Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 373
373Hwa Treasure Hunter (1)
Three days after the community closed.
6While I was spending my days on the floor looking for a ship to board and finding a navigator to drive it, I received good news from Amelia..
“Schuitz, don't worry about the guild anymore..”
“Don't worry about it?”
“I found the right guy and dealt with him..”
“…what?”
When I asked for more details, she said she handled things like Amelia..
They say they discovered a guild executive who committed crimes that could end his life if caught, such as embezzlement and tax evasion.?
It seems that he succeeded in destroying the guild information about 'Rihen Schuitz' by threatening him with that evidence..
“It would have been much safer to modify it to what we wanted rather than discard it, but it was difficult to get there..”
“There is a possibility that data being destroyed could be a problem.?”
“Generally there are none. Losing or damaging administrative data is more common than you might think..”
Well, that's right…….
As I nodded quietly, Amelia continued to say that not all the data had been discarded and that there was still data showing that Lihen Schuitz was a level 5 explorer..
Simply put, it means that level 5 status will be maintained..
“You have a vague face somewhere.?”
“Even in a world where loss is common, it would seem a bit suspicious that my data suddenly disappeared..”
“Still, it would be much better than leaving the old data unattended.?”
Well, that's definitely true.
Even though it may be difficult to get rid of my bad feelings, at least I can avoid giving physical evidence to the person chasing me..
“Good job… No, thank you. Amelia.”
“…It is natural for those who are good at it to do what they are good at..”
“Because it's efficient.?”
Soon, Amelia nodded and changed the topic..
“So what happened to your job? Have you read all the materials handed over??”
Ah, the ship list..
It was a document that neatly summarized the specifications and prices of ships on the market..
“If there's something you didn't like, please let me know quickly, because I'll have to look for it again..”
“No, you don't have to. As long as the contents of the document and the actual thing were different, there was something that was just right..”
When I told them which ship I had chosen, Amelia asked me the reason, and I excitedly recited it..
“The price is the most expensive among the candidates, but considering the performance and price, it can be considered cheap..”
“Hmm.”
“Moreover, as long as you avoid special areas, you can sail up to the 7th floor with just the current condition, and if you add the option later, you can also sail in special areas, so there is no need to get a new ship again..”
“Right?”
Soon Amelia answered without a soul..
I wondered why I asked if he was going to react so calmly.…….
“Well, that's definitely what you're saying. Because this is what you do best.”
I stuttered unconsciously at Amelia’s next words..
“uh… Is that so??”
“We're already in the same boat, and you're the captain of that boat.”
Words that can't help but make the listener feel embarrassed.
However, apart from this, I also had this thought:.
Is he doing this on purpose to cheer me up??
Well, lately, I've been mostly stuck at home and just doing favors for them..
Maybe it was consideration—
“Well then, since the ship has been decided, let’s go first. If you move quickly, you will be able to place a promise before the exchange closes..”
I wanted to ask if it was really because of me that he said that, but I couldn't because Amelia put on a coat and went out..
Well, it's not that important.
‘Anyway, I saved the boat with this.…….’
If I had a bigger budget, I could have gotten a better boat, but I'm not particularly disappointed..
Because the pear I chose this time was pretty good..
‘Is the problem a navigator?…….’
Since ancient times, the problem has been people, not things..
***
smart.
I was lying in bed reading books I borrowed from the library when I heard a knock on the door..
Um, is it already time for dinner??
“Come in.”
As soon as I gave permission, the door opened as if it had been waiting..
As expected, the visitor was Erwen..
Amelia is probably currently in the middle of negotiations with the seller who decided to sell her boat..
“What's going on??”
I soon closed the book and asked about business, and Erwen muttered briefly in a somewhat dissatisfied voice..
“A guest came to visit.”
“customer?”
As soon as I could tilt my head and ask, a woman appeared in the doorway..
Shiny platinum hair and blue eyes.
“It's me.”
It was Raven.
Unlike the last time I saw him, he was wearing everyday clothes rather than a magic corps uniform, and his hair was loose rather than tied up..
Huh, the atmosphere suddenly changed completely..
“I'll go in?”
“Ah oh…….”
Before anyone could answer, Raven entered the room and sat down, and Erwen followed suit, picked up a chair and sat far away..
“why did you come in?”
“No?”
No, I'm not saying it can't be done... I was just asking why…….
Well, it's done.
If they see you sitting so far away, they won't disturb you..
“It’s been a while, Raven..”
“yes. How you doing?”
“till now. But is it okay to come here like this??”
“Don't worry, I came here safely avoiding people's eyes..”
“Oh, is that why you let your hair down and dress like that??”
“………Then is there any other reason??”
No, why does he answer so harshly??
I was just wondering, did something unpleasant happen??
‘I have to be careful when I talk today..’
With that in mind, I was about to ask about business, but Raven spoke first..
“book.”
“……?”
“I guess you were reading a book. I bought it?”
“No, it seems like loans are available these days..”
“ah… I heard that story before too. Books can now be taken out of the country only by those whose identity is clearly guaranteed.?”
“Officially, but in reality, unless you are a noble or a high-ranking government official, you are asked to deposit a deposit..”
“It's okay for you, man..”
Erwen suddenly joined the conversation, but Raven nodded without showing much..
“Well, if you are Tercia, you can do that..”
“So why did you come all the way here while hiding? Did something happen??”
We hurriedly checked the business before the topic of conversation went into a strange direction, and Raven also finished the introduction at this point and got to the main topic..
“Mr. Yandel… No, I'm sorry. Even if I keep being careful, it won’t stick to my mouth..”
“Okay.”
“Anyway, I came because I have a story to tell you, Mr. Schuitz..”
Yeah, you didn't just come to see me after all..
I was just wondering because the introduction was long..
“A story? tell me.”
It didn't seem like it would be a light topic, so I kept my voice serious and focused on the conversation..
“The royal family has begun an informal investigation into Mr. Schuitz..”
“informal investigation?”
“This usually happens when new characters appear. If an official investigation is conducted without justification, it looks like control and oppression towards explorers..”
Hmm, does it feel like a civilian inspection??
It's a dictatorship anyway, but people look at me from strange places..
“Anyway, so?”
“An investigation was conducted against me as well, so I disclosed a certain amount of information as I said. I only picked out the things that couldn't be hidden, like the abilities Mr. Yandel showed back then..”
“Still, if it was an unofficial investigation, it seems like there was some suspicion about my identity itself..”
“yes. If that were the case, wouldn't you have been caught a long time ago? Even if it is informal, there are times when things are done in a moderate way and vice versa..”
Rumors that the royal family is training secret special forces in the dark are not actually rumors..
A group like the Order of the Rose or something like that is a representative example..
“So what happened to you? First of all, from the higher-ups’ point of view, it seems like you omitted the report..”
“That's okay. He used the excuse that the 3rd Corps Commander position was vacant at the time. I also told my immediate superior, Director Pevrosk, that I had submitted a separate report..”
“Then won't you get caught lying??”
“It's not a lie. As soon as I returned to the city, I reported it to the leader. Of course, it's a made-up story to some extent..”
“That's right…….”
There is a sense of security in handling things clearly, but on the other hand, feelings of guilt also bloom..
“Sorry for getting you into my business, Raven..”
“…Isn't that the end of the story? I'm just paying off a debt I owed in the past..”
“I must pay this debt too..”
“Yes, you absolutely should. Otherwise, I think there will be a loss..”
The atmosphere could have become heavy, but Raven responded with a joke and became a little more comfortable..
It's time to move on to the next agenda item.
“Raven, have you ever heard about the national incorporation agenda??”
“National incorporation agenda? What is that??”
“This does not mean that evil spirits are enemies, but that we should embrace them. I heard that it was proposed once 150 years ago, but was abandoned for various reasons..”
“Ah, I remember learning it a long time ago. But why is that?”
“I heard that the agenda was discussed at the royal family meeting..”
When I explained why I brought this up, Raven looked surprised..
“This is the first time I heard about that. Mr. Schuitz must have been at home most of the time, so how could he... … . Ah, it was the full moon not long ago.!”
One of Raven's strengths is that there is no need for a long explanation..
I continued without saying yes or no..
“Please take a look. who brought up the topic at the meeting, and…….”
“And……?”
“Is there really no possibility that the royal family will accept that proposal?.”
Maybe this will be the key point.
***
It's been quite a busy day since Raven left..
To be exact, it wasn't just me staying at home, but Amelia had busy days..
Although we invested almost all of our money into purchasing the ship we had set aside, we were unable to find a navigator to drive the ship..
It's just that the sailors have dried up..
Since everyone is taking military ships and heading straight to the Dark Continent, I thought there would be quite a few items for sale on the market..
“Was it a bit difficult to get it after a month?…….”
“Speak properly. It must be difficult to find someone who catches your eye..”
Well, that's true.
To be honest, it wasn't that there were no navigators at all..
But the problem is that most of them were just thinking about something..
Navigation skills are more important than anything else in order to properly reach the underwater island area, the target of this exploration..
“Choose one thing: lower your eyes or give up. Even if a person with such skills is released on the market, other teams will quickly snatch him up, and he will not come to our team, which is trying to recruit him on a short-term contract like a mercenary..”
“okay? Then why not give up?.”
“so easily……?”
“Well, what can I do? The labyrinth opens in two days. I'll have to look for it again next month..”
“So, are we excluding the underwater island from this exploration plan??”
“No, let's just try it on our own for now. I don't know if it will work or not, but there's nothing to do on the lower floor anyway.?”
In the first place, I wasn't able to properly collect experience points even in the early part of the 6th floor, so it wouldn't be a big loss if I couldn't reach the underground island..
However, maybe my words were a bit irritating??
“…It's not wrong, but it's annoying. If you had told me in advance, I wouldn't have been so busy..”
“that… I'm sorry..”
After expressing his sincere apologies to Amelia, he also called Erwen into the room and discussed plans for the next expedition..
But it didn't take that long.
I also have a plan B in case I can't find a navigator..
“It's falling through the cracks.……?”
“Not for long, just for a moment. Anyway, arriving at the 6th floor a few days late doesn't mean anything big will happen. We are not planning to join the expeditionary force this time. From what I heard, it looks like you two barely even got any crack experience points.?”
“That's because the crack is not a place you can enter if you want.…….”
That's right.
That's why I wasn't able to easily share my method of opening cracks, even when I was on Team Banpoon, and then with the team I created myself..
‘It's really easy in this regard because I just let go of the fact that it's definitely an evil spirit..’
“Anyway, that's enough of the exploration plan..”
After sharing the plan, we each spent time on personal maintenance, and two more days passed by.—
「1You have entered the Crystal Cave..」
The day to enter the labyrinth has come..
“Man, why are you smiling??”
“I'm just a little excited. Let’s go quickly from the second floor..”
It feels like I'm exploring for the first time in a while..
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