Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? - Chapter 36

◈Episode 36 Better Next (1)

After leaving the restaurant, I left the temple.

That seemed like the right response, and even if it wasn’t, I still needed to finish the meal I couldn’t finish. I’m not full yet.

“Welcome!”

In addition, the supplies consumed in the sewer two weeks ago have not yet been replenished. This time, I will be able to go shopping with plenty of time.

“Have you been looking for a while?”

But did I wander around like that for about an hour? Dev approached quietly. It didn’t matter since I had already bought everything, but I wondered if the next quest was already about to arrive.

“The next city we will go to is ‘Grüttelc.’”

…I thought he would deliver a message from the Archmage or Inquisitor, but I didn’t think he would deliver it himself.

「❖ To the Porsen region

∎ Move to Gruttelc」

“…Are you going?”

It’s Quest and Nabal, and it looks like the wise man tricked Dev while I was away.

* * *

“You’re here!”

Those were the first words I heard as I followed Dev’s guidance to the confluence point with my expression blank. I guess the kimchi dumplings thought I wouldn’t come.

But that’s probably a useless worry.

The story is a story, but so is the concept.

After all, as long as the devil has succeeded in temporarily taking over the body, wouldn’t something like that happen again in the future? There is no guarantee that the demon that has taken over your body will not cause damage to those around you.

On the other hand, Inquisitors and Archmages can deal with themselves immediately. It wasn’t a manpower that could be easily dealt with.

It is said that it is perfect to use as insurance to respond to emergencies. Even if my anger rises to my head, I cannot easily let go.

“I thought you wouldn’t come.”

Of course, the psychological distance has become greater than ever. So don’t talk to me, Inquisitor!

I passed her, feeling the cold wind blowing. oh. The Inquisitor shouted from behind.

“Wow…”

Even though he didn’t do anything wrong, Dev, who was also among the people I ignored, sighed. For your information, he tried to talk to me several times on the way here, but I chewed it all out. Haha.

“Is this okay, Master Nari?”

“My throat wasn’t cut, was it?”

If I feel like the Archmage has slowly figured out how to treat me, is it just how I feel?

If that’s the case, that’s a very good thing. I might be upset from a concept standpoint, but aside from that, I was worried about the Archmage’s camouflage. I feel like I am the team leader of a team full of trolls.

“Then let’s leave.”

Kimchi Dumpling, who was a little sullen, announced his departure.

The horses advanced with Tourezil. The children who rode when they came were preparing to return to their original owners, so the ones they are riding now are horses prepared separately by the temple.

There was no see-off. This time, we did not depart together with the upbound flight and the temple did not send anyone separately.

“Hey wait!”

That was until I heard that voice.

“They…”

“What are adventurers doing here?”

Unlike me, who didn’t even think about looking back, the red and green dumplings, who were very interested in their surroundings, stopped talking and turned around to look behind them.

Thanks to this, I was able to know who was yelling without having to see the situation with my own eyes.

“wait!”

“wait a minute!”

It looks like the adventurers are calling us. It’s not my part-time job. Unlike the three people who stopped, I continued to move towards Pyeongbo.

The sound of the horse’s hooves clicking again and again made my ears happy.

“Is there a problem?”

“Hello, priest. “Sage.”

“I came rushing over because I had something to give to the demon knight. “If I had been a little late, it would have been a waste of time.”

“Ahaha.”

“More than that, hey. “Do you want me to wait a moment?”

But why is my name mentioned?

“We came looking for you.”

For some reason, a bear-shaped Shaggy that I had seen before blocked my path. I frowned calmly at that. If there isn’t a good reason for blocking my path, he looks like he’s going to blow it away.

Then the Shaggi adventurer and the person wearing the red cross emblem burst out laughing.

“I won’t hold on for long. “Please just accept it.”

The Red Cross held out something. If you take it and look closely, you can see that it is a medal smaller than the palm of your hand.

A blue gemstone is embedded in black metal, and the adventurer’s guild emblem is engraved in the center.

“Agat, the exclusive healer of the Tatara Adventurer’s Guild, would like to express her infinite gratitude to the adventurers on behalf of the Tatara Adventurer’s Guild.”

Well, something seems off, but it’s a bit unexpected.

Is this really a quest reward? You said you wouldn’t give it to me, but you’re just giving me this medal?

“That’s from the Adventurer’s Guild, and this is from the guys who saved their lives thanks to the medicine you gave them.”

As I was going back and forth between ‘But they still give me a reward’ and ‘Is this what I should receive?’, the Shaggys also offered something.

It was a bundle bigger than my face. Because the entrance is tightly closed, it is impossible to know what is contained.

“unnecessary.”

“Haha…”

“There is no adventurer who ignores the debt of his life. “There were a few soldiers involved, too.”

“It may be insignificant as compensation for this incident, but… please consider it as if I wanted to express my gratitude in this way. Wouldn’t it be appropriate to give at least a little bit of honor to the adventurer who devoted himself without expecting anything in return?”

I think the quest reward is correct. It’s just that it’s a bit difficult to receive the concept.

As they thought about pushing it back, the adventurers quickly retreated. It was very surprising to see one thing.

“Rejection is refusal.”

The Shagi adventurer even threw a bundle to me. It was only after I reflexively received it that I regretted it.

“I hope the adventurer has good luck.”

I finally clicked my tongue and put them in my inventory.

Since I don’t know the contents of the bundle, I pass it on and what about the medal? I’m not the type to carry it around, so I’m going to inventory.

I hate malicious inventory. I didn’t feel bad because it was given with good intentions, but still.

“When did you hand out medicine again?”

“It must have been when I went into the sewer alone. As expected, goodwill comes back.”

“But what did the demon knight receive before that?”

“I don’t know about that either. It seemed like a medal… but do you know?”

“…It’s probably the Adventurer’s Guild’s only medal of honor given to adventurers who have achieved meritorious service. It is usually given only to those who have solved a quest that is considered impossible or have accomplished enough to make a name for themselves in a region…”

While the adventurers were laughing and retreating, Dev explained from behind. This was a very good explanation as the item information is not showing up.

“If you are a knight, you deserve it. “He broke through the sewer alone and killed a spirited demon, but didn’t he kill a dozen demon contractors?”

Aside from that, I don’t know if that makes sense. Breaking through the sewer alone was such an impressive feat…? Shouldn’t the Inquisitor who defeated the plague demon be the one to receive the award?

If it weren’t for the concept, I would have asked about it, but that’s just a shame.

“also…!”

In the meantime, the Inquisitor, who must have defeated the boss mob, made a noise as if he knew that would happen without a hint of jealousy.

For no reason, I picked up the horse and increased my speed. I was a little bit pricked by my conscience because I felt like I was receiving a prize instead of someone else’s.

* * *

The destination, Gruteltz, was twice as far as the distance between Somon and Tatara. Anyway, I have to cross a mountain range, but it can’t be close.

The good news is that it traverses vertically rather than along the ridge.

Also, thanks to the wizard, we didn’t have to worry about getting lost or setting up a watch every time we set up camp. This became even more true after Dev, who was well versed in concealment using terrain features and setting up traps, joined the team.

This means that even if you don’t establish a domain, you don’t have to worry about being attacked.

But I woke up early for no reason. Just as the reason a swan looks elegant is because it fights fiercely under the water where no one can see, the reputation of the concept was also built by working hard in a place that no one knows.

Well, another reason may be that if you sleep for more than 6 hours, the amount of fatigue reduced is similar whether you sleep for 7 hours or 12 hours.

Crackling Crackling

That’s why I woke up before dawn and sharpened my sword using the campfire as my friend.

Unlike the True Two-Hender, which does not have a tendency to drop in agility, the longsword’s aura frequently drops, so it had to be managed like this every day.

Even though its durability has dropped below 70, it seems like it is time to repair or replace it.

I flicked the scuffed sword with my fingers and then sheathed it.

The next thing to check is the gift bundle that I couldn’t figure out even after looking through it for several days.

“What is this again?…”

Accessories like amulets are better. That’s easy to understand.

Spices such as salt and sugar are also good. Although the price is enormous, it has many uses.

But what are the black grains that look like Japanese pepper, dried grass, or shiny stones?

Some of them don’t even have item descriptions, so it’s hard to figure out what they are. Also, my Invenkan is at a loss.

When I go to the next city, I will sell everything. Since we had just crossed the mountain range, it wasn’t something that would take long.

Crack.

No sooner had the bundles been sorted out than the bonfire inside the narrow dug hole burst into flames. If you look at it, the flame has weakened somewhat.

Tuk.

So I decided to add more firewood and maintain the fire’s intensity. When there was nothing to do, guarding the fire was the best way to kill time.

The roaring fire and quiet night created a uniquely sentimental atmosphere.

“log out.”

“This is an impossible command.” As

expected, the wish I made unconsciously did not come true.

I waved the floating window away. Since I had no expectations, there was no more disappointment.

Whoa whoa!

But out of nowhere, I heard a sound peculiar to a canine animal.

I blinked. It looks like a wolf, but why is it howling around here?

This is my first time being attacked by a wolf at night.

Purr.

I don’t think there’s much need to worry about it since it’s a common mob, but you can’t relax completely.

I eventually stood up and comforted the horse, which woke up to the sound of a wolf howling. Even at that moment, the howling of the wolf continued.

“….”

Whether you give or receive signals, it is not a good idea to shout.

I glanced at my companions who were sleeping.

Since there is an alarm magic and Dev has set up a separate trap, I think he will wake up on his own before the wolf bites his neck.

I left my companions and took out the lamp. It wasn’t something I would use, but it was meant to be tied to a tree where horses were tied.

Even if it’s dark, you can’t read his presence, but it’s still easier to see.

Rustle.

“A hostile target exists within a 30m radius.”

And finally, the unexpected night guest arrived. Pour. The alarm rang.

“Enemies!”

“Oh my…”

“What the hell!”

“Why the fuck, if you touch the driver…!”

A stranger’s voice was heard among the voices of the group who had just woken up. This revealed that this was not a simple attack.

I threw myself into the darkness and took out my dagger. As I leveled up, one of the two target marks provided happened to be running towards me.

Since both sides are running towards each other, there is no need to worry about distance. Rather, what you should be concerned about is whether or not you can hit a moving target with a dagger.

Wow!

Fortunately, it was correct.

“Shoot the arrow…!”

It seems that the night attackers were not prepared for this kind of development. The panic spread beyond sight. I don’t have much sympathy, though.

Wow!

At that time, another wolf approached me in an instant and pounced on me. However, even if it was not a target mark, if it boasts such a clear presence, it would be impossible for me to miss it.

The wolf, which had been pierced from the back of its head to its chest, was thrown away with blood pouring out in an instant.

“Protect me!”

At about the same time, a golden membrane spread out in the shape of a hemisphere. If we can understand the situation only from the sound heard, it seems that the Inquisitor used the skill immediately after killing the charging wolf.

Woe!

In any case, the golden membrane expanded in size, and not only did it trap the Archmage and the thief in its arms, but it also trapped me and the horse in the area.

“What is this!”

“Demon magic?”

“The knight has woken up! Run away now…”

“Sea Dragon, please protect me…”

However, those who were attacking were pushed back by the golden curtain and fell backwards.

Crack, crack, crack!

The same was true with arrows. I could catch a glimpse of a crude arrow falling to the ground through the pale gold.

“Won’t you fucking wake up?!”

“Sea Dragon, please take pity on me…”

No, rather, this is a defense skill, so why are you lowering my HP?

I felt a slight sense of displeasure at my low HP and left the room. At that moment, the running target mark was right nearby.

“Do you want to let me go…!”

There are some who were crouching and not moving, but it won’t be too late to catch them later.

I shouted, absorbed in the concept. A couple of screams echoed in my ears.

But unfortunately, I am the fastest.

I cut down the two who were running away and chased after the one who ran away first and cut his back. The blood flowing from the sword was eerie for no reason.

‘This was necessary.’

Yes, this was necessary. It was necessary, but…

“Oh my. In addition to being a bandit, the traveler’s territory also raises wild dogs. But how? “I’m so unlucky.”

On the other side, Dev appears to be slaughtering the attackers with a dagger and a kukri. It was a very capable move. Even though it makes a speaking sound, it is quite difficult to catch its presence.

Also, the Archmage is the last to wake up, but he is aware of the situation and is casting a spell. The Inquisitor stays still but is doing the biggest job of maintaining the shield.

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Soon, I saw something vaguely like a white chain rising from the darkness.