Frica frowned as she saw Raon Sieghart and Gwangpungdan’s shoes slowly approaching.
‘It’s just regular boots.’
Gwangpungdan walked comfortably through this muddy land even though he wore combat boots that only hindered him when walking through the swamp.
Many people have visited this swamp so far, but this was the first time that an entire group walked so leisurely.
‘There… .’
Unlike Raon Sieghardt, who gave off an empty aura as if he did not exist here, a creepy madness bloomed in Gwangpungdan’s eyes.
“Ugh… .”
Frika couldn’t meet the gaze of the Gwangpungdan and let out a groan.
‘Why do people look like that?’
I heard a rumor that the Gwangpungdan is called the Gwanggyeondan, but it is more than I imagined. I felt like I would get eaten if I continued to look, so I quickly lowered my head.
“Ugh… .”
“Um, is that Gwangpungdan?”
“A little different from what I heard. No, it’s a lot different… .”
“I can’t even look at you.”
Wellis and the Rangers also swallowed their saliva, tired of the beast-like energy emanating from the Gwangpungdan.
Raon approached me without making a sound, as if he was walking on dry land, and smiled.
“Are these the people who came to meet you from the Aryan family?”
“Ah yes! “My name is Frica, leader of Ranger Group 3.”
Frica bent down, hiding her embarrassment.
“Nice to meet you. “My name is Raon Sieghardt, Deputy Leader of the Gwangpungdan.”
“ah… .”
Raon bowed his head without being rude or excessive. His heart swelled as he was greeted face to face by the White Sword Dragon, renowned throughout the continent.
“Ah, welcome to the Aryan family… Hehe!”
Frica raised her head and screamed when she saw the three warriors behind Raon.
My heart shrunk at the power in the green, black, and purple eyes.
“Ranger? “I definitely feel agile.”
“Can you fight because you are so incompetent?”
“The shoes are unique.”
“eww… .”
The three people spoke calmly, but they were so overwhelmed by their energy that they could not open their mouths.
‘Are these the leaders of the Gwangpungdan?’
I heard a rumor that the leaders of the Gwangpungdan also showed outstanding performance in the six emperor duel sparring, but now that I see them, they are monsters with a presence that goes beyond those rumors.
“Get some momentum.”
When Raon looked back and lightly clicked his tongue, not only the three leaders, but the entire Gwangpungdan went into a frenzy.
It meant that he had complete control over them.
“Then, please guide me.”
“Oh, I understand. Let’s start right away… ah!”
Frika started to move but then stopped. He opened the carriage door behind him and took out his swamp boots.
“These are vine boots made for walking in swamps. “If you wear them, you will be able to move much more comfortably.”
“Then could you please give me two?”
Raon nodded and held out his hand.
“Two?”
“Walking through the swamp is part of the training, so we’ll continue like this except for those kids.”
He pointed to two children who were still young. Unlike other Gwangpungdan swordsmen, it seemed like standing in the swamp was difficult.
“young master! I’ll keep going like this too! “Uncle Mark is helping me!”
A girl with pigtails waved her hand vigorously.
“If you do it, I will do it too! Lord Budan, I won’t wear them either!”
The sharp-looking boy also clenched his fists as if he would not lose.
“That’s right. “Thank you, but I will decline the boots.”
Raon shook his head with a faint smile.
“Well, I understand. “Then let’s go.”
Frica stretched out her hand and pointed forward.
“Wellis. I will guide you from the front. “I’ll go after cleaning up.”
“Oh, I understand.”
Wellis swallowed dry saliva and stepped forward, Raon and Gwangpungdan following behind.
‘Even that idiot wouldn’t mess with the Gwangpungdan.’
Frika put the shoes she had taken out back into the wagon, checked the condition of the swamp and the wagon, and followed the group at the very back.
Wellis walked ahead and bit his lip.
‘ruined.’
What should I say to the executives… .
The Sieghardt prosecutors were even paid to bring them in after drenching them so that they could not move for a while, but not a single one was left out and they came back unharmed.
‘There can be a way to walk on your own without boots… huh?’
As I was walking while looking at the ground, there was a light-colored area in the swamp ahead.
‘Clear swamp!’
A swamp where the sand settles or spreads out to the sides and contains a larger proportion of water. It was clear that no matter how crazy the fanatics were, they wouldn’t be able to escape.
‘good.’
Wellis made a slight change of direction so that the windpipe headed towards a clear swamp.
The sun is setting and the surroundings are dark, so no matter how strong Raon or Gwangpungdan is, it is inevitable that your clothes will get wet.
Wellis naturally pulled Gwangpungdan to a clear swamp and then glanced back just as Raon, who was in front, stepped into the swamp. and.
Quaaaaaaaaa!
Mud poured down like a fountain with a roar that echoed throughout the swamp.
Burbubbubbuk!
Wellis rolled on the floor, getting hit by all the mud.
“Keueeek!”
Each piece of falling mud felt like being hit by a soldier’s fist. I was so dazed that I couldn’t get up.
“Stick… .”
As he fell and was about to get stuck in the swamp, a hand came out and grabbed him by the collar and pulled him up.
It was Raon. He smiled softly and pulled the body out of the swamp.
“Are you okay?”
“Thank you… Hike!”
I was about to say thank you, but there was an eerie light in Raon’s eyes. His teeth chattered because he felt like he was telling him that if he messed around again, he would cut off his head.
“S-sorry!”
Instead of saying thank you, Wellis bowed down so that his head touched the swamp.
‘He’s a human being who should never be touched…’ .’
I thought he was a softer person compared to Gwangpungdan, but I was very mistaken. I didn’t have those monsters as my subordinates for no reason.
“Hey! “You idiot!”
Frica ran up from behind and hit Wellis on the back of the head.
“I told you not to!”
He immediately turned around and bowed his head to Raon.
“sorry! Because this guy is very playful. From now on, I will guide you.”
“it’s okay.”
Raon smiled slightly. He pointed ahead as if it was nothing.
“Let’s go. “I want to get there before it’s too late.”
* * *
Raon narrowed his eyes as he looked at the gray castle wall built on the swamp.
‘Is this the wall of the Aryan family?’
It felt sturdy and sturdy, as expected from a castle wall that had endured for a long time.
However, despite its clean appearance, it seemed like it had not been properly repaired, so gaps were felt here and there.
-That’s unusual.
Ras frowned as he looked at the castle.
-It seems like the guy who built this castle was a pretty strong guy.
‘How do you know that?’
-The balance is perfect.
‘balance?’
-When creating the castle, a perfect balance was achieved at a level that would be impossible for an ordinary human being. Of course, everything is ruined now.
The guy seemed to have lost interest and sat down on my shoulder mumbling something about having something to eat.
‘It’s not wrong.’
It is said that the first head of the Aryan family conquered the swamp of death with the first head of the Sieghart family, so it was natural that he was strong.
“It’s a castle floating on a swamp. “It’s charming.”
Burren nodded his head sharply, as if the castle itself was amazing.
“Is that guy’s charm everywhere he goes?”
Although Martha was surprised, she frowned without showing it.
“pretty… .”
Runaan’s eyes lit up slightly, as if she liked the sight of the castle against the swamp.
Quaaaaa!
While everyone in the Gwangpungdan was looking at the Arian family’s castle in amazement, the castle gate was opened by roughly pushing away the swamp.
Regardless of what device was in place, the mud from the swamp could not enter the inside of the gate.
A female prosecutor with brown hair tied up like horsehair walked out of the open castle gate. He looked like he was in his early 30s, but his actual age seemed to be older than that.
‘Is this woman Wendy Arian?’
It seemed clear that she was the woman listed in Judiel’s booklet as the sole master of the Arian family and the youngest daughter of the family head.
“Thank you for your hard work coming. “She is Wendy Arian, who is in charge of the Imperial Swordsman.”
Wendy Arian lowered her head as if she recognized this person’s identity right away.
“Thank you for your welcome. “My name is Raon Sieghardt, Deputy Leader of the Gwangpungdan.”
Raon lowered his head and checked Wendy’s energy.
‘You’re well trained.’
Although it seemed like he lacked actual combat experience, he could feel his sword skills had been steadily trained over a long period of time.
As he was just beginning to become a master, he was weaker than Mark Goeton, but he had the ability to rise to the top if trained properly.
‘It’s better than expected.’
I thought the Arian family was all ruined because there was only one master and the rest of the swordsmen were weak, but that was not the case.
At least Wendy Arian was showing a warrior-like look in her eyes.
When Raon was looking at Wendy, Wendy was also looking at Raon and Gwangpungdan.
‘hmm… .’
Wendy narrowed her eyes as she looked at the Gwangpungdan, where no one was covered in mud.
‘what?’
Aside from Raon being a master, no one got wet even though Gwangpungdan was wearing ordinary shoes.
The only person in the group now covered in mud was Wellis, a veteran ranger.
When I looked to the side, the leader, Frica, shrugged his shoulders as if he was self-sufficient.
‘I guess I was playing a prank and got the wrong outcome.’
Seeing that Wellis, the vice-captain of Team 3, who had been treading on the swamp like land, was humiliated like that, it seems that Raon and the Gwangpungdan’s skills are more than just rumors.
‘That’s not the only surprising thing.’
Wendy’s fingertips trembled as she looked at Gwangpungdan standing behind Raon.
‘No one is lacking.’
The public rumor said that the Gwangpungdan only had to watch out for Raon and Rimmer, but now I see that none of the Gwangpungdan swordsmen look easy.
There was one Master and four people at the highest level of Expert, and others were at the end of the intermediate level or at the advanced level.
Except for two children, the line was completely empty.
‘Is this really Sieghardt’s armed force?’
Although prosecutors and officials came from Sieghardt occasionally to inspect the swamp of death, this was the first time they had shown such force.
Wendy lightly tapped her forehead to come to her senses and stretched out her hand.
“Please come this way.”
She raised her hand to Raon and Gwangpungdan in a respectful manner.
“The head of the family is waiting.”
“All right.”
Raon nodded and followed her to the center of the Arian family.
‘It’s gorgeous.’
Wendy walked to a mansion that had a gorgeous exterior that looked like it had been built not long ago.
Unlike the beautiful buildings, the people guarding this place did not have a proper sense of energy.
‘It’s more disappointing than I thought.’
Except for Wendy and the prosecutors assisting her, there was no one in sight. It seemed like a place steeped in laziness more than expected.
Although the Arian family’s family hall was smaller than Sieghart’s, it was not inferior in splendor.
They said they had a lot of money thanks to special products, and none of the decorations on the wall looked expensive.
“This is the throne room.”
Wendy opened the arched door at the end of the family hall. She opened the huge door without the slightest creak, as if it had been well oiled.
Passing through the brilliant lights pouring in from inside the throne room, I saw a platform built like a staircase.
People who appeared to be executives of the Aryan family were standing on both sides of the platform, and an old man with brown hair was sitting at the top.
I ate so well that my shiny cheeks were plump and my belly fat was saggy.
Raon stepped on the red carpet in the center and bowed his head.
“Sieghard Gwangpungdan vice leader. Raon Sieghardt meets the master of House Arian.”
Even though he was a vassal, he was the head of a family with a long history with Sieghart, so he was polite first.
“You are the White Sword Dragon. “It truly lives up to its name.”
A greasy, greasy voice came from the podium.
“You had a hard time coming all the way. “Get up.”
“thank you.”
Raon straightened his back and looked up at the podium.
‘Is that man Wigen Aryan, the head of the Aryan family?’
While Sieghart and other family heads displayed light and force on their own, that old man was creating a presence using the brilliant lights pouring from the ceiling. I didn’t feel any strong energy waves, strong will, or cold intelligence.
-Is that really the head of the family?
Lars also wrinkled his nose as if he was dumbfounded.
-Your qualifications are above average, but your accumulation is so poor!
‘i think so too.’
As he said, it seemed like the only thing Wigen Arian had accumulated was fat.
“Is the King of Northern Destruction well?”
“yes. Peace be upon you.”
“That’s a good thing.”
Wigen Arian nodded. He smiled slightly, saying he would come see me soon.
“We prepared a banquet for the Gwangpungdan who came here. “Let’s enjoy today to the fullest.”
He said it would be a fun time and clapped his hands on the wall. A sound like teeth clenching was heard from Wendy behind her.
“I appreciate your welcome, but I decline.”
Raon looked at Wigen Arian and shook his head.
“I came to House Aryan with a request for assistance. I don’t know if it’s all over. “I don’t think now is the time for a banquet.”
“Hmm… .”
Wigen showed an uncomfortable look and tapped the armrest. The flesh of my forearms shook as if caught in the wind.
“I don’t know about you, but the water level of the original Swamp of Death changes frequently. “It’s not that special here.”
“I heard that not only the water level of the swamp has increased, but also the number of undead monsters.”
“The numbers increase to become zombies and skeletons. “It can be easily dealt with with a few arrows.”
“Undead are monsters that cannot think for themselves. There is a possibility that a high-level monster has appeared giving search instructions.”
Raon said exactly what he had thought when he came here.
“Hmm, isn’t that a prediction?”
Wigen cleared his throat and buried his back in the chair.
“I have lived on this land my whole life. Things like this happened every 10 or 5 years. “It’s not a big deal to worry about.”
“Then why did you request support from your family?”
“It’s because the Emperor of the Emperor is so worried.”
He frowned, saying that this support did not go through their hands, but that Wendy Arian contacted him independently.
“hmm… .”
Raon only looked at Wigen without turning his head to Wendy.
‘It doesn’t exceed my expectations at all.’
The reason why Wigen is so uncooperative is to avoid exposing his incompetence and laziness.
Since the Swamp of Death has not changed for hundreds of years, it must have been a long time since anyone sent out a reconnaissance or subjugation mission thinking that it would continue to be safe.
If a problem arose in the swamp now, it was obvious that he would be reprimanded by Sieghardt, so it was clear that he was reacting like that in order to somehow avoid the situation and solve it on his own.
‘Once I leave, only then will they move.’
But it doesn’t work anymore.
The money and pleasures of this place may have been relevant to the prosecutors and officials from the Sieghardt family, but it meant nothing to the Gwangpungdan, who only thought about growth and completing their missions.
“Matriarch. Even if the situation is the same as before, you need to check… .”
“I am the head of the house!”
Wendy took a step forward and knelt down, but Wigen frowned.
“You don’t have to push yourself too hard. Consider coming here as a rest and rest well. We know this business well… .”
“Like I said, I have to do my job.”
“I guess you don’t know, but you can’t enter the Swamp of Death without my permission. That swamp is difficult for even rangers to pass through, so let’s rest first… .”
“I’m sorry… .”
Raon looked up. Wigen’s neck trembled as his eyes were as red as a volcano spewing fire.
“I have been given full authority over this place by the head of the family.”
When you take responsibility, you gain authority.
Glenn didn’t actually say that he would give full authority, but he said that the Gwangpungdan would take full responsibility, so it wasn’t nonsense at all.
“Um, full authority? What is that… .”
Wigen opened his mouth as if he had not expected the word plenipotentiary to come out.
“So you’re saying you’re going to do whatever you want like you did with the inspection?”
“…….”
I deliberately didn’t answer and just gave him a stronger look. So that Wigen falls into his own trap.
“No, that’s ridiculous. No matter how much he is the White Sword Dragon, he is only good for Dan… .”
As Wigen’s lips were trembling, a middle-aged man with a grim expression walked up to him and whispered. It didn’t sound right, but it seemed to convey that the Gwangpungdan had passed through the swamp without special boots.
‘It worked.’
The little lie took water and began to grow on its own. It was rewarding to hold the windpipe and teach water walking.
“Ugh… .”
Wigen gritted his molars while looking at Raon and Gwangpungdan.
‘I can’t believe I walked through a swamp with those shoes…’ .’
Walking through a swamp without special boots means that you are an expert who can walk underwater. If the entire Gwangpungdan was able to do that, it meant that everyone was more capable than rumored.
‘What kind of look in their eyes… .’
As I was looking at the Gwangpungdan, my spine felt numb as if I had made eye contact with a wild beast. The momentum of each person is no joke. Aside from the two young children, there wasn’t a single swordsman who seemed capable of winning in a fight.
‘Is this what Gwangpungdan was like?’
With that level of inaction and momentum, it would not have been strange to hand over full authority to Glenn.
‘Damn it!’
There was no way. She nodded, hoping that nothing bad would happen in the Swamp of Death.
“It’s unusual that you refuse even when I give you a break. “You can do whatever you want.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
Raon bowed his head politely and walked backwards. When she gave Wendy a look telling her to stop, Wiggen hit her on the armrest.
“Wendy. You are… .”
“I’m sorry, but is it okay if I go with you, the Sword Master of the Hwangjeon? “I have a question to ask you about the swamp.”
“Okay… .”
Wigen waved his hand as if telling him to take care of it.
“thank you.”
Raon lowered his head once again and turned around. Even though the conversation was over, Gwangpungdan was glaring at Wigen and Ariane executives as if they were going to eat them.
‘It’s worth raising.’
Not only the nickname White Sword Dragon, but also the entire Gwangpungdan walked through the swamp and gained the authority to move freely here thanks to their strong energy. I couldn’t help but smile because it felt like the hard work of teaching was worthwhile.
Raon lightly shook off the black dragon robe and walked between the Gwangpungdan.
“let’s go.”