episode_0116
by fnovelpia“Who are you?”
Erica suddenly appeared.
She asked with a commanding tone.
Who am I?
“Tell me. How did you find me? And what is your identity? Also, what did you say about me?”
A relaxed voice… .
But I can see that he is nervous.
She put her hand on her waist and guarded me so that she could draw her sword at any time.
It’s pretty fun.
Slaves don’t recognize Jeju people.
“Negro?… .”
I pushed Rowen, who had not yet grasped the situation, behind me and walked forward leisurely.
As I approached defenseless, Erica pulled out her sword and threatened me.
“What is it? Don’t come near. I should have told you to tell me your identity?”
“You will find out soon.”
I approached without stopping.
The range of the tip of his sword.
A distance where you can give up your neck at any moment.
Is it because of that? He furrowed his brows as if he were crazy.
“… What are we going to do? Are you asking me to kill you? Or maybe you have a crush on me?”
“If you can kill it, try it.”
“Ho? If you’re testing me, it would be better to quit. I really kill it.”
“Didn’t I tell you? If you can kill it, try it.”
“Ha. okay… You are lost!!”
Whoosh!!
He swung his sword –
Slurp~
[Paragraph 1. Party B can never cause harm to Party A and those around Party A, even indirectly.]
A black energy rose up behind Erica.
The black energy instantly took the form of a Shinigami and hung a scythe around Erica’s neck.
[Stop doing anything that violates the contract. The Jordan River envoy is watching you.]
“Inhale!!… What, what?… … .”
“What is it? Didn’t you say you were going to kill me?”
“Why why… This contract was definitely with that beast… No way!!?”
The guy’s eyes opened wide.
Only now did they realize my identity.
Cheer up~
The guy threw away his sword and raised both hands.
“Mo, I didn’t know. I never meant to violate the contract. It’s real!!”
“Kneel down too.”
“Huh? Well, that’s… .”
chuck.
The Reaper’s scythe touches his neck.
[Paragraph 2. Party B must unconditionally follow any orders from Party A.]
“Ha, I will do it. Because I’m going to do it!!”
dump.
He quickly knelt down and made a hasty excuse.
“Rather than killing him, he follows orders so well. Just go away now!!”
Is it thanks to that?
Sreuk~
The figure of the Shinigami dispersed.
If I had swung the sword without stopping, the guy’s head would have been blown off.
“You still survive.”
“You deliberately made fun of me!!… … .”
“Blame your personality. Even though I was approaching you defenseless, you were the one who drew your sword.
“… joy. it’s okay. What on earth is that look?”
“Can’t you tell by looking at it? I turned into a human.”
“Hmm?~ It looks pretty cute?”
“… ?”
“Those ears and tail… I want to cut it up and keep it.”
“I guess you still like animals.”
“That’s right. I kill every black cat I see and only collect the ears and tail.”
“… … … .”
“Well, I don’t covet what I can’t have.”
Has it become crooked since that day?
I can’t believe that a guy who handled countless animals and even monsters in his previous life ended up like this.
Life is so unpredictable.
I turned around for a moment and spoke to Rowen.
“Is that building over there empty?”
“If it is a training center rest area… Empty.”
“Go and prepare something to eat. I think there will be quite a bit to talk about today.”
“Yes!”
Shasak!
Rowen, who was stuck in an uncomfortable position, quickly got out of here.
Back to Erica.
“Was the right arm prosthetic modified? On the outside, it looks no different from an ordinary arm.”
“Cancer. I took care of a warlock and he did it.”
Erica raised her hand.
A magic prosthetic hand that can be freely held and opened. On the outside, it looked no different from an ordinary hand.
Proof that the warlock’s skills are outstanding.
I’m sure I can make Lauf’s armor well.
“I had some work to do, so I’m glad you came. You can stop standing up now.”
“Ugh… What are you trying to order?”
“Let’s go in and talk about it, and now let’s start by listening to the reason why you came here.”
“… … Why are you here? Of course it’s because of the contract.”
“I would have told you to come every three months, right?”
“Contract Clause 3. It said that if Party B recognizes a danger to Party A, they must report it and help. By chance, I heard that a group of Necropolis followers was attacking the training camp. But on the way, why do you see a sign called Venus?”
“Necropolis?… When did you hear it?”
“It was a week ago. Be thankful. Because I came here specifically to inform you.”
“The incident is already over.”
“What?”
“Too late. No, it’s more surprising that I found out about the attack. How did you find out the news?”
“Ha. what the… It’s so funny I’m speechless. Are you saying that my running all the way here was in vain?”
“Tell me how you knew.”
“The warlock you entrusted to me informed me that he had been contacted. Let’s summon the Arch Lich together or something. This is information I learned from those guys.”
The warlock under Erica… .
Was he also a follower of Necropolis?
If so, I understand.
There must have been some kind of contact network.
However, the delivery of information was too slow.
If I had known this information in advance, I would have been able to stop the warlocks without much damage.
… Is it a communication problem?
This will have to be dealt with separately.
“Let’s go in and finish talking.”
“Ha~ Damn. I knew. I stopped by here for no reason and got arrested like this. It’s my friend.”
I headed to the training camp rest area building.
I think I have quite a lot to talk about today.
*
gulp.
I can hear the sound of Rowen passing the needle.
That’s because they sat next to each other at the table between me and Erica.
Awkward atmosphere.
I suggested it to both of them without hesitation.
“Be friendly with both of you.”
“With this weak little boy?”
“… With this murderous woman?”
Pajik!
Suddenly the two people glared at each other. It seemed a little difficult to get along.
In that case, you have no choice but to seek one side.
“Erica. If you don’t want your left arm cut off, become an adult and give in.”
“Ugh. Why! Are you only doing that to me?”
“Disobeying orders?”
Sreuk~
A black energy blooms behind Erica.
[Paragraph 2. Party B must unconditionally follow any order from Person A-]
“Kid. I was wrong.”
“Uh… Yes, yes.”
Roughly speaking, if this is the case, he will at least act friendly in front of me.
First of all, this is enough.
I’m just trying to communicate easily.
“Listen to both. I’m going to make Venus and Rosetta potentially cooperate. At least we can exchange information.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Erica responded.
“Information? Let’s create a network of contacts? It’s a good thing. I have something to say about that.”
“What is it?”
“Look first.”
At my words, Erica took out a small bead.
It was like a magic artifact.
“What is it?”
“It’s a communication bead made by grinding a warlock. I hope you take this with you and only call it when you need it. It’s annoying to come here every time.”
“You managed to create something like this.”
“I have some spare, so you, little one, can take it too. Now, is this problem OK?”
He handed out beads to me and Rowen.
When I looked through the mana, the bead’s circuit was activated with a bit of light. I don’t know much about the artifact, but it seemed like a short and long shot of mana compressed into a specific arrangement.
The fired mana was directed towards the orb Erica was holding and made it blink.
“… Not bad.”
[Not bad.]
The sound resonates with Erica’s beads. As you can see, it worked without any problems.
“Of course. Do you know how much money I lost to make that? I wonder why magic ingredients are more expensive than some damn gems.”
“Well done.”
He nodded.
Thanks to this, an annoying problem was easily solved. Now, there will no longer be cases like the warlock incident where information is known but cannot be conveyed because it is too late.
“Instead, please cancel the visit every three months. Now I can call you when I need to.”
“You’re saying that since I don’t treat you well, you just want to rest comfortably.”
“I won’t deny it~ So will you do it or not?”
“… Report consistently.”
“Ha!~ That’s it. If the communication bead blinks, you can receive it well. Because I can talk about it all night long. Drinking friends are also possible. Haha!!”
The guy laughed out loud and said he was happy.
Very funny. Even though he behaved so ostentatiously at dinner, he must have still harbored a grudge.
This guy is a guy who will live well at the tower.
Rowen then sighed.
“Ha… I will try my best too. I never thought I would be collaborating with Erica.”
“Hey. kid. What are your speaking habits to adults? Even if you don’t ask for the honorific, call me sister.”
“… Call me ‘Ajumma’.”
“This kid?”
“If you stop making that little noise, I won’t call you ajumma either.”
“Hmm~ This is why we need to take proper care of young ones and raise them. You’re spoiled.”
While the two were talking, I looked at Erica and thought.
What should I do… .
“Ugh… what. Why are you looking at me like that?”
“What do you think is wrong with me?”
“You look like you are thinking about how to throw the stone that rolled in.”
“… What. That emotion.”
It’s even more surprising because it’s not wrong.
I took a moment to gather my thoughts.
I also heard about the current status of bankruptcy debt.
Also understand the power.
He also gave instructions for expanding his power.
There are a lot of miscellaneous things to do, but… .
I have to do this first.
“Like I said before, I have work to do.”
“What is it?”
“I want you to make one weapon.”
“Mugu?… .”
“It is a weapon used by Death Knights.”
“What?… … .”
This is a specially made weapon that won’t cause any problems even if Rauf moves around the city.
Erica’s magic prosthetic hand.
The communication bead just shown.
The warlock that Erica carries around has this outstanding talent.
There is no reason not to use it.
I ordered him full plate armor that a Death Knight would wear.
“Make it as fast as possible. Within a month. However, this does not mean that performance deteriorates. If I am not satisfied, I will cut off the remaining arm.”
“This is a really unpleasant threat.”
“It just adds motivation.”
“It doesn’t matter since I’m the one making it anyway. I guess I’ll have to grind that leg net guy down.”
It’s possible that the warlock will be beaten to death by Erica, but that’s none of my business.
I’ll make it work somehow.
“But… Death Knight weapon? Are you also running the undead?”
“Nothing to know.”
“Unlucky. Can’t you tell me even that much?”
“Take your guess. Don’t hurt my mouth.”
We talked about many things after that.
Current status of bankruptcy debt.
The technical skills of a warlock, etc.
It wasn’t a bad development.
From what I heard, Pasanchae has absorbed other bandits and grown in power, with more than a dozen bands under his command and a staff of up to 1,000.
The queen of the slums has now become the king of bandits.
Most of them are a ragtag bunch, but surprisingly, there are quite a few people who can manipulate mana.
At this time, warlocks became increasingly specialized in creating traps and artifacts, becoming artisans, and as warlocks, they are said to be excellent at making cursed items.
Instead, there’s just one problem… .
“I don’t have enough money. Business is not as easy as before.”
He says he has no money.
Although they are said to have started several businesses, they are earning a small amount of money and have a much larger family compared to the previous slum days.
That’s why it’s not easy to raise a warlock.
If this happens, Rauf’s armor production will either take a long time or be made clumsily.
Of course it shouldn’t be like that.
This problem should also be resolved here.
“Rowen. You should give this guy some money.”
“Yes?… .”
“You don’t have a lot of money anyway. The cure is still being sold, and information is slowly being sold as well. You won’t regret it later. Bankruptcy will take the lead in fighting when Venus is in danger.”
“But stealing money is a bit… … .”
“Tell them that you have a business in the east. Of course, if it’s hysteria, you’ll notice right away, but in that case, I’ll tell you and solve it.”
“I will just use my own money.”
“Private expenses? It must cost a lot of money to make magic weapons and support bankruptcy, right?”
“My salary is about 3% of Venus’ total profit thanks to Chairman Ronica. With the money I have saved so far, I can support hundreds of platinum coins.”
“… You were rich.”
“Yes.”
“If I need money later, I’ll come see you.”
“Yes?… .”
I now have a good source of pocket money.
Anyway, it was good to have Rowen and Erica meet.
If you complement the bankruptcy that specializes in making weapons and fighting with the wealth of Venus, you will be able to increase your power more quickly.
“Wow~ The kid is hot? I liked it.”
“… I don’t want to hear that from you.”
“Puhaha!! It’s embarrassing. If there is anything I can help you with later, I will help you.”
“No need.”
“Well~ Life never knows.”
The story is roughly over.
For now, I left the two bickering for a moment and thought about what to do next.
1. Compared to Artrot.
2. Become stronger than your previous life.
3. Increase your power.
To meet all three of these… .
“You two. Come at me from now on.”
“What?”
“Yes?… .”
We need to strengthen the two guys in front. Because he is the actual head of both groups.
“I’m going to teach you a little bit now, so come out.”
“Suddenly?”
“If it is a teaching… .”
Instead of answering, I turned around and walked out to the training ground. The two guys reluctantly followed behind me.
First, we need to check the power of the two.
Swish, swish.
Therefore, I provoked them both with one hand.
“Go for it. I’ll fight you with just one hand.”
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