episode_0029

“This is beyond my imagination.”

I woke up early in the morning and set foot on the family training ground.

After my tenth glass of disgusting wine yesterday, I decided to test just how strong I was.

The results were quite surprising.

“The magic scarecrow broke in just four hits.”

I looked around at the scarecrows lying on the floor.

This scarecrow with a small magic core embedded in its center is technically the same thing as a magic golem.

As it focuses on sturdiness for training, it is not easily broken even by moderate impact.

If I were to use my swordsmanship with magical power, then I wouldn’t know, but if I could break a scarecrow with just my strength and no magical power, then that means my sword also has a certain amount of destructive power.

This was not possible simply because the strength was increased by the effects of the foul wine.

This is possible because he has developed abnormal strength and stamina by swinging his sword every single day for three years.

It would be great if I could only use magic power in this state, but I’ve already given up.

I’m too busy focusing on what I can do.

The increased strength due to the effects of the disgusting wine was roughly twice as strong.

Since my body was originally built for physical training, it seemed to have been able to absorb the power of the wine better.

At this level, you should be able to cut down lower level monsters with a single sword.

Now is the time to consider obtaining items through dungeons or field hunting.

Actually, Libra is the fastest at clearing the way, but she’ll probably hate it because it’s annoying.

But if you just take her with you, she’ll be able to hunt pretty well on her own, so you should take her with you.

After finishing my light training, I washed up and headed to my office.

I plan to work outside today.

Work has piled up, and while I’m out, I should go see Merchen.

Family matters aren’t something that can be resolved just by sitting here and signing papers.

Monsters, various problems, or issues within the clan’s territory, or problems with collateral branches, are ultimately something that people must resolve.

And get some items as well.

You can obtain various items by clearing dungeons or hunting special named monsters in the field.

Especially in dungeons, there are often powerful items hidden there, so it’s a place you have to go to at some point.

Since each territory has a main dungeon, I plan to cycle through them as the cooldown of the Heart Sword cycles.

Even if it is not the territory of the Calderon family, there is no problem as long as permission is received from the owner of the territory.

There are very few lords who would block entry into a dungeon. In fact, they are welcomed.

In fact, dungeons are nothing more than a headache for the lord.

There are only a few dungeons that contain items, and most are empty places.

To hunt monsters, you need not only magic power, but also various potions and equipment.

Since it is a matter directly related to life, the cost is bound to be high.

But what if you clear a dungeon by spending a large amount of money, only to find that the rewards are empty?

Even those who call themselves adventurers will tolerate a loss once or twice.

Since the chances of winning a dungeon are only 1 out of 30, those who explore dungeons eventually disappeared.

Now, the situation is such that you have to give bribes to the mercenary guild and ask them to clear the dungeon.

Even that is not enough, there are many areas in the empire where people rarely visit due to dungeons.

… is the official setting.

In fact, there were no dungeons that were a dud when playing the game.

That makes sense, it’s a game.

Dungeons that had nothing in them weren’t even marked on the minimap in the first place.

As the game became reality, dungeons I had never known about started pouring out one after another.

The dungeons I had seen in the game also existed.

So the only dungeons I remember are the ones that have rewards.

The same goes for field named monsters.

When I was attending Lucaria Academy, the parts of the named monsters around me were sold at high prices because they were used as magic materials.

Those guys didn’t even have a bounty, so they were hard to catch.

However, most field names are the opposite.

Even though there was a huge bounty on him, there were more people asking to catch him than trying to catch him.

Originally, they were no different from other beings.

Except for me who has memorized all the drop items and locations of dungeons and named items.

The minimap is still engraved in my brain.

However, there were some confusing parts because they were different from what I saw on the map.

[Your Excellency, Cain Calderon.]

– Dominus, the village chief of Reden Village

I took out the ones I had kept separately from the petitions that had come up before me.

The village of Reden within the family’s territory.

It is said that a small dungeon was created in a small village located on the outskirts, or in the forest near the village recently.

It was a petition asking for help because the village’s livelihood, gathering in the forest, was blocked by a powerful monster, but it was not a request for help.

Since it was a small town and they didn’t have money to hire mercenaries, they probably sent it to me because they thought it would be better to lose than to hire someone else.

Similar content was being posted 2-3 times a day.

Normally, I would ask those in my collateral department to resolve the issue, but this time, I set it aside so that I could go over it myself.

The reason is, of course, because this is a place I have seen in games.

If I remember correctly, it wasn’t a difficult dungeon.

I wanted to test how far I could go with a sword that didn’t have magic power, and I also wanted to get some items while I was at it.

Additionally, the fact that I personally went to a small village to help with their request also helped my reputation.

This is the reason why you have to mainly explore dungeons in the beginning when you become the head of a household.

Leadership is something that can only be exercised when there are people to command it.

“… … Is there some time left?”

I thought briefly while waiting for Libra.

I also told her that I would be going out today.

I told him that I was going to meet Merhen first, and then go to the dungeon.

I told her the time because she said she would definitely follow me, but she’s a little late.

Since the last assassination, Libra’s condition has been strange.

“Go… I heard… … . Is it true that the price is time… … ?”

Those were the first words she said when she calmed down and started crying after seeing me defeat the assassin.

Since I had already heard it, I couldn’t help it, so I didn’t deny it.

“From now on, I will escort you.”

– Not to use abilities.

Libra muttered softly.

You’re going to escort me from now on. Then what did you think before?

I can guess what he’s thinking just by looking at his actions.

She seemed to have vaguely sensed that my cooldown was long, so she stayed with me for a while and escorted me in a surprisingly normal manner.

However, it seems like it happens at night too, and Libra wakes up later and later these days.

For me, it would be better to just watch over it until the cooldown of the Heart Sword is over…

Honestly, I’m a bit taken aback by the sudden attention to me.

Because what’s good is good.

I looked over the petitions I had kept separately, one by one.

Here is a list of dungeon and field names that I absolutely must catch.

Since there is still time left, it is better to decide on the next route in addition to the dungeon you are going to now.

Once the next destination is decided, it is also possible to make appropriate preparations.

—

Due to Libra’s delay in preparation, we arrived at House Eildarin later than scheduled.

“Go ahead, it might be dangerous, so I’ll go in first.”

“… … .”

“This is no way… … a trap!”

“That’s not it, so just stay still.”

Libra continued to spew rude language at the Aildarin household.

It’s not the first or second time she’s acted strangely, but it’s embarrassing, so can’t you please just tolerate it outside?

“… What are you guys doing?”

Merhen, who had come out to greet me, made a dumbfounded expression.

I gave a brief apology and followed Merhen to her room.

“So what’s going on?”

“Last night. The assassin came.”

“Assassin?”

I told Merhen what had happened.

“… That bastard Goldwin must have done it?”

“Don’t you know better?”

“I’m sorry for unintentionally doing this. Are you hurt?”

“There isn’t anything in particular.”

“Really? Then that’s good. This side is almost finished. The first trial will be held at the imperial palace tomorrow.”

“It’s later than I thought.”

“I’m sorry. Instead, I’ll leave the East to you when I’m done. What do you think?”

The East mentioned here refers to the herbal medicine area located in the eastern part of the empire.

In particular, since the forget-me-nots found there were used in magic recovery potions, it meant giving up quite a lot of rights.

However, we still need to deal with the named monsters currently occupying that place.

“That’s enough.”

“… … Is that really the end of the reaction?”

“Want more?”

“From my perspective, you put a lot of effort into it, so aren’t you surprised?”

“No. This is not enough. Rather, I am the one making the concession.”

I was even the victim of an assassination attempt, so this is only natural.

If he were an ordinary nobleman, wouldn’t he have made a fuss and said he would give up?

“Oh my, I see… Anyway, just wait a little longer. If my voice is raised in the royal family, I can do anything.”

“Okay.”

After finishing my story, I stood up from my seat.

“What? Did you come here to tell me this?”

“Do you have anything else to say?”

“No, what… …I thought it would be okay to send this in a letter.”

“I stopped by because I had other plans. I don’t have time, so I’ll go back now.”

“Ah… … Yeah. No, it’s because you guys are late!”

I ignored the screaming Merhen and headed to my next destination.