The Crown Of The Nine Continents
Chapter 43: Two stalkers

"What, King Esdagius?"

Ren ended his statement about the giving of weapons. His face indicated for King Esdagius to immediately answer the offer Ren had said.

"T-Mr Dirvaren, we are very grateful if indeed you will give everything that is extraordinary. But what is the benefit of all this for you?" His body was still trembling in shock at Ren's previous statement.

The question of King Esdagius made Ren hold his chin, he turned the other way and seemed to be thinking about something. His eyes closed for a moment, before finally opening again.

Ren inhaled a breath, and began his words..

"First, I want the rights to a portion of the Cores from the Monster Invasion later."

"Secondly, I asked Permission to explore the Loudeas Forest."

"Three, I need a support that scales a Kingdom."

"Fourth, all this I'm doing for my future plans."

"And last.... When the time comes, I want the Kingdom of Aulzania to cooperate with my own Territory...!" Ren's red eyes lit up again as he declared this.

The moment the King and the people sensed such a terrifying Aura as Ren expressed his final wish. The air became congested as soon as it arrived, their bodies became heavy as if they were being suppressed by something big.

Nah!

Ren flicked his finger, intending to resuscitate people from fear.

"Geez, I got a little carried away." Ren smiled sincerely at them.

The king was instantly regained consciousness by the snap of Ren's finger reaching his ears.

"A-Ah, yeah.. No problem, Mr. Dirvaren..." The king smiled awkwardly.

"On this offer....Can you give us time to discuss this?"

"Discuss..? I get it." Ren nodded.

He got up from his chair, then walked closer to the exit of this room. King Esdagius and his men looked at each other. Then, King Esdagius gasped, realizing something...

"Wait on! Mr. Dirvaren... You're not per-"

Brakkk's.

The words of King Esdagius did not stop Ren from leaving the room. Realizing the error of the word he uttered, King Esdagius sighed..

"Heah... It looks like I kicked out Mr. Dirvaren."

"Then, I also beg to withdraw first..."

Nirlayn suddenly left his seat, he did the same with Ren. The king will not be jolted back....

"Tu-Tump-"

Brakk!

The door made a noise when it was closed by Nirlayn. The atmosphere of the room became silent, everyone felt an uneasy feeling in their hearts.

"Yes, how else... Let's discuss." King Esdagius opened the conversation in that silent atmosphere.

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"Ren-sama, are you sure to give that much to them? not that I doubt you, but isn't that too...."

Nirlayn asked Ren who was leaning against the wall of the Hallway. There was a nervousness between his face. All of this anxiety is caused by Ren's decision to help the Kingdom of Aulzania.

"Hm..?"

Ren turned to Nirlayn who spoke to him, followed by a smile painted on Ren's face. A sincere smile, yet keeps a mystery in it.

"Nirlayn, no need to worry about it, since when did your personality become like this?"

"E-Eh?!! Ahhe... Perhaps since that incident.. Ren-san."

Like a red rose, Nirlayn's face gave off a crimson color. He remembered an incident that made him feel ashamed.

Unfortunately, Ren did not notice this, Ren's eyes were looking the other way. And even if Ren had seen this, he would not have realized what Nirlayn was feeling.

"Hm.. That happened.?"

Ren turned his gaze back on Nirlayn, with an innocent expression he said that.

"Ti-Nothing, Ren-sama..." Nirlayn turned his face.

"Why are you looking away.?" Ren asked in astonishment.

"Ah.. Forget my question, Nirlayn, is there an easier way to replace your Blood Art?"

"Um..? There is no other way, Ren-sama. I have to match my mana first.." Nirlayn turned around, but his expression had returned as usual.

"That's it, what a pity, then."

"I wonder why I can imitate all things...?"

Actually, Ren didn't ask anyone about this. It would be more accurate to say that he asked himself. However, Nirlayn hears Ren's words on this one, and suspects that Ren has asked her.

"I don't know Ren-sama, maybe because you're not from here?"

"Hm..? What do you mean"

Ren's words were stopped by a crackling sound coming from a door not far from him. From behind the door, a King Esdagius appeared..

"Ah... Mr. Dirvaren, it turns out you're still here, we've finished the discussion."

Ren and Nirlayn's attention was distracted at King Esdagius, Ren sighed, before finally stopping his backrest on the wall.

"So, all right, let's hear your decision."

Ren re-entered the Conference Room, along with King Esdagius and Nirlayn. Then, they sat in their seats.

"Hmm...!"

"Mr Dirvaren, based on the results of our discussion with us."

The words of King Esdagius were followed by the nod of all those who came from the side of the Kingdom. It seems like they really have reached a mutual agreement.

The reply from King Esdagius invited a smile on Ren's face. With a good heart, Ren said...

"Good, I'll make sure you don't regret this decision."

Ren extended his right hand to King Esdagius. This action made the people there tilt their heads in confusion. This attitude of theirs certainly made Ren remember something, that this was not the World where he had previously lived.

"Ah.. I forgot, if I do this, you should serve it as a sign of respect for me."

Ren explained what he was doing, Ren also practiced hand-to-hand positions using both of his arms. King Esdagius finally understood and nodded.

King Esdagius extended his hand, and they shook hands with each other. Coincidentally, that atmosphere reminded Ren a little of his former work.

"Me, Anryzel Dirvaren.. From now on it will cooperate with the Kingdom of Aulzania, this agreement will be formed from now on."

"Yes, thank you for the help you're going to give me, Mr. Dirvaren."

"Now, as a guarantee that there will be no betrayal... We tie this deal to the Blood Contract." Ren stated something understandable.

"Blood Ruler: The Blood Covenant."

A small, blood-red Magic Circle was created on the table. The magic circle has a variety of symbols - intricate symbols in it, spinning and continuing to spin beautifully.

Suddenly, everyone was shocked at what Ren had done.

"Master Dirvaren! What's this..?!"

King Esdagius quickly moved away from the Magic Circle, along with the Queen, Prince, Margen, and Sarlyn. They thought that Ren would do what he didn't - no.

On the contrary, their attitude did not make Ren feel the slightest bit strange. It's quite common for him to get a reaction like this.

"Don't be afraid like that, for example, Princess Sylna observed the Conditions calmly." Ren glanced at Princess Sylan who was still sitting quietly.

"It's just a Blood Testament Magic, serving as an intermediary to reduce the risk of treason on both sides a little."

Ren's explanation slightly calmed King Esdagius down, himself sitting back in the Chair with a face that looked embarrassed.

"I'm-I'm sorry Mr. Dirvaren, I've been thinking you'd do something bad or something." King lowered.

"So is it with me." The Queen apologized sincerely.

"Me too, I'm sorry Mr. Dirvaren." The prince apologized while looking embarrassed.

"Anu.. Begi-"

"No problem, I understand your fear..." Ren spoke, not letting Sarlyn even issue her apology.

While Margen, it seemed that he had no intention of apologizing directly about this. Ren thought not to bother him, he continued an explanation so that King Esdagius could understand what magic he was using.

"In order to use this Magic, the Blood of both sides must be dripped into the Magic Circle. Then, an agreement will be formed, anyone from both sides who betrays. His blood will explode and kill himself."

"J-So like that... I forget that Mr. Dirvaren is a very careful person." The king nodded, signifying that he understood what Ren explained.

"Of course, a covenant cannot be tied up with mere talk."

"Alright, put your index finger over the Magic Circle like this..." Ren placed his index finger over the Magic Circle.

King Esdagius nodded, and following Ren's instructions, he placed his index finger over the Magic Circle.

Then, after his two did just that, the Little Magic Circle glowed red. A dark red mist slowly emerged from the Magic Circle, forming a pointed thread. The thread of fog moved closer to the two fingers that were on it.

Slowly, a thread of mist pierced the Finger of Ren and King Esdagius, causing two drops of blood to fall on the Magic Circle. After the droplet hit the Magic Circle, it exploded into a red Light that blocked the view.

The red light then dimmed, bit by bit. Then the Light disappeared completely, along with the Magic Circle that disappeared from the table.

"A covenant has been made, with this I hope there is no betrayal."

Ren's words were accompanied by a sharp Tone, as if he was deliberately emphasizing this to King Esdagius.

"Y-Yes that's right, I would never betray if I used something like this." The king nodded deeply, signifying that he had fully understood.

"I hope it is like that..."

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The conference went well, at least that's what Ren thought. After speaking on the usual topic, Ren bailed to King Esdagius to leave the Palace.

Then, for the Sword that Ren had given at the Conference, it was purposely Ren left behind as proof that his words did not have the slightest lie.

'yeah... Although, King Esdagius had [Eye Of Truth], a proof was still needed.'

Ren imagined the happy face of Derrian as Ren placed the Sword on him. Even King Esdagius looked happy at that time, just imagining this alone made Ren shake his head.

It was not just the quality of one's strength measured so Low. However, even the Item Equipment was just as Low here, not even Ren had ever come across someone who came from this Aulzania Kingdom wearing top-tier Equipment.

'Is it just this Kingdom? Or is it the same other Kingdom?' Ren asked himself.

Ren eliminated all thoughts in his head. There was something he had to take care of first, it was a stalker that from the first time Ren headed for the Palace he kept on trailing Ren and Nirlayn.

Indeed, at this time, Ren was walking leisurely in Aulzania City, accompanied by a woman beside him who was none other than Nirlayn. As usual, Ren and Nirlayn still attracted the attention of many people.

"Nirlayn, let's take the lonely road ahead there..."

Ren pointed at a dark and desolate Road, no one was seen passing through it.

"Alright, Ren-sama.I will just follow you, no need to tell me first."

"Hm..?"

Although Nirlayn's words were difficult to understand, Ren tried not to think about it any further. Right now, that Road was in sight, Ren casually turned on the deserted Road. Nirlayn, without saying a word, followed Ren into the deserted Road.

In the dark and deserted Road, Ren walks along with Nirlayn who follows him from behind. Then, Ren abruptly halted his steps, he turned to Nirlayn with a smiling face. His sudden actions made Nirlayn a little confused.

"Nirlayn, didn't you ask, why did I give all that to this Aulzania Kingdom.?"

"Eh..? That's right Ren-sama..."

"I will answer you, but after I take them first....!" Ren pointed to a darkness that existed in between buildings.

"They? who are you maksu-?!"

Nirlayn's words were cut off, as the shock of Ren arriving was before her. The distance between their bodies was only a fingertip, Ren's two hands looked like they were hugging Nirlayn's head.

However, in reality, Ren held back two blades that tried to attack Nirlayn. The two blade blades were held by Two different people, one of them was the Assassin that Ren had met yesterday. Meanwhile, one more person, was a stalker who had long followed them. Ren knows his second identity because of which one they put out, for appearances, Ren does not know them at all.

"Woii... W-What - What's this...?!"

"Who are you...!?"

The two men were shocked, even though their faces were covered with face coverings. But, from the movements and sounds they emit, it is very clear that.

The two men did not seem to know each other. Based on the attitude they showed, it should be like that.

"Nirlayn, will you move out first?" Ren smiled at Nirlayn who was right within the range of his embrace.

"A-ah! Okay..!" Nirlayn immediately moved to get out of his position.

After Nirlayn came out, this time only left Ren who was holding the knife that the two people had. This scene should have been impossible if done by an ordinary person, moreover, the two people were trying to pull their knives back, yet could not.

"Haha... What other game is this? will you tell me?" Ren's tone was filled with intimidation.

Ren smiled horribly at the two people, with his fiery red eyes, making their hearts shrink instantly.

Right now, they sensed, that the person they were supposed to hunt, turned out to be hunting them instead. There are no other words suitable to describe the condition of their heart other than..... Terrified.