NOVEL NEXT chapter 13
13 – Postia Islands
“You said you would become the Seven Lords?”
Rosaria asked me back in disbelief.
I nodded nonchalantly.
“Fuhahahahaha—!”
As she covered her mouth, she started laughing.
That wasn’t too much.
Being a monarch was a battle given only to the 7 strongest people in the Pandemonium.
But wouldn’t it be funny if a human appeared and said he would become the 7th Lord?
If I had to think about it, wouldn’t it be like this?
It was similar to the story of a monkey suddenly appearing and telling a human that he would become a corps commander.
“He is quite good at jokes.”
She wiped away her tears and smiled.
“Is this a joke?”
As I spoke with a serious expression, Rosaria’s face slowly changed.
“Seriously? Like a human?”
“I don’t think you have anything to say, since you can’t hurt a human.”
“… If it wasn’t for the promise with the overlord, you’d be dead.”
“You can’t kill me.”
Her pupils trembled slightly at my firm words.
“Okay… Keep being so arrogant. So, what is the purpose of becoming a monarch?”
“Let’s call it a kind of responsibility.”
The easiest way to clear the game is to enter the enemy’s lair.
And if you slowly nibble on it, the inside will become staggered.
“Yes, how are you? Human, please try hard once. I’m no longer having fun, so I’m going to stop.”
Black smoke slowly rose from Rosaria’s body.
Before she knew it, her body turned into a bat.
-If possible, let’s not run into each other next time.
She said that and slipped out of her window.
**
– Whoa.
Rosaria climbed up into the sky as if running away.
She turned her head and looked at her luxurious inn where she stayed.
What is this?
All she did was try to hunt down some tasty looking humans.
But, it must be a monster far beyond the human category.
She felt fear for the first time in her life.
After blocking all of her own attacks, she’s the one who killed the mighty Seven Lords.
He almost got hunted while trying to hunt.
‘… I meant it.’
Rosalia remembered what happened earlier.
-You can’t kill me.
It was a plain tone without any exaggeration.
However, she was sure.
It wasn’t just a bluff.
‘Humans become monarchs… ‘
It was unprecedented, but for some reason, that man might really become a monarch.
She thought so and she flew high in the sky.
**
The next day came.
Most people couldn’t remember the events of yesterday’s sleep event.
“Thank you again Gerard for saving my life. We’ll just go.”
Maria greeted me formally in front of the inn.
“Yes, it was a short time for me too, but I enjoyed it.”
“If you have time later, please stop by the Brihilton family.”
“Yes, I definitely do.”
That’s how Maria left.
Only Seina and I were left.
“Gerard, was that the woman yesterday?”
She told me as if she had been waiting.
The only thing I remembered about yesterday was Seina.
I nodded.
“I want to be strong. Because of this, it seems like I am always a burden.”
“Seina, you are already doing well enough.”
“Don’t lie…. What did i do?”
“You might think that it doesn’t help me right now. But there is a lot of work for you to do on the journey ahead.”
Seina was a werewolf who became stronger with just breathing.
Even at the moment she is doing this, she is getting stronger.
The reason she ate a lot was also for this reason.
[LV 80]
As proof of that, her level continues to rise.
Although she may be weak right now, in the future she will be strong enough to compete with the corps commander.
“Do you really think so, Gerard?”
“Yes. There is no need to be impatient.”
At my words, Seina gave a faint smile as if her mood had eased a bit.
I wonder if this is what it feels like to raise a child.
“By the way, where are you going now?”
Seina said as she mounted her horse.
“We are heading to the Postia Islands.”
Postia Islands.
It is one of the most crowded places as the capital and metropolis of the Bizanderk Empire.
It was also the place where the monarch meeting was held a few days later.
**
“You have arrived.”
After four days, we were able to arrive at Postia Islands.
The big city was literally a symbol of commonplace and colorful.
People were so crowded that I felt like I was about to explode.
Large shops lined the streets, displaying various products beautifully.
“Be better! Very good stuff came in this time. Let’s take a look!”
“Can you go far with those little legs? A very strong one is ready, so come over here.”
Various merchants made a joke.
I thought there wouldn’t be anything like this in a big city, but it’s actually worse.
Perhaps, it is because the more people come to the capital, the more they open their wallets.
‘Still, I’ll have to get a room first.’
We headed for the inn without looking back.
It is not too late to start sightseeing after that.
– With my daughter.
“Thirty shillings. If you don’t have money, go away.”
As soon as I entered the inn, a muscular black man put out a cigarette in his mouth and called for the amount.
Without hesitation, I took out 1 gold from my pocket and threw it at him.
This world doesn’t need long words.
In the end, anything can be solved with money.
“I don’t need change.”
“This was a very expensive guest, right?”
He laughed, revealing white dry teeth, and then put out his cigarette.
“The room key is here. Since I received this much money, should I even bring you to my room?”
“… Don’t hesitate.”
“Then have a good time.”
The inn was as clean as it was expensive.
It was a big city, so he seemed to be paying attention.
We roughly unpacked and went out of the inn again.
I have about a day to spare before the monarch meeting.
Until then, I was thinking of enjoying my leisure time a little.
“Gerard, look over there!”
How long did it take?
Where Seina pointed, there were people surrounding something like a circle.
It seemed that some kind of event was being held, but out of curiosity, I stepped there.
“Come on! Ruler! Let’s come to the so-called one-punch! The winner will be given 10 times the participation fee! An opportunity that will never come again! Everyone, seize the chance to turn your life around!”
’10 Times?’
For a moment, I thought I hadn’t heard.
That said, if you bet 10 gold, you will get 100 gold, but I didn’t believe it.
“I will participate—!”
“One participant came out, is there anyone else?”
“I will participate too!”
“Me too!”
“Come on, each one paid 30 shillings!”
I watched the game with my arms crossed.
I’m quite curious how it will be done.
“The game rules are simple! All you have to do is exchange fists three times with a friend named Arnold here.”
He was a normal-looking man.
No, rather, it’s more of an outcast.
The participants who saw this started to snort.
“Ha ha! To exchange fists with such a small friend? I’m so sorry about this.”
“Ha ha! This is what it means to take money for free.”
You and I both shouted confidently.
“Now then, let the game begin!”
A muscular man stood in front of an outcast.
“Keuk keuk, try hitting it first.”
“Then, without hesitation.”
-f*ck!
“Keah!”
The muscular man fell forward as it was.
He flipped his eyes open with a bite of foam.
“—!”
People who saw that scene are agitated.
“Are you a mana user?”
“f*ck this is a scam?! Only knights can handle mana.”
“Sleep, be quiet! I certainly didn’t say I wouldn’t use mana! Anyone else want to try it?”
“What a joke! Who’s up to the challenge?”
“Aye!”
That’s how people leave one by one.
I stepped forward without hesitation.
“I will try.”
“Hey, stop it. Those guys have been stealing money countless times this way since before.”
A passer-by stopped me, but I raised my hand as if it was okay.
“Oh! You are a brave man. You seem to be a nobleman, are you really okay?”
“It’s okay. I bet 10 gold.”
“—!”
The man started looking around at me.
“As a rule, we do not accept knights or wizards. Do you have any relevant issues?”
“Not applicable. I am just an ordinary nobleman.”
Now, the word nobility came naturally.
This seems to be the beginning of Ripley’s Syndrome.
“Hmm.”
The man gave a hesitant look, then he took one look at Arnold.
Anyway, it seemed that he had strong faith in him.
“Good!”
I stepped in front of the man.
He gave me a fishy smile and looked at me as if he was okay.
“Attack first.”
“Then, I won’t hesitate.”
– KANG!
The guy made a puzzled expression.
“Hit one more time.”
“Po, I will give up.”
Everyone around him makes a puzzled look at the guy’s quick give up.
That day I was able to earn 100 gold.
Wouldn’t it be used in such a case that money begets money?
**
And the next day.
The long-awaited meeting of monarchs has begun.