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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 299

Balus was a fledgling adventurer..

However, like most other adventurers, he did not become an adventurer because he had no way to make a living or because he fantasized about being a hero. He was just born with great spirit, and was so strong that he could not be defeated even if he gathered all the men from nearby villages. He also realized that he had a talent for learning and applying his own body, and after much thought, he was able to find the right aptitude for him. It was almost like choosing a career. It was a conclusion he reached with some confidence, as even his lord's castle took notice of him and expressed his intention to hire him as a private soldier..

He thought that being an adventurer was a job worth doing as long as you learned the right skills and weren't overly greedy..

All jobs go through that process, but it's just that there are more risky situations than other jobs in town, so it's a job that has the opportunity to make more money. Even though he thought that way, he didn't blindly believe that he would get the chance to make that much money, so the idea can be said to be truly constructive..

Balus, who followed his father and left the village in search of an opportunity to make money that he could never get while living as a lord's millkeeper, is not a miller who makes a living by stealing grain, but a man who wants to own his own mill, a man between grandeur and simplicity. With his dream planted somewhere, he even accepted requests that others avoided, saving up money to move to the capital..

This was not because he had any illusions about the capital, but for the very valid reason that it was the most stable place of experience for newcomers like himself. The reason why I deliberately rushed up before winter even came was an action that stemmed from the idea that the capital would be better for quests that would become difficult in the winter. In fact, compared to the recent dangerous and noisy regions where monsters were rampant or demons, the capital was definitely safe, and Balus was relieved that his judgment was not wrong..

However, there was one fact that he overlooked: it was not that he was not interested in heroic stories, but that he simply had not lived to hear of realistic heroic stories..

The heroic stories I often heard since I was young were all full of bravado. A swordsman who can split the sky just by swinging a sword, a wizard who can split an ogre's head in one blow just by reciting a spell, a knight who can fight hundreds of soldiers alone, etc..

To Balus, who was a bit of a quick-witted person, all such stories were nothing more than empty fiction, and he did not know how to be anxious about fiction. To him, the stories of heroism heard in the capital were not fiction, but reality, and the footsteps of heroes living and breathing right next to him..

It was only when he reached the age of eighteen that Balus realized that this was a heart-pounding heroic story. He became excited without realizing it and made a big mistake..

Eldmia Egar, the protagonist of one of the capital's most famous heroic tales in recent times, took the word of a man named himself..

"Yes, you are the famous Levien Dan....!"

"Uh-huh, I'm not saying that out loud. There has to be something called dignity."

Indeed, even though rumors cannot be entirely believed, they do contain a grain of truth. The man who cut off a traitor's head with a single sword and even won a sparring match with an imperial warrior had scary scars on his face and was carrying a sharp-looking hunting dog..

Rumors spread all over the place saying that he was a huge man with enormous muscles, but although the man was somewhat muscular, he was not a huge man. In fact, it was a little smaller than him..

"This wound occurred when he entered the mansion of the traitor Envelde. It was only after dealing with more than ten knights that I realized I had a scar.."

I could feel the age of a seasoned warrior as he touched the scar across his face as if he was nostalgic. No, he was mistaken in feeling.

It was not until the next morning that Balus came to his senses after meeting at a bar, chatting, and drinking while listening to braggadocio in the form of advice..

"You fucking bastard!"

This is after not only the money for the drinks but also my pockets have been drained, draining all the funds that I didn't have before. In fact, even so, Balus was unable to come to his senses and it was only after asking the store owner that he was able to face reality..

"Oh my god, I was wondering what was so excited and buzzing in the corner. That bastard is an old adventurer. Recently, a dog came from somewhere and was acting like that.."

Feeling like he was about to burst out in tears at the warmth of the owner, who clicked his tongue but took pity on Balus and gave him a free bowl of stew, Balus quickly ate the stew and immediately tried to earn money for a night's lodging. I headed to the adventurer's guild to.

The anger Balus was feeling right now was too strong to understand the owner's intention to just brush it off because the scammer had increased the sales..

"You're such a fucking bastard. They say city bastards know nothing but lies.!"

One of the reasons was that I was full of the thought that I would definitely show off my passion if I met someone pretending to be Eldmia..

Then, as if by a twist of fate, another guy doing the same thing appears in front of him and suddenly pushes the people away, so he can't help but roll his eyes. He wasn't the bastard who betrayed him, but in the eyes of Balus, who was already angry to the core, he was that bastard..

I was shaking my fist like that and talking about something before my memory flew away..

Balus' upper body, which had risen up to that point, was about to bounce up like a spring, but someone was holding him down and stopping him, so he couldn't get up..

"Friend, stay still. If you move suddenly now, you might vomit and lose consciousness. Calm down for now."

It wasn't just one person pressing his shoulder with a strong hand. Balus, who felt a sense of fear at the sight of five or six men sitting around looking down at him as he collapsed, asked back urgently..

"What, what? for a moment. Where is this place??"

However, unlike his desperate reaction, there was only wild laughter and relaxation around him..

"Wow, this flew really well. Okay, how much do you remember??"

"Obviously... he said something would change... and then laughed at that...."

"This guy is a thing. Even after getting hit, the word ‘that guy’ stuck in my mouth.?"

"Rather, isn't this proof that he hasn't come to his senses yet? Hey, do you remember who you punched??"

"Hey, isn't this an impersonator? Pretending to be Eldmia Egga..."

It wasn't even a ferocious hunting dog, but rather an innocent and cute-looking shepherd dog, which was ridiculous, holding in his arms... Of course, he was taller than himself, and his size was no joke... But......

"Phew! Oh my, this guy must have been scratched by a scammer somewhere. He has only recently arrived in the capital.?"

"What, were you a freshman? A winter newborn, are you going to be big or are you going to be hooked??"

"Isn't he the guy who will become big because he missed the opportunity to be hooked? Giggling."

No matter how distracted Balus was, he was able to understand the reactions of those around him. At the same time, I got goosebumps all over my body..

It was the real Eldmia Ega..

He won a sparring match with a warrior, and despite being hired for a short period of time, not only was he acquitted of committing a massacre in a detention center for the honor of Margrave Levien, but he ultimately stormed into the traitor Envelde's mansion alone, devastated it, and cut off his head. adventurer.

At the same time, he is a person who is known as the guillotine because he does not let go of the person who has set his teeth on him..

"Uh, uh, uh, what... what should I do?..."

"Hey, don’t be so scared, young friend. It ended with one hit. Then that's it. Just need to be careful in the future."

"How about...yeah? what is that..."

The men's explanation continued to Balus, who stayed still after belatedly understanding that the rough hand that was touching his face and suddenly checking his eyes and turning them around was an attempt to check if there were any other signs of abnormality..

"If they were going to kill him, he would have died long ago. Do you remember the conversation earlier? What difference does it make if you have a grudge??"

"...yes. I remember."

"Eldmia said that. It changes a lot. This is the changed result."

You're fine. Your jaw may be a little sore, but you don't have to worry because it's well worn..

It was only after hearing the man laughing cheerfully and patting his back that Balus vaguely understood the situation..

Because there was no resentment, it ended with a blow. If it was a relationship you wanted...

"Among the adventurers, the only ones who got blown away by Eldmia were the ones who got involved with that idiot. Most of them are like that... Hungebyeonbyeon? It ends with a warning, like something like that.."

"Discipline, you ignorant bastard. Since the crime is light, they admonish and release you.."

"Fuck, this is why I don’t use words I don’t know.."

It might have been funny to see them giggling while pointing and swearing at each other, but that didn't matter to Balus, whose mind had turned completely white. This is because I saw Eldmia walking down from the second floor in the distance..

As before, as soon as he saw the figure coming down with the shepherd dog in his arms, Balus jumped up this time and rushed over, bowing his head and shouting at Eldmia, who was glaring at him..

"sorry! I thought it was an impersonator!"

With that alone, a light silence began to flow through the guild. The guys who looked at him from behind said, 'Oh, I guess he's going to be a big guy?' He said the same thing, but it didn't even reach Balus' ears..

"...Impersonation? me?"

I felt like I was truly intimidated by the voice and appearance that had been so indescribable just before. Thanks to this, cold sweat ran down his spine, but Balus closed his eyes tightly and continued speaking..

"Unfortunately, yesterday I met a conman impersonating Eldmia and lost all my assets, so I was momentarily blinded! I'm really sorry!"

My hands and feet were shaking, but I had to apologize. She couldn't allow herself to pretend not to notice and avoid being hit the same way after making her mistake..

"...What did he look like??"

"He was, he was a little shorter than me, he had a big scar on his face, and he carried a hunting dog or something.!"

"Fuck, so many different things. You got caught there again?"

"...yes."

A small laugh could be heard overhead, but Balus noticed that it wasn't from amusement or ridicule..

That's anger. But that bitter anger subsided like a lie with a short laugh..

"Well, then that might be the case. How much was stolen??"

"Ugh, ten silver coins overview.."

"Who would have thought that I would be impersonated by a bastard who would steal money from a sick child's nose?."

Eldmia, who was sighing and rummaging around for a moment, grabbed Balus' shoulder with only her left hand and forced him to stand. Although he was startled, he followed the hand and straightened his waist, and Elde Mia made eye contact with him for a moment and placed something in his hand..

"Think of it as finding it in advance and collecting compensation for the damage. If I find that bastard, I'll kill him, so don't worry about it.."

'If you ever find out where that bastard is, tell me. I'll pay for your trouble.' She spoke lightly as if it was no big deal, and after tapping her shoulder a couple of times, Eld Mia left her guild..

Balus, who was looking at the fifteen silver coins in his hand and at Eldmia walking away without a word, was so overcome with emotion that he could not even say a proper thank you. It gave no impression that if the imposter meets the real Eldmia, he will surely die. Anyone who tarnishes the reputation of such a great hero deserves to die..

I want to be like that person. Balus truly thought so as he watched the back of Eldmia walking away with the shepherd dog running wild..

"Eld! No matter how much you look for accidents, the period this time is too short.!"

"How long has it been since you were told to stay still? Move again!! no! I can't go! If you're going, take me with you.!!"

"You are so calm after doing something like that. Did you leave our family for that purpose??"

As soon as the person Balus had targeted went home and started talking about the request, he began to collapse on his knees and be beaten to dust by two more women than expected, but there was no way for him to know that fact..