The Kingdom of Tahalin.
In order to explain this, we must first talk about the Arkhheim Empire, which is currently the most prosperous empire, and ho to my family, House Reinhafer.
Basically, Tahalin is a “vassal state” of the Arkheim Empire.
To put it simply.
The people of Tahalin are essentially the dogs of the empire: they must pay tribute every year at harvest ti, and they can be conscripted into the army at any ti without a choice.
The discrimination the people of Tahalin face in Arkheim is staggering.
So much so, in fact, that even those who played the ga felt that the Empire had gone too far.
I can’t even begin to imagine how much anti-Empire sentint there is among those who actually lived through this tragedy.
‘I thought so too, to a certain extent, until I found out what happened behind the scenes.’
We’ll talk about the behind-the-scenes stuff later.
For now, the important thing is to agitate the prince in front of .
“You don’t look like you understand. Why the youngest mber of House Reinhafer has suddenly traveled to Tahalin. You must want to kill right now. You have t the child of your parents’ enemies.”
For a mont, Kushan’s shoulders slump, but then they settle back into place.
Apparently, he’s not very good at acting. Well, it doesn’t show up in his talents, so it’s not like he’s blind. Anyway, Kushan continued.
“I am sorry for what happened to you and your mother, but it is beyond my control now. I was weak, and I was defeated by your father, Theo von Reinhafer, Lord of Reinhafer, and that is all.”
“Do you hate ?”
I stubbornly asked one more ti.
Then, for the first ti, Kushan’s face crumpled.
“You don’t understand ……. Are you doubting Tahalin’s loyalty, or are you trying to collect more taxes…….?”
“No, I’ve had enough of that nonsense. Those taxes aren’t coming back to , and there’s no reason for an emissary to co and explain such an important matter to you.”
I panicked and blurted out as much as I could.
‘You’re crazy, what are you saying, are you out of your mind?’
That’s how ridiculous it is.
I’ve played Inner Lunatic many tis, and I’ve done projects to save the kingdom of Tahalin.
The taxes Tahalin pays to Arkheim are already ridiculous.
Add to that the fact that they would rather die than go to war.
I can’t believe you’re even talking about it.
This is when it becos clear that Kushan’s hostility is out of control.
Nowhere was this more evident than in the status bar.
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[Basic Info]
Na: Kushan Adrian
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Race: Human
Primary Elent: Earth
Achievents: [Direct Line of Tahalin – King Candidate]
[Traits]
Affirmations: [Poison genius] / [Dagger master] / [Martial arts master] / [Serious].
Neutral: [Loyalty – my abilities have not blossod because I have not t anyone to whom I can give my full loyalty] / Currently has so trust in the court mage Kramser (about 40%)].
Negative: [Self-destructive] / [Self-absorbed] / [Overwheld with responsibility] / [Indecisive] / [Flirtatious] / [Temperantal]]
[Stats]
Physique: 11
MP: 7
Luck: 5
Willpower: 4
Charm: 23
[Skills]
Passive Skills: [Venomous Calibration].
Active Skill: [Poison Dagger Interdiate]
*Warning! Hostility towards House Reinhafer has reached its limit.
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The main traits of Kushan Adrian that can be seen here are the following.
That he is overly self-pessimistic and ntally immature.
In the past, when he rebelled in the 27th ga, he was tricked by others into starting a war when his intentions were around 90 percent.
He is vulnerable to making decisions on his own and needs to rely on others.
In many ways, he is not a good fit for a king.
Perhaps he is now tenuously dependent on Kramsar, his regent, his substitute in the absence of a king.
Sadly, he doesn’t even know he’s a demon.
I sighed to myself, thinking I should get back to work.
Then, I realize he’s looking at .
‘Well, not as handso as I am, but certainly as handso as a prince in a ga, with a rough and tumble personality that shows he’s been living in the desert.’
It’s a distinctly different look from Paracelsus.
I think of his red hair and red eyes framing his nearly chestnut complexion.
His attire is typical of the desert, with a turban and various special effects artifacts.
Most importantly, Kushan wields a traditional sword called the Kukri, which was adapted from a weapon used by the Gurkhas of Nepal. {1}
The only thing that distinguishes it from other weapons is that it has a curved blade.
‘Your equipnt is already great.’
Yeah, I’ll take rotten over good.
It seems that the na Prince ans more than I thought.
I felt unnecessarily proud that he would play well even if I didn’t customize his equipnt.
……Of course, it’s going to be a dirty job getting him.
I look him up and down for a mont more, and my gaze lingers at one point.
‘That’s…….’
A scar on his chest, prominent against his tanned skin.
It’s a scar that was probably made by Theo.
In the past, when the Black Sword Knights led by him slaughtered the Kingdom of Tahalin, he had shown Kushan the first act of the [Supre Black Sword] out of rcy.
[Ebony Dawn].
In the aftermath, Kushan was deeply scarred.
……I also realized that none of the humans associated with Nox were normal.
It’s funny that he carved that scar into his body out of rcy, and the sa goes for Kushan, who flew off the battlefield to stop the three swordsn.
There were tis when I thought the ga was funny, but not now.
This is real.
I’m not a psychopath. Even I can’t help but wonder, was this story necessary?
I can’t help but feel a little sorry for Kushan at the end of the ga, when we’re dealing with the fall of a man and he ends up killing himself.
‘But I am confident that I can prevent all this tragedy.’
In addition, I will obtain the items I need from the ancient ruins hidden in the northern part of the Kingdom of Tahalin, and I will also gain the power of the ‘thing’.
The main story of Inner Lunatic is progressing faster than I expected. It’s important for to get my hands on the power sooner rather than later.
That’s why I’ve arrived here, in Tahalin, with my limited lifespan.
I was thinking.
Suddenly, Kushan, who was facing , spoke up.
“If it’s not a tax matter… is there any other reason you’ve co to the Kingdom of Tahalin?”
It’s an overly rude question.
It implies that the knees he bent to a mont ago were never of his own volition. I reply bluntly.
“There’s no need for to explain… well… but for the sake of simplicity, consider here for sightseeing purposes and to explore the ruins. If you don’t take care of until I get back, you’re going to die. You know what I an?”
I didn’t like what he said, so I said it in moderation.
Fortunately, the guy nodded, as if he hadn’t thought of anything like that until now.
“I see.”
He bowed low, then rose from his seat.
Kushan rang the bell to summon the servant who stood behind him.
“First, see to it that the Young Master finishes his al and is shown around the kingdom. Bring him a tar who is the pride of the Kingdom of Tahalin and is skilled at taming animals, and if he needs anything else, be sure to treat him well. Again…….”
At that mont, I quickly glanced over and found soone.
Then I took a deep breath and imdiately cut off Kushan’s words.
“Wait, let change the person who will guide around the kingdom.”
Hueub, ha…….
‘Please… let’s not make a mistake. Please…….’
In order to fulfill my plan, I have to act like a ‘real’ asshole from now on.
I hypnotize myself. I’m a crazy bastard, I’m an asshole, I’m an asshole who skirt chases, and I’m a crazy bastard who loves it so much…….
(michinnom; michyeobeolin; michinnom)
“You beside . You’ll be the one to introduce to the kingdom.”
I barely part my lips with those words, and a sudden wave of exhaustion and self-doubt washes over .
In the direction I barely managed to point my finger through the pain, there was a woman.
A dark-skinned woman who bore a striking resemblance to Kushan. Even to my eyes, I couldn’t help but think that such a beautiful complexion wasn’t normal.
“But this girl is…….”
Kushan’s eyes fluttered open. But I just ask him nonchalantly.
“Is there a problem?”
“……No, Aria, go and serve your master as best you can.”
“……Yes.”
Aria.
I already know why Kushan doesn’t want this child to co with .
Why?
Because she’s his only sister.
He’s afraid that I, an asshole, might touch her.
……To be honest, I think I’d misunderstand too.
I know I shouldn’t be doing this on the subject of playing Nox, but…….
-Zitri…oh my god. It looks like the real Young Master has opened his eyes to won…….
-Rona, what should I do…? I don’t have a manual for this kind of situation…!
-I don’t want him to see another woman… I don’t want to die… I don’t want to die!
-Shh! Elena… I don’t know what’s going on right now(?), but this might be a crucial mont, so be quiet…!
The stories of the units behind are quite harrowing.
Luckily, they will not be heard by those in front. It’s the sa kind of power I gained when I beca possessed by the character Nox.
It’s a shitty power to call it a power, since it’s never helped before…….
I shielded my face and looked at Aria Adrian as she approached . She resembles her brother in general, but she seems more docile.
However, I know sothing is wrong with her.
A black snake slithers up and wraps itself around the slender girl’s neck. Invisible to the rest of the world, the snake is choking the life out of Aria.
And then there are the empty eyes…….
There was no mistaking it.
‘She’s already gone.’
Aria Adrian bowed her head.
“I’m not good enough, but please take care of .”
“Okay.”
I nodded, playing the satisfied bastard.
Of course, I couldn’t help but wonder, “Is this right?” a few tis.
The stares around , the prying eyes.
They were all making dizzy.
But right now, I’m more concerned about saving people than I am about the prying eyes.
I told you earlier that I told Kushan to kneel for a reason, and I don’t have to explain why.
A true scum of the earth, a corrupted demon sorcerer.
To defeat Kramsar.
And to do so, I need to be an asshole.
……Why did I end up like this?
I don’t know, but what can I say?
Given my situation.
Inwardly, I wished they’d just go away, but I continued in a gruff voice.
“Then let’s go. You all get so rest, Elena.”
“Oh, okay! Seobang-nim!”
“Seobang-nim again… Ha, I don’t know. Anyway, follow . You’re coming with . Christopher too.”
“Chung! I understand, as the proud head of the Knights of House Reinhafer, my mission is to serve the youngest, Young Master Nox! This Christopher…… is deeply impressed…….”
I haven’t even gotten to the end… and I’m already feeling a little dizzy.
The rest of the characters are staying in so sort of accommodation at the Tahalin Royal Castle. Fortunately, there are no major dangers.
“Young Master, are you sure you’ll be okay without ?”
Zitri asks, concerned.
I nodded and put on a reasonably cheerful face.
Why?
[Your Health stat is temporarily reduced by 1 due to the effect of the Talent ‘Ti Limit’].
[Due to the effect of the attribute ‘Ti Limit’, Blood Lv2 is applied].
Because my short life span is starting to get to .
However, I’m a scoundrel who possesses the [Master of Acting] trait.
“Zitri. You’re taking too much care of . What’s the matter, do you want to rest again?”
“I’m not going to drink any more tea from you …….”
“Even though your master is giving it to you?”
“…….”
Zitri was silent.
i secretly worried about sending Elena off on her own.
The others were fine with it, but the pitying glances from even Rona made her feel like she was doing sothing she couldn’t do.
For the record.
I’ve seen so of the Black Sword Knights attach themselves to others, so I’m sure the safety of my companions will not be a problem.
Perhaps Theo’s orders were to spread out and protect them.
‘He wants to make a Patriarch sohow… no way!’
I thought to myself as I finished my light al on the terrace.
A wrinkled old man waiting nearby watches move away at a brisk pace, then smiles to himself.
I take only a sip of the wine on the table.
It contains a bit of poison, but it doesn’t matter.
‘This must be enough to poison …….’
I don’t see many people.
The profession of alchemist is not yet popularized.
I’m sure he thought Nox wouldn’t be able to overco the poison, but that’s a sadly foolish mistake.
I crinkled my brow, rembering yesterday’s little hiccup with Elena. I took another sip of my drink.
-Eh… I an… you should take this potion beforehand… so that the poison won’t enter your body at all, and you’ll recover quickly. And just in case… it’s……. No drinking in front of anyone but , your future wife, I promise…!
At the ti, I was given a safe poison purging potion by Elina, along with a bizarre promise.
Thanks to her, I am now perfectly poison immune.
Kramsar has apparently decided to try to ss with by forging so unknown Tahalin-specific poison, and I’m not having any of it.
The longest playing gar in this ga (probably)!
That would be Gar Yoochan.
He doesn’t know it, but I know all the poisons on the continent, and I have a million ways to overco them in my head. I have nothing to worry about.
I step outside and look crossly at Christopher and Elena.
“I don’t know if you guys can feel it, but this guy…….”
Christopher imdiately raised his eyebrows and reported back to .
“Yep. Aria Adrian, the only sister of Prince Kushan Adrian, rumored to be extrely fair, and currently…….”
“To the point.”
“She’s under the influence of illusion.”
Yeah.
That’s why I’m carrying a useful unit with .
First of all, I have Kushan’s sister.
In other words, I’m going to break Kramsar’s Curse spell on Arya Adrian.
{1} : Kukri doesn’t really make sense here the author should have used Khanjar or Jambiya for the daggers and Scimitar for the sword iirc.
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