episode_0114

In the dimly lit and subdued atmosphere of the inn.

Geremu, who makes a living selling belts in the southern district, struggled to calm his trembling heart.

Being a dog beastman, he had an exceptionally good sense of smell, even if he was lacking in other areas. But at this moment, he wanted to twist and block his nose.

A terrifying scent emanated from that barbarian.

‘Lady… Lady Karin.’

He didn’t know the specifics.

However, the pheromone scent containing Lady Karin’s humiliation, tears, and pleading was thickly clinging to that man’s body.

‘Why…?’

It is natural for men and women to share love.

But.

How can one torment the dignified and gallant Lady Karin relentlessly all night and still utter the word ‘purity’?

It was absurd.

If his wife hadn’t been saved by this barbarian, he wouldn’t have come here because the smell was so awful.

No.

Perhaps it was fortunate.

If his wife had smelled this, her chaste and innocent virtue would have been shattered and completely ruined.

Several beastman guards were also flustered, panting and blushing.

Geremu pondered.

‘Lady Karin has suffered like this, but will Lady Ingrid really stay still?’

Even if all explorers are equal, Lady Ingrid is not great enough to remain still after suffering this level of humiliation.

Geremu’s thoughts were interrupted.

It was because Ryu Si-kaem cleared his throat.

Ryu Si-kaem realized that his joke hadn’t landed.

“It’s a joke. The atmosphere was too somber, so I was trying to offer some amusement.”

“Hahaha…!”

“Cough… Cough cough!!! That’s, that’s too funny. Oh! My stomach!”

People wore strange expressions as they burst into laughter.

“Ahem! Let’s get down to business.”

A lion beastman cleared his throat.

He was wearing plate armor. Thick dark circles were under his eyes.

“Ricky Coleman, commander of the southern district guard. I’ve often heard news from my subordinates. I’m finally seeing you. You’re even more impressive than I imagined.”

“I see. I am Ska. By the way, what did you hear from your subordinates?”

“Some of my subordinates were on night labyrinth patrol. I heard that you took the lead in fighting when the high-ranking explorer Hans turned into a monster.”

Ryu Si-kaem scratched his head.

‘Rumors spread one way or another.’

The guard commander continued.

“Many people were injured in the recent monster attack, but many people were saved thanks to your efforts.”

“Is that so?”

Thump!!!

The guard commander placed a pouch on the table, and the clinking sound filled the inn.

“Many people have been indebted to you. So, the guard, the merchant guild, and a few others gathered their hearts and prepared a reward.”

Ryu Si-kaem smiled at the guard commander’s words.

“That’s good. Thank you.”

He reached out to pick up the money bag and put it in his arms, but then stopped.

“How many people died in the southern district this time?”

“Quite a few.”

“I would like to give half of this money to the bereaved families.”

“···Were you that close?”

“No. But I hope it will be of some comfort to them. Aren’t they neighbors living in the same district?”

“···Is that so? Thank you. I will not forget this favor.”

The guard commander bowed his head in gratitude.

Regardless of this barbarian’s sex life, he saved many people’s lives.

Everyone has their own secret preferences, so he decided to understand with an open mind. Besides, Lady Karin is an adult, so she had the right to choose a man who suited her taste.

The guard commander reached out to receive the money bag that Ryu Si-kaem was handing back.

At that time.

The guard commander’s and Ryu Si-kaem’s hands brushed briefly.

“Heeeeeek!!!”

The guard commander convulsed and dropped the pouch to the ground.

“···What’s wrong?”

“Ah, it’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.”

The guard commander swallowed hard.

‘It’s too much. I can’t understand this ruinous smell.’

The guard commander racked his brain.

‘Lady Karin is already involved. It’s a big problem to talk about this. I have no choice but to shut my mouth for the time being.’

Of course, it wouldn’t last long.

Still, he decided to be careful with his words, considering it as repaying the favor he received from this black-haired barbarian.

It wasn’t that he was absolutely afraid of a barbarian with such an outrageous virtue.

Only.

To repay the favor.

The guard commander decided to ignore this problem.

“Keeeuk!!! I… I liked him first!!!”

Several young beastmen among the merchants and street residents stood up from their seats with resentful expressions, shedding tears, and ran out.

Ryu Si-kaem tilted his head.

“Why are they doing that?”

“Perhaps their loved one has crossed the point of no return, so their sense of loss is bound to be great. Understand.”

“Yes.”

Ryu Si-kaem answered the guard commander and scratched his head.

There was one thing he was curious about.

“Can I ask you one thing?”

“Speak.”

“Is it possible to know who is behind the monster attacks?”

“It seems that some monsters living in the eastern district were dissatisfied and caused the incident. I can’t tell you the details because it’s confidential. It seems that high-ranking officials will discuss and resolve it.”

“Does this happen often?”

“I heard it used to happen often in the past.”

While Ryu Si-kaem and the guard commander were chatting.

The beastmen got up from their seats first.

“I’ll… I’ll go first. Ska, take care of yourself and see you later.”

Ryu Si-kaem raised his head.

“Are you leaving already? Stay a little longer.”

“Heok…! Ah, no. I have to go first because I’m busy with work.”

“My wife is alone, so I have to go quickly. She’ll scold me for going out to play!”

“I’ve been busy these days. Understand.”

The beastmen replied mechanically and awkwardly.

Even people who couldn’t smell sensed that the atmosphere was turning strange, so they quietly got up from their seats, slightly bowed their heads, and left the inn.

Ryu Si-kaem saw them off one by one with sincerity.

“Please come to the inn often and increase our sales.”

“Of course! Who do you think I am?! I’ll come often!”

“Th… Thank you. I will not forget this favor!”

The people left the inn with stiff expressions.

Ryu Si-kaem scratched his head, watching the backs of the departing people.

‘Are they having a hard time? Well, many people were hurt and killed, so they wouldn’t be in a good mood.’

He decided to understand and move on with an open mind.

* * *

A day passed since the street people visited.

The labyrinth city streets after the festival were strangely chaotic.

In the midst of this.

Ryu Si-kaem, Tarman, and Anne were sitting at the inn table.

It was to settle the money earned during the festival.

“We made a profit of about 30 gold coins this time. This excludes the payment to the bakery owner.”

Tarman said.

Ryu Si-kaem’s eyes widened in surprise.

“That’s a lot.”

They earned about 300 silver coins in just 5 days. Considering that the profit margin of the food service industry is low, it was a tremendous sales figure.

“Cream slime bread sold like crazy. It’s rumored among merchants and tourists.”

“Is it that much?”

“Yes. I guess the popularity is due to the fresh cream flavor, the crispy and savory bread, and the cute shape.”

“Is that so?”

It seemed that the frozen magic tool he bought last time had done a great job this time.

“But what should we do with this amount of money we’ve earned?”

“Let’s leave only 10 gold coins needed to run the inn and divide the rest.”

Tarman and Anne widened their eyes in surprise.

“But… didn’t you buy a frozen magic tool this time? We’re okay, but isn’t Ska taking a loss?”

“Not at all. I bought it for the sake of the inn’s profit. I can earn more money later. Besides, you guys worked hard. And I received some money from the guard commander and the people of the southern district.”

“Still…”

Despite the people’s dissuasion, Ryu Si-kaem decided to distribute 4 gold coins to each person.

He also decided to give gold coins to Karin and the fox beastman Luna.

After finishing the meeting, Ryu Si-kaem fell into deep thought.

6 gold coins he received from people this time.

And 4 gold coins he earned from selling cream slime bread.

In total, it was about 10 gold coins.

He was thinking of slowly walking around the street to replenish the supplies he consumed during the last labyrinth trip and to repair his armor and purchase weapons.

He tried to invite Karin to go shopping with him, but Karin refused. She kept lying in bed as if she wasn’t feeling well.

“Sorry, I’m not feeling well.”

“Where does it hurt? Should I buy you some medicine?”

Karin’s face flushed slightly.

“It’s… it’s nothing like that? I think I’ll be fine if I just rest a little.”

“I understand.”

Even though Karin said that, she looked like she needed medicine. Seeing her groaning in bed made him worried.

He heard that it hurts a lot the first time you have intercourse.

‘I should go to Edel after a long time.’

The mother of the fox beastman Luna. She ran a small pharmacy in the southern district.

He decided to stop by to give Luna the money and buy Karin’s medicine.

He left the inn and slowly walked towards the pharmacy.

Clang.

As he entered the pharmacy, Luna’s mother was standing at the counter with her back turned, moving potions.

“Edel, it’s been a while.”

“Ah! Ska, it’s been a while…?”

Edel turned around to look at Ryu Si-kaem and suddenly had a nosebleed.

Ryu Si-kaem’s eyes widened.

“Oh?! Edel, are you okay? Has your illness recurred?”

“Ah… no.”

As Ryu Si-kaem approached, Edel covered her nose and stepped back slightly.

“Wh… What do you need?”

“Karin doesn’t seem to be feeling well. I think I need a pain reliever or a fever reducer.”

“Ye, you look like you do.”

“Excuse me?”

Edel mumbled quietly, but Ryu Si-kaem didn’t hear her properly and asked back.

“Ah… it’s nothing.”

Edel hurriedly prepared the medicine.

Uncharacteristically of her calm personality, she placed the bottle containing the potion on the counter with trembling hands.

“Th… This should be enough. It costs about 3 silver coins.”

“I see.”

Ryu Si-kaem took out a gold coin from his pouch and handed it to Edel.

Then their hands brushed.

“Hiiiiiek!!!”

Edel was horrified and pulled her hand back.

???

Ryu Si-kaem was also surprised and stepped back.

“Wh… What’s wrong?”

“Ah, it’s nothing. Actually, I’m not feeling well either. I’m sorry. Ska.”

“I see. By the way, Luna has suffered a lot this time. It’s a small amount of money, but I put in as much as Luna suffered.”

“Ah…! Thank you. You didn’t have to do this…”

“No. Luna worked hard that much. If Luna hadn’t helped, we wouldn’t have made this much profit.”

Ryu Si-kaem said only what he had to say and left the store.

He took the medicine for Karin and handed over the reward he had to give to Luna.

Seeing that Edel wasn’t feeling well, it seemed difficult to have more conversation.

Clang.

After Ryu Si-kaem left and the store door closed, Edel looked at her hand.

Clearly that smell was Lady Karin’s pheromone.

As Edel, who distinguishes all kinds of medicinal herbs, naturally found out even if she didn’t want to know. More specifically than other beastmen.

“How…”

The always calm and altruistic Ska is having such a ruinous mating.

She couldn’t believe it at all.

Her head was spinning and her heart was pounding because of the huge twist.

Edel vigorously fanned her face with her hand fan.

“Whoo.”

Lady Karin’s face, pressed down by Ska’s sturdy body, was melting down.

It wasn’t the face of a brave warrior who protects people while patrolling the eastern border with her subordinates.

It was even more so not the face of an idol of the beastman alliance who is praised for her beautiful beauty.

Lady Karin was begging and screaming like a sow, to an extent that a virtuous woman could never imagine.

Clearly, her secret part, which should be conceiving a lovely baby, was stretched to the limit and desperately spewing out a stream of water.

She had never heard of such mating in her life.

How vivid was the pheromone?

Edel imagined herself being crushed by Ska as if she had switched places with Lady Karin.

“Ah! No!!!”

Edel shook her head, trying to come to her senses, perking up her yellow tail.

That’s a road you shouldn’t go down. It was a path of ruin for her as a woman and as a mother.

“Ska… what’s going on?”

Edel sighed and muttered.

Edel didn’t realize that her underwear was wet.

* * *

When Ryu Si-kaem returned to the inn, the iron mask sitting across from the counter waved his hand and greeted him.

“Ska, I heard you did a great job this time.”

The iron mask’s voice was filled with laughter.

“I thought I was going to die. It’s not easy.”

Ryu Si-kaem grumbled as he sat at the counter.

“But did you hear the news?”

“What news?”

“I heard that the brothel in the eastern district was half destroyed. I heard that a white-haired warrior appeared and beat up the barbarians. The labyrinth city is buzzing with this news more than the monster attack.”

Ryu Si-kaem crossed his arms.

He wasn’t curious at all. He didn’t care what happened to the crazy barbarians because it had nothing to do with him.

“There’s one more piece of news. Actually, I stopped by because of this.”

The iron mask’s voice was full of excitement.

“What is it?”

“I received a call from the explorer association. Your promotion has been decided. They want you to come and receive the silver badge.”

Ryu Si-kaem grinned.

“That’s good. When do they want me to come?”

The iron mask replied.

“As soon as possible.”

Ryu Si-kaem got up from his seat.

“I’ll go now.”