Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 474
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For a moment, we stand facing each other in an empty space..
Mr. Yong burst out laughing cheerfully..
“Haha! I was wondering when it would come, but I ended up seeing it today! Do you know how surprised I was when I heard that you came back alive??”
In fact, since I came back, I have been saying this to everyone I meet, so much so that my ears are now scratching at the greeting..
Of course, what I said in response was the same as usual..
“Oh, I'm sorry. I tried to come earlier, but I had too much work to do..”
“It looks like he got caught up in a lot of troublesome things. I know the situation to some extent, so don’t worry too much..”
Oh, well then.
But to what extent is ‘to what extent’??
As I was thinking that thought, Mr. Yong spoke in a quiet voice..
“Anyway, good luck. My daughter has been so sad since we found out you were dead. Oh, is it okay if I call you now? I'm sure you'll want to see it.”
“Later, when we're done talking,.”
“Something to talk about... … . It seems like I didn't just come to see your face.?”
“Didn’t you hear from Ravien??”
“The first daughter just said that you wanted to meet me and to call me later when the paper gets torn..”
Seeing the curiosity in Mr. Yong's eyes as he said those words, it didn't seem like a lie..
So you really didn't tell me anything??
Suddenly, trust in Ravien increases..
“Unless you just came to see the face... Then why did you come here??”
“I need a promise before I speak.”
“promise?”
“I promise not to reveal what happened today to anyone..”
Even if the target is the king of this country.
When I added those words, Mr. Yong's expression hardened a little, perhaps because he recognized the gravity of the matter, but he still coolly accepted my request..
“I swear by the spirit that dwells in my name, ‘Pyrcearaidomus’.”
It was a minimal safety device..
I don't understand what meaning there is in that long, difficult-to-pronounce name, but at least the Yongin people value promises made in their name..
“Okay then, would you like to tell me now??”
It would be much quicker to see it in person than to say it..
I took out the box I had left in subspace and showed it its contents..
“that…….”
As soon as he saw the heart, which had a smooth surface like a tropical fruit, Mr. Yong's eyes turned sharp..
Well, he must have recognized it right away since he is also a dragon..
“It is the heart of the Yongin people. Could it be that the owner of that heart is the one I know??”
“okay. It belongs to the dragon slayer Regal Vagos..”
“…yes, that's really it…….”
Mr. Yong made an indescribable expression and the muscles around his eyes trembled..
I must have had a gut feeling, but it seemed like it felt different from receiving a proper answer..
As befits the person in charge of each tribe, the recovery was quick..
“…To be honest, this is a very confusing situation. First of all, let me tell you this..”
The head of a tribe, Mr. Yong, looked at me and bowed..
“Bjorn, son of Yandel. On behalf of his clan, and as a father of a daughter, I express my sincere gratitude to you..”
I knew it as soon as I saw that attitude..
Even if I didn't have the title of baron and the position of leader of the barbarian tribe, this man's attitude wouldn't have changed..
I didn't plan on doing it during this time, but it wasn't bad..
This means that there is a slightly higher chance that my request will be met in the future..
“…So what happened? I haven't heard anywhere that the dragon slayer has died. Have you ever met him this time??”
“No, it was at Ice Rock that the dragon slayer was killed..”
“At that time, on that expedition… What do you mean??”
“How much do you know about that expedition??”
“That's just as much as is known to the outside world. Ravien, he told me that too.”
“Well then, I guess I should start there..”
First, I explained everything that happened during the expedition, and Mr. Yong, who had been listening, finally understood the whole situation..
The key to the expedition that day was only one thing..
Not Noark's pursuit party, not the royal family's abandonment of us, not the death of the dragon slayer.—.
“The Rose Knights... Killed it…….”
Killing the Rose Knights.
In other words, it was a direct rebellion against the royal family..
“Now I understand. Why did they emphasize secrecy so much even before it started? Why couldn't he tell me the truth?.”
“So don't be disappointed. Even after winning your heart, the reason I came to you now is because of that..”
“…I completely understand. Still, I am grateful that you came.…….”
Mr. Yong, who was speechless, sighed..
“On the other hand, I also feel afraid..”
As expected of a person in a position of responsibility for a race, Mr. Yong was able to communicate well..
“what do you want from me?”
Now, it's time to get to the point..
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If you could receive one reward from the most powerful person in the Dragon Race, what would it be?.
The answer to this will vary depending on who is asked the question..
Because there will be a lot of things that come to mind..
Although their population is small, the Yongin tribe has become the second most prosperous tribe after humans thanks to their ridiculous lifespan. They have the ability to give whatever they wish for..
but…….
“The unconditional support and cooperation of the Yongin people toward me..”
As soon as I said what I wanted, Mr. Yong flinched and raised his voice..
“It's a ridiculous request..”
“Well, it's not like I wanted money or treasure..”
“It would have been better if I had hoped for something like that. But what you just said... This is something that could lead to the destruction of our entire clan..”
Uncle Yong tried to persuade me, saying that his gratitude was not a lie and that he would do anything if I asked for anything else..
Therefore, we activated the barbarian negotiation mode..
“Do it anyway! Why don't you act like you'll listen to everything and not do it?!”
“…You haven't changed since you became a Baron..”
“Do it! Or I won't give you my heart!”
When he started to become stubborn, Mr. Yong was embarrassed and sweating profusely at first, but as time went by, he gradually got used to it and changed his methods..
“Didn't you promise! They say they will listen to anything!”
“promise? Strictly speaking, there was no promise of compensation! No, in this case, it would be fair to say that I trusted you and rewarded you first! Isn’t that right??”
It was definitely not wrong..
In return for bringing the dragon slayer sword, I was given the opportunity to receive a reward, and received the 'dragon's blessing' on the condition that I bring back the heart when the dragon slayer was killed..
“…So you're saying we'll just move on from that? It's the only way to save your daughter?”
“So you keep saying it! I really feel grateful... … . But I can't grant that request, so please ask for something else..”
In the end I had no choice but to admit it.
No matter how much you continue in barbarian negotiation mode, it will be difficult to change this dragon man's mind..
‘Yeah, there's no way I can't overcome my stubbornness when it comes to an issue this important..’
Enough of the joking, it was time to have an open conversation..
“Raphir.”
“……?”
“The reason you can't accept my request is probably because of the royal family.?”
“…I won't deny it. You may not know it yet, but the king is truly scary..”
Somehow they all say the same thing.
This is so sad, I should hurry and see the king's face or something..
Then you'll refute that statement or do something..
As I was laughing, Mr. Yong asked me in a subtle tone..
“…If you limit your unconditional support to situations where the king does not intervene, then I can accept that. What is it like??”
It was a compromise that took a big step back even if it meant taking a step back..
I must say that as soon as I heard it, I thought that Mr. Yong was really grateful to me.?
Of course, I would support it except for the king.?
Doesn't this mean that if there is a conflict with the marquis, duke, or other races, they will do their best to support me?.
Well, there were options when it came to armed conflict..
“If you have a cause, an unfair attack on you will be the same as an attack on me..”
My worries deepen..
Negotiation is essentially a process of finding limits little by little, as if walking a tightrope, in order to give each other just a little..
but…….
‘In fact, this is probably the maximum offer..’
This negotiation was a little different..
Mr. Yong skipped the entire process and presented the maximum condition..
It wasn't that I didn't know how to negotiate..
It's just a sign of gratitude and favor shown to me..
‘Let's stop at this point.’
From the beginning, it was thought that it would be sufficient to gain support even when there was a conflict with other races..
As Mr. Dragon said earlier, the original quest's reward was 'Dragon's Blessing'..
“…It really doesn't go any further than this—.”
With a troubled look on his face, I stopped Mr. Yong, who was trying to persuade me once again, and held out the box..
“That promise is enough. take it.”
I didn't forget to say thank you.
“And thank you from the bottom of my heart. For going along with the ridiculous nonsense.”
“…Huh, I didn't expect this situation..”
“I was just desperate because I had things I had to protect, and I will do my best to avoid any trouble for you..”
“Stop it. Isn’t this a problem my daughter is also involved in?.”
Oh, Ravien is also his daughter.?
So that was it. Somehow, the conditions were so good..
“Anyway, when it's all over, let's talk some more. What did you do while you were gone? Was it really a secret mission as announced by the Marquis??”
After that, I continued to talk about various things with Mr. Yong in a much more comfortable atmosphere..
And how long has it passed?.
“Oh, and I am saying this since you have decided to support me in the future. Could you please participate as a witness in the trial against Count Alminus??”
“At that trial... Am I a witness?……?”
“Why, isn’t he the leader of the dragon race? I think I'll save some face if you come out and take my side..”
“…face?”
“haha! It's a joke, a joke!”
This guy also has a taste for teasing..
“Wow, it's been a while since we had a good conversation, and it's already been a while. There's an elders' meeting coming up, so I'll have to leave soon..”
“Hmm, yeah?”
“If you're going back right now, let me know. I'm going to write you a quote right now..”
“no. While I was here, I also briefly met Pen and Ravien..”
“Hehehe, I'm glad. The kid will like it. It won't take long, just have some tea with her daughters and I'll be there soon..”
With those words, Mr. Yong told me where Fen and Ravien were, and I slowly walked in that direction..
plod, trudge.
Marble floor that makes a sound every time you walk.
I turned away before turning into the hallway..
“Why is there anything left to say??”
“I guess I have to ask about this anyway..”
Mr. Yong shrugs his shoulders as if to say go ahead and do it..
“What if, really what if.”
A voice rang out leaving an appropriate distance between Mr. Yong and me..
“If I become stronger and the forces that support me increase,.”
“…….”
“So I think it’s worth a try for you too..”
“…….”
“It's not suicidal if you feel like that.—.”
Considering Mr. Yong's position, I asked while omitting the subject..
“Can you help me then??”
The answer came back after a long time..
“…When that time comes, I'll think positively..”
“Yeah, I see..”
I turned my back and continued my interrupted steps..
plod, trudge.
This was enough for today.
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