Surviving in the 121st Century - Chapter 42



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Episode 42

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Mayor Lesandroff sat in his chair with a calm and upright expression, his eyes wide open.

I was holding it in.

That’s what he does when he’s deep in thought, to put it simply, right now

It was a look that meant something like, “I’m upset, so don’t talk to anyone.” And that

The reason why he was taking such an attitude was simple. If he brought it up now, his head would hurt.

Because I knew it would hurt.

To his right, sitting at a large round table, is the man who runs Siol with him.

There were about twenty city council members sitting in a row. Esai, Camponi, Baika, etc.

Various races occupied the place, and the number of people standing behind them

The space seemed cramped, even with the attendants added on.

They sometimes clash with the mayor, but ultimately they live a political life with him.

They were companions. Their real enemies were the seven people who were visible in front of them.

It was because of that.

There were only seven people sitting on the left side of the market, compared to the bustling right side.

Since there was only one person standing in the circle, they looked empty, if not spacious.

It was.

Their identity is to manage the Sun Temple of Shiol and to enter the deepest part of the temple.

There are seven administrators who can go, each representing a different Esai family.

It was.

The city council members gathered on the right side of the market were muttering amongst themselves, while the nobles sitting on the left

The heads of the household were as quiet as if they were practicing some kind of silent meditation.

The market wished that all of them sitting around the round table were still like this.

Those Rabito warlords who suddenly showed up without any prior notice or advance party are fucking shit.

But, when they start talking amongst themselves, their nerves get worse after they get to the market place.

I felt like the headache was coming back.

“I heard that you are sending a delegation to the tribe.”

The mayor’s eyes slightly distorted. When I slowly opened my eyes, the person who spoke was the mayor.

It was Won Boltak. He was from the lower class Esai and was always at the forefront of attacking the noble families.

It was a person.

“That’s what I decided. What’s the problem?”

The one who answered was the head of the Sionos family.

Esai, known externally as simply Sionos. Before becoming the head of the family, his name was

It is engraved on the person’s name and cannot be retrieved until the person steps down from the position of head of the household.

And a man who takes great pride in that fact. The most noble and oldest man in Sioux.

The contemporary master of the seven names.

But Councilman Boltak did not flinch at the huge name, and spoke in a low voice.

Raised the bar.

“This is a delegation that will move under the name of Shiol, so how can the heads of the noble families make that decision?

Did you? Of course, you should have consulted with the city council and decided on its members and content.

Isn’t that right? The Shiol is not just for the nobles, House Sionos.”

The city council members who had been muttering amongst themselves suddenly became quiet and spoke to Boltak and Sio.

He focused on North’s dialogue. It was a tacit signal of support that he agreed with Boltak’s opinion.

The eyes of dozens of people, including twenty city council members and attendants, were on Sionos.

The focus was on the head of the household.

However, the head of the Sionos family spoke coldly without showing any sign of panic.

“The scholars of the tribes deceived the descendants of the nobles and took the faith of the temple practitioners for themselves.

“You used me for personal gain. Of course, you should make me pay the price.”

“Without any consideration of the diplomatic problems that may arise between the tribesmen and the Shiol? No, I mean

The very first thing that is strange is the gathering of those who are called the meditation group. What is their purpose?

Did you find out what it is? Why don’t you show us the servants you secured?

“Not at all?”

“This is a matter for the nobles. It’s not something for a mere city council member to be concerned about, so don’t talk nonsense.”

Boltak stood up abruptly at the simple dismissal of his opinion.

“The work of a noble family? Do you think it is such a simple matter! The tribe is important.

It is a southern maritime trading post! Why is it that there is a great deal of friction with them?

Is it work? If there is a problem with them, it is immediately the work of Shiol, who makes a living by trading in the south.

Citizens, who is responsible for this!”

“The scholars, a shady tribe, have defiled the honor of the temple of the sun. The practitioners of the temple doctrine

They used it to attack their enemies and took advantage of the family’s favor. The price for this was

If you don’t let him pay, the whole world will look down on him.”

“The nobles are not the only ones who are part of Shiol! You are members of Shiol, not its masters!”

Even in the face of Boltac’s wrath, the expression on the Sionos family’s face did not change.

“All the light in Sheol comes from the temple of the sun. The subject lives by clinging to that light.

“Oh, you dare to claim to be a member of the Shiol?”

“what!”

“Can you really say something so carelessly when you’re from a prestigious family?”

At that remark, all the city council members immediately stood up and spoke in unison.

He began to denounce the Sionos family. In an instant, the Sioux Council was like a market street.

It got noisy.

In the end, Mayor Lesandroff had to open his mouth, holding his head in his hands.

“That was harsh, House Sionos.”

“···hmm.”

The head of the Sionos family turned and looked into the distance.

“That was certainly a bit harsh, Lord Sionos. It’s strange for a minister, but then again,

“How about including other citizens of Sioux in the delegation?”

Another noble family’s head, the Samusar family head, lightly criticized Sionos and spoke.

Then, the city council members who had risen up like a swarm of bees suddenly lost their momentum. At first,

That’s what I wanted from the beginning.

After that, the noble families and city council members led by the head of the Samusagar family spoke for a long time about the delegation.

We had a verbal fight over the castle. When the moment came to cross the line, Lesandor

As the French market opened its mouth to mediate, the composition of the delegation was quickly organized.

But the last thing was not easily decided: who would be in charge of the delegation?

It was a matter of whether to do it or not.

Neither side gave in to that. Lesandorf, who heard the two shouting,

Jang took out his pocket watch from his pocket and checked the time. Talking with Rabito

It was an hour. His secretary asked him to make sure his sense of time was right.

She came in and whispered to him that the rabbits were waiting.

So, the moment we tried to postpone the discussion on the matter to tomorrow, the Ahn, who had been quiet until now,

Terra Gaju opened her mouth.

“If neither side can choose a person in charge, then we can choose someone from outside.”

“···What do you mean, Antera?”

The Antera family had a particularly wrinkled and curved waist compared to other families.

His eyes were not visible through his drooping eyelids, but he was still

The poet was nowhere to be found in this assembly.

Anthera Gaju raised his left hand slightly, and the person standing behind him responded to the gesture.

She came forward. Her name was Ishanka.

“You said there was a Bykain who almost died at the hands of those foolish scholars?”

“Yes. Parm Wirson, a Bykaan doctor who studied at the Jiphain.”

Anthera nodded her head as if satisfied with her answer.

“Having a tribesman deal with a tribesman… isn’t that a pretty good tactic?”

Everyone knew what Antera Gaju had left unsaid. The origin of the tribe

The head of the puppet delegation that will take care of Han’s affairs. The tense atmosphere in the parliament has become more intense.

It was released this time.

“···Hahaha! As expected, you are the Lord Antera. You always give wise advice.”

“Indeed. The name of the prestigious family is not for nothing!”

“It’s a method that doesn’t harm anyone. And that doctor, the biker, is also out for revenge.

“Wouldn’t it be great to move around passionately? Haha.”

The intestines were quickly cleared. I wonder if the doctor, Parm Wirson, will agree.

Even though he didn’t even ask whether he would do it, he was smiling as if it was already decided.

Mayor Lesandroff knew that fact but did not bother to point it out. Now outside

It was because of the waiting rabbits.

He said, clapping his hands.

“Okay. They say the Rabito guests have arrived. It’s time to meet them now.

all.”

Then the mayor nodded to the secretary standing in front of the door, and the main gate of the parliament was less

The door opened and the rabbits waiting beyond were seen. They saw the door open and

I went straight inside.

Similar in stature to the camponi, not much different from the hare, which can be easily found in forests and fields.

Not a typical appearance. But their uniform helmets and black uniforms, and their thumping on the floor

The sound of black combat boots and other items gave off an inexplicable sense of oppression.

He was unarmed as he had to enter the parliament, but he was dressed in a suit that looked like it had been cast from a plaster mold.

A man appears, wearing a suit, and making a drum-like sound with each step he takes.

The humidity was extremely threatening. In fact, some of the city council members, who were not very timid, seemed a little tired and sat down in their chairs.

I was buried deep inside.

The rabbis, who had lined up in two lines, approached the round table of the council forming a semicircle.

stopped walking abruptly. Then, with perfect ceremonial movements, they turned to each other,

As expected, he took a few steps back at the exact same time.

Another Rabito walked into the passage created by their retreat.

Compared to other rabbits wearing helmets, his hat is puffed up from the bottom to the top.

It was a hat with a raised body and a black brim sticking out.

It has a strangely authoritative and overbearing impression, but also has clean lines.

It was cool.

He had a large coat draped over his shoulders, and on both sides of his chest were various

There were medals of various shapes and sizes attached to it, making a jingle sound whenever I walked.

He appeared with a very confident gait, stopped in the middle of the parliamentary round table and spoke arrogantly.

I looked around at the people slowly, my chin raised.

He looked around at all the city council members and heads of households as if he was looking down on them, and then he sat at the highest seat.

He lifted his hat slightly, looking at Mayor Sandorff.

“Nice to meet you. My name is Donchava, General of the Free Salt Trade Federation.”

“···This is Lesandorph, the mayor of Sioux. It is an honor to meet you, General.”

It was just a formality. Not only the mayor of Lesandor, but also the people here.

All of them heard for the first time the names of the Free Salt Trade Federation and Donchava. In the east

Because there were so many countries and generals.

But Donchava’s nose twitched, unable to hide his feelings.

“Is that so? It’s an honor to meet you? Hehe. The mayor of Shiol, with its long history, is like that.

“I am honored that you told me. Ahem ahem.”

“···”

The city council members’ eyes became cold. Having been in the council for a long time, they had already seen the rabbit.

Only the heads of households and older city council members who had met with experience had a strange sneer in their eyes.

That was it.

“Yes, General Donchava. What brings you to this city?”

“Right to the point? Good. That’s a very practical attitude.”

When the mayor asked why he was there, Donchaba raised his chin haughtily and put his hands on his hips.

Rigo continued speaking.

“I came to say that it is okay for Shiol to propose an alliance!”

“···alliance?”

“Yes! Military, economics, military technology, etc.! I am the Free Salt Trade Federation and the Shiol.

I believe we can become a very strong alliance!”

The city council members were in an uproar over the unexpected story. But on the other hand, the heads of prestigious families

He shook his head indifferently and closed his eyes as if he was not interested. Sionos

Gajuman just spoke quietly.

“Here we go again.”

The same was true for Mayor Lesandorff, who had no reaction. He was a Bykain

He was looking at General Donchava with his characteristic coldness.

General Donchava, who spoke with a confident attitude, could not have expected such people’s reaction.

It seemed like it. But I guess it was because he didn’t understand what I was saying properly.

He raised his voice again, wondering if he had noticed.

“It seems that my words are not well-communicated. Please explain it more simply.

“Yes. I have come to offer you a proposal that could be a great opportunity for you.”

“What chance?”

“This is your chance to gain the power of the Federation!”

General Donchava raised his voice as if he were giving a speech on the podium.

“The Federation has annihilated the battle squadron of the Uracha Council Nation and the Black Sheep Plains Alliance.

The battleship was sunk! A feat that neither the Northern Norteer Alliance nor the Ceredi Cross Alliance could achieve.

Enemy! No nation has had as powerful an army as ours in the past fifty years!”

He was very excited and waved his short arms around.

“Do you know what that means? The purest and most powerful Rabito in the world right now.

We are! Even though we are currently experiencing a slight shortage of supplies due to the tricks of that evil god Marx.

but at any time, we feel that we have the power to return to the center and push out the enemy countries again.

It is inherent in us! So if we gain our power, who in this area

We will not be able to ignore the city! Because we are an undefeated nation and a great nation.

The realization of courage and courage! You have created an invincible army by consuming very little material.

“That’s what we’re going to put in! Right here, us! The Free Salt Trade Federation!”

He was shouting like that to himself as if he was intoxicated by his own voice.

At the end, he raised his right hand high and shouted.

“Free Salt Trade Federation! Rise again! For freedom and salt!”

“For freedom and salt!”

“···”

The ones who followed his shout were the rabbits who had come in first and were lined up.

And by that time, all the city council members had shut their mouths and looked at them like they were crazy.

There was.

The mayor of Lesandov, who had been cold-eyed from the beginning, was shocked by General Donchava’s speech.

When it seemed like it was over, he opened his mouth.

“I will allow free trade while you are staying in Shiol. But in the meantime, something

If you cause trouble, you will be kicked out of your entire airship, so keep that in mind. Other than that,

If you have nothing more to say, please leave now.”

General Donchava suddenly came to his senses at those words.

“···What are you saying now, you dare to refuse the alliance?”

“exactly.”

“···”

The eyes of General Donchava, who had been blankly looking, slowly distorted. Just a moment ago, Gomsilgeo

His nose flared, his mouth wrinkled and his teeth showed inside. He was like that.

He said it with an expression that made it obvious to anyone that he was angry.

“···Do you think the power of this Federation is ridiculous? How generous and favorable is this alliance proposal?

“Is it an alliance-”

“Your warship was able to dock in Sioux only because we allowed it.”

“what?”

Mayor Lesandroff quickly brought the documents he had prepared in advance in front of him.

“Council of Advisors, Common Corn Trading Federation, Ramsram Shipbuilding Union, Amteran Unification

Progressive Nation, Chuin Northern Continent Republic, etc. etc. The Rabito Warlords who anchored in Shiol before you

“Come on in. Do you know any names?”

“···The United Nations of Advisors, was destroyed fifteen years ago···”

“What the hell happened, all the warlords who were driven out from the east came here to Shiol.

They came and talked nonsense about alliances and unions. The conclusion was that we were providing supplies.

They said they would lend us their military power if we wanted it.”

Instead of anger, a certain fear crossed General Donchava’s face. The mayor did not care.

There was.

“And Sioux has never once accepted that offer. The arrogance of that offer

Besides, we have nothing to gain. We have no land or people.

Do you think so? Rather, there are already so many that it’s complicated. Okay, then which of them is better?

“Wasn’t there a Rabito like you who got angry and tried to occupy Shiol by force?”

The general’s nose twitched involuntarily. The mayor shook his head slightly and continued speaking.

It was.

“Tell me. How did you end up here?”

“···In the battle of the Urata Trading Association, a strategic retreat···”

“Strategic retreat?”

“Oh, if only there had been no rebels…! If only that rat-like ‘pig doctor’ had not been there! Then

We could have won! And what’s more, there were people like you in that rebel army.

“Hey! Do you know how many of my soldiers that ‘White Butcher’ has killed!?”

The mayor rubbed his eyes as if he was tired.

“I don’t know why Esai, who goes there and runs wild, is our responsibility. All the world

Esai is not from Shiol. Anyway, if you want to do a demonstration of force,

Let’s do that. As soon as that airship takes off, the ‘Arrow of the Sun’ will start firing.

We will make sure to collect and recycle the airship’s wreckage, as was the case before.

like.”

“···”

Let’s go there. General Donchava kept his mouth shut and stared at the market. His dignity

The coat draped over her shoulders disappeared without a trace, and she was left with clothes that did not fit the child.

It looked so ridiculous.

The mayor, who had been looking at the face for a moment, continued speaking.

“You can’t get the support of the entire Shiol, but you can stop them from spending money in Shiol.

You won’t lose. Spend as much money as you want to buy supplies and hire mercenaries.

“If you have enough money, you can gain the power of Shiol as much as you want.”

General Donchaka rolled his eyes and hesitated for a moment after hearing those words. The mayor

I waited for him calmly and then said.

“If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. As long as you don’t take up arms.

“You are always guests of Shiol.”

“···Do you accept bonds too?”

The market laughed heartily.

“No. I won’t accept that.”

“···”

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“···Was the Flying Rabbit a real fascist? This is ridiculous.”

When Ishanka’s story ended, Jincheol couldn’t hide his absurd laughter.

I heard a story while I was in the tribe of Atukai. They flew in an airship.

It was about a race that wages war among themselves, and that really is it.

It seemed to explain everything about the fields.

It’s a great era. Jincheol thought as he shook his head, and it was exciting.

Mr. Parum, who had been listening, opened his mouth.

“I heard from Jincheol that they ran away from the city hall. But

I didn’t know there was such a story. I really did not know about the Rabito airship that had docked before.

Have you ever dropped it?

“There has never been one in the last twenty or thirty years. I guess I am more scared than I thought, so this time it was moderately like this.

If you go out threateningly, most of the time you will end up with a tail wagging. It’s not like there were no problems at all.

However, if the warriors infiltrate the airship and neutralize the leadership, they can easily surrender.

He said, ”

Mr. Parm fiddled with his mask as if imagining General Rabito’s appearance in his mind.

Rida continued, as if a memory had suddenly occurred to her.

“But what does that have to do with Jincheol?”

“The rabbits have nothing to do with it. What I want to say to him is…”

When she trailed off, Jincheol crossed his arms and looked at her with a quizzical expression.

“Do you really think that Esai, the ‘White Butcher’ who appeared briefly, is your daughter?”

“···”

Ishanka kept his mouth shut and looked at Jincheol quietly. Mr. Parm also kept his mouth shut.

I closed my eyes and looked back and forth between the two people.

“···After the meeting, my father, that is, the head of the household, gave the order first. Now

The idea was to get information about the ‘White Butcher’ from the moored Rabitos.

G. And···”

Her eyes slid down and looked at the table.

“···According to their description, the ‘White Butcher’ had snow-white skin and hair,

And Esai with red eyes. I have Esai like my daughter in this world.

I don’t think there will be another one. I’ve been looking for it for the past three years, but no one has found it.

There was none. Even the ‘light skin’ that took my daughter had white skin like my child.

No, it wasn’t.”

She looked at the table as if she was tracing back her past memories.

“There was no particular reason why I tried to search your memories by using magic on that ship.

No. The clue I had been searching for for years just happened to appear right in front of me.

How could I believe that···?”

Jincheol crossed his arms and looked at Ishanka with crooked eyes. Her daughter was

Strangely, she was born with much lighter skin than other Esai, and because of that, she is very sensitive to the winter weather.

He said that he was persecuted his entire life, called a curse and such.

Then, three years ago, a stranger with bright skin like hers appeared and took her to

And then he left, and I went around looking for my daughter who suddenly disappeared.

That was Ishankar’s story.

Jincheol’s head started to roll around.

Bright skin. When Jincheol first heard the story, he thought they were humans like him.

I thought it was a rare human being. Now that I think about it, I guess it wasn’t a wrong idea.

If you think about Jindallae’s reaction, there are still humans somewhere in this world.

Because it seemed to be there.

Anyway, Ishanka’s daughter disappeared with the stranger. But now she came

They say that he is running wild among the rabbits in the far east, wearing the name of a rebel.

Jincheol’s eyes turned towards the artifact of the assembly that had broken down.

Is the ‘Ophesis Mercenary’ in the document you saw there referring to Ishanka’s daughter? That rebellion

The military is behind the rally? But their goal was to excavate the ‘American Arsenal’.

A. Rebellion and excavation of relics were a rather odd combination.

There was too little information. I couldn’t say for sure what was what.

There were none. If there are any descendants of the Ophesis Empire left, are they human? Jincheol said they

How should we treat them? And how will they accept Jincheol? Their own

Joe? Or an uncivilized primitive man who crushed a great civilization?

In the end, I had to see everything with my own eyes.

Jincheol raised his head. His eyes naturally met with Mr. Parum who was standing next to him.

Although he didn’t say a word, he nodded as if he knew what Jincheol was thinking.

“···So, if it were up to me, I would like to go to the East right now, even by myself.

But I wouldn’t have been able to come here today if the Lord hadn’t allowed it.

You may not know it, but even now, there are countless warriors-”

“What is that guy’s name?”

“what?”

“We met, so I can’t say White Butcher or anything. But I have to call him by his name to have a conversation.

“I will do that too.”

Ishanka’s eyes, which had been changing the subject for a while, turned to Jincheol. She blinked for a moment.

Then, his eyes widened as he realized what he had just said.

“···Snow. It means snow in ancient language.”

“You call someone born with the curse of winter ‘Snow’?”

“Rather, it was because I hoped to overcome that curse. There is a strong power in a name.

Because winter ends only when the snow melts.”

Jincheol shrugged. Their customs were still unfamiliar.

“Okay. Then there must be a ship leaving for the East.”

“Are you really going to go? You’re going to find my child?”

“Isn’t that what you were going to ask? And what are these guys doing at this meeting?

“I’m curious. The excavation of the arsenal? Maybe a giant robot will come out···”

Ishanka suddenly stood up. Jincheol looked at him with surprised eyes, and immediately Tae

She reached out across the block and grabbed his hand. Jincheol was startled, but her eyes widened.

Tears welled up in my eyes.

“Thank you… It was the first accurate information I’ve found in years, no, the first time I’ve gotten it… I

I couldn’t go… I even thought about dying… Then my father said, “What should I do?”

“Wouldn’t it be nice if you could bring Snow with you too···”

Oh, why are you like this? It’s disgusting. Jincheol tried to pull away the hand she was holding with a terrified expression.

A. The person who had been so arrogant until now suddenly did this, so it gave me goosebumps.

I felt awkward while saying that. So I quickly tried to change the subject.

“What, what is that? A ship to the East or something···”

“It would take more than a month to get there by boat. There is a much faster way.

“It’s a method that won’t even take a week.”

“What is that?”

“We’re going on Rabbit’s airship.”

“···Huh?”

You want me to ride the flying fascist’s air battleship?