Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 240
◈ 240. [Side Story] Preparing for exploration
There are a total of five dungeons in Lake Kingdom District 5..
Everything has been cleared, including the ruined Colosseum..
In other words, what I've been waiting for all this time... … This means that you have now obtained a new defense tower that is guaranteed to drop in area 5..
I threw the bright blue scroll in my hand and caught it..
[Summoning Scroll: Shield Turret ]
It's a defense game in name, but I don't know why they give you a new turret until you've progressed to this point..
Well, strictly speaking, it’s a character defense game, not a tower defense… … Genre distinction is important. Mmm…….
Anyway, I stopped by the alchemist workshop to research scrolls..
When I brought him a new summoning scroll for the first time in a while, the head of the Alchemists' Guild caught my ear..
“how! Next scroll! When will you give it to me! I couldn't speak and was waiting while groaning.!”
“Yes… … Why didn't you say something?…….”
The Tower Summon Scroll is a guaranteed drop for each zone, so it can tell you when it will be available.…….
The head of the alchemists' guild said that the research would take about ten days, and quickly rushed into the workshop with the scroll in hand..
I will leave it up to you. That tower is pretty good, so I want to use it in this stage if possible..
“How are you feeling, Lily??”
While I was at the alchemist's workshop, I also said hello to Lily..
Lily, who was filling out artifact management documents at her desk, smiled bitterly at me..
“A civil servant's day is always the same, Your Highness..”
“If you have any difficulties or need anything, let me know. You know I care about you?”
No, these are not empty words. How much do I care about our senior wizard? He is a precious colleague who has been through hardships and hardships together since the tutorial advance base..
“Well, your majesty, then I need to retire.…….”
“If you say that one more time, you will be promoted. Do you want to increase your work??”
Lily told a familiar joke, so I took it as a joke..
Lily found my joke so funny that she took out a handkerchief and wiped away the tears from her eyes. Hehe I can't go!
“Oh, your highness. Can I ask you one thing??”
“then? Feel free to ask.”
Lily hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice as if she were crawling into a rat hole..
“Well, God Hand… … When will you be back? It seems like a long time has already passed since I left on my mission.…….”
“…….”
I looked surprised for a moment, but then I smiled mischievously and pushed Lily's shoulder with my fingertips..
“what. Maybe it's because I'm worried?”
“No, no! What are you worried about?!”
Lily's face turned bright red and she shook her shoulders in disgust..
“just! Didn't he leave the front line and run away in the name of a mission? As a senior wizard, I'm worried.!”
“Hmm~”
“All elves are like that! Playing with people's beliefs for personal gain! Because we are a race that is the embodiment of selfishness.!”
I laughed out loud as I saw Lily squealing in embarrassment. Just be honest and say you're worried..
“…….”
However, I was in a position where I couldn't give a clear answer..
It was true that the shadow unit had exceeded the time it should have returned..
It was well past the expected return time I had assumed..
‘Did something unexpected happen?.’
The Shadow Corps went to the Principality of Bringer to deliver my proposal to the Dragon Lady Duke..
I was confident in my heart.
I am confident that the Dragon Lady will review my proposal positively..
And I am confident that God Hand and the Shadow Unit will not fail in carrying out their secret mission..
The former was a belief based on experience with 742 games..
After being defeated in the Bringer Principality, the only escape route the Dragon Lady can choose is the southern front..
At least, at least, you won't try to argue with me..
The latter was because he knew the abilities of the three God Hands, Body Bags, and Burnouts..
With the abilities of the three, it would have been easy to re-infiltrate and escape the Bringer Principality..
however.
‘late to return.’
I gently bit my lower lip..
Did something happen??
Or is it really, as Lily said, that he betrayed me and left? They were originally sent to us as spies for the imperial family.…….
‘After entering the Bringer Principality, Ader's surveillance system also stopped working... … The stat status is also displayed as unknown.…….’
I'm lost in worry,
“majesty?”
Lily asked worriedly. I immediately grinned and waved my hand..
“Don't worry too much. Because I will definitely come back.”
We remember the death and dedication of the shadow troops..
I still believed in them.
“When I get back, I'll give you a pat on the back and ask. why is it so late.”
“…….”
Lily, who was quietly blinking, eventually smiled and answered..
“yes. Please hug me too..”
***
smithy.
I approached a dwarf blacksmith who was lying face down on his bed, striking something metal in front of the furnace in his studio..
“Kelly Bay, how are you? Oh my, just take a break. You're working while lying down..”
“Oh, you little prince. You came at the right time.”
Kelly Bay skillfully turned the bed around and sauntered over to me..
“You've personally dealt with werewolves on Jormungand's back. That's when an idea occurred to me. I made some equipment that might be helpful in defeating them..”
“Ho? What is it??”
Werewolves have no special weaknesses.
Although it does take additional damage from silver weapons, the effect is not that great..
So, I was only thinking about recycling the silver weapon I made during Stage 5. Have you made anything else??
“Now, look!”
What Kelly Bay brought forward was… … It was a grappling hook launcher used during the battle of Jormungand..
“Isn't this a grappling hook launcher? It was made to comfortably ride on Jormungand and other places..”
“okay. I modified it slightly, so instead of using a hook, it looks like this…….”
Kelly Bay removed the hook and replaced it with a large silver stake..
“Equip the silver stake! And with just a little bit of output adjustment,!”
“Hoo?”
“1Become a disposable silver stake launcher! If you shoot this at the stomachs of werewolves,?”
Tukak-!
The silver stake was launched so fiercely that it flew through the air and crashed into the wall..
“Like this, the silver stake is shot out with great force.!”
“Huh…….”
The output was adjusted so tightly that the remaining arm torso after the silver stake was fired was cracked and tattered..
“No matter how thick their fur is, you'll be able to open a hole..”
“It's for close range.?”
“yes. The farther the distance, the less damage. But the closer you are, the more lethal damage you can inflict..”
Werewolves are strong, but their regenerative power is not high..
If you use it in a situation where werewolves are right in front of you, it can cause serious damage, so it will be an excellent emergency tool. I nodded..
“It's good. It is suitable as additional weaponry that can be used in an emergency. You can also recycle previously made equipment..”
“Hehehe, even though this old man is older, his creativity is still sparkling brightly.?”
“sure. You are a craftsman known worldwide..”
When she responded appropriately, Kelly Bay's nose rose to the top. Hehe, you seem like an easy guy..
“We will adjust the existing hook launcher to a silver stake launcher and place an order for additional quantities. Master, please supervise me well..”
“Cluck cluck. Just leave it to me.”
“Since I think I'll be going on a dungeon expedition tomorrow, please just make 10 by tomorrow morning..”
“okay. I'll send it to the manor house by tomorrow morning..”
While we were having this conversation, I saw a boy with messy hair running to the side of the studio carrying a lot of luggage..
This time, it was Hannibal, the newly hired N-grade boy mercenary..
Hannibal, who spotted me, placed his luggage on the floor and greeted me politely..
“Hello, prince!”
“Ugh, okay. Thank you for your hard work.”
Hannibal bowed his waist and ran quickly with his luggage again..
Even though I'm sweating profusely, I'm moving quickly without getting tired..
I gestured towards Hannibal and asked Kelly Bay..
“How about the assistant I added this time? It's worth using?”
“Hannibal? then. He's so smart that he's just a booger. If you teach one thing, you will enlighten three or four... … It's like seeing my childhood.”
When I heard those words, I unconsciously imagined Kelly Bay's childhood..
Umm… … Young dwarf... … I wonder if he had a beard back then... … ? Did you have a lot of hair?…….
“But I think he's hiding something.”
Kelly Bay made a noise while rubbing his chin..
“Well, it doesn't matter to me because he's smart, understands things well, and is good at his job..”
hiding?
I tilted my head as I looked at Hannibal, who was dutifully running around here and there. That kid is hiding something?
“…….”
Suddenly, I remembered the Camus incident that happened yesterday. Camus also had a secret. I had a bitter taste in my mouth..
Everyone has a secret.
What actions should I take as a commander and lord to ensure that the secrets of each of the mercenaries gathered on this front are not fatal to the operation of this front?…….
“It's a face that looks like it's embracing all the problems in the world. Open your face! You young bastard!”
Kelly Bay patted my back as I was lost in thought. I stumbled, laughed bitterly, and then asked.
“Kelly Bay. Can I borrow some wisdom from an old man??”
“huh? Gorum. Wouldn’t I, who have lived several times longer, be much wiser than a green kid like you? why? What's going on?”
I briefly explained what happened yesterday. About Camus, Reina, and Junior.
And even my worries about these fights that will increase in the future..
“What can we do to prevent fights like this from happening in the future??”
Then Kelly Bay snorted..
“Prevent it from happening? That's impossible.”
“yes?”
“You are not a god, kid. He's just a green little commander. No matter what your subordinates have inside them or what their intentions are, it is impossible for you to figure them all out and prevent accidents. All you can judge is their actions, not their intentions..”
I listened to Kelly Bay blankly..
“look. What if I create the best sword in the world? The people who use it swing it around like crap, their teeth fall out, their balance is ruined, they bend and break, and they come back in a really bad way. So, are you going to say something like, ‘Oh, if I knew how to use a sword like this, I would have made this part stronger?’?”
“So what do you say??”
“Don't say anything! Will the sword be restored to its original state? I have no choice but to repair the broken part while cursing or making a fuss..”
Kelly Bay hit the workbench once with a hammer! He took a picture and continued speaking..
“Things that are going to explode are bound to explode eventually. What you need to do as a commander is to clearly resolve what happened..”
“…….”
“Set the principles. And don't break that rule. When rewarding, give generously, and when punishing, be bold. The one who caused the accident is scolded, and the one who prevented the accident is rewarded..”
The old dwarf twitched his beard and laughed..
“If the principles you have established are strong, even if your castle shakes, it will never collapse..”
“…….”
“If it breaks down, well, you have to fix it again! What are you going to do? Monsters come in every day. I won't fix it?”
principles and principles…….
As I pondered over Kelly Bay's words, Kelly Bay gave me a congratulatory message..
“Now, get out there, young commander! I'm busy from now on because I have to make 10 silver stake launchers..”
***
dinner.
The gathering of party members and briefing and eating before leaving for an expedition has been repeated over the past two weeks, so the party members were summoned again today..
Exploration members remain the same.
4 members of the main party excluding Junior, and 5 members of Kuilan's punishment unit. A total of 10 people, including Verdandi who joins on site..
“Tomorrow I leave for District 6..”
I began my explanation by simply drawing a map of District 6 and beyond on the blackboard..
6area. i.e. depth of field6.
The true darkness of the Lake Kingdom, also known as the Demon World, unfolds from here..
“The Lake Kingdom is largely divided into two parts. Districts 1 to 5, where the commoners are believed to have lived, and Districts 6 to 10, where the noble class is believed to have lived..”
The population is presumed to have been less noble, but the inner city district, with districts 6 to 10, is larger..
It is only a castle in name, but in reality it seems to have been a wall built to separate living spaces within the city..
It is unclear exactly what kind of social system the Lake Kingdom had, but it is possible to vaguely guess that it had a somewhat deformed structure..
“6This gateway to the area is sealed. I have to break through here tomorrow..”
I pointed to the narrow gate leading to the inner city..
Inner checkpoint).
This is the name of the dungeon that must be conquered tomorrow..
“This place is not very high, but the walls are built and the terrain is favorable to the defenders. In other words…….”
I grinned..
“This time, we are waging a siege war, not a fortress war..”
Surprise flashed on the faces of the party members at the unexpected story..
okay. All I did was protect the castle walls on a bad day.?
‘Sometimes, it should be fun to attack and capture this side.!’
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