episode_0142

As I revealed my abilities, Commander Thalia’s interest in me grew stronger.

Now, it seemed like there was no need to intentionally act to impress her.

“Is it possible to continuously produce products of that quality if we only have a continuous supply of monster by-products?”

“I’m not sure because I’ve never produced it continuously, but it could be possible.”

“Mmm! I think the fact that a talented person like you has reawakened in these scary times is proof that God has not abandoned us. “It’s an ability that will be of great help.”

“If you make a mistake, the market economy will collapse, Mother. “You need to be careful.”

Baine joins in and quietly gives advice.

Commander Thalia seemed to have almost lost interest in eating and did not hide her curiosity about my abilities.

“okay. If you make a mistake, you could lose valuable talent in vain. “It’s obvious that the existing suppliers will be annoying.”

The company that supplies goods to the military has not changed for a long time.

Of course, they have created their own cartel, and they probably won’t like the appearance of someone they don’t know where they came from.

The reason I was able to work as a supplier this time was because of an emergency called the Monster Wave.

What if that hadn’t happened?

‘I could never have intervened.’

For your information, Commander Thalia really hates the merchant cartel they created.

This is because they try to insert their connections whenever they get the chance or try to cover up the rising defect rate with bribes without even thinking about solving it.

“We can adjust the quantity to whatever you want at any time.”

“So, you won’t make much money?”

It seems perplexing to hear that they say they will adjust the quantity you want instead of trying to deliver as much as possible.

“You can make money in other ways.”

“this… !”

thud!

At that moment, Commander Thalia could not stand it anymore and hit the table with her fist.

Damn it!

Fortunately, the table did not split, but the table, which was supposed to be sturdy, cracked and was in a precarious situation as if it would collapse at any moment.

“Oh, mother!”

“ah. I made a mistake again. “I’m sorry.”

“no. “I’m fine because I finished my meal.”

“Don’t do that, just move your seat. “I’ll ask you to bring dessert.”

“Yeah, that would be better. “I don’t think I can concentrate on eating with this overwhelming feeling.”

Commander Thalia stood up and moved first, and we followed a little behind.

“sorry.”

Baine swallowed dryly and looked like he was very sorry for me.

“are you okay. “It’s such a big deal.”

While eating, you can cut some plates and split the table.

I can understand.

The reason Commander Thalia can’t control her strength is because she still uses her strength while on active duty.

Because we are so used to dealing with monsters, we are unable to control our strength in our daily lives.

“So, we should be thankful for things like that. “It’s nothing to be ashamed of.”

“Everyone feels uncomfortable when their mother acts like that… . Thank you for saying that. “I was moved.”

“It’s even touching.”

“No, I too am touched by what you said.”

“yes?”

Commander Thalia, who thought she wasn’t listening to us, stopped walking and looked at me.

“You pick and choose only the things you really like. “Even if he was a fraud, if I had heard such sweet words, I would have let it go.”

“… “You are saying nonsense.”

I’m embarrassed because it seems like something I said without much thought was very appealing.

There was no more wariness left in the way Commander Thalia looked at me.

I could definitely feel it in the eyes.

‘Does this mean you can pay off a thousand-nyang debt with just one word?’

I took the risk of criticizing my abilities in order to maintain a good relationship with Commander Thalia, but I felt a little sad that I had gained a lot of trust through other means.

Still, this cannot be avoided now.

In any case, I would have had to reveal my abilities in order to continue supplying products to the military.

Rather than telling anyone, it would be better to tell Commander Thalia, a person you can trust.

‘It won’t be easy to find out my abilities unless you are a person of higher rank than Commander Thalia.’

If you want to be protected, wouldn’t it be right to inform the highest person and receive it?

That was the survival method and know-how I learned while working as a mercenary.

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While drinking with Commander Thalia, I had to stay at the villa until later than expected.

Finally, when the sun set and the moon rose, I was finally able to leave the villa because Baine stopped me, and Baine followed me, saying he would see me off.

“You worked hard today because of your mother.”

The conversation with Commander Thalia was not easy.

Throughout the conversation, he tried to dig into my abilities and seemed intent on using them to somehow benefit the military.

This was something I had already prepared myself for when I revealed my abilities.

She is someone who has lived her entire life to protect humanity.

There was also a certain degree of stubbornness and stubbornness.

It means that he is a person with an old-fashioned side who thinks that his thoughts are right to the extent possible.

It wasn’t comfortable dealing with someone like that.

“The hardships. You suffered more. But do you have a good relationship with your mother?”

“Do you have a relationship with your mother?”

Maybe it’s my first time hearing such a question, but I can’t give a straight answer.

“Why can’t you answer? Answer comfortably. “I’m not asking this seriously.”

“I don’t know how to answer.”

“Is their relationship good, is their relationship bad, do they spend time together, and how much do they talk? There’s a lot to talk about. “I told you to think simply.”

My conscience pricks me as I try to ask what my parents are like, a guy who ran away from home at the age of 16 and sometimes sends me money but never visits me.

However, it was necessary to know how Baine viewed Commander Thalia now.

Even for future scenarios.

“Mom is always busy.”

These were the first words I heard from Baine about my mother.

Busy person.

“So it’s not easy to spend time together or talk.”

Vine was raised by the family’s employees from an early age.

To Baine, her mother’s presence as a ‘commander’ was much greater than as a ‘mother’.

“There were always a lot of people around my mother. And from a young age, I received attention as my mother’s daughter.”

“You must have been tired.”

“Because my mother is such an amazing person, I think it’s only natural that she would do that. The problem was that they wanted me to be a great genius.”

When parents are great people, how much stress does the child experience?

“Commander Thalia is the commander, and you are you. “What does it matter?”

“Thank you for saying that.”

Baine smiles brightly.

“If you haven’t talked much and haven’t spent much time together, Commander, you must be very disappointed with your mother.”

“Are you sad? There is no such thing. “I know why my mother can’t spend time with me, so I shouldn’t complain.”

“Work is work, and isn’t it natural for a daughter to have disappointments and wishes?”

No matter how many people, like nannies, take care of her, there are some things the rest cannot do.

Emotional exchanges with their biological mothers have a tremendous impact on children’s growth.

It’s as if Baine had it taken from him by force, and he has the right to complain about it.

The problem is that Commander Thalia’s job is to save all of humanity.

“Well, I don’t think you should be that greedy… .”

What would happen if you complained to Commander Thalia about why she couldn’t be with you?

Wouldn’t a mother who is working hard for the survival of humanity be called very immature?

“I don’t know why you think such nonsense. “Did someone force you to do that when you were young?”

“… Forced? “Do you think I should have been greedy, boss?”

“of course. It’s natural for a daughter to complain to her mother. “A normal parent should comfort and teach such a daughter.”

I know about Baine’s childhood because I saw it in the game.

Isn’t it possible for a child to say that he misses his mother?

However, the nanny who was looking after her said something shocking to Baine, who was crying.

-Commander Thalia does not have time to take care of you. He has more important and greater things to do than spending time with you. So, young lady, you must not cause trouble to him. Take all your complaints out on me. But you don’t want to see Commander Thalia.

When the child was growing up, this is what he heard from his nanny, who was the only adult he trusted and followed, and who took the place of his biological mother.

Doesn’t it seem obvious that Baine can’t get along with Commander Thalia?

“My mother is a commander. “Wouldn’t it be better for you to fight for humanity rather than spend time with me?”

“The way I see it, the premise of your idea is wrong.”

“???”

“Why do you think your mother is fighting so hard?”

“It’s for humanity.”

I know that this reaction was because the nanny had been gaslighting Baine since she was young, but it was frustrating for me, who had to resolve the misunderstanding and improve their relationship.

Right now, Baine had no idea what the commander was thinking.

“No, not for humanity, but for you.”

“Hehe, I am included in the human race, so it doesn’t make sense at all.”

Baine burst out laughing as if what I said was a joke.

“You think the reason your mother keeps fighting is for humanity.”

“of course. “Because your mother is a hero.”

This is said as if there is no need to think about it for a long time.

There was some pride in those words.

However, it was unfortunate that she saw her biological mother as a ‘hero’ rather than ‘family member’.

Especially since I know the future of the two of them.

“No matter how great Commander Thalia seems, she is ultimately only human. Aren’t you tired of fighting on the battlefield for decades for no reason? “The reason I endure it without showing it even though it’s so hard is for you.”

“Thank you for saying that. But I’m not a child anymore.”

I don’t think that the stubborn feelings that have built up since childhood can be broken down with a few words.

Unfortunately, I didn’t think I could have a satisfactory effect by talking any longer, so I decided to end the conversation.

“It’s enough to see you off here, so stop going in.”

“yes. “I’ll see you in a few days.”

As you travel, you will have the opportunity to have a personal conversation with Baine.