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Chapter 39
“Hahaha. Now, that’s a bit troublesome.”
Zahir raised both hands as if asking for mercy.
‘Should I just rip them out?’
Richard felt a surge of heat for some reason, but he eventually had no choice but to let go of the man's collar. Zahir was an opponent he couldn't afford to turn into a full-fledged enemy.
“So, why can’t you get them?”
Е̌ñu m̊ a.іd
Even if it was a rare fruit, it didn't make sense. Transen was one of the top five largest merchant guilds. They should have been able to find it….
“Ah, right now isn't the period for sourcing goods from the North. We have no manpower.”
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Zahir offered his excuse with a persistent grin.
“And when is the period for sourcing?”
“Hmm. Probably not until summer.”
He added that in the dead of winter like now, everyone was reluctant to go to the North, so finding labor was a nightmare.
Ẇebn̊о v̇ ѐ l Е n û mâ
“…….”
Richard bit his back teeth hard. He was furious because the situation was no different from being scammed, but since the man wasn't technically wrong, he couldn't press further.
‘In that case….’
“Then I’m taking this back.”
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Grab.
Richard snatched back the wine bottle he had just filled with his own blood.
Én̊ ū mӓ. і̊ d
“Hm?”
The black eyes widened.
“If you can’t give me the item, it’s only natural that I don't give you the payment, right?”
Richard lifted one corner of his mouth in a mean smirk.
“Wait,” Zahir reached out and grabbed Richard’s wrist. “It’ll be difficult if you act like that, Richard.”
He waved his free hand and smiled coldly. A dangerous aura shimmered in the depths of his black eyes. It meant that if push came to shove, he might just try to kill him.
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“…….”
Richard furrowed his brow in silence. Sensing the displeasure, Zahir softened his expression slightly.
“I’m sorry, Richard.”
“…….”
Richard swallowed a sigh. There was no clever way out. The truth was, he absolutely needed the Transformation Potion to move forward, and waiting for Zahir to source the berries was impossible—the Emperor’s Birthday Banquet was only a month away.
“Then how about this, Richard?”
Ѐn̄ ů ḿ а̄ .і̇ d̂
Zahir clapped his hands as if he’d had a brilliant idea.
“If you bring me the Basvalica berries yourself, I’ll brew the potion for you immediately. Since I feel bad about the delay, I’ll even throw in a little something extra.”
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The message was simple: Go get the berries yourself.
“…….”
It wasn't an appealing offer, but he had no other choice. Richard eventually nodded in resignation and spoke.
“The 'extra' better be something good, you hear me?”
Е̄ń um̊ a. id
“Of course!”
***
As soon as Richard returned to the mansion, he began preparing to leave for the North.
‘First, thick clothes to withstand the cold….’
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Being midwinter, the Northern cold was brutal. With the thin garments one would wear to a banquet hall, he would surely freeze to death.
‘I’ll secure a few more necessities and head to the North immediately.’
Ёn̊ umа
Selecting the thickest cloak among his clothes, Richard’s gaze hardened. There was one month left until the banquet. It took a little over ten days to travel from the capital to the North. He had to leave right now to avoid being late for the festivities.
Just as he was about to step out of his room.
“Where are you going?”
Enoch, standing in a corner of the room with his arms crossed defiantly, spoke up. He seemed to be in a foul mood, likely because he had been struck on the back of the neck a few hours ago.
‘…Come to think of it.’
…Enoch was still here. Richard’s gaze turned cold. Despite the tension, Enoch didn't give up and spoke steadfastly.
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“I am making this proposal for the absolute last time. I will hold you. It’s a rare opportunity. This is the first time I’ve ever made such an offer to someone first.”
“…….”
Richard let out a silent sigh. What was he supposed to do with this guy…. He still showed no intention of returning to his kingdom, and no proper solution came to mind….
“…Ha, you’re sighing? At me?”
Enoch, who had approached him before he knew it, began poking Richard's collarbone.
Wait… isn't Enoch currently staying in the Empire without legal citizenship? If I report him as an illegal resident, couldn't I get him deported back to his kingdom?
Еn um̆ а. іd
“…Ignoring me again. What are you thinking so hard about?”
No. Even to me, that sounds like nonsense. He’s still royalty; he wouldn't be kicked out immediately just for a bit of illegal stay. If anything, if he gained public attention, the chances of him getting involved with Lady Daphne would only increase.
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So, for now….
“I’m going to the North for a bit.”
Thwack—!
Richard swiftly struck the back of Enoch’s neck just like before.
Ēnü m̆ ǎ
Thud. Enoch’s body slumped to the floor.
A scene that was becoming strangely familiar. He moved the unconscious Enoch onto the bed and set off toward the North.
***
“…It is reported that Richard Friedrich has departed for the North.”
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Caelus’s knight, Senin, reported the message written on a piece of parchment.
“…The North?”
Е n ū m.å
The space between Caelus’s brows narrowed. He spoke after a brief silence, his face deep in thought.
“The objective?”
“Unknown. This is a report from a maid we planted in the Marquis's estate.”
Senin added that after Richard returned from the Transen Merchant street, he immediately finished his preparations and left for the North.
“… deathly suspicious, Your Highness.”
Senin spoke, clenching his fists.
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“He’s a man who doesn't even like men, yet he acts as if he loves Your Highness. Who knows what his sinister objective might be….”
He bit his lower lip hard.
“Also… I must report that he has brought in a male slave.”
“…A male slave?”
Caelus turned his head toward Senin. His red eyes glinted sharply for a brief second.
“The male slave’s identity is the 4th Prince of the Eloise Kingdom. According to the spy maid, it was heard that they were attempting to engage in a physical relationship.”
E.ńüm ä
“…….”
“…….”
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“…….”
“…Your Highness?”
“Interesting.”
The corners of Caelus’s mouth twisted coldly.
Web̃ ň ō v́ е̃l̀ Е num̃ а̇
“…At any rate, he has currently left for the North… Shall we put a tail on him all the way there?”
Senin asked, watching his reaction.
“…No.”
Caelus replied after a short silence.
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“…Your Highness?”
Senin’s eyes widened slightly.
Ĕ ǹ u ḿä
“I will tail him personally. Call the escort knights.”
Caelus rose from his seat. His blood-red eyes turned cold.
***
“We have arrived. From here on, the snow is too deep for the carriage to go further.”
The Northern region of the Empire, where a blizzard was raging. The coachman shook his head and brought the carriage to a halt. He opened the door.
“…Ah.”
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Everything was pure white. Richard, taking in the snowy landscape through the open door, rose from the sofa.
“It can’t be helped. Thank you.”
Richard pulled a leather pouch from inside his thick cloak. He handed the jingling pouch to the coachman.
“I’ll be coming back this way, so may I ask for your service for the return trip as well?”
The coachman took the pouch with a nonchalant face.
“……!”
W̆ еb̆ ñ о̇ v̇ e ĺ E̊numа
However, upon opening the pouch, his eyes bulged as if they might pop out. A brilliant golden light reflected in his dark brown eyes.
“This much…? Of course!”
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The coachman’s face lit up, and he nodded rapidly.
“Thank you. See you then.”
Richard offered a refreshing smile to the coachman and stepped down from the carriage. With a soft crunch, his feet sank into the thick snow.
‘……It really is cold.’
Е n úm̄ ã .і d̊
A razor-sharp wind that felt like it could slice through skin blew against him. Richard pulled his cloak tight and took his second step.
The North. What kind of land was this? The harshest, most barren land in the Empire. It was a place teeming with merciless blizzards and various monsters.
Facing the endless snowy field and the blade-like wind, Richard grit his teeth.
‘I must find the Basvalica berries.’
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He repeated his goal to himself as he walked and walked.
‘Yes, Richard? You want to know what a Basvalica berry looks like? It’s similar in shape to a grape, but it has a mysterious silver glow.’
W̄ е b n̄ о̃v̇е l̆ Е ṅů m̈а
According to Zahir, the berry looked like a silver grape.
‘Ah, you want to know where to find it too? From what I’ve heard, it’s only rarely found in the Karheim Mountain Range of the North.’
The Karheim Mountain Range. The only place where Basvalica berries grew was Richard’s destination.
In the desolate snowy field where only snow and wind existed, a single set of footprints began to follow one after another.
How long had he walked?
“Haa….”
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Exhaling an icy breath, Richard looked up. He had finally found it. The Karheim Mountain Range. A daunting mountain range that looked thousands of times his height blocked his path with majestic authority.
“…….”
His face flushed red from the harsh cold, Richard took his first step along the mountain path.
“I’ll kill that, huff… Zahi, r….”
Why did he have to go through this pointless ordeal? That crazy scammer bastard…! Although he had decided to accept his fate humbly, being thrown into the cold for several hours made him feel a sudden surge of resentment.
Richard ground his teeth as he stepped on the white snow, over and over. On the slope where the snow was terrifyingly deep, his feet sank deeply with every step.
E ńu m̃а̇
‘Let's head to the summit first.’
He didn't know exactly where in this mountain range the berries grew. Zahir had said he didn't know either. For now, the best plan was to climb toward the summit and look for them along the way.
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Imagining himself punching Zahir in the face again, Richard moved forward.
‘At least it’s relatively peaceful for now.’
Looking around at the snow-covered trees and the rough trail, Richard thought. Since he had only just begun the climb, this was still considered a safe level.
Having repeated his regressions forty-nine times, it wasn't as if this was his first time in the North. He had been here several times before. Therefore, he knew very well just how terrifying the North could be.
W̌ ѐbñ оv̇ē l Ē n ū m å
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