44 – Speed-8

He may have just intended to draw a line in front of me, but he made a critical remark to the emperor.

It is impossible to know exactly how strong the power of the servants is, or what kind of influence they can wield.

Still, if you get his cooperation, you might be able to get a little more information and put pressure on the emperor.

However.

“I only got the power of the hero, but I wasn’t the one who killed the demon king.”

“No hero has ever defeated a demon lord alone. You are too humble.”

I bit my lip. It was only a secondary issue if I was strong or weak and not a real hero.

First of all, I had nothing to give him.

The Emperor did something to upset me, but in the end I needed him to get the ingredients back with the easiest and fastest way. either cooperation or intimidation.

It was enough to intimidate the emperor. When I joined hands with that nobleman, there was no guarantee that I would press the emperor just as much as I needed.

“In my short opinion… you seem dissatisfied with their treatment.”

“…”

Besides, I couldn’t trust him.

I didn’t want to think good things about the warrior parties, but at least they were innocent. It just made me feel bad that I was so pure that I dismissed sacrifices like mine as something I could afford.

But what is his final purpose? Even considering the pre-modern society, the emperor’s popularity was enormous.

When the emperor’s power weakened, he. Or, if his forces want to create a new society, what direction would that be?

Actually, I didn’t have to bother. If you don’t want to do anything that will harm the empire, you must give up returning right now.

Even gathering magic ingredients would require the sacrifice of others.

However, it was promised to me. The emperor promised the sacrifice on behalf of the empire, so I had the right to accept it.

But apart from that, I didn’t want to make people suffer by my additional actions.

“Are you loyal?”

“There was no such thing from the beginning.”

“It’s a pity. I thought there would be an opportunity. But, apart from the offer, I really want to serve a warrior in this house.”

It was a delicacy. You can feel the luxury in every touch that touches the food.

The food in the imperial palace was not modest, but it was a dish provided every day for guests staying there.

Considering the princess’s personality, it would not be easy to see these foods at the emperor’s banquet.

“I didn’t think I would have a chance because I’m not on good terms with the fake hero, but it’s an honor to be able to serve such a precious person.”

He was stooping at all times, without showing any signs.

While saying things that would make you uncomfortable, even without seeming to hide that it wasn’t his true intentions, he was completely bowing down on the outside.

“You don’t have to do anything. Just relaxing here is enough.”

“That’s a little appetizing…but I can’t. I have something to look for, so I’ll have to wander around a bit.”

“I will have my people.”

“Remains of the Phoenix.”

Creon’s confident and relaxed face was slightly cracked.

Had it been easy, I wouldn’t have had to go out on my own.

After all, this person can’t listen to what I want either.

“I didn’t expect to sound weak already. I’m sorry. That sounds difficult.”

Surprisingly, he admits his limitations with ease.

Was I looking at him wrong? Contrary to appearances, it can be surprisingly easy-going and honest.

Or maybe you’re still not judging me.

If it was a bomb that could cause violence in the imperial palace by using the ‘power of the hero’ in case of emergency, it might be the right choice to be a bit excessively careful.

“But would you mind staying until tonight?”

Cristina leaned over, her bare chest lightly touching her.

He didn’t appear to be docile, nor did he seem full of conviction. As beautiful as a high-handed and cruel flower, there is a smile on the face looking at me right now.

It’s an appearance that induces the illusion that if it were me, I might be able to capture her true heart.

A strange smile that goes well with a black dress and a hidden inner side stimulates curiosity.

“Do you usually use your daughter for something like this?”

“You have noble taste. Of course, it’s a matter of warrior blood. A woman who used to hang out with just about any man doesn’t deserve to be favored by a warrior.”

I checked the expressions of Crown and Christina in turn.

He wasn’t the kind of person who would care for his daughter. However, he knew how to show resistance in some way, such as by mentioning the dignity of the family.

But he really did not hesitate at all, and immediately interpreted my words arbitrarily. As if I doubted her virginity, I treated her as a natural object.

Christina’s response was also surprising. You might be surprised when you’re treated as a woman who can be embraced by anyone, but her expression hasn’t changed.

Why is that?

I thought they were saying things like that to take advantage of me, but even if they agreed in advance, their kindness was a little too much.

“My daughter-in-law is, of course, a virgin. Although she was past the age of marriage, there was no suitable son-in-law. Since His Majesty had few children, it was difficult to find a suitable person.”

“A daughter like that, why?”

“Because hospitality cannot be neglected when serving a warrior. Normally, we would send a hired waitress or maid to make the night enjoyable, but since the best guest has arrived, shouldn’t we send the best woman?”

weird. No matter how much I think about it, I’m not the kind of person who would do something pure. As I stared intently at him, he shook his head as if he had lost.

For a moment, a benevolent smile passed by.

“Of course, I won’t deny the desire to mix the blood of a warrior in my family. But even if I can’t conceive after receiving a seed, it will definitely be an honorable thing.”

“Why are you even doing that?”

He thought for a moment, then pushed a value I never imagined coming out of his mouth.

“Those who were sacrificed must be respected. His Majesty the Emperor… I’m presumptuous, but he doesn’t understand that.”

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Among the general public, there was a perception that the appearance of adventurers was quite smooth.

However, that was a bit of a distorted standard. Those who could put magic into their bodies were able to maintain an appropriate body and ideal appearance, but if they were new adventurers, they were no different from ordinary people.

It’s different from the elf, who can only be beautiful.

The s*xual desire of the adventurers, who fought life-and-death battles every day, boiled without limit.

Those who had the money to go to Changgwan moderately satisfied their desires, but sometimes there were those who were not the same and followed around the inn where there was a beauty.

If it was an inn where elves were staying, it was a perfect place.

“One more day. The price will be the same, right?”

“Yes, of course!”

A few coins fell on the counter with a clanking sound. Nerwen frowned.

It smells disgusting. The human lust became a smell, and it was still bothering her nose.

The gaze and the number of people increased. It was different from the clean, unblemished smell felt in forests or elves.

“Wow, is that an elf?”

“Look at that ass. The rumor wasn’t a lie…”

It seemed that he was talking quietly in his own way, but there was no way he could not be caught by the elf’s hearing. However, Nerwen had to admit their ‘sincerity’ with his teeth clenched.

If he hadn’t shot an arrow at the adventurer who spit obscene words at her at another inn, he would have openly provoked her to react and s*xually harass her.

“My, are you coming tomorrow too?”

“For now, leave the room empty. Don’t let anyone in. If anyone does, it’s not worth using that room again. Okay?”

“Oh, I see!”

Nerwen finally said those words, crossed the stairs and went up to the second floor. I made eye contact with a passing prostitute, but it wasn’t her interest.

It was the Elves who preferred to sleep in the woods, or at least sleep on the bare ground in a man-made structure. There was a good reason why she dared to enter the human inn.

She opened the door to the room she entered yesterday. I was worried, but the management was good. No one infiltrated the room to satisfy lustful desires, nor did they clean as she ordered.

Then, she immediately jumped onto the bed as if collapsing.

“Sigh, huh, huh…”

I was able to stand upright and talk and regain my reason, but that was only a temporary phenomenon.

Still, she couldn’t exist without smelling him.

He had always stayed in the imperial palace, but now that he had become an adventurer, he chose a suitable inn to sleep in. And, you can enter any inn if you have money.

“Huh…”

Like a human being who has to hold her breath for several minutes, she inhaled. The close-minded reason scolded her for her ugliness, but even that couldn’t deny that this was an efficient method.

“It’s pale…”

However, it was not satisfactory. Yesterday he was invited by a nobleman, a place that Nerwen cannot easily enter.

It was possible to sneak in, but it was dangerous to deceive someone who had gained the strength of a hero.

“Somehow, I’ll get it back…”

She has already given up on everything. I was ready to give everything for him. When she aimed her bow at the emperor, it was proven that she had no reason left.

Fortunately, she had a hand to use. If you’re lucky, you might be able to become a useful slave to him.

After a brief thought, the elf continued to inhale. The men in the other room fell into all sorts of delusions just hearing the breathing, but Nerwen could no longer afford to be wary of his surroundings.