Chapter 13 EPISODE 13 COUNT CHASE (2)

Like the rest of the mansion, Count Chases drawing room was brightly and beautifully decorated.

The ceiling, paired with a white, clean marble floor, was white, and the wall with several large glass doors leading to the garden was turquoise, giving it a cool feeling.

A carpet with a bold use of red and yellow colors to give off a sense of splendor, and luxurious furniture with a bright overall tone.

A foreign presence stood alone in a place where it would seem more right for beautiful ladies to have a tea party here.

Have you come?

Arthur Chase.

Count Chase.

He is a member of the Northern Four Rivers and a 7-star wizard, and one of the most prominent battle wizards in the north.

And as if to reveal that fact with his whole body, he was big, scary, and sharp-looking.

If I can compare it to a sword, should I say hes like a claymore?

Red Storm.

Count Chases nickname.

He is also known as the Red Monk, and always wore blood-like red robes, as he is now.

Mr. Jude Bayer greets Lord Chase.

When Jude showed proper decorum, Count Chase who was standing facing the garden, turned around.

He had short-cut red hair and a height nearing 2 meters tall.

Strong broad shoulders and rock-like muscles presumed to be honed on the battlefield.

In addition, sharp piercing eyes that could see through the opponent, and the overall impression was truly overwhelming.

I felt more like facing a mighty warrior than a wizard.

The mothers genes worked hard.

All three children of Count Chase, including Cordelia, were good-looking men and women that were as beautiful as flowers.

Of course, Count Chase didnt have an ugly face. Rather, he had a thick, dark, and manly handsome face.

It was like the time when I went to Leisegang. All the big talk in my head went out because of my nervousness.

Sit down.

Count Chase spoke low again and sat down at the head of the table.

Jude took a bated breath after Count Chase sat in his seat of authority.

If this was an ordinary meeting, the maids would have come in and served tea and cookies at this point, but only the deep and heavy silence was set between Count Chase and Jude.

As such, a dozen or so seconds passed.

Around the time the cold sweat began to flow along Judes back, Count Chase opened his mouth again.

I heard a few stories.

It has come.

Count Chased looked down at Jude while maintaining a straight posture, and Jude swallowed nervously as he faced Count Chases chilly gaze.

Frankly, Im scared. Similar feelings sprang up in my heart like when I first saw Leisegang.

But I did not turn away.

I mustered up and endured Count Chases gaze.

A few seconds passed then.

Count Chase, who looked at Jude with glassy eyes, opened his mouth and said again.

I heard about your actions during the deviation.

Deviation (weekend getaway).

It was Count Chase who came in hard from the start.

However, Jude kept his composure. What Count Chase mentioned was not just the deviation.

You were lucky to get the Suns Necklace.

Count Chase could not have known that he had obtained the Suns Necklace.

But Jude didnt answer, and instead took the Suns Necklace that he had put in his clothes and put it on the table.

Its the Suns Necklace.

Hmm.

A golden necklace engraved with the crest of Solari, the sun god.

Count Chases gaze, which had been focused on Jude, shifted to the Suns Necklace. He stroked the necklace a few times with his thick, coarse fingers and nodded.

By all means, is it an item that constantly radiates Yang energy? You got a great start.

The Suns Necklace was the divine item used by the sun god Solaris champion Gallus, and not anyone else.

It was not an exaggeration to say that it was a divine treasure of the denomination, so it was natural for Count Chase to admire it.

Whatever.

Count Chase laid down the Suns Necklace.

He once again looked at Jude as if searching him before suddenly pulling out a small box from his bosom, pushing it to Jude, and speaking.

This is of no use to me. But I already brought it, so take it.

What the hell is it? When Jude sent a glance to ask if he could open it, Count Chase said with a snort.

Hmph, Im telling you in advance, but its not much.

It was a little vague, but I thought it was okay to open it, so Jude carefully opened the box and soon opened his eyes wide.

Its a big deal!

What was inside was a Yang Earth Pill, which possessed a powerful amount of Yang energy. I just opened the box, but the fragrant aroma seemed to fill the drawing room.

It wasnt something that cure Gueumjulmaek at once like the Sunfire Carp, but it was still a valuable item that would be of considerable help to the treatment.

And.

Count Chase spoke again before I could even express my gratitude for the Yang Earth Pill.

Once again, he asked, looking at Jude with fierce eyes.

I heard that Cordelia carried you when you jumped off the cliff. Was it true?

its true.

Tsk, how foolish.

Count Chase who clicked his tongue in disapproval, searched his arms again and held out a small box.

Its a fruit that strengthens muscle strength. All I have around me is a bunch of wizards who just need the strength of a cane, thats why its useless to us, so take it.

The Fruit of Strength?!

Jude once again looked in surprise.

The Fruit of Strength was an item that permanently increases muscle strength a little, and it was hard to obtain this in the beginning, as all of these kinds of items do.

From the Yang Earth Pill to even the Fruit of Strength.

H-hes actually a very nice person?

No, maybe hes very fond of Jude himself?

He seemed to be displeased with the fact that Cordelia carried Jude herself in their weekend getaway rather than the weekend getaway itself.

Its because he has a fierce impression and hes awkward at expressing himself, but hes actually a good person.

Jude looked up and saw Count Chase.

He still had a scary face, but somehow, he looked different from before.

And.

He began to talk once again.

Now, rather than being afraid of what hell say next, Jude began to look forward to it.

Ive heard that youre going to join Cordelia in the upcoming social gathering.

Children of the 12 northern families specifically, it was a social gathering of underage children who have not yet started official duties.

This time, Jude had given his word to Cordelia that he would participate too.

Jude replied with a little expectation.

Yes, I will.

You need stamina to go a long way.

It was absolutely right.

Jude quietly waited, and Count Chase did not disappoint this time either.

I thought he was throwing up a cough, but once again he took out a small box from his bosom.

Everyone around me is just a bunch of geeks stuck in the lab, thats why its useless, so take it.

The Fruit of Stamina!

As the name suggests, it was an item that gives a small increase to stamina permanently.

For Jude who had poor stamina, it was a treasure as valuable as the Yang Earth Pill.

And.

Yes, father.

When Jude quickly answered, Count Chase coughed up again and said, putting his hand in his inner chest pocket.

When you say youre going on a trip, that meddlesome old man, Count Bayer, will do something stupid like a test. Its not much, but this will help.

I didnt say anything this time, but the size of the box gave me a rough idea.

It was clear that it was one of the fruit series.

Ah, father. Ah, father.

If I can do

Legend of Heroes 2

again, Ill try to dig into Count Chase somehow.

Hes like a treasure goblin No, a treasure father.

T/N: Treasure goblins came from the game Diablo. They are small demons that steal loot and everything that glitters, carrying said treasure in sacks over their shoulders. Attacking them will make them drop loot while running away and killing them will grant you all items it had.

Source: Diablo Fandom Wiki

Count Chases, who snorted once again as Jude shone with deep gratitude, stood up and said.

Hmph, the business is done. Now get out of here.

Thank you very much.

Theres a bag under the table, so put it in there.

The small-spoken Count Chase turned to the garden, as he had when I first came in.

It meant there was nothing more to talk about.

It was a bit rude, but Jude didnt mind.

What more do you want from the treasure father who even packed your bag?

When Jude quickly packed up the boxes into the bag and left the drawing room, the people who were waiting to be exact, Cordelia, approached him.

Hey, are you okay? Did anything happen? What did father say? Did you get scolded a lot? Di-did he tell you to break off our engagement?

She looked a bit scared.

Before answering, Jude looked over Cordelias shoulder, and smiled at the figure of Maja and Dahlia standing there restlessly.

Hey, what did you talk about? Huh?

Father.

Father?

He wants me to carry you around from now on. So, dont carry me.

what?

Cordelia opened her eyes widely as if asking what he meant, and Jude laughed cheerfully.

***

At Count Chases garden.

Jude and Cordelia walked through the beautifully decorated flower garden, and Maja and Dahlia stood side by side and looked at the two such figures.

So, Cordelia said in a small voice, covering her mouth with a hand fan.

So, did father gave and packed you with items?

Yeah, he told me to eat, cheer up, and carry you around. Dont carry me.

When Jude spoke again, Cordelia lightly blushed and snorted.

Well, thats a relief anyway.

Youre your fathers daughter. That snorting.

What the hell?

It worked out really well anyway. If I eat everything your father has given me, Ill be in a much better condition than I am now.

It was really an unexpected luck. The condition of the Gueumjulmaek is better than it is now, and if I eat the fruits of strength and stamina and the fruit of agility given to me lastly, with a little exaggeration, Ill be 1.5 times stronger than now.

Of course, its not very good right now.

Either way, 1.5 times is 1.5 times.

The mere sight of the bag made me smile.

By the way.

Oh, are you going to give me something too? I love you, Ms. Banker. Please call me anytime.

Its not? Hey, anyway, are you starting that now? Fathers Test quest?

I suppose so.

Fathers Test.

The first main quest that appears in the main scenario of Jude Bayer.

As the name implies, it was an event where my father, Count Bayer, recognizes that my Gueumjulmaek is cured and that Im ready to leave the city.

In the game, after being completely cured of the Gueumjulmaek with the Sunfire Carp event, I could challenge it if I practiced mugong for a month or two, but despite it being the first main quest, it boasted an uneven level of difficulty.

It was one of the reasons why Jude is a non-mainstream character.

As a matter of fact, I started later than other characters, but I had to waste more time because of my Fathers Test quest.

Furthermore, unlike other quests, it was a quest that had no particular trick.

Dont worry. This is why I got the Thirty-Six Worldly Steps. Ill be able to go with you to Langesthei.

Hmph, Im not saying that I want to go with you together to Langesthei.

Well, what should I say. Its a typical dialogue, but it works well with your good appearance.

Whats this crazy b*stard saying?

Cordelia blushed like a character with a typical dialogue, and Jude had a small laugh. And Maja and Dahlia, who looked at the two from a distance, also smiled warmly. From afar, they were a cute couple shyly whispering love.

When does it start anyway? First of all, well be leaving after the fortnight.

My fathers coming in ten days at the latestso there wont be a problem with the time.

After passing his Fathers Test quest and preparing for his trip, hell head to Langesthei with Cordelia.

Can I trust you?

Just make sure youre well-prepared for the trip. There are things to pack on the way.

This was enough.

It was Cordelia who understood exactly what Jude was saying as a rotten water.

Then Ill be waiting for the news.

Yes, Ill see you again soon.

The two who bumped their fists like a habit, moved towards Maja and Dahlia.

And a week later.

Count Bayer is back.