Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 304
304Tu Lane Wales (2)
After jumping up and swearing as if he was having a seizure, there was an awkward silence for a moment..
It wasn't long.
“Did you just say fuck to me??”
Amelia asked again as if confirming, and I quickly started taking care of it..
Oh, of course I didn't apologize for my ignorance..
Because this is important to me.
“Hehehehe, my name is Lee Hansu. Not Lee Hans.”
“so?”
“I wish you would pay attention to your pronunciation. Isn’t that right? This is a very sensitive matter to me.…….”
Even though I said that, I was worried that my favorability would be further diminished because of this, but surprisingly, Amelia was generous and understanding..
“…i get it. Be careful in the future.”
I don't know why he reacted this way with his pronunciation, but he seems to have recognized that he crossed a line..
Okay, so this part is over..
I asked what I was curious about after talking to me from the other side..
“Hey, Amelia..”
“speak.”
“What did you mean by what you said earlier? That means the royal family may have known that I was an evil spirit and tolerated it..”
The question I had to hold back even though I wanted to ask before coming out as an evil spirit..
“It's still just a possibility.”
Amelia laid out the insurance first and then expressed her guess..
“If you had been ‘verified’ by the royal family, your identity would have been revealed long ago..”
Well, that's right.
Even if I only use one number item like today, there is nothing I can do about it..
but…….
“I understand that, but why is it connected to acquiescence? Wouldn’t it be more natural to just say that the royal family trusted me completely??”
“Maybe so. But back then, you were the most famous hero in the city, weren't you? He thought there was a possibility that he could not be touched by the royal family..”
Uh, I still don't get it..
Even if I make Amman famous, I am only a very small person to the royal family..
“in more detail.”
“Hmm, you have no sense in politics.?”
No, please stop exploring Lee Han-soo..
When I looked at him without responding, Amelia smiled and continued..
“Think about it. A hero who sacrificed his life to save his friends in the labyrinth, fought a bloody battle with evil enemies, and returned after saving thousands of explorers. But the hero's identity was an evil spirit? What kind of problems do you think will arise??”
“uh… … get confused?”
“Yes, it will be confusing. In the meantime, the royal family, together with the three religious denominations, described evil spirits as evil beings and declared them as objects to be exterminated..”
ah…….
Only then did I understand.
Why did he think that the royal family might have known my identity and tolerated it?.
“Evil spirits must always be evil, right?…….”
“Fortunately, you're quick-witted..”
I am different from other demons.
He helped his compatriots raise the weak Barbarians, and furthermore, he risked his life before anyone else in the Battle of Noark..
Therefore, the royal family had no choice but to be cautious..
The moment they execute me for being an evil spirit, the citizens will think.
I saved thousands of people?
And yet, they kill you because you are an evil spirit.?
“Of course, even if I reveal that you are an evil spirit and put you on the execution platform, there will be no riots or anything like that. As always, it will be loud for a moment and then become quiet. but…….”
“I guess the royal family didn't even want to leave such a precedent. A precedent that suggests that there may be evil spirits in this world that can be helpful..”
“Again, just speculation.”
Amelia ended her story with the word inference, but from my perspective, it felt very uncomfortable..
Because it wasn't like ignorant reasoning..
There is a basis. But the problem is that the evidence sounds credible to my ears..
‘Huh, what if this is really true? As soon as I return, should I wash my identity and live in hiding??’
It was a time when my head was complicated with all kinds of thoughts..
“……Amelia, sleepy?”
“I'm not sleeping. And from now on, call me Emily when we’re together. I will also call you by a pseudonym..”
“Uh, suddenly?”
“I might make a mistake again in front of others, right?.”
When I say “again,” I guess I’m referring to the time when Beck’s gang was harassed..
“So, it’s a good idea to make it a habit on a daily basis. If everything goes according to our plan, we will soon come into contact with Seongju's forces..”
After saying those words, I erased all my distracting thoughts..
Yes, even if you think about the royal family, you can't find a proper answer in this era.?
Let's focus on this first.
***
next morning.
smart.
A visitor came to the hotel where we were staying..
“My name is Rick Omanus. Emily, you are Bjorn, Thor's son.?”
He was, surprisingly, a knight.
Not just an explorer wearing a sword as a weapon and wearing plate armor, but a real knight under a lord..
‘There are knights here too..’
Well, I guess Amelia uses Aurors..
It would have been difficult to build up sword proficiency high enough to achieve natural awakening at that age..
I'm sure he learned it from someone..
“What business is it??”
“The Lord of the castle has decided to support you in recognition of your abilities..”
It was an arrogant choice of words that brought to mind the high-ranking people of Lapdonia..
They just don't think we'll say no?
Well, I won't do it.
“What do you mean by support??”
When Amelia asked, pretending not to know, Rick Omanus held out a piece of paper instead of answering..
“All the details are written there, so please read it and then reply.?”
A contract that states what support we will get and what we must give up when responding to a recruitment offer..
It wasn't bad if you look at the conditions..
Team members receive support, and if they make achievements, they are given the right to go up to Lapdonia and back, and they can receive many benefits by relying on the lord's power..
Instead, you must follow your lord's orders in case of emergency..
“It was recruitment, not support.?”
“I told you not. The Lord of the castle highly praises your abilities..”
“I need some time to think.”
“I will wait here for you. I hope it doesn't take too long.”
It was a situation we were waiting for, but if we responded too easily, it might arouse suspicion, so we took a long time..
And when I opened the door again.
“……Did you stay in that position the whole time??”
“It's natural since I'm on official duty..”
Anyway, I didn't expect that he would be doing that in front of me for over two hours..
“Here, take it..”
Afterwards, we gave the signed contract to the driver, and he told us that he had already spoken to me and that we could come visit him at any time..
I guess I really didn't think he would reject me..
“But does a signature have any meaning??”
“It's a formality. In any case, it is impossible to live a normal life in this city if you go against His will..”
What can I say, bluffing in front of a newbie?.
There is also a way to move to the eastern area and team up with Orculis..
“See you later then.”
After completing his business, the driver left without looking back..
So now it's time for us to start our day.
“Emily, what are you going to do now? It caught my attention, but I don't think it was enough for the lord to want to meet him in person..”
“There is no problem. This is something that needs to be paid attention to in the future..”
“Well, that's right.”
I'm not bragging, but I'm confident that I can attract attention..
With this barbarian body, even if you just sit still, you'll get caught up in all kinds of accidents..
“Okay, let's go then..”
Afterwards, we packed up all our equipment and headed to Yeongju Castle. Last time, I only did administrative work in the outer castle, but this time I was able to enter the inner castle, which requires permission..
“It's Emily and Iron Mask. I heard from Lord Omanus. My name is Mel. From now on, my job is to assist you two when they visit Naeseong..”
Mel, the administrator, welcomed us with a bright smile, welcomed us as part of the Korean family, told us about the geography of the inner city, and briefly explained the structure of the place..
It was a story that I didn't really need to pay attention to..
I already heard everything from Amelia..
“Since it's your first day, I think it's best to register first. Oh, what are your future plans? Most of them join their original team.—”
“I have no intention of joining the regular team..”
“okay. Then, I will guide you in the direction of creating a team in your name..”
Afterwards, we followed the administrative center and headed to the Naeseong Labyrinth Management Office, which is only accessible to Seongju explorers..
Then, a two-person duo team was created and registered..
Oh, by the way, the team name is ‘Iron Mask’..
Whether it's Emily or Bjorn, these nicknames are more memorable than those names.?
“What would you do with your colleagues in three positions? Please tell us what role you want.—”
“Hold.”
“yes?”
“Until we find someone we like, we will move together for now. So, I wish they would block all applications for membership..”
“Yes, I will do as you say..”
Amelia, who skillfully completed all party settings as a local, confirmed one piece of information with the labyrinth management staff..
“How many chasers can we choose from??”
A herder is a position like Zencia that enters the labyrinth at a young age and takes on all kinds of dangerous tasks..
“There are currently 13 people..”
“If you include those who are affiliated rather than independent,?”
“173It's a person.”
“I want to see everything.”
Amelia carefully read the information provided by the staff without missing a single detail..
And I found the name I was looking for.
“I want to take these two kids here..”
“For the Rain Wales sisters, it is impossible because they already have a team.…….”
“Still, wouldn't you be able to at least contact the team you belong to? Tell them that if you hand it over, you will be compensated generously..”
“……yes.”
For now, this concludes the business scheduled for today..
However, before returning, Amelia took me to a place located in the inner city..
it was a bar.
“Pub? Is there a place like this in the castle??”
“It is one of the benefits for those who have gained permission to enter the inner city..”
“But why here…….”
I had never seen Amelia take a sip of alcohol before, so I couldn't understand her intentions..
Until I saw the sign for the bar..
[Lane Wales]
It can't be just a coincidence that Amelia's last name and this tavern's name are the same..
“Are you not going in??”
“Ah, ah, uh oh…….”
The interior was relatively clean, and perhaps because it was daytime, there were not many people there. We sat down in a corner and ordered drinks and snacks..
and…….
“…….”
“…….”
We just sat quietly without saying a word to each other..
No, if you're going to do this, why did you bring me here?.
Just by looking at it, it looks like a place full of stories.—
“Are you curious??”
I thought for a moment and nodded..
“It won't be a very interesting story..”
“You can’t just experience fun things in life..”
While saying that, I grabbed my glass and hit one shot..
Wow, this is strong. It's so tasteless.
Is this Noark, the city of real men??
“……strange guy.”
“huh?”
“didn't say anything.”
Amelia said and took a gulp..
Oh, what's wrong with him? Even one shot.
Is this a story that is difficult to tell with a sober mind??
That was the moment Amelia put down her finished drink on the table..
Kwaang-!
Oh, what a surprise..
I quickly turned my head in the direction of the sound..
A loud man's shout was heard from the kitchen..
“These ungrateful bitches!!”
The man's voice was full of anger, and soon the sound of something breaking was heard..
The sound included a woman's unique scream..
Wow! Powok-!
The situation is so clear that even a blind person can tell that violence is taking place in the kitchen..
However, the few customers seemed familiar with this situation..
“The owner is catching his daughter again..”
“Wow, I feel sorry for your daughters too. That thing is also called Abby..”
What, owner? daughter?
Then it can't be possible that you're being beaten over there.…….
Swish.
The moment I realized that fact, I quickly turned my head and checked Amelia..
brrrr.
Amelia's hand holding the glass was trembling..
It looks too pitiful and pitiful to be considered simply old anger..
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