episode_0018

On the third day after leaving the cabin and starting to walk,

No matter how much I walked, the scenery did not change, as if I was going around in circles in the same spot.

It’s not that I got lost or anything, but it’s because the mountain range is so large that there wasn’t any noticeable change.

“Sigh.”

If all went as planned, it would have taken four more days to reach the village, but I was bored.

As of now, we haven’t been talking to each other very actively.

Anonymous and I lived together for several years,

Since the person who always talks is anonymous, no conversation occurs.

Besides, no matter how much time passes, the scenery doesn’t change much.

Even as an anonymous person, there was bound to be little to talk about.

‘It’s boring, it’s boring.’

I feel like something needs to change.

The first thought that comes to mind is to ask the anonymous person to find something to talk about, but

I wasn’t really looking forward to the forced conversation.

‘It’s better to have a natural conversation.’

Even if you try to force a conversation, it will only tire both of you out.

Above all, you seem like such an old fart.

People should live young.

As I was wondering how to solve this boredom, an idea suddenly crossed my mind.

‘That sounds fun.’

The corners of my mouth went up as the thought occurred to me.

“Anonymous.”

“Yes, Master.”

The anonymous man turned his head to look at me and started to sweat coldly.

“If I keep running in this direction, will I reach the village?”

“… Yes, that’s right,”

Anonymous smiled unnaturally, perhaps trying to deny his own insecurity.

‘Even if you make such a pitiful expression.’

I’m too bored to bother looking at anonymous people.

And it was something that needed to be checked every once in a while.

“Then let’s take a look at the results of my training after a long time.”

I immediately started circulating energy throughout my body and prepared to run away at any moment.

“After-”

“Huh? Wait-”

Anonymous reached out and tried to grab me…

‘That’s impossible.’

He kicked the ground roughly.

“Catch me sometime!”

If you maintain this speed at which you can run with peace of mind,

The village that the anonymous spoke of will be reached before the sun sets today.

A cool breeze brushed my cheek, and a smile naturally formed on my face.

As the sun began to set behind the mountains and the world turned red,

I arrived at a village.

“Hmm, that’s the village that the nameless guy used to visit.”

The town I saw was not as big as I had imagined.

To be frank and honest,

If I set my mind to conquering this village, it seems like it would be easy.

‘Did I expect too much?’

Even I, who still haven’t figured out the exact balance of power in this world, was able to give such a harsh assessment because the village was so shabby.

The village was surrounded by an old stone wall that did not look very sturdy.

The guards who are supposed to protect the village are dozing off at the entrance to the wall, yawning constantly.

‘Well, I guess that means this town is peaceful.’

Good things are good things.

I stopped looking at the wall and looked beyond it.

Beyond the castle walls, the town seemed to be divided into four districts, centered around a large building in the center.

Perhaps because the sun had not yet set completely, I could see people walking around the streets, and I could hear the laughter of children, who seemed to be having so much fun, and there was a so-called human-like smell in the air, which I rarely smelled in the mountains where I lived.

I just stared at it, feeling strange.

It goes without saying that the world would go on just fine without me.

In other words, the world turns just fine even if I am there.

‘What have you been so afraid of that you’ve been hiding in the mountains all this time?’

He smiled self-deprecatingly.

Ultimately, it was my choice and I have no regrets.

It’s just a little bit disappointing.

Since I couldn’t continue waiting here for Anonymous, I approached the wall that seemed to be the entrance to the village.

I plan to first reserve a hotel so that the nameless ones who will be running without rest can rest comfortably after arriving.

I stood in front of the guard who was half asleep next to the large arched entrance in the wall and lightly stamped my foot to wake him up. Only then did the guard, who realized that someone had come, hurriedly put his helmet back on and shook his head as if trying to wake up.

The guard looking at me seemed to be still half asleep, so he stared blankly for a moment before saying, “Ah,” and taking a step forward.

“Can you show me something that proves your identity?”

“Um, there’s no such thing, but then I can’t go in?”

The guard who heard my words seemed flustered and sweating profusely. He looked at me closely for a moment as if he was examining me, then made a puzzled expression.

‘Is something wrong?’

Soon the guard nodded with a determined expression as if he had decided on something, and then opened his mouth.

“What is your name?”

“Hmm, it’s Cheonharang.”

Since my identity has not been confirmed, are you asking for my name?

‘But is there any reason to be so nervous about being asked your name?’

After hearing my words, the guard let out a sigh of relief and his tense expression relaxed.

“Cheonharang..? That’s a unique name. Is it true that you don’t have a surname?”

“Ah, my name is Harang and my last name is Cheon.”

“Is that so?”

The guard’s expression hardened again,

Feeling frustrated with the current situation, I frowned and decided to urge the guard.

“Is there a problem?”

“No! By any chance… Do you know what’s in the bag? That’s it! This is our procedure…”

Judging from the way he speaks, it seems like he has trauma from meeting the truth.

‘Tsk tsk, what a pity about that young man.’

There was nothing dangerous in the bag,

There was no reason not to show it, so I took off my bag and handed it to the guard.

“Hmm, whatever.”

“Yes… Then I will check it! ”

The guard’s knees touched the floor, probably not expecting the weight of my bag.

‘No, it’s because I’m so weak.’

The town’s security doesn’t seem to be functioning properly, but is this area more peaceful than I expected?

I looked at the guard with a pitiful expression. The guard’s expression as he lifted his head slightly while fumbling with his bag and looked at me was quite a sight.

“How about just putting the bag on the floor and opening it?”

“Oh, yeah… .”

Only then did I touch the back of my neck as I watched the guard opening the bag.

A fool like that is a guard? Aren’t you too used to living in peace?

The guard, who had been searching through my bag for a while, looked up at me with a puzzled expression.

“Excuse me, are you here to sell something?”

Since there are 14 wooden swords in it, does it look like he is a merchant?

“Um, no.”

“Oh, by any chance.”

The guard searched through my pockets for a moment, then took out a piece of paper and began to look through it.

“Are you the person who will be delivering the training sword this time?”

“Training sword?”

“Yes, I think the number is small for a delivery… .”

I was worried.

It might be easier if I just say yes here and go in, but I’ll have to deal with the aftermath.

It is rejected in that respect.

Since Anmyeongdo will come soon, it is absolutely right to be honest and go as safely as possible.

“This is not a sword you deliver, it’s the sword I use.”

“Yes?”

I could only sigh in frustration.

‘Even when he was young, Myeong was smart.’

How is such a pathetic guy standing guard?

Naturally, the look in his eyes and tone of voice as he looked at the guard was cold.

“… Do I have to say this twice?”

“Oh, no! Sorry!”

In an instant, the guard who had opened the bag handed it to me and bowed at a 90-degree angle.

“Just come in!”

“? Thank you.”

I like it, but is it really okay for this town to let outsiders in so easily?

In the first place, I don’t understand why he bows so politely.

‘Do you know who I am?’

From that guard’s perspective, am I not an outsider who should be guarded?

‘if.’

A dizzying thought crossed my mind.

‘Do I look that old?’

No, well, of course I don’t really care that I’m really old?

When you use honorifics so openly and are so polite, I feel like I’m getting older and it makes me depressed.

I started to feel gloomy for no reason and my lips pout.

After passing through the entrance and entering the village safely, there are so many things to feel.

At that, I started to feel annoyed for no reason.

‘Ugh… .’

I haven’t been out for a long time, so maybe I’ve developed social phobia.

This problem needs to be solved quickly, but my head is already hurting.

I looked around, holding my head which was starting to throb with effort.

I need to find an inn for the nameless, but I don’t know the way around the village, so there’s no way to find it.

But let’s ask a passerby.

‘It’s not easy.’

As the sun begins to set, there are fewer people walking around, and those people who are walking around have a very fierce look on their faces.

I didn’t think I would lose because the energy I felt was trivial, but isn’t there something called a person’s impression?

A man who walks around with scars all over his body is weak,

I think it’s hard to talk to him because of his appearance.

‘It would be easier if you spoke first.’

The current situation makes me sigh.