CH 15

Qi and Mana (4)

Rumors are faster than feet.

The rumor that started with Lawrence, spread completely to Demetrière in just one day.

"Did you hear that rumor?"

"The rumor that Master Roman subdue Blood Fang? does that make sense Master Roman is a half penny who can't even wield a sword properly."

" That said, the testimonies of people who have seen it in person are so vivid."

"Originally, it's a rumor. Even if a person about the size of Master Roman goes out to the hunting ground and catches a wild boar, the reality is that the rumor is that it is inflated as if he had killed a legendary dragon. I heard that Master Roman was showing something in front of the permanent residents of Lawrence, but perhaps the Knights of Dmitry made the plate. That day, the Knights of Dmitry left the castle in a hurry."

is it? After all, how would a nerd of Dmitry do such a thing?"

Most didn't believe it.

Just as people don't trust the shepherd boy, Roman's image in Dmitry was far from trustworthy.

absurd rumors.

People were so ostentatious.

Even when the merchants who came from Lawrence sputtered their words, their only reaction was ridicule.

At that time, men were talking about rumors for a long time.

The boy who was tidying things up next to him pricked his ears.

' Did Master Roman subdue Blood Fang?'

thud.

I felt my heart sink.

The boy's name is Kevin.

With help from Roman, he was making a living by doing the chores that Hans later saved him.

He could never forget the day he met Roman.

The moment his life fell to hell as he was beaten by the Blood Fang crew, Roman appeared like an angel and sent judgment on the evil hordes.

The screams of the Blood Fang crew.

The way he shoved a dagger into his mouth and cut off his tongue seemed just too cool for Kevin.

It was from then.

Kevin has a dream.

'Let me become a strong man like Master Roman. A strong person who can protect my people from any danger. In a barren world that no one can trust, that's the only way for our family to survive.'

messed it up

I don't know when or where the Blood Fang gang will strike again, but his father couldn't act as the head of the household, so he had to work hard.

Then the rumors came.

Dmitry's people all treated it as a rumor, but Kevin was convinced that it was true.

thump thump.

My heart raced.

Roman Dmitry defeating the villain with a tree branch.

If that's the case, it wouldn't be a problem to wipe out the Blood Fang crew alone.

The hero who promised to solve the usury problem made a miracle a reality in just a few days.

'Ah, Master.'

I cried.

I don't know if Master Roman really did such a dangerous thing for him, but the fact that he didn't forget his promise to himself, who was only a commoner, was moved.

wiped the tears

I had to work, but I couldn't concentrate on the emotions that kept making me cry.

When will we be able to see Master Roman again? If that day ever came, Kevin wanted to express his gratitude without forgetting his current feelings.

Had a busy day.

That's when I was about to finish the last job.

tuk.

"Do, Master ?!"

"It's been a long time."

Seeing Roman Dmitry visit him, Kevin unknowingly dropped his luggage on the ground.

I lost my mind for a moment.

Kevin, doubting whether this was real, was startled and bowed.

"Thank you, Master! Thanks to you, my family was able to live. Thank you so much!"

cried

Kevin's face flushed red, and he uttered sincere words.

said Roman.

"Kevin, how have you been?"

Ah !"

I was speechless.

Roman remembered his name.

Others might think it's a minor thing, but Kevin couldn't take it as a minor thing.

It was shocking.

With a cry that filled his throat, Kevin said in a weeping voice.

"Thanks to the master, we had a really good time. The Blood Fang gang no longer persecuted us, and Hans saved us, and we were able to solve our urgent problems of livelihood. I don't know how to express my gratitude."

"Thank you. From now on, I am going to make an offer to you."

" What do you mean?"

"In the future, your family will not have to worry about their livelihood. In a warm house that blocks the cold wind, eating three delicious meals every day, you will live a life that not only spends each day with hard work, but also enjoys hobbies. Living like that is simple. I plan to do that in the future."

I got goosebumps.

I don't know what Roman was trying to say, but Kevin instinctively knew he had an important opportunity.

"Therefore, live for me. If you swear allegiance to me, I will give you a new life."

Roman's speech.

Lightning struck in my head.

Kevin had never dreamed of being able to follow such a great figure as Master Roman.

But Roman suggested it first.

Be your own person.

He was stunned at the thought that it might not be real, but Kevin knew he couldn't afford to miss Roman's offer.

It was instinct.

Kevin, lying on his stomach, slammed his forehead into the ground.

puck!

"From now on, I will live for Master Roman. If Master Roman tells you to die, you will die, and if you tell him to kill someone, you will kill him. That promise to take care of our family. That alone is enough."

I raised my head.

Drops of blood ran down his forehead.

Drops of blood dripped down his eyes, but Kevin looked up at Roman without blinking an eye.

He was a stupid guy.

Show your loyalty in blood

'Even foolishness resembles a light horse.'

Gwangma was like this too.

At Roman's command to keep his seat, Gwangma was the only one who stood up against hundreds of political parties.

At that time, he was nothing but a nameless man, and he earned the nickname of Gwangma.

Even though his body was covered with wounds from the attacks from all directions, and the blood flowing from his body made a river, Gwangma stopped the factions without groaning.

Heaven's allegiance.

When he first collected the light horse, he swore his allegiance by putting his head in the words of Roman.

"My life belongs to you from now on."

Kevin's voice.

It was more than a resemblance.

Kevin was more extreme than the madman.

eating.

laughed

A child with another charm.

In a new life, Roman is ready to accept a new bond.

"Yes, you are mine from now on."

A time when no one was paying attention to Roman yet.

Roman got a man.

* * *

Roman brought Kevin along.

After asking Hans to help Kevin adjust for the time being, he walked to a place that Hans recognized.

A shabby workshop in the inner city.

It used to be a place used by Baron Romero.

Therefore, the entry of outsiders was strictly prohibited, and the barrier to the outside space was clear, so it was suitable as a training place.

"From now on, I will spend a week in the workshop. In the meantime, you don't need anything like food, so never let anyone inside. keep in mind If my people are in a dangerous situation and they don't need me right away, they shouldn't be looking for me.

was sworn in.

And then went inside.

in the workshop.

There was nothing inside.

A cool wind blew, and straw was spread across the floor, apparently Hans had prepared beforehand.

It was a meticulous detail, but it was not necessary for Roman today.

Roman set aside all the straws to one side, and turned on the cross-legged seat so that he could fully receive the energy of the earth.

Heavenly Magician.

operated the machine.

Roman, who was immersed in his own world in an instant, slowly moved the mana accumulated in the dungeon.

'The first stage of the Heavenly Demon Gods.'

Now.

Roman's body had not yet taken the steps of the Heavenly Demon Goddess.

It was necessary to lay the foundation for a weak body, and in the meantime, in order to enter the first stage of human, he was satisfied with only accumulating mana.

And now. Roman has collected a minimum of mana.

In order to fully use the martial arts that come from the Heavenly Demon Goddess, it was now necessary to enter the human phase.

'The stage of phosphorus begins with the removal of takgi (濁气) from the body.'

evil.

Mana moved.

Mana, which had been moving heavily through the blood vessels, was blocked by a huge wall not long after.

thud.

it was a table

Roman has never lived a productive life into his mid-twenties.

There were more tables piled up on her body than people of her age, and Roman's face flushed red as she was blocked from the table from the start.

But he did not lose his composure.

It was an expected situation in the first place, so I made a plan to collect the minimum mana and enter the human phase.

future life.

Roman must be strong.

As much as they made new connections, strength was absolutely necessary to achieve their goals while protecting them.

human stage.

That was the beginning.

preparing yourself.

Roman calmly contemplated the interior.

'Remove all tablecloths at once.'

thud.

Curl rumble.

Mana responded.

Cheonma Baek Jung-hyuk.

As he had been hanging on to the martial arts all his life, the table began to melt according to Roman's strong will.

The power of mana depends on the will. If people who do not understand mana can only use 10th power even with a potential of 100, Roman was a person who exceeded the limit and exerted 150.

Mana swung strongly according to Roman's will, and nosebleeds began to flow from Roman's face at the powerful impact.

slurp.

It was a hopeful symptom.

It wasn't like a coin fire, but as the takgi of the body was discharged, dark nosebleeds flowed down.

Time has passed.

One day.

Two days.

and three days.

Roman was completely absorbed in the psychic.

His face was drenched with sweat, and the blood that had flowed out of his nose was now leaking through every pore.

slowly, step by step.

Roman ejected the tablecloth.

to enter the human stage.

And, once again, in order to regain the power of the Heavenly Demon.

state of trance.

In that way, Roman spent his own time in a space cut off from the outside.

* * *

Hans.

He hurried to somewhere.

If it was as planned, I was going to meet him only in the evening, but the circumstances that befell him did not allow him to relax.

"Is the master going to come?"

a week ago from now.

As soon as Roman entered the closure rehearsal, Lawrence announced that he would visit Dmitry.

break up.

The meeting was postponed when Hans reported Roman's situation to Baron Romero, which had to be met in person once.

And today. Viscount Lawrence and her daughter received a report that they had visited Dmitry's estate early in the morning.

So, he had no choice but to go find Roman.

'The atmosphere back and forth is not unusual.'

The fact of the breakup has not yet been revealed to the world.

Of course, everyone in the know knows, but I wondered why Lawrence hasn't revealed it yet.

arguing

It was a place that Roman needed.

Hans, who arrived at the workshop, stood in front of the door and waited for Roman even though he had to call Roman right away.

"Keep in mind. If my people are in a dangerous situation and they don't need me right away, they shouldn't be looking for me.

Roman's command.

Hans remembered it.

Many people are waiting for Roman in the castle.

But it was more important for Hans to obey the orders of his master, Roman.

Roman, who has changed recently, is not a person to speak empty words.

Obviously there must be a clear reason not to call him, so he told people that he would call Roman right away, and waited for Roman to come out.

how much time has passed

There were several people who came to find Hans.

Hans, who had sent them all back, felt the warmth inside only as the sun was setting in the middle of the sky.

squeaky.

The door opened.

And a familiar face coming out.

Hans, who was about to welcome Roman with a bright face, was taken aback when he saw Roman's appearance for a moment.

" Do, master?"

sharp eyes.

milky skin.

And to have a strong physique like a man.

It was certain.

Roman's appearance was slightly different.