seemed to be delicious. The crystal ball showed a fierce match in the air.
“What will you eat?”
“Soju.”
“...Soju? What is that?”
Ah, I forgot. There was no soju in the world. Dammit.
“Give me beer.”
“Please wait.”
-Ahh! Zhen Sulong’s lightning dragon and Torres’ water dragon are facing off! It is a clash of dragons! It is worthy of the finals! I think the winner of this fight will be determined soon!
The tavern’s users started yelling and becoming excited.
“...It is the finals.”
It meant the Golem Siege’s finals was a match between China and Spain. One of them would win. I pulled out a cigarette and lit it up. I wasn’t interested in who the winner would be. Still, if I was asked about who I liked more, then it would naturally be Zhen Sulong.
“Don’t lose. Hooo—”
Thick cigarette smoke billowed in the air.
***
At a training field in Metheus...
“Hiyaaah!”
Mido swung the Bloody Butcher at high speed and attacked Park Seongchan in front of her. Park Seongchan dodged Mido’s sword while still looking relaxed. “Hey! Do you want to just avoid it?”
“Do you really want me to attack?”
“Yes! Attack!”
Park Seongchan saw the screaming Mido and his eyes flashed. The sudden change in Park Seongchan’s eyes caused Mido to show a flustered expression.
“......!”
The hesitant Mido quickly deflected Park Seongchan’s sword. Mido exchanged blows at a high speed and increasingly fell on the defensive. Park Seongchan’s sword was becoming faster and faster. It felt like he had been hiding his skills from the beginning.
“Shit!”
Mido gritted her teeth like she didn’t want to lose and rushed forward. Park Seongchan continued to exchange blows with Mido in an amused manner. They didn’t use any skills. It was just swordsmanship. This was the teachings of Park Muyeol, their teacher who was standing to one side and watching with folded arms.
He seemed to be saying that the foundation was important.
“Groan!”
However, victory wasn’t on Mido’s side. Mido bounced off the sword and didn’t see Park Seongchan’s swift sword, so she showed a slight gap to one side of her arm. Park Seongchan pointed the sword at Mido’s neck. It meant to surrender.
“Hoo. I lost.”
Mido wiped her sweat and exhaled. Park Seongchan reached out to Mido and raised her up. Park Muyeol looked at the two of them and nodded with a smile.
‘They’re both very skilled.’
Of course, Park Seongchan’s innate ability was above that of ordinary people. However, if Park Seongchan was a tiger then Mido had the potential to become a wolf. In any case, it was true that both of them were very satisfying.
‘It is worth teaching them.’
Just then, the young members of the Korean team arrived and looked dumbfounded as they watched the confrontation between the two people.
“Wow. Is she facing Grandfather Muyeol’s grandson?”
“He can fight so well without skills?”
“He was first in the kendo competition.”
“Wow, if only his level was a bit higher and he had good skills. It is really a pity for the national team.”
Park Muyeol looked at them with a disgusted expression.
“Shut up, these guys. Seongchan won’t go to such a competition.”
“Huh? Why? Isn’t it just a waste of his skills?”
“In the first place, a truly strong person doesn’t dwell on things like that. If he blossoms properly, then all the other contestants will be kneeling at Seongchan’s feet.”
“Aish. Grandfather, have you been watching too many movies?”
The moment Lim Sara made eye contact with Park Muyeol, she turned her head and whistled while pretending not to know anything. Then she saw the new group appearing at the entrance of the training ground.
“Um? Who are you?”
“What?”
“Hrmm?”