My Lord Who Is Being Prudent! [EN]: Chapter 60

§ 60 – Ruben’s Festival

Temporary Maintenance.

It literally meant temporary maintenance.

But was the word ‘temporary’ a different concept in Mobile Lord?

It was only normalized when Aria sent 300,000 gold.

In short, it was maintenance for quite a long time.

And.

Ting!

《When you’re stuck, try spending money!》

The Mobile Lord, which had finished its maintenance, returned to its former state.

《Why don’t you try it one more time!》

With even more taunting!

Somehow, it felt like it had been strengthened rather than stabilized.

It seemed like I had to do it again…

Unfortunately, I didn’t have much gold right now.

Sian shook his head.

That’s right.

“Is this so-called Saintess only worth 300,000 gold?”

Well… strictly speaking, 300,000 gold was not ‘only’ a small amount.

It was enough for a family of four to live for 833 years.

But was it because of the 3 million gold sent from Shadow Moon?

I felt that 300,000 gold was just a small amount.

So, I was thinking of sending a reply with the content [Just?],

But I shook my head, thinking that 300,000 gold was still something.

Because 300,000 gold was a good deal for teaching how to use it.

Even for a non-existent usage.

Sian took out one of the top-grade mana stones he had refined.

And wrote a reply to Aria.

[Use it with the enclosed mana stone. Just place it on top without inserting it, so don’t try to force it in.]

Of course, it was a lie.

You didn’t need a mana stone; it just worked on its own.

“But I can’t say that as it is.”

Thinking from the opposite perspective.

I paid 300,000 gold, but it turned out there was no special operation method?

If it were Sian, he would have used the Asura Heavenly Kill [a powerful, potentially destructive technique] as it was.

So, rather than getting into trouble,

It was better to gloss over it like this.

Well, I could just think of it as selling a mana stone for 300,000 gold.

Sian finished writing the reply like that.

And right then.

“Hoo…! It’s finally complete.”

Semir’s voice was heard in front of Sian.

Looking there.

There was Semir holding a sword.

A sword that looked extraordinary at first glance.

It was none other than the S-grade sword made by Semir.

Sian roughly folded the letter and put it away.

“Can I check it out?”

“Of course.”

Semir gladly handed over the sword.

“Oh…”

It was the same S-grade sword, but its appearance was quite different from the one Sian had.

However, the subtle power within it was not much different.

“It took quite a bit of effort to make it.”

Semir muttered in a hollow voice.

Certainly, just looking at his body soaked in sweat, it didn’t seem like he made it easily.

“I probably couldn’t have made it if it wasn’t for this smithy containing the knowledge of my ancestors.”

Semir slowly looked around the smithy.

Morkru’s Smithy Lv.1.

It was opened from Arnaise’s special, , and was a building built by spending 100,000 gold.

And as you can see from the name Morkru, it was not an ordinary smithy.

Not to mention ordinary artisans.

Even the dwarves of the territory couldn’t dare to touch it.

But.

“I didn’t know that my ancestors left such a smithy…”

Semir was none other than a descendant of Morkru.

Semir stammered a few times and then quickly handled the equipment skillfully.

“Looking at it, there is also a research lab left by Elodie in the territory. How did they know the knowledge of the Arnaise that was lost a thousand years ago…? I felt it last time, but my foundation can’t even begin to grasp the Lord.”

Semir just looked at Sian with admiring eyes.

Sian scratched the back of his head, feeling embarrassed.

But that was only for a moment.

Sian took out his smartphone again.

And ran the Mobile Lord, which had finished its maintenance.

He immediately went to the 【Enhancement】 section.

《Equipment currently owned – [S-grade Sword], [S-grade Armor]》

[Enhancement Cost 50,000G]

[Current Enhancement Probability 100%]

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Then, notification windows appeared on the screen.

Sian took out the S-grade sword he had been using.

He hesitated for a moment, but quickly pressed the button.

Because the enhancement probability was 100% anyway.

Click.

《Starting enhancement!》

With a light touch, a new notification window popped up.

And at the same time as the enhancement cost, 50,000 gold, disappeared.

Whoaaaaaa!

In an instant, a bright light burst out from the S-grade sword.

Brightness as if facing the sunlight head-on.

Ting!

《Would you like to skip the enhancement animation?》

In the meantime, a notification window popped up asking if he wanted to skip the animation.

It seemed like there was also an automatic animation skip…

But since it was the first enhancement, Sian decided to watch.

After some time had passed.

The light that had been bursting out gradually subsided.

And.

Bbampparabam!!

《Enhancement Success!!》

A notification window popped up saying that the enhancement was successful with a huge fanfare sound.

Soon, another notification window popped up.

《S-grade → SS-grade》

“······ Huh?”

Sian tilted his head without realizing it.

Instead of becoming +1 from an S-grade sword, it goes straight to the next grade?

An S-grade sword that costs 300,000 gold per piece.

It seemed like it wasn’t a crazy enhancement method for nothing.

And.

《The first enhancement discount has ended.》

[Next Enhancement Cost 100,000G]

[Next Enhancement Probability 5%]

The enhancement cost doubled.

The enhancement probability… was destroyed.

“Crazy…”

How can it change from 100% to 5%!

Sian looked around.

And as expected.

The S-grade sword made by Semir had disappeared without a trace.

It seemed like it disappeared as it was when enhanced.

In other words, if it failed, 300,000 gold would be blown away as it was.

“······”

Anyway.

Sian picked up the SS-grade sword that had been enhanced.

The pure white blade was now tinged with a dark energy.

It looked like it contained demonic energy.

You could tell at a glance that it was extraordinary.

“This, this is… It’s not inferior to my masterpiece at all.”

Even Semir was looking at the SS-grade sword with admiring eyes.

Sian lightly swung the SS-grade sword.

The air split with a whoosh sound.

A light and sharp sword.

The S-grade sword itself exerted the power of Aura [a life energy force].

If the S-grade was like that, what about the SS-grade, which is the next level?

Sian concentrated his mind and drew up his demonic energy.

Soon, he pushed the drawn-up demonic energy into the SS-grade sword as it was.

Then.

Sparkaaaaat!!!

A dark black light burst out and a jet-black Aura dwelled within.

And it began to grow in size.

“This, this, what is this…!”

Semir’s eyes widened at the sight.

Because the scene he was seeing now.

“O, Aura Sword…?”

Wasn’t that like an Aura Sword?

The Aura Blade, called the symbol of the Master.

The Aura Sword, which is the level just below it.

In other words, it was the power used by knights of the Expert level.

It was not something that Sian, who had just entered the Beginner level, could do.

And of course, it was not something Sian was using.

This was the power that the SS-grade sword was voluntarily emitting.

Even if you look closely, it was quite different from the Aura Sword.

A little darker than that.

And more explosive…

Right then.

Burrrrrr…!!

The SS-grade sword began to tremble greatly.

Uncontrollable power.

“What the hell!”

Sian swung the sword without realizing it.

And.

Kwaaaaaaaang!!

A sword energy burst out in the direction he swung it, causing a large explosion.

“E, even sword energy…?”

Semir’s eyes widened to the point of tearing.

And this time, Sian was not much different.

The two’s gazes soon turned to where the sword energy was emitted.

Looking there.

One side of the smithy wall had collapsed.

“······”

“······”

The two of them were dumbfounded.

Apparently…

It seemed like a crazy sword.

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Sian, who obtained the SS-grade sword.

With this, Sian was able to advance even further.

And not only Sian,

Ruben was also able to advance even further.

First of all, Elite Soldier Training Camp Lv.2.

“Who are you, the proud ones!”

“We are the swords of Ruben!”

“Your voice is too small! Who are you!”

“We are the shields of Ruben!!!”

“Good! One more lap!”

“Uwaaaaaaa!!”

Perhaps thanks to watching the battle between Sian and Nurvia last time.

Ruben’s soldiers were training even more fiercely than before.

And perhaps thanks to the results of such training.

《The soldiers of the territory have surpassed their own limits!》

《Achievement: ‘Promotion: Pawn to Knight!’ achieved!》

《Achievement Reward – You can purchase ‘A-grade Aura Cultivation Method’ at Knight Academy Lv.1!》

《The knights of the territory can learn the Aura Cultivation Method!》

They were able to grow beyond elite soldiers to the level of novice knights.

And A-grade Aura Cultivation Method.

It was essential to use the power of Aura, and the efficiency varied greatly depending on the level.

I don’t know what the level of A-grade is…

Looking at the grades of Mobile Lord, it was clear that it was not ordinary.

However.

[A-grade Aura Cultivation Method] – 100,000G.

“······ I have to spend money again.”

Sian shook his head.

Also, it didn’t end here.

Special Forces Training Camp Lv.1.

“We won’t just sit still!”

“Don’t underestimate the dwarf warriors!!!”

Dwarves other than artisans also became soldiers of Ruben.

They were also receiving tremendous growth buffs along with .

And.

“The basics of assassination is not being seen. Therefore, camouflage, disguise, and the like…”

Kerner, who belonged to Shadow Moon and was a special assassin.

Kerner, who was caught by Sian and had become almost a slave(?), was also working as an assassin instructor at the Special Forces Training Camp.

Ruben was constantly developing like that.

Thanks to such development.

The wheat and barley that ripened yellow and bowed their heads.

The plump grains were packed so tightly that it was unbelievable.

Farmland with golden waves crashing in.

It was truly a breathtaking sight.

“Waaaaaa!!”

“It’s a bumper crop!”

The territory residents were all showing excited expressions at this unbelievable bumper crop.

Crowd County, located in the southern part of the Empire.

As a family with the largest granary in the Empire.

It was also the family of Remington, who was slapped in the face by Sian for insulting Amelia last time.

Anyway.

Even in the granary of the Crowd family, which is responsible for 15% of the grain流通 [distribution] in the Empire, such a bumper crop was rare.

The land had a limited amount of energy to have.

Unless the priests of the Holy Empire continuously restored the energy of the earth, the harvest was limited.

Even more so here in the Forest of Darkness, where demonic energy was rampant.

Not only a bumper crop, but even crops should not grow.

But now.

Saaaaa…

The crops rippled in the blowing wind, creating golden waves.

Ruben, where the harvest season was approaching even though it had not been a few months since the first farmland was built.

The reason why this unbelievable thing was possible was simple.

『《Abundant Farmland Lv.2》 (9,000G)

▶What kind of ancestors give you the ingredients that go into the feeding station?

Self-sufficiency is the basis of the territory!』

– (Basic Effect) Crop Production +600%

– (Additional Effect) “Ah, no! Such fertile land for a crop like me?!” The growth rate of crops accelerates rapidly!

– Of course, this is when appropriate farming methods are applied!
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It was none other than the effect of Abundant Farmland Lv.2.

Add to that the effect 1, all facility effects +500%.

Above all, Jeri’s efforts, who is researching day and night even at this moment, were the greatest.

Especially Jeri’s fertilizer farming method.

Continuously replenishing the vitality of the land that is lost without the help of priests, the crops began to grow like crazy.

“Goodness gracious!!”

“That’s great!”

Among the territory residents, cheerful songs naturally flowed out in the waves of crops resembling sunlight.

The Forest of Darkness, where survival is the only value.

But now, look at that waving golden wave.

The result of hard work and sweaty daily life.

Now, you don’t have to worry about survival anymore.

So you can feed your family to your heart’s content.

“Wahahahaha!!”

“Hahahahahaha!”

How could songs not flow out?

Survival was no longer the only value.

And.

“Kuhahahat! How can I resist when there’s such high-quality barley!”

The artisan race, Dwarves.

Their innate craftsmanship has created a value called Dwarf-made equipment.

But these people had another excellent value besides Dwarf-made equipment.

“Bring all the harvested barley! I’ll make my special beer!”

It’s beer.

In the continent, ‘Dwarf Beer’ is the best of the best.

It was truly a liquor that couldn’t be sold because there was none available.

Above all, the dwarves themselves are crazy about alcohol.

『《Drunken Brewery Lv.1》

▶If there is paradise in heaven, there is soju [Korean distilled beverage] and fragrant wine on earth!

What? That’s not what it means?

That can’t be!』

– (Basic Effect) The joy of paradise descends! The satisfaction of the territory residents increases by +500%!

– (Additional Effect) “Ah, no?! Such a good brewery?” The aging time of all alcohol produced in the brewery is reduced by -1,000%!

-However, there must be a high-level brewer!
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Kwaang!

“Eat! Drink! Die!”

The dwarves had been making beer in dozens of oak barrels.

People each received Dwarf beer.

“Kiya…! This is the beer that dwarves make!!”

“It’s, it’s heavenly alcohol! There was a reason why it was called Dwarf beer!”

“This is heaven! It’s heaven! Kuhahahahahaha!!”

The drinking party that broke out like that.

The news of the drinking party gradually spread to Ruben.

“Me too! Please give me just one glass!”

“Oh my! Aren’t you the soldiers of Ruben! Everyone gather around! There’s plenty of beer!!”

People began to gather little by little.

“You two. You were called Lucas and Grayson, right? Don’t be so stiff and have a drink! Kuhahahat!”

“Hey, old man Hans! Come over here and get some! Thank you for helping me with the house last time.”

More and more people are gathering.

“To become a special-class assassin, you must be able to maintain your sanity no matter how much you drink. Look at this.”

Gulp, gulp.

“Oh oh oh! You’re chugging that oak barrel as it is?!!”

“Kuhahahaha! You’re a really tough friend!”

Even.

“I’ve also made some snacks here!”

“Ohhhhhhhhh!! Snacks have been delivered from the cafeteria!!”

“Drink! Pour!!! And die!!”

Then all the people of Ruben gathered.

“Waaaaaaaaaaaa!! It’s a festival!”

“Let’s have a festival!!!”

They started a festival on their own.

The festival atmosphere began to spread throughout Ruben.

Sian came out of the lord’s mansion at the commotion.

Then, a complete mess.

“… What is it?”

Sian really wondered what it was.

Instead of doing the work they were supposed to do, they were holding a festival.

To hold a festival when it was not enough to make money quickly and pay in cash.

Then suddenly.

A familiar silhouette was reflected in the corner of his vision.

“Amelia?”

It was none other than the long red-haired beauty, Amelia.

Flint!

At Sian’s words, Amelia trembled greatly.

Then, with a flustered expression, she began to not know what to do.

Beer in Amelia’s hand.

Sian said with an absurd expression.

“Didn’t you say you were going to dispose of the troll carcasses that you couldn’t handle last time?”

“Ha… Haha. Th, that’s…”

Amelia rolled her eyes.

“I, I was just going to have one drink. I really am! I couldn’t enjoy the founding day event properly…”

Amelia said in a subdued voice.

And she bowed her head deeply.

The sight of her was like a cat being sulky, and Sian burst into laughter without realizing it.

“Hey, Lord! Don’t be too harsh!”

“Isn’t it all about living to eat!”

Then people sent boos that weren’t boos [playful jeers].

Sian frowned and said.

“What?”

“Heeek! The Lord is angry!”

“Everyone disperse! The festival is over!”

Then the excited atmosphere cooled down.

People put down their drinks with considerable regret.

“Hmm…”

Sian shrugged his shoulders once.

Well, honestly.

The territory residents had suffered a lot during that time.

And there was a big deal a while ago.

Also, the dwarves who became new territory residents this time.

To help them adapt to Ruben and get along with the existing people.

What about today…

It seemed like it would be okay to let it go.

Sian shook his head and shouted.

“Okay! I understand! Today is a festival!”

Then, as if they had never done that.

They smiled with bright expressions.

“Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!”

“Long live the Lord!!”

Cheers erupted soon after.

With that, the festival began in earnest.

Food was endless at the cafeteria,

Not only drinking parties but also dance parties were held, and the whole of Ruben was noisy.

Soon, even the children in the house ran out and enjoyed the festival.

However.

“Uh, uh…”

“Ugh…”

The dwarves’ children seemed to be still unfamiliar with this atmosphere.

That’s because the dwarves’ children were born in the Forest of Darkness.

They were children who had only learned to hold their breath because they were not allowed to make noise.

They only knew how to survive today.

Such a festive atmosphere is quite unfamiliar to such children.

But.

“Come here! Let’s play with us!”

“Pla, play…?”

“Wh, what is that?”

“Don’t you know what playing is?”

“Yes…”

“Come here!”

The children of Ruben mingled with the children of the dwarves.

And.

-Give me back my legs…! Give me back my legs…!!

Even Leia was playing with those children.

The problem was that she actually got rid of her legs while saying that…

It was quite a creepy scene if someone who didn’t know it saw it.

“You can’t get caught!”

“Everyone run away!!”

But the children didn’t seem to be scared.

They giggled and ran away from Leia.

They had become close to Leia in their daily lives.

In particular, people could clearly see what Leia was in the battle with Nurvia.

The guardian spirit of Ruben.

Now, no territory residents feared Leia.

-I caught you!!

“No way!! Save me, everyone!!”

“Take this! Lord’s ultimate secret technique! Sura Chonsal [attack name]!”

-Kkeuaaaaaaak! I’ve been hit!

Well… the children’s play was definitely children’s play.

Sian coughed for no reason and turned his gaze away.

The soldiers of Ruben, who were watching the children, shouted.

“Uh-huh! It’s Sura Cheonsal, not Sura Chonsal, kids!”

“Keu…! The Lord was amazing back then.”

“If it wasn’t for the Lord, really…”

“This genius Duras will show you the scene properly, so watch carefully!”

Soon, Duras, a soldier of the territory, picked up a nearby wooden stick.

Sian hit the back of Duras’ head.

“Hey! Do it moderately, you bastard!”

“Ugh!”

Duras, who was hit in the back of the head by Sian, rolled awkwardly on the floor.

“Puhahahahahaha!”

“Wahahahahaha!”

People’s laughter erupted.

Like that, humans and dwarves.

And even ghosts.

People were intertwined and holding a festival regardless of race.

The scenery of Ruben where laughter never left.

The appearance of Ruben, who was only craving survival, was now gone.

Those gathered here were people who had been abandoned and hurt by the world.

That’s why people knew each other’s wounds and pain.

As a result, they could be connected more tightly.

And…

“Lord… thank you so much. For taking us in.”

“Thanks to the Lord, I really enjoy living. I think this is what living is!”

“Okay! Everyone, raise your glasses!”

Dwarf, Kmaru, picked up a large beer glass and stood on the table.

Soon, he took a deep breath and shouted like thunder.

“For Lord Sian!!!!!!!”

“For!!!!!!!”

The toast echoed throughout Ruben.

Sian smiled without realizing it.

Sian, who had nothing.

Sian, who had no talent at all…

I want to protect.

Their laughter.

My territory.

My people.

Currently, Ruben was not perfect.

There are still many things lacking.

Although they had defeated Nurvia last time.

The monsters were still threatening.

Of course, Leia was there, but now not only monsters but also.

Other forces were slowly starting to target Ruben.

Ruben, who had achieved such development, was no different from a ripe prey.

So the first festival held in Ruben now.

In order not to end this festival with just this one time.

“Eat moderately! That’s all money!”

Sian had to diligently earn gold.

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The Elantur main family located in the Elantur Marquisate [territory ruled by a Marquis].

And inside such a huge mansion.

There, Lerit, the chief manager of Elantur, was crossing the hallway.

The maids and servants who encountered Lerit stepped aside and bowed their heads.

Normally, he would have responded with a small greeting, but Lerit was not in the mood to do so now.

Soon, he arrived in front of the door.

Lerit took a deep breath.

That’s because he knew who was in front of this door now.

Perhaps even taking this time was already known.

Knock knock.

-Come in.

As expected, a voice was heard from inside as soon as the knock was over.

Lerit opened the door very carefully.

The door opened with a click.

Through the gap, Lerit could see one being.

A figure with a strong charisma just by its existence.

Durak Elantur.

The head of this Elantur family.

And the undisputed number one sword [best swordsman] of the Empire.

“Did you call me?”

Lerit bowed his head straight away.

Durak looked at such Lerit and slowly opened his mouth.

“I need to meet Sian.”

That was the end.

There was no reason or explanation.

“…!!”

That’s why Lerit couldn’t hide his surprise.

Durak had never said such a thing.

Durak doesn’t meet just anyone.

There were only a handful of times he had directly said he would meet someone like this.

Kai Elantur, called the star of the Empire.

It was right to think that there was no one else but him.

But what is it now…

Lerit looked at Durak with a surprised heart.

But Durak still didn’t say anything else.

“… I understand.”

Lerit slowly left the room.