Leave a Comment / Reincarnation into a barrier master / By IX
“Welcome, please take a seat. Here, this way,” he said with unexpected politeness. We decided not to cause a scene and took our seats as suggested. The octopus-like man sat opposite me and started speaking rapidly in an excited voice.
“I am Nambock, a playwright for King Poseidon. I have been ordered by the king to adapt the love story told by King Linos into a play. I apologize for the rush. Could you please retell the love story involving the stepmother?”
The octopus man seemed a bit too excited, his eyes looking strange. I tried to calm him down, but he loudly disagreed.
“It’s been 400 years! The king has finally ordered a new play after 400 years! How can I remain calm? I am thrilled to finally present my work to the king again, a long-awaited opportunity!”
He writhed with excitement, which was quite unsettling, but King Maintia seemed amused. I retold the story to him, clarifying several details along the way.
“Understood, thank you! Ah, wonderful! The story mainly features beautiful women, which will delight the actresses. Child roles will be challenging, but we’ll manage. I’ll start writing immediately. The key is to weave love and romance without making it too explicit. I am probably the only one who can do this. Oh, how my arms are itching to write!”
With that, the octopus man left the room, still in a state of excitement.
I sighed with relief. It had been a busy time since arriving at this castle, but it finally felt like a moment to breathe.
“Yes, King Poseidon’s story was very insightful. It was good to come to this castle,” said King Maintia, satisfied.
“Indeed, we still have much to learn. We must strive to provide topics that will please such kings,” added Layfence, nodding and turning to me. “Aside from King Poseidon’s story, the alliance forged between him and our king as sworn brothers is a significant achievement.”
He winked at me.
“Yes, I never imagined we would connect with King Poseidon in such a way. All thanks to the general. However, General, why did you stop me when I was about to discuss the alliance?”
“Lord Linos, King Poseidon loves women and is a graceful person. He tends to dislike topics associated with blood. I thought he might immediately reject a direct alliance discussion, so I intervened. I didn’t expect him to ask for a surprising story, but I believed you would handle it well. As expected, you did brilliantly.”
“Indeed, I also dislike topics related to blood. You understand well, Lord Layfence!”
King Maintia openly praised the wise general, who accepted it coolly. His words were spot-on, showcasing his experience. His quick thinking was indeed a ‘good job.’
Later, Luala entered, guided by a merperson. She seemed to have met her mother and played with her brother. We were then escorted to the castle gate and swam back to shore. What was planned as a three-day visit ended in one. I contacted Chiwan telepathically and had the Pousehai pick us up, returning to the Agartha guesthouse.
——-
“Ah… Ferris”
In the hallway, Luala exclaimed. Rico, Ferris, and Matokal, having finished their day’s work, approached us. Ferris looked exhausted from a hard day.
“Ah, you’ve returned?” Rico noticed us, smiling momentarily but then looking puzzled at the unfamiliar man.
“Yes, Rico, let me introduce you. This is King Maintia of Vladime.”
“Oh, this gentleman is King Maintia? Pleased to meet you. I am Linos’ wife, Ricolette. This is Matokal, also his wife, and Ferris, a trainee from a prestigious family.”
Rico introduced them gracefully, and they greeted King Maintia with elegant bows.
“Please remember me in the future,” Rico said with an elegant bow, seemingly unfazed by her pregnant belly’s obstruction.
“Beautiful!” King Maintia suddenly exclaimed loudly, causing everyone to look at him in surprise.
“This lady is the queen of Agartha? How stunningly beautiful… She looks like a painting!”
King Maintia gazed at Rico, trembling with excitement. Rico, while looking a bit perplexed, responded.
“Not at all. As you can see, I’ve become somewhat fuller since becoming pregnant… And it’s quite embarrassing to meet you in such casual attire.”
“Nonsense! To call yourself fuller is too modest! Your overflowing elegance and beauty! Surely, there aren’t many women as beautiful as you in this world! I had heard that the queen of Agartha was beautiful, but I never imagined to this extent… If it weren’t for King Agartha, I might wage a war over you. Beautiful! Marvelous!”
King Maintia was excessively praising Rico with great enthusiasm. Just as I was about to ask him to calm down, Patterson, King Maintia’s attendant, came along with a woman.
“Ah, Patterson, what brings you here?”
“Ah… I apologize for interrupting…,” Patterson said.
“No, it’s fine. And who is this lady?”
Patterson hesitated, seemingly unsure whether to speak or not, but finally, he said, “She’s from our homeland… She’s come to take care of the king’s personal needs. Her name is Noreen.”
A petite, charming woman with downturned eyes, reminiscent of an ‘Okame’ mask, bowed respectfully to us. The moment King Maintia saw her face, he exclaimed again.
“Beautiful! I like her! Noreen, is it? 18 years old? Excellent! Come with me!”
“Eh? Your Majesty? What, Your Majesty? Your Majesty?”
Confused, Noreen was dragged away by King Maintia, who quickly disappeared around the corner, only to shout again.
“Patterson! Prepare a bed! Immediately!”
Stunned by the sudden order, Rico and the other women stood with their mouths agape. Layfence watched the scene with a smile.
“What’s going on? Suddenly ordering a bed to be prepared?” Rico said, looking puzzled.
I couldn’t help but interject, “Maybe… Maybe he got too excited by Rico’s beauty.”
Rico glanced at me briefly before sighing and speaking slowly.
“It’s not very commendable to suddenly ask for a bed… but it seems King Maintia has… good taste in women.”
Rico seemed a bit flustered. Seeing her reaction, Layfence winked at me.
Right. That was a nice play, if I do say so myself.
Leave a Comment / Reincarnation into a barrier master / By IX
“Welcome, please take a seat. Here, this way,” he said with unexpected politeness. We decided not to cause a scene and took our seats as suggested. The octopus-like man sat opposite me and started speaking rapidly in an excited voice.
“I am Nambock, a playwright for King Poseidon. I have been ordered by the king to adapt the love story told by King Linos into a play. I apologize for the rush. Could you please retell the love story involving the stepmother?”
The octopus man seemed a bit too excited, his eyes looking strange. I tried to calm him down, but he loudly disagreed.
“It’s been 400 years! The king has finally ordered a new play after 400 years! How can I remain calm? I am thrilled to finally present my work to the king again, a long-awaited opportunity!”
He writhed with excitement, which was quite unsettling, but King Maintia seemed amused. I retold the story to him, clarifying several details along the way.
“Understood, thank you! Ah, wonderful! The story mainly features beautiful women, which will delight the actresses. Child roles will be challenging, but we’ll manage. I’ll start writing immediately. The key is to weave love and romance without making it too explicit. I am probably the only one who can do this. Oh, how my arms are itching to write!”
With that, the octopus man left the room, still in a state of excitement.
I sighed with relief. It had been a busy time since arriving at this castle, but it finally felt like a moment to breathe.
“Yes, King Poseidon’s story was very insightful. It was good to come to this castle,” said King Maintia, satisfied.
“Indeed, we still have much to learn. We must strive to provide topics that will please such kings,” added Layfence, nodding and turning to me. “Aside from King Poseidon’s story, the alliance forged between him and our king as sworn brothers is a significant achievement.”
He winked at me.
“Yes, I never imagined we would connect with King Poseidon in such a way. All thanks to the general. However, General, why did you stop me when I was about to discuss the alliance?”
“Lord Linos, King Poseidon loves women and is a graceful person. He tends to dislike topics associated with blood. I thought he might immediately reject a direct alliance discussion, so I intervened. I didn’t expect him to ask for a surprising story, but I believed you would handle it well. As expected, you did brilliantly.”
“Indeed, I also dislike topics related to blood. You understand well, Lord Layfence!”
King Maintia openly praised the wise general, who accepted it coolly. His words were spot-on, showcasing his experience. His quick thinking was indeed a ‘good job.’
Later, Luala entered, guided by a merperson. She seemed to have met her mother and played with her brother. We were then escorted to the castle gate and swam back to shore. What was planned as a three-day visit ended in one. I contacted Chiwan telepathically and had the Pousehai pick us up, returning to the Agartha guesthouse.
——-
“Ah… Ferris”
In the hallway, Luala exclaimed. Rico, Ferris, and Matokal, having finished their day’s work, approached us. Ferris looked exhausted from a hard day.
“Ah, you’ve returned?” Rico noticed us, smiling momentarily but then looking puzzled at the unfamiliar man.
“Yes, Rico, let me introduce you. This is King Maintia of Vladime.”
“Oh, this gentleman is King Maintia? Pleased to meet you. I am Linos’ wife, Ricolette. This is Matokal, also his wife, and Ferris, a trainee from a prestigious family.”
Rico introduced them gracefully, and they greeted King Maintia with elegant bows.
“Please remember me in the future,” Rico said with an elegant bow, seemingly unfazed by her pregnant belly’s obstruction.
“Beautiful!” King Maintia suddenly exclaimed loudly, causing everyone to look at him in surprise.
“This lady is the queen of Agartha? How stunningly beautiful… She looks like a painting!”
King Maintia gazed at Rico, trembling with excitement. Rico, while looking a bit perplexed, responded.
“Not at all. As you can see, I’ve become somewhat fuller since becoming pregnant… And it’s quite embarrassing to meet you in such casual attire.”
“Nonsense! To call yourself fuller is too modest! Your overflowing elegance and beauty! Surely, there aren’t many women as beautiful as you in this world! I had heard that the queen of Agartha was beautiful, but I never imagined to this extent… If it weren’t for King Agartha, I might wage a war over you. Beautiful! Marvelous!”
King Maintia was excessively praising Rico with great enthusiasm. Just as I was about to ask him to calm down, Patterson, King Maintia’s attendant, came along with a woman.
“Ah, Patterson, what brings you here?”
“Ah… I apologize for interrupting…,” Patterson said.
“No, it’s fine. And who is this lady?”
Patterson hesitated, seemingly unsure whether to speak or not, but finally, he said, “She’s from our homeland… She’s come to take care of the king’s personal needs. Her name is Noreen.”
A petite, charming woman with downturned eyes, reminiscent of an ‘Okame’ mask, bowed respectfully to us. The moment King Maintia saw her face, he exclaimed again.
“Beautiful! I like her! Noreen, is it? 18 years old? Excellent! Come with me!”
“Eh? Your Majesty? What, Your Majesty? Your Majesty?”
Confused, Noreen was dragged away by King Maintia, who quickly disappeared around the corner, only to shout again.
“Patterson! Prepare a bed! Immediately!”
Stunned by the sudden order, Rico and the other women stood with their mouths agape. Layfence watched the scene with a smile.
“What’s going on? Suddenly ordering a bed to be prepared?” Rico said, looking puzzled.
I couldn’t help but interject, “Maybe… Maybe he got too excited by Rico’s beauty.”
Rico glanced at me briefly before sighing and speaking slowly.
“It’s not very commendable to suddenly ask for a bed… but it seems King Maintia has… good taste in women.”
Rico seemed a bit flustered. Seeing her reaction, Layfence winked at me.
Right. That was a nice play, if I do say so myself.
