Chapter 19
My Villains Episode 019
5-2. maintenance(4)
I asked Ilton back at the unexpected answer..
“Don't you sell crossbows? why?”
“No, it's not that I don't sell it, it's that I can't sell it. If I sell the crossbow, Mr. Poynix and I will go to jail..”
“what?”
Ilton refused to sell the crossbow, citing kingdom law..
It was said that selling items such as spears, polearms, war bows, and crossbows to civilians requires special permission..
I was dumbfounded and asked back.
“No, in the armor, in the sword, in the axe, in the shield… … They sell all kinds of ugly things, but they don't sell crossbows? What kind of standard is this??”
“There's no use arguing with me... I'm just doing what I'm told..”
“I'm not arguing - what should I do then??”
When I glanced back, Ellen sighed, looking disappointed..
“Huh, then there's nothing I can do about it. Should I buy a hunting bow??”
“Have you ever shot a bow??”
He answered my question with a very confident expression..
“ I don't have it?”
I want to hit people.
“•••But I'm going to use a bow in a dark sewer.?”
Actually, even when I said I was going to buy a crossbow, I was worried that this wand stand guy would stick an arrow into my back plate, but what? bow? Is he planning to kill me??
I don't know, but I don't think a bow is something that can be handled that easily..
Ellen, this guy must have run away from the palace and gained his own experience, so why are you saying this??
“But you can't go into the sewer with bare hands..”
“No, why carry a weapon you can't handle? Bare hands would be better.”
“You can learn it from now on, right? Anyway, it will be necessary someday..”
What is he saying??
I laughed while looking at his stubborn expression..
“Hey, if you use magic anyway, you won't need a bow or anything, so why learn it? Don't waste your time……
“how do you know that?”
He was so stubborn that he shot me a cold look, and I let out a shaky voice out of embarrassment..
“…uh?”
“How do you know if you need it?.”
“No, that's right... If you use magic.”
Hearing my words, he bit his lip and looked around. Then he sighed and said in a low voice.
“I keep saying nonsense like how many times have I seen it??”
“What are you talking about, dude? What nonsense?,”
“You think I can use magic? Are you going to become a great wizard? Ha, don't talk nonsense when you don't know anything..”
“I'm not like that.”
“I'm a half-penny wizard who can't even create magical sparks. Even though I have been training every single day since I was seven. I even have a lineage-”
The guy stopped talking with a trembling sigh, as if trying to calm his mind..
•••Ugh, poor guy..
In times like this, I, the adult, should bend first..
“Well, I didn't mean it with bad intentions, but I was offended. Sorry.”
“… No, I got excited for a moment. “It’s not something I should be upset about.” When the conversation between Ellen and I paused for a moment, Ilton, who was watching us, joined in with an awkward smile..
“Are you looking for a weapon to use in the sewers??”
“•••uh. however?”
“Well then, I have something to recommend. How about a crossbow??”
What kind of bullshit is this again??
“Well, they say they can't sell crossbows because of kingdom law.?”
“yes? No, I can't sell crossbows, I can sell crossbows.?”
“what‘?”
Ilton said that and brought a strange-looking object from the back of the workshop..
“What is this??”
The object he brought looked like a small crossbow, but the front part was curved downward and there was something like a leather pad attached to the middle of the object..
“A crossbow. Instead of arrows, you measure coal or iron rings and shoot them..”
As Ilton explained, the weapon he brought was a crossbow that shoots stones, in other words, a stonebow, or a crossbow..
“Wow, it's a slingshot, what is it? There is something like this?”
When I looked interested, Ilton explained excitedly:.
“It's small, easy to handle, and ammunition is easy to find! Plus, it's quite powerful. If you hit it right, it will break your head..”
“How do you write it??”
When Ellen showed interest and started fiddling with the crossbow, Ilton carefully taught her how to operate it..
“Place the back part against your stomach or thighs. Yes, by pulling out the protests. Yes, you can bet there. Ugh, you can't shoot when the demonstration is empty! It could be broken. Oh, you always have to let your protests go. Here, here, and here need to be oiled occasionally... Ah, taking aim-”
The crossbow was a small object, about half the length of my arm, so even Ellen, who was petite, could handle it with ease..
Ilton added with a smile, looking at Ellen who was pulling the crossbow hard..
“Well, the range is short and it doesn't have any penetrating power, but it should be able to easily kill a ratman coming out of the sewer. Even if I make a mistake... Well, with the armor that Mr. Poynix is wearing, you won't be seriously injured. Of course, it would be best if it didn't fit.?”
•••I'm truly attracted to you.?
Ellen asked Ilton if he liked it too..
“I'll live with this. how much?”
“Hehe, it's an item that hasn't been found for a while... Please give me six silver coins..”
Wait, what?
“Hey, six coins? This little thing costs the same as my shield? Did dragon tendons go into the protest??”
When I asked, Ilton waved his hand in embarrassment..
“Calm down, Mr. Poynix. This is such a difficult thing to make. Moreover, because it was originally intended to be presented to the Lord of Seong, expensive juniper wood was used for the body and handle..”
Come to think of it, the crossbow had a luxurious appearance with maroon colors flowing through it, as if it had been varnished..
Wait a minute, if you look closely, there's some sort of leaf pattern engraved on it..
“…Hey, is this for practical use??”
“Yes, of course it is for practical use..”
Once again, Ilton was a really good guy..
He was also an innocent guy who would clearly show it on his face if he was upset about something. Is it typical of related companies to hire a guy like this as a receptionist??
He sighed and confessed to my continued questioning..
“In fact, it was originally created with the Lord of Seong’s wife in mind to use it. You said you like bird hunting.….”
“Ha, it was something for a noble lady to use.
going to be?”
“yes. The city was suddenly under siege and I missed the opportunity to tell the truth... Still, it is a well-made item. The power is also sufficient..”
This is for aristocratic leisure sports..
But after hearing the story, Ellen seemed to like it even more. So, without much bargaining, I received the crossbow for six silver coins..
He made excuses, saying that he wouldn't be able to cover the cost of materials if he cut more, and he gave me a bag of round shaped iron rings (鐵A) as a bonus, so I pretended I couldn't win and agreed. Well, I hope Ellen likes it..
As soon as she finished the transaction and left the workshop, Ellen started picking up stones from the street..
The way his eyes sparkled was so cute that Uncle Gilius burst into laughter..
“Heh heh, I'm excited, I'm excited.”
“That's right.”
“Still, you have to be careful. They say you make a mistake when you get so excited. If you make a mistake, you'll break your head.
uh.”
I nodded my head at the man's concerned voice..
“I'll take care of myself. Hehe, I'm glad it seems like morale has gone up though..”
Hearing my muttering, Uncle Gilius smoothed his beard for a moment and then opened his mouth..
“This may be crazy, but.”
«......2”
The man gently gestured toward Ellen and asked. The guy was whining with a bunch of rocks in the front of his cape..
“That girl can't even use magic, so why are you taking her around as a friend? By any chance, are you really a noble lady??”
“well. As far as I know, no.”
“okay? No matter what he looks like or does, he's just an aristocrat.….”
Then the man smoothed his beard and asked the question again..
“So, is that a ‘kind of’ relationship??”
“…What kind of bullshit are you talking about, old man? Can't you see him? It's a kid, a kid.”
“The kid is all grown up. If I were to do it, I could get married..”
Uncle Gilius could not take his eyes off Ellen, who was squatting. At first glance, it seemed like something dark passed through his eyes..
•••Did I see it wrong??
“Are you interested in joining our gang??”
“•••Why all of a sudden?”
“I'm saying this because the world is a tough place to run around with a girl who can't do anything..”
weird.
The voice is the same, but why do I suddenly feel bad??
I answered, twisting the corner of my mouth with effort..
“Old man.”
“ ok?”
“If you know it's stupid, stop it. Because it sounds strange.”
“…That sounds strange, what am I doing?,”
Gilius looked back at me with a frown on his face..
Then he made eye contact with me, who had an expressionless face, and swallowed dry saliva with a stern expression..
“Huh, uh, okay. Was I a bit too reckless?.”
I stared at Gilius for a while, who cleared his throat and looked away..
Then, Ellen turned around and shouted..
“hey！”
“ ok?”
“Come and listen to this!” The guy must have picked up all the rocks around him, so he couldn't move his body properly and was groaning..
I clicked my tongue in bewilderment..
“Hey, what are you doing? There are a lot of stones around the inn too..”
“If you want to get the hang of it, you have to shoot at this level. Oh, listen quickly..”
“grunt.”
I took down the shield I was carrying on my shoulder and was handed a pile of stones on top of it..
Hehe, it looks good, so I'll give it this much..
As soon as Ellen arrived at the inn, she got some rotten wooden planks from Daria and set up a temporary target..
Then I tried shooting the crossbow a few times and I guess I got the feel for it..
Bang, bang!
“oh!”
“You got it right!”
As the rotten wooden plank shattered, he was overjoyed. No, I actually loved it and jumped up and down..
I guess crossbows are really easy to handle..
Could it be that Ellen is rather talented? I don't know because I've never tried equipping a ranged weapon in the game..
“You hit what you aimed.?”
“No, it was a little high. I need to aim a little lower.?”
Ellen continued practicing with a serious face..
It was great to see him, who had been blind and weak for the past few days, getting excited like a elementary school student who got a toy..
It feels good. Even if he makes just 0.5 servings, my burden will be greatly reduced. I was glad that morale also seemed to have improved..
I checked my equipment and supplies with a lighter heart and took a break..
Ellen shot a crossbow until the sun went down and stopped practicing when her arms were so sore that she couldn't even hang the bow..
It seemed like this guy had a bit of a stupid side..
And unfortunately, we didn't get to explore the sewer the next day..
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