Drip! Drip!
Blood dropped down from Roman sword.
All the nobles standing there where shocked by the Roman's action, Viscount Barco ran towards Anthony falling body, he hastily embraced Anthony body.
"No, no, no!"
[ The clothes which where made of high-quality fabric were stained with blood, and Viscount Barco tried to stop the blood flowing from his son neck with his trembling hands.
But it was a meaningless effort made by him.
Although his son's body was still warm, he completely lost focus in his eyes and his arm had fallen down. ]
"Ahhhh!"
He couldn't accept his son death.
He couldn't even imagine that Roman would kill his son in front of his own eye and in the Barco's estate.
Viscount Barco screamed at his soldiers, "Ahhhhhhhhh! What are you all doing now?! Kill that demon who dared to kill Barco's eldest son immediately!, no first tear his limbs apart!"
At the sight of him shouting out loud, looking like a madman, the knights of Barco hesitated. They all had witnessed Roman on the battlefield. Naturally, they weren't confident about rushing head first into the man who slaughtered the soldiers in the rear alone, took down the Flare, and even killed Homer and Berge with a single slash.
They were sure whoever rushes at him first would definitely die. And due to the fear of death creeping into their bodies, and the shock of Anthony Barco's death, their loyalty was gradually faltering down for Barco.
Roman wiped the blood off his sword. Then, he sheathed his sword, looked around, and asked. everyone present, "Is there some problem? Isn't it normal for a criminal to die in Daejeon battle?"
Viscount Barco was truly mistaken, Roman offered a choice for Daejeon battle, but he never said that he would not kill Anthony Barco.
It was a trap, Roman did not bring a single soldier while visiting Barco so Viscount Barco thought that Roman would not do anything thing extrem, which was a great mistake made by him, Also, Roman had the right to do it as it was Viscount Barco himself who gave Roman the chance to punish his son. Thus, it couldn't be said that Roman was at fault for killing Anthony. He simply gave him the punishment he deserved.
Also Roman warned those who were at a loss of word after seeing what happened in front of them.
"From now on, keep in mind what I am saying. From the day Anthony Barco threatened me, I couldn't live under the same sky as Barco. I am such a person. I am just that kind of person and I couldn't sleep without paying back for what I had suffered, so I've been thinking about how to bring down the Barco family. And this is the result. If there are still people who won't leave Barco side, look carefully at who you'll be dealing with."
[ Many people say a cornered mouse bites a cat to save his life, Chris also dissuaded Roman for that reason, and in the past, Baek Ho-yeol also pointed out Baek Joong-hyuk's extreme attitude towards his enemy.
But if you let the rat live because you are afraid of being bitten, the rat will come with a gang to attack the cat to seek revenge on the cat.
So Roman never allowed it to happened, even if his own flesh was torn off and he had to shed his own blood, it was Baek Joong-hyuk's way of completely killing his enemy.
Viscount Barco was stunned his eyes where burning for revenge, and looking towards Roman he shouted at him.
"Do you think you will be fine after what you did!"
Roman said, "Again, What do you even mean by saying that? From the moment I joined the war between Lawrence and Barco and sided with Lawrence's, it should be clear to you that Barco and I would be enemies for the rest of our lives. And obviously, such a relationship will not change until you die, Viscount Barco. I will not be careless for even a single moment and carefully watch each step the Barco family takes, and I also plan to keep attacking until Barco is wholly destroyed."
On the surface, it was a threat to Barco, but those who were wise knew that it was a warning to all the nobles who were present there, Roman was showing them how dangerous it would be if they tried to help the Barco family even a little bit. It was a warning that if anyone tried to support or stay by Barco's side while Roman was attacking, he would destroy them without any hesitation, as well.
Naturally, at Roman's warning, every noble decided to give up on Barco. They just kept their mouths shut. Even the knights of Barco only held their swords, but didn't rush forward.
"I will leave for now."
[ Roman took a step back and walked through the front door alone. Although blood dripped down the path he was walking, no one dared to stand in his way. And just like that, leaving behind Viscount Barco, who was screaming, he disappeared from Barco estate.
Now Barco collapse was instantaneous.
Viscount Barco was angered due his son's death, tried to get revenge by asking for helping him from the noble present there, but all the noble present there said the same thing, and drew a line between themself and Barco. ]
"I'm sorry. As you know, we are not confident enough to help Barco against Dmitry. I admit that we had a good relationship before, but Barco touched an enemy that should have not been touched and brought your own distruction."
For all the noble present there, Roman's actions were truly shocking, Roman came to Barco estate alone and killed Anthony Barco in front his father Viscount Barco.
It was an act that instilled some fear for Roman on the people and nobles present there.
Roman Dmitry made it clear that he didn't intervene in Lawrence and Barco's war just because of his impulsive decisions but because he wanted revenge from Barco.
Anthony Barco's threatened him which lead to the fall of Barco. And Viscount Barco's judgment had resulted in the duel itself. Thus, the nobles who were once on Barco's side immediately left Barco side after witnesses the Roman's actions and told others that Roman had a valid reason to interfere in the war between Barco and Lawrence. Thus Viscount Barco had no one left from whom he could get help.
After his son was killed, Viscount Barco lost his reasoning, and he even ran and begged other nobles for help, but no one helped him. His connections in the Central Government weren't much different either. Even though they had known each other for quite a while, they were reluctant to side with him and said the incidents, had made the situation quite difficult for them to help. And like that, Barco's connections and plans were obliterated.
Obviously, Roman's judgment was correct When a cornered rat is completely trampled on, there was no way, even for someone like Viscount Barco, to overcome the crisis.
Also a official from golden bank said to Viscount Barco, "There are only three days left until the time you promised to pay back the principal and interest. If payment is not made by then, Golden Bank has no choice but to exercise its rights as a creditor. Viscount Barco in 3 days. Even if you sell your soul to the devil, be sure to pay back the principal and interest you borrowed from us."
[ It was an ultimatum.
Due to the infamy of Golden Bank, which is famous for collecting principal and interest by any means, Viscount Barco knew that it was completely over for Barco.
It was a disaster caused by greed for the Lawrence fertile land. Seeing that there was way to return back from these situations, Viscount Barco finally made his last ditch effort, a few days later Viscount Barco attempted to escape at night.
He fled with minimal luggage and with some valuable property, but he was found dead in an unknown mountain after a while.
Barco family that once had a prestige in the Northeast part of Cairo, had completely fallen. ]
* * *
Moon light was shedding light in the night.
Hans, who was just in the hallway, asked a question, when he saw a man shining in the moonlight.
"Where are you going out at night?"
The man stopped walking, then he turned towards Hans the man was none other than Roman, he turned his head, looked at Hans and smiled.
"The moonlight is bright. It's been a while since I went for a walk."
" Is that so? "
Hans laughed softly.
He walked over to Roman, took a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the red stain off Roman's clothes.
"Everyone is very worried. It's was a great joy for me to see the master being recognized by people, but I can't hide my anxiety because you doing dangerous things like participating in a war. Young master, you are the eldest son of Dmitry. As you will one day become the owner of this land, you should also think about your life. Always be careful. And if you need any help, say anything. I am always ready to do my best for you, behind you."
swish!
Hans meticulously cleaned the red stain from the cloth.
It was only when the stain became invisible that Hans took a step back with a proud expression on his face.
Roman looked down and said, "Hans."
" Young master."
"I told you before. You are one of my people."
"I remember."
[ After starting a new life.
Roman had accepted excepted Hans as his first person under him.
That meant a special relationship for him. ]
[ Cheonma Baek Jung-hyuk.
He slaughtered numerous enemies until he reached the top, and he lived so engrossed in slaughter that the blood of all of his enemy can make sea.
Obviously it wasnt a normal life any human can live.
People called him a vicious demon because of Baek Jung-hyeok's behavior of thoroughly trampling on his enemies, but on the contrary, people were always by his side.
Why,? Because Baek Jung-hyuk gives important to a principal, which he had always followed in his life.
He always did his best for the people, those who were in his circle.
In fact, it was so much that he had done so much more for one person in his circle rather than what he had done for hundreds and thousands of enemies combined.
And obviously, each person in him was important to him. That was enough for everyone.
He was convinced that if he had let Barco get away after their threats, his people under him would have become a mess.
"I, as well, will do my best not to put my people at any risk."
Barcos were no longer a threat. Why? Because the dead cannot do anything.
After that, Roman turned around and went into the room.
Squeakkk!
Thud!
Hans stood there watching the door through which Roman had disappeared into for a long time.
* * *
The capital of Cairo, Kairos.
At a place where large crowds from all over the kingdom had gathered, an unbelievable news arrived there.
" Is this true? "
" Yes! At first, I also didn't believe it either, but there are many witnesses who saw Homer defeated in the Daejeon battle. Isn't that really awesome? A guy named Roman Dmitry who is an unknown person whose name is not even known, far from being listed on the ranking list. But then from nowhere he defeated a 4-star swordsman who was a ranker with his one sword attack!"
"Hmm."
Priest Willas, who manages the Cairo branch of the Valhalla Temple, frowned upon when he heard what was all fuss about.
' It's practically impossible. '
Homer he was ranked on the 49th position.
Homer was like a deity like being whom the temple of Valhalla had been keeping a close eye on recently, but he was killed by an unknown person?
Even if it was true, the problem was the opponent's identity. The North East region of the Cairo Kingdom was so remote that no one even bats an eye on it, so he couldn't imagine someone so strong originating from there and even being strong enough to defeat Homer with a single hit.
Who is Roman Dmitry? Had he heard his name even once in his entire life, he could have tried to comprehend the shocking news.
After a while, Willas said, "What is certain is that Roman Dmitry is 25 years old. And if this report is true, it means that an unprecedented genius has been born in the Cairo Kingdom. We need to check these facts first. No matter how likely it is a lie, the ripple effect that will arise from this cannot be ignored."
The Valhalla Temple belonged to the Valhalla Empire and usually managed the Rankings through 'Ranking Battles.' Still, it was necessary for them to mobilize manpower in situations like the current.
Honestly, they were all interested, was this just a baseless rumor? Or it a was birth of a monster-like genius? They wanted to see the face of Roman Dmitry.
"Prepare your bags now we are having a trip."
"Okay"
[ They didn't know then.
From the Northeast of the Cairo kingdom, the wind has started to change and it has started to blow towards other.
A sharp awl began to pierce the sky little by little. ]