Kim Hyunwoo thought seriously.
Did he have any connection with the Duchess of Tesnoka?
But no matter how much he thought about it, Kim Hyunwoo believed there was no connection with the Duchess of Tesnoka.
Kim Hyunwoo had only been in this world of Arteil for a few months, and it didnt make sense to call it a connection from when he enjoyed Arteil as a ga.
After all, according to what he had checked, the Tesnoka territory wasnt on the territory relationship chart.
Therefore, Kim Hyunwoo looked at the Duchess, who was smiling confidently, and her secretaries, who were slightly embarrassed and bowing their heads behind her.
Soon, feeling his unsettled emotions quickly settle, perhaps due to his unshakable mind, he spoke.
You jest well.
Its not a joke?
At the Duchess of Tesnokas words, a thud sounded again from behind.
Im actually making a sincere proposal to the Lord of Lartania.
-Thud!
Another sound followed her voice.
In fact, it was quite unsettling, but before Kim Hyunwoo could question the sound, he was already puzzling over the Duchess of Tesnokas intentions with a bewildered expression.
It seems you want sothing from ?
He answered.
Why do you think that?
It doesnt make sense that soone as beautiful as the Duchess would fall for at first sight.
Following Kim Hyunwoos words, Duchess Tesnoka smiled as if she liked what she heard and then said,
Why? Its possible that I might have liked you at first sight, isnt it?
Its hard to believe it was love at first sight when you show no shyness, only a confident smile.
Is that so? I am serious about the marriage proposal.
It seems like you want to gain sothing through marriage with .
Hearing Kim Hyunwoos calm voice, Duchess Tesnoka looked at him with a slightly surprised expression.
Ahem, excuse .
She then sat down.
Duchess Tesnoka, now with a calr expression than her previously confident deanor, as if she had gained what she wanted, spoke.
Right. Its unexpected.
In what way?
Well, there are several aspects, but normally, when I propose marriage, everyone jumps at the chance. You do know who I am, right?
Ive heard you are Duchess Tesnoka.
Thats right. Normally, the lords who know this fact are eager to try sothing with , but you, My Lord, are surprisingly calm.
Theres no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Naturally, your enticing proposal is not without cost.
Kim Hyunwoo answers neatly.
Youre well-inford.
The Duchess smiled again, as if amused,
First, even though you know who I am, Ive been late in introducing myself. I am Rania Tesnoka, the Duchess of the Tesnoka territory and a Duchess of the Norba Kingdom.
She extended her hand.
And I am Kim Hyunwoo, the Lord of Lartania.
By shaking her hand, Kim Hyunwoo was then able to engage in a proper conversation with her.
After a while,
So, the reason you specifically ca to our territory is because you heard that I handled a Disaster?
Yes. I originally planned to send soone, but after hearing that story, I wanted to et you in person. Anyway, I wanted to et you before anyone else from other territories.
Other territories?
Yes, at least the news about you must have reached the Calan Kingdom.
Kim Hyunwoo nodded, seemingly pleased with Duchess Tesnokas words.
Although the Disaster could be considered a crisis, the spread of this news wasnt bad for Kim Hyunwoo, who had to manage the Labyrinth city moving forward.
However, Kim Hyunwoo also had another thought.
But in the end, this ans they just watched and didnt actually help.
Of course, Kim Hyunwoo knew that there was no need to feel negative just because they didnt help.
After all, it didnt make sense for them to think about helping Lartania, with which they had no relation.
However, while human emotions arent as logical as a machines, leading to so negative feelings, Kim Hyunwoo chose to view it positively.
After hearing this story, Kim Hyunwoo could guess her purpose and also check how he appeared to the neighboring territories.
Therefore,
Anyway, it seems like youve co to establish a good relationship with , right?
Yes, thats right. Oh, and I am serious about the marriage proposal.
Why are you so fixated on marriage?
I dont want to miss out. And its intriguing.
?
Kim Hyunwoo looked puzzled at the Duchesss words.
He had absolutely no intention of getting married.
Arteil, the ga played by Kim Hyunwoo, is a territory-based ga but also a beautiful girl gacha ga, naturally including an invisible affection system aside from the affinity system.
As affection increases, unlike affinity, the heroes actions change, and if affection maxes out, even marriage is possible.
Moreover, once married, the heroes behavior becos very loving, and if the heroes get along, polygamy is possible, making marriage for increased affection in Arteil seem almost like a national rule at one ti.
Furthermore, as affection increases, you receive additional stat bonuses different from the affinity level, making the managent of heroes happiness tricky but almost odd not to pursue.
However, the reason Kim Hyunwoo, despite knowing this, had no intention of marrying was because a Rank 33 territory was once ruined due to marriage.
The incident, dubbed The Last of Magical Power among Arteil users, was simple: a user nad Narak, who climbed from Rank 380 to 33 by marrying eight 5-star heroes, caused it.
Narak failed to manage the happiness of the eight heroes, leading to infighting among them, devastating his territory.
As a result, Narak, forrly Rank 33, plumted to Rank 80 in no ti, and despite attempts to recover the territory and manage the heroes happiness, managing the shattered happiness of eight heroes was nearly impossible, leading to the territorys collapse.
Because of this, users dubbed Narak The Last of Those Who Used Magical Power, centing the notion Marriage = Magical Power in users minds, leading them to avoid marriage.
Kim Hyunwoo, who was not yet a ranker at that ti and had abruptly stopped working on hero affection, recalled this with a bitter expression before clearing his voice and speaking.
Anyway, I have no plans for marriage yet.
Two hours later.
Then, Ill assu youll visit next ti?
Since youve co to , Ill visit you in return. Additionally, well discuss the trade matter through the trading post.
After receiving the farewell from Kim Hyunwoo, the Lord of Lartania, Rania left, climbing into a huge magitechnology carriage guarded by knights, and departed from the territory.
Imdiately after leaving Lartania.
How was it?
In response to Romans question, who appeared before the Duchess, she answered with a smile.
It was fascinating.
In what way?
My magical eye had no effect.
Your magical eye, you an?
In fact, the reason the Duchess kept proposing marriage to Kim Hyunwoo was because of the magical eye she possessed.
The Magical Eye of Enchantnt.
Although it wasnt as powerful as the demonic eye ntioned in legends, capable of perfectly charming anyone, combined with her appearance, it was enough to bring out its full potential.
Moreover, despite her young age, the Magical Eye, which had been one of her weapons in managing her territory and diplomatic relations well, strangely did not work on Kim Hyunwoo.
It was the sa no matter how many tis she tried.
That wasnt the only thing that surprised the Duchess.
With just a few pieces of information, he quickly deduces the situation to get what he wants.
Of course, since he had co to build a relationship with him in the first place, it was a feasible story, but even so, the Duchess felt that the Lord of Lartania was remarkable.
Being a Duchess, and furthermore, the Lord of the Tesnoka territory, was a position that naturally could exert pressure on others.
Of course, the conversation was too short to go into further detail, but conversely, even that brief interaction was enough for the Duchess to recognize the value of Lartanias Lord.
I want it.
At least, as far as the Duchess could tell, the Lord of Lartania was a treasure.
A treasure with so much hidden that you couldnt see the bottom of it with just a 2-hour conversation.
Therefore,
I failed to bring him under , but its surprisingly okay. Its no fun to obtain a treasure all at once.
The Duchess thought with a smile.
At that mont,
rilda, who had been silently watching the Duchess leave from beyond the hill,
If I kill her, the Master would dislike it It wouldnt be sothing to be praised for.
Genuinely looking regretful, she crushed the stone in her hand into powder, genuinely looking regretful.
Three seconds would have been enough,
rilda muttered, glaring at the carriage.
However, knowing that Kim Hyunwoo intended to gain so benefit through her, rilda could not kill the Duchess.
Therefore, she looked regretful,
It would be okay if I dont kill her, right?
She thought, with a sowhat sinister smile.
About five hours later,
On a mountain path where Lartania was completely out of sight.
Crack-!
Kyaa?!
The high-end carriage that the Duchess of Tesnoka was riding was smashed to pieces by a stone that flew from sowhere.
And so, at the mont the Duchess was escaping from Lartania.
In the comrcial territory of Rapengan,
Is this the place?
Yes, it is.
What about the budget?
We have brought half a years budget of the Calan Kingdom.
The Absolute Ruler of Darkness said,
We must obtain the Execution Sword.
She murmured while looking at the territory-
If necessary, I will destroy everything here.
-With a chilling gaze.
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