According to the testimony of those who entered the so-called central street of the royal road, it is often said that it is a different world.
In particular, construction workers would often claim that even the air there was different, and some people who heard them in bars would click their tongues, saying that bragging is useless if it's too much.
But it was unfair to them.
– No, I'm telling you!
– I told you the air is different!
– The streets are made entirely of marble, and the surrounding decorations are all made of gold and jewels! And the water is free! No, there are waterways running all over the streets, and the water is so clean and cool that you can drink it!
– There are a lot of fruit trees, so you can eat any of them!
… he continued to testify, but the longer he spoke, the colder the people’s gazes became.
Of course, you have to keep saying things that can be trusted.
It's hard to believe that the streets are made of marble, but all the decorations are made of gold and jewels, and the water is said to be incredibly clear and free.
There are high-quality fruit trees all over the place, so you can just pick them and eat them without any problems.
What is this… .
– Even bragging is only bragging if you do it in moderation. Do it in moderation, you guys.
People sold them out.
However, those who were criticized felt wronged.
I only told the 'truth', but no one believed me.
Swaaaaaaah-!
Clear water gushed out refreshingly from a huge marble fountain.
It was a fountain that always produced clear water thanks to the wizard's purification spell every day.
But what is surprising is that channels were created to allow the water from such fountains to flow outward.
Uruk.
Even the water channels created in all directions were clean.
It was expected that there would be moss or impurities in the hundreds of waterways, but since it had been touched by the alchemist's hands, impurities were not allowed.
The clear water from the canal supplied water to the fruit trees that adorned the streets, and there were always caretakers on standby to keep the trees from becoming swarmed with insects.
The caretakers occasionally handed out fruit to the young Yeongsiks and Yeongaes who wanted to quench their thirst while playing on the street, and every time, the children would just throw the leftover fruit or trash on the street.
but….
Hurry up!
The streets were never dirty thanks to the separate managers who were on standby to clean up even that in an instant.
The central street, where magic and alchemy, and tens of thousands of administrators were running around here and there without being noticed by the nobles, was truly a [different world].
A very peaceful, beautiful, and incredibly clean street.
'Upper class district', this is an area that is perfectly suited to such a nickname.
However, it cannot be denied that such nicknames are exquisite.
An area that cannot be entered even by those with the title of knight; only those with the title of baron or higher can enter.
Not only is the real estate value astronomical, but there are also other conditions such as titles and honors.
Children of noble families or high-ranking officials with a history of at least 300 years, merchants with vast wealth and even titles, or diplomats from other countries.
The streets were filled with only the bloodlines of these people, and commoners were virtually impossible to find here.
Managers?
They are also blood relatives who have served at least three generations of prestigious families.
That is, it means that they are no different from semi-nobles.
It's so luxurious, so excessive, so excessive.
… Well, it’s not strange.
Even in the world that some knights remember, equality was advocated, but in reality, where people lived differed depending on their social status and wealth, and discrimination against people based on class was an unspoken law.
In that sense, it was not strange for the capital of a kingdom to have a district for the upper class.
Rather, there was a perception that it was something natural.
But at that distance.
Dalgrak. Dalgrak.
“Look over there.”
“Hmm.”
“Tristan, that’s it.”
"…under."
A carriage came in and drew glares.
It was a carriage with the red eagle flag that symbolized Tristan, and it was not strange for Tristan, a prominent family of the kingdom, or even the South, to enter the central street.
Because they deserve it.
Still.
“Your Majesty, that’s not possible, then….”
“That must be the adopted daughter. Ha! How ridiculous.”
The nobles living in the central districts raised harsh criticisms.
They know.
The current Marquis of Tristan has long since retired from society, and would rather stay in his mansion in the royal capital than come out on the streets like this.
There is a Veil Tristan from the collateral line, but he is far from the type of person who would go this far, even if he had put in the effort to train.
This left only one person who could enter 'their territory' by riding in a carriage reserved only for the blood relatives of the Marquis of Tristan.
Levi Jeanne d'Arc.
A woman who, ridiculously enough, caught the eye of Marquis Jenimia and rose through the ranks.
And the nobles didn't find it funny.
“I was lucky enough to catch Your Majesty’s eye, and now I’m coming all the way here? Ha! Even if my liver is swollen, it’s still worth it.”
“She’s a nasty woman, really.”
The nobles value blood.
No, it is no exaggeration to say that the South worships blood.
reason?
Because the Southern Continent is a land where [mystery] flows.
So there were even cases where a person's value was measured based on the purity of their blood.
There is even a culture of respecting families with high blood purity, even if they are of low rank.
That's why even if she were Tristan's adopted daughter, the nobles would not acknowledge her.
Even if she is your daughter, isn't she still a woman with whom you don't share a single drop of blood?
Especially those living in upper-class areas are more concerned with blood, and are taught the importance of blood from the moment they open their mouths.
It can't be helped that the gaze isn't kind.
“No, I can’t. I need to say something.”
“Please bear with it, Madam. If you blush with Tristan for no reason, you will only be at a loss.”
“No. Even if you are oppressed by authority, how can you be called a noble if you don’t speak up? Besides, my father was a general in the military. Even if he is Tristan, he won’t be able to ignore my father’s authority.”
"ma'am…!"
The women looked at the woman with eyes that were moved.
Bravery that is beyond compare.
The women, who clapped their hands and whose eyes were moist, gave silent support, saying that it was not a lie that she was the general's daughter, and the noblewoman walked straight toward the carriage as if she were a triumphant general.
It's as if he's going to shame me so badly that I'll be kicked out of this street!
'If you want to make your debut, you should go to the royal palace properly. Where is this place that you are putting your dirty feet in!'
Wangseong can enter.
But this is not the case.
Everything from the sculptures to the trees on this street was built solely with the wealth of the nobles, without any help from the royal family.
Honey, this was their street, and they couldn't just let outsiders in, even if they were royalty.
Especially if you are of lowly blood!
like that.
Suddenly.
"this……-."
The woman was about to let out a haughty voice as the carriage door opened.
[[[──.]]]
… No, to be precise, I was about to spit it out.
It means 'did'. That is, it is past tense.
“…….”
“Do you have anything to say?”
“…….”
“If you don’t have it, get out of the way.”
“…….”
“?”
Whoosh, whoosh.
“…Why did you faint and collapse in the middle of the street?”
“Well, well?”
The man tilted his head as he watched the woman who didn't respond even after waving her hand in front of him several times, and the girl behind him blinked as well, expressing her doubts.
I wonder why it's like that.
And then.
Kuung!
The moment the man stepped onto the street, the nobles looked down quietly.
I don't know if it's my imagination, but it felt like the floor was shaking.
Damn it.
ah.
“What is this? Why is it broken on the floor?”
It wasn’t a mistake… .
The moment the man stepped on the marble, the ground shook and cracked, and the nobles quietly looked away.
The pride and stubbornness of the nobility, and the self-respect and honor.
Considering all that, it was only natural to immediately kick out that man who had no dignity at all.
Knock, knock!
“Master, my button fell off again.”
“This keeps falling off? I haven’t gained any weight….”
“You didn’t gain weight. Instead, you gained muscle, which is the problem.”
“…….”
“Cover your forehead, you’re too tempting.”
“…Gomsoon, don’t go around saying things like that. I’ll get cursed at.”
“???”
“……This is driving me crazy.”
…it was impossible for a human to raise his voice at an unleashed beast.
* * *
“…Ahem.”
[… … .]
The street was quiet.
Even though it is an upper-class area, it is a street where people can hear conversations, although not noisy, but it is extremely quiet.
That doesn't mean there weren't any people.
“…….”
“………….”
There was.
That too, quite a bit.
Since it was probably the banquet season, there were a lot of people on the upper-class streets, and many of them were out shopping or going to cafes, or there were quite a few who came out for a walk to enjoy the warm spring sun and cool breeze.
Horses, camels, birds and dogs.
Many people even let their pet lions and eagles loose on the trail, but it was still quiet.
Dogs that can't control their anger and bark ferociously, and birds that chirp as if singing.
[Uh, uhm…]
In the case of the lion, who was always so lethargic, he rarely sat upright and maintained a stiff posture.
Whether they were people, animals, or wild beasts, they all maintained that tension, and it was this tension that was instilled as if maintaining discipline in this upper-class area… .
“I really don’t like wearing unfamiliar clothes.”
“Still, you’re cool, Master.”
It was a man walking leisurely as if he was taking a stroll.
He had muscles that looked like they would burst, but they were nothing special.
It's not like there weren't knights who boasted bigger muscles or height than that.
Lionel's black lion and Modred's fighting dog were like that at the time, and they had actually seen it.
But strangely, when I look at the man, I feel like he is more impressive than those two people.
No, it was 'intense'.
Should I call it presence or atmosphere?
A strange intensity that stimulates a person's survival instinct was released without mercy, and wouldn't this be the feeling if a lion or tiger that had not been stripped of its wildness was released into the streets?
It's just that the opponent's appearance is 'human-shaped', so they don't run away in panic. If it weren't for that, it wouldn't be strange if they ran away right away.
“Master, you seem more unstable than usual. Is something wrong?”
“Oh, it’s nothing. I was just trying to show off. I thought this was an upper-class area? I guess I was just nervous because I thought I might get in trouble on our first date.”
“Hey, it’s your first date, sir. You, sir, don’t have to be like that.”
“You don’t seem to hate it as much as you say, do you?”
"…lol."
It was a girl with a happy smile, and it was a heartwarming sight.
At some point, the man's gaze was focused on them, so there were people who were trying to steal a glance at the scene, but they remained silent.
I was literally overwhelmed by the man's spirit, or rather, his 'spirit'.
Although he usually keeps it in check, he exudes spirit like a brave warrior advancing into enemy territory, so it is understandable that he has no ability to endure it.
That skill was also the spirit of a knight who was officially praised by the princess as being just below the level of a user, so it would be difficult for not only ordinary people but even average knights to endure.
As evidence, even the nobles who came from champion backgrounds were stiff.
On the contrary, the more capable they were, the more they realized how scary a man's spirit was.
“What, there really are people like that….”
If a person's spirit can be expressed in an image, then the spirit of the man right now is exactly that.
'Active volcano.'
It could boil over at any moment, and it seemed like it would explode at the slightest touch.
It's terribly hot, but if you don't touch it, it just quietly emits smoke… .
But that's why it's scary.
I don’t know why….
'Why does it feel like it's going to explode?'
Because it seemed like the flames would burst out at any moment.
Meanwhile.
“But is that okay? I wanted to take you somewhere a little fancier. Or we could have gone straight to the banquet hall.”
“Um… I’m sorry for fooling the maids, but honestly, I don’t want to go to a place like that. I’m sick of being judged.”
"okay."
“Yes! Rather, I like going out with Master like this more. More than anything, the fact that you take me out like this means that you now trust me! That makes me happier than anything else.”
“Don’t be happy. The more you do, the more sorry I feel.”
“I’m really happy….”
“…The more that happens, the more I feel like trash.”
"lol."
“Oh, right.”
This is tricky.
It was a man's mumbling about his sore back, and the nobles blinked at him.
More innocent than you think, and more innocent than you think….
'He seems like a gentleman?'
There's something about that spirit, but he looks rather innocent and honest.
There are a lot of things in the conversation that I don't understand, but otherwise it's all very fresh.
At that moment, I found myself tilting my head, wondering if they were misunderstanding something, and for some reason, even my pets were happily cheering on the young people.
“Okay, let’s get started. We won’t be doing this forever.”
“Well, then.”
“I’ll show you first. I’ll leave the rest to you.”
"…yes!!"
The girl, who seemed happier than ever, nodded her head loudly, and at that moment, people unconsciously smiled awkwardly at her innocence.
“-How long are you going to keep spying on other people’s dates?”
Kuung!
─In an instant, the man's hand pierced through the building.
Kwajijijik!
!!!!
It happened in an instant, and people didn't even have time to express their shock.
I was wondering what on earth he was doing and was about to say something.
Thud thud thud!
“????”
“What, what is that?”
…Once again people were shocked.
The man who was led out by the hand was none other than.
[KAAAA!!!]
A monster, that too.
“Oh, Orc!?”
Orcs are monsters that take the form of pigs, but they eat not only people but also their own kind.
Such a monster suddenly appeared, and the nobles were terrified…!
Thud thud thud!
[[[[Kaaaa!!!]]]]
The outer wall of the building collapsed, revealing dozens of orcs.
The orcs, each of whom displayed an extremely murderous intent, quickly attacked me as soon as my identity was revealed.
Wood crack!
“Not you guys, these guys, you’re confusing us for no reason.”
…the group fell over with their necks separated.
It was instant death.
“Oh, I was mistaken from the beginning.”
Chomp!
The man who shook his hand, Lee Han, made an awkward expression.
I wanted to look cool in front of my students, but it seems like I failed from the beginning.
And then.
“Hmm, I guess it’ll work this time?”
Kugugugugugugu!
Slowly, Lee Han pulled out the pillars supporting the building whose outer wall had collapsed.
like that….
“Oh, this time it’s accurate.”
Phew!
The pillar was placed squarely into the fountain.
Like blowing a window.
like that….
Kwaaaaaaaang!!
The apocalypse broke out on the streets.
