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Ranker s Return CH 423

Author:Yeong Biram Category:Unreal Update time:2022-11-19 18:21:05

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“Salute! I greet the viscount.”

They passed through the checkpoint at the city gates safely.

After all, there were no demons who would stop Garcia, who ruled the city on behalf of Earl Carpe who had disappeared.

“Yes, good job.

Dont let problems like last time happen again.

In a short time, your life as a guard will be over, right Or do you want to do more of this” Garcia talked like he knew the demon guards well.

“No! I will make room for my juniors!”

“Then do a good job.

That way, you can retire.”

Hyeonu looked at Garcia with interest.

It was a sight he could never have imagined.

‘So he isnt just an empty-headed NPC

In Arena, each demon seemed to have a different personality. It was truly a three-dimensional race.

Garcia led the contemplative Hyeonu, “Come with me.”

“Yes, I understand.” Hyeonu followed after Garcia like a servant following a king.

‘I think its like Phinis 

Penn, Earl Carpes city, was far more advanced than Ergals city. The gap between the two cities was as large as the difference between a viscount and an earl. It could be seen just by looking at the number of demons wandering around.

“Penn seems to be a big city.

There are more demonic creatures and demons here than in any other city Ive seen,” Hyeonu remarked, praising Penns splendor. An unexpected answer was received in return.

“Of course, considering who nurtured Penn...” Garcias answer was a decent one just from looking at the words alone. He seemed to accept the compliment without any hesitation. However, the tone of his voice and the nuances it contained werent good at all.

‘Is there something...

There was definitely something being hidden. Nevertheless, there was just no way for Hyeonu to know it. Garcia had to tell him directly or he had to find someone who knew the inside story to ask.

It was just that this was Hyeonus first time in Penn, so he had no time for this.

‘It smells like a quest...

The scent of a potential gain was very strong.

Hyeonu smiled lightly at the pleasant premonition.

***

Garcia and Hyeonu arrived at the spire at the center of Penn. The spire had a strange appearance. At first glance, it was very gorgeous. Yet the more he looked at it, the stronger the sense of strangeness became. It was like the way magnets attached to a refrigerator.

In a word, there were miscellaneous styles mixed together.

“This is the castle of Penns lord.

It was originally used by Earl Carpe, but now I am temporarily using it while the earl is away.”

Unlike the castles external appearance, its interior appearance was worth seeing. It was great and had an old-fashioned feeling. The inside was quite different from the outside that seemed decorated by the nouveau riche. Hyeonu asked, “Is that so Does the earl have the inability to settle in one place If he leaves the city empty...” 

Garcia shook his head. It wasnt like that. “Earl Carpe has always been here since becoming the owner of Penn.

He has only left recently at King Rubolles order.”

“Earl Carpe is away, so you are acting as his representative,” Hyeonu answered like he only just understood the situation. However, he actually already knew Earl Carpes whereabouts. The earl was already dead. Hed died from the emperors blow without even grasping reality.

The conversation ended here. Both Garcia and Hyeonu didnt speak until they arrived at the parlor.

They moved quietly.

‘Shall I throw it out

Upon arriving at the parlor, Hyeonu sat down. He thought it was time to dig out the quest.

Hyeonu immediately stared at Garcia and called out his name, “Viscount Garcia.”

“Huh Do you have something to say” Garcia was instructing a servant to do something when he turned around at the voice calling for him.

“Perhaps...

Has Viscount Garcias family lived in Penn for generations” Hyeonu asked.

Garcia cocked his head at Hyeonus unexpected question.

The question about him living in Penn was so sudden that he couldnt come up with a reason Hyeonu would be asking about that.

“Why are you curious about this I don\'t think it is very important to you...”

“When I see the way you look at the castle here, I feel that there is more than the air of a temporary lord in your appearance.

I apologize if I overstepped,” Hyeonu apologized while bowing his head.

‘Now, answer.

He had grasped Garcias character in this short amount of time, and it was clear Garcia would never be upset by these actions. Hyeonus prediction was correct. Garcia didnt say anything and just pondered on it.

A while passed before Garcia said, “It isnt a secret, but I didnt think you would notice it the first time you are here.”

‘Nice! A smile appeared on Hyeonus face just before the secret of the past came out.

This was a quest.

“Originally, Penn was a city that my family ruled for generations.

It was the same in my fathers generation.

From the wall that protects the city to where we are now, there is no place left untouched by my family.” Garcias expression was that of a man remembering something he missed very much.

‘It is understandable.

If they ruled and developed it from generation to generation, it means Penns history is the familys Hyeonu understood Garcias expression.

To be honest, Hyeonus affection for Phinis wasnt that great. Even so, this didnt mean he didnt care for it. If Phinis were grabbed by someone, he would fight them desperately regardless of who the opponent was.

If Hyeonu felt this way, there was no need to talk about how Garcia felt.

“The problem was after that.

Earl Carpe—he was just a viscount, but he challenged my father.

It was through a duel, which is the duty and right of the sacred nobles.”

“Then Earl Carpe became the master of Penn...” Hyeonu appropriately directed Garcias words. It was the very basics of conversation. By responding to the other persons words, it would make them feel better and steer them into giving more information.

“Yes, my father was defeated, killed, and naturally deprived of his title and city as a result.” Garcias explanation was very familiar to Hyeonu.

It was because he had been through something like this many times.

‘Is it winner-takes-all in the demon world

A duel and winner-takes-all situation—this was precisely what Garcia explained.

‘The difference is that I won.

Hyeonu ignored his rising thoughts and kept talking: “Then Viscount Garcia, did you rise up to this position with your own strength”

“Me No, my start was very dirty.

I knelt in front of Earl Carpe and begged.

Please spare me.

At that time, I had no choice.

The earl was much stronger than me,” Garcia said as he closed his eyes. His eyelids trembled upon recalling the painful memories. Then Garcia calmed down and slowly opened his eyes. “He mocked me.

He said I wasnt like a demon, but I endured it.

I built up my strength.

I am grateful that he has been away recently.

Being busy means he doesnt have time to train himself.”

Garcias story ended here. For some reason, Hyeonu looked sad.

It was because Hyeonu saw himself in Garcias appearance and thought of his fathers sudden accident and the events that followed.

“Viscount Garcia, can I ask you one more question” Hyeonus voice was very serious.

Even though Hyeonus expression wasnt visible, Garcia could sense it. He replied, “Say it.

Youre not asking for magic power, and Im not so mean that I cant answer a question.”

“If...

If there is no Earl Carpe, are you confident you can get Penn back” Hyeonu gave Garcia a proposal similar to the one he made to Chen Long in the East Continent.

Garcia stared at Hyeonu. There was only one thing that could be seen through the mask—Hyeonus eyes. His eyes were serious.

“Of course.

I have endured it until now for this reason.

If I cant seize the opportunity...

there is no reason to live.” Garcias words were cold-hearted.

Hyeonu felt his heart pounding upon hearing them.

He didnt hide it any longer.

“Earl Carpe is dead.

I saw his death with my own eyes.”

Garcias eyes widened until they couldnt open any wider.

Jumping up from his seat, Garcia approached Hyeonu and grabbed him by the shoulders. 

“What does that mean!! Earl Carpe is dead!!!” Garcia exclaimed.

Hyeonu answered calmly, “Earl Carpe left this place due to the demon kings order.

He was ordered to invade the middle world.

He led the advance team.

It mustve been determined that it was possible with Earl Carpe.”

“Then...

You were also there”

“Yes, I was part of the advance team.

I saw Earl Carpe die and immediately returned to the demon world.”

Hyeonu cleverly mixed truths with lies. There was no way for Garcia to confirm it anyway. No matter what, Garcia had no choice but to believe in Hyeonus words, even if it wasnt right away.

“How can I believe you” Garcia raised a reasonable question. It was a natural question.

Earl Carpes shadow was too huge to believe in the words of a baron who suddenly appeared one day.

“Then ask Rubolle directly if Earl Carpe left for the middle world.” 

Hearing Hyeonus imposing answer, Garcia lost his words and sat down on the chair in the parlor.

“This doesnt mean I can be the owner of Penn right now.

There are many nobles in the demon world and not enough territory.

Even if I become the master right now, there will be more than one or two people who will rush to take it over.”

“Why are you so obsessed with appearance Earl Carpe isnt in this world anymore.

Hide this fact and rule Penn on behalf of the earl.

You just need to be diligent and strong.”

“It isnt as easy as it sounds.

It isnt impossible, but it takes time.

If there were a way to become stronger in a short amount of time, any dog or cow could become a noble.”

Garcias words made sense. The constraints of time were fair to everyone. Even if someone was exceptionally talented, the limitations were clear.

“Then why not go to the powerful demons Just find a demon who can become your umbrella.

Power is necessary for everyone,” Hyeonu proposed.

Garcia seemed to be thinking of something and was lost in thought.

‘It is really tiring to keep suggesting things. Hyeonu smiled faintly at Garcia.

Garcia opened his mouth and said, “That may be resolved, but the biggest problem remains.”

“The biggest problem” Hyeonu questioned Garcias words.

How could there be a bigger problem There was no Earl Carpe as an obstacle, and there was also a fence to block the rival demons.

So what else was there

“I need the ring that symbolizes the owner of Penn.”

“A ring...”

“It is a ring on Earl Carpes finger.

It is only in this way that I can become the real owner of the city.”

Hyeonus eyes widened.

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