(The Light Race Situation) Dark Humans [Dark Human Preference Map]

Roughly four months have passed since the discovery of Dark Humans and the arrival of Elf refugees, and it was Park Gyeong-cheol’s graduation day from his third year.

During that time, Park Gyeong-cheol relived his experiences in the forest that eats humans, honing his swordsmanship with bloody effort, and mastered the Space Sword, a realm of the gods.

The Space Sword was an attack that cut through distant space by wielding the sword, impossible to block with ordinary defenses, and historically, it was an ultimate skill only possible for the Hero.

King Madhan received a report on Park Gyeong-cheol’s mastery and felt truly reassured, as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

King Madhan was even willing to give Park Gyeong-cheol his concubine’s daughter, but he gave up because Park Gyeong-cheol was completely smitten with Serina.

—

Serina made Park Gyeong-cheol completely fall for her.

Park Gyeong-cheol knew that Serina was a Dark Human, but he didn’t care and loved her.

Serina gradually allowed skinship, and now she could even give him kisses and handjobs.

Even when Serina, with her Succubus Queen’s soft hands, merely touched his dick, Park Gyeong-cheol would leak precum, and when Serina rapidly rubbed his dick with her seductive hand movements, he couldn’t last even 30 seconds before cumming.

Serina had been looking for an opportunity to infect Park Gyeong-cheol, but she gave up as Park Gyeong-cheol rapidly grew stronger and his sensitivity increased accordingly, and she was content to be Park Gyeong-cheol’s woman.

—

Kim Na-yeon was encouraged and well-treated by the members of the Dark Magic Club to the best of their ability, but she became very depressed due to her lingering feelings for Serina.

When Kim Na-yeon sent Serina longing glances in the club room, Serina would hug Kim Na-yeon with a sorry face and cry together.

There were times when Serina would push Kim Na-yeon against the wall and share a kiss, as if she couldn’t hide her feelings.

But it always ended with Serina mentioning Park Gyeong-cheol and turning away with a lonely expression.

Kim Na-yeon vowed to reclaim Serina someday and trained herself with a bone-carving determination.

Kim Na-yeon’s body, created by Goddess Elia, had top-tier mana affinity and magic power, so Kim Na-yeon became uniquely skilled in Light defense magic.

Kim Na-yeon lacked the strength to defeat Park Gyeong-cheol, so she bided her time for the future.

Kim Na-yeon graduated and became a knight of Marquis Iosap.

Marquis Iosap also welcomed a Light magician of Kim Na-yeon’s caliber.

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[Dark Human Preference Map]

Now, I will explain the changes in Dark Human preference in the Hamel Empire.

The controversy over Dark Humans was ongoing.

Inquisitors resided in churches throughout the Hamel Empire, creating lists of Dark Humans in the vicinity and constantly investigating their status.

The children of Marquis Iosap’s territory, Krampos Harbor, and the nobles of the surrounding territories had a history of evacuating to the Gail Kingdom, so they were all Dark Humans.

Marquis Iosap and the nobles of the surrounding territories created an anti-racial discrimination association to prevent their children from being discriminated against, and Marquis Iosap became the chairman.

The anti-racial discrimination association argued that even the Hamel royal family was overstepping its authority by monitoring the lives of citizens simply because they had dark energy.

The anti-racial discrimination association promoted pro-Dark Human arguments throughout the Hamel Empire and held events to improve familiarity with Dark Humans.

Marquis Iosap and the surrounding nobles issued a ban on Inquisitors in their territories and blocked them with their private soldiers, preventing the Inquisitors from entering.

In contrast, the children of Marquis Naos, Count Paraik, and the surrounding nobles in the northwest of the Hamel Empire were not Dark Humans.

These nobles had directly encountered Elf refugees, so their antipathy towards darkness was extremely strong.

They created the Light Human Association, arguing that Dark Humans should be unconditionally rejected, and held events to raise awareness of the dangers of Dark Humans.

In their territories, they found fault with commoners who were Dark Humans, killing them and driving them out.

In the case of the royalist faction, composed of nobles who managed the cities, there were no Dark Humans in the royal family, but confusion arose when Norbert, the son of Mayor Stozanya, and Ivana, the daughter of Mayor Talka, were revealed to be Dark Humans.

Ivana and Norbert argued that they had memories of being injected with dark energy when they were caught by Tentacles, and to their parents, they were still beloved children.

Stozanya City, Talka City, and their relative Count Aope joined the anti-racial discrimination association.

Seurbaek City, Eridne City, Antgeba City, and Marquis Shilla, where there were no Dark Humans in the major noble families, joined the Light Human Association.

In the case of Balbik Harbor, Gotica City, Elenid County, Alan Marquisate, Orwen County, and Martain Margraviate in the south of the Hamel Empire, there were the most Dark Humans because they were the places where Gail Kingdom refugees directly entered.

Many Hamel Empire citizens in this region had formed families with Dark Humans, so the nobles of these territories maintained neutrality.

King Madhan, fearing that the country would be split in two depending on his words, announced only the known facts about Dark Humans and maintained neutrality.

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The Elves had a cruel time.

Most of the Elf refugees entered the Raon Kingdom Union and the area around Paraik County.

The Elves had lived isolated lives in the Elf Kingdom, so they didn’t know much about human society and greed.

The Elves maintained their youth for a long time and were all handsome and beautiful, but they had lost their Spiritmancer abilities, so they were not a significant force and became easy targets for crime.

The Hamel Empire had Demon slaves, but it prohibited enslaving the Light race.

However, it was difficult to monitor even the Raon Kingdom Union or the border noble territories.

Most Elves were caught by criminal organizations or fell into usury, and were secretly sold to nobles and brothels.

In particular, Count Paraik and Marquis Naos directly engaged in Elf trafficking and gained a lot of profit.

Marquis Iosap, being a descendant of a different race and the chairman of the anti-racial discrimination association, launched an Elf rescue campaign, clashing with Marquis Naos, the chairman of the Light Human Association, on every issue.

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A few days before Park Gyeong-cheol’s third-year graduation ceremony, he was granted an audience with the King in the King’s office at King Madhan’s request.

King Madhan asked.

“Do you have any plans after graduation?”

Park Gyeong-cheol replied.

“I don’t have any detailed plans yet.”

“You remember that you are the Hero, right?”

“I remember. What would you like me to do?”

King Madhan said with a solemn face.

“I heard that you mastered the Space Sword. You’ve worked really hard. There are still dangerous elements remaining in human territory. The Forest That Eats Humans, the Forest of Screams, the Witch’s Forest, Mountain Trolls, and the Black Dragon Lair are representative. Eradicate these places to gain experience.”

Park Gyeong-cheol asked in surprise.

“Alone?”

“Of course, you have to form a Hero party and go. Your party will receive abundant support equivalent to a knight order. Depending on your achievements, your noble status may also rise. First of all, Saintess Asha of the Elia Holy Kingdom will definitely join. Do you have any designated party members?”

Park Gyeong-cheol pondered and said.

“Um. Actually, I’m the Light Race Champion, and I received the authority from Goddess Elia to create the Seven Archangels.”

“What!!!”

Not only King Madhan but even the knight commanders guarding him were shocked by Park Gyeong-cheol’s enormous declaration.

The Seven Archangels were the great gods who fought against darkness with Goddess Elia in the Tentacle War a thousand years ago and died valiantly, weren’t they?

Human greed is endless, they say.

King Madhan swallowed hard at the situation where new Seven Archangels could be created and pondered.

‘I want to join the party, but if the King joins, there will naturally be opposition. My son Andre is said to be close to the Hero, so I must include him. If my son becomes one of the Seven Archangels, something will fall to me too. I should give the Hero any of my daughters or even a concubine.’

King Madhan put on a solemn face again and suggested.

“Then how about my son, Prince Andre?”

“That’s good.”

King Madhan’s face brightened, and he suggested again.

“I heard that the Dwarf Kingdom heard about the Hero and is sending a Dwarf Prince. How about him? He’s said to be a great warrior who uses the Hammer of Fire.”

Park Gyeong-cheol was also curious about the Dwarf Prince and agreed.

“That’s good.”

“Do you have anyone in mind for the remaining four?”

Park Gyeong-cheol pondered and said the names of his four closest friends.

“Serina, Ivana, Norbert, and Alex.”

King Madhan’s face darkened slightly, and he pondered.

‘Serina, Ivana, and Norbert are Dark Humans. And Alex’s job overlaps with the Hero and Andre as a swordsman, and his skills are lacking.’

“Impossible. Serina, Ivana, and Norbert are Dark Humans, and Alex’s skills are lacking.”

Park Gyeong-cheol was slightly flustered but shouted resolutely.

“Then please include at least Serina in the party! If it’s not Serina, I won’t do anything!”

Lion Knight Commander Tara scolded.

“What disrespect to His Majesty! Watch your mouth!”

Park Gyeong-cheol lowered his eyes and said without a hint of wavering.

“I can’t do it unless I’m with Serina. Instead, please let King Madhan decide on the remaining three.”

King Madhan’s head throbbed.

‘He’s completely fallen for Serina. Should I have sent a woman to seduce the Hero in advance? But there wouldn’t be beauty on Serina’s level. This is driving me crazy.’

Park Gyeong-cheol suddenly stood up, knelt on the floor with a thud, bowed his head, and shouted.

“Please!”

The will of a man in love seemed like it could pierce through stone.

King Madhan and the knight commanders all looked at Park Gyeong-cheol with a pathetic expression.

King Madhan finally allowed it.

“I understand. I will allow only Serina. The royal family will choose the remaining three, and I will not accept any objections. And don’t tell anyone about the Seven Archangels.”

Park Gyeong-cheol bowed his head and shouted.

“Thank you!!”

As Park Gyeong-cheol left, King Madhan discussed with Chancellor Soon-wook and the knight commanders who to include as the three Hero party members.

Currently, the Hero party is

1) Park Gyeong-cheol – Hero, Swordsman, Mastered Space Sword. Mithril Treasure Sword (Given as a gift from the Hamel Empire royal family as a treasure sword that can withstand the Space Sword).

2) Andre – Second Prince, Swordsman, Four Sign Sword (A sacred treasure sword used by Hero Hwang Cheol, who came from a world called Joseon about 600 years ago, which drives away evil energy and protects the user’s mind. Constellations and shamanistic spells from the Joseon Dynasty are drawn on the entire sword body).

3) Serina – Daughter of Marquis Iosap, Dark Magician.

4) Gilluk – Dwarf Prince, Hammer of Fire Lahab (Made of the divine metal Orichalcon).

5) Asha – Saintess of the Holy Kingdom, Powerful Priest.

It was composed of one royalist, one noble, one from the Dwarf Kingdom, and one from the Elia Holy Kingdom, and the party’s composition was roughly matched.

King Madhan decided to keep the Seven Archangels a secret because if they were revealed, a fierce political battle would break out among the nobles.

Since being a Hero party member was a prestigious position, if King Madhan arbitrarily selected the remaining three, he would face strong resistance from the nobles, so he needed someone who was acceptable to everyone and suited King Madhan’s taste.

King Madhan created a Hero Party Member Selection Committee, with himself as the chairman, and selected committee members from both the royalist and noble factions, announcing that they would additionally select three Hero party members throughout the Hamel Empire.

From noble children to adventurers, applicants flooded in from all over the Hamel Empire.

The King first eliminated all Dark Humans and chose from the remaining ones, but there was no one he liked.

While the selection of additional party members was sluggish, the Hero had already graduated and brought the good news that he had gone to conquer the Witch’s Forest in the east of the Hamel Empire with only a five-member party and had conquered the evil witch and her minions.

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Now, the Hero’s story will connect to Kyle.

Currently, the Hero Party Member Selection Committee is working, and the Hero party is on its way to conquer the Witch’s Forest in the east.

Elf Resistance Commander Kyle (God of Darkness) entered Paraik County with his wife Nisa (Fairy Queen), Deputy Commander Lirei, and 5,000 Elves.

According to the report I, Kyle, received, Count Paraik and Marquis Naos were representative Dark Human discriminators and were also engaged in Elf trafficking.

I pretended not to know and said to Lirei.

“This place is right next to the Elf Kingdom. Wouldn’t Elves have fled here?”

Lirei nodded seriously.

“That’s right. We need to quickly gather Elves and increase our forces.”

Nisa flew next to me, matching my pace, and was excited.

“Honey~ This is my first time in a human country!”

Nisa had completely become my wife and was calling me “honey.”

I smiled and agreed.

“Me too.”

As we walked, Demon slaves working in the fields and humans working looked at us with curiosity.

From far away, 40 people on horseback came running.

Dududududu

The 40 people stopped in front of me, and the black man at the front shouted loudly.

“This is Paraik County! I am Maduka, the knight commander of Count Paraik! Who are you?”

I stepped forward and introduced myself confidently.

“I am Kyle, the commander of the Elf Resistance! We escaped from the clutches of the God of Darkness and came here! I want to talk to the human leader!”

Maduka looked surprised, but soon greeted me politely.

“You are a precious person. Welcome. I will guide you to the Count’s mansion.”

Maduka sent four subordinates in advance to deliver the news to the Count.

The remaining 36 people all dismounted and matched my pace, kindly explaining various things about the County.

The Elf Resistance followed from behind.

I asked various things with curiosity.

“It’s my first time seeing Demons. Why do most Demons do farming?”

Maduka replied.

“In the Hamel Empire, Demons are used as slaves and are mostly put into undesirable industries such as farming, mining, and cleaning.”

“What is that building that spins like a windmill?”

“Ah. That’s called a windmill, and it uses the power of the wind to make wheat into flour. If you knead and bake the flour, it becomes bread.”

Even when I asked various things, Maduka kindly explained everything.

I subtly asked about Elves.

“You seem quite familiar with Elves. Haven’t you seen other Elf refugees? It’s strange that I don’t see any Elves here.”

Maduka smiled and replied.

“I’ve seen several Elves before. Elf refugees went to the capital because His Majesty Madhan issued an edict to personally take them in.”

“I see. The King of the Hamel Empire takes care of the Elves, so the future of the Elves is bright.”

Lirei also said with a bright face.

“That’s a relief! Maduka-nim. How many Elves have come?”

“I think tens of thousands have come. It was very difficult for us to help them one by one. Hahaha.”

Nisa clapped her hands and praised.

Clap clap clap

“You guys are kind~!”