The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 228
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Episode 228 73. Release the Dog
One.
It was very easy to obtain the ice crystals to save the World Tree.
“It’s the ice you mentioned.”
Guardian Dragon, Gratia, personally rescued the ice crystal.
Caron let out a small exclamation as he examined the ice crystals contained in the specially treated bottle.
“I never thought such a pure crystal of magic would emerge from a sea saturated with black magic. It’s something I’ll only see if I live long enough.”
“Caron.”
“why?”
“You are seventeen.”
“If you’re seventeen, you’ve lived a long life.”
The ice was soaked in the unique cold air of the North Sea. I could feel the cold air of the cold air through the bottle I was holding.
Caron put the ice crystal into his subspace pocket with a satisfied expression. Then he said with a grin.
“Lady Gratia, you were useful for the first time.”
Then Gratia sighed and shook her head.
“How on earth did your family educate you? You don’t seem to have any respect for the Guardian Dragon.”
“It would be difficult for you, Gratia, without me anyway, right?”
“That’s true.”
“It’s good to be good to each other. I only do this to people I’m close with.”
Should I like this or not?
Gratia thought about it for a moment, but soon had no choice but to let out a deep sigh.
Whether you like it or not, he’s a guy who’ll eventually keep his promise.
Since he was also a contractor of sorts, adapting to Caron was the only answer.
Still, the situation wasn’t as bad as it could have been.
‘Rael was just as crazy as this guy.’
Because the contractor from 300 years ago, Rael, was a madman who was no less crazy than Charon.
300 years ago, or now, I decided to just think that there was no such thing as a contractor’s fortune. Gratia felt relieved when she thought that way.
“Okay, I’ve finished everything I had to do in the North Sea.”
From ice skating to coming-of-age ceremonies and even checking out Cain’s tomb.
All three objectives were achieved. Now all that was left was to return to Cheonghae Castle.
“If only I could take you two out for a week of drinking.”
Sabina spoke warmly to her grandchildren.
“I have prepared a lot of good wine to give to you, but… … It seems that the situation in Cheonghae Castle is not good. My brother has given the order to return you to Cheonghae Castle immediately.”
She smacked her lips as if she was regretting it.
These guys are so special that I wouldn’t mind putting them in my eyes.
The coming of age ceremony was also successfully completed, and both were tremendous achievements.
Caron and Leo were by far her best creations.
“Unfortunately, it seems we’ll have to wait until next time to have a drink together.”
She too has been briefed on what is currently happening in the imperial capital.
A storm was coming.
These two guys couldn’t escape the storm either. All she wanted was for Charon and Leo to weather the storm.
That’s why she left her regrets behind.
The family and Cheonghae Castle needed two of them. Looking at the situation, time was of the essence.
“Prepare to return quickly. If you are lacking any supplies, you can stop by Raelnia on the way and get them.”
Then Charon looked at Sabina and asked.
“What about Sabina?”
“My mission is not over yet. I have to stay here for another year. I will return to Cheonghae Castle as soon as my mission is over.”
Caron, too, would have liked to spend more time with Sabina.
But I also knew that I didn’t have the luxury of doing that right now.
“Now that the Demon King of Evil has appeared here, the number of monsters coming through the North Sea will increase even more. That’s why I can’t leave right now.”
“… … Aren’t you lonely?”
“Whenever I’m bored, I stop by Laelnia and harass the knights. It’s quite fun.”
Sabina gently stroked Leo’s head, who was worried about her, and spoke quietly to Charon.
“I wanted to help you create your own unique system, but time wouldn’t allow it.”
Then Charon shook his head firmly.
“No matter what kind of unique technology I create, Sabina’s traces will remain in it. Because Sabina laid the foundation for me.”
“Haha, thank you for the words. But you were just a jerk from the start. I just gave you some advice.”
“Once I complete the unique skill, I will show it to Sabina first.”
“Oh, really? It would be fun to compete with my own unique technique.”
They talked about this and that with the sea behind them.
How much time has passed like that?
Sabina said, standing up from her seat.
“Let’s go slowly. We have a long way to go.”
But just then, Gratia, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, spoke quietly.
“Are you heading to Cheonghae Castle?”
“Yes, Lady Gratia should come with you too. You said she was my guardian dragon.”
“It’s not possible now. As Sabina Reston said, the monsters will invade in earnest. Our clan must protect the North Sea. That’s also your family’s job.”
“Ugh.”
If there was a dragon in the party, there would be so many things we could do.
Caron smacked his lips as if he was disappointed.
Gratia nodded with a faint smile. Then she took out a small ring from her bosom and handed it to Charon.
“Here, this is the ring connected to me. It also has a summoning function, so call me whenever you need help.”
Just being able to have the support of a dragon at any time was a huge gain, as it expanded the range of things I could do.
“I’ll take care of the problem of returning to Cheonghae Castle. All I have to do is teleport you two to Cheonghae Castle, okay?”
“yes.”
“A magic circle containing the power of our clan has been installed in Cheonghae Castle.”
“oh.”
It was a welcome sound as I was listening. When it comes to magic, is it really dragons?
“Then, could you possibly create a teleportation gate connecting Cheonghae Castle and Bukhae?”
“Impossible. The North Sea is an area severely affected by black magic. It will be difficult to operate the gate unless the black magic is completely eliminated.”
Gratia’s blue hair fluttered in the sea breeze.
“Tell me when you’re ready. We’ll move together.”
“You said earlier that you weren’t going with me.”
“I’ll just relay Rael’s message to Cheonghaesung and come back right away. Rael asked me to do something.”
“It’s good for us.”
I’m not sure what you’re trying to convey, but I’m just grateful that it shortens my recovery time.
“Then it’s decided.”
Sabina smiled and hugged her two grandsons.
“It was a short but enjoyable time. Leo. Charon. I am the proudest of you in the world. Don’t forget that I am always behind you. Do you understand?”
Words filled with warm sincerity.
At those words, Caron and Leo nodded with a smile.
“I will keep that in mind.”
“I’ll be back soon.”
Now the two were taller than Sabina.
Charon hugged Sabina and slowly took in the North Sea with his eyes.
A sea that must be conquered someday.
Beyond that sea, there is a magical realm.
‘… …when I come back here again.’
I will return after completing preparations to destroy the Demon Realm. To turn everything that has settled beyond it into dust.
It doesn’t matter who played with Charon’s soul.
‘wait.’
My goal in this life is simple.
To destroy all the monsters that exist in this world.
Charon looked out at the sea and reminded himself of his goal once again.
“Let’s go now, Lady Gratia.”
He spoke to Gratia.
The story in the North Sea ended here. Now it was time to return to Qinghai Province.
At those words, Gratia slowly nodded and cast her magic.
Wooooow-!
In an instant, dozens of magic circles were created, and brilliant light filled my eyes.
In that light, Charon waved his hand lightly toward Sabina.
“Next time I come, I’ll bring some really expensive alcohol.”
Then Sabina answered with a happy smile.
“Don’t wait.”
That concludes it all.
Paaaaat-!
The light turned everything upside down.
2.
The dragon’s magic was truly amazing.
Paaaaat-!
As the light that had been covering my vision began to fade, the sight of a familiar place soon came into view.
High, high walls. And the subtle magic of clarity felt everywhere.
“Magic is really convenient.”
Charon looked around and nodded contentedly.
It was definitely Cheonghaesung.
Dang-! Dang-!
As soon as Caron’s party returned, an alarm bell was raised in Cheonghae Castle to signal an emergency.
“It’s teleportation magic!”
“Everyone, be on alert!”
It seemed like the entire castle was on high alert because they had used teleportation without prior notice.
“… … I had another accident.”
Leo sighed as he looked at the elders of the family running out of the castle.
Starting with Halo, the elders staying in Cheonghae Castle, and even Halo’s sons including Tails.
They were all wearing armor, so much so that anyone who saw them might have mistakenly thought that a war had broken out.
“Wow, our elders. They are giving us a grand welcome now that we are adults. But Leo, have you seen Gratia?”
Charon looked around, looking for Gratia.
Because we teleported together, Gratia was nowhere to be seen.
Leo sighed heavily again at Charon’s question and pointed his finger to the sky.
“There you are.”
“hmm?”
At that moment, a majestic voice rang out from the sky.
“Listen, descendants of Lael Reston!”
Blue scales and huge wings.
And the tremendous magical power that spreads out from the center of that body.
A blue dragon was looking down from the sky towards the earth.
It was definitely Gratia.
“Why are you suddenly doing that?”
Leo shrugged as Caron muttered to himself.
“I don’t know. Maybe he wanted to get some attention?”
“Gratia? Why?”
“If you think about it, you’ve been living alone on the bottom of the North Sea for 300 years. It’s just that when you get older, you need more attention.”
Gratia was suddenly treated as an old person in need of attention.
“I am Gratia, the guardian dragon of the Duke of Reston and the last survivor of the Blue Clan. You must show me the courtesy you deserve!”
Her voice spread throughout Cheonghae Castle.
After a while, the owner of the duke’s house, who had walked out of the castle, slowly stepped forward.
“Halo Reston, head of the House of Reston, sends greetings to the great guardian dragon.”
Gratia’s eyes turned to Halo.
“You are the current head of the household. Your magical power is truly incredible. I applaud the realm you have achieved.”
“thank you.”
Even in the face of the overwhelming magical power unleashed by the dragon, Halo’s expression was gentle.
“The long-standing covenant between your family and our clan will finally be fulfilled. I have come to you today to convey the words of Rael.”
“Please speak.”
As Halo spoke indifferently, Gratia spoke in a commanding voice.
“Caron Reston has shouldered many fates. Do not make vain mistakes by being jealous of the dazzling talents of the next generation. This is the message your ancestor, Rael, leaves to you.”
To put it simply, it was telling people not to touch Caron.
Blood flowed out from Gratia’s body. It seemed as if he was going to personally punish those who had other intentions.
But just then, a man standing behind Halo cautiously raised his hand.
It was Pale, Caron’s father.
Gratia nodded toward Pale.
“It seems like you have something to say. Who are you?”
“I am Pale Reston, son of Halo Reston and father of Caron Reston. I apologize, but may I speak on behalf of my family?”
“I permit it.”
Gratia’s eyes warmed at the mention of Charon’s father.
Because Pale was a precious being who gave birth to the child of the covenant.
Pale, who had thus gained the right to speak from Gratia, opened his mouth cautiously.
“… … Now, there is no one in Cheonghae Castle who can touch Charon.”
“Humans are jealous beings. They can certainly have vain thoughts… … .”
At those words, Pale glanced at his brothers and continued speaking.
“It may have been like that in the past, but it certainly isn’t like that now.”
“How can you be sure?”
“Caron bites even adults now. No one in Cheonghae Castle… …would want to be bitten by Caron.”
At those words, Gratia glanced at Charon.
Then Charon scratched his head with his hand as if he was embarrassed.
“Oh my, Dad, you know me so well? It’s embarrassing.”
“… … Indeed, that’s so.”
“Gratia. As an example, how many people would you like me to ask in the places you see? Just tell me.”
Caron smiled brightly.
The mad dog returned to Cheonghae Castle as an adult.
There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house