## Chapter 1717 – Chronicles of a Black-Haired Foreigner – The Life of a Transcendent

“So, how’s work these days?”
“Yes. I’m working really hard.”

Lina answered with a very happy face while devouring bread. She’s completely turned into a bread lover. But she hasn’t gained that much weight. She must be working out or something.

“My goal is to keep getting promoted until retirement.”
“Wow. This kid’s got quite the ambition, huh? Your mindset’s completely changed. Huh?”
“Ehehe, it’s fun making money, you know. It’s not like earning 1 Cooper, 2 Cooper like in the old days, I’m earning much more.”

That’s true.

“Saving the money I earn. Buying stocks. And spending it as I please. It’s all so much fun. Ah, but it’s a bit of a shame that I don’t have much time to spend money because of work, but oh well. That’s how I save, right?”
“Hehehe, this kid’s a workaholic. A very positive phenomenon. Huh? The Cheonma Divine Kingdom really likes people who work hard.”
“I like the Cheonma Divine Kingdom too. It creates an environment where I can focus on work. Back when I was an adventurer, I sometimes had my earnings stolen.”
“That’s true too.”

F-rank adventurers are literally the poorest, most exploited idiots. They’re always in the position of getting beaten up.

“So I’m very happy. Most of all, this position was created by you, Oppa… so I have to work even harder.”
“Every time I see you, your mindset is more firmly in place. Hehehe, I’m very satisfied.”
“It’s all thanks to Oppa’s education.”

Lina said that and bit into a pizza croquette.

Even these minor food cultures all came from Earth. Honestly, Earth’s food is more delicious.

But conversely, this world’s food is very popular on Earth. Humans are bound to be interested in what they’re not used to.

“I was a thief who acted without knowing my place, but you corrected me. If I hadn’t been caught by Oppa back then… honestly, I think I would have repeated the same thing and ended up a cold corpse somewhere.”
“Hehehe, you’re stating the obvious.”

Satisfying.

“Seeing you grow up so well makes me feel truly moved. Your grandmother in heaven will be happy too.”
“Haa… I guess so. That’s why I wish I had a photo of her. I’ve recently developed a hobby of taking pictures. I just take pictures of anything.”

She must remember not having a photo of her grandmother.

“That’s a positive hobby. Photos are good. Ah, but why is the bread here so delicious? It’s better than I thought?”

Freshly made bread is really delicious.

“Right? I deliberately chose this place.”
“I might as well give you a compliment.”

If there’s someone who makes bread like this, I have to praise them immediately.

“Baker! This bread is very delicious!”
“Heeok! It’s an honor, Cheonma Emperor! Would you like some service!”

As soon as I spoke, the baker jumped out in a ready stance and shouted sharply. Service, huh? It’s a bit much for a man like Cheonma to receive.

“It’s okay! I’d feel too bad if I got something for free!”
“It’s okay! I’d rather treat you!”
“But I’m already being treated by this friend here. I’ll have to decline that offer!”
“Understood, Cheonma Emperor!”

The baker immediately went back in.

“WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!”

And then he started baking bread while shouting. He must have gained confidence.

“I’ve never seen that guy act like that before.”
“It’s because it’s me.”

Anyway, I ate bread with Lina and talked about what’s been going on. Lina is literally a workaholic. A natural-born civil servant. So the main topic of conversation was about her work.

“Of course, there’s no preferential treatment. Everyone knows that I know you, but their reaction is like, ‘So what?'”

The fact that Lina knows me has already spread. But the civil servants of the Cheonma Divine Kingdom don’t give special treatment.

Even if it’s someone I know, they have the mindset that they have to do their job properly once they enter the organization as a civil servant.

“They’re excellent civil servants.”
“Yes. Just like you said.”

This can also be said to be satisfying news.

“Ah, come to think of it. I sometimes meet up with Meria Unni for meals. Because of our old connection.”
“Oh? You meet up with Meria too?”
“Yes. Her business is doing well these days, so she’s become a CEO, right?”
“That’s true.”
“She wears fancy sunglasses and a fur coat.”

What’s with that Liz-noona-like fashion?

“Her main job is business, but she’s doing fashion design as a hobby, and it’s so amazing. There’s that.”

I should go see Meria too.
I’m glad everyone’s doing well.

“Right. What about Kopson?”
“Ah… that person is famous.”
“You know he’s famous?”
“Yes. But I only know his name.”
“Hehehe, okay. That’s enough.”

Anyway.

I ate bread for a long time and then got up. I’ve confirmed that she’s doing well. Now, let’s slowly go. As much as I raised her strongly in the mountains, Lina has grown up strong. Enough to live well on her own.

That’s all that matters.

“You’re doing well.”

So I stroked her head.

“Aaa…! S, suddenly tears…!”

For some reason, Lina started to cry. Well, I’m like a mentor in her life, and I’ve acknowledged her.

She must be overwhelmed with emotion.

“Don’t cry.”
“Y, yes…!”
“Don’t cry, Tonz.”
“Pardon?”
“Don’t cry. Smile instead of crying.”
“I will!”
“Then live well. I’ll come see you again if I think of you.”
“I don’t know how many years that will take… Okay. Goodbye, Oppa. I’ll always be living strongly.”
“Excellent.”

I said goodbye to Lina and turned around. She’s grown a lot. She’s not that tiny little runt from back then. Lina will grow old from now on. And then she’ll become an old woman.

Live a long, long life.

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“Aaaaanit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

That was the first thing the Isebante Young Lady said when she saw me.

“What!!!! Brings!!!! You!!!! Here!!!! Welcome!!!! Cheonma!!!! Emperor!!!!!!”

Extreme welcome.

The Isebante Young Lady, who hasn’t changed much from before, greeted me with a very bright expression and a wide-open mouth as she ran towards me.

A woman who’s always overflowing with energy. I too am inspired by that energy and start to feel uplifted. Seriously, why is she so friendly?

ㅡKugugugung!

But isn’t she too powerful? A powerful wave occurred as her voice burst out.

Moreover, her voice has gotten even louder… This energy?! The Isebante Young Lady has become stronger than before! Could it be that her voice has become even louder due to that growth!

ㅡPachangchang!

At that moment, some kind of sonic shockwave occurred around me, and I quickly created a barrier to protect the people. A mistake could have caused an accident.

“Hey, hey. You’re going to make my ears fall off. Why is your voice so loud?”
“Loud Voice!!!! It is merely an expression of my heart!!!! Please do not mind it!!!! Cheonma Emperor!!!!”
“Other people mind it. Hehehe. But why are you being so formal calling me Cheonma Emperor? Why don’t you call me comfortably?”
“Impossible!!!! No matter what, I cannot dare to mess with an absolute being!!!! I cannot call you comfortably!!!!”

She’s really strict.

“Anyway!!!! It is rude to have a noble guest visit and have a conversation in a place like this!!!! Even this moment is a rude situation, so let’s move immediately!!!”
“Where to?”
“To that tower!!!”

ㅡCheoeok!

The Young Lady pointed to a tower outside the window.

“What tower is that?”
“It is a tower built for audiences or conferences!!!! Let’s go to the very top floor!!!!”
“Cheonma Gate.”
“Oooo!!! Warp magic!!!”

I immediately moved to the desired coordinates.

As I went inside, indeed. Well decorated… Huh? What is this room? Not only are magical tools densely installed around it, but the interior is like a soundproof room.

“Th, this room is?”
“Aaa!!! As expected, the Cheonma Emperor recognizes it!!! It is a building built to prevent a situation where the people become miserable during a conference!!!!”

Is it a soundproof building!

“Aren’t you going to get sued for disturbing the peace even with this?”
“Even now, I am suffering from the cost of soundproofing magic!!!!”

ㅡPangchangchang!

The sound of something breaking.

“Oh no!!!! One has broken!!!! A difficult happening!!!! But pleasant!!!!”

Ah, was that a soundproofing magic artifact? Looking at it, it was in a terribly broken state. It’s really amazing. The Young Lady had already become a being that had transcended something.

I’ll have to have a conference with her only in writing.

“Anyway, please sit down!!! I will personally provide tea and desserts!! Of course, for free!!!”
“Can I take it home?”
“Impossible!!!! I will not forgive embezzlement!!!!!”
“You’re really strict. Hehehe.”

Anyway, I’m laughing to death. So I sat down and the Young Lady served tea and snacks. As we ate and talked simply, the Young Lady brought up something.

“Keueueu! But more than that! This time, the family love campaign broadcast!!! I watched it very well!!! It was a campaign that warmed my heart and made my chest feel warm!!!!”
“Right?”
“Moreover, it was also impressive that your children grew up very well, resembling the Cheonma Emperor!!! Indeed, the Cheonma Emperor!!! That blood itself is noble!!!”
“Hehahahahahaha!!!”

As expected, she’s a woman who knows flattery!
I’m happy just listening!

“But children!!! Honestly, I’m envious!!!”
“Oh. Are you starting to think that way?”
“I don’t particularly have any thoughts, but I’m envious of children!!!”

There are many people like that.

“You’re envious but you don’t have any thoughts?”
“That’s right!!! This lady is also a noble, so I do get marriage proposals… But until now, no one!!!! Could withstand this lady’s voice!!!! They’re too busy covering their ears and running away!!! Moreover, the rumors have all spread!!!”

Who can withstand this?

“Then what can I do!!! It’s all over!!! So I don’t particularly have any thoughts!!! Even my father can’t see me anymore, so I feel uncomfortable!!!!”

Duke Isebante… I haven’t seen him since then.

“Hehehe, why. Doesn’t he want to come home?”
“Just as you said!!! He’s gone to a sanatorium and hasn’t returned!!! Well, I do contact him by internet mail, but as for this lady, I want to see his face and talk to him directly!!!! He’s even refusing phone calls!!!!”

Duke Isebante probably doesn’t want his ears to explode from his daughter’s phone call.