A Genius Gamer, Reincarnated as a Hero - Chapter 52



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A genius gamer is reincarnated into a famous hero episode 52

Aspect of a hero (2)

Only seven years passed before Harang left the palace of Calambrinho and returned officially as a ‘Polden Knight’.

Considering that it took 9 years for the youngest blood relative to leave the White Night Castle, this was too fast.

Of course, it would be difficult to expect a spectacular parade or welcome just because of the return from the White Night Castle. Carla Dawn comes from a noble family, but she doesn’t like such unnecessary pretense.

To be precise, it was correct to say that Duke Kal-El did not like it very much. The culture has changed quite a bit since he took over as head of the family.

“Are you here, master?”

When I entered the palace, walked through the long garden path, and reached the main palace, two knights and a butler were waiting for me. The butler took a step forward and bowed his head politely. It wasn’t a knight’s salute, but it was enough to show courtesy.

“Your Majesty is waiting.”

“… … “The head of the family?”

Harang was a little embarrassed because he didn’t expect to see his face right away upon his return.

Even waiting?

Duke Kal-El doesn’t like to wait for anyone. What if I call them and make them wait?

That’s how precious his time was.

‘I said a report about the demonization article had been posted in advance.’

There were plenty of means of long-distance communication on the continent of Astera. Although there were no cell phones, it was safe to say that most large groups, such as most noble families and merchants, had them.

When conveying the emperor’s words, the culture of having an envoy or messenger personally visit and convey the message orally with courtesy was still maintained, but most urgent matters were reported over the phone.

Therefore, the knights were instructed to keep an eye on each other so that information about the maid Soirin would not be revealed to the outside world.

Since they all had different affiliations anyway, they had no loyalty to protect each other, and Harang knew how to take advantage of that.

‘I posted my report in advance, so I thought my turn wouldn’t come for a while… … .’

Anyway, I felt the need to meet and talk to Duke Kal-El in person, so it’s better that the opportunity came at once.

“Let’s go right away.”

At the main palace, the royal chef personally prepares a sumptuous dinner. If two blood relatives are having a meal, you should be especially careful.

Harang was reincarnated in Caladern and had a meal at the main palace only once. It was on the very day that he passed the Cala Dawn certification ceremony and was given the Qingwolheun, just before leaving for the White Night City.

Wow… !!

The huge iron door of the main palace restaurant opened, and the first thing that greeted Harang was a long, 1-character table, unlike the previous round table.

Duke Kal-el was sitting at the far end of the straight table, clasping his hands together and staring at Harang.

Right behind him stood Tyrn Aradella, Kal-El’s most trusted butler, but his presence was so obscured that he did not even notice that there was a person standing there.

no. Perhaps Duke Kal-El’s presence is so strong that the presence of others is erased like a blank space.

“You’re here, my youngest grandchild.”

Since he was not equipped with a sword, he bowed and bowed instead of bowing.

“Hey, Paul Calladorn. “After completing three months of probation, I returned to the palace.”

“Okay, sit down.”

“yes.”

After waiting for a while, the servants served the food. Although it was tempting to smell the fragrant scent for the first time in a while, Harang didn’t even pay attention to the cooking.

“Have you had a good rest so far?”

“… … .”

I thought about saying that I had rested because I was on probation, but I answered honestly.

“It was three months that allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the science of magic.”

“Is that so?”

As expected, Duke Kal-El did not particularly reprimand.

“Once I understood magic, I felt that the sharpness of the sword became even sharper.”

“Hoo… … .”

As Harang added, Kal-El’s eyes lit up. He said that studying magic made his sword sharper because it sounded a bit unusual.

He seemed a little curious, but that wasn’t what I was calling him to talk about right now.

“good night. First of all, now that I have completed my probation, I will give you the item you agreed to receive from the second prince of Herael.”

I made a light gesture, and the butler who was waiting behind me pulled a silver cart and held out a gold armor engraved with the Herael royal family symbol. When I took it and opened the case, there was a golden bead so smooth that his face could be seen through it.

“Do you know what that is?”

To be honest, Harang was so shocked that he couldn’t open his mouth right away.

“… … Even the royal family of Herael appears to be the Order of the Golden Wheel, which is granted only once in a lifetime.”

I hoped to win a bet from the Prince of Castile and receive a reward comparable to his right hand man, but honestly, it was difficult to predict what he would send me. At most, he thought he would send a precious treasured sword.

‘It’s so precious… … ?’

Duke Kal-El spoke to Harang, who was looking at the Golden Wheel with a confused expression.

“The prince has made a big decision. “He set the value of his right arm very high.”

Even for ordinary people, having a right arm is very important.

Moreover, how precious will the right arm be to a growing genius swordsman?

It will have a value that cannot be changed even if you give it ten million gold.

The value of the Golden Ring was also the same.

It is known that the average person’s lifespan can be greatly increased just by consuming it, and it was also an elixir comparable to an elixir that cured all diseases.

There are very few Hwandans in the world that can be compared to the Geumnyundan. No, it could be said that it was of the highest value as a pill that could be made with human technology.

In fact, there was a case in history where a great wizard asked for a legendary illusion in exchange for giving up his own limbs.

Wizards had ways to use spells even without arms, and although it may be inconvenient in the pursuit of knowledge, it is not impossible.

It is said that the great wizard achieved enlightenment through the illusion, and later underwent a metamorphosis and regenerated all of his limbs.

However, since the transformation to the extent of limb regeneration does not come as a miracle to everyone, it can be said that Prince Castia really boldly gave up the Golden Wheel.

‘It is said that the true value of the Golden Wheel is that it has the effect of allowing one to penetrate and break through the limits of one’s talents.’

There is a story that a swordsman who could not break through the 3-star barrier no matter how much he trained took a miraculous elixir and immediately rose to 5-star, so the possibilities of these elixirs are endless.

“Are you going to use it right away?”

Duke Kal-El asked a meaningful question. If it were a normal Harang, he would have intelligently seen through the question and chosen an answer, but he was distracted by the Golden Wheel and answered as if he was possessed.

“no… … Later, someday. “When a wall is hanging over me, that’s when I’ll use it.”

A truly honest answer that doesn’t hide its true feelings at all. However, Duke Kal-El burst into laughter at the sight, as if he was satisfied.

“Khaha! As expected, I thought you would answer that way. This is a very wise decision. “Let’s save the golden wheel for the future.”

“… … “I will.”

Harang closed the golden lid tightly and put it in his arms.

‘I’ll have to store it in subspace later.’

Harang, who tried to calm his pounding heart, looked at Kal-El with eyes that were even more sparkling than before. Kal-El, who had always had an adult and heavy aura, had a strange feeling when he discovered the appearance of a young boy for the first time.

That feeling was one that Duke Kal-El had never felt before in his life, and he had no idea that this was the sense of looking at a child as a parent.

“then… … “I guess we can’t help but talk about what happened at the villa.”

As Duke Kal-El slowly got to the point, a young butler came from behind like a shadow and whispered quietly.

“Is that so? “It is done.”

With a light gesture, the butler disappears, leaving his presence as absent as when he arrived.

“I heard that the Kezzle family’s adopted son was ‘demonized.’ “They say he tried to feed you acid poison but failed and revealed his murderous intentions. Is that true?”

“yes. “I had a maid add a small amount of acid poison to my pills.”

Duke Kal-El stiffened coldly.

He wasn’t as angry as usual, but seeing such a fiery man with such a cold expression on his face made Ha-rang feel even more chilled.

It wasn’t because of my mood.

Blah, blah! Even though it was midsummer, there was frost on the windows, and some of them were cracked.

Seeing the food that he had barely even touched getting cold, Harang struggled to part his lips.

“… … What happens to Kezzle?”

It wasn’t a question worth asking in this situation, but it had to be asked.

In response to Harang’s question, Duke Kal-El stared at him for a moment, then patted his beard to calm his chills.

He looks like he is thinking deeply about something.

“My youngest grandchild. “How would you dispose of Kezzle Street?”

“… … !”

That is the answer and question that Harang wanted! However, I was nervous because I didn’t expect it to be this easy. That question was one of the ways to recognize and test Harang as a ‘king’s quality.’

The most exemplary answer here would be to tell him, as the next bloodless and tearless head and king of Calathan, to destroy the Kezzle family.

However, that is the answer Duke Kal-El wants, but at the same time… … It was also a very ordinary answer.

Also, Harang did not want to become such a king.

No matter what the Kaladan dukedom was like in history, that kind of culture was none of Harang’s business. What Harang wanted was not the head of the family of ‘Kaladun, the greatest swordsman without blood or tears’, as he had always been.

“In return for attempting to harm the purebloods of Caladun, House Kezzle will be exterminated and all families associated with them will be stripped of their vassal status… … .”

“hmm.”

Since it was the model answer he had expected, Kal-El nodded and tried to ignore it, but Harang did not finish his sentence.

“I would have done the same if I were the current ‘King’ of Caladern.”

Kal-el expressed shallow curiosity as he looked at Harang, whose eyes were shining as if the story was not over yet.

“… … “Tell me more.”

“Right now, I have nothing and have nothing to protect. Since the matriarch is the sky, the pillar, and the very existence of Caladern, I think it is natural to exclude the Kezzle family to protect Caladern’s honor and prestige. But, I… … Rather, I would like to forgive the Kezzle family with a generous heart.”

“I forgive you… … ?”

In an instant, the atmosphere became heavy. She wasn’t joking; Harang almost groaned at the weight that felt like it was really pressing down on her shoulders, but she barely held it back.

“… … “I will hear the reason.”

If you talk nonsense here, it won’t go well.

This was because it was also a matter of Caladern’s prestige at stake.

Let those who dared harm Kaladan live? It’s ‘Is it okay to touch Caladun? It may make you think, ‘Isn’t it like it used to be?’

It meant that even daring to look at it would be intimidating and scary, and that its image as the strongest Caladan could be in jeopardy!

With one wrong answer, all the images you have built up and received recognition could be blown away at once.

However, Harang thought that he must speak at this opportunity for the ‘direction’ of his future, so he made an effort to open his lips.

“If this situation is left as is, it may be said that the Kaladan Dukes were harmed for sparing the group that tried to harm them, but from my perspective… … “It’s a little different.”

“What’s different?”

“Whoever tried to harm me probably knew what would happen if they messed with Calathan’s kin. So, such show-like threats don’t help me at all. “The threat will continue in the future, and there is no benefit in killing everyone every time.”

Harang’s thoughts were like this.

Calladan, a cold-blooded person without blood or tears, is of no help in protecting myself as I am now.

In that case, it would be better not to be Kaladun, a swordsman without blood or tears… … .

“… … “I want to follow the example of my deep-rooted ancestor, ‘Hero Kaladan,’ and forgive those who have sinned against me.”

Actually, this conversation itself was funny.

In the first place, it was only Myron Kezzle who committed the crime, and there was a high possibility that the Kezzel family itself was not guilty of anything. What good would the Kezzle family have for doing something crazy like transporting mountain poison in the name of the family?

Moreover, there was evidence for it. Harang took out the broken crest of the Kezzle family from his arms.

“Oh, isn’t that the knightly emblem of the Kezel family?”

The family’s knightly crest never breaks itself. No matter how much he was demonized, his honor as an ordained knight was not abandoned even to the moment of his death.

Numerous devil knights throughout history carried their family’s knightly emblem in their arms, proving the fact that they wanted to die ‘as knights’ even at the moment of selling their souls to the devil.

Harang, who lived as an Earthling, couldn’t understand, but that was how the knights of this world lived.

No matter how dirty your soul is and how much you fall into the abyss… … .

Never abandon yourself as a knight,

so.

“This is Myron Kezel’s coat of arms, but he broke it himself and carried it in his arms. “It means that you have abandoned your honor as a knight and will no longer follow your family.”

“… … .”

Duke Kal-El’s expression changed strangely. Harang was anticipating his reaction.

‘Kezle didn’t do anything wrong in the first place, but I forgive you anyway.’

This situation was an opportunity for Harang to reform his image, which only benefited him.

Just by forgiving someone who has not committed a crime, he can show his ‘qualities of a merciful king and hero’ not only to Duke Kal-El, but also to everyone in his family, and even to the unknown criminal who tried to poison him.

That’s all. The Kezzle family must be shaking as they realize their current situation. Because I brought in one of the wrong children for no reason, I ended up being exterminated.

In a situation where he was already on the guillotine, his life was suddenly saved thanks to Harang’s decision?

There will be a strong sense of loyalty towards the young master whom he has never even seen.

Harang’s purpose was to create ‘a force that supports me’ not only within the family but also outside.

‘It’s a great opportunity to sit back and build power without doing anything.’

Harang finished speaking, feeling his throat dry.

“… … “Is that so?”

Duke Kal-El, who understood everything, thought deeply about Harang’s words, which decided the disposition of the Kezzle family in a direction he had never imagined.

‘I want to follow the example of the hero Kaladan.’

Those words themselves were unfamiliar to Duke Kal-El, but they came as quite a refreshing shock. Until now, he had wanted to reign as the Supreme King Kala Dawn and absolute ruler, but he had never once thought about living as a descendant of a ‘hero’.

Of course, Harang’s thoughts are unfamiliar, but Duke Kal-El will not change his policy just now.

but… … Even if it’s not you.

If the successor says he will carry on the will of the hero Kaladun.

There would be no reason or need to stop him.

Harang has not yet fully acknowledged his intention to become king as a hero.

Becoming a king as a hero is much more arduous and difficult than becoming a king as an absolute ruler.

This is because it takes more to embrace and embrace all of your subordinates and make them your own than to dominate those under you with force and power.

The heavy atmosphere subsides.

‘indeed… … ‘Can you become a king as a hero?’

Duke Kal-El had such a pleasant question.

His swordsmanship was undoubtedly outstanding, but it was still unclear whether he had the qualities to be a king.

However, isn’t it good to say that the attitude of making people follow you from the training camp and wisely embracing those who may become enemies has already shown a certain amount of ‘heroic quality’ in itself?

“Hehe, yeah. good night.”

At first, I really only wanted to listen to Harang’s thoughts. Anyway, his idea was that as the next king of Caladern, he would provide a model answer.

“… … thank you.”

When the picture was drawn the way he wanted, Harang breathed a sigh of relief. But he had no idea.

‘Oh my God, your Majesty changed your mind…’ … !’

Tyrn Aradella, the head butler who had been with Kal-El all his life, was very surprised when he saw this situation.

Because this was the first time in the world that Duke Kal-El Paul Kaladan had broken his opinion by listening to the words of his blood relatives instead of his own words!

In addition, Tyrn, who received and quickly read through all the individual reports of the knights dispatched to the villa, learned that they evaluated Harang quite highly.

They are all descendants of different clans, knights who secretly infiltrated the area. Why do we think so highly of other blood relatives who are almost like competitors?

‘What on earth makes you move your heart, little master…? … .’

While Tyrn was genuinely curious about the existence of Harang, he suddenly remembered his youngest granddaughter as the head of the Aradella family, who had served Kaladun for generations.

His youngest granddaughter, Saeran, causes trouble by insisting on holding a sword instead of studying public administration as required.

‘… … If that child meets you, he might feel something.’