I Became God of War’s Youngest Disciple - Chapter 363



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Episode 363

“What did you just say?”

“That. That… … . The Iron Blood Lord has come to visit.”

“… … .”

Golden Gong Taina Seyter put down the grapes she was about to put in her mouth and blinked her eyes somewhat slowly.

It’s a habit she often exhibits when organizing her thoughts.

Golden Ball, with his quick mind, would come to a plausible conclusion in just two or three blinks when faced with most difficult problems… … .

This time, my thoughts didn’t come together until I blinked five or six times.

‘Iron-blooded?’

What’s he doing in the South?

First of all, they have something in common in that they are the five Grand Dukes representing the empire, but other than that, they have nothing in common.

In the first place, the Golden Ball rarely left the South.

The last time I saw him was definitely five years ago, on His Majesty the Emperor’s birthday.

I remember exchanging a few polite greetings and words at the time.

“Iron-blooded is definitely… … No.”

The golden ball stopped talking nonsense in the middle of its speech.

Even though it was the South, which was far from the system, it was obvious that there would be no one who would pretend to be an Iron Blood soldier.

The golden ball’s head spun rapidly.

The chances of an unexpected visitor coming to your house with good intentions are slim.

Statistically, it was true, and my gut feeling says so too.

So it’s one of two things.

I brought you bad news.

… or smelled something.

“… … .”

Of course, a great businessman must have the ability to turn a crisis into an opportunity.

“… Tell them you’re going to step away for a moment. Tell them politely to wait for two hours… no, one hour.”

“Oh, I understand.”

The golden prince quickly ordered his maid to take a bubble bath and prepare her favorite golden dress.

Then she put on makeup and adorned her entire body. At first glance, it seemed like she only cared about her clothes, but that wasn’t all.

In the process of washing his body and dressing up his entire body, the Golden Ball was able to organize his thoughts and make plans… … .

“Haha. Who is this? I never thought I’d see you in the South.”

I was able to welcome Cheolhyeolgong with a truly welcoming face.

“It’s been a while.”

The iron-blooded man nodded.

The golden ball examined the opponent with both eyes for a moment.

‘It’s true.’

Black hair, dark skin, and, above all, purple eyes that you can’t forget once you see them.

Apart from the clothing, the impression he made was exactly the same as when I last saw him.

“I’m sorry for stopping by without notice.”

If you know that, then just don’t come.

The Golden Ball had such a thought, but he said it without showing it at all.

“No problem. The busiest nobleman in the empire came to see me in person, so it’s actually a delightful thing for me. Well… … .”

Asking the purpose of your visit right here is the worst of the worst.

The golden ball smiled faintly, hiding its true colors, and shook the bell it had placed in advance.

Jjang.

As if they had been waiting, the door opened and the servants began carrying out the food.

“I prepared them by type because I didn’t know what you would like. I know you don’t have a good appetite, but I hope you’ll at least taste them.”

“Hmm. Thanks.”

The table was filled with food so thick that it would make your legs buckle. There was enough food for twenty people, not just two.

It’s not because the Golden Ball is a big eater that he prepared this much.

It is especially not for show or ostentation.

The moments when living things are most relaxed are when they sleep and when they eat.

There was one talent that was not the Golden Ball’s talent, which was that if you knew the other person’s taste in food, you could also figure out their tendencies to some extent.

For example, people who prefer spicy food have a calm and relaxed mood.

If you like spicy or stimulating food, you are likely to have a somewhat impatient personality. If you eat relatively quickly, this assertion is even more powerful.

however.

“… … .”

The Iron Blooded Man cut off each piece of food, put it in his mouth, moved his jaw carefully about ten times, and then swallowed it.

And before eating new food, I would lightly wet my lips with wine.

This process was repeated exactly thirty times, as many times as there were different types of food on the table.

“… … .”

It’s a sight that seems more like a sign than a meal.

There were great men all over the world who would give gold just to taste the food in this palace.

The Iron Blood Knight moved his jaw in an inert manner, as if he had no taste whatsoever from the food he put in his mouth.

“I ate well.”

“… That’s fortunate.”

The golden ball rang the bell again and sent out a plate of food.

Originally, we were planning to prepare after-meal tea and dessert here, but there was a change of plan.

That’s because my spine has been itching strangely for some time now.

The golden ball opened its mouth with the thought that it would be bad if it dragged on any longer.

“So? Why did you suddenly come all the way to the south without notice?”

“I just came here to do my job as an Iron Blooded Man.”

As expected, the words came out, but Golden Ball intentionally frowned without showing it.

“You mean the sect? Of course I am aware of them… but they are like maggots that won’t die even if you kill them. Don’t you know better than me? Their rise is not something you can stop if you want to.”

This is especially true in large landmasses like the South.

“But at least in my city, Airuga, they won’t be able to run wild. I guarantee this much.”

“… … .”

The iron man said nothing.

He just stared at the golden ball with eyes that could not be read.

And when the silence began to feel uncomfortable, the tightly shut mouth opened.

“For example, if the leader of the Dark Church dies and all the priests die… … it would take at least several decades for the Church to completely disappear from the Empire.”

“That could be… that could be the case.”

Literally at least several decades.

It may take close to a hundred years.

The current religious order is so deeply rooted in the empire that at first glance it could be considered a community.

“So I just do what I can.”

“What can you do?”

“Eliminating the root of evil.”

For the first time, the dull voice gave me goosebumps. It had no mana, and it didn’t even have the will to live.

“Before coming here, I stopped by Sandstorm Hill. The dwarves joined hands with the cult.”

“What? Then they… … .”

“I treated you like a criminal.”

That means almost all of them were killed.

The golden ball had a headache.

‘How much would a few hundred dwarf craftsmen be worth…?’

I held back a sigh.

Yes. As a citizen of the empire, joining hands with the religious order is clearly a sin.

But if it were the Golden Ball, how would he have acted?

He would rather have taken advantage of that fact.

Hundreds of dwarf artisans at your disposal, with their weaknesses exposed?

If we could manipulate those arrogant and self-willed guys as we wished, how much profit could we make?

If there had been just a little bit of flexibility, those benefits would have rolled in.

It has nothing to do with the Iron Blood Company.

This man sees the world in strict black-and-white logic.

Is it related to the church?

Or is it not related?

“I came here today to ask for your permission and cooperation.”

“…any permission and cooperation.”

“There’s a big shot in the South right now.”

“If you are the big shot who can come in person, are you a priest?”

“No. It’s just a guess, but it must be something higher than that.”

“… … .”

In the Dark Church, there are only two beings higher than the priest.

And somehow, the Golden Ball had a feeling that the being this man was talking about was… an entity that no one in the Empire had yet been able to find a clue about.

‘If that’s the case… … .’

Interfering with or stopping the Iron Blood Corps’ event now may cost you your life.

“It seems like we’ll have to make a bit of a fuss to find him, so I think I should tell you in advance rather than letting you know after the fact. After all, you have jurisdiction over this area, including Airuga. Including the Rahild Force Station.”

“…yes.”

The passing mention of the name of the old man, Rahild, made my head turn cold again.

The golden ball took a moment to collect its thoughts.

The Iron Blood Corps’ goal was far beyond expectations, but that did not mean that it interfered with the established plan.

Rather, it may be possible to use it more actively.

“… Of course, it would be great if the influence of the religious order in the South were reduced. However, there is one thing that is bothersome.”

“Tell me.”

“I have a business that I am very concerned about right now. It is about Rahild, whom you just mentioned.”

The iron-blooded man nodded.

“I know you care quite a bit.”

“It’s not that much. Depending on what happens to Rahild, my title may change from Golden Duke to Diamond Duke.”

Although I said it with a hint of a joke, of course not even a faint smile spread across the blunt man’s face.

The golden ball spoke with a cooled face.

“Do you know how I got the name Golden Ball?”

“… … .”

“Even half a century ago, there was no work to be found in the South. The only way to avoid starvation in this barren land was to go out into the desert with a sword and fight against monsters. Even if you risked your life fighting, you would only get enough money to buy one meal.”

The golden ball smiled brightly.

“I didn’t do anything grand. I just built a road centered around this Airuga. I hired people who couldn’t find work. After that… there were some noisy incidents, but I somehow managed to put them to rest and before I knew it, I was where I am now. This is the path I’m pursuing.”

“Are you talking about utilizing surplus manpower?”

“That’s correct. And the core of Rahild’s workhouse is the prisoners.”

“convict?”

“It is to give the glorious right to work for the Empire to these worthless, worthless people.”

“… … .”

“But recently, they’ve been showing suspicious movements.”

“Is it the half-moon?”

The Golden Ball’s smile deepened and he spoke in a quiet voice.

“When I relaxed the management regulations a little to allow them to expand their business, they immediately tried to take over the owner. That’s why these lowly, foreign-born bastards… … .”

“… … .”

“I can give you anything you want in this South. I won’t blame you for beheading anyone who is a member of the church, and there will be no restrictions on your movements. In return, won’t you be my face for a while?”

The golden ball knows.

The Iron Blood’s gaze is directed only at the followers.

therefore…….

You can never refuse this offer.

“… … .”

And then the Iron Blooded One smiled.

***

“Anyway, the general situation is this.”

“… … .”

After Seren finished speaking, Ludwig and I remained silent as if we were in sync.

Both of them must be trying to organize their thoughts.

I don’t know what Delak’s intentions are now.

But I could tell that for the time being, he would have his own thoughts and move alone.

‘… He’s not the kind of person who would be dangerous even if left alone.’

I feel strangely uneasy because I can’t guess what he’s thinking. Did I bring him all the way to the south for nothing?

I had that thought for a moment, but there’s no point in regretting it now.

“Okay, I understand. The information is flawless. Thanks for your hard work.”

“No problem.”

“Master asked for information about the Golden Fairy, right? Should I tell you right now?”

“… … .”

Then Seren thought deeply about something and glanced at me.

For a moment, I was startled.

Could it be that this guy has also noticed my identity?

“Before that, I have a few questions for you.”

“What is it?”

“What crime did this lizardman commit?”

“Disobedience. I dared to rebel against the Badniker’s ceremony. I can’t tell you the details because it’s an internal matter.”

“Disobedience… … .”

Seren muttered, chewing on the word for a moment.

“I have a new suggestion. Please hand this lizardman over to me.”

“…what?”

“I’ll buy this, buddy.”

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