Chapter 161 – 36. Gray. (5)
Five years had changed the baron’s appearance quite a bit.
His gray hair has grown a lot, his wrinkles have gotten deeper, and his cheeks have become slimmer. … However, those hawk-like sharp eyes were still the same.
After saying goodbye, the two looked at each other in silence for a long time.
The one who broke this long silence was Baron Pomwell, who clenched his hands together. He placed it lightly on his desk and opened his mouth.
“What are you doing here?”
It was a really cold tone to say to a son who was reunited after a whopping 5 years. However, Allen, who had already expected that to be the case, smiled softly.
“I was passing by and stopped by for a while.”
Of course, Allen also responded by making the parents call him that child.
The baron looked down again at the papers and replied calmly.
“I should have told you not to come back until I heard your name.”
… You still remember that.
“I still thought I was famous, but I guess I’m still a long way off.”
In fact, the baron had been listening to Allen’s story for a while. … The son was really performing an amazing job, to the extent that it was said that he caused a stir in the mercenary world.
But his father was wary of his son’s conceit and treated him ruthlessly.
Because the world is a wide and harsh place. Especially in the mercenary world.
“If you don’t have any business, just go back.”
Allen read the baron’s heart and lightly bowed his head.
“All right. Then let’s go, Father.”
The baron did not even look at his departing son. Still, he didn’t think he was unkind. … It’s just a different way of expressing it.
His purpose was achieved by seeing him in good health. He wouldn’t get any better if he bothered to talk about it.
As Allen left her office, the baroness came to the upper building. It seems that she came running after hearing the news that her youngest son had returned.
“Allen! My son—!”
The wife hugged her son, whom she had reunited with for the first time in many years, and kissed her on both cheeks, showering her with affection she hadn’t been able to do before. Only Kalis, who saw that, smiled heartily.
“I heard a lot about you. 10 You said you were close with a person named Kang? How proud you are, Allen!”
Seeing her talking, she didn’t seem to know what the Ten Rivers were, but Allen just smiled and accepted her mother’s words calmly.
“It’s been a while, let’s have a meal together.”
“No, Mother. Now that I’ve seen the two of you, I have to go back.”
“Why not? We met now Are you leaving already?”
“The situation is a bit different now. … Next time, when I can afford it, I’ll come back to you, Mother.”
Tears welled up again in the empathetic wife’s eyes. She put her hand on the cheek of her son, who had grown up and returned to him.
“My son….”
“Child, don’t cry on a good day.”
“I don’t cry. Don’t cry Huh. No crying, my dear.”
“Do not worry. I will definitely come back. My mother is here, why am I not coming back?”
“Yes, Allen. Don’t wait This mother can wait as long as she wants. My father may be blunt on the outside, but his heart isn’t like that. Always thinking of you … So don’t be pressured, come back whenever you can afford it. Understand?”
“Yes, Mother.”
He left the building after giving her a light kiss on the forehead. The wife left the building for a long time and stood there until her son was out of sight.
· · ·
Allen, who spent a comfortable night in her quarters, gave Charlotte a thunderclap when she stopped by the next day to dine with him.
“I will leave tomorrow.”
“…… Yes?!”
Allen said it didn’t matter as she cut up the meat.
“I have to go to Duchy. To stop the demonic advance, we need their strength. This is a time for all Southerners to unite.”
…… Ah…….
Charlotte understood at once what Allen meant. … Well, what are you going to do while staying here? I’ll just watch other cities fall like dominoes falling in and out.
“So, your role is very important. This is all in your hands.”
At that solemn tone, Charlotte swallowed her saliva.
“I see. I will do my best.”
And there was no further conversation between the two until the meal was over. He said goodbye before leaving the restaurant.
“I will leave early tomorrow morning. Say goodbye in advance.”
“Good luck on your path ahead.”
Allen, who was about to become her fiancée, turned away with a soft smile.
And, the next morning.
As he had predicted, he left Berher early in the morning.
A drizzle of rain fell from thick dark clouds.
Allen’s sighs into the mist… She, she seeped in slowly.
· · ·
Fortnight after leaving Berher.
After passing through one city and several small and large towns, the Allen-Mercenary Corps finally arrived at Kronsold, the largest city in the South.
The size of a big city, a huge number of people, and a high duchy standing pointedly in the middle of the city.
But even in this big city, there was a gloomy atmosphere of the South. In particular, seeing a procession of refugees from the southern provinces headed for the big city, which was said to be swept by demons, was an unfamiliar sight when thinking about the peaceful south.
Since the mercenaries are more welcome at this time, Allen-Mercenaries also broke through his long line at once and passed right through the checkpoint.
They headed straight to the Duke Castle without even having time to put their burdens down. Fortunately, this time it went through without too much complicated procedure. It must mean that even one hand here is precious.
The one who came out to greet the Allen-mercenary corps was the deputy leader of the mercenary corps belonging to the duchy. A large man called Morne smiled kindly and shook hands with Allen.
“I heard a lot about it. It’s an honor to meet you, Lord Allen.”
“Thank you for your hospitality.”
“Come here.”
However, Allen refused to go to the inn and immediately revealed his purpose. He didn’t come here simply to be hired.
“Is it all right if I ask the Duke for a meeting now? One o’clock is urgent.”
“… It’s none of my business.”
“Then, how about talking to the mercenary leader?”
Judging that it was not my decision, the vice owner took Allen Danju to his superior.
A middle-aged man I met like that.
[Strength: 57] [Agility: 49] [Stamina: 55] [Intelligence: 11] [Magic power: 12]
[Brilliant] [Will] [Justice] [Loyalty] [Sincerity] [Energetic] [Greed] [Tenderness]
There is nothing to say that it is great, but there is nothing to say that it is particularly bad.
The man in front of my eyes is a mercenary group belonging to the Duke’s family, Kalihill – the leader of the mercenary group, Kalihill Norton.
A figure as famous as the top 10 in [Guild Master]!
…… This man, the 3rd generation hukou…… !
He was one of the top 3 protectors on the continent, said to be eaten to the bone by the [Guild Master]. Also known as the Hogu King of the South.
“Nice to meet you, I am Allen Danju of the Mercenaries. It is an honor to meet you.”
“It’s just Kali Hill. Thank you for visiting us during these troubled times.”
The two men shook hands.
“Yes, I have a favor to ask….”
“It is embarrassing to ask you this from the first meeting, but please understand that the timing is the timing.”
“What request?”
“Please let me meet His Highness the Duke.”
“… Your Highness?”
In fact, the duke is Danju’s father. Meeting him would be much easier.
“Why?”
Allen calmly explained the reason.
“Conditions in the south of the county are usually not serious. The demon grows stronger with time, and if left unchecked, it will sweep across the South. Not even here in Kronstadt. … Before he gets any bigger, we all have to work together to nip it in the bud.”
Carly Hill stared at Allen without a word.
It’s not like there wasn’t a word like this at all from inside, but this was the first time an outside mercenary group came and took such an active attitude.
“I am also from Southern Berher. Hearing rumors that demons are sweeping the south, I ran all the way from Vermandois to here. … If it weren’t for the power of His Highness, it would be difficult to stop.”
To be honest, Allen had no intention of going through all this trouble to protect her South. All she had to do was take her parents and leave Vermand Doiro.
But if the demons were left alone, there was a chance that they would make a mistake and eat the entire South. It’s not the first time or two that Allen has had the experience of leaving a demon unattended like that in [Guild Master] And having the entire region blown away. And the demon that ate the whole area and grew huge like that will become a tremendous force and pose a great threat to the entire continent.
…… If you can’t stop it here, it will really hurt…… !
What’s more, this is the poorest southern part of the continent. If left unattended, there is a high probability that it will be fucked.
In short, it means that if someone doesn’t take the initiative in this fucking random event, damn it. In [Guild Master], That is the player’s role. … And here, that’s Allen’s job.
So, isn’t he going through all kinds of hardships while giving up the money he loves so much? It’s not money if you make a mistake, it’s because the continent will fly away!
With that desperate feeling, Allen preached his determination.
“Even though he is a mercenary after money, he cannot ignore the crisis in his hometown. Everyone must work together to overcome this crisis! So, please let me see His Highness the Duke.”
Carly Hill nodded with a light smile. Fortunately, Allen’s resolution must have reached his heart.
“Your will, I understand. I will tell my father.”
“Thank you.”
Still, if you are with King Hogu,
We will be able to overcome this crisis!
