episode_0034

“Because it’s pretty.”

“What, what···?”

“They say that appearance catches the eye.”

After giving his answer, Rohan strode away to change places.

The princess followed behind, her voice cracking.

Rohan, who had taken on the role of guide from the front, continued to think seriously.

‘Is it a problem that the princess has been living outside all this time? She has no way of seeing her own face…’

From Rohan’s perspective, saying that the princess is pretty is not lip service or sugarcoating, nor is it an attempt to win her favor.

If that was the original purpose, this method would not have been used.

In conclusion, I was able to speak directly because I wasn’t trying to win favor.

It’s simple.

The elf race is a race of beauty and a symbol of beauty.

That is an unchanging fact even in Abyss City.

Who would be surprised to see an elf praised as beautiful? Unless you have unique tastes, there probably won’t be anyone.

There, the princess, who was born with an excellent bloodline, was unrivaled among the beautiful elves who had no flaws.

When you walk down the street, it’s natural that people will look at you just for your face, regardless of what you’re wearing.

“Hmm, where···.”

Rohan stopped walking in an ambiguous location just before entering the center of Area 2.

There are also a few cafes and restaurants here and there.

“How much time do you have?”

“Tell me when the time comes. There’s still time.”

“Have you eaten?”

“I don’t have any thoughts on this.”

The princess answered immediately with an indifferent face.

A subtle gulp was visible in Rohan’s eyes.

“But still, I tell the story with a calm voice.”

“Hey, if you need something to eat, do whatever you want.”

Rohan slowly moved his legs and looked around.

And then we stopped in front of a cafe with a cozy atmosphere.

“Shall we do it here?”

“You want to talk in here?”

“Yes. Because the sandwich looks delicious.”

The princess blinked as she looked around the cafe, where people were sitting here and there.

As soon as I came to my senses, I strained my eyes and glared at Rohan.

“···Don’t joke around. You should know the weight of information.”

“No kidding. Who would have thought that we would talk about something that important here?”

Was it difficult to convince?

The ferocity in the princess’s gaze gradually subsided.

“The darkness is under the lamp, and if you want to hide a tree, hide it in the forest. Are you saying that?”

“It’s roughly similar. Honestly, I don’t really have anywhere to go.”

“How can someone who makes a living from information not have such a place? Am I not eligible for entry?”

“···.”

When we first met, I just asked for time to gather information.

I already feel like I’ve been branded with something similar in the princess’ perception.

‘Even if I explain it now, you won’t believe me because you’re so cautious.’

Even if I tried to babble here and say that it wasn’t like that, it was obvious that the princess would think that I was hiding my identity.

“No matter how you look at it, it’s not here. You should not have eyes to see or ears to hear.”

“Is that the condition unconditionally?”

“I think it is the most important priority in a place where important matters are discussed.”

If it is based on caution, then it is not a wrong statement, so Rohan folded his arms and began to think about the princess’s words.

If you look around the nearby stores, there are some candidates.

‘Singing practice room?’

If you consider it as your eyes watching the CCTV in the room after paying money to go in, that is also ambiguous.

Rohan’s gaze shifts to another building.

‘Or should I do a due diligence?’

A lodging facility for Orion Academy cadets and elves.

I don’t think this is a good idea either.

‘If this happens···.’

After thinking it over, Rohan finally made one decision.

He advised the princess with a blank expression.

“I have a dormitory where I live.”

“You said you were infiltrating the academy. That would be nice.”

I’m already convinced of that.

Rohan smirked and moved towards his destination.

“If you don’t mind living alone in a space, I’ll show you around.”

“Don’t worry. If you try to insult me, I’ll blow everything I have and kill myself.”

A chilling warning that doesn’t match the context of the words “don’t worry.”

From Rohan’s perspective, it was a relief to see him act that way.

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After buying a hamburger to fill his stomach, Rohan took the stairs to his room as usual.

After simply putting away my clothes, I opened the window.

Knock knock!

The princess did not pass through the entrance to the academy dormitory.

I climbed up the building like a flying squirrel and entered the room through the window that Rohan had opened for me.

“Please take off your shoes first.”

“···Okay.”

The princess took off her tough-looking combat boots and looked around Rohan’s room.

He expressed his doubts in a short voice.

“Hmm?”

“Is there a problem?”

“It’s a pretty decent room compared to what I’m doing.”

I guess I was expecting a picture of computers lined up to find information.

Rohan didn’t really give an answer, but pointed to the chair at the desk.

“Please take a seat. Unfortunately, this is a single-person dormitory, so there is only one chair.”

“Okay. You can stand.”

The princess said there was no need to sit down, so she took the seat next to the window and placed her back against the wall.

Rohan had no intention of recommending it a second time, so he took the empty chair and started to spread out chewing material on the table.

Amid the rustling sounds, the princess was the first to speak.

“There is a problem that needs to be decided first. It is also an answer I didn’t hear last time.”

“Please speak.”

“What do you want from me in exchange for information? Is it money?”

“Hmm···.”

I had no intention of asking for money in the first place.

Rohan knows that even though the elders are wealthy, the princess’s pockets are poorer than his.

‘It’s been difficult from the start.’

I ponder while chewing on the French fries that are in my hand.

─ Would you believe me if I told you that I was an ally who wanted to help you?

─ No. I don’t believe such a good story.

If you think back on the conversation we had in the ruins, you won’t believe the lame words.

Rather, it seems that having something as a goal can help reduce your guard and build trust.

“There will be days in the future when I do dangerous things.”

“Hmm.”

“If the information I have obtained is valuable, then please lend me a helping hand. You should help me at least once by listening.”

“···.”

The princess was in trouble.

Even if you are in a position where you need information, it is commendable that you do not ask rashly.

“We don’t do anything as cruel as massacring innocent civilians. We just help catch monsters and criminals.”

“···Are you trying to collect a bounty on a criminal or sell monster parts?”

“Yes. Clean money that doesn’t need washing is the best.”

Rohan nodded in agreement with the princess’s simple reasoning.

I felt it would be a bad idea to continue explaining Katabuta any further.

“Okay. I promise, if you meet the conditions I mentioned above.”

“Then let’s talk.”

“What is the procedure for signing a separate contract?”

“No. I will trust my conscience.”

Let’s continue right away as Rohan takes out the hamburger.

The princess made a questioning voice.

“Aren’t you thinking of doing business?”

“That’s why I can’t get out of the red. But I have my own beliefs, so please think of me as having guts.”

“···Well, there must be something.”

Rohan’s lips trembled as he watched the princess nodding in agreement.

‘There is something there.’

In reality, there is nothing that can mimic a contract.

All I have is information about Abyss City.

“Enough with the small talk. Let’s get to the main point.”

The princess’s sharp gaze collided with Rohan’s.

*****

A shabby studio apartment with no hot water.

After taking a cold shower, Clara grabbed her smartphone without even drying herself off.

Start the game while covering your body with a towel.

─ Company Wave!

“1, 2, 2···Stun with Glass and then blow up the front row shield with Order···.”

The girl continued to mutter so as not to forget the build that had come to her mind while she was showering.

Let’s create a hypothetical lineup, thinking about the character pool that Rohan has.

‘If you organize it like this, the stability is good. Synergy is also included.’

1 minute 2 seconds.

Since there are no dead characters, you can maximize the reward by reducing the time by 2 seconds.

“Ugh···.”

What can I do here to clear the weekly boss faster?

If you keep hitting the ret, you may be able to reduce the time by 2 seconds, but

Forcing repetition on newbies may also be a factor that reduces the enjoyment of the game.

‘I need to research it a little more.’

Clara moved her hands in thought.

Drrr.

The girl’s hand opens a drawer under the bed.

A pitch-black silencer that looks like kimbap and daggers of various shapes.

He put his hand in between and took out a fluffy piece of cloth.

Black underwear with a pink ribbon the size of a fingernail.

It’s Clara’s favorite item that makes her feel good and improves her concentration just by wearing it.

widely!

The black cloth sticks tightly to her pale skin.

No need for a towel anymore.

‘Ah! What if I go with that?’

Before drying your hair while it is still wet.

Clara hugged her pillow and lay face down on the bed, trying to reduce the time with a new configuration.

The more I cut down on the build, the more I looked forward to tomorrow.

“Wow!”

I wonder how many times I changed the layout, but I succeeded in 57 seconds.

I was about to send a text to Rohan, feeling proud of myself for having done it, when my fingers stopped.

‘You must be studying by now. Academy cadets must be very busy···.’

It’s scary to be thought of as a bothersome person who bothers others for no reason.

Just thinking about Rohan doing that makes my body tremble.

“···.”

Thanks to that, reason easily won over instinct.

The girl pursed her lips and showed regret.

All I could think was, I wish tomorrow would come quickly.