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Chapter 162 : Domain War (1)
“Young Master, what is that?”
The representative of the Sudenheim delegation pointed to the pillar of light that was shooting up from the floor of the underground towards the ceiling.
“You can think of it as an elevator that goes up to the surface.”
“An elevator?”
“Yes. It was used by the Demon King’s army.”
Ẇ еb̊n̆ o v̇ el̃ Е n ù ma
He had told Alfred to fix it, and it seemed the repair work had been completed on time.
‘There should be enough magic stones.’
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All that was needed was Baal’s authority. Edward, who had approached the pillar of light, looked around.
Right next to the pillar of light, there was something that looked like a stone monument. It was something he hadn’t seen when he had come down.
When he touched the stone monument with his hand, he could feel the mana inside reacting to Edward’s mana. It was the same feeling as when he had opened the passage to enter the Demon King’s castle.
“Let’s go up.”
Е n ů mа̀
“How do we do it?”
Although the humans asked questions, the dark elf delegation threw themselves into the pillar of light without a word.
They shot up towards the surface at a speed as fast as light. They knew how to use it because they had used it often when Baal was still alive.
“You can do it like that.”
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The humans and dwarves also threw themselves into the pillar of light one by one.
‘How much should I charge?’
W ĕbňо ṽе l̆ Е n um â
Edward threw himself into the light, thinking about how much he should charge for using the elevator.
* * *
“Young Master Edward has returned!”
“The Young Master has returned!”
The residents surrounded Edward, who was leading the delegation towards Griffith.
Although it was a natural reaction, there was something different from usual. The square and the market, which should have been bustling with people, were deserted, and the residents’ complexions were also dark.
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“Has something happened?”
“Everyone is suffering because of the well water.”
“What?”
“Someone has poisoned the well.”
“The people who drank the water have stomachaches, and the horses are dying. The knights have lost their strength, and many merchants have also left.”
He had thought they wouldn’t be able to touch Griffith rashly since William’s birth had been revealed, but he hadn’t thought they would cause damage in this way.
Ẃĕ b n̄о̄v е̇ l̄_ Еn̂ŭ ma
The enemies of Griffith were more reckless than Edward had thought.
“Since when has it been like this?”
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“About a week ago.”
It was a relief in the midst of misfortune. If it had been later, the situation would have been more serious.
“It ended like this because Daniel took action. Otherwise, everyone would have died.”
It was Edward who had made Logan’s younger brother, Daniel, a pharmacist. The knowledge he had taught him in his spare time had been useful at a crucial moment.
W еb n ǒvẽ l Е_nu m̃ à
“It seems there is a problem.”
The delegation approached Edward.
“Yes. I have shown a bad side to those who have come a long way.”
“The enemies of Griffith are also our enemies. We will also help.”
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Perhaps because of the appearance Edward had shown in their home country, the delegation was friendly.
Just then, the escort warrior of the dark elf delegation approached stealthily and whispered to Edward.
Ẁ е̄ b̀ n̄ о.v̊еl̄ Е n̂ ů m а
“Your Majesty, if you tell us the prey, we will eliminate them.”
It was Jakna, who served as Conia’s right hand. He had heard that he was a strong person second only to Conia in skill and a master of assassination.
“I will tell you when the time comes.”
“Thank you.”
Jakna stepped back.
“For now, let’s go to the castle.”
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Edward led the delegation and went to Griffith Castle.
‘I should rebuild the castle.’
The castle looked too shabby to welcome the famous great powers of the north and the ruler of the underworld.
Frederick’s nagging to pay attention to appearances seemed to hit home more today.
“Edward!”
Before he even reached the castle, Roland came running out.
Ѐ nü ṁ.ȧ . і̄d
“You’re safe.”
“I’m sorry for being late.”
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“No. I didn’t expect you to come back so soon.”
“Something bad has happened while I was away. I am ashamed.”
“How is that your fault? It’s my fault for not looking more carefully. But who are these people?”
“They are delegations from the north and the underworld.”
E nûm̌.а
Roland was flustered and looked at the guests and Edward alternately.
Even if he let the northerners and the dwarves pass, the dark elves were not a common existence. Because they were a dangerous race that was even called a monster.
“What on earth… no.”
It was a question of what on earth he had done to bring the dark elves as a delegation.
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“Ahem, welcome to Griffith. I am Baron Roland, the lord of Griffith.”
Fortunately, Roland came to his senses.
Wе̊ b̊n̊ o v̄е l̈ Ё n̈_ũ m a
“It is an honor to meet you.”
The delegation paid their respects to Roland.
In particular, the Sudenheim delegation treated Roland as the queen’s husband, that is, the king consort.
“You have worked hard coming a long way. For now, please come inside.”
Despite the great trouble that had befallen them, Griffith Castle was running normally.
Frederick showed off his skills for the guests who had come after a long time, and the delegation was all treated with great hospitality.
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The people who had felt uncomfortable inside after seeing the shabby castle would have changed their minds.
Edward gave up his room so that Gloria could rest comfortably.
After finishing the work of treating the guests like that, he had a private meeting with Roland in his office.
“I am ashamed that the domain is in this state when we have brought precious guests. It is a pity that I could have shown the true face of Griffith if you had come about a month ago.”
“All countries and families have their own problems. The reason those people have come this long way is because I have solved their problems.”
A smile appeared on Roland’s lips.
Е̇ n uma
“First, I want to hear your heroic tale.”
Edward told him in detail what had happened in the north.
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“A trade route connecting the north and the south. Hahaha.”
Perhaps because it was unrealistic, Roland could not continue his words and just laughed.
“She has recovered? Hilde?”
He even teared up at the part where Queen Hilde had stood up again.
W ѐ b̃ñ о̂ vеl Е n u m а́
“I have shown an unsightly appearance. I am sorry. She must be an uncomfortable person to you.”
“No. I can understand. Your mother was a truly great person. Both Sudenheim and William will have a bright future.”
“I just thought she was an outstanding warrior. I can’t really imagine her as a queen.”
“You should also go once the situation gets better.”
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Roland could not reply and just showed an awkward smile.
“It is a real pity that I could not protect the domain well while you were away.”
En ǔ m̆ а̌
“No one can stop something like that. What is the extent of the damage?”
“There are about a thousand people who are sick. It was a great help that Daniel quickly identified the problem and made a medicine. If it weren’t for that medicine, it wouldn’t have ended with just a stomachache for everyone.”
“Have the wells in all regions become like that?”
“Yes. Griffith, Occam, and Garrison are all contaminated.”
“What do you mean, the knights have lost their strength?”
“The knights who drank the well water have lost their aura.”
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“Their aura?”
“They have become like me.”
“…It’s the work of the Hornets.”
Roland nodded his head calmly.
Although Count Douglas Hornet was an outstanding knight, he was not strong enough to defeat Roland in his prime.
And yet, Roland had been defeated and had even lost his aura star. He must have used another method.
Еnùṁ_а̂
Edward remembered the poison they had used when he had fought the assassins of the Hornet family. Roland must have been hit by that poison too.
“I didn’t think they would do something like this even though they knew who William was.”
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“They must have thought that Sudenheim was not a real threat because it was beyond the Cloud Mountains. Rather, they must have thought that their military power had weakened as William had left.”
“They would be shocked to learn that Sudenheim can send an army through the underworld.”
“That’s right. For now, I should explain the trade route to Her Majesty the Queen and send a delegation to the capital.”
“There is no need for that. The person who will sign the treaty is not Her Majesty the Queen, but you.”
Ẅе̃ b n о v̊ ѐ l Ě ṅú m̄а̄
“Me?”
“Yes. The trading partners with Sudenheim, Moira, and the dark elves are not the Aelock Kingdom, but the Griffith family.”
Sudenheim, Moira, and the dark elves were either kingdoms or groups equivalent to kingdoms. Since diplomacy was originally done between those of the same class, it was right for the Aelock Kingdom to step forward to trade with them.
But Edward had no intention of sharing the profits Griffith would take with the royal family, who were no different from the puppets of the Empire. The same went for the other nobles who were eager to get their hands on Griffith.
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“The royal family or the other families will not stand by.”
“If Griffith is in danger, the three kingdoms will come to help Griffith. Now that there is a path in the underworld, the three kingdoms are no longer distant foreign countries. They are countries that can send an army to Griffith at any time. To be sure, I have also added mutual defense to the treaty.”
Е_númа
Roland let out a hearty laugh.
“A war might break out because of us.”
“It has already broken out.”
“…”
“You know, don’t you? That the Hornets can’t do something like this alone.”
No matter how far Sudenheim was, attacking Griffith could provoke a war between countries. It was not something that the Hornets, who were not even a great family, could do on their own.
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“It is a matter of whether Griffith lives or dies. Even if we don’t want to fight, the enemies will not stand by.”
“You are right. If they have made the residents of Griffith suffer, they must pay the price with blood.”
Although he sometimes looked weak because he loved peace, Roland was a person who showed such a strong side at a crucial moment.
“I will prepare for a domain war with the Hornets.”
* * *
While Roland was treating the delegation and discussing the trade route issue, Edward began to manufacture a cure. Although Daniel had created a pretty good medicine, it was only a temporary measure.
Wе̊ b̈ ň_о ṽе̃ l Е̂ n̊ ú ṁ а
The medicine, which had been made by mobilizing all the knowledge of the members of the suicide squad, quickly showed its effect. The residents who had been suffering from stomachaches quickly recovered their health.
The problem was the knights who had lost their aura after drinking the well water. Although it was not difficult to make them recover their health, it was difficult to make them regain their aura even with the knowledge Edward had.
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The knights who had lost their greatest strength had all become close to being cripples. Their military power had weakened, and their morale had hit rock bottom. If they fought the Hornets in this state, the damage would be enormous even if they won.
‘Who on earth made this poison?’
No matter how outstanding the members of the suicide squad were, they were already dead people. Although five hundred years had passed since then, the method of manufacturing poison was also bound to develop.
‘Still, though.’
Е n̊ u̇m̊а̃.і̊d̄
He had not thought that there would be a poison that he could not even find a clue to with the knowledge he had. He really wanted to meet the being who had made this medicine once.
“Young Master, there is someone who wants to see you.”
“Who?”
“It is Ged of the Aelock Adventurers’ Guild.”
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He remembered that he had entrusted Ged with the request to catch goblins and arachne.
Although he had been sending monsters periodically, he had never come to visit in person.
Е n ů m а̌ . і d̀.
“Let him in.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
A moment later, Ged came in with an awkward smile.
“Good day, Young Master.”
“It’s been a while. Sit down.”
Ged bowed his head and then sat down. He was constantly smiling, but his smile looked very awkward. He had not shown such an appearance before.
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“What about Johanna?”
“She is not feeling well, so she is staying in Hornet.”
“Is it serious?”
“No. It’s just a cold. She wanted to come with me, but I told her to just rest, so she stayed.”
“That’s a relief.”
“I heard you went to a foreign land.”
W е bn̂ öv е ĺ Е ñů m̃ а
“I went to the north.”
“So quickly?”
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“I went through the underworld. There is a path that leads to the underground under the Demon King’s castle.”
“Really?”
Ged’s eyes widened. Since he was a person who was very interested in such things, his surprise was even greater.
“You can reach Sudenheim in the north in 2 weeks from here. Although the road is a bit dangerous, I think I can solve that problem soon.”
Wе̄ bń оvѐ l Е nû ḿ а
“That’s amazing. If that happens, the world will change.”
“It should.”
“It’s unlikely, but you would have been a great success even if you had become an adventurer, Young Master.”
“I was just lucky. But what is it?”
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Ged once again showed an awkward smile and was reluctant to speak.
“Speak comfortably.”
Е n̆ ú mа
“I have received a request to investigate the Mountain of Ruin.”
“Really? I will tell the lord.”
When he readily agreed, Ged was rather flustered.
No matter how much the adventurers searched, they could not find the path to enter the inner castle of the Demon King’s castle. It would also be good for the adventurers. Because they would be annihilated by Alfred if they went in.
“Thank you.”
Even though he had gotten what he wanted, Ged’s expression was not clear.
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“It seems you want something more.”
“It is a shameful thing to say as an adventurer, but I would like to borrow your knowledge of the Mountain of Ruin. I can pay any cost.”
Edward stared at Ged. Ged avoided his gaze.
“Did Douglas Hornet order you to do this?”
(End of Chapter)
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