Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 2 – The Greedy Grimoire #2
Chapter 3 – The Greedy Grimoire #3
Chapter 4 – The Greedy Grimoire #4
Chapter 5 – What Does This Book Taste Like? #1
Chapter 6 – What Does This Book Taste Like? #2
Chapter 7 – What Does This Book Taste Like? #3
Chapter 8 – What Does This Book Taste Like? #4
Chapter 9 – Dealings With A Black Market Trader #1
Chapter 10 – Dealings With A Black Market Trader #2
Chapter 11 – Dealings With A Black Market Trader #3
Chapter 12 – Dealings With A Black Market Trader #4
Chapter 13 – Here Comes The Mutiny #1
Chapter 14 – Here Comes The Mutiny #2
Chapter 15 – Here Comes The Mutiny #3
Chapter 16 – Here Comes The Mutiny #4
Chapter 17 – At The Crossroad Of Trust #1
Chapter 18 – At The Crossroad Of Trust #2
Chapter 19 – Outside The Academy #1
Chapter 20 – Outside The Academy #2
Chapter 21 – Outside The Academy #3
Chapter 22 – Outside The Academy #4
Chapter 23 – Night In The Nadun Mountain Ranges #1
Chapter 24 – Night In The Nadun Mountain Ranges #2
Chapter 25 – Night In The Nadun Mountain Ranges #3
Chapter 26 – Mana-Vil Capital #1
Chapter 27 – Mana-Vil Capital #2
Chapter 28 – Mana-Vil Capital #3
Chapter 29 – Mana-Vil Capital #4
Chapter 30 – Catch The Genius #1
Chapter 31 – Catch The Genius #2
Chapter 32 – Catch The Genius #3
Chapter 33 – Tournament Finals #1
Chapter 34 – Tournament Finals #2
Chapter 35 – Tournament Finals #3
Chapter 36 – Tournament Finals #4
Chapter 37 – Awards Ceremony
Chapter 38 – Question And Answer #1
Chapter 39 – Question And Answer #2
Chapter 40 – Return Home After Five Years #1
Chapter 41 – Return Home After Five Years #2
Chapter 42 – Return Home After Five Years #3
Chapter 43 – Return Home After Five Years #4
Chapter 44 – I Ask You #1
Chapter 45 – I Ask You #2
Chapter 46 – I Ask You #3
Chapter 47 – Trio’S Counterattack #1
Chapter 48 – Trio’S Counterattack #2
Chapter 49 – Uh, This Is Eating? #1
Chapter 50 – Uh, This Is Eating? #2
Chapter 51 – Uh, This Is Eating? #3
Chapter 52 – The Voices Calling Him #1
Chapter 53 – The Voices Calling Him #2
Chapter 54 – The Voices Calling Him #3
Chapter 55 – Zero Library Delicacy #1
Chapter 56 – Zero Library Delicacy #2
Chapter 57 – Zero Library Delicacy #3
Chapter 58 – Zero Library Delicacy #4
Chapter 59 – Veronica’S Special Training #1
Chapter 60 – Veronica’S Special Training #2
Chapter 61 – The Second Mission #1
Chapter 62 – The Second Mission #2
Chapter 63 – The Second Mission #3
Chapter 64 – Slavers Raiding Mission #1
Chapter 65 – Slavers Raiding Mission #2
Chapter 66 – Slavers Raiding Mission #3
Chapter 67 – High Elf Ellenoa #1
Chapter 68 – High Elf Ellenoa #2
Chapter 69 – High Elf Ellenoa #3
Chapter 70 – High Elf Ellenoa #4
Chapter 71 – Convoy From The Capital #1
Chapter 72 – Convoy From The Capital #2
Chapter 73 – Convoy From The Capital #3
Chapter 74 – Superbia
Chapter 75 – A Traditional Hero (1)
Chapter 76 – A Traditional Hero (2)
Chapter 77 – A Traditional Hero (3)
Chapter 78 – A Traditional Hero (4)
Chapter 79 – Silver Medal Of Merit (1)
Chapter 80 – Silver Medal Of Merit (2)
Chapter 81 – Silver Medal Of Merit (3)
Chapter 82 – National Treasure Umbra #1
Chapter 83 – National Treasure Umbra #2
Chapter 84 – Empire Mission (1)
Chapter 85 – Empire Mission (2)
Chapter 86 – Empire Mission (3)
Chapter 87 – Sword And Magic Confrontation (1)
Chapter 88 – Sword And Magic Confrontation (2)
Chapter 89 – Sword And Magic Confrontation (3)
Chapter 90 – Sword And Magic Confrontation (4)
Chapter 91 – Leap In Sensitivity (1)
Chapter 92 – Leap In Sensitivity (2)
Chapter 93 – Leap In Sensitivity (3)
Chapter 94 – State Guests Of Elvenheim (0), End Of Volume 4
Chapter 95 – State Guests Of Elvenheim (1)
Chapter 96 – State Guests Of Elvenheim (2)
Chapter 97 – State Guests Of Elvenheim (3)
Chapter 98 – Great Forest (0)
Chapter 99 – Great Forest (1)
Chapter 100 – Great Forest (2)
Chapter 101 – Great Forest (3)
Chapter 102 – Great Forest (4)
Chapter 103 – Exotic Guests (1)
Chapter 104 – Exotic Guests (2)
Chapter 105 – Exotic Guests (3)
Chapter 106 – Exotic Guests (4)
Chapter 107 – Towards The Storm (1)
Chapter 108 – Towards The Storm (2)
Chapter 109 – Towards The Storm (3)
Chapter 110 – Towards The Storm (4)
Chapter 111 – Towards The Storm (5)
Chapter 112 – World Tree’S Reward (1)
Chapter 113 – World Tree’S Reward (2)
Chapter 114 – World Tree’S Reward (3)
Chapter 115 – Mysterious (1)
Chapter 116 – Mysterious (2)
Chapter 117 – Mysterious (3)
Chapter 118 – Book Eating Magician (1)
Chapter 119 – Book Eating Magician (2)
Chapter 120 – Book Eating Magician (3)
Chapter 121 – Crossing The Wilderness (1)
Chapter 122 – Crossing The Wilderness (2)
Chapter 123 – Crossing The Wilderness (3)
Chapter 124 – Crossing The Wilderness (4)
Chapter 125 – Life Is Timing (1)
Chapter 126 – Life Is Timing (2)
Chapter 127 – Life Is Timing (3)
Chapter 128 – Kargas’ Underground Auction (1)
Chapter 129 – Kargas’ Underground Auction (2)
Chapter 130 – Kargas’ Underground Auction (3)
Chapter 131 – Duel Bid (1)
Chapter 132 – Duel Bid (2)
Chapter 133 – Duel Bid (3)
Chapter 134 – Duel Bid (4)
Chapter 135 – The Goal Is The Port (1)
Chapter 136 – The Goal Is The Port (2)
Chapter 137 – The Goal Is The Port (3)
Chapter 138 – Unusual Passenger Ship (1)
Chapter 139 – Unusual Passenger Ship (2)
Chapter 140 – Unusual Passenger Ship (3)
Chapter 141 – Pirate Archipelago (1)
Chapter 142 – Pirate Archipelago (2)
Chapter 143 – Pirate Archipelago (3)
Chapter 144 – Pirate Archipelago (4)
Chapter 145 – Sea Dragon Aquilo (1)
Chapter 146 – Sea Dragon Aquilo (2)
Chapter 147 – Sea Dragon Aquilo (3)
Chapter 148 – Along With The Dragon (1)
Chapter 149 – Along With The Dragon (2)
Chapter 150 – Along With The Dragon (3)
Chapter 151 – Along With The Dragon (4)
Chapter 152 – Along With The Dragon (5)
Chapter 153 – Tell Me Your Wish (1)
Chapter 154 – Tell Me Your Wish (2)
Chapter 155 – One Year Later (1)
Chapter 156 – One Year Later (2)
Chapter 157 – One Year Later (3)
Chapter 158 – One Year Later (4)
Chapter 159 – One Year Later (5)
Chapter 160 – Delicacy From The East (1)
Chapter 161 – Delicacy From The East (2)
Chapter 162 – Delicacy From The East (3)
Chapter 163 – Heaven, Earth And Human Test (1)
Chapter 164 – Heaven, Earth And Human Test (2)
Chapter 165 – Heaven, Earth And Human Test (3)
Chapter 166 – The Road Home (1)
Chapter 167 – The Road Home (2)
Chapter 168 – The Road Home (3)
Chapter 169 – The Road Home (4)
Chapter 170 – Claimhb Solais (1)
Chapter 171 – Claimhb Solais (2)
Chapter 172 – Claimhb Solais (3)
Chapter 173 – Claimhb Solais (4)
Chapter 174 – Return To The Magic Tower (1)
Chapter 175 – Return To The Magic Tower (2)
Chapter 176 – Return To The Magic Tower (3)
Chapter 177 – Eye Of The Storm (1)
Chapter 178 – Eye Of The Storm (2)
Chapter 179 – Eye Of The Storm (3)
Chapter 180 – Eye Of The Storm (4)
Chapter 181 – Paracelsus’ Legacy (1)
Chapter 182 – Paracelsus’ Legacy (2)
Chapter 183 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (0)
Chapter 184 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (1)
Chapter 185 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (2)
Chapter 186 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (3)
Chapter 187 – Quickening Of The Northern Continent (4)
Chapter 188 – Uninvited Guests (1)
Chapter 189 – Uninvited Guests (2)
Chapter 190 – Uninvited Guests (3)
Chapter 191 – Around The Desert (1)
Chapter 192 – Around The Desert (2)
Chapter 193 – Around The Desert (3)
Chapter 194 – Mercurius (1)
Chapter 195 – Mercurius (2)
Chapter 196 – Mercurius (3)
Chapter 197 – Mercurius (4)
Chapter 198 – Traces From The Age Of Mythology (1)
Chapter 199 – Traces From The Age Of Mythology (2)
Chapter 200 – Traces From The Age Of Mythology (3)
Chapter 201 – Sand Dragon Desertio (1)
Chapter 202 – Sand Dragon Desertio (2)
Chapter 203 – Sand Dragon Desertio (3)
Chapter 204 – Together With A Dragon (1)
Chapter 205 – Together With A Dragon (2)
Chapter 206 – Together With A Dragon (3)
Chapter 207 – Library (1)
Chapter 208 – Library (2)
Chapter 209 – Library (3)
Chapter 210 – Upcoming Battle (1)
Chapter 211 – Upcoming Battle (2)
Chapter 212 – Upcoming Battle (3)
Chapter 213 – Upcoming Battle (4)
Chapter 214 – The Swirl Of A Civil War (1)
Chapter 215 – The Swirl Of A Civil War (2)
Chapter 216 – The Swirl Of A Civil War (3)
Chapter 217 – All-Out War (1)
Chapter 218 – All-Out War (2)
Chapter 219 – All-Out War (3)
Chapter 220 – All-Out War (4)
Chapter 221 – All-Out War (5)
Chapter 222 – Babarino Plains (1)
Chapter 223 – Babarino Plains (2)
Chapter 224 – Babarino Plains (3)
Chapter 225 – Great Battle (1)
Chapter 226 – Great Battle (2)
Chapter 227 – Great Battle (3)
Chapter 228 – Great Battle (4)
Chapter 229 – Elsid’S Gifts (1)
Chapter 230 – Elsid’S Gifts (2)
Chapter 231 – Elsid’S Gifts (3)
Chapter 232 – Elsid’S Gifts (4)
Chapter 233 – Old Books Maniac Heinrich (1)
Chapter 234 – Old Books Maniac Heinrich (2)
Chapter 235 – Old Books Maniac Heinrich (3)
Chapter 236 – Old Books Maniac Heinrich (4)
Chapter 237 – Second (1)
Chapter 238 – Second (2)
Chapter 239 – Second (3)
Chapter 240 – Second (4)
Chapter 241 – Where Is This (1)
Chapter 242 – Where Is This (2)
Chapter 243 – Where Is This (3)
Chapter 244 – Where Is This (4)
Chapter 245 – The Rightful Heir (1)
Chapter 246 – The Rightful Heir (2)
Chapter 247 – The Rightful Heir (3)
Chapter 248 – Ominous Identity (1)
Chapter 249 – Ominous Identity (2)
Chapter 250 – Ominous Identity (3)
Chapter 251 – Ominous Identity (4)
Chapter 252 – Baekun Mountains (1)
Chapter 253 – Baekun Mountains (2)
Chapter 254 – Baekun Mountains (3)
Chapter 255 – Baekun Mountains (4)
Chapter 256 – Receptacle Of Solitude (1)
Chapter 257 – Receptacle Of Solitude (2)
Chapter 258 – Receptacle Of Solitude (3)
Chapter 259 – Receptacle Of Solitude (4)
Chapter 260 – Unexpected Reunion (1)
Chapter 261 – Unexpected Reunion (2)
Chapter 262 – Unexpected Reunion (3)
Chapter 263 – The Die Is Cast (1)
Chapter 264 – The Die Is Cast (2)
Chapter 265 – The Die Is Cast (3)
Chapter 266 – The Die Is Cast (4)
Chapter 267 – Three Days Free (1)
Chapter 268 – Three Days Free (2)
Chapter 269 – Three Days Free (3)
Chapter 270 – Karul Plains (1)
Chapter 271 – Karul Plains (2)
Chapter 272 – Karul Plains (3)
Chapter 273 – Karul Plains (4)
Chapter 274 – General War (1)
Chapter 275 – General War (2)
Chapter 276 – General War (3)
Chapter 277 – Revenge (1)
Chapter 278 – Revenge (2)
Chapter 279 – Revenge (3)
Chapter 280 – Revenge (4)
Chapter 281 – Revenge (5)
Chapter 282 – Followers Of The End (1)
Chapter 283 – Followers Of The End (2)
Chapter 284 – Followers Of The End (3)
Chapter 285 – Followers Of The End (4)
Chapter 286 – Emperor Moves (1)
Chapter 287 – Emperor Moves (2)
Chapter 288 – Emperor Moves (3)
Chapter 289 – Invidia (1)
Chapter 290 – Invidia (2)
Chapter 291 – Invidia (3)
Chapter 292 – Invidia (4)
Chapter 293 – Reproduction Of Myths (1)
Chapter 294 – Reproduction Of Myths (2)
Chapter 295 – Reproduction Of Myths (3)
Chapter 296 – Reproduction Of Myths (4)
Chapter 297 – Victory Scar (1)
Chapter 298 – Victory Scar (2)
Chapter 299 – Victory Scar (3)
Chapter 300 – Victory Scar (4)
Chapter 301 – Hall Of Fame (1)
Chapter 302 - Hall Of Fame (2)
Chapter 303 - End Of War Agreement (1)
Chapter 304 - End Of War Agreement (2)
Chapter 305 - End Of War Agreement (3)
Chapter 306 - Lairon, The Last Day (1)
Chapter 307 - Lairon, The Last Day (2)
Chapter 308 - Lairon, The Last Day (3)
Chapter 309 - Lairon, The Last Day (4)
Chapter 310 - Lairon, The Last Day (5)
Chapter 311 - Nastronds Demon King (1)
Chapter 312 - Nastronds Demon King (2)
Chapter 313 - Nastronds Demon King (3)
Chapter 314 - Towards The World Tree (1)
Chapter 315 - Towards The World Tree (2)
Chapter 316 - Towards The World Tree (3)
Chapter 317 - Towards The World Tree (4)
Chapter 318 - The One Who Inherits, The One Who Maneuvers Behind The Scenes (1)
Chapter 319 - The One Who Inherits, The One Who Maneuvers Behind The Scenes (2)
Chapter 320 - The One Who Inherits, The One Who Maneuvers Behind The Scenes (3)
Chapter 321 - The One Who Inherits, The One Who Maneuvers Behind The Scenes (4)
Chapter 322 - Eve Of The Storm (1)
Chapter 323 - Eve Of The Storm (2)
Chapter 324 - Eve Of The Storm (3)
Chapter 325 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (1)
Chapter 326 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (2)
Chapter 327 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (3)
Chapter 328 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (4)
Chapter 329 - The Night That Swallowed The Sun (5)
Chapter 330 - Dmitra (1)
Chapter 331 - Dmitra (2)
Chapter 332 - Dmitra (3)
Chapter 333 - Dmitra (4)
Chapter 334 - Promised Night (1)
Chapter 335 - Promised Night (2)
Chapter 336 - Five Years Later (1)
Chapter 337 - Five Years Later (2)
Chapter 338 - Five Years Later (3)
Chapter 339 - Five Years Later (4)
Chapter 340 - Unknown Land (1)
Chapter 341 - Unknown Land (2)
Chapter 342 - Unknown Land (3)
Chapter 343 - Unknown Land (4)
Chapter 344 - Dragon Lord (1)
Chapter 345 - Dragon Lord (2)
Chapter 346 - Dragon Lord (3)
Chapter 347 - Prometheus Plot (1)
Chapter 348 - Prometheus Plot (2)
Chapter 349 - Prometheus Plot (3)
Chapter 350 - Prometheus Plot (4)
Chapter 351 - Overload (1)
Chapter 352 - Overload (2)
Chapter 353 - Overload (3)
Chapter 354 - Pandemonium (1)
Chapter 355 - Pandemonium (2)
Chapter 356 - Pandemonium (3)
Chapter 357 - Lusts Apocalypse (1)
Chapter 358 - Lusts Apocalypse (2)
Chapter 359 - Lusts Apocalypse (3)
Chapter 360 - Seimeis Legacy (1)
Chapter 361 - Seimeis Legacy (2)
Chapter 362 - Seimeis Legacy (3)
Chapter 363 - Seimeis Legacy (4)
Chapter 364 - Final Evolution (1)
Chapter 365 - Final Evolution (2)
Chapter 366 - Final Evolution (3)
Chapter 367 - Final Evolution (4)
Chapter 368 - Choice And Responsibility (1)
Chapter 369 - Choice And Responsibility (2)
Chapter 370 - Choice And Responsibility (3)
Chapter 371 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (1)
Chapter 372 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (2)
Chapter 373 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (3)
Chapter 374 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (4)
Chapter 375 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (5)
Chapter 376 - Advent Of The Heavenly Demon (6)
Chapter 377 - Through Adversity And Towards The Stars (1)
Chapter 378 - Through Adversity And Towards The Stars (2)
Chapter 379 - Through Adversity And Towards The Stars (3)
Chapter 380 - The Marriage Of The Century (1)
Chapter 381 - The Marriage Of The Century (2)
Chapter 382 - The Marriage Of The Century (3)
Chapter 383 - The Marriage Of The Century (4)
Chapter 384 - The Marriage Of The Century (5)
Chapter 385 - The Marriage Of The Century (6)
Chapter 386 - Forest That Leads To The Future (1)
Chapter 387 - Forest That Leads To The Future (2)
Chapter 388 - Forest That Leads To The Future (3)
Chapter 389 - Armageddon (1)
Chapter 390 - Armageddon (2)
Chapter 391 - Armageddon (3)
Chapter 392 - Armageddon (4)
Chapter 393 - Armageddon (5)
Chapter 394 - Armageddon (6)
Chapter 395 - Goodbye, Dear Friend (1)
Chapter 396 - Goodbye, Dear Friend (2)
Chapter 397 - Goodbye, Dear Friend (3)
Chapter 398 - Happy Ending (1)
Chapter 399 - Happy Ending (2)
Chapter 400 - Happy Ending (3)
Categories Genre: Action, Adventure, All, Completed, Fantasy, Harem, Martial Arts, Supernatural Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 400
Estimated words: 895356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 4477(@200wpm)___ 3581(@250wpm)___ 2985(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 895356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 4477(@200wpm)___ 3581(@250wpm)___ 2985(@300wpm)
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Chapter 212 – Upcoming Battle (3)
Despite Theodore’s clear voice, there was no reply. The people who had been expressing their opinions earlier fell silent, while Kurt’s expression became momentarily dumbfounded. A letter from Prince Elsid? Moreover, the guest who came to visit Theodore was the courier? The meeting room in Meltor’s royal palace was silent.
‘No, a letter from Prince Elsid at this time…’
‘It is certainly good if it is true, but is it good that the prince predicted the timing? It is strange.’
‘I want to question Sir Theodore, but my position…’
The people had different reactions. There were some who were confused and couldn’t accept the situation, and others who scratched their ears because they doubted what they heard. There were also people who turned red with excitement, and people who were worried about asking for the authenticity of the words…
The situation was too perfect to simply accept, but it didn’t look good to question the kingdom’s hero. So, it was natural for them to stay silent. Therefore, it was up to Kurt III to break this silence.
He reviewed Theodore’s words several times before speaking, “Quattro’s Captain.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“I don’t mean to doubt you, but the timing is too perfect. How did you form a connection with Prince Elsid, and who brought this letter to you? Can you explain first?”
“I will follow Your Majesty’s will.”
They were valid doubts, so Theodore paused before picking what words to say.
Theodore had spent a while in the Soldun Kingdom, but he needed to explain it so that people didn’t misunderstand. He would talk about the time he’d bought the mansion after arriving in the Soldun Kingdom from the Pirate Archipelago.
Theodore arranged his thoughts and opened his mouth, “Starting from the Pirate Archipelago, I moved to the port city, Piris, in the Soldun Kingdom…”
He didn’t mention Randolph, who had accompanied him. Randolph’s heart didn’t belong to Andras, but the fact that the sword master was from Andras could be interpreted as something else.
It would be natural to doubt Theodore’s information if they found out Randolph had accompanied him for more than a year. He would be naturalized when he escaped from the empire, so there was no need to reveal Randolph’s identity right now.
Theodore’s life in Piris…
The arrival of the Baek Family and the spar with Baek Jongmyung…
The unexpected meeting with Crown Prince Elsid…
And Theodore’s connection with the boy called Baek Dongil.
It was a long story, but it wasn’t hard for people to understand. There were people who started sweating nervously when they heard about the spar with Baek Jongmyung, and others who showed pity toward Baek Dongil’s circumstances.
However, one thing was the same. At the end of Theodore’s story, the people exhaled at the same time, “Hoo…”
It was a ridiculous sight, but no one smiled. Kurt III understood the circumstances and spoke with a voice which carried an unknown weight, “It is a persuasive explanation. That’s why he sent a letter to us through the boy called Baek Dongil.”
“That’s right, Your Majesty.”
“This timing is so perfect that it can be said that the heavens are helping Meltor. If the boy had arrived three days later, he would’ve missed the timing,” Kurt was speaking to himself. However, he then glanced at Theodore with sunken eyes and held out a hand.
Kurt could listen to the letter, but he wanted to read it himself.
“Show me the letter sent by the crown prince.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Theodore used simple wind magic at Kurt’s request. There was a gentle breeze, and the letter jumped a few meters. The letter entered the king’s hands, and people watched silently. Kurt’s purple eyes scanned the letter slowly from the top to the bottom.
He read the contents with a strange expression in his eyes before muttering, “…How interesting. Crown Prince Elsid was a vulnerable boy when I last saw him. Now he wants to talk about a new monarch? It is a truly bold and reckless plot.”
The minister of foreign affairs asked carefully, “Your Majesty, do you mind if I ask about the contents?”
“Of course.” Kurt nodded with a smile and raised his head from the letter. “The fundamental content is a request for our support. He also wrote down the size of the troops that Lairon sent, a map of the area where a battle is expected to occur, and the route to use to enter secretly.”
“Ohh…! That means…!”
“It means the royal family is tolerating Meltor’s involvement in Soldun’s civil war. There is the royal seal stamped at the end of the letter, so there is no need to worry about any accusations of interference.”
It was as he said. Justification to interfere in international conflicts was an important matter, and it was more strictly applied to the stronger powers like Andras and Meltor. Without justification, there was a chance the whole Central Continent would unite in a war against the northern powers.
However, the situation was reversed with this letter.
Unlike Andras, Meltor had received permission to move a large number of troops into the Soldun Kingdom. The Lairon Kingdom would only be able to send covert support, so the balance would tilt to the side of the royal party.
Kurt was excited by the contents of the letter and created an agenda. “Prince Elsid has presented two paths of entry. There is the overland route that goes through the Sipoto wilderness on the outskirts of Kargas and also sea route which goes through the eastern waters toward Piris. Let’s discuss which method will be more efficient.”
His words were spoken lightly, but there was a weight to them. Depending on their choice of entry, the timing of the troops’ arrival and their strategic efficiency would vary greatly. The best way was to get there as quickly and secretly as possible.
The path where they could move a larger number of troops would also be advantageous. The level of the soldiers was important, but the superiority of numbers wasn’t something that could be ignored in war.
However, there was one person who put a brake on Kurt’s thoughts.
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty. But perhaps we can’t use the sea route this year.”
“Blundell?”
The Blue Tower Master, Blundell said with a grim expression on his face, “The south wind is very intense at the eastern waters in this period. It is expected that it will take three times as long and more manpower than usual to get to Piris from the north.”
“Three times… White Tower Master, can the invention of the white tower be used?”
“If we use the balloons, the time can be reduced to two times. However, further reduction isn’t possible.”
“Two or three times as long is too slow,” Kurt grumbled and shook his head when he realized it was pointless.
There was no point harassing his people about things which couldn’t be changed. Anyway, something bad would pop up when something good occurred. Elsid’s letter had arrived in time, but now the paths were causing trouble.
Then just when Kurt was about to give up on the sea route…
“Excuse me, Your Majesty. I have something to say.”
“Something? Go ahead, Quattro’s Captain.”
Theodore made a subtle expression as he glanced at Blundell before speaking, “I might have a way. Then we can arrive there more quickly than usual.”
“…What?”
“Is that true?”
The eyes of the people present widened with surprise. Meanwhile, Theodore continued speaking, “In the past, I received the ‘Sea Dragon’s Blessing’ from Aquilo. That blessing can be used to overcome the wind.”
“T-That’s right…!”
“Indeed, a sea dragon rules the water!”
“Then the reasons for not being able to use the sea route are gone!”
As their astonishment and excitement grew, one person spoke their mind without thinking, “Sir Theodore, what if you are accompanied by the sea dragon? Won’t her power be a great help?”
However, Theodore smiled bitterly and shook his head. “She won’t go. She has no interest in being involved in anything else and is going to help Austen. If we want her help, we have to pay a corresponding price or give up the covenant with Austen.”
“T-That’s right… I’m sorry for bringing it up.”
It was too much attempting to use the power of the dragon. At first glance, they would be able to crush all the soldiers in the civil war, the Lairon Kingdom’s troops and Andras’ shadows, if they were accompanied by Aquilo.
However, it was a law that greed would cause disaster. The people abandoned their foolish thoughts and focused on the next agenda. Obviously, there was only one thing remaining.
“Then from now on, let’s discuss who will be dispatched to the Soldun Kingdom.”
The meeting continued for a long time.
* * *
Theodore had arrived at the meeting around noon and only left in the middle of the night when the stars and moon were shining.
He hadn’t even been able to have a proper meal. Simple sandwiches had been placed before everyone, but they had barely eaten. It was because most people couldn’t express their opinions properly while eating sandwiches. It had been the same for Theodore, who had made the meeting like this.
“…Hah, I’m tired.”
Still, even after the meeting ended, he didn’t return to his bedroom. Instead, he walked with a tired gait to find someone. It was around midnight, so the person could be asleep. However, he was convinced it wasn’t the case.
Unsurprisingly, his confidence was exactly right.
“…Theodore?”
It was the place where the delegation from Elvenheim was staying. In the lush garden, she was walking like a fairy. The moonlight shone on Ellenoa’s green hair. She was Mother Nature’s beloved daughter, and buds sprouted under her feet, filling this place with vitality.
Theodore forgot his words as he looked at her. He was accustomed to seeing beauty, but Ellenoa was an exception to his common sense.
Ellenoa was worried about him standing still, so she hastily approached and placed a hand on his forehead. “Theodore, are you feeling well? Your complexion looks bad.”
“N-No, I’m okay.”
“I’m glad to see you, but… what is so urgent that you came so late at night?”
Theodore took a moment to think after listening to her words. He had forgotten his words due to unforeseen thoughts. The words he had thought up during his walk here were now scattered. Then Theodore somehow gathered them together and opened his mouth, “Ellenoa.”
“Yes.”
“I have to participate in important work starting from tomorrow. Perhaps I won’t be able to see you again before you return to Elvenheim. So, it is late, but I came to see you today.”
“Ah…” Ellenoa was dismayed that she wouldn’t be able to see him anymore, then she blushed at his last words. It was because of the atmosphere and the fact that he had come to meet her late at night.
Theodore didn’t confirm or deny that positive thought as he gazed at her with a serious expression. “I’ve thought a lot about it.”
“…Yes.” In contrast, Ellenoa lowered her face with a red expression.
“It is as Ellenoa said. I don’t know if my answer right now is due to sincerity or a sense of responsibility. I didn’t come to see you before because I couldn’t answer, but I thought it would be cowardly to leave without saying anything.”
Then Theodore hooked his little finger around Ellenoa’s little finger. Even elves who didn’t know the culture of humans were aware that this meant a promise. Ellenoa raised her head with wide eyes and Theodore responded to that gaze.
“Please wait for a little bit.”
“……”
“I have to go to the world tree again. It is for Mitra, Myrdal, and various other reasons. But I won’t use that as an excuse.”
“…Then?”
As he felt her trembling finger and heard her trembling voice, Theodore swore firmly to himself as well as to her, “On that day, I will give you an answer on the branch of the world tree that we walked together.”
With this, his preparations were finished.
Total Chapters in book: 400
Estimated words: 895356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 4477(@200wpm)___ 3581(@250wpm)___ 2985(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 895356 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 4477(@200wpm)___ 3581(@250wpm)___ 2985(@300wpm)
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