Becoming a Hunter in a Dark Fantasy - Chapter 79
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Episode 79 Episode 1: Behind (2)
Unable to wait for the unconscious Nonoen Clover to wake up, Elwin and his party said goodbye to the remaining people and left the Clover Shop.
It was through a secret passage that only a few of the Clover Company’s senior executives knew about.
because…….
“Wow, there must be a lot of people there. We’re not like circus monkeys, so why are they all crowded around like that?”
Gail frowned as she glanced in the direction where the noisy, tumultuous sound continued despite the distance between them.
“If I had gone out through the main gate by mistake, I probably wouldn’t have been able to move in the crowd.”
“I didn’t expect it to get this much attention. I expected it, but… … well, it feels a little strange.”
“… … It’s noisy.”
It was because rumors had spread that members of the Spero group had visited Clover Trading Company, and people began to gather in droves in front of the main gate.
This surprised Elwin as well, as he kept glancing behind him with a face that seemed to be seeing something new.
“I’m also surprised by this. How can you get such an instantaneous response without a mobile… … no, even a two-way communication tool like Nexion?”
“Kid, what are you saying again… … .”
Gale looked at Elwin with a look of disbelief.
At that moment, Elwin and the Spero members spurred them on and were about to return to the airship.
“Now, just a moment… … !”
A faint voice came from far away. It was a familiar voice.
“Mr. Aajen?”
Ah, Clover was running towards me, panting.
“Wow… …! Hey, you guys are really fast. I finally understand how Mr. Dalton feels! I even used a teleportation scroll to get here… … Huhu!”
Sercia cast healing magic on Aajen, who was still breathing heavily as if she was out of breath.
“Oh, thank you. Miss Sercia… … I survived thanks to you.”
“What brings you here, Mr. Azen?”
Elwin asked. Then Aajen straightened up his hunched body and spoke seriously.
“I too… … have come here to tell you something.”
“What, what~? Are you going to stab me like that old man did earlier?”
“Uh… … That’s not wrong. But, I’m not an unreasonable person like Mr. Dalton who tries to buy everything with money!?”
As Gale giggled like a traitor, Aajen protested with a somewhat awkward look.
“I just wanted to… repay you as you deserve. After all, we Clover Clan never forget a favor.”
Suddenly, Aajen Clover’s deep green eyes took on a bright light.
“This is a gift to those who saved us from a disastrous future. Please accept it.”
Aajen took out something he had been keeping in his arms.
Then it sparkled, reflecting a ray of sunlight.
“Gasp! That’s… … !”
“… … !”
“Red, Clover? Why that?”
The Spero members, except for Elwin, opened their eyes wide and shouted.
I had no choice! I worked hard to get the red clover, and now you’re just handing it over to Elwin?
“Everyone’s expressions are so honest. I can tell what you’re thinking. Haha!”
Aajen observed their expressions and smiled faintly. However, he also had his own reasons for doing so.
“Mr. Aajen.”
Elwin, the only one in the group who was not shaken, pointedly criticized that part.
“You thank us, of course, for that reason. Do you have another intention?
“As expected, Mr. Lwin. You noticed it right away. To be honest… … Yes, that’s right.”
He looked down at the beautifully blooming red clovers with an unknown gaze and spoke calmly.
“Unfortunately, we at Clover Company cannot protect this treasure.”
Red clover is a legendary flower said to bloom at the bottom of the Nevera Valley.
In addition to the legend associated with the founder of the clover family, the mot clover, this flower also had another folklore associated with it.
‘A cure-all.’
It was said that drinking red clover juice could cure all diseases in the world.
And let me state in advance that this was an obvious truth, as it was information also mentioned in “Rampas”.
‘Give Red Clover to another group before the rumor spreads further, Ra.’
The legend of the red clover is not a story widely known to the outside world, but this time, the incident involving the Clover Company was too big to be buried like this, and was intertwined with various interest groups.
In addition, Elwin and Azen Clover barged in, and it was revealed that the jewel attached to the ring that had been passed down through generations from the owner of the Clover Company and his successors was a ‘fairy stone’.
‘People who know a little bit will probably know how long-lasting and poisonous fairies are, so they won’t harass the poor Clover rich man to steal the fairy stone… … .’
It won’t be long before rumors about it spread like wildfire and spread throughout the world.
‘Red clover is a separate issue.’
It was a panacea. How many sick and infirm people in power are there in this world?
How many evildoers are there who want to profit from red clover?
Not only did a fairy stone appear that proved the existence of fairies, but its owner also discovered a red clover.
There will be many people who are skeptical, wondering, ‘Could red clover be a panacea?’
And the group that enjoys such wealth and power has one thing in common: they are uselessly quick to execute. As soon as they hear about this information, they probably start moving quickly.
‘So, before that, we will hand over the red clover to a group whose identity is confirmed and will not cause trouble, to ensure the safety of the company from any possible danger.’
What if the group that handed over the red clover was the benefactor of the company and had promising prospects for growth in the future?
It becomes the cornerstone for repaying favors and building friendships.
‘… … How wise.’
It’s a perfectly perfect plan.
Perhaps this profound insight came from Nonoen Clover’s mind.
Even if Clover had grown a bit, she wouldn’t have grown to this size yet.
“Lord Lwin, even if you were to possess this red clover, it wouldn’t be a big deal.”
Elwin smiled and agreed. Of course.
“Please take good care of me. This red clover… … is like the origin of our clan. So… … .”
Aajen handed the red clover to Elwin without hesitation.
“Please use it in the most correct way, whenever Lord Lwin deems it most right.”
“… … .”
“Of course, even if I don’t say this, Mr. Lwin will do well!”
Aajen had already noticed Elwin’s true identity long ago.
I wasn’t completely sure, but I always suspected that Elwin had a deep connection to the ‘Emperor’s Special Hunter’.
Because he was the one who inherited the fairy, Gluaho’s legacy, through atavistic genetics, against slim odds.
-My name is ‘Lewin Regisel’.
From the moment I first met Elwin, the scent of a ‘liar’ vibrated.
He speaks false names and pretends to have false identities.
-We were just heading to Boreales… … Should I take you to the Kingdom of Bateville?
But Aajen had no choice but to believe the liar whom she would never have believed under normal circumstances.
-I just heard that the Clover Trading Company president collapsed.
-… … !
In a desperate situation, he had only one lifeline left, and -… … What can I do for you?
Because I was just so desperate and desperate.
‘It was really long.’
If we were to measure purely by time, it was only a few days, but Aajen would never forget that fleeting memory for the rest of his life… … .
I had a feeling that was coming.
“… … Thank you. I will use it well.”
Elwin said, taking the red clover with careful hands.
Even if the Clover family had their own ulterior motives, it was true that they had shown favor to Elwin.
“Hmm.”
And this too was watched by Gale with calm eyes.
“Where do you plan to go now?”
“Well, I don’t really have a destination in mind. But since this has been created in such a nice way, I’m going to try to tie up the bad relationship.”
The boy who felt the most mysterious among all the people Aajen had ever met soon had a confident smile on his face.
That bright and cheerful smile that seemed to cut through all hardships and adversities suited him very well. Just looking at him made me feel like trust was welling up in me.
“I see… … . I don’t know exactly what happened, but I’m sure there will be good results!”
“Haha! Thank you for the kind words. Oh, right! That’s right. Mr. Aajen, please make sure to check the newspaper for a while. You’ll hear some interesting news soon.”
“……? All right.”
But Aajen’s appearance ends here.
He has his own life left.
“Lord Lewin. May the protection of Rampas be with you on your journey ahead. Please take care.”
Aajen is content just to spend a little time with these strange and special people.
So I hope so.
“Good luck.”
May their future be blessed, Aajen prayed sincerely.
* * *
On the deck of the airship, a man was standing there blankly.
Amidst the pitch-black darkness that covered the sky all around, her brilliant blond hair fluttered in the wind.
“… … .”
Elwin was leaning against the railing, holding the red clover up in the air and looking at it intently.
I stayed like that for a long time, as if I was fascinated by the red color reflecting off the moonlight.
“……hmm?”
The change in him occurred in the next moment.
Step by step-
From inside the airship, muffled footsteps could be heard, gradually approaching him.
Before anyone’s new form could be seen, Elwin had already revealed its identity.
“What’s going on, Gail?”
Elwin turned his gaze from the distant sky and looked straight at Gale.
“You, a lazy bum, came all the way here to see me. Oh! Did you come to ask for some additional training?”
“What! Do you think I got shot in the head? Are you crazy enough to volunteer for training? This guy isn’t a model student like you, Master?”
“I thought maybe you’ve become close with Mr. Calix recently and your personalities have become similar to his.”
“There’s no such thing as this, so don’t even dream about it!”
Gail jumped up and down, showing her disapproval with her whole body.
It seemed that he didn’t want to be associated with Calix Zahart to that extent. Although, to Elwin, it was just funny.
“I just wanted to ask you one thing. Do you have a moment?”
“Yes, of course.”
Gail scratched her disheveled head and blurted out,
“You know, kid. Did you know this was going to happen?”
“What is it?”
“That thing. The thing you’re holding in your hand right now. And the thing that was in the box.”
A red clover received from a rich man.
And… … the rolled up parchment that was inside the jewel box that Dalton Pactio had handed over.
Of course, it wasn’t ordinary parchment.
“Gail can be really sharp sometimes.”
Elwin, who had been smiling strangely, soon nodded gently.
“That’s right. The decisive reason I wanted to get involved in the Clover Company case was… … to gain three things from that case.”
“Three?!”
Then Gail looked startled.
Could it be that Elwin has gained something more without his knowledge?
“Are you curious?”
Elwin opened a subspace and thrust his hand inside. Gale swallowed without realizing it.
And waited.
I wonder what will come out… … My heart is pounding with half anticipation and half worry.