A Stuffed Cheonma in my Head - Chapter 94



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Episode 094. Return

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“… …Did it fail?”

The Black Prince asked.

“I just haven’t come back yet. I don’t know yet.”

Count Hermann Stavanger answered in a calm tone.

The Black Prince looked at Hans.

“Didn’t you say it’s been over two weeks since they left?”

“Yes.”

“Is it really going to take this long?”

Hans answered calmly.

“I can’t tell you everything in detail, but as far as I know, there is a place inside the Master’s tomb called the ‘Chamber of Trials.’”

“Test room?”

“Yes. That’s where the ninth sword is sealed.”

“But.”

“No one knows what the test is, what is in it, or what happens in it, except the Master.”

“… … .”

“I heard from the teacher that if you don’t pass the test… … .”

“Speak.”

“I heard that I will never be able to leave the room.”

The Black Prince sighed, pressing his throbbing temples.

There were dark shadows under his eyes.

“So, the Red-Eyed Demon wouldn’t have passed that test, right?”

“No, that’s not it. I meant that it could take that long. The Master was very wary of that sword, so it would not be an easy test.”

“What kind of test is it?”

“that…….”

“Isn’t the Red-Eyed Demon the one who defeated the Knight of Cold? But what kind of test is it that takes so long? Please tell me.”

Hans felt as if he was talking to a black tiger. His mouth went dry.

He swallowed hard and then answered.

“As you know, the last ninth sword is a sword with such a violent nature that it is called the Black Demon Sword. An ordinary person who simply holds it will gain powers on par with the Auror user, but if their body is taken over by the sword, they will end up turning into an evil spirit.”

“hmm.”

“I guess it’s a test of mental strength that has nothing to do with physical strength.”

“Hmm… … Mental power… … .”

The Black Prince leaned his head back against the back of the chair and looked up at the ceiling.

In that state, he swept his hair back and recalled the sinister, bloodshot eyes glaring at him as if they were going to kill him.

“… … I don’t think he has weak mental strength.”

Hans agreed.

“I think so too.”

The Black Prince sighed toward the ceiling and rubbed his eyes.

“I’m not rushing you, but we don’t have much time.”

The count spoke in a calm tone.

“He will come back.”

“I believe you will too. I just wish you would keep your promises.”

The Black Prince sighed again.

“… … If you’re going to come, you should come quickly.”

At that moment, urgent footsteps were heard from outside the door and stopped in front of the door.

dripping.

-My lord.

The Black Prince straightened his broken head and answered.

“Come in.”

The black knight opened the door and came in.

“The Red-Eyed Demon is Back.”

“… … !”

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“They all came.”

I nodded to Walpole’s words.

In the distance, the castle walls surrounding the Starvanger estate began to come into view.

The end of the journey was approaching.

I looked back at the knights who had been running together for a long time and said.

“Your Majesty. Thank you for your hard work.”

Each person’s answer came one after another.

“I’m glad I could help.”

“You’ve had a hard time. Lord Ashvan has had a hard time.”

“I was just carrying out my assigned duties.”

I asked, still looking at the blunt Sir Schneider.

“Sir Schneider. Did you take care of the necklace?”

“exactly.”

Schneider nodded.

“Who did you bring that for? It doesn’t look like you brought it to be a wonder.”

“that…….”

Schneider scratched the back of his head and replied with an awkward smile.

“I thought it would suit my wife well… … .”

As he spoke, the usual bluntness disappeared from Sir Schneider’s face.

I burst out laughing as I looked at the face of such a domestic knight.

“ha ha ha.”

Curtis and Walpole laughed along with me, and then Lord Schneider burst into laughter.

“Heh heh heh.”

We laughed again as we watched Schneider smile warmer than we had expected.

Now that I look at him, he was a man with a good smile.

“ha ha ha.”

I thought that if he had come back injured, I would have felt uneasy.

“… … Ugh. What’s going on?”

“It’s noisy… … .”

Shushuruta and Linda, who had been sleeping soundly with their clothes hanging on the back of the horse like laundry, woke up with a start to laughter.

“Everyone is here, so get up.”

We entered quietly through the back door.

The guards guarding the back door recognized the knights and opened the door for them with joy.

As we slowly rode our horses toward the annex, the news must have spread because people were already crowding out in front of the mansion.

Only then did it feel like I was back.

What is this strange feeling of coming home even though I’m not home?

… … I guess I’ve been here too long.

I need to leave this country as soon as possible before my mind becomes more delusional.

I spoke to Curtis, driving slowly towards them.

“Sir Curtis.”

“yes.”

“Can you take care of the Linda thing? I think it would be more convincing if Kyung told you.”

I was too tired to explain and do anything else.

Fortunately, Curtis nodded trustingly as if telling me to trust only him.

“Yes. Leave it to me.”

It’s been a long journey.

Not only was I not able to wash properly, but my whole body was aching from riding a horse for so long.

I think it was actually more comfortable when I was being chased by the devils and fighting them every day.

I felt like washing my body with warm water and going to sleep right away.

As I was thinking that, a little boy came running towards me.

“Hey, mister!”

I got off my horse and held out my hand to the little boy who was running towards me.

Then he raised one finger and pointed at Joy’s forehead as she rushed towards him.

“Don’t come.”

Joey couldn’t get any closer to me, his forehead poked, and he flailed his arms around.

“Wow! What’s wrong, mister!”

“I know you’re happy, but it smells, so stay away from me.”

One by one, they got off their horses and followed me.

“profit……!”

I called Walpole while looking at Joy, who was waving her arms without giving up.

“Lord Walpole.”

“yes.”

He nodded toward Joy.

“Deal with it.”

“yes!”

Walpole, who had received the order, quickly picked up Joy and hugged her.

“This guy. Aren’t you happy to see me?”

“Eww! You stink, sir.”

Walpole sniffed my body odor.

“It’s not that bad.”

Joey pinched his nose and made a sniffling sound.

“It totally stinks! It’s rotten!”

“… … .”

“I’d rather go to Sister Shushu! Please let me go!”

“That can’t be. An order is an order.”

“profit!”

I left the commotion behind and walked towards the people.

Hans and Julia approached, smiling.

“You’re okay. I was worried. Are you hurt?”

“I was so anxious because I waited but it never came.”

I said proudly.

“I am Ashvan. I am an immortal who survived a fall from the foggy cliff. Do you think I would die for something like this?”

“ha ha ha.”

Hans answered with a smile.

“I thought so too. But my wife was making such a fuss right next to me.”

“I told you it wouldn’t take that long. But I waited and it didn’t come back. I thought it was locked in the tomb and would never come back.”

“You woman. I told you to keep that in your mind.”

“What should I do about my worries?”

It’s still the same.

I looked at Hans and Julia, who were bickering, with a smile, and then I met eyes with Count Starvanger, who approached me.

The count looked at me with a smile.

“You returned safely. Did you get what you were looking for?”

I showed off my waist without saying a word.

The count’s eyes lit up when he saw a sword he had never seen before.

“oh…….”

The count stared at the red sword tied to my waist with sparkling eyes.

The count was a knight after all.

Next door, the knights were having a chat. Curtis was reporting to someone, Walpole was surrounded by knights and talking about the uselessness of dancing, and Lord Schneider was embracing his wife.

I looked at them with pleased eyes and then noticed the black knights in black armor behind them.

“Count. What about them?”

“ah.”

The Count followed my gaze, identified the Black Knight, and spoke.

“The Black Prince is waiting.”

“… … Our prince. You have a quick temper too.”

He said he was already there and waiting before I even called him.

The count checked my gaze.

“Are you okay? You must be tired.”

“Okay. I feel better after I take care of it and rest. I’ll just listen to what they’re talking about and come back. I have some questions too.”

The count nodded.

“Okay then.”

The moment I was about to take a step, someone grabbed my leg.

I looked down and saw Joy laughing and hugging my leg tightly.

I was excitedly talking about dance theory when I scolded Walpole, who came running in out of breath.

“No, Lord Walpole. I gave you one mission, and you can’t do it properly?”

Walpole rubbed his neck awkwardly.

“I have no face.”

“Okay. Kyung-eun is fired.”

“no…….”

I grabbed the back of Joy’s neck, which was stuck to my leg like a piece of gum, and lifted her up.

“Hehehe.”

I was looking at Joy, who was laughing so harmlessly, and I laughed along without realizing it. Then I came to my senses and called Joy’s friend.

“Shushuruta.”

“Did you call?”

When I looked back, I saw Shushuruta struggling and pulling Linda down from the horse, who was stubbornly refusing to get off for some reason.

“Leave Linda to Sir Curtis, and you take Joey in.”

“Okay. Okay, I understand.”

Joy quickly ran to Shushuruta, saying, “Wow! It’s Shushu unnie!”

Shushuruta flew straight into the air while holding Joy in her arms, and Joy’s roaring laughter scattered into the sky.

[That’s good to hear.]

“That’s right.”

I walked towards the annex, watching the dispersing laughter.

As I walked, I made eye contact with the black knights who were watching me, and they didn’t look too pleased with my return after successfully completing the quest.

I noticed one in particular who was glaring at me.

“Hey, Sir Volkokkok. It’s been a while.”

“… …It’s Wolfgang.”

The sturdy furry replied with a chewing sound.

I smiled faintly and spoke in a soft tone.

“Yes, Sir Wolfgang. If you don’t want to get caught, keep your eyes closed. If you keep doing that, I’ll want to kill you.”

“……what?”

“Make sure to tell the other Black Knights.”

I patted his shoulder and went into the annex.

Wolfgang, who had been dazed for a moment, exploded with anger only after I entered the annex.

“This kid!”

Sir Wolfgang’s roar could be heard from outside, but he did not come closer, perhaps because the other black knights were blocking him.

It’s a pity.

I headed to the reception room.

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bang!

I kicked open the reception room door and entered.

The Black Prince, who was sitting on the chair, pressed his temples and sighed.

“Can’t you just come in normally?”

“That can’t be. The Red-Eyed Demon doesn’t come in normally.”

“Phew… … .”

I sat down across from the Black Prince, who was sighing as if the ground was falling apart.

His face looked even more puffy than the last time I saw him.

“Why are you so down? What’s wrong?”

“You’re the problem. What took you so long?”

“Well… there was a minor problem.”

“Black. Did you bring it?”

“Before that.”

I glared at the Black Prince and decided to check what had been bothering me all this time.

“Let me ask you one thing.”

“Something.”

“The Second Prince guys kept chasing us.”

“I see.”

“They came rushing at us like a swarm of bees, as if they had been waiting for us. It almost felt like they had known we were coming and were waiting for us in advance.”

“hmm.”

“Do you know anything?”

The Black Prince slightly raised the corners of his lips.

“I know. I leaked the information.”

… … This kid.