A Genius Gamer, Reincarnated as a Hero - Chapter 167



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A genius gamer is reincarnated into a famous hero episode 167

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In fact, since Harang had revealed his identity, there was no need to go to the city council as Karims had intended. Still, there was only one reason why he followed him.

“… … Is that really true?!”

While riding the autocarriage to Barhams City Council, Haran gave him a suggestion.

The proposal was, ‘If you can find the fastest route to the central continent, I will quickly leave the city without any interference.’

It was an eye-opening offer for Karims, because the moment there was any pressure from the Kaladun family, his life as well as his livelihood would be at risk.

If the war ends and the generals are captured one after another and put on the execution platform due to his own fault, will the surviving generals leave him alone?

In other words, Harang’s simple suggestion was nothing less than words that saved Karim’s life.

“Oh and. “Are the suspicions of Baron Kinsher, whom you arrested earlier, true?”

“yes? Wow, that’s… … .”

Karims cleared his throat.

About half of the city council members here are former soldiers or knights. An outstanding strategist or person with a high position would rise to the position of city council member in order to rule not only the military but also the city as a whole.

That was exactly the case for Karims.

Although he was not an outstanding commander, he had a military background. As his power and wealth increased, he was reluctant to go to war, so he ran for city council member and consolidated his power.

On the other hand, ‘Baron Dirance Kinsher’, who was arrested on charges of embezzlement of public funds as soon as he got off the train, was a pure politician and was famous for working only for the inner city rather than the war.

A natural confrontation between a former soldier and a city council member who was a politician.

It was with such aggressive intentions that Karims, a former soldier, arrested Baron Kinsher, a former politician.

“He was the one who tried to help me. If the suspicions are not true, please let them go. “We will check later.”

“Oh, of course! In fact, I didn’t believe that such an innocent person accepted bribes or embezzled public funds! “I suddenly had such suspicions, so I just wanted to check the facts!”

“… … Are you going to arrest me because of suspicion?”

“no! A piece of fairly convincing evidence seemed to have fallen from the sky, thanks to someone anonymously reporting it… … “That was just three hours ago.”

“… … .”

Three hours ago, Harang had just been hijacked by a train.

For some reason, the situation felt oddly fitting, but now was not the time to think about such things.

“So, how can I get transportation to the Central Continent?”

“yes! Normally, it is not easy for a foreigner to escape… … .”

Karims trailed off.

No general would want to keep ‘Polden Knight’ captive on the battlefield.

“If you are Confucius, you can do anything! Well, the problem is that there are no direct flights to the Central Continent.”

“I know that.”

Even in the 21st century Earth, where advanced technology has developed, there has never been a train that passes through all continents at once. Although it was possible to travel by train in Europe, it was only part of it.

The continent of Astera was as large as the Earth’s Eurasian continent and the United States combined, so the journey would not end in a day or two.

“The fastest transportation does exist. As you know, it’s a race down across the continent… … .”

“Since we don’t have time, I guess we’ll have to go that way.”

“It’s a conflict zone, and we have to pass through a mountain range full of monsters, so if we get stuck, it could delay even more time.”

“It doesn’t matter.”

There was only a little over a month left, so there was no way to delay any longer. You will have to use any method and run the fastest way.

* * *

Harang appeared at the city council with his silver eyes revealing Caladun’s emblem in full.

Thanks to this, a real scene was created where the generals came rushing out to greet Harang, and they all looked shocked when they found out his identity.

“Hello Paul Callathan… … Is it really you?”

How surprising must it be that he, who was known to have gone missing a long time ago, suddenly showed up on the battlefield.

“It’s me. “I have no intention of getting involved in your war, so I hope you don’t block my way back.”

A meeting between the generals of the military city of Barhams and the missing Harang Paul Kaladan.

Because the city council was a military area, it was impossible to take pictures for security reasons, but the above incident was reported all over the world by war reporters… … .

Soon, the news spread to the palace of Calambrigne.

[News about the return of Harang Paul Calladun!]

[The identity of the boy who suddenly appeared in the battleground between different races in the north is, in fact, missing… … .]

Chop rock! Duke Kal-El Paul Kaladan, who had been sitting alone in the throne room quietly reading the North’s newsletter, crumpled it up.

Of course, Caladan was not one to blindly believe in a newsletter circulated by a reporter in the North, but Duke Kal-El did not want to overlook this easily.

“Taran, are you there?”

“Yes, my lord.”

Kal-El spoke as the old butler who was standing quietly behind him answered.

“Ask those who are quick to send personnel to Barhams City and immediately find out if this news is true.”

“I already sent someone, my lord.”

As soon as Taran heard this information, he dispatched someone faster than anyone else to confirm the truth even before Kal-El gave an order. Kal-El nodded his head as if satisfied with his ability to move like his tongue in his mouth, but Taran could sense it.

‘My lord seems uneasy about something.’

However, it was not an area where Taran could interfere, so as he quietly lowered his head and waited, Duke Kal-El parted his lips.

“Aran.”

Then, the High Master, Aran Paradel, appears like a mirage.

“Did you call me, my lord?”

“You have to go pick up your youngest grandchild yourself.”

“… … Is that okay?”

Aran looked surprised.

If it were Kal-El’s true nature, even after confirming the news, he would have waited quietly and did nothing until Harang returned on his own. Although he had many children, he never favored or protected anyone.

“My word is the law, so how can it be right or wrong? “Let’s leave quickly.”

Kal-El added, rubbing his forehead with his hand.

“It seems that some external pressure that I don’t know is preventing my youngest grandchild from returning home. “You can take care of it yourself.”

“Please leave it to me.”

“Yes, I believe it.”

As soon as the order was given, Aran left the palace without making any preparations. This was possible because he was always ready to go as soon as he received an order.

Kuung-!!

Aran kicked off the forest path and sprinted through the air, easily traveling several times the speed of sound. Although other 9-star knights can easily overcome the speed of sound, they were unable to achieve speeds this fast.

This was the specialty of Aran Paradel, the ‘world’s fastest knight’!

As he ran with all his might, the speed was so incredible that even a train could not keep up, and he whizzed past the space in an instant.

‘For the first time, my lord ordered me to protect my blood relatives.’

Probably proof that the lord has developed a humane mindset.

‘I have to meet you as soon as possible… … .’

As Aran desperately stamped his feet, shock waves erupted in all directions.

Paaaaang-!!

* * *

“… … “It has been confirmed that the adopted child is alive?”

Calambrinho’s palace, the Blue White Palace.

When Kaidel Paul Kaladan, the 5th in line and the second grandson, heard news that he should not have heard, he roughly put down a dumbbell that weighed hundreds of pounds.

Crash!

Then maids rushed in from all directions to wipe away the sweat that had soaked his upper body. He slumped down in his chair, lowered his eyes as he accepted their touch, and held out his hand to his subordinate knight.

“Bring it.”

The driver knelt politely and handed him a newspaper.

When I roughly opened it, I immediately noticed the large letters written ‘The Return of Harang Paul Calladun.’

“You want me to trust this information? This is a fierce battlefield where the war has lasted for over 20 years. “It’s a place where dozens of conspiracy theories appear and disappear every day.”

“yes. In fact, Prince Helang has never been to the northern region. I wonder why news is coming that it was discovered there. “It is most likely false.”

“under… … Damn it.”

He shook his hair roughly.

Yes, I think it’s false.

But what if, just in case, it is not false?

I already feel like shit because I’m falling further and further down the rankings, but if Harang comes back alive, he will forever remain in 5th place.

There was a time when the Kaidel family lived in the Green and White Palace, ranked 4th in line.

However, with the appearance of Harang, he was pushed down one level in rank, and as the rank of ‘Baekgung’ where he lived was lowered, its name was downgraded to Cheongbaekgung.

It’s been 20 years since I decided to surpass the 3rd place Yellow and White Palace and the 2nd place Scarlet and White Palace and someday have the name of the 1st place Red and White Palace.

Even now that he was in his early 30s, instead of rising in rank, he was actually falling.

“It is said that His Highness has already personally dispatched troops to Barhams City to find out whether Prince Harang is alive or dead.”

“You gave the order yourself? under… … Damn it, is there really something there?”

He clutched his hair with both hands and chewed his lip as he looked at the ground.

‘I have reached 7 stars and can be said to be next to Brother Hiron in terms of swordsmanship skills. It’s annoying to see that guy coming up from below… … This means that I have to be ranked second in order to be normal.’

But how long do we have to live like this?

“… … .”

He looked at the ground in silence and suddenly got up from his seat. His maids followed him, but after making them sit down and glare at him, he headed to his office alone.

Grumble! When I opened the drawer and opened a small safe that had been magically sealed several times, a special communication crystal appeared.

This is used only when communicating somewhere secretly and is not used carelessly unless it is a special occasion, but this was such a special time.

“… … Yes, it’s me. “Let me make one request.”

Kydel, who had contacted the group carrying out the mission secretly while keeping the identity of the client completely secret, took a quiet breath and ended the communication modification.

“Whoa… … .”

Kaidel felt like he had done something for nothing, but he believed it had to be done this way.

He knew.

He knew that there were countless people other than himself who were making similar movements upon hearing the news of Harang’s return.

When Harang Paul Caladorn failed to return in time and was disqualified as successor, countless forces, including external forces that benefited politically and economically, as well as Caladern’s internal blood relatives, hid in the dark to hinder his return. He was moving quietly.

however.

None of them will know.

The fact that Duke Kal-El Paul Kaladan dispatched the ‘High Master’ and ordered him to bring Harang directly.

* * *

A month has passed since the news of Harang’s return was announced.

To be more precise, it would be more correct to call it a ‘rumor of return’.

Not even a photo was taken, and there were no clear witnesses who testified that they had seen him in person.

Moreover, even if the above news of his return is true, it has no meaning.

After completing their mission, Kaladan’s blood relatives had to return to the family within one year and report their survival in person, unless they were contacted separately.

If he did not do so, he would inevitably be declared dead, so even if he returned alive in the future, his standing within the family was bound to be significantly lost.

In fact, in wars of rank, there were often cases in which a brother would be held captive and trampled on for more than a year like this, so Harang would be no exception.

And today, exactly one year since Harang’s disappearance.

Blood relatives who were on a mission gathered at Calambrinho’s palace one by one.

Originally, blood relatives who died during the mission are buried in the ‘Heroic Tomb’, and blood relatives who died as Foldon Knights have their names engraved on the ‘Heroic Tombstone’, but blood relatives who died or went missing without leaving a body behind are buried in the ‘Heroic Room’. After staying there, the immigration process will not proceed.

As blood relatives, both direct and collateral, and loyal knight families gathered in the heroic room, nearly 100 people filled the room.

‘How can this be…? … .’

Arihil stood there with a blue face, wearing a pure white uniform without any decoration for a funeral.

I couldn’t believe this moment.

Still, there was still hope. That Harang would suddenly return at any time and report survival… … .

He was a child who had dreams as high as his overflowing talent, but he passed away in vain like this? really?

Is this really reality?

I felt dizzy.

When the unexpected moment became reality, it was difficult to accept it.

She looked around with cold eyes. Even though Harang’s death sentence was imminent, no one was sad.

Rather, the place was filled with only people smiling quietly.

For their own benefit.

For personal desires.

Those who just wanted Harang to disappear.

… … It’s probably just a guess, but there are probably people among them who blocked and hindered Harang’s return.

It’s disgusting. It was truly disgusting.

Even if you can’t compete fairly with a sword, how can you act so ugly as soon as you decide that you can’t win with skill?

Can you really call it Kaladun like that? Is it really true that he is a master hero and a master swordsman who inherited the blood of a warrior?

‘A family like this… … .’

Step by step!

While Arihil was quietly swallowing his anger, the sound of footsteps echoed throughout the space and a heavy weight enveloped the spirit room.

Kal-El Paul Kaladan.

The Sword of Destruction Constellation, the owner of this huge family and praised as the world’s greatest swordsman, has appeared.

As everyone bowed with tense expressions, Kal-El Paul Calladan slowly stepped forward. After that, Deacon Taran Carl Aradella walked up and kissed his lips.

His expression seemed confused for some reason, but I guess it was just his mood. As a diplomat, he had exceptional skills in managing facial expressions, so that couldn’t have been possible.

“Then, from now on, we will proceed with the funeral arrangements for Harang Paul Calladan. Everyone stand up… … .”

The knights of blood relatives and loyal families stood up with their ceremonial swords according to Taran’s words and tried to perform the ceremonial ritual.

Startle!

Several high-level knights opened their eyes wide and hurriedly turned around.

Right after.

… … Quang-!!

A loud roar sounded outside, and the shock was felt even inside the funeral home.

“what… … !”

How dare you make such a fuss at the sacred funeral of Kaladan! Some knights looked angry, but said nothing.

Even while everyone was panicking, Duke Kal-El Paul Kaladan didn’t say anything and just stood there in silence.

fault! Ta-tat!

The knights guarding the spirit room ran out in a restrained manner to stop the person who had caused the commotion.

However, instead of running out, they backed away and returned to their seats. Some blood relatives who saw this were embarrassed and tried to yell… … .

I couldn’t do that.

This was because he immediately recognized the face of the person who appeared after breaking through the knights’ restraint.

Step by step!

A small boy slowly enters the spirit room with footsteps that, although not as strong as Duke Kal-El, have a deep enough resonance.

The clothes he was wearing were all tattered and torn, his entire body was covered in red-stained wounds, and his hair was all matted, making him look messy.

No one could point it out.

because… … .

Because that boy was the main character of this event.

Some knights felt as if they were suffocating. The energy radiating from the boy was by no means that of an ordinary fifteen-year-old.

The powerful spirit that must have been achieved at least 5 stars or higher, the sparkling eyes like stars, and the spirit that never flinched even though it was a gathering of experts.

The boy, whose heroism belied his visible age, walked towards Duke Kal-El with a graceful step.

Step by step!

When he finally stood in front of him, he got down on one knee, bowed his head, floated a blue bead on one hand, and spoke.

“Foldan Knight, harang Paul Calladorn. We have returned after successfully completing the ‘First Estelle Recovery’ mission.”

Only then.

Duke Kal-El slowly raised the corners of his mouth and finally broke the silence.

“You’re late.”

Harang couldn’t bear to laugh.

Because a lot had happened while I was here.

“… … But, nevertheless. “I am still alive.”

“Yes, that’s right. “He came alive and walked right before my eyes, so if I wasn’t seeing something in vain, it would be obvious that he was alive!”

He burst into laughter, glanced at the audience, and then spoke lightly.

“Today’s funeral is canceled.”

After saying that, Duke Kal-El walks away with a light pace, as if he had just gone out for a drink.

While the blood relatives and loyalists of the knight family were puzzled.

“The funeral has been canceled due to the return of Prince Harang Paul Kaladan. I hope everyone returns to their respective positions… … “I will conclude with this.”

Deacon Taran Kal Aradella declared so with a smile on his face, just like his lord.

Well, Paul Calladorn has come back alive.

What you don’t want will never happen.

Nailed it all down hard.