episode_0022

It’s already been a week since I stayed at Veronica’s mansion.

It was a protective measure because it sounded nice, but in reality, it was the same as imprisonment.

When Laura heard about the chaos outside due to the gang violence, she said she would rather be stuck here, but I still hate feeling trapped.

Oh, and of course it’s nice to have a great meal in a great room and always be treated well.

But other than that, there was nothing good about it.

I was so bored because I was told to stay inside the mansion and I couldn’t even get some fresh air in the garden.

In the end, I became a helpless person in just half a day.

Veronica must have taken pity on me and persuaded my husband to open the shooting range.

In addition, they promised to provide me with 240 magic bullets per day free of charge.

Thanks to this, I was able to put effort into raising my skill level and also did physical training at the same time.

I got help with my physical training from Laura, a former bounty hunter.

Veronica wanted to train him herself, but was disappointed that she couldn’t do anything because she was busy.

But I feel really fortunate.

I heard rumors that Veronica’s training was so difficult that even current knights held their tongues.

However, Laura was not able to train comfortably.

Because she treated me harder than I expected, I didn’t even have the energy left to have sex at night.

I was almost dozing off, and as soon as I lay down on the bed after washing up, I would often fall asleep.

Laura’s frustration grew and grew until it was now visible.

Even in that situation, Laura was still abiding by the order I gave her not to masturbate.

Even under those circumstances, I did not withdraw my order.

This is because it was secretly disgusting to see Laura sometimes trying to put her hand between her crotch, not knowing what to do, but forcing herself to hold it back.

It’s so fucking perverted, but unless Laura says she doesn’t want it, I’m not going to let her pussy go free.

And sometimes, just a light smack between the tail and buttocks can help calm it down to some extent, so I did that even though I was tired.

‘I hope you can put up with this for the time being. It’s so hard that I can’t help it. Oh, I’ve been so busy that I haven’t even been able to check my changes. Let’s check it now.’

While waiting for Veronica, who had promised to meet me in our room at tea time, I used my analysis skills to check my performance so far.

The first thing that comes in is the level and personal information, but it is the same as what I checked recently.

Seeing that my level was still at 15, I clearly realized that the level cannot be raised through training alone.

My conclusion is that experience points for leveling up can only be obtained by suppressing or defeating enemies and are impossible through any other means.

Next, I checked the status.

As expected, there was no difference in status except for the magic power, which I had raised to D rank last time.

However, I was able to confirm that the experience points were accumulated under each status.

Although I still have a long way to go, I was proud to see my strength, endurance, and agility growing.

Although my health experience points have increased, it has increased slightly to the point where I can barely notice it unless I look closely.

And it was confirmed that my experience points were slightly reduced when I ate a piece of cake that seemed to clog my blood vessels.

I think it would be faster to use special points like magic for health or find other methods.

Now, finally, we look at the skill level where growth is most expected.

As expected, there was no change in the passive skill, but it was confirmed that the skill level of pain tolerance had risen to 3, which was not expected.

Although other non-combat skills did not increase, it seems that pain tolerance increased due to the pain caused by the physical training Laura ordered.

It’s a skill that will level up if you keep getting hit in ignorant ways, but I’m not a masochist and I never want to use that method.

And considering how I suffered from motion sickness last time, it’s clear that experiencing various types of pain would be much more effective than constantly getting hit.

As for all combat skills, my efforts have paid off and the skill level has increased.

In fact, the suppressing fire has nothing to do with recent training as the skill level was raised to 4 due to the battle at the orphanage, but I am still proud to see it.

It seems that his skill level has risen thanks to the magic shotgun he used to crush the gangsters’ hands and the magic pistol all at once.

They killed him right after that, but I guess that wasn’t the bad guys’ fault.

And the skill levels of gun shooting and quick aiming have risen to 4 and 5, respectively.

Thanks to Veronica’s consideration, I was able to practice shooting a lot, which can be said to be an achievement.

The most notable achievement is that the skill level for high-speed reloading has risen to 6.

While other skills went up one level at a time, he went up three levels alone.

The reason why only the high-speed reload showed a particularly rapid growth rate can only be explained by the fact that I practiced reloading all day long to the point where my fingers and arms were so sore that I felt like they were going to fall off.

Except for shooting practice and physical training, I only practiced reloading.

I think I achieved solid results thanks to my concentration that I practiced reloading even in my dreams.

Laura, who had no idea about skill levels, was very worried about my obsession with reloading practice.

However, when he saw me loading 6 magic bullets into the chamber in an instant at a faster speed than anyone else, he even clapped and expressed his admiration.

I felt like I had heard all the compliments I had ever heard in my life.

Anyway, if the skill level continues to rise smoothly like this, it won’t be difficult for all combat skills to reach the maximum level of 10.

If you only think about the efficiency of raising your skill level, it would be better to stay at Veronica’s mansion until you reach level 10, but no matter how much you think about it, it doesn’t seem like something a person would do.

My goal is not to improve my ranking in the game, but to live a new life.

Even though it’s a new life, it still feels like I’m just living as I please.

I think it would be a good idea to set a goal sooner or later.

“Hello, Rebecca. I’m glad I wasn’t late for my appointment today. But why are you looking at the wall so intently? Is there anything?”

Before I knew it, Veronica had entered the room we were using and showed curiosity towards me.

Obviously, to others, it will look like you are staring into space, so you will have no choice but to have questions.

Veronica was wearing magic armor, and she probably took some time out from work to make an appointment.

The magic armor was as bulky as its excellent performance, so the room felt narrow for no reason.

“I just have something to think about personally.”

“Oh, is that right? I understand that happens to everyone at times.”

Fortunately, Veronica didn’t think much about my excuse and just moved on.

But someday, I think I’ll be very tired if there’s someone who criticizes me.

There is no way to explain it or convince them.

“The reason I asked to meet you today is because I wanted to hear directly about your choice. Have you reached a conclusion?”

“Yes, Veronica. We will gladly participate in the Knights’ operations.”

“Good news! To be honest, I didn’t think you would accept it, but I guess I underestimated your guts and good intentions.”

“I’m still a little scared, but I thought it was a good opportunity for me and Laura.”

“The brave always never miss an opportunity. So I really like you.”

Veronica patted my shoulder with her hand and looked satisfied.

I was only participating in the operation for my own benefit, but Veronica was very happy about it.

You probably think that I’m doing it for a great cause, but I’m just citing other reasons out of humility, right?

I’m not that much of a just person.

So it becomes more and more burdensome for Veronica to overestimate me.

“The operation will begin at 5 a.m. three days later, so please know in advance. Since you’re going to accompany me anyway, there’s no way you’ll be late.”

“Is there any support at the level of the knights?”

“You will be lent magic armor. People who will take measurements will come to you today, so please wait.”

Magic armor? I’m already looking forward to being able to try on something I’ve never seen before.

Even the discarded magic armor that was hung as a target at the shooting range blocked all kinds of magic bullets, so I am curious about how durable the magic armor currently being deployed is.

“Can you lend the magic armor to Laura?”

“According to the regulations of the Knights Templar, magic armor owned by the Knights Templar cannot be loaned to slaves. But don’t worry, I can lend it to you privately.”

This time too, the slave status holds back.

If Veronica hadn’t helped, Laura would have ended up fighting the gang virtually bare-handed.

However, it bothers me that Laura does not want to be freed unless she marries me.

Now that things are like this, I think I have no choice but to come to my senses and take care of Laura.

“Thank you for your help.”

“That level is nothing. And if this operation goes well, the lord will personally invite you.”

“Me? Why?”

“Thanks to your performance.”

“I’m just an E-class adventurer who came to Franca and completed a few minor requests.”

“You risked your life to save the villagers from the beast tribe and protect the scared orphans from the gang. I think that alone makes me more than qualified. So have confidence.”

“That is truly an honor. Hahaha…”

I already feel sick knowing that I might be invited to a place that would be uncomfortable to even imagine.

In the old world, even having a company dinner with your boss was terrible, but the fact that the other person is a nobleman, or even a lord, is fantastic.

I really don’t want to go, but if I do something like that in this world, I’m sure I’ll be punished for insulting a nobleman.

“There is no need to be so scared. Lord, you are a kind person. Rest assured, I will thoroughly educate you on the etiquette you need to follow.”

“Thank you.”

It’s really annoying to have to learn etiquette separately to meet the lord briefly.

I just hope the lord doesn’t call me because he has a whim.

‘Oh fuck, I’m not a brat and I should stop whining.’

Yes, it is not a problem that can be solved by wanting to run away.

If the lord is interested in me for a good reason, it means that I can benefit accordingly.

If you decide to start a new life, you need to do better than before.

Let’s not be frustrated.

“You can’t go with Laura, right?”

“It doesn’t matter. It is natural for a slave to follow his master. However, you will not be able to participate in the conversation with the lord.”

“I’ve already experienced that, so I don’t think I need any time to get used to it.”

I decided not to worry about the discrimination I had become accustomed to thanks to Alon.

Because slaves are private property, no one can openly harm Laura while I am away.

And even if something like that happens, I won’t stay still.

“If you have any further questions, please ask.”

“Didn’t the Adventurer’s Guild say something to me?”

“There is nothing in particular other than the fact that the receptionist named Emma wants to see you and that there is a reward for your share.”

Compensation? Ah, I guess it’s the reward I was told I would be given in return for collecting the pendant last time.

Because the amount was small, I wasn’t expecting much, so I forgot about it.

I already earned 100,000 Ragir thanks to someone presumed to be Venesa, so it doesn’t matter if it’s somewhat small.

But to whom does Venessa’s legacy go?

If it was Vanessa herself who asked for donations to the orphanage, there would be a high possibility that she would donate her inheritance to the orphanage as well.

If so, since the orphanage is now inside the Knights’ headquarters, Venessa’s legacy will go to the Knights.

“Veronica. I don’t think there’s any need to talk about Emma.”

“Really? I thought something was going on between you and Emma, but I guess I was mistaken.”

“Emma is cute, but Laura is enough for now.”

That’s what I said, but these days I’m thinking about buying one or two more slaves.

Usually, adventurers form a party of at least three people, and at first I thought it was necessary, but after experiencing the battle at the orphanage, my thoughts changed.

I think 3 people would be better than 2 like now, and with 4 people, we can make groups of 2, so I think we can travel more safely.

Of course, it is true that there is a desire to create a harem.

I feel like I want to make this my new life goal.

Traveling to a fantasy world with beautiful women who love me is a dream I have had since I was young.

I don’t know if Laura will be able to accept my dream, but if her affinity for me reaches 5, she won’t reject me even if she’s a little jealous.

“I see. I don’t think I have any more questions.”

“I understand. And this is your share of the proceeds. Since you couldn’t stop by the Knights headquarters, I took it for you. The total is 173,200 Lagir, so check it out.”

Veronica held out a heavy coin pouch to me.

I quickly received it and checked the contents. It was exactly 173,200 Lagir.

I don’t know how much the fee is, but it looks like Charles’ bitches got a pretty good price.

With this, my total assets came close to 300,000 lagir.

When I first set foot in this world, I only had 100 Ragir, but I have already earned close to 3,000 times more.

I felt good because I was making money much faster than expected, but on the other hand, I became cautious because the saying that easily earned money can be lost just as easily comes to mind.

Most of the money I earn will be used for travel funds, so I won’t lose it all at once, but let’s set aside an emergency fund in case of an emergency and leave some of it to Laura.

I also need to guard my cheat items more thoroughly.

There is no answer if this is lost or stolen.

“I think I should go now. Because I didn’t get off work.”

Veronica finished what little tea was left, then got up and left the room.

Just when I thought I could relax a little more, Laura said a scary word.

“Rebecca, it’s time to go back to physical training.”

I think Laura is planning to kill me. Have you ever been caught wanting to create a harem?