Chapter 109: Five Great Houses Meeting 4
[space_man][space_man]”Unfortunately, the Solace House has a secret that the other Five Great Houses don’t.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Secret? What is it?”
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[space_man][space_man]Inicia stands up and approaches Vandal.
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[space_man][space_man]”The Solace House has a book that has been passed down from the time of the direct descendants. When someone becomes the head of the family, they must read it first. And when they read it, they become like me.”
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[space_man][space_man]Vandal sighs deeply.
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[space_man][space_man]”I wasn’t aiming for the throne from the beginning, you know. Of course, the previous head had this same idea, so I was taught that way, but I wondered why we had to do such a troublesome thing.”
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[space_man][space_man]Vandal stands up straight and looks at Eld and Inicia.
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[space_man][space_man]”Well, that’s why, Inicia-denka, Eld-bocchama, I’ll have you both disappear.”
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[space_man][space_man]Vandal snaps her fingers, and Vandal, Q-tool, Inicia, and Eld are transported to another space.
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[space_man][space_man]”What is this place?”
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[space_man][space_man]”As you can see, it’s your graveyard.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld looks around. It’s a pale blue space that stretches as far as the eye can see. It looks incredibly familiar.
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[space_man][space_man]”Aside from Eld, what’s the reason for bringing me here?”
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[space_man][space_man]Inicia asks, crossing his arms.
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[space_man][space_man]”I know you’ve been talking to Brynas and Luria. If you’re going that far, you’ll be king soon, right?”
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[space_man][space_man]It’s Q-tool who answers.
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[space_man][space_man]”Ah, I see.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld also understands. To become king, in addition to the current king’s approval, one must obtain the approval of three of the Five Great Houses. There are actually more detailed rules, but Inicia only needs the approval of King Balza and the Five Great Houses.
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[space_man][space_man]”You could just take the King Selection Exam, couldn’t you? I’m pretty sure anyone can take it, right?”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld says, looking at Inicia.
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[space_man][space_man]”Yes. The King has never been hereditary. So there are records of people from outside the royal family challenging it several times in the past. Although none of them succeeded.”
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[space_man][space_man]Inicia says, nodding.
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[space_man][space_man]”Ha, you mean we have to take a troublesome exam for that? It’d be faster to just kill the current king and the candidates.”
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[space_man][space_man]Q-tool says with a laugh.
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[space_man][space_man]”Hey, hey, the king has to keep the contract he made with the Goddess at the time of the founding of the country……”
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[space_man][space_man]Inicia puts his hand in front of Eld’s face and interrupts him.
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[space_man][space_man]”It’s a pain. If I’ve come this far, it’s better to subdue you.”
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[space_man][space_man]Hearing that, Eld sighs wearily.
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[space_man][space_man]”Oh dear. Actually, I hate fighting. And I’ve been fighting a lot lately.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Don’t lie. I heard it from Alderic. When you fight, you look like you’re enjoying it more than anyone else.”
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[space_man][space_man]Inicia scoffs.
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[space_man][space_man]”Now, which one of us will you fight? It’s easier for both of us if we make it one-on-one instead of fighting two-on-two, right?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Haha, then I’ll take Inicia! I’ll fight you!”
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[space_man][space_man]Q-tool shouts.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Oh, perfect. I kind of wanted to fight Vandal-baasan anyway.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Do as you like. I don’t care either way.”
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[space_man][space_man]Hearing that, Vandal snaps her fingers again. Their figures slowly begin to fade.
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[space_man][space_man]”Eld Faniaal. Shall we have a competition to see who can defeat their opponent first?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Hmm? I don’t mind. But what will you give me if I win?”
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[space_man][space_man]”I’ll give you anything you want. But when I win…… you know what will happen, right?”
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[space_man][space_man]”You’re going to say I have to acknowledge you as king, right? Well, fine. Two of the Five Great Houses are going to disappear anyway. Whether I acknowledge you or not, you’ll be king.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld watches Inicia as he starts to disappear.
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[space_man][space_man]”Well, such an important matter, it would be too much responsibility for my younger brother as acting head. If you win before me, I’ll approve of your kingship in my name.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Hmph, you’re naive. Even though you’re a minor, you’ve become the head of the family. If you’re not prepared to bear that responsibility, you have no right to be in charge.”
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[space_man][space_man]Inicia points his fist at Eld.
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[space_man][space_man]”This is my responsibility. It’s like something caused by my incompetence. It’s my last job that I can’t leave to my sister-in-law or my half-brother.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld also points his fist at Inicia. They bump their fists together and disappear.