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Charles was a man with black hair like his father and blue eyes like his mother.
He had been training with a sword since a young age and was skilled in swordsmanship. He was twice as big as an average person because his characteristics as a different race were well developed, and he was a warrior who could uproot and throw a tree of any size.
As the son of the governor, he often attended various functions, so he was quick-witted and developed courage by taking the lead in suppressing the underworld organizations that were growing in power within the city. He also knew several long-held secrets of the city, his father, and the enemy admiral.
He boarded a nondescript carriage accompanied by a polite butler.
“To the easternmost pier.”
The easternmost dock was a small port, more like a harbor than a trading post, and there was access to the Governor's family's secret storehouse.
The loyal coachman rode his horse without saying a word.
“The eternal sleep of the ancients has come to this sea.”
“I heard that the Eastern Cariosa has finally become king, so I think it would be good to increase trade with the eastern part of the empire.”
“I will bet everything on normalizing trade with the Eastern Continent within ten years. Set sail immediately. I will go to the Anchor Archipelago.”
“The magical tool developed by His Majesty the Emperor himself-.”
“Large-scale investment by the Jahan Alliance-.”
“They say they saw elves in the southeastern jungle.”
The largest port city in the South was bustling as usual, echoing with the voices of people who made a living from information.
The butler listened intently, and Charles shook his head and drew the curtains against the window.
The butler twitched his white mustache and spoke in a soothing tone.
“Your Majesty, it is a good habit to listen to the street.”
Charles smiled leisurely and shook his head, as befits a ruler.
“If it spreads to the streets, isn’t it already outdated information?”
“But sometimes, there are jade stones mixed in. Like treasures caught in squid nets.”
Unlike in the East, squid in the South was tasteless and was a food for the lower classes to fill their bellies with seasoned flavor.
“If I have to fish up thousands of squid for that treasure, then no. I’d rather make up my mind and go find the treasure.”
Even though Charles had clearly indicated his refusal, the butler continued talking.
“What if the value of the treasure is worth the trouble of harvesting thousands of squid?”
A young nobleman with a short temper would have been annoyed, but Charles' eyes sparkled like those of a governor's son.
“Did something catch your attention?”
The butler nodded and pointed to the sacred streetlights being installed on the street.
“This is something that His Majesty the Emperor himself gave us. He shared the circuit diagram, and he even made it in the capital and sent it down through the rivers and canals.”
"yes."
“What does it mean to send street lights here when even the new city of Soletara is not complete?”
Charles soon found the answer.
“Is there going to be an important use for this place soon? Trade is already at its peak… Ah. It’s going to be war. They’re going to attack the emirs of the southern continent.”
“You have probably heard that the Marquis Cesare is taking bloody revenge on the nomadic tribes.”
“Yes. They are sending assassins across the border. I was taken aback by their courage, but they were talking to Soletaraon from the beginning…….”
“Do you see why you should look at the street now?”
“Yes. That was a treasure worth having.”
Charles opened the window curtains again.
He began to wonder how the governor's family should behave when war broke out so that they could avoid trouble and receive rewards.
Meanwhile, the butler still just looked at the sacred streetlight.
“…….”
With a look of disgust, as if looking at an enemy.
* * *
“We have arrived.”
The two arrived at a remote port outside the city.
There were only a few fishing boats in the harbor, and the area around the dock was filled with fishermen with rough-looking faces.
The fishermen, seeing the carriage approaching, picked up their harpoons and cutlasses and their eyes lit up.
But that was only for a moment.
“It’s been a while, everyone.”
"master."
As they got off the carriage, they bowed their heads respectfully.
They were not fishermen, but part of a private army that the governor's family had secretly raised to avoid the eyes of the imperial family.
Private soldiers disguised as fishermen guided the two to a natural cave at the end of the harbor.
“This way.”
“I remember. It was the fifth oyster.”
It was a coastal cave that you could walk into during low tide and sail out during high tide.
The cave was large enough to accommodate several large ships, and in fact, five large sailing ships were hidden inside.
Underneath the bowsprit of the sailing ship was a statue of a mermaid, which was actually a 'gift' from the enemy admiral.
It was a magical tool that could sail without wind or sailors, blessed by the ocean currents.
“If the Great White Sharks of the East knew that something like that existed, they would pay a thousand dollars to buy it.”
“Or I’ll raise an army. I guess I’ll do that.”
“I think so too.”
After chatting with Charles and the butler, I boarded the ship and checked the cargo inside the warehouse.
Sarrurur.
When I opened the can, it was full of white salt.
Charles kicked the salt away three times in succession and checked the gold coins that filled the bowl underneath.
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'Gold coins, jewels, gold coins… This is a reagent. This is a magical tool. Is this a spirit armor? I should take it.'
It was a treasure that was originally supposed to be offered to the imperial family, but they had been stealing it little by little over a long period of time.
While Charles was checking the treasure, the butler went into the adjoining storeroom.
The barrel there was full of black horns that were twisted in a spiral pattern.
'Spiral Black Horn', one of the reagents that the enemy admiral plundered from the Southern Continent trade ship, is also called the Devil's Horn and is considered the best of the black magic reagents.
Although it was not officially recognized by the church, it was an item that was once tacitly permitted to be distributed, and even a slightly skilled erosion priest could use it to borrow the power of the old.
'This is enough for the ritual.'
The butler checked dozens of barrels and began to wonder how to get them up to the capital.
Soon he collected his thoughts and said a prayer.
'Unity, that day is not far away. Soon I will give you true freedom.'
And he took two black horns into his bosom.
* * *
While Charles was at the port, Carlon and Charine headed to the mansion's backyard.
“Let’s take a look at the diners’ faces together.”
“Yes, Father.”
The mansion's patronage was a place of considerable secrecy, even compared to Charles's treasury.
It wasn't that there was any gold hidden beneath the grass and stone slabs, but it was the only place where the fleeing royals could get some fresh air.
Buck, buck!
I heard the sound of blades clashing.
Two royal men and two royal women were each holding swords, while one man was giving them advice.
That was only for a moment, as soon as they noticed the presence of Carlon and Sharin, the royal family lowered their swords and greeted them.
"viceroy."
“Your Majesty the Licentiate.”
Carlon bowed his head toward the man who had been giving advice to the four men and women.
The royal family members called Licentions were a head or more taller than the average person, had a strong and dignified appearance, and had blue hair and golden eyes characteristic of the Dragonblood Royal Family.
He was a noble member of the imperial family, ranked within the 12th place in the line of succession during the reign of the former emperor, and he possessed the skills and character befitting that title.
He bowed his head politely, but not so lightly as to offend the dignity of the royal family, and greeted them.
What the royal guardians wanted was not desperate begging, but the self-satisfaction that they were protecting such noble people.
“Thank you always, Governor. For treating us so generously when we have lost everything.”
Carlon waved his hand as if it was nothing.
“I was just doing what I had to do as a subject of the royal family.”
“This world is full of people who don’t do what’s right. If I regain my rightful rights, I will definitely be greatly rewarded.”
“I am astonished just hearing your words. But for now, please gather your strength and wait for the right time.”
As he said that, growing stronger, Carlon's eyes sparkled.
It was a look of anticipation.
Licention knew what he wanted to see, and winked at the four men and women.
"under."
“Huh.”
“Phew.”
They opened their palms, made different gestures, and closed their eyes tightly.
Soon, golden auras rose from their bodies and gathered on their palms, forming a thick ring.
Woohoo!
It was the power of words, the power to change the world.
Even a young boy of the royal family could make one ring properly, a long-haired woman could hold two rings in each hand and manipulate them freely, and Licention made three rings.
“How is it?”
A satisfied smile appeared on Carlon's face.
“It is a great thrill to see their powers grow stronger.”
Licention knew full well that power was meant to be used.
He decided to tell Carlon what he wanted to say.
“If there’s anything we can do to help you, just let us know. We’ll go anywhere with you and do whatever it takes.”
Carlon smiled brightly.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
That was exactly what he wanted to hear.
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“Daughter, I must go in now and prepare to set sail. Autumn is not far away. I will go out with the royal family this evening.”
“Yes, Father. I’ll go in and get some fresh air.”
Carlon returned to the mansion, but Sharin remained in the care of the patron.
As soon as she saw her father return, she headed to the corner of the backyard with Licention.
The other royals either tactfully left the place or went into the separate building to pack their luggage for departure.
In the corner of the backyard, there was a ceiling covered with wisteria vines, and beneath it were tables and chairs.
It was a cozy space, with vines filled with purple flowers casting a curtain on all sides.
“Sharin!”
“Licention!”
Without a word about who would go first, the two kissed and hugged each other for a long time.
A cool early autumn breeze blew, scattering the wisteria blossoms.
Saaaaah.
After the hug, the two sat under the vines, leaning their shoulders against each other, and talked secretly.
Sharin continued speaking with a hushed voice.
“Your father only intends to use you.”
Licention nodded as if he knew it of course.
“I will consider this a trial of love. Once I regain my position, I will accept you as my empress.”
It was a sweet but empty promise, and it was exactly what Sharin wanted to hear.
She was more confident in navigating reality.
So I was hoping for some sweet words that would at least give me something to dream about.
“Father wants to receive the loyalty of the Red Admiral. After all, she is a different race, and cannot go against the dragon who stands at the top of all living things.”
“Hmm.”
“And you plan to use that power to obtain a title.”
“Sharin. Are you planning to tell me to betray my benefactor? My savior who helped us, and your father?”
She nodded.
"yes."
The wind blew and blew her blonde hair.
“You have the loyalty of the enemy admiral.”
Licention hesitated for a moment and then nodded.
“I will do so.”
He continued in a responsible tone.
“I also promise you that this is not all because of my greed, but to make you my empress.”
Sharin smiled faintly.
“Good to hear. Licention.”
Licention smiled in an inscrutable manner and opened his right palm.
Woof!
Five rings were created very lightly.
* * *
Carlon prepared to sail from the port.
Externally, the purpose was to meet the enemy admiral once again and patrol the surrounding waters.
Five members of the royal family and loyal soldiers and sailors boarded the ship.
The butler bowed his head politely and repeated the advice he had given many times before.
“The Governor must receive the loyalty of the Red Admiral. Then he can receive the throne as well, just as Cariosa did.”
His voice was calm, but Carlon's eyes were gradually becoming clouded.
“I know. I just fear the wrath of the Holy Emperor.”
“If you become a mediator, you can avoid that anger.”
"arbitration?"
The butler continued speaking with a sly smile.
“Yes. The Southern Continent and the Empire, humans and aliens, the Encroachers and the Church. You will become a great coordinator who can cross all boundaries.”
For a moment, Karlon's eyes wavered.
“Erosor?”
The butler nodded resolutely.
“Yes. The church will be of great help to Your Majesty.”
Carlon nodded, his eyes completely clouded.
“I see.”
The ship sets sail.
The royal family, Licention, Governor Carlon, his daughter Charles, and even the butler.
Carrying the different dreams of four people.