Due to the light sensation he hadn’t felt in a long time, Chen Long twisted his entire body. He was a bit stiff, but that stiffness would soon be gone, so he didn’t care about it.
“Thank you. I am very grateful.” Chen Long thanked Hyeonu, the person who saved him.
Hyeonu was originally Chen Long’s benefactor. He’d brought Chen Long to the pinnacle of the Samsungga after he was initially pushed out in the internal power struggle. However, Hyeonu literally saved Chen Long’s life this time, so Chen Long’s degree of appreciation toward Hyeonu was different.
“What gratitude? I am happy to help.” Hyeonu smiled and delivered humble words.
‘Let’s chat to make him forget about the magic power.’
Before Chen Long could bring anything else up, Hyeonu attacked: “Shouldn’t we talk while moving? You aren’t just a guard anymore. You are the head of the Samsungga. You have to think of the many people relying on you.”
His intention was to distract Chen Long, but the meaning in his words sounded right for anyone who heard it. Chen Long still seemed inclined to think he was a guard or the leader of the Cheonryong Group. He didn’t have a proper awareness of his own status. Otherwise, it was impossible for him to have done such a crazy thing.
‘I am a player, so I can gulp down any essence, but...’
Hyeonu and the other players were bound by things called item usage restrictions, which meant there were preset protective restrictions. Meanwhile, NPCs were different and didn’t have a single protective mechanism. They would die if they couldn’t handle it. It was a big problem that Chen Long had consumed an essence without much thought.
“This is something I’ve also felt deeply. I realized it the moment I lost my mind due to the magic power running wild. I shouldn’t have done this.” Chen Long looked genuinely regretful.
Seeing his expression, Bakar knelt down on the ground in a thrilled manner. “You’ve finally come to your senses... Finally.”
Now he shed tears at the thought that Chen Long had properly become the master of the Samsungga.
“Then why don’t we return to Linakalu? The situation of the Samsungga isn’t very good,” Hyeonu said.
“The family? There shouldn’t be a problem just because I’m away... Did the emperor do something?” Chen Long glanced at Bakar after hearing Hyeonu’s words. His expression showed he was demanding an explanation.
Bakar sighed and opened his mouth: “It has been quite some time since you have been like that. No one really stepped forward, but vicious rumors were spreading inside the family. I had to crack down on it.”
“What? Again? Then that’s fine. They’re just rumors. If I show up, they’ll be gone soon. I thought something big had happened.” Chen Long’s expression relaxed.
Once he heard the whole story from Bakar, Chen Long judged it wasn’t a big deal. He pleasantly ignored rumors on the level that could cause a rebellion. It was as if it was just a coincidence.
‘Should I call it broad-minded... or should I say that it isn’t sensible?’ Hyeonu sighed at Chen Long’s response. This brief conversation alone showed how hard Bakar normally had it.
“Then we should go back. I have something to say to you,” Hyeonu said.
“Yes, it is too hot here. I want to go back to my cool home.” Chen Long was relaxed to the end. It was hard to believe that he had just regained his mind.
***
There were only two people who returned to the Samsungga—Hyeonu and Chen Long. Bakar said he would stay and bring back the Cheonryong Group, so he sent the two people back first.
“What did you want to say to me? If it’s a favor, go ahead and say it. I’ll hear you out,” Chen Long said and threw himself down into the chair in the fancy office. As he hadn’t recovered completely yet, he took a comfortable posture to make himself feel better.
“It isn’t a big deal. The man I serve sent a letter to the emperor of the East Continent about wanting to form a more active alliance than the one we have now,” Hyeonu stated. He sat down next to Chen Long before naturally pulling out a piece of white paper and handing it to Chen Long.
“Alliance? As far as I know, there is already an alliance...” Chen Long spoke while holding the white paper. His words showed he hadn’t listened to Hyeonu properly.
“I said he wants a more active form, Chen Long. Please listen to me right to the end. I know it hasn't been long since you’ve recovered from your injury, but isn’t this too much?” Hyeonu eventually became angry at Chen Long’s continuous nonsense.
Chen Long read the words on the paper as Hyeonu’s words entered one ear and exited the other. After having a quick read, he gave Hyeonu a positive answer: “Well, I don’t think I need to do anything? The one who has to sign it is the emperor in Taeyang anyway. If you’re asking me how I feel, I’m in favor of it. Tell him so. There is no damage to us anyway.”
[Chen Long of the Samsungga’s agreement 1/1]
Chen Long thought there was no problem with the proposal Hyeonu brought. ‘To be honest... It is a situation where I should feel grateful that there isn’t a conquest war...’
In comparison to the West Continent, the East Continent was a child. The result would be fixed right from the moment a war broke out. It would be a defeat.
‘Did Hyeonu call him ‘Master’? To think there are such monsters...’
Chen Long made such a judgment due to the ‘monster’ he had seen clearly with his own eyes. The man Hyeonu called ‘Master’—Chen Long had only seen him from a distance, but this alone was enough to make him fearful. Just by looking at the man’s eyes that contained a feeling of irritation toward the world or his face that showed signs of boredom, he absolutely didn’t look like a strong man.
However, the man’s shadow contained his true identity. It showed a sky blackened with darkness, and a ground where dark red blood covered his ankles. That was where the monster stood while laughing madly.
“If the emperor refuses to sign, come back. I’ll do whatever it takes to make the alliance happen.”
Chen Long barely managed to put his trembling hands on the armrests of his chair. It was only then that his hands stopped trembling.
***
[Chen Long’s Recovery has been cleared.]
[Experience has been acquired.]
[From now on, you have Bakar’s full trust.]
[Chen Long’s gift has been received.]
Hyeonu exited the Samsungga and took a deep breath. “Hmm...”
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