To Deprive a Deprived Person 179
Chapter 179: Horses and Deer (The fool)
(Tl note: the t.i.tle is a j.a.panese proverb meaning the fool, horse = ba and deer = ka , baka = idiot / fool XD. It says it was dangerous because no one can tell what the idiot will do haha.)
"「Dryad」, fertile lands, an island with 「world tree」&h.e.l.lip;"
The king of Marima kingdom turns a sharp gaze to the priest of the holy kingdom Jadarc.
"It wasnt a lie."
"It was unlikely that a Jardarcs messenger will lie in the first place."
Those who worship the G.o.ddess of light 「Irrigamito」, many of them wont fool around when they are doing mission using the official name of the holy kingdom, Jadarc. The same theory applies for the priest who are facing the king. Because of that, the face of the priest shows a gentle expression when hearing the Marima Kings word and not get angry.
"Why do you tell about such precious information of the island to my Marima kingdom? Are we going to cooperate or do you have any other reason?"
The Marima King asked while he nods.
"There are of course several reasons. First of all, the island itself is about 3000 kilometers away if we travel on a straight line from Marima kingdom."
"3000 kilometers! Although we have a magic ship, we cant even reach the island because it can only travel hundreds of kilometers at most. My king, this man is making a fool out of us!"
One of the Kings va.s.sals than throwing a word of rage. However, it was normal that the va.s.sal gets angry. Marima kingdom is well known of its marine ship that is equipped with a rank 5 magic core which contains wind and water magic. With this magic ship, one can travel without being affected by wind and waves. It was the life of Marima Kingdom which uses the sea as its lifeline. Their kingdom located on the sea which is around 50 kilometers from the land. Because of that, it was difficult to live and return home even if you have a large magic ship once you stepped into the Marima Kingdom territory which also protected by the sea creatures called the 「Sea Demon」.
"Even though you are worried about that, you can first check this out."
Even when the people around the king are angry, the priest doesnt panic. He takes out a parchment from his item bag. One of the va.s.sals received the parchment from the priest and after he confirms there is no danger, he hands it over to the King.
"It is a parchment?"
"The archbishop says that handling diplomatic business need to be done attractively."
"Yes, this way is certainly more attractive. Is it a map or a route, or&h.e.l.lip;"
"In the old days, the Houdon Kingdom continent was larger than it is now. The cause for this is the battle between 「Transcendent Gajin」 and the great sage."
"Hmmm, so are you saying that the island was a former territory of the Rem continent?"
"The map shows a route which was the former part of the continent that has been lost. Although you need to take a little bit detour, the sea floor is shallow and there is no large monsters habitat. So, even if there is still a chance to encounter danger, we could significantly lower the degree."
"Alright, explain more about the reasons that you mention earlier."
The Marimas King look at the parchment and after seeing theres nothing odd about it, he hands the map over to his va.s.sal.
"Secondly, there is no ship that can travel for a long distance that is comparable to the marine force of the Marima Kingdom. Also, as the map show, the island need to be reached from the west or south of Houdon Kingdom, but there is no reason for the Holy Kingdom Jadarc to make expedition there and we will not be allowed to send our ships through the territorial waters."
"Reasonable enough, but is there something that you still hide from me?"
"Truly I cant fool the king."
The va.s.sals were trying to say something after the priest said that but the king raises his hand and the place turned quiet immediately.
"There is a dweller on the island, it can be said that he was the most influential figure."
"Is that the reason why youre asking us? To eliminate him?"
"I want you to give mercy rather than killing him."
"I dont want to judge people but I dont think what youre asking me to do is something along the Irrigamito doctrine."
"There is a clear difference between ourselves and other existence, if someone is evil then he wasnt considered a human."
"And how do you judge that?"
"If someone does a terrible thing that against the teachings. Our principle doesnt change and it was still the techings of Irrigamito however the interpretation changes. On the island there are a few thousands monsters and killing them with your marine force wont be a hurdle."
"Youre saying it as if you know the exact situation on the island."
"Of course, we have some spies giving us information."
After that the king and the priest exchange some more words and as if the priest remembered something, he takes out a rectangular box from his item bag.
"Marimas King, please."
The va.s.sal received the box from the priest to check the content but he was surprised when he saw the content. It was a stone bow. Even those who didnt have 【appraisal】 skills knew that this box was anything but ordinary with a single glance.
"This bow was made from the tendon of a nameless 「Fire Spirit」 in the Holy Forest of Jadarc, the 「Reinhardts Forest」. It was one of the three great masterpieces. This bow name is 「Heaven Piercing Bow」. As the name suggest, depending on the user strength, you will even be able to shoot arrow that could pierce the heavens."
"What a superb bow!"
Looking at the wonderful bow, the King even stand up from his throne without him realizing it.
"It seems that you are pleased with it. Even though Marima Kingdom relies heavily on the ocean, I heard that the king also rears some horse. If its the king, you wont have any problem shooting this bow from the horse. The archbishop of the holy kingdom has kept this heaven piercing bow for some time and it seems that the king is qualified to become its master."
"Wow! This bow is really suitable for this king. I like it!"
&h.e.l.lip;.
"What do you think?"
During the meeting of the King and the priest of the Jadarc there is one figures among the va.s.sals that hide himself quite well. It was one of the founding father of the kingdom and acts as the prime minister.
"The offer is tempting."
"Hahaha, grandfather is honest."
"But it was also true that the Jadarc is trying to use us to eliminate something that sores their eyes."
"Well, how about the island? He said that there is a fertile land with dryad and world tree."
"The expenses that Marima kingdom spent over the decades can be solved by capturing the dryad. Will you give up?"
"Giving up is not possible."
"The dryad must be the reason before the fertility of the island. Since the dryad power has a large impact on the earth and plants."
"So, about the world tree?"
The prime minister drinks a bit of the tea to moisturize his throat, he got excited and thirsty.
"If the world tree was planted on the island temporary, we can even move it to Marima and turn this small country into a big country. Marima can grow into one of the five big kingdom. It wasnt only a dream!"
"Is that real? It wasnt only a dream that Marima can stand next to the five big kingdom? Hahahaha! How long will it take to prepare the magic ship?"
"Hmmm. If we prepare 2000 troops with two magic ship, it will take around a month."
"Thats too long. That priest from the Jadarc didnt promise us that he wont tell the other countries so its not good. 10 days! I need it to be done in 10 days. We need to send at least 3000 soldiers with 3 magic ship. We also need the generals to led the soldier personally. Dont forget to notify the neighboring kingdom too that we will undergoes a military training in the Houdon Kingdom, if not, it will be troublesome."
"I got it. I will start right away."
&h.e.l.lip;.
"Oooooooo!"
Agafon sends out a cries as he swings the sword down. The sword that he thought was going to cut open the sky, conversely hit his own abdomen as he rolls on the ground with a "Kya" cry.
"Agafon, your movement is great but you need to understand your own body movement."
"Yes&h.e.l.lip; huh!"
Agafon quickly stands up and takes his sword.
"King, there is a chance!"
Flavia, from the cat tribe attacking Yu from behind.
"Is there someone who will cry out before attack?"
Yu grabs the fist attack that Flavia released and throw her back to the air.
"Ouwh!"
Flavia twists her body in the air and landed but Yus first rank 【black magic】, 《Air shot》 hits her forehead and she fell to the ground.
"How long are you guys going to watch? You say that you want to train, are you giving up already?"
"Next is me!"
"Im not done yet either!"
Young men, fallen dwarves, demi human, one after another comes challenging Yu but defeated not long after. The worst thing about this training is that there is a magical thread from Yus body that connected to the training partic.i.p.ants which constantly healing them magically. Therefore, no matter how many times they are wounded and defeated by Yu, they will recover and have to get up again every time. Those who stopped and sit on the ground, received a damage to their heart instead to the body.
Those who still stood are Agafon, Flavia, and several demi-humans.
"Another round? Or end it?"
However, no one is willing to answer Yus question.
"Odono-sama is strong!"
Namari who had been watching, seeing Yu as superior. There are also children who gathered around Namari and looked at Yu with shining eyes. They looked at Yu calmly defeating the others while being surrounded.
"King, you are strong!"
Impica then look at Yu while clapping and her eyes are shining just like the others.
"Next is our turn~" (Nina)
"&h.e.l.lip;do we go one by one?" (Lena)
As soon as the children finished, Nina and Lena come forward.
"We need to make some distance; it will be dangerous."
"King! Do your best!"
"You guys are in C rank, so you should be attacking me together with Marifa and Russ." (Yu)
Lena sniffed her nose hearing Yus word because unexpectedly Yu is already a B rank. It was sure that the girls dont have a chance going against him.
"For whatever reason, I cant attack master." (Marifa)
"If the master and me fight&h.e.l.lip; we cant leave the children alone." (Russ)
"Well then, Russ need to maintain a 【Barrier】." (Yu)
"Certainly." (Russ)
Russ then sets up a barrier in front of the children. Agafon and Flavia which are not covered by the barrier quickly let out an "urgh" sound.
"Yu, are you really okay fighting against Lena? Will you win?" (Nina)
"If youre impatient, you are welcomed to come at me together with her." (Yu)
The battle starts with Lenas fourth rank magic spell 《Explosion》.
Ten energy b.a.l.l.s move around and come rushing at Yu. Due to the ten 《Explosion》, they are making a chain exploding reaction which enhances the power. The result was a craters created on the earth with one move. The ground itself seemed to have been turned upside down. When the sight due to the explosion clogs returned, Yu who took the full power of 《Explosion》 was standing there inside his 【Barrier】, acting as if nothing happened.
"Wow!"
"King! Are you okay?"
"Lena nee-chan, awesome!"
The children are excited seeing Lenas magic.
"Im sorry~" (Nina)
As Nina finishes speaking that words, she appeared in front of Yu. She wanted to attack but Yu makes his move first by throwing a punch using his right hand. Nina crouches to dodge the punch and tried to release a sideways kick. Lena who is waiting in the sky, flying using her mithrils broom is waiting to release a fifth rank 【black magic】, 《Thunder release》; waiting for Nina who make some distance from Yu by jumping backwards.
Numerous thunder falls on Yus 【Barrier】; and while hes inside it, he competes using a sixth rank 【black magic】, 《water dragon fall》. A dragon created from water then opened its jaw as it swallows the thunder that is created by Lena. The fang of the water dragon then tries to break Lenas 【Barrier】 but she used her magical power to resist it.
At the same time, she releases another sixth rank 【black magic】, 《Fire Prison》 and the flame of h.e.l.l collides with the water dragon, trying to cancel each other out.
"What am I seeing? It was natural that the king is strong but Nina and Lena are also strong."
Agafon hair stands upright as he was scared seeing the difference between himself and Yu, Nina and Lenas fight.
"Hes truly my king."
"Ha? Who is who?"
"The bear is noisy nya~"
"Look whos talking! Arent you weak like me?"
"I dont know about that. If a man is weak, thats the end of the story. However, a girl like me, it gives them a cute effect."
"Youre not a girl."
"Are you looking to die?"
Agafon and Flavia are quarrelling while the fierce fight continues between Yu, Nina, and Lena. The remnants of the battle also hit Russ 【Barrier】 and make the children surprised, also pleased at the same time.
Those who were defeated by Yu earlier was gnashing their teeth due to the difference of their own and Ninas ability.
"Nina is dependent on her own skills and Lena relies heavily on your 【Barrier】."
"Ehhh~? But, did I grow stronger?" (Nina)
"&h.e.l.lip; I am not serious yet." (Lena)
"Well then&h.e.l.lip; Ill do anything you say if you win." (Yu)
"Really? Anything? Hehe&h.e.l.lip; what should I make you do~" (Nina)
"&h.e.l.lip;Ill win absolutely."
Nina and Lena is excited hearing the unexpected offer from Yu. Marifa who was listening was murmuring, "I wont allow such things."
"I also want to join!"
"Why would you partic.i.p.ate? Youre just a female cat in her period!"
Flavia heard what Yu is saying and tries to jump at him but Agafon jumped first and catches her. Because Flavia jumped first followed by Agafon, he was late by half step so Flavia was caught on her waist. Agafon face then hit Flavias b.u.t.t. The scene that just happened made Flavia looked at Agafon with a red face and watery eyes.
"What are you doing? This is an accident!"
"HYAAAA!"
Flavia unexpectedly retaliates and scratched Agafons face many times with her prideful nails. The children are watching while saying.
"Oh"
"The bear is stupid."
"Flavia nee-chan, lets just catch fish."
There was no sympathy at all for Agafon.