CH 237

Predator's Way (1)

Chris' behavior.

It looked like it was against the rules.

This is the territory of the Empire.

In a situation where the emperor of the Valhalla Empire dared to look down, Chris showed his courtesy to Roman Dmitry first.

The atmosphere was chilly.

Even those who had been cheering for Chris's performance up until recently, kept their mouths shut as they watched Emperor Valhalla's eyes.

then.

Roman Dmitry raised his hand.

At the sight of accepting Chris' loyalty, Chris shifted his gaze and looked at the emperor.

even get down on your knees.

He didn't even sacrifice his sword.

got dry

The faces of the high-ranking aristocrats sitting at the table with the emperor turned red, but they could not say anything until the emperor stepped forward.

Valhalla was the same as Kronos.

In this country where the emperor exercised absolute power, he could not raise his voice recklessly in front of the emperor.

"Did you say your name is Chris?"

Finally.

The emperor opened his mouth.

If Emperor Cronus felt radical and emotionally dry, Emperor Valhalla uttered a very languid voice that did not match his reputation as a 'land of warriors'.

The exterior was also very unsightly. Probably because he hadn't been physically trained, his body was on the dry side, and his sunken eyes looked like darkness had fallen.

"Yes, my name is Chris."

amazing. It's not easy for a foreigner from another country to win the eve stage, but to actively decapitate the warriors and remain the last winner. I expected such a boring game to look at each other's eyes again, but thanks to that, I saw an exciting stage."

Thank you.

"It's something to be thankful for."

Emperor Valhalla chuckled and laughed.

It was a look that felt strangely mad.

Although he did not show any special words or actions, Emperor Valhalla exuded an atmosphere that made people nervous.

by the way. Just, why did you show respect to Roman Dmitry in the first place? Alas, I don't mean to rebuke you. I have no intention of imposing the laws of the Empire on people from other countries. But, just curious. Even with me in front of you, it's rare to find someone who behaves like you.

It was a bit of a frivolous act.

Chris said in an exhilarating voice that had no weight.

" Because it is a stage for my master. Just as the warriors of Valhalla laid down their lives on the eve stage for the Emperor, I risked my life for my lord. There is no other reason."

"Oh."

Emperor Valhalla was amazed.

There was a little heat in his gaze as he looked at Chris.

"Even at a young age, his outstanding skills and his blind loyalty to his master. Really good talent Valhalla is a country that has treated talented people since ancient times. People say that this country doesn't welcome 'outsiders', but in fact, it's a rumor that targets 'incompetent outsiders'. Valhalla can do anything to recruit talented people like you. Money is money, fame is honor, and woman is woman. For the talented, Valhalla is a heavenly world."

The laughter deepened.

Responsibility for the attitude was no longer asked, but the flow of the story was strange.

What do you think? If you swear allegiance to me here, I'll give you a reward that overwhelms whatever Dmitry promised you on the eve of the eve.

The remarks of Emperor Valhalla.

that also.

completely crossed the line.

* * *

Swallowing moans were heard from all sides.

In front of a country's successor.

To openly say that he was going to hire his man, Chris' behavior was far from polite to the point that it seemed like nothing.

unexpected unexpected behavior.

If he hadn't known who the Emperor Valhalla was, Chris would have reacted a bit embarrassed by the situation he was facing.

Emperor Valhalla.

As the 14th son of the previous emperor who gave birth to 23 sons, he was a cruel person who ascended to the throne even when he took the life of the youngest child in a fight with his brothers.

dark day.

A wind blew in the imperial palace.

With a sword dripping with blood, Emperor Valhalla killed all the bloodlines of the imperial family except himself.

people said

Kronos' only opponent is Valhalla.

The reason they could not actively accept Valhalla despite knowing that fact was because of the maddening rumors of the Emperor Valhalla leaving their closed culture.

Because Kronos revealed his ambition to conquer the continent, he only thought it was the worst.

The lesser evil, Valhalla, could not be said to be a good option.

Unlike Kronos, however, there are not many cases of invading other countries' borders, so many people who do not know the circumstances of Valhalla fell into the illusion of being a warrior country and thought the Valhalla Empire unconditionally.

the reality of the lesser evil.

It was more extreme than I expected.

In a world where the strong take over everything, the top was occupied by an unusual person.

"Chris, choose."

nevertheless.

People agreed that Emperor Valhalla's offer was attractive.

His choice meant a rise in status.

Although it is a fact that everyone admits that Emperor Valhalla was a cruel person, the reason he was able to achieve his current power was because he was thoroughly rewarded according to his abilities.

It is not a lie to say that it is heaven for those with power.

The reason why talented people from the continent flowed into Valhalla by the ranking system was that the daily life of Valhalla that a few experienced was very big.

conservatives and liberals.

The emperor kept the middle ground.

At times, both sides raised their hands, but what is certain is that both factions consisted of talents suited to the empire.

eyes were focused.

all.

I was sure of Chris's answer.

No matter what country Valhalla was, there was no reason for a being chosen by the emperor to refuse naturalization to Valhalla.

moment of acceptance.

Heaven will unfold.

Valhalla was such a country where the victor took all.

By the way.

Chris's answer was not what he expected.

" I am sorry, but I will decline."

"Why?"

"The present me, valued by His Majesty the Emperor, would not have grown as I am now without the teachings of my master. blast furnace. The value that His Majesty the Emperor wants lies in his master, not me. As I am only making my presence known as Dmitry's sword, I cannot accept His Majesty's offer.

Kris.

The overriding value for him was pure aspiration.

The desire for strength.

Whatever Valhalla suggested, he didn't think it would make him stronger than Roman Dmitry.

And Roman Dmitry. It was an existence that made his subordinates valuable.

The benefits and treatment of Dmitry's subordinates gave him unwavering trust in the name of Valhalla.

Chris's answer was appropriate.

Although politely declined, Emperor Valhalla looked at Roman Dmitry at the answer that made his master's name shine.

It was fun.

With Roman Dmitry taking Chris' answer for granted, Emperor Valhalla felt a strange sympathy.

"If you say that, there is nothing I can do. The eve stage will end with this. And to the winner, Chris, I will grant him such a wealth that he will never use it for the rest of his life!"

The emperor's call.

The reward for the winner was clear.

At his cry, excluding all small emotions, the people of Valhalla shook off the tension and spit out cheers like fever.

this country.

That was Valhalla.

* * *

The eve is over.

The time when everyone went back to the hostel for the festival to be held tomorrow.

damn.

Viscount Jonathan's head turned quickly.

The Marquis Belfir poured out his anger at him with a hot face.

"You fucking bastard. Your guy clearly said it. On the stage except for the rankers, there is no doubt that Gonzalez will win. But what is this result? A stranger from another country won the championship. And I, who swore to take care of Roman Dmitry's men in front of everyone, was reduced to an incompetent being who spoke nonsense in front of His Majesty the Emperor.

"Sorry, sorry Whoops!"

damn.

Shut up.

slapped his cheek once more.

last meeting.

At that time, the conversation proceeded in a more quiet atmosphere than now, but the situation was different in front of the result of failure.

Emperor Valhalla.

He was thoroughly performance-oriented.

As the Marquis of Belfir who led this plan, the responsibility could not be avoided.

"As soon as Chris won, the conservatives liked it. If we repeat the same failures as today, His Majesty the Emperor will support the conservatives, not us. That is an unacceptable result. The future of Valhalla cannot be content with repeating its savage history in the southern jungles."

The present-day Valhalla is on the borderline.

Are you moving towards a new future?

Or, will we go back to where we were while talking about tradition?

Recently, Marquis Belfir has been drawing up a cooperative relationship with the 'Kronos Empire', but Emperor Valhalla was a person who could change his mind at any time.

Therefore, they need results to prove that their advice is correct.

If the defeat was repeated, there was no choice but to stimulate the heart of the emperor.

Valhalla was a unique country in many ways.

Although the emperor possessed undisputed power, the specific future of the country he envisioned did not exist.

The violence continued.

When the Marquis Belfir, who had been beating for a long time, stopped breathing, Viscount Jonathan hastily changed his posture.

Kneel down.

said in an earnest voice.

"Marquis. Just give me one chance. I will somehow make a game for Roman Dmitry to lose."

It was the last chance.

The moment you step out of the snow.

You cannot survive in Valhalla.

For those accustomed to failure, Valhalla was not a very kind world.

"No, you don't have to move."

cold voice.

The Marquis Belfir wiped the blood from his hands with a handkerchief, recalling the contents of the report he had received a while ago.

"Barbosa has moved in earnest. So, it would be good to wish him success. If even Barbosa fails. In the realm of responsibility, I guarantee you will not survive."

the day before the festival.

Still, there was a chance to overturn the board.

* * *

immediately after returning home.

Roman Dmitry took a break.

Knowing that he usually enjoys hot tea, the servants simply served him something to eat and drink.

By the way.

One of the servants who was carrying refreshments said in a secret voice.

"Do not eat anything."

Moment.

Roman Dmitry looked at the servant.

The servant spoke urgently to Roman Dmitry while the other servants went to collect other things.

"Barbosa has moved. I don't know exactly what kind of trick he used, but from now on, you need to be careful with everything you eat and drink. Keep that in mind. Barbosa's opponents, always invisible male and female, collapsed helplessly. But don't raise your voice to prove 'his male and female'. Tomorrow is the festival stage. Even if there is poison in it, while trying to prove poison, Barbosa will turn you into a coward who avoids the festival stage and put an end to the situation."

looked into the eyes

The servants did not arrive.

he added,

"I am one of those people who respected Morales. We form a 'power', and we hope that people like you will not be defeated by cowardice. We will not force you to believe us. But if you watch out for everything in Valhalla, you can at least face Barbosa fairly."

It was a sincere voice.

It had nothing to do with political power.

Following the tradition of Valhalla, he heard about Roman Dmitry through Sanchez.

Regardless of nationality, he was a being worthy of respect. If a person like Roman Dmitry falls again this time with a cowardly trick.

The fact that he was a member of Valhalla seemed unacceptable.

so.

moved people.

Through like-minded people, he found out that Barbosa is moving today.

His role is over.

At least to provide a platform for Roman Dmitry to face off fairly.

At the sight of the servants coming inside, the servant changed his expression and tried to leave only Lee.

That moment.

The servant's expression darkened with shock.

" ?!"

Roman Dmitry.

He was drinking tea, as if to thank everyone.