I Became God of War’s Youngest Disciple - Chapter 8



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Episode 8

I watched the Order of the Fang in its entirety.

There are not as many as you think.

“Are the scriptures everything?”

“That’s right.”

To put it bluntly, there are five people.

Still, even though I feel like they are being treated a little too much since they are direct blood relatives of the head of the family, I think it is better than being mobbed.

Anyway, this is an unexpected situation.

The fact that a knight from my family came to visit me was something that had never happened in my previous life, which means that it was an incident that occurred due to my changed behavior.

‘Has Keian already reported to his family?’

Only one week has passed now.

Considering the distance between the mansion and the main house, it is physically impossible, but it makes sense if a magical communication method was used.

“Why are you looking for me at home?”

“There was an order from the head of the family.”

“number of people? “What kind of name?”

“yes. From now on, I will relay the words of the matriarch.”

The one standing in front, a knight named Osel, cleared his throat and spoke.

“-Ruan Badniker, please visit the family home before the end of the month and participate in the [Second Protection Ceremony].”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“Is it over?”

“yes.”

I burst out laughing.

“So, now you’re asking me to participate in the second protection ceremony?”

“That is the matriarch’s command.”

“why me.”

Osel looked embarrassed at my words.

“We are sorry, but we are merely receiving orders, so we have no way of knowing the matriarch’s true intentions.”

In fact, if it were me in my past life, I would have cheered right here.

Depending on how one interprets the Sanghyeolgong’s order to participate in the second protection ceremony, it can be interpreted as a last chance given by the father.

Of course, that kind of flower garden isn’t blooming in my head right now.

‘It smells kind of stinky.’

Did Keian’s report reach the ears of the Iron Blood Lord through the elders?

“for a moment. “How long have you been saying this?”

“It’s before the end of the month.”

“What day is today?”

“It’s December 17th.”

“There’s less than two weeks left.”

From this mansion built on the edge of the empire to the main house – two weeks is not enough even if you travel by carriage.

I looked at the knights blankly.

I thought these guys were talking nonsense to pick on me.

“If you go through the mountains, it won’t be too late.”

“mountain range?”

“[Gem Mountains].”

I think I heard that somewhere.

“On the way back, I also went on a field trip through the Gem Mountains, and it took about a week.”

Only then did I realize why they were small. He originally came with the intention of taking me across the mountain range.

If the hike is not on flat ground, it will be inconvenient even if there are a lot of people.

‘… ‘If it’s the head of the family’s orders, I have no choice.’

In the Badnicker family, the orders of the head of the family are absolute. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the head of the family’s word is law.

At first glance, he seems to be giving me a choice, but if I refuse, the collectors will come looking for me in droves.

It’s not just about tending, it’s about ending one’s life.

To be honest, I felt like I was being forced to go, so I didn’t feel like it, but actually, for me, going back to my hometown isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Badniker’s home family has a council of elders and a head of the family.

If you show them your eclipse directly or negotiate with them in some other way, you won’t have to worry about the family feud for the time being.

Of course, the brothers at home will argue, but it doesn’t really matter.

Just ignore it if possible, and trample on it if it goes too far.

After making a rough judgment, I nodded and said.

“good. Let’s go. hurry.”

“It’s late today, so leave early tomorrow.”

Although the sun is still high in the sky… … .

The sun might be setting by the time we reach the Jewel Mountains or something.

“okay? “Then, since there is a guest room, today we will stay at the mansion.”

“Thank you for your kind words, but I have already found accommodation in a nearby city.”

I see.

I nodded and looked at Osel.

For some reason, he had an unlucky smile on his face, and when I saw his face, I couldn’t help but say something.

“Did you say Osel?”

“yes.”

“Stop talking.”

Since it was my first time and he was not under me in the first place, I gave him some warning lightly.

Osel only slightly lowered his head, still maintaining a smile on his lips.

“Keep that in mind.”

* * *

After the drivers left, I started preparing on my own.

I don’t have any luggage to pack, but I still have to climb the mountain for up to a week, so I can’t go like this.

First, I had the user prepare easy-to-move activewear, a bag, and a sleeping bag.

The workers looked puzzled, but no one asked outright.

It seems like he’s still having a hard time dealing with me.

I felt a little sorry, but it was convenient because I didn’t have to give annoying explanations or excuses.

“What should I do with food?”

Of course, you can’t fit a week’s worth of food into your backpack. Even if you could put it in, it would definitely be damaged.

Of course, it’s unlikely that the knights will starve me, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared just in case.

Anyway, since we were heading towards the mountains, I thought that if I couldn’t decide, I could just run around and get ingredients myself.

I thought that simple cooking utensils and seasonings would fit in the bag, but that wasn’t the case.

I looked at my overstuffed backpack and muttered.

“I should go to the warehouse in the mansion.”

In my past life, I robbed a warehouse when I left the mansion, and there are artifacts that I used that were useful.

A bag with expansion magic.

A wristwatch that is more useful than a compass in many ways.

It looks like a ring at first glance, but it is even a sword that can freely change its shape and size.

Is this much worth using for this family trip right now?

I went back to the room and stuffed my belongings into my bag one by one.

It wasn’t a great magic tool, so I couldn’t put a lot of luggage in it.

At most, 3 to 4 times the volume? Moreover, the only thing that is reduced is the volume, so the weight remains the same.

I put all my luggage in and tried to pack the bag.

It’s a bit heavy, but not so much that you can’t move it.

Rather, I thought that carrying this and climbing the mountain itself would be good training.

“… “It reminds me of Yeongsan.”

There was a training that ended only after conquering the sacred mountain. Dragging a rebar the size of a house.

There wasn’t a specific time limit, but it was a place with so many monsters lurking around that I almost died ten times.

When we finally conquered the summit, the teacher threw us a large peach, which was delicious.

It wasn’t delicious because it was right after finishing hard work, but it was just delicious. It was probably the most delicious fruit I’ve ever eaten in my life.

Later, I heard from my brother-in-law that the peach was a great elixir.

“It’s an elixir… … .”

Once again, thoughts about the elixir continued.

Usually, the safest and most certain way to build up your skills is by flying.

Compared to this, inheriting someone else’s energy, forcibly taking it, or consuming elixirs all involve big and small risks.

I am not who I am now.

If you take the elixir, you will not be able to digest it properly or suffer from side effects.

That’s because it’s a path I’ve already walked once.

So now, I have somehow secured internal skills and then focused on external skills or developing and improving the martial skills I have acquired… Or, it would be better to gain practical experience.

“No, wait a minute.”

The word elixir combined with the Gem Mountains, and memories buried beneath the surface surfaced.

“that is… Was it extreme flame grass?”

It is literally a grass that contains the energy of extreme yang, and it is said that if it is exposed to the human eye even once, its growth will stop at that point.

In other words, the deeper the nature is, the less exposed it is to human eyes, the easier it is for high-quality polar salt plants to grow… … .

“Gem Mountains. I wondered where I heard it… … .”

It is said that the largest polar salt plant in the empire was discovered there.

The reason it is expressed ambiguously is because no one has actually witnessed the polar flame.

It’s a bit strange to say, but the reason the Gems Mountains’ extreme salt plant became famous is because of a certain crazy criminal.

Fire demon.

He is an arsonist who will spread terror throughout the empire a few years from now.

He is a crazy man who burned down 15 villages in just one year, and the number of victims caught up in him is close to 10,000.

Anyway, this guy was ultimately subdued by the Knights while planning arson in a large city, and this fact was revealed after investigating his actions so far.

He was a young man who looked fine on the outside.

He was originally a wizard belonging to the Red Tower.

According to the testimony of people around him, he never felt particularly dangerous.

Given the scale of the damage, the interrogation was conducted thoroughly, and the reason why the ordinary wizard became a fire demon was finally revealed.

The cause was extreme salt weed.

Anyway, there is a difference between medicine and poison.

If medicine is taken in excess, it can always become poison, and poison can also become medicine if handled well.

The wizard who ate the extreme salt herb was unable to fully digest the elixir and became a fire demon.

“… “It’s not a particularly helpful memory.”

Of course, extreme salt herb is the elixir I need the most right now.

If it were me, I would be able to handle the extreme flame that drove a normal wizard crazy.

But what can I do?

I know that Polar Flame Grass is in the Gem Mountains, but the range is too wide to begin with.

It would take weeks to find just one mountain, but an entire mountain range?

It is impossible unless heavenly luck reaches you.

Anyway, as I was thinking about useless things, I had roughly finished packing my luggage.

Suddenly, there was a knock.

I said without even looking back.

“come in.”

“yes.”

Only after hearing a business-like voice did I stop moving and turn my head.

An unexpected person was there.

“Excuse me, master.”

“… … .”

Red hair and suit.

A straight posture that makes your back hurt just looking at it and an expression like a brick.

Unlike the knights who appeared before, this is a face I know.

Where can I find out?

In the past, I was a woman who trembled at the mere mention of her name and was an object of fear.

Deacon Arjan.

This was the guy who beat my body right after I returned.