Chapter 26 – Mines, Kobolds, and Senior Adventurers (1)
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Cerris’ Talent Identification Result
Seris’ race is human.
However, he has physical abilities not befitting the human race.
Clearly he has an outstanding pedigree.
He was above average in physical abilities as well as in other respects.
A seller who can do anything.
If he has to pick, he’s wise to use his best physical abilities.
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After reading all the sentences, I read the last sentence again.
– It is wise to use the best physical abilities.
‘As expected, a tanker would be the best.’
I’m glad I didn’t have to change positions. She’s barely used to it now, and if she changes again, she’ll have a hard time adjusting too.
‘What kind of martial arts should be matched?’
Seris’ weapons are a shield and a one-handed sword. And martial arts with a one-handed sword as a base…
‘Too many.’
Too many to be missed
It’s to the point where it’s easier to find a weapon that isn’t a one-handed sword base. It sounds like you need to think a little bit more.
“What is this? What is it written on?”
Seris stuck out her pouting face, looking curiously. But since she did not know how to read her writing, she turned her gaze from the scroll to me. She was eager to explain.
“I read my fortune with palm reading. Congratulations, great luck.”
Said roughly. She tilted her head with a puzzled face.
“A big road?”
“It means you will be very lucky this year.”
“You say you’re lucky..?”
Seris stared at me intently. Then she murmured softly.
“I see…”
“What is it?”
“Oh, nothing!”
Seris said it was nothing and shook her hand. She seemed to know what he was thinking, so she didn’t ask further.
“Singy. Okay, you must be tired, but go in now.”
She issued a decree to congratulate Seris. But she didn’t leave. She told me with her bright eyes.
“I also have something I want to ask you, Mr. Yoosung.”
“Ask?”
It was unexpected.
Seris usually doesn’t want to be in debt to me. Even if she loses, she will somehow pay it back. So, I wondered what kind of favor she would ask.
“Yes, the letter you read at my house the other day. Can you read it to me just once?”
In an instant, his expression hardened. He hurriedly adjusted his expression, but it was already after Seris saw it. Her complexion darkened slightly.
“…Sorry. You must have been tired, but I was thinking too much of myself. I will go back to my room now. Rest well.”
Cerys hunched her back and put on her mask. And she hurriedly left her room. I said quickly before she opened her door and walked out.
“I will read it to you.”
“Yes?”
“I’ll read it to you, so bring it.”
“Oh, no. You don’t have to…”
“It’s okay. It’s not very difficult. Didn’t you listen to me too?”
“That’s just fortune telling…”
“Even if you read it. Bring it when you say yes.”
“Yes…”
Cerys opened the door and left her room. Unlike before, she was a little happy. She came back into the room with her parchment, and I read it as before.
“Uh? Wasn’t the content a bit different there?”
“Um… That’s right. Sorry, I read it wrong.”
I had a hard time remembering what I had made up the other day.
* * *
“Then, good night.”
“You get some rest too. I’ll go find the sword tomorrow morning, so pack it.”
“Why black?”
“You used it like a blunt weapon and the blade was broken. I need to go to the smithy and get my hands on it.”
“All right. Then…”
Seris came out of the meteor’s room and gently closed the door to her. And she went into her room. It was a bit late, so Kara was lying on the bed and sleeping.
She took off her mask and carefully lay down next to Kara so she wouldn’t wake up. She closed her eyes to sleep.
But she couldn’t sleep. It was because she remembered the time she was held in Yooseong’s arms earlier.
“Eww..!”
Seris covered her burning face with her hands.
‘Why did Yoosung do that all of a sudden..!’
A man’s arms for the first time. The feeling of that time kept coming back to me. Unlike women’s, they have strong breasts, sturdy shoulders, and a protruding neckline. It was too clear.
And above all,
– That I’m always on your side.
That last kind word pounded her heart.
‘I’m sure he didn’t get caught…?’
While talking to the meteor, Celis endured evil as her eyes kept looking at his chest. If Yoosung had noticed that…
“Ugh!!!”
Seris covered her face with her pillow and rolled over. She was careful not to touch Kara.
After she had calmed down a bit, she stood with her pillow against her chest and thought.
‘How long will these days last…’
The warmer her melodious words embraced her, the more frightened she became. If he gets tired of them and leaves…
It seemed that a sense of loss that could not be compared to before would come.
She turned her gaze to the chain armor she had laid on her table.
‘It’s not enough to do my part. I have to help Yooseong.’
To keep him from leaving. Even if he has the heart to leave, let him be caught in the eye.
She closed her eyes, swearing.
“Sister.”
“Wow?! It’s a surprise… Kara, weren’t you sleeping?”
“What did you and your brother talk about?”
“Huh..? Uh… What did you say…”
Seris was about to tell the truth, but hesitated. If she said it as it was, she thought Kara would be worried. She finally decided to gloss over.
“There was just nothing to talk about. He talked about fortune telling.”
“…Okay?”
It was a weak voice. Cerys wanted to check Kara’s expression, but she couldn’t because Kara was lying on her back.
She decided to just hug Kara.
“…”
The night deepened.
* * *
The morning of the day I decided to accept the kobold request was bright. I got up and went down to the inn’s well to wash up lightly.
“Hmm?”
By the way, Kara was swinging her wooden sword around the well. For quite some time, sweat was glistening on her face and neck.
“Kara.”
I approached her
“Brother? Why are you here?”
“I came to wash up. But since when have you been doing that?”
“Me? It must have been around sunrise?”
“Okay? Great I also exercise in the morning.”
“Did I do well?”
“Good job.”
I did it because it seemed like he wanted a compliment. But Kara stuck her head out in her face that she was lacking something. I smiled and stroked her hair.
“…Kara, come and see.”
“Huh? Uh, uh, wait a minute, I’ll go on my feet.”
I dragged Kara to the well. Cara bowed her head and poured a large gourd of water over her head.
“Ah! It’s cold!!”
“Stay still. The sweat on her head is very…”
“Sir, I hate it! I’ll take care of it later… Kyaaah! Hey, don’t put your hand in your head…! Don’t rub it with your fingers..!”
“Stay still. I don’t even have shampoo, so I have to do it like this.”
Later, when I save some money, I should buy soap or something.
“Huh… I can’t get married anymore…”
“What is that?”
* * *
After getting ready, we arrived at the meeting place. Patrick was nowhere to be seen, probably because he had come out early. We stood still and waited.
“Kobold Subjugation… It must be fun. Right brother?”
Kara grabbed my sleeve and shook it. Have fun sticking her sword into the kobold’s head… I prayed that Kara would grow up right.
After a while, Patrick’s party arrived at the meeting place.
‘Patrick, two strangers, and… Belita?’
It was a bit surprising to see her together. Patrick said he knew her, but I never thought he’d be close enough to work with her.
“Have you been there already? I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.”
Said Patrick, putting his hand on the back of his head. I smiled and waved my hand.
“No. We came early.”
“Thank you for saying that. Are the friends next to you your colleagues?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
I introduced Sister Ceris to Patrick’s group. After our introduction, Patrick and his party continued their introduction.
“My name is Patrick. I use a shield and an ax for my main armament. Don’t worry too much, I’ll take over the front line.”
Patrick grinned and tapped his shield.
“I am Andrew. My Excalibur halves any foe! I want to tell you, but can’t you fall in love with my cool look? Because I am a possessed body.”
Andrew stole his nose. He continued to babble after that. He was almost always proud of himself.
“Stop talking and come out. It makes you uncomfortable.”
The orange-haired woman slapped Andrew on the back. She was a woman who was quite a beauty.
“Ah, it hurts Joey…”
“I hit you because it hurts. I’m sorry guys. Did you have a hard time listening to Andrew’s book? I’ll apologize instead.”
“Hey Joey!”
“What!”
Zoe frowned and glared at Andrew. Andrew shrank in surprise.
“I say I love you…”
“…Me too.”
The two shyly held hands. There was a sweet atmosphere between the two.
What the fuck…
“Shake moderately and get out of the way.”
Belita passed between them. The two hands that were naturally touching were cut off. Joey protested.
“Mr. Belita, what are you doing! It’s been a while since I’ve been in a good mood!”
“Fuck the atmosphere, catch it in bed.”
Belita coolly raised her middle finger and came towards us. Seris and Kara stiffened. It must have reminded me of the time of her entrance exam.
“It’s Belita. Did you see it last time? As you can see, her weapon is a one-handed sword.”
This is her brief introduction. Seris and Kara froze for a moment before answering hastily.
“Yes yes! Please take good care of me!”
“Me too..!”
While he was smiling at the funny look, Patrick stabbed him with his elbow.
“So, which of the two is the kid you mentioned?”
“What are you going to do?”
“Uh huh, man, I’m the party leader, so you should know. Shouldn’t the sudden action be prevented?”
Patrick said in a serious tone. I thought about it, and you were right. As the party leader, he had to be responsible for the safety of the party members, and Seris’ sudden action could be a little dangerous.
“There is a woman wearing a rabbit mask.”
“Ah, that’s right. But why are you wearing a mask? Is there something wrong?”
Patrick asked. It was a very natural question. It’s natural to feel suspicious if you wear a mask to cover her perfectly fine face.
I knew this was going to happen and I thought of the answer in advance.
“Because I am ugly. That’s great too. It’s a trauma, so please don’t ask me directly.”
“That…”
Patrick looked at Ceris with her pitiful eyes.
* * *
The wagon rattled and shook. Thanks to her, I once again took a picture of her ass on her hard chair.
‘Ah, the fucking bones.’
Bumped her bones. She felt a sharp pain, not the usual throbbing pain. As I endured, I cursed inwardly.
‘Cars aren’t expensive for nothing.’
In the past, I used to ridicule people about how expensive these pieces of scrap metal were, but after riding in the wagon, I changed my mind.
Once I felt this shitty ride, I couldn’t help but change. The road was not paved, so it was lined with pebbles and stones, and the wheels were wooden wheels, not rubber tires. In addition, there is a hard wooden chair, not a soft leather seat.
It’s not even a trinity.
As he held his breath, Patrick opened his mouth.
“As you all know, today’s request is to subdue kobolds. I heard that a kobold came out of a village that made a living from mining. Even in the mines.”
“A kobold came out in the mine… It’s worth ordering urgently.”
Said Andrew. Belita’s brow furrowed.
“Hey, that’s what the old man said.”
“Uh… I’m sorry. Mr. Patrick.”
Andrew scratched the back of his head and shook his head. Patrick laughed and shook his hand.
“No, it’s fine. Then keep talking The subjugation request is 3 silver.”
“3 silver..!”
Cersei covered her mouth in surprise. Her eyes could be seen shining through the tiny holes in her mask.
“It’s a reasonable price for subjugating about 10 kobolds. Now let’s talk about distribution.”
Patrick pointed at Belita with his thumb.
“Me and Belita are 60 coppers, Andrew, Joey and Han Yoo-seong are 40 coppers, and Kara and Celis are 30 coppers each. It’s decided according to each level. It doesn’t violate the distribution rules set by the guild, so I won’t take any complaints.”
Said Patrick firmly. He was a little different from his usual smirking uncle.
‘That man changes like that when money is involved.’
I glanced around. Because there was a person next to me who was sensitive to money.
“Uh…”
Celis was delighted, but she was sullen.
‘How can I do that at the same time?’
She was amazing
About an hour had passed since then, and the carriage stopped.
“Looks like you’ve arrived. Get down.”
