episode_0211

“Is this the new duke’s territory?”

Marquis Baltarion, the Supreme Commander of the Empire, arrived at Duke Atlas’ territory one step ahead of anyone else under the pretext of protecting the Emperor.

‘It’s the same even in the countryside.’

Marquis Baltarion was disappointed by the appearance of the territory, which was less impressive than he had expected.

He had high expectations for the village, which was run by a warrior, but the simple appearance of the rural village was far from satisfying his eyes as a member of the central aristocracy.

‘It’s hard to expect proper treatment.’

Marquis Baltarion, who decided that perhaps they should also take charge of the Emperor’s protection, visited the Atlas territory in earnest.

Then, immediately, what appeared to be guards blocked his path.

“Stop, this is the territory of the Duke of Atlas. Identify yourself and state the purpose of your visit.”

‘Is this the Duke’s estate that you’ve been looking for?’

The men who appeared to be guards shouted at the sight of the nobleman’s flag, demanding to know his identity, and the vassals of Marquis Baltarion blushed in embarrassment.

“How outrageous! Do you know who this person is and say such nonsense!”

“I don’t know. If I knew in the first place, I wouldn’t have asked.”

“…..”

The central nobles felt their strength drain from them at the sight of them openly admitting their own rudeness.

“The Supreme Commander of the Empire is His Excellency Marquis Shinbaltarion! He is a great being that you guys will never see in your lifetime.”

“How can we believe that?”

“What?”

“How can we trust that you are not a fraud pretending to be nobles?”

The nobles were momentarily speechless at the guard’s bold question.

Things that were not questioned in the center were taken for granted here. It was absurd and frustrating.

“Are these guys really crazy? If they’re just relying on the glory of Duke Atlas and doing all this, it would be better for their health to stop right now.”

“There seems to be a misunderstanding. What we are doing right now is His Majesty’s order. We have been ordered not to accept anyone, even if they are nobles, whose identity is unknown.”

“Are your eyes hollow? Can’t you see the family flag?!”

“You never know. It could be a flag disguised by an evil force.”

The central nobles were furious and sullen when they heard the evil forces talking, but the guards didn’t listen to them.

‘That’s amazing.’

The central nobles were so frustrated that they were about to get sick, but Marquis Baltarion was impressed by the guards’ attitude.

‘Normally, nobles tend to be intimidated, but the soldiers of Duke Astar don’t show any such signs.’

People are naturally prone to submit to the oppression caused by the gap in social status, but the people of Ruggeron Village showed no such signs.

Well, from their perspective, the pressure that comes from being a noble was bound to diminish because of the work that was done by them every day. It’s not just that nobles are great in their eyes, but they perceive that great people become nobles.

“Do these guys really want to see blood!”

When one of the nobles, unable to bear it any longer, drew his sword, the guards also began to draw their swords.

Marquis Baltarion, who could not stand to watch the atmosphere where swords were about to be wielded at any moment, intervened.

“Truly, this is the territory of the Holy Kingdom. If you insist on the laws of the Empire, it will work.”

“Sorry, I got excited.”

“And the same goes for you. If you do it that way, you’ll never be able to identify yourself.”

“I know that nobles can draw crests. I will identify you by your crest, just like the nobles before you did.”

“No, that’s… ”

The only nobles who could summon the family crest were those of the duke level.

Even if Marquis Baltarion was a knight of second-tier skill, it was impossible.

“Isn’t there another way?”

“You must wait until you are examined by the Nymph Teachers.”

“Hehehe.”

The guard’s words put Marquis Baltarion in a difficult position. The Emperor was approaching from behind him.

As a person who protects the emperor, the work has become a hassle.

“Then, call the Duke. I will talk to him myself.”

Marquis Baltarion had no choice but to seek a meeting with the Duke as a second-best option, but that wasn’t easy either.

“His Majesty the Duke is already meeting the distinguished guests from the Kingdom of Imjin.”

“This… ”

It seems that they are later than the Holy Kingdom.

‘The Holy Kingdom has already taken the initiative.’

Marquis Baltarion was worried that His Majesty the Emperor would be angry.

…

Because it was an important position, the Holy Kingdom did not simply send a knight.

“It’s been a while, warrior. How have you been?”

“Thankfully, I am doing well thanks to Hestia-sama’s grace. How have you been spending your days since that day, Iris-sama?”

“Haha, I didn’t realize how much time had passed while I was analyzing the martial arts you showed me.”

“Oh, I see.”

Iris, the nymph of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and the third apostle, visited.

It seems like they are going to give a proactive operational briefing about the battle with the monster.

‘I don’t understand why you would do something like that in my territory.’

The next guest who followed her was a familiar guy.

“Open~”

“Ally, be polite in public.”

“What are you talking about? I’m hundreds of years older than you.”

Ellie, a fellow reincarnator and the fourth apostle, followed Iris to visit my territory.

I wondered if she had followed me to explain the weapon she had developed, but I wondered if there was a need for her to come.

“Wasn’t this place supposed to be celebrating the birth of my child?”

“Hehe, I came here as a friend.”

“Huh? Why am I your friend?”

“Hey!”

Allie started to get angry and hung on my shoulder, probably upset at being told we weren’t friends.

Leaving Ellie behind, he approached Lord Peredil, who was said to be the greatest warrior in the Nanseong Kingdom.

“Hero, it’s been a while.”

“Your Majesty Peredil, are you well, Mr. Clark?”

“Yes, thanks to you, warrior, I am safe.”

The first apostle, Clark, did not come.

It seems like he hasn’t recovered enough to return to his main job yet.

‘I guess there’s no way around it since I’m the one who stopped the rampaging monster.’

Thinking about it now, I realized just how talented the pureblood nymph Clark was.

At the same time, the apostles decided to show some power.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“No.”

Well, I didn’t really have high expectations for Allie. I’m just glad she doesn’t get into any accidents.

“Sir, can’t you find me?”

“Camilla, where have you been? I missed you.”

My woman, Camilla, came to see me with her usual expressionless face.

Of course, I knew full well that there was a playful girl hidden behind that face.

“I miss you… Are you now openly lusting after the girl, calling her a duke?”

“I apologize if it sounded like that. But Camilla, aren’t you old enough to be called a girl? ”

“Every woman always has a girl’s heart.”

It was embarrassing to see her speak so confidently, but at the same time, I thought it was very Camilla-like.

Of course, it wasn’t wrong. Among them, the youngest one was Camilla.

“Camilla, Helen?”

“Mama hasn’t decided yet.”

“Still?”

“What should I do? Humans and nymphs have different concepts of time.”

As a nymph who lived for over 800 years, Helen spent a lot of time confirming her feelings.

‘I’ll grow old and die before I hear the answer to my confession.’

It wouldn’t be easy for them to be Titans, but anyway, I guided them to the temple to welcome them as guests.

Ellie, who was the first to enter the temple, started to nag.

“It’s built more magnificently than I thought.”

“It’s built to this extent.”

“What are you talking about? Considering the amount of money you have, you’re overspending. And the tax here isn’t that much either.”

“Shut up.”

It was even more heartbreaking because it was a fact.

According to her words, the temple in this small territory was bigger than the stomach.

“It’s meant to protect the villagers anyway. I never intended to profit from it from the beginning.”

“Our Sian is kind. But if you spread it like that, everyone will think it’s their right. Don’t be too nice to your older sister, she’s speaking with a sense of duty.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll roll with it as much as you give me. And it’s not my sister, it’s my grandmother.”

On the other hand, Iris looked at the divinity within the temple and asked me a question.

“You created a barrier centered around the divinity of Hestia. But what are the other three divinities?”

“Made by the divinity of Oronakwataranis.”

“I understand the divinity of Taranis that was absorbed, but what about the divinity of Oronak, the dead god?”

“I made it with divine processing. I was able to make it easily because I received the blessing from her. ”

“Divine Processing?”

“Didn’t you hear the explanation from Ellie? It happened on Seolsan Mountain.”

Iris, who didn’t understand what I was saying, stared at Allie.

“Senior?”

“Hehe, I think it’d be annoying if I explained this in detail… Hehe!”

I quickly scolded Allie for submitting a report that blatantly omitted information.

I’ve been waiting for this moment. Jja-sha!

“The sacred processing was a technique used by the Troll King.”

“Can you explain in more detail?”

As expected, Iris asked with sparkling eyes.

This guide will take longer than I thought.