episode_0166

“My name is Chiron, one of the heirs to the throne of the great kingdom of Hadron.”

When a man who introduced himself as the successor of Hadron appeared, silence began to flow.

“Me, me?”

Only the Marquis of Bute rushed to him.

“How did you get here? Take care of your health.”

“Shut up. His Majesty told me not to create friction with the Allied Race.”

“Down, the author is not a Suin tribe.”

“Even if you’re not a member of the Suin Tribe, aren’t you a member of the Cat Kit Company?”

“Ha, but… ”

The stuttering Marquis of Beauty could no longer open his mouth.

Feeling a sense of crisis at the sight of Chiron glaring at him, the Marquis of Butte immediately curled his tail.

“I’m sorry.”

“I hope your son will be wiser than you.”

However, Chiron, who was disappointed just as he had been with Marquis of Beauty, ignored him and went straight to the adventurer of the Cat Kit Shop.

“We have no intention of causing friction with Hardron and Catkit. I apologize on behalf of the latter who made thoughtless remarks.”

“It’s okay. You don’t have to apologize.”

The basics of politics begin with saving each other’s face.

Cyan was quick to say something nice to hear.

“It is inevitable that nobles who value honor and generosity despise merchants who chase gold. We, as merchants, know this well. Therefore, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about us. ”

“Thank you for understanding.”

“We are honored to meet with you, the lord of Hadron, the great kingdom of the West.”

Nabira, Pina, and Gloria, who were behind him, were startled by the sight of Shian politely and respectfully greeting them.

‘Mr. Xi’an, you speak well.’

‘Hunyaa… You really look like a nobleman.’

‘What the heck is this…’

Gloria, in particular, had no idea how things were going.

It was the same with Chiron.

“Excuse me, but since you are here in person, do you intend to purchase our items on behalf of the Marquis of Bute?”

“…That’s right. I will pay the price myself for the people.”

“Haha, no. I’m working hard for the people, but how can we, mere merchants, covet gold in this situation?”

Chiron was unable to figure out Cian’s hidden intentions because the answer was 180 degrees different from what he had shown the Marquis of Bute.

The image of the goblin who had been greedy for gold from the Marquis of Bute had disappeared, and Chiron could not help but be bewildered when he saw the appearance of a merchant with a great sense of humor.

To him, Sian opened his mouth cautiously.

“I understand that the decline is disconcerting. Isn’t it hard to read the eyes of the beasts and the beastmen?”

“You now?”

When the merchant from the Cat Kit Shop, where even humans directly spoke disparagingly of the beastmen, Chiron was finally able to roughly figure out the man’s intentions before his eyes.

‘I see, I think the interest will come from the Cat Kitty store.’

The humans who remained in Lugardrian were living a hellish life.

Because the Aquarius race, who were discriminated against by humans, are now discriminating against humans in return.

They were still the target of all kinds of crimes by the Suin tribe, and even in such a situation, many people appeared who wanted to ruin them, but they could not escape from Lugardrian.

Duke Sahard had closed off his territory, and the area around Lugardrian was entirely occupied by the Bousui tribe and Hadrons.

So the only way to escape from Lugardrian was to rely on Hadron.

‘It certainly makes sense to submit to the fundamental Hadron than to live with those smelly people.’

In that case, Chiron’s position wasn’t too bad.

Hadron, which is currently suffering from a talent shortage, did not stop the incoming talent.

I guess we’ll have to do a little brainwashing though.

“I will solve your problems.”

“Hmm… Can you really give me what I want?”

“What’s so hard about fooling stupid people?”

Cyan spoke in a voice that Chiron could hear.

“As you know, there isn’t much food in Pirugardrian.”

“I see, Lugardrian has been purchasing most of its food from outside sources since long ago. But isn’t that not the case now?”

The trading city of Lugardrian produced very little compared to its population and suffered from chronic food shortages.

So most of the food was purchased cheaply to survive the winter. However, now that the territory is closed off, it has become a serious problem.

“However, the Cat Kitt Company has recently been successfully plundered, so this winter will be free of problems.”

“You mean the food of the South?”

“Yes, what I brought is only a small part of what Cat Kit Shop has. ”

At Cyan’s words, Chiron checked the carriage he had arrived in.

The fairly large carriage was filled with food.

Even though it was a considerable amount, Chiron began to feel slightly worried when he heard the word “part.”

‘If that’s just a small number, the Suin tribe won’t have to worry about food for several months.’

Supply was the biggest problem in war, and the Suin tribe that solved that to some extent would have greater momentum than before.

This was a headache for Hadron, who was trying to control the possible number of people.

‘Maybe the Empire spilled the food on purpose.’

To Chiron, who was apprehensive about the Empire’s sinister schemes, Sian made a sweet offer.

“I know where the grain warehouse managed by Cat Kitt Company is located.”

“Is that you?”

“That woman knows exactly.”

Cyan continued his explanation while pointing at Pina.

“She will guide you.”

“That sounds like you’re betraying Cat Kit Company.”

“How can it be a betrayal for a merchant to leave a company that shows signs of bankruptcy? Rather, it would be the Cat Kit Company that forgot the original text of the company that betrayed us first.”

Chiron hesitated for a moment at Cyan’s words, then handed him a pendant with a black moon engraved on it from his arms.

“Is this what you want?”

“That’s right.”

“Take this. With this, you become mine.”

“Thank you.”

Si-an, who had obtained the symbol of Hadron as planned, smiled sinisterly inside.

Then Chiron started telling him an unexpected story.

“Then, let’s get ready to leave together right away.”

Si-an, momentarily flustered, answered cautiously.

“There is no need for me to step forward myself.”

“No. It’s important, so I, a member of the royal family, should step forward myself.”

Chiron said with a kind smile.

“Don’t worry, I trust you.”

“Okay, I understand. I will do as you wish. However, my skills are so weak that I cannot protect you.”

“You don’t have to worry about that. I have a knight corps to protect me.”

The knights who guard Chiron’s side, two of them were third-rank knights.

“My knights will help you.”

“…I am simply moved by the grace of the lower class.”

The quick-witted Cian expressed his thanks and headed straight to Lugardrian with Chiron and his knights.

‘I want to kill you right now, but I’ll hold out for now because you’re useful.’

Keiron, who had noticed Si-an’s intentions, planned to use Si-an, who was trying to use him, in return.

If something goes wrong this time, everyone is going to blame it on him.

‘If I do it right, I can claim it from Cat Kitty.’

As expected of a persistent Hadron, Chiron thought of several alternatives for even one task.

Then, Sian asked him confidently.

“Excuse me, if you don’t mind, can you tell me who the best knight in Hardron is?”

“Hmm, that’s a strange question.”

“It’s a kind of curiosity.”

Chiron laughed inwardly at the friendly appearance, as if he had truly become one of his own.

‘Perhaps your destiny is that of a clown rather than a merchant.’

Chiron, who had been laughing at Sian inwardly, finally showed mercy to Sian.

“It used to be Sir Andrew, but not anymore. The current strongest knight in Hadron is Sir Jennifer.”

“Where is he?”

“Of course I’m protecting your highness. That’s why I can’t meet her easily either.”

“I see.”

“Don’t come too close to me.”

When one of the knights threatened, Cian raised his hand and stepped back.

“Sebastian, I’m fine. Gregory is one of ours now, so don’t be so wary of him.”

“Down, I’m fine. Isn’t Sebastian also doing his duty? ”

Cyan began to treat Keiron more and more friendly, as if they were long-time friends.

“Oh, and haven’t you heard that I have a bad memory?”

“I haven’t heard that story. Why are you saying that?”

Of course, Chiron, who was in a heavenly position in Hadron, was displeased, but he did not reveal his feelings.

Because it is pathetic for a royal to reveal one’s feelings to those below them.

But now, the dignity of royalty could not be maintained.

“Well, don’t you forget important things like an old person?”

“You keep trying to cross the line. Or are you trying to see the limits of my patience? ”

“The line has already been crossed.”

As he approached Lugardrian, Cian suddenly drew his sword.

Chiron was momentarily flustered, but then he thought of the knights who protected him and laughed at him inwardly.

‘With your skills, you can’t even get through Sebastian.’

If you were an S-class adventurer, you would be at least 4th rank. Although you have considerable skill as an adventurer, there were two 3rd rank knights guarding Chiron.

With a gap of this size, there was nothing we could do unless the sky fell down.

If it’s the 4th tier, then.

Phagec!

The tip of Cyan’s sword flashed with blue lightning, and like a sword, it cut down all the enemies in front of him.

‘what?’

Chiron, who had fallen on good terms with the knights who protected him, could not understand the current situation.

The words that Shian heard just before he died made him feel wronged.

“What the heck. The target is coming at me.”