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put a bell on the cat's neck (3)

“Stupid bastards.”

Rokhan spit swear words at those who had lost the corpse of an ancient emperor before his eyes.

No matter how specialized they are for hiding and moving, it's not worth being insulted and eaten by the high-masters who lost such valuable materials right in front of their eyes.

Of course, if the body of the ancient emperor was left as it is, it could be a source of contention, but it was obvious what kind of use it would be shown as it was passed on to the corrupt collaborators who wanted to destroy the world.

Perhaps because they knew it, they returned empty-handed and did not say much to Rokhan, and kept their mouths shut, and the great tribal alliance to defeat the ancient emperor ended like that.

‘I’m sorry.’

As soon as the ancient emperor died, Lokan could not hide his disappointment as he watched those who were wary of each other and scattered.

Originally, I was planning to kill one of them after taking a good look, but I missed it because the resistance of the ancient emperor was greater than I expected.

According to the contract signed, if you do a team kill before hunting the ancient emperor, your heart will burst and die, but Rokhan had a magical heart and was a visitor who could come back to life even if he died.

“See you later on the battlefield.”

Because of that, he had no choice but to let the undead High Master growl.

But at the same time, seeing him again was quite predictable in the not-too-distant future.

‘The era of war will begin.’

Now the era of war will begin. It was good to see that the peace had already been broken.

[Return to the capital and report progress to the emperor.]

The war was about to begin as soon as the representatives of the eight races returned to the capital and completed their reports.

If it hadn't been for this, I could have been hit and run right now.

“Using runebooks. To Taimura.”

So Rokhan returned to Taimura for once. This is because runebooks are not stored in the Imperial Castle to prevent a coup d'etat.

Since there is nothing to rush, for now, the status quo was canceled and the health was raised to a safe level.

Lokan spent time with the aftermath and confirmed the new things he had acquired.

“… … what's this "

The inventory contained unexpected and surprising items.

[Lion King's Sealed Pauldrons][Set]

Pauldrons used by the Lion King Gaokan during his lifetime. Most of its power is now sealed.

-Defense: 1,800

-Durability: 8,000 / 8,000

-Strength + 100

- Agility + 100

- Health + 100

- Increases the effect of all charge skills by 50% with the effect of [Resolve of the Lion]‘Did humans have it?’

It was the weapon of the Lion King.

Why the hell did this have to happen to him? It was obvious. that humans had.

In order to resurrect the ancient emperor in the best state, he invested the most in reviving the body, but the equipment was also set to the best.

‘I must hide it for now.’

Lokan, who grasped it at once, put off wearing it for once.

If he was to meet the emperor while wearing the Sealed Pauldrons of the Lion King, he judged that he might be robbed.

‘Are there two left?’

Now, there are only two parts of the Lion King's armor.

The lack of hints is still there, so it's hard to know if he'll ever have a full set, but he's convinced he'll be able to collect them somehow.

As soon as the aftereffects were over, he moved to meet the emperor using the teleport magic circle.

“The Count Roccan von Regalia enters.”

‘What kind of mess is this again’

Moving to the Imperial Palace, Rokhan realized that things were going a little strange.

He knows that the news of the ancient emperor's death would have been delivered even without his own report, but a small banquet was being held at the Imperial Palace where he visited to meet the emperor.

Even though it was simplified, the human race also had many strongholds destroyed by the ancient emperor, so it was not suitable for such luxury, but the banquet was lined with influential nobles.

It may be because he did not feel the seriousness of the situation, but since it was a banquet hosted by the emperor himself, it was inevitable.

“Oh, our hero has finally arrived.”

In such a situation, when Lokan appeared, the emperor greeted him directly.

Not only did he solve a problem that could change the fate of the continent, but he also played a major role, so it's probably natural to take it for granted.

“He did a good job. You did a really good job on a difficult task.”

Therefore, the emperor did not hide his satisfaction. He praised Rokhan in front of everyone and at the same time declared that he would keep his promise.

“Listen everyone! As promised, I will grant Count Regalia the rank of marquis!”

marquis! It was a huge position that could hardly be entered as a user. In addition to being a high-ranking nobleman, he was recognized as a prince and given the authority to rule a region on behalf of the emperor, so he was different from the count.

That is what has been given to Rokhan now.

It remains to be seen which region will be governed, but it is clear that there will be enormous benefits to taking over.

[Unbelievable achievement! You are the first to be granted the rank of Marquis.]

[You are the first to acquire this title.]

[First][Marquis][Unique]

A marquis is a great nobility in the human world and a lord of a region, and is a title that can rule a certain region and nobles on behalf of the emperor.

Take on those duties and responsibilities.

[Hold Effect]

-Able to command nobles below the count

-You can form [Factions] by recruiting more than a certain number of nobles

-Possibility of conferring titles below one's own

-[Aura of the Ruler] can be used

‘Awesome,’

The power of the title of Marquis itself was amazing. Leaving everything else aside, the fact that it is possible to confer titles of less than one's own title means that 'selling titles' is sufficiently possible.

Of course, it was an advantage and a disadvantage that the person would automatically join the 'faction' when conferring a title, but it doesn't matter if you don't intend to run a faction at all.

If you leave, you can join the faction and after a certain period of time have passed, you can leave the faction.

‘I don’t have a party to make, but… … . It doesn’t mean that it can’t be applied even when playing solo.’

In addition, learning the ruler's aura that gives buffs to allies within range is also a significant benefit. Although it is a deteriorated version of the Emperor's Aura, it is a skill that is attractive enough that it is also affected by itself when activated.

“And the territory the Marquis will rule… … . We will go to Kazantia.”

“… … !”

“Woe, His Majesty the Emperor”

At that remark, the faces of the nobles who enjoyed the banquet and congratulated Rokhan's promotion to the ranks became blue.

It's not because they're in a position where they collide with other factions. The reason was that Kazantia was the most representative and fierce battlefield.

Because he is the weakest of the Golden Lion camps, he is a human being in charge of defending the borders of a relatively small number, but it was different from the Kazantian region.

Not only were there a whopping two High Masters among the few humans, but the Kazantia region was also where 30 Masters were located.

Placing a new Marquis, Lokan in such an area meant that it was quite large.

‘It’s a test.’

The first meant testing Lokan.

For quite some time the region of Kazantia was without a ruling marquis. Even so, even if the duke, not the marquis, came, the high-spirited High Masters would not be able to properly listen to them.

Rather, there were countless nobles who escaped as if they were driven out because they did not receive their recognition, full of the harsh energy of the battlefield.

So what about Lokan?

Even though he was only at the master level, if he was a Lokan who worked with the high masters and showed an image that was not behind them, wouldn't he be able to get recognition even if he couldn't subdue them?

It was clear that the Emperor wanted to try it.

“Your Majesty, that would be different from declaring war on the Black Dragonflight… … .”

“I know, I know. I will start the war from now on.”

And one more thing. That was a very provocative reason.

If the Marquis is deployed, additional budgets and troops will be added accordingly, which will have the effect of stimulating the enemy.

The nobles who were concerned about it raised their voices and bowed their heads, but the emperor was adamant.

His eyes were shining intensely, as if he was going to do what he could not achieve with the resurrection of the ancient emperor with his own hands.

'It's started.'Looking into those eyes, Rokhan was convinced. The era of great war had begun.

Even humans who are considered the weakest have such thoughts, so other races are terrified.

Afraid to think like that, a knight rushed in from behind.

“Lung, Your Majesty! It’s a big deal!”

“Say it.”

“Troll, the trolls have raised an army!”

For some, it sounds like a blue sky.

Hearing those words, a deep smile appeared on Rokhan's lips. It was like having a board to play properly.

“I will follow your orders and move right away.”

Before the confusion and horror that filled the banquet hall could go away, Lokan struck the player.

He stood up and proudly stretched his waist to establish his dignity as a marquis and looked around the other nobles.

“What are you doing! His Majesty the Emperor has commanded. Let's go back, gather our soldiers, send them to the front line, and gather our wealth to secure our supplies!"

He growled wildly with a cry of madness.

stingy nobles. At first, they hesitated, not knowing what to do, but at the harsh rebuke of Lokan, they hurriedly left their seats and returned to their respective estates.

Then the emperor looked back to Lokan with a satisfied look.

“Go. I will only believe in you.”

"insect!"

It was for this reason that the emperor held an unreasonable banquet in the first place. In order to bring powerful nobles together and make them move quickly and forcefully.

When the plan was accurately executed by Rokhan, a deeper trust was placed in the Emperor's eyes.

He saw Rokhan off, promising that he would provide full support even in the Imperial Palace.

[You have been granted dominion over Kazantia.]

[You can use the governing function other than territorial management.]

[Summary disposition is now possible for the nobles in the administrative area.]

[Keep in mind. With power comes responsibility.]

"her… … This is true.”

Lokan, who escaped from the Imperial Palace and examined his marquis' abilities, could not properly carry on his words.

First of all, leaving the effect of the title of Marquis aside, he was appointed as the Marquis of Kazantia, and privately owned land increased tremendously, and ‘interference in internal affairs’ became possible in the territories within the Kazantia region under the name of ‘reign’.

He could even make decisions about the deployment, recruitment, and labor of major troops, effectively giving him the power of a king.

“Then you should hit the player.”

Lokan, who looked at all the functions one by one, and looked into the provinces belonging to Kazantia one after another, laughed heartily.

The beginning of the great war era.

However, among users, Lokan was the only one who could properly move troops.

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