A Dragonslayer’s Peerless Regression – 455



Episode 455

‘A letter from the state?’

Zeke’s eyes shook at the Sultan’s sudden words.

The Sultan of the Murk Empire now asked Zik to fill the position of his consort which had been vacant for decades.

Scheherazade said as she looked at such a Zeke.

“It wouldn’t be a bad offer for you either. One person below the ground and ten thousand above the ground. Isn’t it an opportunity to stand above everyone in this world except me?”

How many people in the world could say this to Zeke who was renowned as the guardian knight of the Draker family the pinnacle of the central continent and the successor of the Agamemnon family the rulers of the central region?

However Scheherazade the Sultan of the Murq Empire was a ruler who looked down on the world. She was the perfect person to make such a proposal.

Zeke was momentarily taken aback by Scheherazade’s suggestion but quickly regained his composure. And the one who was even more surprised than Zeke and whose expression changed was Yellin who was standing next to him.

‘Sir Zeke becomes the Sultan’s secretary?’

Yellin couldn’t help but feel embarrassed by the completely unexpected situation.

She also had an amazing background as the successor of the Ishtar family one of the three great transcendent families of the Central Continent.

However the opponent was the Sultan of the Murk Empire the ruler of the Eastern Continent.

Moreover in Yellin’s eyes Scheherazade the Sultan was a woman of incredible charm and charm.

Because of this Yellin couldn’t help but feel nervous even though Scheherazade was twice as old as Zeke and already had five concubines.

Because I remembered what Zeke had said when I asked him before what he thought about marrying her.

‘If Yellin and I were to get married it would be the first union between a direct descendant of Draker and a direct descendant of Ishtar so it would have a big impact in many ways.’

A marriage to the Sultan of Murug would certainly have a greater impact than a marriage to the House of Ishtar.

That’s why Yellin looked at Zeke with an anxious expression wondering what choice he would make.

Hades who was floating behind was also watching this situation with an expression of interest.

Everyone held their breath and waited for Zeke’s answer.

Zeke who had been silently responding to Sultan Scheherazade’s bombshell statement slowly opened his mouth.

“I truly appreciate your valuable suggestion Your Majesty. However there are some difficult issues that will prevent me from becoming the Emperor of the Muruk Empire.”

Scheherazade looked surprised at Zeke’s answer.

“Hmm? That’s a difficult question. Tell me what it is.”

Zeke opened his mouth in a calm and clear tone.

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“The first is the reaction from the Draker family I belong to and the Central Continent. Although it has improved a lot compared to before the Central Continent still remembers the invasion of the Murk Empire and the knights who sacrificed themselves on the battlefield. I expect there will be opposition when I become the national secretary of the Murk Empire.”

At those words Scheherazade waved her hand as if to say that there was nothing to worry about.

“I don’t see how that could be a problem. The complaints of others would be quickly alleviated by a few weeks of lavish and enjoyable banquets and showering them with gold and silver. This is not something for you to worry about.”

It was an answer that only a loser who held the Eastern Continent in his hands could give.

It was a crazy solution but it was the surest way to placate the dissatisfied.

Since emotions are fleeting but wealth lasts forever most people end up choosing the latter.

Zeke then opened his mouth again.

“The second is the backlash within the Murk Empire.”

Scheherazade chuckled at those words.

“That doesn’t seem like a problem at all. Who would dare to object to the national letter I have established?”

At the arrogant Sultan’s answer Zik looked at her intently and said.

“I believe that the warriors who follow Your Majesty and the long-standing families and the people of the empire will not object. However the concubines Your Majesty has taken in and the caliphs of each tribe who stand behind them… especially considering the Talas tribe do you believe that they will give their unconditional approval?”

The Sultan’s expression hardened slightly at Zeke’s words.

Seeing that reaction Zeke confirmed that he had hit the Sultan’s weak point exactly.

‘I never thought I would use the power of clairvoyance that I received from the great sage like this.’

Before meeting the Sultan Zeke used his clairvoyance to access the Akashic Code and look into the overall current situation in the Murk Empire.

I couldn’t get all the in-depth information but I could get a general idea of ​​the situation.

‘The current Sultan’s five concubines are all heirs representing their tribes.’

The Murk Empire was a confederation of numerous princely tribes.

Among them six tribes were particularly powerful and supported Murug and the most powerful was the Anatolian tribe to which the current Sultan Scheherazade belonged.

And the second was the Talas tribe who believed that Scheherazade would have a child with a concubine from the Talas tribe.

This was because the Talas tribe was particularly powerful compared to other tribes and Scheherazade’s first concubine was a successor to the Talas tribe.

They were convinced that Scheherazade would give birth to a child with Talas’s bloodline and that this child would become the next great sultan.

In that situation it was obvious what kind of reaction Scheherazade would have if she had brought in a knight from the Central Continent even a knight from the notorious Draker family within the Murk Empire as a state letter.

Scheherazade looked at Zeke with curious eyes and said.

“It’s amazing how a knight from the Western Continent knows all that.”

She jumped up onto the golden fox’s back and spoke with another arrogant smile.

“The Talas tribe. It’s true that their nagging is annoying. But that’s all. They can’t dare stop me.”

“I do not believe that the five caliphs can stop the will of the great Sultan. However the last problem I will now tell you about together with these internal factors could pose a great threat to the entire Murqan Empire.”

Zeke continued speaking looking at Scheherazade.

“What will you do when the Caliphs are after you from behind while the demons beyond the Eternal Wall threaten the Empire?”

In the northern part of the Eastern Continent there is a huge mountain range that runs across the western and eastern ends.

In the East the mountain range that is higher and more rugged than the Giant Mountains of the Central Continent is called the Eternal Mountains.

And beyond the Ten Thousand Year Mountains demons periodically come over and the Murk Empire built a huge wall to prevent them.

That was the eternal barrier.

Scheherazade said with an expression of incredulity at Zeke’s words.

“The leap is too much. First of all the demons cannot overcome the ten thousand-year barrier. Above all the caliphs including the Talas tribe do not have the guts to attack me from behind.”

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All real power in the Murk Empire was currently held by Scheherazade.

Any tribe that showed even the slightest sign of threatening the Sultan’s authority was unable to resist even if those involved were immediately and brutally executed.

Scheherazade was not a cruel tyrant who ruled with impunity but she was not a soft ruler who would leave those who threatened her alone.

Zeke responded to Scheherazade’s words in a calm voice.

“Are you really sure that will happen?”

Zeke turned his head and asked Omar.

“Your Majesty Lord Omar fought with us against the demons who invaded the Republic of Dorta. How is it? If the situation were the same do you think they would not be able to overcome the Eternal Wall?”

Omar who was next to the Sultan looked tense as Zeke suddenly turned his arrows on him.

The Sultan turned his head and looked at Omar and said:

“Omar tell me honestly what you saw and felt.”

At her command Omar bowed his head and slowly opened his mouth.

“Your Majesty from what I’ve personally seen of the battle… if the situation were to be the same the ten thousand year barrier would likely be useless.”

The eunuchs standing nearby were startled by Omar’s words and started muttering among themselves.

Then Scheherazade raised her hand with an indifferent expression.

“Everyone be quiet. I respect Omar’s bravery and wisdom gained through his many battlefield experiences. Tell me honestly why you think so.”

Omar raised his head and answered her command.

“The demons that invaded the Republic of Dorta did not appear in the normal way. I saw a giant portal open and thousands of demons and monsters emerge from it right in front of the castle walls.”

In fact one of the biggest reasons why the Eternal Wall has been able to block the demons for so long is because the rugged Eternal Mountain Range has been holding it back.

If the gate opened in front of the Eternal Wall without going through the Eternal Mountain Range and the demons poured in it was clear that no matter how high and strong the wall was it would be difficult to withstand it.

Scheherazade listened to Omar’s words and thought deeply.

Then he asked Omar again.

“If you thought so why didn’t you report it to me?”

Omar answered Scheherazade’s questions calmly.

“I heard from the divine being Hades that a special power was needed to create that huge portal. I heard that those who invaded the Republic of Dorta had enemies in the central continent so I concluded that it would not affect the Eternal Wall.”

Scheherazade nodded as if she understood after hearing Omar’s answer.

Then he looked at Zeke and said.

“That’s what they say. If what Omar said is true then isn’t it impossible for the devil to appear?”

Zeke nodded to Scheherazade’s words.

“It may seem that way right now but it is wrong to say that those wielding the evil hand are only targeting the Central Continent.”

Scheherazade frowned and her sharp eyes flashed.

“Are you saying they will invade our empire too?”

Zeke said looking at Scheherazade.

“They are called Narak. Their goal is… none other than the resurrection of the Demon King.”

As soon as the word Demon King came out of Zeke’s mouth Scheherazade’s expression became blank.

Not only Scheherazade but also Omar and the eunuchs around her were the same.

Scheherazade who came to her senses first asked Zeke.

“Did I hear you correctly? Demon King… Are you referring to the Demon King from the legend?”

“Yes Your Majesty. They are trying to resurrect the Demon King and have already summoned demons through illicit means to create the Demon King’s army and are invading various parts of the Central Continent.”

Scheherazade looked dumbfounded at Zeke’s words.

“I never thought I would hear the word ‘demonic king’ directly in this day and age. How surprising.”

“It may sound strange but it is true. Moreover I heard about the signs of the end from none other than the Fairy King himself.”

As soon as the word Fairy King came out the atmosphere changed in an instant.

The eunuchs whispered among themselves about the Fairy King.

It was strange to Zeke that he didn’t really believe the story about the Demon King but he had a different attitude towards the Fairy King but it wasn’t a bad thing to him so he watched the situation quietly.

Scheherazade silenced the eunuchs and asked Zeke.

“Did the Fairy King make a prophecy about the end of the world?”

“Yes. It was said that the Demon King would be resurrected and that he would dye all continents in blood. When I say all continents I mean not only the Central Continent but also the Eastern Continent.”

Zeke used the name of the Fairy King as an excuse to appropriately adapt the content.

Unlike before Scheherazade’s expression hardened.

She thought for a moment then looked straight at Zeke and asked.

“Does this mean that we need to prepare for the fact that the guys called Narak might cross the Great Wall and invade with their demonic powers at any time?”

“Yes. If I become the king of Muruk there is a high possibility that there will be various internal noises when preparing for it. The biggest risk factor when dealing with the demons is none other than the enemies within.”

This was something that Zeke had felt deeply in his previous life.

The most difficult part of my time as a Highlander was the human plots to use the demons as traps for their own gain.

Zeke looked at Scheherazade with eyes full of sincerity and said.

“Therefore I would like to make a suggestion to Your Majesty.”

At Zeke’s words Scheherazade nodded leaning against the golden fox’s back.

“Tell me what your proposal is.”

Zeke looked at her and revealed the real reason he came here.

“Your Majesty how about making a ‘Pact of Fidelity’ with me Zeke Draker the guide of the Divine Beasts and the Knight of Salvation?”