episode_0205

▶The intimacy of Talpon increases.◀

‘First of all, did it turn out as expected?’

They are called the Counts of Lilpeten, but their official name is Lilpeten Tribe.

They are Westerners with very sensitive noses, and among the five senses, they have a special power in their sense of smell.

Anyone with a sensitive nose will probably find it acceptable. In fact, among the five human senses, the nose is the most sensitive and easily fatigued.

However, they are different.

Although it is a fantasy setting, its sense of smell is so excellent that it can not only smell people’s body odors, but also smell objects from a much further distance, and go one step further to distinguish each person.

Because of such characteristics, the imperial people call them barbarians, saying they are no better than wild dogs…

The true value of the Lilpeten tribe lies in the fact that they smell the scent of mana rather than smelling any other scent.

It may seem strange, but in this game world, all creatures have a certain amount of mana. Whether or not you can use mana depends on whether you can use it or not.

This also means that just as each person has a unique DNA, mana also has a unique smell.

If those laws were applied, Lilpeten’s sense of smell could be said to be a very powerful weapon.

Because there’s nothing like catching a criminal.

“Harnier. By any chance, is the jewelry hanging on the choker durable?”

“Yes. Since I have a special magic circle engraved on it to protect myself, it consumes my mana little by little.”

“…”

In that case, I thought I would ask if I could turn it off for a while.

I know this is a bit of an unreasonable request.

I’m asking you not to use the only protective equipment.

However, no matter how much you cover your hands with the smell of a mud golem, if the mana is released, there is a possibility that even that little bit of mana will feel like a bad smell to the Lilpeten tribe.

‘no. But not like this.’

No matter how dangerous it is, I have to take the risk, I can’t make her bear the risk.

Rather than making that gem turn off, you need to send it to another location.

“Harnier. I guess I’ll figure it out on my own from here on out. You are staying at the Marquis of Ipherus. It will be easier to spend the night that way.”

Then Harnier suddenly narrowed his eyes and asked.

“I was going to ask you to turn this off now.”

“Uh…”

“Why aren’t you talking? That’s okay.”

To that extent…?

I don’t think it’s okay.

If she looked around even a little, she could see that everywhere was full of Lilpeten tribesmen, so this was not the place for her.

“I should be worried about your safety, not mine?”

“Ah.”

-Suuu.

Before I can finish speaking, the jewel’s light disappears. The only safety device that had so far prevented Harnier from being exposed to various poisons or drugs from others was turned off at this moment.

Harnier, who recovered the jewel’s mana, immediately narrowed her eyes and suddenly approached me.

“This is the West. There are no nobles, so you don’t have to worry about such things. Do you think it’s dangerous just because of this?”

Well, that might be true. The empire wouldn’t leave such a beauty alone, but here they are just on high alert.

However, the fact that they are imperialists remains the same.

“There is a problem in the family.”

“Family?”

“Lilpeten is treated as a barbarian by most nobles, but among them, he tends to hate high-status families more.”

Just looking at the background of the fact that the hostile feelings toward Karssein were deepened because he was a member of the Bagland Dukedom.

As soon as he set foot here, he started off getting beat up.

For the same reason, Harnier also carries a high risk in Lille Petten.

“There is no exception, even the Marquis Theresia, who greatly ostracized westerners. Even if the fact that you are a Plesia merchant spreads among them, it is still dangerous.”

Harnier was reluctant to accept my recommendation, so there were several scuffles afterwards.

Then came the final blow of failing to persuade.

“True. What if I fall and you fall again? I can sleep very well with my legs stretched out.”

“…”

In the past, the story that brought me back from my collapse blocked my mouth.

I really have nothing to say about this.

System bastard.

“I’ll be keeping a close watch, so don’t even think about that. And… well, there’s nothing good for me if I fall away, right?”

“Yes?”

“It’s actually dangerous… You just have to protect me.”

“Uh…”

“Ah, anyway! This is the best method for you and me! So, let’s hurry and walk!”

And then he gently pushes my back.

I wondered if this was true, but it seemed like it would be too much to persuade him any further.

“Imperial people. What business did you come here for?”

▶The Lilpeten tribesmen have blocked you. Please select an option.

[ 1. Ask a member of the Lilpeten tribe to tell you that you are here to meet Talpon. ]

[ 2. Apply intimidation to those who are on guard. ]

[ 3. Ignore them and pass by. ]

[ 4. Wait for the phone call to arrive. ]

First of all, choose option 3─

‘no. for a moment.’

Why isn’t there just one option?

If this is the route where you encounter the mud golem, there will definitely be 5 options at this point.

As I looked at the options window carefully, what was even more surprising was that there was not a single dead flag.

Not only has one correct answer disappeared, but one dead flag has disappeared?

What the hell is this…

“Hey. Just let them in.”

“Hmm?”

“The chief told me to just let them in. From the time the carriage came.”

“Hmm. If the chief said so… go in.”

It is a series of surprises.

what?

They let me in this easily?

▶The option will automatically turn off.◀

▶If you meet the conditions, you can enter without interference from soldiers.◀

‘…It doesn’t usually go down like this. what?’

Before meeting Talpon, there would have been no such event…

“What are you doing when you’re not going, Karsein?”

“Ah, yes. I have to go in.”

There were a lot of question marks in my head, but I had to walk first.

However, it wasn’t long before I headed to Talpon’s room and a status window popped up. Only then did I realize why.

▶Under Claire’s protection, the vigilance in Lilpeten is eased.◀

▶Under Isabella’s protection, recognition at Lil Peten Field increases slightly.◀

▶The intimacy of Talpon has increased due to the protection of the two people.◀

[Talphone]

[Intimacy: -11%]

…her.

***

Even though the absurd truth was revealed, it’s still good.

The story is still the same. Except for the fact that it followed the existing plot and things worked out smoothly, nothing was broken.

In any case, the reason I came here is to persuade Talpon.

“Did you come.”

-Tiring!

▶The meeting with Talphone was successful.◀

▶A dedicated episode begins to accept Talpon as the third agent.◀

As soon as I opened the door, a system message appeared along with Talpon’s voice. I guess it starts now.

“There is no need for introductions. Let’s sit down first.”

I immediately scanned the options window and chose one.

[ 2. That’s not it. ]☑

“That’s not true. There is a need to formally introduce each other.”

“I already know who you are.”

“On the other hand, I don’t know you at all.”

It may be seen as an uncivilized greeting, but if you think about his meeting with Talpon, from Karssein’s perspective, he was in a position where he had not even heard his name properly.

If it feels like you awkwardly investigated him using in-game knowledge, that’s a bad ending.

And, it’s not just that.

Because it is also a means of making my position clear.

“You do every little thing. Well, give it a try.”

-Tiring!

“This is Karssein, the lord of Rusmire and the temporary lord of Shatrene at the current 21st Eastern Noble Assembly.”

Then Talpon spits out the line as if he had seen it before.

“…Is that the end?”

He asks as if something is missing.

Of course it would be strange. Because I didn’t mention my status as the Duke of Bagland just now.

But this is a deliberate choice.

-Tiring!

[ 1. Is a more detailed introduction necessary? ]

[ 2. That’s right. ]

[ 3. Why is it because the Duke of Bagland’s last name is not attached? ]

[ 4. I did not come as you know me now. ]☑

“I did not come as you know me now.”

This option can draw a line at Karssein’s current estrangement from the Bagland duchy.

For someone who is full of hostility towards the nobles of the Peselos Empire, you can make it stand out that they came for reasons other than nobles.

And this choice naturally leads to an increase in intimacy.

“…I see. Is that why you said you had to introduce yourself?”

▶The intimacy of Talpon has increased.◀

[Current figure: -9%]

It would be nice to have at least a little excuse here.

It’s not Tasha now, it’s someone else…

“This is Harnier. Likewise, she participated in the 21st Eastern Noble Conference, and as my fiancee, we are helping each other.”

If we explain it this way, we can make it clear that we did not come to the West as nobles.

Talpon, who had been rolling his eyes in Harnier’s direction for a moment, sees Harnier showing a western-style courtesy and moves on without much suspicion. Soon he crossed his arms and briefly introduced himself before moving on.

“If you’ve come to this point, let’s skip the introduction. So, what is the purpose of coming here?”

-Tiring!

▶You must answer the phone call!◀

Let’s get to the point.

From here, you need to raise that intimacy level to over 19%.

Because it was so random, there was no end to memorizing the options.

In short, it’s safe to say that it’s a stage where you have to answer entirely with your analytical skills and discretion…

‘This time too, the options don’t pop up.’

This time, the environment was such that it was not possible to even receive the game system.

Nevertheless, I am confident.

“Do you remember the proposal you gave me in the past?”

“Well. The people of the empire rarely remember broken proposals.”

You seem to remember things clearly, but then you spin things around.

Then you have to answer here.

“I asked you to bring a change in perception to Lil Peten. You may not remember, but I remember clearly.”

“…So. What do you want to say?”

The question is, why did this story come up?

“This time, I came here with the intention of truly changing Lil Peten’s perception.”

“Hmph. It’s absurd. Doesn’t it mean that they want to get Lohea seeds from us like they did in the past?”

Although he seemed dissatisfied, he did not reject this straightforward offer outright.

If that’s the case… it’s worth a try.

“Currently, there are many wounded in Lilpeten after returning from the Western Front, so it is difficult to return to the front line. In that case, how about using that time to hold hands with me?”

Talpon narrowed his eyes sharply.

“…You guy. How do you know that?”

“Not knowing is stranger.”

Just when I was about to answer without raising suspicion, Harnier suddenly came forward.

Did you say “Plesia upper end stock…? The information scam has spread all the way there.”

“Not for information purposes, but because he is a person who can visit the West in person. We both go.”

“…both?”

“Marquis Aiferos has a particularly close relationship with us. Whether it’s the top of Plesia or the Rusmire territory.”

This situation. It’s not as bad as I thought.

Since there are no witnesses when I answer, I cannot clear all your doubts.

But what if she, who knows more about the West than me, steps forward?

Just now, the argument is given a bit more weight.

After Harnier explained the reason in simple terms, a system window immediately appeared.

▶The suspicion of phone evasion is cleared.◀

“Tsk. I overlooked that.”

Harnier slightly smiles in my direction.

I really appreciate this. It was a great help with a question that could have been somewhat difficult.

This way, it’s easy to get to the point.

“There is only one thing I ask of Lil Peten. Recruitment of staff.”

“Reinforcement of manpower?”

“Yes. The Shatrene territory is currently not listening to my commands. That’s why I came to you when I needed external manpower.”

And now, the conclusion.

“If you help Shatren change Lilpeten’s perception, you will hear the news that diplomatic relations have been established for the first time with the people of the empire. If that happens, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for you to recover your old land with our support.”

“…!”

“I will not force you. It’s up to you whether you take this opportunity or not.”

Will you reject my offer and miss the opportunity?

Will the land be restored even a little faster?

Talpon thought for a moment, then stood up and said.

“Three things. There are conditions.”

Three things.

First of all, I am nervous about the fact that there are not two things.

“What is it?”

“The first thing is for me to insert all the contents into the symposium engraving box you have.”

“Is it because my side can shake up the contract? good. What happens next?”

At that moment, Talpon put his weapon on the ground and spoke to me.

“There is a place called the Urome region. Take care of the demonic beast called the Scorpion King there yourself.”

This is what I already know.

The Scorpion King is a strong witch from the West who periodically harasses the Lilpeten tribe.

It is because of this condition that you must constantly train your stats.

“Sure. And the last one?”

“The last one is.”

-Sigh.

“After defeating the Scorpion King, come out and fight with all your might.”

…what?

“What does that mean? Why are you fighting with Karssein…”

“This guy has a strange smell.”

“Smell?”

“Peselos It’s different from the imperial people… No, it has a smell that can’t be found in the empire. So I can’t clear my doubts.”

“…”

“In your sword dance, in your body, in your mana. If I make a decision after checking all the smells, I will accept the offer at that time. If you do not accept this last condition, I will not comply either.”

This is a story I have no idea about.

I know this tribe is sensitive to smells, but… they’re testing it like this?

‘But there’s no way.’

-Tiring!

▶Would you like to add an episode dedicated to Talpon’s agent recruitment as a sub-episode?◀

[ 1. Hand over the engraving stone and entrust the contract and engraving matters. ]

[ 2. Defeat the Scorpion King in the Urome region. (0/1) ]

[ 3. Achieve more than 80% achievement in sparring with Talpon. ]

“That’s right.”

I don’t know why these conditions stick so well…

Let’s accept it for now.

▶Agent-only episodes have been added as sub-episodes!◀

***

– Sweet.

Watching Karssein and Harnier leave after closing the door, Talpon sat back down and fiddled with the engraving stone.

“Each human has a unique smell… but I can’t help but be suspicious about this one.”

I still can’t forget that smell.

“You smelled like the Kingdom of Wederos. If you are truly a survivor of the Kingdom of Wederos… you will have to clearly prove it. Carcein.”