Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 292

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Monster Territory (1)

The autumn sunshine is dazzling.

Soon, the cold winter will come. Still, the territory is developing in many ways, I got promoted, it looks like it will become Wyvern World, killing two birds with one stone [achieving multiple goals with a single action], seeing my love and picking mulberries [a Chinese idiom for a romantic encounter], picking up money, and the situation is good in many ways…….

I still felt uneasy.

“What’s wrong?”

Silcut asked.

“I am a Count, right?”

“That’s right. It’s an honor to the family. If the deceased ancestors saw it, they would be very proud of you, Lord.”

“Really? Let’s take it that way. How many families have been incorporated under me?”

“Let me see. Eight Baron families and four Viscount families.”

“That many?”

“Yes, that’s how it was assigned. The power of the Frontier Count seems to be quite significant.”

Silcut spoke as if he was very proud.

Hearing the words of the Frontier Count, Legion unknowingly had a pleased smile on his face. The land and population have increased to an extent that cannot be compared to the past.

The same goes for taxes.

Even though I only receive 10 percent, it is collected about 100 times more than when I was a Baron.

Even so, the territory operating expenses are still insufficient.

Ah, that’s not the important thing…….

“There are twelve families under me…… Why don’t I know them?”

“Because you have been away, Lord.”

“Really? Have there been any nobles who have come to visit in the meantime?”

“There were.”

“Hoo, really? Did they all come to see me?”

“Well……”

Silcut seems to be at a loss for words here. He was seriously contemplating.

“Tell me honestly. I won’t get angry.”

“Really?”

“Really. What would I do getting angry over that?”

“Then I’ll tell you. Exactly four families came to visit.”

“Four families?”

“Yes.”

“The rest?”

“That’s……”

“Tell me. It’s okay.”

“They only sent congratulatory messages.”

“Only sent congratulatory messages?”

“Yes, congratulations on being promoted from Baron to Count. Only congratulatory messages like that.”

“Hoo-! Only congratulatory messages……”

“Are you angry?”

“No.”

“You have a very angry expression on your face.”

“No. What do you take me for? Well, it could be.”

“Then shall we just move on?”

“We have to move on. I can’t get angry over something like this.”

Legion was forcibly swallowing the unspoken words, ‘I’ll smash them to pieces if I do get angry.’

“In that sense, I should go on a territory inspection.”

“Now?”

“Yeah.”

“Where are you going?”

“Hmm……”

Legion pretended to be thinking without much deliberation.

“Why, those families that only sent congratulatory messages, right? Shall we start by touring the closest ones?”

Silcut sighed.

“Shall I have the exclusive servants stand by?”

“No.”

“You can’t go alone. Even though it’s your territory… It could be dangerous.”

“Dangerous?”

He tilted his head and thought. It doesn’t seem very dangerous. Anyway, I can’t leave Silcut worried, so who should I take?

“Ah-! I can go with Sepia.”

“Sepia?”

“Yeah, have Sepia and the Ogre Knights she raised stand by.”

“Well, it’s not like a war has broken out. Why them……”

Silcut’s expression hardened.

Even he, who had experienced all sorts of hardships, had something to fear. It was Sepia and the Ogre Knights who followed her.

The Ogres, who had gradually increased in number, formed a village.

The females raise their young and do housework. Instead, the males formed a knighthood with Sepia.

Sepia grilled Bidet and Lulu for months to provide all the Ogre Knights with weapons and armor.

The Ogre, already known as the strongest monster on land.

They were provided with iron armor and shields with strong defensive power, and weapons with magical attack power, so their power was truly beyond imagination.

A few months ago-

There were dozens of Trolls who invaded the territory without knowing anything.

Trolls who didn’t know how the territory was doing now.

Sepia and the Ogre Knights stopped them-

The result was that the Trolls were annihilated in less than 10 minutes.

It was a truly terrifyingly strong knighthood.

In a way, if you had to pick Legion’s hidden trump card, it would be the Ogre Knights.

Why on earth are you trying to take those Ogre Knights?

Isn’t territory inspection supposed to be done secretly? This is almost like a show of force.

In other words!

Isn’t it the same as saying, ‘You guys only sent me congratulatory messages? Do you want to die?’

“I understand. I will tell Sepia to prepare.”

Silcut nodded.

And he prayed for the repose of the eight families who had ignored the Lord.

* * *

Ronstar of the Beech Viscount family.

Matt of the Lemon Viscount family.

Shuken of the Nadiger Viscount family.

Orai of the Bus Baron family.

Silseong of the Siren Baron family.

The five young men were gathered in a high-end bar in the Beech Viscount family’s territory. They drank alcohol to forget their fear, but the feeling did not disappear easily.

It felt like no matter how much they drank, they wouldn’t get drunk.

“My father is very worried. Will it really be okay?”

Orai said, rolling his eyes anxiously.

“It’s okay. To be clear, there must be some kind of mistake. That kid is a Count? Do you think that makes sense?”

Ronstar snorted.

Even so, he still had bad feelings for Legion.

He would be jealous even if someone else was more successful than him, but Legion was promoted to Count. He denied reality.

He really didn’t want to believe it.

So he persuaded his father not to visit Legion.

Judging by the fact that his father easily granted his request, he also didn’t want to acknowledge Legion.

Well, it was inevitable that they would feel twisted inside, having to serve the fledgling Legion overnight in the Persimmon County [likely a mistranslation, should refer to Legion’s territory].

The same was true for other families.

Some families were badly broken once, but that was a long time ago. It’s different now than it was then.

Now the knights and soldiers have become stronger.

They will not collapse as easily as they did then. Moreover, haven’t the eight families joined hands?

The remaining four families are neutral and do not side with Legion.

Legion is alone.

The plan was to completely isolate him and make him a puppet Count.

However, when rumors spread that Legion had returned to the territory, Ronstar, who was terrified, summoned the young nobles to come up with a plan.

“We must acknowledge that Legion has been promoted to Count. There are rumors that he made great achievements in the Fortress of Poman.”

Silseong replied calmly.

“Hmph, he was just lucky. He’s the same age as us. He’s just a little stronger than us. That’s all. I don’t know what it’s like now. I broke through the 3-star wall.”

“Then?”

“Yes, I am now a 4-star Walker. Maybe he has similar skills to Legion.”

“Oh, congratulations.”

“Congratulations. You did it.”

The young nobles congratulated Ronstar. Their eyes were full of envy. Some of them had not yet broken through the 2-star Master wall. In their eyes, 4-star was above the sky.

“Now Legion won’t be your opponent.”

“Of course. It’s 4-star. Have you heard the saying ‘the strongest in the same class’?”

“Yes, we acknowledge that you are the strongest among our peers. But don’t be careless. Friend. I’ll be following you soon.”

“Hmph, I’ll be waiting. Catch up quickly. If you’re too late, I’ll go alone. To 5-star.”

“Hahaha, you’re so confident.”

The second generations laughed and chatted as if they had gained some confidence.

The fear of 4-star, Legion, had disappeared. Even if Legion appeared with that scary servant, they thought they could drive him away if they joined forces.

Clang-

A waiter carrying food and drinks dropped the tray.

The finest dishes on top all fell to the floor. The same was true for alcohol. Expensive alcohol costing more than 10 gold per bottle rolled around on the floor without meeting its owner.

The young nobles frowned and looked at the waiter.

“You idiot, what are you doing!”

They scolded the waiter.

But the waiter’s gaze was not directed at them. He turned pale and trembled.

“What? What’s wrong?”

Ronstar raised his voice at the waiter.

As expected, the waiter did not answer. He slowly raised his hand and pointed to the window.

They are on the second floor.

You can enjoy the scenery outside while enjoying the cool breeze.

The young nobles turned their heads following the waiter’s hand. Originally, they should have been able to see a street bustling with entertainment. This place is the most prosperous place in the territory ruled by Beech Viscount. It is famous for being a place where the lights never go out 24 hours a day.

But the street was not visible.

What is visible is…….

A giant eye.

It wasn’t a pair. Eyes full of murderous intent were looking at them.

At first, they couldn’t figure out what it was. Because it’s an existence that shouldn’t be in a place like this.

“S, surely?”

“O, Ogre?”

Orai muttered.

“R, really an Ogre?”

It doesn’t make sense.

Why is there an Ogre in the middle of a territory where humans live? The Ogres they can see now are at least ten or more. If this many Ogres were to invade the city, it was safe to say that the guards defending the walls were annihilated.

“It’s an Ogre!”

“Shit! It’s an Ogre!”

Only then did the young nobles come to their senses and hurriedly got up and reached for their swords. The chairs they were sitting on crashed to the ground.

But-

The Ogre’s hand came in through the window.

The Ogre’s palm lightly slapped Ronstar’s cheek.

Although it was light-

Ronstar rolled 10 meters. He collided so hard that he broke the wall of the bar.

“Keuheok.”

Tears of pain flow. But the Ogre didn’t seem to want to leave him alone.

The giant hand tightly gripped Ronstar’s entire body. Ronstar couldn’t move because of how strong the grip was.

“Save me! Please save me! Keuaaaak! Hey! What are you just looking at! Attack this monster!”

Ronstar screamed like crazy.

He became angry looking at his friends who were still trembling in fear. But his friends couldn’t help it.

Other Ogres were blocking their eyes.

-Keureureung (Put down your swords).

Sepia said to the young nobles.

The young nobles looked left and right at their companions. Do you happen to understand the Ogre’s words?

They nodded.

I’m going crazy. How could this happen.

-Keureureung (I’ll count to three. I’m not responsible for what happens after that).

Sepia grabbed Ronstar, who was screaming loudly, and put him in his mouth.

The rough tongue licked every corner of Ronstar.

Ronstar went into Sepia’s mouth and greeted his deceased grandfather. Surprisingly, he comes to regret the past. The bad things he had done so far flashed through his mind like a kaleidoscope.

Ah, I was such an ugly guy, if I had lived a good life, I wouldn’t have had this experience.

The young nobles, horrified by Ronstar’s appearance, had no choice but to put down their swords.

They would rather die than become an Ogre’s candy.

“Why the hell…… an Ogre…….”

The young nobles trembled with fear but could not hide their doubts.

Their doubts were soon resolved.

Crack!

The ceiling flew away.

A tremendous wind pressure rushed in through the gap. The young nobles staggered, unable to withstand the intense wind.

“Yo, long time no see.”

A voice they had heard often was heard above their heads.

It was a voice they really didn’t want to hear again. It was also a voice they didn’t want to hear again if possible.