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Captain Aaron -Complete-
“Phew······.”
Hoven, the leader of the Avant Guild, tried to control his tension by holding his breath.
“Why are you so nervous?”
Hoven frowned at the voice he heard from the side. It was a rabbit eared rabbit.
“Aren’t you nervous? You’re going to that Catholic!”
Hoven couldn’t hide his excitement. What kind of place is Cassadic? It was the home of the legendary hero Pulphuts.
Moreover, it was the capital of the Aaronic Empire, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that everything in the world was located there.
It was difficult enough to go to such a cascade, but now Hoven was on his way to meet the hero as the guild leader.
How could I not tremble! Even now, I was forcing myself to hold back the feeling that my heart was about to burst.
“Isn’t that all nonsense? Some god or something…, an empire or something….”
Hoven struck the guy’s head off just as the hero Pulpouts had said. The hit liver looked up with wide eyes.
“Cathedic is the true center of the continent. You must be careful with your words. Have you forgotten the rumors of Emperor Pulpouts!”
Hoven pressed the guy. There were more than a few rumors about Fullfoot.
Most of them are about heroic aspects, but there are quite a few stories that are a bit gruesome.
There were rumors that they would tear out people’s throats with their hands, eat demons with their mouths, or if people weren’t enough, eat orcs or dragons.
“······But in the end, isn’t it just the name that has changed?”
“The caste system has been abolished.”
“Even so, aren’t those who were nobles still acting all arrogant? And the emperor still remains.”
That was true. As the empire was established, there were major changes in status, but the nobles were still nobles.
There were quite a few people who spoke to him like that. After all, isn’t it the same thing? Hoven’s thoughts were different.
“It’s not like there’s a caste system. You might not feel the difference now, but as time goes by, the line will blur. And you know that Emperor Pulpouts is a saint.”
Ganba immediately shut his mouth tightly. No one could deny that Pulphutsu was an unprecedentedly great king.
At that moment, the carriage came to a halt with a jerk.
“You have to get off from here!”
The coachman’s shout was heard. At that, Hoven opened the carriage door and got out.
As the coachman said, the carriages were parked in front of them so long that their ends were not visible. It made sense that the continent was connected to Cassadic. It was the first time in my life that I saw so many people, and I felt excited for no reason.
Even the old man, who had been grumbling, opened his mouth wide and kept looking around.
In the distance I could see a huge castle wall, and its appearance was extraordinary.
‘hero!’
Although his face was not visible because he was wearing a helmet, his broad shoulders and huge build made it obvious to anyone that he was a hero.
And if it weren’t for the hero, there wouldn’t be so many of them deployed.
Even for Hoven, who admired heroes, the number of statues seemed excessive.
Even each one of them was so lifelike that it seemed as if it would come to life at any moment. Not only the statues, but even the gate at the end of it was shaped like a hero.
The gate was shaped like it had to go into the hero’s shins. However, the carving was so excellent that it didn’t even feel strange.
As I was looking at the stone statues, time passed quickly. Soon, I was able to undergo inspection.
“I am Hoven, the guild leader of the Avant Guild.”
“Guild? Shouldn’t I get 2 silver?”
Hoven rolled his eyes at the words of the somewhat stupid-looking guard.
Tolls. Of course, but I didn’t expect this to happen even in Cassidy, where there are heroes.
“Hey, Brick. What are you doing?”
At that moment, a guard with slitted eyes approached. The man had a fancy iron on his finger.
Hoven felt a little relieved. Yes, a toll in Cassidy where the hero was – it was a ridiculous story.
“It’s the Avant-Garde Guild. It’s called 3 Silver. Haven’t you memorized the phrase yet?”
Hoven squinted his eyes at the words coming out of the mouth of the man with his eyes slitted.
Instead of drying it, you’re measuring the amount? What’s more, the amount turned out to be surprisingly reasonable, which made it even more absurd. It was clear that this wasn’t the first or second time something like this had happened.
“Are you saying that even the capital of heroes collects tolls?”
Hoven spoke crookedly without realizing it.
If it were any other place, I would have just let it go, but this was the capital of the hero Hoven admired. I couldn’t let this act of belittling the hero’s face go.
“Do you think 3 Silver is a lot? The income of the Avant Guild······.”
Hoven’s eyes widened at the exact figures coming out of the man’s mouth. How could a mere guard know the guild’s income?
“How about that… No, the amount isn’t the problem, it’s that I don’t understand the concept of a toll fee.”
Hoven, who had just uttered the words, felt an “Ouch!” The atmosphere around him became tense. The faces of the guards grimaced.
at that time-.
“What’s going on? Pool. Your turn is delayed.”
A thick voice was heard from the side. Hoven’s eyes widened at the sight of the man who appeared. Who knew there was such a handsome man!
“Ah, Captain. I came from the Avant-Garde Guild, but I can’t pay the toll.”
‘···Captain? Why is the captain directly watching the inspection?’
Hoven realized his situation and hurriedly waved his hands.
“No, it’s not that I can’t pay, I’m just a little surprised that the capital city where the hero resides is charging a toll.”
“Surprised?”
For some reason, it felt like the man was going to hit him, so Hoven took a small step back.
“That’s not it… I’m just worried that the hero’s brilliant and great reputation might be tarnished. I spoke carelessly because I respect the hero so much. I apologize.”
Hoven quickly admitted his mistake. There was no need to make a fuss.
“Ohhh-. You are a hero. Captain.”
The man named Brick chuckled. The man named Poole coughed and turned his head away.
The handsome man glanced over and clicked his tongue.
“The toll is a tradition and sacred rule of the guards. The guards who check you accept it and it means that they are guaranteeing your safety. Are you dissatisfied with such a noble tradition?”
The man’s words were surprisingly reasonable, and Hoven nodded without realizing it.
Hoven, who soon realized the situation, took out 10 silver coins from his pocket and handed them to the man. The man’s eyes widened slightly.
“It means respecting tradition. I was reckless.”
“Oh, he was a good guy. I would like to have him as my younger brother.”
The man smiled coolly and put his arm around Hoven’s shoulder. He was a daunting man.
“Abangne Guild… That’s the place Nova mentioned. Yes, I received 10 silver, so I’ll show you around. Hey, Pool, take good care of Brick.”
The man who had grabbed Hoven’s shoulder turned inward.
“Captain, you must come on time!”
The man waved his hand lightly at the words he heard from behind.
Hoven’s head became complicated.
That thought disappeared as soon as I passed the gate.
“Wow-.”
I couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.
Starting from the huge pagoda in the distance, to the lofty pulpit radiating white light, and to the people running around laughing and laughing.
Even for Hoven, who had traveled all over the continent as a guild leader, it was an unfamiliar sight.
The man walked ahead as if he was used to it. Hoven, who had been dazed for a moment, hurriedly followed him.
“Aaron! Try this!”
Passersby grabbed the man and offered him something that looked like bread.
‘······Aaron?’
Hoven tilted his head for a moment. Of course, Aaron was a common name, but it was somewhat unusual for someone to be named Aaron in the capital of the Aaron Empire.
“This is so disgusting. Learn from Hannah.”
The man grumbled as he ate it all. His words were somewhat harsh, but those who had actually given it to him laughed out loud.
The man was famous in Cassidy, so people kept stopping him. He would suddenly start a drinking contest, and he would play with children out of the blue. He was always laughing, even though he was twitching.
···I was worried that I might have forgotten about myself.
It’s not like that, it’s a huge internal space. The internal space is also quite nice.
but-.
‘It’s so shabby compared to the outside world?’
Because the leader had no choice but to center around himself, the inner self that he resided in was bound to be larger and stronger.
But the inner palace where the emperor resides is rather shabby.
‘···A saint. A saint.’
How could there be an emperor who would put his people before himself? Hoven was deeply moved.
People wearing armor were lined up in front of the inner gate. Hoven felt nervous for no reason and waved his hands.
The man approached them nonchalantly.
“The illegitimate child squared… No, what about Jace?”
“Huh? Oh, you mean the sheriff? It’s inside.”
“Is this kid slacking off again?”
“Um… I don’t know.”
“If I don’t know, will my military life be over?”
“yes?”
“Just kidding. Fuck off. Why aren’t you coming quickly? Schopenhartz.”
“I am Hoven······.”
Hoven hurriedly followed the man who was heading inside without listening.
The man moved around without hesitation even in the inner courtyard. Instead of stopping him, everyone greeted him cheerfully.
‘Who on earth is this guy······.’
Before Hoven’s questions could be answered, he reached the giant door.
The knights guarding in front saluted the man.
The man nodded lightly and opened the door. The interior was simpler than expected.
At the end there was a throne so huge it didn’t seem to fit in, and sitting on it was a middle-aged, balding man.
It was a face filled with fatigue.
‘···Who is that bald guy?’
“Your Majesty the Emperor.”
At that moment, the man bowed politely. Hoven hurriedly knelt down. The emperor?
‘No matter how exaggerated the rumors are, isn’t this too much…?’
Hoven tried hard to swallow his disappointment.
“Aaron, if you’re here, does that mean you’ll sit here?”
Hoven’s eyes widened at the emperor’s words. What is that now······.
“I can’t sit down because I’m a dog.”
“Are you still stuck with that?”
The emperor took a sharp breath at the man’s answer. As if he were holding back anger.
“Because I have a prior engagement.”
The man who dared to speak lightly to the emperor stepped aside.
I guessed he was going to strike, but the bald emperor just pressed his temples.
Hoven hurriedly buried his head in that murderous atmosphere.
“Hello, Your Majesty the Emperor, Ruler of the Exalted Continent!”
“Enough with the formalities.”
The Emperor spoke while puffing on his pipe. He was balding and in good physical shape, giving the impression of a back-alley thug.
A surprised Hoven continued speaking.
“It was also with the people of the empire in mind that he made the decision to abolish the caste system······.”
“I thought that would make the Emperor disappear! Damn it! Why is it even better!”
Hoven blinked at the emperor’s harsh words.
“Okay, let’s get to the point. I’ve heard a lot about the Avant Guild. Come under us. We’ll treat you well.”
The emperor got straight to the point as if the previous appearance was a lie.
I thought the process was a bit too simplistic, but the opponent was the emperor.
There was no way I could refuse.
“I will send you detailed documents later.”
The emperor waved his hand lightly and said.
For some reason, Hoven ended up working at Cassadic because he was thought to be a hard worker.
At that moment, the door opens-.
“Father-. Thank you for your hard work today. My sister went to Kanna’s birthday party-. I’m planning on going too, but please raise your son’s shoulders a bit and put on a crown······.”
A mean-looking man came in. He was wearing a lot of flashy clothes that didn’t suit him and he paid a poor salute to the emperor.
“How many times do I have to tell you that you are the crown prince, but you are not my son… Ah! You piece of shit! Aaron!!”
Suddenly the emperor started swearing violently as if he was having a seizure.
Hoven thought that the rumors that the emperor was under the curse of ‘Aaron’ might not be false.
***
‘You’re late.’
– Phew… I’m done with today’s work.
I clicked my tongue at the arrogance of talking about karma as if it were some kind of exercise and hurried my steps.
I was a little late because I was busy getting Kanna’s birthday present.
Eventually, I was able to arrive at Hae-na’s bar. The surroundings were already crowded with familiar people. The presents piled up like a mountain in front of them had various names written on them.
Inside, there was a constant stream of exciting music and boisterous laughter, but there were three people standing there instead of going in.
“Are you here?”
“You’re here.”
Ben, Balhar Khan, and the five eldest sons, Skatarf. The three of them, dressed neatly and with their hair oiled, were hesitating and not going in.
“What are you doing instead of going in?”
Ben slightly lowered his head and Skataf avoided my gaze. Balhar Khan glanced at the two and answered.
“I’m looking for a woman to go in with me, because I think it would be miserable if only men went in together.”
“Balhar Khan!”
“older brother!”
Ben and Skataf glared at Balhar Khan at his answer.
‘It’s not even Hongdae… Hunting?’
I clicked my tongue in disbelief.
Ben was a captain in the Emperor’s personal guard, Balhar Khan was a commander in the Imperial Knights, and Skataf was a general in the Imperial Army.
They are such neat-looking guys, yet they are looking for a woman to go out with. They were such useless guys.
“I had many women ask me to go with them. I’m only going with you because I feel sorry for you guys.”
The fifth eldest son, Skatarf, denied it with his characteristic tone. Ben patted Skatarf on the shoulder for no reason.
“Can’t you tell me, Master?”
At that moment, Balhar Khan asked. The other two looked away, pretending not to care.
“What can I tell you, woman?”
“Yes, my lord, you have five wives.”
I squinted my eyes for a moment at Balhar Khan’s words. Five wives? I couldn’t even guess what kind of rumors were spreading.
“As long as you’re handsome, that’s enough.”
All three of their faces hardened at the same time at my answer. I patted Balhar Khan on the shoulder, who had a shit-eating face, and went inside.
“What about the women over there? Aren’t the numbers right?”
“Good. I went last time, so this time Balhar Khan will go.”
“It’s not a good idea to say, ‘I’ll give you a chance to be with me.’ Just so you know.”
From the conversation I heard behind me, I was sure they wouldn’t be able to get in.
“The hero who saved the continent-, the hero who killed the evil god-, that name is also cool… Fullputs!”
As soon as I opened the door, the room was filled with the sound of joyful singing.
In the center of the bar, which had become even larger than before, was a stage with a band playing on it.
Musicians from all over the continent were playing, and at the center of it all was Harrison’s son, conducting. His skills were still poor.
The bar was full of people. Everyone was laughing and chatting, clinking their glasses noisily. Those who spotted me greeted me.
“Aaron! Over here!”
Hannah’s voice came from inside. Familiar faces were sitting around the table.
Among them, Hannah called out while waving her hands. I went inside while defeating the guys around me.
“You’re late?”
“You must have had a drink somewhere.”
“Nova, you have to be careful with your words. That’s why you’re still-”
“Not yet!”
Nova screamed at Selena’s words. Selena smiled softly without answering, and Nova’s eyes widened.
“Please stop fighting on a nice day.”
Hannah mediates between the two. Selena shrugs as if nothing happened, and Nova takes a deep breath.
“Yeah, orange.”
“···what!”
I sat down, giggling at Nova’s intense reaction.
“What about Kanna?”
“Vivian and I are getting ready over there.”
When I turned my head, I saw Vivian and Kanna jumping around on the second floor. Vivian, who had noticed me, smiled brightly and waved. Kanna was floating in the air.
‘I guess I’m going to have another accident.’
We shook hands. Then, Hannah slowly grabbed my hand.
Nova, who saw him, sat up as if in a fit. Nova raised his voice, saying something about a ‘contract’, and Selena nodded.
Although Nova and Selena questioned Hannah as if she was taking sides, Hannah remained relaxed throughout.
at that time-.
“Ugh.”
Joanna immediately felt nauseous.
A cold silence fell over him for a moment, and his gaze turned towards me.
“Joanna! They say the quiet cat gets on the roof first!”
“Aaron! No matter what, Joanna···!”
I quickly shook my head at the strong reaction.
“Didn’t I tell you to eat some cake in moderation?”
“Ugh-.”
Joanna trimmed my remark coolly. The rest of her face lit up.
When attention wandered, I got up from my seat.
“Where are you going?”
Hannah asked quietly. I pointed behind her.
“Please go and say hello.”
“Don’t drink too much.”
Hanna nodded, wondering if it was a good excuse. She felt relieved and left the place.
‘It’s better to fight hypocrisy.’
– I agree.
He chuckled at Oman’s sympathy and headed to another table.
“Captain, are you here?”
The grass nodded. Beside him sat Berman and Kel. They each held a baby in their arms, and both had bags under their eyes.
“Captain, are you here?”
“I said you’re a captain, not a sergeant. Kel.”
“What do you want me to do? I’m going to call you a leader.”
Berman and Kel bickered as usual. Even after having a baby, it was the same. He clicked his tongue slightly and held out his beer.
“Congratulations on the birth of your baby.”
“The leader will be here soon, right? Hehehe.”
Kel laughed, drool dripping from his mouth. Berman laughed along. Their laughter was extremely sinister.
“I’m still happy, except sometimes when Aaron cries in the middle of the night or poops or something.”
Berman added.
‘Aaron is taking a shit-.’
Even so, Keliya, Berman named his daughter Aaron.
The name of the empire was Aaron, so what can I say-.
“Our Aaron can at least tell when he poops or pees. He takes after Rosa and has pretty eyes.”
“Our Aaron rolled yesterday······.”
Whenever I hear conversations like that, I regret giving my name.
“···It’s sick. Where’s Dylan?”
“The Crown Prince is preparing to enter.”
The pool said, pointing to the second floor. Vivian smiled brightly and waved again. Behind her, Dylan appeared, swinging his golden club.
Then, as the performance grew louder, familiar faces came to the center. It was Brick and the captain.
“The legendary rich man’s coin-counting show is starting now-!”
The captain, shoulder to shoulder with Brick, spoke in a loud voice. Brick still grumbled, but did not resist and began to put coins up his nose as well.
The two paused for a moment at the recent record of fourteen silver coins. The bar grew quiet. Then one more was brought in-.
“The father of Brick, who put in fifteen silver coins!”
The new legend was met with cheers.
I realized I had been concentrating and shook my head hastily.
The two of them went down after exchanging friendly greetings.
Next, Brighton, dressed in simple attire, came up to center stage holding a Bible.
‘Even so, he’s the Pope, and he’s giving a blessing in a bar…’
Brighton was surprised to see him start praying so casually. The noisy bar suddenly became quiet. The atmosphere suddenly changed to that of a synagogue.
“Your Holiness! Be brief! Be brief!”
Cardinal Blian, who was behind him, shouted hurriedly. The praise vending machine went up to the cardinal, Brighton’s brainwashing-like worship was powerful.
Brighton coughed slightly and folded up his Bible.
“The darkest times are over. It’s still dark, but if you persevere and keep moving forward, I’m sure it will gradually brighten like the rising sun. I guarantee it. So don’t give up. The birth of a new era-.”
Brighton looked around with warm eyes. Then, when our eyes met, he squinted. It seemed to be because he didn’t go to the morning service today.
“Congratulations, you’re really congratulatory.”
As the awkward curse came out of Brighton’s mouth, laughter erupted here and there. The exciting music started playing again.
Brighton came down from the stage after saying a small prayer.
“Emeritus Cardinal Aaron, if you don’t want to be an emeritus pope, don’t miss church services.”
Brighton approached me and gave me a strange warning. I nodded vaguely, and Brighton threatened me with the ‘honorary pope’ threat once more and headed towards Canna. Brighton handed Canna a beautifully decorated Bible and left.
I heard that the church is still busy because things haven’t been completely finished.
I sipped my beer and greeted those who came to say hello. I shook Hannah’s hand even more vigorously because I noticed her expression.
“Captain, please have this too. Masha packed it for me.”
Brick, who had come down without me noticing, offered me some fish bread. Where did that smell come from?
“This time, the Kirton Mountains have opened, and through there, Razbeth wants to travel to the Brighton Kingdom-.”
Using the Red Calamity, the Kirton Mountains were opened to cool down. Thanks to this, Marsha’s fish bread shop was doing even better.
“So, if you bite your thumb and breathe in before doing it, it will give you energy. That’s what I heard from a brave mercenary.”
The noisy conversation continued.
I also continued to clink my glasses while talking about useless things.
“Sob-. I feel so bad for our captain. He has five wives-. How could such a terrible thing happen-.”
A drunken Brick grabbed me and cried loudly. He put me to sleep after sobbing so loudly.
“I’m late.”
A soft voice was heard. It was Swallows holding a baby in her arms. She was holding the baby in a proper manner. Unlike before, there was no venom in Swallows’ eyes.
Next to the Swallows was the usual middle-aged female wizard.
The female wizard smiled brightly at Brick’s words that women were not allowed at this table and stepped back. Her expression was liberated.
Suddenly, Dylan’s claim that having multiple mothers makes raising children easier came to mind. I shook my head and welcomed the Swallows.
“Hey, isn’t this the President’s Swallowtail?”
“President? His official title is the Tonghap Matapju.”
Swallows sat down, taking the joke without any fun. The white baby in his arms looked at me and clenched and unclenched his hand. I laughed along without realizing it.
“A great wizarding family will be born.”
The first integrated tower Swallows and the northern winter-. Swallows shook his head at my muttering.
“Alaina will not become a wizard.”
Swallows scratched his cheek at the answer.
The one who crossed the wall, the northern winter, would not be able to walk the path of magic-. It was absurd, but it was understandable. After all, wizards are born in want.
However, it felt strange to hear Swallows, who were trying to pluck Vivian’s heart out for magic, say such things.
Even though he was the Unified Tower Lord, he was carrying out a plan to reduce the number of wizards. Swallows was striving for the equality he spoke of.
“okay.”
When I gave a short answer, Swallows looked at the child and smiled with his nose wrinkled.
Since he was someone who rarely smiled, his smile was somewhat awkward. However, it was much softer than before.
At that moment, light poured down from the stage.
Bam-. The sound of the instrument caught my attention-.
Kanna and Vivian suddenly appeared out of thin air. It was Kanna’s teleportation magic that was giving me the most headache these days.
Two people dressed in nice clothes raised their hands together.
Bam-! The audience became quiet for a moment at the splendid appearance.
At the sharp gaze, Kanna lifted her chin and began to move her hands gracefully.
Following that hand, a picture was drawn in the air. It was as if mana itself was moving.
“Ever since the Northern Winter taught Kanna the true nature of magic, her magic has grown noticeably. Now, even I can hardly recognize it.”
Swallows spoke softly as he soothed the baby in his arms.
Even without Swallows’ explanation, I could tell because Kanna often appeared in the air.
At that moment, Kanna’s gaze was fixed on me. Kanna smiled brightly, just like Vivian. It was a smile befitting her age.
When Kanna flicked her hand-.
A lot of me poured out.
I was made of fire, I was made of lightning, I was made of ice, I was made of water, and best of all, I was made of something that shined brightly.
“Even non-magicians can see mana. As expected from Kanna.”
Various me’s poured out one after another.
They each expressed something different.
Starting with the guy who fell into the forest, the guy who laughed and chatted in the mercenary group, the guy who escaped, the guy who rode a dragon, and the guy who became a guard.
In the end, he was a guy who was smiling and having fun.
It was a boring, but pretty good story.
Excited, Kanna waved her hand again-.
For a moment, the space shook violently.
It seemed like they were trying something huge, but there was no real reaction, as if they had failed.
Kanna looked slightly disappointed, but quickly raised one corner of her mouth.
Then a lot of me started dancing. People got up and swayed along with him. I giggled at the sight of something out of an Indian movie ending.
“The genius among geniuses, Kanna, used the endless mana of the one who is loved by Mana, and even learned the essence of magic from the winter of the north. Later, she might really create you. Even so, she can’t go against the essence of magic… Hey, Ilayna, it’s okay. Avi- I’m here.”
Swallows, who had been exclaiming in admiration, hurriedly turned their gaze to the crying child.
“That’s crap. It needs to be replaced.”
“No, I’m hungry. Here, give me some beer-.”
Berman and Kel, who were watching from the side, gave various advice.
‘···creates me.’
I had a nagging feeling that something was missing from Swallows’ words.
I passed on it because it was all over, but I was left with questions about the seeds.
Although they all achieved their own achievements, it is difficult to say that they served as seeds.
At that moment, Kanna came running towards me. She was now quite big, and it was difficult to call her a kid. Kanna looked up at me with her transparent purple eyes.
“I failed this time, but I will definitely succeed someday!”
I couldn’t figure out what success was.
I stared at Kanna for a moment.
It wasn’t God who brought me here.
Arrogance asserted that it was absolutely impossible.
then-.
All sorts of complicated thoughts overlapped and tangled. My consciousness was focused on one place.
Kanna learned the essence of magic from the Northern Winter, who was called the Seed of the North, and wielded the mana of Vivian, the Seed of the East, and was attached to me, the Seed of the South.
Moreover, all the magic that Kanna performed was always in my form. Everything interlocked and reached one conclusion.
‘······It was Kanna.’
The conclusion is that Kanna, who later reached a level that no one had ever reached before, brought back the past.
I wasn’t sure, but I had a feeling.
In an instant, all kinds of memories flashed through my mind.
There were many terrible memories that kept me up at night-.
“Okay! Everyone, take your seats! Take Crown Prince Dylan!!”
Dylan, wearing the crown that Fullfoot should have been wearing, came down swinging his golden club with a cocky gait. He was serious, but the sight of him doing so was so comical that everyone burst out laughing.
“······dad?”
Kanna looked at me with worried eyes, wondering if she had done something wrong.
“Okay, thank you.”
I smiled and handed over the gift I had brought.
It was a sword made by collecting fragments of the devil and then adding the World Tree on top of it. Everyone from Swallowtails to elves, dwarves, and dragons were mobilized to make this. It was the essence of medieval technology that even had the function of a staff.
It was impossible to calculate how much money went into this.
– Didn’t you put a piece of the Demon of Despair in there?
I nodded as I watched Kanna jumping for joy after receiving the gift.
“Wow-! This is full of responsibility! This staff is full of it! It’s so pretty! Kanna, don’t lose it! You have to take full responsibility! Responsibility! is important! You can’t forget it by any chance!”
Vivian glared at me and stroked Kanna’s head. I laughed out loud.
Then Vivian grabbed me by the collar.
***
“I am the Crown Prince-. Dylan-. The man who will take Aaron-.”
I sipped my beer and laughed at Dylan’s drunkenness.
The bar was quiet because all the other guys had already fallen.
At that moment, the door opened and two large men came in. It was Vermunt and Dalus. Perhaps because they had one thing in common – their wives had run away – the two surprisingly got along well.
“Has this all fallen down already?”
Vermunt sat down in front of me with a rough laugh. Dalus sat a little uncomfortably, perhaps still feeling awkward in the guard armor.
“Nothing happened?”
I asked, pushing the keg of beer I had set aside for them.
“Of course. What could happen where the legendary hero Aaron is the captain of the outer guard?”
Vermunt smiled and held out a mug of beer.
“I’m sorry. I can’t keep my promise.”
Dalus laughed, throwing out a tired joke.
I poured the rest of my beer into my mouth. It was still cold thanks to the unmelted ice.
He emptied his beer and stood up.
“Where are you going?”
Dalus asked as he refilled his glass. Dalus joined the guards, his expression strangely widening, but it still looked awkward.
“I have to go to work.”
The sun had risen, so it was time to go to work.
As I said that, the guys who had been lying down like puppies listening to a story about a walk got up one by one.
It was worth the effort. I snapped my fingers and poured cold water on Dylan’s face.
“Wow… How dare you approach Crown Prince Dylan! How impertinent… Hehe.”
Dylan, who was getting up in a fit, let out an awkward laugh.
“It’s time to go to work.”
Everyone followed me out, muttering.
Thanks to the installation of the sewer system, I was greeted by fresh air instead of the typical foul smell.
“Hey, Dylan. Did you lock the door?”
“Isn’t that the last time you came out, Brother Full?”
“No matter how bad marriage is, do we really have to live together?”
Brick clicked his tongue at Poole and Dylan. Poole and Brick were living together, planning a business that would shake the continent. It was boring.
“Boss, I drank like this, do I have to go to work?”
Kel grumbled, his face grimacing. The smell of alcohol filled the air whenever Kel spoke.
“If you keep teasing, you should be the leader.”
“No, that’s not what I meant···.”
Kel grumbled and followed. The others also hesitated, but joined in one by one.
“Captain, you don’t have a sword.”
“I’m still drunk, my face is like a strawberry,” said Berman.
When I looked at his waist, just as he said, there was no sword. He had taken it off while playing with Kanna, but it seemed to have been left behind.
“Hey, Kel. Can I borrow your sword?”
“Ah! Seriously! Didn’t you give me the rose umbrella I borrowed last time? No! This is the one Rosa bought for me!”
I chuckled at the convulsive Kel.
He waved his hand at Berman, who held out his sword without hesitation. There was no need.
When I raised my head, the sun was rising.
It was moderately cool, a good day for guard duty.
“Let’s fuck each other again today.”
– I guess I’ll have to go to Upbap too.
Dylan clenched his fists, looking at the back of Aaron’s head as he stretched.
Dylan didn’t give up.
I will definitely get rid of it someday.
– end –
