episode_0017

I woke up a little late today.

But I felt a bit chilly, so I covered my head with the blanket.

Looking at the temperature getting colder, it seems like winter is coming.

When I first logged in, that is, when I came to this world, the day felt warm, but perhaps the weather was particularly nice that day.

I unconsciously reached out to the side, but I couldn’t touch Laura.

It seems like he woke up before me.

I opened my eyes and sat up with some anxiety.

And then I stared at the back of Laura, who was doing something nearby.

“Laura.”

I called Laura’s name in a slightly hoarse voice.

Then Laura immediately turned around and smiled brightly at me.

“Rebecca, good morning.”

Laura came to my side and gave me a warm kiss.

My once cold face instantly heated up.

The experiences I had with Laura last night flashed through my mind at once.

Although it was embarrassing, the memory made me excited to experience it again.

“When did you wake up?”

“An hour ago. While you were sleeping, I was packing the things needed for today’s request.”

“Really? thank you. What did you prepare?”

In response to my question, Laura took out what she had put in her bag and showed it to me.

I should have just checked it myself later.

“It’s a mask, cape, goggles, and gloves. I purchased it using the money Rebecca had set aside as a reserve fund.”

“Good job. But do you need these things to catch monsters?”

Again, I asked Laura about information I did not know about the world I was involved in.

Then Laura began to explain in a friendly manner, as always.

“The monster is covered in black highly toxic biological material, and it attacks by swinging it like a whip or firing it like a water gun. Once it enters the body in any way, there is no way to detoxify it.”

“That is a truly brutal ability. Still, magic armor can stop it, right?”

“Yes. However, you must be careful because the shield will not work if biological material is splashed when killing a monster or if the wearer touches it first. That’s why we need things that can prevent biological substances from penetrating into the body.”

I once again learned the limitations of magic armor.

If weaknesses or limitations continue to be revealed in this way, it may be necessary to equip yourself with armor or a shield.

However, when I look at other adventurers, I get the feeling that they only carry magic armor, so they may end up regretting buying it for no reason.

They wouldn’t be fools who would refuse a simple solution to a life-threatening problem.

Of course, such fools may exist, but they are either already dead or will soon be dead.

“Rebecca, you were just thinking about buying a shield or armor, right?”

Laura questioned me with a mischievous smile.

Her bright blue eyes seem to encourage her to quickly tell the truth.

I haven’t done anything wrong, but somehow I feel like I have to blow everything.

“How do you know what I’m thinking? Is something like that floating above my head?”

“No. I would say it’s the intuition of a former bounty hunter.”

“I have to be careful not only with my words but also with my thoughts in front of you.”

“Rebecca always thinks good things about me. Don’t worry.”

Laura showed an anticipation that struck my conscience.

To be honest, I harbor all kinds of dark intentions towards Laura.

Could it be that Laura is also expecting that? No, let’s not be hasty.

You have to have at least an obscene level of 8 to make that delusion come true.

For reference, Laura’s lewdness level confirmed yesterday was 6. It rose by 1 from the day before yesterday.

If I had something like a lewdness stat, I think yesterday’s experience would have raised it by about 1.

It’s something I’ll never tell anyone else, but yesterday’s first experience was so fresh, thrilling, and artistic that it can’t be easily explained in words.

“Anyway, what do you think? Would such armor be useful?”

“It may be better than nothing when you’re in a hurry, but what magic armor can’t block, armor and shields usually can’t. So, it is more efficient to prepare extra magic armor rather than losing energy by wearing or carrying heavy items. We are only wearing one for now, but adventurers who can afford it often wear one for each part.”

“So, if you wear multiple pieces of magic armor, your shield will become much stronger?”

“No. Due to interference effects, only one operates at a time. If the bracelet breaks, the necklace takes over.”

Well then. This magical armor is a funny thing with ever-increasing limitations.

Although it is useless and dangerous enough against humans, it does not work unless there is a direct, physical threat.

I don’t know who it was, but I think the first person who made it was a strange person.

Oh, maybe it’s the result of a setting that was banned for game reasons being applied to this world.

In the end, is it my fault for not setting up the magic?

no. It’s clear that the stupid artificial intelligence did something wrong.

“I heard the explanation well. Sooner or later, the money from selling Venesa’s treasure and her slaves will arrive, so buy some more magic armor then. Something better.”

“Yes, Rebecca. By the way, are you hungry? I’ll go and get breakfast.”

“I just want to sleep more.”

“No. If you want to work, you must eat. Otherwise, your health will worsen.”

“Okay. Then I will ask you a favor.”

As expected, I can’t beat Laura.

A master who nags his slave? Even if something is strange, it is still very strange.

Still, I am happy that there is someone who truly cares for me and worries about me.

I filled my stomach with the pancakes and warm milk that Laura brought me.

Just to be sure, I touched the glass containing Laura’s portion of milk, and it was warm.

I guess the reason Laura came back with cold hands yesterday was because the water heater was broken.

But if someone did it on purpose… they will definitely make you pay.

After finishing our meal, we got ready to go out and left the room.

This request feels cumbersome because it requires meeting the client separately.

You clearly said we could meet at 10 o’clock, right?

I checked the time on my pocket watch and it was 9 o’clock.

Feeling a little relaxed, I walked with Laura to where the client lived.

When I read the address, the destination and route appeared on the map window.

If the exact location is known, this convenient function seems to be activated.

When I read the address, the destination and route appeared on the map window.

It’s quite a distance from the Adventurer’s Guild, but there’s plenty of time.

When we arrived at our destination, an old wooden house welcomed us.

“Excuse me. I received a request from the Adventurer’s Guild. Are you inside?”

I walked up to the front door, knocked and called my client.

And not long after, the old door opened with a squeak.

“Now adventurers are finally coming. It’s cold, so come in quickly.”

The grandmother, who had a rather eccentric appearance, invited us into the house in a friendly voice, although she had a slightly disapproving expression on her face.

The house was a little old on the inside, but it felt clean, probably because the grandmother cleaned it hard.

“I can’t afford coffee, but I’ll give you some barley tea, so I’ll just sit there and wait.”

My grandmother half-forced us to sit on the creaky sofa, walked uncomfortably to the kitchen, and served us two cups of warm barley tea.

I only drank one sip, but it felt good to instantly warm up my body, which had cooled down in the chilly weather.

Laura also seems to smile at the warmth as she sips the barley tea.

My grandmother looked at us happily as we drank barley tea.

“It’s already been over a week since I made the request, but no one cares. I’m so glad you guys came to visit even now.”

“I didn’t like catching goblins, so I was looking for other requests, and the one from my grandmother caught my eye.”

“Really? It looks like those goblins have increased in number again. Anyway, they are disgusting guys.”

“That’s right. They are disgusting in many ways. But where are the lowest level monsters?”

“That guy is locked up in an abandoned warehouse over there.”

Grandma pointed to the half-collapsed warehouse visible through the small window.

It’s strange that such a monster exists in a place where it wouldn’t be strange if it escaped a long time ago.

I also like the sad expression on my grandmother’s face.

“Is it still there? You said it’s already been a week.”

“I check it every day. I went there this morning too. Since he was born with a weak body, he can’t even dream of escaping.”

“I see. It would be easy to kill a guy like that.”

“If possible, stop breathing at once. This is the dog I originally raised.”

The grandmother sat down weakly in a chair near the fireplace with a tired expression on her face.

“Baby was abandoned by his mother as soon as he was born. I took it and raised it. Although he couldn’t crawl properly because he had no hind legs, he was always positive and full of excitement. But a week ago, he suddenly turned into a monster. Even though he was losing his mind, he dragged his uncomfortable body into that warehouse so as not to hurt me. Please end his suffering.”

The grandmother wiped away her tears and asked for Vivi.

I’m doing it for the money, but since you’re asking so earnestly, I’ll do my best to send Bibi to the same room as possible.

“Don’t worry, we will definitely liberate Bibi. I’ll be back then.”

I left the barley tea I was half drinking and hugged my grandmother.

Then, I left the house with Laura and headed to the abandoned warehouse where Bibi was trapped.

We were greeted by an eerie atmosphere, as if there were no people passing by and strange noises were coming from somewhere.

I don’t know why places like this are left unattended, so they can just be demolished.

After all, it’s about money, right?

“Can I come in here as I please?”

“It’ll probably be okay. I received an official request, and there are no warning signs or anything.”

“Okay, let’s go to work.”

“Wait a minute.”

Laura grabbed my arm and showed me her mask.

Then, he kindly put on me a mask, goggles, gloves, and even a cape.

“A mask and goggles can prevent biological substances from splashing on your face, and a cloak can be used to cover your entire body in an emergency. It is a good idea to wear gloves on your hands as you may get small wounds.”

“Thanks to your good explanation before departure, I think it will end smoothly.”

“I hope so too.”

“But isn’t this a bit funny? Hahaha!”

The image I saw through the broken window looked like a bank robber rather than an adventurer, and the same was true for Laura.

No matter how you look at it, they are two masked highwaymen.

It wouldn’t be surprising if passing Templars demanded an unceremonious search or summary arrest.

“Sure. I expected it, but it was beyond my imagination. Puheap!”

Laura, who had been suppressing her laughter, eventually burst out.

Laura and I looked at each other and laughed for a while before we could finally calm down.

“Now, let’s stop joking around and get into it. Grandma is waiting.”

“Yes, Rebecca.”

As I whined and opened the heavy warehouse door, a mess inside greeted us.

All the shelves that had previously been filled with items had collapsed, there were holes all over the ceiling, and all kinds of weeds had grown on the floor.

Moreover, if it was a little shady and humid, mold and moss grew.

The only good thing is that it’s not dark so you don’t need lights.

“Laura, I will go right and you go left. As soon as the target appears, shout out.”

“Yes, be careful. If it’s dangerous, run away.”

“Yes. Then let’s go.”

I left Laura and headed to the right of the warehouse.

It was fine when I was with Laura, but when I was alone, even the sound of my own footsteps made me nervous.

‘What do I hear?’

In my ears, it sounded like something like a sack was being dragged across the floor.

I aimed my magic pistol forward and slowly moved towards the source of the sound.

‘Fuck, that looks like that monster. ‘It’s fucking disgusting.’

The thing that was writhing and screaming nearby had such a terrible appearance that I didn’t want to admit it was a creature from this world.

The dog named Bibi was covered in something black all over, and strange tentacles and insect-like legs were growing from its back and stomach.

The head was split into four parts and filled with arbitrarily shaped teeth, and bundles of thin tentacles repeatedly protruded and retracted from the throat.

The existing front limbs were twisted abnormally, and eight new limbs that resembled human arms sprouted to support the asymmetrical body.

What’s most disgusting is the fact that eyes of various sizes sprout all over the body and keep moving.

‘You haven’t noticed my presence yet. Let’s finish it in one shot.’

Without knowing the monster that was Vivi, I aimed the magic pistol at its head and pulled the trigger.

However, rather than being killed by a single shot, the baboon ran wild and attacked its surroundings without any care as soon as it was hit by a bullet.

The sight of a man a little larger than a small pet dog swinging tentacles and insect legs indiscriminately to cut metal, tear wood, and destroy the stone floor around him was enough to send a chill down the spine.

I fired all five remaining bullets, but the baboon did not fall.

The good news was that the baboon wasn’t attacking me, so I took the opportunity to reload.

And before he knew it, he and Laura, who had joined the crime scene, attacked Bibi.

We were only able to take down the baboon after shooting nearly 20 bullets.

“Rebecca, thank you for your hard work.”

“Thanks to you, I was able to put an end to that monster. Ah, I’m exhausted. Let’s go back quickly.”

“The monster’s corpse must be burned, so please wait a moment.”

Laura raked up fallen leaves and wood from the surrounding area, covered the baboon with it, and then lit it with a flint.

Soon, pitch-black smoke rose with a disgusting smell, and bright red flames engulfed the poor baboon’s corpse, purifying the filth.