The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 176



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Episode 176 56. The Aristocrats

One.

After receiving a huge reward from Akan, Karon immediately contacted the Qinghai Province and the Pajar Sultanate.

Lord Jeras reluctantly accepted the offer due to its ‘great reward’, and the Sultanate of Pajar also welcomed it with open arms.

There was only one reason why the Sultanate of Pajar readily accepted Karon’s request.

This was to absorb the troops of the nobles who were executed in this rebellion under the pretext of liberating the dwarves into the central army.

Finally, the rooftop.

『Ancient weapon? If that’s a lie… … . You understand?』

“Oh, Lord Matap. Have you been deceived?”

『I’m glad I did, I was already bored. Didn’t you say you wanted support from the Magic Legion? And the Knights of Haerang and the elite soldiers of the Sultanate of Pajar… … . Are you preparing for war or something?』

“Two nations that have settled their long-standing hostilities are joining forces in the face of the tragedy of the dwarves. Wow, what better cause could there be?”

Caron was personally settling the dispute with the Matapju.

A communication line directly connected to the tower.

We were talking through the communication channel, and as expected, Matapju was very active.

『Titan. I don’t know about others, but I know it very well. It was an ancient weapon, right?』

“Oh, that’s right.”

“Are you walking on all fours?”

“It’s bipedal.”

『… … Anyway, I know about Titan. So there’s no support force more useful than our Imperial Magic Tower. So, if we get involved in this… … .』

“This is the Plains of Rest right now, right? If you plan on beating me up, I’ll just go to the Red Tower below the plains.”

The Red Tower is a tower that has been competing with the Imperial Tower for a long time.

It is not affiliated with any state and is a sort of independent organization created by wizards who seek freedom.

『I told you they wouldn’t know even if they saw you anyway? This body with dragon blood flowing through it is… . . . 』

“I think we need to hear your opinion as well. Do you know of any ancient magic experts?”

The basics of bargaining start with whether or not there is competition.

Caron also knows very well that the Imperial Tower is the right person for this job.

But I didn’t want to give up the initiative.

This work is entirely led by the Duke. Matap should only provide assistance and share in the profits.

Wizards are beings who show an incredible greed when it comes to such ancient magic.

So it was necessary to make it clear from the start.

“Tsk tsk. Do you really have to empty the old man’s pockets like that?

“The Lord of the Tower must take away the food of a young man with a bright future ahead of him.”

『You have so much greed… … . You are exactly like my grandfather. Okay. But please do one evil thing.』

“Please speak.”

『Research on ancient weapons must be done with our Magic Tower. That’s because you don’t know much about ancient magic. Ancient magic is a power that could destroy the world. If it falls into the hands of strange people, it would be a disaster in itself.』

“In my opinion, Lord Matap seems to be the strangest.”

『Are you going to do it alone, you punk? Anyway, I’ll assign two units of battle mages to the Knights of Haerang. Is that okay?』

“What’s good about being a friend? A friend is someone who stays with you in times like these.”

“That bastard’s mouth is really… … . cut off.”

The conversation with Matapju is over.

After sorting out the situation like that, Charon looked at the dwarf and Akan with a sly smile.

“My friends will go to rescue the dwarves soon.”

“Is it really… possible?”

“Sure.”

The Knights of Haerang, the Magic Tower Wizards, and even the troops of the Sultanate of Pajar are coming together?

They wouldn’t even dare to think of confronting it.

Now all that’s left is for your friends to do the work for you and take home the generous rewards.

“How can I repay this favor… … .”

“Don’t say that. Of course, we should help those in danger. For now, let’s focus on saving our friends. It’s not too late to think about other things.”

Compensation is postponed as long as possible.

That way, you can get more out of it.

“I got word that they’ll be moving right away, so let’s wait somewhere else for now. Oh, by the way, where were you two headed?”

Caron skillfully changed the subject of conversation.

Then, Suya, a Suin woman who had been quietly listening to the story from the side, carefully opened her mouth.

“We were on our way to the territory of the Miao tribe. If necessary, we were even thinking of setting foot on the territory of the Ho tribe.”

“aha.”

Brown pointed ears sticking out above her black hair.

I thought it looked like cat ears, but it turns out it was indeed a cat.

The Miao tribe is the tribe with the largest population among the Sui tribes. It seemed that the territory of the Miao tribe was not far from here.

“But why are you setting foot on the territory of a noble clan?”

“At least it’s better than being caught by humans. The nobles are just as vicious, but they treat us like humans… … .”

She said so and looked at Charon’s face.

It seemed like he was nervous about making fun of people in front of others.

But Caron shrugged his shoulders and smiled bitterly.

“There is so much trash in the world. I’m trying hard to reduce the amount of trash, but it’s not working very well. Feel free to criticize me.”

“… … Thank you. The clan… … At least the clan doesn’t treat us like livestock.”

It seems like he’s been through a lot in the human city.

It was obvious what would happen to the Suin slaves who were taken to the human city.

“Then you two are at the Duke’s castle?”

“It’s embarrassing, but yes.”

“A love that transcends race, encountered in a place that is no different from hell… … It’s amazing.”

Could it be that they were each other’s only comfort?

Caron let out a heartfelt exclamation of admiration.

Caron, who was looking at the two with a pleased expression, soon said while hitting his knee.

“Oh, right. Sooya? There’s something I’d like to ask you.”

“Yes, yes. Go ahead.”

“Do you know how to use this?”

Caron took a hornpipe out of his bosom.

A horn flute that Charon and Leo could not use no matter how hard they tried.

If they were from the same tribe, wouldn’t they know how?

“This…….”

“I had a connection with the Suin tribe before. It was a gift I received back then. But… … no matter how much I blow air into it, there’s no sound. Strangely, all I can hear is the sound of the wind leaking out.”

“It’s a hornpipe belonging to a noble family. Judging by the elaborate tattoos on it, it seems to have been a gift from someone of high status.”

Suya skillfully looked at various parts of the hornpipe.

“Can I blow it for you?”

“Yes, of course.”

“If you look closely at this flute, there are six holes. Now, in order to make a sound properly, you have to block the holes at the bottom with your fingers.”

She demonstrated it herself, with simple explanations.

“I’ll blow it.”

After a while.

Beep beep beep beep!

A sharp sound rang out from the horn.

I just blocked the hole with my finger and blew.

At that sight, Caron and Leo looked at each other in bewilderment.

“You sound good? Brother Leo. What on earth have you been doing?”

“… … You didn’t know either?”

“You lived longer than me, so you should have known.”

“You crazy bastard. Do you only treat me like your big brother when it’s disadvantageous?”

“Tsk. It’s like a corner of the house where you can’t find even a speck of musical talent.”

“… … Okay. Let’s stop talking.”

“Ugh.”

Why didn’t I know something so simple until now?

It was unbelievable that this happened because I didn’t know how to play.

“The sound is really beautiful. As expected, the nobles are good at making hornpipes.”

Suya smiled faintly as she handed the hornpipe back to Caron.

Charon bowed his head slightly towards her.

“Thank you. Thanks to you, I have less worries.”

“By the way, do you know the meaning of that horn?”

Caron shook his head at the sudden question.

“no.”

“When the Suin tribe has to fight an enemy, they blow the horn. It starts with the horn, and it ends with the horn. It’s a kind of rallying signal. They call the warriors together. So you’d better be prepared.”

“……yes?”

“The Hojok are the most ferocious tribe among the Suin tribes… … Oh, they’re coming at you just in time.”

Suya pointed far away with her finger.

Caron followed Suya’s fingers, and after a moment, he opened his mouth slightly and let out an exclamation.

“and.”

It looks like dozens of tigers are running across the plains.

The sight was truly spectacular.

Just watching it gave me a tremendous sense of intimidation.

The suddenly appearing clans quickly closed the distance and arrived in front of Charon in the blink of an eye.

Krrrrrr.

A number that looked like it was at least thirty people.

‘Beast transformation.’

It looks like it’s half beast and half human.

Their bodies were covered in hair and their yellow eyes, reminiscent of wild beasts, gave off a wild, wild vibe.

The word warrior suits such people.

They looked at Charon and those behind him with sharp eyes.

And after a while, a nobleman walked out from among them.

Unlike the other clansmen who had orange fur, he had white fur.

“Human. Dwarf. Beastman. What an odd combination.”

The Imperial language flowed fluently from his mouth.

“Who is blowing the horn?”

“First of all, there was a woman from the Suin tribe here who said something, and I asked her to speak it. By the way, she speaks the Imperial language well, doesn’t she?”

“I learned a little from my brother. Okay, so you must be the famous Caron Reston. Am I right?”

“Oh, by any chance, Adina’s… … .”

“Yes. The guy who gave you that horn is my brother. Normally, it’s tradition to kill humans who set foot here… … but I heard he was my brother’s benefactor.”

There was confidence in the man’s voice.

That was understandable.

His body was filled with a magical power so thick that even Charon was amazed.

A player with at least 7 stars or higher skill level.

A man’s confidence comes solely from his skills.

“You can’t even call us benefactors. We live by helping each other.”

“I really like your cheerful personality. The human standing behind you is your comrade… … What about the dwarves and the cats?”

“Lovers who miraculously escaped from trashy humans.”

“You’re killing romance. Let’s talk more about it as we go. Alright, Caron Reston.”

The nobleman strode towards Charon, then laughed loudly, revealing his white teeth.

“You possess the Horn of Adina, and are worthy of being our guest. My name is Batar Lugal. I am the eldest son of Taugar, the chieftain of the Horde. On behalf of the Horde, I welcome you.”

Batar extended his large hand to Charon, and Charon smiled back at him. Then he took his large hand.

“This is Caron Reston.”

A mad dog meets a tycoon.

2.

As I had heard, the nobles had very refreshing personalities.

Hooooooooooooo-!

“Caron Reston. What do you think? Do you like it?”

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been carried on someone’s back.”

“Hahaha! Think of it as a privilege given to the benefactor who saved my brother. There are only a few who can ride on the back of a powerful clan.”

Batar shouted in a booming voice.

Currently, Caron and his party were crossing the plains on the backs of the nobles.

It was the fastest speed Charon had ever experienced on any means of transportation.

It didn’t seem like he was using any particular magic power.

That is, it means pure physical strength.

As expected from a tribe with the strongest fighting power among the Suin tribe, their physical abilities were monstrous.

Come to think of it, Adina, whom I met in Leven, was the same.

Even though she was injured, didn’t she tear the knights’ armor apart like a sheet of paper?

“You’ll see the village in a little while. Oh! I’m just curious, do you know what giving a hornpipe as a gift means to a nobleman?”

Batar asked Charon in a loud voice.

“Isn’t that what it means, ‘I’ll help you someday’?”

“Hmm. If they were the same sex, it might mean something like that, but giving a horn to someone of the opposite sex has a special meaning. To put it simply, it’s like a marriage proposal.”

“… … A proposal?”

“Exchanging hornpipes with each other also means that two nobles have become a couple. Since Adina gave you a hornpipe, it seems like she really liked you! How old are you this year?”

“Seventeen.”

“Adina is twenty-one… … . Hmm, that’s a perfect age difference. Do you like older men by any chance?”

Contrary to his fierce first impression, Batar was a very talkative man.

While Caron and Batar were talking about this and that, they were able to arrive at the village of the nobles.

“Okay, let’s get off and walk from here. It’s been about 100 years since a human visited our village. The elders are going to be really upset! Hahaha!”

Charon got down from Batar’s back and slowly looked around.

It’s quite large for a village.

A high wall built on a plain, and guards standing guard on top of the wall.

It was a size that could be called a city.

“Welcome to the holy land of the nobles, Yurt. Young hero. Listen! Open the gates!”

As Batar shouted loudly, the tightly shut gates opened.

“A yurt is a paradise for warriors.”

“When you say it like that, I’m really curious… … .”

It was when Charon set foot on the yurt, following Batar.

The moment the yurt came into view, Charon opened his eyes wide and muttered.

“……what’s this?”

A rather shocking scene unfolded before Caron’s eyes.

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