Who taught him to restore the country like this

Chapter 241 Kertia: I'm going to find him and bring him back.

Tianhai Port.

Due to the special magnetic field of the fog over Tianhai North Island, the tides that could submerge an entire island did not have much impact on the residents living on the harbor shore.

At dawn, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, the streets came alive with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares.

As the salty sea breeze carried the fishing boats out to sea, the warm morning sun shone through the hotel window, reaching the eyes of the girl on the bed.

Keltia opened her eyes, staring at the ceiling, her mind blank.

After a while, the recent events gradually came to mind.

She remembered making a wish upon the Mermaid's Heart in the sky and sea, gaining its power, defeating the giant octopus sea monster, and then...

Fell into coma.

Upon waking up, he encountered a powerful opponent like Philian, the third-generation hero teammate.

He used the relic "Echo" and borrowed the power of the future to defeat Philian.

wrong.

I didn't beat her!

Kertia looked down at her chest; the piercing wound still throbbed faintly.

Philian was not defeated.

What happened next?
Has anyone defeated her?
Kertia sat up, frowning as she looked out the window.

She doesn't remember much of what happened afterward.

He fell into a coma, and after waking up for a short time, he fell into a coma again.

I feel like I've been in a coma for most of the days I've been on Tianhai North Island.

How can we find the Mermaid's Heart if this is the case?

How can we bring that liar back to life?!

Kertia's hands, which were resting on her lap, unconsciously clenched into fists.

"Senior Kertia, you're awake."

Just then, the door to the room opened from the outside, and Karina walked in with a joyful expression.

"Where are we?"

Kertia looked at Karina, who had walked to the bedside, and asked.

"This is Tianhai Port."

"Kelina replied."

"Why did they withdraw from Tianhai North Island?"

Kertia frowned and asked.

"The fleets of the Rose Mercenary Group and the Silver Blade Mercenary Group suffered heavy losses in that battle, so they retreated to the port to resupply."

"Have you found the mermaid's heart?"

"No."

Karina shook her head.

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment appeared on Keltia's face.

However, when he thought of the familiar expression he saw when he was half-conscious on the ship, his disappointment quickly dissipated.

"Is everyone okay?"

she asked.

"Ah."

"Who defeated Philian?"

“Yes…” Karina hesitated for a moment, “Hero.”

"Bereta?"

Kertia was surprised.

Does Beretta have that kind of power?

After the initial surprise came a tense excitement.

If he were that person, it wouldn't be surprising for him to do something like that.

"...Not Lady Beretta."

Karina's expression was complicated.

Not Beretta?
Are there any other heroes besides Beretta?

Forget it, it doesn't matter anymore.

"Where are the Berettas?"

Keltija asked.

She is now eager to confirm something with Beretta.

"Lord Beretta, he..."

"What's up with him?"

Seeing Karina's hesitant manner, Kertia had a bad feeling.

"He...left us."

"he died?"

Kertia's eyes widened slightly.

“No,” Karina quickly waved her hand and said, “It was Lady Beretta who withdrew from the hero’s party.”

Upon hearing this, Kertia frowned deeply.

"He is a hero, how can he leave the hero's party?"

This is absolutely outrageous.

"You agreed to let him leave?"

Kertia threw back the covers and stepped out of bed, bringing a warm breeze with her.

"Yes, Bishop Kevin has tacitly agreed."

"Kelina said, her head down."

Did Bishop Kevin tacitly approve of it?

Keltia's small eyes were filled with confusion. She pinched her arm, wondering if she was still half asleep.

"He's gone, who will fight the Demon King now?"

Feeling the pain, she asked.

"Or have they found someone to replace him?"

"Ah."

Karina nodded.

Kertia was taken aback. She had only asked casually, but she hadn't expected it to be true.

"A new hero has appeared?"

"No, it's... the fourth generation hero has appeared."

"What!?"

Kertia put on her shoes, stopped in her tracks on her way to the door, and suddenly turned around to look into Karina's eyes.

"Who did you just say appeared?"

"The fourth generation hero, Ron Reinte."

Seeing Kertia's expression of mixed surprise and joy, Karina's expression was complicated.

Because of Gratoni's warning, she could not tell Kertia the truth yet.

"Shortly after you fell into a coma, the fourth generation hero appeared. He defeated Philian and saved us."

"Where is he now?"

"Kertia asked urgently."

"exist……"

"take me."

Kertia took Karina's hand and walked out of the hotel.

……

Tianhai Port, on the high hill where the watchtower is located.

Ron lay on the lawn with his hands behind his head, gazing at the undulating sea in the distance, feeling the sea breeze on his face, looking very content.

Just then, he heard footsteps approaching him.

He didn't look back.

The light footsteps stopped above his head, and he could feel a heavy gaze fixed on him from above.

He still didn't react, as if he hadn't noticed anything.

Until a shadow loomed overhead.

It was a boot sole that wasn't even as big as his palm.

We're about to step on his face.

He quickly raised his hand, gathered his strength, and braced himself against the sole of the boot, shaking the owner of the foot backward.

"You woman, how could you repay kindness with enmity?"

As "Ron" slowly sat up with a faint smile on his face and turned to look at her, Keltia, who was shocked and took two steps back, was slightly dazed.

"I've helped you more than once or twice. Instead of thanking me with tears in your eyes, why do you have to step on my face the moment we meet?"

A look of regret appeared on Ron's face, as if he had saved the wrong person.

“A liar like you deserves to be trampled on.”

"Kertia said fiercely."

But her reddened eyes betrayed her inner feelings.

Ron shrugged, not denying that he was a fraud.

"Aren't you dead?"

After a moment of looking at each other, Kertia asked.

"You told me you're a liar."

"Were you resurrected by the heart of a mermaid?"

"Can the heart of a mermaid really revive people?"

A look of surprise appeared on Ron's face.

"Then how did you survive the erosion of dark matter divinity?"

Keltia still felt that Ron's appearance was somewhat fantastical and wanted to confirm its authenticity.

Is that so strange?

Ron asked with a smile.

When Keltia heard Ron's question, the image of Ron absorbing divinity in the divine realm flashed through her mind.

Thinking about it that way, it's not really that surprising.

What brings you to Tianhai North Island?

Kertia then asked.

Are you censoring me?

Ron stood up.

"I can help you."

Keltia said seriously, "Do what you want to do, and get out of here quickly."

Ron's blatant lingering will only invite a siege from the three major papal courts.

"no need."

Ron declined Kertia's offer.

"I have my own plans. Instead of worrying about me, I think you should worry about yourselves first. It'll be quite lively here in a few days."

He walked past Kertia with a smile.

"It's not too late to leave this place of trouble."

The sound faded away.

As Kertia watched that confident and composed figure walk away, the worry on her face slowly faded.

"Senior Kertia."

Seeing Keltia standing still for a long time, Karina, who was not far away, walked over and looked at Keltia with concern.

"Karina, where did Beretta go?"

Kertia suddenly spoke up and asked.

"Lord Beretta said he would like to visit the capital."

"Kelina said."

"I'm going to the capital to bring him back. I'm leaving this place in your hands."

Kertia hurried away.

"Eh?"

Karina stood there, stunned.

After seeing "Ron," Senior Kertia considered many possibilities.

He was overjoyed to see his friend and savior still alive and cherished the time they spent together after their long separation. But when he finally learned the truth, he was overwhelmed with anger and pain.

It is fundamentally inseparable from this development.

But... Senior Kertia going to find Beretta was the one thing she hadn't thought of.

Logically speaking, since Senior Keltia and the Fourth Generation Hero had been reunited after so long, they should have spent at least a day or two getting to know each other.

After only one meeting, Senior Keltia was about to leave.

Very abnormal!

Did they have a fight?
Karina watched the two figures walk away in different directions, utterly bewildered.

The answer is actually very simple.

Through the interaction just now, Kertia confirmed one thing.

that person……

That's not Ron at all!
……

imperial capital.

evening.

In the Forging Arts Garden, Ron was passing the time in his guest room by flipping through some basic forging books by the dwarves when there was a knock on the door.

"coming."

Ron closed the book, walked to the door, and opened it.

Looking down, I saw the little dwarf Bai Dou standing outside the door.

"The clan chief has agreed. Make preparations, and we'll go in when it gets dark."

Bai Dou spoke up.

"I am ready."

Ron smiled and replied.

In less than a day, the Hewitt family chose to compromise, which shows they are quite pragmatic.

"Is there anything else you can do?"

Seeing that Bai Dou showed no sign of leaving after giving his instructions, Ron asked.

"About Setsuna..."

Bai Dou opened his mouth.

"After I have checked the powers, I will tell you where Miss Setsuna is, but I cannot guarantee that she is still there."

Ron answered quickly.

How do I know if you're lying to me?

Bai Dou said with dissatisfaction, "I have no reason to lie to you. If you can't even trust the hero, then just pretend I never said those things."

Ron said.

Seeing Luo En's righteous and righteous demeanor, Bai Dou's doubts dissipated somewhat.

"If you can help me find Setsuna, I, Bai Dou, will owe you a favor."

He said.

"No need for that, as long as Miss Setsuna returns safely, that's enough."

Ron said.

What are you, a royal family member who is not in control of your own destiny, trying to act all high and mighty for?

"You are very good."

Bai Dou offered a word of praise, then turned and left.

Ron watched him walk away, closed the door, then returned to his desk and opened a book.

However, all he could think about was how to bring the power out of there.

If it can be absorbed directly, then there's no need to worry about these things.

But that power is attached to the crown, and can only be absorbed if the conditions for inheritance are met.

I need to make some proper plans.

……

late at night.

Most of the palace was silent, with only the regular sound of the patrolling guards' footsteps.

At this moment, led by Rumba, Ron had entered the secret passage through the entrance set up in the Forging Arts Garden.

This secret passage leads directly to the palace where powers are stored.

"Keep up with me, and don't touch anything."

Rumba walked ahead and reminded him.

The secret passage is filled with traps and mechanisms. Anyone who enters without understanding the design and structure will be severely injured if they trigger one.

Ron is someone who listens to advice.

He followed in the footsteps of Rumba.

Bai Dou was also with them.

Although the secret passage is underground, it remains dry.

There was a lamp on the wall, but Rumba didn't light it. He walked slowly, relying only on the faint light emitted by a luminous stone in his hand.

Ron silently memorized the route, hoping to use it next time he came.

Just as they reached a relatively open area, resembling a small stone hall, Rumba, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped and his eyes sharpened.

"Who's there? Come out!"

His gaze swept around the dark corner ahead, and he hissed.

Is someone in the secret passage?
Ron was surprised.

Upon hearing this, Bai Dou rushed over immediately.

With a loud "bang," a dark figure flew backward from the darkness.

Ron's assessment immediately pinpointed the past.

Name: Chris

[Race: Human Race]

【Age: 21】

[Level: LV.83]

[Affiliation: Bruveman Empire (Enslaved Royal Family)]

[Growth Talents: Physical (A), Strength (B), Energy (C), Speed ​​(A), Vitality (B)]

They were originally from the Bruwerman Empire.

Ron suddenly realized.

It's not surprising that this enslaved royal family is here.

After all, the Bruwerman Empire must have obtained some useful intelligence during the interrogation of the time that Shasha was captured.

Ron sized up the other person.

He was dressed in a tight-fitting dark blue night outfit, and his face was covered by a mask that covered half of his face, revealing only a pair of calm, watery blue eyes.

He was tall and well-proportioned, and his movements were so quiet that he seemed to blend into the shadows.

Chris the Shadow is a tragic supporting character who appears in the original work.

He lowered his body slightly, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, a faint glint of cold light flashing between his fingers—two uniquely shaped short blades.

Without further ado, he met the oncoming white-clad figure head-on.

But after only a few rounds, they were defeated again.

Although the difference in their levels is not significant, White Fighter, who excels in both offense and defense, is clearly a level above Chris.

Bai Dou unleashed a thick, earth-yellow battle aura, and like an out-of-control chariot, he charged toward Chris with unstoppable force.

Chris could only dodge, while simultaneously swinging his hands, sending several gleaming darts hurtling towards Bai Dou's face and joints with a sharp whooshing sound.

ding ding-

Bai Dou did not parry; the darts struck his body, which was covered in dense battle aura, and were deflected with only a few sparks.

In the blink of an eye, Bai Dou had rushed in front of Chris, his fist, as big as a bowl, carrying the force to shatter mountains and split rocks, aimed straight at Chris's chest.

If this punch lands, even the finest steel will be blasted through.

Chris dodged to the side at the last second, the force of the punch grazing his clothes and sending stone chips flying from the wall behind him.

"Idiot, you've made too much noise!"

Rumba cursed.

Upon hearing this, Bai Dou slightly reduced his strength.

Chris also seemed unwilling to expose the secret passage, and refrained from using any large-scale destructive martial arts techniques.

He moved closer to Bai Dou, his short blade flashing like a viper's tongue as he swiftly stabbed at Bai Dou's relatively vulnerable areas, such as his armpit and throat, his movements so fast they were just afterimages.

However, Bai Dou has extremely rich combat experience, and although his body looks clumsy, his reaction is extremely fast.

His other arm, like an iron gate, blocked the attack aimed at his throat with precision, while his shoulder slammed forward.

Bang!
Although Chris managed to block with his arm, the force of the impact still caused his blood to surge, and he staggered backward, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

In close combat, he would only be able to take a beating.

After a few moves, he had already suffered serious injuries.

"Tell me, how did you find out about this secret passage?"

Bai Dou approached with heavy steps, his killing intent palpable.

Chris watched as the white gun approached and quickly threw an object, instantly filling the entire passage with smoke and obscuring their vision.

Bai Dou snorted coldly and threw a punch. The powerful gust of wind from the punch dispersed most of the smoke, but Chris's figure had already disappeared into the passage.

"Don't let him get away, chase after him!"

Rumba shouted to Bai Dou.

Bai Dou immediately gave chase.

"Let's go out too."

Rumba looked at Ron and said.

After this incident, he couldn't possibly continue taking Ron in for the examination.

Ron understood, since they were already very close to the palace, and the commotion from the fight might have been noticed. It was best to lay low for a while.

The two returned along the secret passage.

"You go back and rest first."

Emerging from the secret passage, Rumba urged Ron to leave.

"Go back and observe for two days. If no one notices this place, I will take you in again."

"If anyone notices this place, I'm sorry, I can't take you in anymore."

Rumba Road.

The secret passage has been discovered by others, and he plans to renovate it in the next couple of days.

Given what had happened, Ron couldn't say anything more and could only follow the other party's arrangements.

Return to the room.

Ron walked to the window, closed it, drew the curtains, and then sat down at the desk.

How long do you plan to stay here?

He suddenly spoke.

"You can sense my presence?"

Another voice rang out in the room.

In the dim moonlight filtering through the curtains, Ron's shadow began to wriggle, and soon, a figure gradually appeared on his shadow.

It was Chris, who had just fought with White in the secret passage.

"I discovered it a long time ago."

Ron looked at him calmly.

Chris stood up unsteadily, looking at Ron with obvious confusion and wariness in his calm eyes.

"Why help me?"

His voice was a little hoarse, but very clear.

"You're here to steal that power, aren't you? Perhaps we can cooperate."

Ron said it bluntly.

"cooperate?"

Chris frowned slightly: "You want to take that power too?"

"It's mainly about borrowing, but people won't lend it to me."

Ron said.

"But don't worry, my goal is not the power itself, but to confirm and remove its influence on something else."

"After I obtain the power, I only need to use it to do one thing, and then the power can belong to your Bruwerman Empire."

Ron made his intentions clear.

Of course, that's just a lie.

How do you know I'm from the Bruveman Empire?

Chris's pupils narrowed slightly.

"Prince Chris of the former Kingdom of Nash, you don't really think nobody knows you, do you?"

Ron said with a speechless expression.

Chris remained silent.

I never expected that even so long after the Second War of the Gods ended, someone would still remember me.

"How do you want to cooperate?"

he asked.

Normally, this is a secret mission, and he shouldn't be working with outsiders.

However, his own thoughts were not imprisoned; the royal family wanted him to have some autonomy in making judgments so that he could better complete his mission.

Now is the time for him to make his own judgment.

He believed that the boy in front of him was someone he could cooperate with.

"It's very simple."

Ron picked up the pen on the table and started writing and drawing as he spoke.

"They will definitely take me to the core area to check the powers, and your abilities can be transferred in the shadows using spatial coordinates."

How did you know about my abilities?

Chris was puzzled; this ability was given to him by the imperial family after he advanced to the eighth rank.

“That’s not important. What’s important is that I can leave your spatial transfer mark in the core area of ​​the storage authority.”

Ron said.

"Can you beat Bai Dou?"

He paused for a moment and then asked.

“You can’t win.”

Chris told the truth.

"Then you wait until I finish my inspection and leave, and the moment they close the core area barrier, you can teleport there and get your hands on the items."

"And then what? How do I get out of this?"

"I'll say I left something inside, and you can teleport away the moment the barrier reopens after we return."

Ron said.

"My coordinate space transfer cannot be used more than twice in a short period of time."

Chris hesitated for a moment, then spoke.

“I know, ten minutes. I’ll bring them back in ten minutes.”

Ron said.

"Who are you?"

Chris frowned.

Looking at the boy in front of him who seemed to know everything, he felt a strong sense of threat.

"My name is Beretta, or you can call me the Fifth Generation Hero."

Ron replied with a smile.

"You're the fifth-generation hero?"

Chris looked slightly surprised.

"it's me."

"Aren't you on Tianhai North Island?"

"Don't tell me you don't know what happened on Tianhai North Island."

Ron chuckled self-deprecatingly.

Upon seeing this, Chris's face showed a hint of sympathy.

"Don't worry, as long as you can help me obtain the power, I will help you kill the guy who stole your hero status."

He made a promise.

"There's no need, and I don't really want to be that hero."

Ron said nonchalantly, "Give me your spatial marker."

"This is a one-time, short-range spatial coordinate imprint."

Chris handed Ron a fingernail-sized, black pebble-like object bearing his spiritual imprint.

Ron accepted the mark.

"If there's nothing else, you should leave now. Otherwise, when Bai Dou comes back, you won't be able to leave even if you want to."

"I want to know how you're going to get out of here?"

Chris asked before leaving.

The Hewitt family aren't fools. If their power is stolen, their first suspect will be Ron, who initiated the opening of the barrier twice.

"Don't worry about me. I was able to come up with this plan because I've already thought of a way out."

Ron said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Chris said nothing more and disappeared into the darkness.

No sooner had he left than Bai Dou returned to the forging industry park.

Bai Dou returned empty-handed with a very grim expression. He searched the vicinity carefully but couldn't find even a trace of the thief. In the end, he could only attribute it to the other party's superb stealth skills.

(End of this chapter)