Chapter 13

Chapter 13 – Chapter 2: Alliance #4 

In-gong hadn’t increased Aura just to surprise Chris and Caitlin .

Right now, Aura had more uses than Telekinesis .

Aura had the effect of raising his overall physical abilities .

It wasn’t comparable to natural athletic exercise but it was halfway there . Even having low experience in the technique was enough to give him an excellent physical performance .

 It was the same for fighting . Without this technique, a faster and stronger person was likely to win .

‘Telekinesis takes practice . Moreover, it was difficult to exert a threatening power from the beginning . ' 

He didn’t want to throw it away but he wouldn’t invest resources in it yet .

In-gong had been saving the additional stat points and skill points since his first level up . There were two reasons for this .

Firstly, he didn’t know what ability would be most efficient to invest points in .

Secondly, there were many requirements if the next level was a high level . Therefore, it would more efficient to gather the points and use them when needed .

It was a common idea for a gamer .

However, In-gong revised his plan after experiencing a battle .

Skill points? He would use them . It was more important to survive than to grow at peak efficiency . He needed to grow to live .

However, he decided to leave some of the additional points . It would be saved for when he found a skill he wanted, like Aura .

‘Although, I shouldn’t be too choosy . ' 

He had some freedom due to Carack and his men . If In-gong had to survive alone, he would have gone with endurance and durability type skills without hesitation .

"Isn’t this a terrific talent? It is amazing that there hasn’t been any rumours . ”

Chris spoke in a voice mixed with admiration and his eyes were shining with a strong curiosity .

"Sometimes, talent may bloom late . ” 

Caitlin said from next to him . In-gong didn’t know why but she had a proud expression . It was like she was thinking, ‘my brother is so good!’ 

'But I am also Chris’ younger brother . ’ 

In-gong laughed while gazing at Chris . Chris was overflowing with interest and kept on nodding .

"A waste . Really a waste . I want to be your teacher . ” 

There were a number of responses that could come out when facing something like this but there were two big ones .

One was jealousy while the other was a favourable impression .

They would like to raise him . They would want to make a genius and he wouldn’t be left to rot .

Fortunately, both Caitlin and Chris seemed to be the latter type .

‘However, it will be hard . ’ 

The relationship between the children of the queens and concubines were fairly complicated . Chris and Caitlin being friendly with In-gong was an entirely different matter from becoming his subordinates . Additionally, this involved teaching him Aura .

 Many people couldn’t compete with the lycanthropes due to Aura, so this was a sensitive thing to do .

It was upsetting but In-gong had to give up . However, Chris wasn’t dissuaded .

“Hey, Shutra . ”

Chris said, flinging his arms around In-gong . Then speaking in a low voice like he was telling a secret, 

“Can I teach you? Although it will only be limited to this expedition . ” 

Chris, prince of the lycanthropes, would teach him Aura directly .

Based on In-gong’s position, it was a really welcome offer but In-gong thought about it once again before accepting it .

'Right now, what should I do?’ 

The children of the Demon King didn’t just fight each other . Of course, there were alliances called factions .

There were many factors in determining a faction but the biggest part was the relationship between mothers .

Whether the children liked each other or not, the children whose mothers were in a good relationship or alliance belonged to the same faction . On the other hand, no matter how much the children got along, those with mothers who hated each other would always be enemies . It was like Romeo and Juliet .

Knight Saga began in Year 513 which was one year from now . However, In-gong knew the composition of the factions among the children .

‘There are only three children without factions . ’ 

One was Shutra and the other two were Chris and Caitlin .

Chris and Caitlin always played with each other . Meanwhile, Shutra was always alone because none of the factions wanted him .

'If I think of it in another manner, can’t I secure Chris and Caitlin for my faction?’ 

His mother’s family was weak but In-gong had talent . His talent was brimming over . It wasn’t necessarily useless – this was Chris’ judgement of the situation .

It wasn’t bad for In-gong . Right now, he needed powerful allies he could rely on .

If there was one problem, it was the secret of Caitlin’s birth .

It was a story that was really cool to talk about . However, it was a big problem – he might get caught up in the children complaining about Chris and Caitlin .

‘No . I won’t let that happen . ’ 

In-gong turned toward Caitlin .

“Noona, what do you think?” 

“It is a good idea . ” 

Caitlin nodded with a serious expression .

Chris said with a long face, 

“It is better to learn from me than from Caitlin . When it comes to Aura, I am better in terms of delicate handling . No, just learn from both of us . Caitlin, is that okay?” 

"Yes, it is okay . Noona will teach you well . ”

Caitlin responded quickly as she stared straight at In-gong . Her eyes were full of motivation .

"Thank you, I’ll ask you to look after me well . ”

'Okay, then let’s talk about work now . ” 

Chris grinned and headed towards the neglected battlefield map on the table .

Chris explained the whole situation in a way that was easy to understand . Thanks to the battlefield map, the movements of General Vandal and the main army were clearly visible .

"The battlefield is advantageous this time . We are winning . However, if we keep marching this way, we will reach the base of the Red Lightning tribe . There will be a lot of resistance . ” 

Perhaps, there would be a big fight .

“Shutra, can you make a map of the cave?” 

Chris glanced at In-gong with anticipation . Thanks to the cave, Kaichin had been able to be caught . Perhaps, it could be utilized more . Both Caitlin and Chris stared at In-gong .

 In-gong wanted to meet their expectations but his answer could only be ‘no . ’ 

‘I have the mini-map!’

He would be able to draw a map if he used the mini-map .

‘Thinking about it, won’t I be able to draw it?’ 

He could just look at the mini-map .

“Um, wait a minute . I will draw it now . ”

“Huh?”

Chris made a disbelieving sound . Rather than replying, In-gong looked at Caitlin instead .

“Just a moment . Noona, can I borrow pen and paper?” 

“Uh, wait a minute . ”

Caitlin nodded with a little bit of surprise . In-gong smiled and started to draw the mini-map on a large piece of paper . In addition to the cave, In-gong drew what he scouted yesterday .

At first, Caitlin and Chris just watched without any expectations but their eyes soon changed . The road itself was simple but the map was so detailed .

Once In-gong finished drawing the map, Chris alternated between looking at the map and In-gong .

“You, are you really a genius?” 

“It is because the road is simple . ” 

In-gong answered bluntly . Rather than announcing the existence of the mini-map, it was better to pretend that he had a good head .

"Shutra has a good brain . ”

Caitlin nodded with admiration . This time, there was a little bit of envy mixed in .

In-gong just laughed and pointed to the map .

"Anyway . . . I only explored up to here . ” 

The last time, he had just moved forward and hadn’t pay much attention to the mini-map . However, he now noticed a path leading to another place .

Considering the passage in the mountain and the direction it was taking, it was likely that it would continue close to the Red Lightning tribe’s camp .

"This cave, I think we should explore it a little more properly . ” 

Chris declared and In-gong nodded .

"Kaidum said it was the first time he used it . Kaichin hadn’t known about the passage at all . ”

Even within the Red Lightning tribe, not many of them knew about the cave . Maybe Kaidum was the last one .

Moreover, there was one important fact .

“They don’t know that we have found the cave . ” 

So, they could take advantage of this . They could stab the enemy in the back .

Chris smiled at In-gong . A lycanthrope’s smile – it was the smile of a hunter .

The Demon King has five queens + several concubines .

Among the five queens, there are nine children born who are vying for the throne of the Demon King .

The concubines act as members of the factions .

-That doesn’t mean there are no opportunities for children of the concubines . The Demon World is an area for the strong .

-I want to mention that the reason the Demon King has so many wives isn’t because he is horny =3=;; but for political reasons .

See you tomorrow .

Today is a happy day 😀