Chapter 181. < Our Children have Changed (2) >

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Translator: Seven PR: LightBrin

What are you talking about? My kids are pure, cute, hardworking, sincere After all, they were born from all the good things in the world. What does a blind guy like you know about us?

-Right. Youre boasting so proudly. You must have been a goblin in one of your past lives.

Bae Hu-ryeong clicked his tongue.

At that moment, a voice sounded in my head.

[The 34th Floors quest has been given.]

Did the Tower judge that I had a rough idea of the stage so it gave out the quest? Words appeared in front of my eyes

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[The Warring Theaters Period: The Crisis of Cla.s.sics]

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The name of the quest was strange.

Still kneeling in frustration, I looked at the quest window.

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[The Warring Plays Period: The Crisis of Cla.s.sics]

Difficulty: B+

Objective: You have succeeded in bestowing mythology to the Goblin Race. The Goblin people were born listening to your actions, seeing your deeds, and learning your beliefs. But the excitement was short lived. Having heard the same stories over and over for hundreds of years, the new generation of the Goblin Race have grown tired of the mundane cla.s.sics!

For some time now, recreations of the cla.s.sics have been gaining popularity in the Goblin Race. This trend has pa.s.sed the stage of sensational popularity and has developed into a violent gale which threatens to displace the original myths!

Ugor. I like the evil Kekerkker better than the good Kekerkker.

It is tradition that the Lady of Golden Silk and the Lady of the Silver lily be connected.

The Constellation Killer and the Sword Emperor is good too.

You dont know what youre talking about. Its only a cla.s.sic when the Sword Emperor and the Heavenly Demon are together.

This is serious!

The Goblin Race has begun to quarrel amongst themselves over which myth is real. If this is allowed to continue, the Goblin Race might lose their original myths. If the original myths disappear, the Goblin Race will be unable to use their aura training method!

n.o.ble White Lion. Create a play for the Goblin Race that will be performed in the theaters and receive applause as the true story. You are the one who decides the true myths and the true history! Unify the myths and establish the aura training method!

However, if you fail to deliver, your race will lose the Demonic Cult trait.

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I read the quest window several times.

Huh so to put it simply, my stories have become so twisted that they are no longer sure what is real or fake? If I leave it as is, the aura training method that I worked so hard to plan out, will disappear.

-I guess so?

Hmm.

I stroked my chin.

How should I go about this?

Several thoughts flitted across my mind for a moment. But my first thought was

Do I really need to fix this?

I thought that it might be fine to just leave it as is.

I would get tired of hearing the same thing every day too. The kids are only trying this and that because theyre hungry for new plays. Theres no need for me to spray cold water on them.

-Huh? Then what about the aura training method that you so ambitiously prepared?

That was just my greed. It started because Uburka agreed that it would be interesting. If the kids of this era dont want to do it because they dont think it would be fun then its up to them. I dont want to interfere with their fun too much.

-Hoh.

Bae Hu-ryeong clapped his hands.

-For the first time, you actually look like a real parent.

Ive always been a real parent.

-Thats a load of bulls.h.i.+t. If there was a compet.i.tion in the world for the most childish parent, you would win a landslide victory. Zombie.

Oh. That play sounds interesting.

I pointed to the theater across the street.

There were many theaters in this city. If the circular theaters on the three way intersection were the large companies, then the one I was pointing to was a small theater company that had barely managed to carve out a s.p.a.ce for itself in an alley. Nevertheless, the poster for the play was quite pretty, probably because they had to hone their advertising abilities.

-The Epic of Kekerkker! Watch the Fire Play of Kekerkker [The Rampant Fire Sword]!

The elf ticket clerk shouted.

-[Demon King Estelle], [The Chronicles of the Heavenly Demon], and [Raviel and Kekerkker] too, all of these stories start here and end here! The two people who are always together on a mythical journey! The story of him and him!

The picture of a tattooed hobgoblin stood out on the poster, although he seemed to be a bit soft for some reason. And behind him, was another hobgoblin with a lean, muscular body.

The two were staring straight ahead with their backs to each other.

From the looks of it, that one is about us. Isnt it?

-Yeah. I think its a story about the two of us.

Bae Hu-ryeong also looked interested.

Filled with antic.i.p.ation, we entered the small theater. A few logs that had been sc.r.a.ped clean were placed on the ground, and the guests sat on them in their designated spots. All of the seats were full. Even the standing area was filled to the brim.

Ohh.

After seeing the proper facilities, our expectations rose even more.

Its small but clean. It feels like an elite minority.

-But among the things you told Uburka, were there any stories about you and me?

Huh?

Apart from [Chronicles of the Heavenly Demon], there shouldnt be any.

Well, I guess this is a secondary creation. Ah. Looks like its starting. Watch quietly you dont need to.

-Even if we talk amongst ourselves, no one else can hear us, so its pretty sweet.

Dont they sell popcorn at these theaters? Watermelon beer? Fried watermelon skin? Whats this? Why do these guys like watermelon so much?

We chatted while watching [The Rampant Fire Sword]. For a moment, my heart pounded because of my high expectations. But as the play progressed, the faces of Bae Hu-ryeong and I quickly became sour in real time.

What is this

-What the f.u.c.k?

The two of us ran out of the play before it was even halfway through.

-Did those b.a.s.t.a.r.ds lose their minds?

Crazy.

-That wasnt me on the poster but the Flame Emperor!?

Crazy.

-Why is there a random scene of the Heavenly Demon and the Flame Emperor arguing!?

Crazy.

The word crazy just kept coming out of my mouth. Three crazys. That was a strikeout.

Now that I think about it, I think we need to distinguish the real myths. The kids fun? Of course its important. However, not the Flame Emperor. Anyone but the Flame Emperor. Crazy. They really crossed the line.

-Youre right! You need to fix it!

With one mind, Bae Hu-ryeong and I vowed to complete the quest.

Lets see how we can solve this situation first.

I wandered around the city until nightfall.

As a result, I found that there were unexpectedly some serious problems in the current era.

It was also related to the new trait the goblin race had acquired.

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[Demonic Cult]

Category: Religion, Military, Politics.

Origin: [Bad Friend Doctrine]

Description: Finally, the White Lion Faith has begun to distinguish itself as a religion through the [Guru Doctrine] and the [Bad Friend Doctrine]!

Gorke, the First Prophet, recognized the White Lion as a close friend and Father of the Goblin Race. And the Goblin Race learned the myths of the White Lion from the Second Prophet, Uburka.

Nevertheless, the Demonic Cult is currently experiencing an unprecedented ident.i.ty crisis! There are all kinds of denominations and opinions over the proper interpretations of the White Lions myths. The various denominations accuse each other of heresy and claim that they are the true inheritors of the White Lions will!

The Goblins, who believe in different myths, have different images. The appearance and efficacy of their aura varies depending on what image it is based on! Solve the problem of the doctrinal interpretations!

However, this trait can change depending on how history progresses.

Caution! There are 16 denominations in dispute about the doctrines! If conflict intensifies, it may lead to religious strife and perhaps even racial division!

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Aigo.

I had a rough understanding of how the history of the past 300 years went.

This. This problem probably began after Uburkas death. If that child was still alive, he would probably have beaten up all the opposition and suppressed them with force.

-Indeed. The kids who were forced to sit quietly without being able to make a sound are now raising their voices.

That seems to be the case.

Uburka was strong. Too strong. When such absolute powerhouse disappeared, the disagreements that appeared among the goblin race could not be dealt with as simply as before.

Conflict was natural.

Just like everyone experiencing p.u.b.erty, the goblin race was now experiencing the pains of growing up.

-Welcome, welcome, ladies and gentlemen! This is If I cant have it, Id rather destroy everything! Take a look at Estelles unique charm!

-This is a cla.s.sic Fire Play! Its much better than the other pseudo-plays!

-Who are you calling pseudo!? You heretic!

-The Flame Emperor was actually a good person?! The story of a man who fell prey to Kekerkkers viciousness

Although that pain was developing in a strange direction.

From the beginning, art and religion had been inseparable in the goblin race. The ones who demonstrated the Fire Paintings were priests and the theaters where plays were held were temples. Which play you went to watch showed what denomination you believed in.

Depending on the image they have, their aura could change drastically.

Art. Religion. Military.

These important fields were grouped together.

But I could never, ever, allow the wors.h.i.+p of the Flame Emperor.

It was something that I was determined to get rid of.

-Ack! There should be laws for this!

I was in a remote part of the city.

In a place where the poor goblins lived together in pits, a cry rang out. When I turned my head to look, there was an argument occurring in front of a shabby theater.

-I definitely won first place in the evaluation! My acting skills were by far the best!

The main character of the argument was an elf. In front of the small elf, who was shouting, stood a large hobgoblin with his arms folded.

-So why did someone else get the role instead of me?! Was it a bribe? Personal connections? You should go on stage because of your own skill, not something like this!

-We dont take bribes. Ugo. And no one can use personal connections either. Although were poor, were still a theater company with 130 years of tradition. Dont look down on us.

-Then why didnt I even get selected for the main role or even a supporting role?! Is it because Im an elf?! Dont be ridiculous! Thats racial discrimination! I will make a formal complaint to the Fire River Council!

-Its not that you werent selected because you are an elf. We pursue equality under Kekerkkers advice. However.

The hobgoblin company owner spoke in a solemn voice.

-You are too weak.

-Wh-, what?

-Look at your body.

The owners eyes scanned the elfs body.

-Your bank is hunched. Your shoulders are thin. Your muscles are nonexistent. Your limbs are as thin as spider legs and look as though they will crack when touched. And your thighs are those even thighs? Im not even sure how you can still support your body on those legs.

The hobgoblin shook his head.

-No matter how good your acting skills are, whats the point? These days, the audiences focus is on a lot of muscles. Even snot nosed kids wouldnt admire a body like yours. Youre not qualified.

-A-, an actor only needs to be good at acting!

The elf was furious. However, he covered himself with both arms as though he was self conscious.

The theater owner shook his head before revealing his thick muscles.

-No. Actors are priests who share Kekerkkers teachings to the public, warriors who take the lead in the event of a war, and fighters who duel when the council is convened.

Did these guys still decide on the councils agenda by dueling? They were such cute idiots.

-Thats why the audiences clap their hands so happily at the actors. They acknowledge the fantasies as truth. Who would be enchanted by a warrior who only knew how to talk on stage?

-Uhh. uhhh

-Your muscles are weak. Increase your chest muscles by four times first. Then Ill listen to what you have to say.

-A-, according to mythology, Kekerkker had internal muscles! My muscles are internal too! Im stronger than I look!

-Ugor.

The theater owner smirked.

-Then be Kekerkker instead of an actor. Transform into a lion and help our race. At the very least, our theater company doesnt believe in internal muscles.

-W-, wait a minute. Theater owner, sir! Just once!

In the end, the elf knelt down and grabbed the edge of the hobgoblins clothes.

-Please judge me one more time! I am confident that I can act much better than last time. Umm. After seeing my acting, the other muscleheads wont even catch your eyes! I am an acting genius! If you pick me as the main character, no, if you give me the role as one of the Four Demon Lords in [Chronicles of the Heavenly Demon], there will be a revolution in the Guru theater world!

-An actor should never kneel.

The theater owner dismissed him.

-Exercise. Build up your muscles. Thats all I have to say to you.

-Ah! Sir! Elves are different from you goblins! Its impossible for us to have big muscles! You ignorant pigs! Are there muscles in your brain!

-I have nothing more to say to you.

The hobgoblin easily shook the elf off, and with a scream, the elf rolled over.

-Aigo, Im dead! Aigo! This mold is racist! Its sad that I was born an elf! If I was born a goblin, I would have already debuted on the stage by now! Why was I born with long ears? Why am I being treated like this? Do you think Kekerkker would accept what youre doing?!

-How pathetic go make some money instead.

-I like acting more than making money!

The theater owner closed his door with a click.

The aspiring elf actor cried out.

-Great Cat! Kekerkker! Please give me the talent of an actor! Its fine as long as you let me go on stage one time! You can have my soul! No, even the devil is fine. Take my soul! Take my soul so that I may debut! Please!

Hmm.

I stroked my chin.

I think I have a good idea.

-Huh? What is it?

Lets create a top star actor.

Ill show the true play to the goblins who had started believing false stories.