NOVEL WEB Chapter 22 [Expectation]
Witch: Yes, I can not only hear you, but also see you!
Calm madman: So come out!
Witch: What do you need?
"The witch wove out of the vines, behind the Calm Madman, and the upper part of the body became like a human."
Calm madman: I need to talk.
Witch: Hmm, I wonder what you want to know, huh?
Calm Madman: First of all, can you bring back the senior magician?
Witch: Why is this all of a sudden? Although, even if I wanted to or you forced me, I couldn't get it back.
Calm madman: And why is that?
Witch: Because he's dead, and I'm just supporting his body so he doesn't decompose.
Calm madman: I see.
Witch: What? Not even upset..? You're kind of boring...
Calm Madman: Next, what do you want to do with this magician?
Witch: Ha. I want to eradicate all living things!
Calm madman: Then I give you a choice. Either you and I are fighting, or you don't form an alliance and kill anyone without our permission.
Witch: What a boring sentence. I'm not going to make an alliance. Because I am. I am! I want to kill!
"The witch attacked the Calm Madman with the help of vines. The calm madman opened a portal near himself and under the Witch. The witch began to fall into the portal and the Calm Madman closed the portal under the Witch."
Calm madman: It's not so pleasant without vines, is it?
Witch: How? What the hell did you do?
The calm madman: I gave you an offer and you chose to fight. But you chose the wrong opponent. I am the son of the progenitor.
"The calm madman bowed 90 degrees and put his left leg back, taking off his hat."
Calm madman: Nice to meet you.
Witch: Do you think that I can be intimidated by this?! You're going to die here and now!
"The vines began to creep towards the Witch. About 30 vines headed towards the Calm Madman, as if they were thrown spears."
Calm madman: Oh, you still haven't learned your lesson. Then let's do it the way I like it. Soooo... You must have a core. Hmm... I see that you're not even trying to hide it?
"The calm madman opened a portal under himself and a portal near the Witch. The vines stuck into the ground."
Witch: I don't care what you're talking about! I'll kill you!
Calm madman: Oh, how violent you are. So, the base of the vines is directed towards the forest.
"The calm madman opened a portal under himself and to the side of the forest where the base of the vines was directed."
Calm madman: Oh, and this is the core. Clear.
"The calm madman pulled out a huge vine, about 1 meter in diameter. At the tip was a magic core that fed on mana from all living things in the forest of vines."
Calm madman: Apparently, I found it right.
Witch: Form up! No! Return everything as it was! I will make an alliance!
"The calm madman made a smile, on his face, on half of his head. Because of this, blood began to flow from his lips and the corner of his lips."
Calm madman: And it's too late!
Witch: Nooo!
"The witch and all the vines in the area have started to wither."
Calm madman: So, according to the instructions, I had to? That's right, I'm free for 5 years. We need archers and mages in the fortress, so we can finally go to the Elven Empire!
"The calm madman began to open portals beneath him and in the distance to move forward to the Elves."
--- At this time---
Faceless: * I don't really like the fact that someone is reporting false information. Is it possible that someone, on purpose, wants to start a war? Belias, what's around us?
Belias: I see a field with bugbears standing in a circle.
Faceless: Oh, that's good, because we need to go there.
Belias: Then let's go for a walk.
"Belias fell from 20 meters and a small crater and cracks formed around his landing site."
Belias: Are they sure they'll miss it?
Faceless: Of course.
"Belias approached the bugbears."
Belias: I am a new ally of your empire, your emperor is with me, he brought me here.
Bugbearer: Eh?
Belias: I say, I'm visiting.
Bugbearer: Eh? Uaaaa!
"All the bugbears started screaming incomprehensible sounds."
Belias: What happened?
Faceless: Most likely they do not understand speech and do not know how to talk.
Belias: And what about us...
"A goblin scout crawled out from behind the bugbearer's leg."
Goblin Scout: Yes, my lord. Welcome back. Who is this?
Faceless>Belias: This is the teacher.
Goblin Scout: Okay. The calm madman was giving instructions to gather the dwarves. They're ready.
Faceless>Belias: Okay, bye, take Belias to Rostolia.
Goblin Scout: Yes.
"Belias lowered the Faceless One and went after the goblin scout. The Faceless One went to the dwarves who were standing by the tree."
Grituun: Oh, Emperor, welcome back!
"The Faceless One came up to Gritoun and put his hand on his head."
Faceless>Greetoun: Everyone who will have to go to work in the city, come forward.
"Holyarmir, Tormilog, came out of the row in which the dwarves were standing."
Grootun: I'm sorry, but the others will be busy.
Faceless: That should be quite enough. As soon as the Calm Madman returns, inform him that I am in the royal city, and let him find out the rest from the king.
Grituun: Good.
Faceless>Grituun: Holyarmir and Tormilog, you will come with me. We'll take the Chlorine and give you a job. When you're done, come to Chlori, who will be at the royal palace.
Holyermeer: Yes, it's good.
Faceless>Grituun: Then let's go. Thank you all for your hospitality!
"The faceless one took his hand off the Grituun and went to Rostolia, who was cooking fish and talking to Belias."
Rostolia: Sir! Greetings to you!
"Rostolia saluted."
Belias: Faceless, I didn't understand, but who should I train, there are already strong demons here?
"The Faceless One walked up to Belias and put his hand on his leg."
Faceless: You must come to an agreement with some goblin scout and teach the bugbears speech and the art of battle.
Belias: I get it now. Did you hire me specifically because I'm taller than them and it will be easier for me to teach them, since we have the same problems?
Faceless: Not really, I know they're just mindless guns, but they understand the commands. Since they fight with clubs and you fight with an axe, I decided it would be wise to teach them to you. But apparently you found a reason to become their teacher yourself. Good luck to you.
Belias: Thank you, sir.
"The Faceless One took his hand off his leg and he went to the city, along with the dwarves."
--- A few hours later---
Watchman-watchman: Attention, the emperor has come! Open the gates for everyone!
"The huge gate has started to open."
Watchman: Emperor, almost all the dukes and marquises have arrived. Those who are too far away will not be able to arrive because it is night.
"The faceless One nodded and continued on his way, resting his head on Holyermere."
Faceless: I can't see what's where, and I can barely feel mana. Can you please take us to the big, well-born palace. By the way, as I understand it, it should glow like the sun on earth.
Holyermeer: Good.
"Holyermeer turned right and everyone followed him."
--- Some time later---
Holermeer: We came.
Guards: Emperor, everyone is clamped down on you.
"The guards opened the gates and everyone entered the palace grounds, and then the palace."
Gordon V.: Welcome, Mr. Faceless.
Faceless>Holermir: Chlori, please bring me.
Chlori: Faceless, I'm already here!
"Chlori ran up to the Faceless One and offered her shoulder. The faceless one took his hand off Holyarmir and put it on Chlori's shoulder."
Chlorine: How do you like my outfit?
Faceless: Are you kidding me?
Chlori: I'm kidding, you can start.
Faceless>Chlori: All the rulers of the lands who have arrived! I want to declare that I am the new emperor of this royal city! Soon, as my brother and I will bring another of our brothers and I will receive a new artifact, all cities, even villages that will be in alliance with us will be guarded by our empire! Therefore, after 5 years, when my brother arrives, everyone can conclude an alliance from the left of the city with our empire!
"There has been a lot of talk and discontent around."
???: And what will we get from this union?!
???: Yes, and also, what guarantees that your empire will not attack others?! What if you want to start a war!? Is that why you put on a mask?!
Gordon V.: Please calm down and listen to me after today's banquet. We will gather in the main audience hall.
"There was a moment's silence in the hall and everyone went about their business in peace, drinking, eating, talking."
Faceless>Chlori: Gordon, I'd like to take these dwarves to work and come back.
Gordon V.: All right.
"Chlori led the Faceless One, followed by the dwarves, to the black shop."
Faceless: Do you know where he is?
Chlori: Yes, a calm madman came here and told me where they were and how to get there. He also asked for a map showing the nearest continents.
Faceless: Apparently, something big is planned.
Chlori: Apparently it is.
"Chlori, and everyone following her, went outside the palace grounds."
--- A few blocks later---
Chlori: We're here. We're going to that alley.
"Chlori led everyone along the alley and knocked on the door."
???: Who?
Chlori: Faceless, his translator and his employees.
???: Come on in.
"Everyone has entered the building."
Faceless: Chlori, I can't say anything, but I can't even navigate here.
Chlori: Why is that?
Faceless: Come on, what are people doing here?
Chlori: Someone is playing, someone is looking at the menu, someone is looking at the price tags, someone is drinking, someone is smoking.
Faceless: I don't know what they smoke, but I feel the presence of mana everywhere. It's like I'm in a mana wall.
Chlori: Okay, then hold on to me and I'll walk you through.
"A woman came up to them."
Verma: You're from a Calm Madman, right?
Chlori: Yes. This is the Faceless emperor of this city.
Verma: I see, I welcome you.
Faceless>Chlorine: And I greet you, even though I don't see you.
Verma: To be honest, I can't see you either, but I can tell where you are by the sound.
Faceless>Chlori: Well, I haven't learned that yet.
Verma: Okay, let me walk you through.
"Verma took them to the same place as the Calm Madman for the first time. But before they reached the curtain, they opened the door and everyone went in."
Verma: We're here. Designer Suzuya is here.
Suzuya: Greetings to all of you. Apparently, these dwarves will have to help us.
Chlori: Yes.
Faceless>Chlori: I think you'll figure it out for yourself, and we'll go.
Suzuya: Yes, it was nice to meet you.
Khlarmir: And we wish you good luck.
Faceless>Chlori: Thank you.
"Verma led Chlori and Faceless to the exit. As they left the building, they headed to the palace."
--- A few blocks later---
"The guards opened the gate and they entered the palace grounds."
Chlorine: What are you going to do now?
Faceless: I can only wait.
Chlori: I see...
"Both entered the palace, and Gordon V. approached them."
Faceless: Chlori, you can be free, as soon as the dwarves are free, then take them to the fortress.
Chlori: Good.
"The Faceless One took his hand off Chlori's shoulder and put his hand on Gordon's shoulder."
Faceless: So, getting to the point. Do you have a quiet and high place in the city?
Gordon V.: Yes, there is a large tower opposite the church. This is a beacon so that the flight troops know where they will land.
Faceless: Okay, will you take me? I will be there for about 5 years to guard your city.
Gordon V.: Yes, I will send guards to escort you.
Faceless: Thank you.
"The Faceless One took his hand off Gordon V. The king went to the guard and the guard approached the Faceless One."
Guard: I serve faithfully. Come on.
"The guard took the Faceless One outside the palace grounds."
The guard: As I understand it, you can't see, but the church is not so far away, don't worry.
"The guard brought the Faceless One to the lighthouse and they went upstairs."
The guard: That's it, my job is done. Have a nice day.
"The guard saluted and began to descend from the lighthouse. The faceless one sat down in a meditation position and rose into the air. He also activated a mana sphere around the entire city and began to monitor all the mana particles around. To speed up the waiting, he accelerated the feeling of time by 20 times."