The best territory designer of all time - Episode 5
5fury. Acquire relationship points (1)
[Javiel Asrahan's affinity for you has increased by +2..]
[Current relationship with Javiel Asrahan : -29]
[Earned 36 RP by slightly improving relationships with key characters.]
[RP you currently own : 36]
[You can develop your talent skills by investing the RP you acquire..]
‘What is this again??’
Messages floating in the air before my eyes.
Somehow it didn't feel familiar.
‘Come to think of it, I saw something like that when I first came here..’
Was it when Haviel first woke him up?.
Even back then, I think I heard RP saying blah blah blah..
‘I thought I was just dreaming.’
Now that I look at it, I don’t think that’s the case..
Anyway, it was absurd..
What is talent skill and what is RP?.
‘Likeability? Improve relationships with key people?’
Lloyd's eyes moved quickly..
I repeatedly checked the message floating in the air before my eyes..
It wasn't difficult to understand.
‘Javiel's favorability has increased and their relationship has improved slightly? So I got RP, and with it I can improve my skills.?’
Lloyd stopped walking..
I looked back at Javiel..
“hey?”
“yes.”
“what were you just thinking.”
“What do you mean by that?.”
“Did you ever internally criticize me or criticize me? Ah, that guy, that thing tasted really good, but now that I look at it, it doesn't seem to be as much trash as I thought, or something like that..”
“I've never been like that.”
“There is, there is.”
“doesn't exist.”
“really? You didn't always think of me as complete trash.?”
“yes.”
Javiel said with a serious expression..
“There is no one like pure trash anywhere in this world. I believe that no matter how messed up a person is, somewhere in his heart, he still has a faint, human aspect..”
“……That's really comforting..”
I'm saying this once again, but it seems like Javiel has an uncanny talent for hitting every single fastball very carefully and sharply, right into the bone, no, even the marrow. Even without you being conscious of it..
“Tsk, let’s go home..”
I took a step again.
I returned to the Baron's mansion..
I sent Javiel to the dormitory..
After I was alone, I locked the bedroom door..
I opened a message related to the skill in earnest..
Opening it was simple.
“Skill Window.”
I tried it just in case..
[Bring up the skill window.]
“omg. It really works.”
From the moment I entered the novel, I thought something like a novel was happening..
But reality was much more like fiction than I thought..
Lloyd looked at the skill window that appeared in front of him with admiration..
[List of talent skills that can currently bloom]
[Surveying knowledge to understand terrain and space is detected.]
[……Soil mechanics knowledge detected.]
[……Mathematical knowledge detected.]
[By combining this, it can be bloomed with the ‘Basic Surveying’ skill.]
[RP required for flowering = 15]
‘what?’
survey.
It was literally the basis of civil engineering..
Surveying to identify terrain and space before designing a structure.
Because that was the beginning of construction..
‘However, that surveying technique can be transformed into a skill.?’
It seems that the type of skill that can develop depends greatly on the original knowledge and talent..
Lloyd was convinced of that fact as he continued to see the messages that emerged..
[Knowledge of material mechanics detected. Hydrostatic knowledge for handling stationary objects detected.]
[……Structural mechanics knowledge detected.]
[……Knowledge of water and sewage science detected.]
[……Steel structural design and reinforced concrete design knowledge detected.]
[……Extensive knowledge and experience with CAD programs detected.]
[By combining the above talents, you can blossom into the 'Basic Design' skill..]
[RP required for flowering = 20]
“…….”
In addition to surveying, even design. These were all fields that I had studied ad nauseam in school..
Lloyd clenched his fists without realizing it..
‘Amazing, Great.’
Anyway, I was about to start a construction business..
To settle the Baron's debt.
To make a lot of money.
He was considering carrying out large-scale civil engineering projects in the future..
What was most needed was precise measurement and design..
‘But there was no such equipment here. I can't even dream of doing GPS surveying. Also, what about design? There was no more answer.’
Even the design of the ondol room had to be drawn by hand..
It was a moment when I once again missed CAD, which was conveniently used in Korea..
But they equip all of them with skills..
Lloyd made a bold decision..
‘Basic surveying, basic design, let’s all bloom.’
First, I invested 15 RP in basic surveying..
The reaction was immediate.
[Basic surveying skills have been developed.]
[Skill Name: Basic Surveying]
[Consumes a small amount of mana. You can calculate the topography, area, and elevation of the land observed with your eyes in accurate numbers. In addition, you can roughly understand the properties of the soil and water that make up the terrain surface..]
[Area that can be surveyed at once : 100㎡]
‘This is a true story?’
Lloyd rubbed his eyes..
Is it possible to measure an area 10 meters long and 10 meters long with the naked eye at once?.
It is even possible to determine the nature of the soil and rivers within the range..
It was truly a fraudulent ability..
‘Let's check it first..’
opened the bedroom window.
The bedroom happened to be on the second floor..
I could clearly see the courtyard of the mansion..
I used the skill while looking around the courtyard..
“basic surveying.”
[Start the survey.]
a message rang.
At the same time, part of the field of view changed to resemble augmented reality..
10 meters across.
10 meters long.
Numerous numbers and information appeared on the terrain of that range..
“omg.”
It felt like I had turned on a 3D map hack in my head..
While I was struggling, I invested 20 RP and developed basic design skills..
[Basic design skills have been developed.]
[Skill Name: Basic Design]
[Consumes a small amount of mana. Load the contents of the desired design drawing into the air in the form of three-dimensional points, lines, and surfaces. Automatically detects and corrects physical property errors in drawings.]
[The volume of the structure that can be expressed at once : 1,000㎥]
‘Then test this too.’
I used the skill right away.
A virtual black space was formed in the air before my eyes..
I was able to freely manipulate points, lines, and surfaces..
It was even possible to load the terrain of the extent that had just been determined by basic surveying.!
It was literally using the design program CAD as a futuristic 3D hologram version without restrictions..
‘Wow. It's crazy, it's crazy.’
At this point, I'm beyond amazed and almost faint..
Is this what it would feel like to become the god of architecture?.
‘Of course, the measurement and design area is still a bit small, but.’
This will be resolved naturally later as you develop your skills..
However, Lloyd felt a little disappointed..
‘It would have been better if I had talents such as heavy equipment or construction equipment..’
If so, we could have manufactured construction equipment..
But I didn't have that talent..
He was a civil engineering student..
I wasn't a mechanical engineer.
Lloyd sighed and looked at the skill window..
Then, suddenly, my eyes stopped on one place..
‘What is this?‘
[Phantom species random draw]
[You can select fantastic species by investing RP.]
[Powerful and unique fantasy species will be absolutely loyal to the owner who summoned them and provide a variety of abilities..]
……There was a notice written saying.
‘Is it some kind of lottery? like a mobile game?’
I thought there was everything.
I wanted to try it if possible.
But I couldn't..
It was because the remaining RP was not enough..
[1Sashimi Draw = 50 RP]
‘Ugh, I don't even have a chin..’
I had just developed two skills and consumed most of my RP..
So the remaining RP is at best 1.
‘I need to collect more RP.’
I already knew how to do it.
Gaining favor from important people around you.
This was to improve the relationship..
Actually, there was quite a way to do that..
Especially at this time.
‘This is the right time.’
Suddenly, the contents of the novel came to mind..
Iron Blood Knight, early part of the play.
When Javiel was still working as a baron writer.
Baron Frontera suffered greatly from a debt collector who visited him almost every day..
Maybe it will be like that today too.
called a servant.
asked quietly.
The servant nodded..
“Ah, yes, master. Even so, guests came to see you earlier..”
also.
I am a guest at this time..
Lloyd grinned..
‘Look at the timing. How nice it is that you do this just at the right time..’
I just needed it.
I got a great idea to get more RP.
Lloyd left the bedroom and headed to the Baron's office..
♣
“……But what are you going to do?!”
As we reached the front of the office, angry noises came through the hallway..
Is it because it is an old mansion and is not soundproofed well?.
Or is the commotion inside bigger than expected?.
It was only after Lloyd opened the door that he realized that the correct answer was the latter..
“Baron, how long are you going to keep putting this off? Isn’t it already five days past the promised date??”
“That's right. If time continues to drag on like this, we won't stay still..”
There were two debtors who came to visit..
A pot-bellied man with a big belly.
A skinny person with a pale complexion like a patient.
Two people had their hands on their hips and their chins raised..
On the other hand, Baron Frontera?
I was sitting in my office chair and just sighing..
Somehow, the slumped shoulders and expression looked like a person who had committed a sin..
‘Well, it's not like that.’
A pot-bellied man and a skinny man came to visit author Baron today..
These two people are vicious moneylenders..
Never give up the money you deserve.
They were people who even sold the corpse of the debtor when he died to make money..
‘Of course, while committing such a crime, he ends up having his head cut off by Haviel..’
That's a future that hasn't arrived yet.
1This is an incident that takes place a year later, after the Baron commits suicide..
‘Tsk, how did I end up borrowing money from people like that?.’
I clicked my tongue without realizing it..
took a step forward.
I spat it out in a calm voice..
“No matter what anyone says, Baron Frontera is the owner of this estate. If you come as a guest, please show proper courtesy.?”
Was it only then that he realized its existence?.
The two loan sharks looked this way..
The Baron raised his head from his bowed position..
“lloyd?”
Baron's surprised voice.
I bowed my head slightly towards him..
The pot-bellied one tilted his head and joined in..
“who are you?”
“I am the eldest son of this family..”
“eldest son?”
“That's right.”
“aha. The eldest son whose behavior is said to be very unique.?”
“Thanks to you, I'm somewhat famous, I.”
“Is that why you suddenly interrupt like this while adults are talking??”
“Is it for the honor of the baronial family that owns this estate?.”
“Then it's a big deal?”
“Why??”
“I think the owner of this estate will change soon..”
“We'll find out if it changes or not if we watch a little more..”
I grinned..
“First, let’s look at the invitation..”
“……what?”
The pot-bellied eyebrow twitched..
He laughed at him even more and said.
“Do you have an invitation??”
“What kind of invitation are you talking about in this situation?…….”
“Article 3, Section 6 of the Kingdom’s Noble Law. All nobles in the kingdom, regardless of status or rank, have proper rights and honor as vassals of the king. Nobles can exercise their right to protect their rights and interests.”
“what…….”
“Based on the kingdom's law, strictly speaking, I am saying that visiting a noble family without an invitation is grounds for trespassing under the kingdom's noble law..”
“We're trespassing now?”
“Ah, do you understand now??”
I clapped my hands..
Who will enforce that law in reality?.
But it was a law that clearly existed..
Suddenly, the cider scene at the beginning of the novel ‘Steel-Blooded Knight’ came to mind..
It was shortly after Baron Frontera and his wife committed suicide..
The funeral was held at the baron's mansion..
Two loan sharks came to the funeral..
Since they had to sell the corpses of the baron and his wife, they tried to get them to sell them..
At that time, Haviel drew his sword..
I put that law in my mouth..
I cut them down with a single sword..
Afterwards, Javiel was handed over to trial..
Fortunately no punishment was received..
In reality, that law existed, and it was because the two usurers came without an invitation and were behaving excessively..
‘Of course, it's not that bad right now, so you can't kill it outright..’
Instead, it's perfect for kicking him out of here..
“So, just take a look. Next time you visit, please learn etiquette..”
“Do you think there won’t be any problems if you do this??”
“You'll find out if you watch a little more..”
Two loan sharks growling.
It was the same.
They left the office trembling with anger..
I sent him off with a laugh..
Only then did I hear Baron Frontera's devastated voice..
“now… … What have you done??”
When I turned around, the Baron's face was completely frozen..
but.
It might be so.
‘Since it wasn't enough to appease the debtor who came with all his might, I provoked him too much and kicked him out..’
A bitter smile came out..
Guys like hyenas.
Bitter memories from Korea also came to mind..
Parents who suffered from investment fraud.
Debtors who came every day.
The back of my father, who was suffering from the pain and getting smaller day by day..
‘I won't be like that again.’
The more weak you are, the more you suffer..
Especially against guys like that..
But that's not the case for the Baron now..
Being confident in a stressful situation is much more difficult than you think..
No, realistically it would be almost impossible..
“Please answer. What did you just do??”
Before I knew it, the Baron's face was distorted..
It seemed like the son, who had no sense, thought he had done something wrong..
In this case, it is better to just show rather than explain in a few dozen words..
I took out my pocket from my pocket..
placed on the baron's desk.
There was a heavy clanging sound..
“Do not worry.”
“what?”
“This should be enough for this month's interest. Fix it with this. It will be quiet for a while.”
“this… … What is it?”
It was the down payment earned from selling an ondol room today..
But I didn't explain it directly..
At least for now, there are people who are much more trusted than me..
“If you're curious, call Lord Asurahan and listen..”
I bowed my head towards the Baron..
I quickly left the office before they caught me..
“Phew.”
Only then did the breath I had been holding burst out all at once..
I shook my head once to shake off my pounding heart..
Didn't head to the bedroom.
Instead, I headed to the backyard practice hall..
Instead of people, the training ground was filled with only moonlight..
I lingered for a while and waited..
Did I wait for about an hour?.
‘It's time for a response.’
It was time to think so.
Finally, the response I was waiting for came..
Ding dong.
[Baron Arcos Frontera's affinity for you has increased by +6..]
[Current relationship with Baron Arcos Frontera : -14]
[Earned 60 RP by improving relationships with key characters..]
[RP you currently own : 61]
‘done.’
I clenched my fists.
As expected, the Baron seemed to have called Javiel..
You must have heard about what they've been up to recently through Javiel's explanation..
‘It went according to plan.’
Explaining to yourself what you did well is not effective..
This is even more so if it is a good deed revealed by a guy who has been behaving like a car dealer..
‘Well done, Javiel.’
Javiel would have explained it calmly and objectively..
So the explanation would have been more credible..
‘Thanks to this, the accumulated RP has reached 61..’
It was worth waiting in the deserted gymnasium on purpose..
Finally, the time has come to select the first phantom species..
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