Chapter 400 – R or L (3)
Around the time when it would not be rude to go to meet someone.
I went to see Lady Hennesses after enjoying Ralilura’s mouth service. Fran and Veronica are back, and Dana is a research lab. There’s no need to worry because the research center there is also well-prepared after the construction is completed.
There is no companion If there was a group of people targeting us, they were more likely to target our wives than me, and if they targeted me, even if we were an enemy to the point where I would be in danger, it would be better if the wives weren’t there.
‘Tsubeol. I’ve done good things, but I’m getting all the grudges.’
It’s so unfair, but what can you do? Appeals and logic based on fair humanity or morality do not work for criminals who believe that the world revolves around them even before they are stabbed and searched.
‘Well, okay. Let’s stop being overly vigilant.’
I shifted my mindset.
If you continue to live like a hedgehog raises its thorns, your vigilance will soon hit the floor. If
How rare are prisoners in Kamppang who are thinking of taking revenge?
Since it is a different world with low security and low psychological resistance to recidivism, it is just a pity that the latter half did not end properly. It was futile to eat away at my life and spirit because of their presence.
“Hello. I am Nord, an adventurer.”
“Ah, Lord Nord. I received the scorpion.”
That’s how I met the young lady at the mansion while being wary of the enemy. The guard, who seemed to have taken over, passed right away.
In fact, there were many people to meet besides her, and she wondered if it would be better to skip the lord and meet his daughter first.
However, if you think about it with common sense, Yeongju is either busy or someone who should pretend to be busy. And if I met someone else, it would be the same as damaging the young lady’s authority.
It is as if an office worker goes to have a meal with the deputy commander before reporting the results of a business trip, or a military barista who has returned from a vacation makes a no-look pass to the assistant commander or company commander and delivers Maxim first to the senior officer.
Originally, in a class society, going from the top to the bottom is the most stable bread, isn’t it?
Satisfied with my ability to socialize, I waited for a few dozen minutes and greeted the young lady who appeared.
“Welcome. Thank you for your effort.”
Was it thanks to the report through the telecommunications office and a few words from Tirsi?
Lady Hennesses welcomed my visit with a satisfied expression. I may have realized my competence by overcoming various difficulties and bringing Tirsi back intact. Among other world aristocrats, there are few people who are not thirsty for talent.
To tell you my honest truth, the factor of luck was greater than skill in rescuing Tyrsi, but it was also a handshake to undermine my own evaluation. I hit the report while chatting casually.
“… That group of warlocks will be targeting Tyrsi again.”
Lady Hennesses, who listened to my report, frowned.
Because I heard things that I couldn’t convey in the letter. Even with encryption, there was a high risk of leakage, so he came and explained the complicated story directly like this. I twisted my head.
“You mean Tyrsi?”
“There is plenty of motivation to target Sargadis. There is me, there is father, there is father’s subordinate, and there is you.”
She speaks as she points her finger, which she raises in plain sight.
When you say it, it is. Even influential people in this city were involved in the subjugation of the Unicorn Warlock.
“The notoriety of ‘Immortalis’ comes from the fact that their original sin was so hideous and so great. From what I have investigated, their behavior is more like a federation than a solid group, more like an interest group than a federation.”
“Yes.”
Even Nefertiti, who said she was chasing those bastards out of personal grudge, said that they were very individualistic.
‘That’s why I also said that I’m not keen on revenge.’
However, according to the words of ‘Enu Knox’ who openly picked up Diabolo in front of us—the Queen of the Underworld herself—if I’m right—she lost a lot of her members and tried to change the management plan after such negligence.
There was a good chance that he would even retaliate by making an example.
“As the ruler of Sargadis, and as a friend and supporter of Tirshi, this is a matter that I will never neglect.”
– Hot! Lady Hennesses spread out her fingers and clenched her fists proudly.
“But… The only time the defense has an advantage over the siege is when the front gates are firmly shut.”
“Yes. It would be a reckless waste of manpower to single out warlocks from the daily crowds.”
It didn’t make sense to ask each soldier to see through the cover of a warlock trying to break in.
‘A guy who does that usually doesn’t engage in menial jobs like guards or soldiers.’
Vigilance is a guard’s most important job, but what if the world’s best warlocks seriously invade?
It’s difficult for soldiers who lack the ability to really want it.
‘I can see why people in power are thirsty for talented people.’
Looking at it from the point of view of having a lot to protect, the existence of these c-pallums who were only filthy and strong on the subject of living without a hitch couldn’t be so fucked up.
However, the magic or the extension of the castle wall that came to mind as a countermeasure was either unrealistic or cost too much money. Isn’t it because the people of this world are idiots that they don’t usually take such countermeasures?
The war against terrorism is also a war against budget and technology.
“But it is possible to be more vigilant or have a closer collaboration with the adventurers’ guild.”
Lady Hennesses nodded as if she liked my cold conclusion, but she also mobilized appropriate countermeasures.
“I will suggest to my father that each adventurer’s guild submit regular patrol requests and that the guards reinforce their inspections.”
… Adventurer’s Guild. As I rolled my head and half-opened my eyes, the young lady put on her arms.
“However, the deadline for guaranteeing effectiveness with this measure is at most until spring.”
“I understand. Human concentration is finite.”
It is winter now. It might be welcomed in the guild as a feeling of creating a sense of work, but when the season changes, that too becomes a daily routine.
‘Besides, it’s not like I don’t know how adventurers work.’
Even if you can catch hard until winter, it was obvious that you would hit Gara after that. Investing in useless reconnaissance is a waste of money.
I spoke with the elite large gallbladder at full capacity.
“And even so, the fact that the lord or someone with authority equivalent to that would announce that the warlocks might attack at any time…”
“… In a sense, the damage is greater.”
“Yes. Aside from money, if the wealthy or people leave the territory, the power and balance of the entire territory are also shattered. It’s a viable option if they’re looking for long-term vengeance.”
You can just write one line on your bucket list, ‘Fuck Sargadis when you have free time’, and leave it alone for 10 years.
‘Are you going to attack us without giving us time to prepare, or are you going to wait for a moment when we’re not careful?’
Or will you come crashing into it after getting ready outside the city like a baby unicorn?
Either way, there is a tradeoff.
It’s a story when those bastards are looking for revenge.
“It’s good that you understand quickly. How nice it would be if the subordinates in the base only followed half of you.”
Lady Hennesses sighed upon hearing my answer. This person also seems to be having a lot of trouble.
‘But it seems to me that finding talent in the world of kings, where there is no compulsory education, is a long way off?’
Originally, self-made people say that pride and meritocracy pierce the sky. There’s no way you’d voluntarily go under the rule of a country lord.
You are at the level of asking the person who took the judge to get a job at a village office in a village where the bus runs once every 3 hours. Even if you look at regional discrimination, in nine out of ten cases, even if you make a proposal, it seems like it’s going to be a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of
“… Regarding regular vigilance, there are things I have considered.”
I spoke as if to tickle the young lady’s thirst for talent. The young lady’s eyes shone.
“What way?”
“I don’t want to disappoint expectations, so I will report back after the results are out. The head of the Mages Guild’s branch—no, the sorcerer’s progress will go faster if you just put a pipe on it.”
“… I even said that I would support you, but that shouldn’t be difficult. If you listen to the stories of other sponsors, it seems like you won’t have any trouble with money even if it’s not me.”
No, where else did you hear that?
Did Tyrsi tell you? No, I don’t think so.
I felt uncomfortable as if a gangster was lying next to me in the sleeping room of the jjimjilbang. It’s not particularly wrong, but for some reason, I want to run away, and I’m in a state where I can see it.
It’s a metaphor I made, but it feels just right.
“… Sorry. You decided to become my supporter before anyone else.”
“I am not blaming you. It’s not bad for me to have less money to go out. It would have been rather embarrassing if the sponsor had been rejected because of me. Let me answer your sincerity, because I don’t have enough authority to replace a great nobleman.”
Did you forgive me? No, it’s close to having no reason to argue. It seems that I guessed alone and felt uncomfortable.
It’s normal for a talented researcher or athlete to have multiple sponsors, both here and on my home planet.
‘Still, it’s fortunate that the young lady is generous.’
I couldn’t show that I was openly happy, but that’s how I got the young lady’s autograph and left the seat.
***
‘Let’s find another way to make Veronica’s ID.’
After leaving the mansion, I thought to myself as I walked down the street.
Isn’t it kind of like asking the ruler to manipulate your identity? It would be right to ask about this and that through Cromwell of the Wizards Guild, right?
Thinking so, I turned my eyes to the young lady’s handwritten note.
─To maintain public order in the city, please fully cooperate with the person above.
It was such a written document.
The young lady will tell the guild about the details. Young lady said she didn’t have much authority, but there are many things that are comfortable with the next lord looking after me in my home town. The reward for rescuing Tyrsi was sufficient.
‘It’s okay to formalize the cat drones, and it’s okay to analyze and mass-produce the surveillance cameras we have installed in our house. Ah, publicizing the surveillance cameras would be annoying.’
There are downsides to becoming a CCTV heaven like Korea. The biggest drawback is that I have no idea what will happen if such technology spreads in this savage human rights world.
‘It would be nice if I could just ask how to do it and personally mass-produce and install it.’
Oh fuck Come to think of it, I forgot to look at the camera I had installed when I got home, but I still didn’t check it.
What is a cat drone? There is also a magic called 〈 Animal Conversation 〉 that Tirsi talked about before, so if you investigate it and gloss over it, it won’t be difficult to publicize it.
‘Just thinking about it is fucking annoying.’
I scratched my head and clicked my tongue.
“Damn it. This is why the aftermath must be done on time so that there are no regrets.”
I always complained that it was more annoying after a fight than when I fought, but after all, it was right to do it right on the spot, just like brushing your teeth or exercising.
Didn’t it become like a dick after I put it off or couldn’t do it because it was annoying? It’s so hard to live a good life.
─Two two.
I rolled up the handwritten note and went to Clara’s smithy, where I always go.
‘I have to do something else before news of the young lady reaches me.’
How mad would Cromwell be if he went to visit her and handed out the lady’s handwritten letter and asked for cooperation with her bare lips?
If an acquaintance of a customer left the job while applying external pressure with the power of a large company, the existing friendship would be ruined.
“Excuse me~.”
“Ah… Mr. Nord?”
Clara seemed to be idle because she had no work to do. I asked her while having a proper talk with her looking hungry.
“I want to customize leather armor. Are there any skilled artisans in the blacksmith guild?”
The giant skin I rooted for was also going to be used for other wives’ equipment. If you process it well with magic, you can make it feel like cloth, or you can wear it inside like a bulletproof vest.
‘But it’s kind of like leaving that to a vagabond.’
It’s something my wives will wear, but I can’t make it sloppy.
In that sense, Clara, a metalophile, is an oddly skilled blacksmith to be on Sargadis. If she’s a craftsman she can recognize, wouldn’t she be able to trust her?
‘Of course, it’s unlikely that you’ll come to a village like this without being as good at business as this person…’
Then should she go to town? If the period of stay at the elder’s mansion had been long, she would have made it there.
It would take a month to make several suits, but I couldn’t help it because I was afraid that I would be beaten by the knight commander first after sitting in the Armials Mansion for such a long time.
Lady Hennessis was also waiting.
“Are you a leather craftsman?”
Checking her catalog, Clara put away her plate and stroked her chin for a moment.
“… She heard that a father-in-law came from Romania a few days ago. I heard that you can hardly speak Britannia, but you are quite good at it? Making leather armor itself is not very difficult.”
“Okay?”
She was a Clara who looked down on everything except metal equipment, but she was not devoid of craftsmanship.
She’s of the opinion that making leather armor is easy. Even if you’ve heard it on one ear, she wouldn’t bother telling you if she was a real slob. Maybe she deserves a look.
“Actually, the metal smelting side was really bad. Looking at the work, there was a quick hand, and a talent for assembly and creativity. Perhaps an amateur after learning the craft, but the prospects are high.”
“Could you give me a compliment or a curse?”
I wrote down a few of her names and left.
It was the first time he went to the blacksmith’s guild in Sargadis, but it was nothing compared to Germania. A moment of silence for our hometown, pushed out of the power inflation of building size and splendor.
“I want to make a custom order.”
“Ah, yes.”
I went to the counter and asked.
Fortunately, the one who looked at the counter was an ordinary employee, not a master craftsman full of vain assholes, so I started by looking for a newcomer who would be most free.
“If he is, he should be at the processing workshop on the first floor.”
“Thank you.”
Even Clara didn’t know the newcomer’s name, but luckily, the staff understood who I was talking about after hearing my explanation. I bowed my head and went to where the new blacksmith was.
And without realizing it, I opened my mouth wide.
He was such an unexpected person.
“Ah, hello! It’s Audrey Heswald! I will help you… Fuck?”
It was Britinian, a mess at the level of one mana.
Audrey Heswald, who had been awkwardly spitting out greetings that seemed like she hadn’t learned it in less than a month, recognized me and started swearing in her native language.
Who said who is the bad guy, you phantom thief bitch?
