The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 190



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Episode 190 60. Irene (2)

3.

This is Eileen’s Capitol.

An unexpected guest arrived in this place where dark clouds were gathering.

“… … Let me go.”

“Hanao, Elder! This is the evil one who used the village chief of Nenya as a shield… … .”

“I told you to let him go. He is not our enemy.”

Elder Balto, the leader of the elves of the Eastern Great Forest, spoke with his hand on his head.

A giant round table centered around a sapling of the World Tree.

The five delegates sat in their respective seats, but they too could not take their eyes off the guest.

“Oh, I told you that I was not at fault. Why can’t you trust what people say?”

“It was my fault, Caron Reston. I didn’t tell the guards the full story.”

“why?”

“Don’t you know better why?”

Balto looked at the human in front of him, Charon, with a complicated expression.

The youngest grandson of the great Duke of Reston.

Rumors of this human reached far beyond the Empire and into the eastern forests.

Wasn’t he the hero who thwarted the Demon King’s plot in the Southern Great Forest?

‘I can definitely feel my mother’s power.’

Traces of the World Tree were definitely felt on Charon’s body.

Although it had faded considerably, it was definitely a blessing from the World Tree.

‘It looks like you’ve taken the dew of the World Tree.’

That means this man was accepted even by his picky southern brethren.

“You guys stay out.”

Balto made a slight gesture toward the guards who had brought in Caron and his party.

“He might be a dangerous person.”

“It is dangerous.”

Crackle.

As if the captain’s concerns were unfounded, Charon used his strength to break the magical manacles that were binding his wrists.

And he said this while roughly throwing the remains of the handcuffs on the floor.

“Where can you find someone as safe as me? Thanks to you, I was able to come here comfortably. Thank you.”

It was Charon who broke the magic handcuffs like toys.

At that sight, the captain of the guard let out a deep sigh, bowed respectfully to the elder, and quickly left the conference room.

“You understand. The story of the elder of the border village being recruited by the dark elves… … . Isn’t that a very sensitive story in this situation?”

Charon immediately understood the meaning behind those words.

“Because my morale is broken.”

“yes.”

“Have you been controlling information from outside?”

“It can’t be helped. Think of it as some kind of harbinger. Eileen is like a light in the wind right now.”

Caron was able to get a general idea of ​​Eileen’s situation with just a few words of conversation.

‘not good.’

The citizens of Eileen are not fully aware of what is happening outside their city.

They are only aware that the dark elves are invading.

Caron looked around with a frown.

In the spacious conference room, there were six elves, including the elder, seated.

In the center of the round table was a sapling that seemed to have magical powers, and it seemed to be a sapling of the World Tree.

“My name is Caron Reston.”

Caron also greeted them.

“I came here to carry out the World Tree’s request.”

“It’s my mother’s request… … But who are the people behind you?”

Leo and Adina greeted Balto one by one in response to his question.

“This is Leo Reston.”

“I am Adina, the daughter of the chieftain Taugar.”

Unlike Caron, who had been wearing a displeased expression since arriving at Eileen, the two smiled awkwardly and lowered their heads.

Caron said as if he was frustrated by the sight.

“What’s wrong with you all? Have you committed a crime?”

Then Leo whispered in Charon’s ear.

“You crazy bastard. Think about it the other way around. A guest shows up using an old elf as a shield for arrows. Isn’t that a sin?”

“He deserves to die. In the end, he’s not dead yet, right?”

The worse the guys are, the longer their lifelines tend to be.

Surprisingly, Lakaon, who had been the target of the arrows, was still alive.

Balto, who had been quietly listening to Charon, sighed.

“Elder Rakhaon will be tried according to elven law and then executed for his crimes. So please, everyone, please take a seat.”

“Do you have any water? I’m a little thirsty.”

Woohoo.

With a light wave of his hand, a bottle of water and three glasses were summoned onto the round table.

Then Charon’s eyes lit up.

“Alcohol is also good. I still remember the cider I drank in the southern forest.”

“We don’t drink cider. We drink wine instead.”

“Even wine is fine.”

It was ridiculous to see a guest who showed up out of nowhere asking for a drink.

But Balto obediently accepted Caron’s request.

Phew.

The magic moved once more, and soon an antique bottle containing a pink liquid appeared on the round table.

“Even though it looks like this, it’s pretty strong, so you should drink it slowly… … .”

“Oh, I will drink it well.”

Before Balto could explain anything, Charon uncorked the bottle and gulped down the entire bottle’s contents.

It took less than ten seconds for the wine boasted by the elves of the Eastern Great Forest to disappear.

“Hmm.”

“Caron, feeling good, wiped his mouth with his sleeve and said,

“It’s definitely a good drink.”

“You must have been very thirsty.”

Balto summoned a new glass of wine and then slowly sat down.

Caron and his party followed Balto and sat down in their respective seats.

“You said you came at your mother’s request. Can you tell us about that request?”

The eyes of the elders and other delegates were focused on Caron.

The situation is one where war with the dark elves is imminent.

It was extremely unusual for a guest, and a human at that, to come to this critical moment.

“It’s not difficult. I need your help anyway.”

Charon sat down in his chair in a comfortable position. Then he looked around at the elves and said.

“Before we begin, let’s get this straight. The people here right now are the decision makers, right?”

It was an unexpected question.

It was a question that was difficult to guess the true intention of, but I decided to keep listening.

Balto nodded.

“All important matters in Daesurim are decided through meetings here. So, feel free to speak freely.”

Balto quickly shook his head.

‘If he came with a noblewoman, it means that Caron Reston has already established a relationship with the Suin tribe.’

Could it be that the Suin tribe is coming forward to help in this war?

If we also receive support from the Duke of Reston, we might easily win this war.

Rumors of Karon Reston being a hero were widespread even among the elves.

It was quite hopeful that such a hero had come here in person.

But the words that came out of Charon’s mouth a moment later were the exact opposite of what Balto had expected.

“Behind the dark elves is the Demon Lord of Sloth. He is a very cunning demon lord, and he has probably already spread his evil hand throughout Eileen.”

“The Demon King himself? Is this a true story?”

“Yes. This is something I personally confirmed. I will stake my family’s honor on it.”

It was a shocking story, but that doesn’t mean it was unbelievable.

The dark elves grew in power at a rapid pace.

The situation is that those who were just plundering on a small scale are now targeting the entire forest.

It would have been impossible to do something like this without some kind of backing.

But what if the Demon King of Sloth is behind the dark elves?

‘That makes sense.’

The incredible growth of these dark elves makes sense.

Balto let out a small groan and spoke softly to Charon.

“Thank you for the good information… … .”

“I haven’t finished telling my story yet?”

Caron glared at the elder once, then continued speaking in a sly voice.

“The Demon Kings can absorb souls. Perhaps once the siege begins, the Demon King’s power will continue to grow stronger.”

War brings with it countless deaths.

And the race of Demon Kings gain power from that death.

Because they are greedy eaters of mortal souls.

“The Demon King of Sloth will use the power he gained through war to corrupt the saplings of the World Tree. It has already happened in the Southern Forest. The Demon King of Massacre is trying to invade the Southern Forest.”

The form is different than before, but the purpose is the same.

The Regent of the Southern Great Forest told us what would happen if the World Tree saplings were corrupted.

The World Tree’s saplings spread their roots throughout the Great Forest. The moment such a World Tree sapling falls, the entire forest is instantly tainted by black magic.

When things get to that point, there’s no turning back.

The Eastern Great Forest will fall into the domain of the Demon King of Sloth, and death will spread in all directions from the forest.

“What is the point?”

Caron answered Balto’s direct question with a sly smile.

“It’s simple. It’s about pulling out the saplings of the World Tree.”

In that regard,

“That’s nonsense!”

“Elder! That man is definitely crazy!”

“Are you even talking about that now!”

The rest of the delegates, except for the elder, stood up and vented their anger.

But Caron didn’t stop there.

He said, looking straight into the elder’s eyes.

“Elder, if you don’t mind, may I add one more thing?”

Balto nodded instead of answering.

Because I wanted to watch how far Caron would go.

Then Charon pointed to the World Tree sapling with his finger. Then he raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

“It looks like someone has already injected some dark magic into the World Tree saplings.”

At those words, Balto looked around at the delegates with a frown on his face.

What Caron said was clear.

“… … Is there a traitor in here?”

“I guess it’s up to the elders to judge.”

“Elder! Do you believe what that man says?”

“The story of a crazy person who wants to pull out the sapling of the World Tree is not worth listening to… … .”

Just as the conference room was becoming chaotic, Balto sighed and raised his hand.

Then, the room suddenly became quiet.

“Caron Reston. I can’t take your word for it.”

“I understand.”

It is a relationship where trust is not properly built.

Would you believe someone who says there’s a traitor inside?

Still, the initial goal was achieved.

Balto’s expression seemed deep in thought.

Perhaps the Elder had been suspicious of the delegates even before Charon arrived.

“I’ll give you a place to stay, so first, you need to recover from the travel fatigue. You must be tired from coming all the way here. I’ll tell you the details… … I’ll come and find you later.”

It was a polite congratulatory message.

Caron smiled and stood up from his seat.

“Then I will be grateful to you.”

“Rest in peace.”

The delegates glared at Caron as if they were going to kill him.

But Caron smiled as if nothing had happened.

‘The fire was thrown.’

There is clearly a traitor within Eileen as well.

Now that you’ve brought the spark, someone will respond.

“Good work, everyone. Brother Leo? Adina? Let’s go and rest.”

“Huh? Oh, okay.”

Caron walked out of the conference room with his party.

This was a successful first greeting.

4.

The elder gave Caron and his party a luxurious mansion located near the Capitol.

Thanks to this, they were able to enjoy a comfortable rest for the first time in a long time.

“Caron. I have a question.”

Leo spoke to Charon while lying on the bed.

Then, Caron, who was lying on the bed next to Leo, answered in a languid voice.

“say.”

“If you pull out the World Tree saplings, what will happen to the elves here? The elves of the Eastern Great Forest are said to be gathered around the saplings.”

“We can no longer survive in the Eastern Forest. It is thanks to the World Tree saplings that the elves have been able to establish themselves here.”

The World Tree imparts magical power to the elves.

It could be said that it was the focal point that allowed the elves to maintain their racial identity.

If such a focal point disappears, the Eastern Great Forest will naturally no longer be the forest of elves.

If the World Tree saplings disappear, the elves will slowly become sick. After all, the elven race was a race that relied heavily on the World Tree.

“Then what are we going to do with the elves here? We’re not going to abandon them, are we?”

“Hey, I’m not that heartless. I’ve already talked to the southern elves about that. By now, I think… … . Anyway, don’t worry. That’s not what’s important right now.”

“Then what’s important?”

“Get plenty of rest. We’re going to be very busy tonight.”

That sly voice. And those eyes that sparkle with madness.

Leo realized that Charon was planning something crazy.

That look was the kind of look that could only be seen when someone was plotting something crazy.

So Leo asked Charon in a trembling voice.

“… …What are you thinking about?”

“Brother. From what I’ve seen, elves never give up on the World Tree saplings.”

“Judging from the reactions of the elves who were delegates earlier, it seems that way.”

“In times like these, actions speak louder than words. Do you agree?”

It was ominous.

Leo looked at Charon with a trembling expression.

The worst-case scenarios popped into Leo’s head.

‘Hey, no way.’

Even if Caron is a crazy guy, would he really do something like that?

“older brother.”

“No, that’s not true.”

“I haven’t said anything yet?”

“You crazy bastard. You’re going to sneak into the Capitol at night and tell it to uproot the saplings.”

At those words, Caron nodded with admiration.

“Oh, that’s right.”

“What the hell is this! You little punk!”

“Um, correct answer?”

It was certain.

Charon, this kid had no intention of persuading me through conversation from the beginning.

“A surprise attack is something that should be attempted when others least expect it. Do I really have to tell you this?”

“No, so why are you attacking the World Tree saplings by surprise…?”

“older brother.”

“why!”

“If you want to get hurt, then get hurt. If you don’t want to get hurt.”

No one could stop the mad dog.

As time passed, night came to Irene.

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