Chapter 237 – 231 – Save Me
The Lord, the ruler of the Dragon’s Nest, is not here.
The frontline party suffers frequent injuries. The sister who returned after a long time is having a busy time at the healing center.
The mother and daughter of Skate and Iostre decided to remain in a relationship for one night. In return for his help in the fight against Mithra, he was promised another night later.
···And the rest were all present.
All the women who have tasted me at least once are gathered in this cabin court. Eshen and Garam, Villena and Erina, Morgan and Nidro.
Lilith has just filled out the joining documents. Lennie and Nenya. This Teka Sun Storm, once called Florica, and her older sister Isilun Sun Storm.
“I’m just saying. You followed me and Tena in Borvais, right?”
And the expressions of all of them shake.
How could it be this absurd? Even some guys who I thought were principled…
“There are no answers. So let’s do it this way. I swear to heaven I have never been to Borvais, raise your hand.”
No one raises their hand. Some people express humility on their faces, while others express regret. There are some guys who are too embarrassed to even look at me and turn their backs on me.
But only one. Only someone who is shameless has no change in their countenance. No, I’m just fooling around.
Eshen, who was sitting on the box, got up, searched inside, and took out a glass bottle.
I recognized the object. Eshen’s smile widened as I reacted by shaking my bound body violently.
“Borbet wine tasted better than Cesheny wine. What should I say? Entry-level? Popular pick?”
“Wow, you don’t even have any intention of hiding it!”
At my anger, Eshen laughed evilly. And I popped the cork of the liquor bottle with my thumb.
“And I told you to stop drinking. Listen to me.”
“I saw what you were doing.”
As if not bothered by my concerns, Eshen narrowed his eyes. Then, he took out a glass and poured half a glass to each trial participant.
It seems like I’ve developed a hobby for drinking, but at least I’ve stopped blowing on bottles, so I guess it’s a bit of an improvement.
“Honestly think about it. If it were you, wouldn’t you look like you wouldn’t drink it? You all suddenly go out together, and you look like a heroine?”
“···What is that? Does it have something to do with date stealing?”
Villena answered instead of Eshen.
“If you read at least one series of Cargo Romantica novels that are widely available in the market, you will understand. Where there is desire, competition arises, and where there is competition, there are also losers. We…”
Villena suddenly burst into tears and emptied her glass. Then she fell on the judge’s podium, tearing out her hair.
“We are cronyism… For profit…! Hmm…! We are not cronyism…!”
“What on earth is this, an out-of-nowhere and random lament about the situation? What kind of cronyism is this?”
“Don’t you know what a crony and concubine are?”
“I know, I know. Well, when you marry your cousin in a noble family…”
“It’s similar, but a little different. I guess you haven’t read it yet? Is there something like this lying around in Eshen’s house?”
Leni, who was sprawled out on the sofa near the fireplace, was giggling, not sure if she was interested in the trial or not. While waving a red book with a design that doesn’t seem to be polite.
Nenya, rolling on the carpet below, is reading through Eshen’s collection. The leader of the Great Elan, who had thrown away all dignity and everything else, nodded seriously.
“I guess Cargo Romantica wasn’t to her taste. Then I recommend Obelpia Platypus. She’s a very talented writer in many ways.”
“Ah, if you think about it that way, it’s Koche Storm. The breeding manager is also good.”
“I’m not curious about your favorite, so at that point… No, I’m curious, but let’s share the information later.”
Eshen steered the conversation. Then he looked back at me and raised his eyebrows.
“To put it simply, everyone is dissatisfied.”
“That’s right. Everyone just plays for a day or two at most.”
“Like a cuckoo looking for a good nest, it busily visits here and there.”
“With Tena, all 15 days? Are you kidding me? You even had to spend an extra day to be late?”
“Where has equity gone? It’s the death penalty, the death penalty!”
“So, if you sum it all up.”
I shrugged. If only they thought so.
“Are you upset that I seem to favor Tena?”
“It’s more than a shame. I was treated unfairly.”
Eshen bowed his head close to me.
“You know, Tan. The extermination party is about to embark on some pretty big business, right? Pioneering the demon world.”
“···With the cooperation of the Soprania-Nitro Foundation, we are planning to send the world’s first party attack force to the Demon World. So?”
“That’s why they called us, and we were having fun, but then fell asleep and ended up being late for a day. Our idiot went out and got upset.”
Eshen pulled a chair in front of me and sat down with his chin on the backrest, facing me.
“It’s a strike. I’m not going.”
“···What?”
“Unless the Banthai Army makes a decision for the greater good.”
Erina muttered in a passing voice. Smiles appear on everyone’s faces. Anxiety creeps in.
I slowly wrenched my arms out of their restraints. The rope that bound me was quite loose. As expected, the trial, which seemed like a joke, was just a formality.
But looking at the fierce look in their eyes, I don’t think they’ll let me leave my seat. At least until you get the answer you want.
“···Then I guess I should stop the strike. Are you trying to negotiate?”
I took off my climbing gloves and exposed my ring finger.
The metal material removed from An-Anu was thin and light, but it was quite heavy when placed on one finger.
Some people looked slightly touched, but others rolled their eyes and muttered that it was disgusting.
Even people who have accepted multiple romantic relationships react like that. Actually, I’m not sure if this is something I’m good at.
But this is also my own resolution.
“I have already decided to love you all with all my life. If you need anything, I will listen. What more decision do I have to make?”
“This is very serious. Would you like to lower the concentration a little more?”
“Um… Then… Do you want you to hold me and play with me like Tena?”
“Our porter is getting closer to the answer. Everyone applauds.”
Leni and Nenya, who put down their books at Eshen’s words, smiled brightly like dolls and clapped.
···It feels like a slightly scary atmosphere is being created. Dark cabin. Eyes looking at me brightly.
They already decided what they wanted before we arrived, and maybe that wish will come true whether I like it or not.
“···Before we start guessing the correct answers to the twenty questions you gave, I have something to say.”
“Fucked. Burning speech.”
“Let’s take a look first. You look sexy when you’re grinding.”
“Even if you are left out of this work, the people of the Demon World will push ahead with the project. How could you give up when you can now regain your lost hometown?”
I put as much sincerity in my voice as possible.
“But obviously, if party members of your level suddenly fail to attend, there will be a huge problem in the big picture of the plan. People who had a fire of hope blooming in a corner of their empty hearts all their lives will probably pour ashes on that fire again. It might turn around, that would definitely be tragic.”
“I’m screwed. I’m being persuaded.”
“Oh, just be quiet and listen. We get told that we’re always distracted because of this.”
“So, threatening me to get out of this job is absurd. At least it would be more correct to discuss it in front of those people. And in fact, there is no need to threaten me. If you want something from me, just say it straight away. If you want to hang out with me, let me know the date. If you want to take my heart away, do it.”
“Fucked. I think I’m going to go away.”
“Stop saying you’re screwed… Really? Sit a little further away.”
“···I think I will fall for the persuasion. Don’t do that.”
“In the first place, I didn’t spend ten and six days in Borvais because I was partial to Tena. There was a lot of work to do for the porters and the people of my hometown, and more than anything, I wanted to be fair to Tena…”
“Fair?”
Tena has never had a chance to confirm her affection with me like you have. Even though she waited longer than anyone else.
I explained that part calmly. Of course, everyone already knows to some extent, but looking at her expression, it seems like they couldn’t guess Thena’s deep feelings.
Tena was resenting the party members until a certain point. This is because her feelings about having her affection stolen exploded before her reason.
But she was also grateful that she was loved by so many people. Hyanghwagok and the dragon’s nest, Hero’s famous family and the beast of the sea.
Several supports would become my new shade. In a world where Thena has disappeared.
“It was sad to feel like I was trying to get out of the way of her, to abandon myself and take away from her. I wanted to somehow make up for what she had lost.”
“···Good job. Well done. Well, it becomes awkward to say something even as a joke, this.”
As Eshen grumbles, laughter spreads through the calm atmosphere. I smiled and said with them.
“Even if the number of people gathered here was much smaller, it would be shameless to say something like this when the world would point its finger at the wind.”
I lifted my ring finger with a ring on it.
“If one of you gets it wrong, I’ll go crazy. You know as well as I do that you all like it just as much, right?”
“I know. Of course.”
“Just try not to say it.”
“Dear friends, I ask for your continued support. I hope that the life I dedicate to you will be a valuable adventure in your lifetime.”
The lovers quietly responded with their own smiles. The atmosphere is much better than before. My heart warms and a sense of relief comes over me.
Now we can get out of this crisis.
“Then let’s go back to the camp first and discuss what we need to do next. I’d like to take it easy and talk about what to do first, but priorities are…”
“It’s Agari liquor.”
Villena suddenly shook her head violently and slammed her baton on the table.
“This guy uses advanced jaw techniques! Don’t fall for it!”
“I almost got possessed. That tone of voice is deceptive.”
“Don’t think about sneaking around. It’s not too late to discuss battle deployments after meeting with Uncle Torpedo and Rod in a few days.”
Garam, who quickly put a rope in my mouth and tied a gag, slapped me on the back of the head and came forward.
“We have three more days until the camp is ready to move to Villena’s Foundation. Tell me your demands straight out? Yes, I will.”
And he sat down on my lap. Eshen, whose vision was blocked and unable to see me, looked irritated and craned his head over his brother’s shoulder.
“Get out of the way, I’m watching, but I can’t see you. It’s the worst when you get serious.”
“Is it my business to know?”
“That’s your little brother, the fuck?”
“Anyway, you’re right, Tan. We won’t threaten you in exchange for what we want. Come to think of it, it’s not even a joke.”
“That’s right. So, first get off my lap…”
Garam wrapped his legs around me. A whole chair.
The plump breasts pressed against the combat uniform hit my cheek.
“Let’s do it this way. I’ll tell you what I want. You just follow.”
“···Are we still in negotiations?”
“No. It’s a threat.”
I looked up at Garam with eyes full of despair. Garam tasted his tongue and made his point clear.
“I couldn’t think of anything else to do, other than a strike, but you convinced me to end the strike. Then there is only one way.”
“I think I know what you want. Can you tell me in detail?”
“How many of us are there?”
Eshen lifted his fingers and counted them.
Once again. The personnel composition is Eshen and Garam, Villena and Erina, Morgan and Nidro.
Lilith has just filled out the joining documents. Lennie and Nenya. Iteca Sunstorm, once called Florica, and her older sister Isilun Sunstorm.
“Eleven, excluding Tan.”
Garam nodded at her older sister’s words and looked back at me.
“Do you want to hear it?”
“I’m not sure, but just stop by.”
“11 to 1.”
“For how many days?”
“Three whole days.”
“···Just go on strike.”
“I will definitely tell those words to the people of the demon world.”
“I’m sorry. Can you keep it a secret?”
“Oh. Let’s do it this way. If you accept the 11 to 1 ratio, I will keep it a secret from the demon world people.”
“I can’t believe that I think of you when I’m in crisis. When I think about it, you’re my crisis.”
“Wait a minute. Please leave me out.”
Isil Rune raised her hand as if she had just remembered it.
“Because it was a bit of a bad day.”
“Ah. That. I have a lot. Can you lend me it?”
“It’s okay. I’m sorry, Tan. I really wanted to accept it.”
Isilun giggled and kissed my hand.
There is no need to be sorry at all. I can’t tell you how fortunate I am that the burden has been reduced.
Eshen tilted his head.
“Are you sure you’re leaving out of consideration for the guy’s stamina? Or are you giving up something delicious to your younger brother?”
Isil Rune smiled and shook her head. For some reason, it seems like the reason he was so quiet was because of his physical condition.
Garam scoffed at Eshen.
“I wish someone would make some concessions.”
“You call your sister her sister. Climb up whenever you get the chance, why? Anyway, if you count again.”
Eshen pointed at the personnel with her finger. It’s literally like trying to count the numbers again from the beginning.
And when he saw Garam’s gaze, he flinched and stopped.
“···My sister has sobered up. Can you take a look at me?”
“Wouldn’t it have been like that if I woke up?”
“See you later. Isn’t there anyone else you want to fall for? Then, 10 to 1.”
“···2 to 1.”
“10 to 1.”
“···3 to 1.”
“Actually, that’s great too.”
As Iteka spoke in her awkward voice, Isilun covered her mouth from behind.
Garam bit my ear lightly and backed away. And he said, enjoying my shocked reaction.
“10 to 1. There’s no progress in the threats. Wow. This has a strange tone.”
Garam pushed the chair. I fell backwards without even having time to scream. Nidroga and Morgan silently grabbed both sides of the chair and laid me down.
And Eschen showed off a new technology that removes pants and a chair at once. Only then did I scream.
“Aaaaah! What are you doing-“
“It wasn’t a negotiation in the first place, it was a threat, right? Couldn’t we have just done what we wanted from the beginning?”
“Just like Tena did before she went to Borve, Monica took care of her birth control. She can do as much as she wants.”
“Soundproofing is the same. No one will know whether a baby or a murder occurs here, Tan. It’s different from that inn in Borvais.”
“I ran into a sheriff on my way out, and I was tired of trying to silence him by threatening him…”
As expected, you were there peeking. Damn it…!
In the lobby of the inn exclusively for adventurers, the female adventurers were looking at us with suspicious eyes. As expected, they were our party members disguised in the style of Cheonmushinism. It is not surprising that Thena, who has good sense, did not notice.
Piranhas with sinister smiles started grabbing my clothes from all directions and taking them off. I screamed.
“If Tena finds out, you’ll all die! Why did you steal it!”
“I’m curious? How childhood friends make fun of their waists.”
“It’s so romantic. I hope we can hug each other like that for the next three days?”
“Damn it. Two days! Two days!”
“What? I can’t hear very well because I’m planning to eat the dog?”
“I’m not so tired from travel, right? If things continue like this, I’m so exhausted that I won’t be able to do a full day’s work! Let’s rest for a day! Eat three meals a day with a diet that is good for stamina! After gently loosening up the adductor and erector muscles by stretching! Let’s do it then! Then! “
“What are the adductor and erector spinae?”
“It’s probably a muscle used when teasing the waist. What’s clear is that this bastard is trying again to negotiate a deal he rejected. What are you? You’ve been caressing Tena for over three days, and you don’t like us?”
“What, you don’t find us attractive anymore?”
“Are you going to eat it and throw it away?”
“Not a loss, Yugi heroine?”
I see stars in front of me.
“···So, I’ll recharge first and then deal with you. Just wait and see, I’ll deal with you-“
The piranhas, who had deliberately put me in a state of deep embarrassment, smiled and nodded and listened to my urgent bravado.
I realized too late that I was laughing and crying and saying some fancy bullshit like I was going to drive him crazy. The fact that I may have instilled excessive expectations in them.
“Uh, I mean. So…”
I closed my mouth, trying to make up an excuse. Won’t listen An agreement has already been reached in their minds.
Negotiations are over. Unilaterally. Because its essence was intimidation and a trial of public opinion.
As a helpless porter, I could only tremble and wait for the verdict.
“To defendant Tannhäuser-Bantay. With a grace period of one day.”
Wiping away the spit of shame with her sacred judge’s robe, Villena tapped her judge’s baton three times.
“I am sentenced to knocking out ten people with dicks within two days.”
