episode_0329

Excellent camouflage abilities.

The speaking skills that support this and the ability to adapt to the local characteristics.

Thanks to Harnie’s resolution, Rusmeyer has become a place where people can roam around with peace of mind.

I have quite a bit of free time now.

As transportation in Rusmeyer has greatly developed due to the existence of tunnels, and as a center of trade where all kinds of merchants frequently gather, it has a valuable opportunity to buy the things you need. And, of course, you have some money on hand.

‘Is this it for now?’

■Items in possession■

[ Thick fur suit ]

[ Gray Brown Laort Hood ]

[ Lock of the curtain ]

[ Lubricant exclusively for restoring artifact durability ]

[ Jerky ]

[ Water bottle ]

…

…

Although I’m not really deep in money since I haven’t been paid for my services at Ileor, I think I’ll be able to operate even if an emergency occurs.

While I was organizing the supplies like that.

Harnie asked, wrapping a scarf around my neck.

“How is it? How does it feel to wear? Is it stuffy or does the wind get in?”

What do you think?

It’s warm and nice.

Also in the status window.

▶Wearing a scarf increases your cold resistance by 1 level.◀

As you gain tolerance to the cold, some of your stats will return.

In this cold winter, there is nothing better than keeping yourself warm with a few small items to wear. Especially if you are being chased from somewhere.

There is just one problem.

This… is not something I bought with my own money.

“Harnie. I can no longer afford to pay you back.”

“Huh? So?”

“So that’s why… It’s not something that can be easily overlooked.”

Harnier was the one who had to be more sensitive to money than anyone else.

“You are the one who will become the head of the Marquis Teresia family. Instead of spending money like this, you should save every penny.”

Endurance is like proficiency, where you raise a certain amount of values and when you reach the maximum, you advance to the next level, but in this case, one level just goes up.

In other words, it is a fairly expensive item.

“Because of the problems left by the previous Marquis, many people will be billed as Marquis. You don’t need to buy this for me.”

The cost of taking responsibility for and completely demolishing the business that was banned by the Empire.

The cost of dealing with the evils spread in each territory and turning the people’s hearts around.

Expenses to solidify his position as the next Marquis.

The cost of maintaining a family that will continue to flow out as the head of the family leading the family.

Considering the amount of principal and interest that Harnie would have to pay back with blood, sweat, and tears, this was an offer that he absolutely had to reject.

Then Harnie tightened his scarf as if nothing had happened.

“What’s wrong with buying something like this? This is what I earned for it, right?”

“Harnie.”

“It’s okay. This amount of spending. I’m slowly paying off the principal and interest, so there’s no problem. More than that.”

Harnie took my hand and led me.

“Who would be more bothered if they shivered in this winter with this outfit?”

“…Yes?”

“We lied about coming from the North. We have to endure the cold here, and if we show any signs of slowness, we’ll be caught by the patrols over there.”

…cannot be denied.

Ruthmeyer said that soldiers are patrolling the area as there may be wanted individuals hiding there.

It’s true that it would be a disaster if you got caught for such a trivial reason. But…

Really, is it okay?

When I looked at him with those eyes, Harnie smiled and answered.

“Don’t worry about it. I’m paying off the interest and principal, and now I have some money to spare, so that’s why I’m doing this.”

“Really?”

“If not, would I be spending money like this? I am a merchant myself, and I do this because the profit and loss calculation is clear.”

…That’s true.

He is a person who prepares thoroughly, even if not as much as I do.

But even so, there is something I have to say.

There is something that clearly needs to be said.

There was something I absolutely had to tell her at this point.

however.

“Let’s go. I’m wearing an artifact with cognitive impairment magic, so I’ll pick out your clothes first. I also need clothes for myself to wear here, so there’s no time! Hurry up.”

I couldn’t say anything to her, who held my arm tightly and urged me on.

▶Displays remaining time.◀

[ 17 hours 08 minutes ]

▶When the timer runs out, it will take you to the next episode.◀

▶The next episode is one that clears the game at the same time as clearing Chapter 4.◀

▶It is dangerous enough to put your life at risk, so we recommend you prepare well for the last episode.◀

…I might return to my original world after a while.

In other words, even if you take care of it like this, it will be for nothing. It is nothing more than taking away Harnie’s money and time.

So, we need to send it back as soon as possible.

If you commit a serious crime, such as protecting a wanted person, you will become a target of all families, and even Bagrand may turn his back on you and become dangerous.

No matter what the reason, it had to be sent back.

I had to say goodbye and strongly insist that he return to being a writer.

however…

I couldn’t bring myself to say anything.

Has reason become paralyzed?

***

“How is it? Does it suit you well?”

A casual outfit that common women often wear. She replied that it suits her well.

“How about this? Doesn’t it look weird?”

Her legs came into view now that her curves were exposed. Harnie’s legs were so long and pretty. I replied that they suited her well.

“Is the color too dark? How does it look?”

The mood changes because it is a dark color series. I thought that she was good at wearing dark colors as well as bright colors. I answered that it suits her well.

“Is this a bit too much? Ahaha…”

A dress with a slightly luxurious and revealing design, different from everyday wear. Seeing her slender body revealed, it makes you wonder if she was really this slender.

Still, he replied that it suited him well.

Harnie, who stopped by a clothing store to buy new clothes, put on a fashion show by changing clothes one after another.

Every outfit was flawless and beautiful.

No one said anything other than that it suited her well or that she was pretty.

Before I knew it, I was caught up in Harnie’s pace.

Fear of being caught or disguising oneself is already on the back burner.

They are so absorbed in shopping that they are joking, laughing and talking to each other.

Filling my aching sides. Spending time alone here again.

Another memory was left in a space called Ruthmeier.

I was completely out of my mind.

The status window wakes me up again with an alarm sound.

-Tiring!

“…”

Continuing from yesterday, today too, time at Rusmeyer passed by so quickly.

There isn’t much time left now.

▶Displays remaining time.◀

[ 0 hours 5 minutes ]

“Ah. You had a great time. Why is the day so short?”

…Yeah. The day felt really short.

So, I guess this is where playing ends.

“Harnie. I have something to say.”

“Yeah, I think I know.”

You think you know…?

“That’s because I took it from you earlier! We just shared a little bit with each other, so this is enough. Chew.”

“…no.”

“No? Oh. Then is this it? I thought the last outfit I chose was a bit weird… That’s what you did! Playing a mean prank!”

“…That’s not it either.”

“Or else… Aha, I see! You don’t like the fact that I retaliated by making you wear something too small?”

I think I finally understand now.

Harnie made it so that no one could say anything.

There were several opportunities, but it was always like this. The topic would change and the conversation would stray into something else.

And those were things that were bound to be nerve-wracking either way.

As if he was deliberately cutting me off.

That means… you already knew something.

Yes, Harnie already knew.

What will come out of my mouth?

Now it’s time to be direct.

Go back to being a writer right now.

You could be in danger, and I don’t want that.

“Really. I told you not to be so petty. This is the time to spend money.”

Even now, Harnie keeps changing the subject in a desperate attempt to stop me from speaking.

I had to cut him off and say it before he started talking and changed the subject.

however.

This time I couldn’t take those words out.

It wasn’t Harnie who stopped me from speaking, but for a completely different reason.

“Your Majesty!”

“Camilla?”

“I’m sorry. I had to come here so urgently…!”

After Camilla, now Tasha.

Two people came in a hurry.

“You two, I think you need to move quickly.”

“…what?”

“Did something happen?”

“That’s… The soldiers are trying to force their way into Rusmeyer right now.”

At that moment when Camilla’s voice broke off, the status window turned on.

-Tiring!

▶Someone spread the word that you were staying at Rusmeyer!◀

▶Carcein’s Noblesse Points drop rapidly. His reputation drops and he falls to the level of a criminal.◀

▶The chase event is activated.◀

▶The pursuit speed has increased rapidly.◀

▶Refresh the remaining time.◀

[ Chase Event Activation – Time Remaining ]

[ 5 days ]

‘…Yeah. I guess that’s how it happened.’

It wouldn’t be strange if this kind of situation happened at any time.

Even if there wasn’t a chase, I would have been caught at some point.

There is no such thing as perfection.

Even more so in this game, which is the epitome of irrationality.

But, it seemed like there was still a glimmer of hope for me.

“Your Majesty. The current target is probably our Rusmeyer. If we make up our minds to block the soldiers from rushing in, we can buy some time. ”

“We will buy you some time by preparing for the work, so get out to Chatren in advance. There are no soldiers there.”

Yes, you can run away.

It was a perfect situation because things happened like this.

I immediately turned my head.

Then Harnie struck the player.

“No, I don’t like it. I’m not going back.”

I guess so.

You probably already know!

“Harnie. This is different from the previous chases. It’s just a matter of time before we force our way into the territory!”

“So?”

“Now you really mean to say that if you help me, you might become a criminal!”

“Then you’re alone again! If I don’t help you, you’ll really be alone!”

-Kwak.

“…Harnie!”

“I won’t go. I will never, ever go back.”

As they are arguing, Tasha and Camilla, who are getting impatient, join in and urge them on.

“There’s no time. You have to get out now!”

“The words will already be waiting, Your Majesty!”

“…”

““Your Majesty, hurry!””

Shit.

If you keep doing this, you’ll get caught!

“Okay, I understand. Let’s go to Chatren, Chatren!”

“Ouch!”

I couldn’t help it.

Sending Harnie back later.

-Tiring!

▶The chase event is activated, automatically proceeding to the next episode.◀

▶Episode XLIV. Five Treasures in Progress◀

▶When the episode is cleared, the game is cleared and the player returns to reality.◀