Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 387
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Wet your hair with warm water and scrub your skin with soap as if removing dirt..
And how long has it been.
When I got out of the bathroom and changed into comfortable clothes, it only felt real..
Coming back home.
plod, trudge.
I went down to the first floor, wiping my wet hair with a towel, and found Amelia and Erwen waiting in the living room..
“It took a long time.”
Amelia looks somewhat dissatisfied as she looks at me after thoroughly washing up..
I asked while sitting on the sofa across from him..
“Seeing as it wasn't written in writing, I guess nothing much came out of it.?”
“Yeah, contrary to your fears, we couldn't find any wiretapping devices or anything like that..”
thank god.
I was worried that they might have left behind a lot of things when they broke into the house.—
“Except for the original ones..”
huh? What was there originally??
“Looking at your expression, I guess you didn’t know? There has long been a recording crystal ball installed in the living room..”
Even if I say it as if it’s obvious, it’s the first time I’ve heard of it..
However, if we were to make an inference from the statement that it has been around for a long time,…….
“Erwen?”
When I looked at the likely suspect and asked for an explanation, Erwen flinched and averted my gaze..
“Well, that… You never know.…….”
“…….”
“Wow, if it weren't for this, we wouldn't have found out what happened to you so quickly.…….”
……If this continues, I have nothing more to say..
When I even asked, I was told that the only places where recording spheres were installed were in the entrance and living room, which is considered a security measure that a homeowner can do well..
‘Somehow, even the marquis came to visit me in no time..’
While I was returning in the carriage prepared by the Marquis, I raised questions that I had not been able to discuss..
“But Erwen, how did you know I was in the Marquis??”
“Of course you have to know! The man himself came all the way here.!”
“That guy……?”
“Oh, by any chance you didn't know? The commander who tried to capture you is Eltora Tercerion, the son of the chancellor.!”
“what? He's the guy who became the commander of the 3rd Corps this time.?”
Is Jae-sang crazy??
Sending his son on this dangerous mission?
What if I broke my head there??
‘No, if you had cherished your children in the first place, you wouldn't have sent them to war.?’
I thought the marquis's child farming techniques were very Spartras-style, but it's not an area where I can mess around..
“Rather, what exactly happened in Schuitz and Marquis??”
“yes. Please tell me quickly. When I came back, the man was gone and the door was broken. I was so surprised..”
Afterwards, I explained the Marquis' misunderstanding and the deal he proposed to me, and listened to their opinions as well..
Reactions were sharply divided..
“Oh my, are you sure you’re giving me your title back? It went so well!”
While Erwen was happy, saying it was good news..
“If you're the prime minister, you'd be the best person to have as a sidekick, but I still can't help but feel uneasy..”
Amelia, who is similar to me, expressed concern that things were going too smoothly..
“But what can you do? If I said no there, things would have gotten more complicated..”
“…I will conduct a separate investigation regarding the Prime Minister..”
“Okay, I'm just trusting you..”
“yes? About me?”
“Of course, Erwen, you too.”
Really, the only thing you can trust is your colleagues..
Because the world is too harsh to survive alone.
***
Tuk-tuk.
When I was lost in thought while tapping my index finger on the table at regular intervals..
The door opened and a man came in..
“Did you call me, father?.”
Eltora Terserion.
A reader of the marquis, and someone who is said to one day inherit everything the prime minister has built up..
However, the Marquis' gaze upon him was cold..
“If you have eyes and ears, you will see and hear things, so don't say anything. What do you think about this incident??”
“to be honest… I was very surprised. I never would have thought that Baron Bjorn Yandel was still alive, just as my father said..”
“Is that all??”
In response to the Marquis's question, the man swallowed his saliva and carefully opened his mouth..
“His joining is considered positive news for our Marquis. Although many years have passed, there are many people who remember him. Useful as a symbolic entity—”
“stop.”
The man's speech, which continued in a logical tone, was interrupted midway by the Marquis' restraint..
“Did you only see that far??”
A gaze of disgust that went beyond disappointment was directed at the man..
At this, the man lowered his eyes and sighed inwardly..
‘Why has this old man been acting like this lately?.’
He wasn't a kind father to begin with. She never got to this extent.
2It got a little worse a year ago, but these days, I feel like I've become an emotional trash can.?
‘The same goes for bringing that unknown woman... … . Could it be that you noticed something about me??’
It's suspicious.
In fact, recently, I didn't call him unless I had to give him an order, and he didn't even share information properly..
Just like this time too.
“father.”
“tell me.”
“Today I learned for the first time that Baron Yandel is not an evil spirit. Why did you hide it from me??”
The man asked carefully, intending to challenge the Marquis, and the Marquis then answered coldly..
“It sounds like I have to look after you forever..”
“……That's not what I meant. I just think it would have been more helpful if I had known in advance.—”
“From the beginning, I was mistaken in thinking that Baron Yandel was not an evil spirit..”
“yes? However, my father definitely…….”
“done. Even if I tell you, my mouth will only hurt.”
These words are too heartless to be considered children..
The man kept his mouth shut, and the Marquis paid no attention to this and brought up the reason why he had been called here..
“Tomorrow, you personally go and inform Yandel of the date of his death. Let's continue the conversation we couldn't finish today.”
“The anniversary... When can I do it??”
“full moon this month.”
The time was evening.
***
15work afternoon.
“Then, please come back. Take care of yourself!”
As I left the house, seeing Erwen off, the door of the carriage waiting in front of the gate opened..
“It's been a while.”
“I have decided to stop using honorifics now.?”
“He is the son of a marquis? Then you probably know it anyway. who am i.”
“That's right.…….”
The Prime Minister's son-in-law's expression looked somewhat bitter as he answered that question, but it wasn't something I cared about..
“It's okay, let's leave quickly.”
“That's right.”
A carriage running along a wide carriage road.
Before long, the military Seungjang River appeared, and as before, we rode it and traveled comfortably to the Hwangdo Karnon..
“It's convenient to get to the imperial capital in just one hour. How much does it cost for one ride??”
“It would be convenient to calculate it as about 1 million stones per person. Of course, assuming there is no carriage..”
“……At that point, it would be better to just take a carriage..”
“I guess so. In fact, there are only a few nobles who use this facility, accompanied by users. I heard that you only use it when you have urgent business to do..”
As we were chatting about this and that, the carriage finally arrived at its destination..
A huge mansion visible from far away.
How much does it cost to use this much land in this expensive Imperial Land??
“Let's go. Father wait..”
“Looks like it's not a crystal ball this time.?”
“I told you not. My father wants to have dinner with me..”
Even if I say that, well…….
I thought they were going to have a non-face-to-face company dinner or something..
I profit-
Eventually, guided by the Prime Minister's son, we arrived at the banquet room located on the 4th floor..
One of the outer walls had a large window, offering a clear view of the garden outside and the beautiful sight of the palace beyond..
Well, I didn't have time to look at the view..
“You came.”
The Prime Minister gives me a greeting while sitting at the head of the table..
“It’s been a while, Marquis Terserion..”
“You had a hard time coming this far. Sit down, Baron Yandel. Oh, Eltora, you should just leave now..”
“…have a good time.”
As the prime minister's son and wife leave, the already empty dinner room looks even more empty..
But there is no better environment than this to have a private conversation..
Tuk.
First, I sat across from him..
Perhaps to prevent guests from entering during the meal, the table was already full of food..
For reference, the amount of food in front of me was five times that of the Marquis..
I guess they took into consideration my racial uniqueness..
“Then, take it easy. I have no intention of demanding any harsh etiquette from you either..”
“…If that's the case.”
Soon, the Marquis started to cut the meat with a knife, and while watching the Marquis's eyes, I tore off a chicken leg and put it in my mouth..
and…….
“How is the food? Does it suit your taste??”
“That's great.”
“If so, you're lucky.”
We continued eating and talked in earnest..
I know that according to Lapdonian etiquette, you are not allowed to talk about work while eating, but... I am the only race that does not have to be bound by such ostentation..
“Marquis, the food is good, but now I want to hear about it too..”
“How are you going to return your title??”
“okay. If I suddenly said I came back alive, there would be many people who wouldn't understand..”
The marquis also agreed to the conversation without saying anything despite my rudeness..
“Before I say anything, let me ask you this first. How many people knew you when you were in Noark??”
“does not exist. Because I hid there too..”
“Then things would be much easier..”
Soon the Marquis explained the plan he had in mind..
“First, we plan to pretend that you infiltrated Noark under a special order from the royal family. And after two and a half years, he completed his mission and returned. What is it like??”
A short scenario that can be summarized in just a few sentences..
However, the question of whether this would work was meaningless..
The Marquis must have the ability to realize this plan..
“Not bad.”
“Of course, it will take some time. Because I have to create and document documents within the royal family..”
“What are you going to do about me declaring myself an evil spirit??”
“Don't worry. Just explain that it was necessary during an infiltration mission..”
I really liked the scenario itself..
If you return in this way, you can get your old daily life back..
However, if there is a problem…….
“Then what you want from me in return is?”
What do you have to give up to get it?.
The Marquis put down the knife he was cutting meat with and raised his hand..
“There are two things in total..”
“tell me.”
“I will form a special unit centered around you, so you can lead them into the war..”
“The deadline is?”
“until the war ends.”
You're trying to make me into a slave..
“It's hard to accept that there is no end to the war until the end..”
“Then make it a maximum of 3 years. If the war ends before that, the deal is over. Of course, if you upgrade your major in the meantime, you will be rewarded for this without any discrimination..”
Well, it's not a condition you can't accept once you hear the content..
Anyway, the trend these days is for most explorers to go to war and make money..
“Then the second?”
“second is…….”
The Marquis frowned and put down his fork..
“I'll tell you the second thing tomorrow morning. Because it would be much faster that way. There are empty rooms all over the place, so let’s stay there today..”
This isn't something that will be released in 60 seconds..
***
After dinner, I was guided to my room by the staff..
Even though it took more time to travel, I felt like I wanted to go home and rest.…….
‘The intentions are suspicious..’
The date and time when the Marquis invited me to his mansion, and even his sudden request to go to bed..
There was just a picture drawn in my head..
Therefore, after asking Erwen at home to just contact me, I decided to spend the night here as the marquis requested..
Sometimes a crisis becomes an opportunity.
“Ugh…….”
A room too spacious and gorgeous to be used alone.
Click, click-
I was lying in bed and checking the clock with only the magic light on the nightstand turned on. I turned off the magic light on the nightstand and put the clock on..
Click, click, click.
The second hand moves in silence and makes a sound at regular intervals..
Click, click.
When that sound was repeated ten more times.
「The character's soul resonates and draws you to a specific world..」
I immediately raised my upper body..
This time I had to move faster than usual..
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