The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 192



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Episode 192 61. Decision

One.

To tell you the conclusion,

“You really liked this earlier today! What do you think, hyung? Do you like it?”

“Wow, it tastes good.”

“Do you need any side dishes?”

“Is jerky possible?”

“huh!”

A drinking party ensued.

The World Tree’s sapling revealed its own name as Animus.

Animus smiled brightly as he poured a drink into Charon’s empty glass.

“Please call me Asa!”

“Ah?”

“I like that nickname! My grandfather calls me that sometimes too. Right, Balto?”

“Isn’t that because As-sama begged you to call me that?”

Balto sighed as he followed Charon and sipped his drink.

Balto’s expression was surprisingly indifferent, as if he was used to this situation.

“Ah.”

Caron called the boy’s name with a smile.

Then As nodded as if he was happy.

“It sure is nice to hear that. Why are you calling me, hyung?”

“… … No, I think this is the first time someone has called me hyung.”

“okay?”

The youngest of the Duke of Reston.

Of course, there was no way I could have a younger sibling.

I thought it would be nice to have a younger sibling, so I asked my parents to give me one, but unfortunately, they did not give me one.

“hmm.”

Charon nodded, patting Asa’s head roughly.

“How old are you this year?”

At that question, As asked with wide eyes.

“You want me to tell you my age by human standards? Well, if you count by human age… … . eleven years old.”

He was much younger than I thought.

I heard that the elves first settled in the Eastern Forest over 100 years ago.

But why is Asu only eleven years old?

“That’s exactly how much I developed an ego. Before that, I was just a tree.”

“So what does it look like now?”

“It might be easier to think of it as a spirit… … In human terms, um… … a ghost? It created a form using magic.”

It was amazing.

When Charon thinks about something, he reads that thought right away.

“Is it because he’s the son of the World Tree? He even uses poison magic.”

“Hehe, strictly speaking, he’s not my son! If that’s what you want to think, then think that way.”

“Then you are my daughter?”

“It could be a boy. It could be a girl. I don’t have a set gender.”

“but.”

He is the child of the world tree, which is called the divine tree.

How could it be ordinary?

Caron poured the alcohol into his mouth and then glanced at As.

As a result, the spirit of life was found.

Now the question is how to get As to the Southern Great Forest.

As Charon became troubled, Asa smiled gently.

“Don’t worry, brother. Everything will go your way.”

Asuka also has the power of foresight.

Come to think of it, the Elder had a tendency to accept Charon’s request for a visit too easily.

In a city in crisis due to war, it would not be easy to allow visits from outsiders.

But seeing that he accepted it so obediently, it was certain that Asga had spoken separately.

But at that point, another question arises.

Even though he had foresight, why couldn’t he stop the appearance of the Demon King of Sloth?

“… … It’s because I’m weak. My rank is not high enough yet. If beings with the rank of the Demon King intervene, it’s not easy to detect.”

“Oh, I don’t blame you.”

-It’s a really bad feeling to have your mind read, isn’t it, Master?

‘Would you like to introduce yourself?’

The concept of rank was not easy to understand, but it didn’t seem like he was making excuses.

Caron nodded slightly and put the jerky in his mouth.

Then, after a while, Balto, who had been quietly drinking, opened his mouth.

“It was a secret that only I knew that As-sama could move like this.”

“Now we know too?”

“Yes. From now on, I’d like to talk about things I couldn’t talk about during the day.”

“Please speak, Elder.”

“As you can see, As-nim is our center. If As-nim disappears from here, we will naturally face destruction. I would like to hear your plan for dealing with that.”

It was a flat voice.

Charon realized that Balto was already ready to give up a lot.

Ultimately, the elder’s help was needed to complete the plan.

“I hope you listen without misunderstanding.”

The story that Charon was about to tell might be humiliating to the elves of the Eastern Forest.

Nevertheless, it was a story that absolutely had to be told.

Caron, who had taken another sip of his drink, spoke to Balto.

“Before coming here, I discussed countermeasures with the Regent of the Southern Forest.”

It is still unknown why the elves of the Eastern and Southern Forests split up.

But this much is certain.

If the elves of the Eastern Forest remain here, they will all die.

Because the Demon Kings were a terrifyingly persistent bunch.

So there is only one way.

“Your Majesty has permitted the return of the Eastern Forest Elves. A rescue fleet should be on its way by sea at this time.”

Migration to the southern coniferous forests.

It was a much more rational decision than letting the World Tree sapling fall into the hands of the Demon King.

“… …The regent permitted that?”

Balto tilted his glass with a bitter expression.

It was a more bland appearance than I thought.

“yes.”

The eastern Great Forest borders the East Sea to the east.

“I heard there is a port east of Eileen too.”

“It’s about 30 minutes from Eileen. You may not know this, but elves aren’t very friendly with the sea. It’s just a place for show.”

Balto let out a small sigh and continued asking questions.

“The southern seas may have been blocked by the Nagas. Is that possible?”

“The Nagas have decided to assist in this rescue operation.”

At those words, Balto opened his eyes wide and asked.

“I can’t believe it. Our southern brethren hate Nagas more than we do, I don’t know how that’s possible.”

“The heir to the throne of the Nagas has become a hostage and is staying in Galad. The conflict between the elves and the Nagas is over. The sea route has been opened for the elves as well.”

I had no idea that opening the sea route for the elves would have such a butterfly effect.

The sea is the territory of the Nagas.

The rescue fleet of the Southern Great Forest will be moving north quickly with the support of the Nagas.

“The elves staying in the western region of the Eastern Great Forest have decided to help the Suin tribe.”

“You didn’t come here to win this war. It’s not like the rumors say.”

“What was the rumor about me?”

“I heard you were a hero. Don’t heroes usually want to win every battle? That’s why I thought you would be the same. I didn’t know you would suggest an evacuation.”

Balto spoke honestly.

Was he a little drunk? Balto’s wrinkled face was slightly red.

His face showed the sense of responsibility he had as the leader of the elves of the Eastern Forest.

Charon quietly studied the old man’s aged face and smiled bitterly.

“I don’t like losing either. Especially not to someone like the Demon King. But, Elder, it’s more important for me to ruin the plans of the Demon King’s children than to lose. And above all else… … .”

Percussion.

Caron put his glass down on the round table and spoke in a lonely voice.

“I can’t just watch you die.”

“Are you saying that fighting for the pride of one’s race is meaningless?”

“Those who die here will have no pride whatsoever. When you die, you just die. Pride? That is something that is only granted to the living.”

Suddenly, Charon remembered the last moments of his previous life.

Despite Halo’s earnest pleas, he chose death himself.

I don’t regret that choice.

After all, it was your own choice.

But now that I’ve died like that, I understand.

“Nothing is more important than life.”

Must stay alive.

Then you can do anything, whether it’s revenge or something else.

If I hadn’t been reincarnated, I wouldn’t have been given this opportunity.

That’s why Caron spoke with sincerity.

“So, please accept the offer.”

“… … Someone will see this and say, ‘Run away.’ It could also harm your reputation.”

Balto asked the question without hesitation.

Seventeen years old.

An age when one is intoxicated with a sense of resonance.

He is a young man who is considered a hero who will succeed his grandfather. Will such a young man be able to accept the stigma of defeat?

“Elder.”

Caron looked at Balto with a smile. Then he nodded with a big smile.

“My reputation is ruined. Is that my wish?”

“……what?”

“Does fame buy you anything? My wish is to make your grandfather’s forehead wrinkle. I would rather welcome the fact that your fame is being driven to the ground. Haha! Isn’t that right, Leo?”

“Elder, I’m sorry. This guy was crazy from the start… … .”

“Brother Caron! You’re cool.”

“Ah. A person who knows how to let go is a mature person.”

“Can I become an adult too?”

“Of course. Just trust me and follow me.”

In an instant, Caron’s face was covered with playfulness.

But Balto could sense the emotion that had momentarily crossed Charon’s face.

‘Was it regret?’

Compared to elves, humans are a race that lives a short lifespan.

Seventeen was still a young age for an elf.

‘The more I look at him, the more I find myself unable to understand him.’

Balto drank the remaining alcohol in his glass and nodded slowly.

“… … Please tell me what I have to do from now on.”

In effect, it meant accepting the offer.

Caron smiled faintly. Then he poured some wine into Balto’s glass and said.

“The Demon King of Sloth is already right in front of us. There’s not much we can do. Just hold out here until reinforcements from the Southern Forest arrive. And… … .”

Slurp.

The glass was filled with wine.

Is it because of my mood?

Balto felt that the wine resembled the color of blood.

“Preemptively eliminating the traitor within.”

Caron, who had filled his cup, spoke to the elder in a cold voice.

“The rotten part must be cut out. Blood will be on my hands, so tell me what you know.”

A thick murderous aura began to emanate from Charon.

2.

This is the basement of a mansion located in Irene’s luxurious residential area.

“Have you heard anything from them?”

“till now.”

“A variable has occurred. Didn’t you see that human’s eyes earlier? He’s dangerous. If you’re not careful… … .”

Three elves were gathered in the basement and holding a meeting.

Although they were each wearing masks, they already knew each other’s identities.

Wearing the mask was simply an act of conscience.

“If things continue like this, our grand plan will be distorted.”

“What on earth is the Elder thinking? Elves should solve their own problems.”

“They will express their deep displeasure at the current situation. If we do not do this, this historic city will be reduced to rubble.”

They gritted their teeth as they recalled the human gaze they had encountered during the day.

“Caron Reston. Why is he here? Really… … . Did he realize what we did?”

“Didn’t the World Tree saplings repel the dark magic? There shouldn’t be any traces left.”

“But something feels uneasy… Shouldn’t we take action now?”

“Are we supposed to call them in right now?”

“If you need.”

They exchanged opinions.

If everything had gone according to plan, no one would have been hurt.

Everything would have gone as planned.

“The dark elves are our kind. Rather than dying a miserable death here, it would be better to preserve future generations with them. How can the Elder not know this fact?”

The elf wearing a red mask expressed his frustration.

Then the person next to me sighed and said.

“That’s because the gun is messed up. You’re so scared that you can’t make a proper judgment.”

“I don’t think we have time to hesitate like this. Let’s get this done before the Elder is fooled by that human’s words.”

“Are the troops ready?”

“Of course. We just need to move our troops right now and capture the teleportation magic circle. Then the dark elves will take care of it… .”

That’s when they were getting heated and plotting their plans.

“The dark elves will figure it out, what?”

An intruder interrupted their conversation.

The elves present could not help but freeze at the appearance of the uninvited guest.

It was a familiar face.

The young man I met in the conference room earlier this afternoon.

“Keep talking. It was fun.”

The man was smiling while drawing his dark blue sword. Then he spoke while tapping his own neck with the back of the sword.

“Why are you suddenly silent?”

A languid voice.

The elves exchanged glances at the sudden turn of events.

I don’t know why that person is here.

But one thing was certain.

That their actions were discovered.

As soon as he thought about it, the elf wearing the red mask immediately drew out his magical power.

But that was it.

Crunch-!

A blue-black flash of light flashed in the air.

After a while.

Bam.

The elf’s neck, which had been drawing out his magical power, fell to the floor.

“Your thinking is very admirable. If you are going to plot a rebellion, you should be prepared to do this. My grandfather succeeded in his rebellion with that kind of determination. As someone from a family of rebellion of high repute, I acknowledge you. You are great.”

Woohoo.

The rebel’s grandson, Charon, looked at the two remaining elves with a smirk and said in a playful voice.

“I’m thinking of letting only one of you two live… … . Who do you think should survive? To be honest, I don’t even want to think about it, so just have the two of you fight. I’ll let only the winner live.”

Although it was an incredibly cruel way to say it, the two elves looked at each other after hearing those words.

“What are you two doing? I said I’ll only spare the winner, right? Should I just kill you both? Oh, but no magic allowed. Fight with fists only. Alright, then… … let’s begin!”

Phew.

The traitors threw their fists at each other without hesitation.

At that sight, Caron smiled and took out the jerky. As expected, jerky was the best for watching a fight.

‘Oh, I forgot to tell you that surviving is a punishment.’

A hell worse than death awaits those who survive here. They will surely beg to be killed.

But Caron deliberately swallowed those words.

‘This is a fitting end for traitors who sold out their own kind. Isn’t it, Guillotine?’

-What is the Demon King doing? He doesn’t hand over the throne to his master. He’s nearby, so go find him and tell him to hand over the throne. It’s a perfect fit.

‘shut up.’

A smile appeared on the mad dog’s lips.

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