Chapter 109 – Chapter 27. The Southern Continent.
The Southern Continent had many fertile plains, and the whole area was yellow wheat fields. Throw it in the wind, and when it swayed, yellowish waves would roll in and out. Rosalia, who had seen the Southern Continent for the first time in her life, was distracted by looking outside.
“Is it that much fun to watch?”
“Yes!”
Rosalia loved the gentle touch of the captain stroking her hair. Her shyness might not be the same as the captain’s feelings now when she pet her dog, which sometimes roamed the roadside looking for food, she said.
I really hope her brother sees this too… !
It has already been a month and a half since she left the capital. Her sister had never been away from her brother for so long, and she always worried about her brother. She felt as if she had left behind the most precious treasure in the world. She knew, of course, that her kind and good employees would take good care of her brother, but she couldn’t help feeling uneasy because she still couldn’t see her.
“It looks like we are getting closer to Eretria now.”
Certainly, the number of upper ranks coming from the other side has increased significantly. All of them were moving carts loaded with heaps of wheat. There were not a few escorts or mercenaries that followed.
In the past, there was a proverb that there are no bandits in the southern continent, and everyone lived in abundance, but many refugees occurred due to several territorial wars that occurred more than ten years ago. As a result, several swarms of thieves were formed.
Anyway, these days, the southern continent meant that it was not as good as it used to be. Compared to other continents, it has become a place where more poisonous accidents occur. So at that time, even if the necromancer wandered through many villages for so long, no one would properly subdue anyone.
The carriage arrived at a nearby town before evening. Eretria, the city of the beginning, was only one day away from here, so there were quite a few members of the company staying here. Even the luxury inn was almost full, with only two rooms. We shared it with three men and women.
After spending such a cramped night, they set out for Eretria early in the morning. The number of carriages that came and went increased.
And that afternoon, they finally arrived at Eretria, the city of beginnings. Kayak, who came here for the first time in ten years, looked as if he had fallen in love with something.
Jihyeok led his team to the mansion where the Heavenly Horse Guild is located. I thought I would stay there for a day or two.
Still, the Heavenly Horse Guild was one of the best guilds on the continent. Its stature was as great as that of a warrior.
The guild’s mansion felt somewhat empty. A lot of things that should have been in the garden and yard were empty. It was equipped with only the bare minimum necessary for life.
Everyone looked a bit puzzled, but they quietly followed the hero.
Hero Kang Ji-hyeok’s sudden visit made the guild very noisy. The guild leader, Cheonma, personally met the hero. He greeted Jihyeok very warmly and led the team inside.
Upon entering the mansion, the guild members stood in a row in the hall and bowed respectfully toward the honored guest. Just like the serious nature of the Heavenly Demon, the guild members were also on the serious side. The number of people is about twenty. The Heavenly Demon’s disciple, Larosha, was also there.
“If I knew my hero was coming, I could have prepared more grandly, but it’s a pity.”
“No. We should be grateful if you provide us with a room to sleep in.”
“For now, I have said that I will make the most of what I have. It will take some time though, so you can unpack and take a bath in the meantime.”
“Thank you.”
So, everyone was ushered into the room. Of course, the hero was assigned to a particularly large and nice room.
Jihyeok unpacked and took a clean bath. He felt comfortable after a month and a half. When he finished getting ready, there was someone standing outside the door waiting for him. It was La Rosha, the disciple of the Heavenly Demon.
“It’s been a while, Larosha.”
“Have you been well, Your Excellency?”
“How have you been? You?”
“I also had a good time. … I’ll see you. Here…”
Jihyeok glanced up and down at the back of Larosha, who was taking a few steps ahead. Prayer has changed a bit. After returning here, it must have been a really bloody training session for several months.
“It looks like you’ve improved a lot. The feeling has changed dramatically.”
“… It is an infinite honor for you to say so, but I still lack a lot.”
“I wish I had only one disciple like you…”
“The praise is so excessive that I don’t know what to do…”
Everything about La Rocha was fine, but her personality, like that of an old woman, was the only downside. Apparently, the elderly Heavenly Demon was the teacher, so it seemed that her pupils were similarly similar to each other.
… Maybe even during sex, I like it, it hurts, and shed a moan.
Jihyeok laughed at such a useless thought. Since he was also a male with a cock, he would sometimes have reluctantly erotic thoughts like this. … Well, he hasn’t been able to fuck for over a month already, so it’s time for a biological reaction to come.
The two soon headed to the restaurant. The three women didn’t seem to be ready yet, so no one was there.
There were only Cheonma, Gide, and kayak in the restaurant. Jihyeok and Larosha entered there.
“Ah, come and sit down, hero.”
The Heavenly Demon pointed to the seat next to her with her palm. Jihyeok went over and sat down. The huge round table was already lined with plenty of food that smelled delicious.
“Do you like the room?”
“I like it very much. Thank you so much for your hospitality.”
The Heavenly Demon smiled happily.
“The hero Kang is here, and I am willing to give you my bedroom.”
“How could I take away the master’s bedroom? Even a floor that can shelter from the rain and wind is good.”
Bald Gide clicked his tongue, saying nobles’ language is fucking difficult. It seemed that he couldn’t follow a single word the two of them were saying.
“What country is that?”
Gide whispered as he leaned over to the kayak, slightly covering his mouth with his hand. Lizardman Kayak laughed lightly.
Then the rest of the team had just entered the restaurant. They were three women who had gone out of time and had become dry. Grace, in particular, stood out for her aristocratic arrogance and nobility that could not be hidden even with her clothes.
Larocia guided them one by one. After everyone was seated, the meal began.
Everyone filled their hungry stomachs, enjoyed tea and snacks for dessert, and then dispersed to their respective rooms. Ji-hyeok was also on his way to his dorm room, when La Rocha called him.
“Your Excellency, I have a seat reserved for you. If you’re okay…”
“Are there any elders?”
“Yes.”
It looked like they had something to talk about. Jihyeok also had a question that he was curious about, and he was just fine.
“Guide me.”
La Rocha took the lead again. So the two headed to a place in the mansion.
“I consider it. I will wait here until the two of you are finished talking.”
The disciple stood in front of the door, pointing politely with his hand. Jihyeok knocked lightly a couple of times and opened the door and entered.
It was already dark, and several candles were lighting the room. A deep feeling was added to the quiet atmosphere.
The Heavenly Demon was sitting on a chair and sipping tea. His eyes were completely different from before. Jihyeok went and sat across from him.
“Sorry for calling you again.”
“No. I was just about to ask a question.”
“What is it?”
The warrior lightly tapped the table with his finger.
“Are you leaving here?”
“… Exactly.”
“Because it looks a bit empty. It seemed to dispose of it.”
“I am disposing of things, land, and this and that. Since it has been established for more than 20 years, it took a while because there was a lot to dispose of.”
“Take it easy. It’s just you and me anyway.”
“… Can I do that?”
“Of course. You’re Master’s close friend, so there’s no need to do that in private.”
“Okay.”
The two sipped their tea lightly.
“I’m trying to move to the capital city.”
“… Are you talking about the capital city?”
“That’s right. Still, I’m thinking of leaving the mansion in case something comes up here.”
“Can you tell me why?”
Jihyeok settled in the capital city due to unavoidable circumstances, but the heavenly horse had no reason to leave. New water is also flowing in continuously, so there was no place as easy as this place to maintain the guild.
In other words, the Heavenly Demon meant to give up everything and come to the capital. It was difficult for Jihyeok to understand why. Furthermore, the Heavenly Demon had never made such a choice before.
“Is it because of the disciple?”
“… Well, that’s one of the reasons.”
“Is there any other reason?”
“I have no intention of further raising the guild. If you’ve grown this much, that’s enough. Well, if you really need it, you’ll be content with getting it from the capital. I’ve decided to finish nurturing new talent.”
“Still, isn’t there any reason to abandon the old site and go to a new place?”
The Heavenly Demon smiled heartily at Jihyeok.
“It’s because I want to be close to you.”
ㅡ!
“I want to watch from the side.”
This confession was the first. Jihyeok laughed. The Heavenly Demon also smiled.
“Sorry for laughing. It’s so different from what I expected.”
“What do you expect?”
“I thought you would say that I did it to live comfortably for the rest of my life.”
Haha
The Heavenly Demon laughed out loud this time.
“No way. Even if I die, I will die fighting. Comfort is far from me.”
“La Rocha must be having a hard time.”
“It’s a sin of meeting the wrong teacher.”
There was silence again. The sound of pouring tea poured over the darkness.
On a quiet moonlit night, this cup of tea exchanged with the Heavenly Demon had a somewhat serene feeling.
At one time, the Heavenly Demon was also his teacher. Jihyeok felt that feeling at that time.
Master and disciple.
It was just such a picture no matter who saw it.
The Heavenly Demon gulped down the teacup like alcohol. And as he lightly put it down on the table, he stared at Jihyeok.
“… I will be your strength.”
One of the top 10 guilds on the continent, the brief declaration of the head of the Heavenly Horse Guild was by no means light.
The warrior spoke politely once more.
“The road I’m going on won’t be as smooth as that, old man.”
The Heavenly Demon smiled heartily.
“It is rather what I wished for.”
It was a thousand answers.
