Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? - Chapter 25

◈Episode 25 Irreversible (4)

“Oh damn.”

As I was proud that I had just completely torn the thing up, Dev cursed me out loud. Since he said he would lend me a horse, he would take care of that, but I don’t know why he suddenly became rude.

“…Hey, Nari. “We don’t like the monks of the temple.”

That’s something you already know. Now I know why he hates me so much that he gossips about me, even though I’m not even close with him, to the point where he vents it in front of the temple priest who hears it.

“But… I hate demons more. “I also really hate people who are no better than devils.”

Are story NPCs all broken in their likability? Otherwise, there’s no way I’d hear something like this even though it’s only been a few hours since we met.

I listened to the rest, making that inference.

“So please take it.”

It was the very next moment that I reflexively caught something flying at me.

“…If it’s a city that feels a little developed, there will be at least one tavern with that symbol.”

As I was about to check what I had given him, Dev made a friendly face. I don’t know what they gave me that brought up the story about the tavern.

“Go ahead and hand it over. “You can buy any information.”

I glanced at what I had caught.

A wood carving with overlapping engraved rat and embossed snake pieces caught my eye. It was a faction emblem that anyone with experience in ‘The Legend of Heroes’ would be as familiar with as that of the Adventurer’s Guild.

“You deserve it.”

crazy. This is the information guild access card. It’s similar to the Adventurer’s Guild, but has a slightly different role.

The back of my head felt tingly for a moment. I thought Dev would join because of this incident, but now I realize that it was a drawing to convey this card.

This twist is very welcome. I think I’ll log out before I even try it.

“…The reason you’re giving me this is.”

“I told you. He hates temples, but he hates devils and devil-like people even more. And wouldn’t you, the knight, be able to use it better than us who just hold information?”

That is correct. When an NPC provides information, the player follows the quest to dig into and solve related problems.

That guy probably knew that and didn’t give it to him.

“What I wish for.”

I asked as I put the card in my inventory. Then Dev lifted his lips.

“It’s done. “I already received it.”

…I’ll have to check later to see if there’s anything empty in my inventory. I never gave it to you, so what on earth did you receive?

“And what I’m saying is… I’ll get it ready as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please rest wherever you are. “I will find it on my own.”

Meanwhile, one service is really good.

what? What on earth did you do to me like this? There’s no way I’m going to spread it out as a story. Or did you snowball this far by giving away a demon contractor earlier? Even so, is this too much?

“for a moment.”

While I was predicting Dev’s psychology, the Inquisitor spoke this time. Her sunken eyes glowed white in the moonlight.

“I will join you too.”

It wasn’t a line I particularly wanted or expected. I’m sure the story companion NPC won’t follow. It doesn’t matter if you don’t follow me.

“Archmage….”

“…How could I fall for it?”

Although the Archmage’s expression looked a bit grim, she ultimately agreed. Her thick hand pressed her eyes.

“But would you mind?”

“I didn’t expect that this kind of torment would already begin… but it was something I had prepared for from the moment I decided to join the Inquisitor, so there is no need to worry.”

Okay, so this is the decision to start. But what happens to their words?

“…You guys take care of it yourself.”

“Hmm. I will pay the price. “Is that still not possible?”

“Well, if you want.”

Dev shrugged and gestured. The thief who was still lurking nearby—he was the one who had handed out the body bag—instantly hid himself in the alley.

“Please be prepared because you will receive the original price.”

Dev also slowly took a step back towards the disappeared thief, then quickly turned around and ran away. His ability to hide himself in an instant was indeed a representative character of a thief.

“…then all that’s left to do is wait.”

“Oh, please go to your dorm. There will be no problem if you use it.”

It’s a temple’s lodgings… I guess it would be better for my temperament not to go.

“The devil knight is also with us. “Isn’t it a good idea to get some proper rest, even if just for a little while?”

Write it. But if you say this, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to follow along.

All you have to do is just go and lie down in bed. Anyway, whether you sleep standing, sitting, or lying down, you experience the same level of fatigue.

“This way.”

I watched the Inquisitor guiding me and was the last to take my steps.

“Are you waiting for destruction?”

Then, he never answered the wise man who asked him quietly so that the Inquisitor could not hear.

Because that question penetrated exactly the image I was aiming for. Haha.

* * *

Dev returned around pre-dawn.

It took longer than expected, but it ended with just saying “I’m late.” The horses Dev brought were too good to be temperamental.

Actually, thanks to coming late, I was able to reduce my fatigue a lot.

“Why five?”

“No matter how good a horse is, it will get tired quickly if it is ridden by a rider with full plates like you. why.”

That roughly meant distributing the burden. There was still one more though.

“…Because these are precious words. “They said there needs to be someone to bring them.”

Dev, who had been speaking bluntly to the Inquisitor, immediately caught my eye.

They were strange guys. Even though I’m the one showing off my bad temper, why do they both act friendly toward me and become thorns in each other’s throats?

“Is that you?”

“Yes….”

“I ended up working with ??? (Deathbringer).”

I see. I glanced at the rising window and put it aside.

“Are you dissatisfied? “If you’re dissatisfied, you talk back.”

A voice chimed in from next to me.

I never said I was particularly dissatisfied… but this is the first time I’ve heard that voice. I glanced in that direction.

“…! Sister!”

I can hear the astonishment of the priests who came out to see me off. If the priests recognize him, he seems to be quite famous in this city.

“Do you know someone?”

“He is a great supporter of our temple. “You also do a lot of charity work in slums.”

“…I don’t think he has a criminal record.”

“Of course!”

Meanwhile, I also obtained information thanks to the Inquisitor. Yes, that’s right.

“You can tell just by looking at it. “Are you the devil knight who tricked our little boy?”

“I’ve never fallen over before?”

“If you run up to me at night and beg me to lend you a horse, you’ve gone too far.”

“Ah-oh.”

After listening to Deb chatting there, I wonder if this is the horse owner.

I turned my body to face the horse, suppressing the fatigue that had not fully resolved. Then I could clearly see the other person.

They were of the ‘Sland’ tribe, with pointy ears and a slim body. The faint smell of herbal medicine is very cozy.

“It’s a joke to take something back. “I just came here because I was curious about who was borrowing the horse, so don’t worry.”

“Who are you?”

“Hey, he’s the guy who runs a small pharmacy. “Call me Skylie.”

It was a bit strange that the drugstore owner had five such good horses, but I decided to skip that part. At most, he would be a collaborator of the Information Guild or a member of the Information Guild.

Of course, it could be that he just has a close personal relationship with Deb… but I’m not really curious about that. If it’s an important NPC, I’ll see you later.

“Are you the horse owner?”

Meanwhile, the Inquisitor, who succeeded in taking off his armor with the help of the priests, came forward.

He only took off the plates, but the chain armor he wore underneath was still in place, making him quite intimidating.

“First, let me express my gratitude. And the price for renting the horse is….”

“Oh, it’s okay. If someone belonging to the temple borrows it, how can I get paid for it? “In times like this, we have to help.”

“But…”

“You’re going to use it for a good cause. Yes?”

Skyley said that and smiled.

“These children are raised with love, so please make sure they don’t get hurt.”

However, when she said those words, what she saw was me, not the Inquisitor. For reference, her hand was pressed tightly to Dev’s head next to her.

“Oh why again!”

“If I get hurt… I think I’ll be a little angry.”

So, as it goes without saying, I ask you to take good care of Dev. The NPCs here are really good at speaking back.

“That will never happen.”

Of course, the Inquisitor’s expression, who probably did not understand the true meaning, became somewhat solemn.

Unlike when dealing with Dev, the polite attitude is that even if you know a criminal, it seems to be okay if you don’t have a criminal record.

“Then I’m glad.”

“By the way… I’m the one who will bring the horse.”

“Oh, it’s literally like that. “Because these children are so precious, I didn’t want to leave them in a place I didn’t know about for a long time.”

“…Enough in the temple─.”

“Of course, I know that if I ask the temple, they will return it safely. Still, the human mind is like that. “I thought it would be a relief to add someone I know.”

“Well then…”

“I’ve known the kid for quite a while, so I thought it would be okay so I left it to him. Oh, is there a problem?”

“That’s…”

“That kid’s behavior is a bit rough, but he’s the kind of kid who often helps me with my charity work. “He’s quick-witted, so he won’t cause any trouble to the Heretic Questioner.”

In the meantime, it seems like the Inquisitor wanted to take Dev away, or at least replace him with someone else…

I don’t know why they insist on Dev, but it’s probably going to be a story, but it seems like it will continue like this. It was none of my business to know who was holding me.

“Are you going to keep hiding?”

I tried my best to talk to you, but I can’t let you waste time talking.

I got on my horse. Coincidentally, the Archmage was also trudging to this place.

“I’m the last one.”

She did not ask why there were five horses or who the new addition was. In fact, a normal person would be able to hear about half of the conversation between the Inquisitor and Skylar, and with that level, there would be no difficulty in understanding the situation.

“Oh, I guess I wasted too much time. “Hurry up and go to work.”

“Yes. “Thank you for your consideration.”

The Inquisitor, who was defeated by his speech, eventually got on his horse with a sullen expression on his face. Dev is already on his horse, so all we have to do now is take off.

“Oh wait. “Hey, listen to me.”

“Oh, what else?”

…All you have to do is wait until the horse owner tells his representative and then set off.

“Then I wish you luck.”

“May God be with you.”

The whisper wasn’t very long.

I thought I didn’t need to hear any blessings, so I started talking.

“Hey!”

Hee!

The long-boned horse took a toss and immediately moved its legs. The acceleration is quite good.

“Hey, me.”

“Hoo.”

Of course, it seems like the priests are behind the scenes, but my character doesn’t care about things like men’s likeability. Haha.

“…! “That’s really nice!”

“…I pampered you to death, and you deserve it.”

In the meantime, the Inquisitor’s exclamation and Dev’s muttering briefly passed through my ears. It seems to be Dev’s first time riding this.

“At this rate, it can be done in three days.”

“Is it that much?”

“Yes.”

Just as the Archmage was lamenting the horse, a horse approached me.

“…Hey, me. “Forget what you said earlier.”

It was Deathbringer.

“I met this person when I was wandering around the back alleys, and it’s a bit remote and wide, so…”

“I’m not interested.”

Actually, I remember it very well and will keep it in mind, but that’s what I said. Isn’t this an area of interest in terms of concept?

“Is that so?”

Did you perceive those words positively or negatively? Dev, who was running next to me, finally uttered one word.

“…have you ever regretted it?”

It was a question that seemed a bit strange to ask in this situation. In addition, sensitive questions like these are usually only asked after you have known each other for a while, so shouldn’t you have built up some goodwill?

Are you, like the Inquisitor, cultivating inner intimacy with me without my knowledge?

“….”

Should I ignore it or not? If you don’t ignore it, what would be the right answer?

I quickly considered the character. The answer soon appeared.

“It’s a meaningless question.”

Because I don’t have the ability, I couldn’t prevent my family from dying, and because I don’t have the ability, I’m the only one who survives, and because I don’t have the ability, all I do is hunt down evil spirits.

From that perspective, is it possible to have regrets?

Regret is only possible when you admit your mistake or realize that there was a better choice in the choice you made, but Demon Knight does not belong to any of them.

In other words, he wasn’t even given a chance to regret.

All his despair was caused by an unstoppable disaster.

Therefore.

“…It’s almost time to run out of nutritional supplements, but why can’t I log out yet?”

When two days have passed since I headed to Tatara. Even though time has passed that I can no longer accept the fact that I skipped my sleeping time, I still can’t log out.

When the game wasn’t over even when we got to Tatara.

“why…?”

I could have regrets.

Connecting to the game, focusing on thinking about concepts, putting aside my worries because I thought I would be logged out when the time came, it was all my fault!

Shit!