episode_0098

Red Heart Adventure Team.

It can be said to be the heart of the Kalita Adventurer’s Guild, as it is an adventure created by adventurers led by Siegfried, a gold-level adventurer.

I heard that there are six silver level people on site. It is said that one person of proper silver rank is comparable to a knight, which clearly shows his power.

‘I heard that there are two knights residing in Namjaksa.’

Why did the Red Heart Adventure Team come to visit me? I looked at the back of Cohen’s head as he went ahead.

‘…It’s definitely a hit from the back of the head, but I think I’ll die if I hit it.’

If you swing a dagger, you will likely be counterattacked in some way. Even though I didn’t know Cohen’s skills, I easily expected to lose. Is the silver rating really a silver rating?

I thought of Varian, a silver rank I knew. At the time of the subjugation of bandits, he was unusually agile for his gigantic stature. I told you everything because it was enough to catch a flying arrow.

‘Is this old man named Cohen stronger than that man?’

If you look at its size alone, it seems like Berian would be stronger, but you couldn’t make a hasty conclusion. When you reach the silver level, you will be more influenced by their skills and mana.

“You’ve arrived,”

Cohen, who was ahead, stopped. I stopped thinking about other things and turned my eyes to where his gaze was directed.

There is a building.

It is a three-story building made of red brick.

An arched entrance that was large enough for three people to easily pass through occupied the center. Centered around the entrance, the left and right sides were perfectly symmetrical, leaving viewers amazed.

Unlike other buildings that only focused on the functional aspect of ventilation, windows were installed in appropriate locations and with appropriate decoration, contributing to the building’s antique feel.

Because it is the center of the city, there are many large and colorful buildings around, but this building especially stood out.

‘This is the adventure building?’

What kind of adventure building is more flashy than a guild building? When I let out a laugh, Cohen curled up the corner of his mouth as if he liked my admiration.

“Now, don’t be like this here, let’s go in.”

Cohen, who was smoothing his mustache, started walking again. I followed him into the building. The interior matched the stylish exterior. The floor is covered with square tiles, and the tables and chairs are pure white.

And on the ceiling…

‘chandelier?’

There were luxuries that were thought to be used only by nobles. It seems like there’s more inside than outside. I continued to admire it and followed Cohen up the stairs.

“Hello Mr. Cohen.”

A man coming down from the other side said hello.

He was a man like an aristocratic master, with blond bangs swept to the side, a beautiful nose, and eyes like jewels.

Cohen received his greeting with a smile.

“Hmm. Yes, Allen, there was an Orca behind you. It’s not like the two of them are going to work together… Is it a meal?”

The woman standing behind the man named Allen frowned at Cohen’s words, which were filled with satisfaction. She wears a huge witch hat on her head. The robe was split from the navel to both sides, and underneath the robe was a tight-fitting black outfit. Looking at his long black hair and sharp eyes, he seems to have a bit of a temper.

“Grandpa, no matter how much you say, it’s hard to overlook that… It’s very unpleasant.”

“Hehe… I guess it was the old man’s trick. If not for a meal, where are you going?”

“I was on my way to the lady. Much to my dismay, I was invited to a tea party. By the way, Mr. Cohen, who is behind you?”

Allen glanced at me and asked. I bowed my head slightly.

“Hello, this is Han Yu-seong.”

“Newly discovered talent. I brought you here to have a constructive conversation.”

At his words, Allen and Orca looked at me with their eyes.

“Hmm… Nothing looks particularly special…”

“Orca, excuse me. Mr. Cohen must have brought him here because there was something.”

After saying that, Allen held out his hand.

“This is Allen. It’s been a while since I’ve been a new adventurer. Thank you for your continued support.”

I haven’t said anything about joining the adventure team yet. Do you think there is no reason not to come in? It seems like the people here, as well as Cohen, have a strong sense of pride in their adventure corps.

I held his hand.

“Thank you. Please take care of me too.”

I shook it lightly a few times and it fell.

“Then we will leave. Because I can’t keep you waiting.”

“Hehe, I caught a busy person. Come and see.”

“Yes. Take care.”

“Good job, Grandpa.”

The two continued down the stairs they had come down. The moment she passed by me, a woman named Orca glanced at me, but soon looked away again.

Cohen went up the stairs again and I followed him. After passing through the wide hallway, we arrived at a room at the end of the second floor. When I opened the door and went in, there was a table, a sofa, and a beautiful woman wearing a maid uniform.

She looked at us and bowed.

“Welcome, master. Is the person behind you a guest?”

“That’s right. Could you please bring me two cars?”

“Okay.”

The maid began to take tea to the tea coffin placed on the shelf. I looked at it for a moment.

“Did you fall in love?”

“Yes?”

“It’s because I feel like I’m staring too intently. Yetisha is pretty. But I have no intention of handing it over. An old man has no power to teach a new maid.”

Cohen leaned back on the sofa and laughed. I waved my hand to clear up his misunderstanding.

“It’s not like that. It’s just my first time seeing an elf…”

The reason why I kept looking at the maid named Yetitia was not because she was beautiful. In terms of appearance, there is no reason to do that because Seris is prettier. The only reason I looked at her was because of her long ears.

“Oh, I see. Well, compared to beastmen, elves are not easy to see. It’s expensive, but everyone even hides it away.”

‘If you get caught by your wife, it won’t end with you getting slapped on the back.’ Cohen said that and laughed, slapping his knee, wondering why he was so happy.

“So Mr. Cohen also brought in a maid without his wife’s knowledge?”

“I’m not married. I’m talking about my friends just now. Ah, the car has arrived.”

The elf maid put the teacup on the table. Then, I tilted the tea cup while maintaining a long distance from the teacup. Crimson tea flowed through the air and landed gently in the teacup. What’s surprising is that not a single drop splashed on the table.

After pouring two cups of tea, the maid took the tea cup and stood next to Cohen. Place both hands below the navel and place your head down.

Cohen smiled happily at her.

“He is a well-educated child. Thanks to you, I can’t tell you how comfortable life is in old age.”

“I see.”

“Hmm, let’s get to the point now. The reason I brought you here… do you guess this?”

Cohen said, tipping his teacup.

That’s why I brought you…

Honestly, I would be lying if I said I didn’t expect anything. What reason could this silver-level person have brought me here? There’s also a story that Allen said earlier.

I put my elbows on the table and clasped my hands. He said with a slightly serious expression.

“Is it like scouting?”

“What?”

Cohen’s expression became strange.

Well, I guess not.

Was it just excitement for no reason?

No, but if it’s not this, what else? There’s no other reason to bring me here.

There’s also something Allen said.

I took a gulp of Qi, trying to hide my embarrassment. I took a deep breath and asked calmly.

“I guess not. Then, what comes to mind for me is…”

“You’re a scout.”

“..?”

I frowned, wondering what kind of bullshit this was, and I saw the corner of Cohen’s serious-looking mouth twitch. The elf standing next to him is holding back his laughter by covering his mouth.

I think I know what the situation is.

“…Are you having fun?”

When I spoke with annoyance, Cohen also cleared his throat and answered, as if he was embarrassed.

“Keuhm, I’m sorry. Because this kid likes things like this.”

“The owner likes it more, right? Don’t secretly pass it on to me, right?”

“Huh… I always feel this way, Yetitia, but you seem to have no conscience. Is it an elf specialty?”

“Do you want to do it only for the owner? You’ve grown as old as you want, but you keep a green elf like me as your servant. Other people probably see you as a pervert just because they don’t say anything. A senile, perverted old man who messes with elves much younger than him. Look, the way the customer looks at the owner is also strange.”

“What, what?!”

Cohen’s complexion turned pale and he urgently turned his gaze towards me.

“Is it true? Do I look like that?”

“No, no. Is that possible?”

“If you ask that out loud, I will tell you the truth. Stop giving up. The master has already been branded as a perverted old man.”

“Huh…”

Cohen fell helplessly from the elf maid’s harsh words. The elf looked at his master with a bright face, as if he liked it.

“…I never dreamed I looked like that.”

“I’m glad you know now. As a servant, I am very happy that my master knows my subject.”

“ cannot be done. There is no choice but to sell Yetisha and find a new slave.”

“It was a joke. Everyone looks up to and respects their master. So please don’t say things like that.”

“No, I was thinking that might be the case. Good. It’s time for you to meet a young and good master.”

“No. My prank went too far. Please forgive me.”

The elf bowed deeply. Cohen waved his hand as if there was no such thing.

“That’s it. It was all my greed. Next time, I’ll have to get an older beast slave. The price is cheap so it should be okay.”

“Lord, master.”

“Stay out, Yetisha. Your master is a wonderful person and will save you.”

“Wrong, master. Please forgive me just once.”

“Oh, come to think of it, Jake asked me to sell you the other day. What about that friend? Even though he has gained a lot of weight and his face is oily, he is a good friend at heart. I will take care of you not only during the day but also at night.”

“Hi…”

The frightened elf fell to his knees. He held Cohen’s leg and pleaded desperately.

“I made a mistake. I won’t do that again..!”

“That’s it. Wouldn’t young Jake be better than the perverted old man?”

However, Cohen turned his head resolutely, as if pouting.

‘What’s this.’

I suddenly had to watch the childish fight between my lord and servant.

* * *

I passed through the old-fashioned arched entrance and came out. In my right hand, I hold the contract that Cohen handed me.

-They said they would postpone it… Why? Do you not like the terms of the contract?

-no. The terms of the contract couldn’t be better. But, I’m not alone…

-hmm? Are you married?

-I’m not married. But don’t you have companions?

-Ah, is it your responsibility as a leader? Hmm… I see. I’ll wait. But I can’t wait too long.

Cohen’s expression was astonished as he said that. Perhaps, as he said, we shouldn’t make him wait that long. I looked at the contract one more time and then completely exited the Red Heart Adventure Building.

On the way back home, a familiar figure popped out from a side alley.

“Are you finished?”

“Amy? Why are you out there?”

Amy came over waving her hand. She stood in front of me and glanced at the contract in my hand.

“Is that a contract? Where are you looking?”

Amy stretched out her hand. I pulled back and avoided her hand.

“…Is this all we have between us?”

“Why do you say our relationship was so great? At best, wasn’t it a contractual relationship?”

Amy suddenly pouted her mouth and looked up at me with the expression of a puppy that had lost its owner.

“That doesn’t work.”

“Chet.”

Amy’s expression, which had been pretending to be pitiful, returned to its usual sly look. I knew it would be like that.

“But what brought you here? What about Seris and Kara?”

“They went back. He’s probably waiting for you at home like a puppy waiting for its owner. And I’ve been waiting because I have something to talk to you about.”

“Story?”

“The story of our contract.”

Amy ran her hand over my chest. Unlike when Sister Cerise or Anne did it, it feels like bugs are crawling on my body. I asked her, trying hard to hold back.

“Why, do you want something more?”

“No, it’s not like that. I thought it was a little lacking.”

“Not enough?”

“They… haven’t told us to quit yet?”

I sighed and answered Amy’s words.

“uh.”

Seris said it once, but it was just a whim.

Amy smiled brightly at my answer.

“So don’t you think we need to come out a little stronger? More sticky and intense than before…”

The hand that was caressing my chest came up and touched my neck, then grabbed my chin. Slowly, Amy’s lips approached.

I pushed it away.

Amy looked dissatisfied, but it wasn’t my business.

Rather, I thought about the suggestion she gave me.

‘Raise the level higher than before…’

The proposal itself doesn’t seem bad. However, it may need to be specified.

“For example?”

“Huh?”

“They say they are raising the water level? How much are you going to raise it to?”

“Ah, the level? Let’s see…”

Amy stopped answering and put her hand on my shoulder. I continue speaking again.

“Until now, it was just a matter of secretly drinking together, right? Well, now I have to go a little further.”

It slowly circled around me.

“Pretending to be really close to them in front of them,”

Amy’s hand moved along with her.

“The two of you got caught secretly having a little more intense skinship~”

He pressed his chest close to my body.

“You’re colder to them than usual. Later…”

He whispered in my ear with a sweet voice.

“It would be okay to sneak out at night and meet me.”

Amy smiled broadly. He hit her on the forehead.

“Evil!”

“Away.”

“It hurts!”

“What should I do?”

As I shook off the hand that had hit Amy, I thought about the level that had risen. It feels a bit excessive, but I don’t think it’s bad. We have to do that to make Seris and Kara feel a sense of crisis.

I decided to follow Amy’s suggestion.

And two days later,

“Oh, oppa, I was wrong… I-I don’t like being without you… I don’t like it when you cheat on me…”

Kara came into my arms crying.

“Oppaaa…! Don’t abandon me…”

…The effect was very good.