Chapter 354 – 35. Time Between Dogs and Wolves (4)
How could there be only one continent in the vast world?
Royalties are inherently a vast law. This is especially true when it encompasses unknown worlds and forgotten and lost lands. However, like birds who have never experienced anything outside a cage, these ignorant people just believe that the earth I stand on is the center of heaven and earth.
“Mr. Dean, the Tasagan is coming back in front of me!”
“That’s right, it looks like you’re in the highlands once you get over this hill!”
In that sense, the word Near East is a way of thinking originating from the Western Continent. In the Sarhu Empire in the Far East, on the contrary, they use the expression ‘near west’, meaning ‘near west’, or ‘middle west’, meaning ‘near west’, or ‘middle west’, meaning ‘near west’.
Funnily enough, it is said that in the country at the center of the discussion, flexibility is shown depending on which region the guest is from.
In any case, the important thing is that Beda, the country of this mysterious Amir, has overcome its old difficulties and been reborn as a dazzling powerhouse. It is a battleground between the Heavenly Gods and Earthly Gods, which have been in extreme conflict since ancient times, and its actions of expressing neutrality in the last diplomatic war led to prosperity.
“Sa, the golden fortress of Sanskrit!”
“Oh, I heard that the undefeated general Ahmad is staying there… !”
“That means we have succeeded in pioneering a snowy trade route! Even if the period is shortened considerably, no one dies! This is nothing short of a miracle! We will become living witnesses of history and be talked about for a long time!”
I passed through a snow-covered field. I also went through the dry desert. Sometimes we crossed the sea, sometimes we crossed the mountains. So, when I finally climbed the last hill of the plateau, a brilliant golden castle flashed in front of me. It was the Golden Fortress, a scenic spot in Sanskrit, the capital of Vedas.
“Come on, everyone! Please calm down and everyone pay attention!”
It was now the end of a journey. Of course, it was still too early to let down our guard, considering that the way back would be just as difficult as the way back. Under the leadership of Edward, who was soft and gentle on the outside but was more upright and firm on the inside than anyone else, the pioneering team eventually arrived at their destination.
It was the result of enduring the hardships of sleeping on the street in rough terrain for more than 15 days.
“I know you feel happy and excited, but it’s not time to toast yet! You never know what threats may lurk before you return home! As you all know from first-hand experience, it is not easy to find accommodation for this many people and unpack their luggage!”
Safety was prioritized over the shortest route. Nevertheless, the prediction that it would take three months just for the one way trip was spectacularly wrong. There was no need to say what it would be like to set up a stopover without getting lost when the speed of the first caravan we packed was this fast.
“So, shall I say it first? If what we have been dealing with so far is nature, from this moment on we will become humans! Since this is a country where all kinds of groups gather from the east and west of the continent, please keep in mind that unexpected disputes may arise!”
One could be encouraged by the results that far exceeded expectations. Nevertheless, Edward took a cautious approach and sympathized with the audience. He asked his beloved wife, Ayla, to inspect the carriage and gave instructions for her personnel.
“Ayla, please check her supplies one last time before entering Sanskrit.”
“Yeah, it won’t take long.”
“Everyone else, please gather as I told you before. My wife and I will ride in the lead carriage and go to the checkpoint. As it is the center of continental trade, the search is particularly thorough in the entire Vedas, but in Sanskrit, the capital city.”
A few people were grouped together, each group was organized, and a chapter was decided. Because the number was by no means small, it was not possible to issue certificates to everyone. Instead, he selected people who would handle minor problems without overdoing it, and he himself supervised them.
“It’s probably not going to happen, but if you feel like the atmosphere is getting weird, don’t forget to leave the last carriage behind. Even if we all end up caught in an incident and die, someone will have to go back the way they came and spread the news.”
“Edward, cargo inspection is over. Items that may not be cleared through customs were collected in one wagon, and the quantity was accurately written in Vedic letters on each box, so check. And please let me know that the weapons are stored in the third and fourth carriages from the back.”
“Good, everyone heard it, right?”
At the hill close to the castle, the people chosen as commanders nodded in unison.
“Article 1 is ready.”
“Article 2 confirmed!”
“There is nothing more than Article 3.”
Also, they lightly raised their hands in the designated order and conducted a roll call for everyone. It took quite a long time, but it was a necessary ritual in an object where hierarchy was to be maintained. Even if he looked a bit untidy on the outside, Edward had a decent personality and ability, and was worthy of being respected.
“Then my husband and I will go first! “Everyone else, please line up and follow us!”
Eventually, he climbed onto the Hanblood horse and called out to Tasagan, who was fluttering over his head. When the guy, who had already become the couple’s favorite bird, landed on the forearm wearing a toshi, he grabbed the reins and drove the horse.
There was no reason to delay any longer. The soldiers guarding the gates of the Golden Fortress had already discovered the group of pioneers and were keeping an eye on them. Then, as Edward and Ayla’s carriage approached, leading the line, he placed his hand on the scabbard and spoke.
“Welcome to the sacred land of Sanskrit.”
“We are civil servants guarding the western entrance according to the orders of the great Amir. If you are not fluent in the Vedas, please remain seated until an interpreter is called. Also, if you tell us the name of your country, we can process the work more quickly.”
“In addition, according to the culture of the home country, women who are not warriors cannot expose their hair or lips. Although it may be inconvenient, please cooperate. “For those who do not have appropriate clothing, we rent traditional clothing at a low price, so please feel free to contact us at any time.”
The gatekeepers were courteous and kind. He was ready to draw his sword when necessary, but at the same time he did not treat his neighbors carelessly. It was proof that they realized that their job was to clearly distinguish between enemies and guests.
“The interpretation is okay. “I stayed in Beda to study abroad.”
“You are definitely good at our language.”
“Yes, my name is Edward Dean. And this is my wife, Ayla Dean.”
Among the soldiers, the man wearing the oldest armor came forward. She was soon an elderly middle-aged woman approaching old age. He held out his hand as a small gesture of welcome and shook hands with Edward.
“Judging by your name, you seem to be Britannia. He is delighted to have as his guest someone with great academic knowledge. You said you have come to your home country to study before. So is the purpose of this visit the same?”
“No, this time it is for business purposes. As you can see, the wagon came loaded with luggage. Although I am of Britannian nationality, I am currently a representative of the pioneering group belonging to the Kingdom of Gaul and the Camargue Tribal Alliance. Here is the original identity card of my employer, Baron Ardennes, and its translation.”
“… Baron of Ardennes? What is your full name?”
“This is Baron Romuald Ardennes. He used to go by the last name Dior.”
The soldier who was handed the certificate frowned strangely. For some reason, he looked at the document carefully with narrowed eyes and continued to notice. Even the subordinates, who were upset for some unknown reason, approached one by one and each said a word.
“It’s real! It is the mark of the true Romuald Ardennes!”
“Yes, I told you above to be careful because this kind of seal is definitely used!”
“Crazy slut from the west! Bitch collector! Married woman is paranoid!”
“Isn’t this a stupid thing to do, vying for supremacy with the king of a country on the far western coastline?”
Edward and Ayla looked at each other with half-fazed faces. This was because while he was trying to obediently get off his horse to comply with the inspection, he encountered an unexpected situation. For some reason, the soldiers who had been friendly until a moment ago burst out in strong emotions and roared.
‘A crazy sexist in the west?’
‘A girl collector? Married woman paranoid… ?’
It was closer to a derogatory term than an honorific title. So, even if they didn’t understand why, the two people who were wary that the atmosphere was turning ugly soon realized why they reacted that way.
“Your expression is difficult to understand, stranger.”
“Did you say Edward Dean? He said he studied abroad in his home country, so he must know our eternal general well. “If you are the final winner of the pan-continental swordsmanship contest held in Lumiere, Gaul, you are renowned in Beda as well.”
“The person he defeated was none other than the general’s only twin brother, Khalid Masood.”
“Now do you see how things work? If that doesn’t work, let me give you one more special clue. The general recently watched a duel trial held in your country’s eastern territory. Baron Leblanc’s company Ouestveda is also a close business partner of this country…”
Chachaechaeng! The soldiers, who were growling as if they were going to pose a threat at any moment, pulled out their weapons from their belts. The couple, startled by the clear sound, flinched, and he raised his sword high as if he had hit it right away.
“Tell everyone! The distinguished guest the general spoke about has arrived!”
“A trading group of female collectors has arrived in Beda!”
“Hey, why don’t we open the gate right away!”
It was a kind of welcome. He was a cheerful people and was famous for welcoming guests in the Vedic style. Unfortunately, for the Dean couple, who had no idea about the inside story, it seemed like a hallucination because they were under the influence of some kind of drug.
“Once again, welcome to Sanskrit. As soon as I deliver the news to Amir, I will take you two to the VIP room. “If there is anything I can do to accommodate you in the meantime, please let me know.”
It wasn’t that different anyway.
“But which side is the orthodox opinion in Gaul? Is the Baron, after all, acting as a man infatuated with lust for the master I serve? Or is she really just a crazy person who thinks women are her toys? Some say that by making a contract with an ancient devil, in exchange for gaining incredible swordsmanship skills, he was restricted to doing it every day…”
“As you know, isn’t it quite a long way from our Bedda’s return home? So, we argue about the topic I mentioned several times a day. “I think it would be great if you could come to a clear conclusion at this point.”
It’s just that, not the drug, I was intoxicated by the Baron’s reputation.
“Well, you said there’s nothing to ask! It’s obvious it’s all an act! Is the local king crazy? If I said I would take the possessed duchess as my concubine, would I welcome her with open arms? They are all in the process of consolidating their royal authority!”
“You romanticless bastard, does the nickname of a girl collector seem funny to you? According to reliable sources, the greatest libertine on the continent is neither the Emperor of Sarhu nor our Amir, but Baron Romuald of Arden!”
Today too, Veda is peaceful.
“That’s right, that’s right! Those who push the theory of loyalists to the Baron should wear the words “I’m a bastard” On their foreheads. It is a well-established belief that the trend in academia is a libertine…”
“These brat-headed guys, are the king and ministers idiots? Is the Baron a hot guy? If it wasn’t all planned out in advance, we would have rebelled ten more times by now! “The loyalist theory is true!”
Sometimes, it is said to be a problem because it is too peaceful.
