Chapter 42: Spirit (2)
About four days had passed since Loriels sudden visit to Lartania.
As time passed, the festive atmosphere in the territory gradually faded, returning to its original state, but from Kim Hyunwoos perspective, there were two notable changes besides the outward appearance.
The first was the reaction of the territorys residents.
In fact, the relationship between Kim Hyunwoo and the residents was not bad.
He hadnt been taxing them to increase the influx of residents, and he had personally dealt with thieves who entered the village when there was no hero.
Of course, rather than the relationship improving due to dealing with the thieves, it was more about the spread of rumors like Messenger of the Gods or King of Logs, which naturally led to respect. Strictly speaking, the relationship between Kim Hyunwoo and the residents was exactly that of a Lord and residents as their titles suggested.
However, the residents reaction genuinely changed after Kim Hyunwoo protected the Lartania territory from the Disaster.
Previously, they would just give a short bow and go about their business when Kim Hyunwoo appeared, but now they naturally bowed their heads when he went outside, and children looked at him with admiration.
Furthermore, the guards, who always maintained a moderate discipline, would respond loudly and look at him with respect whenever Kim Hyunwoo appeared.
Just like now.
Call Elena for me.
Yes! Understood!
The guard, who normally would have left with a disciplined Yes, now responded with all his might and looked at him with a gaze full of respect, prompting Kim Hyunwoo to make a peculiar expression.
Its nice, but
Of course, it was good that the soldiers and residents had high loyalty.
The higher the loyalty of the soldiers and residents, the more penalty factors disappear, and their rate of departure also significantly reduces.
Therefore, Kim Hyunwoo was very pleased that the loyalty had increased, but he honestly found the respectful gazes from the soldiers every time he gave an order somewhat burdensome.
And the second change was,
Did you call for me?
Yes.
It was Elena.
Kim Hyunwoo looked at Elena.
Her expression was calm.
In fact, up to this point, there didnt seem to be any change in Elena.
After all, apart from when Kim Hyunwoo first recruited her, Elena rarely showed emotional disturbances and was not good at expressing her feelings.
Yet, the reason Kim Hyunwoo specifically said Elena had changed was,
Now that the soldiers have had some rest, Im thinking about attacking the third tier. What do you think?
That sounds good. Shall we go down right now?
Well, no, thats not necessary.
Just say the word, and Ill move immediately.
After the disaster, she began to show a somewhat blind allegiance to Kim Hyunwoos words.
Of course, its not that Elena hadnt listened before.
In fact, she was more obedient than the other heroes he had raised when he played Arteil ten years ago.
However, Kim Hyunwoo thought this way because before the Disaster, Elena would provide feedback on any task assigned.
Whatever her opinion, it meant she had her own thoughts.
But now, her immediate nodding to anything Kim Hyunwoo said suggested she no longer offered her own opinions.
Was the impact of the Disaster that significant?
Kim Hyunwoo thought this as he looked at Elena, but soon shrugged his shoulders.
Although he felt odd about her blindly following his words, he also thought it wasnt too bad since it meant she trusted him that much.
So, after some time had passed,
Lets plan to attack the third tier in three days then.
Understood. Then Ill prepare.
After Kim Hyunwoos words, Elena, who bowed her head, exited the office, and Kim Hyunwoo, making a humming sound, thought to himself.
In fact, I really want to equip her with some gear before sending her out
Nevertheless, the reason Kim Hyunwoo specifically chose not to equip Elena was because of the blacksmiths level.
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Kim Hyunwoo opened the information window.
Territory: Lartania
What rumor?
I heard that a Disaster appeared in the Lartania, and you stopped it. Is that true?
Adrias question.
Yes, its true.
Can you tell me more about the situation? The rumor has spread, but not in detail.
He nodded in response, and as she spoke with a very surprised expression, Kim Hyunwoo began to explain the situation when the Disaster occurred.
Finally, Kim Hyunwoo explained how he caught Magdaora.
My goodness
Adria widened her eyes and spoke as if genuinely astonished.
Really, you caught it that way?
Yes.
Thats really impressive.
Pure admiration with no underlying intent.
Well, honestly, I think its something anyone could try if they just think about it a little differently.
But no one besides you, the Lord, has tried it, right?
Well, thats true.
Kim Hyunwoo felt a bit sheepish as Adria lavished him with praise.
Of course, he himself thought he had accomplished something significant, but being looked at with admiration by an outsider was somewhat embarrassing than he expected.
Kim Hyunwoo, subtly shifting his gaze, suddenly exclaimed,
Ah!
and changed the subject.
Speaking of which, theres an item Id like to entrust to you, the head of the Merchant Group.
An item you want to entrust?
Yes. Theres something I need to sell.
Kim Hyunwoo said so, stood up from his seat, and then took out an Execution Sword from behind the storage cabinet.
!
Adrias eyes widened as soon as he took it out.
That is!
Oh, you know it?
Is that, by any chance, an Execution Sword?
Yes, it is.
Kim Hyunwoo said so and then placed the Execution Sword in front of Adria.
Im thinking of selling this, would that be possible?
He said, looking at Adria.
She stared blankly at the execution sword and Kim Hyunwoo, mouthing words as if she wanted to ask something.
Hem-hem-
Adria, having seemingly gathered her thoughts, cleared her throat.
This, it would be good to put it up for auction. After all, the auction is starting in about a week.
Auction?
Yes, a big auction is being held in Rapengan, a commercial city at the Continents center.
She conveyed that to Kim Hyunwoo.
At that moment,
in front of the door to the grand underground cavern of the Calan Kingdom,
Master, I have met with the Lord of Lartania!
At Loriels shout, who had almost flown from Lartania,
the Absolute Ruler of Darkness, who had not shown herself for weeks,
What, what!?
hastily showed herself.
