Chapter 187 – 42. The Finger of God. (2)
Business went smoothly.
Of course, Allen did not let the money he had earned from his business go unattended. He had been investing in the inn business even before the magic lamp business, and when an inn building in a good location was put up for sale, he immediately jumped into the auction competition. He had successes and failures, of course. No matter how much money I had, I gave up when I thought the price was too high compared to the value. Now, there was no need to invest in buildings until they suffered losses.
And, the Charlotte-Mercenary Corps, which had recently joined the Allen-Coalition, now had a fairly plausible assortment. … Honestly, if it wasn’t for Allen, it would have been impossible to form a mercenary group in such a short time.
Anyway. Now that the mercenary corps has been properly organized, Allen gave Charlotte Danju his first job. Grain transport received periodically from the middle city of Malzir.
“I’ll complete it neatly, without any problems.”
Actually, it was not very difficult. Because she, too, when she belonged to the old Countess, she had several transport missions. Moreover, since the level of the mercenaries had risen by one level, she did not have to be afraid of the thieves. Of course, even if that is the case, carelessness is prohibited.
“Be careful though. It’s different from the South. You never know when or where you will get stabbed in the back.”
To be honest, it is forbidden to trust mercenaries unconditionally. … Of course, I skipped those who thought Allen was not a spirit.
“I will keep in mind. …… I won’t let you down.”
After her blonde daughter, Charlotte, showed her determination, she left Vermandois with her own mercenary group. Allen sent her directly to her newly formed Charlotte – her monumental first departure of her mercenary corps. …… Her gaze toward him was so warm that Geese, who had been watching from a few steps behind her, let out a sinister laugh.
As soon as the mercenaries left, Geese muttered to himself as if he had waited.
“I’m very tired. Our Danju is good at tricks.”
“… What’s the fuss? All right, let’s go.”
Around that time, the old dog, Callisman, also started talking about retirement.
Now that he has gone far beyond the 40 line, it is difficult to keep up with the quick-tempered mercenaries.
“It’s too bad.”
“… I can’t help it. Because no one can escape the years.”
Kalisman had an attitude to conform to this inevitable flow. The purpose of overturning her retirement has already been achieved, as she has enough money to marry her daughter anyway.
Allen, who was staring at her opponent’s face, quietly brought out the inside of her that she had kept for a long time.
“Have I ever told you before? I have an idea to make a second group.”
“Yes, Danju.”
“I want you to enter the position of commander of the 2nd Army. … Nothing to worry too much about. It is a position that requires experience rather than physical strength.”
“…… I do not know.”
Kalisman smiled lightly. Because it’s not a matter that can be easily decided.
“I was away from her family for too long. I need money, but my family is more important.”
“Then why don’t you bring your family here? You say you’re farming? …… As you know, as our business grows, we need a lot of hands. Still, wouldn’t this work be better than the hard work of farming? …… Oh, I’m not saying we don’t suffer, of course, but it’s still better than farming.”
The middle-aged thought seriously.
… In fact, it was a very tempting proposition. As Danju said, it is obvious that helping his business is much better than farming.
Moreover, the future of the Allen-Mercenary Corps is clearly stretched out, and Allen Danju is also a person who can be trusted and go to the end.
“…… Are you really okay?”
“It’s okay. Of course, it’s not forced. Do as you wish. … However, it’s because it’s a waste to rot the precious experience as it is. As you know, my ambitions don’t end there. I want to go higher And your help is greatly needed there.”
Kalisman, who had been thinking for a long time, eventually accepted Allen’s proposal.
“All right. Then, I will.”
“Good idea.”
Thus, Kalisman officially stepped down from the 1st team and assumed the position of captain of the 2nd division. Of course, all of the 2nd Army seats are still vacant, but one day, each one will be filled.
The old dog left to bring his family back home to Vermandois. Of course, there will be some cumbersome things in the process, so I didn’t know that it might take longer than expected. Therefore, he said that it would be difficult to set an exact appointment date for how long he would come, but that he would finish it within half a year if possible.
…… Other than that, it was a series of peaceful days with nothing to say about change.
Until the letter from the Prophet Alloa reached Arlen’s hand—-.
– Watch out for God’s finger.
– Please.
As soon as Allen read the letter without thinking about it, his spine cooled as soon as he saw the warning about the ‘God’s finger’ written by Alloa.
He finally realized the reason why Granjo Danju had told him to be careful in everything through the Patong Master the other day.
…… Apparently, the door to the cursed ancient city must have been opened.
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Danju the viola was having the happiest days of his 30-year-old life.
Love-
Did you dare to imagine that loving someone would be such a happy thing?
She could not contain the feeling of happiness that surged in her heart whenever she thought of Allen Danju. …… It is only natural that those emotions lead to family planning.
Two sons, two daughters…. No, is that too plain? Three sons, three daughters? … A lot is good if possible. They say that a house with many children brings greater happiness… !
Danju, the viola, when she thought of a good name while looking at her office work, she wrote it down and kept it in a drawer. There are already dozens of name slips piled up in the drawer.
“Who?”
“Ugh… !”
Before an answer could be given, there was a person who rushed into the room without permission, roughly pushing the male employee aside.
Ah!
Viola, who doesn’t blink an eye for a few things, couldn’t erase the surprised expression from her face when she confirmed the identity of her opponent.
“Long time no see, Viola.”
Viola glanced at her male co-worker, telling him to get out. The door slammed shut, leaving only the two men in the room.
A moment of tense silence.
“…… What’s going on here, Danju Dagon.”“It’s been a while since we met, isn’t it too heartless?”
Dagon, who was older than before and had lost all his muscles, smiled kindly at Viola and sat down on his chair.
“…… I miss you.”
At first, I was a bit surprised, but Viola, who quickly mastered my emotions, just stared at him with a calm expression.
“What’s going on here?”
Dagon smiled sadly.
“I can arrange a warm word for you.”
“…… Think of what you’ve done in the meantime.”
“I had no choice but to live.”
“No. You are like that because of greed.”
“…… Yeah, I’ll admit it. I also had some greed. I wanted to live well. I mean, I wanted to live in peace. Ignorant and lowly people like me don’t know any other way than that.”
“Don’t come here and try to make excuses. …… And, you shouldn’t be here in the first place. Leave Right Now.”
“… Viola. My love.”
Viola, who has truly come to know love, gets goosebumps at Dagon’s word love.
“Don’t put the word love in your mouth. It’s not love, it’s possessiveness, that’s it.”
Despite the cold denial, Dagon meekly nodded his head.
“Yeah, maybe possessive. But this is my best.”
“…… Go away before blushing at each other. I’m not going to tell you that I’m here.”
“Viola….”
Danju, the 10th Kang Dagon, who was once a great man, has now become his toothless tiger.
… He clung pathetically to her.
“Me… , Hold me Well?”
“I told you to leave immediately. Don’t look dirty anymore!”
“…… You are my last chance last…….”
“You have already been given countless opportunities. You’re the one who missed that chance. …… Chance? Don’t be funny You crossed the line too far…….”
Although she is not a good person who advocates the idea of valuing life, his evil deeds were too severe. It’s safe to say that it’s like a group of bandits.
“All of this is your karma. Go away And don’t come again …… Go quickly!”
Dagon’s face hardened terribly. Even if it rains for a moment, it makes my stomach feel hot. … Instinctively, she found her weapon and carefully grasped it.
“…… Ok, got it don’t leave …… There is no one on my side in the world. Anywhere! Wow, what a fucking world…….”
He groaned and stood up from his seat. Her gaze at her was cold.
“I believed in you as much as you did, Viola. At least my love wasn’t a lie. …… Have no regrets.”
She made no reply. Because she felt that she was not even worthy of an answer.
At her cold exterior, he giggled as if he had lost his mind.
Hatred, resentment, disappointment, anger, and a grotesque laugh mixed with affection.
Then, all of a sudden, he started pointing and screaming.
“Do you think I will die like this? Fuck this, fuck this! It’s unfair that I died! … Yes, I’m a selfish bastard! Right. I’ve been living like that ever since I was born! …… Still I loved you I loved you! … At least once, just, once, me, me…… !”
The guy gritted his teeth with his red eyes wide open. He couldn’t hold back any more and kept his mouth shut.
Then, he suddenly started laughing as if he had lost his mind again.
“Okay, let’s live… , Fuck bitch…Hehe.”
Dagon slowly turned and left the office at a slow pace. His appearance from the back was like that of a lowly human who was determined to take revenge.
Viola felt as if a heavy boulder had landed on his chest. …… He was messy until the moment he left.
After leaving the guild house, Dagon laughed like he was mad even on the street.
He entered his deserted back alley and sat down on the dirty dirt floor.
Soon, people wearing strange masks came out of nowhere and surrounded him.
He laughed to the point of tears, and lifted his left arm. And he raised his index finger up as if pointing at the fucking sunny sky.
Come on, take it.
Yes, take it all
This fucking world
Dagon’s left index finger was cut off.
