The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 151



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Episode 151 47. Imperial Tower (3)

5.

“I thought I’d met all sorts of people in my life, but now that I think about it, it wasn’t like that at all.”

“Isn’t that the charm of life?”

“I’m eighty years old, and you’re the first person to talk nonsense like that in front of Matapju.”

“My father, who is seventeen years old and still looks like a boy… … No, it’s my first time seeing an old man.”

Not a single word is lost.

Matapju and Kor looked at the child in front of them and snickered.

Suddenly, the words his friend the empress had said to him last time came to mind.

“You’ll know when you meet him. He’s not normal. You’ll like him, right?”

I kind of understood why she said that.

A guy who has no fear.

Besides, fear isn’t the only thing this guy lacks.

Courtesy towards elders, respect for the position of the head of the household, etc., the attitude that is usually expected of a subordinate was nowhere to be seen.

“Save me from myself? That’s some crazy talk. I’ll give you a minute to explain.”

“What if you can’t explain it in one minute?”

“Well, I can erase you from this world with that cute seed next to you.”

Then Amy muttered in a crawling voice.

“I am not a seed… … .”

“Then a girlfriend?”

“… …I am Amy Altura, a knight of the Imperial Guard.”

“Oh, excuse me, Sir Amy. Please excuse my rudeness just now. I’m not really good at remembering people’s faces.”

Caron knew full well that Matapju’s words were nothing more than a war of nerves.

Because it seemed like Matapju knew a little about Amy.

That’s why Caron looked at Matapju with a smile.

“Actually, before coming to Matap, I was thinking about going to the press first. Matap is related to the evil spirits, and there was a professor from Matap who was studying the devil. I thought I should report on this.”

I hand over to Matapju exactly what I said to Varian earlier.

Varian’s face was scrunched up enough to show his face, but Matapju’s expression did not even crack.

Instead, he smiled and poured black tea into his own cup.

“That’s an interesting conspiracy theory.”

“That’s right. But, you know, there’s no such thing as smoke coming out of a chimney when there’s no smoke?”

“You can spread rumors, but I’ll stop for the sake of the Magic Tower… … . How is that any different from asking for money if you won’t steal? This kid is a total back-alley thug.”

That was an accurate point.

The smiling Matapju looked at Caron and continued his remarks.

“The Empress said you were quite good at negotiation. You said you would make a deal for something that hasn’t happened yet. That’s not negotiation, it’s a threat. You learned it wrong from Grand Duke Halo. If the press got wind of the rumor that you were threatening the Magic Tower, that would be very interesting, too.”

“Lord of the Tower, you know the saying that a man with nothing to lose is scary?”

“You have a lot to lose.”

“Then what about those who want to lose at all costs?”

“what?”

“Honestly, I’ve been feeling burdened by my reputation lately. The Lord of the Tower has ruined my reputation, and I’ve been ruining the honor of the Tower. Isn’t that better?”

It wasn’t a bluff.

Kor could see the madness in Charon’s eyes.

It wasn’t the usual bravado that guys that age usually show. It wasn’t acting, it was madness that came from deep within the heart.

So he threw a bait to Charon based on the information he had.

“I heard the missionaries of the Holy Kingdom talking about you… … .”

“Oh, so you’re saying I carry a magic sword?”

Srrrrrrung-!

Charon mercilessly pulled out his guillotine and waved the sword around as if showing off.

“What do you think, Lord Matap? Does it look like a demon sword? If it is, please spread the word. If you put an official certification mark on it, it will give it some credibility.”

Even if he’s crazy, he’s really crazy.

A way of thinking that you wouldn’t expect from someone from a prestigious family.

How many people would be so confident in saying let’s die together?

“Wouldn’t the Duke of Reston’s reputation be tarnished?”

“That is exactly what I wish for, Lord Matap. I should at least thank you for granting my wish.”

At this point, Kor had no choice but to modify his strategy.

If this guy had bad intentions from the beginning, he would not have come to the Magic Tower.

transaction.

Clearly this guy came here with the idea of ​​making a deal.

‘A hyena-like bastard.’

The rumor that a professor from Matap was researching Aguichung is barely being controlled.

If this story spreads, the Magic Tower will be branded with red letters. And that would certainly be the worst possible situation for the Magic Tower.

“What do you want, mad wolf?”

“Hey, if someone hears, it’ll sound like I’m threatening the Lord of the Tower.”

Caron smiled and filled his glass with alcohol.

“Should we start with friends first?”

“The Imperial Tower’s basic policy is political neutrality. If we join forces with you, the Duke of Reston, the other nobles and the imperial family will not stay still.”

“It’s not that the Duke of Reston and Matap are becoming friends. It’s that I and the Lord of Matap are becoming friends.”

Just because Veil is from the Magic Tower doesn’t mean the Magic Tower has already fallen to the followers of the Evil Emperor.

Rather, that is a more unrealistic story.

There may have been some followers mixed in, but that alone was too much to antagonize the Magic Tower.

Of course, in the old days, they would have been ignored as magicians.

‘They’re not just magicians anymore.’

It has now become the center of imperial civilization.

It was a group that could become a strong ally in the fight against the evil one that would come someday, and therefore it was a pity to keep them as an enemy.

Kor frowned again at Charon’s offer of friendship.

“Does the guy who wants to be my friend threaten me from the first time we meet?”

“Being able to feed each other shit while laughing. That’s what true friends are.”

“her.”

He wasn’t just a crazy guy, he was a crazy guy who could see the big picture.

Kor knew full well that these guys were the ones who would cause a huge storm in the future.

It’s usually best not to get involved with these types of people.

But why is that?

I wonder what this crazy guy is thinking.

Should I say that my curiosity as a wizard has been amplified?

“I can’t wait to hear what you have to say. Keep talking.”

So he decided to listen further.

Hearing that, Caron chuckled and then took out a scroll from his bosom that was incomparably longer than the one he had before.

“I knew you’d do that, so I prepared a list of friends in advance. It’s a bit long, so please listen carefully.”

Caron, who smiled contentedly, did not forget to add one more thing.

“Oh, I’ll tell you in advance. If you feel uncomfortable with my request for a friend fee, please let me know at any time. We can start a friendly war of exposure together. Hehe.”

There is no fear for those who want to lose.

6.

An hour later.

Caron nodded with a satisfied smile.

“It was a good deal, by the way.”

“It must have been a one-sidedly good deal for you.”

“So it’s a good deal.”

Things went more smoothly than expected. Matapju obediently accepted Caron’s request.

Starting with the ‘Imperial Tower Honorary Membership’ which allows free use of the Tower branches located throughout the Empire, to some of the artifacts that were in the Tower’s treasure vault.

The Matapju tree was practically a tree that gave generously.

“I think you’ve given me a pretty generous estimate, Caron Reston. Keep that in mind.”

“I sincerely thank you, Lord Matap, for your consideration.”

“A guy who has no shame whatsoever.”

Kor recalled what Charon had said 30 minutes ago in the treasure vault of the Magic Tower.

When I told him to pack only as much as he could take with him, this ignorant bastard said this.

“I have a subspace pocket. Can I put everything in it and take it out?”

The artifacts in the treasure vault of the Magic Tower were all masterpieces.

From the that allows you to change your face at will to the that allows you to create elixirs using water.

Among the precious artifacts that could not be purchased even with money, Caron took as many as three.

Of course, the format was not ‘sales’.

“I’m lending it to you from the rooftop. Return it later.”

“Of course. I will use it well and return it.”

“You’ve been after those artifacts from the beginning, right?”

“That’s because they are famous for their excellent performance. Hehe.”

Was it because the purpose was achieved?

Caron stood up from his seat with a satisfied expression.

“I will never forget the generous support you gave me during my long journey to the top.”

“If you’ve achieved your goal, then get out of here, you son of a bitch.”

“Ah! You can discuss the details regarding the Southern Great Forest Project with my father.”

“Okay, then get out of here quickly.”

Kor waved his hand as if he was annoyed. Then Charon smiled and answered.

“Welcome to my friend. I look forward to working with you in the future.”

Caron got up from his seat and walked out of the guest room with light steps.

Amy, who was standing next to Caron, also greeted Matapju with a timid attitude. Then she quickly followed Caron out of the reception room.

After the storm had passed, Kor immediately called Varian, who was waiting outside.

“Did you call, Lord Matap?”

“Deliver this to each branch immediately.”

“Please give your order.”

“Caron Reston, he is now a top threat. Inform each branch. Try not to get involved.”

“… … defines it as an enemy?”

“Are you crazy? If Karon Reston asks you to do something, just do it without question.”

“All right.”

Just hearing the words, it seemed like the top priest had been hit hard.

But Varian noticed that his superior was in a very good mood.

Matopju, who would normally find everything annoying.

That was because a faint smile appeared on the corner of Matapju’s mouth.

“Caron Reston… … is a very interesting guy, isn’t he?”

Kor muttered quietly as he looked at the door to the reception room.

A guy who says everything he wants to say in front of the owner of the magic tower. Not only that, he doesn’t hesitate to take down the magic tower.

But for some reason, he wasn’t a guy you just hated.

“Come here a few more times and I’ll take out the pillars too. Varian. Charon, do you know what that guy took from the treasury?”

“I do not know.”

“The Doppelganger’s Mask, the Alchemist’s Stone, the Traitor’s Ring. I only picked the best.”

“If it is a traitor’s ring… … .”

“What you think is correct.”

“… … Isn’t it too dangerous?”

“What can we do? Our tower’s honor will be ruined. That’s a cheap price to pay.”

At those words, Varian stared intently at the face of the Matapju.

Threat?

Did the threat really work on Matapju?

‘No way.’

The influence of the Magic Tower is greater than it appears.

There’s no way I would have been fooled by such a mere threat.

rather,

‘Caron Reston, you like that guy.’

It seemed almost friendly.

In other words, Matapju deliberately gave in to Caron.

“Varian. If you want to continue to be the sales manager of Matap, you need to sharpen your eye for people.”

Kor took a sip of the tea placed in front of him. Then he looked at Varian and smiled faintly.

“Caron Reston, that guy knows how to make a big deal out of it. He can sweep everything around him away. A typhoon, you might say?”

“It sounds like it’s dangerous to be close.”

“It’s dangerous. History is usually distorted by people like that.”

I think I understand why the Empress was so fond of that difficult guy.

Caron’s way of thinking is different from that of ordinary people.

A way of thinking that makes you wonder if it’s okay to do that.

People call those guys crazy, but Kor liked crazy guys.

“If you can’t avoid the storm, you might as well take up a position in its eye, Varian.”

Caron Reston, that guy is definitely going to be a big shot.

No, maybe he’s already a big shot.

“fun.”

He snickered as he looked at the filth strewn across the floor.

veil.

A man who tarnished the honor of the rooftop.

“Try to extract some memories from that bastard. You can kill him. Do you know what I mean?”

“Is there anything you would like to focus on?”

“Eok Hwang, Bokwonpa. These two. It seems that Eok Hwang’s men have entered the Magic Tower. I’m going to thoroughly investigate them and bring the people involved to the assembly alive. So make sure to dig them up thoroughly.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

Caron Reston gave Matap a chance.

Midnight action. That is, a chance for the tower to become proud of itself.

As a smart guy, he probably knew that he could use this opportunity to pressure the Magic Tower.

Despite this, the guy reaches out to Matap and asks to be his friend.

It is not a losing business even for a magic tower.

“This is cheap enough… … .”

As Kor nodded with a satisfied expression, the communication device on the table vibrated. And after a while, the voice of a subordinate rang out.

“Oh, Lord Matap! We’re in trouble!”

The urgent voice of the store manager who runs the direct store located in Matap.

Kor answered with a frown.

“What’s going on?”

『When Lord Karon Reston came to visit, he swept away all the items on the shelves! Mostly travel artifacts like a magic furnace, a makeshift bed, a travel tent, and a water bottle… . 』

“Did you pay the money?”

『Of course he didn’t pay. Instead, he left an unknown message saying, ‘I’ll take a generous amount of money for my friend.’ What should I do about this?』

“… … Wow, this damn kid.”

Kor was left speechless.

It was the moment when the imperial tower, proud of its history and tradition, was completely razed by a single robber.

As expected, the place where the mad dog stayed was extremely desolate.

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