The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 173



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Episode 173 55. Plains of Rest

One.

Morning has come to the palace of the Sultanate of Pajar.

Despite the early hour, there were quite a few people gathered at the entrance to the palace.

It was to see off the guests at the palace.

The identities of those guests were none other than Caron and his party.

To be exact, Charon and Leo.

“Father thanked you again and asked you to convey his deepest apologies for not being able to personally see you off due to ill health.”

“Oh dear. Please tell him I’m okay, Brother Clark. I’ve done everything the Sultan could ask me to do.”

Caron smiled faintly, squeezing Clark’s hand lightly.

“I’m a bit worried that I might have raided the wine cellar too much.”

“It’s nothing compared to what you’ve done for us.”

“I don’t think you’ll be bored on the way to the Eastern Forest, brother.”

Caron nodded with a satisfied smile.

My heart felt warm because I had filled my subspace pockets with alcohol.

Next to greet Crown Prince Clarke was Prince Samir.

Samir smiled brightly and hugged Caron lightly. Then he nodded and said,

“I will not forget your devotion, Charon.”

“We were just going to eat and live. Next time you come, let’s have another drink, hyung.”

“… … Ahem.”

Samir suddenly remembered the drinking parties he had had so far.

Drinking with Caron was like hell. Should I say that I challenged my drinking limit every single day?

“Please take good care of the saint and Sir Ugo.”

“Don’t worry. You two are our benefactors. Even if you hadn’t said so, we would have treated you as the most honored guests of the Sultanate.”

They are brothers with a clear bond of affection.

Wasn’t it said that the executions of the 2nd and 3rd princes who participated in the rebellion would take place next week?

It was Karon who secretly looked forward to the Pazar Sultanate that these two would change.

After finishing greeting the princes, Charon then exchanged greetings with Seria and Ugo.

“I’ll be back soon from Daesurim, so everyone, don’t cause any trouble. Just remember that you’re a guest. Do you understand?”

At those words, Seria shook her head in disbelief, and Ugo spoke with a blank expression.

“Do you think we are all like you?”

“That’s a bit harsh. If someone saw me, they’d think I was a walking bomb.”

“Wasn’t it?”

“Is it because you’re old? You’ve lived a long time, so you can see through people’s true nature very well.”

“On the topic of love.”

“Old man.”

Caron smiled and joked with Ugo.

Just being able to talk to Ugo, who I thought was going to die, made this trip a success.

The two made a promise to meet again.

After visiting the Eastern Forest, we will go together to find Beatrice.

I guess I’ll have to think about what happens after that.

“Okay, then we should go now. Brother Leo?”

“Caron. I suddenly have a stomachache… … . Do you think it would be okay for you to go alone? From what I’ve seen, you’ve come to an unfamiliar place… … .”

“If you don’t want to walk, tell me in advance. Oh, have you ever been inside a subspace pocket? It’s pretty cold, but it’s a comfortable place.”

“… … Just go, just go.”

Leo sighed and grumbled.

‘I really don’t want to live.’

I have to leave alone with Caron.

It seemed as if the road ahead was wide open.

But what can you do? If you can’t avoid it, you have to accept it.

Caron slapped Leo on the back and then walked away with a relieved expression.

Since it wasn’t an official event, there were no grand greetings or anything.

instead.

Kuuuung-!

Kuuung-!

The palace guards simply show their respect by tapping their spears on the floor.

Charon waved lightly at the guards and left the entrance, while the two princes watched him with smiles.

As Charon disappeared from sight, Samir spoke to Clark.

“What a truly self-willed person.”

Then Clark smiled and nodded.

“Usually, it’s people like that who change the world. In that sense, we’re very lucky.”

“What do you mean?”

“Having someone who is leading the flow next to you means you can sense changes faster. It also means you can react more nimbly.”

Clark looked at his brother with a satisfied expression.

If his brother hadn’t brought Charon, he would probably have died by now.

And this palace would have fallen into the hands of the other brothers who were possessed by the devil.

Thinking about it still makes me feel dizzy.

The second and third made the worst choices and paid the price for their sins.

An unprecedented event, where a prince is executed for treason.

It was clear that the people would become agitated and that the Sultanate of Pazar would be thrown into great chaos for a time.

‘That’s okay.’

But Clark did not despair.

He looked at his younger brother, Samir, and smiled faintly. Then he spoke in a low voice.

“Samir.”

“Yes, brother.”

“I want you to help me with my work.”

Samir.

This smart and kind younger brother is the future of this country.

Clark briefly recalled the conversation he had with Caron.

『There is such a thing as Wangjae. Brother Samir is exactly like that. Honestly, you think so too, right?』

The ground hardens after it rains.

The Sultanate of Pajar will face trials right now, but if it overcomes these trials, the Sultanate will be able to soar higher than before.

That’s why Clark.

“Assist me and learn the duties of a Sultan. My father will soon abdicate the throne to me. The next Sultan will be… … you.”

“……older brother.”

“I have already spoken with your father. I will proclaim you crown prince at my coronation.”

For my brother, and for the Sultanate.

I made an important choice.

“There will be a lot of work to be done. So let’s work together.”

I felt it the moment I met Caron Reston.

Ultimately, Caron Reston will create a new wave on this continent.

Will you be swept away by the wave or will you ride it?

It was up to those in power to choose.

So, you have to prepare.

A future led by Caron Reston.

“You can do it.”

Clark laughed and patted Samir on the back.

This is how the changes in the Pazar Sultanate began.

2.

A week later.

The eastern border of the Pazar Sultanate.

Compared to the barren deserts of the West, this place is infinitely rich.

“Brother. Your lower body seems to be in really bad shape these days.”

“No, you punk! This isn’t a problem with a weak lower body. What kind of crazy person in the world travels with metal plates between their legs?”

“We all need to be crazy.”

“Can’t you just be the crazy one?”

“You talk too much. Do you want to get hit, brother? I wear a helmet too. What are you complaining about?”

“……ha.”

Two young men appeared.

Caron, a young man who no longer even disguises himself, smirked at Leo, who was grumbling.

“If you spar with me and hit me even once, I’ll reduce the weight of the iron plate. What do you think?”

“shut up.”

“Are you afraid of losing? Why do you keep grumbling? I want to hit you in the head.”

Caron chewed the jerky while chuckling.

The journey from the Sultanate’s capital to the eastern border was quite smooth.

There was nothing special.

Unlike the western region, which was swarming with bandits, the eastern region was quite nice.

Is it because it is a rich land?

The villages we stopped in to stock up on groceries were bustling with activity.

Thanks to you, I was able to get here very comfortably.

Of course, it’s still a long way to the eastern Great Forest.

Because to get from the Sultanate of Pajar to the Eastern Great Forest, one had to pass through a rough terrain.

“From today onwards, you have to be alert.”

“why?”

“We’re entering the territory of the water people. Most of the water people hate humans. Well… … It’s the karma of humans.”

A vast plain between the Pajar Sultanate and the eastern great forests.

The place called ‘Plains of Rest’ was the land of the Suin people.

The Suin tribe hates humans.

It’s for a similar reason to the elves.

because.

“Since ancient times, the Suin tribe has been the second most valuable commodity for slave hunters, next to elves.”

Because they were one of the alien races that only suffered harm from humans.

“Maybe there are some slave hunters wandering around right now?”

“If I get caught by the Suin Tribe, won’t I die?”

“Everyone is risking their lives to work. It’s a chance to make a fortune, but you can’t just eat it up. Anything that involves a lot of money comes with a lot of risk. It’s just a natural thing.”

Caron said in a calm voice.

Slave hunters are also daunting, but they are the same guys who buy slaves.

If there is no demand in the first place, then there will be no supply, right?

“Then we might run into slave hunters.”

“There must be quite a few slave hunters active. And those who are confident in their skills will not hesitate to go into the Eastern Great Forest.”

Leo responded with a slightly stiff expression.

“So what you’re saying is… … we have to go through the place where misanthropy reigns supreme, and get to the Eastern Forest?”

“That’s it. You hit the nail on the head.”

“When we get to the Eastern Great Forest?”

“I should go and think about it now. If I want to find the spirit of life, shouldn’t I first meet the elves?”

It was said that the elves of the Eastern Forest were very different from the elves of the Southern Forest.

Elves who separated from the Southern Great Forest a long time ago.

The regent said he could not reveal the secret because it was a matter between the same people.

Just one thing I told them was that they wouldn’t be friendly.

It’s about saving the world tree.

‘Of course it would be difficult.’

If it was something that anyone could easily do, I wouldn’t have even asked for it in the first place.

Still, it’s fortunate that there is something to believe in.

A noble family.

The Hojok is a tribe that boasts the strongest fighting power among the Suin tribes.

If only I could get help from the powerful clan, things might turn out surprisingly easily.

Of course, ‘if’ I can get help.

-Is this your first time in the eastern part of the Indian continent?

‘I never had a chance to come here in my previous life either.’

-Tsk tsk, country bumpkin. This body has been with Rael once. It was thanks to Rael that the Suin tribe was able to settle in this land. Perhaps if you are a descendant of Rael… … . You would like it quite a bit?

‘Your Majesty?’

Now that I hear it, it seems like I read it in a family history book.

But a very long time has passed since Rael’s time.

Since it had been over 300 years, it was likely forgotten among the Suin people.

While Caron was talking to Guillotine,

“… … There’s no such thing as a border here?”

They were soon able to enter the Plain of Rest.

Caron looked around furtively.

A vast plain stretching beyond the horizon.

Just five steps from the border of the Pajar Sultanate, the vegetation has changed dramatically.

“Phew.”

He took a deep breath.

Even the climate has changed.

Unlike the dry air of the Pajar Sultanate, the air here had a faint hint of moisture.

-This is also an ancient magic. In fact, this plain was originally the dragons’ territory. Rael obtained this land through a deal with the dragons.

Surely, without magic, these climate changes cannot be explained.

Charon nodded slightly at Guillotine’s explanation. Then he turned to Leo and spoke.

“Brother. Let’s just keep one thing in mind.”

“say.”

“Don’t let your guard down.”

Charon let out a small breath and looked out at the horizon.

“There is no one on our side here.”

A land of survival of the fittest.

Into this place filled with countless dangers, the descendants of Lael Reston set foot.

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