The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 219



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Episode 219 70. Blood is thicker than water.

One.

The lord of Candle County, Count Candle, couldn’t help but tremble in his hands as he held the teapot.

“Well, it smells very good. What kind of tea is it, Count Candle?”

“That… … is a tea brewed from the dried leaves of a flower called lapin that only grows near Riyadh.”

“I like it.”

“I usually drink it mixed with vodka.”

“I like it even more. Can you tell me the ratio of vodka?”

“Yes, yes.”

Slurp, slurp.

He poured a lot of vodka into the woman’s teacup, and the result was something that could hardly be called tea.

The blonde, blue-eyed woman took a sip of the tea and nodded contentedly.

“Excellent.”

“Thank you, sir.”

Count Candle couldn’t help but feel nervous.

That’s understandable, because the woman in front of you was once a hero who commanded the entire continent.

White Empress Sabina Reston.

He was the younger brother of the great hero Grand Duke Halo, and was known for his scary personality.

‘They say that when you reach a certain level, you can regain your youth.’

Count Candle gulped as he studied Sabina Reston’s appearance.

It is a beauty that shows no trace of the ravages of time.

It wouldn’t be strange to think that she was in her late twenties. That would mean that Sabina Reston’s realm had reached an incredible level.

That such a big shot came here in person.

‘… … Are you saying that you will punish us because we passed information to the imperial family?’

It may have been intended that the Duke of Reston would punish the Earldom of Candle.

That’s why Count Candle’s body couldn’t help but stiffen.

“sorry.”

Count Candle mustered up his strength to ask for forgiveness, but Sabina’s eyes widened as if asking what he was talking about.

“What do you have to be sorry about to me?”

“… … This time, the Imperial Guard… … .”

“Oh, don’t worry about it. I have no intention of interfering with family affairs other than protecting the North Sea. I just came to pick up my cute nephews and nieces. As you may have already realized, they are quite the troublemakers.”

Sabina emptied her teacup with a sly smile and spoke in a kind voice.

“I’m thinking of having a family reunion after a long time, so would you mind saving some space for me?”

“of course.”

“Once we’re done talking, let’s take these guys and leave this place right away. I’m sure you’ve already finished talking with Caron, right?”

Sabina was quick to point out Caron.

At Sabina’s words, Count Candle nodded, then stood up from his seat and carefully left the room.

In this way, only the blood relatives of the Duke of Reston remained in the reception room.

Sabina said as she poured the vodka that Count Candle had left on the table into a teacup.

“It’s good to mix it with tea, but it’s also good to enjoy vodka on its own. Caron, Leo, you guys have a glass too.”

The two of them had already had quite a bit to drink before Sabina arrived.

“You shouldn’t refuse alcohol offered by adults.”

Caron accepted the glass with a smile.

The three glasses were quickly filled, and Sabina lightly raised her glass.

“Congratulations on your long-awaited reunion.”

Jjaeng.

The clear sound of glasses clashing against each other echoed.

Sabina downed the wine in her glass in one go and smiled brightly.

“Can the swallowing be this smooth?”

Sabina still liked drinking.

She nodded with satisfaction and glanced back and forth between Charon and Leo.

Meeting my nephews and grandnephews for the first time in a long time.

Those who were only boys when she left Cheonghae Castle have now become young men.

Children grow up really quickly.

In particular, these two guys grew beyond her expectations.

Charon reached the end of the seven stars.

As Halo said, a magical power that is completely different from the magical power that was cultivated through the Qinghai method is felt from Charon’s body.

The purest and most powerful magic.

Perhaps Charon will open the eighth sea through his coming of age ceremony.

But that fact wasn’t particularly surprising. That guy, Caron, had been like that since he was little.

But what surprised her was Leo, not Charon.

“Leo.”

“Yes, Sabina.”

“You really had a hard time.”

“……thank you.”

Leo, who had average talent.

However, Leo has now grown to a point where it is difficult to find a rival among his peers.

Of course, Caron must have put in a lot of effort. But Leo must have put in just as much effort.

After all, it is you who must lead yourself to higher places.

‘Maybe after the coming of age ceremony is over… … I might be able to reach the 7th level.’

An achievement that surpasses Hugo and Leon, who were called geniuses.

Her two nephews and grandsons, whom she had personally taught, were already worthy of being called monsters.

For Sabina, who had first taught the boys magic, this sight was simply infinitely admirable.

“When you arrive in the North Sea, you will encounter new things you have never experienced before. Are you ready?”

The Duke’s coming-of-age ceremony is simple.

An illusion created by the Guardian Dragon for Rael’s descendants.

It’s about overcoming the trials of that fantasy and moving on to the next step.

There is a secret hidden in that illusion.

The form of trials is different for each person. To be exact.

“The Guardian Dragon’s arrangement will give you trials that are appropriate for you. However, if you have a strong will, you will be able to overcome them without much trouble.”

Test the person’s limits.

So Sabina became a little worried about Caron.

Caron has a talent that is unparalleled in the history of the family. The trials that will be given to Caron will be like hell.

“I trust you will overcome. And… … Use this opportunity to show who the true enemies of our clan are.”

Caron slowly looked at Sabina’s face.

“Has the situation in the North Sea… worsened?”

Charon now knows what lies beyond the North Sea.

The devil.

The land where the demon lords and their followers reside.

The monsters that came from there periodically invaded the North Sea coast, and it was the long-standing mission of the Duke of Reston to protect the continent from them.

That’s why Sabina stayed there and why Halo visited the North Sea periodically.

Sabina laughed at Charon’s question as she refilled her glass.

“The tides. The water comes in and goes out. That’s the way the sea works. The water just keeps coming in.”

Sabina emptied her glass.

And he said while patting Charon and Leo on the head.

“This is the sea you will have to protect someday. It would be fun to introduce the North Sea to you on this occasion. So let’s get some rest today. We have to run diligently as soon as tomorrow morning comes.”

“Yes, Sabina.”

Just then, Leo cautiously asked Sabina.

“Are we walking?”

Then Sabina answered as if it was obvious.

“of course.”

“… … Then when Sabina comes here too… … .”

“Of course I walked. To train my lower body and use my magical power. This is also training.”

“No, Sabina. I told you that walking is also a form of training. But Leo, you know, keeps grumbling.”

“Hmm, Leo still has a long way to go.”

“That’s what I’m saying.”

Leo sighed deeply as he looked at the two people who were a good match for each other.

‘There are two of you now.’

After Caron, now Sabina.

The number of people who will harass him has increased to two. With two people who cannot be stopped in this world joining forces, this journey will surely become hell.

But Leo nodded and accepted the situation.

【Master. Cheer up! I’m cheering you on!】

Ligor’s voice rings out at just the right time.

Leo sighed and shook his head.

“Caron, since we’re walking, why don’t we tame Ligor too?”

“Oh, that’s a good idea. I was curious about the various functions of the Ligor anyway.”

“Just tell me. I’ll help you.”

“Lady Sabina, if we are to speak of this sword, it is the sword we obtained this time called Ligor… … .”

“It’s a legendary sword. I’ve heard about it here and there.”

“I think I might need some help, Sabina.”

“Oh, really? Just tell me. I’ll help you with anything.”

【Master, Master?】

I don’t know if sharing happiness will make it better, but sharing pain will make it a little better.

Wouldn’t it be comforting if there were someone more unfortunate than me?

Leo smiled bitterly as he lightly gripped Rigor’s handle.

‘You have to go through some hardships too.’

【This is such a devil… … .】

As expected, Leo was the bad guy who learned quickly.

So Sabina, Caron, and Leo spent the night talking about things they had not been able to talk about before.

2.

The next morning.

In front of the northern gate of Riad.

The people of the castle, including Count Candle, came out to see off Caron and his party.

“There will be many days to see each other, right? So let’s keep our farewells short.”

Caron shook hands with Count Candle.

“Even though our first meeting wasn’t pleasant… … . I guess time will heal that.”

I didn’t forget to give a subtle hint.

Count Candle nodded with a weak smile at Caron’s subtle warning.

“Please go to the North Sea and achieve what you wish.”

“Oh, thank you for providing me with plenty of alcohol.”

“Good alcohol can only be perfected when it meets a good master.”

Caron and his party raided the castle’s liquor storehouse last night.

If they gave him the wine cellar in return for saving the city, it would certainly be a good deal, Count Candle thought.

In the future, the travel between Riad and Qinghai Province will become more frequent.

Because Riad will play an important role in the development of the northwest planned by Pale, Charon’s father.

Charon exchanged a quick greeting with Count Candle, then turned to his younger sister, Natasha.

If it weren’t for Natasha, this wouldn’t have been resolved smoothly.

“Natasha. You saved this city. So you should be proud of yourself. Right? Is there anything you wish for?”

Natasha answered Charon’s question with an awkward laugh.

“Not really. I just want this city to be safe.”

“From now on, diplomacy with the Candle Counts will be conducted through you. Is that okay, Count Candle?”

“Of course. Rather, I should be grateful for that.”

The illegitimate child of a count.

To Count Candle, Natasha was an unlucky child and a weakness of his own. Despite this, he truly cherished his sister.

Caron appreciated that about Count Candle.

“I ask for your continued support.”

“We are the ones who need your help.”

They exchanged pleasantries and ended their greetings, and thus ended the small farewell ceremony.

“Then let’s go now.”

Sabina spoke to Caron and Leo.

Charon and Leo nodded, then turned and walked out of the gate.

Behind them, the voices of several people echoed.

“Thank you for saving me!”

“Please come back healthy!”

It always feels good to be appreciated by someone.

Caron waved with a smirk, and Leo followed suit, raising his arm high.

Sabina looked at the two grandsons with admiration. Then she spoke in a soft voice.

“I’ve heard a lot of news about you while I was in the North Sea. You saved the elves, you saved the dwarves… … You’ve been really diligent. You special guys.”

At those words, Caron scratched his head as if he was embarrassed.

“I was lucky.”

“In that sense, I have planned a route to the North Sea. As you all know, the more barren the place, the more likely it is that there will be those who take the wrong path. In particular, the rugged mountainous region of the northwest of the empire is their hiding place.”

Caron understood Sabina’s meaning immediately.

In the North, something as famous as vodka is sanjeok.

That is, Sabina is going to sweep away all the bandits on her way.

“It’s a good thing in many ways, to check how much your practical experience has increased and to maintain public order.”

“Grandpa told me to finish the coming-of-age ceremony as quickly as possible.”

“Don’t worry. All you have to do is swing your sword a few times as you pass by.”

“All right.”

“good night.”

Sabina smiled contentedly and spoke to her grandchildren.

“Concentrate your magic power on your legs. Let’s run at full speed from now on.”

“Yes, Sabina.”

“All right.”

Woooooooooo-!

The three of them simultaneously focused their magical power on their legs, led by Sabina.

Paaaaat-!

It shot forward at incredible speed.

***

Four days after that.

The grandsons of the Halo Duke arrived in the North Sea, with rumors that ten large bandit groups in the North had disappeared.

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