Chapter 146

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Translated by Jinmu

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“I heard Oppa had arrived so everyone gathered, but is it right to just leave immediately?”
“I said I’m sorry. It was because I had something urgent to hurriedly go see Master.”

Han-bit who entered inside Edlen was taking the girl’s complaints.

[Reventia Northon]

Reventia who came to live again with the name her father gave her.
Since it was said she is receiving education to become the mayor, it feels like her atmosphere has slightly changed.
Although the appearance of ‘Ria’ still clearly remains.

“How is life?”
“Good. Except there’s too much to memorize.”

Reventia’s expression shrugging her shoulders was bright.
Han-bit smirked and asked.

“You don’t run away these days?”
“Run away? Not a chance. I’d die if I get caught by Atsbel unni.”

– Lolllll
– You are the same as ever.
– Run and you die. ㄷㄷ
– Learned apprehension. Lol

Reventia shaking her head shuddering.
As much as the responsibility of taking up the future mayoral position follows, Atsbel wouldn’t go easy on her either.
Of course, because it was something decided by Reventia’s own will, she also participated sincerely.

“The atmosphere of the city has also brightened considerably.”

Avant-garde following behind was looking around the surroundings.
The citizens who suffered from excessive taxes.
It was tangibly felt that they became noticeably more relaxed and brighter than at that time.
It must be thanks to Henry who took on the acting mayor position cleaning up quickly.

“We have arrived.”

While exchanging such a conversation.
The three people arrived at the central government building.
Reventia took the lead and set foot at the entrance.

“Let’s enter.”

***

“Is it the deed of those Holy State bastards again?”

The large reception room on the 2nd floor of the government building.
The former comrades who gathered at the place were hearing the story from Black Dragon.

“I knew it felt uneasy somehow. You practically almost died.”

Atsbel who had early on expressed worry let out a sigh.
To that extent the things in Ifrit were also a continuation of danger.

“It was at a level where a single city would be annihilated huh.”

Cowen paid attention to the monster wave.
He must be worrying about the danger that could come to Edlen as well.

“Here is fine. Since there’s no space suitable to use as a nest. I also caught Isis who is the center of the experiments, so it will stagnate for a while.”

The scientist proceeding with monster enhancement experiments isn’t only Isis.
Even if they are inferior to her, there were more scientists proceeding with research anyway.
Even trying to pull it up to the minimum trajectory will require quite a lot of effort.
Of course a new figure possessing talent will appear before long but.

“Firnen… became like that.”

Henry made a bitter expression at the ancient comrade’s fall.
It’s bound to be shocking compared to the period when Firnen didn’t hang his neck on capital.

“Since it was entrusted to Leon, I believe the investigation will proceed properly.”
“There aren’t many people who can touch the Artois Family. Since the Royal Guard Captain is also not a figure to be swayed by political pressure, there won’t be a problem.”

Henry also nodded his head as if it was content he was worried about.

“But you know.”

At that time, Reventia listening to the story brought out words.
She crossed her arms and continued speaking.

“Why is the Holy State aiming for the Raven Kingdom like that? My dad too, and Ifrit too, isn’t their obsession too severe? Is it simply because it’s a hardliner nation?”

The doubt Reventia harbored was natural.
Because it would have felt even more unreasonable to her who was a victim especially.

“There is the fact that Raven is a hardliner nation, but in the first place the Holy State’s stratagem is spread everywhere from the continent to the sea. Because those bastards’ ultimate goal is conquering the world.”
“…You’re saying things like us are happening in other countries too?”
“There are places that have already perished too. The large nations are still holding out, but even there the spies who sneaked in will be roaming around.”
“It’s really… the worst.”

– ㄹㅇ The madmen of activity power.
– Holy State (Not Holy)
– No player went into the Holy State huh;
– Seems Black Dragon will dig it up for us?
– I only believe in you.
– Black Dragon and Guardian of Truth activity ON

The Holy State’s atrocities don’t particularly discriminate against targets.
Even the hardliners who consider Erport an enemy, and the moderates who prioritize conversation with Erport are ultimately just prey.

‘First is getting into the Investigation Team for now.’

The viewers are hoping Han-bit digs up everything.
However even if he rushes into the Holy State right now he won’t even pass the entrance.
Widening his scope of activity is something for after becoming an Investigation Team representing the Raven Kingdom.

“Isn’t there a need to prepare something?”

Henry who fell into thought for a moment brought out words.
It was a will that they couldn’t just sit and suffer.

“Because of that I came finding you again. Let’s foster adventurers first.”
“Adventurers?”
“Yes. Rather than the military force defending the city, it is important to raise adventurers who will strive in various fields for the city.”

Han-bit grabbed the parchment and pen on the table.
And he wrote down vividly recalling the talented people in his memories.

“…Are these people really correct?”

Looking at the contents, Cowen’s expression gradually hardened.
Names he had never heard of, adventurers with problems, and excruciatingly ordinary adventurers, it was an amalgamation of chaos.

“That’s right. Because Cowen your role is important, hold on until the end and foster them up whatever happens.”
“…….”

As he spoke handing over the parchment, Cowen’s face became serious.
Scanning the list again, he let out a short breath.

“If you say so there must be a reason. If it is for Edlen, I will do my best.”

The trust in Black Dragon incomparable to various concerns.
That made him strengthen his will.

“There won’t be anything to regret. Then next is…….”

Han-bit shared daily conversations along with a few pieces of advice.
It continued until the broadcast ended.

***

Next day’s lunch.
Han-bit who finished preparations left his house.
It was a distance of about 1 hour to the destination, the Vestige head office.

‘Should this be enough?’

Han-bit on the subway checked his outfit.
The suit he wore at the company until recently.
He wondered if he was dressing up too formally, but it’s ultimately a business and a transaction.
Being as polite as possible would be correct.

‘A mask… I should keep wearing it.’

Luna’s message that arrived around the time he ended the broadcast yesterday.
It was content containing the advice to make sure to wear a hat and mask.
As Han-bit had also suffered from it, he obediently followed those words.

Rattle-
The running subway already arrived at the destination.

‘Number 3 is…….’

The Vestige head office building right in front of the exit.
Finding the way, Han-bit went up following the stairs.
And.

“Uh? Isn’t that him?”

He encountered a tremendous crowd waiting there.

“Is it really Black Dragon?”
“Seems to be him!”
“Black Dragon-nim! Please look here once!”

People approaching thrusting cameras and microphones.
The ordinary people spread out in the back were also filming him with their smartphones.
To think it would become this situation even though it was an appointment made with the sound turned off of course.

“Wait a moment. I am…….”

Flustered, Han-bit tried to step back and widen the distance.
At that moment.

Piiii-!
Suddenly a sharp noise rang in the ears.

“Ugh!”
“Noisy!”
“Who is it, this!”

People lost focus at the pain as if piercing the ears.
At the same time someone grabbed Han-bit’s arm.

“This way.”

Srrk-
A woman wearing a black hat deeply pushed down led Han-bit and advanced through the crowd.
When they escaped that chaos, the two people arrived at the back door of the head office.

“What twisted a lot more than expected. Are you okay?”

The woman who let go of the arm asked taking off her mask.
Seeing her face, Han-bit could know her identity.

“Luna-ssi?”
“Hello. Since it’s not a character, is it perhaps awkward?”
“No, the atmosphere is similar so it’s not awkward.”
“Is that so?”

The atmosphere mixed with coldness felt from Luna’s character.
That appeared similarly in her actual appearance too.
He felt like he knew why she was popular.

“Thank you. I lived thanks to you.”
“It’s my fault for not predicting it. It seems the media just sprinkled people seeing us traveling together yesterday.”

The countless reporters reporting content related to RP.
That Luna, an Advance Party member difficult to get information on, was acting together with Black Dragon and Rafina was shown through the broadcast.
Just this clue alone was enough to sprinkle people at each company building.

“But what was that sound earlier?”
“Ah, it’s like a loud toy. I didn’t know I would use it in a place like this though.”

Accustomed to reporters, her response was also fast.
If he had just been caught and fallen into interview hell, his head hurts just thinking about it.

“Shall we go in for now?”
“Let’s.”

The two people went inside the building.
Fortunately thanks to good security, entry was being filtered.

“You can go to the 7th floor.”

They who received guidance immediately got on the elevator and went up.
When they arrived at the 7th floor, a spacious reception room entered their eyes.

“Ah, you’re here!”

A short woman looking up and welcoming as the door opened.
Luna moving forward lightly patted her head and spoke.

“She’s Rafina. Extremely different right?”
“…Ah.”

A figure exactly opposite to the mature character Rafina.
It felt like it matched her timid personality.

“Hello. I am Black Dragon.”
“Hello. It was noisy in the front, I’m sorry. We should have changed the location.”

She bowed her head and conveyed an apology.
Because she had just heard the news of the entrance, they said she was waiting in front of the elevator stomping her feet.

“No. It was fine because Luna-ssi saved me.”
“It’s the fault of the bastards who swarmed. Ahjussi is inside right?”
“He arrived since the morning. Black Dragon-nim, I will escort you inside.”

Han-bit guided by the two people went into the reception room.
There an ahjussi wearing a Hawaiian shirt was standing with his two arms spread wide.

“Welcome, Black Dragon-nim.”
“…Hello.”

A male of unusual impression.
His white beard, hair, and sunglasses made it difficult to gauge his exact age.
Come to think of it, nobody except Han-bit was wearing a suit.

“Now, let’s sit first.”

Following his guidance Han-bit sat in the prepared seat.
Next to him is Luna, and in front, the two people of Vestige are facing.

“I am Diorama, the representative of Vestige. It is an honor to meet you like this.”
“I am Black Dragon. It is an honor for me to meet you as well.”

While exchanging light introductions, Han-bit observed Diorama’s expression.
However the figure making a smile was strangely difficult to read his inner thoughts.

“Aren’t you stuffy?”

Diorama asked touching his own face.

“Ah, I’m sorry.”

Han-bit realizing only then that he was wearing a mask.
Being the only one not revealing his face is disrespectful.

Srrk-
He immediately took off his hat and mask and put them down on the chair next to him.
And Rafina who saw Han-bit’s face opened her eyes wide first.

“Uh?”

An appearance too similar to the Black Dragon character.
No, to be honest it was at a level of just an exact copy.

“…This is beyond expectations. I didn’t think it would be exactly the same.”

Luna also looked at his face looking quite surprised.
People making their own appearance exactly identical to a character are an extreme minority.
Because there are many people who want to live as a perfect handsome form at least in the game.
However Black Dragon in front of them had no need for that.
Because he is a person so handsome he counts on few fingers even among the people Luna had seen.

“You will have to be careful about fan clubs won’t you?”
“Yes?”

At Luna’s words warning with a smirk, Han-bit showed a puzzled reaction.
Hearing that conversation, Diorama slowly nodded his head.

“You are a handsome man giving a sense of trust. You are really Black Dragon himself.”

Not even surprised, he nodded his head as if satisfied.
Does he view an identical appearance to the character positively.
Although it wasn’t something achieved by Han-bit’s choice.

“Now, then shall we finish the difficult talk first?”

Diorama went straight to the main point.
He pulled out a small box from his bag and spoke.

“I have the intention to give you 1.5 billion as the price of the Belmora episode walkthrough. And if you give us information we absolutely need, I will give you this together with it.”

Click-
Diorama slowly opened the box.
There was one envelope looking like an invitation there.

“What is this?”
“A special community Astra where only a portion of the Advance Party can be invited. It is an invitation letting you participate there.”

An unexpected word caught in his calmly returned explanation.
Surprised, Han-bit asked him back.

“…Astra?”