Chapter 54: Dragon (3)

Chapter 54: Dragon (3)

The Golden Witch Adria thought of her Guardian.

Who appeared and saved the Merchant Group when her parents were killed by Northern barbarians and the whole Group was on the verge of collapse.

Furthermore, the Red Dragon became the Guardian of the Tienus Merchant Group with the purpose of obtaining whatever she desired.

It has been over seven years since the Golden Witch officially took her as a Guardian.

During that time, Adria always offered part of the earnings from the Merchant Group as a tribute, despite never asking for more than what she was looking for, and always interacted with the Guardian.

At least in Adrias mind, the owner of the Tienus Merchant Group was that Red Dragon, the Guardian.

And after seven years of such interactions under that belief, Adria definitely realized one characteristic about the Guardian of the Merchant Group.

That the Guardian of the Tienus Merchant Group, who claimed herself as such, really had no interest in anything except for what she wanted.

From the very first meeting, Adria had gifted her many things, despite her being emotionless.

Having learned trade from her parents who were merchants, her talent as a merchant was outstanding enough to greatly expand the Merchant Group beyond what her parents had managed, in addition to being chosen as a hero by the world.

However, she had never shown any reaction to Adrias gifts.

Countless Gold Coins.

Rare jewels.

Weapons of the century, none of which could elicit any emotional change in the Guardian.

Instead, what Adria always faced was just a glance with an indifferent expression and a dry voice saying well done.

And therefore, Adria was in a situation where she could not easily compose her emotions due to the voice echoing in her head.

[Ma-Master. Its really you, Master- sob- I thought I wouldnt see you again!!]

That was because she had never seen this side of the Guardian before.

The voice, clear enough to be felt beyond consciousness, gradually turned into a sobbing sound over time.

Adria was feeling even more confused by this.

Um, are you okay? You look pale?

Soon after, realizing Kim Hyunwoo was looking at her with a strange expression, she regained her senses and answered.

Ah, aah I suddenly felt a bit dizzy. Maybe because Ive been working hard these days.

Aha, indeed, as a merchant who always works with the abacus, its natural to be tired from working late,

Kim Hyunwoo responded.

Adria, while giving an awkward smile, continued to listen to the sobbing voice of the Guardian in her head,

The reason I came here, as you might guess, is about the auction of the Execution Sword you entrusted to me this time. Besides, there seem to be many rumors already circulating, so there are various things I want to discuss. But before that, do you happen to know the Red Dream Dragon-

[No!]

-She couldnt finish her sentence.

The reason was because of the intimidating voice, not the tearful one from earlier, echoing in her head.

Adrias body froze instantly and she couldnt finish her words, but Kim Hyunwoo, having heard her and somewhat guessed the meaning, spoke.

If youre referring to the guardian dragon of the Tienus Merchant Group you mentioned before, unfortunately, I dont think Ive met them.

Why does the Guardian know Kim Hyunwoo?

Of course, Adria knew that Lartanias territory was very large ten years ago and that the current Kim Hyunwoo was the man who had grown that territory.

Thus, just considering that, it was possible that Kim Hyunwoo and the Guardian knew each other.

After all, connections can be made anywhere.

However, just thinking like that felt very strange to Adria, considering the Guardians reaction.

Despite Kim Hyunwoos claim of having no connection with dragons, the Guardian referred to him as Master.

Thus, although Adria momentarily wore a puzzled expression, she soon bowed her head and said,

I am sorry.

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Despite The Great One not daring to command it, I regret speaking out of turn, unable to contain my curiosity.

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If by any chance this has upset you, I will do whatever it takes to appease any anger The Great One might hold. Truly, I am very sorry.

Adria bowed deeply, with all sincerity.

However,

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no voice was yet to be heard.

Upon this, Adria let out a deep sigh inwardly.

To be honest, she still had no clue about the relationship between the Lord of Lartania and the Guardian, but this made her realize one thing.

That is, asking about this relationship itself was like touching a landmine.

Thus, as Adria sighed over her momentary curiosity and reckless asking, just as she was about to speak again-

Sigh.

A voice was heard.

Sigh, hee-

The voice

Sigh, heehee

Was heard?

Adria, upon hearing the voice, unconsciously raised her eyes to look at the screen from which the Guardian was appearing.

The Guardian appearing there was, astonishingly, looking at a recording artifact with a bright smile, a smile Adria had never seen before.

An artifact with a function similar to a modern-day camera.

Adria, who was blankly staring at it, soon realized that the artifact, faintly visible from the side, was recording Kim Hyunwoo.

Right after realizing that,

Heehee he,

Adria stared blankly for a while at the suddenly malfunctioning Guardian.