The Story of Demon Hunter

Surprising Gift

While some dangerous factors left the Heavenly Pillar Sect, a somewhat chaotic incident appeared in the Fuji Imperial Palace.

Everyone looked at Arthur with dumbfounded expressions. There were also members of the royal family who had dark expressions on their faces. What the young man did was arguably too much. Seeing the pale expression on Natsumi's face and body that seemed to be falling at any moment, everyone knew that the girl was both shocked and frightened by the previous incident.

“That's a bit excessive, Mr. Ryuma.”

Mr. Masanobu's old voice sounded. Hearing that, Arthur turned his head then said in a relaxed tone.

“I only showed the usefulness of the necklace, Mr. Masanobu. After all, surely many thought I was just giving a broken necklace. Isn't a little show-off really no problem?”

“...”

Mr. Masanobu was silent. He was actually quite angry right now, but the gift Arthur gave him was indeed precious, so it could only swallow the anger that made him uncomfortable. Being able to fend off three critical attacks from a gold-level cultivator could be considered an additional life. No one doesn't want it. So the old man had a thought in his head.

‘That guy obviously wouldn't have told Ryuma to give that precious item to someone else. If it was indeed given on Ryuma's initiative, it meant that this person's background was definitely not simple.

Young master of a certain cultivator family? Core disciples of a certain big sect? Whatever it is, it is very unwise to make trouble with it.’

Thinking about it made Mr. Masanobu feel even more depressed. Obviously, since the meeting was unpleasant at the beginning, their relationship was not destined to be close.

Human relationships are fragile, and that's the way it is. Every human being is interconnected and close to each other just because it has interests, that is the reality. You could say, humans are nothing more than social animals that have sense.

There are many examples, such as people who are willing to flatter and even lick people with high positions just to get something like a department or something like that. As well as those who insulted even blasphemed the lower level people because they were considered useless.

Even at the school level, many people choose to approach accomplished children, class leaders, OSIS chairmen, and such. Wh why? Because they are popular and have something that those people need.

Justice and equality? Since the stone age, or even the primordial where there are social structures, such things are mere fantasies. There is absolutely nothing.

The same goes for Masanobu. He wanted to get close to Arthur because being close to that person was definitely beneficial to the kingdom as well as his family. If he could, even that fellow intended to bind the young man in various ways. Wealth, beauty, and high position, he tried to use various means.

It was just that, everyone might have their own ambitions. Some are willing to lick to climb higher and live comfortably, but there are also some people who fall into the minority category. They are people who are not concerned about such things, or even ... live in their own way and path.

Arthur is arguably part of that minority. The young man did not give up various advantages, but he also did not chase him to madness because that was not his main goal. Arthur just wants to live freely, traveling while cooking to enjoy his life. It was something that made him feel alive.

As for whether he would choose another path, now the young man did not think about it. Having experienced a hard life, Arthur intends to enjoy his life more. It was also a message from someone he considered valuable.

After a short talk, Arthur gave a light salute and then returned to his place. Then, it was time for the other two kingdoms to come forward to give a gift.

Back then, Arthur actually saw two very conspicuous groups. One was a large group with a handsome man holding a fan as well as wearing luxurious clothes, he had many guards behind him. The man was a representative of the Ume Kingdom.

While the other was some figures that Arthur was quite familiar with, they were Prince Taiga, his fiancee, his sister, two guards, and two core disciples of the Heavenly Pillar Sect. Yes ... Michael and Sam.

Just then, the elegant prince figure of the Ume Kingdom stepped forward. Behind him, there was a line of soldiers carrying many boxes.

“I, Torikawa from Ume Kingdom wish you a happy birthday to the flower from Fuji Kingdom, Princess Natsumi. I hope you like some of the simple things I bring.

Everyone, put the stuff down!”

Ten small crates were placed in front of Natsumi. When it opened, it looked a lot of gold bars neatly stacked. Although it is valuable, many people frown because giving money or gold bars like that is considered rude as a birthday gift. Of course, Prince Torikawa saw that and showed a disdainful smile on his face.

“Of course, this is just a small gift from me. While the main prize ... is this.”

A servant came forward and handed him a small wooden box. When the recipient of the gift from the Fuji Kingdom received the gift, he opened it and saw a scroll. Just then, Prince Torikawa's voice came back.

“At my request, His Majesty has agreed that the cold iron mines on the border of the two kingdoms will be given to the Fuji Kingdom. There need be no more disputes and struggles. Can't we live in peace?”

The man smiled. But what the man said instantly caused an uproar.

That cold iron mine was extremely valuable because as long as it was mined, the ore could be sold to sects to make a lot of money. The ore can later be processed into cold iron used to make weapons and armor of cultivators. Although it was not an extremely rare mineral and did not have high levels, it was still extremely valuable.

Although many sects wanted it, they also had their own rules. The big sects had made a deal, if any kind of mine or such appeared in their territory or the wild, it could they directly take or be contested by the sects that wanted it.

Whereas if it appeared in the territory of a kingdom not far from a crowded place, the sects would not interfere. Let those ordinary people eat a little meat (profit). Of course, if they could not mine it, it would be fine to sell the entire mine to one of the sects.

There were once sects that tried to rob and plunder, but they were instantly annihilated by the big sects in order to maintain order and stability.

Therefore, this mine is considered very valuable for a kingdom. Because unlike in Arthur's previous world where many kingdoms or countries claim vacant lands, here all is different. A small forest, lake, or river can be claimed. But vast forests, vast mountains, or oceans are not claimed because they lack power.

Means simple. There are many beasts, demons, and evil spirits out there. Unless some kingdoms could indeed suppress the region, the great sects had never allowed them to originly acknowledge a territory as their own and benefit by hiring cultivators without having any burden.

Cultivators were not stupid, such things were not allowed and many kingdoms were annihilated because of their arrogance. As always said, in this world strength is of the utmost importance. To many cultivators, ordinary humans were simply inferior beings. If trying to mess with them and acting disobediently, cultivators would not mind removing them and replacing them with new ones.

Cruel? That's how the world is.

It was also one of the reasons why Arthur was unwilling to deal with the kingdom or the other cultivators because he found it too troublesome. So it's very clear ...

The gifts brought by Prince Torikawa made a huge uproar.

Even that made the representatives of the Sakura Kingdom have gloomy expressions on their faces.

>> Connect.