CH 199

Principality of Dmitry (4)

in the middle of the gymnasium.

Rodwell Dmitry looked at the sword.

Unlike before, one field of vision was dyed with darkness, and the unbalanced sensation constantly stimulated the nerves.

There was an instantaneous feeling of disgust.

At one time, there was a time when the sword was as familiar as a part of the body, but now even his own body did not fully control his body.

tap.

sprinted forward

Muscles that had been trained for years exploded and rushed forward like crazy, and he swung his sword against a virtual enemy.

sure-

Intermittent difference.

The attack missed.

The information transmitted through the senses correctly judged the enemy's position, but when he swung his sword, the opponent's position was a little further away.

It was a sensory gap.

The head used the senses based on the memories of the past, but the senses that convey the present information gave other information because of the loss of one eye.

stepped on

They continued to attack without stopping, but none of them had a proper attack.

hook.

It was just like that.

They were close to the virtual enemy and exchanged workshops, and in actual combat they carried out a dangerous attack that ignored their lives.

However, there were no satisfying scenes.

The attacks ended in a shallow cut of the enemy's flesh, and on the contrary, a scene in which one's own life was endangered was produced.

Whenever a fictional being pierced his heart or cut his throat, Rodwell Dmitry clenched his teeth with a flushed face.

it's okay to die

only once.

I wanted to use my senses properly.

However, the moment even the last attack, which he tried recklessly, failed, he felt his feet sink.

Kwadang!

fell badly

Blood dripped from his forehead, but Rodwell Dmitry looked up at the sky with a bewildered expression.

Battle with Kronos.

He did not regret having risked his life for the battle of Daejeonsa.

If we could turn back time, we would have made the same choice without hesitation for Cairo's victory.

but.

The realities I had to accept were too harsh.

Although he had lived his whole life for Dmitry's future, he had to admit that he had to give up the position of his successor.

Because Roman Dmitry showed decent results.

Rodwell Dmitry lost his big goal in life, and his unsafe physical condition even regressed his swordsmanship.

reversed

It was he who said he would give up his successor.

Even though it was the conclusion that he had put together his thoughts, the aftermath that came belatedly stirred up the emotions.

I looked up at the sky for a while.

It was clear.

Contrary to his own heart, looking at the sky so peaceful, Rodwell Dmitry started smiling from a moment.

I was annoyed. Actually, it's not anyone's fault.

If you were strong enough not to lose your eyes. If only Roman Dmitry was more suitable as a successor.

In a series of circumstances, there was no reason for him to be so humble.

' Let's not get ugly.'

widely.

He stood up with a sword.

He is a man of honor.

I don't know why the older brother changed, but he had no intention of remaining as a stain on the family, as he was once called Dmitry's nerd.

What if it's not a successor?

What if you lose one eye?

will happen again

Gripping his teeth, Rodwell Dmitry began wielding his sword.

It was a mess.

He lost the sharpness he had before, but he tried his best to adapt to his one and only eye.

The sun was hot.

When sweat drips down like rain.

"That will not solve your problem."

familiar voice.

Roman Dmitry was standing on the side of the dance floor.

* * *

Roman Dmitry said.

"Your body has long practiced how to wield a sword under normal conditions. Losing one eye does not simply mean visual limitations, but all changes that start from it. I'm not saying that the ignorant way of training like now is always wrong, but there is a more certain way.

At the time of the conquest of Moorim.

There were many subordinates who lost their bodies.

They experienced a sensory gap, and numerous examples created a way to overcome it.

"Shut off the five senses and start with a new starting point. If you don't wander about losing one, and practice how to use it in situations where only one is allowed, then later when all five senses are open, the blindness of your eyes isn't much of a problem. Of course, you cannot block the five senses in the usual way. But if you want, I can do it for you."

That was honest advice.

The best solution was said, but Rodwell Dmitry's reaction was not pleasant.

"Why do I have to listen to you?"

Blocking the five senses.

Maybe it wasn't the right answer.

Even if it was a quick way to solve the problem, Rodwell Dmitry didn't want to follow his brother.

It was a matter of emotions.

While everyone acknowledged how great Roman Dmitry was and how well he deserved the position of successor, he didn't want to even get help from his brother when he had been stripped of everything anyway.

It was kind of a reaction.

Rodwell Dmitry turned his gaze away and concentrated on his swordsmanship training again.

"The choice is yours. But there are facts you should know."

It wasn't a conversation.

words conveyed unilaterally.

Even if the opponent ignored his words, Roman Dmitry spoke the truth.

"Dmitry has now entered a new phase. There will probably be many trials. We don't know what the Kronos Empire, the Valhalla Empire, who dislikes us, will do, and we can't trust the Kingdom Union, which we consider to be our allies right now. In such a situation. We must protect ourselves. If we break down and scorch on the inside, those who believe in us and follow us will inevitably pay the price."

fence.

Its scope was expanding.

As he accepted new connections, Roman Dmitry's values also changed.

If I had followed the yak-yuk-gang diet in my previous life.

The present life did not pursue only practical benefits.

"I need people I can trust for the future of Dmitry. Up until now, I was able to take responsibility for everything on my own, but as time goes by, I will have no choice but to face the limit on my own. If Dmitry is attacked while he is away from battle at the border, if the Empire will lead his troops and attack from all sides. On the battlefield without me, I definitely need people to replace me."

Moorim conquest.

It is not the result of one's own efforts.

In the absence of Baek Jung-hyeok, there were people to replace him, and later they were called the four kings.

so that.

"Rodwell Dmitry. You are my brother and my blood. If you need someone to lead Dmitry where I am not... ."

relationship of trust.

The need for mutual exchange sometimes stemmed from one's blind feelings.

"I hope it is you."

last word.

Rodwell Dmitry's eyes lit up.

A very long time ago.

The older brother he thought did not exist anymore was now in front of him.

* * *

Time goes by.

Finally, the day of the festival dawned.

People flocked to Dmitry Castle, and the proclamation of the Duchy of Dmitry was held in front of everyone.

Daniel Cairo.

he stepped forward

"Today is a very meaningful day for Cairo and also for the Salamander Continent. Cairo has recently experienced events that threaten the country's security. The rebel Marquis Benedict had drawn the Kronos Empire to his power, and the battles in the west terrified Cairo's people. In fact, Cairo in the past had opted to compromise under the same circumstances as in recent times. We bowed our heads first even when we were not doing anything wrong, and at one time we thought that was the right way to go. But the Dmitry family has proven it to all of us wrong. It awakened the pride of Cairo and showed how the country must move forward in order to exist as a country."

There was power in his voice.

The experience of the past has developed Daniel Cairo, and now he has shown signs of overwhelming people.

He looked at the people.

From the Kingdom Union to the Kingdom of Hector.

To those who attended to celebrate the founding of the Duchy of Dmitry, he clearly stated his thoughts.

"Dmitry deserves a fresh start with everyone's blessings. I, Daniel Cairo, as the King of the Kingdom of Cairo, will sincerely congratulate the Principality of Dmitry, our friendly country, and will do our best for their development as a community of destiny with the same roots in Cairo and Dmitry in the future."

That moment.

There was a burst of cheers like fever.

Dmitry's people were enthusiastic, and key figures from other countries knew what Daniel Cairo meant.

friendly country.

It was not the concept of a vassal state.

On an equal footing, he said he would accept the Duchy of Dmitry.

' Cairo first recognized the Duchy of Dmitry as a separate power. Even so, in a situation in which people are enthusiastic about Roman Dmitry's actions, it is like giving wings to the future of the Principality of Dmitry.'

It was someone's idea.

And.

It was also what Daniel Cairo intended.

When he had finished speaking and Baron Romero stepped onto the stage, Dmitry was immersed in a festive mood.

* * *

The party went on.

The Dmitry family set aside a place for the nobles in the inner city, and prepared food for the common people to enjoy the party outside.

It was a scene that proved Dmitry's wealth.

It would require a huge amount of money to feed thousands or tens of thousands of people, but Duke Romero was not stingy in giving.

Dmitry's iron mine.

Since the safety net was installed, the amount of wealth generated from iron mines has completely exceeded the normal level.

Endless mountains.

Mineral veins that people did not know were unearthed.

Jobs were overflowing, and as rumors circulated that Dmitry was strictly safe, workers came from outside as well as from Dmitry.

Dmitry's development was a natural result.

With supply and demand in perfect harmony, Dmitry was growing into a large city.

blast furnace.

As far as giving to people, it did not affect Dmitry's wealth in the slightest.

It was a fun time.

As the atmosphere was ripening with people eating and chatting, the representative of the Kingdom Federation, who was having a conversation with Duke Romero, secretly mentioned a new topic.

"Duke Dmitry. Roman Dmitry's age is also looking at his late twenties, so shouldn't he be thinking about getting married soon? A man can do great things only when his family is stable. At the same time, the princess of the Umberto Kingdom is also in a state of exhaustion, so why not set up a separate room for this?"

Representative of the Umberto Kingdom.

It was Count Verdi.

When referring directly to marriage with Roman Dmitry, Duke Romero showed a troubled expression.

"I also hope that Roman will find a good mate. But, as you all know, Roman has flaws. I was engaged to a woman, but I couldn't see the end. But how can you lead the marriage again? In fact, now, more than Roman marriage, I just hope he is not in danger."

avoided answering.

Usually, in aristocratic societies, they look for a mate even after they are in their late teens.

Roman Dmitry did not have many people who wanted him because of his reputation as a jerk, and the marriage that was promoted only in his mid-20s failed.

For the Dmitry family, it was an issue that should be considered deeply, but as the Duke of Romero, marriage was not the first priority due to the incident with Lawrence.

Besides.

Breakup was a very big problem.

As aristocrats sensitive to issues, there was a high possibility that they would not take the risk of breaking up.

By the way.

"Hmm. He is the hero of Dmitry who defeated the Gustavo Knight Commander at the age of only 20, but who the hell treats it as a fault for breaking the marriage once? A hero's life has its ups and downs. If people consider breaking up to be a fault, I will arrange a marriage with a wise woman who knows the worth of Roman Dmitry."

Yes. Now he is the heir of the Duchy of Dmitry, and breaking up is not a problem at all."

A member of the Kingdom Union.

Viscount Ringo of the Kingdom of Redford.

He was Marten Marten of the Kingdom of Odelia.

They, who represent each kingdom, added hastily to Count Verdi's remarks.

Moment.

their eyes met each other.

From what they just said, they knew that they had come to this party with a common purpose.

'These guys look beyond Roman Dmitry!'

'Damn guys.'

'Where dare!'

eyes looking at each other.

The sparks of competition sprung up.