Becoming a Hunter in a Dark Fantasy - Chapter 124
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Episode 124 Episode 2: Happy End
“Ugh. This is the end!”
Azen Clover leaned back in her chair after signing the last document.
Squeak.
The chair creaked and made a loud noise. The hard texture was not comfortable at all.
‘Oh, right. I really need to change this chair this time.’
Although he was my companion for a long time because I was frugal with things, I thought it was time to let him retire now.
Aajen looked at the mountain of documents piled up like a mountain. All the payments had already been made.
“But if I close my eyes for a moment and come back, it will have piled up like that again… … .”
Aajen tightly shut his eyes. He felt like he would burst into tears if he made a mistake.
This is something that should have been finished sooner or later if things had gone as planned.
The merger between Clover and Magpie was by no means an easy issue, but everyone was working together as one.
The road was gradually becoming visible. If things had continued this way, it would have ended smoothly in no time.
No. At least I could enjoy my free time instead of just working and sleeping like I do now.
“Haha. It’s gotten harder now… … .”
Then, a few days ago, the situation changed completely due to a guest who came calling saying that he was Lwin Regisel.
-Hey, hello?
A series of groups composed of different races.
The one who came forward as their representative was none other than the ruler of the Batevil Tunnels, the Horned Lizard Candela.
To be honest, I was nervous at first.
-Oh, what brings you here?
The Bateville Tunnels were extremely exclusive, unless they were of the same species.
I was secretly scared that Rampasin would suddenly show up at a store with so many people.
I was afraid that she, one of the strongest people in the North Continent, might do something to threaten Clover Trading Company while they were in turmoil both inside and outside.
I’m afraid that my colleagues will die again like they did the other day.
-If you have no business, can you please go back?
This time, I will definitely protect it… … !
With that in mind, I politely declined the offer.
-What’s the matter? I have a business. I came here after being introduced by a man named ‘Lewin Regisel’. I heard that this company is desperately trying to find good business partners. What about us?
-… … An introduction from Lwin?
-That’s right. Rather than arguing like this, it would be quicker to see the actual thing, right?
But unexpectedly, Candela responded kindly.
They smiled brightly, showing their fangs, and showed me the things they had brought.
-This is… …!! This is definitely a high-quality mineral!
– Right? There are countless things like this buried in our tunnels.
-Shall we go inside and talk in more detail?
Aajen, who could not bear to miss out on these fine products, accepted the interview with Candela.
I learned that she and the other tunnel vigilantes were quite capable.
As Clover was looking to grow into a larger organization, it was suffering from a chronic manpower shortage.
-That’s great! I just needed an escort. I can trust your introduction, Lwin! What do you think about escorting our company, not just for mineral trade?
-Hahaha! You’re totally welcome! There are a lot of kids here who can use their strength! Just leave them to it!
-Hmm. How about promoting tunnel tourism? The underground scenery has a unique beauty. I’m sure it’ll be popular! Oh, and the maze experience seems like it’d be a great commercial product, too!
-Huh? Well, we’re fine with it. But why is the conversation suddenly turning to this place…?
Exclusive supply or transportation routes for minerals, exclusive escort contracts, etc.
As we discussed various things, the workload gradually increased.
The Batavil Tunnel was a real goldmine! It had limitless potential for generating revenue.
As a new trader, this was an opportunity I couldn’t miss!
-Sign up with us!
In this way, Aajen voluntarily opened the starting point for a constant stream of high-intensity work.
“Ugh… … . Why did I do that. I wish someone would do my work for me… … .”
Of course! I know it’s a blessed thought considering that not too long ago my life was threatened due to the issue of succession to the company… … !!
I was going crazy from being cooped up in my office all day with my nose buried in a pile of paperwork.
“Cluck, cluck!”
Aajen suddenly felt annoyed by the dust floating in the air.
It hadn’t bothered me at all until just now, but now it felt like the dust was sticking to my esophagus.
“Should I get some fresh air?”
Rattling, rattling!
I opened the stiff window and a cold wind blew in.
“Ugh. What is it, why is it so cold?”
It was a wind that carried an excessively cold air. The northern continent is said to be a cold region all year round, but it was so cold even in the middle of summer.
It’s still a long way from winter… … .
Somehow, the blowing wind seemed to carry an ominous smell.
“The weather is gloomy.”
It may not just be an ominous premonition.
A terrible tragedy that occurred not long ago. The Bateville royal palace was soaked in blood overnight.
The first discoverers were people from the capital who came out after hearing a loud noise.
-What!? The Renion Road is broken?!!
The Lenion Road, a busy bridge with merchants during the day, becomes a gate protecting the royal palace at night.
But there was a big hole in that Lenion Road!
Those who felt something was wrong quickly went to the palace… … and there, the people of the Bateville palace were horribly massacred!
Maids, stable keepers, soldiers, knights, nobles… … everyone in the castle at the time, regardless of status or position!
-Your Majesty! Where are the King and Queen!?
The two pillars that support the Kingdom of Batevil, the King and Queen, have disappeared!
This shocking news quickly spread from the capital city of Skya throughout the Kingdom of Batevil.
Everyone reacted in a helpless manner. Some cried out loud, some fainted, and some panicked.
“I wonder if your Majesty is safe.”
Aajen, as a citizen of the Kingdom of Batevill, was also bewildered when he first heard this news.
Even after several days, it was still there, and the air seemed thick with unresolved confusion and shock.
“What on earth is going on… … .”
The assassination incident that Aajen himself experienced and the recent Wangseong massacre incident are examples of this.
The signs of things returning these days are not so bad.
Aajen suddenly thought that this series of events seemed to foreshadow some kind of trouble.
Like a sign before an approaching typhoon.
“uh?”
At that moment, a blue shape was seen flying in from afar.
Flap flap.
Soon a huge blue bird fluttering its wings ceaselessly came into view.
“Tsk!”
He was a deliveryman for the Nuntius newspaper and a magical animal called a delivery bird.
The delivery bird landed gracefully on the window. Aajen clapped his hands in admiration.
“oh!”
“Tick tock tock!”
The delivery bird raised its beak and greeted me with one wing spread wide as if expressing gratitude.
Then, cleverly, he lifted up a newspaper that was full in the bag he was carrying with his wings.
His slightly slanted eyes looked as if he was asking, ‘Have you bought a newspaper?’
“Of course. Just give me one copy. Here’s the price of the newspaper! Thanks for always giving me good news.”
As soon as Aajen handed him the coin, the delivery bird rubbed its beak against the tip of his finger as if it was being cute.
If Gail had seen this sight, wouldn’t she have felt wronged? She would have lamented, “Oh, that capitalist bird!”
“Tsk tsk!”
The delivery bird gave a long and sweet cry, then flew out the window and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Aajen waved his hand and opened a hot newspaper. The newspapers delivered by the delivery bird were always warm due to the warming magic.
Flutter-
“Let’s see. What else happened this week?”
The Blue Bird newspaper was the only window to get news from all over the world at a glance.
How far did the news of the Clover Company’s business and the tragedy at the Batheville Castle spread?
Also, how seriously is each country taking this situation?
As the next chairman of the Clover Association and a citizen of the Kingdom of Batevil, Aazen needed to know more about this.
Swish.
Aajen read the words written on the newspaper with such a sharp, almost venomous gaze that it seemed as if he was going to devour them.
“Huh, huh-!?”
But as soon as I saw the headline on the front page of the newspaper, the strength in my eyes disappeared.
“Ahahahaha! So that’s what you meant when you said, ‘Mr. Lwin, look at the newspaper for a while!’”
Aajen found himself laughing out loud without realizing it.
It was a pleasant laugh, the first in a long time.
[Special Report] Spero destroys the assassination organization Depicio!]
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Bateville Plains.
Kuu …
There was a dull sound as the wide airship landed.
Jiiing-
Soon the hatch opened and people poured out. They were loyalists of the Kingdom of Batavil.
King Batevil and Yana, who were in the lead, turned around.
“majesty.”
There stood Elwin and the members of the Spero group who had come out to greet them.
Elwin said, sounding worried.
“Do we really not have to invite you to the palace?”
“Ah, it’s really okay.”
But the king firmly waved his hand.
“Now, all the evildoers who were trying to take our lives have disappeared thanks to your efforts.”
The king felt relieved at the destruction of Depicio. It felt like all the clots that had been blocking him had disappeared.
A companion who swore to be with you for life, a son sent to save you, loyal subjects… … .
Even though I lost many precious people, still.
I felt like I could live the rest of my life my way.
“I’m busy. I need to go back as soon as possible and make plans to rebuild the kingdom. I need to comfort the confused people and find peace.”
Now that I have a new family.
“And it is the law that the king, who is the foundation of the country, cannot be away from the castle for too long. Whether he lives or dies, he must stay by the side of the people.”
The king smiled faintly as he watched the herd approaching at high speed from far across the plain.
All the knights and soldiers who resided in the castle of Batevil were killed.
The powers that had been spread throughout the country remained.
“Zu …
“We’re here! We’re so sorry we’re late!”
“Are you okay, both physically and mentally?”
The steel-armed horde roared loudly. Their loyal cries reached them too.
The king’s wrinkled face took on gentle curves.
“There are those who have come to welcome me.”
“okay.”
Elwin didn’t elaborate further.
Now that the old enemy is gone, there will be no force that dares to invade the Kingdom of Bateville.
Because the whole world knows that the protection of the Emperor’s special hunter is by their side.
“Ahem!”
The king suddenly coughed and gestured for his subjects to step back a little. They followed him without saying a word.
Then he quietly looked at Elwin with dizzy eyes.
The young boy possessed unimaginable strength and power, yet somehow he seemed to be carrying an enormous burden.
The blue eyes were always calm, but they were visible to the king.
A shadow struggling in the flames of fierce hatred and anger that cannot be quenched.
“Your Majesty? Why are you doing this?”
Elwin scratched his cheek, feeling awkward under the king’s gaze. The king simply smiled.
A person who has firmly decided his future has no need for the pity of an old man.
So what he has to do now is.
“I owe you a lot. Thanks to you, I was able to save Batevil.”
King Albinius II of Bathabbia bowed deeply in gratitude.
Although it was the law that a king should always be upright, Albinius II was not a stiff-necked man who insisted on old-fashioned ceremonies even for the heroes of the nation.
“I don’t know if I can ever repay this favor… … but if there comes a time when you need our help, we will rush to help you at any time.”
Thanks to you and your colleagues, the King himself, his subjects, and his people.
Many people were saved.
“May the heavenly father, Rampas, be with you on your journey ahead.”
So, I hope that someday, you too will find a cozy peace.
The king sincerely hoped so.