Chapter 110 – Chapter 110 ― Cat Help (2)
Episode 110 ― Borrowing Cat’s Hand (2)
The territory that extends to the northern quarter of Evirgio, Northern Baengnyeong.
It is a horizontally long territory surrounded by the sea to the north and mountains to the south.
Most major cities, including Tosu, are port cities. It’s cool all year round because you look at the sea with the mountains on your back, but the daily temperature difference is as gentle as that.
The age of the former emperors, when trade with humans took place.
Although Evirgio did not produce grain,
DOS of Northern Baekryung was wealthy.
Based on that wealth, the former North Baengnyeongju challenged the former emperor and was defeated by the former empress.
And the replaced Great Lord of Northern Baengnyeong,
Unexpectedly, Countess.
He was a young wizard who had just turned 20.
One strong man without a family crest.
So his family name is unknown.
It was said that he was a native of Northern Baengnyeong, who was excavated and adopted by the previous Northern Baengnyeongju.
Equipped with excellent magic skills and abilities,
Even after he rose to the managerial position and received a title in recognition of his skills, he continued to win and win.
“There are two reasons why the count was able to rise quickly to the rank of lord before and after the death of the former emperor.”
For Roan, who is still staying in Zeno Castle,
Shekwiena in Basel was relaying the facts she had investigated about the count to the magic tool.
“First of all, he is a man who has made so many achievements.”
“What is there?”
“Repelling the pirate forces coming from Merde, constructing port facilities, reorganizing Dos, and developing magic circles to defend various parts of Northern Baekryung.”
“The pier that is famous in Dos?”
“You already know. You are meticulous, too.”
Shikvienna’s voice brightened.
Advantages of former Mannani.
Even if you do something good, it looks great.
“Looks like you looked for it beforehand. Come across The mobile pier is a facility devised before the Northern Baengnyeongju became a count. The speed of loading and unloading has risen dramatically, and with that, I have been able to get a self-made position.”
“When is that?”
“It was 11 years ago.”
“Isn’t the former North Baengnyeongju competent?”
“He was known even then for his neglect of state affairs and his obsession with duels. After he hired Amhangbaek, who was a commoner, he actively appointed and relied on him for internal affairs.”
The count became a great lord after the death of the former emperor and immediately after the (former) demon king ascended the throne.
At the time, there is a memory that, at the suggestion of Prime Minister Aranya, he was bestowed with his title and held an enthronement ceremony.
A time when people have just passed through the awakening of adulthood and are busy with big events such as funerals and coronations.
He was of no use to Roan, as his memories of that time were confused and very fragmentary.
“And the second reason why an earl became a high lord. I have been lucky.”
“Luck?”
Roan’s eyebrows moved.
Shykvienna’s voice sounded chilly for a moment.
“Yes. I’m not sure if it’s really luck.”
“Tell me the details.”
“The reason he was recruited after being noticed by the former Northern Baekryungju was because one of the magicians under the control of the Northern Baekryungju at the time was killed.”
“… Hmm?”
Roan could understand why Shykvienna’s voice was lowered.
A wild direction for a coincidence.
It wasn’t enough.
“I heard that he was looking at the pier alone when Merde’s pirates came in. He single-handedly annihilated the invading pirates and seized the ship. With that, the first title was conferred.”
Roan’s face darkened slightly.
If the story is as he imagines it now, the ‘luck’ of Northern Baengnyeongju could be synonymous with ‘cruelty and cunning’.
“The reason he was able to participate in the work of improving facilities in Dos after receiving the title is because he was promoted to the rank of Wizard Chief just before. The reason is.”
“… Could it be that the mage chief is dead?”
“… It is. It was a sudden death. Your majesty.”
“Hmm.”
An empty room where all the secretaries and attendants were bitten.
Roan rested his chin on his desk, one arm resting on his desk, lost in his thoughts.
Are you an ambitious person?
Enough to satisfy his lust for power by killing everyone else?
He seemed to prioritize personal curiosity over political action. If he’s counting on politics, he’ll only see me. He won’t teleport.
So, is it really all a coincidence that his predecessors or related people died?
Even the former Northern Baengnyeongju, who is said to have entrusted him with domestic affairs, eventually died in a fight with the former empress after a duel with the emperor.
Thanks to that, the count became the great lord.
“Is there a reason why you didn’t call the count to the capital at the time and make him the great lord of Northern Baengnyeong?”
“It’s because the Count built the magic facility in Dos and the entire northern Baekryung defense line. The Count is a wizard and he can manage them better than anyone else.”
That’s not wrong.
But to take it lightly,
“It’s oddly awkward.”
“… I sympathize. Your majesty.”
Sheik Viena was nodding her head towards her Emperor, who did not see herself.
“But the Count is a hero from Doswa and nearby Northern Baekryung. The hand is adamant, but it is not that there is no such person among the lords. He is said to have a knack for pampering people below him.”
“Hmm? Even greeting skills?”
“That’s why he can focus on experimentation.”
“Ah.”
Roan laughed to himself.
It was yesterday that the Count invaded Geno Castle.
However, the Count still scratches the inside of the West Blood Spirit without returning to Dos today.
The report of Schikwiena is completed,
Roan remained alone in the temporary study and waited for the Count to appear to observe him.
When the demon tribe, whose priority is power, awakens to the desire for power, it is nothing to remove obstacles around them by force.
It would be embarrassing for a superior to have such a person by his side.
However, in a society of demons, it is natural that I have to be stronger to manage such a person anyway.
Although obsessive and cruel,
As long as I can confirm that Roan is at a level that he can respond to, the rest of his strength is a dazzling level.
Roan cast the ‘Star’s Blessing’ and comfort magic on herself again after the duration had expired.
By the time it’s time to bring the necessary items to the attendant outside the door.
“Your majesty! Have you waited long?”
With a momentum that would startle even the servants,
The Northern Baengnyeongju opened the door of the study.
The clock ticked exactly as promised, 10:00 AM.
“Exactly.”
“A wizard’s accuracy is directly related to life. Ahaha☆”
The Count grinned.
Instead of the Count starting to study crystals,
Roan allowed the Count’s observation time.
Twice a week, two hours a day.
The Count pouted his mouth,
It was a condition that he reluctantly accepted after being scolded by the Lord of the West Blood and hearing the threat of the Prime Minister.
“Could I get my observation tool out?”
After the attendant left after receiving Roan’s order, the Count asked while standing in a corner of the study.
Roan nodded his head gently.
“Make it easy. Wouldn’t it be fine if I acted thinking that you weren’t there?”
A blush appeared on the count’s face.
“You know the virtues of the one being observed! Yes. Just act like you normally would.”
The happy count’s tail moved round and round. Roan, who followed the tip of his tail to the papers, tried to read his first report.
But he couldn’t concentrate.
“… What is that?”
The Count in his pocket,
I took out a huge object of a size that would normally not come out.
The Count, noticing Roan’s gaze, smiled brightly.
“Ah, this is a pocket that expands the space with magic. Are you interested?”
Of course you are interested!
Because it is a must-have item in the world of games or other worlds!
Magic that adjusts time or space is very advanced magic.
Low-grade, universal magic that turns on lights or adjusts the wind has spread to the extent that it can be used in everyday life like other fantasy works,
Advanced magic that goes beyond a certain level is the exclusive property of noble wizards.
That space expansion bag was also a very rare item.
If you think about it, warriors in the game use an inventory, but why don’t I? While there is a status window.
Fortunately, since I am the emperor, someone can carry all my burdens.
‘Ah, this isn’t it.’
Unknowingly, my thoughts were taken away by a strange object. That’s not what I meant to ask.
“I am interested. I’d love to show you later. But what Jim wanted to ask was something else.”
The Count widened his eyes in surprise.
“… What the hell are you bringing out in the study?”
Only then did the count look at the huge object he had put down.
No…
The mental world of that guy who puts out a beanbag chair in the emperor’s study…
How is it?
“Ah, this is a chair I devised.”
The count knocks on the soft chair with a smile.
The chair squirmed and changed its shape as the hand touched it.
“Observation is most efficient when done in a position where you can concentrate the most. Would you like to sit down?”
The Count incessantly took huge cushions out of his bag and spread them on and around the bean bag chair.
When Roan looked at him with a tired face,
The Count recommends it once again.
“It’s really comfortable. Would you like to sit down, Your Majesty?”
Are you unnecessarily kind…
Or did they install a kidnapping tool on that beanbag chair?
An attitude that doesn’t care about people’s gaze.
I didn’t make a big mistake, but did I know it or pretended not to know it?
Attitude is strangely infuriating.
It seems to be incompatible with Seohyeolryeongju, who is blunt and follows FM.
To recommend such a Count, if the Grand Duke is also great, that’s great.
“… It became. I get it. If that’s comfortable.”
And the count murmured softly.
A murmur that a normal demon would not have heard.
“Sheesh. Too bad.”
Roan, who was about to go back to his desk and sit down, flinched and shook.
That child…
Was that chair really a trap?!
Roan raised his head and looked at the Count quietly.
“Ah. Did you hear?”
The count met his eyes and smiled shyly,
He took out a notepad and scribbled something on his back.
However, the notepad was never used again.
The count climbed onto the bean bag chair, where his body was all blown up, crouched down while hugging a large cushion and began to look at me.
“…”
I start to look at the report, but my eyes sting.
But observation was the condition for him to devote himself to research.
Although at my mercy,
I can’t tell you not to do it.
Roan let out a small sigh and tried to focus on his handwriting.
How much time has passed
— Gororong.
A small breathing sound was heard.
‘… No way.’
Roan looked up from the report he was reading.
“…”
Hopefully it became a reality.
The Count was asleep with a cushion in his arms.
A small vein formed on Roan’s temple and then disappeared. If you have low blood pressure, it seems to be treatable.
He stared at the count.
Suddenly, the voice of the attendant heard in front of the study.
“Your majesty. I will colonel the things you have told me.”
“Listen.”
And the count’s back, which had been going up and down stably, stopped moving.
Will wake up
He patted his ears and tail a few times as if he had done nothing wrong.
While the attendant put the goods he had transported in a luxurious handcart in front of Roan and retreated,
The Count was staring at Roan slowly, blinking his eyes.
“Count. I fell asleep.”
At the words of Roan looking into the long bowl brought by the attendant, the count nodded slowly without showing any embarrassment.
“Originally, I can’t stay awake at this time. Your majesty. So, I asked for an observation during the evening time…”
… Was that why he was arguing with the chancellor over time? During the evening, the chancellor threatened that His Majesty’s rest would come first.
Aranya. Thanks.
“Isn’t it different from not observing?”
It was a gentle tone, but Roan’s words were absolutely reprimanding.
However, the count smiled brightly on his sleepy face.
“Different. Your majesty. 0 and 0.1 are different things.”
‘This guy, are you going to observe only 0.1…? .’
“With that little time, can’t I see what Faha is doing interesting things now?”
Roan, who was pouring the liquid brought by the attendant into the bowl, nodded slowly after a moment of thought.
“… That’s right.”
The liquid Roan pours is
It was red and smelled of fishy metal.
“What do you spend so much blood on?”
The count’s eyes flashed strangely.
However, Roan didn’t answer, pulled out Fiora from her waist and put it in a bowl.
The count’s eyes widened.
“… Do you use a magic sword?”
“Hmm.”
“Look at this. Haven’t you already found the source of His Majesty’s strength?”
The smiling count’s tail wags here and there. I want to pull it once.
I feel like I might be blown away,
For some reason, if I didn’t bother the Count, what was this feeling that would make me feel unfair?
Roan sighed lightly.
It was the blood of a demon beast airborne to feed Fiora, who had been speechless since the incident in bed.
After soaking Fiora in blood, Roan went back to work, until it was lunchtime.
The Count asked some questions about Fiora and fell back into a sound, very deep sleep.
