My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 137

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Episode 137

A sharply honed aura.

And.

The familiar wavelength that Sir Isra felt.

Combining these two elements, it was obvious who the old man before us was.

“Black Knigh…”

“I won’t tolerate the next words, will I? I’ll serve you some tea.”

It seems.

That’s the correct answer.

One of the 12 Heroes.

The current owner of the sword Sir Isra used in life, [Fallen Knight’s Blood Longsword].

The Hunter known by the renowned title of Black Knight, Gerard, broke into hearty laughter.

“Heh heh. You don’t seem like an ordinary Hunter.”

Well. Compared to the great 12 Heroes, wouldn’t anyone be ordinary people.

No.

More than that, isn’t Gerard British?

Why are you in Prague?

When I looked at him with questioning eyes, Gerard cleared his throat with a cough.

“You seem to have questions, but it would be better to move locations.”

“I have companions with me.”

“That’s fine. We can invite all your companions too, can’t we.”

An invitation from one of the 12 Heroes?

Something, something is getting bigger in scale.

When I whispered to President Baek who had followed behind, his eyes widened.

Cheeks trembling with excitement.

I almost screamed, but as expected, the President is different.

“Would that be alright?”

“Mm. Yes. It’s an honor.”

“You didn’t act like this when it was Director Jeong.”

Far from being nervous, despite being Non-Awakened, didn’t he refuse to back down even an inch or modify the conditions.

Even though Director Jeong’s fame falls a bit short compared to the 12 Heroes.

He’s still an SS-rank Hunter, yet the reaction was too different.

“Director Jung Seung-il was fine because we often clashed due to work matters.”

Ah.

I see.

Our Prague sightseeing schedule crashed into the storm called Black Knight Gerard and began heading toward a completely different destination.

* * *

A mansion on the outskirts of Prague.

My jaw dropped seeing the magnificent building that looked like something from a movie.

“This is my villa. Make yourselves comfortable.”

“Make ourselves comfortable?”

“Didn’t you say you came for sightseeing. This place should be better than most hotels.”

It certainly looks that way.

A well-maintained garden and a magnificent mansion.

All the accommodations we stayed at during our European trip were excellent too.

But compared to Gerard’s villa, they fell short.

I hope the President isn’t hurt by this.

“Thank you for allowing us to stay in such a wonderful place.”

Fortunately, the President didn’t seem offended.

“We’ll carry your luggage.”

“Thank you.”

The hired staff even carried our luggage.

“Ah. This carrier is fine.”

I should handle the subspace carrier connected to the Death Forge myself.

After lightly organizing our luggage in our assigned rooms.

We were guided to the reception room.

Black Knight Gerard extended his hand while slightly suppressing his characteristic sharp aura.

“A gentleman should properly introduce himself. I’m Gerard.”

“I’m Park Min-ho. Hero Gerard.”

“I’d prefer Sir rather than Hero. I favor that more.”

Sir.

That’s a title that reminds me of someone.

A strange light flickered in Sir Gerard’s eyes.

“Heh heh. So you were the rising star that the Executor acknowledged.”

“Do you know Director Jeong?”

“Of course I do. That fellow is half the reason I learned Korean.”

So he’s a long-time comrade and friend of Director Jung Seung-il.

“I’m curious about the other half of the reason.”

“My daughter loved Korean dramas. She pestered me so much to watch them together.”

“I, I see.”

“Do you know which drama impressed me the most? Really. There was a drama you couldn’t watch without tears.”

While we were having small talk as an ice breaker.

The companions who had been shown to other rooms entered the reception room one by one.

“Now that all the guests are here, I should provide proper hospitality.”

When Sir Gerard clapped, one of the servants approached.

“Bring nine cups of tea.”

Eh.

Tea?

My bewilderment was clearly visible on my face.

“Didn’t I say earlier? That I would serve you tea.”

“Ha, haha.”

“For health and beauty, try having a cup of tea after meals.”

We haven’t had dinner yet though.

Being in the position of invited guests, it was awkward to refuse indirectly.

Can’t be helped.

I have no choice but to try it!

Clear liquid from well-steeped tea leaves was placed on the table.

President Baek smelled the aroma and smiled.

“The tea leaves are excellent.”

“Oh ho. Wait, I’ll teach you how to properly enjoy tea.”

Sir Gerard violently poured in milk and stirred vigorously with a spoon.

Ugh.

The tea is getting cloudy.

It’s truly a violent visual.

Isn’t this exactly what evil alchemy would look like.

“It’s called milk tea. Everyone, please drink up.”

If we don’t add milk to the tea ourselves, he looks ready to pour it in and stir it himself.

Having no choice, I added milk and stirred as I had seen.

Slurp.

I took a sip.

“Huh?”

It’s better than I expected.

The bitter taste characteristic of tea, the richness of milk, and the sweetness from sugar blend together well.

If milk tea tastes like this, it might be worth trying again next time.

“Mmm.”

It seems not everyone feels the same way I do.

President Baek gritted his teeth, trying hard to manage his expression.

This is someone who maintained a poker face even in front of Director Jung Seung-il, but he’s crumbling over milk tea.

“The next SS-rank Hunter seems to like milk tea.”

“You’re too kind. Director Jeong is just viewing me too favorably.”

“You don’t know how cold that friend is. He never says empty words.”

Ugh.

I felt honored to hear talk of being the next SS-rank from one of the 12 Heroes.

“Your summoned beings also seem extraordinary.”

The two vassals looked up after examining the milk tea this way and that.

“I am Continental’s Greatest Swordsman Isra.”

“The girl is called Eclipse Witch Ingrid.”

Have they ever introduced themselves so grandly to anyone other than me?

It’s not like there haven’t been any occasions.

They did introduce themselves when overseeing the support team’s training.

But speaking to an SS-rank Hunter who’s one of the 12 Heroes and at the pinnacle of the Hunter industry carries quite different weight.

“I heard you’re a B-rank Necromancer. Do you command such powerful summoned beings?”

“I was lucky.”

“Hehehe. This old man’s eyes can see.”

Sir Gerard broke into a hearty laugh.

“Their vessel is too small to fully contain their power, but they’re strong individuals who don’t fall behind the 12 Heroes at all.”

“You have a good eye. You’re someone who suits the title of knight.”

Sir Isra.

He’s one of the 12 Heroes, so you could at least show some respect.

“Master will make me strong soon, so you don’t need to worry.”

Ingrid was at least a bit better.

Fortunately.

Sir Gerard burst into pleased laughter.

“Hehehehe. With such promising Hunters for the future, the outlook is bright.”

“Ha, hahaha.”

I’m glad he wasn’t offended.

Same with Director Jeong.

Having living, breathing history—a great figure who never fails to appear in middle school history curriculum—right before my eyes made me nervous.

Whew.

“But what brings you to Prague?”

“We came for tourism while Hunter Park was challenging the Tower of Chaos.”

It was President Baek who answered.

“You seem to be this friend’s spokesperson.”

“Yes. I’m Baek Seong-hyeon, Sir Gerard.”

“You seem sharp, so I’ll entrust this friend to your care.”

“Thank you.”

“By the way, you challenged the Tower of Chaos?”

“He successfully cleared the 50th floor.”

A smile appeared on President Baek’s lips.

I was truly grateful that he was happy for me as if it were his own achievement.

“The 50th floor, the 50th floor.”

Sir Gerard, who had been muttering the same words several times.

“The 50th flooooor!?!!”

Suddenly let out a shout mixed with mana.

His booming voice shook the entire villa.

Rattle— The windows shook.

The glasses containing milk tea also clinked and created ripples.

Didn’t you watch the news?

While traveling around various parts of Europe, I saw several related articles.

I stayed quiet because I was too embarrassed to say such things with my own mouth.

“Huh. I’ve been busy with matters and missed recent news, so a big event happened.”

“Ah, ahahaha. I see.”

“I was curious when that child Sophia’s record would be broken.”

Sir Gerard elegantly sipped his milk tea.

“I never imagined someone would achieve a complete clear. Magnificent!”

“Do you know much about the Tower of Chaos?”

“I stopped by once in my youth. I gave up on further challenges at the 40th floor.”

Sir Gerard made a regretful expression.

“If I had prepared more thoroughly, I could have gone higher.”

“You would have.”

“Hehe. Even so, the 50th floor would have been impossible. Considering my strength during my B-rank days.”

“He is the lord I serve. He is different from you.”

“He’s the girl’s master too.”

Sigh.

I know your loyalty is amazing, but you don’t need to emphasize it further.

“Hahaha. Good. Very good.”

Sir Gerard laughed heartily.

He could have been offended.

I could feel that he was genuinely happy about a complete stranger’s achievement.

I was grateful yet puzzled.

“Are you surprised that I’m too happy about a stranger’s story?”

“Ah. Yes.”

Eek.

Was it written on my face?

“Since you’re a Hunter recognized by my comrade-in-arms, we can’t say we’re complete strangers, can we?”

“I suppose so.”

“Hehe. I should tell you about the connection between the Executor and this old man.”

The story that followed from Sir Gerard.

At first, it was interesting.

A story about one of the 12 Heroes meeting our country’s hero.

Isn’t this real history that would be hard to hear even if you paid millions!

…That’s what I thought for about an hour.

“But you know what? Huh? That bastard Seung-il made such a fuss, saying milk tea was a desecration of tea.”

“Ah, ahahaha. I see.”

“My goodness. This black tea is England’s soul. You shouldn’t insult it like that!”

“Ha, haha, haha.”

The story was far too long.

With trivial old stories, impressions from that time, and each person’s circumstances flowing out one after another.

The support team friends were trying hard to suppress their yawns.

President Baek had also returned to his polite business face.

“So there I was, and I told that fellow….”

Ah, no.

If the story gets any longer!

My mental strength is already at 0!

Think.

I need to come up with a way to escape from being buried in old stories.

Otherwise.

I might die buried under that tremendous explanation!!

“Sir.”

“Call me Sir Gerard.”

“You’re from Britain, aren’t you, Sir?”

“That’s right. The land where the sun never sets! That great nation is my motherland.”

I know it was a country that stabbed into so many nations that the sun never set on it.

But there’s no need to press the bomb ignition button just to change the subject.

“I asked this earlier, but why are you staying in Prague?”

“I visit often to see my dear friend Alfonse. That’s why I prepared a villa here too.”

“You mean the founder of the Clocktower?”

“That’s right. He shows off so much that no one but this old man will keep him company.”

TMI vs showing off.

It’s a heart-pounding matchup that feels like it might explode.

“Oh right. How about you come along too?”

Who, me?

I blinked my eyes blankly, not understanding what Sir Gerard meant.

“Alfonse has been bragging so much about the disciple he took in his later years that my ears hurt.”

“But why me?”

“I haven’t taken a disciple recently. So how about you fill that role instead?”

Sir Gerard smiled broadly.

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