The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 179



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Episode 179 57. The Tomb of the First Emperor

One.

Tau looked at Charon with a very serious expression.

“I thought we shared the same roots, but when we faced each other, I realized that wasn’t the case.”

He frowned slightly as he recalled the previous sparring.

Although they share the same roots as Lael Reston, Charon’s black nature is quite different.

Although he appeared to value strength on the surface, he was extremely erratic and had a brilliant sense of improvisation.

“Are you really seventeen?”

In Taugar’s view, it was not the kind of swordplay a seventeen-year-old could perform.

Swordsmanship that comes from numerous practical experiences.

It was no different from the swordsmanship of someone who had been through endless battlefields.

“Is the Duke’s sword originally like that, or… … is your sword the only one that’s like that?”

You’ll know when you mix this young man with a sword.

Although his magical power has not yet reached 8th level, his swordsmanship itself has already been perfected.

It is the sword of the one who crossed the line.

That’s why Taugar couldn’t understand it at all.

Why would a nobleman who came from a prestigious family and lived a comfortable life use such swordsmanship?

“You were reincarnated?”

Caron threw out the words playfully.

Then Tau’s face crumpled.

“I was asking seriously. If you’re going to joke around, do it to the limit, you punk.”

“Huh, you’re not fooled by this.”

Charon looked at Taugar with a smile.

The Sea Sword and the Imperial Sword.

Since the two had completely opposite swordsmanship styles, even Charon could not easily reconcile them.

When using the Imperial Sword, use the Imperial Sword. When using the Sea Sword, use the Sea Sword.

I’ve tried to incorporate the strengths of both swordsmanship styles at the same time, but so far it hasn’t been done perfectly.

But judging from Tau’s reaction, it seems like there has been some degree of fusion.

‘… Is it because of the battle with Ugo?’

It seems that the sword fight with Ugo at the altar of Ali Oasis was of great help.

Tau is an 8-star unmanned ship.

There was no way such a person could have made a mistake.

“The swordsmanship of the Duke of Reston is called the Haerang Sword.”

“I know that too. Wasn’t your grandfather a very famous person? A sword that resembles the sea. The sword of the one who rules the sea. The sea can be seen from your sword as well.”

“really?”

“The sea is gentle and embraces everyone, but sometimes it can be merciless and fierce. Your sea is just like that.”

At those words, Caron let out a small exclamation. Then he nodded with a smile.

“There are countless people stronger than me in Cheonghae Castle.”

Starting with Hale, the elders of the Senate, and then Sabina and Lord Jerath.

As expected from the best family on the continent, there were many who reached the 8th level.

but.

“But I’m the only one who uses this sword.”

I could say that one thing with confidence.

Although it was an extremely arrogant statement, Taugar nodded with a hearty laugh.

“You have good confidence.”

“Isn’t that arrogant?”

“It’s arrogant of someone who has no ability to say something like that. You’re not arrogant. You’re just overflowing with confidence.”

“… … You unexpectedly gave me such a high rating.”

“Highly rated? I was just evaluating objectively. I don’t know about human standards, but even by the standards of the Suin tribe, you are a terrible monster.”

“People are a bit like monsters… … .”

Tau let out a small sigh. Then he got to the main point, which was the problem he felt Charon had.

“I see one problem. It seems like the secrets of swordsmanship are strangely blended together, but the magical power isn’t supporting it properly. Don’t you feel the same way?”

“That’s correct.”

It was just as Taugar said.

Charon felt uncomfortable during his duel with Taugar. It felt like his magical power wasn’t being properly transmitted throughout his body.

Tau was pointing out exactly that part.

“Maybe that’s the wall you have to overcome to reach the 8th star.”

8 stars.

The realm that Charon reached in his previous life.

It was a state that I absolutely had to reach in this life. Only then would I be able to see beyond it.

Although Charon had reached 7 stars without much difficulty, he instinctively felt that reaching 8 stars would not be so easy.

The difference between 7 stars and 8 stars is incomparably greater than the difference between 6 stars and 7 stars.

Even those who have dedicated their lives to the sword, isn’t this a realm that only the chosen ones can reach?

“If you continue to pursue your own sword, it would be a good idea to improve your magical power training method accordingly.”

It was heartfelt advice.

Even the guillotine let out an exclamation of admiration.

-He’s a real unmanned machine. I think the same way as this old man.

This is a step that must be taken further.

It was also a time when strength, and more strength, was needed.

Charon nodded slowly. Then he looked at Taugar and said.

“The Jehaesik is a training method that has been passed down only to the direct descendants of the Reston Dukes. It’s a bit much for me to change it at will… … . But I think you know very well how dangerous it is to change the training method.”

Improving the seniority method is never an easy task.

The basic method of training is to circulate the magical power of the core through the magical power channels of the entire body.

Even a slight change in the order in which the passages are traversed can make a big difference in the outcome.

If you make a mistake in improving it, it could even cause the magical power to flow backwards. That is why the authority to improve the Jehaesik is only held by the current head of the household.

But Taugar spoke in a blunt voice.

“The path you must take is one that no one else has walked before. In order to walk that path, you must be different from others… … . Tsk tsk. A young man is still young. Of course, a young man should have the taste of blindly rushing in.”

“No, please don’t risk your life. Why would you do that when I’m saving my own life?”

“No way. Let’s sleep for a bit and then wake up and go somewhere together.”

“Where?”

“You’ll know when you go.”

Tau said as he covered his stomach with the blanket. Then he spoke in a low voice.

“You must be tired, so get some sleep.”

“You have a talent for making people curious.”

“If you don’t sleep now, you’ll regret it.”

He is the chieftain who leads the clan.

At the same time, he is a being with great power. He will not say anything nonsense.

A person who understands better than anyone else how dangerous it is to talk about improving the seniority system.

Since that person brought up the topic of improvement, it seemed like he had something planned.

“Please get some sleep.”

Charon said as he followed Taugar and covered himself with the blanket. Then Taugar asked him casually.

“Are you snoring?”

“No. The chief… … .”

“Drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!”

Tau started to snore and fell asleep.

Caron couldn’t help but stick out his tongue at the sight.

‘What a crazy old man.’

One way or another, this side doesn’t seem normal either.

‘Pluto.’

Myaaaah-!

Charon, whose hearing was slightly blocked by Pluto, closed his eyes for a moment.

Is it because I practiced so hard? I’m starting to feel tired.

As Taugar had said, I thought it would be a good idea to get some sleep.

2.

That evening.

After a refreshing nap, Caron went out onto the street with the bullfighter.

It looks more like a city than a village.

The lively water people and merchants attracting customers, and the fights on the sand pits set up all over the streets, well represented the atmosphere of this town.

-It’s a mess, it’s a mess.

“Why, I like this too?”

Caron took in the sight and snickered.

It was an experience I would not have had if I had not come here. And what I like the most is that

“Chief! Is it true that you were kicked in the lower back by the young man next to you?”

“I guess it’s time for our chief to retire!”

“Be quiet, you guys!”

This warm atmosphere felt between the chieftain and the nobles.

From a human perspective, I liked the atmosphere of a quiet rural village without a lord.

“The clothes are amazing.”

Caron muttered as he looked at the clothes the residents were wearing.

It’s not leather, but it’s not cloth either. The colorful fabric adds to the exotic atmosphere.

Should I say that it even gives off a luxurious feeling?

“It’s silk.”

“Silk. The pronunciation is a bit ambiguous.”

“It’s a fabric made from threads pulled from silkworms.”

“This smells like money, doesn’t it?”

It seemed like it would make a lot of money if sold to the empire.

While Charon was focused on the silk, Leo, who was walking beside her, was also drawn to the silk.

To be exact.

“Did you ask me something, Leo?”

“Oh, no. I just thought the clothes were pretty… … .”

“……Thank you for the compliment.”

The silk dress worn by Adina, the daughter of a bullfighter.

Caron sighed deeply at Leo’s indifferent reaction and said.

“Chief.”

“why.”

“If this continues, it seems like it won’t be me but someone else who will take your daughter away.”

Then Taugar laughed and replied.

“Whoever takes it, it’ll be better than you taking it. Aren’t you destined to suck up everything around you?”

“You must speak.”

“And since he’s been with you for years, he must be strong-willed and determined. As long as my daughter is okay, I’m fine with it. But does my daughter look that easy to you?”

At those words, Charon remembered the sight of Adina he had seen in Leven.

The sight of him tearing apart the soldiers of Count Leandro while in beast form.

If you think about that fearful sight… … .

‘It won’t be easy, will it?’

She is definitely not an easy woman.

Well, it doesn’t seem like Leo has changed his mind right now. At most, he’s just fond of me?

So they headed towards the hill behind the village in a lively atmosphere.

Darkness was falling slightly on the hill, but the sun had not yet set completely.

Sunlight filtered through the clouds and settled on a small stone monument perched on the hill.

“Is this someone’s grave?”

“A tomb without a body.”

“But why the tombstone?”

“We just built it to honor him.”

The bull walked briskly toward the monument. Then he knelt down in front of it for a moment.

Boohoo.

He took out his dagger and lightly cut his forearm, causing his blood to seep onto the floor.

Kuuuuuuung-!

At that moment, the ground in front of the tombstone opened slightly, revealing a door leading downwards.

“Go in.”

The bullfighter took the lead and went inside.

Charon and Leo stood behind him for a moment, looking around.

“Isn’t this a trap?”

Leo sighed deeply at Caron’s words.

“no way.”

“Brother. You have to doubt everything to live long… … .”

Adina heard that and smiled faintly.

“Don’t worry, Charon. This is our clan’s sacred ground. It’s the Savior’s tomb.”

“If you are the savior… …. Sir Shijo?”

“Yes. It’s a place we created to honor our Savior. There must be a reason why your father brought you here.”

At those words, Guillotine also spoke in a low voice.

-I feel a familiar vibe, Caron. There doesn’t seem to be anything dangerous… …. Let’s go in anyway.

The guillotine was once Rael’s sword.

If such a guillotine could speak like that, it seemed as if something related to the sijo was sitting underneath it.

So Charon nodded slightly and followed Adina inside.

As soon as I stepped inside the tomb, I felt the damp air.

“I robbed graves in the Sultanate of Pajar, and I guess I’ll rob graves here too. Am I meant to be a grave robber?”

“Who dug up the grave in the Sultanate?”

“The royal family.”

“… … How on earth are you alive now?”

The two cousins ​​relaxed by joking lightly.

How long did it take to walk like that?

They were finally able to reach the huge cavity inside the tomb.

“ah.”

Only when he reached the common did Charon realize what this place meant.

And just then, someone’s voice rang in Caron’s ears.

“You’ve grown so much, child of the covenant. I’ve been waiting for you.”

That’s the voice I heard at the opening ceremony.

It was the dragon’s voice.

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