Chapter 595: Minhyuk’s Connections

Chapter 595: Minhyuk’s Connections

Isbin Village was the very first village that the players who just started playing Athenae could visit, right after they finished their scarecrow training and basic hunting training. The village was literally filled with beginners. However, there was a ‘hidden master’ living in this village, under the guise of an ‘instructor’. A man, who was looking at his sleeping four year old daughter, smiled happily. This man was none other than ‘Valen’. Valen patted his daughter’s head and came out to the living room and saw Roina pouring warm tea in a cup.

‘What a happy life.’

For a large part of his life, Valen lived under the name of the Sword God. After that exhausting life, he came to settle down in Isbin Village and had led a lonely life since then. However, a child named Minhyuk appeared in front of him, visited his house, and even made delicious food for him. And that was not all. The child even connected him and Roina.

“Why are you smiling like that?”

“I just... I just thought of Minhyuk. I haven’t seen him in quite a long time.”

A small smile also hung at the corner of Roina’s lips at the thought of the boy. But then, at that moment...

“Kihyeeeeeeeeee!”

A loud and mysterious cry suddenly rang from outside their house. The two immediately hurried out, only to see a restless and weeping bird.

“This bird...”

It was obvious that the bird in front of them was a mythical creature that only appeared in the myths. But, why was the bird here?

[Minhyuk is requesting your help.]

“...!”

“...!”

The couple looked at each other after hearing the same notifications. On top of that, the bird looked as if it would faint any moment after flying urgently for so long.

“Minhyuk must be in great danger.”

“We must prepare quickly,” Valen said as he turned around and prepared as quickly as he could.

Valen was once known as the Sword God. He came out wearing stylish full-plate armor and a sharp sword on his waist. As for Roina? She was a rare genius that fought on the battlefield alongside Sword God Valen. She came out wearing red leather armor and a weapon in her hand, all ready to leave. The couple mounted their horses together, then rode off as fast as they could.

***

Warrior’s Nation, Lumae Kingdom.

Back when Overlord Raldo was still under a deep sleep, Prince Votto raised a military force in Lumae Kingdom and fought a war against the Beyond the Heavens Kingdom. The result? It was a complete and utter defeat for the Lumae Kingdom. Of course, that was because Overlord Raldo did not participate.

Now, Prince Votto was held captive in the Beyond the Heavens Kingdom. However, the reality was different. It was just a disguise that Minhyuk devised to protect Prince Votto and promote a friendly relationship between the Beyond the Heavens Kingdom and Lumae Kingdom.

“One.”

“Haaaaa!”

“Two.”

“Yaaaaah!”

“Three.”

“Haaaaaaa!”

King Raldo was training the elite knights of Lumae Kingdom. King Raldo was able to realize a lot of things during the war back then. He wanted to create a stronger nation. That was why he was still training the soldiers and the knights, even though he was already well over fifty and was already ready to settle down. The result of that decision was very shocking. A huge number of Named NPC was thus born in their kingdom.

Lumae Kingdom was actually the smallest kingdom in the entire Asgan Continent. However, the number of Named NPC in their troops could rival that of the Eivelis Empire. On top of that, the soldiers that Raldo nurtured were true powerhouses. The forces of the other empires and kingdoms could not compare at all.Fôllôw new stories at novelhall.com

Also, Overlord Raldo was able to split the Overlord Technique with Minhyuk. This meant that he only had half of the skill. However, compared to when he had the complete Overlord Technique, Raldo was able to become an ‘Absolute Supreme NPC’ and was now standing shoulder to shoulder with Ellie.

After Raldo finished the military training, he headed straight to Votto’s room in Lumae Kingdom. Votto was obviously detained in Beyond the Heavens Kingdom as a prisoner of war. However, Minhyuk was considerate of their circumstances and decided to secretly send Votto home once or twice a month.

Raldo immediately hugged Votto when he saw him, “Son.”

“Father.”

Originally, the relationship between Raldo and Votto was very strained. Back then, Raldo was very obsessed with polishing himself and grinding his skills. On the other hand, Votto just wanted to win the admiration and respect of the kingdom. But after the war, and with Minhyuk’s help, the two were able to reflect on their relationship and become closer.

The two dined together, Votto’s eyes sparkling as he spoke excitedly, “Spear God Ben is incredibly strong. Even the coffee that he brews is superb. I really want to share a cup with my father sometime in the future.”

Fwooooosh—

Fwooooosh—

Someone passed by her once again. Leading them was...

“Daring to touch... His Majesty... Bastard... I won’t let you go...!”

...the one hailed as Lesser Demon Diablo before. He was currently serving as Beyond the Heavens Kingdom’s Shield. The usual innocent expression on Elpis’ face had disappeared and exchanged with a vicious and devilish expression. And right behind him...

“Some f*cking bastard dared to touch His Majesty...!”

...was the man hailed as the Great Pirate. Gorfido, the great fisherman, was hot behind Elpis. But was that all?

“Conir!!! Your Majesty!!! Save!!!”

Conir was also following right behind them.

“All of you, stop!!! This is an order!!!”

But Genie’s voice did not register in their ears.

“...”

However, something even more surprising happened next.

“How dare that bastard lay their hands on His Majesty?!”

“I won’t let you go...!”

“All of us are living a happy life because of His Majesty!!!”

“How dare that bastard!!!”

Even the citizens and the soldiers began to stir.

The Mythical Bird that Cries Sadly For You, flew and appealed to every single NPC that truly cared for Minhyuk. And Minhyuk’s citizens absolutely adored him, so this reaction was acceptable. Besides, Minhyuk would cook delicious food for his people every once in a while. He was also the one that allowed them to live a happy and carefree life.

“Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”

“Let’s gooooooo!!!”

The citizens immediately armed themselves with their farming tools, while the soldiers began to strap their weapons. It was as if they were truly going to war.

“Stop!!! All of you are banned from going to war!!!”

A terrible headache washed over Genie’s head as she called for the kingdom’s citizens and told them the words that Minhyuk told her. But the citizens?

“That bird told us just now that His Majesty is in danger!!!”

“Why did the bird cry so sadly and bitterly if His Majesty is not in grave danger then?!!”

“Marquess Genie!!! Please allow us to go to war!!!”

“Don’t tell me...? Did His Majesty tell that to Marquess Genie because he’s afraid that we would be in danger?”

“Huhuhuhuhuhu!”

“...That’s, that’s not it at all!”

“Let’s go save his Majesty!!!”

“Uwaaaaaaaaah!”

“Prepare for waaaaaaaaar!!!”

“...”

Genie thought that Minhyuk was truly a good king. Despite knowing this fact, she heaved a great sigh of exasperation.

“You’re all driving me crazy...”