CH 151

greedy collector (3)

Valentino Marquis.

He was a fun person.

Even though Dmitry was still only a fringe force, he boldly said that he would bet on Dmitry.

The four factions of Cairo.

It was clear that they were dissatisfied with the decision of the Marquis of Valentino.

If there was no reason to attack openly when it was a neutral force, the probability of being attacked from all sides was very high just because it supported Dmitry.

It was a stupid choice. If he followed the nobles of the Marquis Benedict, he would have a stable position as the core of power, but he abandoned the stable choice and took a risky gamble.

There was no reason to refuse.

When a strong ally came in from the vine, Roman showed a blunt reaction.

"I admit it. If Valentino supports Dmitry, Dmitry can emerge as a new power."

However.

Roman didn't take it all because it was beneficial.

There were clear standards, and Valentino hasn't met them yet.

"By the way. Dmitry, no, I don't like loose relationships. If the Dmitrys have yet to achieve anything and have Valentino's support, then whatever the outcome may be, Valentino is very likely to claim an equal footing. I don't like that. Dmitry Alliance. The nobility in the northeast region did not simply support Dmitry, but swore 'loyalty' as a member."

looked straight into the eyes.

No matter what reputation the opponent had, no matter what benefit he gave, Roman did not allow the system of power to collapse.

"Dmitry doesn't need anyone's help. You have the ability to solve all problems on your own, and in the process of forming a force like the Dmitry Alliance in the future, all you need is loyalty to accept the current system. Let me ask you one more time. The Valentino family, can the Marquis of Valentino follow Dmitry? Are you prepared to follow anything for Dmitry's sake, rather than take a step back and stand by?"

asked in reverse.

Valentino and Dmitry.

Valentino had a high reputation that was still publicly known.

It's a great decision just to support it, Roman Dmitry said, but it's not enough.

how.

What is the source of confidence?

The Marquis of Valentino had a ripple in the eyes looking at Roman.

'Roman Dmitry doesn't even care about the four factions of Cairo. If I turn down Dmitry's offer, there would be considerable risk, but Roman's words and deeds have no fear. Is it the courage of a young man? That's not it. The hero of Cairo, who led Dmitry and seized the northeast area at once, and made a significant contribution in the war against the kingdom of Hector, possesses something more than courage.'

heck.

laughed

What is most important to a collector?

It was the rarity.

The empire that commands the continent may be overflowing with such talented people, but he was a type of human that could not be found in a weak country like Cairo.

'I am very attracted to Roman Dmitry.'

my mind was

At first, he was not very interested in power.

As long as Valentino can survive, it doesn't matter if he assumes the role of assistant to the best rather than the best.

opponent.

Even if it was a baron's family of commoner birth.

"I will take this opportunity to make it clear. If you accept my offer, Valentino will follow Dmitry. Even if I jump into the pit of fire with rice straw in my arms, I will smile and obey your orders."

It was an unusual choice.

Although he made a decision contrary to common sense, Roman Dmitry calmly accepted the allegiance of the Valentinona family.

The life of Baek Joong-hyuk.

Loyalty was accustomed to.

Confidence in himself, he did not consider the value of Valentino's name as important.

"I wish you all the best in the future."

That was it.

Even if this caused an aftermath, it was always a problem that had to be dealt with.

Roman and Valentino meet.

An unexpected relationship arose.

At the warm end, Marquis Valentino asked one last time.

" As soon as you go back to your family, can you reveal the fact that the craftsman who made the blaze is Roman Dmitry-sama? I got such a great sword, but I don't think I'll be able to stand it if I don't brag about it.

It was certain.

The Marquis Valentino was a very unique type of human.

* * *

A collector of greed.

He loved to brag about his collection as much as he had a great desire to collect it.

nobles near the capital.

He invited them in for a brief tea party, and as the atmosphere matured, he secretly showed off his blazer.

Oh oh.

"Is this the sword of rumors?"

The eyes of the nobles shone.

Blaze.

As the bid was won with a huge sum of money, Blaze's popularity among the aristocrats was considerable.

A sword that amplifies the abilities of the aura.

It was an ability that was enough to open the mouth just by hearing the rumors known to the public, and above all, the fact that the sword was a successful bid for the collector of greed fully guaranteed the quality.

said Marquis Valentino.

"Hmmmm. I don't know what all of you have heard, but this black rumor is more than that. I recently ran a simple experiment on my prosecutors. A swordsman of 1 star held a blaze and faced a swordsman of 2 stars, and surprisingly, the aura of the 1 star blocked the aura of the 2 star."

"Is that really true?"

"Have I ever lied about my collectibles? Besides ."

lowered his voice.

The twitching corners of his lips were enjoying the situation he was proud of.

"The true identity of the craftsman who made Blaze is Roman Dmitry. The hero of Cairo who defeated the kingdom of Hector and the eldest son of Dmitry, the holy land of blacksmiths. He made the Blaze."

Ugh?!

"Does this mean that this is Roman Dmitry's sword?"

Yes. Roman Dmitry crafted three swords in his lifetime, this blaze being the second. And when he defeated the kingdom of Hector, Roman Dmitry used a blaze to defeat Butler. Isn't that great? I thought it was worth a huge investment based on the quality of the sword alone, but the true value of the sword lies elsewhere. Don't you all know? Roman Dmitry is a talented person who will become the best swordsman in Cairo in the future, and the fact that he has made a sword is a huge treasure."

Everyone was upset.

I found out then

The amount that the Marquis of Valentino bets was only a penny, meaning that the value of the sword would skyrocket in the future.

At first, the eyes were simply admiring.

It quickly turned into envy.

Apart from its monetary value, I was genuinely envious of the fact that it was a Roman sword with only three swords in the world.

Rumors spread quickly.

The famous sword chosen by Valentino.

The craftsman who made the famous sword was Roman Dmitry.

People praised the sword's performance, and exclaimed the story contained in the sword.

The value of the sword has risen to heaven.

It wasn't just that.

As people began to doubt the sword's ability, the Marquis Valentino invited craftsmen to openly verify it.

" This is a sword greater than the rumors. I've seen many famous swords in my life, but this is the first time I've ever seen a sword that can accept so much mana. To be honest, if I had the money, I would want to buy it."

artisan's speech.

It put an end to doubts.

People paid attention to the swords made by Roman, and the three swords began to be called the 'Roman Dmitry Collection'.

And rumors like that.

produced unexpected results.

* * *

Dmitry Forge.

It has been busy lately.

I had received many orders from the beginning, but as rumors about Roman began to circulate, an unbearable number of orders came in.

"You want to buy Master Roman's sword?"

"That is impossible. Master Roman does not sell swords individually."

"It is possible to order equipment to arm 100 people, but we have a lot of orders right now, so we have to wait at least a month. Sorry. Dmitry has a lot of blacksmiths, but he can't quickly process his orders right now."

At first, I inquired about Roman's sword.

Naturally, in a situation where they were rejected every time, people naturally placed a production request to the Dmitry family.

Roman Dmitry, who made the famous sword.

Isn't that his ancestry?

Even so, it is a family that is said to be the best in Cairo for its blacksmithing skills, but as the credibility increased further, people thought that if it was Dmitry, it could be trusted.

Indeed, the Dmitry family did not disappoint their clients.

As the rumors spread from people who had received the best quality, orders flooded into an unmanageable level.

A fire broke out in the fireplace.

The blacksmiths had no time to rest, and they enjoyed the greatest boom in Dmitry's history.

And that fact.

It was also reported to Baron Romero.

" This is the situation. Thanks to Master Roman's reputation, orders have been pushed back for more than half a year."

It was Hendrick.

His expression was very memorable.

Although the boom in the forge was enjoyable, I was genuinely happy that people recognized the value of Roman.

"Hahahaha, everyone covets our son's sword."

Baron Romero laughed wildly.

reputation as a prosecutor.

I was happy.

His son's success was, of course, a delight, but this incident delighted Baron Romero more than ever.

"Roman, Rodwell, Lauren. My sons have followed me in and out of the smithy since childhood, but none of them really cared for steel. Actually, I thought it was normal. I've spent my whole life in a blacksmith's shop since I was born, but children born into nobles can't live the same life as me. But Roman makes a famous sword that the Cairo Kingdom admires. What a joy this is."

three sons.

The eldest son, whom he considers to be the successor, has accepted the family business.

I couldn't help but be genuinely happy with the situation in which I showed my talent as a blacksmith.

Yes. Master Roman was gifted with the talent to succeed the lord."

is it? Ha ha ha ha ha.

succession scheme.

I had a lot of trouble.

Roman had all of his points cut by the years he spent as a fool, but now he doesn't even have any doubts.

I was sure

Roman Dmitry.

He was the perfect heir to the Dmitry family.

* * *

When the world was tumultuous.

Roman met an unexpected visitor.

Long time no see.

It was McKean.

A member of the Valhalla Intelligence Department.

He, who had previously offered Roman a signing, appeared again after a long time.

"What are you doing?"

"I've been hearing a lot of rumors about Roman recently. That's great. It wasn't enough to defeat the kingdom of Hector, to defeat Butler. I thought I knew Roman Dmitry very well, but I guess that was also an underestimate."

Valhalla Empire.

They have recently been uncomfortable with planting.

It was no longer their secret that Roman Dmitry was a four-star swordsman, and the four factions in Cairo were actively moving.

In particular, the Marquis Benedict was very active.

Seeing that he was arranging the arranged marriage of his beloved daughter as a condition, the Valhalla Empire decided that it would lose talented people at this rate.

And.

"I want to give Roman enough time to think about it. However, I changed my mind when I saw the formation of the 'Dmitry Alliance' around the northeast area. What are you thinking? Are you intending to form an independent faction rather than the four factions in Cairo?"

Dmitry Alliance.

Rumors could not be stopped forever.

Eventually it got into Valhalla's ears, and they thought they couldn't allow more time for Dmitry.

"The leadership of the Valhalla Empire is suspicious of Roman Dmitry-sama's intentions. The reason that the Dmitrys have never been threatened is because of the possibility that Roman may swear allegiance to Valhalla. If you have other thoughts. We hope to hear confirmation on that. You can think of it as a threat. If you want to remain part of the Cairo Kingdom and not the Valhalla Empire, the Valhalla Empire cannot afford to let the dangers of the future remain."

His eyes turned sharp.

The favor was gone.

His eyes gleaming with murderous intent showed no intention of negotiating with a smile on his face.

Dmitry Alliance.

The wick caught fire.

The system of power that had been entangled around Roman Dmitry showed signs of slowly starting to collapse.

"Choose. Will you follow Valhalla, or will you remain the enemy of Valhalla?"

It was a one-sided notice.

The moment you turn down an offer.

Valhalla's favor will turn into menacing hostility.

By the way.

squeaky.

Roman leaned back on the chair.

looking at McKean.

Roman showed a cold expression.

"I understand what you mean, but why should I follow your choices?"