Chapter 1510 – Open Ceremony
Wild boar. Squirrel. Badger. Eagle. Animals and dragons that seem ordinary at first glance, such as tigers. An animal with the body of a lion and the head of a snake. Even bizarre things where books come together to form human shapes.
Those piled up on a stage like a theater stage and burning motionlessly were tales.
In the middle of the story, a man wearing a black mask, who looked like a shadow at first glance, was behind his back.
Standing next to him is Yudo Hak, a freshman executive.
The masked man opened his mouth.
“I heard that Yeo Dre’s territory is opening today.”
Chiiing. When he heard the voice, Yudo Hak felt a headache and frowned.
“Taohak. Any signal from Bao?”
“It wasn’t there yet.”
“It’s good to be cautious.”
Judo Hak knew well that this conversation did not end here.
This is because the man in front of me had a somewhat irritating conversation pattern of saying he was fine and then getting to the point. Sure enough. He continued.
“But it’s getting hard to wait any longer.”
“Is something going on?”
Bao has already infiltrated Yeo Dre’s territory.
As soon as the opportunity arises, they will contact you and devastate the territory. Is there a problem?
“The priestess who foresaw the future said that if the territory was left alone, it would become an impenetrable fortress that not even we could touch.”
A grin escaped from Judo Hak’s mouth.
Can’t even we touch it?
“That’s a gross exaggeration.”
“Just as the abilities of divine training were real. The abilities of a priestess are real.”
Judo Hak’s eyebrows furrowed at the accusatory voice. The masked man said, as if he knew it without even seeing it.
“Dohak. It’s understandable that you look down on them. They are losers who were defeated by Yeo Dre and ran away to the Demon Lord of Death.”
The man turned his back. There was a huge eye mark engraved on the black mask.
“But you shouldn’t be complacent. The reason they lost was because they were superior.”
“… Yes. “I know.”
“Hmm. You can’t just sit still when someone with real foresight is alerting you to a crisis. Taoism. Tell Bao. Before the opening ceremony begins today, we will destroy his territory.”
From the voice to the gaze beyond the mask, it disturbed the ‘sense’ of Judo.
While cursing in his mind as to where he was giving orders, Judo Hak bowed his head to the highest ranking official.
“I will do so, senior.”
Today, the territory of the Eight Days will fall.
As the priestess predicted, before it becomes an iron fortress, it will crumble to pieces in the hands of a new student.
***
I was sitting in the lord’s office, putting my legs up on the table, and absentmindedly thinking about yesterday’s events.
I went to play with Elter, and then I got into a fight with Claire, and suddenly the demon got stronger and did something dirty, and Claire fainted and lay on top of me, and Blan, who suddenly came back, saw the scene.
A scene of adultery that no one can see without being able to get away with it. I even have a criminal record.
I thought I was going to get hit, but Mr. Blanc, an intelligent man, resolved the misunderstanding through conversation.
Okay. I solved it well…
“Whoa.”
I’m disturbed.
I got up and walked Kara in front of the mirror and looked at the nape of her neck.
There is a black mark engraved slightly below the nape of the neck.
This mark, which looks like a large dot or a fox, is not currently giving off any energy, but the moment you try to erase it, it causes a strong backlash.
It’s the same as saying to cherish the mark, and it looks like the demon god is using this as a medium to come visit me again next time.
I don’t know what the purpose is, but I’ll have to hear the whole story then.
They will also complain.
Because of that divine beast, I…
“Whew…”
That damn fox. I just create troublesome things for no reason…
As I was sighing, I felt someone approaching this room.
Soon AI also sent a signal.
[My lord. Ellie has arrived.]
“Let me in.”
With my permission, the door opened and Ellie, who appeared to be our house’s maid, not Grise’s maid, came in.
“Master. The Lovejarte family has arrived.”
“Oh, really?”
“I will take you there.”
“Please do me a favor.”
Today is finally the territory opening ceremony.
I called all the faces I hadn’t seen in a while, but I’m busy and have a lot of acquaintances, so it’s hard to meet them all today.
To be precise, I can meet you, but I won’t be able to treat you properly.
At best, they responded to the invitation, but I told them that I, the one who sent the invitation, would feel bad if I didn’t pay attention, so I set a separate date and told them that I would treat them in turn.
First night. In other words, today is the day of the Love Jarte family.
It’s my day with Maychi, so it should be a more wonderful day than other days.
As I followed Ellie, I saw the people of Love Yarte sitting in the drawing room, which was beautifully decorated with the unique craftsmanship of the dwarves.
I was lost for a moment.
There are three flowers.
Okay. The three people, wearing unusually fancy dresses, were truly flowers.
Mei Qi wore a red dress with a plain length but colorful and pretty design, and unlike her usual style, she tied her hair up nicely.
Macy wore a rag-like blue dress that showed off her thighs and shoulders, and her youthfulness obliterated her naivety and made her look beautiful even if she was resentful.
Ms. Meira was her pinnacle, wearing a white dress that covered her entire body from the base of her neck to her legs, but her shoulders and cleavage were transparent, allowing her attractive body to be subtly reflected. It’s an elegant yet sexy dress. I also really like the emphasis on the nape of her neck.
Two goddesses and one beauty.
If you get Lunar from Love Yarte, will everything become that pretty…?
At that time, May Chi spotted me and jumped up with her face full of joy.
“Dret~~”
My girlfriend, who called me Dret in front of everyone including my family, ran up to me and hugged me.
I also hugged him.
I feel like I can see her dog’s tail spinning like a propeller.
“Thank you for inviting me~~ Wow. I saw so many amazing things in the short time I spent coming here? This place is really amazing!!”
My territory is amazing.
While I was feeling happy, Macy and Mayra also approached me.
I took Mei Chi away from her for a moment and hugged her tightly.
“Mother!”
“Oh my~ Woohuhu.”
Every weekend, I hang out at the Love Yarte family, and I show affection to Meichi and Meira generously, so skinship is no longer awkward between us.
Meira patted my back as if it was cute.
“Keuhumhum.”
I heard a cough, looked to the side, and took a quick stance.
“Father. It’s been a while since I saw you.”
“Haha. Okay. It’s been a while since I last saw you?”
The head of the Lovellarte family. Meichi’s father and current head of household.
And again…
…
… No. Because I’m not sure about this.
By the way. Your face is full of confidence.
Before, he had a very timid attitude and was always sighing, so his handsome face was hidden at best, but now it’s nice to see him.
“You’ve become very close while I was away. I’m glad that you really feel like you’ve become part of our family.”
“I’m happy too.”
My father laughed and tapped my shoulder.
“Now.”
We both turned our heads when we suddenly heard a solemn voice.
There, my younger brother Gold, whom I had not seen in a long time, was looking displeased.
“Did you tap our master on the shoulder as you left?”
Gold is handsome, younger than me, and exudes the dignity of a big man.
Even though it has only been a few months since he became the head of Heart, his charisma surpasses that of the heads of other teenage families.
Since he was looking at me with such a straight face, I was scared too.
“Uh…”
My father was embarrassed, so I blocked Gold’s path.
“Ah, Gold. I asked my father to take it easy.”
“… I see.”
Gold relaxed his expression and bowed his head to his father.
“I’m sorry. I misunderstood.”
Looking at his face, it doesn’t look like the misunderstanding has been resolved at all, but he is still my good brother who respects my words.
My father still looked a little embarrassed, but he soon smiled and bowed to Gold.
“Heart matriarch. Long time no see.”
“Okay. It’s been a while since I saw you.”
Haha…”
There’s an awkward air flowing.
I treat my father with respect, and my father treats Gold with respect, and Gold treats me as a superior. Is it rock-paper-scissors?
To break the awkward atmosphere, I held Gold’s hand and shook it.
“It’s been a while since I’ve seen you. Thank you in many ways, Gold. I heard you helped our territory a lot?”
While the territory was handed over to the residents of Matan and their bodies were manufactured, the head of the teenage family, including Gold, and executives from the dwarves and elves gave permission and hired companies. He took care of many cumbersome procedures.
In addition, I heard that the Hart family made an effort to attract tourists to this territory by building an attraction facility that they had a monopoly on and bringing in special products from all over the world, putting aside the Hart family’s business.
This favor will definitely be repaid.
“I’ll repay you soon.”
“I’m sorry, brother. Are you repaying me for being with you? “Those things are nothing compared to what you did for me.”
Then one person. No. Dwarves have appeared.
Haha. I heard that you two are sworn brothers, but this seems like your friendship is stronger than that of biological brothers.”
This man, who is tall for a dwarf and has impressive glasses, is Sir Kayneth, a half-dwarf and one of the richest men in this wide Elunar.
“What does that mean?”
I was hurt because Gold made an unpleasant face.
Seriously…?! Are you saying that someone like me is not your brother?!
“We are real brothers.”
“What?”
Kayneth was surprised.
I waved my hand.
“No. We have a stronger friendship than our biological brothers, but we are not related by blood.”
“Brother!!”
It’s obvious, but don’t look hurt.
Sir Kayneth laughed with a cheerful expression.
I quietly approached him and whispered.
“Hey, Sir Kayneth. That story from last time. Is it still valid?”
“Hmm? Are you talking about the sensory body?”
A prosthetic body that allows you to feel the sensations that only you can create. Sir Kayneth was very interested in it. It seemed like they were planning to sell it very, very expensive.
“Yeah what…”
I have enough money.
At least I have enough to spend for the rest of my life, and my salary comes regularly from Frunar Academy.
So. I thought I would never have to worry about money for the rest of my life.
But. Countless people gathered in this territory.
It is nowhere near the astronomical amount of money spent on collecting this level of technology and tourism products.
This territory must not fail.
I can’t do it. I had an accident not long ago.
I can’t help it, those bastards are gaslighting and harassing my best students.
Anyway, my reputation is so bad that tourists might be scared and not come.
I am well aware of my notoriety. I think that perhaps the only people coming to the opening ceremony today will be people I invited, acquaintances, and people involved in this estate.
It will be a huge loss to this territory, where tourism is the main business, and the lives of the people of the territory will also be disrupted.
Products that only dwarves and elves can make are selling like hot cakes, but it’s probably not as good as the tourism industry.
If people don’t come because of my notoriety… It hurts me a little, no matter how much I do.
Fortunately, there is a way.
If I make full use of my abilities, it will be very easy to make money.
I plan to take full responsibility for my actions.
That moment. Hot! Gold grabbed my wrist.
“Wow!”
“I know what you’re worried about, brother. Follow me.”
He dragged me and stood on the terrace.
Why here?
“This terrace is Frenen’s work.”
“Frenen’s? Oh?”
Wooooow. It seemed like the terrace floor was floating upwards, but fall prevention magic and barriers were put in place.
Was this an elevator? No, is it closer to a vehicle?
I can clearly see my territory below the endlessly rising terrace.
Okay. Take a look at the state-of-the-art cityscape.
… However. What is that outside the castle walls?
Like that swarm of ants…
“People?”
Without exaggeration, people flocked like clouds from far away.
There were tents here and there, as if it had been all night.
… Why are there so many?
Gold spoke with a proud voice as I opened my mouth.
“Brother. Aren’t you ignoring us too much? I and the heads of each group are also experts in management and business.”
I helped Yeongji because I saw the potential, not because I thoughtlessly helped him.
The proof of those words is far away. These are people who have no end in sight.
“The authors are all your territory residents and customers, and they are waiting for your grace.”
“… Oh…”
For the first time in a long time, I experienced the satisfaction of growth similar to when I played a territory-growing game.
“Brother. Just give the order. We and they will follow what you, our lord, says.”
“Go, gold…!”
As I was wiping away tears because I was moved, Gold pointed his finger at the people.
“Ruler. Older brother. Please say a word to those far-sighted people who are planning to be the first to enter your land.”
“Huh? One word?”
Faaaaat. I felt magical power and a magic circle with a megaphone shape appeared in front of me.
“This is the work of the elves. Your majestic appearance will be broadcast across the sky, and when you speak, your voice will reach them as well.”
“Big in the sky? Gold. Are you also being sent out?”
“It is possible. Only the people you want will be sent out when you want. In fact, this function was created for the purpose of informing people of the laws set by the lord, so only the lord has the authority.”
It’s the lord’s privilege.
So, what should we talk about?
Welcome to my territory?
Should I say, when you come in, you can do whatever you want, but when you leave…?
No.
There is a different story that I really want to tell.
Words that come from deep in my heart.
Actually, there was something that bothered me for a long time.
I wanted to make it easy for the person I was thankful for, who I couldn’t pay too much attention to and who was just waiting, so that he wouldn’t feel anxious.
Let’s put some effort into practice today.
I stared at my younger brother with anticipation.
“Wait a minute.”
Blame.
I jumped down, stepped on the air, and went down to Meichi, who was looking up endlessly.
“Huh?”
She stretched out her hand to her, looking puzzled.
“Let’s go up together.”
“Huh? Huh? Weren’t you doing something important? What are you going to do?”
“Be proud of yourself.”
“Huh?”
After grabbing her embarrassed wrist and holding her in my arms, I flew up into the sky and reached the terrace again.
Gold looked at Mei Chi, whom I had brought in, and said, “Ugh. There’s nothing you can do about a lover…” And she walked away with an angry look on her face.
I stood in front of the loudspeaker with Meichi.
She looked around and gasped. She took a deep breath.
“Huh? Is it possible that these people can see us?”
The moment Mei Qi quickly touched her head, a text message appeared in her magic circle asking her to specify the destination.
“Me and Meichi next to me.”
When the two people were chosen, a stir arose among the people gathered like a cloud outside the castle.
When I looked up, Meichi’s image was reflected in the sky as a huge hologram.
My territory. It’s really cool.
The people outside the castle and the territory were all paying attention to me, as if they thought I was going to give a long speech.
I also raised both hands and made a gesture to look at us.
Now. This territory and all beings near it are watching us.
Well then.
I took a deep breath and shouted.
“My girlfriend is the prettiest in the world!!”
“?!?!?!?!?”
Mei Qi shook her awa and waved her hands in confusion.
I cried out again, embracing her in her arms.
“My girlfriend is the best in the world!!”
Just as Meichi revealed her relationship with me at Frunar Academy.
I declared to the world that the most important thing in my world was Meichi.
***
“Woah, wow…”
Marie blushed furiously and fidgeted.
Kaitsu, who was standing next to her, chuckled.
“You do it in a flashy way.”
At that time. Suddenly, Kaitz opened her eyes wide.
‘The presence of the infiltrated freshman has disappeared?’
I was aware of the fact that a member of the new group was trespassing into the territory.
In the meantime, Kaitz wasn’t idle either.
We researched the profiles of past rankers who could be included as new students and what privileges they had, and even prepared a preparedness plan.
It was worth it and I learned that a member of the new group had infiltrated this territory.
Even though we were prepared, we were unable to prevent the intrusion because it was a privilege optimized for infiltration.
Ever since she found out, she has been chasing him.
He also knew that the kites were chasing her, so he hid her presence. Kaitz was tracking even a faint trace with her powers.
But. Now the presence has disappeared.
‘Do you think I’ll leave it alone?’
How dare you disturb a good day like today and this territory, which will probably grow into a supreme fortress like the floating island of Frunar Academy.
Kaitz lit a fire in her eyes.
That moment. Pot. An intangible appeared next to Kaits.
Muhyeong was chasing Bao, a member of the infiltrated new students, and coming here…
“Intangible. Did you miss it too?”
The intangible nodded.
But his expression was mysterious.
“Where did I miss it?”
Muhyeong scratched his head when asked whether he would search the entire area to find it.
“I’m not sure, but that guy… I think he went out of the territory?”
“… Outside the territory?”
While I was sneaking in at best. Why go out again?
“… No way!!”
Currently, in this territory, in addition to the hero party, the current rankers, Frunnar Academy, the Five Holy Kingdoms, sword saints, and other weapon masters, in other words, enormously strong people, are gathered.
In addition, the territory’s unconventional defense system was added.
Maybe…
‘Isn’t it an exaggeration to say that they lowered their goals because they thought it would be burdensome to deal with a force that is no exaggeration to say is the best in the human world?’
For example, what if the intention is to massacre the residents of the territory or tourists who are losing money so that the territory cannot be maintained?
“Everyone. Find Bao Lan!”
Just as the hero party was about to move in response to Kaitzu’s command, Intangible Man showed an expression that seemed ambiguous.
[Bao. What happened?]
“We have successfully defeated the hero party. We will find an opportunity and explode.”
Bao, a member of the freshmen group who responded with sincerity to the transmission of Judoism with a sincere voice, exclaimed as soon as the transmission was turned off. I exhaled.
A cloud of white smoke spread out.
Outside the territory, he was squatting with his back against the castle wall, smoking a cigarette.
Cigarette smoke billows into the sky.
“Whoa. It’s delicious.”
He smiled as he stared at the sky.
“How can a small piece of land be so crowded with monsters?”
This territory is full of strong people who cannot be completely defeated even with his special powers.
The moment you reveal your presence, you will be intercepted.
The freshmen’s power is strong.
If the powerful abilities of the lore and past rankers create synergy, you will be able to fight head-to-head with those in this territory.
‘It’s a close match. In other words. It’s not a sure win.’
In order to win for sure, the big names sponsoring freshmen must step up.
No. Even if they step forward, Bao, the starting point of the operation, will suffer great damage.
“Am I crazy?”
Why do you risk your life and work?
Since Bao was about to be punished for no reason, he decided to kill himself to kill time and then pretend that he had failed because he was chased.
“Seueueup.”
Bao took a deep drag on his cigarette.
“Hey bro! Can’t you see there are kids?!”
A large man pitched a tent nearby shouted.
Now I see cigarette smoke flowing into them.
Bao looked away.
The large man who made eye contact with him flinched for a moment.
Bao’s eyes… Contained friendliness.
“Oh, I’m sorry. Brother, hehe.”
Bao came over and rubbed his hands.
Very friendly attitude!!
I was so embarrassed for the big man. I cleared my throat.
“… No. Well, I’m sorry for yelling too.”
“But brother. I don’t know, but this territory is open today, right? Do I have to buy a ticket to get in here?”
“Admission is free. I heard that all facilities are free today, right?”
“Oh? Really? Is there somewhere worth looking at?”
“This guy. You came here without any plan? You’re young, you’re young! Haha! Now! Look at this!”
After receiving the pamphlet, Bao quickly decided on a tourist course, bowed his head to the man, and used his ‘privilege’ to ‘remove’ all the energy from his body.
Instead of being weakened to the level of an ordinary person, not even Kaits can chase him.
The reason he used this technique…
“Woohyoot~ Eat cotton candy and go to the haunted house~”
