Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 249
249angry gnome tree (3)
The content of Shavin's request was truly simple..
“Please forward this letter to Baron Nertovin..”
The mission is to deliver the letter.
The compensation is 3 million stones..
There is just one condition..
“Oh, by the way, you must personally deliver this letter to the Baron before he leaves Gnome Tree..”
This was the reason why a huge sum of 3 million stones was attached to a request that was merely delivered. It is safe to say that there are no explorers who can enter the Gnome Tree..
In fact, it is an area where only nobles can enter, unless they are farm workers..
“First of all, I understand the contents of the request. So, I would like you to tell me the details..”
The scent of a sweet request was already in the air, but I did not get excited and calmly checked the matters to be confirmed..
what is this letter.
When the Baron returns to the city, he can send the letter later, so why entrust the request to him by paying such a large sum of money?.
Shavin answered my questions honestly..
“I cannot tell you the contents of the letter. And the reason we are entrusting this request is because it is clear that the Baron will not read our letters even if we mail them to his home..”
The Administrative Office has something to tell the Baron..
However, the Baron ignores this..
So, after getting information that the Baron was enjoying his vacation in Gnome Tree, the administrative office came up with a way to put a letter directly in his hand..
“Gnome Tree is like a vacation spot for nobles. Moreover, the number of escorts that can accompany you is only three. All you have to do is just naturally approach him and deliver the letter, so there will be less burden on Bjorn..”
Well, that's right.
I nodded in understanding..
It is certainly a hassle for a noble to visit a noble's home in the city. We have to have dinner together and say hello to family..
It's impossible to just meet briefly and give a letter..
‘So the condition of telling it within the gnome tree is for me??’
A thought like that suddenly occurred to me, but it may not necessarily be for that reason. You wouldn’t have made consideration for me a ‘condition’..
“Well then, what do you do??”
Soon, Shavin handed over the decision to me, and I pretended to think about it a little more before answering..
“I don't accept it.”
3 million stones for delivering a letter in a time when there is no way to get money these days.?
There is no reason not to accept it..
‘I was already thinking of visiting the gnome tree at least once..’
“Oh, I'll tell you in advance, I'll just deliver the letter to the Baron, whether he reads it or not..”
“yes. As long as you follow the instructions carefully, there will be no problem with payment of compensation, so don’t worry about that..”
Okay, then my last worry is relieved..
I signed the contract brought by Shavin and received the requested letter..
That's the end of the official business..
Afterwards, we chatted privately for about an hour, then broke up with our friends and returned home..
and…….
“Misha, pack your bags..”
“huh?”
“Let's hang out.”
Started preparing for the trip.
***
The period was set at 2 nights and 3 days..
It's not a distance you can't visit in a day, but you'll need some time to look for the Baron there..
As well as…….
‘There are places you should visit there..’
Actually, I would like to schedule a leisurely 5 nights and 6 days..
But soon the labyrinth will open.
Well, I reached an agreement with my colleagues to skip it this time.…….
‘It would be much better to see in person how much effort the royal family put into this time..’
“No, gnome tree!! and! The day will come when I will eventually go there too.!!”
It was a sudden travel proposal, but Misha was excited and packed his bags after learning that the destination was 'Gnome Tree'..
Please note that the number of people allowed is three..
So we decided to take Einar and Erwen on a family(?) trip together..
“Is it okay for me to be in a place like that??”
“What are you saying? Don’t do it if you don’t like it..”
“I don't like it! I'll go and pack my bags! How long did you say you would come back??”
Erwen pretended to decline, but quickly got up and went to her room to pack her things..
My face looks brighter for the first time in a long time.
Well, I've been doing almost nothing fun lately..
“hey! I told you not to play around and take care of it properly.?”
“I wasn't kidding.…….”
“All I have to do is bring my underwear and that's it? What about a toothbrush? What about towels? uh? Every time you ask me to borrow it?”
Soon, Misha even helped Einar pack, and preparations for the trip went off without a hitch, and early in the morning the next day..
“I'll take you all the way to the front..”
We moved towards the Gnome Tree, receiving the utmost attention from the escort knights..
Arrived well after noon.
“Baronet Bjorn Jandel. Confirmed. Come here..”
Standing in front of the castle gate, we went through a simple identification process and entered through it..
Oh, the escort knights didn't follow..
This is because there is a rule in Gnome Tree that only three escorts are allowed..
‘Somehow I feel sorry.’
In fact, the driver wanted to fill all three positions with themselves..
But I stubbornly refused and filled the positions with Misha, Erwen, and Einar..
Because it is difficult to move freely if there is a driver..
It's a place where you don't have to worry too much about assassins in the first place..
“If something happens inside that poses a threat to your safety, do not hesitate to use the whistle. The Gnome Tree's vigilantes will come to your aid..”
Since Gnome Tree is the area with the highest security in this city after the royal palace, the knights only expressed their disappointment and were not forced to cancel this event..
“Wow…….”
The view of Gnome Tree that I entered after crossing the double doors was so amazing that even I was spellbound..
a straight road.
Open green scenery spreads out on both sides, and the scent of unripe grains and fruits is carried in the wind that gently blows around the body..
“oh! Look over there! They're fairies!”
We rode in a carriage and continued looking around. The most visible things were fairies doing farming..
That’s because these people are experts in farming..
The fairy tribe dispatches fairies who have learned special elemental arts to the gnome tree and receives a huge amount of support..
‘Oh, I'm jealous…….’
Enormous wealth from the Gnome Tree. This is also the reason why, unlike barbarians, they can offer interest-free, tax-free loans to tribal members..
“Erwen, how many years can you borrow??”
“We've been here for 3 years.”
“Wow, I'm jealous. We were up to our second year. I'm not urging you to pay it back, but from then on, whether you live or die, it's all up to you..”
For reference, this tax loan policy is available to all except Barbarians and Humans..
It's not just fairies who make money this way..
Dwarves were recognized for their unique building skills and metallurgy and signed a formal contract with the royal family. Probably all the windmills and watermills you see over there were built and maintained by Gene..
Oh, and the prisoner…….
[Hmm—!]
“Hey, Misha! What on earth is that strange-looking monster?!”
“Oh, is this your first time seeing it? A cow is an animal.”
“cow?”
“That meat you said was the most delicious. Oh, I've never eaten natural products either.…….”
Suin is active in livestock farming..
Not only are they naturally good at communicating with animals, but there is also an individual among the supernatural souls who increases the growth and reproduction of livestock..
‘Well, it's the Yong people who really make the money..’
While all other races are working class, the Yongin situation is slightly different..
It is safe to say that he is a nobleman who owns land..
In fact, the agricultural area called Gnome Tree was created in the sacred land of the Yongin tribe..
‘……Why is there nothing except Barbarian??’
The more I organize, the more I feel deprived again, but what can I do?.
Fighting is the only characteristic of the race.
Drurly.
The carriage soon arrived near the mountain located in the center of Gnome Tree and began to circle around and head east..
And how long has it passed?.
“Im here.”
The coachman who delivered you at the Gnome Tree Gate announced that you had reached your destination..
‘It is a residential area named ‘Kiarvis’ and a historic resort for nobles that existed in the game world view 150 years ago..
“Come here..”
With the help of a man who served as a coachman and guide, we headed to the accommodation..
It was a place that had been set aside by the administrative office in advance.…….
‘Good.’
Much better than expected.
First of all, not only was one separate building used as a whole, but there were as many as five people staying there..
How much is it worth for one night here??
“Eat your meal first. I've prepared it for you.”
I was still hungry so I ate first..
and…….
“There is a hot spring……?”
When the employee told me that there was an outdoor hot spring, I immediately went there to relieve my travel fatigue..
‘Okay, okay, this is it..’
Later, when winter comes, I'll have to come back again, even if it's at my own expense. After enjoying the hot springs for about an hour, I came out and found Einar alone waiting for me..
“Bjorn, why does it take so long to wash up?!”
“Misha and Erwen?”
“The two are still in there. I don't understand at all. To me it looks like just warm water.…….”
Einar, who appears to have not experienced the true taste of hot springs.
Huh, this is why they are barbarians.
“Okay, just take a break and when they come out, we can hang out together..”
“uh? you?”
“I have to go to work soon. Why do you want to go together??”
“Oh no… I will rest here!”
When I was told that I was going to work, I bowed my head and walked away, and I left the dorm with a grin on my face..
And first I walked around..
‘It's truly luxury itself..’
Perhaps because it was originally designed as a resort for nobles, it is full of luxurious facilities..
Hot springs, horseback riding, fishing grounds, etc..
If it were modern times, you would have asked why this is luxurious, but here it feels different..
‘It's not just about eating wild meat, it's about playing with it.…….’
99% of this city eats meat and bread made from magic stones. You can tell just by looking at Einar, but I've never even seen a real cow before coming here..
But what about this place?.
There is even a place where you can play hunting by releasing things like pheasants and deer..
‘Well, then this is all I've seen.…….’
I carried the letter and moved to my destination..
There was no need to dig around to find out which lodging I was staying in. There is no noble in this city who lives in rented accommodation like me..
Most people spend their vacations in purchased villas..
“Please come in.”
Soon I arrived at the villa and sent a message, and it wasn't long before permission to enter was granted..
Huh, fortunately they don’t tell me to fuck off..
“I still wanted to talk to you at least once, but it turned out well. Haha, nice to meet you. Baronet Yandel. But what on earth is happening that you suddenly come looking for me??”
“Oh, I have one thing to tell you..”
“What to tell?”
When he delivered the letter he had prepared, the Baron immediately opened it and read it..
And made a strange expression.
“Those guys at the administrative office are really mad, aren't they? If I were to ask you this favor.”
“Well, I don't know the details..”
“Hmm, did you still grant this request? Why on earth do people like you?”
The Baron mutters as if it is difficult to understand..
To be honest, I accepted the request because they paid 3 million stones for it.…….
It felt like it was losing its shape so I roughly wrapped it around..
“I owe you money there..”
“Haha, that's right. Just pretend not to notice later..”
Wow, is this the mindset of an aristocrat??
It's admirable in a bad way, but you can't say that to their face..
“A warrior never forgets grace.”
“Hmm… Is that also true? Haha! It's fun. A nobleman guaranteed by one of the gods? Maybe there will be more nobles who want to become friends with you..”
After delivering the letter, the Baron invited me to have a meal with him, but I declined and left..
In a narrow aristocratic society, there are bound to be repercussions if you become friends with anyone..
‘Anyway, this is the end of the request..’
It ended so easily that I was wondering if I could get 3 million stones just for this..
So now you're free for the rest of your days.
‘I plan to go there later when the sun sets.…….’
I checked the rest of my schedule and headed home..
Then.
I saw a familiar pattern among the knights following the noble masters..
As soon as I saw it, a cold sweat broke out..
‘Baron Iphria.’
The family where the ‘him’ borrowed his face and identity, even making me faint in order to meet me..
‘……Probably not. Are you the youngest? It's probably on my brother's side..’
Even if my expectations were wrong, it's still the same.
It has also been proven quantum mechanically.
No one knows until they open the box.
Whether there is a cat or something inside it can only be proven after ‘observation’ is made..
Luckily I haven't checked inside the box yet.
therefore…….
‘Let's go quickly.’
Increase your walking speed while keeping your gaze on the ground..
It was that moment.
“Now, wait! Isn't that Baron Yandel?…….”
A familiar voice comes from behind, as if it recognizes me..
“Now, please stop for a moment! I heard that you got into a lot of trouble because of that evil wizard disguised as me. I must apologize…….”
(Jin) It was Hans I..
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