Past Life 2nd Class 9 Warlock - Chapter 224



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Chapter 224

Episode 224: Royal Family Invitation

Paper with colorful patterns embroidered in gold.

Yukiel, who accepted him, was speechless for a moment.

‘Huh… … .’

An official document bearing the king’s seal.

It was an invitation to enter the palace.

It’s not a particularly compulsory invitation, but it’s still a bit uncomfortable not to go.

Yukiel, who accepted him, slowly turned his gaze to look at the young man drinking tea.

‘So it’s not the aristocratic faction, but rather the king’s faction, right?’

I thought we would come across it someday.

The King faction, which must keep the noble faction in check, is in dire need of a strong force.

In all likelihood, this invitation was also an opportunity to get acquainted with the King faction.

‘Now then, what should we do…? … .’

I didn’t want to belong to any faction.

Because it’s sure to be a hassle later on.

However, now that we are being targeted by Etelos, the situation has changed.

The king’s faction will try to take advantage of them, but instead, they can use the king’s faction to induce a civil war with the noble faction.

If that happens, it will not be a simple territorial war, but a war on a national scale.

A part that can lead to a war on a larger scale than fighting the noble faction alone.

‘More than anything, it’s a good cause.’

Establishment of royal authority.

There is no better cause than this.

No matter what evil deeds or massacres you commit, you can become a hero.

This means that you can go as wild as you want without worrying about what the outside world thinks.

It may not match the various things planned, including the theme park, but as the situation has changed, we must follow the flow.

‘And if you use it well… … .’

It can lead to a national war.

Civil war is always a big risk.

This is because not only the immediate enemy but also the external enemy must be considered.

Even if we eliminate the enemy in front of us right away, our declining national power will only serve as good prey for the surrounding kingdoms.

In that case, even if we win, there is a high possibility that we will have to prepare for another war.

Therefore, if you successfully induce a civil war, you can then induce an invasion by another kingdom.

An opportunity to gain hundreds of thousands of corpses and a large amount of experience under the clear name of protecting the kingdom.

‘Well, it’s not a bad idea to have a card in your hand to use.’

Yukiel, who roughly skimmed the contents of the invitation, shrugged his shoulders and looked at the man in front of him.

“I understand the meaning, but what is the benefit to me?”

A man wriggling his eyebrows.

Marquis Carlin’s second son, Pernod Carlin, slightly trembled at Yukiel’s words.

‘Only the Baron… … .’

At best, the Baron.

He was the second son of the marquis.

Although he had not yet received a title, mutual respect was basic as he was the son of a marquess.

But let alone respect, you start from the bottom.

‘As expected, you can’t fool someone of low blood.’

The power you have is great, but it’s the same thing if you don’t have the foundation.

The rumor that is known is not just a rumor, so it is treated accordingly.

Heading to Baronyong, I looked into several things.

Even about him pioneering trade routes and doing something in the Estelle Mountains.

It wasn’t that difficult to recognize him.

Because it was such a large-scale project, everyone around you knew about it.

‘Still, it has value, so it should be treated appropriately.’

I don’t know exactly how many undead he has.

However, according to the information I roughly found, I think it will be around 20,000 at best.

An army of undead in numbers that are generally incomprehensible.

If he could control that many legions, he would have reached a level worthy of it.

That alone qualifies him to receive the title of earldom if he wishes.

Of course, it is not a hereditary title, but only a single title.

“As a viscount, I can promise to reduce the tax rate and support the king’s faction together with the king.”

“viscount? “I thought you would at least give me the title of earldom.”

“You don’t really know your state and power, do you? Moreover, the title of Danseung and hereditary title are different.”

“… … .”

“Of course, there is a way to give him the title. “If we return the barony to the nation and receive one of the central territories directly under the king’s control as a county.”

What kind of boring bullshit.

How did you decorate it to this point and then hand it over?

In addition, even if a territory is granted from a direct territory, the real power over the title of Danseung rests with the King.

It’s like a civil servant, and it’s a perfect position to use as a hunting dog and then throw it away when it’s no longer needed.

“Then there isn’t much merit? Considering the risk of being checked by the noble faction.”

“So, exactly how many undead do you have?”

A question that most warlocks are reluctant to ask.

However, Yukiel had nothing to hide.

Since they are openly developing trade routes and building theme parks, you can find out as much as you want if you set your mind to finding out.

“It’s a little less than 70,000.”

“W-what?”

“A little less than 70,000.”

Pernod Carlin opened his eyes and opened his mouth.

The number of undead under control is 70,000, not 20,000?

I already can’t understand 20,000, so what kind of absurd scale is this?

“Are you farming?”

“No way. You can find out for yourself. “Isn’t the reason you came here anyway to find out the truth of the rumor?”

It must be a lie.

But, why on earth would you tell a lie that will soon be discovered?

If what he says is true, his value should be much higher than expected.

Perhaps, rather than being just a hunting dog, it could become another means of dismissing the king’s faction and keeping the noble faction in check.

“Ma, if what you say is true, come to the central political world. “I will leave the position of the palace archmage vacant.”

“Court Archmage? “I know it’s already separate.”

“There are no warlocks, are there?”

Aha~

The world has changed, right?

How could a warlock have such a high rank in the palace?

I felt once again that a thousand years had passed.

“Well, I’ll think about it later. “After all, doesn’t the right to decide belong to the Marquis and His Majesty the King?”

“That’s true, but since I came here under your father’s authority, I can offer that much. “Your father and the king’s faction will understand.”

He is clearly a genius and has no roots.

However, that also needs to be determined by looking at the person.

If you had common sense, you wouldn’t even care about it, but isn’t it already beyond the scope of understanding?

‘I have to make this person mine.’

It doesn’t matter if it’s heavenly or not.

The marquis has not yet decided on a successor.

He is someone who can be of great help to him, who already lacks legitimacy compared to his eldest son, who is the son of a royal wife.

If you are someone who will help you succeed to the marquessship, what is the use of being born in heaven or whatever?

“Please come to the central political world and give strength to the King faction. “If this is the place, wouldn’t it be okay to appoint a representative for the lord?”

His sparkling eyes.

Yukiel snorted when he saw him.

Because the desire to use him in some way was evident in his eyes.

‘It’s a royal island…’ … .’

I have no intention of becoming a palace archmage or anything like that.

Also, I have no intention of getting into a bitter argument with the idiots in central politics.

But still, I think I should go there at least once.

There is also the matter of succession, and to receive approval for ownership of the Estel Mountains and authority over the vast territory under subjection.

In addition, in order to operate the theme park as planned, it is necessary to visit the Magic Tower and Academy once.

If you handle the work after it is completed, you will feel like it is too late.

‘Then I guess I should give it a try.’

Soon, the Akaman Swordsmanship Competition will be held in the royal capital.

It is one of the festivals held every year, where prestigious academies put their honor on the line.

A huge number of nobles participate, and the prize for winning is the King’s ‘Victory Sword’.

Each year, only one sword is made for each rank at a blacksmith shop directly under the royal palace.

One each is made for ranks 1 to 3, and 17 standard swords are made for ranks 4 to 20.

Although the sword itself is a luxury item, its value for honor is greater.

People around you look at you differently depending on whether you are holding the victory sword or not.

‘How far will Stall go?’

It was interesting.

He is already beyond the level of his age group.

However, the world is wide and there are many geniuses.

The age difference between them and the students at the Academy is several years, and they are not the only students at the Academy.

Any academy undergraduate or nobleman under the age of 20 can participate in the Akaman Swordsmanship Competition.

If Stoll wins there, people around him will take notice of him much sooner than expected.

“Well, since it is His Majesty’s order, I guess I should go and see it. “I don’t know what will happen to my relationship with the King faction.”

Unlike Yukiel, who was laughing, Pernod Carlin quickly made up his mind.

He was thinking about how he could bring Yukiel into central politics and get him to support him.

Meanwhile, Yukiel, seeing Perno like that, stretched and slowly stood up from his seat.

“You must be tired from the long journey, so take a few days off. In the meantime, if there’s anything to find out about me, I’ll try to find out as much as I can.”

“… … .”

“Then let’s wake up first. “Today was such an eventful day.”

A few days will be enough.

To determine whether a rumor is not false.

And, at that level, it would be possible to have some influence on the marquis or the king.

I didn’t want to have anything to do with central politics if possible, but there was nothing I could do if the situation got to this point.

We have no choice but to come up with a plan to become stronger in the shortest amount of time with a clear justification.

“First of all, 7 classes. “Let’s just go there.”

Even if you only get to class 7, it’s not hopeless.

I don’t know how much time they will give me, but if I get to class 7, I will be able to deal with them somehow.

Of course, there is no answer if you push it with numbers.

* * *

-Cleared the dungeon ‘Hellfire Land’.

… … .

… … .

Amid the loud system noise, a man dressed in black uniform walked.

Sigh-

He shakes off his sword.

The blood on the sword surface poured out and drew a line on the ground.

“For now, we’re done here, and then… … .”

A man feels the existence of a gate by raising his energy.

He felt the energy of the gate from afar and his eyes sparkled.

“That place… … .”

Belkart Kingdom.

I felt a strong dimensional force there.

It must be a nucleus created by combining the thoughts of all kinds of gates.

We have built up our strength by handling countless gates over a long period of time.

The insignificant gate was not even touched.

It only deals with gates containing nuclei or gates with concentrated intense power.

And this time, a strong energy was felt in one area of ​​the Belkart Kingdom.

“It’s the Belkart Kingdom… … . Do you think we can meet?”

A time of a thousand years.

It’s a long, long time.

And, comrades meeting after a thousand years.

A guy who was resurrected by himself out of fear that someone might be a warlock.

The Etelius of today is a completely different being than the one back then.

That’s why he was secretly excited.

I was curious about whether the person who was resurrected after a thousand years would be the same as he was a thousand years ago.

“Hero Carlos… … .”

Memories from a thousand years ago.

I put in a lot of effort back then.

In the name of God’s choice, to save this dirty world and somehow defeat the devil.

I don’t regret the act itself.

However, I only feel a sense of betrayal towards God.

I thought that if I saved the world with my hard sacrifice, I would be able to enter Bihela, the land of God.

But, there was nothing like that. Just become a soul and wander around the underworld.

“If God is like that… … . “I wouldn’t mind if he became a god.”