I Am the Madman of This Family

Episode 13. Second customer (1)

“Ugh?”

Vulcan laughed heartily as Keter grabbed the boat.

Vulcan was born with dwarf blood, even if half of it, and dwarves are sensitive to mana. Because of this, he was aware that Keter was implicitly dealing with mana.

“It was true what the dwarf said. The fruit wine of the World Tree is said to be the best elixir for those with mana. It seems to be well received by the body.”

Keter could not answer. The elixir settled in his stomach instantly disintegrated into mana and began to spread throughout his body.

If you do not concentrate at this time, the high concentration of mana you have obtained will scatter in the air. Keter began to focus on controlling the stray mana.

Vulcan held the hammer and guarded the door. Maybe someone came in and ruined Keter’s important moment.

After about 10 minutes like that.

Whoa!

Layers of mana formed around Keter’s body, which was then absorbed through the nose and mouth.

flash!

When Keter opened her eyes, a blue wave spread through the house.

“Whoa.”

After holding her breath, Keter rose from her seat and opened and closed her fists, enjoying the afterglow.

“Did you like it?”

When Vulcan asked, holding the hammer like a staff, Keter replied with a serious face.

“The money I can give right now is about 5,000 gold. If you give me time, I can give you up to 20,000 gold.”

“Wow, you have too much money. Originally, I thought I didn’t need money, but after seeing you, I changed my mind. Just give me the 1,000 gold note you put on the table earlier.”

Without saying a word, Keter took out a 1,000 gold bill from his pocket and handed it to Vulcan.

Vulcanus cleared his throat as he took the bill.

“Of course, I’m not saying that I should just get 1,000 gold and play. It’s not like I’m asking for more money.”

“Then what do you want? I never asked for it, so don’t expect to get paid for it.”

Keter knows.

The value of the world tree elixir given to him by Vulcan cannot be measured. If you had to sell it, 500,000 gold was a treasure that could be received ridiculously.

‘I got mana at once that I could get after 10 years of training. Even with no risk!’

In this world, it is not possible to increase mana only through straight attacks. There are various expedients, but there is always a price to pay for them.

What if you want to get mana in exchange for vitality?

With a lifespan of 30 years, one year’s worth of mana can be permanently obtained, or 10 years’ worth of mana can be used temporarily. There is also a way to obtain mana by sacrificing other humans.

‘Equivalent exchange, whether small or large, is the basic principle… … .’

There is no such thing as the elixir of the world tree. Without any risk, it was possible to obtain 10 years of pure mana.

You might ask why he gave you such a treasure, but Keter didn’t bother to ask.

‘The story is none of my business, and even if I don’t ask, the saddest person will tell me anyway.’

It wasn’t because she wanted to drink it, but being grateful was something she was grateful for, so Keter was thinking of paying the price that was worth it.

Vulcanus looked Kether in the eyes and said.

“You are a very suspicious person. But you helped Tarragon. As rough as it was, it made me realize that I didn’t deserve to be the owner of Amaranth at the risk. It also suggests the future. What were you thinking?”

“I am kind to my original customers.”

“Then I will be your customer too. You know a country that spends its entire life locked in a forge. The fact that the Sephira family was on the defensive. But all I can do is just bang the hammer.”

Vulcan raised the hammer and touched the tip.

“The hammer that used to be the size of my head has now become the size of my fist. It means I’m too old to step forward and do something like I used to.”

“You still look bubbly.”

“I became a father. I’m old, so the introduction is getting long. I think I paid for it first with the elixir of the world tree given to you. So, do me one favor.”

“I will listen.”

Vulcan stopped talking and looked out the window.

Looking at the clear sky, his face seemed to recall memories, but there was a mixture of affection.

Soon after, Vulcanus closed and opened his eyes, looked at Keter again, and said,

“Help the Sephira family in crisis. Just like helping Tarragon.”

It was a very serious tone, but when Keter returned, it was infinitely light.

“If anyone hears it, they will know that I came to destroy the Sephira family.”

“So, are you going to protect it or not?”

“Um, I don’t have any particular intention of protecting the Sephira family.”

“… Is that so?”

Vulcan put on a disappointed expression. As if the reaction was amusing, Keter laughed.

“hahahaha, what I mean is that there is no point in just protecting the Sephira family.”

“what… … ?”

Keter clenched and opened her fists.

“You have to grow strong. So that no one in this world can ignore it.”

* * *

Tarragon, who brought 200 gold to Keter, doubted his eyes.

Isn’t Vulcan and Keter talking comfortably like old friends?

“Basil was just like you when he was immature. He had a personality that told him not to do it, and he had a lot of imagination. One day, he asked me to make a bow stick into a sword blade.”

“So did you make it?”

“I made it! Basil cut his hand while writing and ended up in a warehouse! hahahahaha!”

Tarragon was messed up.

‘Was Vulcanus such a talkative person?’

Vulcanus was not the blood of the Sephira family, but he was just as taciturn.

But when I saw her talking to Keter, it wasn’t that she hadn’t said anything until now, it seemed that she had no one to talk to.

Keter turned and beckoned to Tarragon.

“Hey, is Tarragon here? old man We’ll talk about it later. Customer service comes first.”

Tarragon held out a bag of gold coins, and Keter turned it over.

charrr

An excellent number of gold coins the size of a little finger fall. Silver coins were also mixed in them.

Keter glanced over and nodded.

“201 gold 9 silver. Deposit complete.”

Keter put the change in his pocket and hung it around his waist with a sales smile.

“Come on, to continue from earlier, you just do what I tell you to do. I promise that your life will change drastically.”

“… really?”

“If you don’t want to believe it, don’t. But there is no refund.”

“No, I believe you. Just do whatever.”

Tarragon had no back anyway. To the point where I would rather be fooled and put the blame on Keter.

“Let’s move places. You should give the old man time to clean the house.”

Vulcanus burst out laughing.

“Are you thinking of helping me clean up?”

“There are servants to do that.”

“Kuk-kuk. yes that’s right go go I’ll take care of this.”

Keter said as he shrugged with Tarragon.

“Come on, let’s go. sir.”

“Where?”

“Wherever, I have to go to your room.”

So the two left Vulcan’s smithy behind and moved to another place.

The atmosphere in Tarragon’s room was the complete opposite of that of the Sephira family.

Rather than messy, the expression miscellaneous is more appropriate. Various books, as well as many types of bows and weapons and armor were lined up.

Tarragon said to his exclusive ladies-in-waiting.

“Leave your seat until I call. Don’t let anyone in.”

While sending out her exclusive ladies-in-waiting, Keter rummaged through junk.

“The effort you are trying to make is imaginary.”

swish

Keter threw the swordsmanship book in her hand behind her back. Receiving the flying book, Tarragon said.

“Can you really help me? Can I trust you?”

Arriving here, Tarragon came to his senses.

It was true that I was worried because of the overwhelming power of Keter. In any case, Keter hadn’t even been a day since he came to Sephira’s family.

Kether’s answer to him was immediate.

“If you’re going to doubt it, don’t believe it in the first place. Believing vaguely is the way to the worst.”

How the hell can a human being be so self-confident? Tarragon envied Keter’s confidence and confidence.

“I will believe. It’s not like I’m in a situation where I’m going to argue about this and that.”

“Well then, it’s a shabby place, but let’s sit down.”

Keter threw all the miscellaneous items off the table to the floor and sat down. Tarragon also sat across from him with a neutral expression.

What advice would Keter give me?

Tarragon was even afraid.

“Now- I won’t say it twice, so listen carefully.”

gulp.

Despite the cool weather, sweat dripped from Tarragon’s forehead. Keter also said with a serious face.

“When you wake up in the morning, run on the playground until the sun goes down.”

“and?”

“It’s over.”

“huh?”

“What did you expect? Did you think that I would know how to practice Aurors that are superior to those of a prestigious family?”

“It’s not… Will running on the playground change my life? So specifically… Can I be like you?”

“What is like me? Aren’t you cheap?”

“Oh, no.”

Tarragon pondered for a moment in embarrassment before speaking.

“Can I become as confident and strong as you?”

“I don’t know anything else. don’t target me It just hurts me more.”

“… … .”

“And confidence and strength are originally a bundle. Have you ever seen a strong person lack confidence? you will be strong Confidence comes naturally.”

“Is that possible with only physical training?”

“The proof is right in front of your eyes. you will be strong I guarantee it.”

Tarragon, who had been sullen, became bright eyes again. All of Keter’s words were so full of confidence and confidence that I couldn’t help but believe them.

“Stop the chatter because there is an extra charge. I’ll tell you why you have to run on the playground.”

“I’ll bring the enemy. wait for a sec.”

“no. hit me in the head somehow A guy with a bad memory won’t survive long on this floor anyway.”

Tarragon, who had lifted his butt halfway, quickly sat down again.

The archery skills of the Sephira archers are unsurpassed. Even Keter admits that.

However, the direction he was pursuing was shattered. An archer who shoots from a fixed position may be strong in war, but an archer who acts alone is an easy prey to stick to one position.

Keter started talking about the weaknesses of Sephira’s archers.

Right now, although I’m only talking to one Tarragon, I’m halfway there.

Tarragon will produce significant results, and the knights will learn from him. If the knights learn, the soldiers will learn too.

Keter was to educate Taragon considering such influence.

What if?

‘It’s enough to roll it until it’s done.’

Tarragon was waiting for Keter’s words with an excited expression, not knowing his own fate.