9th Class Sword Master: The Guardian of the Sword - Chapter 30
Episode 30
Episode 18. The Sorrow of a Small Country (3)
Naturally, Natalie has dealt with many strong people in Haseo. Tenchu whom Yuma defeated was also a person who had a relationship with Natalie.
‘But this is the first time.
Even advanced sword masters are rarely completely immune to coach poison… Where does a guy like this come out and talk nonsense about asking for his money?’
Natalie’s coach poisoning was no ordinary poison.
Natalie, a title she acquired after becoming the ruler of the underworld of Haseo.
However, people called Natalie, who was living as a soldier before entering the dark side.
Poison Queen.
Kochi poison, which Yuma was exposed to, was ten times more effective than common paralytic poison.
Natalie smiled at Yuma to hide her embarrassment.
“It’s not unreasonable to be confident that you’re going to fight with me when you’ve heard my name for the first time.”
“Your voice is trembling. Don’t be pretentious. And it’s my master who said I’ve never heard of your name, not me. Poison Queen Natalie.
The ruling class of Haseo that you poisoned must be quite a bit, right?”
It was like returning the insult that Poin had received.
Natalie couldn’t quite figure out who the opponent was.
It is clear that he was a person of considerable skill, and if he knew his old nickname, it was highly likely that he was a person who had been active in Haseo-guk to some extent.
But Natalie couldn’t make sense of it at all.
It was natural. Because Yuma was an old eunuch of the Empire who had just returned a year ago.
“You must be wondering who I am.”
Yuma was well aware of Natalie’s intentions.
She is said to be the ruler of Haseo’s underworld and is a woman who flies and crawls, but even so, from Yuma’s point of view, she is a child who is not even 30 years old.
In addition, he is a poison genius who has stood out from a young age and has been on a winning streak.
To such characters, a type like Yuma was no different from a big challenge in itself.
Tteok.
Natalie flicked the small vial she had taken out of her bosom with her fingers. It was poison.
“If this is not an antidote but another poison, you three cannot survive here today.”
“You have great confidence.”
After Yuma gave him the antidote, Puang began to regain his senses little by little.
“Bar Bamer… I want you to give it to me.”
Because the poison was so strong, the empty stomach did not come back easily. Puang could hardly come to his senses.
“I’d be a little nervous if it was Haseo-guk’s general Cherkin, but it’s impossible to deal with me with three sword masters.”
Yuma crossed her arms and said.
In fact, if it was the usual Yuma, the three sword masters could be opponents. After being trained by Duran, Yuma had already reached the level of an advanced sword master.
However, Natalie’s reading was not completely ineffective.
Although Yuma’s veins were not fundamentally different from that of an ogre or a dragon, he was a human after all. Right now, Yuma was in a situation where he could only show half of his usual skills.
In other words, Yuma was really bluffing.
The bodyguards were ordinary sword masters, but Natalie was a person close to a high-level master.
‘When you can’t count the opponent’s hand, you’re bound to worry. The moment I and Tally show signs of distress, it’s as if I’ve won.’
Natalie bit her lip and thought for a moment.
Yuma laughed inwardly.
A woman who succeeded in poisoning countless times before becoming the ruler of the underworld. There was no way that a woman like that would ask her to fight with her just because she was angry.
“Looks like there are decent men in the empire too. It’s good, let me do one thing. Now that I think about it, it seems that you deliberately induced me to come.”
“It is a smart decision. Do you like it.”
“You were the first to make me bow first while coming up to this position. General Cherkin doesn’t treat me so carelessly.”
“Maybe he lacks spirit because he’s old.”
Upon hearing Yuma’s answer, Natalie burst into laughter.
Cherkin was a person who fought for the best sword in Haseo with General Chahozen.
“He’s a funny guy.”
“As I said earlier, I want Haseo-guk to return the money he took from me.”
“Ha yes. It’s just that I look like a back alley bully who takes your money instead.”
“Is there a person who can extort money better than you against the King of Haseo? Natalie, the lord of the rose society.”
“Why should I accept your request? I could kill you by releasing all the unmanned soldiers in Kalam right now.”
“If you feel confident, do it. Just don’t talk to me with that little mouth.
It’s not a bad life to die fighting against the so-called warriors.
If you and the kids under you are a bit pathetic, just kill them all.”
The more Natalie talked to Yuma, the more she felt an inexplicable thrill.
“Is this a joke?”
“Is this like a joke?”
Natalie met Yuma’s eyes.
It was the most plain look among the eyes he met while dealing with countless men.
“…good. Let’s put off solving unmanned people.”
“You’re getting smarter.”
“If you’re a high-ranking sword master, wouldn’t you have a lot of connections with the empire, not just me?”
“I prefer to work things out on my own.”
Natalie asked, pulling a new pipe from her bosom. It wasn’t a poisoned pipe.
“I need to understand the arrogant attitude of the imperial bastards.”
Natalie shook her head.
“If you can’t accept my money, go and call Haseo’s leadership.”
“Is the leadership of Haseo-guk your dog?”
Natalie asked in a sharp voice.
Her hair swayed as if it had been dissolved in water as she released her energy with a lethal breath. Every single strand of hair contained deadly miasma.
“The leaders of small countries are like puppies. That’s the sorrow of a small country.
Just looking at you right now, I heard that a tycoon from the empire is running amok, so you came running in one step.”
Natalie was lost in her thoughts again.
No matter what he said, he only felt that he was being dragged into it.
However, it is impossible to gauge the opponent’s ability to subdue it by force.
It was clear that the damage would be considerable even if the unmanned people, including himself, were bitten by that mask.
“I am a person with a conscience.
I don’t take money just because I’m hurt like Haseo-guk’s guys. Will you listen to my terms?”
Yuma didn’t give Natalie much time to think. Anyway, the longer the answer is delayed, the more involved it is.
Natalie made her decision.
“Tell me.”
“Put pressure on Haseo’s trade manager and urge him to return the advance payment from the Fuang Merchant. Whether it’s roasted or boiled, you choose the method yourself.
If it’s the rose society’s pressure, you won’t be able to ignore it.”
“Puang top? You were the enemy of the country who killed Lord Tenchu.”
“Isn’t it childish? Lord Tenchu and I just had an honorable knight fight. i won However, Haseo-guk cut off a secret deal with our corps. Not even returning the deposit.”
Yuma said with a laugh.
Natalie, who did not know that background, felt ashamed of herself at Haseo-guk’s treatment. That was tantamount to blaspheming Tenchu’s death.
“Is that the end of the request?”
“no. You shouldn’t just return the advance payment. It’s a shame. Make me re-deliver magic crystals to my other guild. At a price 30% cheaper than before. Instead, I will give you 20% of the sales proceeds.”
Yuma was thinking of turning the newly received magic stone of Haseo to the Conedin Corps, or the Ghost Corps.
“Do you think that would be possible?”
“Didn’t I tell you that I like to work things out on my own?”
Natalie looked at Yuma without answering. I wondered what kind of face was in that mask.
“But if I can’t solve it alone, I don’t mind using the back boat. If you don’t accept these terms, who do you think will move here?”
Natalie rested her chin on her face and looked at Yuma.
‘It’s not a deal, it’s a counter-threat.
Duran Jacques will come.’
Natalie burst out laughing as if it were absurd.
The Queen of Poison, Haseo-guk’s Rose House, is threatened under the guise of a deal. I felt resentful when I remembered that there were many monsters in the world.
However, she was the ruler of the underworld of Haseo, not a guardian.
Therefore, it was much better to join hands with Yuma.
If Duran came after tampering with Yuma, Natalie’s Rose Association would have to close on that day.
Above all, Yuma was the most interesting man Natalie had ever seen.
Natalie shrugged her shoulders in defeat and smiled.
“good night. don’t accept I’ll solve it in the name of the Lord of the Rose Society.
Instead, I will receive 30% of the sales revenue instead of 20%.”
“I hate that.”
When Natalie raised her hand, the bodyguards carried the fainting men of Poin and Omir out of the room.
It was so natural that Yuma couldn’t even stop it.
“Suddenly why…
Natalie came up to the table and knelt down to kiss Yuma.
Natalie’s tongue burrowed into Yuma’s mouth. She led Yuma very skillfully and showered her with sensual kisses.
‘It’s a first kiss.’
Yuma closed her eyes and thought.
“Your lips also have deadly poison.”
Natalie’s lips were coated with a deadly, colorless poison that would instantly kill a normal person if touched.
However, Yuma’s whole body was tingling.
Until the death following Kochi poisoning, Yuma’s body was getting hotter because of the poison.
Yuma exhaled lightly.
“Do you know what the name of this poison is?”
“What?”
“death. It’s a simple and fitting name.”
“It’s poison that doesn’t live up to its name.”
When Natalie removed her lips, Yuma touched her own and said.
“I waited a long time for a man this poison doesn’t work with.”
“I’ve never waited for a woman who uses poison.”
“Take off your mask.”
“If only I could get 20%.”
“Thirty percent. That condition cannot be changed.
In order to fulfill your request, I also have to perform well in the royal castle. Take off your mask.”
Yuma looked into Natalie’s eyes and lifted the mask. Natalie took a hard look at Yuma’s handsome face, which did not suit the action or the pulpit.
“Can I do this with the enemy of the country?”
“I have done more for my country than my country has done for me.”
“I don’t think that’s what an underworld villain would say.”
Natalie pressed her body closer to Yuma. Natalie’s chest touched Yuma’s.
“Thirty percent. you are my lover from now on So this time you concede.”
As Yuma tried to answer, Natalie kissed Yuma again. While riding on Yuma’s lap.
“Okay 30%. But I am not your lover.”
Yuma looked up and met Natalie’s eyes. The dark eyes were beautiful.
“That’s something we’ll have to wait and see.”
The bodyguards were, indeed, the henchmen that Natalie recognized.
After leaving the special room, they dismissed all the customers of the restaurant and closed the business. In the name of Jangmi Hoeju, the price of meals for all guests was put on credit.
When morning came, Yuma left the restaurant.
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