The Overlord of Blood and Iron

Chapter 12






Kang Chul-In ordered Lucia, but she did not move as if she had a mechanical malfunction . Something was bothering her .


‘Uh, how does he know all the commands?’


Lucia did not show it on the outside, but in the inside, she was very surprised and taken aback . Kang Chul-In, who had ordered to see the [My information] and [Land Status] without any help from her was a shocking sight .


‘Would he not need me, by any chance?


Lucia stiffened .


It was understandable .


The reason for her existence was for her to advise the Sovereign and grow Laputa, but if Kang Chul-In considered her useless, then her existence was also useless . For Lucia, it was understandable for her to be worried and upset .


“Excuse me… my Lord . ”


Lucia mustered up the strength to ask Kang Chul-In, because her existence was threatened .


“May I ask you something?”


Lucia, who had a cold and stern feel about her that contrasted her full body, asked Kang Chul-In timidly . Kang Chul-In wondered why she was acting strange but he nodded, allowing her to speak further .


“Of course . ”


“You, my Lord, was able to command without my help . You also were not surprised nor taken aback . Despite your sovereignty, you are too calm and composed in a strange, new place . ”


Kang Chul-In did not agree or disagree with Lucia’s words, and silently listened .


“So that’s why I am asking you . Are you… by chance the All-Knowing?”


It was a far-off guess .


‘What the heck . ’


Kang Chul-In was taken aback by Lucia’s guess .


All-Knowing?


What was he, a God?


It was an absurd statement .


“No, I am not the All-Knowing . ”


Kang Chul-In shook his head .



‘I acted too deft . It makes sense that they are puzzled . ’


Kang Chul-In realized why Lucia had thought that and was briefly stumped on what to do next, but decided to give an evasive answer .


“This place is a foreign place to me, but also not so foreign . ”


Lucia tilted her head at the confusing statement .


“You mean…”


Lucia spoke first before Kang Chul-In could explain further .


“That the place in which you were born and here is similar?”


“…!”


The corners of Kang Chul-In’s lips twitched upwards . It was annoying anyways to try to explain, but since she had misunderstood first, it made it easier for him to make up something .


“Yes . ”


Kang Chul-In answered quickly .


“So, in your hometown, did you reign over a land and was in the position of a Sovereign?”


“You are right . ”


It was a lie, but in some sense, it was also true . It was fact that he did reign over a land and rose to the position of Grand Sovereign .


“Oh, I understand now, my Lord . ”


Lucia nodded her head like she understood .


“So… may I know what kind of Sovereign you were, my Lord?”


That question, Kang Chul-In could give an answer to so he revealed his previous status as Grand Sovereign .


“I was a Grand Sovereign, one of the strongest Sovereigns amongst Sovereigns . ”


“…!”


“Grand… Sovereign!”


Lucia shivered . It was as if she felt a shudder in Kang Chul-In’s words .


“Here, here in Pangaea, there is also a status of Grand Sovereign! They reign over large lands and command entire continents! My god! You were like a Grand Sovereign— I am honored to serve you, my Lord!”


Lucia’s response was dramatic to a point where it left Kang Chul-In surprised . However, it was not surprising . Like the Sovereigns, Advisors also had their own worlds . They were more revered and respected the more powerful the Sovereigns they served .


“Then, did you also have an advisor?”


Lucia asked .


“I had a vampire butler named Alfred . ”


“How was the advisor called Alfred? Was he competent? Were you satisfied with Alfred?”


Lucia who was questioning Kang Chul-In was all worked up, and eyes burned with jealousy .


‘Competition . ’


Kang Chul-In saw right through Lucia’s emotional state .


“Hmm . ”


Kang Chul-In looked at Lucia who wanted, like a puppy, to hear that Alfred was an incompetent advisor and started to speak .


“Alfred was…”


Lucia’s eyes glimmered as she concentrated on Kang Chul-In .


“competent . ”


It seemed that Lucia was shocked at his answer, but Kang Chul-In could not talk badly about Alfred who was faithful to him until the end .


“He was that good?”


“I was able to rise to the position of Grand Sovereign because of him . ”


“…Really?”


Lucia’s face darkened .


‘He was a Grand Sovereign in his hometown and had a good advisor… if by chance, what if he casts me out? Will I be thrown away?’


Lucia whos existence was threatened and was overcome with jealousy was about to burst in tears at any moment .


‘Is she afraid that she will be cast out? I will need to reassure her a little . ’


Kang Chul-In, who could see right through Lucia, smiled widely and decided to prescribe a fitting medication . Even with his horrible personality, Kang Chul-In used to hold the position of Grand Sovereign . He knew how to handle his subordinates .


“Lucia . ”


Kang Chul-In called Lucia in a gentle voice .


“Yes, my Lord…”


Lucia’s voice was down .


“You do not need to worry . I will not abandon you . ”


“…!”


Lucia was surprised . It was understandable, seeing Kang Chul-In had seen right through her .


“From where I am from, the relationship between Sovereign and Advisor is that you can share your deepest, and most private thoughts—things that you could not even tell your family . ”


“Yes, yes! It is the same here as well!”


“Then you will understand quickly . Listen . You are my advisor, and you are like family I would spend eternity with . Why would I abandon you?”


“Are… is that true?”


“Yes . Although I might know a lot more than others, there will be much that I do not yet know . Also, instead of being jealous of Alfred, you just need to be better than him . Do not look so down and let’s work together in growing this land . ”


“Ah…!”


Lucia exclaimed .


‘Yes, what the Lord says is right! I will prove that I am more capable than Alfred!’


Lucia who had been encouraged by Kang Chul-In clenched her fists and vowed that she would prove to be more useful than Alfred .


‘Simpleton . ’


Kang Chul-In looked at Lucia and smirked, but he did not get caught . A Sovereign must not look easy—and he needed to maintain his dignity .


“My Lord . ”


Lucia spoke with a determined face .


“Speak . ”


“I, Lucia, will serve you with all my soul and heart, and will prove to you my competence!”


“Good . ”


Kang Chul-In looked pleased .


“First, I will complete the tutorial quest . Get my troops ready for inspection like I had ordered . ”


“Yes, my Lord!”


Lucia answered lively .


“I will order the troops to ready!”


While Lucia left to prepare for inspection, Kang Chul-In took time to look at the Tutorial Quest description .


-[Tutorial 1] Level 10 Obtained


Description: Reach Level 10


Reward: Experience +500/ 20 gold/ Use of Warp Gate (Unlimited)


Reference: Unable to return to Earth without completing Quest


Reference: Conquer other Sovereign +5 Levels


Reference: Related to Tutorial 2 Quest


The warp gate was the passage that connected Earth and Pangaea, and was a must for dimension travelers . Therefore, in order to return to earth, Tutorial 1 Quest needed to be cleared .


-[Tutorial 2] Monster Subjugation


Description: Conquer the monsters living in the land


Reward: Experience +250 / 20 Gold


Current Status: 0/500


‘It’s the same as the past . ’


Kang Chul-In who had checked that the quests were the same as the ones he experienced before, he decided that he would clear the tutorial quests as soon as possible . It would be difficult because he was in a low level, if he put all his energy into it, 3 or 4 days would be enough . As he was thinking, Lucia appeared and notified him that the inspection preparations were complete .


“Let us go quickly my Lord . The troops are longing to meet you . ”


“Really?”


“Yes, my Lord . ”


“I will go right away . ”


Kang Chul-In headed out .



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