Chapter 4 – Seris and the Village (2)
Seris’ story was warm.
To think that in an era where people are struggling to make ends meet, she accepts a child she doesn’t even know who she belongs to as her family. It was a story out of a fairy tale.
Because I was curious What are the letters written by such warm-hearted people?
But I didn’t mean to just say that I couldn’t read.
After reading the contents of the parchment, all the warm feelings were crushed.
While I was in a mixed mood, Seris put on a puzzled expression.
“Why are you like that?”
“No, it’s nothing.”
How should I read this There was no time for long thought.
I opened my mouth.
“To my beloved daughters, Ceris and Kara.”
-Dear Baron Singlela
“How are you? Father It’s a bit embarrassing, but I’m going to meet someone who can write and leave a letter.”
-Hello. This is Dave. First of all, I deeply apologize for sending the letter before the deadline was met.
“It’s a bit expensive, though. Well, isn’t it sometimes extravagant? Please understand that I am writing something that is difficult to express in words.”
-However, it would be appreciated if you could take a look at the fact that we had such circumstances.
“It seems like I haven’t been able to take care of you guys because life is so hard these days. Those goblins are enemies, enemies.”
– Recently, goblins have been rampaging around our village, and life in the village has become very difficult.
“Still, I am really grateful to all of you who endured the difficult times without complaint. Especially Seris, especially to you. It must have been hard to take care of my younger brother, but I am really grateful that he didn’t say anything bad.”
-Currently, we are going through a very difficult time, and even Seris, who will go to the baron someday, is not able to take care of us well.
“As time passes, you guys will grow up pretty and become adults. Tears cover my eyes just thinking about marrying you off.”
-As you know, Baron, Seris is a very pretty child. As long as she grows up like this, she will surely be a suitable child for the baron.
“What can I do? When the time comes, you should let it go. Until then, let’s live happily as the four of us.”
– Until then, give us food to last.
“Seris, Kara. My lovely daughters. Love.”
-Thank you.
I finished reading the letter and looked up.
Seris was wiping away her tears with her hand. It seems that she groaned halfway through and eventually burst.
“Keuk…Huh…S-I’m sorry. I knew it would be okay… Huh…”
“I’m going to sleep first, so don’t force yourself to hold back your tears.”
She handed Cerys her parchment and lay down on the empty bed.
“Whoa…”
I lay down to sleep, but it was hard to fall asleep. It’s because you feel uncomfortable.
‘Being a noble’s concubine is not bad…’
On the contrary, it can be said that it is good. It was the most realistic of all the social advancements commoners could aim for.
The only problem was that her Celis parents had accepted her with the idea of selling her to a nobleman, not her pure intentions.
I turned her head towards Seris with a sneak peek at her.
“Huh…”
Seris was crying as she hugged her parchment.
I scratched my chest and closed my eyes. It took a while to fall asleep.
* * *
-Kick it!!
The eyes flashed and floated. Raising her body, I realized that this was Celis’ house. Turning her head, she saw Seris and Kara, who were still sleeping.
“Sleep a little better.”
I lay down on the bed again.
How long have you slept late? I can’t remember very well, so it must be old.
-Kick it!!
-Kko, kkokki oh!
“…Whose house rooster cries loudly.”
Decided to just get up. It didn’t go well because I didn’t sleep late.
‘The chicken crows like that, but it sleeps well.’
No matter how loud the roosters crowed, Seris and Kara refused to wake up.
It was just that Cerys frowned and gave Kara more strength into her arms.
Kara struggled and tried to escape, but Seris wouldn’t let go.
I laughed and got ready to leave. The moment I put 3 Cooper on the table and opened the door, a status window popped up.
“Synchronization is over.”
I turned my head and looked for the blue window.
Didn’t see.
What?
Did I miss something? Slightly taken aback, I murmured softly.
“Status window.”
Fortunately, a blue window appeared as if I hadn’t seen anything wrong.
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Species: Human
Gender: Men
Age: 23
Height: 175
Weight: 73
[Muscle strength 10/25]
[Agility 12/30]
[Stamina 13/25]
[Magic attribute 10/100]
Residual Karma: 0
Doesn’t exist
Doesn’t exist
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“…It’s the status window.”
It’s just like a game I’ve played before.
I pinched my cheeks and rubbed my eyes to see if it was a dream, but it was reality.
“Flaw…”
Excitement ran through my body, and my body began to tremble. In particular, my legs were shaking so badly that it was difficult to stand up.
I pulled out a chair and sat down.
“Puhhh…”
He buried his face in his hands and burst into laughter.
Haha!”
I always worried about tomorrow before going to bed.
Every time I pickpocketed, I was afraid that I would be caught.
In order to survive in the slums where gangsters and thieves predominate, he pretended to be strong.
I had to save money, so I ate tasteless food, and I stayed in a beggarly hut that was hot when it was hot and cold when it was cold.
But now that’s over.
I also have the ability. The ability that I only saw in novels!
Now I can eat delicious food and sleep in a warm place.
I couldn’t stop laughing just thinking about it. I didn’t even want to stop.
“Umm… Oppa, noisy…”
“Oh sorry.”
The sound of my laughter broke Celis and Kara.
I took a deep breath and calmed my excitement.
But I couldn’t help but raise my eyebrows.
“Mr. Yooseong, why are you like this?”
Seris approached me with a worried look. I tried to say nothing, but I opened her eyes wide.
Because of the new blue window that opened in front of me.
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(Escape from town)
In this seemingly peaceful town, dirty tricks are actually going on around Seris.
Get out of her village with her as soon as possible.
On success
– 1 talent check system
On failure
– System recovery
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“What the fuck.”
“…Yes?”
“It’s nothing.”
“…”
* * *
Alright, let’s get this sorted out.
After system synchronization, I got a feature called status window.
I wondered if there was a skill window or an equipment window, but it was not created.
There are also quests.
Just like when the system was synchronized, it was a quest made to see Seris. Even her content was related to her.
At this point, isn’t it reasonable doubt that Seris and the system are related?
“…Brother.”
Kara called me with a dissatisfied look.
“Why?”
“Are you interested in my sister?”
“What?”
“To?”
Seris, who was making the soup, was startled and she turned to her side.
“Kara, what are you talking about?”
“But, this brother is staring at her sister.”
…Did I stare at you like that?
My head was complicated, so I couldn’t care about other people’s eyes.
“You saw Soup, not me. Isn’t that right, Yoosung?”
Seris opened the way. I quickly got on it.
“Yes. It smells good. What soup is it?”
“Potato soup.”
Seris said with a bright smile.
* * *
Potato soup was just mashed potatoes in water.
Everywhere I looked, I wondered if this was soup, but surprisingly, Kara and Celis ate well.
To the point where I wonder if my sense of taste is strange.
After the meal, I asked Celis a question.
“How to settle down in the village?”
“Yes.”
The content of the quest is to take Seris out of the village.
Dirty trickster Jill probably means trying to send Ceris off as her baron’s concubine.
I didn’t think it would be a village unit.
Then what should I do to leave the village with Seris?
I didn’t have any particular way that came to mind.
In simple terms, she would just tell her the whole story of her case.
But Seris and I met for the first time last night. Even when I presented her conspiracy theory, she couldn’t believe it.
Also, Seris could have been happy to be a nobleman’s concubine.
Even if Seris became a nobleman’s concubine, she would get out of town… But she didn’t seem to count it as a success.
Therefore, I decided to stay in her village and get to know her and her face until she came up with an ingenious idea.
“You want to live in the village? Why? My brother said he lives in the city. Isn’t it more fun there?”
“It is true that there are many interesting things in the city, but it is hard to live there. Even the neighbors are trying to eat each other.”
It is, of course, the story of the slums. Ordinary people live just fine.
“Okay. I thought the city would be something different…”
Seris murmured softly.
“I don’t know how to settle down in the village. There has never been such a person… How about asking the village chief?”
“Since it’s the chief… I understand.”
I nodded and got up from my seat. I said goodbye to the two and opened the door.
“Wait a minute, isn’t this coin Yooseong’s?”
Ceris handed me 3 coopers that were on her table.
“Oh, wait.”
I took 2 more coopers out of her pocket and put them in her hand.
“Uh? 2 Why is Cooper…”
“You ate dinner and breakfast.”
“No, I just gave it to you. I didn’t want this…”
Saying that Ceris couldn’t take it, she tried to give back 5 coopers. I pulled back and refused.
“I heard from a friend. When staying at someone else’s house, it’s polite to pay for a meal.”
“Carefully…?”
“Yes. Maybe it’s because he travels a lot, so he’s quick on that side. I’m just being polite, so please don’t feel pressured.”
Only then did Celis accept her coin. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised, as if she was glad that she had unexpected money.
I said goodbye again and came out. I got out of town and walked along the highway.
I need to get the money I hid first.
