The Wise Lord

Chapter 22 – Mana Stone Mine (2)

Xi’an’s ascended Oi was able to return after a long time.

Xian looked down at the screen of his smart phone.

《The next product to be introduced is…》

Advertisements for other products were playing on the screen.

Xian watched the advertisements carefully.

I wasn’t really interested in it, but it was because the buff wouldn’t apply unless I watched it myself.

But in my head, I was thinking about the previous item.

“Didn’t you say Shingijeon…?”

At first glance, something that looks like a cart.

I swear, Xian was a weapon I had never seen or known about.

Above all, the firepower that devastated the surrounding area.

If it was a weapon with that much firepower, it would have been used as a weapon by the Imperial Army.

However, there was nothing like that in the weapons used by the Imperial Army.

I wondered how such firepower could come out in the first place.

Assaulting a castle with just an ordinary arrow.

“What kind of improvement would make it like that?”

Xian never knew.

No, even if the chief mage and the chief of the dwarves of the imperial palace were brought in, they wouldn’t know.

so that.

“If this…”

It seemed like he could deal with a bunch of Orcs.

There were a whopping 3,000 Orcs in the Orc Village.

It was a formidable number.

It wasn’t that it was formidable, but right now Ruben’s power couldn’t handle it.

However, it seemed that if there was a weapon called ‘Shingijeon’, it would be more than enough to oppose them.

The firepower of the Singijeon that Xi’an saw was truly terrifying.

“Did you say 20,000 gold?”

Xian took out a pocket of money from his pocket and checked the amount.

Cheer la la rock.

The gold coins poured out of the money bag began to pile up in an instant.

A beekeeper who has done enough to dry the seeds of the goblins.

Above all, as Amelia joined as Young Ji-min this time, she was able to collect a lot of gold coins.

The confirmed amount was…

“About 21,000 gold…”

21,000 gold.

If you purchase the Singijeon (神機箭) worth 20,000 gold, you will have about 1,000 gold left over.

“hmm···.”

Xian thought for a moment.

In the meantime, Xian watched the advertisement video.

The items sold in the advertisement were not all sane items.

But I just didn’t go insane.

Its performance was beyond doubt.

As well as S-rank swords,

A strong wooden fence that defended the territory.

Even the strongest Arnaise, Kyle’s martial arts.

Of course, the above items were not purchased from advertisements.

But advertisements are also things that are sold in mobile lords.

So no matter what you think.

“I think it’s well worth the purchase.”

Hold on.

Without much hesitation, Xian pressed the purchase button on the Shinigijeon (神機箭).

#

Lucas was honestly dubious.

About the estate called Ruben.

And about the existence of Xian.

Ever since Lucas became a knight of the Brahe family.

To be exact, since becoming Amelia’s escort knight.

He had never doubted Amelia.

Even at a young age, Amelia was wise,

Because the results of her decisions always went in the best direction, if not the best.

But when Amelia said she would become a resident of Ruben.

Further, when he said he would act as a member of the Ruben’s company.

Lucas doubts Amelia’s decision for the first time.

That’s why I stopped such Amelia.

But Amelia’s thoughts were firm.

“I fully understand what Lucas is thinking. But… we can’t go on like this forever.”

Lucas couldn’t deny Amelia’s words.

The Fallen House of Brahe.

Lucas was also well aware of the fall of the Brahe family.

To be precise, he is Brahe’s head and Amelia’s father.

Lucas also knew what he had said last time.

‘Amelia, there are things in the world that money can’t buy. Power beyond money. I still have no regrets about trusting people… It’s such a regret that I couldn’t achieve power or power…’

He didn’t tell me many things.

As if Amelia shouldn’t know.

And was he right?

He returned soon after as a cold corpse.

Since then, Amelia has been wandering.

And she can’t forget her father’s last words.

Amelia worked tirelessly to gain power and power for herself.

But the world was not so kind.

Although it was Amelia who was hit again and again by that reality.

“This time, the lord of Ruben… No, something is different about the person named Xian.”

Lucas saw Amelia a little differently this time.

Faith in someone you’ve never seen before.

“… if that’s what you mean, my lady.”

Lucas eventually decided to go along with Amelia’s advice.

But Lucas was still dubious.

Still, if Amelia had made that decision, Lucas would have followed.

Brahe’s Knight.

Amelia’s escort knight.

Because it was Lucas.

But now.

“Are you saying we’re going to raid an orc settlement?”

Lucas was deeply regretting the decision.

Lucas looked around slowly.

Soldiers lined up in ranks.

A look of nervousness was evident on their faces.

Lucas turned his gaze back to Amelia.

“Was that the reason the soldiers gathered?”

“that’s right. They say they’re going to go to the mana stone mine soon…”

Amelia hesitated a little at the word “first bread”.

But Lucas didn’t care at all and asked again.

“Could it be because of the mana stones?”

“Maybe?”

“Didn’t you say that it was useless because it harbored demons? But why…?”

“I did speak too…”

Somehow, it didn’t seem like he was listening to Amelia.

“What do you think Lucas looks like?”

Amelia’s question continued.

Lucas was at a loss as to how to respond to that.

It was because the answer was set in the wrong direction.

Ruben’s soldiers, of course.

It was no exaggeration to say that their level was that of an elite soldier.

No, it was not a tolerable elite soldier, but it was safe to say that soldiers of that level would be difficult to find in any territory.

An old man named Hans seems to be training those soldiers…

Hans, seen by Lucas, was a very talented man.

Although he is now in decline due to old age, during his prime, it was thought that even Lucas himself would not be able to easily predict a match.

Such Hans’s experience and know-how.

And practical training in a special place called the dark forest.

Combining the two, Ruben’s soldiers became outstanding elite soldiers.

‘no. Even considering that, their level is so outstanding.’

unexplainable growth.

But that was all.

What they have to deal with is none other than 3,000 Orcs.

It was also a demon that resided in the dark forest.

A mere goblin can’t even compare.

There’s nothing strange about the orcs even facing the giant trolls.

Even if the difference in power was severe, it was too severe.

“Has the lord prepared anything else?”

“They asked me to get arrows and some mana stones, so I did, but there weren’t many things I could buy with 1,000 gold.”

However, the preparation was only arrows and mana stones.

He probably didn’t think that an orc’s skin would be pierced by an arrow.

I wonder if it’s an ordinary orc.

The Witchbeast, who lived in the dark forest, had no clue.

“But why are the mana stones…?”

“I do not know either. At first glance, I heard that the power source of the Singijeon is a mana stone? Lucas, do you know what a new game is?”

Lucas shook his head resolutely.

“It’s the first I’ve heard of it.”

“Is this the first time you’ve heard of Lucas?”

Amelia tilted her head once.

I guess I didn’t think that Lucas wouldn’t know either.

Amelia spoke again.

“So Lucas. What do you think Lucas looks like? Do you think this sunbread will work?”

“It is impossible.”

Lucas shook his head once more.

“It is wiser to wait until the Orcs attack. Then, at least, you can take advantage of Mercury.”

The wooden fence surrounding Ruben.

In Lucas’s eyes, the fences boasted a strength that could not be called a wooden fence.

Rather, it was better to build a defense based on the barrier.

Even so, the fact that he was inferior was unchanged, but it was a judgment that at least had a chance.

That’s why Xian’s choice now was a foolish choice, even if it was foolish.

“It’s literally like beating a rock with an egg.”

There was no analogy more apt than this.

Of course, Xian would not have been unaware of this fact.

He knew better than anyone that it was impossible.

Even so, I’m going to go to the middle of the day.

‘You’re crazy about money.’

I could only see this as crazy for money.

To be precise, he could only see that he had his eyes turned to the Mana Stone Mine.

It was also on the useless mana stone that was divination on the devil.

And in the process, it is none other than Yeongjimin who are sacrificed.

After all, Xian was no different.

He was a greedy lord,

He was an aristocrat who only knew himself.

so that.

“It needs to dry.”

This time, Amelia was wrong.

Lucas took a step forward.

however.

“I think a little differently.”

Amelia’s meaningful voice came.

“What do you mean…?”

“I mean, I want to believe in the lord for once.”

Looking at Amelia, she had a small smile.

Lucas shook his head and said.

“I have never strongly objected to Amelia-sama’s opinion, but this is not it. Xian, that person is…”

“know. Our lord… So, a man named Xian was really a man obsessed with money. by the way···.”

Amelia spoke slowly.

“At least it doesn’t seem like you’re blinded by money, even at the expense of the locals. No, I think the reason why I am obsessed with that money is for the sake of the people of the territory.”

Amelia slowly raised her gaze.

Amelia’s eyes staring into space.

In Amelia’s eyes, someone’s figure was reflected.

‘There are no vulgar people here.’

A lord who was angry for the people of the territory.

and.

“Mr. Grayson told me. What did a man named Xian do when he first came here to Leuven?”

A man who sacrificed himself for the people of Yeongji.

“Honestly, I’m confused too… but he’s someone I want to trust.”

“·······”

Lucas couldn’t say anything.

It was the first time.

To see Amelia trusting someone so much.

Even those who are nobles.

That is, the young lord.

But no matter how you think about it, it was a stupid idea.

Right now, this seonbang strategy is a stupid and foolish idea that walks on a limb.

Is this really right?

Lucas was able to shake his head firmly.

however.

“… I will protect the young lady no matter what.”

Lucas couldn’t go against Amelia’s opinion in the end.

#

Xian calmly checked the supplies.

“Grayson. Did you take care of the arrows?”

“yes. I took care of everything without missing anything.”

To be precise, it was to check that I had taken good care of it, but… well, whatever.

“Hans, what about the soldiers?”

“I’m waiting in front of Yeongji.”

“good.”

Sian nodded his head in satisfaction.

Eventually, they headed towards the territory where the soldiers were waiting.

While I was moving like that.

Xian pulled out five stones from his chest.

A black mana stone.

And 4 Mana Stones with a faint blue glow.

They were the mana stones Grayson had brought with him and the mana stones he had asked Amelia to ask for.

These were all things that would be used as power sources for Singijeon (神機箭).

‘I didn’t know that mana stones could be used as a power source.’

Hagi Knight, there was no way that such explosive firepower would come out of nowhere.

And even if you use mana stones as a power source.

It wasn’t that the firepower was normal.

The firepower of a terrifying new war that devastates the whole area with an ordinary arrow.

It could be said to be a truly stupendous firepower.

It was to the point of wondering how that could be possible with only mana stones.

Still, the chief wizard of the imperial palace and the chief of the dwarves were sure to be astonished at whether this made sense.

Anyway, if you want to show off that kind of firepower, even if Xian has the best mana stone

It was something that might not have enough magic power.

So maybe Xian.

You asked Amelia to get 4 Lesser Mana Stones.

Like that, a low-class mana stone costing 200 gold per piece.

And an arrow of moderate quality that costs 10 gold per 100 shots.

Xian bought 4 mana stones and 2,000 arrows and took away the remaining 1,000 gold.

With this, all preparations are complete.

“That’s the case…”

Xian put the mana stone back into his bosom.

Then, he slowly turned his head towards the gloomy gaze he felt from earlier.

that distant view

There, a man was staring at Xian.

A man with a solid impression.

‘Did you say Lucas?’

It was none other than Lucas, Amelia’s escort knight.

‘It was also said to be an expert beginner’s article.’

Because of that, there was considerable momentum in his eyes.

As Xian looked up, Lucas slightly turned his gaze elsewhere.

As Amelia became a resident of Ruben, Lucas naturally became a resident of Ruben.

Lucas, of course, also participated in this battle.

‘It’s probably because Amelia follows.’

Well, that’s it, isn’t it?

In any case, it meant that he could use the expert beginner’s article at will.

“Let’s go.”

Xian nodded his head in satisfaction.

#

“stop.”

Xian raised one hand.

At the same time, the soldiers following Xian stopped at once.

Then Grayson tilted his head and asked.

“Lord, if you still want to approach the Orc settlement…”

“Shh.”

Xian raised a finger and covered his mouth.

Then, he carefully pulled back the grass that obscured his vision.

Among the slightly strewn grass.

In between, there were countless orcs lined up.

The face of a ferocious pig with thick muscles.

Unlike the normal 1m-sized orcs, the word that taller than 2m was literally ferocious fit perfectly.

Chwiik.

profit.

It was only then that the orc’s distinctive snort was faintly heard through the wind.

“Uh, when will we get here…?”

Grayson looked very upset.

And Hans, who was watching it.

‘He sensed that presence…’

Hans also couldn’t hide his surprise inside.

Hans glanced back slightly.

And again.

The knight named Lucas was also quite surprised.

“I can’t go any further.”

Soon, Xian’s voice was heard.

Xian looked at the soldiers.

Then the soldiers moved in order and dragged something.

Something with wheels like a cart.

The name of this with countless holes drilled was Singijeon (神機箭).

Of course, Hans, Grayson, and the soldiers were the first things he saw.

The soldiers dragged the singijeon in front of Xian.

Then, he began to load the prepared arrows into the holes of the Singijeon.

All 200 arrows were loaded like that.

Xian took out the mana stone and began to insert it into the divine weapon.

Click. Click.

The sound of fitting into the groove can be heard and uuu! A trembling sound was heard.

And finally, the moment when the mana stone containing the demonic spirit was inserted.

Kiyiying…!

Suddenly, a tremendous wave of magical power burst out of the Singijeon.

Embarrassed for a moment.

Push shush shush!!

Fireworks erupted from the Singijeon and fired all the loaded arrows into the sky.

A shower of arrows covering the sky.

It rained far away, towards the orc group.

Kwa Kwa Kwa Kwa Kwam!!!!

aaa!!!

The entire forest trembled with a tremendous explosion.

A thick cloud of dust rose and obscured the view.

The dust cloud that bloomed like that didn’t disperse for a long time.

A landscape that I did not see until after a fairly long time had passed.

Trees broken and shattered.

Debris that seemed to overturn the entire earth.

The appearances of the orc village that have been abandoned.

“·······”

“·······”

That’s really… It was like a muddy field.

The place where the arrows rained down was literally a scorched earth.

what about orcs?

Didn’t see.

No, it did show.

The sight of what was orc ‘was’ mixed with the remnants of the forest.

“·······!!!”

“·······!!!”

“·······!!!”

No one had a voice

Everyone, without exception, looked at the sight of the ajak with their mouths open.

After all, it was as if a promise had been made.

Everyone’s eyes turned to Xi’an, the culprit behind this.

however···.

Why?

“… what have you done to the new era…”

Xian’s expression was also floating.