The Greatest Man in the World Hides His Power

13 – Defense – 1

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The way he looks at me is unusual. Seeing her gaze as if she had something to say, I asked her.

“What the hell are you looking at?”

“Actually…”

The story Lucy told was quite surprising. Unlike Cecil, who has a great talent for magic, Lucy has an eye for fraud.

In other words, it was able to grasp the aura of death in the opponent.

And they say that they came to know that there are countless death energy clinging to me.

It is strange that the eyes that see fraud are strange, but the story that death clings to me a lot was not particularly strange.

Because not one or two people died at my hands.

“They became a curse, Chunyoung. They cling to you. This… So many deaths must become a powerful curse and haunt you… How…”

So that means the defeated dogs are clinging to me uncool.

“Well, there won’t be much of a problem.”

They didn’t even think about what they did wrong and made me the bad guy to kill me.

And I honestly don’t care if they vomit hate and curse or not.

Things that couldn’t help me when I was alive, what can I do when I’m dead?

“Yes?! It looks like it will be a big problem?! Are you able to live a daily life?!”

It is possible.

The position of being the best in the world is not such an easy position. Kill those who dare, kill those who fight, kill those who oppose.

The place where you have to pile up countless deaths to climb is the first place in the world.

I have been occupying such a throne for several years.

The life I’ve been through wasn’t easy enough to be shaken by the hatred of defeated dogs.

“Sometimes the dream spot is wild, but it’s not too much of a problem.”

“Oh my God… What kind of life have you lived?”

There was only pure worry and concern in her eyes. Rather, I am more curious.

She From her point of view, I am no different than a rare murderer who has killed tens of thousands. That’s why I should be afraid, but Lucy didn’t feel that kind of sign.

“Aren’t you afraid of me?”

“Honestly… I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t afraid…”

Lucy said, trembling slightly.

I was scared from the first time I saw you. Of course, I’m sincerely grateful for saving me, but that’s a different story.

“But Cheonyoung-nim was kind to me and other people as well, and even saved me. Atram said that if it weren’t for Cheonyeong-nim, we would still be wandering in the monster forest…”

In other words, it is true that I have received help from anyone, so I will only look at that.

That’s a great idea.

“Chunyeong with my own standards. I won’t judge you. But the death you carry will surely be a burden to you. So! I will definitely get rid of it!”

I’ve lived well with no problems so far, but I wonder if I should try to take it off.

But she looks like she’ll cry if she says she’s happy with her intense gaze.

I am a grateful person.

I can’t make someone like that cry for me.

“Definitely! I’ll repay the favor! Could you please wait until then?!”

“Yes. Well, in that case…”

“I’m glad… Oh. And sooner or later, my sister will return to the academy.”

I know.

Because it was harvest season, an attack by monsters was expected, so Cecil returned to the territory.

That meant going back to the academy when the harvest season was over and the activity of the monsters decreased.

“There is a shrine directly under the headquarters of the church in the academy. If you receive a blessing from the priest there, that burden will surely be lightened. You may not be able to completely get rid of them… But it will help. Write a letter of introduction. I’ll give it to you, so please be blessed.”

So that means you have to go to the academy with Cecil.

But can I get out of the manor?

Although she openly revealed her reluctance, Lucy’s expression was determined.

“Are you worried about us? It’s okay. There aren’t many monsters invading in winter…”

“It’s not just monsters. I heard that Baron Valonde Tarr is targeting Lady Lucy.”

A story I heard while drinking with Elan.

Baron Vallonde Tarr has a great influence in this area.

Because he was very revealing about his female appearance, he was a very stereotypical villain who said that he had to get his hands on the woman he wanted by using money, power, and the warriors under his command.

It is said that such a person has his eyes on Lucy.

That meant that we had to pay attention not only to the monsters, but also to their attacks and maneuvers.

“That’s my problem to solve.”

“This is disappointing. No matter how much Lucy is aiming for. Even though it’s you, I am also a member of this territory. I thought it was okay to worry about people belonging to the same organization. Are we only somewhere between that level? “

“Huh?! That’s not what I meant!!”

“I’m kidding.”

I can’t stop teasing him with real reactions.

Oops. His face was red and his tears were welling up, and he seemed angry.

Let’s stop kidding.

“Ugh… Then I’ll tell you as an employer. Please go to the academy and receive a blessing. Don’t worry about me.”

Ah. Isn’t that a foul?

Lucy had her hands on her hips and had a firm expression on her face as if she would not accept rejection. If it comes this far, I can’t help it.

“Ha ha. I see. Then let’s do it.”

“Okay! I promise!”

The Man Cheonyoung. Two words with one mouth. It’s not like anything will happen just by saying two things, but there’s something else I can’t do.

But I still have to try to keep my promise as much as possible.

“By the way, when will the lord go?”

“The harvest is over in a few more days, so he said he was leaving. It seems like there will be a lot of work to be done until then, so I hope Chunyoung can help her a lot… Will it be okay? It must be hard, but aren’t you overdoing it? …”

You have to do what you have to do.

I have some work to do today.

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It’s been a week since I stayed at the Stein estate.

My job within the territory is to maintain public order and patrol.

Perhaps it’s because he often went to the villages within the territory for missions, people’s gazes are quite familiar now.

“Hey! Chunyoung! Take this!”

While patrolling, a market vendor threw a ripe apple.

It would be a simple gift rather than a bribe.

To be honest, it’s true that I can’t adapt.

After catching the black alchemist and defeating the monsters targeting the territory a few times, the favor in the village went up considerably.

However, since my experience at Moorim still occupies most of my life, I had no choice but to react awkwardly to such a favor.

“Ha ha ha. Thank you.”

“What. Thanks to Cheonyoung cleaning her alley the other day, all the idiots claiming protection tax and all have disappeared. Just thinking about that, where is it?”

James, a fruit seller with a svelte figure and a mountain thief-like appearance, but a naive personality, smiled and joked.

Are you referring to what happened during the black alchemist incident? I smiled at him and held the apple in his hand.

“I will eat well.”

“If you ever want some fruit, come back anytime! I’ll give it to you for free!”

“Thank you for just saying that.”

Of course, you’ll hate it if you keep trying to take it for free.

But the important thing is to say that.

Did something like this happen while you were in Moorim?

Once I went to the market, everyone was busy quitting their business and running away.

This kind of peace.

It is truly impressive. It seems that I have a different world as well.

“What are you doing standing there?”

At that moment, I heard a voice from behind. It was Elan.

Because like me, he is often in charge of security and patrol work, we have run into each other quite often over the past few days.

“Patrol in the West District is over.”

“Really? I’m done too. Shall we go for a drink then?”

Having a drink with like-minded colleagues after work.

Things unimaginable in Moorim were taking place here as if for granted.

I guess I’ll be addicted to this comfort.

“Cheonyoung! Elan!!”

Of course I knew that peace wouldn’t always be maintained.

Atram, who hastily ran towards us, looked at us alternately and gasped.

“Heo-euk. Heo-euk. I’m here.”

“I’m going to go get a drink after work. Would you like to come with me?”

“Alcohol is not the problem now, man.”

“My God. What could be more important than having a drink after work…”

As expected, people don’t go anywhere. I don’t know how precious this kind of time is because I’m a person who has lived my life accepting peace as if it were natural.

“Many monsters have been caught by the lord’s surveillance network. They seem to be breaking through the trap magic, so I guess I need to take a separate response.”

Utilizing the calidron root and other materials we brought back the other day, Cecil has spread trap magic around the manor.

Very few monsters are repulsed by the trap magic, but if not, it means that some pretty strong monsters have appeared.

Then it’s an emergency.

I have to cancel today’s break.

Elan also nodded her head while her face hardened as if she had the same idea as me.

“Let’s go quickly.”

Me, Elan, Atram. When the three arrived at the mansion, Cecil and Lucy were already there.

She was wearing only a long black skirt and a red shirt, not the lord’s uniform, as if she had been resting. As soon as we entered, she calmly gave instructions.

“Atram, Elan. You guys go south. Fifty mid-level monsters will appear there.”

“How many soldiers do you take?”

“Well, Chunyoung. Do you need soldiers?”

“No.”

Lucy was worried about my answer, but Cecil nodded indifferently.

“Then Atram. You take all the soldiers. Cheonyeong. A high-level monster is approaching from the east. Number three. Can you catch it by yourself?”

“I don’t know how much it is if it’s a high-level monster… Well, it shouldn’t be difficult.”

“Then come with me. Cecil. You and the priest will stay in the manor and heal the wounded.”

“Okay, sister.”

After briefly tidying up, she looked around us and said calmly.

“It’s about protecting the peace of the territory, so I’m sure you’ll be able to do it well. But the most important thing is not to die. If it’s dangerous, retreat.”

Speaking seriously, she stared at me.

“Can you do it?”

No one said she couldn’t follow her instructions.