Chapter 192 – 43. Desire. (2)
Ten days and two more days after Allen arrived in the capital.
Lastly, as they arrived at Danju, the representative of the northern mercenaries, and the monster Raiga, all the 10 rivers gathered in the capital.
Since it was a fairly urgent matter, the meeting was immediately held the day after Raiga Danju arrived.
Originally, only top 10 owners could attend the meeting, but this time, as an exception, two more attended.
One was a middle-aged prince who participated as a representative of the imperial palace.
And the other one, Allen Danju, who is currently in the middle of fame.
Of course, most sophomores, even if they understood the prince, did not seem to understand that Arlen Danju was attending this meeting. No matter how much he says he’s doing well these days, he’s not in a position to dare to be in the same place as the top 10.
However, since none other than Grenzo, who is a non-ghost, was actively promoting Allen Danju’s participation, I couldn’t really oppose it, so I looked intently at him, wondering what the hell he was hiding.
The facilitator leading this meeting is Prince Murloc, the representative of the imperial palace who promoted the top 10 meeting.
He confirmed that the last participant had taken his seat and immediately started the meeting without a moment to catch his breath.
It was a 10-legged meeting that was regarded as a legend in the mercenary world, but it was ordinary like any other meeting. Anyway, most of them didn’t even know what the situation was. Of course, everyone gathered here directly or indirectly experienced the Undead Incident, but there were not a few who regarded it as just an incident. I noticed that there was no need to make a fuss while holding a meeting like this.
Representatively, the top 10 Danju in the North, the monster Raiga, seemed unwilling to come here with the Northern War just around the corner.
However, when the immortal ghost Grenzo spoke passionately about how much harm the appearance of the immortals could do to the continent, their perception changed only then.
If Granzo Danzu, who is not interested in outside matters, emphasizes this much, it means that it is really urgent.
“Then why is the author here?”
Rai, who is a rich man, asked, pointing at Allen with his chin.
“Allen Danju is more specialized than I am in this regard. So, as a witness, I took part in this meeting.”
And at the same time as the fire demon Granzo sent a signal with his eyes, Allen Danju stood up. All the eyes of the great ten were pouring, but he didn’t feel the slightest tension. As if this place was my original place, he looked calm.
Allen started talking about me in a clear voice without any distractions. I fleshed it out a bit from what I said to Granzo Danju and Prince Murloc on the first day I arrived in the capital.
The content was so vast, and he also answered questions that came up in between, so the conversation went on for quite a long time.
When the conversation that had been going on for such a long time finally came to an end, the sophomores nodded as if they had a general understanding of this mission. … It was certainly a bigger problem than I thought it would be.
“In the end, if you don’t sacrifice a god’s finger or something, the continent could be fucked, that’s what it means.”
“Keuheum, Raiga Danju. Purify your words a little. This is where His Highness resides.”
“Uh… , Excuse me, Your Highness.”
“You can’t be too rigid. Relax as usual. It’s more important to focus on this task now….”
Sword Emperor Magnus, who had been silently listening until now, spoke for the first time.
Everyone closed their mouths and listened with bated breath to his remarks, like a mental support for the 10th lecture.
“Then, Allen Danzoo, what do you think? How would you like to solve it?”
The sophomores’ eyes pierced Allen’s face like arrows.
He replied as if he had been waiting.
“…… When the portals of the ancient city open, I think you should go in there and find the finger of the god and offer it up.”
“That’s the obvious solution, that’s it.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
However, one more major problem remained.
Indeed, who will enter that ancient city?
… The top 10 Danju looked at each other silently. Just looking at it, it’s clear that it’s a troublesome day.
Just then, someone tapped the round table lightly with a fist and drew attention.
“I will go.”
The person who confidently declared participation was the fire ogre Granzo.
“Anyway, I don’t think I should fall for this.”
After that, there was no declaration of willingness to participate. Of course, it was impossible to wait blindly for the declaration of voluntary participation, so the prince who was watching made a suggestion.
“It won’t be necessary for everyone to participate. However, since there may be some danger, I would like at least four to participate, including Danju Granzo.”
10 river four.
That was a formidable force. That must mean being careful.
“If there are no more participants, we will draw fair lots. Do you agree?”
There was no point in drawing lots out of fashion here, but I couldn’t help it because it was a situation where I had to pick a participant.
To be honest, most of them didn’t seem to want to draw lots, but the prince was so active that it couldn’t be helped. … If you don’t like it, take off your jacket.
“I agree.”
In the end, all the other nine voted in favour. And Allen, knowing this, took the barrel prepared in advance and circled clockwise starting with Magnus, the sword master.
Paper tickets held one by one in the hands of the top 10 Danju. When the distribution was finished, the prince gestured to unfold it.
As the finely folded paper ticket was unfolded, various sighs came out from here and there. One side is relieved, the other side is troubled.
“The chosen one raises his hand.”
Then, three hands slowly rise.
If you go iron, viola.
Monster Raiga.
Elementalist Pesiyal.
In particular, the face of the monster Raiga, who drew the participation ticket, was slightly dissatisfied, but what should I do if I picked it with my own hands. You must accept your fate like a man.
“Then, the four of us will take part in this mission. … If anyone is dissatisfied, please speak up now.”
I shook my head saying there were no four.
“Then you can go back for the rest. Of course, I hope you will faithfully carry out your duties in your respective positions.”
“All right.”
Thus, the six seats at the round table were empty in an instant.
In fact, Allen did not have to be involved in this task anymore, but she was also asked by the evil ghost Glenzo and the prince, and coincidentally, even the viola danju participated, so he naturally joined in. …… Of course, he also had no intention of missing this big event from the beginning.
“Only the kernel of the kernel remains.”
Unghosted Grenzo said that as he glanced over at the people who remained here. A bit of lip service to feel good, of course.
The confident monster Raiga lifted his chin slightly and spoke in a booming voice.
“Now that I’ve been chosen, there must be something to drag on! Let’s get rid of this shit and go back quickly!”
The six death squads discussed a more specific plan.
They decided to leave without delay when the Scent Tracker arrived in the capital.
There are no scheduled days and no fixed location, so keep your luggage as simple as possible. Because it is certain that it will be a long way.
“It’s going to be a pretty tough journey. Especially in ancient cities, something terrifying might lurk.”
“I’m there, what’s there to be afraid of!”
The monster Raiga shouted as he thumped my chest with his fist.
…… Even though the North was a bit of an honor fool, it was definitely reassuring at times like this. Unexpectedly, his participation might be a positive factor.
“You are a good guide! We’ll take care of the rest!”
“All right.”
Everyone is an expert when it comes to taking a journey for a mission, so there wasn’t much to say about it.
Just waiting for Monua, the Holy Knight of the Holy Kingdom, to arrive.
“That paladin will arrive in the capital within fifteen days at the most. Since it’s Hwangmyeong, you won’t be able to drag it out even in the Holy Kingdom.”
Of course, Seongguk is a place where gods are worshiped, not emperors, so it is right to see it as a special self-governing state, but the logic of power cannot be ignored. Strictly speaking, its status as a special self-governing country was also recognized by the Empire.
After such a long meeting, Allen climbed into Viola Danju’s carriage and headed for her quarters.
“…… You don’t have to strain yourself because of me.”
Viola seems to have been in love with it from a while ago.
“On the way you are going, I can’t be left out. And there are as many as four people in the top 10. What is there to worry about?”
It was true that he was trying to score points, but he didn’t make up something out of nothing.
Of course, she got points as well.
“… Mr Allen… !”
Slightly moved, Viola gave Allen a sticky kiss.
And before her carriage stopped, she whispered sweetly in his ear that someday she would get a room for herself.
Just looking at it, the determination to be very George that day was terrifying.
…… Damn, I’m out of tonics…… !
Allen, who had fallen on fire at her feet, seemed to have to make a special request to Granjo Danju, who was quick to go that way.
He also has several wives and concubines, so he must have some kind of secret!
…… If possible, the strongest one…… !
Allen had a thrilling imagination of conquering the viola troupe.
……… Will that day ever come……….
