The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 172



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Episode 172 54. I will receive the compensation in arrears! (3)

5.

After finishing the contract with the princes and having lunch, Charon returned to the bedroom assigned to him.

Geras left for a moment, saying he had something to talk to Nadia about, and Charon, Leo, Ceria, and Ugo gathered in Charon’s bedroom.

The reason they gathered was simple.

“Then shall we start making plans?”

It was just to talk about future plans.

Charon checked the ‘Oasis Water Source’ he had placed in his subspace pocket, then nodded with satisfaction.

The purpose of visiting the Pajar Sultanate was fully achieved. I felt very reassured because I received not only water but also various benefits as a bonus.

“Do you have a good expression?”

“Haha, of course. Do you know how much money I’ve made from this contract?”

At those words, Leo shrugged his shoulders as he popped a date into his mouth.

“Money is dirty. He can live off the money he gets from the Baronial Estate of Belus for the rest of his life.”

“It might be used as military funds later.”

“Military funds? Are you preparing for war? Could it be… … . a rebellion?”

“Do you think I’m like a grandfather?”

“omg.”

It was very easy to get Leo to shut up.

Ugo and Seria couldn’t help but stick out their tongues at Charon’s words.

Because that guy’s tongue was always amazing to look at.

“First of all, there are two destinations: the Eastern Forest and the Sacred Kingdom.”

To complete the regent’s request, you must head to the Eastern Great Forest, located east of the Pajar Sultanate.

But now, Caron’s target was not simply the Eastern Great Forest.

Holy Kingdom.

Searching for Beatrice there was also part of Charon’s current plan.

Ugo was almost killed by the Demon King of Sloth.

Because there was no guarantee that Beatrice would be safe.

“Is there a reason you wish to enter the Holy Kingdom?”

Seria asked Caron cautiously.

In response to that question, Caron pointed to Ugo and said,

“There’s an old Imperial Guard living in seclusion in the Holy Kingdom. I don’t think they’ll be safe there either.”

Is this a sufficient answer?

Seria nodded slightly. Then she spoke to Charon.

“You cannot enter the Holy Kingdom right now. I think you know that, Lord Charon.”

“Of course. How many heretic inquisitors have I killed? I didn’t mean to say I would go in right away. I already told Grandfather about it.”

Entering the Holy Kingdom in this state is virtually madness.

The moment I entered, it was clear that fanatics would rush in and a miserable situation would be created.

Therefore, it is right to put entering the Holy Kingdom as a second priority.

First of all, you asked Halo a favor. Beatrice, you mentioned her name.

Since he had already relayed Ugo’s current situation, it was certain that diplomatic measures would be taken at the family level.

“I will postpone entering the Holy Kingdom until after I have visited the Eastern Forest.”

The priority is set on the eastern coniferous forest.

Entering the Holy Kingdom will not be easy.

If only I had my way, I would have taken Ugo and Seria to the Eastern Forest as well.

If the two of you work together, it will become a strong support force.

But unfortunately, it was difficult to expect help from both of them.

because.

“Further investigation is required. Although Ugo Kyung was purified through the Dagger of Repentance, more time is needed.”

This is because Seria suggested that she wanted to confirm Ugo’s condition more clearly.

At the same time, do you want to investigate in detail the dark magic that was spread throughout the oasis?

“I am fine, Your Majesty.”

Although Ugo showed once again that he was okay, Seria firmly shook her head.

“It is best to be absolutely certain about black magic. You should wait at least a month.”

Is it because it has two more wings?

Now, she was a saint whose power was even evident.

Woohoo.

The pure white divine power that flowed out quietly seemed to make her platinum blonde hair shine even more brilliantly.

Caron nodded and then spoke to Ugo.

“Then, Sir Ugo and the Saintess will wait here.”

In any case, in order to treat Ugo, the saint must also remain here.

Because Hugo cannot enter the empire.

It would be possible if you entered the country illegally, but… … .

‘Why?’

It was impossible to allow Hugo to take such a risk. Moreover, since Hugo had also made great contributions to suppressing this rebellion, the Sultanate of Pajar would be happy to accept him.

Besides, isn’t he a knight who has reached the end of the 8 stars?

It was clear that the Pajar Sultanate, which was short on advanced military power, would welcome it with open arms.

“With Lord Nidia and Lord Ugo, the Inquisitors of the Holy Kingdom won’t be afraid, will they, Saint? I’ll tell the Crown Prince to give me one of the palaces.”

No one would be crazy enough to raid a palace guarded by two knights who have reached the end of the 8th level.

Even if you do that, there’s no way the poison will penetrate the guards.

“Then let’s resolve the issue in the eastern forest first and then meet back here.”

In this way, the next destination was decided.

Ugo nodded slowly at Charon’s words.

“The road to the Eastern Great Forest will not be easy. Are you okay?”

Ugo was having fun speaking informally to Caron like Kerua.

In the eyes of others, it would be a conversation between a young man and an old man, not between a leader and a member.

Caron shrugged and answered.

“Even if it’s not easy, what’s the big deal?”

“On the way to the Eastern Great Forest, there is a territory of the Water People. Among them, the Ho people in particular are all powerful warriors, so please be careful.”

“I happen to have a friend among the nobles. I would like to receive help if I can on my way.”

“Did you have any friends who are noblemen?”

“I’ll tell you later, Brother Leo.”

There is one noblewoman who was rescued during the process of liberating Leven.

Adina. The sacred horn that she gave me to use in the Eastern Forest is sleeping in a pocket of subspace.

With her help as a local leader, entering the Eastern Forest may not be so difficult.

Leo nodded and clapped his hands in agreement with Charon’s words.

“As expected, you’re amazing. You keep moving without stopping for even a moment? Are you going alone this time too?”

Then Charon smiled brightly and shook his head.

“How could that be? I need someone to talk to, so I should take one with me.”

“Huh? Who? Is there anyone you want to go with?”

Leo’s eyes widened.

Caron smiled happily at Leo.

“Brother. Are you pretending not to know, or do you not want to know? Grandfather sent you here so that I wouldn’t be bored and wander around alone.”

“……please.”

“I already finished talking with Lord Jeras earlier. Didn’t you hear what I said?”

“No. Please.”

“Yeah, that’s impossible. We are a community of shared destiny, brother. Let’s travel together as a couple, just the two of us cousins.”

Only then did Leo realize why his grandfather had sent him there.

‘Somehow… … You sent it specifically to me… … .’

There was no such thing as an unfounded favor.

The group heading to the Eastern Forest was decided to be comprised of two people: Charon and Leo.

It was a moment when the thorny path unfolded for Leo.

6.

This is the office of the head of the Cheonghae family.

Halo spoke to his son Pale.

“We will end the long-standing hostility between the Orias Empire and the Sultanate of Pajar, and begin full-scale exchanges. Pale. Your responsibilities are even more important.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

“You just need to add trade with the Sultanate of Pajar to the trade enterprise you are preparing. Of course, the profit sharing will be… … .”

“A significant portion of it will go into Charon’s stomach. Is that correct?”

“I saw it clearly.”

Halo smiled bitterly as he checked the report sent by Xerath.

How long has it been since the accident at the Academy?

The breaking news from the Pazar Sultanate was enough to terrify even Halo.

It wasn’t long before Cheonghae Castle was turned upside down by the urgent news that he had been arrested, and now he’s been credited with suppressing a rebellion?

Charon was a scarier guy because you never knew where he’d end up.

Moreover, he did not stop at simply suppressing the rebellion. He ended the hostility between the empire and the sultanate that had lasted for over half a century.

In the meantime, he even showed off his speaking skills enough to fill the coffers of the Duke of Reston, so I don’t know how to take this.

Should we criticize the recklessness of invading the enemy’s palace, or praise the fantastic result?

“I would like to apologize on behalf of Caron for causing him any trouble.”

“There’s no need to apologize, Pale, since it ended up benefiting everyone. That guy Caron is filling up Cheonghae Castle’s granary.”

The various concessions that Caron asks for from outside are making the Reston Dukes even wealthier.

The various businesses centered around the Duke’s territory might not have run properly without Caron.

Halo let out a small sigh and spoke softly to Pale.

“Make sure that the work goes smoothly.”

“Is there no separate punishment for Caron?”

At those words, Halo looked at Pale with a bitter expression.

He is a good son who always worries about Caron. He is the warmest of the three sons, so he always catches my eye.

I regretted having driven such a kind son out of Cheonghae Castle under the pretext of a noble tradition.

“Caron has done well. It is unfair to punish him for this.”

“Then how about giving me a reward?”

“Your son is the kind of person who would take care of his own reward. So, you may go back now.”

“……Yes, I understand.”

Squeak.

Pale nodded briefly and left the room.

Halo stared silently at the door that Pale had closed for a long time. Then he lightly pressed the summoning artifact on the desk.

After a while.

“Did you call?”

Heinrich, the head of the Cheonghae Castle, entered the office cautiously.

Halo spoke softly to Heinrich.

“Heinrich. I think I need to go somewhere for a while.”

Heinrich bowed his head politely at Halo’s words.

“Are you ready to send your attendants?”

“No. Let’s just go like this, you and me.”

At those words, Heinrich slowly raised his head and examined Halo’s face.

His expression looked like he was worried about something.

“Can I ask where you plan to go?”

“I must stop by the Southern Great Forest. There is something I must ask the Elven Regent directly.”

He was an archduke who did not move easily from Cheonghae Castle except for dealing with the monsters of the North Sea.

What changed the Archduke’s attitude?

Heinrich was able to find the reason in Halo’s subsequent words.

“What’s happening to Charon… … I’ll have to ask the regent directly what exactly the World Tree wants.”

Halo has been feeling a bit odd with Charon lately.

There is no doubt that he was an odd grandson since childhood.

I also thought that he had many similarities to his close friend, Cain.

I had heard the story that Charon had enjoyed reading Cain’s story since he was young.

But this strange feeling doesn’t go away simply because Charon likes Cain.

‘Why do the forgotten ones keep appearing before Charon?’

The youngest chosen by Guillotine.

Isn’t it too ironic to blame the stormy fate that befell the master of the guillotine?

Even if meeting Kerua was an order from the family, it would have been impossible to have met Ugo Aegis in the Sultanate of Pajar.

A truly absurd suspicion kept creeping into Halo’s mind: that Charon might be somehow connected to Cain.

“She might know something.”

Currently, Kerua is also staying in Galad, the city of the elves.

If you can’t find answers from the Regent, it might be a good idea to talk to Kerua.

That’s why Halo decided to visit the Great Forest himself to get rid of this unpleasant feeling.

“Let’s go down by sea, as it may affect the war in the Southern Kingdoms.”

Halo is the best drone on the continent.

Even his mere stepping onto the soil of the Southern Kingdom could have caused great chaos.

Heinrich understood his master’s intentions exactly and bowed his head respectfully once again.

“Yes, my lord. I will prepare it accordingly.”

“Make it hurry.”

Halo, who had ordered Heinrich to prepare to go out, quietly looked out the window.

‘… …Caron.’

He hoped that this outing would help him sort out these strange feelings.

So the giant stepped out into the world.

And as always, the giant’s footsteps changed so many things.

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