Lord of Training - Chapter 128



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128. I won’t beat around the bush.

Paaaaang!

“Tch! I was trying to catch that guy······.”

Iris came up to me and made a regretful expression.

“I didn’t catch the Goblin King alone. You tied up the guards’ feet and caught the Goblin King’s attention, so I could get close. That’s why we caught him together.”

“No! You caught it because you were dead.”

What does it matter who killed him?

But Iris made killing the dimensional monster her top priority.

Because she was the ultimate weapon to kill the dimensional monsters.

“But what is that glowing powder over there?”

Iris pointed to the flash grenade dust that was still flashing.

“It’s a weapon that’s being tested. If you suddenly use it in a dark place like this, you’ll get blinded.”

“Snowdrop?”

“It means that you can’t see well because it’s bright.”

“aha!”

Iris suddenly took on a serious expression.

“why?”

“To be honest, I saw that light a little while ago and then suddenly I couldn’t see anything, so I almost got in big trouble.”

“Ah! Sorry. I didn’t think of you.”

That point should be kept in mind the next time you use flash grenade powder.

If you have tinted goggles, you can use those.

“It’s okay. I was able to avoid it thanks to the Mana Dome skill.”

“Manadom?”

“It’s a skill that emits mana in a dome shape 10 meters around me. If there’s an object in the middle of the dome, it will be reflected and return to me. With that, I can detect the movements of objects around me.”

“It’s an advanced version of the Mana Field skill.”

It was similar in principle to the mana field skill used by Lieutenant Franco Vidali.

However, the range of objects that Manadom could perceive was much wider.

And Franco said it is still difficult to accurately judge moving objects.

It was difficult to detect small things like tree branches.

“But will you give it to me when that weapon is finished?”

“A flash grenade?”

Iris nodded.

“Of course. You are my ultimate weapon.”

“Huh? The ultimate weapon?”

“There’s just something like that. Anyway, I’ll give it to you when it’s finished, so look forward to it.”

“thank you.”

Iris’s expression brightened.

She was serious about catching dimensional monsters, and she’d be more effective at doing so if she had flashbangs.

I’d like to see if there’s a soft spot on her back······.

What if she was a homunculus?

If not, how on earth did they succeed in human synthesis?

Even that would be impossible with normal technology, since it would involve inserting a dimensional core into the body and extracting dimensional energy.

Before I knew it, I was getting close to the barrier.

‘The living goblins have already run away, so this should be enough······.’

I placed the corpse of Goblin King Gorga in the alchemist’s workshop.

“Why do you bring that?”

“They all have their uses. They’re my secret weapons.”

She looked as if she didn’t understand.

You can’t throw away an S-class corpse.

Even though it was a monster, it was a clean corpse with only one bullet hole in its neck.

If you do it well, you can even make it into an S-class homunculus.

Kkeeeeeee! Kwung!

A door opened under the barrier.

We could just climb over the barrier.

You came out to pick me up.

A middle-aged elf who was creating a heavy atmosphere came out with his subordinates.

At first glance, you can tell he is the king.

“Erminas, King of the Kingdom of Harlin. I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the forest elves.”

Herminas bowed her head to Iris.

Iris waved her hand.

“Huh? It wasn’t me? It was Alain here who killed the Goblin King.”

“yes?”

Herminas looked surprised.

Well, it must have been about 900 meters from the barrier to where I fought, and it was dark so you couldn’t see it well.

And having seen the great dance of the high elf Iris, you probably thought she killed the goblin king more than I did.

But did it hurt your pride to receive help from another race?

Why is your expression so······.

“Hmm! Thank you.”

Herminas reluctantly bowed her head to me.

We made a brief introduction to each other.

“Let’s go inside first.”

Herminas guided Iris first.

Because I killed the Goblin King!

Well, it wasn’t surprising.

Because I’ve already experienced the grumpy elf.

And that Evolod is with me now.

***

[King Herminas’s Office]

Tens of thousands of books filled three walls of the office.

And this place only had one table and a few chairs to sit on.

What a frugal king.

Or maybe there’s nothing in this dimension, so there’s nothing to bring.

“Are you really a high elf?”

“That’s right. I saw myself flying in the sky with my own two eyes.”

“Then we are not the last elves!”

Hundreds of elves were now gathered outside the office, eager to see the high elf.

So the commotion could be heard all the way into the office.

“Understand. No elf has ever seen a high elf before, so it must be strange. It’s my first time seeing one, too.”

Iris was looking at the books on the shelf with an indifferent expression.

And then he turned his head.

“Well kept. These are books from the Belonde Empire.”

“Oh! You know the Bellonde Empire.”

“Of course. It was the largest elven empire.”

“That’s right. We are descendants of the elves who escaped from the Belonde Empire.”

“But the young emperor of Bellonde was too greedy. He thought he could stop the dimensional monsters on his own.”

Iris must have known the Emperor of the Belonde Empire.

He shook his head as he spoke.

She took out another book again.

I guess Iris isn’t a homunculus.

Homunculus is created by drawing new souls from the abyss, so the past existence completely disappears.

However, she still remembered her sister, Itiel Rekeyan, and the Elf Emperor, so she had her own memories intact.

‘Ah! Or maybe it’s all memories injected after becoming a homunculus.’

When you first create a homunculus, it will be in the newborn state.

I hadn’t thought of that!

I guess I’ll have to check her back.

King Herminas had many questions for Iris, but he seemed frustrated because she just kept reading books and talking nonsense.

Finally, he asked me a question.

“Hmm! How on earth did you end up here?”

“I came through the dimensional gate.”

“Are you saying there is a dimensional gate connecting to that world?”

“Yes, and the elves who lived in our world also came over with us.”

“What? Are you saying there are other elves who survived besides us?”

“Isn’t the evidence right before your eyes?”

I looked at Iris.

“Actually, our ancestors thought that other elves would not survive when they came to this dimension. Most elves went to the spirit realm, and there were many dimensional monsters there.”

“But there are dimensional monsters here too. There’s the goblin we fought today, and the giant monster that died on the canyon wall.”

Herminas shook her head with a short sigh.

“I think our ancestors thought they could handle giant monsters to some extent. At first, they weren’t as numerous as they are now, and they were about 6 or 7 meters tall, so they probably thought they were worth fighting. However, they didn’t know that the giants would grow even bigger. Later, when we migrated, we found out that the reason there were no monsters from other dimensions here was not because there were no dimensional gates, but because the giants had eaten them all. The giants would hunt and eat the dimensional monsters that came out of the gates in packs, and their numbers gradually increased until they eventually began to rule this world. After that, for some reason, the dimensional gates didn’t open properly.”

“In a way, you could say that the humans who originally ruled this place became giants and protected the world.”

Herminas nodded with a bitter expression.

It was said that humans here, who had achieved a high level of civilization, awakened as giants when the dimensional gate was created and mana and dimensional energy flowed in. And they didn’t stop at giant awakening, but they ate dimensional monsters and evolved into super giants, and in the process, their intelligence deteriorated.

So, to sum it up, it all started with the creation of a dimensional gate, mana and dimensional energy flowing through the gate, and the creatures living there awakened with different abilities.

The humans of Earth awakened as hunters, the elves and the humans of our current world awakened as magic knights, and the humans here awakened as giants.

The orcs seemed to have awakened to sturdy muscles and a brave spirit, while the dwarves seemed to have awakened to excellent dexterity.

Then Iris sat down next to me.

“How many elves are there in the Kingdom of Harlin?”

Herminas was delighted by Iris’ question.

“There are about 30,000 elves living in this kingdom. And there are about 20,000 elves living outside the kingdom.”

“Huh? 50,000 people is quite a lot.”

Iris looked at me.

“Alain, it’s good to have more elves, right?”

“Well, it would be good if we could get along.”

“That’s right. Looking at it today, even the elves here seem to be having a hard time. Alain, help me out. I’ll definitely repay that favor.”

Herminas’ eyes changed at Iris’ words.

I felt like I had the upper hand between Iris and me.

So you should have talked to me a long time ago.

King Herminas stared at me.

“Is there a reason you helped us today?”

“Not necessarily, but since we’re on the subject, let me make a suggestion.”

I first told him about the other world, and about my deal with the elf prince Evolod.

Herminas, who heard my story, had a look of great distress on her face.

“So what are Sir Alain’s plans?”

“First, I plan to expand the elves’ territory centered around the basin where the gate is. It’s quite far from the kingdom, so there won’t be any conflicts.”

“Then what is the offer you just made to me?”

“I know the situation here, so I won’t beat around the bush.”

I looked at Iris once and then looked at Herminas.

“I will provide you with guns and ammunition, and you will cooperate with us to drive out the giant monsters. In other words, we will ally.”

“An alliance······.”

King Herminas did not answer right away.

It’s not that you didn’t believe me.

But I guess you’re worried because there are so many unbelievable things to say.

“That orbital gigant. Is there really such a weapon?”

“Of course. I have no reason to lie. But have you never seen an orbital gigant?”

“Yes. When our ancestors escaped the empire, they didn’t have such weapons.”

“They were probably made later by the high elves. I found many new gigants that were never used.”

Herminas had a hard time making a decision.

“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the Kingdom of Harlin. After all, with the Kingdom’s current power, it wouldn’t be able to take care of the monsters in this area.”

“Ha! I won’t deny that. What I’m worried about is that the elves here will only have empty dreams. Right now, we’re living in hiding, but if we fight the giants, many elves will inevitably die. If we can’t drive away the giant monsters, the elves living here will lose all hope.”

“I understand what you mean. But if we don’t try now, there will be no elves left on this land. And if you refuse my offer, I will destroy the cave of the dimensional gate on the other side and go to another dimension.”

“What? You didn’t say anything like that just now.”

Herminas opened her eyes wide.

“As I was coming here, I noticed that there are too many giant monsters around here. It might be possible if the Kingdom of Harlin helps, but it would take too long with our own strength, and the damage would be too great, so I think it would be better to go to another dimension.”

Herminas’s eyes shook.

There was no way to push him.

The elves here have been living in hiding for too long.

If you don’t have a firm determination, it will only get in the way.

Especially if King Herminas doesn’t take action, I’m seriously considering withdrawing from this dimension.

Because there is still one more dimension to enter.

As Herminas continued to grumble and worry, Iris, who had been watching from the side, stepped forward in frustration.

“That’s right! I told you Alain is a good man! Can’t you tell by the fact that he brought Evolod and the Forest Elf here? And Alain’s Aerial Magic Knights are a hundred against one. They can easily take on the giant monsters alone. And the Orbital Gigant has a dimensional cannon that can kill an A-class monster in one shot. Just trust me and say you’ll do it! Don’t be stubborn for no reason.”

bang!

Herminas suddenly slammed the desk down.

“Okay! Let’s give it a try! I don’t think I can continue to live in hiding like this.”

“Haha! Good idea.”

I stood up and held out my hand.

And shook hands with the Elf King Erminas.

Our meeting will bring a new wind to this world.

***

We toured every nook and cranny of our ally, the Kingdom of Harlin.

The one who guided us was the elf warrior Celindir.

She was the leader of the elven archers and was responsible for the defense of this kingdom.

I asked, looking at the giant caves and the elven houses.

“How on earth did they make this place? It must have been something out of the ordinary.”

“We didn’t make it.”

“Yes? So you’re saying it was there originally?”

Celine Dir nodded.

“Yes, the barrier on the valley side and the barrier that kept out the goblins, as well as the cavities and small holes here, were all there before our ancestors entered this gate.”

“Perhaps this is why the elves fled to this dimension.”

“That’s right. According to the records of our ancestors, the third prince of the Belonde Empire settled here with hundreds of thousands of elves. Elves also lived in other cavities besides this one, but their numbers have gradually decreased and they only live here now. And the entrance to the cavity where the goblins came from was blocked by us, but somehow the goblins found out and broke through the entrance to attack the kingdom.”

It seemed like I would have to block the entrance again.

We’ve captured the Goblin King, so we don’t have to worry about goblins for a while, but who knows when a new Goblin King might emerge.

End