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Chapter 434

A strange feeling had washed over him. Despite being yelled at and scolded, it didn't feel bad; it felt as though he had returned to an almost forgotten childhood.

"Did you two have a fight or sothing? You guys are being so loud."

Perhaps having heard Enon's incessant complaints, the drinkers finally leaned in. Mick, flushed from alcohol, nonchalantly draped an arm over Enon and Yuder, linking arms with both.

"What's going on?"

"Nothing at all."

Upon Yuder's denial, Mick chuckled as if he didn't care, the scent of alcohol heavy on his breath. Kanna, arriving a bit late, also looked flushed as she scrutinized Yuder.

"Really, you didn't fight? I thought Yuder got scolded by the pharmacist."

Though she tried to make her eyes sharp, this was probably the most effortless facial expression Kanna had ever displayed. It seed pretty clear that she had drunk more than her usual amount.

"Ah, Kanna. You wanted to see the monster, right? Here it is."

Before Yuder could answer, Mick lightly tapped the cage that contained the monster, imdiately drawing everyone's attention. Yuder and Enon exchanged a silent signal that seed to say their conversation should end here.

"We're done with our research, so we were thinking of naming the creature. But we haven't co up with any good ideas yet."

"Can you just na a monster like that?"

"Of course. If you're the first to discover a new monster, anyone can na it. Since the Cavalry, the Duke, and the Western Mage Union didn't give it a na, it's left to us, isn't it?"

"I see. I didn't know that."

"It's understandable. So many new monsters appear every year that it's pointless to get caught up in nas. Still, if you want to make it easier for everyone involved, it's better if those who discover the monster na it themselves."

Hellem interjected.

"Would you two mind helping us think of a na while you're here?"

"Hmm..."

Kanna frowned as she looked down at the monster.

Naming it wouldn't be a pleasant task, given that she rembered the havoc this monster had wreaked in the Great Sarain Forest.

"For reference, I suggested the na 'Penpen,' which Grandma thought was too ta."

"Penpen?"

"It's what they call a doll made of bundled straw in the northern regions. Don't you think it looks a bit like it?"

It didn't look like it at all. Kanna seed to share Yuder's opinion, avoiding eye contact.

"That's nonsense. You can't give a monster such a cutesy na."

"There's no legal rule against it. Anyway, no one's going to call it by that na and it'll be forgotten soon, so why not just go with sothing arbitrary?"

Mick argued vigorously against Hellem's rebuke. Yuder felt a sense of unfamiliarity in one part of what he had said.

'It will be forgotten soon... is that so? This ti it will be.'

In his previous life, Pethuat had inflicted enormous damage upon the empire, so they had nad it after a demon in the legends to serve as a long-standing point of reference.

He could have suggested naming this monster 'Pethuat' again, but Yuder decided against it. This ti, it felt far better to go with an insignificant na, just like Mick had suggested.

"What do you think, Yuder?"

"I think Mr. Mick's opinion is reasonable."

"…Really?"

Kanna wore an expression that seed to doubt Yuder's taste.

"See? The assistant knows what's up."

Mick laughed heartily, looking satisfied. Hellem sighed and suggested they think about it a little more.

Yuder found himself gazing at a small monster, its tail tinged with a shade of purple. He felt threatened as people crowded around them. Suddenly, he rembered once again the research objectives of the first Duke Tain.

‘To find out where the monsters co from…’

Sacred texts imbued with the words of God explain the existence of monsters as a curse from the Black Moon. Though the power of the Black Moon had been overpowered and hidden from the world by those who demonstrated the strength of the Sun God, the cursed blood was said to still remain. When given an opportunity, it would seep into the world, manifesting as monsters.

Whether one was devout or not, the origin of monsters was generally accepted. Ask anyone other than Yuder, and they would give no more explanation.

But what if the first Duke Tain thought otherwise?

‘It's as if questioning whether God really exists,’ Yuder mused.

Though his thoughts might differ if he spoke with Enon, it seed best to reserve that conversation for another ti.

While Yuder was lost in thought, the topic of conversation among the group changed once again. Hellem took a sip from her glass of liquor as she listened to Kanna talk about the poor relations between the Cavalry and the Imperial Knights. In particular, Kiolle from the House of Diarca had even challenged Yuder to a duel.

"The youngest of the House of Diarca? He’s grown that old already?"

"Wow, Grandma Hellem, do you also know that knight?"

"Know him? Let’s just say he left an impression because he was so audacious."

"Why?"

Yuder had been disinterested until Kiolle’s na ca up, but now it was a different story.

"When Kiolle was born, the Duke of Diarca directly asked the Empress to na his son. And the na the Empress bestowed used far too many letters that were intentionally similar to those of the Second Prince Kishiar at the ti, which created a big uproar."

Yuder hadn't expected the conversation to suddenly involve Kishiar. As Yuder turned his head, Kanna cautiously asked, "Was that such a big deal?"

"A big deal indeed. No noble would dare to na their child so closely to that of a prince or princess destined to lead the nation. Historically unprecedented, it cast doubt on their intentions… it was a move that made many uncomfortable."

Hellem seed to hold so certainty about this, despite cutting her sentence short.

"The characters in the Emperor’s and lord Kishiar’s, contain sounds that were chosen intentionally by the previous Emperor to emulate a hero he admired, adhering to the royal naming conventions. However, the Duke of Diarca, knowing this, subtly crossed the line right from the ti he nad his first child."

Finally, by the ti he nad Kiolle, the similarity between Kishiar and Kiolle’s nas beca a topic of gossip and exploded in the public eye.

It might sound like a small, old dispute over the nas of children, but there seed to be a deeper story beneath it. However, Hellem didn't elaborate any further. She simply stared at the little liquor left in her glass and let out a deep sigh.

"Enough of these uninteresting old tales. Drinking makes it all the less enjoyable."

She drained her remaining drink and suggested it was ti to truly rest. Mick, who had drunk the most yet still wanted more, was disappointed, but Yuder had no complaints.

"I apologize for coming so late. I should be on my way now."

"You're welco anyti. But before you go, Yuder, would you call Grandma just once?"

Although he agreed, Yuder found it a little difficult.

"I apologize. Please consider as being respectful to the degree of calling you 'Madam Hellem.'"

"I've thought this since I first t you; you're quite stubborn. Now I see why my Lord wanted to keep you by his side."

"..."

Yuder was silent, not knowing how to respond, and Hellem quietly smiled.

"However, I think it would be better if Kanna stays here for the night."

Yuder turned his head and found Kanna, who had beco extrely drowsy in her seat. Seeing her nodding off, it was clear that walking back together was out of the question.

"That seems best."

"She can sleep in my room; I'll send her ho tomorrow."

"Thank you."

As Hellem took care of Kanna, Mick and Enon bid Yuder farewell.

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