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The best territory designer of all time - Episode 120

120fury. happy day (2)

Kkokkio.

morning has dawned.

Lloyd's eyes opened brightly at that sound..

“Whoa.”

As soon as I woke up, I rubbed my eyelids first..

I quickly erased the traces of last night’s dream..

I washed my face, ate breakfast, and woke up Javiel as usual..

Then, Javiel looked at me quietly and suddenly said something like this..

“Did you cry last night??”

“what?”

“Your eyelids are slightly swollen. The whites of the eyes also seem a bit bloodshot..”

“Ah, this?”

I laughed in a hurry.

“It's because I toss and turn in my sleep. Oh, my heart was pounding so hard yesterday.”

“The heart?”

“uh. I wonder what kind of honey I will live with from now on..”

It's true.

One night is enough to feel sentimental..

Because there are so many more days to live in the future.

Because now is the beginning of a clean financial life without a single penny of debt..

“Think about it. I paid off all my debts. The management of the territory is also solid. In Viscounty Territory, water bills come in every month..”

That's also true.

The future of this barony is bright..

This was because all kinds of good news were widespread..

“Also, the Marez clearing area suffered some damage due to the locust swarm? No problem. Isn’t there a grasshopper corpse that Baeulgi turned into charcoal from a volcanic eruption? They ground it finely and sprinkled it on the field, and it was a big hit..”

“Are you sure it's fertilizer??”

“uh. I heard that peppers and corn grow really well.?”

“Hmm, that's a relief..”

“It seems like the orc tribe is well established there too..”

“Well, I heard that news too. He said he was very satisfied with the abundance of game around Lake Capua, which he used as his new home..”

“Oh, right. Bibyeong is also doing his job..”

The 100-meter-sized phantom species is splashing around in Lake Capua again today..

Twice a day, morning and evening, it roars steadily..

This request was properly listened to..

It could be said to be a meritorious achievement(?) of Bangul, who became the object of Bibeongi’s first love..

“Anyway, there's nothing to worry about. It seems like all that's left to do is live. So, I think I'd like to throw a party..”

“What a feast.?”

“Well, it's a celebration of paying off all my debt. It's like a ceremony for safely preventing a monster attack. Normally, around this time, we do things like Thanksgiving, right? So, both together.”

“I think you have a good opinion..”

“……Why do you praise me?”

“Just. Aren’t there sometimes days like this?.”

“Is that so?.”

“yes.”

Javiel smiles faintly in this direction..

Recently, there has been a lot less coldness than before..

I think it was thanks to the favorability that broke through the barrier of 0 and rose to a positive level..

“Well, anyway, I'd like to make a suggestion..”

I headed to the Baron's office..

He expressed his opinion to hold a festival..

Naturally, the Baron became an ardent yes man..

“That's a very good opinion to me. Additionally, once the festival is over, how about we go on a family trip?.”

“yes? It's a trip?”

“yes, travel.”

The Baron burst into laughter..

“Before, didn’t we all enjoy a family trip together once every year or two? But after that happened, it was all quiet, wasn’t it?.”

“ah…….”

I think he's referring to the time after he took on private loans..

After listening to the Baron's next words, it seemed like his guess was correct..

“So wouldn’t a time like this be an opportunity? When I was full of debt, I couldn't even think about it, but this time, I finally got over a big hurdle..”

The Baron's face looked genuinely happy as he said that..

After that, Lloyd had to listen to the Baron for a long time..

Mainly, it was the Baron's family trip plan, a kimchi soup parade, saying that somewhere would be the best travel destination during this season..

“Yes. That will be fine. I agree too.”

“Is that so??”

“yes. Instead, the plan is everything…….”

“Don't worry, leave it to your father. Wasn't it me who made this plan?.”

“Haha, is that so?.”

“Ah, no matter what.”

The Baron pounded his chest..

The sight made me smile..

‘It's a family trip.’

Come to think of it, when was the last time you went on a family trip?.

I couldn't even remember.

‘Department MT? OT? But it's not a family trip..’

When I looked back, all I could remember from my childhood was going on intimate trips with my family..

After my hair grew to a certain extent, I couldn't even search for that memory..

‘Besides, I haven't been able to travel at all for several years..’

it was true.

After falling into this world, I was always busy working..

Baron was busy trying to resolve the debt he owed..

‘In the meantime, I went to Cremo and the royal capital, but it wasn't a trip..’

This is a business trip for official business..

So, it's work..

That cannot be recognized as a trip..

Besides, it was the same even before I came to this world..

‘It was worse back then than here. Because it was a time when I was rotting away in a gosiwon..’

It was a time when I couldn't even think of taking an intercity bus to take a breather, let alone travel..

One day, I suddenly really wanted to see the East Sea..

It was okay to go and do nothing..

It was an inn, so there was no need to hold it..

I feel so frustrated trying to live.

I feel like my heart will explode if it continues like this..

I just wanted to see the sea.

So I tried to take an intercity bus..

But I quit.

The reason was simple.

This was because the round-trip bus fare was not enough..

To be precise, I felt like I wouldn't have enough money to pay for the high school entrance exam if I used that bus fare..

‘It was miserable.’

I had to give up even the small steps for only a few thousand won, and the road back was so bleak..

But now it's different.

The Baron family has strong finances..

If you don't waste a lot of money, if you don't wake up to waste, you can live comfortably and comfortably for the rest of your life..

“Well, I'm looking forward to it..”

The steps leaving the Baron's office were light..

It was like that even though I was enjoying the Yeongji Festival from the next day..

‘This is how people live.’

Delicious food.

A daily life you can enjoy without having to work.

If you look here, people smile kindly.

Is this what it feels like to live in a paradise set just for you?.

It was the third day of the festival..

‘relaxing.’

He was so used to the festival that he lay down in his bedroom and rolled around all day. I spent a long, boring and extravagant day reading a few books I picked up from the library..

‘It's been a while since I thought of a game.’

It reminded me of the games I played for free when I was in Korea..

Of course, when I'm bored like this, there's no other way to kill time than playing games like that..

‘Should I at least learn to hunt?.’

real hunting game.

If I don't do that, won't I gain weight?.

It was around that time when I was rolling around on the sofa and thinking about that..

Knock knock.

“Lloyd, are you there?.”

Javiel's voice was heard along with the knock..

Lloyd responded in the same posture as he was lying on the sofa..

“Oh, there is. listen…….”

“I think you should come out and see it now..”

“……Are you in already?.”

I removed the book that was covering my face..

Then we see Javiel’s expression.

It's pretty hard..

But it's not just an everyday stiff face..

We've spent a lot of time together, so we can recognize them..

“what's the matter?”

rag?

no.

It looks like something big or small has happened..

As expected, Javiel's answer was unusual..

“I can't really define it..”

“then?”

“I think you should come out and check it out yourself..”

“…….”

I followed him.

I left the mansion and went down to the main town of the territory..

It was an exciting scene where the festival was held for three days..

But now?

‘It's a bit messy.’

The sound of the lute and singing, which had been so exciting as if drunk, had stopped..

The empty space is filled with the murmurings of the people of the territory..

All the eyes of those residents are…….

‘Who are those people??’

It was aimed at a group of people..

The number is about 70 to 80 people..

All clothes are the same.

Because they are soldiers or armed groups?

no.

They were all naked.

Clothing that would have originally been an intact shirt or coat.

Now everything was stained and torn..

My knees were worn out, my sleeves were torn, and I couldn't even get them up properly..

Only bones and skin remain in the flesh peeking through the gaps..

The soles of my feet were even more miserable..

The number of people who were properly equipped with shoes could be counted on one hand..

He must have walked with only rags tied around his feet, so his soles and toes were all cracked and broken, covered in blood, dirt, and dust..

‘What the heck.’

In short, it's a complete mess..

A face with sunken eyes and cheeks.

Hair covered in rice cakes and a tired expression.

Lloyd walked through the people of the estate and approached the naked people..

“Are you, by any chance, residents of our territory??”

I didn't see any familiar faces..

Still, I asked just in case..

The answer that came back was as expected.

“Oh, no, master. By any chance, are you the owner of this territory??”

“I'm not the owner.”

“Ah, then…….”

“owner's son.”

“ah.”

A man who appears to be the representative of the group of naked people.

I thought I was a little over 30 now..

He sent an earnest look in this direction..

“I'm really sorry to say this, but... … Please help me, master..”

“Mmm.”

“Here, children are starving to death. You don't have to give much. No, even if it is just to feed livestock, please give only a little to children and not to adults. Please do this, master..”

The man lay down on his back in tears..

The whole naked crowd fell flat on their faces..

Lloyd took a deep breath without realizing it..

“Whoa.”

Who are these people and where do they come from?.

Maybe you are a beggar?

There were too many numbers to see it that way..

There was too much diversity in men, women, and age groups..

Lloyd said.

“I can afford to provide food for you all, so calm down. huh? I think it would be best for them to talk to me first..”

“Stories… … What do you mean??”

“Don't eat it. I'll give you food.”

“Oh, I see..”

A man suddenly got up and quickly approached me..

Lloyd ordered residents to bring water, soup, and other easy-to-digest food to provide to the needy..

Then he took the man aside and asked.

“Ask directly. Who are you guys??”

A group of scantily clad people suddenly appeared at the estate where a festival was taking place..

No matter how I looked at it, it felt awkward and strange..

In the worst case scenario, I thought there might be a foreign spy among them..

But the man’s answer that soon came back was unexpected..

“We are residents of the Barony of Sortino. And my name is Nicholas of the village of San Sorti in the estate. Originally, my father was the village chief, but when this uproar broke out,…….”

“for a moment. A resident of the Barony of Sortino? You guys?”

“Ah, yes. That's right.”

“But why did you come here? With that kind of face? Besides, it's crazy?”

Lloyd asked.

it was strange.

‘The Barony of Sortino is located quite south of our territory.?’

But why did the locals come here in such disgrace?.

I had no idea what was going on..

The answer was in the man's reply.

“A monster has attacked the village.”

“……what?”

“There were a ton of monsters. Well, did you say his name was Heracleto? They look like scarabs and are over 2 meters tall... … They literally flew in like a swarm of bees. All the trees and plants were gnawed away..”

“what is that…….”

“We lost our home in that attack. Of course I didn't give up. With the encouragement of the lord, they attempted to build at least a hut and re-cultivate the fields for reconstruction. But heaven has failed us.”

“no way?”

“Yes, that is correct. Just five days after Heracleto attacked, another group of monsters attacked the village..”

“…….”

Lloyd was at a loss for words..

After listening to it, I understand what the story is..

“……monster domino.”

“yes?”

“No, I just tried it. Anyway, that's why your lord?”

“After Heracleto, he went missing while fighting a horde of monsters that attacked the territory. maybe…….”

“It must have been eaten.”

“……yes.”

The man said with a dark look on his face..

“Even the lord and his family have gone missing. There was nothing we could do on our own in that situation. I ran away just to save my life. Meanwhile, more than half of them died. And today we finally get to this point…….”

“It must have been a lot of trouble..”

“……Hehehe.”

In the end, the man shed tears..

Lloyd was finally able to find out the full story of the situation..

‘okay. Barony of Sortino. It's much further south than our territory. But what about on the eastern side of the territory? Likewise, there are eastern mountains.’

The Eastern Mountain Range was truly long and vast..

The length stretching from north to south was hundreds of kilometers..

Of course, the Barony of Frontera was not the only territory bordering the eastern mountains..

In all, dozens of fiefdoms bordered the eastern mountains..

and…….

‘Most territories adjacent to the Eastern Mountain Range must have been within the scope of this monster domino effect..’

I knew it.

But I didn't have the energy to help others..

I thought the lords who run their own fiefdoms would handle it well on their own..

But now I think I know.

I wasn't confident there..

‘Not only me, there were no useful phantom species, no knights who had reached the level of a sword master, no well-trained engineers, and no white lance cavalry sent by the king..’

But was it possible to stop the endless waves of monster dominoes?.

The answer was no..

“Let’s start with the food. Warm up your body too.”

“Thank you very much, master. This grace…….”

“Don't bring up things like grace. It's burdensome. If you feel better after a few days of recovery, you can leave for another territory if possible..”

I left without waiting for an answer..

Because I feel burdened by a man hanging on to me?

He said he couldn't remember his days as a frog tadpole and quickly forgot his poor days.?

It wasn't all.

‘There might be endless numbers of people like this and that..’

Lloyd's steps leaving the chaotic festival scene and heading towards the Baron's office..

I was busy before I knew it..

It was the same in my head too..

It awakened all the brain cells that had been sluggish for several days..

I carefully calculated and considered the future expected from this incident..

‘At least twenty or more fiefdoms must have been destroyed. So where will the refugees flock there? To the west? no. There's another mountain range there that you can't cross. South? It's a foreign country. Of course it's not the east where monsters will flock..’

Then the only place to move is north..

However, the only intact territory on the northern route is probably the Barony of Frontera..

Moreover, the season is now entering the beginning of winter..

‘Then it would be impossible to go all the way to Cremo without food in that manner. That means…….’

Northern route for refugees to travel.

A territory that is still intact on that route..

A place where you can barely walk.

‘It's a huge win. It's the only place here.’

Waddeuk.

A large number of refugees will arrive.

But if you throw them away mercilessly,?

He will undoubtedly receive a severe reprimand from the royal family..

‘This is going to blow up again. shit.’

When will I be able to lick a honey pot with peace of mind?.

Lloyd's steps toward the Baron's office became even busier, carrying with him a rising sense of sadness..

In his head, an emergency city plan was already being drawn up to accommodate the influx of refugees on an unimaginable scale..