The wise man returns

Since then, Balin has traveled back and forth between the Imperial Palace and the Great Wall through the Tomb of Eternity.

Despite its exterior staying in the Imperial Palace, it is in fact almost at the Great Wall.

How hard he moved, the time he slept was almost three hours inside.

“Look how fresh the horses are! If you just purify the Mana of Darkness, is it really... okay for friends like you? ”

“Oh, yes. I'm listening.”

Balin shows a gentle show of hands toward Duke Ketil.

However, the duc's suspicions were not resolved to that extent.

“I've done it four times today. What are you doing at night? If you don't have a woman, then back there...”

“It's not like that!! ”

Balin yells in surprise at the words he gives while smiling.

A woman is already surrounded. Some even said the Duke cares about him like a daughter.

‘I wonder how this inspiration would react if I read my thoughts now. ’

Balin barely recovers and follows the duc's side.

Looks like Duke Ketil is trying to recruit himself somehow.

If I don't have work right now, I feel cheated by following me around to guide me around the wall.

I appreciate that, but I was using up my stamina.

Maybe he's still unhappy. There was one benefit to this process.

“What's this? ”

“The tentacle of Deep Eye. Create a realm beneath the ground, and when the prey comes, it reaches out and eats it. You can put Mana in here, so if you start a fight, it feels like you're being beaten up by dozens of Expert Medium Knights. One of the most dangerous horsemen in the world. ”

The questioned wizard shrugs.

“But now it's our research material. ”

He was filled with a temptation to send him a look of respect. Balin was kind enough to respond.

“Fantastic. Are there other tentacles and skins here too? ”

“Yes. That's not all. Plants of the Black Earth that have been corrupted in the Dark Mana, various animals in the Southern Great Mountains, plants on either side. That's all we're dealing with. There's no place in the world with this much specimen. ”

After finishing speaking, the wizard laughs again. This time, Balin was really impressed.

One advantage is the knowledge of the Horsemen. The contents were impressive, even as the regretter Balin.

This is the southern Great Mountains border the Black Earth, the home of the Horses, and one of the three danger zones.

It's an extremely dangerous place, but it's one of the best research complexes for wizards.

“I knew it. No matter how tired or tired my friends were, they all started to blink when they came here. ”

Duke Ketil approaches, smiling faintly.

I can't believe you're getting as many ingredients as you want! Obviously, the wizards were in a bad mood.

But Valine clenched her lips and said,

“I'm sure it's great, but I still have other things to do. I'm so sorry."

“I see.”

Duke Ketil, who speaks in a sad way, says the Wizard as if he put a cormorant next to him.

“Suit yourself. Well, I'll see you soon enough. It's gonna be a lot harder than it is right now. Newcomer.”

He was a cold-talking wizard, but Balin's thoughts did not change either.

The two of them walked the streets without a word. It was Duke Ketil who broke the silence first.

“I really don't know. I heard you searched the Southern Great Mountains looking for Mana Spot before, and now you're saying no to that lab? ”

“It wasn't that I wasn't attracted, but I also prefer to study it alone. There's work to be done. ”

“I'd give anything for a private lab. As long as there are no casualties, do as you will with the Mages and monsters! ”

“I'm fine.”

While prancing a few more times, Duke suddenly said,

“Is it because you're so tired and you disappear without even trying? ”

Balin relaxes by moving lightly.

“That's roughly it. ”

“... I won't ask you what it is. Everyone's moving on anyway. But if this is a ploy to bring down these walls...”

At the same time, Duke Ketil's voice becomes serious.

“Then you will see me beyond the judgment of the Saints. Do you understand?”

“...!! ”

Sharp life gushes from the duc's body.

Live, not live. The life of a trained warrior, slaughtering countless horsemen directly.

Balin takes a short deep breath before relaxing.

If he lives, he won't lose. You live your entire life before regression and have grown stronger against the vampires and the Horsemen.

But we can't reveal that now. Instead, he let it pass him by.

Yu! A fundamental tomb of the sword of all things.

At the end of your continued training, you no longer have to think about it, but you do need to pick up your sword.

“... Hmm. ”

Duke Ketil's eyes widen as Valine spills out as he lives.

“Well, you wouldn't. Why tear down a home now? ”

Heh heh heh. He taps his shoulder. My life had just disappeared in an instant.

“I understand you have a job to do. But I came all the way here, and I'm too obsessed with it. Anything too much can be harmful. ”

“... ”

Balin looks at the duc with a strange look.

Obviously, he had the same thought not long ago.

When I heard it here again, I felt strange.

“This is the front line with the Horses, but also the best resort. Very few people know about it, including you. So rest here and clear your head before the wagon arrives. Take it easy. And then, suddenly, it dawns on me. ”

“Thank you for your concern. ”

“In that sense. ”

Duke Ketil smiles with an offer.

Balin, who thought he was a scout, opened his eyes wide after hearing it.

“Won't you come with me on this horse hunt? I saw that you were interested in the specimens.Let's see what they really look like. ”

* * *

- And you accepted that?

“Yes."

Katua nods as she hears the tale of Balin.

- Black earth. I can't believe that paradise has changed that much.

“Paradise?”

The great ones say it's a paradise that was hard to find again in the world a thousand years ago. I can't tell because I'm a Guardian of the Mausoleum, but I heard that Vaporization Fortress was crowded and warm all around.

Katua shakes her head lightly after finishing her speech. It reminds me of a giant dog plucking the water out of its fur.

“That's why I think I'll be at the Great Wall for a few days. Don't worry about not coming in. ”

- It's your achievement. It's still fast enough. Even if you rest for a few days, it won't be a big problem.

After speaking, Katua opens a book. The title was:

[Continent Historical Integration (Revised)]

This book was bought by Balin who could not tell the story.

It's not that expensive, but Katua hasn't been able to get it out of her hands since the day she received it.

‘You must have been bored being alone for a thousand years. ’

- Tell me what happened after you left.

“I will.”

Balin simply replied and said:

“And if Leven's here, just say the word. in a confined space or something. ”

- To the great one... whatever. I don't know what you're thinking, but I'll do it.

Katua nods softly. I felt like I could see the effect when I liked talking about the world.

- I'll hear about the Black Earth when I get here. 'Cause, you know, I'm starving out there.

“I'll do whatever you want. I don't think it'll be that much fun. ”

After speaking, Balin thinks back to the Imperial Palace.

‘That's enough to deal with... If Leven follows us to the Black Earth, things will get bigger... I can't. ’

Taking him would be a big help, but Leven had a much more important role to play.

Leven had to take care of Ailan. It's just you and her now that can control the Golden Blood Vampire.

Balin arrives at the Imperial Palace and heads straight for Leben.

Luckily, Leven was in my room. I put the artifact I had given you earlier on my hands and feet.

As soon as Valine saw her, she said she had something to say.

“I'm going back and forth between the Mausoleum and the Southern Great Mountains for a few days, but in the meantime, I'll take good care of Ailan. ”

“... I think I can come with you. Can't you come with me? ”

When asked by Leven, Valine reminded me of Eilan. After a moment of thought, Leven smiled and said.

“Eilan? Well... I'm sure he'll be fine. ”

“What?"

When Balin greets him, Leven gestures lightly at the corner.

“Come here. ”

“Yes, my lord! ”

With an immediate answer, Iran rushes out.

Balin's eyes opened wide in a completely unexpected way.

It seemed to be obedient to anything, as if I were looking at a pet and owner.

A few days ago, Balin's curiosity grew even greater.

“This is...”

“Even if I told him to keep comforting him, he couldn't help but sign a master contract. ”

Eilan, standing next to Reven's answer, nods softly.

“But fortunately, that's why Eilan... Yang is no longer around. I used to think about it so much because I couldn't see it with my eyes open. I was too harsh. Or maybe it looked scary. ”

“... I see. ”

Balin smiles blankly.

This seems to have been tamed by Leven, because he didn't even think it was possible.

“If you ever feel uncomfortable, I'll let you go. What do you think, Eilan? ”

“Th-that's okay! Master Leven, I'm comfortable with this. It's so convenient! I'll do whatever you say, so please...”

But I also asked Eilan about the doctor, just in case.

But she shakes her elongated head and doesn't say she wants out of the relationship.

It would be better to go down there and get some rest than to be afraid of Leven every day.

Now that Eiran has another purpose, Valine has no reason to stop it.

“I don't really care if Iran is solved, but are you sure you're okay with that?

“He's a vampire, so he has to put the magic of golden blood on himself to control it. I don't think I'll be able to do anything about it. ”

As he said, I was relieved.

The golden blood's unique power cannot be infringed, even if it is an emperor.

Moreover, Eiran's abilities are specialized in the book, so the effect must be much stronger.

I put it all on myself, on the terms of my master contract, and now she has no fear of betraying me.

Unless the emperor himself came and bit Ailan again, it was clear.

If you disobey an order, you will die! No matter how stupid Eilan is, he won't know it.

This is her ability, after all.

‘Still, I can't believe you have a long-standing relationship at all. The sacred power and race traits overlap. It's so scary. ’

Balin was relieved but could not erase the feeling of trembling.

“So I can come with you now? ”

“... No problem at all...”

“The Southern Great Mountains are also the Great Wall, right?, that's where you fight the Horses. Well, I'm sure I'd be more helpful than the ball. ”

I couldn't argue with that. That way, Valine joins the hunt with another surprise party.

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This is the second part of the day. Thank you for reading, readers.

The third side will try to put it up in the morning, as we always do. I don't... take breaks.

Just one recommendation on your way. Best regards,