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Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 279

◈ 279. [Free exploration] Base camp (3)

I received this and that equipment as a gift from an unknown person and bought it again..

I had quite a bit of magic stones saved up for personal use, so I paid a price for the equipment I thought was good and brought it..

Moreover, Momyeong gave the equipment at a price that was practically a bargain compared to its value. He's a really good merchant NPC, except that he only sells when he feels like it..

‘I was already in a situation where I needed this and that..’

In the last battle, a lot of our kids' equipment was damaged..

The [Wraith's Armor] that Lucas used for a long time is also in tatters..

Evangeline's equipment loss is especially serious..

[[Golem Armor] became a rag, and the Crossroads family's traditional spear and shield on both hands were on the verge of being broken..

Equipment is essentially a consumable item. Don't spare it and replace it.

‘Buy two sets of armor for the knight duo... … Other kids need to upgrade their specs too..’

The situation is slightly better for the main party and punishment unit, which have been receiving equipment upgrades consistently..

In the case of the Shadow Unit that returned this time, the equipment tier remains several stages ago. These guys need to be replaced once, too..

As I was busy thinking about this and that, I ended up throwing away almost all of my personal magic stones, no matter how anonymous they were on sale at a low price. omg……!

As I was feeling upset looking at the empty magic stone inventory, Nameless smiled and tapped the stall with his fingertips..

“Since I bought a lot this time, I’ll give you one more service. pick.”

“Hey hey! Are you really an angel? Jeenjang!”

A strange way of speaking came out without me knowing, but it’s okay! Long live free!

So, in addition to the 2 free equipment, I added 9 pieces of equipment I bought with my magic stones. Shopping for a total of 11 pieces of equipment has been completed..

It takes a lot of money and time to make this much through production, so thanks to the unknown, I was able to save money. thank you-!

“What can I even thank you for? The growth of you and your colleagues is my joy.”

Nameless smiled and said this. Hey hey! Do it in moderation! Then, it would be difficult if I really gained wings and flew away.!

I finished shopping like that..

It is time to end this free exploration and return to Crossroads..

“As we said before, we will stay here..”

The punishment unit nodded at Kuilan’s words. I also smiled and nodded..

They will stay at the base camp and prepare for the construction of a forward base..

Once the teleport gate requested from Grandma Coco is completed, you will help build the forward base..

“As a senior, I will lead you well. majesty.”

Jackal grinned and put his arm around Kuilan's shoulders. Muscle Muscle - Maybe it's because of the commonality of being a beastman, but it looks like they became friends pretty quickly..

Jackal was asked to provide general assistance, including the security of this base camp and the construction of future forward bases..

I've lived here in the Lake Kingdom for hundreds of years, so I'm sure I'll be able to help you..

“majesty.”

At that time, God Hand cautiously stepped forward..

“We will stay here too.”

“huh?”

“Verdandi's party has not yet finished recovering, and the base camp here is also less stable..”

God Hand looked around at NPCs all over the base camp..

“I want to help many people here. please allow.”

“It's Verdandine's party, even if they are of the same race as you. Aren't the others? I'll still help?”

“Your Majesty, you are of a different race than us, but didn't you help us??”

Godhand smiled faintly..

“There is no reason for people to help others..”

“…….”

I'm just reaching out to you because of my needs..

I feel very embarrassed answering with such bright good intentions. I savored my appetite sheepishly..

Anyway, this is right after stage 10, which is the boss stage. There's quite a bit of time until the next stage..

If you want to stay here and help stabilize the base camp, I have no reason to stop you..

but.

“But Lily… … Can I handle it??”

“omg.”

Only then did Godhand's face turn pale as he remembered Lily waiting at the Crossroads..

I clicked my tongue. Looking at you, you don't seem like a bad guy, but you seem to have a knack for making lovers explode..

“I think you will understand. If you are Lily.”

“I completely understand, man.…….”

“Please speak kindly to me.…….”

“Will he listen to me?…….”

A while ago, I was reminded of Lily, who was killing a boss mob with a huge fireball. Godhand and I both trembled in fear at the same time.…….

Anyway, that's how I did it.

Five members of the punishment unit and three members of the shadow unit were left here at the base camp, and only Junior and I returned..

“I'll come often! If anything happens, come back right away! got it!”

He said that as he put himself into the teleportation gate..

My party members, Jackal, Verdandi, Grandma Coco, and even Nameless waved their hands to see me off..

No, what is that look in your eyes as if you were looking at your eldest son coming to Seoul after the holidays?!

“Sunflower seeds... … It was delicious…….”

“I suddenly miss Youngju’s chef’s meat pie.…….”

“Fresh fruit and honey…….”

Plus, he's secretly telling me what he wants to eat! hey! I think I'll buy it just because I said that.?!

…….

……Sunflower seeds, meat pie, fruit, and honey? Is there more? That's the end-

flashing!

***

As soon as we returned to Crossroads, Junior was sent back to rest. I came straight to the blacksmith shop..

“Hmm. Something like that happened at base camp.…….”

When I told Kelly Bay what had happened, the old dwarf immediately started packing and said:.

“I guess I should go back soon too. The base camp will run smoothly only if there is a blacksmith..”

As soon as those words were spoken, the other blacksmiths around them all stiffened their shoulders, threw their whole bodies and started clinging to Kelly Bey's arms and legs..

“No, father-in-law! Where are you going? You haven't taught me the secret yet.!”

“I still don't understand how to make dwarven steel.!”

“Where are you going if you don't teach much about molds?!”

“I can't leave here until I teach you everything.-!”

“These leech-like humans?! To suck out all the marrow!”

I watched with a happy smile as the blacksmith shop turned into chaos. Good job, blacksmiths. Hold on tight and don't let go.

“excuse me… … majesty.”

“huh?”

When I felt a small hand tugging at the hem of my pants, I looked down and saw a small boy..

A young N-rank mercenary with messy hair covering his eyes. It was Hannibal, whom I appointed as an assistant to Kelly Bay..

“If Kelly Bay goes back to where he came from... … By any chance, can I follow you too??”

“…….”

After being speechless for a moment, I bent down and leveled my gaze with Hannibal..

“It's not far, but it's dark and humid, and monsters often haunt it. You have to risk your life. I'm still going, Hannibal.?”

“are you okay! I… … I still want to learn more from Kelly Bay..”

I looked into Hannibal's eyes, which were sparkling straight through his messy hair, for a moment, then smiled..

“If you get permission from the old man, let's do it..”

Anyway, Hannibal is too young and out of power..

If you learn even one skill that will be helpful next to Kelly Bay, it will be helpful to Hannibal and to the front line here in the long run..

After patting Hannibal's messy hair with my hand, I stood up..

Now Kelly Bay was beating down the blacksmiths who were clinging to him. what are you doing.

“……I also had a request to entrust to you..”

Readjusting the equipment I bought from anonymous today.

Upgrading Evangeline's Cross family spear and shield to SSR grade exclusive equipment..

This is something that only the magic blacksmith Kelly Bay can do, so I was planning on requesting it today, but looking at it, it turned out today... … . Let's ask next time…….

***

next day. In front of the manor house teleport gate.

Kelly Bay, who had not slept a wink all night and taught the skills to blacksmiths, brought his luggage with a blank expression on his face..

Behind him, Hannibal smiled and pulled a cart. The cart is filled with farewell gifts that other blacksmiths made all night long..

I wonder why these people's tastes are so consistent that they're all ugly cutlery or chunks of metal..

“By the way, your back is completely healed.?”

The reason Kelly Bay stayed at Crossroads in the first place. Didn't her waist give out when she defeated Jormungandr, the Serpent of the World? Did she make a full recovery??

“Everything was better... … I think I overexerted myself yesterday, hey.…….”

“Come here whenever you feel sick. I'll let you use the temple for free..”

“I feel like I get bitten like this every time I come, will I ever come back??!”

After screaming, Kelly Bay immediately made an ouch sound as if her back was hurting..

Hannibal patted the old dwarf's waist with his small hand. Boy, that's scary. What is your level?.

“Well, it looks like you have something to ask me for..”

As if Hannibal's hand massage had worked, Kelly Bay straightened his back and winked at me..

“Once the base camp is stabilized, I will take your request as a top priority, so don't leave it to someone else and just wait a little while. got it?”

“Since you seemed to have a bad back, I was just going to take it to a local blacksmith shop..”

“Your back is your back and your work is mine! Just give it to someone else! I'll come back and throw it all away!”

Kelly Bay threatened, twirling the hammer in his hand. Hehe, if you come to Crossroads one more time, you'll never be able to return to base camp.…….

Hannibal gently pushes Kelly Bay, who is spitting out fire from his mouth, and flashes it into the teleportation gate! and disappeared.

I waved my hand and watched as the dwarven blacksmith and his assistant disappeared..

Eventually, after the two disappeared, I turned my head and looked to the side..

“lily?”

Startle.

Lily, who was slowly pulling the wheel of her wheelchair and approaching the teleportation gate, trembled at my call. I crossed my arms and smiled..

“what are you doing?”

“…….”

Sigh. squeak squeak.

Lily, who was sweating coldly, rolled her eyes and looked at me..

“that… … The same goes for base camp repairs and forward base construction. It wouldn't be helpful to have at least one person with deep knowledge in alchemy... … Shall I??”

“…….”

I saw a bundle of alchemy-related luggage hanging on the back of the wheelchair. I let out a quiet breath..

Lily, who hates dungeons, volunteered to request dispatch..

“Is this the power of love?……?”

“No, it's not like that.!”

“Now, I haven't come too far to deny it.~?”

I shrugged my shoulders, humming a song on the spot. Yes, you are not a cowherd girl, so why should I stop you from dating?.

“go and have a good time.”

“It's not like that.!”

Lily shouted for a long time, dragged the wheelchair, and entered the teleportation gate. flashing!

I smiled and gave a thumbs up..

It's okay if you're happy…….

***

The punishment unit is also leaving. The shadow unit is also leaving. Kelly Bay and Hannibal are also leaving. Let's even leave Lily.

Crossroads has become quite quiet. I felt a sense of emptiness as I looked at the empty hero lineup window..

‘Let's do our own thing.’

Repair of castle walls and fortress equipment damaged during the last defensive battle.,

Compensation paid to those who died.

Ordering new equipment. Hire new mercenaries. Check the materials stored for the construction of the forward base.…….

There was no end to things to do. It's been a while since I've been immersed in administrative work..

In the morning, a week after the end of the defensive battle,.

The weather has become quite chilly, so I start to do my morning work while sipping hot coffee..

“Yeongjuneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~!”

director… … Ader, the lord's aide, rushed over and reported..

“Sir Lucas has come to his senses.!”

“……!”

I immediately got up and left the mansion..

There are several prisons in Crossroads, and the central prison was the one where Lucas was imprisoned. This is because it is the deepest and strongest facility..

Upon entering the lowest level dungeon, there was Lucas, his limbs bound with chains, in a spacious cell..

He couldn't even take off his blood-soaked armor from the last battle, and [Karma Eater] was tied around his right hand. I've been trapped here in that state for over a week..

“lord!”

Bright relief flashed through Lucas' eyes when he recognized me..

There are no traces of the beast on the protagonist's straight face. He has a kind and gentle face like a normal golden retriever..

Standing in front of the prison, I briefly ordered the guards..

“open it.”

“yep.”

Squeak-

the prison door opens.

I strode inside and headed towards Lucas..

Lucas looked at me with a brightly lit face and opened his mouth..

“My lord! Glad you're safe! The last battle ended without any major incident.…….”

Wow-!

Without listening, I swung my hand as hard as I could and hit Lucas on the cheek..

The raised cheeks turned red. Drops of blood dripped from Lucas' burst lip..

“uh……?”

Lucas slowly turned his head and looked at me in confusion..

“state, county……?”

“hey.”

I grabbed Lucas by the collar and,

“I told you not to wear beast shoes.”

I gritted my teeth and chewed it out..

“사람 말이 개 X으로 들리냐, 이 개새끼야?”