The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 111



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Episode 111 34. Why are your eyes open like that? (2)

3.

A week after that.

The southern gate of Galad.

Orion was escorting Charon and his party along with his patrolmen.

“Congratulations, Caron Reston. You’ve achieved greatness.”

He could easily tell that Charon’s power had grown stronger than before.

“I was lucky.”

Caron nodded with a smirk.

“As expected, the forest is truly a place of great fortune.”

“Have you reached the 7th star?”

“That’s not true, but it’s definitely stronger than before.”

As he spoke, Charon blew out a black darkness from his fingertips.

Orion nodded slightly as if he understood what was happening.

“So does that mean we can completely control Pluto’s power?”

“Rather than dominating… … we just became a little closer?”

“In spiritism, the most important thing is affinity with the spirits. You are heading in the right direction. I’m sorry I couldn’t be of much help.”

There is no such thing as spirit magic to deal with Pluto.

Because the elves never made a contract with Pluto.

Orion smiled bitterly and turned his gaze to glance at Charon’s companions.

They seemed to have achieved even more significant results than Caron.

“What a dazzling growth.”

“Everyone has gotten stronger, right? Thanks to the dew of the World Tree, you have all achieved great things.”

“… … But is it really okay to stay like this?”

Despite having become stronger, Caron’s colleagues were all glaring at him as if they were going to kill him.

It was as if he was looking at an old enemy.

Caron waved his hand as if to say it was okay.

“It’s because everyone is dissatisfied. If you go out and get some practical experience, things will get better.”

Leo gritted his teeth and said, hearing Charon’s words.

“Watch the back of your head, Caron.”

“Hey, this is really why you shouldn’t take in a black-haired beast, brother. You became a six-star knight thanks to me, so don’t you have any shame?”

“… … Is that what the guy who tortured us for a whole week is saying?”

“Torture? It was definitely training, training.”

“You, you said you were testing Pluto’s abilities and made us… … . Hehe.”

Did a bad memory come to mind?

Leo shuddered and shut his mouth.

Leon and Utula, who were standing next to Leo, also clenched their fists and added a word.

“Caron, keep your promise. After this mission is over, you will only have one hour to recover.”

“I will definitely show you what a warrior’s wrath is like… … .”

It was a voice that conveyed a very deep anger.

I couldn’t even begin to fathom what on earth had happened to them over the past week.

Orion smiled faintly, then took out an envelope from his bosom.

“This is a gift I give to you.”

Charon took the envelope from Orion. He slowly opened it and took out the small document inside.

A document with explanations along with pictures.

The identity of the document was none other than a map of the Great Forest.

“I originally wanted to give you some guides, but… … . I don’t think you’d want that.”

“Is it okay to just hand over a map to a human like this?”

A detailed map of the southern Great Plains.

Humans only calculated the size of the Southern Great Forest, but they did not create maps with such detailed terrain.

Of course, a surveyor is needed to make a map.

In the first place, it is a place where human surveyors cannot enter, so how could there be a map?

That is, this map itself is a tremendous strategic asset.

If by any chance this map fell into the hands of greedy individuals, it was clear that tragedy would strike the Southern Great Forest.

“That means we trust you that much.”

Orion looked into Charon’s eyes and smiled.

“Do you see the place marked yellow on the map?”

“uh.”

“This is the place the Regent personally designated. The being you are looking for will probably be there.”

As Orion said, there was a yellow dot on the map.

A dot printed not far from the South Sea.

“As you can see, it’s close to the South Sea. It’s a time when Nagas are starting to become active, so it could be a bit dangerous. If you encounter Nagas… … .”

Orion pointed with his finger to a dot located over the South Sea.

“Go to the village of Ear and ask for assistance. That is where Mother’s roots extend. There are quite a few elves living there, so they will be happy to help you.”

It was a kind consideration.

“But what about these lines?”

There were two colored lines drawn on the map.

One line is red, the other is blue.

The red line led to the west road, and the blue line led to the east road.

“Red is a shortcut, blue is a detour.”

“Even at a glance, the blue path seems to go around much further. What’s the difference between the two paths?”

Orion let out a small sigh at Charon’s question. Then he spoke in a low voice.

“Whether you bypass the ban entirely or just cut across it for a little bit, that’s the difference.”

“……prohibition?”

“There is an abandoned dragon lair there. The owner disappeared a long time ago, but there are still guardians there. That’s why we have designated it as off-limits.”

“Well, how fast does it go if it goes red?”

“You can save at least 6 days. That’s why I marked the route on purpose.”

“There’s a dangerous but fast way, and a safe but slow way… … Well, that’s easy.”

The decision wasn’t that difficult.

“I’ll choose red.”

A dangerous but fast way.

Orion nodded as if he understood Charon’s choice.

“You guys have certainly spent a lot of time here. I respect your choice.”

“Huh? We’re not that busy.”

Caron flicked his ear, then smiled brightly and said.

“You said it was dangerous? Then of course you should choose the dangerous path.”

“……why?”

“That’s not how you grow. I can’t stand seeing my colleagues become greenhouse plants.”

It was a truly Caron-like reason.

Orion shrugged.

I felt sympathy for Charon’s colleagues, but what could I do?

This is their fate.

“I wish you good luck.”

So, our time in the city ended, and the mission resumed.

4.

While Caron’s party was heading south towards the southern part of the Great Forest, Halo, who had gone on an expedition to the North Sea, was receiving reports from Jeras through a communication port.

The news of Charon and the children that Jeras had delivered far exceeded Halo’s expectations.

“Leo has reached 6 stars, Leon has reached the end of 6 stars… … That’s good news.”

-Yes, my lord.

“Caron, this guy seems to really care about my cousins. Good attitude.”

The area surrounding Halo was filled with the corpses of demons.

Halo smiled happily, then sat down on top of the pile of corpses of the demons.

“It would not be an exaggeration to say that this is the best generation in the history of our family.”

Starting with the eldest grandson Hugo, to the youngest grandson Caron.

All of them have surpassed 6 stars.

No matter how talented the Duke of Reston may have been, they have already easily surpassed my parents’ generation.

This could not have been anything but an encouraging achievement.

And at the center of that achievement was, of course, the youngest member, Caron Reston.

“Did Charon have nothing to say about his accomplishments?”

– He said that he would become a 7-star soon. Oh, and as a special note… … he said that he made a contract with a spirit.

“……government ordinance?”

Halo frowned. Then he burned away the demon blood on his sword with his magic power.

“Explain it in detail.”

-I only heard that you made a contract with the spirit of darkness, but Lord Caron didn’t give me a detailed explanation.

“A spirit of darkness… … . What an unfamiliar spirit. Has there ever been such a spirit?”

-According to Charon, they are different from the common spirits of the four elements.

“That’s interesting.”

This was the first time that a member of the Reston Dukes’ bloodline had made a pact with a spirit.

In the first place, it was rare for humans to make contracts with spirits.

But Halo wasn’t too flustered.

There was no rule against making a contract with a spirit, and the person who did it was Charon.

“It seems that Charon has gained new powers.”

-I am worried that I might be neglecting my swordsmanship.

“Jeras. When you saw him, did you think that Charon was someone who would put down his sword just because he had gained new powers?”

-……no.

“The more weapons the better. Since he’s a smart kid, he must have figured it would be helpful. Just in case, I should stop by the Magic Tower on my way back. I need to ask the Magic Tower Master about the Dark Spirit.”

I guess I made a foolish decision, but it was better to make sure of everything.

Halo slowly got up from his seat and walked across the snow-covered beach.

“Is that all there is to report?”

In response to Halo’s question, Jeras continued his report in a quiet voice.

-There is one more thing you should know, my lord.

“Speak.”

-The King of the South Sea has moved. There is intelligence that two of the Seven Heroes have led their fleet and set sail towards the Southern Great Forest.

“The timing is perfect.”

There are several large and small islands in the southern sea of ​​the continent.

Unlike the barren North Sea, the South Sea is warm and bountiful with abundant fishing.

In addition, it was a place where trade via the sea was active.

King of the South Sea.

The title refers to the one who rules the sea.

While the southern kingdoms were devastated by war, he led his forces and took over the sea.

“The Empress has moved.”

People also call her the Empress.

A monster created by uniting pirates scattered throughout the South Sea into a huge group.

Pirate Empress Kinda Reynolds.

That was her name.

It was also one of the names that was never left out when discussing the strongest player on the continent.

“Why would she move towards the Southern Forest? That would be the Nagas’ territory.”

– This isn’t confirmed information, but there’s a rumor that they’re after the Poison Dragon’s Hatchlings. They say the Poison Dragon’s Hatchlings live in the Southern Great Forest.

“Poisonous Dragon? Are you referring to the green dragon Etaron of the Southern Great Forest?”

-yes.

Poison Dragon Etaron.

A long time ago, a green dragon destroyed a human kingdom located in the south.

He was also a traitor who sided with the demons when they invaded the continent 300 years ago.

‘The guy was killed by the founder himself. By swinging the guillotine.’

But why is that name popping up again at this time?

Halo frowned and said.

“Isn’t the place that Charon and the children are heading to also the southern coast of the Southern Great Forest?”

-Yes that’s right.

“There might be a collision.”

-Would you like to send reinforcements?

At those words, Halo thought for a moment, then slowly shook his head.

“After we give the elves information about the pirates, we will wait and see.”

If the Empress had taken action herself, it might have been different, but if she had sent her subordinates, there seemed to be no need to actively intervene.

“I’ll leave it to Caron. It’ll be a good experience for Caron, who has mostly fought against knights so far.”

The word ‘Hogeol’ refers to the empress’s loyal servants.

They are the leaders of their respective fleets.

As expected from a group of fierce pirates, each member is quite strong.

Even the one considered the weakest was a 7-star being.

But Halo trusted Charon.

Even if it was 4 years ago, Caron had already grown into a monster.

“Is it a situation where you can convey information directly to children?”

– It is impossible because the communication port where the security magic was applied has already been destroyed.

“It can’t be helped. I understand. I’ll be returning to Cheonghae Castle in a week, so I’ll report back when I hear more news.”

Halo let out a deep breath after finishing the communication.

His breath dispersed into the cold air.

“Caron. This time it won’t be easy.”

The pirates are unlike any Caron has ever faced before.

They are truly vile and merciless people who do not hesitate to sacrifice even their own comrades in order to win.

So it won’t be an easy fight.

“I hope you can please me this time too.”

Halo muttered briefly to himself and then stood in front of the beach with his sword raised again.

From beyond the horizon, countless demons were once again swarming in.

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house