chapter 329
329 – Scene 329# Arm Wrestling
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Mojito Island exists only as a setting in the original work.
Since the original work is incomplete, it has not appeared in the story development so far, but it was a place that I thought would appear someday.
-Princess. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to spend the rest of my life with you in a place like Mojito Island.
It was probably briefly mentioned in a situation where Peter confessed to Bella and made an unreasonable comment.
I remember saying that line when I played as Peter.
Of course, just like in the original, he was rejected by Bella…
‘I never thought there would come a situation where Bella recommended me first…’
Does that mean the situation has changed that much?
The day came when she, who was infinitely proud, invited me to go for a mojito…
When I opened my eyes in the morning, Bella and Wendy were sleeping peacefully next to me.
There was a time when three people slept together like this in the North, and it felt very different from then.
Bella’s silver hair sparkled in the sunlight coming through the window. Her shiny hair is so beautiful that I can’t help but stare at it blankly.
Usually, her hair is dyed silver to give the appearance of dyed hair, but Bella’s hair her was silver from birth, so it had a mysterious aura. Should I say that alone makes me feel like an elf or a goddess?
To see her lying on her bed, facing her like this, was truly a dream-like sight.
“… “What is it?”
I’m surprised.
“I was staring intently from earlier…”
How long has she been awake?
Bella suddenly opens her eyes and looks at me.
“I was watching because it was fascinating.”
“Amazing… “You say you do?”
“Because silver hair is rare.”
“Hmm…”
At those words, Bella seemed to think for a moment as she hugged her pillow, and then she burst into laughter.
“So that’s it?
“?”
“What are your impressions? Was it just fascinating?”
“… “It’s beautiful.”
“That’s 70 points. “It’s obvious.”
Rather than feeling bad for Bella, who was laughing out loud at something so funny, she was extremely lovely. So, looking at her silky, shiny silver hair, she muttered as if she were fascinated.
“Can I touch it?”
“… “What you just said is minus 20 points.”
She got 20 points off just because she made one mistake.
Who would like her touching her own hair?
I may have expressed my true feelings without realizing it because she was so beautiful.
However, what Bella pointed out was not the mistake I thought.
“Who said it couldn’t be done? It’s okay even if you don’t get permission to do that.”
Bella put her head towards me as if to touch her head.
Thanks to you, I was able to touch her, her silver hair, her
‘Oh…’
I was honestly impressed.
Even when she woke up, Bella’s hair was soft enough to slip through her fingers without resistance.
Is this really the same person? I wonder if this kind of appearance is too deceptive…
“How is it? Do you like her hair?”
“Okay.”
“Hehe. Great. Plus 30 points for that. “Work harder to become a 100-point man.”
“… “He’s so picky.”
“Isn’t 100 points essential to become a man worthy of me?”
Who wouldn’t say she’s the most beautiful woman in the setting, but she’s extremely arrogant. I touched her hair and smiled bitterly.
“That’s such a shame. “I already gave you 100 points.”
“… Sigh. Don’t be fooled like that…”
“They come in hooked?”
“Aren’t you going to say that to Helga too?”
No, why is Helga suddenly…
When I gave her an expression of confusion, Bella sighed.
“Become more aware. “Women misunderstand when they hear things like that from you.”
“Misunderstanding… ? Did I say something wrong?”
“It wasn’t a mistake… Ugh. That’s Okay. From now on, only say things like that to me. “You understand, right?”
Whether you need to know what that means or not…
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Around noon, Mojito Island began to be visible from the boat.
There were cute European-style houses on the coast of a place that seemed smaller than Jeju Island.
Above all, it was so clear that the sea itself was visible, befitting the name of the emerald sea.
Even the weather was so good that I couldn’t help but understand why this place is known as a honeymoon destination.
Mojito is the first foreign country I visit after coming to this world.
No matter how difficult the future may be, there are less than 100 days left, but honestly, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to it.
I also desperately need a vacation.
Considering all the hard work I’ve had so far, I feel like I want to rest a bit for this schedule. If you include the previous episodes, it’s like I haven’t had a day off in over 10 years.
No matter how passionate a person is, burnout is bound to occur at this level.
No matter what anyone says, I will rest while I am on the island.
Of course, finish your work first.
When we arrived at Mojito Island, we immediately had an audience with the king who rules over Mojito.
The Maykahel Empire, which practiced isolationist politics, was an exception and was actively interacting with the Mojito Kingdom.
That was because King Mojito was a subject of the Emperor of the Maykahel Empire and ruled over Mojito under the protection of the empire.
In addition, because it was located so close to the empire, Mojito could in fact be considered an imperial territory.
Perhaps because of this background, King Lahar II of Mojito welcomed us, the emperor’s messengers.
“You are both welcome!”
A muscular man with a bushy beard spread his arms out in joy. Looking at his height and bulky figure, which is easily over 2 meters, it feels like I am looking at a barbarian warrior in reality.
Therefore, Lahar II felt more like a warrior than a king. In fact, the guards around him were all well-muscled warriors.
It is truly a place filled with real men. Once again, I thought it was a good thing I came as Bella’s companion.
She would have been anxious if she had been sent alone to a place full of the scent of her man.
“I could have sent a letter instead, but now that His Majesty has personally sent a messenger like this, I don’t know what to do.”
“No. “The King welcomes us like this, so I don’t know what to do.”
“I am truly honored to be able to meet in person Princess Bella, a descendant of the hero Alonso Isaachel. Please feel comfortable while you are on this island, thinking of it as your home.”
Bela delivered news of this alliance and the emperor’s message to Lahar II. All this time, I was just a companion and remained silently next to me.
I’m not as gifted with words as she is, and her quiet nature helps me in times like these.
But I started feeling strange gazes from earlier… Is it because of my mood?
“Did you say he was Count Ruelberta?”
Lahar II, who was chatting with Bella after wrapping up a business-like conversation, became interested in me.
“Yes. This is Tristan, Count Ruelberta.”
“Tristan… ! That’s a good name. However, there is something I would like to ask at the risk of being rude on our first meeting.”
“? What is it?”
“That… “Is the Count really a man?”
“What?”
When I was embarrassed by such a ridiculous question and couldn’t answer, Bella intervened.
“Uhuhu… Sure. The Count is 100% male. King.”
“Ah, as expected! I’m sorry. This person’s appearance was so striking that I almost thought it was a woman for a moment. Haha.”
“Even the King may be mistaken. “It’s because our count looks a bit handsome for a man.”
“Ahahaha. Exactly. I have never seen such a beautiful man in my life. In fact, all of my brothers were also staying home.”
The men standing behind the king were scratching their heads in embarrassment.
Now that I look at it, I think the strange gazes I felt earlier were all gazes examining whether I was a man or a woman.
“…”
Perhaps he thought he had been ignored, but his ‘pride’ stirred.
Be patient today…
Anyway, the opponent is the king of a neighboring country.
If I cause a problem here, my vacation could be canceled.
I felt a little bad, but I decided to keep my mouth shut and bear it.
We continued to observe the banquet prepared by King Lahar II.
I stayed seated while enjoying the sumptuous banquet and traditional food he had prepared.
And then I realized once again that Bella is a truly brilliant person.
True to her reputation as the most beautiful woman in the empire, she attracted people’s attention. Because she was so beautiful, I felt like both she and I, who were sitting close to her, were being noticed.
Looking at Bella like that, it seemed like the banquet prepared by the kingdom was ending amicably.
Lahar II clapped his hands as if he had suddenly remembered something.
“Well, since you’ve come this far, wouldn’t you like to see our country’s national flag?”
“National flag?”
“Hello!”
At Lahar’s shout, the guards around him brought a table with a handle from somewhere and placed it there.
‘Hmm? That…’
It was a familiar object. Before I could think of it, Bella struck.
“Ah, that’s called arm wrestling.”
“… “What?”
“Mojito is one of the traditional cultures. They say it’s a manly sport where the person who passes the other person’s arm first wins.”
It’s definitely masculine, but…
Are there some Easter eggs that I don’t know about? It feels strange to encounter arm wrestling like this.
“Oh, the person on the island who is the best at arm wrestling is made king.”
“Her her her…”
I am by no means ignoring arm wrestling, but I laughed out loud when I heard that they were choosing the king over something that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
If my guess is correct, this is a setting created by Ppaebak Sora.
The reason I included these small, familiar elements was because it was something Sora liked.
“Is this really how you select a king?”
As soon as I finished saying those words, Bella stepped on my foot from under the table.
“Shh. Be quiet. “That’s rude.”
“Wahahah. It may definitely look strange to outsiders.”
This… King Lahar II smiled and said, as if he had heard what I said.
“… “I made a mistake.”
“Haha. There’s no need to apologize. It’s not particularly wrong. Originally, in Korea, only a strong man who could compete with his bare body and win could become king. The problem is that there is a dark history in which many people were injured or died in the process. However, as arm wrestling became popular, people could now safely test each other’s strength, and it has become a part of this country’s culture.”
Indeed.
The pursuit of power is similar to the Wolfbert family.
If Helga had been born in this country, she might have become king.
“Or would you like to arm wrestle the Count?”
Uh? Me?
Lahar II nodded and pointed to the guard knights behind him.
“If the Count defeats even one of my brothers, I will reward him with gold and silver treasures.”
“No. I am…”
“Why don’t you give it a try instead? Count. I think it would be fun. How about proving your manliness?”
From what I could see, she was joking with me.
Even though I knew that, I firmly refused.
“Not required. “I don’t want to prove that.”
“Oh, that’s a shame…”
“Wahahah. Princess, don’t be like that. If you don’t like it, there’s no need to force it. Certainly, if you are as slender as the count, you could break your arm while arm wrestling.”
‘Pride’ stirred within me.
Look at this? Now I see that Lahar II was provoking me.
“Look at this. Princess. Look at these manly arms.”
“Oh, definitely…”
Lahar II wanted to show off his manhood to Bella and showed her his muscles.
Every time, she responded with an awkward smile.
That sight somehow stimulated my insides.
“Count. “I’ll ask my brother to look after it, so why not give it a try?”
“I understand.”
“Count?! “Are you sure you want to do it?”
“Okay. If it’s just one game…”
At my words, Lahar II’s face lit up more than Bella’s.
“Wahahah. “I liked it because it was manly!”
“However, if possible, I want to try it with the strongest person.”
“Hoo?”
In an instant, the surrounding atmosphere froze.
“Now, wait a minute, Count… !? What’s wrong. Really…”
“… Are you serious?”
“I’m serious.”
If you really want to emphasize your masculinity in front of me, I’ll join you.
With a smile full of ‘pride’, I am the strongest man among them… He extended his hand to Lahar II.
Then he muttered with an expression of disbelief.
“… I never turn down a challenge to myself. Even if I get hurt, I don’t know?”
“It doesn’t matter.”
After saying this, Lahar II also shrugged his shoulders.
“Okay. Stand in front of the table. Count.”
“Hmm.”
Me and Lahar II stood facing each other.
There was no part of Lahar II’s body that wasn’t muscle, to the point where even the brain his was made of muscle.
“Count…” .”
“Don’t stop me.”
Bella was about to say something, but her mouth was shut. She has now realized that it is impossible to stop me.
“The rules are not difficult. All you have to do is pass the other person’s hand with your right hand.”
The moment I held Lahar II’s hand, I became serious.
It’s heavy. It feels like holding a deep-rooted old tree.
Right now, there was a huge difference in the thickness of his and my forearms his. Just looking at the circumference, wouldn’t it be three times larger?
It’s not that I didn’t exercise. My forearms also have quite a bit of muscle as they have been gained through training.
But the opponent was so formidable.
It was not for nothing that he became a king just by arm wrestling.
My ‘pride’ seemed to fade as I faced Bella’s forearms that were almost as big as her waist.
It was truly a reckless game.
But for some reason, I felt like I had to do it. I felt like I had to break him with my own hands to be relieved.
Lahar II spoke in a quiet voice, whether he knew what I was thinking or not.
“There is a saying in our country like this. The strongest gets the most beautiful…”
It is similar to the family motto of the Wolfbert family: if you want something, get it with force.
“To put it the other way, it could be said that a weak person does not deserve to have a ‘beautiful person.'”
“?!”
When I raised my head, Lahar II said with a sad smile.
“What do you think, Count Ruelberta?”
…Crossing the line?