Chapter 64 – While You’re Gone (7)
“Ah, Archduke Rubicon. I was waiting. I was just talking about the son of Archduke Rubicon.”
I said. Archduke Rubicon stroked his beard and looked at me before squinting his eyes. The fact that I spoke to him warmly, as if meeting an old friend, seemed very unpleasant. He clicked his tongue and showed blatant hatred. Cold words flowed from his twisted mouth. Compared to his appearance his, what he said was quite rational.
“Chief Lucius. I have no grudge against you. I respect the fact that you married a mermaid. However, calling the mermaid a fish concubine is no insult, nor the fact that my son died for that reason. I can’t understand it , because mermaids aren’t human.”
“Why aren’t mermaids human? What is the definition of human, Archduke Rubicon? Elves and dwarves all fall under the category of human, so why can’t mermaids be human?”
While asking that question, I opened the status window of Archduke Rubicon. He had to figure out his opponent’s strength before his fighting. From the knowledge I knew in the game, the Archduke Rubicon was a warrior character who boasted superior performance to other occupational characters at the same level. If that setting applied here too, he would have to fight a little more carefully.
Name: Rubicon Alishar
Level: 38
Occupation: Grand Duke of the North
Stat
Strength: 110
Agility: 80
Intelligence: 98
Luck: 100
Characteristic
Reverse warrior
The more unfavorable the situation, the more stats increase.
It can increase up to twice the original stat.
Presence of fear
Inflicts double damage to sub-species.
Assault soldier
Deals double damage against solid objects.
I saw that the Archduke Rubicon was stronger than I thought and clicked his tongue. After hunting hard monsters in the North, it seemed that his level had risen to that point. Of course, it wasn’t to the extent that I couldn’t win. My head could have burst due to the effect of the [Warrior of Reversal], But that was impossible as long as I had the holy sword.
Archduke Rubicon frowned at my question. He said.
“I don’t want to have a discussion like that with you. Does a mermaid become a human if the definition of what a human is here?”
“Rubicon Condrix made such comments in front of my wife that he was a fish-catcher, half-fish. This is insulting to me. What do you think about that? If I had killed him, would n’t you have put Rubicon Condrix on trial for his death?”
Archduke Rubicon frowned.
“Why is that an insult to you? What better title could there be for a mermaid who was convicted of murder and cowardly going around than being called uncle? If my son had called that mermaid a murderer or a rapist, would he not have died Now that she’s been pardoned, do you want to tell the world not to say a word about her crime? The victims and those who were angry at this incident all respected you, so they kept their mouths shut But your ugly fish farmer couldn’t ‘t stand a single word of it, so “He killed people. Why aren’t mermaids human? Because they have no shame! Even after committing such a felony! Thinking of living happily while pretending to be human! Your filthy little boy is nothing more than a shameless monster!” Bottom line!”
Archduke Rubicon screamed with blood in his throat. It was worth seeing the pale face of his turn red. It was a human-like speech that had built up hatred for the different races while living in the north for a long time. The people who participated in the trial nodded and were in agreement with the words of the Archduke Rubicon. The judge also slightly nodded at the remarks of the Archduke Rubicon. But I couldn’t be pushed either. If I was at a loss for words here, it was over.
“Strictly, my sins have been pardoned, and I have been permitted to marry by the Archangel Church and the royal palace.”
“You can get permission to marry goats too. How many people in the North have married their own goats that way. Priest Lucius! Do you want to claim that all those goats are also human?”
“Even if sins are pardoned, does that mean that a person remains a sinner for the rest of his life? It’s different from the perspective of the Archangel Church. Sins can be forgiven. You live the rest of your life atonement. Eve is trying to get her sins forgiven and live a new life.It was Rubicon Condrix who insulted such a person by calling him his father.
It wasn’t just an insult to my wife. Rubicon Condrix, my wife has no qualifications as an agent, and she has been called a half-fish and half-fish. This is an act of ridiculing my decision to appoint her as a fief agent and disregard for my authority, and she has acted appropriately as a fief agent. Even if I were there, the situation would have been the same. Rubicon Condrix would not have been stabbed to death, but his head would have been shattered.”
“That’s a story that can only be established when a mermaid is human. Let’s talk about my son’s death.”
“Even if it’s not human, there’s no problem. If the dog that guards the house bites and kills the thief, will the Archduke Rubicon scream that the dog killed the man?”
“Are you saying my son is a thief?”
“Do you know what the lord of Amur has to say about humans?”
“Answer the words I ask! Priest Lucius!”
Archduke Rubicon was raging and raging once more. The Amur lord stepped aside to dissuade Archduke Rubicon, but he pushed the Amur lord away. It was clear that Archduke Rubicon really cared for his dead son. When I compared my son to a thief, he already exploded with high blood pressure and screamed like he was dying.
“Lord Amur said: Humans walk on two legs, bleed red, and have no hair.”
“Chief Lucius!”
Once again, the Archduke of Rubicon shouted. When the judge called out, people covered their ears and turned their heads. I said.
“Yes. Grand Duke Rubicon. Your son is a thief. He is a thief who tried to steal the budget of my estate in a very wicked way. Besides, your son is not human.”
“What nonsense! Priest! I won’t tolerate any more insults!”
The Archduke of Rubicon was angry. I was able to find some leeway. After all, it was comfortable for a hot-tempered person to see emotional changes. In addition, Archduke Rubicon’s reaction was very interesting. His face his was contorted like a portrait of a Dharma master, then loosened again.
“Can your son, Rubicon Condrix, walk on two legs?”
Archduke Rubicon looked at me with a dumbfounded expression.
“What, what?”
Of course I couldn’t walk. How could a guy who went to the underworld move his feet his? If Rubicon Condrix got up and walked even now, I was willing to admit defeat.
“Is red blood flowing through your son’s body?”
“What’s up and what’s up!!”
It’s been a few days since his death, so he must have already had a funeral. Archduke Rubicon put his hand on the hilt of his sword and strode toward me. He said.
“Apologize immediately, Priest Lucius!”
“What do you mean by apology? According to the logic of Lord Amur and Archduke Rubicon, a non-human murdered a non-human. And I just called the non-human a non-human.”
“My son is human!”
“Then you can prove it. I apologize if you show me the Rubicon Condrix talking while walking on two legs.”
“How can the dead walk!”
“Then you’re not human.”
“Quaaaaagh!”
Archduke Rubicon finally began to have a seizure, tearing his hair out. As it is, it would be great if he fell behind with high blood pressure, but unfortunately, he wasn’t that bad of a human being. He was giggling and glaring at me.
“Lord Amur. Do you agree that Rubicon Kondrix is not human?”
“Shut up! Priest Lucius! Draw your sword right away! I won’t play with words like this! Isn’t it right and wrong to be decided by this kind of trial in the first place! Do you think I can be afraid that you defeated the demon king! It’s a duel! A duel! I will end this dispute with you!”
“Good.”
I’ve been waiting for that I said while pulling out the holy sword I had brought behind me.
“Then, Your Excellency, would you agree to decide the outcome of this trial with a duel?”
Archduke Rubicon also looked at the judge. The judge nodded and cleared his throat.
“Then, since we do not agree and it is not a matter that I can easily decide, I will decide the outcome of this trial in a duel.”
The Amur lord stopped the Archduke Rubicon with a surprised expression and said,
“The Grand Duke, the other side defeated the Demon King… “
“Shut up, you bastard! Isn’t this what happened because you were fooling around in the first place! After this is over, you will be held accountable, so shut up! And Priest Lucius!”
I looked up. Archduke Rubicon frowned at the holy sword I was holding. It was a natural reaction since it was the first time he had seen the sword. He looked at his weapon for a long time and said.
“Chief priest. If I win this duel, you will apologize for the insult you just gave me, and hand over your mermaid wife and her mother’s recruits to me.”
“Duke Rubicon, if I win, you must not intervene in future affairs between me and the Amur Territory, and you must not hold me accountable for the death of Rubicon Condrix. You must also apologize to your son for insulting my wife.”
“I’ll do anything! Come on quickly!”
Archduke Rubicon’s eyes were wide open like a dog mad at a fight. I straightened his knife and took a deep breath. I was thinking of killing this bastard completely in this game. This fuckin’ bastard made a mess of my vacation plans after exploring dungeons and doing 3P’s.
Honestly, I didn’t care if this guy apologized or not. I had to go beat up the Amur territory after finishing this job.
So the Archduke Rubicon drew his sword. A thick, long blade came into my eyes. Since he was a tall grand duke, he seemed to be using a long sword. I thought about it for a while as I fixed the holy sword. Wouldn’t it be better to use a mace? But if you want to kill someone in a fucking duel, this holy sword is the best.
The judge stood in the middle and shouted. Since it was a temporary venue anyway, a nice empty lot was created when all the surrounding objects were wiped out. I fixed the knife. I’ve never learned swordsmanship, but I have stats, so I’ll win.
“Then. Let’s have a fair match.”
I felt a strange power flowing through the sword.
