Chapter 444

Chapter 444

C444 - To the Black King (5)

Jin reminded the Black Knight he had encountered in the hallway.

He decided to meet with the Black King Leader again in the morning when he left the reception room.

In typical cases, one would think of the process of drafting a contract and then spend some social time before proceeding.

However, the other person was not just anyone; he was a Black Knight.

A person like a Black Knight wouldn't be here chatting if the deal had already been closed.

This wasn't that kind of place.

Jin could be sure of it...

Valkas had not yet accepted the request from the Black Knight on behalf of Joshua.

However, there were many reasons why the Black King's Mercenaries might not accept Jin's request.

In the current world situation, an individual like Jin Runcandel was like a poisoned chalice.

If you drank from it thoughtlessly, it was very likely that you would clash with the true 'maximal' authorities of the world.

Although Jin was one of the superior beings among the 'supernovas,' it was still uncertain whether he could break through the solid defenses of the world rulers.

No one thought so unless someone was close to Jin or knew him well.

As remarkable as his achievements and successes were, miracles always came to an end someday.

Most of the world's population couldn't imagine or believe that miracles would continue.

Most still considered Joshua Runcandel the next master of the Garden of Swords...

And this perception even extended to figures like Valkas Krahn.

It seems he doesn't want to incur Joshua's resentment by accepting my request.

It wasn't just Joshua.

Jin had left an indelible mark on Zipple after the "Incident of the Holy Kingdom."

Recently, there were rumors that his relationship with the Imperial Family was not good either.

This was because the only thing the Emperor granted Jin after the meeting was the golden crown.

Moreover, the Emperor had even ordered that his encounter with Jin should not appear on the front pages of the Vermont bulletin.

It was not considered a significant event.

In other words...

Jin had poor relations not only with the future patriarch of the Runcandel and Zipple family but also with the Imperial Family.

To the point where it wouldn't be surprising if he found himself in a dangerous situation.

Valkas expressed all these reasons in one sentence:

"You're too late."

He conveyed his clear intention to decline without hurting the other party's feelings.

Joshua also made a direct request:

"Don't help Jin," without diminishing Valkas's pride.

He subtly warned Valkas by merely sending the Black Knight.

Both showed a stance befitting strong and experienced players in power.

'However, I can't stand idly by in this situation.'

Although Jin felt a little irritated, he had to seize the opportunity.

In moments like this, denying their rejection is a poor method and only has negative effects.

Jin needed a sure card to change Valkas's mind.

He had to make the other side willing to become a temporary ally of Jin despite all the risks. Because the 'Protection of Tikan' was not just any request.

But at this moment, Jin didn't have that card.

Jin didn't know much about Valkas Krahn, and he wasn't particularly cooperative, so the possibility of creating such a card in the near future was slim.

Zephyrin.

There was information suggesting that the troublemaker of the Black King's Mercenaries could be a Demon Dragon, but it wasn't especially valuable.

If he accused her without any evidence and later she was declared innocent, it could have serious repercussions.

The reason was simple:

Valkas Krahn, the Black King Leader, cared deeply for his subordinates.

In Valkas's opinion, there was no need for his subordinates to be senselessly sacrificed in conflicts between giant factions if he put in a little effort.

Jin could see through Valkas's feelings.

It wasn't difficult.

Valkas wouldn't have shown such behavior if it weren't for his subordinates.

I see why he initiated this drinking session with us.

Jin kept understanding the meaning of this gathering.

Clearly, this drinking session would continue until dawn, until Joshua's Black Knight returned to this reception room.

Just as Joshua had subtly told Valkas not to get involved with Jin...

Valkas also intended to express his intentions by deliberately showing the Black Knight that they were drinking together.

He wouldn't openly challenge his request, but he would watch the growth of the Twelfth Flagbearer.

That was the message Valkas wanted to convey to Joshua.

Jin nodded to himself.

I've learned something from this person, even if it was just a one-night encounter.

Jin smoothly joined the conversation and started drinking.

Murakan led the conversation, with Jin and Valkas intervening occasionally.

Murakan discussed various topics, such as the greatest warriors and mages in history, the most prosperous era, the most peaceful one, the biggest differences between dragons and humans, life and death, apples and watermelons, the most beautiful women, and many more.

Only after ten in the morning did the topic shift to Zephyrin.

"How the hell did that weird creature join you? The brat says the Black King's Mercenaries are the best in the world, but she seems a bit strange."

"She may seem eccentric, but she's a top-notch swordsman. She even claims to be self-taught, so I think she's a genius."

"What? Good with a sword? And she's a genius on top of that?"

"She doesn't fully demonstrate her destructive power due to the lack of Aura. She seems to have a condition where Aura doesn't accumulate well from birth. I also consider her quite a rare and unusual individual."

Shriek!

Coincidentally, Zephyrin entered the reception room at that moment.

She carried the same combat sword-axe on her back that Jin had seen the night before.

Next to her was the Black Knight.

They were supposed to meet again in the morning.

Although his face was hidden under the hood, he couldn't help but show a displeased expression at the scene with drinks.

He hadn't anticipated that things would turn out like this.

"Leader, I brought the guest!"

"...Yes, Zephyrin. But I heard that today, the Second Captain would personally bring the guest. Why are you here?"

"Oh, well, you see..."

Zephyrin shrugged with her characteristic lively and exaggerated gestures.

And Jin, Murakan, and Valkas couldn't help but believe what they saw in the scene that followed.

Kak!

Suddenly, Zephyrin's hand pierced through the Black Knight's side.

Originally aimed at his chest, thanks to the Black Knight's reaction, he was stabbed in the side.

Zephyrin's purplish nails, which had grown significantly since the night before, now looked like poison-coated daggers, and the Black Knight desperately retreated, spitting blood.

"Ugh, cough...!"

"Do you really need to know? You're about to meet death anyway, Leader."

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