Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 164
◈ 164. [Side Story] Serenade
“I have no choice but to take him by force..”
The woman in maid clothes picked up the huge coffin like a blunt weapon and said:.
“Hoo.”
I smiled, showing my molars. Look at this. Now he's even openly threatening me.?
Do I look like I'm wearing hot pants? Even though it looks like this, it is a body that defeated countless monsters on the monster front and even defeated that vampire king..
good night! Let's meet!
……The words rose up in my throat, but I managed to hold them back. Instead, I nodded..
“Okay, okay. Don't follow me.”
When I said I would follow along quietly, the woman seemed puzzled..
“Are you sure??”
“Really. Because I also want to meet your master..”
Why do you put pressure on the merchants of the imperial capital, and why do you interfere with my work with that pressure? Honestly I'm very curious.
If they invite you, there is no reason not to go. Let's talk face to face.
“Hmm…….”
The woman narrowed her eyes and muttered softly..
“You don't run away. Somehow, you look a little different than before.…….”
“?”
what. Is this woman in a relationship with Ash??
I wanted to ask, but there was no time. The woman with the huge coffin on her back again took the lead and left the mercenary guild..
“Please follow. I will guide you.”
***
I got into the carriage that was waiting next to the mercenary guild building and moved south for a while..
The place where the carriage stopped was a large building right next to the port..
I looked up at the building's sign with an unexpected feeling..
‘Wintersilver, the largest ship in the ecliptic, or rather in the empire.?’
Wintersilver is the family that runs the largest business on the continent, with no place in the empire out of reach..
Although it was a contactable upper level in the game, for some reason it was like a dummy data place that never did business with Crossroads..
‘Are you saying that the Winter Silver merchant prevented me from doing business with another merchant? … ? why?’
As my suspicions deepened, I followed the woman in the maid uniform into the upper building..
Even though it was late and the sun had already set, the upper building was bustling with people..
A woman in a maid's uniform walked skillfully among people rushing around carrying bundles of documents and products..
Even though he carries such a large tube on his back, his movements are like a loach..
The woman stopped on the 5th floor, the top floor of the upper building..
5At the very back of the floor was a door made of luxurious wood, and a large name plate hung above the door..
I think it's the room where the head of the upper tier lives..
There were two women standing guard in front of the door, one in a maid's uniform and the other in the same outfit..
These two guards also have scary faces that are as cumbersome as anything..
As the woman in maid clothes put down the coffin on her back, the two guards moved out of the way at the door..
Knock - the woman in maid's clothes, who carefully knocked on the door, muttered emotionlessly..
“master. I have brought you Your Majesty..”
A moment later, a young woman's cool voice came from inside the door..
“come in.”
“yes.”
The woman in maid clothes pulled the door open and stood politely next to it. I carefully moved her feet and entered her..
The first thing I felt was the smell of ink and paper..
The large room was filled with all kinds of documents. When I took a quick look, most of them were receipts and transaction statements..
At the top, I saw a lot of certificates for goods being bought and sold..
The next thing I saw was neatly packed gems and precious metals..
As one of the continent's largest merchants, it appears that they also trade high-value goods. As I was estimating the price of the jewel, I turned my head..
Finally, I saw her sitting at the desk in the middle of the room..
It was a young woman wearing a wrinkle-free women's suit..
Her long hair that went beyond her waist was light blue, like transparent water, and the eyes behind the glasses staring at the documents were bright silver, like freshly minted silver coins..
She glanced in my direction, put down the pen in her hand, and took off her glasses at the same time..
“great job. Come out, Elise..”
“yes. master.”
I think the name of the woman in maid clothes who brought me here was Elise..
Elise looked at her master with eyes of loyalty and compassion... … He shed vague anticipation towards me just like before..
Elise bowed politely and quietly closed the door..
There are only two people left in the room, me and the woman who is the head of Winter Silver..
“…….”
“…….”
There was an awkward atmosphere..
While I was hesitating what to say first, the woman let out a small sigh..
“It's been a while since I saw you, do you have anything to say to the girl??”
“uh…….”
I hesitated and waved my hand shyly..
“Long time no see?”
“…….”
The woman's eyes narrowed. I broke into a cold sweat down my back..
Holy shit. I understand that this woman has something to do with Ash. Since I don't know the contents, I don't know how to get out..
‘Ash, does this bastard owe a debt to Wintersilver??’
It is said that this bastard has been crazy about gambling, so there is a good possibility..
Isn't it possible that they stole money from the top here by selling the name "Prince"??
No matter how much I think about it, that's the only reason why such a large top would call me in such a threatening manner..
After finishing my guess, I nodded inwardly. Okay, let’s speak confidently..
Because I can’t pay it back, I pay twice as much.-!
“yes. long time no see.”
But after hearing what the woman said next, I realized that I was completely wrong..
“Husband.”
“…….”
I stupidly closed my wide-open eyes. what?
me… … . pouch…….
“My friend… … sir?!”
“Do you not want to hear that name anymore??”
A bitter smile appeared on the woman's lips..
“No matter how much you hate the girl, you still have to admit it..”
“uh……?”
“We have promised to get married from both our families..”
It was only then that I noticed the nameplate on her desk as she mumbled something sadly..
Serenade Winter Silver.
This person was the owner of Winter Silver, the largest merchant on the continent, and Ash's fiancee..
“Let's go out.”
Serenade stood up, picked up the suit coat hanging on the hanger, and draped it over her shoulder without putting her arms around it..
“There is no atmosphere here to celebrate the reunion..”
Serenade passed me and took the lead out of the room..
I stared blankly at her back as she walked away with the sound of her shoes clicking again and again, and then I quickly followed her..
***
Shoot ahhh…….
Calm waves approaching the bow scatter and create foam..
I am on board a luxury yacht owned by Wintersilver..
The white and sleek yacht was gently cutting through the sea and making a large circle around the coast of the port..
The lights of the port and city twinkled not far away..
How can I see this city from the sky, the land, and the sea in just one day? Isn’t it like accomplishing a challenge?.
‘No, no, stop thinking like crazy gamers for a moment.!’
I shook my head. This is not the time to open the system window to see if the achievement is not showing up! Stop escaping reality!
‘I heard that you have a fiancee. she heard…….’
Would I have known that we would meet on the first day we came to the imperial capital? You're not mentally prepared!
Lucas didn't tell me in detail, so I don't know exactly what their relationship is, and most importantly,.
Serenade is Ash's fiancee..
The relationships with the people at Crossroads are human relationships built by myself..
However, this woman has promised to marry ‘Ash’, not me..
Besides, it's not just any other relationship, it's lovers…….
‘I'm just possessed by this body, but I'm a lover of the body's original owner..’
To be honest, I had no idea how to deal with it..
I may be a professional at capturing monsters, but... … that… … It’s a bit difficult for women’s hearts.?!
Again. Again.
At that time, a serenade came up behind me with the sound of shoes. I glance back and see that she is holding a glass of cocktail in each hand..
Serenade held out the light blue cocktail she was carrying in her right hand to me..
“I brought you what you always eat..”
“Ah, thank you…….”
I was about to say thank you, but I quickly shut my mouth..
Like Ash, like Ash? Like Ash!
widely!
I snatched the glass and took a quick shot of the cocktail..
Perhaps because the drink was quite strong, I immediately felt warm. Wow! God'em hell yeah!
I boldly threw the cleanly emptied glass out of the yacht..
Oh, sorry for throwing away the trash! Still, at this point, I’m probably like Ash.?!
“…….”
Serenade's eyes widened and froze, as if she was surprised by my sudden eccentricity..
I broke into a cold sweat. Was it a bit over the top??!
“hmm… … I guess you're very thirsty. Would you like another drink, sir??”
“No, it's okay. that's enough.”
I waved my hands, trying to act calm. If I drink one more glass like this, there won't be any food left in my esophagus..
Still, perhaps because I drank alcohol, my body, which had been stiff from tension, relaxed. Let’s play Ash using the power of drunkenness..
“Phew.”
Serenade, who was also leaning next to the railing where I was leaning, sighed softly and put her glass to her mouth..
“He left for the dead and returned to the imperial capital without saying a word to the girl..”
“…….”
“Likewise, when he left, he didn't say a word to the girl. I think she's used to being simple now, but it's a little... … Isn’t that too much??”
Serenade's silver eyes looked at me beautifully. I tried to smile calmly..
“I was worried?”
“I'm always worried..”
I muttered a serenade while swirling the cocktail glass in my hand..
“Sir... … I'm afraid you'll break your promise. I'm always anxious.”
promise? What promise did Ash make??
I was curious, but I changed the topic. I had something to ask.
“That's why I interrupted you?”
“Are you saying it's a hindrance? What are you saying??”
“Don't act like a fool. You're the one who made all the architects and top companies I contacted step down.?”
Serenade snorted..
“Oh, that? It was something that had to be done..”
“what?”
“Dear Sir, we, Winter Silver Merchants, promised to provide the best commercial service. No other flies should get in the way..”
I was speechless..
So, what is it?.
“I will select the architect. I don't know what business you are trying to do at Crossroads, but that business is also handled by our Winter Silver team..”
I didn't want to see myself signing a contract with another merchant, so I took the initiative to stop it... … Is that the story??
“If you ask me to do this, I will take care of it all, so from now on, just tell me..”
“…….”
“Just tell me how much money you need. Whether you use it for gambling as usual or for gambling, I will lend you as much as you want. If you're dealing with an item at the top, just let us know. Whether it's alcohol, jewelry, or anything precious, if you can get it, I can give it to you..”
Why are you doing this?.
Hesitating, I asked carefully..
“What should I give in return??”
“……You're pretending to forget again..”
Serenade's water-colored hair was ruffled by the gentle sea breeze. It was like waves rippling in the air..
“Weren't our family's demands set from the beginning?.”
Serenade let out a long sigh and looked up at me with her clear silver gaze..
Why? Her eyes were earnest and heartbreaking..
“We, Wintersilver, come from a lowly merchant family where all they have is money... … Ask for royal blessings.”
last name?
It's probably not the holy silver that kills vampires, but the holy silver of the imperial family? then…….
“your… … The seeds of the royal family.”
Serenade's long, slender fingers gripped my sleeve tightly..
“Give it to me.”
I was so scared that my eyes widened..
Seed…….
CCCCC, CAAAAAA?!
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