Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? - Chapter 15

◈Episode 15 The price of ignorance (1)

Considering that there were several inns, it was a godsend to check to see if the general store was the same.

There are many general stores, and even the prices are different for each general store.

“….”

Separate bargaining or checking houses too much doesn’t fit my concept.

I decided to choose a house where I would be less likely to be ripped off in the future. Even in real life, it was something that was never successful.

“I am Archmage. “The Demon Knight seems to be in a bad mood.”

“I was forced to participate in the journey, so there was nothing I could do about it.”

“…?! Did you force yourself to participate? “Maybe I was coerced without my knowledge…?!”

“No, that’s not what I meant…”

But the two NPCs began to squirm, wondering what they thought of my stern expression as I was contemplating it.

At this point, it honestly feels like Dumb and Dumber. The funny part is just watching.

“We’re leaving!”

Meanwhile, the procession shouted for departure. The wagon that the two NPCs and I were sitting in also started to move.

They say it was consideration given in return for not receiving compensation… I felt sick every time my butt moved. At this point, it doesn’t seem like consideration.

Eventually I closed my eyes. I survived last time, but is there any need to do so this time?

Conceptualizing is meant to be enjoyable, not painful. The rest can be tolerated for more fun, but not in this case. In times like this, it’s better to give up.

“Are you sleeping?”

Instead of answering, I thought of sleep. Then, a window appeared even in my vision with my eyelids closed. Even if you don’t touch it, just think about it and time will go up on its own.

Let’s set it at roughly 3 hours for now. It would be nice to be able to set it until arrival, but I don’t know the exact arrival time. If it’s not enough, you can go and sleep more.

“May God grant you a peaceful sleep…”

With the Inquisitor’s blessing, my vision darkened. The pitch black, which swallowed up even the light that seeped in between closed eyelids, seemed like flowing paint.

* * *

I was an idiot for expecting 3 hours after visiting the northwest forest.

It took almost three days to get to the next city. okay. Even in real time, it took a day.

It was even like that after the escort was over, all three of them got on their horses and ran furiously.

Although I did fight off bandits and small beasts from time to time, there were no other events or quests. It couldn’t have been a really boring day.

One day of the three-day full dive that cost 300,000 won was meaningless. The remaining time is now less than 8 hours in real time per day in the game.

“I want to ask you something.”

So most of the time I just looked for tips on how to ride a horse with a wrinkled face… It seems the Archmage was a bit puzzled by that.

When we arrived at the next city, she spoke to me.

“You don’t ask any questions. “Aren’t we curious about whether we really received revelation, where we are going, and why we are going there?”

That was a strange question. The biggest reason why I didn’t talk to them was because of the concept.

Also, it’s because I’m a player. After all, the main quest proves the identity of the two, so why should there be any reason to doubt it?

Also, unless you have knowledge of this worldview, you may not know the destination. Even if I tried the original, I wasn’t smart enough to remember the city names.

Oh, I’m a bit curious about the reason for changing the city… What if you really want to know by breaking the concept?

Above all, the setting is that those two need force, so they are attracting fellow players, including the ‘player’.

If there are any required quests that I need to complete, they will be explained on their own. It is quite common for people to be mobilized without a word and then killed.

“If the revelation is false, I can just kill you guys, and if it’s a place I need to know to deal with, unless my brain has melted and become mushy, the snout would have already told me.”

After translating those feelings and saying them out loud, I took a breath. The last line was important.

“finally. “I don’t care what you do or what you do, as long as it doesn’t disturb me.”

He was perfect in saying that he was just a companion for hunting big demons and had no interest in you guys themselves. There is nothing strange about drawing a line several times.

“is it.”

Maisie stroked her chin as if she was convinced. It doesn’t look that bad, but I don’t know. Favorability may have decreased.

“By the way, have you ever been involved with a magic tower or temple?”

“I have a horse for sale! This is the price… were you two talking?”

Then, before the Archmage finished speaking, the young man who had been sent to sell a horse to the stable returned.

The Archmage assigned me to this task, saying I needed to get used to society, but in my opinion, it wasn’t a very bad treatment. Social experience must be experienced.

I don’t know if the NPC actually has learning through repeated actions.

“I’m disturbing you….”

“Hehe, no. We just chatted for a moment. Now then, let’s go. “There is a temple here, so there is no need to stay at an inn.”

I was a bit curious about what he was trying to say, but the opportunity was already gone. However, it is okay to ask about this concept again.

So I focused on my next destination. This was my first time visiting a temple since I started the game, so I was curious about how it was designed. The temple was very nice in the original version, so this place must be amazing too, right?

Ah, if I had known it would be like this, I would have visited the temples in the entire city. I couldn’t go because the distance was too far and I didn’t have time to go.

The village near the northwest forest did not have a temple itself.

With such random thoughts in mind, I followed the Archmage who was leading the way. It felt a bit strange to be followed here instead of the NPC following me.

In times like this, the speed is slow, so the national rule is to turn around and get confused in front of the NPC.

“The reason we came to this city was because a temple told us that a demon was haunting the city.”

Did you take a few steps like that? The Archmage explained the situation. Only then did the kimchi dumplings make a sad face.

“Apart from gathering colleagues, we go to places where requests are received from temples or rumors are spreading to provide help. “As a follower of God, I cannot turn a blind eye to those who have fallen into disrepair.”

I didn’t really want an explanation, but it wasn’t a bad thing to know. okay. All main quests can be obtained through you.

“I received a call saying that although there is a temple located here, they cannot solve the problem on their own. So…”

Anyway, if it’s a devil-related matter, you can intervene. Because the concept is evil (Maemi). Haha.

“I don’t know anything about that kind of situation. What kind of person is the devil? “Where and when does it appear?”

“We don’t know that yet. I only received a call saying that the devil was appearing, but there was no detailed explanation. “I guess I’ll have to go to the temple to find out.”

For these types of quests, information research comes first.

“You are utterly incompetent.”

But I don’t know about the concept.

I looked at the updated quest, thinking of the investigation and search hunt that would soon follow, with a curse in my mouth.

「❖ Evil lurking in the village

∎ Go to the temple

∎ Talk to the bishop」

But why isn’t this treated as a main quest? It’s not a very important issue.

I’m done and I want to proceed with the quest quickly. Although moving takes away all your points, hunting and killing demons is quite fun.

In the first place, if you take the combat out of ARPGs, what would be left?

I clenched the hilt of my sword in anticipation of the quest that would follow. A medium-sized cathedral began to appear in the distance.

* * *

“The devil!”

But I said I wanted to receive the quest, but I never wanted to be treated like this.

The Inquisitor should have anticipated this from the beginning when he misunderstood and attacked. Now, I guess I’m lucky that I didn’t get to visit the temple in the previous city.

“Calm down for a moment!”

As soon as we approached the temple, priests came out and pointed their weapons. If the Archmage and Inquisitor hadn’t stood in front of me, I might have been attacked right away, let alone confronted.

The colored alarm obscured part of my vision in a semi-transparent manner. I’ll have to change the target settings later.

“He is not the enemy!”

“but!”

“Is God’s servant protecting the devil!”

The Inquisitor was puzzled and kept looking at me. However, despite her cries, the vicious reaction did not subside. The momentum only increased.

“I say this once again. He is not the enemy!”

As if he thought the situation would be easily resolved, the Inquisitor took off his gauntlets. Only the skin was scratched, and even from a distance, hands full of calluses and scars were revealed.

But no one could say that those hands were ugly. This is especially true if you can recognize the pattern on the back of the hand that appears the moment you express divine power.

“This hero’s evidence…?”

Now that I think about it, a question arises that I didn’t think about when playing the original.

At that time, that emblem was engraved on the character of the occupation chosen by the player. The pattern is also a setting that only appears when divine power is touched or used.

However, the Demon Knight is a job that takes damage the moment it touches divine power. If so, how would you check that? Is it also allowed for gaming purposes?

“I swear on my name that even though he is a victim, he is not the devil. So please put away your weapons.”

I was distracted and looked at what the idiots were doing.

Is it because the weight has increased significantly from a simple priest’s statement to a warrior’s statement? Those who ran out of the temple had their eyes watery.

“Didn’t the hero tell you to put away your weapons?”

Even the Archmage who nails it.

The priests quickly put away their weapons and changed their attitude. When it was directed at me, there was a hint of skepticism, but at least it was an expression of intention that it would not be hostile.

“The representative of God says so, so I will follow.”

But just because you do that doesn’t mean I’ll do that too, right?

I tightly gripped the hilt of my longsword and tightened my neck. It would be perfect if the muscles in my neck were trembling and trembling. Although I feel like I’m asking too much for the game.

“Please be patient.”

At the same time, I was about to take a step forward, but the Archmage’s hand blocked me. A hand half the size of my own pressed down on my sword and the hand holding it.

“I’m sure there was no malice on their part.”

I was only going to hold it tight, but I like it if you stop it like this.

“If there had been any malicious intent, they would have cut it down a long time ago.”

I trotted inside with a dirty expression on my face. The two people lined up on either side of me glanced at me. It was so fun because it was so obvious to me.

Ah, as soon as I get the information about the incident, I have to leave right away.

* * *

The hearing of the case was conducted in a bloody atmosphere throughout. This is why warriors and wise men were welcomed, but not mine.

The subtle battle of wits between me and the people on the temple side continued—the overflowing sense of concept was fun—and it continued even after the listening ended.

“The room is ready. Or would you like to eat first? If you are uncomfortable in the restaurant, we can deliver it to your room.”

The last words were said while looking at me. The NPC theme was extremely dark.

“I refuse.”

But as to whether that itself is unpleasant, absolutely not!

That’s right, the priests used fatigue as an excuse and ordered the two to start a search tomorrow, so they were captured in the temple.

But are you paying attention like this? You’re giving me an excuse to go out naturally while working on a concept?

“It would be closer to God’s embrace to sleep on the forest floor than to stay in the nest of hypocrites.”

“what…!”

I can’t stand being spoon-fed to him openly. There’s not much time left until I log out! Absolutely explore!

I turned around with my luggage that I hadn’t even put down for a moment.

It was like getting kicked out half the time, but it was still good. Even though I noticed from the other side, it was ultimately me who chose to come out, and more than anything, it was because I had no intention of sleeping from the beginning!

Anyway, I don’t like playing games at a very slow tempo. I also have the mindset that if I do a full dive, I have to get rid of it.

Thanks to this, this kind of development was a reward.

Oh, of course, in concept, I have to pretend to feel bad. cancer cancer. Because I’m a professional concept junkie.

“Demon knight!”

In addition, the quest has been updated due to the previous conversation. There is no problem finding it. Even if those two are not there, I am confident that I will find it on my own.

“for a moment…!”

I glanced at the quest window, leaving behind the Inquisitor I was trying to capture. A hint was given that you can track the devil

by asking the residents or finding traces of the devil through the options

of “❖ Evil hiding

in the village ∎ Tracking the devil hiding in the village

∎ Choice: Ask the residents ∎ Choice:

Find traces of the devil.”

But for me it was unnecessary work. This is because the answer was already found using the information given by the temple.

The type of demon is unknown, but it appears at any time of the day or night. Its targets are usually sleeping people, and it kills them in a variety of ways, including crushing, sucking blood, and cannibalizing them.

As someone who often researches data, he was quite familiar. Moreover, I have experience playing the original game.

There may be some new mobs added, but at least I know this one. You can be sure.

This is ‘Drauger’.

“Please wait a moment!”

widely.

For a moment, my left hand was caught. According to the setting, that arm contains the devil.

“…!”

He reflexively threw away his hand and rejected it. It was a reaction that took the concept into consideration, as I usually dislike sudden contact.

After all, it’s your right hand, right? These hands are possessed by the devil, right? Absolutely not.

“me.”

Seeing the Inquisitor’s face turn white, I reacted sharply. I wonder if it’s contempt, but the color of self-loathing is a little stronger. Fear mixed under the anger towards the other person.

“Don’t touch it carelessly.”

Wow, it was perfect. I drink kimchi soup all the time, but can’t I just be an actor? Oh, my face didn’t look good.

“I’m sorry.”

He clenched his right fist and turned his captured body.

“Where are you going?”

This time, it was the Archmage who caught the ankle. It was a very easy question.

“I’m going to kill the devil.”

Tonight’s night and dreams will be very long.