The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 132



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Episode 132 41. Are you doing well? (2)

3.

There was no time to even make excuses in Levant or Thebes.

After washing up and eating, Caron and his party had no choice but to head straight to the train station in Leven to board the train.

The Duke of Reston arranged a special train ride for Caron and his party.

It was a direct train heading straight to Cheonghae Province without any stops along the way.

With Revelio shouting at them for running away irresponsibly and Cobbler’s greeting asking them to come see him anytime, Caron and his party had no choice but to board the train without delay.

It’s been four hours since they set off so hastily.

Wooooow-!

Inside the cabin, where the strange resonating sound of the horsepower engine was running, Caron was reading the newspapers he had purchased at the train station.

The newspaper article read as follows:

“The youngest of the Duke of Reston, Caron Reston! Announce your glorious return by crushing the plot of Count Leandro!”

“Kinda Reynolds, the pirate queen who rules the South Seas, said, ‘Caron Reston has blocked my full-power attack. I think he can surpass the top spot within 10 years.’”

“The youngest grandson is following in his grandfather’s footsteps. What is the succession plan for the Duke’s family?”

“A new era, a new hero.”

“Ugh.”

Caron frowned as he scanned the newspaper’s flashy headlines.

Did you kill Count Leandro?

I thought this would be famous. It was the story of the 6th Prince and the youngest son of the Duke of Reston joining forces.

But what caught his eye was the interview with the Empress that was printed prominently in every newspaper.

“… … I’m sure I’m really going crazy.”

What on earth were they thinking when they did that interview?

Wasn’t it a truly humiliating thing for her to not be able to kill a seventeen-year-old with one blow?

But the Empress continued to tell the story as if she was proud.

By adding fancy phrases like ‘brilliant swordsmanship’, ‘supreme talent’, and ‘one day he will surpass Grand Duke Halo’.

-You suddenly became a hero?

Following Guillotine’s words, Orion furrowed his eyebrows as if he didn’t understand.

“Isn’t that good news? Why are you making that face?”

“Why is this good news? It’s the worst news for me.”

“I’ve heard that humans, especially nobles, are obsessed with fame. Your fame is spreading throughout the empire… … . Of course I think that’s a good thing.”

“That’s someone else’s story! Not me. Your Majesty, what on earth is this senile old man’s plan for doing something like this… … .”

As Charon clenched his fists and expressed his anger, Leo, who was eating a sandwich next to him, spoke to Orion.

“Orion, do you know what Charon’s dream is?”

“I do not know.”

“The greatest scoundrel in the empire, no, the greatest scoundrel on the continent. His goal is to bring down my grandfather from high blood pressure.”

Orion looked at Charon quietly at Leo’s explanation. Then he slowly nodded.

“… … It certainly seems like you’re trying hard.”

“Would a guy like that accept the title of hero? The title of hero is an insult to him, an insult.”

It’s been 7 years since I’ve been with Caron.

It was Leo who understood Caron’s way of thinking better than anyone else in the world.

“The real world is forcing me to become a hero. Wow, is this manipulation of public opinion?”

While Caron was pounding his chest as if he was being treated unfairly, Leon, who had been quietly reading the newspaper, shook his head.

“Look carefully, Charon. Did you save Leven or not?”

“That’s because Count Leandro, who makes money through slavery, doesn’t like it, so he cuts off the ball… … .”

“So what happened? The tyranny that Count Leandro had been carrying out was exposed, and you freed the slaves and the citizens of Leven?”

“No, I really wanted to cut Leandro’s back?”

“Look at the results, the results. The strongest person on the continent spoke about you in an unusual way, so it was only natural that it would turn out like this.”

“Ha, why don’t people understand my heart?”

“Just jump out of the train. Die.”

Leon closed the newspaper he was reading and pulled the blanket over himself.

And as he lowered the pedestal he said:

“Wake me up when he stops being crazy, Leo.”

“Then, you won’t be able to get up until you die, right?”

“Use it.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“Ugh.”

Charon let out a sigh that made the ground collapse.

This can’t go on.

If things continue like this, I will become a hero who cannot move.

It was a time when special measures were needed.

“We need to come up with a plan as soon as we get back to Cheonghae Castle. What on earth are the Sacred Kingdom guys doing? They promised to spread rumors that the Grand Duke’s grandson is the owner of the Demon Sword.”

“… … Then why don’t you just spread the rumor yourself?”

“Is that really true?”

-No, I’m not a demon sword. How long are we going to have to keep up this annoying argument, you demon lord?

Drumroll,

While Charon was running wild, Utula was sleeping soundly and snoring.

‘None of them are normal.’

Orion let out a small sigh as he looked at this unusual group.

I felt it from the forest, but somehow there wasn’t a single ordinary person.

He recalled the instructions he had heard from the regent.

“Your mission is to bring everything to light. Charon Reston is the one who will lead us elves into the world. We must now prepare for a new era.”

It was a huge mission given to him.

The elves haven’t ventured outside the Great Forest for a long time.

‘What kind of future did the regent see?’

It was clear that the elves had a role to play in that future.

This also meant that this mission was connected to the future of the elves.

That’s why Orion intended to do his best to carry out his mission.

but,

“Why don’t you stop by the capital and do a sword dance with the Mangnani?”

“Under what pretext.”

“Or we can go find the Imperial Guard and cause some trouble.”

“Will it work?”

“If this continues, it’s obvious that Grandpa will be all smiles. I can’t stand seeing Grandpa smile! This isn’t unfilial conduct; it’s filial piety!”

“… … Lord Orion. Please forget what this crazy guy said.”

Caron Reston, this crazy guy, I don’t think I’ll ever understand him in my life.

‘Your Majesty, what kind of future do you see?’

What if most humans were like that guy Charon?

But Orion soon shook his head and shook off his anxiety.

‘If all humans were like that guy, humans would have perished long ago.’

Orion, who had ended his anxiety through perfect logic, turned his gaze and looked out the window.

The train was running diligently towards Cheonghae Castle.

4.

The train ran like that for half a day.

“Caron, wake up.”

Leon woke up Charon, who was sleeping. Charon stretched and lifted his back.

And then, just then, an announcement rang out inside the train.

[We will soon arrive at Cheonghae Castle. It was an honor to have you.]

The captain’s soft voice.

Charon rubbed his eyes and looked out the window.

Then, familiar scenery began to come into view.

This place has become much more active compared to 4 years ago.

Numerous carriages were coming and going around the castle, and immigrants with loads on their backs were lined up and being examined.

This was the Cheonghae Castle that had emerged as the center of the northwestern part of the empire under Pale’s leadership.

“That’s amazing.”

Orion let out a small exclamation of admiration as he looked at the vibrant scenery of Cheonghae Castle.

At those words, Caron said with a sly smile.

“My father is quite resourceful.”

Trade with the elves will give great wings to the rapidly changing dukedom.

Businesses that had been sluggish due to lack of funds will also gain momentum, and these businesses will directly become the strength of the company.

“Orion. Just remember one thing. The more money the better.”

“… … We also use our own currency. It seems like you view elves as a very uncivilized race.”

“Hey, how could that be? I just meant that money has a strong influence in the human world. Here, money isn’t just a means of trading things.”

“authority?”

“Oh, you must have done some advance study. It’s pretty similar. I guarantee it’ll be more than enough power for you elves. It can be used as a variety of weapons depending on how you use it.”

Caron was not the type of person to ignore the power of money.

Having lived as a slave in my past life, I knew even more about the power of money.

“For example, buying information, or putting a bounty on the heads of those who oppose the elves. Since Poina is an expert in this area, try asking for her cooperation later.”

Charon gave Orion careful advice.

Because the elves becoming stronger was also beneficial to Charon.

While Charon was talking to Orion.

Squeak!

Before I knew it, the train had stopped and the passenger compartment door opened.

“Ah, I want to go out and play.”

Caron, who had been muttering quietly, got up from his seat and was the first to get out of the room.

Then, soon, a magnificent train station came into view.

“Caron!”

Of course, the first ones to welcome Caron were Caron’s parents.

Pale and Sarah.

The two hugged Caron together.

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

“Sure.”

“I’m so glad. I told you to contact me more often. I was so worried about you, Mom.”

Caron smiled as he hugged his mother, Sarah, tightly.

“I’ve been really busy. I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. I’m happy just to have come back in good health.”

Caron smiled happily as he felt the warmth of his parents. Then he slowly looked at Pale.

“But this time, I didn’t go down a different path.”

“You are amazing.”

As Caron was greeting his family, the rest of his group also got off, following Caron.

Unlike Caron’s parents, Leona Rio’s parents did not come out to greet them.

But the two of them didn’t seem to care at all.

“Uncle, uncle, aunt. How have you been?”

Leon approached with a smile and bowed politely to greet her. Pale nodded.

“Lion, you’ve gotten prettier since I last saw you.”

“Thank you, Uncle.”

“By the way, I have something to tell you separately. Would you mind coming over here for a moment?”

Pale whispered something in Leon’s ear.

Although he could have eavesdropped if he wanted to, Caron didn’t bother to do so.

Because I thought there must be a reason why my father only told Leon.

After a while.

“… …Is that true?”

Leon’s expression quickly darkened after hearing Pale’s story.

“okay.”

“… … Thank you for your explanation. Then, I will go in first.”

Leon looked at Caron and Leo with a very serious expression.

“See you at Cheonghae Castle.”

“Yes, sis.”

“see you later.”

Leon started running towards Cheonghae Castle, using his magical power.

Caron looked at Leon’s back as he walked away and asked Pale furtively.

“What happen?”

Then Pale smiled bitterly and shook his head.

“You will come to know it naturally.”

“It’s the first time I’ve seen you make that kind of expression.”

“That makes sense. Maybe you’ll find out later.”

Pale lightly patted Charon on the back. Then he turned his gaze to look at Orion, who was standing behind Charon.

“You brought guests.”

“Yes, Father. Orion? You are my parents.”

At Charon’s words, Orion slowly took off the robe he was wearing.

Orion’s pointed ears are revealed.

“Nice to meet you, Count Pale Reston. My name is Orion Windkeeper, Ranger Captain of the Southern Great Forest.”

“This is Pale Reston. On behalf of Cheonghaesung, I welcome you, Orion.”

I had already told Pale before leaving Galad. Perhaps that was why Pale didn’t seem too flustered.

He just smiles brightly and offers Orion a hand.

Orion smiled faintly as he held Pale’s hand.

“Thank you for your hospitality.”

“Thank you for your hard work on coming this far. If you experience any inconveniences while you are in Cheonghae Castle, please let me know at any time.”

The first greeting between the two ended like that, and Pale looked at Caron with a smile.

“The Lord is waiting for you.”

“I see you’ve returned from the North Sea.”

“Yes. He returned two weeks ago. Please hurry and come see him.”

“Yes, Father. Brother Leo? You should come with me.”

“uh.”

The very moment they set foot on the Qinghai Sea.

“Karon! Why didn’t you wake me up? This is too much.”

Utula jumped out of the train.

Pale smiled as if he was embarrassed when he saw that.

“It looks like my son has made a lot of new friends.”

“He’s the giant friend I told you about. He may seem a little lacking, but… … he’s a good kid.”

“Charon. Have you seen my axe? It’s gone.”

“Cargo hold.”

“Thank you, Caron!”

Caron let out a small sigh as he watched Utula running hurriedly towards the cargo hold.

“Really, the kid is kind.”

“I guess so.”

Anyway.

“Let’s go, Father, Mother.”

The mad dog has finally returned to Cheonghae Castle.

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